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  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR506 TX-SR576 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 14 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 35 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 45 Listening to the Radio 49 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before
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    power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
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    OUT IN L REMOTE CONTROL R CD TAPE IN 1 OUT CBL/SAT V VCR/DVR S IN OUT IN IN OUT IN L R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR SURR BACK SPEAKERS Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS L AM SURR SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L DVD MONITOR OUT V S R ANTENNA FM 75 IN FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK L ZONE 2 LINE
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    Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM
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    PVR 84 Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver 85 Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player 86 Controlling an RI Dock 87 Controlling a Cassette Recorder 88 Controlling a TV 89 Troubleshooting 90 Specifications 94 * To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it
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    HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo RIHD for System Control (TX-SR576) • HDTV-Ready Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial/4 Assignable) • 3 S-Video Inputs/2 Outputs • Powered Zone 2 • Color-Coded 7.1 Multichannel Inputs (Ready for Dolby Digital and DTS
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    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 your main
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    See "Display" on page 9. B STANDBY indicator (35) G SETUP button Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. C ZONE 2 indicator (79) Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Lights up when Zone 2 is on. D Input selector buttons (45
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    J MASTER VOLUME control (45) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. K PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. L MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (65) Turns the Music Optimizer on or off. M ZONE 2 and OFF
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    around the world (see page 3). J REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 11
    P DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder. Q ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R These analog audio outputs can be
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    display when changing settings. L AUDIO button (64) Used to change audio settings. M SLEEP button (46) Used with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button. You
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    , press the small lever and remove the cover. Using the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. STANDBY indicator Remote control sensor AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with
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    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, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo
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    it to the SURR BACK L terminals. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (see page 36) or manually (see page 67). Using
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    6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to "4 instructions 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
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    to the front speakers' tweeter terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the Sp Type setting to Bi-Amp to enable bi-amping (see page 38
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    and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the jack. ■ Other Models FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the jack. Once your AV receiver is ready for use,
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 19
    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. Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19
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    sound quality and allows you to COAXIAL enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical. L This cable carries analog audio. It's the most common connection format for analog audio and R can be found on virtually all AV components. FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK SUBWOOFER
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    Flow Chart DVD player, etc. HDMI Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog AV receiver On the TX-SR506, audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (pass thru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver. HDMI MD recorder, etc. Analog 21
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 22
    connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V CBL
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    the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby
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    the AV receiver's SURR BACK L/R jacks. To select the multichannel input, see "Basic AV Receiver Operation" on page 45. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see "Using the Audio Adjust Settings" on page 62 (TX-SR506), or see "Hardware Setup (TXSR576 only)" on page 74. HDMI
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    the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to the VCR or DVR in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 26
    OUT V ANTENNA B R FM 75 S IN FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK A ZONE 2 LINE OUT L L PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR R R SUB WOOFER a DVD L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VCR or DVR Notes: • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 27
    connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT
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    HDCP-compatible components will display a picture. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on the following standard: TX-SR506: Pass-thru TX-SR576: Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, Dolby Digital Plus, and Multichannel PCM Supported Audio Formats • 2-channel linear PCM (16/20/24 bit/32-192kHz
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    receiver or the sound may be cut off. • 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
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 30
    PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME a AUX INPUT L AUDIO R SETUP RETURN SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R A AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R OUT VIDEO OUT Camcorder, game console, etc. Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ Camcorder or console Composite
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    • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player or listen in Zone 2. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (To 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 DIGITAL IN
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    42) COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT L R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT Cassette, CDR, MD, etc. • With connection a , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver TAPE IN L/R TAPE OUT
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    the AV receiver's remote controller for the first time (see page 82). • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable (see page 34). • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to DOCK (see page 43). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for
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    select Multich to hear all channels (see page 45), as the Direct Change function selects the DVD IN FRONT L/R jacks. Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 82
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    ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On and Standby AV receiver ON/STANDBY Remote controller or On the AV
