Troubleshooting

 

Symptom

Possible cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power cord is not connected.

Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet

 

 

(page 24).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The [POWER] switch is set to OFF (other than

Set the [POWER] switch to ON (page 24).

 

Can’t turn on the

North American model).

 

 

 

TX-SR501/TX-SR501E?

 

 

 

 

Turn off the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, wait five sec-

 

 

 

 

 

External interference is affecting the TX-SR501/

onds, then try turning it on again. If that fails, discon-

 

 

TX-SR501E’s digital circuitry.

nect the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five

 

 

 

seconds, reconnect it, then try turning it on again.

 

 

 

 

 

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

 

 

 

shuts down immediately

The amp protection system has been activated.

Contact your Onkyo dealer.

 

after being turned on?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The buttons on the

Power supply voltage fluctuations and other

Turn off the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E, wait five sec-

 

TX-SR501/TX-SR501E and

onds, then try turning it on again. If that fails, discon-

 

anomalies, such as static electricity, can inter-

 

remote controller don’t

nect the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five

 

fere with normal operation.

 

work?

seconds, reconnect it, then try turning it on again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is muted.

Unmute the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E (page 33).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check your connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your turntable doesn’t have a built-in phono

 

 

The TX-SR501/TX-SR501E is not connected

preamp, you must connect one between your turnta-

 

 

properly.

ble and the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must use

 

 

 

a compatible phono preamp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speaker cables are not connected properly.

Check the speaker connections (page 21).

 

There’s no sound coming

 

 

 

The wrong input source is selected.

Select the correct input source (page 28).

 

from the speakers?

 

 

 

 

A pair of headphones are connected.

Disconnect the headphones (page 33).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS.

Set the input signal format to Auto (page 29).

Amp

 

 

 

 

The volume is set at minimum.

Turn up the volume (page 28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speakers are configured incorrectly.

Check the speaker configuration (page 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some speakers are not used with certain listen-

See page 34 for information on listening modes.

 

 

ing modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A connecting cable may be damaged.

Check your connecting cables for signs of damage and

 

 

replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only the front speakers are

The Stereo listening mode is selected.

In Stereo listening mode, only the front speakers and

 

working?

subwoofer are used (page 34).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The center speaker is not connected properly.

Check the center speaker connections (page 21).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Stereo, Direct, or Orchestra listening mode

The center speaker is not used with these modes

 

The center speaker is not

is selected.

(page 34).

 

 

 

 

The volume of the center speaker is set at mini-

 

 

working or is very quiet?

Check the volume of the center speaker (page 27).

 

 

mum.

 

 

 

The currently selected speaker configuration

Check the speaker configuration (page 25).

 

 

doesn’t use the center speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You’re listening to a mono sound source (e.g.,

 

 

Only the center speaker is

TV or AM broadcast) and the PL II MOVIE or

Select another listening mode (page 34).

 

working?

PL II MUSIC listening mode is selected, so the

 

 

 

 

sound is concentrated in the center speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surround speakers are not used with certain

See page 34 for information on listening modes.

 

 

listening modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround speaker output depends on the

 

 

The surround speakers are

source material. Some material may not use the

 

 

surround speakers much.

 

 

not working?

 

 

 

 

 

The volume of the surround speakers is set at

Check the volume of the surround speakers (page 27).

 

 

 

 

minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The currently selected speaker configuration

Check the speaker configuration (page 25).

 

 

doesn’t use the surround speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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