Onkyo TXNR525 - Manual

Safety Information and Introduction En-5 Table of Contents Safety Information and Introduction Important Safety Instructions ......................................2Precautions ...................................................................3Supplied Accessories.......................................

Safety Information and Introduction En-6 Features Amplifier • 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth) • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) ...

Safety Information and Introduction En-7 Front & Rear Panels For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 ON/STANDBY button ( 20 ) b ZONE 2, OFF buttons ( 56 ) c Remote control sensor ( 10 ) d Display ( 8 ) e LISTENING MODE buttons ( 35 ) f DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan...

Safety Information and Introduction En-8 s For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Z2 (Zone 2) indicator ( 56 ) b 3D indicator This lights when a 3D input signal is detected. c Headphone indicator ( 19 ) d 1 , 3 and cursor indicators ( 26 ) e Listening mode and format indicators ( ...

Safety Information and Introduction En-9 See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection ( ➔ pages 11 to 19 ). a u  REMOTE CONTROL jack b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c USB port d ETHERNET port e FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal f HDMI IN and OUT jacks g SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT,...

Safety Information and Introduction En-10 Remote Controller To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 RECEIVER button ( 20 ) b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons ( 24 ) c q / w / e / r and ENTER buttons d Q SETUP b...

En-11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 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...

Connections En-12 Connecting the Speaker Cables/Powered Subwoofers Please connect a , b , c , d , e and f for 5.1-channel surround. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to nega...

Connections En-13 ■ Speaker Connection Precautions • You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • Unneces...

Connections En-14 If you select the input selector button, the signal from the component connected to the assigned jack is played. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause ...

Connections En-15 • If a phono equalizer is not installed on the turntable to connect, it has to be prepared separately. Use a phono equalizer which is compatible with the cartridge of the turntable. • Only the front-panel USB input is compatible with iPod/iPhone and Onkyo wireless LAN adapter UWF-1...

Connections En-16 ■ For p -compatible TV The following linked operations are enabled by connecting the AV receiver to an p -compatible TV.• The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the TV is set to standby. • You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either output the audio from the speakers c...

Connections En-17 The video and audio signal flow Connect the AV receiver between the AV components and the TV. The signal from the AV components is carried through the AV receiver. You can enjoy the audio of the TV through the AV receiver. Note • The on-screen menus are displayed when: – There is n...

Connections En-18 ■ Coaxial digital audio Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM *1 , Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio quality is the same as optical. ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. *1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling r...

Connections En-19 With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: ■ System On/Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected via u , while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source...

En-20 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If ...

Turning On & Basic Operations En-21 With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ ® 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 listen...

Turning On & Basic Operations En-23 Note • You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ ® 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 MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. • If th...

En-24 Playback Playback This section describes the basic operation such as playback, listening mode, and other useful functions. Reading this manual from the beginning to this section helps you to understand the basic connection/setup/operation.See also:• “Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB” ( ➔ page 26...

Playback En-26 This section describes icons that appear on the AV receiver’s display during media playback. Tip • The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT . This section explains how to play music files on the iPod/iPhone.Compatible iPod/iPhone modelsMade for:iPod to...

Playback En-27 Tip • The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT . This section explains how to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players).See also:• “Network/USB Features” ( ➔ page 72 ) Note • While the message “ Connecting... ” appears...

Playback En-28 Adding TuneIn radio stations or programs to My Favorites/My Presets There are two ways you can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from the TuneIn. • Adding to My Favorites The selected program will be added to “ My Favorites ” on the “ NET ” screen, which appears whe...

Playback En-29 You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network ( ➔ page 15 ). Tip • The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT . This section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback). Windows Medi...

Playback En-30 This section explains how to play music files on a computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) through the AV receiver. Windows 8/Windows 7 Setup ■ Setting the sharing options ■ Creating a shared folder Playing music files on a shared folder In order to enjoy Home Media, you must first...

Playback En-31 You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network ( ➔ page 15 ). Tip • The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT . Remote playback is supported by Windows Media Player 12.Remote Playback means you can play the music files stored on a media server...

