Onkyo Complete Guide for the TX-SR500 Home Theater System

Contents TX-SR500 TX-SR500E Important safeguards AvisPrecautions Precautions FeaturesSupplied accessories Amplifier FeaturesSetting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models only Before using the unitSetting the voltage selector Worldwide models only Using the remote controllerIndex to parts and controls Index to parts and controls Antenna 14 ZREMOTE ControlRear panel Tape IN/OUT@ Adjust 2/3 button Preset 2/3 button= Mode buttons # Volume 5/∞ button 21Connecting to audio/video equipment About Digital Input Optical jackOretc Connecting to audio/video equipmentAbout the DVD, Video 1, Video 2 and Monitor OUT jacks Do NOTCENTERconnectPositioning speakers/Connecting speakers Standard speaker placement of the Speakers a systemUsing the provided speaker labels Connecting to Speakers a Positioning speakers/Connecting speakersHow to connect to the Front Speakers B terminals Connecting to Speakers BAdjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna aerial Connecting antennasConnecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas aerials Adjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna aerialConnecting an AM outdoor antenna aerial Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna aerial Directional IinkagePower off function Connections for remote control zPower on/ready function Direct change functionConnecting the power/Turning on the AV Receiver Press STANDBY/ONSpeaker setup Setting the crossover frequencyPress Speaker Adjust twice Speaker setup Subwoofer Mode Setting the subwoofer mode Press Subwoofer Mode on the unit→ Subwoofer Mode Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume balance Test tonePlaying the connected source About digital soundPlaying the connected source To restore the display Using multi channel inputSwitch the source from Tape to MD Direct CH SEL Level 5/∞Press Memory while holding down Tuning manuallyListening to the radio Press TunerPress Tuner to switch the input source to the tuner Presetting radio stationsSelecting preset stations Listening to the radioVarious functions common to all the sources Muting the sound remote controller only Press MutingListening through headphones Turning on/off the Speakers A/SPEAKERS B systemsUsing 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/∞ Treble adjustment Using the Audio Adjust functionBass adjustment Late night functionEnjoying the listening modes Input sources and available listening mode Enjoying the listening modesWhen the sound is Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTS Selecting the listening modeWhen the sound is Dolby Digital Various functions while playing surround soundVideo camera Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired CD playerDVD operation buttons Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo DVD player OSD operation buttonsControlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo CD player Press RCVR/TAPE Press the desired operation buttonNumeric buttons TV DVDWhen entering the code of Onkyo DVD players Controlling a DVD playerTroubleshooting Amplifier Remote controller Symptoms Causes Remedies PagesSymptoms Causes Remedies TroubleshootingWhen incorrect operation is observed OtherSpecifications Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbHPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page