Onkyo AV Receiver TX-NR509- Manuals

5 En Contents Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2Precautions....................................................................... 3Supplied Accessories ...................................................... 4Features ..............................................

6 En Features Amplifier • 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Processing • HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor, x.v.Color *1 , L...

7 En Front & Rear Panels (North American and Taiwan models) (European, Australian and Asian models) The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a 8 ON/STANDBY button ( 19 ) b ZONE 2 , OFF buttons ( 52 ) c Remote control sensor ( 4 ) d Display ( 8 )...

8 En For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Speaker/channel indicators b Z2 (Zone 2) indicator ( 52 ) c Listening mode and format indicators ( 31 , 51 ) d 1 , 3 and cursor indicators ( 21 ) e NET indicator ( 22 , 49 ) f Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and...

9 En (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c ETHERNET port d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e HDMI IN and OUT jacks f UNIVERSAL PORT jack g SPEAKERS terminals ( CENTER , FRONT , SURROUND ) h Power co...

10 En Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 RECEIVER button ( 19 ) b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons ( 20 ) c Arrow q / w / e / r and ENTER buttons d SETUP button ( 39 ) e LISTENING MODE buttons ( 31 ) f DIMMER button ( 36 ) g MUTING button ( 37 ) h DISPLAY...

11 En Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L PRE OUT jack. Connect your Power amplifier’s anal...

12 En Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.To get the best from your surround sound system, you n...

13 En Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. Tip • If your subwoofer is unpowe...

14 En Connecting AV components • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or ...

15 En Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ page 40 ). See also: • “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” ( ➔ page 70 ). • “About HDMI” ( ➔ page 71 ) • “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” ( ➔...

16 En 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 ). Note *1 When USB input is selected, you can input video signals from the...

17 En • If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo output using connection G . ■ How to record a video source See “Recording” to make a connection for video recording ( ➔ page 37 ). With u (Remote Interactive), you can use th...

18 En This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Note • Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a rad...

19 En Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Tip • For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” ( ➔ page 47 ). Turning On 1 Press 8 ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by 8 RECEIVER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, th...

20 En Playback ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the AV receiver See “Controlling Other Components” about the operation of other components ( ➔ page 56 ). The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT . If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or t...

21 En Note • The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and media used for playback. This section describes icons that appear on the display during media playback. This section explains how to play music files on the iPod/iPhone.Compatible iPod/iPhone modelsMade for:iPod touch (1st...

22 En Note • The following iPod models are not supported in Standard Mode. These iPod models can only be controlled in Extended Mode.– iPod with video– iPod nano (1st generation) Extended Mode control The content information is displayed (lists are displayed) on-screen, and you can control the conte...

24 En This section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback). Windows Media Player 11 Setup This section explains how to configure Windows Media Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files stored on your computer. Remote P...

25 En Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.You can also change the frequency steps ( ➔ page 47 ). Tuning into Radio Stations ■ Auto tuning mode 3 Use q / w to select “DLNA”, and press ENTER...

26 En ■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. ■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Presetting AM/FM Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stati...

27 En ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) ■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. ■ Listening to Traffic News (TP) You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. RDS program types (PTY) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Note...

28 En Using Basic Functions With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ ® automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.Au...

29 En Note • You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup microphone. • Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. • If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted...

30 En Using a Powered Subwoofer If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be detected by Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup.If the “ Subwoofer ” appears on the “ Review Speaker Configuration ” screen as “ No ”, increas...

31 En Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes ( ➔ page 32 ). ■ Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes int...

32 En About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening modes. Speaker Layout The ...

36 En The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information. Note *1 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed. *2 Dep...

37 En When you connect an u -capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work properly.This setting can be done only from the front panel. The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. You can temporarily mute the output of the AV ...

38 En Recording Separate AV Sources Here you can record audio and video from completely separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact that when an audio-only input source (TV/CD) is selected, the video input source remains uncha...

39 En Advanced Operations Advanced Setup Note The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: • There is no video input, or• The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s various setti...

40 En Explanatory Notes Menu HDMI Input If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2 , you must assign “ HDMI2 ” to the “ BD/DVD ” input selector.Here are the default assignme...