Playback En-32 This section describes the procedure of using the buttons on the front panel, unless otherwise specified. 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 frequen...

Playback En-35 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. Selecting Listening Modes ■ Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes in...

Playback En-36 Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening modes. *1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound. Speaker Layout The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “4. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the s...

Playback En-37 ■ Listening Modes T-D (Theater-Dimensional) With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we rec...

Playback En-39 You can display various information about the current input source as follows. The following information can be typically displayed. *1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset number, and frequency are displayed. *2 If the input signal is digital, the signal format is displayed....

Playback En-40 The Home menu provides quick access to frequently used menus. Tip • The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT . ■ Setup ` With this selection, you can access the common settings of the on-screen Setup menu. Press ENTER to display the Setup menu ( ➔ page...

En-41 Advanced Operations On-screen Setup This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. With the AV receiver connected to a TV, there are two ways of changing the settings on-screen: using the Quick Setup or the Setup Menu ( HOME ). ■ Quick Setup Th...

Advanced Operations En-42 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 41 ) You can change various audio settings from the Quick Setup ( ➔ page 41 ). Note • These settings are not available in either of the following cases:– The “ Audio TV Out ” setting is set to “ On ” ( ➔ page 53 ). – “ HDMI CEC (RIHD) ” is set t...

Advanced Operations En-43 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 41 ) Late Night ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: ` Off ` Low : Small reduction in dynamic range. ` High : Large reduction in dynamic range. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: ` Auto : The La...

Advanced Operations En-44 Note • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using HOME , the cursor buttons, and ENTER . • During Audyssey MultEQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup, messages, etc., that are displayed on the TV screen will appear on the AV receiver’s display. Using t...

Advanced Operations En-45 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) Explanatory Notes a Menu selection b Setting target c Setting options (default setting underlined) 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 ...

Advanced Operations En-46 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 , you must assign “ IN2 ” to the “ BD/DVD ” input...

Advanced Operations En-48 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listening position. Note • These settings cannot be calibrated in either of the following cases:– A pair of head...

Advanced Operations En-49 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) DTS ■ Neo:6 Music Center Image ` 0 to 2 to 5 With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. Changing the value from “ 0 ” to “ 5 ” will spread the ...

Advanced Operations En-50 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) at reference level when the master volume control is set to the 64 position. At that level you can hear the mix as the mixers heard it.Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® is referenced to the standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the ...

Advanced Operations En-51 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) Audio Selector ■ Audio Selector ` ARC : The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent 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 :...

Advanced Operations En-52 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) Tuner ■ AM/FM Freq Step (North American and Taiwanese models) ` 10 kHz/200 kHz : ` 9 kHz/50 kHz : Select the frequency step according to your area. ■ AM Freq Step (European, Australian and Asian models) ` 10 kHz : ` 9 kHz : Select the frequ...

Advanced Operations En-55 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) ■ Network Standby ` On ` Off This setting enables or disables control over the network.When enabled, the NET indicator will be dimly-lit while the AV receiver is in standby mode. Note that the indicator may not light under certain condition...

Advanced Operations En-56 Zone 2 In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you can select a different source for each room. Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your mai...

En-57 Controlling Other Components Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This section explains how to enter the remote control code for a component that you want to control: DVD, ...

Controlling Other Components En-58 Onkyo components that are connected via u are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. Controlling Onkyo components without u If you want ...

Controlling Other Components En-59 Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD DVD Player or DVD Recorder BD/DVD is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a component that supports the p *1 (limited to some models). The component must be able to receive remote control commands via ...

Controlling Other Components En-60 ■ DVD player/DVD recorder operation ■ VCR/PVR operation ■ Cassette tape deck operation ■ Satellite receiver/Cable receiver operation ■ CD player/CD recorder/MD recorder operation Note • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may no...

Controlling Other Components En-61 RI Dock With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music of your iPod/iPhone, or watch the slideshows and videos of your iPod/iPhone on a TV. In addition, the on-screen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod/iPhone model’s contents on your ...

Controlling Other Components En-62 By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your Dock, you can control your iPod/iPhone in the Dock with the buttons described further in this section.See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for details on entering a remot...

