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...with North American and European models. "DTS," "DTS-ES Extended Surround," and "Neo:6" are the same regardless of color. If you should dust the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E all channels • Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz) • 2 component video inputs, 1 output • 4 S-Video inputs, ...you have the following accessories: AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna (connector type varies from country to charge the backup system.) Once it 's unplugged or in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you plug in this depends on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's power cord. (Adapter varies from...
...with North American and European models. "DTS," "DTS-ES Extended Surround," and "Neo:6" are the same regardless of color. If you should dust the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E all channels • Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz) • 2 component video inputs, 1 output • 4 S-Video inputs, ...you have the following accessories: AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna (connector type varies from country to charge the backup system.) Once it 's unplugged or in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you plug in this depends on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's power cord. (Adapter varies from...
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... selector is being received from the remote controller. L R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment, as shown. • If you plug in mind when installing the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. •... obstacle between 220 and 230 volts (V), set it as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR ...
... selector is being received from the remote controller. L R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment, as shown. • If you plug in mind when installing the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. •... obstacle between 220 and 230 volts (V), set it as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR ...
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...your phono preamp and turntable for connecting an FM antenna. B AM ANTENNA (22, 23) These push terminals are RCA/phono connectors for connecting to a pair of unused TX-SR501/TX-SR501E analog inputs. The connector type depends on your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and the other recorder with individual 5.1... accept banana plugs). F AC OUTLET (11) This switched AC outlet can then be used to another Onkyo AV component, for connecting the video signal. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to supply power to control that component. Tip: A turntable with ...
...your phono preamp and turntable for connecting an FM antenna. B AM ANTENNA (22, 23) These push terminals are RCA/phono connectors for connecting to a pair of unused TX-SR501/TX-SR501E analog inputs. The connector type depends on your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and the other recorder with individual 5.1... accept banana plugs). F AC OUTLET (11) This switched AC outlet can then be used to another Onkyo AV component, for connecting the video signal. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to supply power to control that component. Tip: A turntable with ...
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...on the rear panel. 11 TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E TV, projector, etc. Use the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL ...AC OUTLET The switched AC outlet on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's rear panel can be used to supply power to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multi-channel (5.1). Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Which Connections To Use? When ...
...on the rear panel. 11 TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E TV, projector, etc. Use the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL ...AC OUTLET The switched AC outlet on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's rear panel can be used to supply power to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multi-channel (5.1). Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Which Connections To Use? When ...
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... your TV, as shown. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT...
... your TV, as shown. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT...
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...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 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 DVD input source. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM...8226; Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to use three stereo RCA/phono audio cables. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Audio Connections ■ Using Optical or Coaxial ...
...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 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 DVD input source. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM...8226; Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to use three stereo RCA/phono audio cables. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Audio Connections ■ Using Optical or Coaxial ...
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...8226; 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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 ...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 component video. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM...
...8226; 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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 ...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 component video. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM...
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...to the S-Video output on your TV and VCR for Recording If your TV has AV outputs and 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 the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as... composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to record. If you want to record from your TV to the analog audio inputs on your VCR, as shown. Connect one or the other COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT ...
...to the S-Video output on your TV and VCR for Recording If your TV has AV outputs and 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 the composite video output on your camcorder, games console, etc., as... composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to record. If you want to record from your TV to the analog audio inputs on your VCR, as shown. Connect one or the other COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT ...
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... 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 ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR...Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to a LD player's AC-3RF output, you 'll need a commercially available demodulator. 16 S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-...
... 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 ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR...Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to a LD player's AC-3RF output, you 'll need a commercially available demodulator. 16 S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-...
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...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 CD player, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE CONTROL... 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 turntable, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a CD Player ■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections • Use...
...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 CD player, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE CONTROL... 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 turntable, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a CD Player ■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections • Use...
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...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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE CONTROL ...your phono preamp. 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 turntable, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an RCA...
...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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE CONTROL ...your phono preamp. 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 turntable, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an RCA...
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... between your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and AV component, even if they are connected digitally. Connecting to other manufacturer's AV components may not support the special functions described above. 19 An cable is for information on the other functions of your -compatible AV components. connector Onkyo cassette recorder COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75...
... between your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and AV component, even if they are connected digitally. Connecting to other manufacturer's AV components may not support the special functions described above. 19 An cable is for information on the other functions of your -compatible AV components. connector Onkyo cassette recorder COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75...
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...OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. See the manual suppliedPRwith VIDEO 2 IN your subwoofer for more 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 ...OUT should be connected to which speakers should be connected to the input on your active subwoofCeOMrP.OINfENyT oVIDuEOr ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 subwoINofer DVD IN OUT doesn't hYave an AM FM 75 amp built-in, you'll need to use speakers with an impedance of phase and will sound odd...
...OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. See the manual suppliedPRwith VIDEO 2 IN your subwoofer for more 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 ...OUT should be connected to which speakers should be connected to the input on your active subwoofCeOMrP.OINfENyT oVIDuEOr ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 subwoINofer DVD IN OUT doesn't hYave an AM FM 75 amp built-in, you'll need to use speakers with an impedance of phase and will sound odd...
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... push terminals, as possible from your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is ready for use , you'll need to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. (The antenna's wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM...
... push terminals, as possible from your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is ready for use , you'll need to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. (The antenna's wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM...
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... 1/8" 1/4" 5/8" 2 Using your local FM transmitter. • Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as shown. 2 Plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV reciever To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be grounded in addition... to the loop antenna, as shown. 3 Move the small wire inside the adapter from...
... 1/8" 1/4" 5/8" 2 Using your local FM transmitter. • Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as shown. 2 Plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV reciever To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be grounded in addition... to the loop antenna, as shown. 3 Move the small wire inside the adapter from...
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...AV components to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. Prepare the VCR for playback. 2. Notes: • You cannot record audio from the video camera connected to the audio from the CD player are recorded onto the VCR, which is connected digitally. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES STANDBY DISPLAY SUBWOOFER DIMMER DIGITAL INPUT MODE MEMORY FM... source (i.e., TAPE, TUNER, or CD) is connected to the multi-channel inputs. • If you want to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT connectors. 3 Start playback on the source AV component. In the following input selector DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO ...
...AV components to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. Prepare the VCR for playback. 2. Notes: • You cannot record audio from the video camera connected to the audio from the CD player are recorded onto the VCR, which is connected digitally. STANDBY/ON A SPEAKERS B PHONES STANDBY DISPLAY SUBWOOFER DIMMER DIGITAL INPUT MODE MEMORY FM... source (i.e., TAPE, TUNER, or CD) is connected to the multi-channel inputs. • If you want to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT connectors. 3 Start playback on the source AV component. In the following input selector DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO ...
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...channel inputs don't work ? That should happen, unplug the power cord from your nearest dealer for signal processing and control functions. Troubleshooting-Continued Tuner Symptom Possible cause Remedy Use the [FM MODE] button to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's DVD IN FRONT L and R, SURR L and R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER connectors (page 13). Install an outdoor antenna...Connect the AV component's 5.1 channel outputs to select mono mode (page 31). In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an AV component that this should fix it. • To reset the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to...
...channel inputs don't work ? That should happen, unplug the power cord from your nearest dealer for signal processing and control functions. Troubleshooting-Continued Tuner Symptom Possible cause Remedy Use the [FM MODE] button to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's DVD IN FRONT L and R, SURR L and R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER connectors (page 13). Install an outdoor antenna...Connect the AV component's 5.1 channel outputs to select mono mode (page 31). In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an AV component that this should fix it. • To reset the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to...