Controlling Other Components—Continued

Controlling a Cassette Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your cassette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder with the following buttons.

The [TV/TAPE] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an uconnection.

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

Press the appropriate

REMOTE MODE button first

a

TV/TAPE

f

g

bb

cc

dh

e

On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

aON/STANDBY button

Turns the cassette recorder on or off.

bPrevious and Next [7]/[6] buttons

The Previous [7] button selects the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [6] button selects the next track.

Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes.

cRewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4] buttons

The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast Forward [4] button starts fast forward.

dReverse Play [t] button

Starts reverse playback.

ePlay [1] button

Starts playback.

fMUTING button (46)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

gVOL [q]/[w] button (45)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

hStop [2] button

Stops playback.

Notes:

With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via ucan also be controlled in Receiver mode.

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Onkyo TX-SR577, SR507 Controlling a Cassette Recorder, Previous and Next 7/6 buttons, Rewind and Fast Forward 5/4 buttons

SR507, TX-SR577 specifications

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On the video side, the TX-SR577 supports 1080p video pass-through, ensuring that HD content is transmitted with full fidelity. It also offers multiple HDMI inputs, making it easy to connect various high-definition devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

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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