Onkyo TX-SR574 instruction manual Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback, Vcr, DVD recorder

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

Hint!

With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even via speaker set B.

To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen via speaker set B, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver

Signal flow

VCR or DVD recorder

Picture quality

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

Component video output

Best

 

 

 

VIDEO 1 IN S

S-Video output

Better

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

VIDEO 1 IN V

Composite video output

Standard

 

 

 

VIDEO 1 IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

Digital optical output

 

 

c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

c

A

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

OUT

COA

 

 

Y

XIAL

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

1

 

 

PB

 

 

 

2

 

 

PR

3

IN

OUT

IN

 

L

 

L

REMOTE

 

 

 

CONTROL

R

 

R

 

 

 

CD

 

TAPE

 

ANTENNA

 

 

SURROUND BACK

AM

 

 

SPEAKERS

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

MONITOROUT

C

V

 

 

R

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

B SURR BACK

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT SURROUND

L

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

a

 

 

 

WOOFER

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Y

PB

PR

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

Connect one or the other

Connection b must be assigned (see page 33)

VCR,

DVD recorder

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Contents TX-SR574 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserPrecautions Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Speaker cable labelsFeatures Speaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Rear PanelFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2Installing the Batteries Remote ControllerAiming the Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected ON/STANDBY buttonDVD Mode To select the input source, press CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow / and Enter buttonsSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersRead the following before connecting your speakers Speaker ConfigurationConnecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set B Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintAntenna Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD InputVCR Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackDVD recorder Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Phono preamp StepReceiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks Connecting an HDD-compatible ComponentConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderSee Cassette recorder, CDR, etcConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On and Standby Turning On the AV ReceiverSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time SetupChanging the Input Display Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup not North American model First Time SetupComponent Video Setup Setup closes Press the Setup buttonPress the remote controller’s Test Tone but- ton Testing the SpeakersUse the Down button to Left and Right / but- tons to select Small, Large, or NonePlaying Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multichannel DVD InputDisplaying Source Information Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM stations Listening to the Radio Presetting Radio StationsSetting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass and TrebleCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverAdjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverPCM*1 Using the Listening ModesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSUsing the CinemaFILTER Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Plii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Input Channel SettingsDTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Dolby Digital EX Input Signal SettingRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Double BassSpeaker Distance Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture Sync Mode buttonInput Selector Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesResetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsTV VOL ON/STANDBY, TVCH + Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordMemory Backup Video ATT0 defaultVideo Attenuation Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionPage Page Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited