TX-SR502_En.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Contents Introduction ..................................... 2 AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Connection .................................... 16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner............................ 36 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E all over with a soft cloth.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Precautions—Continued For U.S. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.
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TX-SR502_En.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Front & Rear Panels—Continued K Remote control sensor (9) Q TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (38) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble. R MULTI CH button (35) L Arrow buttons This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input. These buttons are used to select and adjust settings. TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons These buttons are used to tune into radio stations.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Front & Rear Panels—Continued Rear Panel 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN 3 ANTENNA OUT 4 5 FM 75 AM 6 Class 2 Wiring Y AC OUTLET FRONT SPEAKERS B PB OPTICAL 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 PR REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL IN 3 IN OUT IN DVD SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L R R R CENTER SPEAKER SWITCHED 100W MAX.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Before Using the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it as appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts, set the selector to “120V.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Remote Controller How to Use the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can be used to control up to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via . The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the nine REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ AMP/TUNER & TAPE Mode AMP/TUNER Mode AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Remote Controller—Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY button (31) This button is used to set the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E to Standby. B ON button (31) This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. C Input selector buttons (34) These buttons are used to select the input sources. D MULTI CH button (35) This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Remote Controller—Continued DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] mode button.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Remote Controller—Continued N A-B button This button is used to set the A–B repeat playback function. O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to open and close the disc tray. P VIDEO OFF button This button is used to turn off the internal video circuitry, eliminating the possibility of interference when playing audio-only discs. Q CLEAR button CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via .
TX-SR502_En.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Remote Controller—Continued MD Mode & CDR Mode ON MD mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . To select MD mode, press the [MD] mode button. To select CDR mode, press the [CDR] mode button.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 15 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Remote Controller—Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward. N Stop [ ] button This button is used to stop playback. O RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Each speaker must be positioned at a specific location in your listening room to get the best from surround sound material.
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Attaching the Speaker Labels Connecting Your Speakers The AV Receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.) Before you connect your speakers, read the following: • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting Antenna Connecting Antenna This chapter 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 TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting Antenna—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. 3 Move the small wire inside the adapter from position A to position B, as shown. Position A Wire Position B FM 75 4 Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E RCA AV Connection Color Coding Before Making Any 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.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 21 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Video Connection Formats Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can be connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E’s rear panel inputs, and one to its front panel input. The following table lists the type of component that you can connect to each input. Input Type of component you can connect Page # for more info. DVD DVD player, etc. 23 VIDEO1 VCR, D-VHS, etc.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 22 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out Audio Connections ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV, as shown. The following connections will allow you to listen to audio from your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 23 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Connecting a DVD player Video Connections Audio Connections You only need to use one of the following video connection methods. Note: Initially, the OPTICAL 1 digital input is assigned to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input or only to an analog input, you’ll need to assign it to the DVD input source (see page 31).
TX-SR502_En.book Page 24 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued DVD Multichannel Connection Connecting a VCR for Playback If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has multichannel analog audio outputs, you can enjoy DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback. Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E’s MULTI CH INPUT FRONT, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and SURR sockets to the 5.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 25 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Audio Connections Connecting a D-VHS VCR for Playback • Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E’s AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTs to the audio inputs on your recording VCR. Video Connections Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E’s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN to the component video output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown. Your TV must also be connected via component video.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 26 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Connecting Other Video Sources— Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, LD Player, etc. Video Connections ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E’s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN to the component video output on your video component, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via component video. You only need to use one of the following video connection methods.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 27 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued ■ Using Analog Connections If your video component doesn’t have digital audio outputs, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog audio connections. Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E’s VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your video component, as shown.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 28 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Connecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette Recorder Note: Initially, the CD input source is assigned to the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN. If you connect your CD player to a different digital input, or you connect it to only the analog CD IN, you’ll need to change the input assignment (see page 31).
TX-SR502_En.book Page 29 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection (playback only) • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E’s DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 to the optical output on your recorder, as shown. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E’s DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial output on your recorder, as shown.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 30 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
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TX-SR502_En.book Page 32 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM First Time Setup—Continued Speaker Configuration 3 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. For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 33 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM First Time Setup—Continued 7 ENTER ENTER 8 Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back,” and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Small, Large, or None. Small: Select if the surround back speaker is small. Large: Select if the surround back speaker is large. None: Select if no surround back speaker is connected. Notes: • If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to None, this setting does not appear.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 34 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Playing Your AV Components This chapter explains how to use the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E with your other AV components.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 35 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Playing Your AV Components—Continued Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows. DISPLAY Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information. Using the Multichannel Input The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 36 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. MASTER VOLUME PRESET TUNING DISPLAY Tuning into Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 37 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Using the Tuner—Continued Presetting Radio Stations You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets. 1 Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number flashes.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 38 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, press the [AMP] button first to select AMP mode. Setting the Display Brightness With this function you can adjust the brightness of the display. Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Common Functions—Continued Muting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. MUTING Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display, as shown. To unmute the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.
