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  • Onkyo TX SR507 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR507 TX-SR577 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from
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    the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near
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    this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you accordance with the instructions, may cause relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est
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    in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 1 Speaker Cable 2 FRONT LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND LEFT
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    About Home Theater 15 Enjoying Home Theater 15 Connecting the AV receiver 16 Connecting Your Speakers 16 Using Dipole Speakers 16 Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only)....... 19 Connecting Antenna 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver 23
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    the Dock for iPod* / HD Radio*5 Dock (North American models) / DAB+ Dock (European models) • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Powered Zone 2 • Color-Coded Banana Plug Speaker Posts*6 • Surround Back and Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR507) / Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR577) • Bi-Amp Capability
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    Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as we call it. And, you can select a different audio source for each room. Main Room: In
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    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American/Taiwan models B CDE F G H IJKLM NO P Q R ST European models V K WX U Other models K U The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. 8
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    also used with the setup menus. Q RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. R MASTER VOLUME control (45) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 audio. PORTABLE (31): Used to connect a portable Audio Player. X SETUP MIC (37) The Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup
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    F Message area Displays various information. G Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as the audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI. H Audyssey indicator (38, 70) Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings
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    Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR507 BC D E F G H I J K L M N O P QRS U TX-SR577 T B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2 These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD player. They're assignable,
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    the front speakers, center, and surround speakers. K V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the
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    . J VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. K RETURN button Returns to the previous display when changing settings. L AUDIO button (78) Used to change audio settings. When the "AudioTVOut" setting is set to "On
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    an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with V connection or an -compatible compo- nent connected via HDMI (page 86), point the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control
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    About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV,
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    the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 Front
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    cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals
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    the AV receiver-Continued ■ TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback . If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Surround left Surround right speaker speaker
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    ' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the
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    reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you'll need . Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you cannot achieve good reception
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    's best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor AM antennas work best prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21
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    Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical. This cable carries analog audio. It's the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components. This cable carries analog audio. Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections. 22
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    simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. DVD player, etc. Speakers (see page 18 for hookup details) Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range
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    connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP. Use a commercially available HDMI cable (supplied with some components) to connect the AV receiver's HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector. ■ Onkyo for System Control , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the
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    down the AV receiver's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for
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    Connection b must be assigned (see page 43) TV, projector, etc. VIDEO IN Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 28 and 30). 26
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    matches your DVD/BD player ( A or B ), and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD/BD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection
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    for Playback Hint! With this hookup, you can use your VCR's tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( A or B ), and then make the connection. You must
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    directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVR for details. • Video signals
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    or Other Video Source Hint! With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A or B ), and
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    , etc. VIDEO OUT Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output AUX INPUT PORTABLE a Portable Audio Player AUDIO LINE OUT Connection a AV receiver AUX INPUT PORTABLE Signal flow ⇐ Portable Audio Player Analog audio Line output Note: When it is connected at the same time
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    record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver CD IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 (CD) Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ CD or turntable Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output ■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono
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    , use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver TV/TAPE IN L/R TV/TAPE OUT L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (TV/TAPE) Signal flow ⇐ ⇒ ⇐ ⇐ Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder Analog audio L/R output Analog audio L/R input Digital coaxial output Digital
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    Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting an RI Dock Not all iPod models output video. For information about which iPod models are supported by the RI Dock, see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's CBL
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    sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the necessary V connections (see illustration below). Step 3: If you're using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 44). With V (Remote Interactive), you can
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    HDMI input, Y HDMI component video input, or digital audio input? PB If you did, see "HDMI Input Setup" on page 41, "Component Video Input Setup" on page 42, or "Digital Input Setup" on page 43 PR respectively. COAXIAL OPTICAL ■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock
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    the AV receiver for the very first time. Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if
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    audio electronics during the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not in use). 3 Press [ENTER]. The room calibration and speaker setup starts. 1 2 38 ENTER Turn on the AV receiver. Set the speaker setup microphone
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    Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, it may not be detected, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. This
