Onkyo TX-SR500E Connecting antennas, Connecting an FM outdoor antenna aerial, Directional Iinkage

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FM outdoor antenna (aerial)

Connecting antennas

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna (aerial)

If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna (aerial), connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) instead of the indoor FM antenna (aerial).

Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna (aerial) adapter*

1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

5/8 in.

1/4 1/8 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

in.

 

in. in.

 

 

 

 

 

6

3

6

mm mm mm

15 mm

2With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover.

3Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C.

Slit B

Wire A

Slit C

4Insert the end of the cable.

5Clamp it in place with pliers.

4

5

 

 

 

 

FM

 

AM

 

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Connecting 300 ohm ribbon wire to a 75/300 ohm antenna (aerial) adapter* Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver.

Tighten

* (USA,

6 Reinstall the cover.

Loosen

Canadian and

European

 

 

models)

 

Not supplied

 

(Other models)

 

Supplied

Notes

Install the antenna (aerial) well away from tall buildings and in an area where FM stations can directly be received.

Keep the antenna (aerial) away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads, etc.).

It is dangerous to put the antenna (aerial) close to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, transformers, etc.

To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna (aerial).

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna (aerial)

An outdoor antenna (aerial) will be more effective if it is stretched

 

AM indoor

horizontally above a window or outside.

 

Outdoor antenna (aerial)

antenna (aerial)

Leave the supplied AM indoor antenna (aerial) connected.

 

 

Note

 

 

To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is

 

 

necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2

 

 

when you install an outdoor antenna (aerial).

ANTENNA

AM

FM

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Directional Iinkage

Do not use the same antenna (aerial) for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna (aerial), use a directional linkage type splitter.

Directional linkage type splitter

To AV Receiver

To TV (or VCR)

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Contents TX-SR500 TX-SR500E Avis Important safeguardsPrecautions Amplifier Features FeaturesSupplied accessories PrecautionsUsing the remote controller Before using the unitSetting the voltage selector Worldwide models only Setting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models onlyIndex to parts and controls Index to parts and controls Tape IN/OUT ZREMOTE ControlRear panel Antenna 14# Volume 5/∞ button 21 Preset 2/3 button= Mode buttons @ Adjust 2/3 buttonAbout Digital Input Optical jack Connecting to audio/video equipmentDo NOTCENTERconnect Connecting to audio/video equipmentAbout the DVD, Video 1, Video 2 and Monitor OUT jacks OretcPositioning speakers/Connecting speakers Standard speaker placement of the Speakers a systemUsing the provided speaker labels Connecting to Speakers B Positioning speakers/Connecting speakersHow to connect to the Front Speakers B terminals Connecting to Speakers aAdjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna aerial Connecting antennasConnecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas aerials Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna aerialDirectional Iinkage Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna aerial Connecting an AM outdoor antenna aerialDirect change function Connections for remote control zPower on/ready function Power off functionPress STANDBY/ON Connecting the power/Turning on the AV ReceiverSpeaker setup Setting the crossover frequencyPress Speaker Adjust twice Speaker setup Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume balance Test tone Setting the subwoofer mode Press Subwoofer Mode on the unit→ Subwoofer Mode Subwoofer ModeAbout digital sound Playing the connected sourcePlaying the connected source Direct CH SEL Level 5/∞ Using multi channel inputSwitch the source from Tape to MD To restore the displayPress Tuner Tuning manuallyListening to the radio Press Memory while holding downListening to the radio Presetting radio stationsSelecting preset stations Press Tuner to switch the input source to the tunerTurning on/off the Speakers A/SPEAKERS B systems Muting the sound remote controller only Press MutingListening through headphones Various functions common to all the sourcesUsing the sleep timer remote controller only Press Sleep Various functions common to all the sourcesChanging the display Press Display Setting the input signal format To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCMLevel 5/∞ Late night function Using the Audio Adjust functionBass adjustment Treble adjustmentEnjoying the listening modes Enjoying the listening modes Input sources and available listening modeVarious functions while playing surround sound Selecting the listening modeWhen the sound is Dolby Digital When the sound is Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTSCD player Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired Video cameraOSD operation buttons Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo DVD player DVD operation buttonsPress RCVR/TAPE Press the desired operation button Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo CD player Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deckTV DVD Numeric buttonsControlling a DVD player When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersAmplifier Remote controller Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages TroubleshootingOther TroubleshootingWhen incorrect operation is observed Symptoms Causes RemediesOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Specifications

TX-SR500E specifications

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