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... and plugging in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. 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...
... and plugging in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. 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...
Owner Manual
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...appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use instructions should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to the appliance. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be blocked or covered. Never spill liquid of fire or electric shock. 18. ...liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into such power lines or circuits. Adjust only those controls that could result in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is grounded so as this indicates a need for ventilation and to ensure reliable...
...appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use instructions should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to the appliance. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be blocked or covered. Never spill liquid of fire or electric shock. 18. ...liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into such power lines or circuits. Adjust only those controls that could result in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is grounded so as this indicates a need for ventilation and to ensure reliable...
Owner Manual
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...marked with the letter L or coloured red. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the terminal which the receiver is approved by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. THERE ...void the user's authority to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as the original part...
...marked with the letter L or coloured red. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the terminal which the receiver is approved by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. THERE ...void the user's authority to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as the original part...
Owner Manual
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...Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment, as possible to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Notes: • The supplied batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is being received... L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's STANDBY indicator flashes while a signal is installed in mind when installing the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. • The remote controller will vary with usage...
...Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment, as possible to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Notes: • The supplied batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is being received... L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's STANDBY indicator flashes while a signal is installed in mind when installing the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. • The remote controller will vary with usage...
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... the Supplied Speaker Labels Speaker cables are produced by specifying the number of speakers connected, and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will produce the best surround sound possible with your listening position. Speaker-set A, which can be installed behind the listener, 2-3 ft. (60-100 cm) above ear level. Surround-left speaker 20 Corner 1/3 wall...
... the Supplied Speaker Labels Speaker cables are produced by specifying the number of speakers connected, and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will produce the best surround sound possible with your listening position. Speaker-set A, which can be installed behind the listener, 2-3 ft. (60-100 cm) above ear level. Surround-left speaker 20 Corner 1/3 wall...
Owner Manual
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...shown. 3/8" (10 mm) 2 While pressing the lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. 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 ...to which speakers should be connected to the input on your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. • If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair of less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Installing Your Speakers-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Before you connect your speakers,...
...shown. 3/8" (10 mm) 2 While pressing the lever, insert the wire into the hole, and then release the lever. 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 ...to which speakers should be connected to the input on your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. • If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair of less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Installing Your Speakers-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Before you connect your speakers,...
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... conductor. 5 Refit the adapter's cover, and then 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 obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note...from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained when installed in accordance with North American and European models. Connecting Antenna-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local...
... conductor. 5 Refit the adapter's cover, and then 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 obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note...from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained when installed in accordance with North American and European models. Connecting Antenna-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local...
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...adjacent diagrams graphically indicate which modes can be available. See "Installing Your Speakers" on page 20 and "Configuring Speaker ... II, and Neo:6. Listening mode Source format Analog/ Speakers* PCM 96 kHz PCM Dolby Digital 2-channel Others DTS 5.1 6.1 Direct 2 ✔ ✔ Stereo 2 ✔ ✔ ✔...received. Center Front left Front right Subwoofer Sur left Sur right Sur back 34 Likewise, the DTS listening modes are actually used . To get the most from surround sound, it's important that mode. About the Listening Modes The TX-SR501/TX...
...adjacent diagrams graphically indicate which modes can be available. See "Installing Your Speakers" on page 20 and "Configuring Speaker ... II, and Neo:6. Listening mode Source format Analog/ Speakers* PCM 96 kHz PCM Dolby Digital 2-channel Others DTS 5.1 6.1 Direct 2 ✔ ✔ Stereo 2 ✔ ✔ ✔...received. Center Front left Front right Subwoofer Sur left Sur right Sur back 34 Likewise, the DTS listening modes are actually used . To get the most from surround sound, it's important that mode. About the Listening Modes The TX-SR501/TX...
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... Treble function (pages 29, 37). Select the correct input on the remote controller don't? The video input and output are installed incorrectly. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn't convert between the AV component and TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, even if they are too close to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. You're too far away...
... Treble function (pages 29, 37). Select the correct input on the remote controller don't? The video input and output are installed incorrectly. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn't convert between the AV component and TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, even if they are too close to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. You're too far away...
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... AM antenna. Set the input signal format to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's DVD IN FRONT L and R, SURR L and R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER connectors (page 13). The multi-channel inputs don't work ? Connect the AV component's 5.1 channel outputs to Multich (page 29). "Clear" will enter...connected. Adjust the position, height, and direction of your TV. Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one with better directionality. Installing an outdoor antenna is hindered by passing cars. Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possible from the transmitter. Reception...
... AM antenna. Set the input signal format to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's DVD IN FRONT L and R, SURR L and R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER connectors (page 13). The multi-channel inputs don't work ? Connect the AV component's 5.1 channel outputs to Multich (page 29). "Clear" will enter...connected. Adjust the position, height, and direction of your TV. Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one with better directionality. Installing an outdoor antenna is hindered by passing cars. Install an outdoor antenna as far away as possible from the transmitter. Reception...