Onkyo TX SR501 Owner Manual - Page 1

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AV Receiver

TX-SR501

TX-SR501E

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-

nections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you

to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment

from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction

Important Safeguards

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2

Precautions

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3

Supplied Accessories

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4

Features

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4

Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

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5

Controls & Connectors

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6

Connections

Connecting Your AV Components

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10

Connecting

-compatible AV Components

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19

Installing Your Speakers

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20

Connecting Antenna

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22

Setup

Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/

TX-SR501E

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24

Important—First Time Setup

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24

Configuring Speaker Set A

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26

Operation

Playing Your AV Components

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28

Using the Tuner

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30

Common Functions

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32

Using the Listening Modes

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34

Audio Adjust Functions

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37

Recording

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39

Remote Controller

Using the Remote Controller RC-479S with Your

Other AV Components

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40

Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your

Other AV Components

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41

Appendix

Troubleshooting

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45

Specifications

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48

Section	Page
Important Safeguards	2
Precautions	3
For British models	3
For European Models	3
For U.S. models	3
For Canadian Models	3
Modèle canadien	3
Supplied Accessories	4
Features	4
Amp	4
Audio/Video	4
FM/AM Tuner	4
Before Using the TXSR501/TXSR501E	5
Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only)	5
Installing the Batteries	5
Using the Remote Controller	5
Controls & Connectors	6
Remote Controller—RCVR Mode	9
Connecting Your AV Components	10
Before Making Any Connections	10
Optical Digital Inputs	10
RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding	10
AV Cables & Connectors	10
Which Connections To Use?	11
Video Connection Formats	11
Audio Connection Formats	11
Using the AC OUTLET	11
Connecting Your TV or Projector	12
Using Composite Video	12
Using S-Video	12
Using Component Video	12
Connecting a DVD player	12
Video Connections	12
Using Composite Video	12
Using SVideo	12
Using Component Video	12
Audio Connections	13
Using Optical or Coaxial Connections	13
Using Analog Connections	13
Using Multi-channel Connections	13
Connecting a VCR for Playback	14
Video Connections	14
Audio Connections	14
Connecting a D-VHS Recorder	14
Video connections	14
Audio connections	14
Connecting a VCR for Recording	15
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc.	15
Video Connections	15
Using SVideo	15
Using Composite Video	15
Audio Connections	15
Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc.	16
Video Connections	16
Using Composite Video	16
Using SVideo	16
Using Component Video	16
Audio Connections	16
Using Coaxial or Optical Connections	16
Using Analog Connections	16
Connecting a CD Player	17
Using Coaxial or Optical Connections	17
Using Analog Connections	17
Connecting a Turntable	17
Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp	17
Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp	17
Turntable with an MC-type (Moving Coil) Cartridge	18
Connecting a Cassette Recorder	18
Connecting a DAT or CD/MD Recorder	18
Using Coaxial or Optical Connections (playback only)	18
Using Analog Connections (recording & playback)	18
Connecting -compatible AV Components	19
Auto Power On	19
Auto Source Select	19
Auto Power Off	19
Connecting -compatible Components	19
Installing Your Speakers	20
Positioning Your Speakers	20
Front Speakers	20
Surround Speakers	20
Subwoofer	20
Attaching the Supplied Speaker Labels	20
Connecting Your Speakers	21
Connecting Speaker Set A	21
Connecting Speaker Set B	21
Connecting Antenna	22
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna	22
North American Model	22
Other Models	22
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna	22
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna	23
Using the 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter	23
Connecting 300-ohm Flat Cable	23
Connecting 75-ohm Coaxial Cable	23
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter	23
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna	23
Powering Up & Setting Up the TXSR501/TXSR501E	24
Powering Up the TXSR501/TXSR501E	24
Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources	24
Specifying the Number of Speakers	25
Setting the Subwoofer Mode	25
Configuring Speaker Set A	26
Setting the Crossover Frequency	26
Specifying Speaker Distances	26
Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume	27
Playing Your AV Components	28
Selecting the Source AV Component	28
Using Digital Inputs	28
Setting the Input Signal Format	28
Using the Multi-Channel Inputs	29
Enabling the Tone Controls	29
Using the Tuner	30
Setting the AM Tuning Interval (Worldwide model only)	30
Tuning into Radio Stations	30
Presetting Radio Stations	31
Selecting Preset Stations	31
Deleting Presets	31
Common Functions	32
Turning Speaker Sets On & Off	32
Setting the Display Brightness	32
Displaying Source Information	32
Muting the TXSR501/TXSR501E (remote controller only)	33
Adjusting the Speaker Balance Temporarily	33
Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only)	33
Using Headphones	33
Using the Listening Modes	34
About the Listening Modes	34
Basic Modes	35
Surround Modes	35
DSP Modes	35
Selecting the Listening Modes	36
[DIRECT] button	36
[STEREO] button	36
[SURROUND] button	36
[DSP] button	36
[A.STEREO] button	36
Audio Adjust Functions	37
Using the Audio Adjust Functions	37
Bass	38
Treble	38
Late Night (Dolby Digital)	38
Cinema Filter	38
Center Image (DTS Neo:6 Music)	38
Panorama (Pro Logic II Music)	38
Center Width (Pro Logic II Music)	38
Recording	39
Recording the Input Source	39
Recording from Different AV Sources	39
Using the Remote Controller RC-479S with Your Other AV Components	40
RC479S (not North America)	40
Using the RC479S	40
Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components	41
RC518M (North America only)	41
Entering the Manufacturer’s Code	41
Using the RC518M	42
Troubleshooting	45

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