* While Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 81).
Front left and right speakers
Surround back left and right speakers*2
*2 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

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel
North American/Taiwan models

European models

Other models
The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.
Front & Rear PanelsContinued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. ON/STANDBY button (36) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. STANDBY indicator (36) Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. ZONE 2 indicator (82) Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Lights up when Zone 2 is on. 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. The [OFF] button is used to turn off the output of Zone 2. [] & [+] buttons (83) Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) and the volume level of Zone 2. TONE button (47) Used to select either bass or treble. Remote-control sensor (14) Receives control signals from the remote controller. Display See Display on page 10. MOVIE/TV button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for use with music. GAME button (59) Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games. DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (46, 54) Adjusts the display brightness. On the European modes, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and its used with RDS (Radio Data System). See Using RDS (European models only) on page 53. MEMORY button (52) Used when storing or deleting radio presets. TUNING MODE button (50) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio. DISPLAY button (47) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. SETUP button Opens and closes the setup menus. TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 52). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the setup menus. RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu. MASTER VOLUME control (45) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 through 79, or Max. PHONES jack (47) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (48) Turns the Music Optimizer on or off. 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. Input selector buttons (45) Select the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PORT. AUX INPUT (31, 58) Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for composite video and analog audio. PORTABLE (31): Used to connect a portable Audio Player. SETUP MIC (37) The Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here.

Display

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. SLEEP indicator (46) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. MUTING indicator (46) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. Listening mode and format indicators (59) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. Tuning indicators (50) FM STEREO (50): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. RDS (53): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 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. Message area Displays various information. Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input thats selected as the audio source: PCM, MULTI CH, or HDMI. Audyssey indicator (38, 70) Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the Equalizer Settings is set to Audyssey.

Rear Panel

TX-SR507

TX-SR577

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2 These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD player. Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See Digital Input Setup on page 43. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2 These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD player. Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See Digital Input Setup on page 43.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2 These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See Component Video Input Setup on page 42. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.
HDMI IN 14 and OUT HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See HDMI Input Setup on page 41. The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. AM and FM ANTENNA The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM antenna. MONITOR OUT The composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector. UNIVERSAL PORT (34) This jack is for connecting the component with the Universal Port connector such as UP-A1 series Dock. FRONT L/R, CENTER, and SURR L/R SPEAKERS These terminal posts are for connecting the front speakers, center, and surround speakers. REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally. CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD players analog audio output. 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. 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. 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. DVD/BD IN This input is for connecting a DVD/BD player. There is composite video input jack for connecting the video signal. ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2. 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. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT This analog audio output can be connected to a powered subwoofer. SURR BACK L/R SPEAKERS (TX-SR577 only) These terminal posts are for connecting the surround back L/R speakers. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp front Speakers. See Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only) on page 19. The SURR BACK L/R terminals can be used to connect the front high L/R speakers. See Speaker Settings on page 40. ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R These push terminals are for connecting speakers in Zone 2. 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.

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Replace the cover and push it shut.
Notes: If the remote controller doesnt work reliably, try replacing the batteries. Dont mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
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. Dont put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. The remote controller will not work if theres an obstacle between it and the AV receivers 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 connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. When you want to operate an Onkyo component with connection or an -compatible component connected via HDMI (page 86), point the remote controller at the AV receivers remote control sensor.

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV receivers superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own homejust 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 Onkyos 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 place left and right at an angle slightly wider than the front left and right speakers. Ideally they should be positioned directly above the front left and right speakers. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its 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.

Attaching the Speaker Labels
The AV receivers positive (+) speaker terminals are all red. (The negative () speaker terminals are all black.)
Speaker Front left, Zone 2 left Front right, Zone 2 right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back left Surround back right Front high left*1 Front high right*1

*1 (TX-SR577)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Subwoofer Front left speaker Center speaker Front right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker
Color White Red Green Blue Gray Brown Tan White Red
7. Surround back left speaker 8. Surround back right speaker 9. Front high left speaker*1 10. Front high right speaker*1
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receivers PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and youre using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the amps input.

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

Connecting the AV receiverContinued
Speaker Connection Precautions
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. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative () terminals to only negative () terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided. Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Dont connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Dont connect a speaker to several terminals.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Terminal posts

Strip 1/2"-5/8" (1215 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Unscrew the terminal.
1/2"-5/8" (12-15mm)
Fully insert the bare wire.
Screw the terminal tight.

Push terminals

Strip 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
3/8"-1/2" (10-12mm)
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.
TX-SR507 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback. If youre using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.
Surround left Surround right speaker speaker

R AUDIO INPUT

Surround back right speaker
Surround back left speaker

Power amplifier

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

Center speaker
Connect your Power amplifiers 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 youre 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 Front high left speaker right speaker
Note: The speakers are configured by using the Speaker Settings on page 40 and Speaker Setup on page 66.
Bi-amping Front Speakers (TX-SR577 only)
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for front speakers, providing improved bass and treble performance. When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers tweeter terminals. Once youve 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 biamping (see page 40). 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.