Using the Listening Modes With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. To get the most from surround sound, it’s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly. See “Connecting Your Speakers” on page 17 and “Speaker Configuration” on page 32. PCM Input Signal Format PCM, analog 96 kHz CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, vinyl, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 41 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Using the Listening Modes—Continued Selecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 42 for detailed information about the listening modes. • American model ALL ST • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies, TV programs, or other 2-channel sources. About the Listing Modes The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E’s surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode. Front left Center • Use this mode with CDs and DVDs that bear the or . It can also be used with other 5.1-channel sources to create 6.1-channel surround.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 43 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS-ES DTS-ES supports up to 6.1 channels. The TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E supports both DTS-ES Discrete and DTS-ES Matrix. Discrete mode is for use with DTS 6.1 material. With an additional surround-back channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a realistic sense of movement and space. Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS-ES logo. Matrix mode creates 6.1-channel surround from DTS 5.1 material.
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Dolby Digital/DTS setting (5.1 or 6.1-channel playback) 3 ENTER If the Surr Back setting is set to anything other than None in the Speaker Configuration (page 32), and if the surround information in the current input signal is “3/2.1” or “3/3.1 (you can check the format of a digital input signal on page 35, “Displaying Source Information.”), you can determine whether Dolby Digital and DTS material is played using 6.1-channels or 5.1-channels.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 45 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Recording This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources. Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT sockets. See pages 22–30 for information on connecting your AV components to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 46 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Advanced Function Using the Audio Adjust Functions These functions only work with speaker set A. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the sound.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 47 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Advanced Function—Continued 0 to 5: Adjustable range. When set to 5, nothing is subtracted from the left and right channels. When set to 0, the left and right channel levels are halved (–6 dB), making the center channel more dominant, particularly useful when the listener is off-center. Digital Input Signal Formats The following table shows the display indicators for each supported digital signal format.
Advanced setup cannot be set while headphones are connected, Speaker B is on, or the multi channel input is being used. Advanced Setup Crossover Frequency 4 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. 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 subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround). 1 AMP 2 ENTER Press the [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on the remote controller.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 49 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Advanced Setup—Continued 5 ENTER Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to specify the distance for “Front,” then press the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker. 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Level Cal,” and then press the [ENTER] button. A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker. ENTER 6 Repeat step 5 for all speakers.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 50 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Controlling Other Components You can use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E’s remote controller (RC-567M/RC-569M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. To do this you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player, TV, VCR, cable receiver, or satellite receiver. Then you need to select the corresponding remote controller mode (see page 10).
TX-SR502_En.book Page 51 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Controlling Other Components—Continued Remote Control Codes When two or more codes are given, try each one in turn, and choose the one that works best. Depending on the manufacturer and component, the remote controller may not work as expected.
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TX-SR502_En.book Page 55 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Controlling Other Components—Continued 1. Use the mode buttons to select the appropriate remote controller mode. 2. Point the remote controller at your AV component, and use the following buttons (you must enter the appropriate remote control code first).
TX-SR502_En.book Page 56 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Troubleshooting Power Symptom The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E shuts down immediately after being turned on? Possible cause Remedy The amp protection system has been activated. Contact your Onkyo dealer. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is muted and the MUTING indicator is on. Unmute the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E (page 39). Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 57 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Troubleshooting—Continued Symptom Audio The surround back speakers produce no sound? A low-frequency noise or hum can be heard? Possible cause The level of the surround back speaker is set at minimum. The Surround Back setting is set to None in the Speaker Configuration. The selected listening mode doesn’t use the surround back speakers.
TX-SR502_En.book Page 58 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:14 PM Tuner Troubleshooting—Continued Symptom Possible cause Reception is noisy, intermittent, and the FM STEREO indicator flashes? You’re too far away from the transmitter. Or, your FM antenna is in the wrong position or pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the station’s signal strength is poor. Reception is hindered by a crackling noise? Interference is being caused by fluorescent lights being turned on or off or by passing cars.
Specifications Amplifier Section Power output: All channels: Dynamic power: THD (total harmonic distortion): Damping factor: Input sensitivity and impedance: Output level and impedance: Frequency response: General 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, FTC) 105 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN) 130 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, EIAJ) 2 x 180 W (3 Ω, front) 2 x 150 W (4 Ω, front) 2 x 95 W (8 Ω, front) Power supply: 0.
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