Onkyo TX-SR501E User Manual 2

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AV Receiver

TX-SR501 TX-SR501E

Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction

Important Safeguards................................................2

Precautions................................................................3

Supplied Accessories................................................4

Features.....................................................................4

Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E ...............5

Controls & Connectors .............................................6

Connections

Connecting Your AV Components.........................10

Connecting -compatible AV Components ........19

Installing Your Speakers ........................................20

Connecting Antenna ...............................................22

Setup

Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/

TX-SR501E.........................................................24

Important—First Time Setup..............................24

Configuring Speaker Set A.....................................26

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Operation

Playing Your AV Components...............................28

Using the Tuner ......................................................30

Common Functions.................................................32

Using the Listening Modes.....................................34

Audio Adjust Functions..........................................37

Recording................................................................39

Remote Controller

Using the Remote Controller RC-479S with Your

Other AV Components........................................40

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your

Other AV Components........................................41

Appendix

Troubleshooting......................................................45

Specifications..........................................................48

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

OUVRIR

NE PAS

1. Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning—Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture—Do not use the appliance near water –for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories—Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 8 in. (20 cm) and an opening behind the appliance.

11. Power Sources—The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

12. Grounding or Polarization—The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

13. Power Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning—For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.

16.Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

19. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the appli-

ance,

C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation,

E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, and F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance –

this indicates a need for service.

Important Safeguards—Continued

21. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat—The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

25. Liquid Hazards—The appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on the appliance.

Precautions

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualiﬁed service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

A 5 ampere fuse is ﬁtted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.

If in any doubt, consult a qualiﬁed electrician.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

For U.S. models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines 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:

The user changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 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 more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES

WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Precautions—Continued

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the ﬁnish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Supplied Accessories

For North American model

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. If you do not intend to use the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

Memory backup

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system.

(On non-North American models, the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s POWER switch must be set to ON in order to charge the backup system.) Once it has been charged, the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not

Indoor FM antenna

(connector type varies from

AM loop antenna

Remote controller &

two batteries (AA/R6)

country to country)

Left

Front

Right

Zone 2

Surround

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Surround

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Speaker Cable

Left

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround

Surround Back

Zone 2

Left

Surround

Right

Center

Left

Surround

Left

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Surround

Right

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Speaker cable labels

Right

Power-plug adapter

75/300-ohm antenna

adapter

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. Speciﬁcations and operation

are the same regardless of color.

match with the plug on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)

Not supplied with North American and European models.

Features

Amp

• 6-channel ampliﬁer

• 65 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven

from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Optimum gain volume circuitry

Audio/Video

• Dolby*1 Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic II

• DTS, DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6 pro-

cessing

• Cinema Filter function

• Advanced 24-bit DSP chip (5 DSP soundﬁelds)

• Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all channels

• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)

•2 component video inputs, 1 output

•4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs

•3 assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)

• Subwoofer pre out

• Color-coded multi-channel inputs

• Color-coded speaker terminal posts (SPEAKERS B use push-type terminals)

FM/AM Tuner

• 30 FM/AM presets

• FM auto tuning

• RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only)

*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2. “DTS,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround,” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only)

The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it as appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts (V), set the selector to “120V.” And if it’s between 220 and 230 volts (V), set it to “220–230V.”

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

TAPE

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

SURR

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

FRONT SPEAKERS B

VIDEO

S VIDEO

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS A

SURROUND SPEAKERS

LRL

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120 V

220-230 V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120 V

220-230 V

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

• Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote control sensor, as shown below. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s STANDBY indicator ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

Remote control sensor

Standby indicator

30˚

TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

Installing the Batteries

Open the battery compartment, as shown.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in

accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment.

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s remote control sensor.

Notes:

• The supplied batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing both batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries, or different types of batteries.

Controls & Connectors

Front Panel

North American Model

234589JKML6N7

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

OQR TUSP

Other Models

234589JKML6N7

STANDBY/ON

POWER

OFFON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

STANDBY

AUDIO

SELECTOR

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DISPLAY

MASTER VOLUME

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

SURROUND

PRESET/ADJUST

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 1

VCR

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER

MODE

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

MODE

VIDEO

MEMORY

CLEAR

VIDEO

FM MODE

MEMORY

CLEAR

VIDEO

TAPE TUNER

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

SPEAKER ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

INPUT

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

SURROUND

PRESET/ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

FM MODE

DIMMER

DVD

DIMMER

DVD

VCR

OQR TUSP

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A POWER switch (24)

The North American model doesn’t have this switch. This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is completely shutdown. When set to ON, the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up. Don’t turn on the power until you’ve completed, and double checked all connections (pages 10–23).

Note:

Turning on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E into a different branch circuit.

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

B STANDBY/ON button (24)

This button is used to set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to On or Standby. For models with a POWER switch, this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is set to ON.

C STANDBY indicator (24)

This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

D DIMMER button (32)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

E DIGITAL INPUT button (24)

This button is used to assign the digital inputs.

F SUBWOOFER MODE button (25)

This button is used to select the Subwoofer modes.

Controls & Connectors—Continued

G MEMORY button (30, 31)

This button is used when storing and deleting radio presets.

H FM MODE button (31)

This button is used to select the FM radio Stereo and Mono modes. It’s also used when deleting radio presets.

I TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons (30)

These buttons are used to tune into radio stations.

J Remote control sensor (5)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

K Listening mode buttons (36)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

L PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons (25, 26, 31,

37)

This button is used to select radio presets and adjust parameter values.

M MASTER VOLUME control (28, 30)

This control is used to set the volume of the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E.

N SPEAKER A & B buttons (28, 32)

These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off.

O PHONES jack (33)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

P DISPLAY button (32)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected source.

Q AUDIO SELECTOR button (28, 29)

This button is used to select the input signal format.

R Input selector buttons (24, 28–30, 39)

These buttons are used to select the audio and video sources: CD, DVD, TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3.

S SPEAKER ADJUST button (25, 26)

This button is used to adjust various speaker-related parameters.

T AUDIO ADJUST button (37)

This button is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema Filter, Center Image, Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width functions.

U VIDEO 3 INPUT connectors (15, 39)

These S-Video, composite video (RCA/phono), and analog audio (RCA/phono) inputs can be used to connect a video camera or games console.

Display

12 3 4

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

1 A & B speaker indicators (28, 32)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

2 MUTING indicator (33)

This indicator ﬂashes when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is muted.

3 Source/listening mode indicators (28, 36)

These indicators display information about the currently selected source and listening mode.

4 Tuning indicators (30, 31)

TUNED (30): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is tuned into a radio station.

AUTO (30): This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning function is on.

RDS (European model only) (31): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501E is tuned into a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

MEMORY (31): This indicator lights up when programming radio presets.

FM STEREO (31): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is tuned into a stereo FM station.

5 SLEEP indicator (33)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6 Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

Controls & Connectors—Continued

Rear Panel

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

789JK M N O

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A COMPONENT VIDEO (10, 12, 14, 16)

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a TV, DVD player, or other AV component with component video inputs and outputs.

B AM ANTENNA (22, 23)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

C FM ANTENNA (22, 23)

This connector is for connecting an FM antenna.

D FRONT SPEAKERS B (21)

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

E FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS,

CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (21)

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A, including the front, surround, center, and surround-back speakers. They accept bare wires or banana plugs (European models don’t accept banana plugs).

F AC OUTLET (11)

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another AV component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E.

G DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2 & COAXIAL (10,

13, 14, 16–18)

These optical and coaxial connectors can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player, or other AV component

ANTENNA

OUT

TAPE

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2

OUT

FM 75

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

SURR

FRONT

DVD

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO

S VIDEO

4532

SURROUND SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS B

FRONT SPEAKERS A

K (19)

This (Remote Interactive) connector can be connected to the connector on another Onkyo AV component, for example, a CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog RCA/phono connection between your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

L VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (10, 14–16, 39)

These connectors can be used to connect a VCR or other AV component. There are RCA/phono connectors for connecting to stereo analog audio inputs and outputs, and S-Video and composite video (RCA/phono) connectors for connecting to video inputs and outputs.

M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (10, 12, 13)

The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER RCA/ phono connectors can be used to connect AV components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1 surround analog outputs. There’s an S-Video input and composite video (RCA/phono) input for connecting the video signal.

N MONITOR OUT (10, 12)

These S-Video and composite video (RCA/phono) outputs can be connected to the video input on your TV or projector.

O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only)

(5)

This voltage selector provides compatibility with power systems around the world.

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

with digital outputs.

H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (21)

This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect an active subwoofer.

I CD IN (10, 17)

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

J TAPE IN/OUT (10, 17, 18)

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with ana-

Tip:

A turntable with a built-in preamp can be connected to a pair of unused TX-SR501/TX-SR501E analog inputs. To connect a turntable without a built-in preamp, you’ll need a commercially available phono preamp. See pages 17 and 18 and the instructions supplied with your phono preamp and turntable for more information.

log inputs and outputs.

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120 V

220-230 V

Worldwide model only

Controls & Connectors—Continued

Remote Controller—RCVR Mode

RC-518M (North American model)

Press this to select RCVR mode

N O

7 8

RC-479S (other models)

Press this to select RCVR mode

7 8

This page describes only those buttons that can be used to control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E when the remote controller is in RCVR mode (Receiver mode). The other modes, and information on using the remote controller to control your other AV components, are explained on page 40.

To select RCVR mode, press the [RCVR] button.

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

A SLEEP button (33)

This button is used to set the Sleep function. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

B STANDBY/ON button (24)

This button is used to set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to On or Standby.

C Listening mode buttons (36)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

D CINE FLTR button (37)

This button is used to set the Cinema Filter function.

E LATE NIGHT button (37)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

F TEST, CH SEL & LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons (27, 29,

33)

These buttons are used to set the level of each speaker individually. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

G AUDIO SEL button (29)

This button is used to select analog or digital inputs for the CD, DVD, TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 sources.

H Input selector buttons (28, 30, 39)

These buttons are used to select the audio and video sources: CD, DVD, TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3.

I MUTING button (33)

This button is used to mute the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

J PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons (31)

These buttons are used to select radio presets.

K DIMMER button (32)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

L Remote Controller Mode buttons (28, 40, 42)

These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. To select RCVR mode, press the [RCVR] button.

M SP A & SP B buttons (28, 32)

These buttons are used to turn on and off speaker sets A and B individually.

N AUDIO ADJUST button (37)

This button is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema Filter, Center Image, Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width functions.

O ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons (37)

These buttons are used to adjust the functions selected with the AUDIO ADJUST button.

P VOLUME [ ] [ ] buttons (27, 28, 33)

These buttons are used to set the volume of the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E.

Connecting Your AV Components

Before Making Any Connections

• Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connections.

Optical Digital Inputs

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s optical digital connectors have a shutter-type cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted, and closes when it’s removed. Push the plug in all the way.

AV Cables & Connectors

RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Analog audio

Composite video

• Push the plugs in all the way to make a good connection.

•To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Video

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Component video

S-Video

Composite video

Optical digital

Coaxial digital

Analog

Multi-channel connection

P/ /

YPB PR

S VIDEO

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. Some TV manufacturers label their component video inputs differently.

S-Video provides better picture quality than composite video.

VIDEO

Composite video can be found on virtually all TVs, VCRs, and video equipment.

Audio

OPTICAL

Optical digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections. Audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections. Audio quality is the same as for optical.

AUDIO

RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components.

FRONT

SURR

To connect an AV component with multiple analog audio

CENTER

outputs, for example, a DVD player with individual 5.1 surround analog outputs, you need to make six connec-

tions, which can be done with three stereo RCA/phono

SUB WOOFER

audio cables.

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Which Connections To Use?

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E offers several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your AV components. Use the following sections as a guide.

When connecting video equipment, you need to make video and audio connections.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E using the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn’t convert between formats, so only output connectors of the same format as the input connector will output a signal, as shown below.

For example, if you connect your DVD player to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be output by the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT (for your TV) and the S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT (for your VCR), but not the composite video or component video outputs.

Using the AC OUTLET

The switched AC outlet on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s rear panel can be used to supply power to another AV component, as shown. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

AV component

Make sure that the wattage requirements of the AV component that you connect to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s AC outlet do not exceed the maximum wattage printed on the rear panel.

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

TAPE

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OUT

SURR CENTER

DVD

FRONT SPEAKERS B

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS A

RLR

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

120

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

W 1 A

MAX.

TV,

DVD player,

etc.

TX-SR501/

TX-SR501E

projector,

etc.

Output InputIN OUT

Composite S-Video Component

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multi-channel (5.1).

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn’t convert between formats, as shown below.

For example, audio signals connected to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT connectors, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you must also connect it to the analog CD IN connectors.

DVD player,

etc.

Output Input

Optical Coaxial Analog Multi-channel

TX-SR501/

TX-SR501E

IN OUT

Optical Not output Coaxial Not output Analog Multi-channel Not output

MD recorder,

etc.

Analog

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Connecting Your TV or Projector

■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV, as shown.

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, etc.

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO IN

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SURR

FRONT

DVD

TAPE

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SURR

FRONT

DVD

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

Connecting a DVD player

Video Connections

■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player, as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

DVD player

DVD

DVD player

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO DVD IN to the S-Video output on your DVD player, as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

TAPE

TV, projector, etc.

■ Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors to the component video inputs on your TV, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

TAPE

TV, projector, etc.

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

YPB PR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

■ Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COMPONENT DVD IN connectors to the component video outputs on your DVD player, as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via component video.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

DVD player

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

REMOTE

CONTROL

DVD IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

PB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

TAPE

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Audio Connections

■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s OPTICAL 1 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your DVD player, as shown.

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your DVD player, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

OUT

TAPE

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

CONTROL

REMOTE

VIDEO 2

FM 75

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

COAXIAL

■ Using Multi-channel Connections

Use a multi-channel RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s L/R FRONT, L/R SURR, CENTER, and SUB WOOFER DVD IN connectors to the 5.1 analog outputs on your DVD player, as shown.

Alternatively, use three stereo RCA/phono audio cables.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

VIDEO 2

IN REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2

FRONT L

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 1

FM 75

FRONT R

DVD MONITOR

OUT

SURR

FRONT

DVD

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR L

FRONT

SURR R

SURR CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

DVD player

Initially, the OPTICAL 1 digital input is assigned to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input, you’ll need to assign that input to the DVD input source (see page 24).

■ Using Analog Connections

Even if your DVD player is connected digitally (coaxial or optical), to use , or to record audio from your DVD player, you’ll need to make analog connections as well.

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s FRONT DVD IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown.

If your DVD player has L/R outputs and multi-channel 5.1 outputs, be sure to use the L/R outputs.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

FRONT

TAPE

DVD

DVD player

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURR L

FRONT

SURR R

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

DVD player

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR for Playback

Video Connections

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR, as shown. Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.

• Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to a composite video output on your VCR, as shown. Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

Audio Connections

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

VIDEO 2

REMOTE CONTROL

TAPE

VIDEO 2

Connect one

or the other

FM 75

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2

Connecting a D-VHS Recorder

Video connections

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your D-VHS recorder, as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via component video.

Audio connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your D-VHS recorder, as shown.

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your D-VHS recorder, as shown.

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

/2/3

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 1

/2/3

OUT

TAPE

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VCR

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

D-VHS recorder

Connect one

or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

You may need to change the input source to digital input assignments (see page 24).

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Connecting a VCR for Recording

If your TV has AV outputs and you want to record from your TV to your VCR via the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, make the following connections.

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to an S-Video output on your TV, and use another S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on your VCR, as shown.

• Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to a composite video output on your TV, and use another composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to a composite video input on your VCR, as shown.

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your TV, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s L/R VIDEO 1 OUT connectors to the analog audio inputs on your VCR, as shown.

Connect one

or the other

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

OUT

TAPE

VIDEO

S VIDEO

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc.

Video Connections

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT to the S-Video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.

STANDBY/ON

POWER

OFFON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

STANDBY

DIMMER

DISPLAY

AUDIO

DVD

SELECTOR

LEVEL CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

MODE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VCR

SPEAKER ADJUST

LEVEL

SUBWOOFER

CH SEL

TAPE TUNER

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

Camcorder, games console, etc.

■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT to the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

STANDBY/ON

POWER

OFFON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

STANDBY

DIMMER

DISPLAY

AUDIO

DVD

SELECTOR

LEVEL CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

MODE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VCR

SPEAKER ADJUST

LEVEL

SUBWOOFER

CH SEL

TAPE TUNER

VIDEO

DIRECT

SURROUND

ADJUST

S VIDEO

DIRECT

SURROUND

ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

STEREO

AUDIO ADJUST

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO 3

VIDEO LR

S VIDEO AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

Connect one

or the other

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

LR AUDIO

INPUT

VCR

Note:

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E must be turned on (not Standby) in order to record.

If you want to record from your TV to your VCR without going through the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, connect your TV’s AV outputs directly to your VCR’s AV inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

Camcorder, games console, etc.

Audio Connections

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R VIDEO 3 INPUT connectors to the analog audio outputs on your camcorder, games console, etc., as shown.

STANDBY/ON

POWER

OFFON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

Camcorder, games console, etc.

STANDBY

AUDIO

SELECTOR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

MODE

VIDEO 1

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

SPEAKER ADJUST

LEVEL

SUBWOOFER

CH SEL

TAPE TUNER

VIDEO

LEVEL CONTROL

SUBWOOFER

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

SURROUND

ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

S VIDEO AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO LR

AUDIO

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc.

Video Connections

■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to the S-Video output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

ANTENNA

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 2

TAPE

VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 2

S VIDEO OUT

Audio Connections

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

VIDEO 1

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

COAXIAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to OPTICAL

2. If you connect to different audio input, you’ll need to

assign that input to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24).

■ Using Analog Connections

If your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., doesn’t have digital audio outputs, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog connections.

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R VIDEO 2 IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

■ Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via component video.

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.

/2/3

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 2

OUT

TAPE

Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Note:

To connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to a LD player’s

AC-3RF output, you need a commercially available demodulator.

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Connecting a CD Player

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your CD player, as shown.

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your CD player, as shown.

OPTICAL

CD player

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

CONTROL

REMOTE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 2

FRONT

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

COAXIAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Connecting a Turntable

■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your turntable, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

TAPE

■ Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your phono preamp, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the phono preamp’s inputs to your turntable, as shown.

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

AUDIO

OUTPUT

TAPE

Initially, the COAXIAL digital input is assigned to the CD input source. If you connect your CD player to a different digital input, you’ll need to assign that input to the CD input source (see page 24).

■ Using Analog Connections

Even if your CD player is connected digitally (coaxial or optical), to use , or to record audio from your CD player, you’ll need to make analog connections as well.

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R CD IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your CD player, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

CD player

FM 75

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

AUDIO

OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Phono preamp

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your phono preamp. Use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the phono preamp’s inputs to your MC head amp’s outputs. And use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the MC head amp’s inputs to your turntable, as shown.

TAPE

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

Phono preamp

FM 75

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

MC head amp

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

Connecting a DAT or CD/MD Recorder

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections (playback only)

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your DAT or CD/MD recorder, as shown.

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your DAT or CD/MD recorder, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

TAPE

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

CONTROL

REMOTE

VIDEO 2

FM 75

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

Connecting a Cassette Recorder

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE IN connectors to the cassette recorders outputs, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the cassette recorders inputs, as shown.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

OUT

TAPE

REC PLAY

(IN) (OUT)

TAPE

DAT or CD/MD recorder

You may need to change the input source to digital input assignments (see page 24).

■ Using Analog Connections (recording & playback)

Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE IN connectors to the DAT or CD/ MD recorder outputs, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the DAT or CD/MD recorder inputs, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

DAT or CD/MD recorder

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

FRONT

SUB WOOFER

DVD

OUT

TAPE

IN OUT

Connecting -compatible AV Components

With (Remote Interactive) you can control your compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder with the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s remote controller, and use the following special functions:

■ Auto Power On

When you turn on an AV component connected via while the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is in Standby, the TX-SR501/

■ Auto Source Select

When you press the play button on an AV component connected via , the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E automatically selects that AV component as the input source.

■ Auto Power Off

When you set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to Standby, all AV components connected via also enter Standby.

TX-SR501E automatically turns on and selects that AV component as the input source.

This function will not work if the AV component’s power cord is connected to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s AC OUT-

See page 40 for information on using the remote controller to control the other functions of your -compatible AV components.

LET, or if the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is already on.

Connecting -compatible Components

To use , you need to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s connector to the connector on the other AV component with an cable. An cable is supplied with each -compatible CD player, DVD player, and cassette recorder.

Example:

Onkyo DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

ANALOG OUTPUT

Connecting several -compatible

Onkyo AV components

TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

REMOTE CONTROL

connector

You must make an analog RCA/phono connection

cable

between your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

/2/3

DVD IN

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

OUT

TAPE

VIDEO 2

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2

FM 75

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

FRONT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

Notes:

• Push the plugs in all the way to make a good connection.

