Onkyo TX-SR506, TX-SR576 User Manual

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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 .....................................

2

Connection ....................................

14

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 35

Basic Operation

 

Playing your AV components .......

45

Listening to the Radio ..................

49

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 55

Advanced Operation .....................

62

Troubleshooting ............................

90

En

PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

 

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

DO NOT OPEN

 

NE PAS OUVRIR

 

 

 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to 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 water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the 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 the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E.If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F.When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

16.Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17.Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18.If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

1.Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2.AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3.Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4.Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it as appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts, set the selector to “120V.” If it’s between 220 and 240 volts, set it to “220-240V.”

 

HDMI

IN 3

 

IN 2

IN 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

120V

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLTAGE

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER SPEAKER

SELECTOR

 

 

C

P

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

220-240V

2

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

ANTENNA

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

S

75

 

120V

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

LINE OUT

 

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLTAGE

R

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

CD

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

220-240V

Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5.Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

6.Handling Notes

If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Precautions—Continued

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described 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

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Front

Left

Front

Left

SP-B /Zone2

Left

SP-B /Zone2

Left

Front

Right

Front

Right

SP-B /Zone2

Right

SP-B /Zone2

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Right

Center

Center

SurroundBack

Left

SurroundBack

Left

Zone2

Left

Zone2

Left

SurroundBack

Right

SurroundBack

Right

Zone2

Right

Zone2

Right

Front

Left

Front

Left

SP-B / Zone 2

Left

SP-B / Zone 2

Left

Front

Right

Front

Right

SP-B / Zone 2

Right

SP-B / Zone 2

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

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

1

2

3

Speaker Cable

Speaker cable labels

*

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)

*How to mount the AC plug:

*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions ..........................

2

Precautions .......................................................

 

3

Supplied Accessories

......................................

4

Features ............................................................

 

6

Multiroom Capability ........................................

 

7

Getting to Know the AV Receiver ...................

8

Front Panel ..............................................................

 

8

Display ....................................................................

 

9

Rear Panel .............................................................

 

10

Remote Controller ..........................................

 

12

Controlling the AV Receiver ................................

12

Installing the Batteries ...........................................

 

13

Using the Remote Controller ................................

13

Connecting Your Speakers ...........................

14

Enjoying Home Theater ........................................

14

Bi-amping Front Speakers .....................................

17

Connecting Antennas

....................................

18

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna .....................

18

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna .......................

18

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ....................

19

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ...................

19

Connecting Your Components .....................

20

About AV Connections

.........................................

20

Connecting Audio and Video Signals

 

to the AV Receiver .............................................

 

21

Which Connections Should I Use? .......................

21

Connecting a TV or Projector ...............................

22

Connecting a DVD player .....................................

23

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback .............

25

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ...........

26

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial

 

Set-top box or Other Video Source ....................

27

Connecting Components with HDMI ...................

28

Making HDMI Connections ..................................

28

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,

 

or Other Device ..................................................

 

30

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ...................

31

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

 

or DAT Recorder ................................................

 

32

Connecting an RI Dock

.........................................

33

Connecting Onkyo

Components ....................

34

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................

34

Turning On the AV Receiver ..........................

35

Turning On and Standby .......................................

35

First Time Setup .............................................

 

36

Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ) ..........

36

Speaker Settings ....................................................

 

38

HDMI Input Setup .................................................

 

39

Component Video Input Setup ..............................

41

Digital Input Setup ................................................

 

42

Changing the Input Display ..................................

43

Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup

 

(TX-SR576 only) ................................................

 

44

Playing Your AV Components ......................

45

Basic AV Receiver Operation ...............................

45

Common Functions ........................................

46

Setting the Display Brightness .............................

46

Muting the AV Receiver ......................................

46

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................................

46

Using Headphones ................................................

47

Displaying Source Information ............................

47

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ...................

48

Listening to the Radio ....................................

49

AM Frequency Step Setup

 

(on some models) ...............................................

49

Listening to AM/FM Stations ...............................

50

Presetting AM/FM Stations ..................................

52

Using RDS (European models only) ....................

53

Using the Listening Modes ............................

55

Selecting the Listening Modes .............................

55

Listening Modes Available for Each

 

Source Format ....................................................

56

About the Listening Modes ..................................

59

Recording ........................................................

61

Recording the Input Source ..................................

61

Recording from Different AV Sources .................

61

Adjusting the Listening Modes .....................

62

Using the Audio Adjust Settings ..........................

62

Using the Audio Settings ......................................

