Onkyo TX-SR501E instruction manual Controls & Connectors Rear Panel

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COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

FM

VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3 DVD IN

OUT

AM

IN

 

75

 

 

4 5 6

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL INPUT

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

 

IN

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

L

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

CD

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

 

 

 

 

DVD

WOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 8

9 J K

L

 

 

M

N

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

L

R

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SPEAKERS A

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

L

L

 

R

R

 

 

 

SURROUND BACK

 

 

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120V

220-230V

Worldwide

O model only

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

ACOMPONENT VIDEO (10, 12, 14, 16)

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a TV, DVD player, or other AV component with component video inputs and outputs.

BAM ANTENNA (22, 23)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

CFM ANTENNA (22, 23)

This connector is for connecting an FM antenna.

DFRONT SPEAKERS B (21)

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

EFRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER & SURROUND BACK SPEAKER (21)

These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A, includ- ing the front, surround, center, and surround-back speakers. They accept bare wires or banana plugs (European models don’t accept banana plugs).

FAC OUTLET (11)

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another AV component. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your TX-SR501/ TX-SR501E.

K (19)

This (Remote Interactive) connector can be connected to

the connector on another Onkyo AV component, for example, a CD player, DVD player, or cassette recorder. The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. 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.

LVIDEO 1 IN/OUT & VIDEO 2 IN (10, 14–16, 39)

These connectors can be used to connect a VCR or other AV component. There are RCA/phono connectors for connecting to stereo analog audio inputs and outputs, and S-Video and composite video (RCA/phono) connectors for connecting to video inputs and outputs.

MDVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT (10, 12, 13)

The FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER RCA/ phono connectors can be used to connect AV components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1 surround analog outputs. There’s an S-Video input and composite video (RCA/phono) input for connecting the video signal.

NMONITOR OUT (10, 12)

These S-Video and composite video (RCA/phono) outputs can be connected to the video input on your TV or projector.

GDIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2 & COAXIAL (10, 13, 14, 16–18)

These optical and coaxial connectors can be used to connect a CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) player, or other AV component with digital outputs.

OVOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only)

(5)

This voltage selector provides compatibility with power sys- tems around the world.

HSUBWOOFER PRE OUT (21)

This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect an active subwoofer.

ICD IN (10, 17)

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

JTAPE IN/OUT (10, 17, 18)

These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a cas- sette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with ana- log inputs and outputs.

Tip:

A turntable with a built-in preamp can be connected to a pair of unused TX-SR501/TX-SR501E analog inputs. To connect a turntable without a built-in preamp, you’ll need a commer- cially available phono preamp. See pages 17 and 18 and the instructions supplied with your phono preamp and turntable for more information.

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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-479S other models Controls & Connectors Remote Controller-RCVR ModeRC-518M North American model 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 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 AntennaPowering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E Powering 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 Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume Configuring Speaker Set aSetting the Input Signal Format Using Digital InputsPlaying 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 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 from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source 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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