Connecting Your Components

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

A B C D E F G H

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information (page 70).

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Assignment can be changed (page 40).

No.

Jack/Port

 

 

Components

Assignable

 

A

 

AUX INPUT

 

VIDEO

 

Camcorder, etc

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO L/R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

USB, AUX INPUT VIDEO*1

 

iPod/iPhone (video playback)

 

 

C

 

USB*2

 

 

iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive

 

 

D

 

DIGITAL IN

 

OPTICAL

1 (GAME)

Game console

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 (TV/CD)

TV, CD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

1 (BD/DVD)

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 (CBL/SAT)

Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

COMPONENT

 

IN 1 (BD/DVD)

 

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

IN 2 (CBL/SAT)

 

Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT

 

TV, projector, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

 

ETHERNET

 

 

Router

 

 

G

 

MONITOR OUT

 

 

TV, projector, etc.

 

 

 

 

BD/DVD IN

 

 

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR/DVR IN

 

 

VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT IN

 

 

Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAME IN

 

 

Game console, RI dock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/CD IN

 

 

TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turntable*3, RI dock

 

 

H

 

UNIVERSAL PORT

 

Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1

When USB input is selected, you can input video signals from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signals input from AUX

 

INPUT VIDEO will be output from the MONITOR OUT jack.

 

 

 

*2

Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the

 

AV receiver in this way.

 

 

 

 

 

*3

Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially

 

available phono preamp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as

 

well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.

 

 

With connection G, you can listen and record audio from the external components while you are in Zone 2. You can listen and record audio from the external components in the main room; you can listen to the audio in Zone 2 as well.

En • With connection D, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use D and G.)

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Onkyo TX-NR509 instruction manual Connecting Your Components, Jack/Port Components Assignable

TX-NR509 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR509 and HT-S6405 combination presents an impressive entry point into the world of home theater systems, delivering remarkable audio performance and convenient features for the everyday user. The TX-NR509 is a powerful 7.1-channel AV receiver that boasts a rich assortment of technologies designed to elevate movie and music experiences.

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In terms of connectivity, the TX-NR509 is equipped with six HDMI inputs, allowing users to connect multiple devices easily, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. One HDMI output supports Audio Return Channel functionality, streamlining the connection between TV and receiver and enhancing convenience, particularly for late-night TV viewing.

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