64

Listening Mode Presets

 

(TX-SR576 only) ...............................................

66

Advanced Setup ..............................................

67

Speaker Setup .......................................................

67

Source Setup (TX-SR576 only) ............................

72

Miscellaneous Setup

 

(TX-SR576 only) ...............................................

73

Hardware Setup (TX-SR576 only) .......................

74

Lock Setup (TX-SR576 only) ..............................

76

Zone 2 ..............................................................

77

Connecting Zone 2 ...............................................

77

Powered Zone 2 Setting ........................................

78

Using Zone 2 ........................................................

79

Controlling Other Components .....................

81

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...............

81

Entering Remote Control Codes ...........................

81

Resetting the Remote Controller ..........................

82

Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder .....

83

Controlling a VCR or 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 on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see

page 90).

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Features

Amplifier

75 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) (TX-SR506)

80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) (TX-SR576)

130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

WRAT-Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5Hz–100kHz bandwidth)

High-Current Low-Impedance Drive (TX-SR506)

Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Processing

Dolby Digital Plus*1 (TX-SR576)

Dolby Digital EX and Pro Logic IIx*1

DTS and DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 Processing*2

Pure Audio Mode (On models other than the North American model)

Direct Mode

Music Optimizer*3 for Compressed Music

CinemaFILTER

Non-Scaling Configuration

A-Form Listening Mode Memory

24-bit/192kHz D/A Converters

Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing

Connections

3 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 Formats for High-Definition Discs)

Subwoofer Pre Outs

Miscellaneous

40 AM/FM Presets

Audyssey 2EQ*4 Room Correction and Speaker Calibration

Audyssey Dynamic EQ Loudness Correction

Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200Hz)

A/V Sync Control Function (up to 100 ms)

Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Function*6

Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod

Preprogrammed -Compatible Remote

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the DTS logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*4

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

*5

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ and Dynamic EQ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.

*6

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

*“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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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 your main listening room, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see page 14). You can enjoy the various listening modes such as Dolby and DTS (pages 55–60).

*While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 5.1-channels (see page 77).

Zone 2: In your Zone 2 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 77). *The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2.

Main Room

 

Surround back left and right

 

speakers

Front left and right speakers

* While Powered Zone 2 is being

 

 

used, nothing is output by these

 

speakers (page 78).

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Surround left and right speakers

Zone 2 Room

Left and right stereo speakers

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

North American model

 

 

 

 

 

1 2 3

4 5

6

7

8 9

J

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

ON/STANDBY

 

 

 

TUNING PRESET

 

STANDBY ZONE 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

MUSIC OPTIMIZER

MULTI CH

 

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

AUX

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

SETUP

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

 

ZONE 2

OFF

TONE

 

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC

GAME

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

DIMMER

MEMORY TUNING MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

K L

M

N

OPQ RS TUV

W

 

X

 

Other models

MASTER VOLUME

ON/STANDBY

TUNING

PRESET

STANDBY

ZONE 2

 

 

 

ENTER

PURE AUDIO

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

 

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

AUX

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

SETUP

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

 

ZONE 2

OFF

TONE

 

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC

GAME

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP

MEMORY TUNING MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

AON/STANDBY button (35)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

BSTANDBY indicator (35)

Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

CZONE 2 indicator (79)

Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Lights up when Zone 2 is on.

DInput selector buttons (45)

Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input.

ERemote-control sensor (13)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

FDisplay

See “Display” on page 9.

GSETUP button

Opens and closes the setup menus.

HTUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons

When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING []

[] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [] [] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 52). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

IRETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

JMASTER VOLUME control (45)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max.

KPHONES jack (47)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

LMUSIC OPTIMIZER button (65)

Turns the Music Optimizer on or off.

MZONE 2 and OFF buttons (79)

The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2. The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2.

NTONE, –, and + buttons (64)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

OMOVIE/TV button (55)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

PMUSIC button (55)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

QGAME button (55)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

RDISPLAY button (47)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

SDIGITAL INPUT button (42, 44)

On the TX-SR506, used to assign digital inputs to input selectors.

On the TX-SR576, selects the options for automatic audio input selection setup.

TDIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (54, 46)

Adjusts the display brightness.

On the European modes, this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on

page 53.

UMEMORY button (52)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

VTUNING MODE button (50)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

WSETUP MIC (36)

The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here.

XAUX INPUT (30, 61)

Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for composite video and analog audio.

YPURE AUDIO button and indicator (55)

On models other than the North American model, selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing this button again selects the previous listening mode.

