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TX-SR506
TX-SR576

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 14
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 35
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 45
Listening to the Radio .................. 49
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 55
Advanced Operation ..................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................ 90
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    AV Receiver TX-SR506 TX-SR576 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes •...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ...31 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder ...32 Connecting an RI Dock ...33 Connecting Onkyo Components ...34 Connecting the Power Cord ...34 Turning On the AV Receiver ... 35 Turning On and Standby ...35 First Time Setup ...

  • Page 6: Connection

    Features Amplifier • 75 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) (TX-SR506) • 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) (TX-SR576) • 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • WRAT-Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5Hz–100kHz bandwidth) • High-Current Low-Impedance Drive (TX-SR506) •...

  • Page 7: Multiroom Capability

    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 dif- ferent audio source for each room.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Av Receiver

    Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American model 1 2 3 ON/STANDBY STANDBY ZONE 2 MUSIC OPTIMIZER MULTI CH PHONES ZONE 2 Other models ON/STANDBY STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH PHONES ZONE 2 The actual front panel has various logos printed on it.

  • Page 9: Display

    RDS (53): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). DIGITAL INPUT button (42, 44) On the TX-SR506, used to assign digital inputs to input selectors. On the TX-SR576, selects the options for automatic audio input selection setup.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to the jack on another Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connec- tion (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
  • Page 11 Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal. VCR/DVR IN/OUT A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback.

  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on. CH +/– button (52) Selects radio presets. Note: • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 88). ] and ENTER buttons ] buttons...

  • Page 13: Installing The Batteries

    Remote Controller—Continued Installing the Batteries To open the battery compartment, press the small lever and remove the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Replace the cover and push it shut. Notes: •...

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Speakers

    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.
  • Page 15 Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. Number of speakers: ✓ ✓ ✓ Front left ✓...

  • Page 16: Speaker Connection Precautions

    Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before connecting your speakers: • North American models: You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be acti- vated.

  • Page 17: Bi-Amping Front Speakers

    Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers 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. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

  • Page 19: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna

    Connecting Antennas—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Components

    Connecting Your Components About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.

  • Page 21: Connecting Audio And Video Signals To The Av Receiver

    HDMI, OPTICAL, or COAXIAL input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see pages 39 and 42). On the TX-SR506, audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (pass thru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Tv Or Projector

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2. •...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , •...
  • Page 24 To select the multichannel input, see “Basic AV Receiver Operation” on page 45. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Using the Audio Adjust Settings” on page 62 (TX-SR506), or see “Hardware Setup (TX- SR576 only)” on page 74.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Playback

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Recording

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection Connection...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Or Terrestrial Set-Top Box Or Other Video Source

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial Set-top box or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

  • Page 28: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack. Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV receiver (TX-SR506 only). Step 4: Assign the HDMI IN.

  • Page 29: Audio Signals

    Connecting Your Components—Continued ■ Audio Signals For TX-SR506 • Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT. • Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Camcorder, Game Console, Or Other Device

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection Step 2: Make the audio connection MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET ENTER SETUP RETURN AUX INPUT SETUP MIC AUDIO VIDEO Connection AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R AUX INPUT AUDIO...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable

    Connecting Your Components—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. COAXIAL (CBL/SAT) Connect one or the other OPTICAL Connection (CD)

  • Page 32: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( , COAXIAL (CBL/SAT) OPTICAL (CD) Connect one or the other These connections must be assigned (see page 42) • With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2.

  • Page 33: Connecting An Ri Dock

    REMOTE CONTROL CBL/SAT If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock, connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN S jack. Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (see page 82).

  • Page 34: Connecting Onkyo Components

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo 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 Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 43).

  • Page 35: Turning On The Av Receiver

    If you did, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 39, “Component Video Input Setup” on page 41, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 42 respec- tively. ■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 43.

  • Page 36: Measurement Positions

    First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey 2EQ) With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers con- nected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening posi-...

  • Page 37: Error Messages

    This message appears if saving fails. ❑ Mismatch Error 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. (TX-SR506) (TX-SR576)

  • Page 38: Speaker Settings

    • 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 vol- ume. For TX-SR506 RECEIVER Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

  • Page 39: Hdmi Input Setup

    HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector. By default, none of the HDMI inputs are assigned. The following input selectors can be assigned: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX. For TX-SR506 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “1.HDMI Input,”...
  • Page 40 First Time Setup—Continued Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. For TX-SR576 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “1.Input Assign,”...