En-63 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. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.To reset t...

Appendix En-64 ■ 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 subwoofer produces no sound ■ There’s no sound with a certain signal format ■ Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mo...

Appendix En-65 ■ There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN ■ The on-screen menus don’t appear ■ Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t light ■ The remote controller doesn’t work ■ Can’t control other components ■ There’s no sound ■ There’s...

Appendix En-66 ■ There’s no sound ■ Can’t access the server or Internet radio ■ Playback stops while listening to music files on the server ■ Can’t connect to the AV receiver from a Web browser ■ Can’t access the music files on a USB device ■ Standby power consumption ■ The sound changes when I conn...

Appendix En-68 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) 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 th...

Appendix En-69 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) Troubleshooting Case 1: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** ” is displayed on the AV receiver’s display. (Alpha-numeric characters on the front display are denoted by asterisks.) Refer to the following table and take appropriate action. ■ Errors during...

Appendix En-70 Operating procedure ( ➔ page 44 ) Update Procedure Troubleshooting Case 1: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** ” is displayed on the AV receiver’s display. (Alpha-numeric characters on the front display are denoted by asterisks.) Refer to the following table and take appropriate action...

Appendix En-71 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 vid...

Appendix En-72 Network/USB Features ■ Ethernet Network For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s possible to play music on a computer that’s connected to the network wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so it is recommended to use wired connections...

Appendix En-73 • Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices, which includes the ability to power them. • Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub. The USB device must be connected directly to the AV receiver’s USB port. • If the USB device contains a lot of data, the AV receiver make take a...

Appendix En-75 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: 80 watts minimum continuous power per c...

Using Internet Radio En-1 Using Internet Radio Note • Available services may vary depending on the region.• Certain network service or contents available through this device may not be accessible in case the service provider terminates its service. Using Multiple Accounts The AV receiver supports mu...

Using Internet Radio En-5 Last.fm is a music service that learns what you love... Your new Onkyo AV receiver is very clever. If you have a free Last.fm account, it will keep track of all the songs you’ve just played. When you visit the Last.fm website, you can see personal charts of the music you’ve...

Using Internet Radio En-6 Using Slacker Personal Radio 1 If you do not have an account, create one on the Slacker website (www.slacker.com) with your computer. If you already have a Slacker account, select “Sign in to your account” and then press ENTER. The keyboard screen appears. You can enter inf...

Using Internet Radio En-7 Listen to your music collection on your home stereo in complete digital fidelity without a personal computer plus safely backup all your songs. Here’s how: Creating an Account on your Computer Playing Contents on the AV Receiver Tip • Before proceeding, you need to select t...

Utilisation d’une webradio Fr-1 Utilisation d’une webradio Remarque • Les services disponibles peuvent varier en fonction de la région. • Certain services réseau ou contenus disponible via cet appareil peuvent être inaccessibles au cas où le prestataire de services terminerait son service. Utilisati...

Utilisation d’une webradio Fr-2 Pandora est un service de radio en ligne libre et personnalisé vous permettant de lire la musique que vous connaissez et de découvrir celle que vous aimez. PANDORA, le logo PANDORA, et l’habillage commercial Pandora sont des marques commerciales ou des marques déposée...

Utilisation d’une webradio Fr-5 Last.fm un service de musique qui apprend ce que vous aimez… Votre nouvel ampli-tuner AV Onkyo est très intelligent. Si vous avez un compte Last.fm gratuit, il garde une trace de toutes les chansons que vous avez juste jouées. Quand vous vous rendez sur le site Web de...

Utilisation d’une webradio Fr-6 Utilisation de Slacker Personal Radio 1 Si vous ne possédez pas de compte, créez-en un à partir du site Web de Slacker (www.slacker.com) à l’aide de votre ordinateur. Si vous possédez déjà un compte Slacker, sélectionnez « Sign in to your account », puis appuyez sur E...

Uso de Internet Radio Es-1 Uso de Internet Radio Nota • Los servicios disponibles pueden variar de una región a otra. • Es posible que determinados servicios de red o contenidos disponibles a través de este dispositivo no sean accesibles si el proveedor del servicio da por finalizado el servicio. Us...