Display

1 2

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1SLEEP indicator (46)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

2MUTING indicator (46)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

3Listening mode and format indicators (55)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

4Tuning indicators (50)

FM STEREO (50): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

RDS (53): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

7

AUTO (50): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

TUNED (50): Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

5Message area

Displays various information.

6Audio input indicators

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI.

7Audyssey indicator (37)

Lights up during automatic speaker setup.

9

Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5

6 7

8

9Only some models

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

Y

1

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

CB/PB

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

1

 

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

 

2

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

J K L

IN 1

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

OUT

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

FM

S

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

S

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

L

 

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

M NO P

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

120V

 

 

 

 

VOLTAGE

CENTER SPEAKER

SELECTOR

220-240V

 

R

R

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

LINE OUT

L

 

 

SUB

L

WOOFER

R

R

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

Q R S

ADIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 42.

BDIGITAL 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 player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 42.

CCOMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2

These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Component Video Input Setup” on page 41.

DCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT

FMONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

GAM and FM ANTENNA

The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

HFRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting the front speakers, center, surround, and surround back speakers.

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp front Speakers. See “Bi-amping Front Speakers” on page 17.

IVOLTAGE SELECTOR (Only some models)

This voltage selector provides compatibility with power systems around the world (see page 3).

J REMOTE CONTROL

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-

This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.

EHDMI IN 1–3 and OUT

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video.

The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 39.

The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

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 are connected digitally.

KCD IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

LTAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

10

Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued

MCBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

NVCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There are S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

ODVD IN

This input is for connecting a DVD player. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

PDVD 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.

QZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R

These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2.

RSUBWOOFER PRE OUT

This analog audio output can be connected to a powered subwoofer.

SZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R

These push terminals are for connecting speakers in Zone 2.

See pages 14–34 for hookup information.

11

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER]

D

 

REMOTE MODE button to select Receiver mode.

 

 

 

You can also use the remote controller to control

E

 

your DVD player, CD player, and other components.

 

See page 81 for more details.

 

 

 

F

 

 

G

A

84

H

2

TUNER

I

3

 

 

 

9

J

RECEIVER

J

 

 

 

 

5

K

 

 

14

*

 

 

 

L

5

K

 

 

L

M

MULTI CH button (45)

Selects the multichannel DVD input.

Arrow []/[]/[]/[] and ENTER buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

SETUP button

Used to change settings.

LISTENING MODE buttons (55)

Used to select the listening modes.

DIMMER button (46)

Adjusts the display brightness.

DISPLAY button (47)

Displays information about the current input source.

MUTING button (46)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

VOL []/[] button (45)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

RETURN button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

AUDIO button (64)

Used to change audio settings.

SLEEP button (46)

Used with the Sleep function.

* SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver.

6

2

37M

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

AON/STANDBY button (35)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

BREMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (45, 83–89)

Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.

Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button.

You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.

1Arrow []/[] buttons

Used to tune into radio stations.

2Number buttons (51)

Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.

3D.TUN button (51)

Selects the Direct tuning mode.

4DISPLAY button (51)

Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.

5CH +/– button (52)

Selects radio presets.

Note:

An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 88).

12

Remote Controller—Continued

Installing the Batteries

1 To open the battery compartment, press the small lever and remove the cover.

2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Replace the cover and push it shut.

Notes:

If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

AV receiver

30˚

30˚

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.

The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

13

Connecting Your Speakers

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, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

Front left and right speakers

These output the main sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the front wall, as shown.

Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

14

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect 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 Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward your TV or screen, while the surround back left and right dipolar speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Dipole speakers

 

 

Normal speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

1

 

TV/screen

 

 

TV/screen

 

2

3

4

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

 

7

 

 

8

 

 

7

 

8

 

1. Subwoofer

 

 

6. Surround right speaker

2. Front left speaker

7. Surround back left

3. Center speaker

 

 

 

speaker

 

 

4. Front right speaker

8. Surround back right

5. Surround left speaker

 

speaker

 

 

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the amp’s input.

Powered

 

HDMI

IN 3

 

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

 

 

 

 

AM

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEA

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)2

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

 

R

 

 

 

(DVD)1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

CB/PB

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)1

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

S

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

OUT

LINE OUT

SUB

L

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

L

L

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

LINE INPUT

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker

Color

Front left

White

 

 

Front right

Red

 

 

Center

Green

 

 

Surround left

Blue

 

 

Surround right

Gray

 

 

Surround back left

Brown

 

 

Surround back right

Tan

 

 

The supplied speaker labels are color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

15

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

North American models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

Other models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4 ohms” (see page 38). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker 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.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

1

Strip about 5/8" (15

5/8" (15 mm)

 

mm) of insulation from

 

 

the ends of the

 

 

speaker cables, and

 

 

twist the bare wires

 

 

tightly, as shown.

