Onkyo TX SR507 User Manual

EnAV ReceiverTX-SR507TX-SR577Instruction ManualThank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connect

10Front & Rear Panels—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a SLEEP indicator (46)Lights up when the Sleep function has

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11Front & Rear Panels—Continueda DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital

12Front & Rear Panels—Continuede HDMI IN 1–4 and OUTHDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video.

13Remote ControllerFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a ON/STANDBY button (36)Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.b REMOTE MODE/

14Remote Controller—ContinuedNotes:• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.• Don’t mix new and old batteries or

15About Home TheaterThanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just

16Connecting the AV receiverSpeaker ConfigurationFor 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The followi

17Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedSpeaker Connection PrecautionsRead the following before connecting your speakers:• North American and Taiwan mod

18Connecting the AV receiver—Continued TX-SR507The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for 7.1-c

19Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedThe FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respec

2Important Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this

20Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedThis section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect comm

21Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedConnecting an Outdoor FM AntennaIf you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a

22Connecting the AV receiver—Continued• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.• Don’t connect the

23Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedBy connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, yo

24Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedAbout HDMIDesigned to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a

25Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedMaking HDMI Connections Video SignalsDigital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by

26Connecting the AV receiver—Continued• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2.• To enjoy Dolby Digita

27Connecting the AV receiver—Continued• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD or listen in Zone 2.• To enjoy Dolby Digital

28Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedWith this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, usefu

29Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedNotes:• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.• If yo

3Precautions1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyrigh

30Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedWith this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV

31Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedNote:When it is connected at the same time as AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R terminal, the input of PORTABLE is given prior

32Connecting the AV receiver—Continued CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp• With connection , you can listen to and record audio

33Connecting the AV receiver—Continued• With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2.• To connect the recorder digitally for playbac

34Connecting the AV receiver—Continued If Your iPod Supports Video:Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/D

35Connecting the AV receiver—ContinuedWith u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: Auto Power On/StandbyWhen you start p

36Turning On the AV receiverON/STANDBYRECEIVERON/STANDBYSTANDBY indicatorTurning On and StandbyOn the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.On th

37First Time SetupThis section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.With the supplied cali

38First Time Setup—ContinuedUsing Audyssey 2EQ™Notes:• Before starting Audyssey 2EQ™ Automatic Speaker Setup, arrange the room and connect the speaker

39First Time Setup—ContinuedNotes:• When the room correction and speaker setup is complete, the Equalizer Settings (page 70) will be set to “Audyssey”

4Precautions—ContinuedFor British modelsReplacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by quali

40First Time Setup—ContinuedIf the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set the Speaker Impedance to 4 ohms.North American and

41First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect a video component to an HDMI IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you conne

42First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect a video component to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if

43First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect a component to a digital audio input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you

44First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI

45Basic OperationsBasic AV receiver Operation1Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source.To select an input source with th

46Basic Operations—ContinuedThis section explains functions that can be used with any input source.You can adjust the brightness of the display.You ca

47Basic Operations—Continued7For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack

48Basic Operations—ContinuedThe Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy

49Listening to the RadioFor AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is

5Contents* To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (s

50Listening to the Radio—ContinuedWith the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy

51Listening to the Radio—Continued Tuning into Stations by FrequencyYou can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequen

52Listening to the Radio—ContinuedYou can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations.Deleting PresetsSelecting PresetsP

53Listening to the Radio—ContinuedRDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.

54Listening to the Radio—ContinuedDisplaying Radio Text (RT)When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be display

55UP-A1 series Dock for iPodWith the UP-A1 series Dock (sold separately), you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod thr

56UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—ContinuedOperating Notes: • Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback to prevent the AV receiver from

57UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—Continueda Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttonsUsed to navigate menus and select items.b Previous [7] buttonRestarts the curre

58RecordingThis section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources.Notes:• The surround sound and

59Using the Listening ModesFor a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 64.Selecting on the AV receiver [PURE AU

6FeaturesAmplifier• 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• WRAT-Wide Range Amplifier T

60Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedMono/Multiplex Sources✔: Available Listening ModesNotes:*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North A

61Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedStereo Source✔: Available Listening ModesNotes:*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/T

62Using the Listening Modes—Continued5.1 channel Sources✔: Available Listening ModesNotes:*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North Amer

63Using the Listening Modes—Continued7.1 channel Sources✔: Available Listening ModesDTS-ES Discrete/Matrix SourcesNotes:*1 Pure Audio listening mode i

64Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedThe AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with hi

65Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDTS-ES MatrixThis mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1

66Advanced SetupNote:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.This secti

67Advanced Setup—ContinuedSurround*2Small: Select if the surround speakers are small (default).Large: Select if the surround speakers are large.None:

68Advanced Setup—Continued2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR577)With these settings, you can specify which speakers are connected and a cro

69Advanced Setup—Continued2-3. Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Set

7Multiroom CapabilityYou can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening

70Advanced Setup—Continued2-5. Equalizer (Equalizer Settings)These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Set

71Advanced Setup—ContinuedWith the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.Audio Adjust Settings

72Advanced Setup—Continued3-3. DTSNeo:6 MusicCenter Image 0 to 5 (default: 2)The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from

73Advanced Setup—ContinuedThis section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu.Items can be set individually for each input selector.IntelliVolumeWi

74Advanced Setup—ContinuedYou can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input

75Advanced Setup—ContinuedThis section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous” menu. Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by

76Advanced Setup—ContinuedThis section explains items on the “Hardware Setup” menu.Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by usi

77Advanced Setup—Continued LipSyncThe AV receiver can be set to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the data fr

78Advanced Setup—ContinuedYou can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.Using the Audio SettingsRECEIVER AUDIO qwer 1Press the

79Advanced Setup—ContinuedCinemaFILTERWith the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproductio

8Front & Rear PanelsThe actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.Front Panelqpong h ij kl me fa bcu

80Zone 2In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you can select a different

81Zone 2—ContinuedIf you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV rec

82Zone 2—ContinuedThis section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, howto select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zone

83Zone 2—ContinuedAdjusting the Volume of ZonesMuting ZonesOn the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button, and then use the VOL [q]/[w] button.AV

84Controlling Other ComponentsYou can control your DVD player, CD player, and other components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.To control ano

85Controlling Other Components—ContinuedRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uOnkyo components that are connected via u are control

86Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the [TV] or [TV/TAPE] buttons that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your TV (TV/

87Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your DVD player (Bl

88Controlling Other Components—Continuedu CLR buttonCancels functions and clears entered numbers.Notes:• If you enter the remote control code for a HD

89Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your satellite rece

9Front & Rear Panels—ContinuedThe page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.a ON/STANDBY button (36)S

90Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your CD player, CD

91Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your Dock, you can

92Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your cassette recor

93TroubleshootingIf you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact

94Troubleshooting—Continued• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” (page 66 or 68).• On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being used,

95Troubleshooting—Continued• The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so if a video source component is connected to a component video input,

96Troubleshooting—ContinuedCan’t record• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected.• To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV rece

97SpecificationsAmplifier SectionVideo SectionTuner SectionGeneral Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Control TerminalSpecific

98Specifications—ContinuedAmplifier SectionVideo SectionTuner SectionGeneral Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Control Termin

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