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 36
    PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 2, 6 SETUP MIC 1 Turn on the AV receiver. TV TV TV 2 SETUP MIC
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    been detected but the left surround back speaker hasn't. • The number of speakers detected on the second or third measurement was different to the number detected on the first measurement. Write Error This message appears if saving fails. ❑ Mismatch Error (TX-SR506) (TX-SR576) This message appears if
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 38
    connected properly. For TX-SR506 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you wish to make changes to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on pages 67-71. Using a Powered Subwoofer If you're
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 39
    : DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX. For TX-SR506 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2-1.Sp Set- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, tings," and then press [ENTER]. followed by the [SETUP] button. 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "1.HDMI Input," 4 Use the Up and Down
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    here, the digital audio input for that input selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 42. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "1-1.HDMI," and receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow
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    (i.e., VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX) are assigned to the "- - -" option. For TX-SR506 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. For TX-SR576 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "1.Input Assign
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 42
    . Input selector Audio input DVD COAX1 VCR/DVR OPT1 CBL/SAT COAX2 AUX - - - TAPE - - - CD OPT2 For TX-SR506 1 Press the is connected to an analog input. ENTER SETUP RECEIVER For TX-SR576 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 2 Use the Up and
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    -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. 1, 2 1, 2 STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET
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    MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 2, 3 When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input. With this setting, you can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver will check
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 45
    . On some DVD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings. To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller's [VOL] button. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. The volume can
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 46
    Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specified period. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller's [SLEEP] button repeatedly to
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 47
    Surround Channel Information (TX-SR506) A BC A: The number of front channels (front left, front right, and center). B: The number of surround channels (surround left and surround right). If there's surround back channel information, this number will be 3. C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means
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    format. Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects the DTS CD, try the DTS setting. STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP
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    area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. To change the frequency step on the TX-SR576, see page 74. To change the frequency step on the TX-SR506, follow the procedure below. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 4 Use the Left and
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    ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP 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 [ ]/[
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    . TUNER Displaying AM/FM Radio Information DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP
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    can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. Deleting Presets 2 STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV
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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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    : • 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 (PTY) 1 4, 5 STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PURE
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    Selecting with the Remote Controller MOVIE/TV MUSIC STEREO GAME Selecting on the AV Receiver MUSIC STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO TUNING PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF DVD TONE VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD SETUP RETURN MOVIE/TV
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    discs output multichannel 176.4/192kHz PCM only via HDMI. The TX-SR506 does not support these formats. *3. North American model doesn't have Pure Audio listening mode. *4. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *5. Cannot be selected
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    AllChStereo [STEREO] Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. The TX-SR506 does not support Dolby Digital Plus. *2. North American model doesn't have Pure Audio listening mode. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Cannot
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    Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. North American model doesn't have Pure Audio listening mode. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Cannot be selected with
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 59
    disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1 channels with 48kHz sampling rate. DTS The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for highfidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs
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    is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, that use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround channels. Use it with
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 61
    signals AUX TAPE TUNER can be output and recorded. CD Remote controller You can watch the source while recording it. 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
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    Modes Using the Audio Adjust Settings With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. For TX-SR506 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. For TX-SR576 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed
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    is output by only the center speaker. (If you're not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 64
    dB. If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the +10 dB or +15 dB setting. Note: • For details on how to set the TX-SR576, see pages 74 and 75. Using the Audio Settings You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the
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    Optimizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. ■ Subwoofer (Subwfr) You can adjust the level
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    select the other listening modes, although the default listening mode will be used the next time you turn on the AV receiver. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "5.Listening- Mode," and then press [ENTER
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    have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. 2 (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2.Speaker Setup," and then press the [ENTER] button. 7 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "Sp Config," and then press the [ENTER] but- ton. While the "Subwoofer" setting is
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    the next page. Notes: • For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer. • These settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected or
