Onkyo TX-SR252 Operating Instructions Manual

Onkyo TX-SR252 Operating Instructions Manual

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TX-SR252

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions AV RECEIVER TX-SR252...
  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    CAUTION Operating Environment TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT Operating environment temperature and humidity: REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED (cooling vents not blocked) SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean equipment that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for buying this Onkyo product. Please read through 03 Basic playback 06 Additional information these operating instructions so you will know how to operate Playing a source Troubleshooting ......18 .
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an Specify the size and number of speakers you’ve Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily connected after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied...
  • Page 6: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter Front panel MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET ON / STANDBY LISTENING MODE DIRECT STEREO SURROUND HOME ENTER RETURN SAT/CBL GAME TUNER PHONES TONE 5V / 0.5A TX- SR25 2 AV RECEIVER ON/STANDBY Tuner control dial  TUNING  –...
  • Page 7: Display

    Controls and displays Display Tuner indicators DTS indicators RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio (page 22). (For Europe) signals is detected. ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received HD –...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    AUDIO SEL Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 18). This Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio will enable you to control other Onkyo components with the sources (page 23). LATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT remote control.
  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    Controls and displays Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
  • Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Chapter Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Front right Front left Connecting the speakers Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround LINE LEVEL sound.
  • Page 12: Making Cable Connections

    Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting Note Making cable connections the resolution settings on your component or display. Note ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other that some components (such as video game units) have Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as ®/...
  • Page 13: Analog Audio Cables

    Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio These cables are the most common type of video connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you components.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Connecting a TV and playback components Game console DVD player, HDD/DVD Blu-ray Disc player, Set-top box recorder Blu-ray Disc recorder Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
  • Page 15: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal DVD player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the Select one Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT receiver.
  • Page 16: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction Connecting antennas Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM giving the best reception. antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna loop antenna.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Usb Device

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Onkyo MASTER VOLUME authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 18: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Chapter Note Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source You may need to check the digital audio output settings on • The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as your DVD player or digital satellite receiver.
  • Page 19 Basic playback When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this • receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. •...
  • Page 20: Playing A Usb Device

    MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Onkyo cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or LATE NIGHT LATE NIGHT • 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and (128 kbps or higher recommended);...
  • Page 21: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback Saving station presets Naming preset stations Listening to the radio If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient For easier identification, you can name all of your preset The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall stations.
  • Page 22: An Introduction To Rds (For Europe)

    Basic playback Note Displaying RDS information An introduction to RDS (For Europe) In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, • Use the DISPLAY button to display the different types of RDS Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio ALARMTST, and NO TYPE.
  • Page 23: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter Type of surround modes Suitable sources Using Direct Choosing the listening mode DIRECT This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to Two channel sources Use the Direct modes when you want to hear the truest accommodate playback of various audio formats.
  • Page 24: Setting The Audio Options

    Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options CH1 – Channel 1 –3 to +3 There are a number of additional sound settings you can DIMEN (Dimension) DUAL MONO is heard only Default: 0 make using the AUDIO ADJUST menu.
  • Page 25: Changing The Tv Format Setting Of Graphical User Interface

    Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings. Changing the TV format setting of Graphical DIRECT STEREO SURR Using the headphones User Interface Analog signal Other signals If the Graphical User Interface screen is not displayed correctly, it may be that the TV system is set incorrectly for ...
  • Page 26: Home Menu

    Home Menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust. Using the Home Menu Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Ho me Me nu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance.
  • Page 27: X.over

    Home Menu • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of X.Over Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu. channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer • Default setting: 100Hz when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS Select ‘Channel Level’...
  • Page 28: Speaker Distance

    Home Menu Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is The Input Assign menu The Auto Power Down menu emitted. (CD) audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time Note settings, but this can be changed to TV input.
  • Page 29: The Hdmi Setup Menu

    Home Menu • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may Choose the ‘4k60p Setting’ setting you want. The HDMI Setup menu activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV...
  • Page 30: Additional Information

    (page 16).  ask your nearest Onkyo authorized independent service No sound is output when an input function is selected.  Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from ...
  • Page 31: Hdmi

    Additional information HDMI Important information regarding the HDMI Resetting the main unit connection  No picture or sound. Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the  If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI factory default.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Additional information Furnished Parts Specifications Remote control ........1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03).
  • Page 33: Software License Notice

    Additional information Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable Software license notice We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves,...
  • Page 34 Additional information parties remain in full compliance. later version", you have the option of following the terms and MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the GNU General Public License for more details.
  • Page 35 2-3-12, Яэсу, Чуо-ку, г. Токио, 104-0028, ЯПОНИЯ The above-mentioned information is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest update. (C) Copyright 2015 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation Japan. All rights reserved. SN 29402135A P1508-0...

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