Onkyo TX-SR501E User Manual 2
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
En
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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
Left
Left
Left
Front
Front
Front
Front
Right
Right
Right
Right
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
/
/
/
/
Surround
SP-B
SP-B
SP-B
SP-B
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
/
/
/
/
Front
Left
Front
Right
SP-B
Left
SP-B
Right
Surround
Front
Left
Front
Right
SP-B
Left
SP-B
Right
1
2
Speaker Cable
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Center
Center
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
Zone 2
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
3
Speaker cable labels
Right
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-
*2
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.
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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
FM
AM
75
Y
P
B
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
PR
12
IN
TAPE
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
IN
IN
SURR
FRONT
L
R
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
L
VIDEO
R
S VIDEO
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
LRL
R
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
IN
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OUT
IN
L
R
CD
• 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˚
30˚
TX-SR501/TX-SR501E
Installing the Batteries
Open the battery compartment, as shown.
1
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in
2
accordance with the polarity diagram inside
the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment.
3
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.
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Controls & Connectors
Front Panel
North American Model
234589JKML6N7
STANDBY/ON
AB
SPEAKERS
PHONES
OQR TUSP
Other Models
234589JKML6N7
1
STANDBY/ON
POWER
OFFON
AB
SPEAKERS
PHONES
STANDBY
STANDBY
AUDIO
SELECTOR
AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY
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
2
3
VIDEO
FM MODE
MEMORY
CLEAR
VIDEO
2
3
TAPE TUNER
TUNING
TAPE TUNER
C
SPEAKER ADJUST
C
AUDIO ADJUST
INPUT
D
STEREO
DIRECT
DSP
SURROUND
PRESET/ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
D
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.
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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
56
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.
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Controls & Connectors—Continued
Rear Panel
1 6
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1
/2/3
DVD IN
IN
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
R
CD
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
12
OUT
TAPE
AM
Y
P
B
PR
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
IN
IN
VIDEO 2
OUT
OUT
FM
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
IN
IN
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
SURR
FRONT
L
R
DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO
S VIDEO
L
4532
L
R
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
L
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
L
R
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.
8
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)
1J
2
3
4
K
L
Press this to select
RCVR mode
5
M
N
O
6
7
8
9
RC-479S (other models)
P
1J
2
3
4
K
L
Press this to select
RCVR mode
M
5
N
O
6
7
8
9
P
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.
9
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
C
R
P/ /
R
C
B
P
B
Y
P
R
P
B
C
R
C
B
Y
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
LR
RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on
virtually all AV components.
FRONT
SURR
L
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-
R
tions, which can be done with three stereo RCA/phono
SUB
WOOFER
audio cables.
10
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
IN
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
R
CD
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.
FM
OUT
AM
75
Y
B
P
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
PR
12
OUT
TAPE
IN
IN
IN
OUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
IN
IN
IN
FRONT
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
L
R
OUT
SURR CENTER
DVD
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
L
VIDEO
R
S VIDEO
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS A
L
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
Composite
S-Video
Component
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
11
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
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV, projector, etc.
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
S VIDEO IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO 1
IN
/2/3
DVD IN
L
R
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OUT
IN
CD
ANTENNA
FM
AM
REMOTE
CONTROL
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SURR
FRONT
L
R
DVD
Y
P
B
PR
12
IN
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
FM
AM
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SURR
FRONT
L
R
DVD
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
/2/3
DVD IN
OUT
IN
Y
B
P
PR
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
TAPE
CD
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
IN
DVD player
DVD
IN
DVD player
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
ANTENNA
REMOTE
CONTROL
FM
AM
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
/2/3
DVD IN
OUT
IN
Y
P
B
PR
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
TAPE
CD
■ 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
IN
/2/3
L
R
DVD IN
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OUT
IN
CD
ANTENNA
FM
AM
REMOTE
CONTROL
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
Y
P
B
PR
12
IN
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
IN
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
OUT
IN
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
R
TAPE
CD
TV, projector, etc.
