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1. Rough or scratchy sound High range is not clear No sound or very low volume from subwoofer No picture appears on the TV screen The sound of the playback source is not heard The buttons on the AV receiver operate but the buttons on the remote controller do not operate Causes e The power cord mains lead is disconnected e The main power is set to OFF e There is external noise interfering with the computer circuits of the AV receiver Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated Power supply fluctuations or other abnormalities such as static electricity may interrupt correct operation The muting function is activated The AV receiver is not properly connected Input selector is not set properly Headphones are connected The input signal format is set to PCM The speakers are not properly connected The listening mode is set to Stereo or Orchestra The volume level of the center speaker Center is set to minimum e A speaker configuration without the center speaker is selected The placement of the audio connection cables on the rear panel is incorrect Treble control too high Subwoofer mode is set to Off Subwoofer mode setting is improper e The TV is not set to receive the output signals from the AV receiver The video cable is not connected securely Only the S video connection is made Another input source is selected Any wrong mode
2. These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation Also these buttons adjust the values and parameters of the mode selected using the AUDIO ADJUST SPEAKER ADJUST or AUDIO SELECTOR button 3 MASTER VOLUME dial 21 24 The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and counterclockwise to decrease it Index to parts and controls Display a 2 muTING DOovicitaL EA DO PRO LOGICI TUNED lt AUTO BETH PCM MULTICH DSP STEREO DIRECT MEMORY FM STEREO 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 15 PHONES jack 26 This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the headphone speakers DISPLAY button 27 Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes a7 AUDIO SELECTOR button 28 Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM Each time this button is pressed the setting cycles Input selector buttons DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER and CD 21 25 28 33 These buttons are used to select the input source Pressing and holding the TAPE
3. 10 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 It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as each of your components and their features to ascertain which method of connection is best Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came with the component that you are connecting Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made For input jacks red connectors marked R are used for the right channel white connectors marked L are used for the left channel and yellow connectors marked VIDEO are used for video connection Note TV monitor or Projector The signal that comes in MONITOR OUT from S VIDEO IN is sent to S VIDEO OUT The signal that comes in from IN VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO K N Insert all plugs and connectors securely Improper connections can result in noise poor performance or damage to the equipment m Improper connection Inserted completely Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and speaker cables Doing so may adversely effect the sound quality VIDE
4. Appendix MrOuDleshootin E aA A seer ees Specifica ons eee back cover page 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK f RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important safeguards 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before clea
5. AM appears in the display The band selected in this step will not affect the next step ch 2 Press PRESET lt gt on the remote controller or PRESET ADJUST a gt on the unit repeatedly to select the preset number of the desired radio station MEMORY Erasing a preset station 1 Select the preset channel you wish to erase see steps in the previous page 2 Press FM MODE while holding down MEMORY The selected preset channel will be erased n ch Various functions while listening to radio programs To use the following functions see pages 26 and 27 Turning on off the SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B systems e Muting the sound e Listening through headphones e Changing the display e Controlling the brightness of the Ights on the AV Receiver e Using the sleep timer Enjoying the surround modes while listening to radio programs See page 30 25 26 Various functions common to all the sources SPEAKERS A B SP A SP B S6SSSE PHONES jack MUTING 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
6. Controlling a DVD player Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the operational buttons on page 35 When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players There are two SETTING numbers Choose the SETTING number according to how you will be using the DVD player No 601 This code is for operating the Onkyo DVD player by pointing the remote controller directly at it either because it does not have an R I connector or it does but you are not using an RI cable and connecting it No 600 This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an RI connector that you are connecting to the TX SR500 TX SR500E with an RI cable You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX SR500 TX SR500E You do not need to enter this code because it is factory preset However if the code has been changed to 601 then you will need to change it back to 600 37 Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service Refer also to the respective instruction manuals of the connected components and TV 38 Amplifier Remote coniroller Symptoms The AV receiver doesn t switch on Power shuts off immediately after power on The buttons on the remote controller and AV receiver do not operate No sound is reproduced No sound or very little sound is reproduced from the center speaker Hum low frequency noise
