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... before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Follow Instructions-All operating and use the appliance near water -for future reference. 3. Attachments-Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. The appliance may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that may cause the appliance and cart combination to cords at least 8 in. (20 cm) and an opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of electric shock to replace your electrician to persons. Any mounting ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Follow Instructions-All operating and use the appliance near water -for future reference. 3. Attachments-Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. The appliance may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that may cause the appliance and cart combination to cords at least 8 in. (20 cm) and an opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of electric shock to replace your electrician to persons. Any mounting ...
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...) that to which provides guidelines for compliance could void the user's authority to Section 820-40 of the NEC which the receiver is marked with the instructions, may result in this plug. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN... circuit different from heat sources such as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that interference will not occur in this instruction manual is ...
...) that to which provides guidelines for compliance could void the user's authority to Section 820-40 of the NEC which the receiver is marked with the instructions, may result in this plug. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN... circuit different from heat sources such as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that interference will not occur in this instruction manual is ...
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... • Advanced 24-bit DSP chip (5 DSP soundfields) • Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, contact your area. 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, 2 outputs •... water. Recording Copyright-Unless it 's unplugged or in certain countries. For stubborn stains, use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other settings when it 's for your Onkyo dealer. 3.
... • Advanced 24-bit DSP chip (5 DSP soundfields) • Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, contact your area. 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, 2 outputs •... water. Recording Copyright-Unless it 's unplugged or in certain countries. For stubborn stains, use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other settings when it 's for your Onkyo dealer. 3.
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... 220 and 230 volts (V), set it and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote control sensor. If it at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's remote control sensor, as shown below. Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) ...The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion. • Flat batteries should last for your area is being received...
... 220 and 230 volts (V), set it and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote control sensor. If it at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's remote control sensor, as shown below. Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only) ...The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion. • Flat batteries should last for your area is being received...
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...adjust the display brightness. R ST U B STANDBY/ON button (24) This button is a problem, plug the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E into a different branch circuit. Note: Turning on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a POWER switch, this switch. For models with ...is used to On or Standby. F SUBWOOFER MODE button (25) This button is being received from the remote controller. C STANDBY indicator (24) This indicator lights up . When set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to select the Subwoofer modes. 6 When set to the pages in Standby mode, ...
...adjust the display brightness. R ST U B STANDBY/ON button (24) This button is a problem, plug the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E into a different branch circuit. Note: Turning on the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with a POWER switch, this switch. For models with ...is used to On or Standby. F SUBWOOFER MODE button (25) This button is being received from the remote controller. C STANDBY indicator (24) This indicator lights up . When set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to select the Subwoofer modes. 6 When set to the pages in Standby mode, ...
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...Width functions. M MASTER VOLUME control (28, 30) This control is used to set the volume of the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E. J Remote control sensor (5) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. P DISPLAY button (32) This button is used to display various information ... (33) This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning function 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. 7 O PHONES jack ...
...Width functions. M MASTER VOLUME control (28, 30) This control is used to set the volume of the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E. J Remote control sensor (5) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. P DISPLAY button (32) This button is used to display various information ... (33) This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning function 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. 7 O PHONES jack ...
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... SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (21) These terminal posts are for connecting to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player, or other AV component. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to video inputs and outputs. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (10, 12, 13) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and... recorder. Tip: A turntable with power systems around the world. L R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L MN For detailed information, refer to another Onkyo AV component, for more information.
... SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (21) These terminal posts are for connecting to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player, or other AV component. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to video inputs and outputs. M DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (10, 12, 13) The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and... recorder. Tip: A turntable with power systems around the world. L R R R SURROUND BACK SPEAKER VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V 220-230 V 7 8 9 JK L MN For detailed information, refer to another Onkyo AV component, for more information.
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...[ ] [ ] buttons (31) These buttons are used to the pages in RCVR mode (Receiver mode). For detailed information, refer to select analog or digital inputs for the CD, DVD, ... 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 used to turn on page 40. The other modes, and information on using the remote controller to control your other models)... [ ] [ ] buttons (27, 29, 33) These buttons are used to control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E when the remote controller is used to select radio presets. This function can be used to...
...[ ] [ ] buttons (31) These buttons are used to the pages in RCVR mode (Receiver mode). For detailed information, refer to select analog or digital inputs for the CD, DVD, ... 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 used to turn on page 40. The other modes, and information on using the remote controller to control your other models)... [ ] [ ] buttons (27, 29, 33) These buttons are used to control the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E when the remote controller is used to select radio presets. This function can be used to...
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...channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Right (red) Left (white) Analog audio Right (red) Left (white) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) • Push the plugs in all audio and video connections. Audio OPTICAL Optical digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR501/TX... on virtually all TVs, VCRs, and video equipment. Connecting Your AV Components Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you need...
...channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Right (red) Left (white) Analog audio Right (red) Left (white) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) • Push the plugs in all audio and video connections. Audio OPTICAL Optical digital audio connections provide better audio quality than analog connections. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR501/TX... on virtually all TVs, VCRs, and video equipment. Connecting Your AV Components Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you need...
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... Use the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multi-channel (5.1). Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Which Connections To Use? The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E offers several connection formats for your AV components. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's AC outlet do not exceed the maximum wattage printed on the...
... Use the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, and multi-channel (5.1). Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Which Connections To Use? The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E offers several connection formats for your AV components. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's AC outlet do not exceed the maximum wattage printed on the...
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... DVD player VIDEO OUT ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's S VIDEO DVD IN to a composite video input on 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 the S-Video output on your DVD player, as shown....
... DVD player VIDEO OUT ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's S VIDEO DVD IN to a composite video input on 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 the S-Video output on your DVD player, as shown....
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... COAXIAL FRONT L FRONT 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 IN connectors to ...the 5.1 analog outputs on your DVD player, as 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...
... COAXIAL FRONT L FRONT 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 IN connectors to ...the 5.1 analog outputs on your DVD player, as 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...
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...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 composite video. Audio Connections Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX...OUT S VIDEO OUT VCR LR AUDIO OUTPUT 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 coaxial output on your D-VHS recorder, as shown. • Your TV must...
...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 composite video. Audio Connections Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX...OUT S VIDEO OUT VCR LR AUDIO OUTPUT 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 coaxial output on your D-VHS recorder, as shown. • Your TV must...
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.... See the manuals supplied with 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 your VCR, as shown. AUDIO OUTPUT L R L AUDIO R 15... use another S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on (not Standby) in order to the analog audio outputs on your VCR's AV inputs. VIDEO Audio Connections Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's L/R VIDEO 3 INPUT connectors to ...
.... See the manuals supplied with 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 your VCR, as shown. AUDIO OUTPUT L R L AUDIO R 15... use another S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on (not Standby) in order to the analog audio outputs on your VCR's AV inputs. VIDEO Audio Connections Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's L/R VIDEO 3 INPUT connectors to ...
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... VIDEO OUT Y PB PR Audio Connections ■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the component video outputs on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO...available demodulator. 16 Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to make the following analog connections. AUDIO OUTPUT L R Note: To connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to the VIDEO 2 input...
... VIDEO OUT Y PB PR Audio Connections ■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the component video outputs on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO...available demodulator. 16 Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to make the following analog connections. AUDIO OUTPUT L R Note: To connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to the VIDEO 2 input...
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...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. OR • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX...WOOFER IN L R TAPE AUDIO OUTPUT L R ■ 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 record audio from your CD player, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN ...
...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. OR • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX...WOOFER IN L R TAPE AUDIO OUTPUT L R ■ 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 record audio from your CD player, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN ...
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...AUDIO OUTPUT L R MC head amp AUDIO OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L R Connecting a Cassette Recorder Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's L/R TAPE IN connectors to the cassette recorders outputs, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the phono preamp's inputs to your MC... head amp's outputs. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's L/R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your turntable, as...
...AUDIO OUTPUT L R MC head amp AUDIO OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L R Connecting a Cassette Recorder Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's L/R TAPE IN connectors to the cassette recorders outputs, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the phono preamp's inputs to your MC... head amp's outputs. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's L/R TAPE IN connectors to the audio outputs on your turntable, as...
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... digitally. See page 40 for connecting additional -compatible components. • Connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's connector to only Onkyo AV components. Connecting to other AV component with an cable. making any connections! An cable is in all AV components connected via while the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is supplied with each -compatible CD player, DVD player, and cassette recorder...
... digitally. See page 40 for connecting additional -compatible components. • Connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's connector to only Onkyo AV components. Connecting to other AV component with an cable. making any connections! An cable is in all AV components connected via while the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is supplied with each -compatible CD player, DVD player, and cassette recorder...
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...enjoy surround sound material by specifying the number of speakers connected, and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will produce the best surround sound possible with Dolby Digital or DTS surround material, you like. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identifi...the listener at one for connecting to the negative (-) terminal. Surround-left and surround-right speakers should be installed in your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E: speaker set A and speaker set B, which should be obtained by the other speakers. Installing Your Speakers You can use...
...enjoy surround sound material by specifying the number of speakers connected, and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will produce the best surround sound possible with Dolby Digital or DTS surround material, you like. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identifi...the listener at one for connecting to the negative (-) terminal. Surround-left and surround-right speakers should be installed in your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E: speaker set A and speaker set B, which should be obtained by the other speakers. Installing Your Speakers You can use...