• Use only cables for connections.

•You must make an analog RCA/phono connection between your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

• If an AV component has two connectors, you can connect either one to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. The other connector is for connecting additional -compatible components.

Onkyo CD player

connector

Onkyo cassette recorder

AC OUTLET

Disconnect the power

FRONT SPEAKERS B

FRONT SPEAKERS A

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

W 1 A

MAX.

120

cord before making any connections!

• Connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s connector to only Onkyo AV components. Connecting to other manufacturer’s AV components may cause them to malfunction.

• Some Onkyo -compatible AV components may not support the special functions described above.

Installing Your Speakers

You can use two sets of speakers with your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E: speaker set A and speaker set B.

With speaker set A, which should be installed in your main listening room, and can be used with Dolby Digital or DTS surround material, you can connect front-left, front-right, center, surround-left, surround-right, surround-back, and subwoofer speakers.

With speaker set B, which can be installed in another room, and used with stereo or mono material, you can connect a pair of standard hi-ﬁ speakers.

Positioning Your Speakers

Speaker-set B can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers or where you like.

Speaker-set A, however, must be positioned at speciﬁc points in your listening room to achieve the best results from surround sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers. Obviously, the positions you choose will depend on the shape of your room and the position of your TV or projector screen. Either way, use this illustration as a guide and try to use the same positions relative to your listening position.

■ Surround Speakers

Surround speakers add a sense of movement and put you, the listener, in the middle of the action.

• The surround-left and surround-right speakers should be installed at the sides, or slightly behind the listener, 2–3 ft. (60–100 cm) above ear level, and against the side walls. The surround-back speaker should be installed behind the listener also at 2–3 ft. (60–100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the listening position is within the range of the speakers.

■ Subwoofer

You’ll need a subwoofer with a built-in power amp, what’s known as an active subwoofer, to achieve the best bass per- formance.

• The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.

1/3

TV/screen

Front-

left

speaker

Surround-left

speaker

Sub-

woofer

Center

speaker

Surround-back speaker

Front-

right

speaker

Surround-right

speaker

To get the most from surround sound, you should connect all seven speakers. However, if you don’t connect a center speaker or surround speakers, you can still enjoy surround sound material by specifying the number of speakers connected, and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will produce the best surround sound possible with the available speakers. See page 34.

Similarly, if you don’t have a subwoofer, you can turn off the subwoofer so that bass sounds are produced by the other speakers. See page 25.

■ Front Speakers

Front speakers consist of front-left, front-right, and center speakers. The center speaker adds directionality and movement.

• In general, the front-left, front-right, and center speakers should be installed facing the listener at ear-level.

Corner

1/3 wall

length

See the instructions supplied with your speakers for more information.

Attaching the Supplied Speaker Labels

Speaker cables are two-wire cables, with one wire for connecting to the positive (+) terminal, and one for connecting to the negative (–) terminal.

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are black.)

Speaker terminal Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back Brown

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive side of each speaker cable as appropriate. For example, put the white labels on the positive sides of the front-left speaker cable, as shown below.

Front-left

speaker

Installing Your Speakers—Continued

5/8" (15 mm)

3/8" (10 mm)

Connecting Your Speakers

Before you connect your speakers, read the following:

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound odd.

• Only use speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. Connecting speakers with an impedance of less than 6 ohms may damage your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative connections. Doing so may damage your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

• If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair of speakers, don’t connect it to both the left and right speaker terminals.

Connecting Speaker Set A

Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu-

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Fully insert the wire.

Screw the terminal tight.

Connecting Speaker Set B

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

While pressing the lever, insert

the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.

Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

The following illustration shows which speakers should be connected to which terminals.

Speakers Set A

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Surround-

speaker

The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be connected to the input on your active

COMPONENT VIDEO

subwoofer. If your

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

subwoofer doesn’t have an amp built-in, you’ll need to use an external amp. See the manual supplied with your subwoofer for more information.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

ANTENNA

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT

TAP E

VIDEO 2

Active

sub-

woofer

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO 1

FRONT

Front-

right

speaker

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

Front-

left

speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS B

Surround-

right

speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS A

left

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Center

speaker

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

120

W 1 A

Surround-

MAX.

back

speaker

Front-

right

speaker

Speakers Set B

left

Connecting Antenna

Push Insert wire Release

This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

REMOTE CONTROL

DVD MONITOR

OUT

SURR

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

DVD

FRONT SPEAKERS B

VIDEO

S VIDEO

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS A

SURROUND SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

220-230 V

120 V

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

VIDEO 1

/2/3

DVD IN

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

TAPE

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

FM 75

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna

to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

■ Other Models

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

Once your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to ﬁx

the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Once your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 23).

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23).

Connecting Antenna—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

FM 75

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away for tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. See item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 of this manual.

Using the 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter

The 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter is not supplied with North American and European models.

The 75/300-ohm antenna adapter can be used to connect an FM antenna using either 75-ohm coaxial cable or 300-ohm twin-core ﬂat cable.

Move the small wire inside the adapter from

position A to position B, as shown.

Position A

Wire

Position B

Insert the central conductor (1), as shown,

and use a small pair of pliers to clamp the shielding and outer insulation sections of the cable (2), as shown.

✦

Make sure the shielding is not touching the central conductor.

Reﬁt the adapter’s cover, and then plug the

adapter into the 75Ω socket.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

Connecting 300-ohm Flat Cable

Using a screwdriver, loosen the

two screws on the adapter, wrap the bare wires around the screws, and then retighten them, as shown.

Plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket.

Connecting 75-ohm Coaxial Cable

Strip and prepare the

75 ohm coaxial cable, as shown.

Using your ﬁngernails or a small screw-

driver, lever the adapter’s tabs outward and remove the cover, as shown.

15 mm

6mm3mm6

✦

1/4" 1/8" 1/4"

5/8"

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV reciever

To TV (or VCR)

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna (aerial)

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. See item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 of this manual.

Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

This chapter explains basic settings that you need to make in order to enjoy your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E after turning it on for the very ﬁrst time. These include, assigning input sources to digital inputs, specifying the number of speakers, and setting the subwoofer mode, as explained on pages 24 and 25.

• North American model

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

• Other models

STANDBY/ONSTANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

POWER

OFFON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

POWER

STANDBY/ON

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

Powering Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

Before connecting the power cord, connect all your speakers and AV components (see page 10 to page 21).

POWER

OFFON

Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet.

Press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power (does not apply to the North American model).

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E enters Standby mode, and the STANDBY indicator comes on.

Notes:

• The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is shipped with the [POWER] switch in the ON position.

•To completely shutdown the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, press the [POWER] switch.

• The remote controller has no effect while the [POWER] switch in the OFF position.

Important—First Time Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

SUBWOOFER MODE

TAPE

STANDBY

AUDIO

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

VIDEO 1

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR

Input selector buttons

PRESET/ADJUST

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

SURROUND

PRESET/ADJUST

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

AUDIO ADJUST

SPEAKER ADJUST

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources

With this function you can assign AV components (i.e., input sources) with digital audio outputs to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s digital inputs. You only need to change these assignments if your connections don’t match the default assignments listed in the following table.

Input source DIGITAL INPUT

DVD OPTICAL 1

VIDEO 1 Not assigned

VIDEO 2 OPTICAL 2

VIDEO 3 Not assigned

TAPE Not assigned

CD COAXIAL

If, for example, you connect your DVD player’s coaxial digital audio output to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT, you’ll need to change the DVD input source assignment from OPTICAL 1 to COAXIAL.

You can change the assignments as follows.

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE TUNER

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

Press the input selector button for the source that you want to assign:

VIDEO

[DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2], [VIDEO 3], [TAPE], or [CD].

The selected source appears on the display. (The value next to the input source is the volume setting.)

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button.

The current source assignment appears, as shown.

STANDBY/ON

Remote controller

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.

To turn off the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, always turn down the volume before turning it off.

DIGITAL INPUT

Use the [DIGITAL INPUT] button to select COAX (COAXIAL), OPT1 (OPTICAL 1), OPT2 (OPTICAL 2), or – – – – (no assignment).

Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E—Continued

If you’ve connected a MiniDisc recorder to the TAPE inputs, you can set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E so that

“MD” appears on the display instead of “TAPE.” Simply press and hold the [TAPE] button until “MD” appears (about two seconds).

Notes:

•For AV components that are connected to only analog inputs, choose the “– – – –” setting.

• If you don’t press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button for three seconds, the previous display reappears.

•You can also specify a signal format for the DIGITAL INPUTs (page 28).

Specifying the Number of Speakers

With this function you can specify the number of speakers that you are using.

SPEAKER ADJUST

PRESET/ADJUST

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] button.

The current speaker conﬁguration is displayed.

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons to specify the number of speakers.

Front left Center Front right

Surround left

Surround right

Surround back

The available settings are shown below.

Setting the Subwoofer Mode

With this function you can choose the surround channels from which the subwoofer’s output is derived.

SUBWOOFER

MODE

SUBWOOFER

MODE

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button once.

The current subwoofer mode is displayed.

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button repeatedly to select the following modes:

Parameter Description

Subwoofer Mode 1

Subwoofer Mode 2

Subwoofer Mode 3

Subwoofer Off

The subwoofer outputs the low frequencies of all channels.

The subwoofer outputs the low frequencies of the center and surround channels only.

The subwoofer outputs the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel of 6.1 source material.

The subwoofer output is off. Choose this setting if you’re not using a subwoofer, or want to turn off your subwoofer.

If you don’t press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button for three seconds, the previous display reappears.

6 speakers

5 speakers

4 speakers

3 speakers

2 speakers

Notes:

• Since some listening modes require a minimum number of speakers, when you change the above setting, the listening mode may change as well (see page 34).

• This setting cannot be set if a pair of headphones are connected, speaker set B is on, or Multich is selected.

• The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E remembers this setting, so you only need to set it once.

Notes:

• If you use Mode 2 or Mode 3 with the Stereo listening mode, your subwoofer may produce no sound when you play material in certain surround formats, including 2-channel Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.

• The subwoofer mode cannot be set if a pair of headphones are connected, speaker set B is on, or Multich is selected.

• The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E remembers the subwoofer mode setting, so you only need to set it once.

See page 28 for information on playing your AV components through the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

To get the most out of your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, you should also set the functions on pages 26 and 27.

Conﬁguring Speaker Set A

This chapter describes how to conﬁgure speaker set A to achieve the best results from your surround sound system.

