Onkyo TX-SR501E Instruction Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Page 3: Precautions
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY...
Page 4: Supplied Accessories
AM loop antenna Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color. Features •...
Page 5: Before Using The Tx-Sr501/Tx-Sr501E
Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote control sensor, as shown below. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s STANDBY indicator ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
Page 6: Front Panel - North American Model
VIDEO VIDEO SELECTOR STANDBY/ON button (24) This button is used to set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to On or Standby. For models with a POWER switch, this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is set to ON. STANDBY indicator (24) This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received...
Page 7 AUTO (30): This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning function is on. RDS (European model only) (31): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR501E is tuned into a radio station that sup- ports RDS (Radio Data System). MEMORY (31): This indicator lights up when programming radio presets.
Page 8: Rear Panel
To use , you must make an ana- log RCA/phono connection between your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally. VIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (10, 14–16, 39) These connectors can be used to connect a VCR or other AV component.
Page 9 This button is used to set the Sleep function. This function can be set only with the remote controller. STANDBY/ON button (24) This button is used to set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to On or Standby. Listening mode buttons (36) These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
Page 10: Connections
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connections. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s optical digital connectors have a shutter-type cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted, and closes when it’s removed. Push the plug in all the way.
Page 11 TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 AV component Make sure that the wattage requirements of the AV compo- nent that you connect to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s AC outlet do not exceed the maximum wattage printed on the rear panel. projector, etc. Input...
Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO DVD IN to the S-Video output on your DVD player, as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video. MONITOR VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3...
Page 13 Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s FRONT DVD IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown. If your DVD player has L/R outputs and multi-channel 5.1 outputs, be sure to use the L/R outputs.
Page 14: Connecting A Vcr For Playback
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 out- put on your VCR, as shown. Your TV must also be con- nected via S-Video.
Page 15: Connecting A Vcr For Recording
• Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to an S-Video output on your TV, and use another S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on your VCR, as shown.
Page 16: Audio Connections
Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc. Using S-Video 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 satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown. • Your TV must also be connected via S-Video.
Page 17: Connecting A Turntable
, or to record audio from your CD player, you’ll need to make analog connections as well. Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R CD IN connectors to the analog audio outputs on your CD player, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO...
Page 18: Connecting A Cassette Recorder
You may need to change the input source to digital input assignments (see page 24). Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE IN connectors to the DAT or CD/ MD recorder outputs, and use another RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s L/R TAPE OUT connectors to the DAT or CD/MD recorder inputs, as shown.
Page 19: Connecting -Compatible Av Components
When you turn on an AV component connected via the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is in Standby, the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E automatically turns on and selects that AV com- ponent as the input source. This function will not work if the AV component’s power cord is connected to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s AC OUT-...
Page 20: Installing Your Speakers
Installing Your Speakers You can use two sets of speakers with your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E: speaker set A and speaker set B. With speaker set A, which should be installed in your main listening room, and can be used with Dolby Digital or DTS...
Page 21: Connecting Your Speakers
• Only use speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. Connecting speakers with an impedance of less 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.
Page 22: Connecting Antenna
Other Models Insert the plug fully into the socket. Once your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.
Page 23: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna
Connecting Antenna—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. •...
Page 24: Powering Up & Setting Up The Tx-Sr501/Tx-Sr501E
With this function you can assign AV components (i.e., input sources) with digital audio outputs to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s digital inputs. You only need to change these assignments if your connections don’t match the default assignments listed in the following table.
Page 25 2 speakers See page 28 for information on playing your AV compo- nents through the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. To get the most out of your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, you should also set the functions on pages 26 and 27. Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button once.
Page 26: Setting The Crossover Frequency
—Disconnect any headphones (see page 33) —Turn off speaker set B (see page 32) —Make sure that Multich is off (see page 29) • The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E stores each setting, so you only need to conﬁgure your speakers once. STANDBY/ON STANDBY...
Page 27 Note: You cannot use this function while the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is muted (see page 33). Press the remote controller’s [TEST] button, and turn up the vol- ume so that you can hear the test tone sufﬁciently.
Page 28: Playing Your Av Components
(page 24), the digital input has priority over the corre- sponding analog input. However, with this function you can override that and force the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to use the analog input. In addition, you can set the DVD input source to use the multi-channel inputs.
Page 29 Notes: • To use the multi-channel inputs, you must connect an AV component with individual 5.1-surround analog outputs to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s multi-channel inputs. • You can select Multich only when the DVD input source is selected. • While Multich is selected, you can’t select a listening mode.
