Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E—Continued

If you’ve connected a MiniDisc recorder to the TAPE

inputs, you can set the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E so that “MD” appears on the display instead of “TAPE.” Simply press and hold the [TAPE] button until “MD” appears (about two seconds).

Notes:

•

For AV components that are connected to only analog

 

inputs, choose the “– – – –” setting.

•

If you don’t press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button for three

Setting the Subwoofer Mode

With this function you can choose the surround channels from which the subwoofer’s output is derived.

1

SUBWOOFER

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE]

MODE

button once.

 

 

The current subwoofer mode is displayed.

seconds, the previous display reappears.

• You can also specify a signal format for the DIGITAL

INPUTs (page 28).

Specifying the Number of Speakers

With this function you can specify the number of speakers that you are using.

1

Press the [SPEAKER ADJUST]

 

 

SPEAKER ADJUSTbutton.

 

 

The current speaker configuration is dis-

2

played.

 

Use the PRESET/ADJUST [ ] [ ]

 

 

buttons to specify the number of

 

PRESET/ADJUST

 

 

speakers.

 

 

Front left

Center Front right

2

SUBWOOFER

MODE

Press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button repeatedly to select the fol- lowing modes:

Parameter

Description

 

 

Subwoofer

The subwoofer outputs

Mode 1

the low frequencies of all

channels.

 

 

 

 

The subwoofer outputs

Subwoofer

the low frequencies of the

Mode 2

center and surround

 

channels only.

 

 

 

The subwoofer outputs

Subwoofer

the LFE (Low Frequency

Mode 3

Effects) channel of 6.1

 

source material.

 

 

 

The subwoofer output is

Subwoofer

off. Choose this setting if

Off

you’re not using a sub-

woofer, or want to turn off

 

 

your subwoofer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

Surround right

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back

The available settings are shown below.

6 speakers

5 speakers

4 speakers

3 speakers

2 speakers

Notes:

•Since some listening modes require a minimum number of speakers, when you change the above setting, the listening mode may change as well (see page 34).

•This setting cannot be set if a pair of headphones are con- nected, speaker set B is on, or Multich is selected.

•The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E remembers this setting, so you only need to set it once.

If you don’t press the [SUBWOOFER MODE] button for three seconds, the pre- vious display reappears.

Notes:

•If you use Mode 2 or Mode 3 with the Stereo listening mode, your subwoofer may produce no sound when you play material in certain surround formats, including 2-channel Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.

•The subwoofer mode cannot be set if a pair of headphones are connected, speaker set B is on, or Multich is selected.

•The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E remembers the subwoofer mode setting, so you only need to set it once.

See page 28 for information on playing your AV compo- nents through the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

To get the most out of your TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, you should also set the functions on pages 26 and 27.

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TX-SR501E specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR501E is a versatile home theater receiver that delivers quality audio performance and a range of features designed to enhance your multimedia experience. With a solid build and an array of connectivity options, it caters to both audiophiles and casual users alike.

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