 

2

Unscrew the terminal.

 

3

Fully insert the bare wire.

 

4 Screw the terminal tight.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

Surround

 

Surround

 

 

 

Surround

Surround

back left

 

back right

 

 

 

 

 

 

left

 

 

right

speaker

 

 

speaker

 

 

 

 

speaker

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front right

Front left

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker

speaker

speaker

16

Connecting Your Speakers—Continued

Bi-amping Front Speakers

Bi-amping Speaker Hookup

 

 

 

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for front speakers, providing improved bass and treble performance.

When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect 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).

Important:

When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.

Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

1

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)

 

 

terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) tweeter

 

 

(high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s

 

 

FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right

 

 

speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high) terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R posi-

 

 

tive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+)

 

 

woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV

 

 

receiver’s SURR BACK R negative (–) terminal to

 

 

 

 

the right speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) ter-

 

 

minal.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)

 

 

terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) tweeter

 

 

(high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s

 

 

FRONT L negative (–) terminal to the left

 

 

speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high) terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

4

Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L posi-

 

tive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

Y

1

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

CB/PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

1

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN 2

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

IN 1

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

120V

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLTAGE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

CENTER SPEAKER

SELECTOR

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

220-240V

V

 

 

 

 

V

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

ZONE 2

 

PRE OUT

 

 

OUT

LINE OUT

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

WOOFER

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

 

 

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

FRONT SPEAKERS

L

L

 

Left speaker

Woofer (low)

 

Tweeter (high)

 

 

R

 

R

Right speaker

Woofer (low)

Tweeter (high)

 

17

Connecting Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, 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 you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals

AM

ANTENNA

FM

75

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.

FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

American Model

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, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19).

2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Push

Insert wire

Release

 

 

AM

 

 

ANTENNA

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19).

18

Connecting Antennas—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

FM 75

Notes:

Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’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.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver

To TV (or VCR)

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

AM

ANTENNA

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

19

Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Analog audio

Left (white)

 

Right (red)

 

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Composite video

(Yellow)

 

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Cables and Jacks

Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Right!

Wrong!

Video

Cable

Jack

Description

HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-

HDMI

HDMI dardor high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.

 

Y

Y

Y

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and

Component

PB

PB

CB/PB

color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best

video cable

 

 

picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their

PR

PR

 

 

 

component video jacks slightly differently.)

 

 

 

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

S-Video cable

 

 

S

and provides better picture quality than composite

 

 

 

 

video.

Composite

 

 

V

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

video cable

 

 

 

and other video equipment.

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

OPTICAL

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

This offers the best 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

R

 

common connection format for analog audio and

 

can be found on virtually all AV components.

 

 

 

 

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is

FRONT CENTER

SURR SURR BACK typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-

 

 

channel analog audio output. Several standard

 

 

analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-

SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH

channel cable.

 

 

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.

20

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.

: Signal Flow

 

Video

Video

 

Audio

Audio

 

TV, projector,

 

etc.

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 16 for hookup details)

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video components, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Composite

S-Video

Component

HDMI

IN

AV receiver

MONITOR OUT

Composite

S-Video

Component

HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.

When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI, OPTICAL, or COAXIAL input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see pages 39 and 42).

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.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

HDMI Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog

AV receiver

HDMI

Analog

MD recorder, etc.

21

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

TV

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

 

Component video input

Best

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT S

 

S-Video input

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

MONITOR OUT V

 

Composite video input

Standard

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN L/R

 

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

 

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

 

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

Y

1

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

CB/PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

1

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN 2

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

IN 1

OUT

 

 

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

AM

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

C

OUT

V

V

R

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

S

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

S

IN

OUT

IN

IN

B

IN

 

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

ZONE 2

PRE O

OUT

LINE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

L

 

 

 

 

L

L

WOOF

R

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

SUB a

WOOFER

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OUT

IN

IN

Connect one or the other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV, projector,

 

 

Connection

 

must be assigned

 

 

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

etc.

 

 

(see page 42)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite Hint! receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see

pages 25 and 27).

22

Onkyo TX-SR506, TX-SR576 User Manual

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( A , B , or C ), 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 player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD or listen in Zone 2.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and .)

