Onkyo TX-SR501E instruction manual Playing Your AV Components, Using the Multi-Channel Inputs

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SELECTOR

While the format is being dis-

 

AUDIO

 

played, use the [AUDIO SELEC- TOR] button to select: Auto, Analog, or Multich (DVD input source only).

While “Auto” is displayed, the name of the digital input cur- rently assigned to the input source (page 24) is displayed in parenthesis. For example, “Auto (COAX).” The possible inputs are OPT1, OPT2, and COAX.

The options are explained below.

Auto: The assigned digital input will have priority over the analog inputs. If no digital signal is present, the analog inputs will be used.

Analog: The analog inputs will be used even if the input source (i.e., AV component) is connected digitally.

Multich: The multi-channel inputs will be used even if the input source is connected digitally.

Notes:

•When you assign an input source to COAX, OPT1, or OPT2 on page 24, if the signal format for that input source was previously set to Analog, it’s automatically set to Auto.

•When you assign an input source to “– – – –” on page 24, if the signal format for that input source was previously set to Auto, it’s automatically set to Analog.

Fixing the signal format at DTS or PCM

If you experience either of the following issues when playing DTS or PCM source material with the Auto setting, you can fix the signal format at PCM or DTS, as explained below.

•If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off in Auto mode, try fixing the format at PCM.

•If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a DTS format CD or LD in Auto mode, try fixing the format at DTS.

1)To fix the signal format, use the [AUDIO SELECTOR] button, or the remote controller’s [AUDIO SEL] button to select Auto.

2)While “Auto” is being displayed, use the PRESET/

ADJUST [] [ ] buttons to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.

When the digital signal format is fixed at DTS or PCM, only signals in the corresponding format will be output. Digital signals in other formats will be ignored, and the DTS or PCM indicator, depending on which format you have set, will flash.

Using the Multi-Channel Inputs

The multi-channel inputs are for connecting an AV compo- nent with individual 5.1-surround analog outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.

See “Connecting Your AV Components” on page 13 for con- nection information.

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Remote

Press the remote controller’s [DVD]

controller

input selector button, then [AUDIO

 

 

SEL] button to select “Multich.” Start playback on the AV compo- nent.

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To adjust the volume of an individ-

 

 

ual speaker, use the remote con-

 

troller’s [CH SEL] button to select

 

it, and then use the LEVEL [ ] [ ]

 

buttons.

You can adjust the volume level of each individual speaker as you like. For the front-left, front-right, center, surround-left, and surround-right speakers, you can adjust the volume from –12 dB to +12 dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted from –30 dB to +12 dB.

Note that these settings work independently of the individual speaker volume settings on page 27.

Enabling the Tone Controls

To use the Bass and Treble functions with the multi-channel inputs, first you need to enable them. To do this, press the [SURROUND] button. “Tone On” appears on the display. You can now use the [AUDIO ADJUST] button to select the Bass and Treble functions and adjust as explained on page 37. To switch off the Bass and Treble functions, press the [DIRECT] button. “Tone Off” appears on the display.

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. If you select Multich while using a listening mode, the listening mode will be cancelled.

•While Multich is selected, the speaker configuration set- ting (page 25) is ignored, so even if you have specified two speakers, the multi-channel input signals will be fed to the front-left, front-right, center, surround-left, and surround- right speakers regardless.

•While Multich is selected, the subwoofer mode (page page 25) is ignored, so even if you have specified “Sub- woofer Off,” the signal connected to the SUBWOOFER DVD IN will be fed to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT regardless.

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Contents TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Important Safeguards Precautions Features Supplied AccessoriesAmp Audio/VideoSetting the Voltage Selector Worldwide model only Before Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501EUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesFront Panel Controls & ConnectorsDisplay Controls & ConnectorsControls & Connectors Rear Panel RC-479S other models Controls & Connectors Remote Controller-RCVR ModeRC-518M North American model AV Cables & Connectors Connecting Your AV ComponentsBefore Making Any Connections Optical Digital InputsAudio Connection Formats Video Connection FormatsUsing Composite Video Connecting a DVD playerUsing S-Video Video ConnectionsUsing Optical or Coaxial Connections Connecting Your AV ComponentsUsing Multi-channel Connections Audio ConnectionsConnecting a D-VHS Recorder Connecting Your AV Components Connecting a VCR for PlaybackConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc Connecting Your AV Components Connecting a VCR for RecordingUsing Analog Connections Using Coaxial or Optical ConnectionsUsing Component Video Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a Cassette Recorder Connecting a DAT or CD/MD RecorderUsing Coaxial or Optical Connections playback only 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 a Installing Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set B Strip 5/8 15 mm of insuConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaPowering Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501EImportant-First Time Setup 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 Configuring Speaker Set a Adjusting Individual Speaker VolumeUsing Digital Inputs Setting the Input Signal FormatPlaying Your AV Components 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 Presetting Radio Stations Using the TunerSelecting Preset Stations Deleting PresetsCommon Functions Setting the Display BrightnessTurning Speaker Sets On & Off Displaying Source InformationUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Adjusting the Speaker Balance TemporarilyUsing Headphones To cancel the sleep timer, pressAbout the Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesBasic Modes Using the Listening ModesSurround Modes DSP ModesDirect button Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening ModesStereo button Surround buttonUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Audio Adjust FunctionsAudio Adjust Functions Recording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source RC-479S not North America Using the RC-479SEntering the Manufacturer’s Code RC-518M North America onlyUsing the RC-518M VCR mode TV mode Control Buttons Input Selectors Cable mode Satellite modeCable Symptom Possible cause Remedy TroubleshootingAmp Remote controller Symptom Possible cause Remedy TroubleshootingTuner Recording Others Symptom Possible cause Remedy Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Specifications
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