Onkyo Stereo System SR507 User Manual

Contents  
AV Receiver  
Others...........................................93  
TX-SR507  
TX-SR577  
Instruction Manual  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making  
connections and plugging in the unit.  
Following the instructions in this manual will enable  
you to obtain optimum performance and listening  
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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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.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-  
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-  
cian for help.  
For North American model  
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.  
For Canadian Models  
5. Preventing Hearing Loss  
Caution  
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.  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and  
headphones can cause hearing loss.  
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure  
Warning  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall  
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
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 ÉLEC-  
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-  
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
7. 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.  
8. 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.  
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Supplied Accessories  
Precautions—Continued  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
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  
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-  
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
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.  
Speaker setup microphone  
Indoor FM antenna  
IMPORTANT  
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse  
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must  
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.  
AM loop antenna  
For European Models  
Speaker cable labels  
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  
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.)  
corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
*How to mount the AC plug:  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
* 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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Introduction  
Display................................................................. 10  
Rear Panel .......................................................... 11  
Remote Controller................................................... 13  
UP-A1 series Dock for iPod..................................... 55  
About the UP-A1 series Dock.............................. 55  
Compatible iPod models...................................... 55  
Using the Listening Modes  
Using the Listening Modes...................................... 59  
Connections  
Enjoying Home Theater....................................... 15  
the AV receiver ................................................. 23  
Connecting Components with HDMI ................... 24  
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ........... 29  
Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,  
Speaker Setup..................................................... 66  
Audio Adjust Settings .......................................... 71  
Source Setup....................................................... 73  
Zone 2  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,  
or DAT Recorder............................................... 33  
Connecting an RI Dock ....................................... 34  
Entering Remote Control Codes.......................... 84  
Controlling a VCR or PVR ................................... 88  
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or  
Cable Receiver ................................................. 89  
Controlling a Cassette Recorder ......................... 92  
Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup.................................................. 37  
Speaker Settings................................................. 40  
Others  
Troubleshooting....................................................... 93  
Specifications .......................................................... 97  
Muting the AV receiver........................................ 46  
Using the Sleep Timer......................................... 46  
Using Headphones.............................................. 47  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble................................ 47  
Displaying Source Information ............................ 47  
Using the Music Optimizer .................................. 48  
Specifying the Digital Signal Format ................... 48  
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 93).  
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Features  
• Crossover Adjustment  
(40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200Hz)  
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 100 ms)  
• Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Function  
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod  
Amplifier  
• 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)  
• 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  
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High  
Power Transformer  
*8  
*
• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote  
*1  
(TX-SR507)  
(TX-SR577)  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Processing  
*1  
*2  
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS -HD Master Audio  
Decoding  
*2.  
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz (with “Front High” Direction  
Mode) (TX-SR577)  
• DTS Surround Sensation Speaker Technology  
• Pure Audio Mode (On models other than the North  
American model)  
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;  
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered  
trademark & the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD Master Audio  
and DTS Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
*2  
• Direct Mode  
• Music Optimizer for Compressed Music  
*3  
*3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.  
• CinemaFILTER  
*4  
• Non-Scaling Configuration  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing, LLC.  
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory  
• 192kHz/24-bit D/A Converters  
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing  
*5  
The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity  
Digital Corp.  
*6 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio  
amplifier is prohibited.  
Connections  
*4  
• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output (ver.1.3a to Support  
Deep Color, x.v. Color*, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master  
Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and  
Multichannel PCM)  
*7.  
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.  
and foreign patents pending.Audyssey 2EQ™,  
Audyssey Dynamic Volumeand Audyssey Dynamic EQ™  
are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.  
• Onkyo  
for System Control  
• HDTV-Ready Component Video Switching  
(2 Inputs/1 Output)  
*8  
• Front “Portable” Input for iPod* and MP3 Players  
*5  
• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod* / HD Radio  
Dock (North American models) / DAB+ Dock  
(European models)  
Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.  
• 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial)  
• Powered Zone 2  
• Color-Coded Banana Plug Speaker Posts  
*
*
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
*6  
• Surround Back and Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR507) /  
Subwoofer Pre Out (TX-SR577)  
• Bi-Amp Capability for Music and Movie Sound  
Effects (TX-SR577)  
Miscellaneous  
• 40 AM/FM Presets  
*7  
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ for Loudness Correction  
*7  
• Audyssey 2EQ™ to Correct Room Acoustic  
Problems  
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume™  
*7  
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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 15).  
You can enjoy the various listening modes such as Dolby and DTS (pages 59–65).  
(TX-SR507)  
* While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 2.1-channels (see page 80).  
(TX-SR577)  
* While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 5.1-channels (see page 80).  
Zone 2: In your Zone 2 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 80).  
* The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2.  
Main Room  
Front high left and right  
speakers (TX-SR577)  
Surround back left and right  
speakers*2  
Front left and  
right speakers  
*2 While Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, nothing is output by these  
speakers (page 81).  
*
While Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, nothing is output by these  
speakers (page 81).  
Subwoofer  
Center speaker*1  
Surround left and right speakers*1  
*1 On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2  
is being used, nothing is output by these  
speakers (page 81).  
Zone 2 Room  
Left and right  
stereo speakers  
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Front & Rear Panels  
Front Panel  
North American/Taiwan models  
a b c d e f ghijklmn o p q  
r s  
u
v
w
European models  
j
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Other models  
j
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The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
a ON/STANDBY button (36)  
o TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER  
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.  
buttons  
When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w]  
buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET  
[e]/[r] 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.  
b STANDBY indicator (36)  
Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and  
flashes while a signal is being received from the  
remote controller.  
c ZONE 2 indicator (82)  
Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Lights up when  
Zone 2 is on.  
p RETURN button  
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.  
d ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL buttons  
ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (82)  
The [ZONE 2] button is used to select the input  
source for Zone 2.  
q MASTER VOLUME control (45)  
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1  
through 79, or Max.  
The [OFF] button is used to turn off the output of  
Zone 2.  
r PHONES jack (47)  
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a  
standard pair of stereo headphones for private  
listening.  
[–] & [+] buttons (83)  
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the  
volume level of Zone 2.  
s MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (48)  
Turns the Music Optimizer on or off.  
TONE button (47)  
Used to select either bass or treble.  
t PURE AUDIO button and indicator (59)  
On models other than the North American / Taiwan  
models, selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The  
indicator lights up when this mode is selected.  
Pressing this button again selects the previous  
listening mode.  
e Remote-control sensor (14)  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
f Display  
See “Display” on page 10.  
g MOVIE/TV button (59)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
movies and TV.  
u Input selector buttons (45)  
Select the following input sources: DVD/BD,  
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER,  
CD, PORT.  
h MUSIC button (59)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
music.  
v AUX INPUT (31, 58)  
Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so  
on. There are input jacks for composite video and  
analog audio.  
i GAME button (59)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
video games.  
PORTABLE (31):  
Used to connect a portable Audio Player.  
j DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (46, 54)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
w SETUP MIC (37)  
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.  
The Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup microphone connects here.  
k MEMORY button (52)  
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.  
l TUNING MODE button (50)  
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM  
and FM radio.  
m DISPLAY button (47)  
Displays various information about the currently  
selected input source.  
n SETUP button  
Opens and closes the setup menus.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Display  
a b  
c
d
e
f
g
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
a SLEEP indicator (46)  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
b MUTING indicator (46)  
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.  
c Listening mode and format indicators (59)  
Show the selected listening mode and audio input  
signal format.  
d Tuning indicators (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).  
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.  
e Message area  
Displays various information.  
f Audio input indicators  
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the  
audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI.  
g Audyssey indicator (38, 70)  
Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction  
and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the “Equalizer  
Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Rear Panel  
TX-SR507  
a b c de  
f
g h  
i
j
k l m n o pqr  
t
s
TX-SR577  
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a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2  
c COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2  
connecting components with a coaxial digital audio  
output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD 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 43.  
These RCA component video inputs are for  
output, such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD  
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 42.  
b DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2  
components with an optical digital audio output,  
such as a CD player or DVD/BD 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 43.  
d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
This RCA component video output is for  
connecting a TV or projector with a component  
video input.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
e HDMI IN 1–4 and OUT  
o DVD/BD IN  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
connections carry digital audio and digital video.  
with an HDMI output, such as a DVD/BD player,  
DVD/BD 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 41.  
This input is for connecting a DVD/BD player.  
There is composite video input jack for connecting  
the video signal.  
p ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R  
These analog audio outputs can be connected to the  
line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2.  
q PRE OUT: SURR BACK L/R (TX-SR507 only)  
This analog audio output can be connected to the  
analog audio input on another power amplifier.  
The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or  
projector with an HDMI input.  
r SUBWOOFER PRE OUT  
This analog audio output can be connected to a  
powered subwoofer.  
f AM and FM ANTENNA  
The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM  
antenna.  
s SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS (TX-SR577  
only)  
g MONITOR OUT  
These terminal posts are for connecting the  
The composite video jack should be connected to a  
video input on your TV or projector.  
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal  
posts can be used with front speakers and surround  
Speakers. See “Bi-amping Front Speakers  
(TX-SR577 only)” on page 19.  
h UNIVERSAL PORT (34)  
This jack is for connecting the component with the  
Universal Port connector such as UP-A1 series  
Dock.  
i FRONT L/R, CENTER, and SURR L/R  
SPEAKERS  
The SURR BACK L/R terminals can be used to  
connect the front high L/R speakers. See “Speaker  
Settings” on page 40.  
These terminal posts are for connecting the front  
speakers, center, and surround speakers.  
t ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R  
These push terminals are for connecting speakers in  
Zone 2.  
j u REMOTE CONTROL  
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be  
connected to the u jack on another u-capable  
Onkyo component for remote and system control.  
To use u, you must make an analog audio  
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the  
other component, even if they are connected  
digitally.  
u FRONT HIGH L/R speakers (TX-SR577 only)  
These terminals are for connecting the front high  
L/R speakers.  
The FRONT HIGH L/R terminal can be used with  
front high speakers respectively, or used to connect  
the speakers in Zone 2. See “Connecting Zone 2” on  
page 80.  
k CD IN  
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD  
player’s analog audio output.  
l TV/TAPE 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.  
See pages 15–35 for hookup information.  
m CBL/SAT IN  
A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here.  
There is composite video input jack for connecting  
the video signal, and there are analog audio input  
jacks for connecting the audio signal.  
n VCR/DVR IN/OUT  
A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be  
connected here for recording and playback. There is  
composite video input and output jack for  
connecting the video signal, and there are analog  
audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.  
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Remote Controller  
Controlling the AV receiver  
d SETUP button  
Used to change settings.  
To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER]  
button to select Receiver mode.  
e LISTENING MODE buttons (59)  
You can also use the remote controller to control  
your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other  
components. See page 84 for more details.  
Used to select the listening modes.  
f DIMMER button (46)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
g DISPLAY button (47)  
Displays information about the current input source.  
h MUTING button (46)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
g
a
b
3
i VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of  
the currently selected remote controller mode.  
TUNER  
j RETURN button  
*
h
i
4
Returns to the previous display when changing  
settings.  
RECEIVER  
k AUDIO button (78)  
Used to change audio settings.  
When the “AudioTVOut” setting is set to “On”  
(page 76), this button is disabled.  
c
d
1
l SLEEP button (46)  
Used with the Sleep function.  
j
k
Controlling the tuner  
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER]  
(or [RECEIVER]) button.  
You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER]  
button repeatedly.  
e
f
1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons  
Used to tune into radio stations.  
5
2 D.TUN button (51)  
Selects the Direct tuning mode.  
l
2
3 DISPLAY button (51)  
Displays information about the band, frequency,  
preset number, and so on.  
4 CH +/– button (52)  
Selects radio presets.  
5 Number buttons (51)  
Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct  
tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly.  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
*
To control component, you must first enter remote  
control code.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
a ON/STANDBY button (36)  
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.  
b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons  
(45, 56, 86–92)  
different component, see page 84.  
Note:  
Selects the remote controller modes and the input  
sources.  
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also  
be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 92).  
c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to select and adjust settings.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
Installing the Batteries  
Aiming the Remote Controller  
When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV  
receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.  
To open the battery compartment, press  
the small lever and remove the cover.  
1
Remote control sensor  
STANDBY indicator  
AV receiver  
30°  
30°  
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)  
in accordance with the polarity diagram  
inside the battery compartment.  
2
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.  
Replace the cover and push it shut.  
3
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an  
obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote  
control sensor.  
• When the remote control codes have been registered  
and you want to operate another component (page 84),  
or when you want to operate an Onkyo component  
without u connection, point the remote controller at  
the other component to use it.  
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.  
• When you want to operate an Onkyo component with  
• 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.  
u connection or an  
-compatible compo-  
nent connected via HDMI (page 86), point the remote  
controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.  
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About Home Theater  
Enjoying Home Theater  
Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your  
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.  
With analog or digital TV, 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 overall 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 equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle,  
with the listener at the apex.  
Front high left and right speakers (TX-SR577)  
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby PLIIz Height, etc.  
They enhance significantly the spatial experience.  
Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left and right  
speakers (and as high as possible). Although it is acceptable to  
Surround back left and right  
place left and right at an angle slightly wider than the front left and  
speakers  
right speakers. Ideally they should be positioned directly above the  
These speakers are necessary to  
front left and right speakers.  
enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES  
Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, etc. They  
Center speaker  
enhance the realism of surround  
This speaker enhances the  
sound and improve sound  
front left and right speakers,  
localization behind the listener.  
making sound movements  
Position them behind the listener  
distinct and providing a full  
about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above  
sound image. In movies it’s  
ear level.  
used mainly for dialog.  
Position it close to your TV  
facing forward at about ear  
level, or at the same height as  
the front left and right speakers.  
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 width of the 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.  
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 equidistant from the listener.  
Corner  
position  
1/3 of wall  
position  
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Connecting the AV receiver  
For North American model  
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker  
terminal before inserting the banana plug.  
Connecting Your Speakers  
Speaker Configuration  
Using Dipole Speakers  
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.  
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and  
right, surround back left and right and front high left and  
right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in  
two directions.  
Number of speakers:  
Front left  
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
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 the TV/screen, while the  
surround back left and right and front high left and  
Front right  
Center  
Surround left  
*1  
right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their  
Surround right  
Surround back*1  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
Front high left*2  
Front high right*2  
arrows point toward each other, as shown.  
Normal speakers  
Dipole speakers  
9 10  
9 10  
1
1
TV/screen  
TV/screen  
4
2
3
2
3
4
*1 If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the  
SURR BACK L terminals.  
*2 (TX-SR577)  
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered  
subwoofer is recommended for a powerful and solid  
bass.  
5
6
5
6
To get the best from your surround-sound system, you  
must set the speaker settings. You can do this  
automatically (see page 37) or manually (see page 66).  
Note:  
Front high and surround back speakers produce no sound  
at the same time.  
