Onkyo TX-NR515 instruction manual En-40, Listening Modes, DSD*4, Dts

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Listening Modes

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

Pure Audio*1*2

In this mode, the display and video circuitry

A

ZXC

 

 

 

 

 

are turned off, minimizing possible noise

S

N*3

 

P u r e A A u d i o

 

 

 

sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

audio reproduction. A/V Sync does not have

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

effect on the analog audio. (As the video

 

 

 

 

 

 

circuitry is turned off, only video signals

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

input through HDMI IN can be output from

H

 

 

 

 

 

 

an HDMI output(s).)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

 

 

In this mode, audio from the input source is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

output without surround-sound processing.

 

 

 

D i r e c

t

 

 

 

 

 

The speaker configuration (presence of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers) and speaker distance settings are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enabled, but much of the processing set via

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the audio setup is disabled. A/V Sync does

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not have effect on the analog audio. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“On-screen Setup” for more details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(page 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

 

 

 

Sound is output from the front left and right

 

ZXC

 

 

 

 

 

speakers and subwoofer.

 

N

 

S t e r e o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mono

 

 

 

Use this mode when watching an old movie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the

 

 

 

M o n o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign language soundtracks recorded in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

left and right channels of some movies. It

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

can also be used with DVDs or other sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

containing multiplexed audio, such as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

karaoke DVDs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multichannel

This mode is for use with PCM multichannel

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

sources.

F

 

 

M u l t i

c h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSD*4

 

 

 

In this mode, audio from the input source is

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

output without surround-sound processing.

 

 

 

D S D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speaker configuration (presence of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

speakers), crossover frequency, speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distance, A/V Sync and much of the

 

 

 

D o l b y

D

 

 

 

 

 

processing set via the audio setup are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Plus*5

 

 

enabled. See “On-screen Setup” for more

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

details (page 45).

F

XCN*3

 

D o l b y

D +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby TrueHD

 

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

XCN*3

 

D o l b y

T r u e H D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turning On & Basic Operations

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

DTS

 

 

 

In this mode, audio from the input source is

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

output without surround-sound processing.

 

 

 

D T S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speaker configuration (presence of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD High

speakers), crossover frequency, speaker

D

XCN

Resolution Audio

distance, A/V Sync and much of the

 

 

F

XCN*3

 

 

 

 

 

processing set via the audio setup are

 

 

 

D T S – H D H R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enabled. See “On-screen Setup” for more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master

 

 

details (page 45).

D

XCN

Audio

 

 

 

 

F

XCN*3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D T S – H D M S T R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Express

 

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D T S

E x p r e s s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS 96/24*6

This mode is for use with DTS 96/24

D

XCN

 

 

 

 

 

sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a

 

 

 

D T S

9 6 / 2 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

providing superior fidelity. Use it with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-ES Discrete*7

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete

G

V

 

 

 

 

 

soundtracks, which use a discrete surround

 

 

 

E S

D i s c r e t e

 

back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

playback. The seven totally separate audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels provide better spatial imaging and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

360-degree sound localization, perfect for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sounds that pan across the surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ES Discrete soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-ES Matrix*7

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix

G

V

 

 

 

 

 

soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded

 

 

 

E S

M a t r i x

 

 

 

 

 

 