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 69
    the front left and right channels is also fed to the subwoofer (default). Off: Double Bass function off. 4 12 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 4. (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up
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    function (see page 36). You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. 2 (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and
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    ). Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 70. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. 6 2 (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 72
    -Continued • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow 5 buttons. Source Setup (TX-SR576 only) This section explains items on the Source Setup menu. Items can be set individually for each input selector. 1 Press the input selector buttons
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    "6. Miscellaneous," and then press [ENTER]. Volume Setup ■ MaxVolume With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume. The Maximum Volume range is Off, 79 to 30. ■ PowOn Vol This setting determines what the volume will be each time the AV receiver is turned on. The range is Last, Min, 1 to
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    This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Remote Ctrl ■ Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its
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    AV receiver's volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receiver's speakers. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ■ LipSync The Lip Sync function can automatically synchronize HDMI audio
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    change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. Note: • After changing the Control, Power Control, or TV Control setting, be sure to turn all of your components off and then back on again. Refer to the instruction manuals for your other components. Lock Setup (TX-SR576 only) With
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    AV receiver Zone 2 L AV receiver ZONE 2 LINE OUT L R Zone 2 IN R L Receiver/ integrated amp R Note: • The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp. To use this setup, you must set the Powered Zone 2 setting to Act (see page 78). Notes: • With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled
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    Act is selected and Zone 2 turned off, the If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to surround back speakers output sound as normal. step 4. • Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if Sp Type is set to Bi- Amp. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 79
    SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R • While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES are unavailable. Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller ON/STANDBY ZONE2 INPUT SELECTOR 1 To turn on Zone
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 80
    of Zones Remote controller On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the VOL [ ]/[ ] button. Muting Zones On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [MUTING] button. To unmute a zone, on the remote controller, press
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 81
    (page 88) Onkyo RI Dock with (page 87) 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 codes are
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 82
    a remote con- trol code. When a button is reset, its preprogrammed code is restored. Resetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. 1 While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE but- ton, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote
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    (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. P MENU button Displays a DVD's menu. Q RETURN button Exits the DVD player's setup menu or returns to the previous menu. R AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). S RANDOM button Used with the random
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 84
    some may not work at all. Note: • If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or Blu-ray player that has A, B, AV receiver. L CH +/- button Selects TV channels on the video recorder. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. N PREV CH button Selects the previous channel
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    . K VOL [ ]/[ ] 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 audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). O Playback buttons From left to right: Previous, Next
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    preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 81. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first A I CD J K L B C D M E F N G O H P A ON/STANDBY button Set the component
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    on entering a remote control code, see page 81. When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to DOCK (see page 43). • See to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more
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    code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an connection. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 81. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first A TAPE F G 2 2 3 3 4 H 5 Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock
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    component, see page 81. TX-SR576 only: The [TV] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a TV that supports the RIHD*. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via RIHD and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via RIHD
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    turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio There's no sound or it's very quiet • To listen to an audio source that's connected to an HDMI input, make sure that input is assigned to an input selector (page 39). On the TX-SR506, HDMI
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 91
    need to select an audio format 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 • While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback in the main room is reduced to 5.1-channels and the surround back speakers produce no sound (page 77). Can
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    must set the Input Display to MD, CDR, or DOCK, respectively (see page 43). • The entered remote control code may not be correct. If more than one code is listed, try each one. • With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. • To control an Onkyo
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 93
    . Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by this unit's malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to
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    CH (FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR, SURR BACK), AUX 7.1 ch ■ Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs ZONE2 R, SURR BACK R, FRONT R, SURR R, CENTER, SURR L, FRONT L, SURR BACK L, ZONE2 L Phones PHONES ■ Control Terminal MIC Yes Speci
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    CH (FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR, SURR BACK), AUX 7.1 ch ■ Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs ZONE2 R, SURR BACK R, FRONT R, SURR R, CENTER, SURR L, FRONT L, SURR BACK L, ZONE2 L Phones PHONES ■ Control Terminal MIC Yes Speci
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E
n
AV Receiver
TX-SR506
TX-SR576
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
Connection
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14
Turning On & First Time Setup
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35
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components
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45
Listening to the Radio
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49
Enjoying the Listening Modes
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55
Advanced Operation
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62
Troubleshooting
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90