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1. Subwoofer  
2. Front left speaker  
3. Center speaker  
4. Front right speaker  
5. Surround left speaker  
6. Surround right speaker  
8
7
8
7. Surround back left  
speaker  
8. Surround back right  
speaker  
Attaching the Speaker Labels  
9. Front high left  
speaker*1  
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all  
red. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)  
10. Front high right  
speaker*1  
Speaker  
Color  
White  
Red  
*1 (TX-SR577)  
Front left, Zone 2 left  
Front right, Zone 2 right  
Center  
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer  
Green  
Blue  
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.  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
Front high left*1  
Front high right*1  
*1 (TX-SR577)  
Gray  
Brown  
Tan  
White  
Red  
Powered  
subwoofer  
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.  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
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Speaker Connection Precautions  
Connecting the Speaker Cables  
Read the following before connecting your speakers:  
North American and Taiwan 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 40). 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.  
Terminal posts  
Strip 1/2"-5/8" (12-  
15 mm) of insulation  
from the ends of the  
speaker cables, and  
twist the bare wires  
tightly, as shown.  
1/2"-5/8" (12-15mm)  
1
Unscrew the terminal.  
2
3
Fully insert the bare wire.  
Screw the terminal tight.  
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before  
making any connections.  
4
• 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.  
Push terminals  
Strip 3/8"-1/2"  
(10-12 mm) of  
3/8"-1/2" (10-12mm)  
1
2
insulation from the  
ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the  
bare wires tightly, as  
shown.  
• 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.  
While pressing the lever,  
insert the wire into the  
hole, and then release the  
lever.  
Make sure that the  
terminals are gripping the  
bare wires, not the insulation.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
TX-SR507  
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback .  
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.  
Surround left  
speaker  
Surround right  
speaker  
L
R
Surround  
back left  
speaker  
Surround  
back right  
speaker  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
Power amplifier  
Front right  
speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Center  
speaker  
Connect your Power amplifier’s analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver's PRE OUT:SURR BACK L/R jacks with  
an audio cable.  
TX-SR577  
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback.  
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.  
Surround  
back left  
speaker  
Surround  
back right  
speaker  
Surround  
left  
speaker  
Surround  
right  
speaker  
Front high  
right speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
Front high  
left speaker  
Center  
speaker  
Note:  
The speakers are configured by using the “Speaker Settings” on page 40 and “Speaker Setup” on page 66.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Bi-amping Speaker Hookup  
Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577  
only)  
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)  
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.  
1
terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) woofer  
(low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s  
FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right  
speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.  
• 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’ woofer terminals. And  
the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the  
front speakers’ tweeter 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 40).  
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R  
2
positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s positive  
(+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV  
receiver’s SURR BACK R negative (–) terminal  
to the right speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high)  
terminal.  
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)  
3
terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) woofer  
(low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s  
FRONT L negative (–) terminal to the left  
speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.  
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.  
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L  
4
positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive  
(+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV  
receiver’s SURR BACK L negative (–) terminal to  
the left speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high)  
terminal.  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
L
L
Tweeter (high)  
Woofer (low)  
Left speaker  
R
R
Tweeter (high)  
Woofer (low)  
Right speaker  
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If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available  
outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21).  
Connecting Antenna  
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.  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
AM ANTENNA push terminals  
1
FM ANTENNA jack  
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
2
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
(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.  
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
1
North American /Taiwan models  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
Other models  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
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.  
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.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the FM antenna into position.  
2
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 21).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available  
outdoor FM antenna instead.  
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  
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.  
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.  
• 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)  
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AV Connection Color Coding  
About AV Connections  
RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red,  
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-  
channel 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.  
• 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  
Analog audio  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
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.  
Composite video  
(Yellow)  
(Yellow)  
Right!  
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical  
plug straight when inserting and removing.  
• 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.  
Wrong!  
AV Cables and Jacks  
Video / Audio  
Cable  
Jack  
Description  
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed  
standard- or high-definition digital video and audio  
and offer the best picture and sound quality.  
HDMI  
HDMI  
Video  
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and  
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best  
picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their  
component video jacks slightly differently.)  
Y
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
Y
Component  
video cable  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
C
B/PB  
R/PR  
C
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,  
and other video equipment.  
Composite  
video cable  
V
Audio  
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is  
the same as for coaxial.  
OPTICAL  
Optical digital  
audio cable  
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is  
the same as for optical.  
Coaxialdigital  
audio cable  
COAXIAL  
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most  
common connection format for analog audio and  
can be found on virtually all AV components.  
L
Analog audio  
cable (RCA)  
R
This cable carries analog audio.  
Stereo mini  
plug cable  
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.  
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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 18 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.  
Video Signal Flow Chart  
Video Connection Formats  
DVD player, etc.  
Video equipment can be connected to the AV  
receiver by using any one of the following  
video connection formats: composite 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.  
Composite  
Component  
HDMI  
IN  
AV receiver  
MONITOR OUT  
Composite  
Component  
HDMI  
TV, projector, etc.  
Audio Signal Flow Chart  
DVD player, 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, 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 41 and 43).  
HDMI  
Optical  
Coaxial  
Analog  
Analog  
AV receiver  
HDMI  
TV, projector, etc.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—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).  
*1  
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) 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. (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:  
Repeater System, Deep Color, x.v. Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,  
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD 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 (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,  
DTS-HD Master Audio)  
Your DVD player must be able to output these formats from its HDMI OUT.  
About Copyright Protection  
*2  
The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), 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.  
Onkyo  
components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over  
HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, opera-  
tion with components other than  
-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.  
• Set “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” to “On” (page 77).  
• See “Controlling a TV” (page 86) and “Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder” (page 87) for operation.  
Note:  
Do not connect the  
-compatible component more than the following number to the HDMI input terminal so  
that the linked operations work properly.  
• DVD/BD player is up to three.  
• DVD/BD recorder is up to three.  
• Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to four.  
Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI.  
When the  
-compatible component more than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are not  
guaranteed.  
*3  
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG 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.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Making HDMI Connections  
Step 1:  
Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV,  
projector, and so on.  
Step 2:  
Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 41).  
Video Signals  
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV.  
Audio Signals  
Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV  
receiver. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the “AudioTVOut” setting is set to “On” (see  
page 76).  
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the “AudioTVOut”  
setting to “On” (see page 76), and set your DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.  
Hint!  
HDMI  
OUT  
HDMI  
IN  
TV  
DVD/BD player  
HDMI  
ASSIGNABLE  
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.  
• When the “AudioTVOut” setting is set to “On” (see page 76), or “TV Ctrl” is set to “On” (see page 77) and you’re  
listening through your TV’s speakers, if you turn up the AV receiver volume control, the sound will be output by the  
AV receiver’s speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s  
settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.  
• 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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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a TV or Projector  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or  
b
c
a
b
a
and .)  
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT V  
Signal flow  
TV  
Component video input  
Composite video input  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
TV/TAPE IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (TV/TAPE)  
b
c
c
B  
b
a
A
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
Connect one or the other  
TV, projector,  
etc.  
Connection must be assigned  
b
(see page 43)  
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver  
Hint!  
to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 28 and  
30).  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a DVD/BD player  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD/BD player ( or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD/BD player (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or  
b
c
a
b
a
and .)  
c
• 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  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD/BD)  
DVD/BD IN V  
Signal flow  
DVD/BD player  
Component video output  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
DVD/BD IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (TV/TAPE)  
b
c
c
B  
b
a
A
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
OUT  
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection must be  
assigned (see page 43)  
c
DVD/BD player  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback  
With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV  
receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( or ), and then make the connection. You must  
A
B
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 (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVR even in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVR  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
VCR/DVR IN V  
Component video output  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
VCR/DVR IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (TV/TAPE)  
b
c
c
B  
b
a
A
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection must be  
assigned (see page 43)  
VCR, DVR  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Make the video connection . The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same  
A
type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Make the audio connection  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVR  
Composite video input  
Audio L/R input  
VCR/DVR OUT V  
VCR/DVR OUT L/R  
A
a
A
a
L
R
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VCR, 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 composite video outputs. If your  
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, 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  
via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
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 (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or  
b
c
a
b
a
and .)  
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Video source  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
CBL/SAT IN V  
Component video output  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
CBL/SAT IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (TV/TAPE)  
b
c
c
B  
b
a
A
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection must be  
c
assigned (see page 43)  
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device  
Step 1: Make the video connection  
Step 2: Make the audio connection  
.
.
A
a
a
AUX INPUT  
L
AUDIO  
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
Camcorder,  
game console,  
etc.  
A
AUX INPUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Camcorder or console  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
AUX INPUT VIDEO  
A
a
AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R  
Connecting a Portable Audio player  
Step 1: Make the audio connection  
.
a
Portable  
Audio Player  
AUX INPUT  
PORTABLE  
AUDIO LINE OUT  
a
Connection  
a
AV receiver  
AUX INPUT PORTABLE  
Signal flow  
Portable Audio Player  
Analog audio Line output  
Note:  
When it is connected at the same time as AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R terminal, the input of PORTABLE is given priority  
to and outputted.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable  
CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp  
Step 1:  
Choose a connection that matches your CD player (  
phono preamp.  
,
, or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in  
a
b
c
a
L
Connect one  
or the other  
Connection  
must be  
R
c
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
b
b
a
assigned  
(see page 43)  
a
L
R
Turntable (MM) with  
built-in phono preamp  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CD player  
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or  
b
c
a
b
and .)  
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
CD IN L/R  
Signal flow  
CD or turntable  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 (CD)  
Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp  
Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge  
An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to  
connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.  
Built-in  
A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that  
doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
IN  
L
L
AUDIO  
L
L
OUTPUT  
IN  
Phono preamp  
R
R
L
L
R
R
Phono  
preamp  
CD  
R
R
CD  
MC head amp or  
MC transformer  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder  
Step 1:  
Choose a connection that matches your recorder (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
a
a
c
b
L
R
L
R
Connect one or the other  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
These connections must be  
assigned (see page 43)  
Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.  
• With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and  
.
a
b
a
c
Connection  
a
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder  
TV/TAPE IN L/R  
TV/TAPE OUT L/R  
Analog audio L/R output  
Analog audio L/R input  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (TV/TAPE)  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
b
c
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting an RI Dock  
If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:  
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the  
AV receiver’s TV/TAPE IN L/R jacks.  
Not all iPod models output video.  
For information about which iPod models are  
supported by the RI Dock, see the RI Dock’s  
instruction manual.  
IN  
L
If Your iPod Supports Video:  
R
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the  
AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R  
jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV  
receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack.  
TV/TAPE  
CBL/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
V
V
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
L
R
R
CBL/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
Connect one  
or the other  
Notes:  
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (see  
page 85).  
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an u cable (see page 35).  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see page 44).  
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.  
Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port connector  
Note:  
When UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting Onkyo u Components  
Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA).  
Step 2: Make the necessary u connections (see illustration below).  
Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 44).  
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:  
Auto Power On/Standby  
When you start playback on a component connected via u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically  
turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all  
components connected via u will also go on Standby.  
Direct Change  
When playback is started on a component connected via u, the AV receiver automatically selects that component  
as the input source.  
Remote Control  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components. You must  
enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 85). And remember to point the remote controller at the AV  
receiver and not the other component.  
Notes:  
IN  
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables  
L
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).  
R
• Some components have two u jacks. You can  
CD  
connect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack  
is for connecting additional u-capable  
components.  
• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks.  
Connecting other manufacturer’s components may  
cause a malfunction.  
e.g., CD player  
• Some components may not support all u functions.  
R
L
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo  
components.  
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
e.g., DVD player  
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and  
Direct Change u functions do not work.  
R
L
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
Connecting the Power Cord  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all your speakers and AV components.  
• Plug the end of the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.  
• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment  
on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.  
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Turning On the AV receiver  
ON/STANDBY  
ON/STANDBY  
RECEIVER  
STANDBY indicator  
Turning On and Standby  
Remote  
controller  
On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
AV receiver  
On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the  
[ON/STANDBY] button.  
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.  
or  
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote  
controller’s [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To  
prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver, turn down the  
volume before you turn it off.  
Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps  
receiver before you use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once.  
Do the 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup—this is  
essential!  
Y
Did you connect a component to an HDMI input,  
component video input, or digital audio input?  
If you did, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 41, “Component Video  
respectively.  
HDMI  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
PB  
PR  
OUT  
IN  
Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI  
Dock?  
If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 44.  
MD recorder, CD recorder,  
RI Dock  
TV/TAPE  
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First Time Setup  
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.  
Measurement Positions  
Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction  
and Speaker Setup  
To create a listening environment in which several  
people can enjoy your home theater simultaneously,  
Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at three positions  
within the listening area.  
With the supplied calibrated microphone,  
Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of  
speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass  
management, optimum crossover frequencies to the  
a First measurement point  
Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this  
subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary  
refers to the most central position where one would  
listening position. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the  
normally sit within the listening environment. 2EQ  
distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room  
uses the measurements from this position to  
acoustical problems over the listening area in both the  
calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the  
frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-  
optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.  
balanced sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey 2EQ  
b Second measurement point  
allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, which  
maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any  
volume level. (See page 72)  
Before using this function, connect and position all of  
your speakers.  
The right side of the listening area.  
c Third measurement point  
The left side of the listening area.  
The distances between points a and b and points a  
and c must be at least 1 meter.  
From the examples below, choose the listening area that  
best matches yours and place the microphone  
accordingly when prompted.  
If Audyssey Dynanic EQ is set to “On”,  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume becomes available.  
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of  
deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by  
taking into account human perception and room  
acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency  
response and surround levels moment-by-moment at  
any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass  
response, tonal balance, and surround impression that  
remain constant despite changes in volume. Dynamic  
EQ combines information from incoming source  
levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a  
prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction  
solution. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem  
with Audyssey 2EQ to provide well-balanced sound  
for every listener at any volume level.  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
About Audyssey Dynamic Volume  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of  
large variations in volume level between television  
programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud  
passages of movies. Dynamic Volume looks at the  
preferred volume setting by the user and then monitors  
how the volume of program material is being  
perceived by listeners in real time to decide whether an  
adjustment is needed. Whenever necessary, Dynamic  
Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual  
adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume  
level while optimizing the dynamic range. Audyssey  
Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so  
that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically,  
the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround  
impression, and dialog clarity remain the same  
whether watching movies, flipping between television  
channels, or changing from stereo to surround sound  
content.  
:
:
Listening area  
Listening position  
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Notes:  
Using Audyssey 2EQ™  
• Before starting Audyssey 2EQ Automatic Speaker  
Setup, arrange the room and connect the speakers as  
you would for enjoying movies. Changes to the room  
after auto setup requires you run the auto setup again,  
as room EQ characteristics may have changed.  
• When starting the room correction and speaker setup,  
do not stand between the speakers and microphone,  
and avoid obstacles blocking the path between  
speakers and microphone. This will produce  
inaccurate results.  
