Onkyo TX-SR501 Assembly instructions

TX-SR501
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 10–23 of the main instruction manual for cor-
rect connection information. Otherwise, the entire A/V system may not work properly.
•For more information on the remote controller, refer to the main instruction manual.
Enjoying audio and visual sources
L
R
R
L
R
L
ANTENNA FM
75
AM
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
FRONT
SPEAKERS B SURROUND
SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER
R
L
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1 /2/3
IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
OUT
L
R
AC OUTLET
AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120
W 1 A MAX.
Front-
left
speaker
Front-
right
speaker
1. 2. 3.
To enjoy surround sound, place the speakers properly as described in “Installing
Your Speakers” on pages 20 and 21, and make necessary settings as described in
“Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E” on pages 24 and 25.
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.

1.
Make sure that connections have been made correctly for the monitorTV
and the DVD Player.
Here, only the typical connections are shown. For details, see pages 12 and 13 of the
main manual.
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.
When the digital output from the DVD player is connected to the OPTICAL 2
or COAXIAL input jack of this unit, change the assignment of digital inputs
to input sources by referring to “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on
page 24.
6.
Play a DVD.
The video appears on the monitor TV.
To control an Onkyo DVD player
1 Make connection (see page 19 of the main manual).
2 Press DVD, then press the desired operation button (see page 42 of the main manual).
, , , , , , , , DISC, 1–9, +10, 0, TOP MENU, MENU,
RETURN, SETUP, , and ENT buttons can be used.
7.
Adjust the volume.
8.
Select the listening mode.
For details, see pages 34–36 of the main manual.
•To enjoy multi channel input, see page 29 of the main manual.
Enjoying DVD
L
R
ANTENNA FM
75
AM
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1 /2/3
IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
OUT
L
R
Digital audio output
(optical)
: Signal flow
Video output
Component video output
S Video output
DVD player (DVD)
Analog audio output
S Video input
Video input
Component
video input
TV
Wall outlet
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the display area lights up.
To select RCVR mode, press the [RCVR] button.
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7. VOLUME
/
5. DVD
3. STANDBY/
ON
8. DSP
6.-2. DVD
4. SP A/
SP B
Press first
to select
RCVR mode.
4.

1.
Make sure that connections have been made correctly for the CD Player.
Here, only the typical connections are shown. For details, see page 17 of the main man-
ual.
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.
When the digital output from CD 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 “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on page 24.
6. Play a CD.
To control an Onkyo CD player
1 Make connection (see page 19 of the main manual).
2 Enter the manufacturer’s code “300” into the remote controller (see page 41 of the
main manual).
3 Press CD, then press the desired operation button (see page 42 of the main manual).
, , , , , , , , DISC, 1–9, +10, 0 buttons can be used.
7. Adjust the volume.
8.
Select the listening mode.
For details, see pages 34–36 of the main manual.
Enjoying Audio Compact Discs (CDs)
L
R
ANTENNA FM
75
AM
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
12
IN IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
L
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1 /2/3
IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
OUT
CD
L
R
: Signal flow
Digital audio output (coaxial)
Analog audio output
L (White)
R (Red)
CD Player (CD)
Wall outlet
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the display area lights up.
To select RCVR mode, press the [RCVR] button.
7. VOLUME
/
5. CD
3. STANDBY/
ON
8. DSP
4. SP A/
SP B
6.-3. CD
Press first
to select
RCVR mode.
4.

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1.
Make sure that the power to theTX-SR501 has been turned on, and the
antenna connections have been made correctly. (See pages 22 and 23 of
the main manual.) Also, make sure that broadcast stations have been pro-
grammed as presets. (See page 30 and 31 of the main manual.)
2.
Set the Input Select toTUNER (FM or AM).
3.
Select the desired preset station.
4. Adjust the volume and tonal quality.
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.
Enjoying the FM/AM radio
The power is turned on but
no sound is heard.
The input signal format does
not match the audio selection
(PCM, DTS, or Multich).
Check the connector being used and select an appropriate
audio option (Auto or Analog).
(See page 28 and 29 of the main manual.)
The speaker select switch set-
ting is incorrect.
Match the speaker select switch setting to the speakers you
are using. (See page 32 of the main manual.)
The MUTING indicator flashes. Press the MUTING button to turn off the MUTING indica-
tor. (See page 33 of the main manual.)
Connections are incorrect. Make sure that all connections are made correctly.
(See pages 10–23 of the main manual.)
The power is not turned
on, and no sound is heard.
The power is disconnected from
the AC outlet.
Plug the power cable to the AC outlet securely.
External noise has affected the
internal CPU.
Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, wait five sec-
onds, then plug it again.
4. VOLUME
/
2. TUNER
3. PRESET
/