There is no speaker conﬁguration for speaker set B.

• Before conﬁguring, you must: —Disconnect any headphones (see page 33) —Turn off speaker set B (see page 32) —Make sure that Multich is off (see page 29)

• The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E stores each setting, so you only need to conﬁgure your speakers once.

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

STANDBY

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

SPEAKER ADJUST

SURROUND

DIRECT

PRESET/ADJUST

STEREO

AUDIO ADJUST

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

SPEAKER ADJUST

Setting the Crossover Frequency

To achieve the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround).

If you’re not using a subwoofer, bass sounds are output by the other speakers and this setting has no effect.

SPEAKER ADJUST

PRESET/ADJUST

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] button twice.

The current crossover frequency is displayed.

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency.

You can select: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, or 150 Hz.

The following table lists the crossover frequency you should choose depending on the diameter of your front speakers.

For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. In addition, listen to some music that you know well and choose a higher crossover frequency if you think there’s not enough sound coming from the subwoofer; a lower setting if you think there’s too much.

Specifying Speaker Distances

To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the distance from the listening position to each speaker.

SPEAKER ADJUST

PRESET/ADJUST

Measure and make a note of the distance from the listening position to each speaker.

You can specify speaker distances of between 1 and 30 ft. in 1 ft. steps (0.3 and 9 meters in 0.3 meter steps).

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] button three times. “Distance Setup” appears on the display. Press the button again to select one of the following parameters.

Parameter Description

Front

Front-left and front-right speakers

Center Center speaker

SurrRight Surround-right speaker

Surr Back Surround-back speaker

Surr Left Surround-left speaker

Subwoofer Subwoofer

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons to specify the speaker distance.

Use the [DISPLAY] button to select meters or feet.

Front speaker

diameter

Larger than 8 inch (20 cm)

6-1/2–8 inch (16–20 cm)

5-1/4–6-1/2 inch (13–16 cm)

3-1/2–5-1/4 inch (9–13 cm)

Less than 3-1/2 inch (9 cm)

Crossover

frequency

60 Hz

80 Hz

100 Hz (default)

120 Hz

150 Hz

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all six parameters.

Notes:

• The Center and Subwoofer distances should be up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), you should set the Center and Subwoofer distances between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).

• The SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances should be up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), you should set the SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).

Conﬁguring Speaker Set A—Continued

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

CH +

CH SEL

TEST

LEVEL /

VOLUME /

Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume

With this function you can adjust the volume of each individual speaker so that you can hear all speakers equally at the listening position.

Note:

You cannot use this function while the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is muted (see page 33).

Note:

If no adjustments are made for two minutes, this function is cancelled automatically and the previous display reappears.

When you’ve adjusted each speaker, press the remote controller’s [TEST] button.

The test tone stops and the previous display reappears.

Press the remote controller’s [TEST] button, and turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufﬁciently.

While each speaker outputs the test tone (pink noise), its name appears on the display, as shown.

Use the remote controller’s [CH SEL] button to select each speaker, and use the LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.

Speakers are selected in the following order: Left → Center → Right → Surr Right → Surr Back → Surr Left → Subwoofer.

You can adjust the volume of each speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB.

Notes:

• Only speakers that are included in the current conﬁguration output the test tone. See “Specifying the Number of Speakers” on page 25.

• The subwoofer will not output the test tone if it’s off. See “Setting the Subwoofer Mode” on page 25.

• If you don’t press any buttons for two seconds, the next speaker is selected automatically.

Playing Your AV Components

This chapter explains how you can play your AV components through the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

See pages 10–19 for information on connecting your AV components to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

PRESET/ADJUST

STEREO

AUDIO ADJUST

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

SPEAKER A&B

AUDIO SEL

Input selector buttons

STANDBY

AUDIO SELECTOR

SP A SP B

CH SEL

DIRECT

SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

DVD

SELECTOR

MEMORY

MODE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

VCR

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

FM MODE

CLEAR

TAPE TUNER

Input selector buttons

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

Press [RCVR/ TAPE] to select RCVR mode.

CH +

LEVEL /

VOLUME /

MASTER VOLUME

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller’s VOLUME [ ] [] buttons.

The volume can typically be set to MIN, 1 though 79, or MAX.

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Using Digital Inputs

The digital input assigned to the input source (see page 24) has priority over that input source’s analog input. To use the analog input, set the input source’s format to Analog (see the following section).

The format of the digital input signal appears on the display, as shown: DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS, DTS-ES, or PCM (stereo).

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

PCM

DTS-ES

Selecting the Source AV Component

VIDEO

DVD

VCR

TAPE TUNER

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SPEAKERS

Remote controller

VIDEO 2

Use the following input selector buttons to select the AV compo-

VIDEO

nent: [DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2], [VIDEO 3], [TAPE], or [CD].

The name of the selected source appears on the display, as shown.

A & B speakers indicators

Selected input source

If you’re using a MiniDisc recorder, you can set the display to show “MD” instead of “TAPE.” See page 25.

Use the SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or the remote controller’s [SP A] and [SP B] buttons to select the speaker set that you want to use.

Press the remote controller’s [RCVR/ TAPE] button to select RCVR mode before using the remote controller.

The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is on or off.

Volume

Other Functions:

See page 32 for functions that you can use while listening to your AV components.

Listening Modes:

See page 34 for information on the listening modes that you can use while listening to your AV components.

Remote Controller:

See pages 40, 41 for information on using the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote controller to control your other AV components.

Setting the Input Signal Format

With this function you can choose which signal format (analog or digital) you want to use for AV components that are connected to a digital input and analog input. When an input source is assigned to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input (page 24), the digital input has priority over the corresponding analog input. However, with this function you can override that and force the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to use the analog input. In addition, you can set the DVD input source to use the multi-channel inputs.

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE TUNER

VIDEO 2

Press the input selector button for the source that you want to set:

VIDEO

[DVD], [VIDEO 1], [VIDEO 2], [VIDEO 3], [TAPE], or [CD].

The name of the selected source appears on the display.

Start playback on the selected AV component.

AUDIO

SELECTOR

Press the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button.

The current format appears on the display for about three seconds.

Playing Your AV Components—Continued

AUDIO

SELECTOR

While “Auto” is displayed, the name of the digital input currently assigned to the input source (page 24) is displayed in parenthesis. For example, “Auto (COAX).” The possible inputs are OPT1, OPT2, and COAX.

The options are explained below.

Auto: The assigned digital input will have priority over the

analog inputs. If no digital signal is present, the analog inputs will be used.

Analog: The analog inputs will be used even if the input

source (i.e., AV component) is connected digitally.

Multich: The multi-channel inputs will be used even if the

input source is connected digitally.

Notes:

• When you assign an input source to COAX, OPT1, or OPT2 on page 24, if the signal format for that input source was previously set to Analog, it’s automatically set to Auto.

• When you assign an input source to “– – – –” on page 24, if the signal format for that input source was previously set to Auto, it’s automatically set to Analog.

Fixing the signal format at DTS or PCM

If you experience either of the following issues when playing DTS or PCM source material with the Auto setting, you can ﬁx the signal format at PCM or DTS, as explained below.

• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off in Auto mode, try ﬁxing the format at PCM.

• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS format CD or LD in Auto mode, try ﬁxing the format at DTS.

1) To ﬁx the signal format, use the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button, or the remote controller’s [AUDIO SEL] button to select Auto.

2) While “Auto” is being displayed, use the PRESET/ ADJUST [ ] [ ] buttons to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.

When the digital signal format is ﬁxed at DTS or PCM, only signals in the corresponding format will be output. Digital signals in other formats will be ignored, and the DTS or PCM indicator, depending on which format you have set, will ﬂash.

While the format is being displayed, use the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button to select: Auto, Analog, or Multich (DVD input source only).

Using the Multi-Channel Inputs

The multi-channel inputs are for connecting an AV component with individual 5.1-surround analog outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.

See “Connecting Your AV Components” on page 13 for connection information.

Remote

controller

You can adjust the volume level of each individual speaker as you like. For the front-left, front-right, center, surround-left, and surround-right speakers, you can adjust the volume from –12 dB to +12 dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted from –30 dB to +12 dB.

Note that these settings work independently of the individual speaker volume settings on page 27.

Enabling the Tone Controls

To use the Bass and Treble functions with the multi-channel inputs, ﬁrst you need to enable them. To do this, press the [SURROUND] button. “Tone On” appears on the display. You can now use the [AUDIO ADJUST] button to select the Bass and Treble functions and adjust as explained on page 37. To switch off the Bass and Treble functions, press the [DIRECT] button. “Tone Off” appears on the display.

Notes:

•To use the multi-channel inputs, you must connect an AV component with individual 5.1-surround analog outputs to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s multi-channel inputs.

•You can select Multich only when the DVD input source is selected.

• While Multich is selected, you can’t select a listening mode. If you select Multich while using a listening mode, the listening mode will be cancelled.

• While Multich is selected, the speaker conﬁguration setting (page 25) is ignored, so even if you have speciﬁed two speakers, the multi-channel input signals will be fed to the front-left, front-right, center, surround-left, and surroundright speakers regardless.

• While Multich is selected, the subwoofer mode (page page 25) is ignored, so even if you have speciﬁed “Subwoofer Off,” the signal connected to the SUBWOOFER DVD IN will be fed to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT regardless.

Press the remote controller’s [DVD] input selector button, then [AUDIO SEL] button to select “Multich.”

Start playback on the AV component.

To adjust the volume of an individual speaker, use the remote controller’s [CH SEL] button to select it, and then use the LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons.

Using the Tuner

This chapter explains how to use the built-in tuner. You can store your favorite radio stations as presets for con-

venient selection.

MASTER VOLUME

PRESET/ADJUST

TUNING

PRESET/ADJUST

STEREO

AUDIO ADJUST

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

STANDBY

DISPLAY

AUDIO

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

MODE

VIDEO 1

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

MEMORY

FM MODE

MEMORY

CLEAR

VIDEO

FM MODE

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

CH +

SPEAKER ADJUST

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

TUNER

DIRECT

SURROUND

PRESET /

TUNER

Tuning into Radio Stations

TUNER

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING

If you selected the FM band:

The AUTO indicator appears on the display and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E searches for the next station automatically. Searching stops when a station is found, and the TUNED and FM STEREO indicators appear, as shown.

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select either AM or FM.

In this example, the FM band has been selected.

Band Frequency

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control.

The volume can typically be set to MIN, 1 though 79, or MAX.