• Position the microphone at ear height of a seated  
listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the  
ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in  
your hand during measurements as this will produce  
innacurate results.  
Notes:  
• If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change the  
Speaker Impedance setting before running the  
Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and speaker  
setup (see page 40).  
• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted  
automatically when the Audyssey 2EQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup starts.  
• Room correction and speaker setup cannot be  
performed while a pair of headphones is connected.  
• It takes about 10 minutes to complete the room  
correction and speaker setup for three positions.  
Total measurement time varies depending on the  
number of speakers.  
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during  
room correction and speaker setup.  
• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise  
can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows,  
silence cell phones, televisions, radios, air  
conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances,  
light dimmers, or other devices.  
ON/STANDBY  
• Cell phones should be turned off or placed away from  
all audio electronics during the measurement process  
as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) may cause  
measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not  
in use).  
Speaker setup microphone  
Press [ENTER].  
The room calibration and speaker setup starts.  
3
SETUP MIC  
Test tones are played through each speaker as  
Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup runs. This process takes a few minutes.  
Please refrain from talking during measure-  
ments and do not stand between speakers and  
the microphone.  
ENTER  
Note:  
Turn on the AV receiver.  
You can cancel the Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure  
simply by disconnecting the setup microphone.  
1
Set the speaker setup  
microphone at the Main Listening  
2
When the following display appears,  
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Position  
a
(page 37), and  
move the speaker setup microphone to  
measurement point b (page 37), and  
then press [ENTER].  
connect it to the SETUP MIC jack.  
Audyssey indicator  
(TX-SR577)  
The speaker setting menu appears.  
If you change these settings, refer to  
steps 5–6 on “Speaker Settings”  
(page 40) or step 5 on “Setting the  
Powered Zone 2” (page 81).  
Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements.  
This takes a few minutes.  
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• The right surround back speaker has been detected but  
the left surround back speaker hasn’t.  
When the following display appears,  
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move the speaker setup microphone to  
measurement point c (page 37), and  
then press [ENTER].  
Write Error  
This message appears if saving fails.  
Mismatch Error  
Audyssey 2EQ performs more  
measurements.  
This takes a few minutes.  
When the measurements are complete, the  
results are calculated and saved automatically.  
This message appears if a speaker that was detected  
during the 1st measurement is not detected during the  
2nd or 3rd measurements. If this message appears, check  
your speaker connections, and then try again.  
To Retry the Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup  
When the room correction and speaker  
setup is complete, disconnect the  
speaker setup microphone.  
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Press the [ENTER] button.  
Make sure speakers that cannot be  
detected are connected properly.  
Notes:  
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually  
• When the room correction and speaker setup is  
complete, the Equalizer Settings (page 70) will be set  
to “Audyssey” and the “Dynamic EQ” (page 72) will  
be set to “On”.  
You can cancel the Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup at any point in this procedure simply by  
disconnecting the setup microphone.  
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during  
the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on  
pages 66–70.  
Using a Powered Subwoofer  
If you’re using a powered subwoofer, as it outputs very  
low-frequency sound and its position is usually low  
down, it may not be detected by the Audyssey 2EQ  
Room Correction and Speaker Setup. In this case,  
increase the subwoofer’s volume, select its highest  
crossover frequency, and then try running the Audyssey  
2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note  
that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts,  
it may not be detected, so use an appropriate volume  
level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it  
to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer’s instruction  
manual for details.  
Error Messages  
While the room correction and speaker setup is in  
progress, one of the following error messages may  
appear:  
Ambient noise is too high  
This message appears if there’s too much background  
noise and the measurements cannot be performed  
properly. Remove the source of the noise and try again.  
Speaker Detect Errors  
This message appears if one of the speaker-related errors  
below occurs.  
• One of the front speakers has not been detected.  
• One of the surround speakers has not been detected.  
• The surround back speakers have been detected but  
the surround speakers haven’t.  
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Speaker Settings  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “Impedance”,  
and use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to select (not  
North American and Taiwan  
models):  
4 ohms: Select if the impedance of any  
speaker is 4 ohms or more but  
less than 6.  
4
5
If you change these settings, you must run the  
Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup  
again (see page 37).  
If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but  
less than 6, set the Speaker Impedance to 4 ohms.  
North American and Taiwan models do not support  
speakers with an impedance of less than 6 ohms.  
To use bi-amping, you must change the Speaker Type  
setting. For hookup information, see page 19.  
6 ohms: Select if the impedances of all  
speakers are between 6 and  
16 ohms.  
Notes:  
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to  
drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.  
• Before you change these settings, turn down the  
volume.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “Sp Type”, and  
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
buttons to select (TX-SR577  
only):  
Normal: Select this if you’ve  
connectedyourfrontspeakers  
normally.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
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Bi-Amp:Select this if you’ve  
connectedyourfrontspeakers  
for bi-amped operation.  
Note:  
Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Sp  
Type” is set to “Bi-Amp”.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
2
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “SB/FH”, and then  
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
buttons to select (TX-SR577  
only):  
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Setup”, and then press [ENTER].  
FrontHigh:  
Select this if you’ve con-  
nected your front high speak-  
ers to the SURR BACK L/R  
terminal posts.  
SurrBack:  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
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Select this if you’ve con-  
nected your surround back  
speakers to the SURR BACK  
L/R terminal posts.  
buttons to select “2-1.Sp  
Settings”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Note:  
If the “Sp Type” setting is set to “Bi-  
Amp”, or Powered Zone 2 is set to “Not  
Act” (page 81), this setting cannot be  
selected.  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
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Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
HDMI Input Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select an input  
selector, and use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:  
HDMI1: Select if the video  
component is connected to  
HDMI IN 1.  
HDMI2: Select if the video  
component is connected to  
HDMI IN 2.  
HDMI3: Select if the video  
component is connected to  
HDMI IN 3.  
HDMI4: Select if the video  
component is connected to  
HDMI IN 4.  
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If you connect a video component to an HDMI IN, you  
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,  
if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN1, you must  
assign HDMI IN1 to the DVD/BD input selector.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
AUX  
Default assignment  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
HDMI3  
- - - - -  
TV/TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
- - - - -  
- - - - - (Fixed)  
- - - - -  
- - - - -: Select if you’re not using the  
HDMI OUT.  
PORT  
- - - - -  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
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1
2
Notes:  
input selector.  
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as  
explained here, the digital audio input for that input  
selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN.  
See “Digital Input Setup” on page 43.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “1.Input  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
• The TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is  
fixed at the “- - - - -” option.  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT  
selector.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “1-1.HDMI”, and  
then press [ENTER].  
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Component Video Input Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select an input  
selector, and use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:  
IN1: Select if the video component  
is connected to  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1.  
IN2: Select if the video component  
is connected to  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2.  
- - - - -: Select if you’re not using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
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If you connect a video component to a COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input  
selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player  
to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 to the DVD/BD input  
selector.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
AUX  
Default assignment  
IN1  
- - - - -  
IN2  
OUT.  
- - - - -  
- - - - -  
- - - - - (Fixed)  
- - - - -  
- - - - -  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
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TV/TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
PORT  
Notes:  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT  
selector.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
1
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “1.Input  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select  
3
“1-2.Component”, and then  
press [ENTER].  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Digital Input Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “1-3.Digital”,  
and then press [ENTER].  
3
4
If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you  
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,  
if you connect your CD player to OPTICAL IN 1, you  
must assign OPTICAL IN 1 to the CD input selector.  
These are the default assignments.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
AUX  
Default assignment  
COAX1  
- - - - -  
COAX2  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select an input  
selector, and then use the Left  
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
select:  
COAX1:Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
COAXIAL 1.  
- - - - -  
TV/TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
OPT1  
- - - - - (Fixed)  
OPT2  
PORT  
- - - - -  
COAX2:Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
COAXIAL 2.  
OPT1: Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL 1.  
RECEIVER  
OPT2: Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL 2.  
- - - - -: Select if the component is  
connected to an analog input.  
qwer  
ENTER  
SETUP  
Note:  
Press the [ENTER] button when you do  
not use the signal of audio from the  
HDMI IN. The “ ” mark is displayed  
*
like “COAX1 ”.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
*
1
2
Press the [SETUP] button.  
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Setup closes.  
Notes:  
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in  
“HDMI Input Setup” on page 41, this input  
assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN.  
And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX1,  
COAX2, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs.  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT  
selector.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “1.Input  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
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Note:  
Changing the Input Display  
DOCK can be selected for the TV/TAPE or CBL/SAT or  
VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.  
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc  
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE  
IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT  
IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you  
must change this setting.  
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.  
VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TV/TAPE  
Press the [TV/TAPE], [CBL/SAT]  
1
or [VCR/DVR] input selector  
button so that “TV/TAPE”,  
“CBL/SAT” or “VCR/DVR”  
appears on the display.  
or  
or  
Press and hold down the  
2
[TV/TAPE], [CBL/SAT] or  
[VCR/DVR] input selector button  
(about 3 seconds) to change the  
setting.  
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or  
DOCK.  
For the TV/TAPE input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
or  
or  
TV/TAPE MD CDR  
DOCK  
For the CBL/SAT input selector, the  
CBL/SAT DOCK  
For the VCR/DVR input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
VCR/DVR DOCK  
See “Controlling Other Components”  
on pages 90, 91  
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Basic Operations  
Basic AV receiver Operation  
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT SELECTOR  
RECEIVER  
VOL q, w  
Input selector  
Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source.  
1
To select an input source with the remote controller, press its  
[RECEIVER] button, and then use its INPUT SELECTOR buttons.  
Remote  
controller  
AV receiver  
Start playback on the source component.  
To watch a BD, DVD, or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that’s  
connected to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or  
MONITOR OUT.  
On some DVD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio output  
settings.  
2
3
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote  
controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.  
Remote  
controller  
AV receiver  
Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for  
precise adjustment. The volume can be set to Min, 1 through 79, or Max.  
MASTER VOLUME  
Select a listening mode and enjoy!  
See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 59.  
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Basic Operations—Continued  
This section explains functions that can be used with any  
input source.  
Muting the AV receiver  
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the remote  
controller’s [MUTING] button.  
The output is muted and the MUTING  
indicator flashes on the display.  
DISPLAY  
Press  
[RECEIVER]  
first  
MUTING  
To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote  
controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the  
volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING  
indicator goes off.  
Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to  
Standby.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that  
it turns off automatically after a specified period.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the remote  
controller’s [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly to select the required  
sleep time.  
MUSIC OPTIMIZER DIMMER DISPLAY  
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10  
minutes in 10 minute steps.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the  
display when the sleep timer has been  
set, as shown. The specified sleep time  
appears on the display for about 5  
seconds, then the previous display  
reappears.  
PHONES  
Setting the Display Brightness  
SLEEP indicator  
You can adjust the brightness of the display.  
Remote  
controller  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the remote  
controller’s [DIMMER] button  
repeatedly to select: dim,  
dimmer, or normal brightness.  
You can also use the AV receiver’s  
[DIMMER] button (not European  
models).  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]  
button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while  
the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep  
time by 10 minutes.  
AV receiver  
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Using Headphones  
Displaying Source Information  
For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo  
headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s  
PHONES jack.  
You can display various information about the current  
input source as follows.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [DISPLAY]  
button repeatedly to cycle  
through the available  
information.  
Note:  
Notes:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [DISPLAY] button.  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES  
jack, the speakers are turned off. (The Powered Zone 2  
speakers are not turned off.)  
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it was already set to Pure  
Audio, Mono, Stereo, or Direct, in which case it stays  
the same. (Pure Audio listening mode is not available  
for North American/Taiwan models.)  
The following information can typically be displayed:  
Input source &  
volume*1  
Signal format*2  
or sampling  
frequency  
Input source &  
listening mode  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,  
except when the Direct, Pure Audio listening mode is  
selected.  
*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset number, and  
frequency are displayed.  
*2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is selected, no  
format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the  
sampling frequency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but  
not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is  
displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display  
reappears.  
AV receiver  
Press the [TONE] button  
repeatedly to select either  
“Bass” or “Treble”.  
Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to  
adjust.  
Tip:  
This procedure can also be performed  
on the remote controller by using  
[AUDIO] button (see page 78).  
Bass  
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the  
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
Treble  
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by  
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
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• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut  
off, try the PCM setting.  
Using the Music Optimizer  
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound  
quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files  
that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.  
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or  
rewinding a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.  
• The setting is stored individually for each input  
selector.  
To turn the Music Optimizer “On”  
or “Off”, use the AV receiver’s  
[MUSIC OPTIMIZER] button  
(North American/Taiwan models  
only).  
RECEIVER  
The setting is stored individually for  
each input selector.  
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).  
On: Music Optimizer on.  
e, r  
AUDIO  
Tip:  
This procedure can also be performed  
on the remote controller by using  
[AUDIO] button (see page 79).  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press and hold [AUDIO]  
button for about 8 seconds.  
1
Note:  
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM  
digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below  
48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music  
Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio  
listening mode is selected.  
Specifying the Digital Signal Format  
The following table shows the display indicator for each  
digital signal format.  
While “Auto” is displayed (about  
2
3 seconds), use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:  
PCM, DTS, or Auto.  
Format  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
Display  
PCM:  
Only 2-channel PCM format input  
signals will be heard. If the input  
signal is not PCM, the PCM  
indicator will flash and there will be  
no sound.  
PCM  
PCM  
Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital  
input signals automatically. However, if you experience  
either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS  
sources, you can specify the signal format manually.  
DTS:  
Only DTS format input signals will  
be heard. If the input signal is not  
DTS, the DTS indicator will flash  
and there will be no sound.  
Auto (default):  
The format is detected  
automatically. If no digital input  
signal is present, the corresponding  
analog input is used instead.  
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Listening to the Radio  
AM/FM Frequency Step Setup  
(not European models)  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “FM/AM” (North  
American /Taiwan models) or  
“AM Freq” (Asian models).  
4
5
(North American /Taiwan models)  
RECEIVER  
(Asian models)  
qwer  
ENTER  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
SETUP  
buttons to select:  
(North American /Taiwan models)  
200k/10k:  
Select if 200k/10k steps are  
used in your area.  
50k/9k: Select if 50k/9k steps are used  
in your area.  
For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify  
the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that  
when this setting is changed, all radio presets are  
deleted.  
(Asian models)  
10kHz: Select if 10kHz steps are used  
in your area.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
1
9kHz: Select if 9kHz steps are used  
in your area.  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
6
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
2
buttons to select  
“7.HardwareSetup”, and then  
press [ENTER].  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
3
buttons to select “2. Tuner”, and  
then press [ENTER].  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Manual Tuning Mode  
Listening to AM/FM Stations  
Press the [TUNING MODE]  
button so that the AUTO indicator  
disappears from the display.  
1
TUNER qTUNING w  
Press and hold the TUNING Up or  
Down [q]/[w] button.  
2
The frequency stops changing when  
you release the button.  
TUNING MODE  
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio  
stations and store your favorite stations as presets for  
easy selection.  