7. 1 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 0 28 Vp p 75 ohms C TUNER SECTION FM Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Mono 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz steps 11 2 dBf 1 0 uV 75 ohms IHF 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono Stereo Capture Ratio Image Rejection Ratio North American models Other models IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo Alternate Channel Attenuation Selectivity AM Suppression Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Mono Stereo Frequency Response Stereo Separation AM Tuning Range North American models European amp Australian models Worldwide models Usable Sensitivity Image Rejection Ratio IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion GENERAL Power Supply and Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight North American models Other models REMOTE CONTROL Transmitter Signal range Power supply 17 2 dBf 2 0 pV 75 ohms 37 2 dBf 20 0 uV 75 ohms 2 0 dB 40 dB 85 dB 90 dB 76 dB IHF 70 dB IHF 55 dB IHF 400 kHz 50 dB DIN 50 dB 0 2 0 3 30 Hz 15 kHz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz 10 kHz 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 522 1 611 kHz 9 kHz steps 531 1 602 kHz 9 kHz steps 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 30 uV 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 0 7 AC 120 V 60 Hz 4 0 A AC 230 240 V 50 Hz 320W AC 220 230 V and 120 V switchable 50 60 Hz 320 W 17 1
8. Auto or Analog The component is not connected to the DVD jacks When incorrect operation is observed Remedies e Switch the frequency receiving mode to mono Adjust the position height and direction of the FM antenna aerial Connect an FM outdoor antenna aerial Try to use an antenna aerial with more elements For installation of the outdoor antenna aerial consult your nearest dealer as it requires special skills and experience The preset data in memory is lost Preset the radio stations again DTS surround sound is unable to be recorded Make an analog connection Check that the O0 DIGITAL indicator lights up in the display Set the input signal format to Multich Check that the multichannel output jacks of the component is connected to the DVD FRONT L R SURROUND L R CENTER and SYBWOOFER jacks e The TX SR500 TX SRSOOE contains an internal microcomputer that performs high level operations However on extremely rare occasions noise or interference from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation If this occurs unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait five or more seconds and then plug it back in This should correct the situation To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE turned on and then press the STANDBY ON button Clear appears in the front disp
9. Insert one end of the AM antenna aerial cord to either of the AM antenna aerial connectors and the other end to the other connector There is no difference between one end of the AM antenna aerial cord and the other end unlike the speaker cables which have positive and negative poles Adjusting the position of the AM indoor antenna aerial 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 SRSOOE 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 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 FM outdoor antenna aerial Connecting coaxial cable to a 75 300 ohm antenna aerial adapter 1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable Remove the transformer wire A 5 8 in from slit B and insert it into slit C 4 3 4 in in 15mm Connecting 300 ohm 2 With your fingernail or a small Insert the end of the cable ribbon wire to a 75 300 ohm screwdriver press the stoppers Clamp it in place with pliers antenna aerial adapter outward and remove the cover Loosen
10. Lights up when PL II is selected OO pro LOGICE DSP STEREO DIRECT Lights up when Stereo mode is selected Lights up when Onkyo original DSP mode Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic or All Ch St is selected When the sound is Dolby Digital To narrow the dynamic range of the sound see Late night function on page 29 When the sound is Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Digital or DTS When the sound is too brighr see Cinema filter function on page 29 Recording a source To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording the video from one source and the audio from another 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 Press an input selector button to select the input source to record The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to it as desired The currently selected input source signal to the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT outputs for recording 2 Start recording at the recording component as desired Notes e You can record analog audio but not digital audio Make sure that you have made a correct analog connection e If you change the in
11. Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canadian models NOTE THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH W