Page 30: Using The Tuner
(Worldwide model only) If you’re using the Worldwide model (i.e., your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel), you need to set the AM tuning interval for compati- bility with AM broadcasts in your particular country. The ini- tial setting is 9 kHz.
Page 31: Selecting Preset Stations
Using the Tuner—Continued Tuning into weak FM stations If the signal strength of the station you are trying to tune into is poor, you may not be able to tune into that station, or recep- tion may be noisy. In this case, press the [FM MODE] button to select mono mode and disable auto-tuning (the AUTO and FM STEREO indicators will go off), and try tuning manu- ally.
Page 32: Common Functions
Common Functions This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. SPEAKERS A & B DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS DISPLAY DIMMER DIGITAL INPUT MODE MEMORY PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO PHONES DIMMER SLEEP SP A SP B CH SEL TEST...
Page 33: Using The Sleep Timer
27, these adjustments can be carried out while listening to your favorite music, and they are temporary (i.e., they are not saved when the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E is set to Standby), although you can save them if you want. Use the remote controller’s...
Page 34: Using The Listening Modes
Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro Logic II, and Neo:6. In addition, you can use the special Onkyo DSP programs, Orchestra, Unplugged, and so on, to add surround effects to stereo sources.
Page 35 Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV pro- grams and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E will create a 5.1 sur- round mix. Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. Use Pro Logic II Music: this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music...
Page 36: Selecting The Listening Modes
[DSP] button The remote controller’s [DSP] button works differently to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s [DSP] button. • TX-SR501/TX-SR501E [DSP] button: You can select the • Remote controller’s [DSP] button: You can select all of [A.STEREO] button The button selects the All Ch St listening mode. (This button is available only on the remote controller).
Page 37: Audio Adjust Functions
Function Note: Before pressing the remote controller’s [AUDIO/ADJUST] button, press its [RCVR/TAPE] button to select RCVR mode. Use the [PRESET/ADJUST] buttons on the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E, or the ADJUST buttons on the remote controller to set the selected function.
Page 38 Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect. This function is automatically cancelled when you set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to Standby. Cinema Filter With this function, you can soften the harshness, or bright- ness sometimes experienced with movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.
Page 39: Recording
Recording the Input Source You can record only to AV components that are connected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT connectors. See pages 10–19 for information on connecting your AV components to the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E. STANDBY/ON STANDBY SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS...
Page 40: Using The Remote Controller Rc-479S With Your Other Av Components
TX-SR501/TX-SR501E allows you to control it with the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote controller. Since you only need to point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, you can control components that are out of sight, for exam- ple, in a cabinet.
Page 41: Using The Remote Controller Rc-518M With Your Other Av Components
RCA/phono connection between the AV component and your TX-SR501, even if they are con- nected digitally. Entering the Manufacturer’s Code If you’re using an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-SR501’s connector, an Onkyo AV component with- out an connection, or an AV component made by another manufacturer, do the following.
Page 42 DVD input selector CD mode can be used only with an Onkyo CD player, and you must enter the appropri- ate Onkyo CD player code (see page 41). Stop playback, fast forward, or fast reverse Since you can only enter a CD code...
Page 43 Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code (see page 41). control buttons Power on/off 1–9, +10, 0 Enter numbers Select next received channel TV CH UP Select previous received channel TV CH DOWN TV VOL UP TV VOL DOWN...
Page 44 Using the Remote Controller RC-518M with Your Other AV Components—Continued You must enter the appropriate manufacturer’s code (see page 41). Power on/off 1–9, 0 Enter numbers Select next channel CH– Select previous channel MENU / / / Conﬁrm * Since you can only enter a Cable code or Satellite code for the [CABLE/SAT] button, you can use Cable mode or Satellite mode, but not both.
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom The power cord is not connected. The [POWER] switch is set to OFF (TX-SR501E Can’t turn on the only). TX-SR501/TX-SR501E? External interference is affecting the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s digital circuitry. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E shuts down immediately The amp protection system has been activated.
Page 46 Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s remote sensor (page 5). Use the remote controller closer to the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E (page 5). The remote controller has a range of approximately 16 ft. (5 meters). Make sure that the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is not sub- jected to direct sunshine or inverter-type ﬂuorescent...
Page 47 ﬁve seconds, and then plug it back in again. That should ﬁx it. • To reset the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
Page 48: Video Section
Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039...

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