Press the button repeatedly to change  
the frequency one step at a time.  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button to select “AM” or “FM”.  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200k/10k (or  
50k/9k) Hz steps.  
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.  
Band  
Frequency  
Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
Note:  
You can also use the remote controller’s Up and Down  
[q]/[w] buttons to tune the radio.  
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations  
Auto Tuning Mode  
Press the [TUNING MODE]  
button so that the AUTO indicator  
appears on the display.  
1
Press the TUNING Up or Down  
2
[q]/[w] button.  
Searching stops when a station is  
found.  
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM  
STEREO indicator also appears.  
FM STEREO  
AUTO  
TUNED  
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Tuning into Stations by Frequency  
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by  
entering the appropriate frequency.  
Displaying AM/FM Radio Information  
DISPLAY  
TUNER  
Press the [DISPLAY] button to  
display the available information.  
Band  
Frequency  
Preset #  
Number  
buttons  
D.TUN  
Listening mode  
Press the [TUNER] button  
1
repeatedly to select “AM” or  
“FM”, followed by the [D.TUN]  
button.  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
Within 8 seconds, use the  
2
number buttons to enter the  
frequency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),  
press 8, 7, 5.  
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Selecting Presets  
Presetting AM/FM Stations  
ePRESETr  
MEMORY  
ePRESETr  
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite  
AM and FM radio stations.  
Tune into the AM or FM station  
you want to store as a preset.  
1
CH +/–  
Press the [MEMORY] button.  
The preset number flashes.  
2
While the preset number is  
3
flashing (about 8 seconds), use  
the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to  
select a preset from 1 through 40.  
Number  
buttons  
Press the [MEMORY] button  
4
again to store the station.  
The station is stored and the preset  
number stops flashing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your  
favorite stations.  
AV receiver  
To select a preset, use the  
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons or the  
remote controller’s CH [+/–]  
button.  
Deleting Presets  
MEMORY  
or  
Remote  
controller  
You can also use the remote  
controller’s number buttons to  
select a preset directly.  
TUNING MODE  
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
or  
1
See the next section.  
While holding down the  
[MEMORY] button, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button.  
2
The preset is deleted and its number  
disappears from the display.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
RDS Program Types (PTY)  
Using RDS (European models only)  
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are  
available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS  
indicator appears.  
Type  
Display  
None  
None  
News reports  
Current affairs  
Information  
Sport  
News  
Affairs  
RDS indicator  
Info  
Sport  
Education  
Educate  
Drama  
Culture  
Science  
Varied  
Drama  
Culture  
What is RDS?  
Science and technology  
Varied  
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of  
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed  
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is  
available in most European countries. RDS is approved  
by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and  
is available in North America.  
Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to  
displaying text information, RDS can also help you find  
radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).  
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS  
information:  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Middle of the road music  
Light classics  
Serious classics  
Other music  
Weather  
Pop M  
Rock M  
Easy M  
Light M  
Classics  
Other M  
Weather  
Finance  
Children  
Social  
Finance  
Children’s programmes  
Social affairs  
Religion  
PS (Program Service)  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS  
information, the station’s name will be displayed.  
Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the  
frequency for 3 seconds.  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Phone in  
Travel  
Leisure  
Leisure  
Jazz  
RT (Radio Text)  
Jazz music  
Country music  
National music  
Oldies music  
Folk music  
Documentary  
Alarm test  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text will be shown on the display (see  
page 54).  
Country  
Nation M  
Oldies  
PTY (Program Type)  
This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type  
(see page 54).  
Folk M  
Document  
TEST  
TP (Traffic Program)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that  
Alarm  
Alarm!  
broadcast traffic information (see page 54).  
Notes:  
• In some cases, the characters displayed on the AV  
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the  
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be  
displayed when unsupported characters are received.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data  
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Displaying Radio Text (RT)  
To start the search, press  
[ENTER].  
The AV receiver searches until it finds  
a station of the type you specified, at  
which point it stops briefly before  
continuing with the search.  
4
5
RT/PTY/TP  
When a station you want to listen  
to is found, press [ENTER].  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text can be displayed.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
once.  
Listening to Traffic News (TP)  
The RT information scrolls across the  
display.  
Notes:  
RT/PTY/TP ENTER  
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV  
receiver waits for the RT information.  
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,  
no RT information is available.  
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)  
TUNER  
RT/PTY/TP ePRESETr  
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button to select FM.  
1
TUNER  
ENTER  
You can search for radio stations by type.  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button to select FM.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
three times.  
1
2
If the current radio station is  
broadcasting TP (Traffic Program),  
“[TP]” will appear on the display and  
traffic news will be heard as and when  
it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square  
brackets appears, this means that the  
station is not broadcasting TP.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
twice.  
The current program type appears on  
the display.  
2
3
To locate a station that is  
3
broadcasting TP, press [ENTER].  
The AV receiver searches until it finds  
a station that’s broadcasting TP.  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons  
to select the type of program you  
want.  
See the table on page 53.  
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UP-A1 series Dock for iPod  
Adjusting the iPod Adapter  
About the UP-A1 series Dock  
The iPod adapter needs to be adjusted to match your  
particular iPod. If there’s a gap between the back of your  
iPod and the adapter, turn the adapter counterclockwise  
to close the gap. Turning the adapter counterclockwise  
moves it forward. Turning it clockwise moves it  
backward.  
With the UP-A1 series Dock (sold separately), you can  
easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your  
Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great  
sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller  
to operate your iPod.  
For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo  
Web site at: www.onkyo.com  
Forward  
iPod adapter  
Backward  
Notes:  
• Make sure that the output level of the AV receiver is  
set to minimum.  
• To prevent iPod connector damage, don’t twist your  
iPod when inserting or removing it, and be careful not  
to knock over the Dock while your iPod is inserted.  
• Do not take off your iPod from the Dock when you  
play back the music, photo, or movie stored on your  
iPod.  
• Don’t use the Dock with any other iPod accessories,  
such as FM transmitters and microphones, as they  
may cause a malfunction.  
Dock connector  
iPod slot  
Compatible iPod models  
For information about which iPod models are  
supported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the UP-A1  
series Dock’s instruction manual.  
Note:  
Before using the UP-A1 series Dock, update your iPod  
with the latest software, available from the Apple Web  
site at: www.apple.com  
• It is recommended that you update your iPod software  
before using it with this unit. The updater for the iPod  
software is available at the Apple website.  
Putting Your iPod in the Dock  
Function Overview  
1. Turn on the AV receiver, and select the [PORT]  
selector.  
Basic Operation  
Note:  
2. Align your iPod with the Dock’s iPod slot, and  
carefully place your iPod in the slot, as shown.  
The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup, so  
you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song.  
• Auto Power On Function  
If you start iPod playback while the AV receiver is  
on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn  
on and select your iPod as the input source. Then,  
your iPod will start playback.  
Remove iPod  
case before  
inserting  
• Direct Change Function  
If you start iPod playback while listening to another  
input source, the AV receiver will automatically  
select your iPod as the input source.  
• Using the AV receiver's Remote Controller  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to  
control basic iPod functions.  
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UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—Continued  
Operating Notes:  
Controlling iPod  
• Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod  
playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the  
iPod input source by mistake.  
• If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV  
receiver may not be able to select the input source  
properly.  
• While your iPod is in the UP-A1 series Dock, its  
volume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod  
models volume control while it’s in the UP-A1 series  
Dock, make sure it’s not set too high before you  
reconnect your headphones.  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your  
Dock, you can control your iPod in the Dock with the  
The [PORT] button is preprogrammed with the remote  
control code for controlling a Dock with Universal Port  
connector.  
For details on entering a remote control code,  
see page 84.  
When Using a Dock with Universal Port connector:  
• Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack.  
• See to the Dock’s instruction manual for more infor-  
mation.  
You can control your iPod when “PORT” is selected as  
the input source.  
Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock  
You can use your iPod models Alarm Clock function to  
automatically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a  
specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will  
automatically be set to the [PORT] selector.  
Notes:  
Press [PORT] button first  
• To use this function, your iPod must be in the UP-A1  
series Dock, and the UP-A1 series Dock must be  
connected to the AV receiver.  
• When you use this function, be sure to set the AV  
receiver’s volume control to a suitable level.  
• The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup,  
so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first  
song.  
f
g
Charging Your iPod models Battery  
The UP-A1 series Dock charges your iPod models  
battery while your iPod is in the UP-A1 series Dock and  
connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jacks on the AV  
receiver. While your iPod is seated in the UP-A1 series  
Dock, its battery will be charged when the AV receiver is  
set to “On” or “Standby”.  
h
i
a
j
Note:  
k
When UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod is connected,  
the power consumption on standby mode slightly  
increases.  
b
c
d
l
m
n
e
o
Note:  
For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the  
instruction manual.  
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UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—Continued  
Status messages  
a Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
Note:  
b Previous [7] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the  
previous song.  
In case of a transmission error without a status message  
appearing in the front panel, check the connection to  
your iPod.  
c Rewind [5] button  
UP-A1 series Dock in connection with the  
Press and hold to rewind.  
check  
d Pause [3] button  
Pauses playback.  
e REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat function.  
This unit is in the middle of recognizing the connection  
with your iPod.  
This unit is in the middle of acquiring song lists from  
your iPod.  
f MUTING button (46)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
g ALBUM +/– button  
Selects the next or previous album.  
UP-A1 series Dock does not support the  
h VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
control  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
i PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons  
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.  
The iPod being used is not supported by this unit.  
j RETURN button  
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.  
UP-A1 series Dock is connected  
k Play [1] button  
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically.  
l Next [6] button  
Your iPod is properly stationed in a UP-A1 series Dock  
connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack of this unit,  
and the connection between your iPod and this unit is  
complete.  
Selects the next song.  
m Fast Forward [4] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
When connection is confirmed, “UP-A1” is displayed  
for about 8 seconds.  
n Stop [2] button  
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
o RANDOM button  
UP-A1 series Dock is not connected  
Used with the shuffle function.  
Your iPod was removed from a UP-A1 series Dock  
connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack of this unit.  
Station your iPod back in a UP-A1 series Dock  
connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack of this unit.  
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Recording  
This section explains how to record the input source and  
how to record audio and video from separate sources.  
Recording from Different AV Sources  
You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by  
simultaneously recording audio and video from two  
separate sources. This is possible because only the audio  
source is switched when an audio-only input source,  
such as TV/TAPE, TUNER, or CD, is selected, the video  
source remains the same.  
In the following example, audio from the CD player  
connected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder  
connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded  
by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.  
Notes:  
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot  
be recorded.  
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.  
• Sources connected to the analog multichannel input  
cannot be recorded.  
• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be  
recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.  
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t  
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.  
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the  
VCR/DVR OUT V jack don’t output video signal, so  
select another mode when recording.  
Recording the Input Source  
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g.,  
cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TV/TAPE  
OUT jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video  
recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to the VCR/DVR  
OUT jacks. See pages 22 to 35 for hookup information.  
Camcorder  
video signal  
audio signal  
Use the input selector buttons to  
select the source that you want  
to record.  
1
See “Which Connections Should I  
Use?” on page 23 to see which signals  
can be output and recorded.  
You can watch the source while  
recording it. The AV receiver’s  
Remote  
controller  
MASTER VOLUME control has no  
effect on recording.  
CD player  
VCR  
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for  
playback.  
1
On your recorder, start  
2
recording.  
Prepare the VCR for recording.  
2
3
4
On the source component, start  
playback.  
3
Press the [AUX] input selector button.  
Press the [CD] input selector button.  
This selects the CD player as the audio source but  
leaves the camcorder as the video source.  
Note:  
If you select a different input source during recording,  
that input source will be recorded instead.  
Start recording on the VCR, then start  
playback on the camcorder and CD player.  
Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD  
player are recorded by the VCR.  
5
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Selecting with the Remote Controller  
Selecting the Listening Modes  
For a description of each listening mode, see “About the  
Listening Modes” on page 64.  
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can  
only be selected if your DVD player is  
connected to the AV receiver with a digital  
audio connection (COAXIAL, OPTICAL, or  
HDMI).  
STEREO  
MOVIE/TV  
MUSIC  
GAME  
• The listening modes you can select depends on  
the format of the input signal. To check the  
format, see “Displaying Source Information”  
on page 47.  
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you  
can only select the Pure Audio, Mono, Direct,  
or Stereo listening mode.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the LISTENING  
MODE button repeatedly to  
select the listening mode.  
Selecting on the AV receiver  
MUSIC  
LISTENING MODE buttons  
[MOVIE/TV] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with movies and TV.  
GAME  
MOVIE/TV  
PURE AUDIO  
[MUSIC] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with music.  
[PURE AUDIO] button  
(not North American / Taiwan models)  
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.  
When this mode is selected, the AV receiver’s  
display is turned off and only the HDMI outputs  
output video signals. Pressing this button again will  
select the previous listening mode.  
[GAME] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with video games.  
[STEREO] button  
This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All  
Channel Stereo listening mode.  
LISTENING MODE buttons  
[MOVIE/TV] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with movies and TV.  
[MUSIC] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with music.  
[GAME] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with video games.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format  
The Speaker layout illustration shows which  
speakers are set to active in the “Sp Config”  
setting (see page 66) and the “Sp Type” setting  
(see page 40).  
(TX-SR577)  
Front high  
L Speaker  
Front high  
R Speaker  
FHL  
FHR  
FR  
Front R  
Speaker  
Front L Speaker  
FL  
C
The LISTENING MODE button illustration  
shows that listening modes can be selected.  
Center Speaker  
Subwoofer  
SW  
Surround R  
Speaker  
SL  
SR  
Surround L  
Speaker  
Surround back  
R Speaker  
Surround back  
L Speaker  
SBL  
SBR  
: active in the speaker settings  
C
C
:
non-active in the speaker settings  
Mono/Multiplex Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FHL  
FHR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FHL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
C
FR  
FL  
C
C
Listening Mode  
Button  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Pure Audio*1  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
*2  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
*2  
*2  
AllChStereo  
FullMono  
T-D (Theater-  
dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Notes:  
*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models.  
*2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SpLayout” setting on page 79.  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Stereo Source  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FHL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
C
C
FR  
FL  
C
C
Listening Mode  
Button  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Pure Audio*1  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
PLII/PLIIx  
Movie*3  
PLII/PLIIx  
Music*3  
PLII/PLIIx  
Game*3  
(Surround Back)  
(Surround Back)  
(Surround Back)  
PLIIz Height*4  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
Orchestra  
(Front High)  
(Surround Back)  
(Surround Back)  
*2  
*2  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
*2  
*2  
*2  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
AllChStereo  
FullMono  
*2  
T-D (Theater-  
dimensional)  
Neo:6 Cinema  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Neo:6 Music  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Notes:  
*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models.  
*2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SpLayout” setting on page 79.  
*3 If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.  