Bi-amping Speaker Hookup

Connect the AV receivers FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the right speakers positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receivers FRONT R negative () terminal to the right speakers negative () woofer (low) terminal. Connect the AV receivers SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right speakers positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receivers SURR BACK R negative () terminal to the right speakers negative () tweeter (high) terminal. Connect the AV receivers FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speakers positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receivers FRONT L negative () terminal to the left speakers negative () woofer (low) terminal. Connect the AV receivers SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to the left speakers positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receivers SURR BACK L negative () terminal to the left speakers negative () tweeter (high) terminal.

Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on pages 6670.
Using a Powered Subwoofer
If youre 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 subwoofers 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 subwoofers 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 theres 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 havent.

Speaker Settings

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. 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Impedance, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] 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. 6 ohms: Select if the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 ohms. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Sp Type, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select (TX-SR577 only): Normal: Select this if youve connected your front speakers normally. Bi-Amp:Select this if youve connected your front speakers for bi-amped operation. Note: Powered Zone2 cannot be used if Sp Type is set to Bi-Amp. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select SB/FH, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select (TX-SR577 only): FrontHigh: Select this if youve connected your front high speakers to the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts. SurrBack: Select this if youve connected your surround back speakers to the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts. Note: If the Sp Type setting is set to BiAmp, or Powered Zone 2 is set to Not Act (page 81), this setting cannot be selected. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.

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.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 1-2.Component, and then press [ENTER].

Digital Input Setup

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 TV/TAPE TUNER CD PORT Default assignment COAX1 ----COAX2 ----OPT1 - - - - - (Fixed) OPT2 -----
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 1-3.Digital, and then press [ENTER].
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: COAX1: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1. COAX2: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2. OPT1: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1. OPT2: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2. - - - - -: Select if the component is connected to an analog input. 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 [SETUP] button. 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. This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.

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. [STEREO] button This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channel Stereo listening mode.

PURE AUDIO

GAME MOVIE/TV
[PURE AUDIO] button (not North American / Taiwan models) This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receivers display is turned off and only the HDMI outputs output video signals. Pressing this button again will select the previous 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.
Using the Listening ModesContinued
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). The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows that listening modes can be selected.

(TX-SR577)

FHL FL C FHR FR
Front high L Speaker Front L Speaker Center Speaker
Front high R Speaker Front R Speaker Subwoofer

Surround L Speaker

Surround back SBL SBR L Speaker C : active in the speaker settings C : non-active in the speaker settings
Surround R Speaker Surround back R Speaker

Mono/Multiplex Sources

: Available Listening Modes

Speaker layout

FHL FL C FHR FR FHL FL C FHR FR FHL FL C FHR FR FHL FL C FHR FR

Listening Mode

Button

SW SR SL

Pure Audio*1 Direct Stereo Mono Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllChStereo FullMono T-D (Theaterdimensional) DTS Surround Sensation

*2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2

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.

Stereo Source

Audio*1
(Surround Back) (Surround Back) (Surround Back) (Front High)
Direct Stereo Mono PLII/PLIIx Movie*3 PLII/PLIIx Music*3 PLII/PLIIx Game*3 PLIIz Height*4 Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllChStereo FullMono T-D (Theaterdimensional) Neo:6 Cinema DTS Surround Sensation Neo:6 Music DTS Surround Sensation
(Surround Back) (Surround Back) *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2
*1 *2 *3 *4 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the SpLayout setting on page 79. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. (TX-SR577)

5.1 channel Sources

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 PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music PLIIz Height*3
(Surround Back) (Surround Back) (Surround Back) (Front High) (Surround Back) *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2
DolbyEX Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllChStereo FullMono T-D (Theaterdimensional) DTS Surround Sensation
*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)

7.1 channel Sources

Pure Audio*1 Direct Stereo Mono Multichannel/ DolbyDigital Plus/TrueHD/D TS-HD High Resolution Audio/DTS-HD Master Audio PLIIz Height*4 Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllChStereo FullMono T-D (Theaterdimensional) DTS Surround Sensation
(Surround Back) *3 (Surround Back)

*3 (Surround Back)

(Front High) *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *2
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix Sources
DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Matrix (Surround Back) (Surround Back)
*1 *2 *3 *4 Pure Audio listening mode is not available for North American/Taiwan models. (TX-SR577) Which Front high speakers or Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the SpLayout setting on page 79. (TX-SR577) When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, front high speakers output the sound. (TX-SR577)

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

Remote indicator

Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select main menu, and then press [ENTER]. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the function, and then press the [ENTER] button. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] button to select item, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to set them. When youve finished, press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.

