Onkyo TX-SR500 Assembly instructions

TX-SR500
Basic Operation Guide
Introduction
• This Guide describes basic operation of this receiver and connected devices (CD, DVD etc.). For further information about the advanced
functions of this receiver, please refer to the main instruction manual.
• This Guide does not explain connection details for the unit’s rear panel. Please refer to pages 10-16 of the main instruction manual for
correct connection information. Otherwise, the entire A/V system may not work properly.
• A remote controller is used in the examples described here. For more information on the remote controller, refer to the main instruction
manual.
Enjoying audio and visual sources
REMOTE
CONTROL
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN IN IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
12
IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
FRONT
SPEAKERS A FRONT
SPEAKERS B SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
R
L
R
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
AC OUTLET
1. 2. 3.
Front right
speakers
Front left
speakers
Important notes
• If MUTING function is activated, the sound will be muted. Make sure MUTING is set to OFF.
• If the headphones are connected, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Do not connect headphones if you wish to listen
to the sound from the speakers.
To enjoy surround sound, place the speakers properly as described in “Positioning speakers/
Connecting speakers” on pages 12-13, and make necessary settings as described in “Speaker setup” on
pages 18-20.

REMOTE
CONTROL
IN IN IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
12
IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
L
R
L
R
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
1. Make sure that connections have been made correctly for the monitor TV and the
DVD Player.
Here, only the typical connections are shown. For details, see pages 10 and 11 of the main
manual.
7. VOLUME
5/∞
5. DVD
3. STANDBY
/
ON
8. DSP
6.-2. DVD
4. SP A/
SP B
Enjoying DVD
DVD player (DVD)
:Signal flow
Video input
S Video input
Video output
TV
S Video output
Digital audio output
(coaxial)
Analog audio
output
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the display area lights up.
2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
3. Turn on the power.
4. Select the speaker system(s) to be used.
5. Set the Input Select to DVD.
Wall outlet
6. Play a DVD.
The video appears on the monitor TV.
To control an Onkyo DVD player
1Make zconnection (see page 16 of the main manual).
2Press DVD, then press the desired operation button (see page 34 of the main manual).
, £, 7, ¡, 1, 2/8, 4, ¢, DISC, TOP MENU, MENU, RETURN,
SETUP, 5, ∞, 2, 3, ENT and numeric buttons can be used.
7. Adjust the volume.
8. Select the listening mode.
When the digital output from the DVD player is connected to the OPTICAL
1 or 2 input jack of this unit, change the assignment of digital inputs to input
sources by referring to “Setting the digital inputs” on page 22.
For details, see pages 30-32 of the main manual.
• To enjoy multi channel input, see page 23 of the main manual.

REMOTE
CONTROL
R
L
R
L
IN IN IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
12
IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
FRONT
SPEAKERS A F
R
S
P
L
R
L
R
ANTENNA FM
75
AM
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
5. CD
3. STANDBY
/
ON
8. DSP
6.-2. CD
7. VOLUME
5/∞
4. SP A/
SP B
Enjoying Audio Compact Discs (CDs)
1. Make sure that connections have been made correctly for the CD Player.
Here, only the typical connections are shown. For details, see page 10 of the main
manual.
Digital audio output (optical)
:Signal flow
Analog audio output
CD player (CD)
L (White)
R (Red)
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the display area lights up.
2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
3. Turn on the power.
4. Select the speaker system(s) to be used.
5. Set the Input Select to CD.
Wall outlet
8. Select the listening mode.
When the digital output from CD player is connected to the OPTICAL 1 or
COAXIAL input jack of this unit, change the assignment of digital inputs to
input sources by referring to “Setting the digital inputs” on page 22.
6. Play a CD.
To control an Onkyo CD player
1Make zconnection (see page 16 of the main manual).
2Press CD, then press the desired operation button (see page 35 of the main manual).
, £, 7, ¡, 1, 8, 4, ¢, DISC and numeric buttons can be used.
7. Adjust the volume.
For details, see pages 30-32 of the main manual.

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The power is turned
on but no sound is
heard.
The power is not
turned on, and no
sound is heard.
If no sound is heard
Refer to the following table for the cause and corrective action. There may be a problem with a connected device. Refer to the user’s guide of
the connected device and make sure that all connections have been made correctly.
The input signal format does not match
the audio selection (PCM, DTS, or
Multich).
The speaker select switch setting is
incorrect.
The MUTING indicator flashes.
Connections are incorrect.
The power is disconnected from the
AC outlet.
External noise has affected the internal
CPU.
Check the connector being used and select an
appropriate audio option (Auto or Analog).
(See page 28 of the main manual.)
Match the speaker select switch setting to the speakers
you are using.
(See page 26 of the main manual.)
Press the MUTING button to turn off the MUTING
indicator.
(See page 26 of the main manual.)
Make sure that all connections are made correctly.
(See pages 10-16 of the main manual.)
Plug the power cable to the AC outlet securely.
Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, wait five
seconds, then plug it again.
Enjoying the FM/AM radio
1. Make sure that the power to the TX-SR500 has been turned on, and the antenna
connections have been made correctly. (See pages 14 and 15 of the main manual.)
Also, make sure that broadcast stations have been programmed as presets. (See
page 25 of the main manual.)
2. Set the Input Select to TUNER (FM or AM).
3. Select the desired preset station.
4. Adjust the volume and tonal quality.
4. VOLUME
5/∞
2. TUNER
3. PRESET
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