*4 (TX-SR577)  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
5.1 channel Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FHL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
C
C
FR  
FL  
C
C
Listening Mode  
Button  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Pure Audio*1  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
DolbyDigital/  
DolbyDigital  
Plus/TrueHD/  
Multichannel/  
DTS/DTS-HD  
High Resolution  
Audio/DTS-HD  
Master Audio/  
DTS Express/  
DSD  
Neo:6  
(Surround Back)  
(Surround Back)  
(Surround Back)  
(Front High)  
PLIIx Movie  
PLIIx Music  
PLIIz Height*3  
DolbyEX  
(Surround Back)  
*2  
Orchestra  
*2  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
*2  
*2  
*2  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
AllChStereo  
*2  
FullMono  
T-D (Theater-  
dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Notes:  
*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models.  
*2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SpLayout” setting on page 79.  
*3 (TX-SR577)  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
7.1 channel Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FHL  
FHR  
FR  
FHL  
FL  
FHR  
FR  
C
C
FR  
FL  
C
C
Listening Mode  
Button  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
*3  
Pure Audio*1  
Direct  
(Surround Back)  
*3  
(Surround Back)  
Stereo  
Mono  
Multichannel/  
DolbyDigital  
Plus/TrueHD/D  
TS-HD High  
*3  
(Surround Back)  
Resolution  
Audio/DTS-HD  
Master Audio  
PLIIz Height*4  
(Front High)  
*2  
Orchestra  
*2  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
*2  
*2  
*2  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
AllChStereo  
FullMono  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
*2  
T-D (Theater-  
dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix Sources  
DTS-ES  
Discrete  
(Surround Back)  
DTS-ES Matrix  
(Surround Back)  
Notes:  
*1 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models.  
*2 (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SpLayout” setting on page 79.  
*3 (TX-SR577) When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, front high speakers output the sound.  
*4 (TX-SR577)  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Dolby Digital  
About the Listening Modes  
Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital  
logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most  
common digital surround-sound format, and it’ll put you  
right in the middle of the action, just like being in a  
movie theater or concert hall.  
The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your  
listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with  
high fidelity and stunning surround sound.  
Pure Audio  
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned  
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in  
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is  
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN  
can be output.)  
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX  
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX  
soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround  
back channel. The additional channel adds an extra  
dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound  
experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.  
Direct  
In this mode, audio from the input source is output  
directly with minimal processing, providing high-  
fidelity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels  
are output as they are.  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video  
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest  
multichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to  
7.1 channels with 48 kHz sampling rate.  
Stereo  
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and  
subwoofer.  
Dolby TrueHD  
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage  
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc  
formats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete  
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-  
channels with 192 kHz sampling rate.  
Mono  
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono  
soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language  
soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of  
some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other  
sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke  
DVDs.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music  
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel  
playback.  
Multichannel  
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Movie  
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode  
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for  
7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and  
seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops  
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games  
can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and  
vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back  
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx.  
DTS  
The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to  
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-  
fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that  
bear the DTS logo.  
DTS 96/24  
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is  
high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and  
24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with  
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.  
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).  
DTS-ES Discrete  
Dolby PLIIx Music  
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks,  
which use a discrete surround back channel for true  
6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate  
audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-  
degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan  
across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear  
the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES  
Discrete soundtrack.  
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,  
TV, VHS, DVD).  
Dolby PLIIx Game  
Use this mode with video games, especially those  
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more  
effectively use existing program material when height  
channel speaker outputs are present. Dolby Pro Logic  
IIz Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources  
from movies and music, but are particularly well-suited  
to upmix game content.  
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DTS-ES Matrix  
Onkyo Original DSP Modes  
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks,  
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-  
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix  
soundtrack.  
Orchestra  
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode  
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the  
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of  
a large hall.  
DTS Neo:6  
Unplugged  
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-  
channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels  
of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material,  
providing a very natural and seamless surround sound  
experience that fully envelops the listener.  
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this  
mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the  
impression of being right in front of the stage.  
Studio-Mix  
Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this  
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful  
acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,  
DVD, VHS).  
TV Logic  
Neo:6 Music  
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows  
produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire  
sound, and clarity to voices.  
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,  
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).  
5.1-channel source + Neo:6  
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for  
6.1/7.1-channel playback.  
Game-RPG  
Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.  
Game-Action  
Use this mode when playing action game discs.  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video  
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest  
multichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to  
7.1 channels with 96 kHz sampling rate.  
Game-Rock  
Use this mode when playing rock game discs.  
Game-Sports  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
Use this mode when playing sports game discs.  
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage  
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc  
formats, this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete  
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-  
channels with 192 kHz sampling rate.  
All Ch Stereo  
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire  
listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,  
and surround back speakers.  
Full Mono  
DTS Express  
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in  
mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of  
where you are within the listening room.  
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower  
sampling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include  
interactive audio and commentary encoding for HD  
DVD Sub Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also  
broadcast and media servers.  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound  
even with only two or three speakers. This works by  
controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right  
ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too  
much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode  
in an environment with little or no natural reverb.  
DSD  
DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format  
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).  
This mode can be used with SACDs that feature  
multichannel audio.  
DTS Surround Sensation  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround  
sound even with only two speakers.  
Neo:6 Cinema + DTS Surround Sensation  
Neo:6 Music + DTS Surround Sensation  
These modes use Neo:6 to expand stereo sources for  
virtual surround playback.  
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Advanced Setup  
Common Procedures in Setup Menu  
Remote  
indicator  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
1
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select main menu, and then press  
[ENTER].  
RECEIVER  
qwer  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select the function, and then press the  
[ENTER] button.  
3
4
ENTER  
SETUP  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] button to  
select item, and then use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.  
Number  
Buttons  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
5
Setup closes.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a  
speaker after performing the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.  
Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
2-1. Sp Settings  
See “Speaker Settings” on page 40.  
2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR507)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup function (see page 37).  
This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.  
For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large (full  
band). For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default crossover 100Hz).  
Cone diameter  
The crossover frequency can be changed on page 67.  
Note:  
Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings cannot be changed  
while headphones are connected.  
Subwoofer  
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected (default).  
No: Select if no subwoofer is connected.  
*1  
Small: Select if the front speakers are small (default).  
Large: Select if the front speakers are large.  
Front  
*2  
Small: Select if the center speaker is small (default).  
Large: Select if the center speaker is large.  
Center  
None: Select if no center speaker is connected.  
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*2  
Small: Select if the surround speakers are small (default).  
Large: Select if the surround speakers are large.  
Surround  
None: Select if no surround speakers are connected.  
*3*4  
Small: Select if the surround back speakers are small.  
Large: Select if the surround back speakers are large.  
None: Select if no surround back speakers are connected (default).  
SurrBack  
*5  
2ch: Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected.  
1ch: Select if only one surround back L speaker is connected.  
SurrBack ch  
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting is fixed at “Large” and does not appear.  
*2 If the “Front” setting is set to “Small”, the “Large” option cannot be selected.  
*3 If the “Surround” setting is set to “None”, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, this setting does not appear.  
*4 If the “Surround” setting is set to “Small”, the Large option cannot be selected.  
*5 If the “Surround” or “SurrBack” settings are set to “None”, this setting does not appear.  
Crossover (Crossover Frequency)  
This setting is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
This setting only applies to the speakers that you specified as “Smallin the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker  
Configuration) (TX-SR507)” on page 66.  
To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according  
to the size and frequency response of your speakers.  
Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency.  
Speaker cone diameter  
Over 8 in. (20 cm)  
Crossover frequency  
40/50/60Hz*  
80Hz  
6-1/2 to 8 in. (16–20 cm)  
5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13–16 cm)  
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9–13 cm)  
Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm)  
100Hz (default)  
120Hz  
150 /200Hz*  
*
Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.  
Notes:  
• For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and  
set accordingly.  
• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.  
DoubleBass  
This setting is not set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and  
center to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front”  
setting is set to “Large” in the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR507)” on page 66.  
On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the  
subwoofer (default).  
Off: Double Bass function off.  
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2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) (TX-SR577)  
With these settings, you can specify which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker. Specify  
“FullBand” for speakers that can output low frequency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers with a good  
sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be  
output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to your speaker’s manuals to determine the optimum crossover  
frequencies.  
Subwoofer  
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected (default).  
No: Select if no subwoofer is connected.  
*1  
FullBand, 40Hz to 100Hz (default), 120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz  
Front  
*2  
FullBand, 40Hz to 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz  
None: Select if no speaker is connected.  
Center  
*2  
Surr  
*2*3*5*6  
FrontH  
SurrBk  
*3*4*5*7  
*8  
1ch: Select if only one surround back L speaker is connected.  
2ch: Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected (default).  
SurrBack ch  
LPFofLFE  
80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz (default), 120Hz  
(Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel)  
This setting is not set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can  
be used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to sources that use the LFE channel.  
*9  
DoubleBass  
This setting is not set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right  
channels to the subwoofer.  
On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also  
fed to the subwoofer (default).  
Off: Double Bass function off.  
Notes:  
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, the “Front” setting is fixed at “FullBand”.  
*2 If the “Front” setting is set to anything other than “FullBand”, “FullBand” cannot be selected here.  
*3 If the “Surr” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected.  
*4 If the “Surr” setting is set to anything other than “FullBand”, “FullBand” cannot be selected here.  
*5 If the “Sp Type” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 40), or Powered Zone 2 is being used (page 81), this setting cannot be selected.  
*6 If the “SB/FH” setting is set to “SurrBack” (page 40), this setting cannot be selected.  
*7 If the “SB/FH” setting is set to “FrontHigh” (page 40), this setting cannot be selected.  
*8 If the “SurrBk” Setting is set to “None” (page 68), this setting cannot be selected.  
*9 This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “FullBand”.  
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2-3. Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQRoom Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
With these settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position.  
Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” (page 66 or 68) cannot be  
selected.  
• The speaker distance setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected.  
• (TX-SR507) The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Left distance.  
For example, if the Left distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and  
25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).  
• (TX-SR577) The Center, Subwoofer and Front High distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the  
Left distance. For example, if the Left distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center, Subwoofer, Front High Left and  
Front High Right distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).  
• The Surround and Surround Back distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Left  
distance. For example, if the Left distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Surr Right, Surr Left, Surr Back R, and Surr Back  
L distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).  
Unit  
feet: Distances can be set in feet. Range: 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps.  
meters: Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps.  
(TX-SR507)  
Front, Center, Surr R, SurrBk R, SurrBk L, Surr L, Subwfr  
Specify the distance from the each speaker to your listening position.  
(TX-SR577)  
Left, FrontH L, Center, FrontH R, Right, Surr R, SurrBk R,  
SurrBk L, Surr L, Subwfr  
Specify the distance from the each speaker to your listening position.  
2-4. Level Cal (Speaker Levels Calibration)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 37).  
You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. A pink  
noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” (page 66 or 68) do not  
output the test tone.  
• The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected or the AV receiver is muted.  
(TX-SR507)  
Left, Center, Right, Surr R, SurrBk R, SurrBk L, Surr L, Subwfr  
The levels can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).  
(TX-SR577)  
Left, FrontH L, Center, FrontH R, Right, Surr R, SurrBk R,  
SurrBk L, Surr L, Subwfr  
The levels can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).  
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2-5. Equalizer (Equalizer Settings)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 37).  
Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 66.  
Notes:  
You can select: “63Hz”, “250Hz”, “1000Hz”, “4000Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”,  
“63Hz”, “100Hz”, or “160Hz”.  
• While the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.  
• The equalizer setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected.  
EQ  
Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually. If you select “Manual”,  
continue with this procedure.  
Select a frequency  
Use the Down [w] button to select “Ch”, and then use the Left and  
1
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select a speaker.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select a frequency. Use  
2
the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to adjust the level at that  
frequency.  
The volume at each frequency can be adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.  
Tip:  
Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g.,  
16000Hz) affect treble sounds.  
Use the Up [q] button to select “Ch”, and then use the Left and  
3
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select another speaker.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker.  
Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker  
Configuration)” (page 66 or 68) do not output the test tone.  
Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup function. Be sure to select this setting after having  
performed the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. “Dynamic EQ”  
and “Dyn Vol” become available (page 72).  
Off: Tone off, response flat.  
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Audio Adjust Settings  
With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.  
3. Audio Adjust  
3-1. Mux/Mono (Multiplex/Mono)  
Input (Mux)  
Main: The main channel is output (default).  
Sub: The sub channel is output.  
M/S: Both the main and sub channels are output.  
This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or  
languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.  
Input (Mono)  
L+R: Both the left and right channels are output (default).  
L: Only the left channel is output.  
R: Only the right channel is output.  
This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source.  
3-2. Dolby  
These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.  
If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx.  
Panorama  
On: Panorama function on.  
Off: Panorama function off (default).  
With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music  
listening mode.  
Dimension  
–3 to +3 (default: 0)  
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music  
listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field backward. Lower settings move it forward.  
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve  
the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move  
it backward.  
Center Width  
0 to 7 (default: 3)  
With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic  
IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only  
the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front  
left and right speakers to create a phantom center.) This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,  
allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound.  
Dolby EX  
Dolby EX  
Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX listening mode is  
used.  
Manual: You can select any available listening mode (default).  
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround  
back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD  
only.  
Notes:  
• If the “SurrBack” Setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected (see page 67 or 68).  
• (TX-SR577) If the “FrontH” Setting is set besides “None”, this setting is fixed at “Manual” (see page 68).  
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3-3. DTS  
Neo:6 Music  
Center Image 0 to 5 (default: 2)  
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With  
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create  
the center channel.  
Setting a value [0] in the middle is set to hear a sound. Sound is spread in left and right (the outside) so that the  
set value is made big. Please adjust by liking.  
3-4. Audyssey  
After room correction and speaker setup is completed, Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ becomes “On” by default.  
Dynamic EQ  
Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.  
On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on (default).  
With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into  
account human perception and room acoustics. It does so by selecting the correct frequency response and  
surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume  
level--not just at reference level.  
Notes:  
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ allows you to maintain the proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level in  
accordance with the speakers.  
• In order to record with appropriate sound, Audyssey 2EQ™ is automatically deactivated during a recording. After  
the recording is finished, Audyssey 2EQ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ will resume as previously set.  
• “Dynamic EQ” and “Dyn Vol” become available (see page 72).  
Dyn Vol (Dynamic Volume)  
Off: Audyssey Dynamic Volumeoff.  
Light: Light Compression Mode becomes active (see page 37).  
Medium: Medium Compression Mode becomes active (see page 37).  
Heavy: Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This setting affects volume the most,  
causing all sounds to be of equal loudness.  
Notes:  
• Other than “Off”, “DynamicEQ” becomes “On”, and “2-5. Equalizer” (see page 70) setting becomes  
“Audyssey”.  
• “Dynamic Volume” becomes active when Dynamic EQ is set to “On”. Therefore, it is “Off” forcibly if  
“Dynamic EQ” becomes “Off”.  
3-5. T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
LstnAngl (Listening Angle)  
Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees (default).  
Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.  
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater- Dimensional listening  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative  
to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should  
be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of  
the two available settings.  