12. Note The listening mode will automatically change according to the number of channels if you set the number of channels 18 Setting the crossover frequency To reproduce low frequencies between 80 Hz and 120 Hz in an optimum condition set the crossover frequency according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the subwoofer and other speakers front center and surround 1 Press SPEAKER ADJUST twice The current setting is displayed 2 Press PRESET ADJUST s repeatedly to select the crossover frequency Select from 80 Hz 100 Hz and 120 Hz Refer to the following example for deciding the setting e When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively small when they cannot reproduce low frequencies sufficiently 120 Hz e When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively large when they can reproduce low frequencies sufficiently 80 Hz If you want more accurate setting refer to the instruction manuals of the speakers and perform the setting according to their reproduce frequency bands Also listen to the actual sound and set to the high position 120 Hz if you feel that the sound from the subwoofer is not enough or to the low position 80 Hz if you feel that the sound is loud Speaker setup SPEAKER ADJUST PRESET ADJUST lt a p gt oNnKYO Setting the delay time Setting the center del
13. about 0 5 seconds When the band is FM Auto tuning starts The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps When a broadcast is received scanning stops and the frequency flashes in the display Appears when a broadcast is received gt TUNED 4 TUNER When the band is AM The frequency changes as follows USA and Canadian area In 10 kHz steps Other area In 9 kHz steps When you release the button the frequency stops changing and flashes in the display Note If you press and hold PRESET ADJUST a short time the AV Receiver enters the selecting preset stations mode Refer to Selecting preset stations on page 25 4 While the frequency is flashing for about 3 seconds press TUNING s to change the frequency e The frequency changes each time you press TUNING lt P e You can change the frequency as long as the frequency in the display is flashing Each press of either button causes the frequency to flash for about 3 seconds Tuning in a weak frequency only for FM stations When you tune in a stereo FM station the FM STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong gt TUNED lt AUTO FM STEREO If the signal is weak you may not be able to tune to the station In this case press FM MODE The FM STEREO indicator goes off Then select the station to which you want to listen At this time the station will be in mono and interstation noise will be
14. button is pressed No batteries are inserted in the remote controller The batteries are worn out The remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the AV receiver The remote controller is too far from the AV receiver Remedies e Check the connection of the power cord mains lead e Turn on the main power e 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 Deactivate the muting function Check the connections to the AV receiver Set to correct input source Decrease the volume then disconnect the headphones Set the input signal format to Auto Check the speaker connections No sound is reproduced from the center speaker when the listening mode is Stereo or Orchestra Adjust the volume level of the center speaker Check that the selected speaker configuration includes the center speaker Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum Use AUDIO ADJUST function to cut the treble response Check the subwoofer mode setting Check the subwoofer mode setting Set the TV to the AV receiver s input Check the connections between the AV receiver and TV set Also make video connection Check the TV s video input and A
15. effect sound It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls Dolby Digital mark DTS Select this option when you play a DVD player LD or CD that has a its mark Ifyou press the pause or skip button on the player while playing a DTS source a short noise may be heard This is not a malfunction e The DTS indicator on the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE lights up while it plays the DTS source When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops the TX SR500 TX SR500E remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit This prevents noise when you operate the pause or skip button on the player Therefore if the source switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal immediately the PCM signal may not be played In this case stop the playback of the source on the player for about 3 seconds then resume playback e Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS sources correctly even if you connect the player to the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE digitally This is because the digital signal has been processed such as the output level sampling frequency frequency response etc and the TX SR500 TX SR500E cannot recognize the signal as DTS data Therefore you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal e The TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks of the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE output analog audio Do not record CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks Otherwise you
16. heard gt TUNED 4 Receiving RDS European models only When an Radio Data System RDS station broadcasting Program Service Name PS information is received the RDS indicator lights up and the name of the station is displayed RDS reception is only available on the European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available Listening to the radio FM MODE MEMORY PRESET ADJUST lt a p gt PRESET lt gt TUNER Presetting radio stations Selecting preset 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 MEMORY l 7 F h Z y N 3 While the MEMORY indicator is lit for about 8 seconds press PRESET ADJUST a gt to select the preset number MEMORY Nal 4 Press MEMORY The radio station is registered to the preset channel To register another preset station repeat steps 1 to 4 Before selecting preset stations you need to preset the radio stations See Presetting radio stations on the left column of this page 1 Press TUNER to switch the input source to the tuner FM or
