Onkyo TXSV 525 Owners Manual

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Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo
A/V Tuner Amplifier.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-
nections and turning on the power.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain Optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new A/V Tuner Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Features

I Powerful A/V Receiver with Discrete Outputs
Plenty of pristine power drives your home theater system to
perfection. In surround mode you get 60 watts per channel (8
ohms) to your front [JR and center speakers. plus 21) watts per
channel to your UR surround speakers.
Stereo mode: 80 watts per channel (8 ohms). Discrete output
stage circuitry for all channels contributes and heavy-duty
power supplies help the TXESVSZS/R excel at driving accu-
rately the most demanding low-impedance speakers.

I Dolby Pro Logic & 4 Digital Soundfields
In addition to fully digital Dolby Pro Logic (for the most accue
rate surround sound). your TXrSVSZS/R gives you a choice of
four ambience-producing DSP surround modes (Theater. I-Iall,
Lttc and Arena) so you can select the listening environment
that best suits your source and your mood.

I [PM System
Onlxyo's Intelligent Power Management (1PM) system switches
on the TXESVSZS/R and automatically selects Video-l when
you turn on your TV. giving you instant surround sound.

I Multiroom and Multisource Capability
You can listen to a CD in the bedroom while someone else
enjoys the radio or any other source in the main room.
tchuires additional speakers and optional accessories. The
necessary accessories may differ. depending on area where
sold. Your authorized Onkyo service center has details.)

I RI Compatible Remote Control
()nkyos RI (Remote Interactive) remote control gives you
command of the major functions of virtually any Onkyo com
ponent that bears the RI symbol.

I Useful Extras Youll Enjoy

I 3 Video and 6 audio Inputs: For all your present and future

AV needs.
Heavy-duty. multiway binding posts for front L/R speak-
ers: They Offer higher quality. more dependable, loss-free
speaker connection and can easily accommodate large
speaker lugs.

o 30 Random FM/AM presets and 3-group clafiification:
Lets you store your 30 preset stations into three groups and
name the groups,

0 Recording selector: You can listen to a different source
while you record. or put background music on videos.

0 Selective tone control: Boosts those low SOHz-range bass
frequencies and extends the treble range without discolorae
tton.

I Subwoofer Preout terminal: Lets you easily plug in a sub,
woofer for lowbass excitement.

0 Automatic FM scanning: To quickly find your favorite sta-
tions.

0 Motor-driven volume control: Minimizes the possibility of
signal degradation.

I Battery-free memory backup: Protects the memorys con,
tents during a power outage. or when you unplug the
I'CCCIVBI".

- Sleep timer: Shuts down your system after youve gone to
sleep.

0 RDS (European model TX-SVSZSR): For Radio Data Sys-
tcnt reception (PS. PTY. RT. TP).

Note to CATV system installer:
o This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide-
lines for proper grounding and. in particular. specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu-
facturer for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply With the
limits for a Class B digital device. pursuant to Part l5 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates. uses. and can radiate ratio fre-
quency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance With
the instructions. may cause harmful interference to radio com»
munications, However. there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment dose
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or morc of the following measures:
0 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
0 Increase the separation between other equipment and
receiver.
0 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which other receiver is connected.
I Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

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o For models having a power cord with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCt-t
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.

o THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERV
FERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

o Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee.

ATTENTION: POUR EvtTER LES CHOCS ELEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

FICI-IE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE

ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

. L'tNTERFERENCE, RADIO ELECTRIQUE GENEREE PAR
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE TYPE B NE DEPASSE
PAS LES LIMITES ENONCEES DANS LE REGLEMENT
SUL LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO ELECTRIQUES, SEC-
TION APPAREIL NUMERIQUE, DU MINISTERE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

o This apparatus complies with requirements of EC directive 87/
SOS/EEC.

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Before plugging in the unit, confirm that all connections have been

made properly

1. Insert the AC power supply cord into the wall outlet.

The STANDBY/RECEIVED indicator comes on.

2. Press the POWER button to turn on the power.

3. Press the MAIN speakers button.

MAIN indicator lights up.

4. Press the desired input selector button.

Confirm that the TAPEeZ MONITOR indicator is off when a
source other than the TAPE-2 MONITOR has been selected.
Also check the audio muting is off.

5. Start the selected input source playing.

Follow the operating instructions of that unit.

6. Adjust the volume to appropriate level using the MASTER
VOLUME knob or VOLUME A / V buttons on the remote
control.

7. Adjust the tone controls