20°/40°  
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IntelliVolume  
Source Setup  
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each  
input selector individually. This is useful if one of your  
source components is louder or quieter than the others.  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the level.  
If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use  
the Left [e] button to reduce its input level. If it’s notice-  
ably quieter, use the Right [r] button to increase its  
input level. The input level can be adjusted from 12 dB  
to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.  
This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu.  
Items can be set individually for each input selector.  
Press the input selector buttons to select  
an input source, and then press the  
[RECEIVER] button.  
1
Press the [SETUP] button.  
2
Note:  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
IntelliVolume does not apply for Zone 2.  
3
select “4. Source Setup”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
A/V Sync  
When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning  
function, you may find that the picture and sound are out  
of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this  
by applying a delay to the audio signal.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
4
select an item, and then press [ENTER].  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
5
change it.  
(TX-SR507)  
The “Source Setup” menu items are explained  
below.  
The delay can be set from 0 to 100 milliseconds (msec)  
in 20 millisecond steps.  
(TX-SR577)  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
Setup closes.  
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The delay can be set from 0 to 100 milliseconds (msec)  
in 10 millisecond steps.  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the delay.  
To view the TV picture while setting the delay.  
If HDMI Lip Sync is “enabled” (see page 77), and your  
TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed  
delay time will be the A/V Sync delay time. The HDMI  
Lip Sync delay time is displayed underneath in  
parentheses.  
Note:  
A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening  
mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is  
used with an analog input source.  
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A/PCM: With this setting, you can specify the  
listening mode to be used when an analog (CD,  
TV, LD, VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette,  
cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital (CD, DVD,  
etc.) audio signal is played.  
Dolby: With this setting, you can specify the  
listening mode to be used when a Dolby Digital or  
Dolby Digital Plus format digital audio signal is  
played (DVD, etc.).  
DTS: With this setting, you can specify the  
listening mode to be used when a DTS or DTS-  
HD High Resolution format digital audio signal is  
played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).  
Assigning Listening Modes to Input  
Sources  
You can assign a default listening mode to each input  
source that will be selected automatically when you  
select each input source. For example, you can set the  
default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital  
input signals. You can select other listening modes  
during playback, but the mode specified here will be  
resumed once the AV receiver has been set to Standby.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
1
DF2ch: Specifies the default listening mode for  
2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format,  
such as Dolby Digital or DTS.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
2
select “5. ListeningMode”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Mono: With this setting, you can specify the  
listening mode to be used when a mono digital  
audio signal is played (DVD, etc.).  
MCH P: Specifies the default listening mode for  
multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN,  
such as DVD-Audio.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
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select the input source that you want to  
set, and then press [ENTER].  
For TUNER input selector only “Anlg (Analog)”  
will be available.  
True: Specifies the default listening mode for  
Dolby TrueHD sources, such as Blu-ray or HD  
DVD (input via HDMI).  
MSTR: Specifies the default listening mode for  
DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray  
or HD DVD (input via HDMI).  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
4
select the signal format that you want to  
set, and then use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to select a listening  
mode.  
Only listening modes that can be used with each  
input signal format can be selected (see pages 60-  
63).  
DSD: Specifies the default listening mode for  
DSD multichannel sources, such as SACD.  
The Last Valid option means that the listening  
mode selected last will be used.  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
5
Setup closes.  
Notes:  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you can assign only “Anlg (Analog)” lis-  
tening mode to PORT input selector.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Volume Setup  
Miscellaneous (Volume) Setup  
This section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous”  
menu.  
MaxVolume  
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.  
The Maximum Volume range is “Off”, 79 to 30.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
1
POnVol  
With this preference, you can specify the volume setting  
to be used each time the AV receiver is turned on.  
The range is “Last”, “Min”, 1 to 79 or “Max”.  
To use the same volume level that was used when the AV  
receiver was turned off, select “Last”.  
The “POnVol” cannot be set higher than the “Max  
Volume” setting.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
2
select “6. Miscellaneous”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
3
select an item, and then press [ENTER].  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
4
HP Level  
select an item, and use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to change it.  
With this preference, you can specify the headphone  
volume relative to the main volume. This is useful if  
there’s a volume difference between your speakers and  
your headphones. The headphones level can be set from  
–12 dB to +12 dB.  
The items are explained below.  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
5
Setup closes.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Tuner  
Hardware Setup  
This section explains items on the “Hardware Setup”  
menu.  
See “AM/FM Frequency Step Setup (not European  
models)” on page 49.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
1
the [SETUP] button.  
AM Freq (Asian model)  
See “AM/FM Frequency Step Setup (not European  
models)” on page 49.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
2
select “7. HardwareSetup”, and then  
press [ENTER].  
HDMI  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
3
select an item, and then press [ENTER].  
AudioTVOut  
This preference determines whether audio received at  
the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may  
want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected  
to the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio  
from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN,  
through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set  
to “Off”.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
4
select an item, and use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to change it.  
The items are explained below.  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[SETUP] button.  
5
Setup menu closes.  
Off: HDMI audio is not output (default).  
On: HDMI audio is output.  
Note:  
Notes:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
• If Onis selected and the signal can be output by the  
TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its  
speakers.  
• If “On” is selected, “TV Sp On” appears on the Dis-  
play by pressing the [DISPLAY] button.  
• When TV Ctrlis set to “On”, this setting is set to  
Auto.  
Remote Control  
Remote ID  
When several Onkyo components are used in the same  
room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To  
differentiate the AV receiver from the other components,  
you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or  
3.  
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be  
output even when this setting is set to On.  
• When the “AudioTVOut” setting is set to On, or  
TV Ctrl” is set to “On” and you’re listening through  
your TV’s speakers (see page 25), if you turn up the  
AV receiver’s volume control, the sound will be output  
by the AV receiver’s front left and right speakers. To  
stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound,  
change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn  
down the AV receiver’s volume.  
Note:  
If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to  
change the remote controller to the same ID (see below),  
otherwise, you won’t be able to control it with the remote  
controller.  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID  
While holding down the [RECEIVER]  
1
button, press and hold down the [SETUP]  
button until the Remote Indicator lights up  
(about 3 seconds).  
Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or  
3.  
2
The Remote Indicator flashes twice.  
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LipSync  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction  
manual for details.  
The AV receiver can be set to automatically correct any  
delay between the video and the audio, based on the data  
from the connected monitor.  
Power Ctrl  
To link the power functions of  
-compatible  
components connected via HDMI, select “On”.  
Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default).  
Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled.  
Notes:  
• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible  
TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.  
You can check the amount of delay being applied by  
the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen  
(see page 73).  
Off: Power Control disabled.  
On: Power Control enabled.  
Notes:  
• The “Power Ctrl” setting can be set only when the  
above “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.  
• HDMI power control only works with  
compatible components that support it and may not  
work properly with some components due to their  
settings or compatibility.  
• When set to “On”, power consumption will increase.  
• When set to “On”, regardless of whether the AV  
receiver is On or on Standby, both audio and video  
received by an HDMI input will be output by the  
HDMI OUT for playback on the TV or other  
component that’s connected to the HDMI OUT.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction  
manual for details.  
-
xvColor  
If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both  
support the “x.v.Color,” you can enable “xvColor” on the  
AV receiver with this setting.  
Disable: “x.v.Color” disabled (default).  
Enable: “x.v.Color” enabled.  
Notes:  
• If the color is unnatural when “xvColor” is set to  
“Enable”, change the setting to “Disable”.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction  
manual for details.  
TV Ctrl  
Set to “On” when you want to control the AV receiver  
from an  
HDMI.  
-compatible TV that is connected to  
HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)  
This function allows  
-compatible components  
connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV  
receiver.  
Off: TV Control disabled.  
On: TV Control enabled.  
Notes:  
Off:  
On:  
disabled (default).  
enabled.  
• Set to Offwhen the TV is not compatible or when it  
is unclear whether the TV is compatible or not.  
• The “TV Ctrl” setting can be set only when the above  
HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)and “Power Ctrl” settings are  
both set to “On”.  
Notes:  
, which stands for Remote Interactive over  
HDMI, is the name of the system control function  
found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be  
used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control),  
which allows system control over HDMI and is part of  
the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability  
between various components, however, operation with  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction  
manual for details.  
Note:  
After changing the settings of the “HDMI Ctrl  
(RIHD)”, “Power Ctrl”, or “TV Ctrl”, turn off the  
power to all connected pieces of equipment and  
then turn them on again. Refer to the User’s  
Manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.  
components other than  
components cannot be guaranteed.  
-compatible  
When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of  
connected  
-compatible components and  
“RIHD ON” are displayed on the AV receiver.  
“Search…” “(name)” “RIHD ON”  
When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the  
component, it is displayed as “Player*” or  
“Recorder*”, etc (“*” means the number of two or  
more component).  
When set to “Off” and close the menu, “RIHD OFF”  
are displayed on the AV receiver.  
“Disconnect” “RIHD OFF”  
• Set to Offwhen a connected piece of equipment is  
not compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment  
is compatible or not.  
• If movement is unnatural when set to On, change the  
setting to Off.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Using the Audio Settings  
You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [AUDIO] button.  
1
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
RECEIVER  
select an item.  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
change the setting.  
qwer  
Repeat this step for the other settings.  
AUDIO  
Tone Control Settings  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is  
selected.  
Notes:  
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [TONE], [–], and [+] buttons.  
Bass  
–10dB to +10dB in 2dB steps (default: 0dB)  
–10dB to +10dB in 2dB steps (default: 0dB)  
Treble  
Late Night Function  
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear  
quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want  
to disturb anyone.  
Late Night  
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are:  
Off: Late Night function off (default).  
Low: Small reduction in dynamic range.  
High: Large reduction in dynamic range.  
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:  
Auto: The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically (default).  
Off: Late Night function off.  
On: Late Night function on.  
Notes:  
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original  
sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.  
• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby  
TrueHD.  
• The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be  
set to Auto.  
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CinemaFILTER  
With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for  
reproduction in a movie theater.  
CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic  
IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, and Neo:6.  
Note:  
The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input sources.  
Cinema Fltr  
Off: CinemaFILTER off (default).  
On: CinemaFILTER on.  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™  
Dyn Vol  
See “Dyn Vol” of “Audio Adjust Settings” on page 72.  
Music Optimizer  
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that  
use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.  
Note:  
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48kHz and  
analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected.  
M.Optimizer  
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).  
On: Music Optimizer on.  
Speaker Layout (TX-SR577)  
You can select the priority of the use of SurrBack speakers or FrontHigh speakers.  
SpLayout  
SurrBk: The sound from surround back speakers is output by priority.  
FrontH: The sound from front high speakers is output by priority.  
Notes:  
• If the “Sp Type” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 40), or Powered Zone 2 is being used (page 81), this setting  
cannot be selected.  
• When the listening mode that doesn’t correspond to the switch of the speakers is used, the setting cannot be selected.  
• This setting can also be selected on the remote controller by using [GUIDE/TOP MENU] button.  
Speaker Levels  
You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.  
These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.  
Notes:  
You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.  
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” cannot be adjusted  
(see page 66 or 68).  
SW Level (Subwoofer)  
–15dB to +12dB (default: 0dB)  
C Level (Center)  
–12dB to +12dB (default: 0dB)  
A/V Sync  
When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.  
With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals.  
Notes:  
• A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is used  
with an analog input source.  
• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.  
A/V Sync  
(TX-SR507) 0ms to 100ms in 20ms steps  
(TX-SR577) 0ms to 100ms in 10ms steps  
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Zone 2  
In 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 source for each room.  
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an  
Amp in Zone 2  
Connecting Zone 2  
There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:  
On the TX-SR507, this setup allows 2.1-channel  
1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver.  
playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo  
2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.  
playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room.  
On the TX-SR577, this setup allows 7.1-channel  
playback in your main listening room and 2-channel  
stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each  
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly  
to the AV receiver  
On the TX-SR507, this setup allows 2.1-channel  
playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo  
playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room.  
On the TX-SR577, this setup allows 5.1-channel  
playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo  
playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room.  
This is called Powered Zone 2, as the Zone 2 speakers  
are powered by the AV receiver. Note that when Powered  
Zone 2 is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback  
in your main room.  
room.  
Hookup  
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s  
ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio  
input on your Zone 2 amp.  
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker  
terminals on your Zone 2 amp.  
Main room  
TV  
To use this setup, you must set the “Powered Zone 2”  
setting to “Act” (see page 81).  
Hookup  
Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver’s  
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R speaker terminals.  
AV receiver  
(TX-SR577)  
ZONE 2  
LINE OUT  
Main room  
L
R
TV  
Zone 2  
IN  
R
L
AV receiver  
Receiver/  
integrated amp  
(TX-SR577)  
Note:  
The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp.  
Zone 2  
L
R
Notes:  
• With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the  
AV receiver.  
• On the TX-SR577, “Powered Zone 2” cannot be used  
if “Sp Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 40).  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Powered Zone 2 Setting  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “2-1. Sp  
Settings”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
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If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV  
receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2  
Speakers Directly to the AV receiver” on page 80, you  
must set the “Powered Zone 2” setting to “Act”  
(Activated).  
RECEIVER  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
4
5
buttons to select “PwrdZ2”.  
qwer  
ENTER  
SETUP  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
buttons to select:  
NotAct: ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R  
speaker terminals not  
activated (Powered Zone 2  
disabled).  
Act: ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R  
speaker terminals activated  
(Powered Zone 2 enabled).  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
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Notes:  
• When “Act” is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the  
Zone 2 speakers connected to the ZONE 2  
SPEAKERS L/R speaker terminals output sound, but  
the surround back speakers connected to the SURR  
BACK L/R speaker terminals do not. When “Act” is  
selected and Zone 2 turned off, the surround back  
speakers output sound as normal.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
2
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].  
• On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, nothing is output by center and surround  
speakers (page 7).  
• When the “Powered Zone 2” setting is set to “Act” and  
the input selector of Zone 2 is selected, power con-  
sumption on standby mode slightly increases.  
• On the TX-SR577, “Powered Zone 2” cannot be used  
if “Sp Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 40).  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
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Zone 2—Continued  
• When the “Powered Zone 2” setting is set to “Act” and  
the input selector of Zone 2 is selected, power con-  
sumption on standby mode slightly increases.  
Using Zone 2  
This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how  
to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust  
the volume for Zone 2.  
Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote  
Controller  
Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver  
ZONE 2  
OFF  
ZONE2  
ON/STANDBY  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
ZONE 2 indicator INPUT SELECTOR  
To turn on Zone 2 and select an  
Note:  
To control Zone 2, you must press the remote  
controller’s [ZONE 2] button first.  
1
input source, press the [ZONE 2]  
button followed by an input  
Press the [ZONE 2] button, then  
point the remote controller at the  
AV receiver and press the  
[ON/STANDBY] button.  
selector button within 8 seconds.  
1
Zone 2 turns on and ZONE 2 indicator  
lights up.  