  • Page 41: Component Video Input Setup

    PONENT VIDEO IN 1, and all of the other input selec- tors (i.e., VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX) are assigned to the “- - -” option. For TX-SR506 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2.Component,”...

  • Page 42: Digital Input Setup

    Audio input COAX1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT COAX2 TAPE For TX-SR506 Press the input selector button for the input selector that you want to assign. The TUNER input selector cannot be VCR/DVR CBL/SAT assigned and is fixed at the “- - -”...

  • Page 43: Changing The Input Display

    Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting.

  • Page 44: Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup (Tx-Sr576 Only)

    First Time Setup—Continued Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup (TX-SR576 only) STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES ZONE 2 TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input.

  • Page 45: Playing Your Av Components

    Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES ZONE 2 TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source. Remote AV receiver controller...

  • Page 46: Common Functions

    Common Functions This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. Press [RECEIVER] first DIMMER DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES ZONE 2 TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME PHONES Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display.

  • Page 47: Using Headphones

    A: The number of front channels (front left, front right, and center). B: The number of surround channels (surround left and surround right). If there’s surround back channel information, this number will be 3. C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes). On the TX-SR506: On the TX-SR576:...

  • Page 48: Specifying The Digital Signal Format

    Common Functions—Continued Specifying the Digital Signal Format The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format. Format Display Dolby Digital 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.

  • Page 49: Listening To The Radio

    To change the frequency step on the TX-SR576, see page 74. To change the frequency step on the TX-SR506, follow the procedure below. Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button.

  • Page 50: Listening To Am/Fm Stations

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNER STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES ZONE 2 TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection.
  • Page 51 Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- ing the appropriate frequency. Number buttons D.TUN Press the [TUNER] button repeat- edly to select AM or FM, followed by the [D.TUN] button.

  • Page 52: Presetting Am/Fm Stations

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO VCR/DVR CBL/SAT PURE AUDIO MULTI CH TAPE PHONES ZONE 2 TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME 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.

  • Page 53: Using Rds (European Models Only)

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Using RDS (European models only) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indi- cator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.

  • Page 54: Displaying Radio Text (Rt)

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT TAPE PHONES ZONE 2 TONE MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button RT/PTY/TP once.

  • Page 55: Using The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 59. • 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).

  • Page 56: Listening Modes Available For Each Source Format

    Stereo *1. 32/44/48/88/96kHz *2. On the TX-SR576, DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192kHz PCM only via HDMI. The TX-SR506 does not support these formats. *3. North American model doesn’t have Pure Audio listening mode. *4. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
  • Page 57 [STEREO] Stereo *1. The TX-SR506 does not support Dolby Digital Plus. *2. North American model doesn’t have Pure Audio listening mode. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
  • Page 58 Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS Sources Source format Button Listening Mode [PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio Mono DTS, DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix Neo:6 Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie DolbyEX [MOVIE/TV] Neo:6 Cinema *5 *6 MonoMovie *5 *6 TV Logic AllChStereo FullMono Pure Audio* Direct Stereo...

  • Page 59: About The Listening Modes

    Using the Listening Modes—Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1 channel speaker sys- tem.
  • Page 60 5.1-channel source + Neo:6 This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.

  • Page 61: Recording

    Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. 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.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Listening Modes

    Using the Audio Adjust Settings With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. For TX-SR506 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “6.Audio...
  • Page 63 Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued The Audio Adjust settings are explained below. Multiplex/Mono Settings Multiplex ■ Input (Mux) This setting determines which channel of a stereo multi- plex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.

  • Page 64: Using The Audio Settings

    Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees (default). Multichannel Subwoofer Setting ■ SW InSens (TX-SR506) On some DVD players, the signal from the multichannel subwoofer output is 15 dB higher than normal. You can change the subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player.

  • Page 65: Audyssey Dynamic Eq

    Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued • 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.

  • Page 66: Listening Mode Presets (Tx-Sr576 Only)

    Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Mode Presets (TX-SR576 only) On the Listening Mode Preset menu, you can specify a default listening mode for each of the audio formats sup- ported by each input selector. The AV receiver will then select the listening mode automatically depending on the format of the input signal.