17. in brackets D POWER switch other than USA and Canadian models 17 Turns on the main power supply for the TX SR500 TX SR500E The TX SR500 TX SR500E enters standby state and the STANDBY indicator lights up Pressing the switch again to the off position Ml OFF shuts down the main power supply into the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE Before turning on the power make sure all cables are properly connected e Turning on the TX SR500 TX SRS500E may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the TX SR500 TX SRS500E into a different electrical circuit 2 STANDBY ON button 17 When STANDBY ON button is pressed to ON while the POWER switch is set to ON other than USA and Canadian models the display will light to show the current volume setting for about 5 seconds then show the current sound input source Pressing the button again returns the TX SR500 TX SRSO0E to the standby state This state turns off the display disables control functions 3 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 4 DIMMER button 27 Press to set the brightness of the front display The brightness changes to normal dim and very dim 5 DIGITAL INPUT button 22 When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks of the TX SR500 TX SRS500E use
18. press CH SEL on the remote controller to select an individual speaker Then press LEVEL a v to adjust the output level as desired Adjust the speaker output level so that you can hear the same sound level from each speaker at the listening position For the front right front left center surround right and surround left speakers the output levels can be adjusted between 12 to 12 dB The subwoofer can be adjusted between 30 to 12 dB The volume levels from the speakers reproducing multi channel input source are independent from the speaker levels set using the test tone page 20 These settings are not applied to speakers reproducing multi channel input source Applying the audio tone adjustment Bass Treble effects to the audio Press DIRECT on the unit or remote controller to set Tone On Each press of the button alternates On and Off Refer to page 29 to adjust audio Notes e Multich can be selected only when DVD is selected as the input source e The surround mode cannot be selected when Multich is selected Also if Multich is selected during use of a surround mode it is canceled automatically Regardless of the speaker configuration the input signal will be output to each corresponding speaker For example even if the speaker configuration is set to 2 ch sound comes from all speakers Switch the source from TAPE to MD You can set the A
19. that you want to operate in the table on this page 2 Turn on the component that you want to operate i e DVD VCR or television VCR gt r TV 3 While holding down VCR TV or DVD on the Numeric G3 Gy DVD RC 478M that you want to program press ENT buttons 20 and then release both buttons 4 Within 10 seconds enter the 3 digit code ENT number To enable entry of the 3 digit code number some of the remote controller keys become the numeric keys with the assignment as shown in the figure 5 Press some operation buttons for the component that you want to operate to check if the system operates properly If the system operates properly the code is correct If the component does not operate properly return to step 3 Notes e With some brand s components some buttons may not work correctly If more than one code is given in the table try the code one by one until you reach the code for your component i e if the first code does not work then try the next TVINCR TVCH DOWN TV MUTE C ee TEST CHSEL LEVEL OD O AUDIOSEL TAPE TUNER CD O QOQ DVD VIDEO VIDEO2 VIDEOS MUTING VOLUME ONKYO REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 478M Pre programming remote controller North American models only Controlling a TV 1 Press TV mode 2 Press I to turn on the TV 3 Press the desired operation button SHR steer omver _O L 2 oG DSP PRESE
20. this button to assign the DIGITAL INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of connection 6 SUBWOOFER MODE button 20 Press to select the subwoofer mode 7 MEMORY button 24 25 This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station FM MODE button 24 25 Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural If audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM stereo broadcasting press this button to switch to the monaural reception mode TUNING a gt buttons 24 25 Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz or 9 kHz increments for AM When FM is selected you can hold down one of the TUNING lt m buttons and then release it to activate the auto search feature It will search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one Remote control sensor 5 This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller D Listening mode buttons 32 Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current source Press the DSP button to recall the Onkyo original DSP modes in sequence Press the DIRECT STEREO or SURROUND button to recall the corresponding listening mode directly D PRESET ADJUST a gt buttons 18 19 29