42 En Note • This function can be set only if the “ Subwoofer ” setting is set to “ Yes ”, and the “ Front ” setting is set to “ Large ” ( ➔ page 41 ). ■ Wireless SB (Surround Back) ` Yes : The audio is output from the speakers connected to the wireless unit. ` No : The audio is not output from the ...

43 En Menu Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex/Mono ■ Multiplex Input Ch (Mux) ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio chann...

44 En Theater-Dimensional ■ Listening Angle ` Wide : Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees. ` Narrow : Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees. With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimensional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative t...

45 En ■ Dynamic Volume ` Off ` Light : Light Compression Mode becomes active. ` Medium : Medium Compression Mode becomes active. ` Heavy : Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This setting affects volume the most. It quiets the loud parts, such as explosions, and boosts the quiet parts so they can...

46 En Audio Selector ■ Audio Selector ` ARC : The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent digitally to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. *1 With this selection, the TV’s audio can be automatically selected as a priority among other assignments. ` HDMI : This can be selected when HDMI IN has been ...

47 En Tuner ■ AM/FM Freq Step (North American and Taiwan models) ` 10kHz/200kHz : ` 9kHz/50kHz : Select the frequency step according to your area. ■ AM Freq Step (European, Australian and Asian models) ` 10kHz: ` 9kHz: Select the frequency step according to your area. For AM/FM tuning to work proper...

48 En Menu HDMI Setup ■ HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to allow p -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the AV receiver ( ➔ page 72 ). Note • When the setting is set to “ On ” and the menu is closed, the names of connected p -compatible components and “ RIHD...

50 En Menu Update See “Firmware Update” for the update procedure ( ➔ page 66 ). Note • Perform the firmware update only when such an announcement is posted on the Onkyo web site. Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest information. • It takes about 30 minutes to complete the firmware update. ■ Versi...

51 En Audyssey ■ Audyssey See “Audyssey” of “Source Setup” ( ➔ page 44 ). ■ Dynamic EQ See “Dynamic EQ” of “Source Setup” ( ➔ page 44 ). ■ Dynamic Volume See “Dynamic Volume” of “Source Setup” ( ➔ page 45 ). Note • These technologies can be used when all the following conditions are met:– Room Corre...

52 En Zone 2 In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can specify a different input source. Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main liste...

53 En Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound.You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod/iP...

54 En ■ Status Messages If either of the following message is not displayed on the AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your iPod/iPhone. • PORT Reading The AV receiver is checking the connection with the dock. • PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock. • PORT UP...

56 En Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV components. This section explains how to enter the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc. The following REMOTE MODE are p...

57 En You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote control code. You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. By pressing REMOTE MODE that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your component, you can control your component as below.For details on entering a remote ...

59 En Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. ■ Can’t turn on the AV receiver ■ The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly ■ When the power is restored after a power i...

60 En ■ Only the front speakers produce sound ■ Only the center speaker produces sound ■ The surround speakers produce no sound ■ The center speaker produces no sound ■ The surround back speakers produce no sound ■ The subwoofer produces no sound ■ There’s no sound with a certain signal format ■ Can...

64 En Network/USB Features The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. ■ Ethernet Network For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network i...

65 En ■ Remote playback • Windows Media Player 12• DLNA-certified (within DLNA Interoperability Guidelines version 1.5) media server or controller device Setting varies depending on the device. Refer to your device’s instruction manual for details.If the operating system of your personal computer is...

66 En Firmware Update To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods: update via network, or update via USB storage. Choose the one that best suits your environment. Before proceeding with the update, please read the corresponding explanations carefully. ■ U...

67 En Troubleshooting Case 1: If “ No Update ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further. Case 2: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-...

68 En The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using a USB device. Note • Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver during the update process. • Never plug or unplug an HDMI cable or a USB device during the update process. • Never unplug the USB storage device containing the firmware file or...

69 En Troubleshooting Case 1: If “ No Update ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further. Case 2: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-...

70 En Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. Note • The on-screen setup menus ...

71 En About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and au...

72 En Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of th...

73 En ■ How to connect and setup 1 Confirm the connection and settings. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) functi...

74 En Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section General ■ HDMI ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs ■ Others Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Rated Output Power All channels: (North American)80 watts minimum continuous powe...