Uso de Internet Radio Es-5 Last.fm es un servicio musical que sabe lo que le gusta... Su nuevo receptor de AV Onkyo es muy inteligente. Si tiene una cuenta gratuita de Last.fm, hará un seguimiento de todas las canciones que acaba de escuchar. Cuando visite el sitio web de Last.fm, podrá ver listas p...

Uso de Internet Radio Es-6 Uso de Slacker Personal Radio 1 Si no tiene una cuenta, cree una en el sitio web de Slacker (www.slacker.com) con su ordenador. Si ya tiene una cuenta de Slacker, seleccione “Sign in to your account” y pulse ENTER. Aparecerá la pantalla de teclado. Puede introducir informa...

Internetradio verwenden De-1 Internetradio verwenden Anmerkung • Die verfügbaren Dienste sind länderabhängig verschieden.• Bestimmte Netzwerkdienste oder über dieses Gerät zur Verfügung stehende Inhalte stehen eventuell nicht zur Verfügung, falls der Service-Anbieter seine Dienstleistung beendet. Ve...

Internetradio verwenden Last.fm ist ein Musikdienst, der sich Ihre Lieblingsmusik merkt... Ihr neuer Onkyo AV-Receiver ist äußerst clever. Wenn Sie ein kostenloses Last.fm-Konto eingerichtet haben, werden darin alle kürzlich abgespielten Titel gespeichert. Wenn Sie die Last.fm-Website besuchen, könn...

Remote Control Codes 1 Remote Control Codes / 1 While holding down the REMOTE MODE button to which you want to assign a code, press and hold down [DISPLAY] (about 3 seconds). The REMOTE MODE button/Remote indicator lights.On Integra products, button names are capitalized. For example, “Remote Mode” ...

Remote Control Codes 2 Codes de télécommande Códigos de control remoto 1 Tout en maintenant enfoncé le bouton REMOTE MODE auquel vous souhaitez associer un code, pressez et maintenez enfoncé le bouton [DISPLAY] (pendant environ 3 secondes). Le bouton REMOTE MODE/le témoin Remote s’allume.Les noms de...

Remote Control Codes 3 Codici del telecomando Fernbedienungscodes 1 Tenendo premuto il tasto REMOTE MODE al quale si desidera assegnare il codice, premere e tenere premuto [DISPLAY] (per circa 3 secondi). Il tasto REMOTE MODE/l'indicatore Remote si accende.Sui prodotti Integra, i nomi dei tasti sono...

Remote Control Codes 4 Afstandsbedieningscodes Fjärrstyrningskoder 1 Houd terwijl u de REMOTE MODE toets ingedrukt houdt waarvoor u een code wilt toewijzen de [DISPLAY] toets ingedrukt (ongeveer 3 seconden). De toets REMOTE MODE (afstandsbedieningsmodus) / Het indicatielampje afstandsbediening gaat ...

Remote Control Codes 5 遙控代碼 遥控代码 1 在按住想指定編碼的 REMOTE MODE （遙控模式）按鈕時，同時按住 [DISPLAY] （顯示）（約 3 秒）。 REMOTE MODE （遙控模式）按鈕 / 遙控指示燈亮起。在 Integra 系列產品上，按鈕名稱為大寫。 例如，「Remote Mode」（遙控模式）按鈕和 「Display」（顯示）按鈕。 注意： • [RECEIER] （接收機）和多區域按鈕不能輸入遙控編碼。 • 您只能為 [TV] （電視）輸入電視遙控編碼。 • 除 [RECEIVER] （接收機）、[TV] （電視）和多區域按鈕外，您可針對 ...

Remote Control Codes 6 Cable Set Top Box ADB 02254, 02769 Aon 02769 Arris 02187 AT&T 00858 Bright House 01376, 01877 BT Vision 02294 Cable & Wireless 01068 Cable One 01376, 01877 Cablecom 01582 Cablevision 01376, 01877 Charter 01376, 01877, 02187 Cisco 01877, 00858, 01982, 02345, 02378 Com H...