21. this example when you position the speakers in order to experience the best of Surround sound For ideal Surround effects all speakers should be installed If a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected the sound from the unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in order to reproduce the best Surround sound possible Front The center speaker reproduces a richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the sound s source and movement Tv Screen The left right and center speakers should face the seated listener and be placed K at ear level et woofer Speaker SP Surround The surround speakers reproduce the feel of a moving sound while creating the sensation of being in the middle of the action Place the left and right surround speakers 3 feet 1 meter above the listener s ear level and facing toward the sides of the room making sure that the listener is within the speakers dispersion angle Surround Surround left right Subwoofer Speaker Speaker Install a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier for powerful bass sounds The placement of the subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound image much therefore you can install it wherever it is convenient Refer to the speakers instruction manuals for details Using the provided speaker labels The speaker terminals of this unit are given different colors for ease of identification By atta
22. 12dB i ap Notes e No test tone will be emitted from the speaker which is not included in the speaker configuration on page 20 even if it is actually connected e No test tone will be emitted from the subwoofer when the subwoofer mode is set to Subwoofer Off Even when CH SEL is not pressed the test tone will move to the next speaker in 2 seconds 3 When you have completed the adjustment by repeating step 2 press TEST The test tone stops and the normal display resumes Note Even if you don t press TEST the test tone will stop after 2 minutes Playing the connected source MASTER VOLUME dial oONKYO Ci Y SPEAKERS A B Input Selector buttons 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 Press input selector button to select one of the following input sources DVD e VIDEO 1 e VIDEO 2 e VIDEO 3 e TAPE e CD e g When VIDEO 3 is selected Volume level When MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jacks you can switch the source from TAPE to MD see page 23 2 Ensure that the indicator s for the speaker system s to be used are lit on the display If no SPEAKERS indicat
23. 8 x 5 7 8 x 14 13 16 435 x 150 x 376 mm 18 7 lbs 8 5 kg 19 4 lbs 8 8 kg Infrared Approx 16 ft 5 meters Two AA batteries 1 5 V x 2 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is purchased 11 2 dBf 0 9 uV 75 ohms DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms IHF 17 2 dBf 23 pV 75 ohms DIN Stereo ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8111 Fax 072 831 8124 http Awww onkyo intl com ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River N J 07458 U S A Tel 201 785 2600 Fax 201 785 2650 http www onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www onkyo net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http www onkyochina com ONKYO HOMEPAGE http www onkyo co jp W0212 4 E SN 29343286C
24. ADJUST lt on the remote controller to adjust the item Refoer to the right column for AUDIO ADJUST items and settings Value or setting Note Cinema Filter and Late Night can also be adjusted from the remote control Press the CINE FLTR or LATE NIGHT button to display the current setting On or Off To change the current setting press the same button again Remote controller Remote controller CINE FLTR Fa LATE NIGHT ts CINE FLTR LATE NIGHT AUDIO ADJUST ADJUST lt gt Bass adjustment The level of low frequencies from the front speakers can be adjusted in 2 dB steps in the range between 12 dB and 12 dB Treble adjustment The level of high frequencies from the front speakers can be adjusted in 2 dB steps in the range between 12 dB and 12 dB Late night function The late night function operates when the sound is Dolby Digital surround Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range therefore to hear the quieter sounds such as human conversations they must be played back at larger volumes When this function is set to on the dynamic range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear minute sounds at low volumes This function is especially useful if you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime Late Night On Activate late night function Late Night Off De activate late night function Notes The late night effect is d
25. E FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician For European models We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Declaration of Conformity INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING GERMANY C 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 E MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A For U S models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC
26. I cD MERR SPA 1 38 OOo Penicht spe pisc hevarapel IG COL fea CE TOPMENU TVCHUP MENU AD ELM Ga AUDIOSEL TAPE TUNER CD O QOQ DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 MUTING VOLUME O m ONKYO REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 478M cD The RI 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 I to turn on the Onkyo compact disc player 3 Press the desired operation button p gt Pr lt lt Wi P DISC Starts playback of CD Stops playback fast forward or fast reverse Fast forwards the CD Fast reverses the CD Lets playback pause temporarily Skips to the beginning of the next track Skips to the beginning of the current or previous track This button is valid when the CD changer is used and selects the disc to AUDIOSEL TAPE TUNER CD ED DVD VIDEO VIDEO2 VIDEO3 RC 479S operation buttons TEST CHSEL AUDIOSEL TAPE TUNER CD O O O O DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 MUTING VOLUME ONKYO REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 478M RC 478M operation buttons 1 9 10 0 Use to enter numeric values Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck The RI connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX SR500 TX SR500E a refer to page 16
27. IDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Modele pour les Canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON FORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Precautions 1 Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 2 AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable If power does not come on contact your Onkyo authorized service station 3 Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth For heavier dirt dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water wring it out dry and wipe off the dirt Following this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 4 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage e g AC 230 V 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz
28. IGITAL INPUT jack The digital signal is not converted into analog signal ONKYO e J About DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack Remove the protective caps before making connections When not in use be sure to replace them ace To connect the digital output from CD player connected to the CD jacks to this unit use the OPTICAL 2 input jack To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 1 or COAXIAL input jack of this unit it is required to change the assignment of digital inputs to input sources by referring to Setting the digital inputs on page 22 Connecting to audio video equipment About the DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and MONITOR OUT e If the DVD player has both 5 1 channel audio outputs and jacks 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 Be sure to make the same video connection either S VIDEO or f i use the 2 channel audio output jacks on the DVD player standard VIDEO between your component s the amplifier and your TV Otherwise the video may not appear on your TV e Ifthe DVD player only has the 2 channel audio outputs connect it to the FRONT L R jacks To connect the digital output from DVD player connected to the DVD jacks to this unit use the COAXIAL input jack DVD player or component with 5 1 ch output DVD To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 1 or 2 input jack of this unit it is required to change the assignment of
29. J SHS agaaga w DSP DIRECT STEREO SURROUND A STEREO VOLUME REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 4795 Selecting the listening mode Various functions while playing surround sound See Relationship between input sources and listening modes on page 31 Press one of the listening mode buttons to select the listening mode DIRECT Set the listening mode to Direct STEREO Set the listening mode to Stereo SURROUND Set the listening mode to PLIT when the sound is analog PCM or Dolby Digital stereo source Dolby D when the sound is Dolby Digital or DTS when the sound is DTS A STEREO Set the listening mode to All Ch St 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 gt All Ch St Orchestra back to the beginning DSP on the remote controller All of the listening modes that can be selected for the current source can be selected in sequence This button is valid also when the remote control mode is other than RCVR TAPE see pages 34 and 35 Lights up when Direct mode is selected
30. L Subwoofer Mode 2 To output the low frequencies of the center and surround channels from the subwoofer 4 Subwoofer Mode 3 To output only the LFE channel of a 5 1 channel source from the subwoofer 4 Subwoofer Off When no subwoofer is connected or when a subwoofer is connected but not used LFE channel The channel recording the LFE Low Frequency Effects The normal display resumes in three seconds Note When the subwoofer mode is set to Mode 2 or Mode 3 and audio is reproduced in the Stereo mode the subwoofer may not output audio from certain sources 2 channel Dolby Digital DTS source etc Adjusting each speaker s relative volume balance Test tone Adjust each speaker s relative volume balance so that the volumes of all speakers test tones sound equal at the listening position Note You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is activated 1 Press TEST on the remote controller Each speaker emits the test tone pink noise and the display shows the speaker emitting the test tone 2 Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker then press LEVEL a v on the remote controller to adjust the volume level When CH SEL is pressed repeatedly each speaker produces the test tone pink noise in the following order Left Center gt Right gt Surr Right gt Surr Left Subwoofer The volume level can be adjusted between 12dB and
31. O Video connection cable pa Analog signal _ plug S video connection cable S video signal Audio L Audio connection cable Audio R Analog signal Optical plug Optical fiber cable Digital signal i Signal flow ANTENNA auth pay ae J FRONT a SPEAKERS El i LY A FRONT SURROUND P AC OUTLET A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS CoN A iS L k CENTER DO NOT connect the DIGITAL INPUT RI VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR L E4 SPRAKE y power cord mains ommen con fes o bs nt ovr oo algo i i K OVO lead at this time P zole OM oc d s L FRONT SURR F CENTER R L R L A A A AIA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT PLAY REC PLAY OUT OPTICAL OPTICAL CD player CD Cassette Tape deck MD recorder DAT deck CD recorder TAPE To connect the digital output from a component connected to the TAPE jacks to this unit use the OPTICAL 1 input jack To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 2 or COAXTAL input jack of this unit it is required to change the assignment of digital inputs to input sources by referring to Setting the digital inputs on page 22 e The TAPE OUT jack does not output the signal input from the D