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    and Taiwan models do not support speakers with an impedance of less than 6 ohms. To use bi-amping, you must change the Speaker Type setting. For hookup information, see page 19. Notes: • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. 5 • Before
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    assigned and is fixed at the option. • If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons
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    Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 Fixed) --------- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 4 Use Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP
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    you can also select HDMI inputs. • If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
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    connect an V-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for V to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. VCR/DVR CBL
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    DVD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings. Remote controller To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller's VOL [R]/[X] button. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment
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    [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. You can also use the AV receiver's [DIMMER] button (not European models). AV receiver To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING
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    and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio listening mode is selected. AV receiver Press the [TONE] button performed on the remote controller by using [AUDIO] button (see page 78). ■ Bass You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB
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    use the AV receiver's [MUSIC OPTIMIZER] button (North American/Taiwan models only). The setting is stored individually for each input selector. Off: Music Optimizer off (default). On: Music Optimizer on. Tip: This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using [AUDIO] button (see
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    in your area. 9kHz: Select if 9kHz steps are used in your area. 6 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "2. Tuner
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    FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Note: You can also use the remote controller's Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to tune the radio. 2 Press the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] button. Searching
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    Listening to the Radio-Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Displaying AM/FM Radio Information DISPLAY TUNER Press the [DISPLAY] button to display the available information. Number buttons D.TUN Band
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    preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display. Number buttons AV receiver To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. or Remote controller You can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. or
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    text information, RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be displayed. Pressing the
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    displayed. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display, no RT information is available. Finding Stations by Type
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    stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate your iPod. For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo Web site at: www.onkyo.com iPod adapter ■ Adjusting the iPod Adapter The iPod adapter needs to be
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    in the UP-A1 series Dock, its battery will be charged when the AV receiver is set to "On" or "Standby". Note: When UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. Controlling iPod By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that's been programmed
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    the next or previous album. I VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. J PLAYLIST [F]/[S] buttons Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod. K RETURN button Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu. L Play [] button Starts playback. If the component is off
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    audio and video from separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound hookup information. 1 Remote controller Use the AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording. Recording from Different AV Sources You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio
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    connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (COAXIAL, OPTICAL, or HDMI). • The Audio, Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode. Selecting on the AV receiver MUSIC Selecting with the Remote Controller MOVIE/TV MUSIC STEREO GAME Press the [RECEIVER Channel Stereo listening mode. 59
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    ✔*2 FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔*2 T-D (Theaterdimensional) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DTS Surround Sensation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout
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    ✔ Neo:6 Cinema DTS Surround Sensation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Music DTS Surround Sensation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout
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    Sensation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes: *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 (TX-SR577) • Available sampling rate for PCM input
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    : *1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. *2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the "SpLayout" setting on page 79. *3 (TX-SR577) When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, front
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    Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Pure Audio In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing
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    is the latest multichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1 channels with 96 kHz sampling rate. DTS-HD Master Audio Designed to take full Theater-Dimensional) With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds
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    This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Speaker Setup This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room
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    be set only if the "Subwoofer" setting is set to "Yes", and the "Front" setting is set to "Large" in the "2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR507)" on page 66. On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default). Off: Double Bass
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    Speaker Setup function (see page 37). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer be selected here. *5 If the "Sp Type" setting is set to "Bi-Amp" (page 40), or Powered Zone 2 is being used (page 81), this
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    tone. • The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected or the AV receiver is muted. (TX-SR507) Left, Center, Right, Surr R, SurrBk R, SurrBk L, Surr L, Subwfr The levels can be adjusted from -12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (-15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer). (TX-SR577) Left
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    subwoofer, "25Hz", "40Hz", "63Hz", "100Hz", or "160Hz". • While the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect. • The equalizer setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected. EQ Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker
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    's not enough surround sound, move it backward. Center Width 0 to 7 (default: 3) With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you're using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output
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    Advanced Setup-Continued 3-3. DTS Neo:6 Music Center Image 0 to 5 (default: 2) The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create
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    picture and sound are out of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this by applying a delay to the audio signal. (TX-SR507) The delay HDMI Lip Sync is "enabled" (see page 77), and your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay time will be the A/V Sync delay time. The HDMI
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    connect an input component (such as UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you can assign only "Anlg (Analog)" listening mode to PORT input selector. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 74
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    the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Volume Setup ■ there's a volume difference between your speakers and your headphones. The headphones level can be set from -12 dB to +12 dB.
