Onkyo TX-SR574 Enjoying Home Theater, Speaker Sets a and B, Speaker Set a Main Room

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Enjoying Home Theater

Speaker Sets A and B

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.

*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.

AV receiver

Remote

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SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

A B

 

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Speaker set A

Speaker set B

 

Indicator

 

Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set A: 5.1 channels

On

 

A

 

B

 

 

Set B: 2 channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set A: 7.1 channels

 

 

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Off

On

 

 

 

B

 

 

Set B: 2 channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Set A: Main Room

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 equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s 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.

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the lis- tener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

*While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low- Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

Corner

1/3 wall length

Surround left and right speakers

Speaker Set B: Sub Room

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Posi- tion them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

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Contents TX-SR574 Important Safety Instructions AvisFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug PrecautionsPower FCC Information for UserMake sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Speaker cable labelsFeatures Speaker Set a Main Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Rear PanelDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Buttons used when the Tuner input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons ON/STANDBY buttonDVD Mode DISC/ALBUM +/- button CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeTo select the input source, press Arrow / and Enter buttonsRead the following before connecting your speakers Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Speaker ConfigurationConnecting Your Speakers Connecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set BConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Video Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintConnecting a DVD player AntennaHooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input DVD playerConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCRDVD recorder Make the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Step Phono preampConnecting an HDD-compatible Component Receiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S JacksSee Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component Cassette recorder, CDR, etcAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Turning On the AV ReceiverTurning On and Standby Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?First Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display First Time Setup Minimum Speaker Impedance Setup not North American modelComponent Video Setup Press the Setup button Setup closesUse the Down button to Testing the SpeakersPress the remote controller’s Test Tone but- ton Left and Right / but- tons to select Small, Large, or NoneBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying Source Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM stations Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the RadioCommon Functions Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Common FunctionsSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV ReceiverUsing the Listening Modes PCM*1About the Listening Modes DTSUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS Onkyo Original DSP ModesUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the CinemaFILTERUsing the Audio Adjust Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Dolby Digital EX Input Signal SettingRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Double BassAdvanced Setup Speaker DistanceSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Mode button Correcting Sound and Picture SyncInput Selector Entering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsON/STANDBY, TV TV VOLCH + Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t recordVideo Attenuation Video ATT0 defaultMemory Backup Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionPage Page Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited