Onkyo TX-SR501E instruction manual Configuring Speaker Set a, Setting the Crossover Frequency

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Configuring Speaker Set A

This chapter describes how to configure speaker set A to achieve the best results from your surround sound system.

There is no speaker configuration for speaker set B.

•Before configuring, you must: —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.

PRESET/ADJUST

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

DIRECT

STEREO

SURROUND

DSP

PRESET/ADJUST

STANDBY

 

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY

DIMMER

DIGITAL INPUT

SUBWOOFER

MEMORY

FM MODE

TUNING

SPEAKER ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

TAPE

TUNER

C D

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

 

SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER ADJUST

Setting the Crossover Frequency

To achieve the best bass performance from your speaker sys- tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround).

If you’re not using a subwoofer, bass sounds are output by the other speakers and this setting has no effect.

1

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] but-

ton twice.

SPEAKER ADJUST

 

The current crossover frequency is dis-

 

played.

2

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]

buttons to select a crossover fre-

PRESET/ADJUST

quency.

 

 

You can select: 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,

For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals sup- plied with your speakers and set accord- ingly. In addition, listen to some music that you know well and choose a higher crossover frequency if you think there’s not enough sound coming from the sub- woofer; a lower setting if you think there’s too much.

Specifying Speaker Distances

To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the distance from the listening position to each speaker.

1

 

 

Measure and make a note of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

distance from the listening position

 

 

 

to each speaker.

 

 

 

You can specify speaker distances of

 

 

 

between 1 and 30 ft. in 1 ft. steps (0.3 and

 

 

 

9 meters in 0.3 meter steps).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST] but-

 

 

 

SPEAKER ADJUST

ton three times. “Distance Setup”

 

 

 

appears on the display. Press the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button again to select one of the

 

 

 

following parameters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

Front-left and front-right

 

 

 

 

speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

Center speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SurrRight

Surround-right speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surr Back

Surround-back speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surr Left

Surround-left speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]

 

 

 

120 Hz, or 150 Hz.

The following table lists the crossover fre-

quency you should choose depending on

the diameter of your front speakers.

PRESET/ADJUST

buttons to specify the speaker dis- tance.

Use the [DISPLAY] button to select meters or feet.

 

Front speaker

Crossover

 

diameter

frequency

 

 

 

 

Larger than 8 inch

60 Hz

 

(20 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

6-1/2–8 inch

80 Hz

 

(16–20 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5-1/4–6-1/2 inch

100 Hz (default)

 

(13–16 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-1/2–5-1/4 inch

120 Hz

 

(9–13 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than 3-1/2 inch

150 Hz

 

(9 cm)

 

 

 

 

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all six

 

 

parameters.

 

 

Notes:

•The Center and Subwoofer distances should be up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), you should set the Center and Subwoofer distances between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).

•The SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances should be up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), you should set the SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).

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Contents TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Important Safeguards Precautions Amp Supplied AccessoriesFeatures Audio/VideoUsing the Remote Controller Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501ESetting the Voltage Selector Worldwide model only Installing the BatteriesControls & Connectors Front PanelControls & Connectors DisplayControls & Connectors Rear Panel RC-479S other models Controls & Connectors Remote Controller-RCVR ModeRC-518M North American model Before Making Any Connections Connecting Your AV ComponentsAV Cables & Connectors Optical Digital InputsVideo Connection Formats Audio Connection FormatsUsing S-Video Connecting a DVD playerUsing Composite Video Video ConnectionsUsing Multi-channel Connections Connecting Your AV ComponentsUsing Optical or Coaxial Connections Audio ConnectionsConnecting Your AV Components Connecting a VCR for Playback Connecting a D-VHS RecorderConnecting Your AV Components Connecting a VCR for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etcUsing Analog Connections Using Coaxial or Optical ConnectionsUsing Component Video Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Using Coaxial or Optical Connections playback only Connecting a DAT or CD/MD RecorderConnecting a Cassette Recorder Turntable with an MC-type Moving Coil CartridgeExample Connecting -compatible AV ComponentsConnecting -compatible Components Attaching the Supplied Speaker Labels Installing Your SpeakersPositioning Your Speakers Connecting Speaker Set B Installing Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set a Strip 5/8 15 mm of insuConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaImportant-First Time Setup Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501EPowering Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesSpecifying the Number of Speakers Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501ESetting the Subwoofer Mode Specifying Speaker Distances Setting the Crossover FrequencyConfiguring Speaker Set a Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume Configuring Speaker Set aPlaying Your AV Components Setting the Input Signal FormatUsing Digital Inputs Selecting the Source AV ComponentEnabling the Tone Controls Using the Multi-Channel InputsPlaying Your AV Components Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerSetting the AM Tuning Interval Worldwide model only Selecting Preset Stations Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Deleting PresetsTurning Speaker Sets On & Off Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Displaying Source InformationUsing Headphones Adjusting the Speaker Balance TemporarilyUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only To cancel the sleep timer, pressUsing the Listening Modes About the Listening ModesSurround Modes Using the Listening ModesBasic Modes DSP ModesStereo button Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening ModesDirect button Surround buttonAudio Adjust Functions Using the Audio Adjust FunctionsAudio Adjust Functions Recording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Using the RC-479S RC-479S not North AmericaRC-518M North America only Entering the Manufacturer’s CodeUsing the RC-518M VCR mode TV mode Control Buttons Input Selectors Cable mode Satellite modeCable Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause RemedyTroubleshooting Amp Remote controller Symptom Possible cause RemedyTuner Recording Others Symptom Possible cause Remedy Specifications Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH
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