To select the same source as that of the  
main room, press the [ZONE 2] button  
repeatedly until “Z2 Sel: Source”  
appears.  
Zone 2 turns on and ZONE 2 indicator  
lights up.  
To select AM or FM press the  
[TUNER] input selector button  
repeatedly.  
To select an input source for  
Zone 2, press the [ZONE 2]  
button, followed by an INPUT  
SELECTOR button.  
To select AM or FM press the  
[TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR button  
repeatedly.  
2
Note:  
You cannot select different AM or FM  
radio stations for your main room,  
Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station  
will be heard in each room.  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
ZONE 2 [OFF] button.  
2
Note:  
You cannot select different AM or FM  
radio stations for your main room,  
Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station  
will be heard in each room.  
Notes:  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
[ZONE 2] button, followed by the  
[ON/STANDBY] button.  
• To select AM or FM, press the [TUNER] input  
selector button repeatedly.  
• Only analog input sources are output by Zone 2.  
Digital input sources are not output. If no sound is  
heard when an input source is selected, check to make  
sure it’s connected to an analog input.  
3
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and  
Direct Change u functions do not work.  
• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes  
that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as  
Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES are unavailable.  
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Adjusting the Volume of Zones  
On the remote controller, press  
the [ZONE 2] button, and then  
Remote  
controller  
use the VOL [q]/[w] button.  
On the AV receiver, press the  
[ZONE 2] button (the ZONE 2  
indicator and Zone 2 selector on  
the display flashes) and then use  
the [–]/[+] buttons within 8  
seconds.  
AV receiver  
If your Zone 2 speakers are connected  
to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone  
2, use its volume control to adjust the  
volume.  
Muting Zones  
On the remote controller, press  
the [ZONE 2] button, and then  
press the [MUTING] button.  
Remote  
controller  
To unmute a zone, on the remote  
controller, press the [ZONE 2]  
button, and then press the  
[MUTING] button again.  
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Controlling Other Components  
You can control your DVD player, CD player, and other  
components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.  
To control another component, you must first enter that  
component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE  
button.  
Look up the component’s remote  
control code in the separate  
Remote Control Codes list.  
1
The codes are organized by category.  
This section explains how to enter remote control codes  
and how to control your other components.  
While holding down the REMOTE  
MODE button to which you want  
to enter a code, press and hold  
down the [DISPLAY] button until  
the Remote indicator lights up  
(about 3 seconds).  
2
Preprogrammed Remote Control  
Codes  
The following REMOTE MODE buttons are  
preprogrammed with remote control codes for  
controlling the components listed. You do not need to  
enter a remote control code to control these components.  
For details on controlling these components, see the  
pages indicated.  
Notes:  
• Remote control codes cannot be  
entered for the [RECEIVER] and  
[ZONE 2] buttons.  
• Only TV remote control codes can be  
entered for the [TV] button.  
• Apart from the [RECEIVER], [TV],  
control codes from any category can  
be entered for the REMOTE MODE  
buttons. However, these buttons also  
work as input selector buttons  
(page 45), so choose a REMOTE  
MODE button that corresponds with  
the input to which you connect your  
component. For example, if you  
connect your CD player to the CD  
input, choose the [CD] button when  
entering its remote control code.  
Onkyo DVD/BD player (page 87)  
Onkyo CD player (page 90)  
(3 seconds)  
Onkyo cassette recorder with u (page 92)  
Onkyo Dock (pages 56, 91)  
Entering Remote Control Codes  
You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you  
want to control.  
Remote  
indicator  
DISPLAY  
Within 30 seconds, use the  
number buttons to enter the 5-  
digit remote control code.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice.  
If the remote control code is not entered  
successfully, the Remote indicator will  
flash once slowly.  
REMOTE  
MODE  
3
RECEIVER  
Note:  
The remote control codes provided are correct at the time  
of printing but subject to change.  
Number  
buttons  
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Note:  
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo  
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc  
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE  
IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT  
IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you  
must set the Input Display accordingly (see page 44).  
Components Connected via u  
Onkyo components that are connected via u are  
controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV  
receiver, not the component. This allows you to control  
components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.  
Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons  
Make sure the Onkyo component is  
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default  
remote control code.  
1
connected with an u cable and an  
analog audio cable (RCA).  
See page 35 for details.  
While holding down the REMOTE  
1
MODE button that you want to  
reset, press and hold down the  
[AUDIO] button until the Remote  
indicator lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
Enter the appropriate remote control code  
to the REMOTE MODE button.  
• [DVD/BD] button  
2
31612: Onkyo DVD player with u  
• [CD] button  
71327: Onkyo CD player with u  
• [TV/TAPE] button  
42157: Onkyo cassette recorder with u  
(default)  
• [PORT] button  
82351: Onkyo Dock  
• [TUNER] button  
(3 seconds)  
51805: To control the AV receiver’s tuner  
(default)  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
2
REMOTE MODE button again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice,  
indicating that the button has been  
reset.  
See the previous page for how to enter remote  
control codes.  
Press the REMOTE MODE button, point  
3
the remote controller at the AV receiver,  
and operate the component.  
Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons  
is preprogrammed with a remote  
control code. When a button is reset, its  
preprogrammed code is restored.  
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing  
the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control  
an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use  
the following remote control codes:  
Resetting the Remote Controller  
• [DVD/BD] button  
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.  
30627: Onkyo DVD player without u (default)  
• [CD] button  
71817: Onkyo CD player without u (default)  
• [TV] button  
While holding down the  
1
[RECEIVER] button, press and  
hold down the [AUDIO] button  
until the Remote indicator lights  
up (about 3 seconds).  
11807: Onkyo TV (default)  
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing  
the remote controller directly at it, use the following  
remote control codes:  
32900: Onkyo BD player  
32901: Onkyo HD-DVD player  
70868: Onkyo MD player  
71323: Onkyo CD recorder  
82990: Onkyo RI Dock  
(3 seconds)  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
2
[RECEIVER] button again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice,  
indicating that the remote controller  
has been reset.  
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Controlling a TV  
By pressing the [TV] or [TV/TAPE] buttons that’s been  
a ON/STANDBY, TV [9] buttons  
programmed with the remote control code for your TV  
(TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you  
can control your TV with the following buttons.  
Set the TV to On or Standby.  
b TV VOL [q]/[w] button  
Adjust the TV’s volume.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 84.  
c TV [INPUT] button  
Selects the TV’s external inputs.  
The [TV] and [TV/TAPE] buttons are preprogrammed  
d GUIDE button  
with the remote control code for controlling a TV that  
Displays the program guide.  
*1  
supports the  
. The TV must be able to receive  
and be  
connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling  
your TV via doesn’t work very well, program  
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
remote control commands via  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
f SETUP button  
Displays a menu.  
your TV’s remote control code into the [TV] button and  
use the TV remote mode to control your TV.  
g Playback buttons*  
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse  
[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and  
Next [6].  
Press [TV] button first  
These buttons works for combination devices.  
h SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY  
MODE buttons*  
j
a
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.  
i Number buttons  
TV  
Enter numbers. 0 button enters 11 on some  
components. +10 button* works as “-.--” button or  
+10.  
k
l
a
b
c
d
j DISPLAY button  
Displays information.  
k MUTING button  
m
Mutes the TV.  
e
f
l CH +/– button  
Select channels on the TV.  
n
o
m PREV CH button  
Selects the previous or last channel.  
n RETURN button  
g
h
Exits the TV’s setup menu.  
o AUDIO button*  
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio  
formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
p CLR button  
i
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers, or  
enters 12.  
Notes:  
p
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
• Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported  
by the  
function.  
*1 The  
supported by the AV receiver is the  
CEC system control function of the HDMI standard.  
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Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your DVD  
player (Blu-ray, HD DVD, or TV/DVD combination),  
you can control your player with the following buttons.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.  
b TV [9] button  
Set the TV to On or Standby.  
The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD  
player.  
c TV [INPUT] button  
Selects the TV’s external inputs.  
d TV VOL [q]/[w] button  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 84.  
Adjust the TV’s volume.  
e TOP MENU button  
Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.  
The [DVD/BD] buttons are preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling a component that  
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
*1  
supports the  
. The component must be able to  
and be  
connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling  
your component via doesn’t work very well,  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
receive remote control commands via  
g SETUP button  
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.  
h Playback buttons*  
program your component’s remote control code into the  
[DVD/BD] button and use the TV remote mode to  
control your component.  
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse  
[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and  
Next [6].  
i REPEAT button  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
Used with the repeat playback function.  
j SEARCH button*  
Used to search title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
to search times for locating specific points.  
l
a
k Number buttons  
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
to enter times for locating specific points. The [+10]  
button* works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.  
m
n
l DISPLAY button  
b
c
d
e
Displays information about the current disc, title,  
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining  
time, total time, and so on.  
o
m MUTING button (46)  
p
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
f
g
n DISC +/–, CH +/– button  
Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV  
channels on a component with a built-in tuner.  
q
r
o VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
p MENU button  
h
Displays a DVD’s menu.  
q RETURN button  
s
t
i
j
Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the  
previous menu.  
r AUDIO button*  
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio  
formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
k
s RANDOM button*  
u
Used with the random playback function.  
t PLAY MODE button*  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
*1 The  
supported by the AV receiver is the  
CEC system control function of the HDMI standard.  
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and [PLAY MODE] buttons will work as colored or A,  
u CLR button  
B, C, D buttons. In this case, these buttons cannot be  
used to set repeat playback, random playback, or  
select play modes.  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
Notes:  
• If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or  
Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored  
buttons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM],  
• Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported  
by the  
function.  
Controlling a VCR or PVR  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your VCR  
(TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR  
combination), you can control your video recorder with  
the following buttons.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Set the video recorder to On or Standby.  
b TV [9] button  
Set the TV to On or Standby.  
c TV [INPUT] button  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 84.  
Selects the TV’s external inputs.  
d TV VOL [q]/[w] button  
Adjust the TV’s volume.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
e GUIDE button  
Displays the program guide or navigation list.  
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
a
j
g SETUP button  
Displays the video recorders setup menu.  
VCR  
/
DVR  
h Previous [7] button  
k
l
Previous or instant replay function.  
i Number buttons  
b
c
d
e
Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some  
components. The [+10] button works as a +10  
button or “-.--” button.  
m
n
j DISPLAY button  
Displays information.  
f
g
k MUTING button (46)  
o
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
l CH +/– button  
Selects TV channels on the video recorder.  
h
p
q
m VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
n PREV CH button  
Selects the previous channel.  
o RETURN button  
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.  
i
p Next [6] button  
Next or advance function.  
r
q Playback buttons  
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Rewind [5],  
and Fast forward [4].  
r CLR button  
Cancels functions or enters the number 12.  
Note:  
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
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Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your  
satellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder  
(DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination),  
you can control your player with the following buttons.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
b GUIDE button  
Displays the onscreen program guide.  
c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 84.  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
d SETUP button  
Displays the setup menu.  
e SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY  
MODE buttons*  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.  
f Number buttons  
g
Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10  
a
button or “-.--” button.  
CBL/SAT  
g DISPLAY button  
Displays information.  
h
i
h MUTING button (46)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j
i CH +/– button  
Selects satellite/cable channels.  
j VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
k
b
c
d
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
k PREV CH button  
Selects the previous channel.  
l
m
l RETURN button  
Exits the menu.  
m AUDIO button  
n
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio  
formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
n Playback buttons  
e
f
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse  
[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and  
Next [6].  
o CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
Note:  
o
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
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Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your CD  
player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your  
player with the following buttons.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
b Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote  
control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player.  
c SETUP button  
Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 84.  
d Playback buttons  
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse  
[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and  
Next [6].  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
e REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat playback function.  
f SEARCH button  
Used to locate specific points.  
h
a
g Number buttons  
CD  
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating  
specific points. The [+10] button works as a +10  
button or “-.--” button.  
i
j
h DISPLAY button  
Displays information about the current disc or track,  
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,  
and so on.  
k
i MUTING button (46)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
b
c
j DISC +/– button  
Selects discs on a CD changer.  
k VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
l RANDOM button  
d
Used with the random playback function.  
m PLAY MODE button  
l
m
e
f
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
n CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
g
Note:  
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
n
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Controlling an RI Dock  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your  
Dock, you can control your iPod in the Dock with the  
following buttons.  
Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this but-  
ton, in which case you should press it again. This is because  
the remote controller transmits the On and Standby com-  
mands alternately, so if your iPod is already on, it will  
remain on when the remote controller transmits an On com-  
mand. Similarly, if your iPod is already off, it will remain  
off when the remote controller transmits an Off command.  
For some RI docks, the “ON/STANDBY” button may  
not work with a remote control code 82990 (without RI).  
In this case, make an RI connection and enter a remote  
control code 82351 (with RI).  
b TOP MENU button  
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
For details on entering a remote control code,  
see page 84.  
c Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons  
• Connect the RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN, VCR/DVR  
IN, or CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks.  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or  
“HDD/DOCK”.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK”  
(see page 44).  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
d Previous [7] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the  
previous song.  
e Rewind [5] button  
Press and hold to rewind.  
• See to the Dock’s instruction manual for more infor-  
mation.  
f Pause [3] button  
Pauses playback.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
g REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat function.  
h DISPLAY button  
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.  
a
h
i MUTING button (46)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j ALBUM +/– button  
i
j
Selects the next or previous album.  
k VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
k
l
m
l MENU button  
Exits the menu.  
b
c
m PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons  
Selects the previo.us or next playlist on the iPod.  
n Play [1] button  
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically.  
n
o
d
e
f
o Next [6] button  
Selects the next song.  
p
q
r
s
p Fast Forward [4] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
q Stop [2] button  
g
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
r PLAY MODE button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
s RANDOM button  
Used with the shuffle function.  
Note:  
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Turns the iPod on or off.  
Notes:  
• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-  
A2X RI Dock on or off.  
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Controlling a Cassette Recorder  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your  
cassette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder  
with the following buttons.  
On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Turns the cassette recorder on or off.  
b Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons  
The Previous [7] button selects the previous  
track. During playback it selects the beginning of  
the current track. The Next [6] button selects the  
next track.  
The [TV/TAPE] button is preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette  
recorder when used with an u connection.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 84.  
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous  
and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work  
properly with some cassette tapes.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
c Rewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4]  
buttons  
The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast  
Forward [4] button starts fast forward.  
a
d Reverse Play [t] button  
Starts reverse playback.  
TV/TAPE  
e Play [1] button  
f
Starts playback.  
f MUTING button (46)  
g
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
g VOL [q]/[w] button (45)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
h Stop [2] button  
Stops playback.  
Notes:  
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can  
also be controlled in Receiver mode.  
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b
c
d
c
h
e
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a  
solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue  
yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.  
• Check the volume (page 45). The AV receiver is  
designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide  
volume range for precise adjustment.  
• If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display,  
press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to  
unmute the AV receiver (page 46).  
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the  
PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers  
(page 47).  
