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... 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 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum...
... 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 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum...
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... the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will be shorter in this adapter if your area. Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker cable labels 75/300-ohm antenna adapter * In catalogs and on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Features Amp • 6-channel amplifi... for personal use a soft cloth dampened with power systems around the world. Recording Copyright-Unless it 's unplugged or in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you have the following accessories: AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna (connector type varies from Dolby Laboratories.
... the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will be shorter in this adapter if your area. Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker cable labels 75/300-ohm antenna adapter * In catalogs and on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Features Amp • 6-channel amplifi... for personal use a soft cloth dampened with power systems around the world. Recording Copyright-Unless it 's unplugged or in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you have the following accessories: AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna (connector type varies from Dolby Laboratories.
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... volts (V), set it at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's remote control sensor, as appropriate. If it isn't, use a small screwdriver to set it and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote control sensor. Remote control sensor TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Standby indicator 30˚ 30...TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed in the same room, or the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed close to equipment that the voltage selector is subjected to bright light, such as possible to "120V." Before you intend not to use the remote controller, point it to the correct voltage for your area is being received from the remote...
... volts (V), set it at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's remote control sensor, as appropriate. If it isn't, use a small screwdriver to set it and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote control sensor. Remote control sensor TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Standby indicator 30˚ 30...TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed in the same room, or the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is installed close to equipment that the voltage selector is subjected to bright light, such as possible to "120V." Before you intend not to use the remote controller, point it to the correct voltage for your area is being received from the remote...
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... For detailed information, refer to the pages in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. This is used to select the Subwoofer modes. 6 Note: Turning on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a POWER switch, this button has no effect...
... For detailed information, refer to the pages in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. This is used to select the Subwoofer modes. 6 Note: Turning on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a POWER switch, this button has no effect...
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... 6 For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. 1 A & B speaker indicators (28, 32) Indicator A lights up when the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is used to set . 6 Message area This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. FM STEREO (31): ...functions. I TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons (30) These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on . J Remote control sensor (5) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. R Input selector buttons (24, 28-30, 39) These buttons are used to connect a video camera or games console....
... 6 For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. 1 A & B speaker indicators (28, 32) Indicator A lights up when the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is used to set . 6 Message area This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. FM STEREO (31): ...functions. I TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons (30) These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on . J Remote control sensor (5) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. R Input selector buttons (24, 28-30, 39) These buttons are used to connect a video camera or games console....
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... for more information. They accept bare wires or banana plugs (European models don't accept banana plugs). The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to connect AV components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with component video inputs and outputs. M DVD IN... G DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2 & COAXIAL (10, 13, 14, 16-18) These optical and coaxial connectors can be connected to another Onkyo AV component, for connecting speaker set A, including the front, surround, center, and surround-back speakers. There are for connecting to connect an active...
... for more information. They accept bare wires or banana plugs (European models don't accept banana plugs). The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to connect AV components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with component video inputs and outputs. M DVD IN... G DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2 & COAXIAL (10, 13, 14, 16-18) These optical and coaxial connectors can be connected to another Onkyo AV component, for connecting speaker set A, including the front, surround, center, and surround-back speakers. There are for connecting to connect an active...
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...and off speaker sets A and B individually. This function can be set only with the remote controller. This function can be used to control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E when the remote controller is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema Filter, Center Image... For detailed information, refer to the pages in RCVR mode (Receiver mode). Controls & Connectors-Continued Remote Controller-RCVR Mode RC-518M (North American model) 1 J 2 K 3 L Press this to select 4 RCVR mode 5 M N O 6 7 8 9 P RC-479S (other AV components, are explained on page 40. G AUDIO SEL button...
...and off speaker sets A and B individually. This function can be set only with the remote controller. This function can be used to control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E when the remote controller is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema Filter, Center Image... For detailed information, refer to the pages in RCVR mode (Receiver mode). Controls & Connectors-Continued Remote Controller-RCVR Mode RC-518M (North American model) 1 J 2 K 3 L Press this to select 4 RCVR mode 5 M N O 6 7 8 9 P RC-479S (other AV components, are explained on page 40. G AUDIO SEL button...
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... 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 addition to connecting it to a digital input, you want to make video and audio connections. TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E MD recorder, etc. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Which Connections To Use? TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E TV...
... 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 addition to connecting it to a digital input, you want to make video and audio connections. TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E MD recorder, etc. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Which Connections To Use? TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E TV...
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...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. 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 ...DVD IN Y PB PR DVD player Y PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR 12 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. ...
