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...sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. O PHONES jack (33) This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema Filter, Center Image, Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width functions. MEMORY (31): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E ...These buttons are used to select the listening modes. 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. Indicator B lights up when the Auto Tuning function is used ...
...sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. O PHONES jack (33) This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to set the Bass, Treble, Late Night, Cinema Filter, Center Image, Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width functions. MEMORY (31): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E ...These buttons are used to select the listening modes. 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. Indicator B lights up when the Auto Tuning function is used ...
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... for connecting the video signal. J TAPE IN/OUT (10, 17, 18) These RCA/phono connectors can be used to another Onkyo AV component, for more information. To connect a turntable without a built-in parenthesis. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to supply power to connect a CD player with digital outputs. To use , you...
... for connecting the video signal. J TAPE IN/OUT (10, 17, 18) These RCA/phono connectors can be used to another Onkyo AV component, for more information. To connect a turntable without a built-in parenthesis. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's remote controller can be used to supply power to connect a CD player with digital outputs. To use , you...
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... cables. 10 Right! AUDIO L R RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's optical digital connectors have a shutter-type cover that opens when an optical plug is the same as for optical. Use white plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically...
... cables. 10 Right! AUDIO L R RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E's optical digital connectors have a shutter-type cover that opens when an optical plug is the same as for optical. Use white plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically...
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...player CENTER L L R R FRONT SURR SUB WOOFER 13 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... OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 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 ...
...player CENTER L L R R FRONT SURR SUB WOOFER 13 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... OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 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 ...
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...'s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your D-VHS recorder, as shown. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / ... change the input source to digital input assignments (see page 24). 14 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...
...'s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your D-VHS recorder, as shown. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / ... change the input source to digital input assignments (see page 24). 14 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...
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... via S-Video. S VIDEO ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT to record. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a VCR for details. 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...
... via S-Video. S VIDEO ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT to record. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a VCR for details. 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...
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...LD player, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via composite video. 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 satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.,... 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 IN Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to OPTICAL 2.
...LD player, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via composite video. 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 satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.,... 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 IN Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc. S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to OPTICAL 2.
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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 audio outputs on your turntable, as shown. Connecting a Turntable ■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX...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 the coaxial output on your turntable, as shown....
...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 audio outputs on your turntable, as shown. Connecting a Turntable ■ Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX...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 the coaxial output on your turntable, as shown....
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...; Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on 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 cassette recorders inputs, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving...
...; Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E's COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on 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 cassette recorders inputs, as shown. Connecting Your AV Components-Continued ■ Turntable with an MC-type (Moving...
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... With (Remote Interactive) you can connect either one to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. 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 an analog RCA/phono connection between your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E and the other connector is already on. ■...
... With (Remote Interactive) you can connect either one to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. 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 an analog RCA/phono connection between your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E and the other connector is already on. ■...
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... 1 Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E via allows you only need to ...point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and press the Power [ ] button to...
... 1 Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E via allows you only need to ...point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and press the Power [ ] button to...
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... example, in a cabinet. Note: • To use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your system with only one AV component. The [CD/DVD] button can enter a CD code or DVD code, not both . 3 Within 10 seconds,...'s code into the remote controller. See page 19 for operating information. Entering the Manufacturer's Code If you're using an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-SR501's connector, an Onkyo AV component without an connection, you find one , and if that are connected digitally. To control an...
... example, in a cabinet. Note: • To use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your system with only one AV component. The [CD/DVD] button can enter a CD code or DVD code, not both . 3 Within 10 seconds,...'s code into the remote controller. See page 19 for operating information. Entering the Manufacturer's Code If you're using an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-SR501's connector, an Onkyo AV component without an connection, you find one , and if that are connected digitally. To control an...
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... Possible cause Remedy The power cord is not connected properly. If that fails, disconnect the power cord from the speakers? Unmute the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E (page 33). Check your connecting cables for signs of headphones are not connected properly. Check the speaker configuration (page... (page 28). Disconnect the headphones (page 33). The input signal format is concentrated in phono preamp, you must connect one between your Onkyo dealer. Set the input signal format to OFF (TX-SR501E only). The volume is set at minimum. Turn up the volume (page 28)....
... Possible cause Remedy The power cord is not connected properly. If that fails, disconnect the power cord from the speakers? Unmute the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E (page 33). Check your connecting cables for signs of headphones are not connected properly. Check the speaker configuration (page... (page 28). Disconnect the headphones (page 33). The input signal format is concentrated in phono preamp, you must connect one between your Onkyo dealer. Set the input signal format to OFF (TX-SR501E only). The volume is set at minimum. Turn up the volume (page 28)....
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... must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between video formats. A strong light source is interfering with other AV components? You're pointing the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E. Check the subwoofer mode (page 25). The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn't convert between the AV component and TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, even if they are flat...
... must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between video formats. A strong light source is interfering with other AV components? You're pointing the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E. Check the subwoofer mode (page 25). The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E doesn't convert between the AV component and TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, even if they are flat...