  • Page 67: Advanced Setup

    The crossover frequency can be changed on page 68. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2.Speaker Setup,”...

  • Page 68: Crossover Frequency

    Advanced Setup—Continued Use the Down [ select “SurrBack (SurrB),” and use the Left and Right [ buttons to select Small, Large, or None. 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.

  • Page 69: Speaker Distance

    Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 4. (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2.Speaker Setup,”...
  • Page 70 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2.Speaker Setup,”...

  • Page 71: Equalizer Settings

    Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. Notes: • (TX-SR506) The front, center, surround, and surround back speakers can be adjusted at 80 Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz, 2500Hz, and 8000Hz. The subwoofer can be adjusted at 40Hz, 80Hz, and 160Hz.

  • Page 72: Source Setup (Tx-Sr576 Only)

    Advanced Setup—Continued • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Source Setup (TX-SR576 only) 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]...

  • Page 73: Miscellaneous Setup (Tx-Sr576 Only)

    Advanced Setup—Continued Miscellaneous Setup (TX-SR576 only) This section explains items on the Miscellaneous menu. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “6. Miscellaneous,” and then press [ENTER]. Make sure that “6-1.Vol- umeSetup”...

  • Page 74: Hardware Setup (Tx-Sr576 Only)

    Remote Ctrl ■ Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti- ate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
  • Page 75 • RIHD, 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.

  • Page 76: Lock Setup (Tx-Sr576 Only)

    Advanced Setup—Continued PowCtrl To link the power functions of RIHD-compatible com- ponents connected via HDMI, select Enable. Disable: Power Control disabled. Enable: Power Control enabled. Notes: • The Power Control setting can be set only when the above Control setting is set to Enable. •...

  • Page 77: Zone 2

    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 Zone 2 There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1.

  • Page 78: Powered Zone 2 Setting

    MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “Hardware- Setup,” and then press [ENTER]. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 4. (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “7-2.Zone2,”...

  • Page 79: Using Zone 2

    Zone 2—Continued 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 from the AV receiver ZONE 2 STANDBY/ON STANDBY...
  • Page 80 Zone 2—Continued Adjusting the Volume of Zones On the remote controller, press Remote controller the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the VOL ] button. Muting Zones On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [MUT- ING] button.

  • Page 81: Controlling Other Components

    You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components. For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated. Onkyo DVD player (page 83) Onkyo CD player (page 86) Onkyo cassette recorder with Onkyo RI Dock with Entering Remote Control Codes You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you...

  • Page 82: Remote Control Codes For Onkyo Components Connected Via

    Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component. 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 the following remote control codes: •...

  • Page 83: Controlling A Dvd Player, Or Dvd Recorder

    (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination), you can control your player with the following buttons. The [DVD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 81.

  • Page 84: Controlling A Vcr Or Pvr

    Controlling Other Components—Continued PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes. CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers. 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.

  • Page 85: Controlling A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Receiver

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your sat- ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your player with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 81.

  • Page 86: Controlling A Cd Player, Cd Recorder, Or Md Player

    CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your player with the following buttons. The [CD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 81.

  • Page 87: Controlling An Ri Dock

    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. • Your iPod many not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.

  • Page 88: Controlling A Cassette Recorder

    The [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 81.

  • Page 89: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a TV By pressing the [TV] REMOTE MODE button that’s been 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. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- ent component, see page 81.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    • To listen to an audio source that’s connected to an HDMI input, make sure that input is assigned to an input selector (page 39). On the TX-SR506, HDMI audio is passed through the AV receiver and can only be heard from your TV.
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting—Continued The surround back speakers produce no sound • The surround back speakers are not used with all lis- tening modes. Try another listening mode (page 55). • Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources. •...
  • Page 92 • 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 , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 82).
  • Page 93 5 seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by this unit’s malfunction.

  • Page 94: Video Outputs

    Specifications TX-SR506 Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American: 75 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) 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)

  • Page 95: Amplifier Section

    Specifications—Continued TX-SR576 Amplifier Section Rated Output Power North American: 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) 90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 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...
  • Page 96 Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29344637A (C) Copyright 2008 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ I0802-2 * 2 9 3 4 4 6 3 7 A *...

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