...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. 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 ...DVD IN Y PB PR DVD player Y PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR 12 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. ...
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... / 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 IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER ... R SURR L SURR R CENTER SUBWOOFER ■ 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... shown. 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 ...
... / 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 IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER ... R SURR L SURR R CENTER SUBWOOFER ■ 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... shown. 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 ...
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...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 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN ... 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 VCR, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a VCR for Playback Video Connections • Use an S-Video...
...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 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN ... 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 VCR, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a VCR for Playback Video Connections • Use an S-Video...
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...OUT to an S-Video input on your VCR, as shown. See the manuals supplied with your VCR's AV inputs. S VIDEO ■ 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...AV outputs directly to your TV and VCR for details. If you want to record from your TV to a composite video input 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 OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE...
...OUT to an S-Video input on your VCR, as shown. See the manuals supplied with your VCR's AV inputs. S VIDEO ■ 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...AV outputs directly to your TV and VCR for details. If you want to record from your TV to a composite video input 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 OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE...
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...TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to the composite video output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via composite video. OPTICAL 2 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE... DVD SUB WOOFER COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM...
...TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to the composite video output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via composite video. OPTICAL 2 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 REMOTE... DVD SUB WOOFER COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN IN OUT AM...
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... player is assigned to your turntable, as shown. 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. 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...
... player is assigned to your turntable, as shown. 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. 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...
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...8226; Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to your MC head amp's outputs. 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 ... your phono preamp. And use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the audio outputs on your DAT or CD/MD recorder, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use...
...8226; Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to your MC head amp's outputs. 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 ... your phono preamp. And use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the audio outputs on your DAT or CD/MD recorder, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use...
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... Source Select When you press the play button on the other connector is supplied with an cable. Example: Onkyo DVD player Connecting several -compatible Onkyo AV components DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL REMOTE CONTROL L R ANALOG OUTPUT TX-SR501/TX-SR501E REMOTE CONTROL connector Onkyo CD player cable You must make a good connection. • Use only cables for connecting additional -compatible components...
... Source Select When you press the play button on the other connector is supplied with an cable. Example: Onkyo DVD player Connecting several -compatible Onkyo AV components DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL REMOTE CONTROL L R ANALOG OUTPUT TX-SR501/TX-SR501E REMOTE CONTROL connector Onkyo CD player cable You must make a good connection. • Use only cables for connecting additional -compatible components...
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... Read the instructions supplied with an impedance of less than one cable to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. • Don't connect more DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL information. 2 1 VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L ... Frontright speaker The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be connected to the input on 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...
... Read the instructions supplied with an impedance of less than one cable to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. • Don't connect more DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL information. 2 1 VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L ... Frontright speaker The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be connected to the input on 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...
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... as shown. 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Push Insert wire Release AM Once your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are attached securely and that you don't injure ... terminals FM antenna connector 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 IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN FRONT ...
... as shown. 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Push Insert wire Release AM Once your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are attached securely and that you don't injure ... terminals FM antenna connector 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 IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN FRONT ...
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...; To completely shutdown the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, press the [POWER] switch. • The remote controller has no assignment). The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E comes on the power (does not apply to the North American model). You only need to change the DVD input source assignment from OPTICAL 1 to COAXIAL. You can assign AV components (i.e., input sources) with...
...; To completely shutdown the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, press the [POWER] switch. • The remote controller has no assignment). The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E comes on the power (does not apply to the North American model). You only need to change the DVD input source assignment from OPTICAL 1 to COAXIAL. You can assign AV components (i.e., input sources) with...
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...'s [CH SEL] button to select each speaker, and use this function is muted (see page 33). 1 Press the remote controller's [TEST] button, and turn up the vol- Configuring Speaker Set A-Continued CH SEL TEST CABLE/SAT CD/DVD CH + LEVEL / VOLUME / 3 When... dis- ume so that you don't press any buttons for two minutes, this function while the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is cancelled automatically and the previous display reappears. See "Specifying the Number of each speaker, press the remote control- Note: You cannot use the LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons to +12 dB. You can hear the ...
...'s [CH SEL] button to select each speaker, and use this function is muted (see page 33). 1 Press the remote controller's [TEST] button, and turn up the vol- Configuring Speaker Set A-Continued CH SEL TEST CABLE/SAT CD/DVD CH + LEVEL / VOLUME / 3 When... dis- ume so that you don't press any buttons for two minutes, this function while the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is cancelled automatically and the previous display reappears. See "Specifying the Number of each speaker, press the remote control- Note: You cannot use the LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons to +12 dB. You can hear the ...