Press and hold the TUNING [ ] or [] button for more than half a second and then release it.

TUNED AUTO

Setting the AM Tuning Interval (Worldwide model only)

If you’re using the Worldwide model (i.e., your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel), you need to set the AM tuning interval for compatibility with AM broadcasts in your particular country. The initial setting is 9 kHz.

North America: 10 kHz Other countries: 9 kHz

TUNER

FM MODE

MEMORY

CLEAR

Note:

All presets are deleted when you change this setting.

To set the AM tuning interval, while holding down the [TUNER] button, press the [MEMORY] button.

FM STEREO

The North American model searches the FM band in

0.1 MHz intervals. For other models it’s 0.05 MHz.

If you selected the AM band:

The frequency stops changing when you release the TUNING button. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn’t automatically search for AM stations. You must use the TUNING [] [] buttons. Press repeatedly to change the frequency one interval at a time, or press and hold to quickly change the frequency. When you’re tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears.

The North American model steps through the AM band in 10 kHz intervals. For other models it’s 9 kHz.

TUNING

To ﬁne-tune the frequency, use the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons.

If you’ve selected the FM band, be careful that you don’t press either button for more than half a second, otherwise the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will start searching for the next station.

Using the Tuner—Continued

Tuning into weak FM stations

If the signal strength of the station you are trying to tune into is poor, you may not be able to tune into that station, or reception may be noisy. In this case, press the [FM MODE] button to select mono mode and disable auto-tuning (the AUTO and FM STEREO indicators will go off), and try tuning manually.

Using RDS (European models only)

When tuned into an RDS (Radio Data System) station that's broadcasting PS (Program Service Name) information, the RDS indicator appears, as shown, and the name of the station appears on the display. Only European models support RDS, and only in areas where RDS is used.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as presets.

Selecting Preset Stations

You can easily select previously stored presets as follows.

TUNER

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select either AM or FM.

In this example, the FM band has been

Remote controller

PRESET/ADJUST

selected.

Use the [PRESET/ADJUST] [ ] [ ] buttons, or the remote controller’s PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons to select the presets.

In this example, preset #3 has been

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selected.

Deleting Presets

MEMORY

FM MODE

CLEAR

PRESET/ADJUST

FM MODE

CLEAR

Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset.

See “Tuning into Radio Stations” on page 30 for more information.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

The preset number ﬂashes.

While the MEMORY indicator is displayed (about 8 seconds), use the [PRESET/ADJUST] [ ] [ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through

30.

In this example, preset #3 has been selected.

Press the [MEMORY] button to store the station.

The station is stored and the preset number stops ﬂashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite radio stations.

You can delete unwanted presets as follows.

Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the previous section for more information.

In this example, preset #3 has been selected.

MEMORY

FM MODE

CLEAR

While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [FM MODE] button.

The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display, as shown.

Other Functions:

See page 32 for functions that you can use while listening to the radio.

Listening Modes:

See page 34 for information on the listening modes that you can use while listening to the radio.

Common Functions

This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source.

SPEAKERS A & B

DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

SLEEP

SP A SP B

CH SEL

TEST

MUTING

STANDBY

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

SPEAKER ADJUST

SURROUND

DIMMERPHONES

DIMMER

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

Press [RCVR/ TAPE] to select RCVR mode.

CH +

LEVEL /

VOLUME /

DIRECT

PRESET/ADJUST

STEREO

AUDIO ADJUST

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

Setting the Display Brightness

With this function you can adjust the brightness of the display.

DIMMER

Use the [DIMMER] button to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

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Displaying Source Information

This section explains how to display information about the currently selected input source.

DISPLAY

When the input source is not AM or FM:

Input source

& volume

Press the [DISPLAY] button.

Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through all the information available for the current input source.

Turning Speaker Sets On & Off

You can turn on and off speaker sets A and B individually.

SPEAKERS

Remote controller

Note:

When you turn on speaker set B, the listening mode for speaker set A is set to Stereo.

To turn on or off speaker set A, use the SPEAKER [A] button, or the remote controller’s [SP A] button.

To turn on or off speaker set B, use the SPEAKER [B] button, or the remote controller’s [SP B] button.

Press the remote controller’s [RCVR/ TAPE] button to select RCVR mode before using the remote controller.

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

A & B speakers indicators

Sound format*

Input source

& listening

mode

* If the input signal is analog, no sound format information is displayed. For non-PCM digital sources, the sound format is displayed. This information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears.

When the input source is AM or FM:

Band, frequency

& preset #

Band &

listening mode

When the input source is an RDS radio station broadcasting PS information (European models only):

Station name

& preset #

Band, frequency

& preset #*

Band &

listening mode

* This information is displayed for about ﬁve seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears.

Common Functions—Continued

Muting the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E (remote controller only)

With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

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Muting is cancelled when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is set to Standby.

Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator ﬂashes on the display, as shown.

To unmute the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume.

The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.

• Only speakers that are included in the current conﬁguration can be adjusted. See “Specifying the Number of Speakers” on page 25.

• The subwoofer cannot be selected if the subwoofer mode is set to “Subwoofer Off” (page 25).

Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only)

With the sleep timer you can set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E so that it automatically turns off after a set period.

Remote controller

Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The speciﬁed sleep time appears on the display for about ﬁve seconds, then the previous display reappears.

SLEEP indicator

Adjusting the Speaker Balance Temporarily

With this function you can adjust the volume level of each individual speaker as you like. Unlike the individual speaker volume settings described on page 27, these adjustments can be carried out while listening to your favorite music, and they are temporary (i.e., they are not saved when the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is set to Standby), although you can save them if you want.

Use the remote controller’s [CH SEL] button to select each speaker, and use the LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.

Speakers are selected in the following order: Left → Center → Right → Surr Right → Surr Back → Surr Left → Subwoofer.

You can adjust the volume of each speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB.

The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display, as shown.

To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.

To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

Using Headphones

You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.

To cancel this function, press the [CH SEL] button repeatedly until the previous display appears.

To save your adjustments, updating the settings described on page 27, press the [TEST] button.

Notes:

•You cannot use this function while the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is muted (see page 33).

Notes:

•Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

• Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.

• When you connect a pair of headphones to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo or Direct. When you disconnect the headphones, the previous listening mode is selected.

• When you use the multi-channel inputs, only the front-left and front-right channels can be heard in the headphones.

Using the Listening Modes

With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall.

To get the most from surround sound, it’s important that you install and conﬁgure your speakers correctly. See “Installing Your Speakers” on page 20 and “Conﬁguring Speaker Set A” on page 26 for information.

Listening mode availability depends on the format of the currently selected input signal. For example, the Dolby Digital listening modes are available only while a Dolby Digital format signal is being received. Likewise, the DTS listening modes are available only while a DTS format signal is being received.

The following table lists all the possible listening modes and indicates which modes can be selected for each source for-

About the Listening Modes

mat. The “Speakers” column lists the minimum number of speakers (excluding subwoofer) necessary to use each mode.

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E provides a number of listening modes for use with various types of source material, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro Logic II, and Neo:6. In addition, you can use the special Onkyo DSP programs, Orchestra, Unplugged, and so on, to add surround effects to stereo sources.

Source format

Listening mode Speakers* 2-channel Others 5.1 6.1

Direct

Stereo

PL II Movie

(Pro Logic II Movie)

PL II Music

(Pro Logic II Music)

Neo: Cinema

(DTS Neo:6 Cinema)

Neo: Music

(DTS Neo:6 Music)

Dolby D

(Dolby Digital)

Dolby D EX

(Dolby Digital EX)

DTS

Analog/

PCM

✔✔

✔✔✔✔✔✔

✔✔

✔

The adjacent diagram graphically indicates which speakers are actually used in that mode. If you use less than the minimum number of speakers, some modes will not be available.

See page 20 for information on connecting the necessary speakers, and see page 25 for information specifying the number of speakers connected.

96 kHz

PCM

Dolby Digital DTS

✔

✔✔

DTS-ES

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

TV Logic

All Ch St

6 Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1

✔

* This is the minimum number of speakers (excluding subwoofer) necessary to use each mode.

The adjacent diagrams graphically indicate which speakers are actually used in each mode: black means used, white means not used.

Sur left

Center

Front right

Subwoofer

Sur right

Sur back

Front left

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

The listening modes are explained below.

Basic Modes

Direct: The selected input source is fed directly to the power-

amp stages and through to the front left and right speakers with minimal processing. Use this mode when watching an old movie that has a mono soundtrack, when listening to either the left or right channel of multilingual material, or when playing a DVD or other source that has multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD.

Stereo: The selected input source is processed as a stereo

signal and output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Use this mode when listening to stereo sources.

Surround Modes

Pro Logic II Movie: Dolby Pro Logic II

Movie mode decoding for 5.1 surround. Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will create a 5.1 surround mix.

Pro Logic II Music: Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. Use

this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema: DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode. This mode

is intended for use with movies, providing surround sound with a realistic sense of movement. Use this mode to add 6.1 surround to stereo movies, videos, and TV programs.

DTS Neo:6 Music: DTS Neo:6 Music mode. This mode uses

the surround channels to create a natural sound ﬁeld that cannot be produced with conventional stereo. Even with twochannel music, a natural sound ﬁeld can be produced from the surround channels. Use this mode to add 6.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs.

Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital decoding with up

to 5.1 channels. With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo.

Dolby Digital EX: Dolby Digital EX decoding

with up to 6.1 channels. With an added surround-back channel, this 6.1 channel format offers a heightened sense of space, for added realism with moving sounds such as those that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead. Dolby Digital EX material can also be played on conventional 5.1 channel systems, in which case the surround-back channel sound is divided between the left and right surround channels. Use this mode with DVDs that have a 5.1-channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo.

DTS: DTS decoding with up to 5.1 channels. This

digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with exceptional ﬁdelity. It’s compressed digital audio data, with six completely separate channels (5.1), and the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very high-quality sound. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode with DVDs, LDs, or CDs that bear the DTS logo.

• When listening to DTS material, using the pause, fast forward, or reverse functions on your DTS-compatible player may produce a short audible noise. This is normal.

• When DTS material ends and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E remains in DTS listening mode, and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or reverse functions on your DTS-compatible player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about 3 seconds, and then restart playback.

•With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E. This is usually because the digital signal has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E cannot recognize the signal as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.

• The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s TAPE OUT and VIDEO 1 OUT connectors output only analog audio, so don’t try and record a DTS CD or LD from these outputs because all you’ll get is noise.