• Check the digital audio output settings on the source  
component. On some game consoles, such as those  
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio format from a menu or with the [AUDIO] button  
on your DVD player’s remote controller.  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting  
the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo  
dealer.  
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. “Clear”  
will appear on the display and the AV receiver will  
enter Standby mode.  
• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in,  
you must connect one between it and the AV receiver.  
• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must  
connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and  
a phono preamp.  
Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your  
radio presets and custom settings.  
• Check the speaker settings (pages 66–70).  
• If the digital signal format is set to PCM or DTS, set it  
to “Auto” (page 48).  
• If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an  
HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings,  
and be sure to select a compatible audio format.  
Power  
Can’t turn on the AV receiver  
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall  
outlet properly.  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5  
seconds or more, then plug it back in again.  
Only the front speakers produce sound  
• When the DTS Surround Sensation, Stereo or Mono  
listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and  
subwoofer produce sound.  
• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)”  
(page 66 or 68).  
The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned  
on  
• The amp protection circuit has been activated.  
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet  
immediately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input  
sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord  
disconnected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the  
power cord and set the volume to maximum. If the AV  
receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum,  
disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your  
speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off  
when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the  
power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.  
Only the center speaker produces sound  
• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Dolby Pro  
Logic IIx Music listening mode with a mono source,  
such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the  
sound will be concentrated in the center speaker.  
• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)”  
(page 66 or 68).  
The center speaker produces no sound  
• When the DTS Surround Sensation, Stereo or Mono  
listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces  
no sound (page 64).  
• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)”  
(page 66 or 68).  
Audio  
There’s no sound or it’s very quiet  
• To listen to an audio source that’s connected to an  
HDMI input, make sure that input is assigned to an  
input selector (page 41).  
• To listen to an audio source that’s connected to an  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL input, make sure that input is  
assigned to an input selector (page 43).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 22).  
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is  
correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with the  
metal part of each speaker terminal (page 17).  
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.  
• On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81).  
The surround speakers produce no sound  
• When the DTS Surround Sensation, T-D (Theater-  
Dimensional), Stereo or Mono listening mode is  
selected, the surround speakers produce no sound.  
• Depending on the source and the current listening  
mode, not much sound may be produced by the  
surround speakers. Try another listening mode  
(page 59).  
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• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)”  
(page 66 or 68).  
• On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81).  
Note that the individual speaker volume levels are set  
automatically after the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Cor-  
rection and Speaker Setup function has been com-  
pleted (page 37).  
• After the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup function has been run, or the volume  
level of each individual speaker has been adjusted  
(pages 37 and 69), the maximum volume may be  
reduced.  
• When the levels of each speaker have been adjusted  
(page 69), the maximum possible volume may be  
reduced.  
The surround back speakers produce no sound  
• Depending on the current listening mode, no sound  
may be produced by the surround back speakers. Try  
another listening mode (page 59).  
• Not much sound may be produced by the surround  
back speakers with some sources.  
• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)”  
(page 66 or 68).  
• On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, playback in the main room is reduced to 2.1-  
channels and the center, surround speakers produce no  
sound (page 80).  
Noise can be heard  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power  
cords, speaker cables, and so on can degrade audio  
performance, so don’t use them.  
• On the TX-SR577, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, playback in the main room is reduced to 5.1-  
channels and the surround back speakers produce no  
sound (page 80).  
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try  
repositioning your cables.  
The Late Night function doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the source is Dolby Digital (page 78).  
The subwoofer produces no sound  
• If the source material contains no audio in the LFE  
channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.  
• Check the “2-2. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)”  
(page 66 or 68).  
About DTS signals  
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,  
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may  
produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.  
• When DTS program material ends and the DTS  
bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS  
listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This  
is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast  
forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you  
switch your player from DTS to PCM, as the AV  
receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may  
not hear anything, in which case you should stop your  
player for about 3 seconds, and then resume playback.  
• With some CD players, you won’t be able to playback  
DTS material properly even though your player is  
connected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is  
usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed  
(e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency  
response changed) and the AV receiver doesn’t  
recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases,  
you may hear noise.  
The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound  
• The Zone 2 speakers only output sources that are  
connected to an analog input. Check to see if the  
source component is connected to an analog input.  
• On the TX-SR577, “Powered Zone 2” cannot be used  
if “Sp Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 40).  
There’s no sound with a certain signal format  
• Check the digital audio output setting on the source  
component. On some game consoles, such as those  
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio format from a menu or with the [AUDIO] button  
on your DVD player’s remote controller.  
Can’t get 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback  
• On the TX-SR507, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, playback in the main room is reduced to 2.1-  
channels and the center, surround speakers produce no  
sound (page 80).  
• On the TX-SR577, while Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, playback in the main room is reduced to 5.1-  
channels and the surround back speakers produce no  
sound (page 80).  
The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN  
can’t be heard  
• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an  
HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio  
signals, sound may not be output immediately.  
Video  
Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mode  
• The Pure Audio listening mode cannot be selected  
while Zone 2 is on.  
There’s no picture  
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 22).  
• The Pure Audio listening mode is not available on the  
North American / Taiwan models.  
• Make sure that each video component is properly  
connected.  
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which  
the AV receiver is connected is selected.  
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the  
video circuitry is turned off and only the HDMI OUT  
outputs video signals.  
The volume cannot be set to 79  
• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set  
(page 75).  
• If the volume level of each individual speaker has been  
adjusted to high positive values (page 69), then the  
maximum master volume possible may be reduced.  
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• The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so  
if a video source component is connected to a  
component video input, your TV must be connected to  
the component video output (page 23).  
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,  
your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT  
(page 23).  
• With some AV components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via  
u, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be  
sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first  
(page 85).  
• To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected  
via u, or another manufacturer’s component, point  
the remote controller at that component. Be sure to  
enter the appropriate remote control code first  
(page 84).  
There’s no picture from a source connected to  
an HDMI IN  
• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is  
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC  
are not supported (page 25).  
Dock for iPod  
• If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the AV  
receiver’s display, this indicates that your TV does not  
support the current video resolution and you need to  
select another resolution on your DVD player.  
There’s no sound  
• Make sure your iPod is actually playing.  
• Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the Dock.  
• Make sure the UP-A1 series Dock is connected to the  
UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver.  
• Make sure the AV receiver is turned on, the correct  
input source is selected, and the volume is turned up.  
• Try resetting your iPod.  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers  
from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t  
light up  
• Relocate your antenna.  
• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or  
computer.  
There’s no video  
• Make sure that your iPod’s TV OUT setting is set to  
On.  
• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote  
controller may cause noise.  
• Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV or  
the AV receiver.  
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.  
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.  
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor  
antenna.  
• Some versions of the iPod do not output video.  
The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t  
control your iPod  
• Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the Dock.  
If your iPod is in a case, it may not connect properly  
to the Dock. Always remove your iPod from the case  
before inserting it into the Dock.  
Remote Controller  
The remote controller doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the  
correct polarity (page 14).  
• The iPod cannot be operated while it’s displaying the  
Apple logo.  
• Make sure you’ve selected the right remote mode.  
• When you use the AV receiver’s remote controller,  
point it toward your amp.  
• If you still can’t control your iPod, start playback by  
pressing your iPod’s Play button. Remote operation  
should then be possible.  
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far  
away from the AV receiver and there’s no obstruction  
between the remote controller and the AV receiver’s  
remote control sensor (page 14).  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote  
controller mode (page 76).  
• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control  
code (page 84).  
• Try resetting your iPod.  
• Depending on your iPod, some buttons may not work  
as expected.  
Can’t control other components  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote  
controller mode.  
The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod  
as the input source  
• If you’ve connected an u-capable Onkyo MD  
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE  
IN/OUT jacks, or an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT IN or  
VCR/DVR IN jacks, for the remote controller to work  
properly, you must set the Input Display to “MD”,  
“CDR”, or “DOCK”, respectively (see page 44).  
• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If  
more than one code is listed, try each one.  
• Always pause iPod playback before selecting a  
different input source. If playback is not paused, the  
Direct Change function may select your iPod as the  
input source by mistake during the transition between  
tracks.  
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The following settings can be made for the  
composite video inputs  
You must use the buttons on the unit to make these  
Recording  
Can’t record  
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is  
settings.  
selected.  
1. While holding down the input selector button for the  
input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
• To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV  
receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs  
with the same name (e.g., TV/TAPE IN to TV/TAPE  
OUT or VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR OUT).  
• When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected,  
video recording is not possible because no video  
signals are output. Select another listening mode.  
2. Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change  
the setting.  
3. Press the [SETUP] button when you’ve finished.  
• Video Attenuation  
This setting can be made for the DVD/BD,  
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, or AUX input.  
If you have a games console connected to the  
composite video input, and the picture isn’t very  
clear, you can attenuate the gain.  
Others  
The sound changes when I connect my  
headphones  
• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,  
Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio, in which case it stays the  
same. (Pure Audio listening mode is not available for  
North American/Taiwan models.)  
Video ATT:0: (default).  
Video ATT:2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.  
The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal  
processing and control functions. In very rare situations,  
severe interference, noise from an external source, or  
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely  
event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the  
wall outlet, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it back  
in again.  
How do I change the language of a multiplex  
source  
• On the “Audio Adjust” menu, change the “Input  
The u functions don’t work  
• To use u, you must make an u connection and an  
analog audio connection (RCA) between the  
component and AV receiver, even if they are  
connected digitally (page 35).  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD  
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by  
this unit’s malfunction. Before you record important  
data, make sure that the material will be recorded  
correctly.  
• While Zone 2 is selected, the u functions don’t  
work.  
The AV receiver’s display doesn’t work  
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio  
listening mode is selected. Select another listening  
mode.  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall  
outlet, set the AV receiver to Standby.  
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Specifications  
TX-SR507  
Others:  
Amplifier Section  
522/530 kHz – 1611/1710 kHz  
Preset Channel  
40  
Rated Output Power  
All channels:  
North American and Taiwan:  
80 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven from 20Hz to 20kHz, with a  
maximum total harmonic distortion of  
0.08% (FTC)  
General  
Power Supply  
North American:  
European:  
AC 120 V, 60Hz  
AC 230 V, 50Hz  
AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
90 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)  
100 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC)  
European:  
Others:  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
Power Consumption  
North American:  
European:  
3.9 A  
380 W  
390 W  
3.9 A  
380 W  
Others  
5 ch × 130 W at 6 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch  
driven (IEC)  
Maximum Output Power  
Dynamic Power  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Others:  
435 × 151.5 × 329 mm  
5 ch × 160 W at 6 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch  
17-1/8" × 5-15/16"× 12-15/16"  
driven (JEITA)  
Weight  
180 W (3, Front)  
160 W (4, Front)  
100 W (8, Front)  
North American and Taiwan:  
8.8 kg  
19.4 lbs.  
European and Oceanian:  
9.6 kg  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)  
0.08% (1kHz, 1 W)  
0.08% (20Hz to 20kHz 1 W)  
21.2 lbs.  
9.6 kg  
21.2 lbs.  
Damping Factor  
60 (Front, 1kHz, 8)  
Asian:  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
200 mV/ 47 k(LINE)  
Output Level and Impedance  
200 mV/ 2.2 k(REC OUT)  
Video Inputs  
Frequency Response  
Tone Control  
5Hz–100kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (Direct mode)  
10 dB, 50Hz (BASS)  
10 dB, 20kHz (TREBLE)  
106 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
North American and Taiwan:  
6– 16Ω  
Others:  
HDMI  
Component  
Composite  
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4  
IN 1, IN 2  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
Video Outputs  
HDMI  
Component  
Composite  
OUT  
OUT  
4– 16Ω  
VCR/DVR (REC OUT),  
MONITOR OUT  
Video Section  
Audio Inputs  
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance  
1 Vp-p /75(Component Y)  
Digital Inputs  
COAXIAL: 2  
OPTICAL: 2  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, CD,  
AUX (PORTABLE), TV/TAPE  
0.7 Vp-p /75(Component Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)  
1 Vp-p /75(Composite)  
Component Video Frequency Response  
Analog Inputs  
5Hz – 50MHz, –3 dB  
Audio Outputs  
Analog Outputs  
Pre Outputs  
TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2  
Tuner Section  
2 ch (SBL, SBR)  
1
Main (L, R, C, SL, SR) + ZONE2 (L, R)  
1
FM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American:  
Subwoofer Pre Outputs  
Speaker Outputs  
Phones  
87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
European:  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz, RDS  
Others:  
Control Terminal  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
MIC  
Yes  
AM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American:  
530 kHz – 1710 kHz  
European:  
522 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Specifications—Continued  
TX-SR577  
Amplifier Section  
General  
Rated Output Power  
Power Supply  
North American:  
European:  
Power Consumption  
North American:  
European:  
All channels:  
North American:  
AC 120 V, 60Hz  
AC 230 V, 50Hz  
80 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven from 20Hz to 20kHz, with a  
maximum total harmonic distortion of  
0.08% (FTC)  
4.9 A  
480 W  
90 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)  
100 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC)  
European:  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
435 × 151.5 × 329 mm  
17-1/8" × 5-15/16"× 12-15/16"  
Weight  
North American:  
8.9 kg  
19.6 lbs.  
9.7 kg  
European:  
21.4 lbs.  
7 ch × 130 W at 6 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch  
driven (IEC)  
Video Inputs  
Dynamic Power  
180 W (3, Front)  
160 W (4, Front)  
100 W (8, Front)  
HDMI  
Component  
Composite  
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4  
IN 1, IN 2  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)  
0.08% (1kHz, 1 W)  
60 (Front, 1kHz, 8)  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
200 mV/ 47 k(LINE)  
Output Level and Impedance  
200 mV/ 2.2 k(REC OUT)  
Damping Factor  
Video Outputs  
HDMI  
Component  
Composite  
OUT  
OUT  
VCR/DVR (REC OUT),  
MONITOR OUT  
Frequency Response  
5Hz–100kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (direct mode)  
Tone Control  
10 dB, 50Hz (BASS)  
10 dB, 20kHz (TREBLE)  
106 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
North American:  
6– 16Ω  
European:  
Audio Inputs  
Digital Inputs  
COAXIAL: 2  
OPTICAL: 2  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, CD,  
AUX (PORTABLE), TV/TAPE  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
Analog Inputs  
4– 16Ω  
Audio Outputs  
Video Section  
Analog Outputs  
Subwoofer Pre Outputs  
Speaker Outputs  
TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2  
1
Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR)  
+ ZONE2 /Front High (L, R)  
1
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance  
1 Vp-p /75(Component Y)  
Phones  
0.7 Vp-p /75(Component Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)  
1 Vp-p /75(Composite)  
Component Video Frequency Response  
Control Terminal  
5Hz – 50MHz, –3 dB  
MIC  
Yes  
Tuner Section  
FM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American:  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
European:  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz, RDS  
AM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American:  
530 kHz – 1710 kHz  
European:  
522 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Preset Channel  
40  
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