Controlling Other Components—Continued

Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your DVD player (Blu-ray, HD DVD, or TV/DVD combination), you can control your player with the following buttons.

The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 84.

The [DVD/BD] buttons are preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a component that

supports the *1. The component must be able to

receive remote control commands via and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling

your component via doesn’t work very well, program your component’s remote control code into the [DVD/BD] button and use the TV remote mode to control your component.

Press the appropriate

REMOTE MODE button first

aON/STANDBY button

Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.

bTV [9] button

Set the TV to On or Standby.

cTV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

dTV VOL [q]/[w] button

Adjust the TV’s volume.

eTOP MENU button

Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.

fArrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

gSETUP button

Used to access the DVD player’s settings.

hPlayback buttons*

Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse

[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and Next [6].

iREPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

 

 

j SEARCH button*

 

l

Used to search title, chapter, and track numbers, and

a

to search times for locating specific points.

 

 

k Number buttons

 

 

Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and

 

m

to enter times for locating specific points. The [+10]

 

button* works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

 

n

b

l DISPLAY button

o

Displays information about the current disc, title,

c

chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining

 

d

 

time, total time, and so on.

 

m MUTING button (46)

e

p

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

 

 

f

 

n DISC +/–, CH +/– button

g

q

Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV

channels on a component with a built-in tuner.

 

r

o VOL [q]/[w] button (45)

 

 

 

 

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

h

 

p MENU button

 

 

Displays a DVD’s menu.

i

s

q RETURN button

j

t

Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the

previous menu.

 

 

r AUDIO button*

k

 

Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio

 

formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

 

 

 

u

s RANDOM button*

 

Used with the random playback function.

 

 

 

 

t PLAY MODE button*

 

 

Selects play modes on components with selectable

*1 The

supported by the AV receiver is the

play modes.

CEC system control function of the HDMI standard.

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Onkyo SR507, TX-SR577 instruction manual Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder

SR507, TX-SR577 specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR577 and TX-SR507 are well-regarded A/V receivers that exemplify high-performance audio and video processing. Both models blend advanced technology with user-friendly operation, making them perfect for home theater enthusiasts.

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The TX-SR507, while slightly lower in specifications, still delivers impressive audio performance with its 5.1 channel configuration. It is designed for users seeking a more straightforward setup without sacrificing sound quality. This receiver boasts a compact design, making it a good choice for smaller spaces.

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