Number Buttons

Speaker Setup
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). 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 Front*1 Center*2 Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected (default). No: Select if no subwoofer is connected. Small: Select if the front speakers are small (default). Large: Select if the front speakers are large. Small: Select if the center speaker is small (default). Large: Select if the center speaker is large. None: Select if no center speaker is connected.

Cone diameter

Advanced SetupContinued
Surround*2 Small: Select if the surround speakers are small (default). Large: Select if the surround speakers are large. None: Select if no surround speakers are connected. 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). 2ch: Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected. 1ch: Select if only one surround back L speaker is connected.

While holding down the [RECEIVER] 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. The Remote Indicator flashes twice.
LipSync 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. 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). 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 components instruction manual for details. HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) This function allows -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver. Off: On: disabled (default). enabled. Refer to the connected components instruction manual for details. Power Ctrl To link the power functions of -compatible components connected via HDMI, select On. 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 thats connected to the HDMI OUT. Refer to the connected components instruction manual for details. TV Ctrl Set to On when you want to control the AV receiver from an -compatible TV that is connected to HDMI. Off: TV Control disabled. On: TV Control enabled. Notes: Set to Off when 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. Refer to the connected components 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 Users Manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.

Controlling a TV

By pressing the [TV] or [TV/TAPE] buttons thats 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 different component, see page 84. The [TV] and [TV/TAPE] buttons are preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a TV that *1. The TV must be able to receive supports the remote control commands via and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via doesnt work very well, program your TVs remote control code into the [TV] button and use the TV remote mode to control your TV.

Press [TV] button first

ON/STANDBY, TV [ ] buttons Set the TV to On or Standby. TV VOL [ ]/[ ] button Adjust the TVs volume. TV [INPUT] button Selects the TVs external inputs. GUIDE button Displays the program guide. Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons Used to navigate menus and select items. SETUP button Displays a menu. Playback buttons* Play [ ], Pause [ ], Stop [ ], Fast Reverse [ ], Fast forward [ ], Previous [ ], and Next [ ]. These buttons works for combination devices. SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY MODE buttons* Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.
Number buttons Enter numbers. 0 button enters 11 on some components. +10 button* works as -.-- button or +10. DISPLAY button Displays information. MUTING button Mutes the TV. CH +/ button Select channels on the TV. PREV CH button Selects the previous or last channel. RETURN button Exits the TVs setup menu. AUDIO button* Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers, or enters 12. Notes: 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.
Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button thats 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. The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 84. The [DVD/BD] buttons are preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a component that *1. The component must be able to supports the receive remote control commands via and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your component via doesnt work very well, program your components remote control code into the [DVD/BD] button and use the TV remote mode to control your component.

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Video Inputs
HDMI Component Composite IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 IN 1, IN 2 DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX

Video Outputs

HDMI Component Composite OUT OUT VCR/DVR (REC OUT), MONITOR OUT

Video Section

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p /75 (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p /75 (Component Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) 1 Vp-p /75 (Composite) Component Video Frequency Response 5Hz 50MHz, 3 dB

Audio Inputs

Digital Inputs Analog Inputs COAXIAL: 2 OPTICAL: 2 DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, CD, AUX (PORTABLE), TV/TAPE

Audio Outputs

Analog Outputs Pre Outputs TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2

Tuner Section

FM Tuning Frequency Range North American: 87.5 MHz 107.9 MHz European: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz, RDS Others: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz AM Tuning Frequency Range North American: 530 kHz 1710 kHz European: 522 kHz 1611 kHz
2 ch (SBL, SBR) Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR) + ZONE2 (L, R) Phones 1

Control Terminal

MIC Yes
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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TX-SR577 Amplifier Section
Rated Output Power All channels: 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 loads, 2 channels driven at 1kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC) European: 7 ch 130 W at 6 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch driven (IEC) Dynamic Power 180 W (3, Front) 160 W (4, Front) 100 W (8, Front) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.08% (1kHz, 1 W) Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1kHz, 8) Input Sensitivity and Impedance 200 mV/ 47 k (LINE) Output Level and Impedance 200 mV/ 2.2 k (REC OUT) Frequency Response 5Hz100kHz/ +1 dB3 dB (direct mode) Tone Control 10 dB, 50Hz (BASS) 10 dB, 20kHz (TREBLE) Signal to Noise Ratio 106 dB (LINE, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance North American: European: 4 16
Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60Hz European: AC 230 V, 50Hz Power Consumption North American: 4.9 A European: 480 W Dimensions (W H D)
17-1/8" 5-15/16" 12-15/16" Weight North American: European: 8.9 kg 19.6 lbs. 9.7 kg 21.4 lbs.
Analog Outputs TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR) + ZONE2 /Front High (L, R) Phones 1
FM Tuning Frequency Range North American: 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