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Onkyo TX-SR500 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver
TX-SR500
TX-SR500E

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain
this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before using
Important safeguards ........................................ 2
Precautions ........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4
Before using the unit ........................................ 5
Facilities and connections
Index to parts and controls ............................... 6
Connecting antennas ....................................... 14
Turning on the AV Receiver ........................ 17
Enjoying music or videos
Speaker setup .................................................. 18
Playing the connected source ......................... 21
Listening to the radio ...................................... 24
all the sources ............................................... 26
Enjoying the listening modes ......................... 30
Recording a source ......................................... 33
Remote controller
Using remote controller .................................. 34
(North American models only) .................... 36
Appendix
Troubleshooting .............................................. 38
Specifications ........................... back cover page

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AV Receiver TX-SR500 TX-SR500E Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GERMERING, GERMANY...

  • Page 4: Features

    This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid climate. Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. AM loop antenna × 1 Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2...

  • Page 5: Before Using The Unit

    Before using the unit Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models only) Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V.

  • Page 6: Index To Parts And Controls

    TX-SR500/TX-SR500E to the standby state. This state turns off the display, disables control functions. STANDBY indicator [17] Lights when the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. DIMMER button [27] Press to set the brightness of the front display.
  • Page 7 Index to parts and controls Display SPEAKERS A/B buttons [21, 26] Press SPEAKERS A/B to turn on/off the speaker system A/B. The (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators corresponding to the selected speaker system light up. You can use SPEAKERS A and B simultaneously. PHONES jack [26] This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.
  • Page 8 Connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD IN L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the cassette tape deck or MD recorder to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/ TX-SR500E and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R jacks.
  • Page 9 RC-479S (For models other than North American models) RC-478M (For North American models) Explanations on this page are for controlling the TX-SR500/ TX-SR500E. To operate other components, see “Using remote controller” on pages 34 through 35, and “Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only)” on pages 36 and 37.

  • Page 10: Connecting To Audio/Video Equipment

    Connecting to audio/video equipment Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX-SR500/SR500E in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such.

  • Page 11: Dvd/Video 1 & 2/Monitor Out Jacks

    • If the DVD player has both 5.1 channel audio outputs and 2 channel audio outputs, and you want to connect the DVD player only using the FRONT L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E, use the 2 channel audio output jacks on the DVD player.

  • Page 12: Positioning Speakers/Connecting Speakers

    Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers Two speaker systems (FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B) can be connected to the Receiver. The FRONT SPEAKERS A system is to be placed in the main room, and the FRONT SPEAKERS B system is to be placed in a second room. The configuration of the FRONT SPEAKERS A system The FRONT SPEAKERS A system consists of the front left, center, and right speakers, surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer.
  • Page 13 (+) and negative (–) speaker wires. • Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. • When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously.

  • Page 14: Connecting Antennas

    The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away as possible from the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
  • Page 15 Connecting antennas Connecting an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna (aerial), connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial) instead of the indoor FM antenna (aerial). Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna (aerial) adapter* Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

  • Page 16: Connections For Remote Control (Z)

    When the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is placed in the standby state, all z-connected components are also automatically put in the standby state. Note COAXIAL If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-SR500/ TX-SR500E, switch the input selector from TAPE to MD (see page DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUT OUTPUT 23).

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power/Turning On The Av Receiver

    The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E enters standby mode. The STANDBY indicator lights up. Notes • The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position (_) ON. • To switch off the main power, press the POWER switch again.

  • Page 18: Setting Crossover Frequency

    Speaker setup You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A connectors (see page 13). (There is no speaker configuration setup for the SPEAKERS B system.) Notes • Speaker setup cannot be done if; –...
  • Page 19 Speaker setup Setting the delay time In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the actual distances. This operation consists of entering the time error between output of sound from each speaker type (front, center and surround) and arrival at the listening position. The user should measure the distance from the listening position to each speaker type and obtain the time error (delay time) based on the appropriate table.

