Onkyo TX-SR500E appendix Index to parts and controls

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!SPEAKERS A/B buttons [21, 26]

Press SPEAKERS A/B to turn on/off the speaker system A/B. The (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators corresponding to the selected speaker system light up. You can use SPEAKERS A and B simultaneously.

@PHONES jack [26]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones. The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the headphone speakers.

#DISPLAY button [27]

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes.

$AUDIO SELECTOR button [28]

Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM. Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles.

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a(SPEAKERS) A/B indicators [21, 26]

Shows the current speaker system in use.

bMUTING indicator [26]

Flashes when the mute function is active.

cSource/Listening mode indicators [21, 32]

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current source as “PCM”, “ŸDIGITAL” or “DTS”. In addition, one of the listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO LOGIC II”, “MULTI CH”, “DSP”, “STEREO” and “DIRECT” lights according to the current listening mode.

dTUNED indicator [24]

Lights up when a radio station is received.

%Input selector buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, and CD) [21-25, 28, 33]

These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and MD sources to be switched.

^SPEAKER ADJUST button [18, 19]

Press to select speaker setting item.

&AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter function setting.

*VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks [33]

For connecting a video camera or game device.

eMEMORY indicator [25]

Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio station preset operation.

fAUTO indicator [24]

Lights up to indicate auto reception mode (stereo/monaural). At this time, interstation noise will be muted (FM only). It extinguishes when the monaural reception mode is started by pressing the FM MODE button.

gFM STEREO indicator [24]

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.

hRDS indicator (European models only) [24]

Lights up when a RDS station is received.

iSLEEP indicator [27]

Lights up when the sleep timer is active.

jMulti function display

In usual operation, shows the current input source and volume. When the FM or AM input is selected, it shows the frequency and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, it shows the current input source and the listening mode.

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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 OretcStandard speaker placement of the Speakers a system Positioning speakers/Connecting speakersUsing 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 ReceiverSetting the crossover frequency Speaker setupPress 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 sourcesVarious functions common to all the sources Using the sleep timer remote controller only Press SleepChanging the display Press Display To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCM Setting the input signal formatLevel 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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