Onkyo TX-SR501E instruction manual Using Coaxial or Optical Connections, Using Component Video

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Connecting Your AV Components—Continued

Connecting a Satellite/Cable Tuner, LD player, etc.

Video Connections

Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

• Your TV must also be connected via composite video.

Audio Connections

Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to the coaxial output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

OR

Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s OPTICAL 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

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Satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc.

VIDEO OUT

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.

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT

 

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite/cable tuner,

LD player, etc.

COMPONENT VIDEO

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S VIDEO OUT

Initially, the VIDEO 2 input source is assigned to OPTICAL

2.If you connect to different audio input, you’ll need to assign that input to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24).

Using Analog Connections

If your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., doesn’t have dig- ital audio outputs, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog 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 satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E’s COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN connectors to the component video outputs on your satellite/cable tuner, LD player, etc., as shown.

• Your TV must also be connected via component video.

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

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OUTPUT

 

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Note:

To connect the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E to a LD player’s AC-3RF output, you need a commercially available demod- ulator.

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Contents TX-SR501 TX-SR501E Important Safeguards Precautions Supplied Accessories FeaturesAmp Audio/VideoBefore Using the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Setting the Voltage Selector Worldwide model onlyUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesControls & Connectors Front PanelControls & Connectors DisplayControls & Connectors Rear Panel RC-518M North American model Controls & Connectors Remote Controller-RCVR ModeRC-479S other models Connecting Your AV Components AV Cables & ConnectorsBefore Making Any Connections Optical Digital InputsVideo Connection Formats Audio Connection FormatsConnecting a DVD player Using Composite VideoUsing S-Video Video ConnectionsConnecting Your AV Components Using Optical or Coaxial ConnectionsUsing Multi-channel Connections Using Analog 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 Coaxial or Optical Connections Using Component VideoTurntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp CoaxialConnecting a DAT or CD/MD Recorder Connecting a Cassette RecorderUsing Coaxial or Optical Connections playback only Turntable with an MC-type Moving Coil CartridgeConnecting -compatible Components Connecting -compatible AV ComponentsExample Positioning Your Speakers Installing Your SpeakersAttaching the Supplied Speaker Labels Connecting Speaker Set a Installing Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set B Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaPowering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Powering Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501EImportant-First Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesSetting the Subwoofer Mode Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501ESpecifying the Number of Speakers Configuring Speaker Set a Setting the Crossover FrequencySpecifying Speaker Distances Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume Configuring Speaker Set aSetting the Input Signal Format Using Digital InputsPlaying Your AV Components Selecting the Source AV ComponentPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multi-Channel InputsEnabling the Tone Controls Setting the AM Tuning Interval Worldwide model only Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Using the Tuner Presetting Radio StationsSelecting Preset Stations Deleting PresetsSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsTurning Speaker Sets On & Off Displaying Source InformationAdjusting the Speaker Balance Temporarily Using the Sleep Timer remote controller onlyUsing Headphones To cancel the sleep timer, pressUsing the Listening Modes About the Listening ModesUsing the Listening Modes Basic ModesSurround Modes DSP ModesUsing the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Modes Direct buttonStereo button Surround buttonAudio Adjust Functions Using the Audio Adjust FunctionsAudio Adjust Functions Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Using the RC-479S Point the remote controller at the TX-SR501RC-479S not North America TX-SR501E and use the input selector butRC-518M North America only Entering the Manufacturer’s CodeUsing the RC-518M RCVR/TAPE to select a remote controller modeUse the input selector buttons to select An input source for the TX-SR501VCR mode TV mode Cable mode Satellite mode CABLE/SATCable Control Buttons Input SelectorsTroubleshooting Symptom Possible cause RemedyTroubleshooting Amp Remote controller Symptom Possible cause RemedyTuner Recording Others Symptom Possible cause Remedy Specifications Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited
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