Onkyo Essential Operating Instructions for TX-SR501 Stereo Receiver

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PORTABLE CART WARNING

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.

WARNING

 

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

DO NOT OPEN

 

NE PAS OUVRIR

 

 

 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

1.Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning—Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom- mended by the manufacturer.

6.Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture—Do not use the appliance near water –for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laun- dry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories—Do not place the appli- ance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appli-

ance. Use only with a cart, stand, tri-

pod, bracket, or table recommended by S3125A the manufacturer, or sold with the

appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting acces- sory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur- face. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 8 in. (20 cm) and an open- ing behind the appliance.

11.Power Sources—The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

12.Grounding or Polarization—The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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13.Power Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides infor- mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and support- ing structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna- discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15.Lightning—For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon- nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17.Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18.Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger- ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

19.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt- age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per- sonnel.

20.Damage Requiring Service—Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the appli- ance,

C.If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,

D.If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are cov- ered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation,

E.If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F.When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

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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 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 CoaxialUsing 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 Connecting 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 RC-479S not North America Using the RC-479SPoint the remote controller at the TX-SR501 TX-SR501E and use the input selector butRC-518M North America only Entering the Manufacturer’s CodeUse the input selector buttons to select Using the RC-518MRCVR/TAPE to select a remote controller mode An input source for the TX-SR501VCR mode TV mode Cable Cable mode Satellite modeCABLE/SAT Control Buttons Input SelectorsTroubleshooting Symptom Possible cause RemedyTroubleshooting Amp Remote controller Symptom Possible cause RemedyTuner Recording Others Symptom Possible cause Remedy Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH SpecificationsOnkyo U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo China Limited
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