DTS-ES: DTS-ES decoding with up to 6.1 channels. Use this

mode with DVDs, LDs, or CDs that bear the DTS-ES logo. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E supports both DTS-ES Discrete

6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1.

Discrete 6.1 is for use with material encoded in the DTS 6.1 format. With an additional surroundback channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a realistic sense of movement and space. You can enjoy this format with CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the DTS-ES logo.

Matrix 6.1 allows you to play DTS 5.1 material on a 6.1 channel system. Since DTS 5.1 material includes information about the surround-back channel, channels can be reconstructed for playback on a 6.1 channel system. You can enjoy this format with CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the DTS-ES or DTS logo.

DSP Modes

Orchestra: Suitable for classical or operatic music. The cen-

ter speaker is turned off and the surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addition, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Unplugged: Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals,

and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the stage-front experience.

Studio-Mix: Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to

music in this mode creates a lively soundﬁeld with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

TV Logic: Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced

in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices.

All Ch St (All Channel Stereo): Ideal for background

music. The front, surround, and surround-back channels create a stereo image that ﬁlls the entire listening area.

Using the Listening Modes—Continued

Selecting the Listening Modes

You can select the listening modes by using the following buttons: [DIRECT], [STEREO], [SURROUND], [DSP], and [A.STEREO] (the last button is available only on the remote controller).

DIRECT

STEREO

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

STANDBY

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

SPEAKER ADJUST

DIRECT

SURROUND

DSP

DIRECT

SURROUND

DTS-ES mode

DTS mode

Dolby Digital mode

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

CH +

Neo:6 mode

Dolby Pro Logic II mode

Direct mode

Stereo mode

DSP mode (Orchestra, Unplugged, etc)

Listening mode availability depends on the format of the currently selected input signal and the number of speakers that you are using. If you use less than the minimum number of speakers, some modes will not be available. See “About the Listening Modes” on page 34 for more information.

Notes:

•You cannot select a listening mode when the Multich input source is selected. See “Using the Multi-Channel Inputs” on page 29.

• While speaker set B is on, or a pair of headphones are plugged in, you can only select the Direct or Stereo listening mode.

MASTER VOLUME

STEREO

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

DSP

STEREO A.STEREO

INPUT

The options for each button are explained below:

[DIRECT] button

• This button selects the Direct listening mode, which can be used with PCM, analog, and 96 kHz PCM sources.

[STEREO] button

• This button selects the Stereo listening mode, which can be used with any source format.

[SURROUND] button

•With PCM and analog sources, you can select the Pro Logic II Movie, Pro Logic II Music, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, and Neo:6 Music listening modes.

•With Dolby Digital 2-channel sources, you can select the Pro Logic II Movie and Pro Logic II Music listening modes.

•With Dolby Digital sources with more than two or three channels, you can select the following:

On: Dolby Digital EX listening mode. Off: Dolby Digital listening mode. Auto: If the source signal contains an EX ﬂag, which is an

identiﬁcation code for Surround EX, the Dolby Digital EX listening mode is selected automatically. If not, the Dolby Digital listening mode is used.

These options appear only if you’re using, and have speciﬁed six speakers (see page 25). If you are using fewer speakers, the Dolby Digital listening mode is used.

•With DTS sources, you can select the following: On: If the source signal contains a DTS-ES ﬂag, which is

an identiﬁcation code for DTS-ES, the DTS-ES Discrete

6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 listening mode is selected automatically. If not, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 is used.

Off: The DTS listening mode is used for all DTS sources, even if a DTS-ES ﬂag is present.

Auto: If the source signal contains a DTS-ES ﬂag, the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 listening mode is selected automatically. If not, the DTS mode is used.

These options appear only if you’re using, and have speciﬁed six speakers (see page 25). If you are using fewer speakers, the DTS listening mode is used.

[DSP] button

The remote controller’s [DSP] button works differently to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s [DSP] button.

• TX-SR501/TX-SR501E [DSP] button: You can select the following Onkyo DSP modes: Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio Mix, TV Logic, and All Ch St.

• Remote controller’s [DSP] button: You can select all of the currently available listening modes (basic, surround, and DSP). You can use this button even when a remote controller mode other than RCVR/TAPE is selected (see page 40).

[A.STEREO] button

The button selects the All Ch St listening mode. (This button is available only on the remote controller).

Audio Adjust Functions

Using the Audio Adjust Functions

These functions only work with speaker set A. Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting the

sound, including several especially for use with Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II material.

The following table lists the Audio Adjust functions, their ranges and default values. Function availability depends on the current source and listening mode, as listed in the “Supported listening mode” column. See page 34 for information on listening modes.

Function Range Default

Bass –12 dB to

Treble

+12 dB in 2 dB steps

0 dB

Late Night Low, High, Off

Cinema Filter

On, Off

Off

(Cine Fltr)

Center Image

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3 Neo:6 Music

Panorama On, Off Off

Dimension 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Center Width

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Supported

listening mode

All modes except Direct

Dolby D

PL II Movie Dolby D/Dolby D EX DTS/DTS-ES Neo:6 Cinema

PL II Music

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

CINE FLTR

LATE NIGHT

AUDIO ADJUST

Remote controller

PRESET/ADJUST

MASTER VOLUME

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

SURROUND

STANDBY

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

SPEAKER ADJUST

PRESET/ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO ADJUST

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

Press [RCVR/ TAPE] to select RCVR mode.

ADJUST /

CH +

Use the [AUDIO/ADJUST] button to select a function.

Function

Note:

Before pressing the remote controller’s [AUDIO/ADJUST] button, press its [RCVR/TAPE] button to select RCVR mode.

PRESET/ADJUST

Use the [PRESET/ADJUST] buttons on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, or the ADJUST buttons on the remote controller to set the selected function.

Remote controller

Note:

The Cinema Filter and Late Night functions can be controlled from the remote controller by using the dedicated [CINE FLTR] and [LATE NIGHT] buttons. First press the remote controller's [RCVR/TAPE] button to select RCVR mode, then press [CINE FLTR] or [LATE NIGHT] to display the current setting; press again to change it.

Audio Adjust Functions—Continued

The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.

■ Bass

With this function you can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –12 dB to +12 dB in 2 dB steps.

■ Treble

With this function you can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –12 dB to +12 dB in 2 dB steps.

■ Late Night (Dolby Digital)

With this function you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Late Night=Off............no effect

Late Night=Low..........small reduction in dynamic range

Late Night=High .........big reduction in dynamic range

Note that the impact of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect.

This function is automatically cancelled when you set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to Standby.

■ Cinema Filter

With this function, you can soften the harshness, or brightness sometimes experienced with movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.

■ Center Image (DTS Neo:6 Music)

The DTS Neo:6 surround format derives its center-channel signal from stereo material, either analog or digital. In Music mode, the center speaker is intended to augment the left and right speakers, allowing them to faithfully reproduce the original stereo mix. For this reason, the center channel sound is not fully subtracted from the left and right channels. With this function, you can adjust the amount of subtraction depending on your room layout and personal preference.

Center Image: 5...........nothing is subtracted from the left

and right channels.

Center Image: 0...........the left and right channel levels

are halved (–6 dB), making the center channel more dominant, particularly useful when the listener is off-center.

This function has no effect on the level of the center speaker.

■ Dimension (Pro Logic II Music)

With this function, you can move the soundﬁeld backward or forward.

Dimension: 3............... the soundﬁeld is in the normal

position. Choose a lower setting to move the soundﬁeld forward. Choose a higher setting to move it backward.

If the stereo image is too wide, or there’s too much surround information, try moving the soundﬁeld forward to achieve a better balance. If the stereo image is too narrow, or it sounds almost like it’s in mono, try moving the soundﬁeld backward.

■ Center Width (Pro Logic II Music)

In Pro Logic II decoding, the center-channel signal is output by the center speaker. If a center speaker is not used, the decoder divides the center signal equally between the front left and right speakers, producing what’s known as a “phantom” center. With this function you can choose to have the center-channel signal output by only the center speaker, by only the front left and right speakers (“phantom” center), or by a mix of the two.

Center Width: 0 ........... the center-channel signal is output

only by the center speaker.

Center Width: 7...........it’s output only by the front left

and right speakers (“phantom”

center).

In home theaters, adding some width to the center channel can improve the balance between the center and front left and right speakers. Most stereo material will beneﬁt from appropriate use of this function.

■ Panorama (Pro Logic II Music)

With this function, you can extend the front stereo image to the surround speakers to provide a “wraparound” effect, especially useful when not much sound is being output by the surround speakers.

Recording

This chapter explains how to record the selected input source to an AV component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from two different sources.

Recording the Input Source

You can record only to AV components that are connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT connectors.

See pages 10–19 for information on connecting your AV components to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

PHONES

VIDEO

DVD

VIDEO 2

VCR

TAPE TUNER

Remote controller

STANDBY

SELECTOR

SUBWOOFER

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

DVD

FM MODE

MEMORY

MODE

CLEAR

VIDEO

VCR

CABLE/SAT

CD/DVD

TUNING

TAPE TUNER

SPEAKER ADJUST

SURROUND

Input selector buttons

CH +

Input selector buttons

Use the following input selector

VIDEO

buttons to select the AV component that you want to record.

Audio signals from the selected input source are output by the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT connectors.

You can listen to the source while recording. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s VOLUME control has no effect on recording.

DIRECT

PRESET/ADJUST

STEREO

AUDIO ADJUST

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VIDEO 3

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

Recording from Different AV Sources

With this function you can record audio and video from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e., TAPE, TUNER, or CD) is selected, the video input source remains unchanged. For example, if you ﬁrst select the VIDEO 3 input source, followed by the CD input source, you can watch the video from the VIDEO 3 input and listen to the audio from the CD input.

In the following example, audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN connectors, and video from the video camera connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO connector are recorded onto the VCR, which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT connectors.

Video camera

: video signal : audio signal

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

/2/3

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

CD player

DVD IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OUT

TAPE

ANTENNA

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO 2

FM 75

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SURR

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

VCR

Start recording on the AV component connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT connectors.

Start playback on the source AV component.

Notes:

•You cannot record from AV components that are connected to the digital inputs. You must use analog connections.

• The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.

•You cannot record from an AV component that is connected to the multi-channel inputs.

• If you select another input source while recording, that input source will be recorded instead.

1. Prepare the camera and CD player for playback.

2. Prepare the VCR for recording.

3. Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector button.

4. Press the [CD] input selector button.

This selects the CD player as the audio source, but leaves the video camera as the video source.