ANTENNA
FM
AM
REMOTE
CONTROL
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
Y
P
B
PR
IN
YPB PR
OUT
Y
PB
PR
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
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
DVD player
/2/3
L
R
DVD IN
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
CD
ANTENNA
REMOTE
CONTROL
FM
AM
75
DVD IN
Y
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
PB PR
Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
12
IN
OUT
TAPE
12
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.
OR
• 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
IN
Y
B
P
PR
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
1
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
12
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
TAPE
CD
Connect one or the other
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
CONTROL
REMOTE
L
R
AM
VIDEO 2
IN
IN
VIDEO 2
FM
75
VIDEO 1
DVD MONITOR
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
FRONT
VIDEO 1
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
SURR
CENTER
L
R
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
AM
VIDEO 2
IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
FRONT L
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
VIDEO 1
FM
75
IN
IN
FRONT R
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
SURR
FRONT
L
R
DVD
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO
S VIDEO
SURR L
FRONT
SURR R
SURR CENTER
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
/2/3
DVD IN
OUT
IN
Y
P
B
PR
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
IN
OUT
IN
L
R
TAPE
CD
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
IN
/2/3
DVD IN
L
R
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OUT
IN
CD
ANTENNA
FM
AM
REMOTE
CONTROL
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
FRONT
L
R
Y
B
P
PR
12
IN
TAPE
DVD
DVD player
FRONT L
FRONT R
SURR L
L
R
FRONT
SURR R
L
R
SURR
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
DVD player
LR
AUDIO
OUTPUT
13
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.
OR
• 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
IN
/2/3
DVD IN
L
R
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
OUT
IN
CD
ANTENNA
AM
Y
B
P
VIDEO 2
PR
IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
12
IN
IN
L
R
TAPE
VIDEO 2
Connect one
or the other
FM
75
VIDEO 1
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
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.
OR
• 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
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
/2/3
2
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
L
R
CD
ANTENNA
REMOTE
CONTROL
FM
AM
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
VIDEO 1
IN
/2/3
Y
B
P
OUT
Y
P
B
PR
12
IN
OUT
TAPE
PR
COAXIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
VIDEO OUT
VCR
S VIDEO OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUTPUT
B
P
PR
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).
14
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.
OR
• 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
IN
/2/3
DVD IN
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
IN
L
R
CD
VIDEO 2
IN
IN
OUT
Y
B
P
PR
12
OUT
TAPE
VIDEO
S VIDEO
ANTENNA
FM
AM
75
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DVD MONITOR
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
SURR
CENTER
FRONT
L
R
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
AB
SPEAKERS
PHONES
STANDBY
DIMMER
DISPLAY
AUDIO
DVD
SELECTOR
LEVEL CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
MODE
VIDEO 1
2
VIDEO
VCR
SPEAKER ADJUST
LEVEL
SUBWOOFER
CH SEL
TAPE TUNER
3
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
AB
SPEAKERS
PHONES
STANDBY
DIMMER
DISPLAY
AUDIO
DVD
SELECTOR
LEVEL CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
MODE
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
2
VCR
SPEAKER ADJUST
LEVEL
SUBWOOFER
CH SEL
TAPE TUNER
VIDEO
3
C
DIRECT
SURROUND
ADJUST
C
D
S VIDEO
DIRECT
SURROUND
ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
D
STEREO
AUDIO ADJUST
STEREO
DSP
DSP
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO 3
VIDEO L R
S VIDEO AUDIO
MASTER VOLUME
VIDEO 3
VIDEO LR
S VIDEO AUDIO
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2
Connect one
or the other
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
LR
AUDIO
IN
INPUT
TV
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
AB
SPEAKERS
PHONES
Camcorder,
games console, etc.
STANDBY
AUDIO
SELECTOR
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R
DIMMER
DIGITAL INPUT
DISPLAY
MODE
VIDEO 1
DVD
VIDEO
2
VCR
SPEAKER ADJUST
LEVEL
SUBWOOFER
CH SEL
TAPE TUNER
VIDEO
3
LEVEL CONTROL
SUBWOOFER
STEREO
DIRECT
DSP
SURROUND
ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
D
C
S VIDEO AUDIO
MASTER VOLUME
INPUT
VIDEO 3
VIDEO LR
LR
AUDIO
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