back-channel for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents TX-NR515 En-2 Precautions En-3En-4 For models having a power cord with a polarized plugSur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controllerTable of Contents Features En-7En-8 Front & Rear PanelsFront Panel Z2 Zone 2 indicator 3D indicator This lights when a 3D input signal is detectedEn-9 DisplayRemote Control jack En-10Rear Panel BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, Game IN, PC IN, TV/CDRemote Controller En-11Controlling the AV Receiver ReceiverConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Connecting the Speaker CablesSpeaker Connection Precautions En-13Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels Speaker ColorUsing Powered Subwoofers Connecting AV componentsEn-14 About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks En-15Hdmi Connecting Components with Hdmi En-16Audio Return Channel ARC function MHL Mobile High-Definition LinkEn-17 Connecting Your ComponentsJack/Port Components Connecting Onkyo uComponents System On/Auto Power OnRemote Control En-18Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the AntennasEn-19 Turning On/Off the AV Receiver En-20Turning On Turning OffInitial Setup Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup MenusAudyssey 2EQ Auto Setup En-21Remote Mode Setup Terminating the Initial SetupEn-22 Source ConnectionEn-23 PlaybackPlaying the Connected Component Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices En-24En-25 Understanding Icons on the DisplayPlaying an iPod/iPhone via USB Press USB repeatedly to select the USBFront inputExtended Mode Music Control Extended Mode Video controlStandard Mode Control En-26Listening to vTuner Internet Radio En-27Main En-28 Changing the Icon Layout on the Network Service ScreenRegistering Other Internet Radio En-29 Windows Media Player 11 SetupPlaying Music Files on a Server Windows Media Player 12 Setup Using Remote PlaybackEn-30 Remote PlaybackUsing the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsEn-31 Listening to AM/FM RadioPresetting AM/FM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwanese modelsEn-32 ModeEn-33 Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPUsing Basic Functions Using the Automatic Speaker SetupMeasurement procedure En-34En-35 Error Messages Changing the Speaker Setup ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer En-36En-37 Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes En-38 About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input SourceEn-39 Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesEn-40 Listening ModesDSD*4 DTSEn-41 Dolby Pro LogicDolby Pro Logic IIz HeightEn-42 Using the Home MenuUSB Using the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessEn-43 Displaying Source InformationUsing the Music Optimizer Using HeadphonesEn-44 Muting the AV ReceiverOn-screen Setup Using the Quick SetupEn-45 Explanatory NotesUsing the Audio Settings of Quick Setup En-46Tone Control Speaker LevelsEn-47 Late NightMusic Optimizer CinemaFILTEREn-48 Using the Setup Menu HomeSubwoofer Setup menu items About the Hybrid Standby indicatorEn-49 En-50 Input/Output AssignMonitor Out Hdmi InputEn-51 Component Video InputDigital Audio Input BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, TV/CD, EXTRA1 EXTRA2Speaker Settings Speaker SetupEn-52 En-53 Speaker Distance Level CalibrationAudio Adjust En-54Multiplex/Mono DolbyTheater-Dimensional Source SetupEn-55 En-56 Reference LevelIntelliVolume En-57Sync Name EditPicture Adjust En-58En-59 Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector En-60 Listening Mode PresetDTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD En-61 Hardware SetupMiscellaneous En-62 Hdmi ControlRIHDHdmi Through ` LastEn-63 Auto StandbyInitial Setup En-64Network DhcpRemote Controller Setup Lock SetupRemote Mode Setup En-65Connecting the Zone Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional AmplifierZone En-66Adjusting the Volume for Zone En-67Controlling Zone 2 Components Muting ZoneUsing the Onkyo Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockEn-68 RI DockEn-69 Controlling Your iPod/iPhoneWith the RI Control Without the RI ControlPreprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components En-70En-71 Entering Remote Control CodesRemapping Colored Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller En-72En-73 Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a TV TV operationEn-74 Troubleshooting PowerEn-75 AudioEn-76 Remote Controller En-77Video TunerEn-78 RI Dock for iPod/iPhoneZone Music Server and Internet RadioUSB Device Playback En-79Others Important Note Regarding Video Playback En-80Video OUT Firmware Update En-81Updating the Firmware via Network Before StartingUpdate Procedure TroubleshootingErrors during an update via network En-82En-83 Updating the Firmware via USBErrors during an update via USB En-84Connection Tips and Video Signal Path En-85Video Connection Formats Monitor Out set to Main or SubEn-86 Signal SelectionAudio Connection Formats Video Resolution Chart En-87Output available OutputUsing an RIHD- compatible TV, Player, or Recorder En-88About p-compatible components Operations that can be performed with ConnectionHow to connect and setup Confirm the connection and settingsConfirm the settings En-89About Hdmi