32. ONKYO 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 0 0 0 0 eeeeeseeeeeeeeees Precautions Meena ee eae BC AtURCS ei meena ce O ese eeu norte Supplied accessories esceeseeeseeeeeseeeeees Before using the unit 0 0 cece eeeeeeeereeeees Facilities and connections Index to parts and controls 0 eee Connecting to audio video equipment Positioning speakers Connecting speakers Connecting antennas 0 0 0 0 eee eeeeeeeereees Connections for remote control RN Connecting the power Turning on the AV Receiver ee Enjoying music or videos Speakerset preset eee ee er eee eee Playing the connected source eee Listening to the radio e eeseesseeseeereeeeees Various functions common to allithe SOULCES zeta rte easter eee eee eee Enjoying the listening modes Recording a source keane aa aa a erence nee Remote controller Using the remote controller eeeeeeee Pre programming remote controller North American models only
33. PEAKERS A SURROUND SPEAKERS and CENTER SPEAKER terminals 5 8 15 mm Strip 5 8 15 mm from the end of each cable then twist the exposed wires tightly LR Ly aA GY Fay Loosen the Fully insert the Tighten the screw end of the screw cable How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals 3 8 10 mm Co J Strip 3 8 10mm Press and hold INSert the stripped from the end of the lever Enger ie apie each cable then By releasing the twist the exposed lever the lever is wires tightly replaced Connecting to SPEAKERS A Use the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to connect a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier If your subwoofer does not have a Active Front right built in amplifier connect an subwoofer speakers amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE Front left Center speakers Surround Surround right left speakers speakers speaker OUT jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier N ANTENNA cy a g s DIGITAL INPUT RI VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR ooo IN gio o oe olo okolo ooo VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 REMOTE coax iar aI OPTICAL 2 1 6 IDEO DVD DO NOT connect the power cord mains lead at this time Front right Front left sp
34. PT 1 Pressing DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly will change the setting as follows Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 Select if the input source is not froma digital input jack About three seconds after DVD lt OPT1 is selected the original display appears and the setting is completed If you have selected digital input you can also select the input signal format refer to Setting the input signal format on page 28 Playing the connected source DIRECT DIRECT 5 6 CH SEL LEVEL a v AUIO SEL DVD AUDIO SELECTOR DVD TAPE Using multi channel input The multi channel input refers to a system which is compatible with a source component equipped with 5 1 channel outputs DVD player MPEG decoder etc reproducing the left right front center and left right surround channels from five respective speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from SUB WOOFER refer to page 13 1 Press DVD 2 Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO SEL on the remote controller repeatedly to select Multich 3 Turn on the component connected to the DVD FRONT L R SURR L R CENTER and SUBWOOFER port and start playing the desired media 4 If necessary
35. R VIDEO 1 either S VIDEO or standard VIDEO player etc VIDEO 2 between your component s the amplifier and your TV To connect the digital output from satellite tuner etc connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks to the COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 or 2 input jack of this unit it is required to change the assignment of digital inputs to input sources by referring to Setting the digital inputs on page 22 12 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 You can reproduce the sounds such as Dolby surround and DTS surround The configuration of the FRONT SPEAKERS B system The FRONT SPEAKERS B system consists of the front left and right speakers You can reproduce only monaural and stereo sounds Standard speaker placement of the SPEAKERS A system Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room The illustration below shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement Refer to
36. SR500 TX SRSO0E refer to page 16 1 Press DVD 2 Press to turn on the Onkyo DVD player 3 Press the desired operation button DVD operation buttons p E Pr lt lt Wi P lt lt DISC 1 9 10 0 Starts playback of DVD Stops playback Searches the disc in the forward direction Searches the disc in the reverse direction Lets playback pause temporarily or advances the disc frame by frame Starts playback from the beginning of the next chapter track Starts playback from the beginning of the current chapter track This button is valid when the DVD changer is used and selects the disc to be played Use to enter numeric values OSD operation buttons TOP MENU Displays the top menu of each DVD disc MENU Displays a menu recorded in the DVD disc RETURN Returns to the previous menu SETUP Displays the setup menu A V lt 4 gt Selects an item in a menu ENT Enters the selection in memory Using the remote controller Controlling an Onkyo CD player CD operation 1 buttons SLEEP DIMMER O I oQ JS DSP PRESET BYR p H AA eroe J LURROUND ASTEREO levare O OOO INEFUTR SPA I i encar spe nisc l ol COL Coal Top venu Menu C O fest b A SETUP TEST CHSEL LEVEL ED DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEOS 0 SG ONKYO REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 479S CD operation buttons O