5. Start recording on the VCR and start playback on the video camera and CD player.

The video from the camera, and the audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

Notes:

•You cannot record audio from an AV component that is

connected digitally. You must use an analog connection.

• The surround effects produced by the surround and DSP

listening modes cannot be recorded.

• If you select another input source while recording, that

input source will be recorded instead.

Using the Remote Controller RC-479S with Your Other AV

RCVR/TAPE

Tape control buttons

Tape input selector

Components

RC-479S (not North America)

Connecting your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E via allows you to control it with the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote controller. Since you only need to point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, you can control components that are out of sight, for example, in a cabinet. See page 19 for connection information.

Note:

•To use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your TX-SR501, even if they are connected digitally.

Using the RC-479S

Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/

TX-SR501E and use the input selector buttons to select an input source for the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

DVD mode CD mode Tape mode*

Use the remote controller’s mode buttons

(i.e., [DVD], [CD], or [RCVR/TAPE]) to select a remote controller mode.

(You don’t have to point the remote controller at anything for this step.)

Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/

TX-SR501E and press the Power [ ] button to turn on the AV component.

(A cassette recorder can’t be turned on or off from the remote controller. However, pressing the remote controller’s Play [ ] button will turn it on and start playback.)

Use the buttons as explained below.

In the following illustrations, buttons that control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E regardless of which mode is selected are shaded.

DVD

control buttons

DVD input selector

Power on/off

Start playback Play side A (front-facing side)

Stop playback, fast forward, or fast reverse Stop playback, recording, fast forward, or rewind

Fast forward

Fast reverse Rewind

DISC Select a disc (DVD/CD changers only)

1–9, +10, 0 Enter numbers

TOP MENU Display the disc’s main menu

MENU Display the last sub-menu

RETURN Return to previous menu

SETUP Display setup menu

/ //

ENT Go to selected menu item

Pause playback Play side B (rear-facing side)

Go to next chapter or track

Go to beginning of current chapter or track

Select menu items

CD control buttons

CD input selector

* Since this is RCVR/TAPE mode, you can control

the cassette recorder and fully control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E at the same time.

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components

RC-518M (North America only)

Connecting your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder to the TX-SR501 via allows you to control your system with the TX-SR501’s remote controller by pointing it at the TX-SR501. This allows you to control components that are out of sight, for example, in a cabinet. Since you don’t have to enter any special codes, or do any programming, allows you to control these components quickly and easily. See page 19 for connection information. See page 42 for operating information.

In addition, you can control an AV component made by another manufacturer by entering the appropriate manufacturer’s code into the remote controller.

Note:

•To use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your TX-SR501, even if they are connected digitally.

Entering the Manufacturer’s Code

If you’re using an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-SR501’s connector, an Onkyo AV component without an connection, or an AV component made by another manufacturer, do the following.

Determine the appropriate manufacturer’s

code from the following list.

Where several codes are listed, try the ﬁrst one, and if that doesn’t work, try the others until you ﬁnd one that does.

While holding down the remote controller’s

[VCR], [TV], [CABLE/SAT], or [CD/DVD] button, press the [ENT] button.

For the [CD/DVD] button, you can enter a CD code or DVD code, not both. And for the [CABLE/SAT] button, a Cable code or Satellite code, not both.

Within 10 seconds, use the remote control-

ler’s number buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code.

Check to see if you can control the AV com-

ponent from the remote controller.

If it works as expected, the code has been entered correctly. If not, go back to step 3 and try again.

Note that with some manufacturer’s AV components, some of the remote controller’s buttons may not work as expected.

By default, the [CD/DVD] button is set to code 316, which is for use with an -compatible Onkyo DVD player connected to the TX-SR501’s connector. To control an -compatible Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-SR501’s connector, you must enter code

300. To control an Onkyo DVD player without an connection, you must enter either code 301 or 313. The [CD/DVD] button can be used with only one AV component.

Manufacturer TV VCR DVD Cable Satellite

AIWA 137

AKAI 227

DENON 302

ECHOSTAR 500

EMERSON 228

FISHER 200

GE 103, 104

GE • PANA 201, 202

GE • RCA 203

GEMINI 401

GENERAL INSTRUMENT

G.I. 400

GO VIDEO 105, 106, 107

GOLD STAR 204, 205 108

HAMLIN

HITACHI 206, 207 103, 109 303 502

HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEM

JERROLD

JVC 208

KENWOOD 305

MACOM 415, 416, 417

MAGNAVOX 209, 210 114, 115, 116 306 418

MARANTZ 211 307

MITSUBISHI

NEC 136

OAK 419, 420, 421

ONKYO

PANASONIC 212, 213 122, 123 309 422, 423 504, 505, 506

PHILIPS 214 114

PIONEER 215 310 430, 431

PRIMESTAR 507

PROSCAN 216 311 508, 509, 510

RCA

S.ATLANTA 432, 433, 434

SAMSUNG 221, 222 124, 125, 126 304 435

SHARP 223 127, 128

SHINTOM 138

SONY 224

TOCOM 436

TOSHIBA 134 313 512

YAM AHA 314

ZENITH 225, 226 135 315 437, 438

217, 218, 219,

220, 229, 230

100, 101, 102,

140

402, 403, 404,

405

406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411,

412, 413, 414

110, 111, 112,

113

117, 118, 119,

120, 121, 139

109 311 508, 509, 510

129, 130, 131,

132, 133, 141

304

308

301, 313,

316 (for

DVD),

300 (for CD)

424, 425, 426,

427, 428, 429

312 511

501

503

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued

RCVR/TAPE

Tape control buttons

Tape input selector

Using the RC-518M

If you need to enter the manufacturer’s code for your AV component into the remote controller, see page 41.

Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501

and use the input selector buttons to select an input source for the TX-SR501.

Use the remote controller’s mode buttons

(i.e., [VCR], [TV], [CABLE/SAT], [CD/DVD], or [RCVR/TAPE]) to select a remote controller mode.

(You don’t have to point the remote controller at anything for this step.)

DVD mode*

Use the remote controller’s Power [ ] but-

ton to turn on the AV component.

Remember, if your AV component is connected to the TX-SR501 via , point the remote controller at the TX-SR501. If not, point the remote controller at the AV component.

(A cassette recorder can’t be turned on or off from the remote controller. However, pressing the remote controller’s Play [ ] button will turn it on and start playback.)

Use the buttons as explained below.

In the following illustrations, buttons that control the TX-SR501 regardless of which mode is selected are shaded.

CD mode*

Tape mode*

CD/DVD

DVD control buttons

DVD input

selector

You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code for your DVD player (see page 41).

Power on/off

Start playback Play side A (front-facing side)

Stop playback Stop playback, fast forward, or fast reverse

Fast forward

Fast reverse Rewind

Pause playback Play side B (rear-facing side)

Go to next chapter or track

Go to beginning of current chapter or track

DISC Select a disc (DVD/CD changers only)

1–9, +10, 0 Enter numbers

TOP MENU Display the disc’s main menu

/ //

Select menu items

MENU Display the last sub-menu

RETURN Return to previous menu

SETUP Display setup menu

ENT Go to selected menu item

CD/DVD

control buttons

CD input

selector

CD mode can be used only with an Onkyo CD player, and you must enter the appropriate Onkyo CD player code (see page 41).

*1Since you can only enter a CD code

or DVD code for the [CD/DVD] button, you can use CD mode or DVD mode, but not both.

Stop playback, recording, fast forward, or rewind

*2Since this is RCVR/TAPE mode,

you can control the cassette recorder and fully control the TX-SR501 at the same time.

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued

VCR mode TV mode

You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code (see page 41).

VCR

Control TV if appropriate TV code has been

VCR control buttons

Power on/off

1–9, +10, 0 Enter numbers

OK Conﬁrm

TV CH UP

TV CH DOWN

TV VOL UP

TV VOL DOWN

TV/VCR Switch TV/VCR inputs

TV MUTE Mute the sound

Select next received channel Select next TV channel

Select previous received channel Select previous TV channel

Start playback

Stop playback, recording, fast forward, or rewind

Fast forward

Rewind

Select next VCR channel

Select previous VCR channel

Pause playback

entered

Input

Selectors

TV control buttons

Raise TV volume

Lower TV volume

Control VCR if appropriate VCR code has been entered

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued

Cable mode* Satellite mode*

You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code (see page 41).

CABLE/SAT

Cable

control

buttons

Input Selectors

Power on/off

1–9, 0 Enter numbers

CH+ Select next channel Select next channel preset

CH– Select previous channel Select previous channel preset

MENU Display menu

/ //

ENT Conﬁrm

* Since you can only enter a Cable code or Satellite code for the [CABLE/SAT] button, you can use Cable

mode or Satellite mode, but not both.

Satellite

control

buttons

Select menu items

CABLE/SAT

Input Selectors

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

The power cord is not connected.

The [POWER] switch is set to OFF (other than

Can’t turn on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E?

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E shuts down immediately after being turned on?

The buttons on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E and remote controller don’t work?

There’s no sound coming from the speakers?

Amp

Only the front speakers are working?

The center speaker is not working or is very quiet?

Only the center speaker is working?

The surround speakers are not working?

North American model).

External interference is affecting the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s digital circuitry.

The amp protection system has been activated. Contact your Onkyo dealer.

Power supply voltage ﬂuctuations and other anomalies, such as static electricity, can interfere with normal operation.

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is muted. Unmute the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E (page 33).

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is not connected properly.

The speaker cables are not connected properly. Check the speaker connections (page 21).

The wrong input source is selected. Select the correct input source (page 28).

A pair of headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones (page 33).

The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set the input signal format to Auto (page 29).

The volume is set at minimum. Turn up the volume (page 28).

The speakers are conﬁgured incorrectly. Check the speaker conﬁguration (page 25).

Some speakers are not used with certain listening modes.

A connecting cable may be damaged.

The Stereo listening mode is selected.

The center speaker is not connected properly.Check the center speaker connections (page 21).

The Stereo, Direct, or Orchestra listening mode is selected.

The volume of the center speaker is set at minimum.

The currently selected speaker conﬁguration doesn’t use the center speaker.

Yo u’re listening to a mono sound source (e.g., TV or AM broadcast) and the PL II MOVIE or PL II MUSIC listening mode is selected, so the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

The surround speakers are not used with certain listening modes.

Surround speaker output depends on the source material. Some material may not use the surround speakers much.

The volume of the surround speakers is set at minimum.

The currently selected speaker conﬁguration doesn’t use the surround speakers.

Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet (page 24).

Set the [POWER] switch to ON (page 24).