  • Page 20: Setting The Subwoofer Mode

    Speaker setup SUBWOOFER MODE Setting the subwoofer mode Press SUBWOOFER MODE on the unit. With the first press of the button, you can check the present setting. Then each press of the button changes the subwoofer mode as follows (a tip on how to select the right subwoofer mode is in parentheses): →...

  • Page 21: Playing The Connected Source

    Playing the connected source Input Selector buttons SPEAKERS A/B This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the AV Receiver. You may need to see “Connecting to audio/video equipment” on page 10 while following the steps in this section. Selecting a sound source 1.
  • Page 22 Playing the connected source DIGITAL INPUT Setting the digital inputs When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the rear panel, assign the input source button on the front panel to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital source components.
  • Page 23 TAPE on the remote controller or on the unit. This setting is needed to make the z system control effective among the Onkyo cassette tape deck or MD recorder. 1 Press TAPE to select the input source. 2 Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the display changes (for about 2 seconds).

  • Page 24: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Manual tuning • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels Setting the AM tuning step frequency (Worldwide models only) You can switch the AM band tuning steps between 9 kHz and 10 kHz.
  • Page 25 Listening to the radio FM MODE MEMORY Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 stations. 1. Tune in the radio station you wish to preset (refer to the previous page). 2. Press MEMORY. The MEMORY indicator lights and the preset number starts flashing in the display.

  • Page 26: Various Functions Common To All The Sources

    Various functions common to all the sources SPEAKERS A/B PHONES jack Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B systems You can turn on or off the speaker systems connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B connectors individually. Press SPEAKER A on the unit or SP A on the remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS A system.
  • Page 27 Various functions common to all the sources DISPLAY DIMMER Changing the display Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the screen changes as follows: When an input source other than FM or AM is selected Input source + volume Program format* Input source + Listening mode (or Multich)
  • Page 28 Various functions common to all the sources AUDIO SELECTOR Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume balance temporarily You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 20 when the AV Receiver enters standby mode, or the main power is switched off unless you save the values.
  • Page 29 Various functions common to all the sources PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ Using the AUDIO ADJUST function The AUDIO ADJUST function adjusts the following items. • Audio quality (Bass/Treble) • Late Night On/Off • Cinema Filter On/Off Note The adjustment is not available when the listening mode is “Direct” or Multich setting is “Tone Off”...

  • Page 30: Enjoying The Listening Modes

    The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed below. Orchestra This mode is suitable for classical and opera music.
  • Page 31 Only Stereo or Direct can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz. If you have an LD player with AC-RF output, connect it via a AC-RF demodulator to one of the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E’s DIGITAL INPUT terminals.
  • Page 32 DSP: The listening modes that can be selected are different between the main unit and remote control unit. DSP (on the front panel): Recall the Onkyo-original DSP mode. Each time this button is pressed, the listening mode cycles; “Orchestra” → “Unplugged” → “Studio Mix” → “TV Logic” →...

  • Page 33: Recording A Source

    Recording a source To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the components connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT (audio only) jacks. Input selector buttons 1.

  • Page 34: Using Remote Controller

    Using remote controller You can operate the z-connected Onkyo DVD player, CD player or cassette tape deck with the remote controller provided with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E in any mode. The RC-478M remote controller is for USA and Canadian models, and the RC-479S remote controller is for other models.
  • Page 35 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck RCVR/TAPE Tape deck operation buttons RC-479S The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E (refer to page 16). 1. Press CD. 2. Press 3. Press the desired operation button.

  • Page 36: Pre-Programming Remote Controller (North American Models Only)

    Pre-programming remote controller You can make RC-478M remote controller to operate a product from other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code of the brand in the RC-478M. Brand AIWA AKAI DENON EMERSON FISHER 100, 101, 102, 140 103, 104 GE •...
  • Page 37 No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z connector that you are connecting to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E with an z cable. You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    • Switch off the main power, then switch it on again. If not recovered, disconnect the power cord (mains lead), then connect it again. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Switch off the main power, then switch it on again. If not recovered, disconnect the power cord (mains lead), then connect it again.
  • Page 39 To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button. “Clear” appears in the front display and the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E enters the standby state.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: info@onkyo.de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039...

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