Onkyo TX-NR525 - Manual
The Onkyo TX-NR525 AV receiver manual covers essential setup, operation, and connectivity for a 5.1-channel surround system. This guide includes instructions for wiring speakers–such as front, center, surround, and subwoofer–for optimal audio performance, alongside diagrams for both HDMI and non-HDMI connections to devices like Blu-ray players, game consoles, or computers. It also details remote control usage, basic setup procedures, and network connectivity via LAN ports. Additionally, troubleshooting common issues–such as power failures, audio silence, or display errors–is addressed to ensure reliable operation.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Speaker Wiring and Remote Control Setup
- Page 2 – Connecting Audio-Visual Components and Networking
- Page 3 – AV Receiver Initialization and Setup Navigation
- Page 4 – Front Panel Controls and Troubleshooting
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Quick Start Guide
TX-NR525
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
a
Indoor FM antenna
b
AM loop antenna
c
Speaker cable labels
d
Remote controller and
two batteries (AA/R6)
e
Power cord (Taiwanese models)
(Plug type varies from country to country.)
f
Speaker setup microphone
The AV receiver can automatically perform
speaker and surround settings, so that you
can easily enjoy a surround sound tailored
to your listening environment. Connect the
supplied microphone to the AV receiver and
follow the on-screen instructions.
When performing automatic speaker
setup, connect your TV to the AV receiver
and make the room as quiet as possible.
a
b
c
d
e
3
2
1
Speaker Ca
b
le
f
Using the Remote Controller
Batteries (AA/R6)
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
AV receiver
Remote control sensor
Note
Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
1. Connecting Your Speakers
1 2
3
4 5
6
1 2 Front speakers
3
Center speaker
4 5 Surround speakers
6
Subwoofer(s)
Speaker Configuration
5.1-channel: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Please connect 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 and 6 for 5.1-channel surround.
Powered
subwoofer
6
Surround
speaker R
5
Surround
speaker L
4
2
Front
speaker R
3
Center speaker
1
Front
speaker L
Powered
subwoofer
6
You can connect the powered subwoofer with two
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
jacks respectively.
The same signal is output from each jack.
1/2''-5/8'' (12-15mm)
E
n
- 2 -
Red
Green
White
Blue
Gray
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About this manual
- Brand
- Onkyo
- Model
- TX-NR525
- Document type
- Manual
- Category
- Amplifier
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 4
- File size
- 1.1 MB
- Format
Summary
Instructions for connecting speakers and using the remote controller, including wiring front, center, surround, and subwoofer speakers for a 5.1-channel setup, along with supplied accessories.
Instructions for connecting various audio-visual components using HDMI or component video/audio cables, setting up network connections via router and LAN port, and routing TV audio through the AV receiver.
Procedures for turning on the AV receiver, performing basic operations with the remote, and navigating the setup user interface, including quick setup procedures.