If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection .

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

DVD player

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1

 

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

DVD IN S

 

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

DVD IN V

 

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

DVD IN FRONT L/R

 

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1

 

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

 

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

C

 

 

 

CB/PB

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

 

R

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

1

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

S

75

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

IN 2

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

PRE OU

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

LINE OUT

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

L

L

WOOFE

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

R

a R

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection

 

must be

 

 

 

 

 

c

 

 

DVD player

assigned (see page 42)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 24.

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Hooking Up the Multichannel Input

If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel input.

Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to 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

IN 3

IN 2

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

Y

1

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

CB/PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

1

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN 2

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

IN 1

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

120V

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLTAGE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

CENTER SPEAKER

SELECTOR

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

220-240V

V

 

 

 

 

V

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

ZONE 2

 

PRE OUT

 

 

OUT

LINE OUT

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

WOOFER

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1 ch

5.1 ch

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

L

 

 

L

R

 

SUB

R

 

 

 

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

L

R

L

R

 

L

R

FRONT

 

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

 

SURR

 

 

 

 

WOOFER

 

BACK

DVD player

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

 

 

 

With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs

 

Hint!

 

 

 

via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( A , B , or C ), 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 VCR or DVR ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVR in Zone 2.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

VCR or DVR

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

 

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

VCR/DVR IN S

 

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VCR/DVR IN V

 

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

VCR/DVR IN L/R

 

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

 

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

 

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

CB/PB

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

R

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

1

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

S

75

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

IN 2

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

PRE O

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

LINE OUT

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SU

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

L

WOOF

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

Connection b must be

assigned (see page 42)

VCR or DVR

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( A or B ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Make the audio connection a .

Connection

 

AV receiver

 

Signal flow

 

VCR or DVD recorder

Picture quality

 

A

VCR/DVR OUT S

 

 

 

S-Video input

Better

 

B

VCR/DVR OUT V

 

 

 

Composite video input

Standard

 

a

VCR/DVR OUT L/R

 

 

 

Audio L/R input

 

 

 

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

 

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

B

 

 

 

CB/PB

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

R

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

 

1

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

S

75

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

IN 2

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

LINE OUT

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

L

WOOFER

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

 

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

IN

IN

VCR or DVR

Notes:

The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.

If you want to record 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 connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT S jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT S jack.

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial Set-top box or Other Video Source

 

 

 

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs

 

Hint!

 

 

 

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 , B , or C ), 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 the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

Video source

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

 

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN S

 

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

CBL/SAT IN V

 

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN L/R

 

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

 

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

 

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

CB/PB

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

R

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM

 

1

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

S

75

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

IN 2

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

PRE OU

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

LINE OUT

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

L

WOOFE

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

 

Connection c must be

 

assigned (see page 42)

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

 

27

Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting Components with HDMI

About HDMI

Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, or multichannel PCM).

The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface),*1 so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.)

The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only 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)

Multichannel linear PCM (7.1 ch, 32–192kHz)

Bitstream (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS)

Your DVD player must be able to output these formats from its HDMI OUT.

About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection),*2 a copy-protection system for digital video signals. Other devices 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.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG*3 in 1999.

*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.

*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Led by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open industry group’s objective is to address the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and digital displays.

Making HDMI Connections

If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable.

Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack.

Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack.

Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV receiver (TX-SR506 only).

Step 4: Assign the HDMI IN.

Turn on the AV receiver, and then assign the HDMI IN (see page 39).

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Audio Signals

For TX-SR506

Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT.

Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.

To watch an HDMI source that’s connected via the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on, otherwise no HDMI signal will be output.

If you want to listen through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in addition to an HDMI connection, you’ll also need to make a separate analog or digital audio connection.

For TX-SR576

Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV receiver.

To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the AudioTVOut setting to On (see pages 74–75), and set your DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.

DVD player

Step 3

Connect one or the other

HDMI

HDMI

OUT

IN

 

TV

Step 2

Step 1

IN 1

 

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

 

HDMI

IN 3

IN 2

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

Y

1

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

CB/PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR/PR

1

 

 

 

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

OPTICAL

IN 1(DVD)

OUT

 

IN 2

 

2

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

IN

OUT

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

R

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

IN 1

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

OUT

 

V

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

FM

S

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

S

IN

OUT

IN

IN

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

L

 

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

Tip!

If you make the connection described in step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's listening modes, turn down the volume on your TV all the way so that its speakers output no sound.

Sound off

Notes:

The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.

When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV 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 for details.

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