Tu rn off the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, wait ﬁve seconds, then try turning it on again. If that fails, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, wait ﬁve seconds, reconnect it, then try turning it on again.

Check your connections.

If your turntable doesn’t have a built-in phono preamp, you must connect one between your turntable and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must use a compatible phono preamp.

See page 34 for information on listening modes.

Check your connecting cables for signs of damage and replace as necessary.

In Stereo listening mode, only the front speakers and subwoofer are used (page 34).

The center speaker is not used with these modes (page 34).

Check the volume of the center speaker (page 27).

Check the speaker conﬁguration (page 25).

Select another listening mode (page 34).

See page 34 for information on listening modes.

Check the volume of the surround speakers (page 27).

Check the speaker conﬁguration (page 25).

Troubleshooting—Continued

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

A low-frequency noise or hum can be heard?

The sound is too bright or harsh and the high range is not clear.

The subwoofer is not working or is very quiet?

Amp

There’s no picture on the TV or monitor?

Can’t hear an AV component?

The buttons on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E work OK but those on the remote controller don’t?

Remote controller

Can’t use the remote controller with other AV components?

The audio connecting cables at the rear of the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E are too close to the power cord.

The Treble function is set too high. Adjust the Treble function (pages 29, 37).

The subwoofer mode is set to OFF or is set incorrectly.

The volume of the subwoofer is set at minimum.

Subwoofer output depends on the source material. Some material may not use the subwoofer much.

The TV’s input selector is set incorrectly.

The video cable is not connected properly.

The video input and output are different formats.

The wrong input source is selected. Select the correct input source (page 28).

The wrong remote controller mode is selected. Select the correct mode (page 9).

There are no batteries in the remote controller. Install new batteries (page 5).

The batteries are ﬂat. Replace with new batteries (page 5).

The batteries are installed incorrectly. Check the batteries and correct as necessary (page 5).

Yo u’re not pointing the remote controller at the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s remote sensor.

Yo u’re too far away from the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E.

A strong light source is interfering with the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s remote sensor.

If the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed in a cabinet with colored glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors are closed.

The wrong manufacturer’s code has been entered.

Yo u’re pointing the remote controller at the wrong AV component.

Yo u’ve made an connection but not an analog RCA/phono connection.

Untangle the audio cables and position them as far away as possible from the power cord.

Check the subwoofer mode (page 25).

Check the volume of the subwoofer (page 27).

Select the correct input on the TV (i.e., the input to which the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is connected).

Check your video cables and connections (pages 10–19).

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn’t convert between video formats. It works as a video signal switcher. Composite video input signals are output only by composite video outputs. S-Video input signals are output only by S-Video outputs. And component video input signals are output only by component video outputs.

Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote sensor (page 5).

Use the remote controller closer to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E (page 5). The remote controller has a range of approximately 16 ft. (5 meters).

Make sure that the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Relocate if necessary.

Open the doors, or use a cabinet without colored glass.

Tr y entering the code again (page 41).

If more than one code is provided, try them all (page 41).

With some manufacturer’s AV components, certain buttons will not work as expected.

To control an AV component connected via , point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E. To control an AV component that’s not connected via , point the remote controller at that AV component (pages 40, 42)

To use , you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, even if they are connected digitally (page 19).

Troubleshooting—Continued

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

Reception is noisy, intermittent, and the FM STEREO indicator ﬂashes?

Reception is hindered by a crackling noise?

AM reception is hindered by a buzzing noise, espe-

Tuner

cially at night or with weak signals?

AM reception is hindered by a high-pitched noise?

FM reception and stereo separation are poor even though the TUNING and FM STEREO indicators are shown.

The tuner presets no longer work?

Sound can be heard from the speakers, but it cannot be recorded?

Recording

The Late Night function doesn’t work?

The multi-channel inputs don’t work?

Others

The listening mode changes to Stereo when headphones are connected?

Yo u’re too far away from the transmitter. Or, your FM antenna is in the wrong position or pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the station’s signal strength is poor.

Interference is being caused by ﬂuorescent lights being turned on or off or by passing cars.

Interference caused by electrical equipment, including ﬂuorescent lights.

Interference caused by your TV.

Ta ll buildings, mountains, or hills are causing wave reﬂections that interfere with the main signal.

The power cord has not been connected to a wall outlet, or the power has been turned off for an extended period.

You cannot record from an AV component that is connected digitally.

Yo u’re playing Dolby Digital or DTS source material.

The wrong input source is selected on your recorder.

The Late Night function only works with Dolby Digital.

The input signal format is set to Auto or Analog. Set the input signal format to Multich (page 29).

The AV component is not properly connected.

This is normal. When you connect a pair of headphones, the Stereo listening mode is selected automatically.

Use the [FM MODE] button to select mono mode (page 31).

Adjust the position, height, and direction of your FM antenna.

Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one with many elements. Installing an outdoor antenna is a specialist job, so contact your nearest dealer for advice (page 23).

Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possible from nearby roads.

Adjust the position or direction of your outdoor antenna.

Move your antenna as far away as possible from ﬂuorescent lights.

Relocate your AM antenna.

Install an outdoor AM antenna (page 23).

Move the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your TV.

Move the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E as far away as possible from your TV.

Tr y an FM antenna with better directionality.

Preset your favorite radio stations again (page 31). The power cord must be plugged into a wall outlet a few times each month in order to preserve the presets.

Connect the AV component using analog connections (pages 10–19).

Although you cannot record Dolby Digital or DTS surround channels, you can record the left and right channels by connecting the source AV component’s analog left and right outputs to a pair of analog inputs on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

Select the correct input source. See your recorder’s manual for more information.

“ DIGITAL” appears on the display when using a Dolby Digital source (page 28).

Connect the AV component’s 5.1 channel outputs to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s DVD IN FRONT L and R, SURR L and R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER connectors (page 13).

• The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely even that this should happen, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least ﬁve seconds, and then plug it back in again. That should ﬁx it.

•To reset the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will enter Standby mode.

Speciﬁcations

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 65 watts per channel min. RMS at

Continuous Power output (DIN) Maximum Power output (EIAJ) Dynamic power output:

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power

IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power

Damping Factor: 60 at 8 Ω Input Sensitivity and Impedance

DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL 1, 2): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω LINE (CD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TAPE): 200 mV, 47 kΩ

Multichannel Input

(DVD FRONT L/C/R, SURR L/R): 200 mV, 47 kΩ (SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 47 kΩ

Output Level and Impedance

Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1): 200 mV, 470 Ω Pre out (SUBWOOFER): 1 V, 470 Ω

Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz,

Tone Control

Bass: ±12 dB at 50 Hz Treble: ±12 dB at 20 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: CD/TAPE: 100 dB

Muting: –50 dB

8 Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. 80 watts per channel min. RMS at 6 Ω, 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic distortion.

× 2 at 6 Ω

85 watts 115 watts 160 watts 125 watts 85 watts

0.08% at 1 watt output

+1/–3 dB (Direct mode)

(IHF-A, Direct mode)

× 2 at 6 Ω × 2 at 3 Ω × 2 at 4 Ω

× 2 at 8 Ω

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3): 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3): 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)

COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)

Output Level and Impedance

VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω S VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)

0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C)

0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (P

0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C)

0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (P

, PR)

TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

North American models: 87.50-108.00 MHz (100 kHz steps) Other models: 87.50-108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)

Usable Sensitivity

Mono: 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω, IHF)

Stereo: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω, IHF)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω)

Stereo: 37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 Ω) Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB Image Rejection Ratio

North American models: 40 dB

Other models: 85 dB IF Rejection Ratio: 90 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono: 76 dB

Stereo: 70 dB Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB Selectivity: 50 dB (DIN) AM Suppression Ratio: 50 dB Total Harmonic Distortion

Mono: 0.2%

Stereo: 0.3% Frequency Response: 30 Hz-15 kHz, –1.0 dB Stereo Separation: 45 dB at 1 kHz

0.9 µV (75 Ω, DIN)

23 µV (75 Ω DIN)

30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

Tuning Range

North American models: 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

European & Australian models: 522-1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps)

Worldwide models: 522-1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps), or

Usable Sensitivity: 30 µV Image Rejection Ratio: 40 dB IF Rejection Ratio: 40 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 40 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%

530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

GENERAL

Power Supply and Power Consumption:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz 4.6 A

AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz 370 W

AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable, 50/60 Hz 370 W Dimensions (W

Weight

North American models: 19.6 lbs., 8.9 kg

European models: 21.6 lbs., 9.8 kg

Other models: 21.8 lbs., 9.9 kg

× H × D): 17-1/8" × 5-7/8" × 14-13/16"

× 150 × 376 mm

435

REMOTE CONTROL

Transmitter: Infrared Signal range: Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters Power supply:

Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V

× 2)

SN 29343474A

Speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice. Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is purchased.

Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-831-8124

ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net

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Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039

HOMEPAGE

http://www.onkyo.co.jp/

I0304-2

Onkyo TX-SR501E User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safeguards

Precautions

For British models

For European Models

For U.S. models

For Canadian Models

Modèle canadien

Supplied Accessories

Features

Audio/Video

FM/AM Tuner

Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only)

Using the Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

Controls & Connectors

Remote Controller—RCVR Mode

Connecting Your AV Components

Before Making Any Connections

Optical Digital Inputs

AV Cables & Connectors

RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

Which Connections To Use?

Video Connection Formats

Using the AC OUTLET

Audio Connection Formats

Connecting Your TV or Projector

■ Using Composite Video

■ Using S-Video

Connecting a DVD player

Video Connections

■ Using Composite Video

■ Using Component Video

■ Using Component Video

Audio Connections

■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections

■ Using Multi-channel Connections

■ Using Analog Connections

Connecting a VCR for Playback

Video Connections

Audio Connections

Connecting a D-VHS Recorder

Video connections

Audio connections

Connecting a VCR for Recording

Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc.

Video Connections

■ Using Composite Video

Audio Connections

Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc.

Video Connections

■ Using Composite Video

Audio Connections

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

■ Using Analog Connections

■ Using Component Video

Connecting a CD Player

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

Connecting a Turntable

■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp

■ Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp

■ Using Analog Connections

■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge

Connecting a DAT or CD/MD Recorder

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections (playback only)

Connecting a Cassette Recorder

■ Using Analog Connections (recording & playback)

Connecting -compatible AV Components

■ Auto Power On

■ Auto Source Select

■ Auto Power Off

Connecting -compatible Components

Installing Your Speakers

Positioning Your Speakers

■ Surround Speakers

■ Subwoofer

■ Front Speakers