Onkyo TX-SR574 instruction

AV Receiver

TX-SR574

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Introduction

Connection

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32

Basic Operation
Playing your AV components	37
Listening to the Radio	39

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 43

Recording

Advanced Operation	50
Troubleshooting	57

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TX-SR574 Avis Important Safety Instructions Power PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for User Precautions Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Speaker cable labels Features Speaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub Room Contents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV Receiver Display Getting to Know the AV Receiver Digital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Rear PanelFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2 Installing 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 button DVD Mode To select the input source, press CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow / and Enter buttons Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersRead the following before connecting your speakers Speaker Conﬁguration Connecting 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 Model Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter About AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color Coding Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection Formats Video Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection Hint Antenna Connecting a DVD player DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input VCR 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 console Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc Phono preamp Step Receiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks Connecting an HDD-compatible Component Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderSee Cassette recorder, CDR, etc Connecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote Control Turning 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 button Press 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 None Playing Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source component Playing 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 Stations Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass and TrebleCommon Functions Muting the AV Receiver Adjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common Functions Selecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV Receiver PCM*1 Using the Listening Modes DTS About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS Using 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 Setting Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Double Bass Speaker Distance Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture Sync Mode buttonInput Selector Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes Resetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other Components TV 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 record Memory Backup Video ATT0 defaultVideo Attenuation Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dB Ampliﬁer Section SpeciﬁcationsVideo Section Tuner SectionPage Page Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

Onkyo TX-SR574 instruction manual

Models: TX-SR574

TX-SR574

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