En-90Supported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionNetwork/USB Features Connecting to the NetworkEn-91 Network RequirementsEn-92 Server RequirementsUSB Device Requirements Server playbackSupported Audio File Formats En-93About Dlna License and Trademark Information En-94Specifications En-954 0 1 0 0 Using Internet Radio Common Procedures in Internet Radio MenuUsing Multiple Accounts En-1Getting Started U.S. only Pandora internet radioMenu Items Using the keyboard screen Using Rhapsody U.S. onlyRANDOM, Repeat Using the SiriusXM Internet Radio North American only Use q/wto select Sign In, and then press EnterChannel list screen for the selected category appears Use q/wto select the desired channel and then pressUsing Last.fm Internet Radio Using scrobbling controlUsing Slacker Personal Radio Utilisation d’une webradio Fr-1Procédures courantes dans le menu de webradio Utilisation de plusieurs comptesFr-2 Pour commencer États-UnisUniquement Eléments du menuUtilisation de Rhapsody Etats-Unis Fr-3Utilisation de l’écran clavier Fr-4 Permet d’ajouter un canal à la liste My FavoritesFr-5 Utilisation de la webradio Last.fmPour vous déconnecter de votre compte Permet d’ajouter une station à la liste My FavoritesFr-6 La télécommandeUtilisation de Slacker Personal Radio Uso de Internet Radio Es-1Procedimientos comunes en el menú Internet Radio Uso de múltiples cuentasPrimeros pasos solo EE.UU Es-2Elementos del menú Uso de Rhapsody sólo EE.UU Es-3Utilización de la pantalla de teclado Es-4 Uso de SiriusXM Internet Radio solo NorteaméricaUtilice q/wpara seleccionar Sign In, y luego pulse Enter Añade una emisora a la lista Mis favoritosEs-5 Uso de Last.fm Internet RadioLast.fm es un servicio musical que sabe lo que le gusta Utilice q/wpara seleccionar un menú y luego pulseEs-6 Uso de Slacker Personal RadioPuede controlar las pistas con los botones del Mando a distanciaNotas Es-74 0 1 1 8 9 a Using Internet Radio Recommendations Internetradio verwenden De-1Allgemeine Verfahren bei den Internetradio-Menüs Drücken Sie NETMenüsymbole Verwendung von Last.fm Internet RadioVerwendung der Tastaturanzeige Wiedergabe zu startenRemote Control Codes Codes de télécommande Códigos de control remotoRemarques NotasFernbedienungscodes Codici del telecomandoHinweise Afstandsbedieningscodes FjärrstyrningskoderOpmerkingen Anmärkningar遥控代码 Dedicated Onkyo Receiver Cable Set Top BoxCable/PVR Combination IptvCD-R AccessoryCassette Deck Video Accessory Satellite Set Top BoxHTS ITTNeotion NPGSAT/PVR Combination TelevisionAOC ARTATD BPLESA ESCGEC GFMLXI MEIMGA MTCRFT SBRSEI SLXPVR VCRTV/VCR Combination DVD REC TVEBlu-ray Disc DVD-RHD-DVD TV/DVD CombinationMemo 4 0 1 0 9
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TX-NR515 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR515 is a prominent feature-rich AV receiver that caters to home theater enthusiasts seeking quality audio performance and versatile connectivity options. Launched as part of Onkyo’s esteemed lineup, the TX-NR515 is designed to enhance the experience of multichannel audio for movies, music, and gaming.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR515 is its support for 7.2-channel surround sound, capable of delivering immersive audio experiences that draw listeners into their favorite media. With a power output of 95 watts per channel into 8 ohms, this receiver offers robust audio performance that can fill larger rooms without losing clarity or impact. The inclusion of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding allows for high-definition sound quality, making it an excellent choice for movie nights or music playback.

Equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, the TX-NR515 offers flexibility to connect a variety of devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It supports 4K video pass-through and upscaling, ensuring that content displayed on compatible televisions retains its quality. This feature allows users to enjoy high-resolution visuals alongside high-fidelity audio.

The receiver also embraces modern digital technology with features like built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling seamless wireless streaming from popular services like Spotify, Pandora, and more. Additionally, users can connect their smartphones or tablets directly to the receiver, making it easy to play their music collection without cumbersome wires.

Another feature enhancing the audio experience is Onkyo’s Multi-Zone capability, which allows users to enjoy audio in different rooms simultaneously. This includes support for Zone 2 outputs, giving users the flexibility to entertain guests or enjoy music in various spaces in their home.

The TX-NR515 further integrates Audyssey technologies, including Audyssey MultEQ, which ensures optimal room acoustics by calibrating speakers according to the specific characteristics of a room. This technology significantly improves audio clarity while balancing sound for different listening positions.

Combining advanced audio processing, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly features, the Onkyo TX-NR515 stands out as an excellent choice for both casual listeners and audiophiles looking to elevate their home theater experience. With its robust performance, it continues to be a popular choice among users who value quality, innovation, and versatility in their audio-visual setup.