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    . Normally, this should be set to "Off". Off: HDMI audio is not output (default). On: HDMI audio is output. Notes: • If "On" is selected and the signal can be output by the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. • If "On" is selected, "TV Sp On" appears on the Display by
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    ", regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or on Standby, both audio and video received by an HDMI input will be output by the HDMI OUT for playback on the TV or other component that's connected to the HDMI OUT. • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. TV Ctrl
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    speakers, except when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected. Notes: • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver the intention of the original sound designer, and with some
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    (TX-SR577) You can select the priority of the use of SurrBack speakers or FrontHigh speakers. SpLayout SurrBk: The sound from surround back speakers is output by priority. FrontH: The sound from front high speakers is output by priority. Notes: • If the "Sp Type" setting is set to "Bi-Amp" (page
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    ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver. 2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2. Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver On the TX-SR507, this setup allows 2.1-channel playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with
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    2 is selected, power con- sumption on standby mode slightly increases. • On the TX-SR577, "Powered Zone 2" cannot be used if "Sp Type" is set to "Bi-Amp" (page 40). • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 81
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    not output. If no sound is heard when an surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES are unavailable. Note: To control Zone 2, you must press the remote controller's [ZONE 2] button first. 1 Press the [ZONE 2] button, then point the remote controller at the AV receiver
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    Remote controller On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button, and then use the VOL [R]/[X] button. AV receiver On the AV receiver speakers are connected to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2, use its volume control to adjust the volume. Muting Zones Remote controller On the remote
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    recorder with V (page 92) Onkyo Dock (pages 56, 91) Entering Remote Control Codes You'll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. Remote indicator REMOTE MODE DISPLAY RECEIVER 1 Look up the component's remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list. The
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    with V (default) • [PORT] button 82351: Onkyo Dock • [TUNER] button 51805: To control the AV receiver's tuner (default) See the previous page for how to enter remote control codes. 3 Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want
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    remote control code for controlling a TV that supports the *1. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI last channel. O RETURN button Exits the TV's setup menu. P AUDIO button* Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats
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    a DVD changer. Selects TV channels on a component with a built-in tuner. P VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. Q MENU button Displays a DVD's menu. R RETURN button Exits the DVD player's setup menu or returns to the previous menu. S AUDIO button* Selects foreign language
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    button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. M CH +/- button Selects TV channels on the video recorder. N VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. O PREV CH button Selects the previous channel. P RETURN button Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu. Q Next [] button
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    button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. J CH +/- button Selects satellite/cable channels. K VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. L PREV CH button Selects the previous channel. M RETURN button Exits the menu. N AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and
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    page 84. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first B I CD J K L C D E F M G N H O B ON/STANDBY button Set the component to On or Standby. C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to navigate menus and select items. D SETUP button Used to access the Onkyo CD player's settings
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    HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 44). • See to the Dock's instruction manual for more infor- mation. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first B I J K L C M D N O E P F Q G R S H T B ON/STANDBY button Turns the iPod on or off. Notes
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    . H VOL [R]/[X] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. I Stop [] button Stops playback. Notes: • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode. 92
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    On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81). The surround speakers produce no sound • When the DTS Surround Sensation, T-D (Theater- Dimensional), Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound. • Depending on
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    from a menu or with the [AUDIO] button on your DVD player's remote controller. Can't get 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback • On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback in the main room is reduced to 2.1channels and the center, surround speakers produce no sound (page 80). • On the
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    appropriate remote control code first (page 84). Dock for iPod There's no sound • Make sure your iPod is actually playing. • Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the Dock. • Make sure the UP-A1 series Dock is connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver. • Make sure the AV receiver
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    an V connection and an analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally SETUP] button. 2. Use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to change the setting. 3. Press the [SETUP then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such
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    TX-SR507 Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: North American and Taiwan: 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) 90 watts minimum continuous power per channel
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    Outputs HDMI Component Composite OUT OUT VCR/DVR (REC OUT), MONITOR OUT ■ Audio Inputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs COAXIAL: 2 OPTICAL: 2 DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, CD, AUX (PORTABLE), TV/TAPE ■ Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs
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    EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE UK Office Suite 1, Gregories Court, Gregories Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1HQ UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494
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E
n
AV Receiver
TX-SR507
TX-SR577
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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15
Turning On & First Time Setup
...36
Basic Operations
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45
Using the Listening Modes
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59
Advanced Setup
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66
Zone 2
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80
Controlling Other Components
...84
Others
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93