37. T Ci O I O O 0O 1 9 10 0 Use to enter numeric values lenm sea OK Confirm ee Ze ol CoL ea TV CHUPA Changes the TV channel upward TV CH DOWN Changes the TV channel downward W TV VOL UP gt Increases the TV volume operation TV VOL DOWN a Decrease the TV volume buttons l E 1 TV VCR Switches the TV VCR inputs CHE aie Operate VCR when TV MUTE Mutes the sound gt CQ i pre programming The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX SR500 beter code for VCR is TX SR500E in any mode min eae ONKYO Controlling a VCR 1 Press VCR mode 2 Press to turn on the VCR JO SG o I coms CG VCR 3 Press the desired operation button DOSO 1 9 10 0 Use to enter numeric values i ZO i TV CHUPA Changes the received channel upward naskas oO 10 o OK l TV CH DOWN Changes the received channel ELEELE O downward gt Starts playback of videotape LL Operate TV when a Stops playback recording fast forward pre programming or rewinding VCR l code for TV is gt Fast forwards the videotape operation learned buttons TEST CHSEL LEVEL lt lt Rewinds the videotape lt q Changes the VCR channel downward D ESD gt l Changes the VCR channel upward lt il Lets playback pause temporarily The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX SR500 TX SR500E in any mode
38. V receiver s output signal Select the appropriate input source Press the appropriate mode control button Insert new batteries Replace with new batteries Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the AV receiver Operate the remote controller within 16 feet 5 m Troubleshooting Symptoms Too much noise is heard or sound is interrupted occasionally The FM STEREO indicator does not light steadily Sound is distorted or sound volume decreases Sound is excessively distorted No preset channels are selected Sound is reproduced from the speakers but not recorded LATE NIGHT function cannot be used Multichannel audio is not output Causes e FM stereo waves may produce a hiss noise when a certain level is reached The position or direction of the FM antenna aerial is incorrect The station is too weak The radio wave is distorted Cars are running or airplanes are flying near the house There is a tall building or a mountain nearby The waves transmitted from the transmission center direct waves and the waved reflected by buildings or mountains diffraction waves interfere with each other causing multi pass distortion The power cord mains lead is unplugged or the main power is switched off for a long time The sound system you are trying to record is DTS surround Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded Input signal format is set to
39. V receiver to show MD when the TAPE source is selected by pressing TAPE on the remote controller or on the unit 1 Press TAPE to select the input source 2 Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the display changes for about 2 seconds To restore the display Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the display changes for about 2 seconds 23 24 Listening to the radio There are two ways to select radio stations e Manual tuning e Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels TUNING a gt MASTER VOLUME dial FM MODE Setting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models only You can switch the AM band tuning steps between 9 kHz and 10 kHz The initial setting is 9 kHz Please set the AM tuning step frequency to match the AM band tuning step frequency in your area 10 kHz 9 kHz USA and Canadian models Other models TUNER Press MEMORY while holding down MEMORY TUNER ra h Note All the preset stations are erased when you switch the AM band tuning steps Tuning manually 1 Press TUNER The selected band appears in the display Each time you press the button the band changes as follows AM gt FM e g When FM is selected 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to adjust the volume 3 Press and hold TUNING s for
40. an FM or AM is selected Input source volume Program format Input source Listening mode or Multich Press DISPLAY once to initiate the program format display Pressing the button again switches the display to the other display Ifthe input signal does not have a program format then this will be skipped The format display returns to the previous display after the format display has lasted for about three seconds When FM or AM is selected as the input source FM AM frequency i Preset no FM AM Listening mode When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is settled as the input source European models only Press DISPLAY once to initiate the frequency display Pressing the button again switches the display to the other display Program Service i ch Name Preset no FM frequency Preset no f FM Listening mode The frequency display returns to the previous display after the frequency display has lasted for about 5 seconds gt Controlling the brightness of the lights on the AV Receiver Press DIMMER Each press of the button changes the brightness as follows The display becomes less bright The display is dimmed 4 The display becomes bright Using the sleep timer remote controller only Press SLEEP Sleep 90 min appears in the multipurpose display for about 5 sec
41. ay 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 Assume that the distance from the listening position to the left right front speakers is L Assume that the distance from the listening position to the center speaker is L1 Assume that the distance from the listening position to the surround speakers is L2 4 ft m L ft m F Front Speakers s s C Center Speaker im im S Surround Speakers SW Subwoofer L Li L L2 ft m Center delay Surround delay 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 1 2 0 6 2 2 3 0 9 3 3 4 1 2 4 4 5 1 5 5 5 6 1 8 6 7 2 1 7 8 2 4 8 9 2 7 9 10 3 0 10 11 3 3 11 12 3 6 12 13 3 9 13 14 4 2 14 15 4 5 15 Calculate the difference between L and L1 find the closest value to it from the table below and obtain the center delay time For example when L is 16 feet 5 meters and L1 is 13 feet 4 meters L L1 16 13 3 feet 5 4 1 meter Since the closest value to 3 feet 1 meter in the table below is 3 0 9 ft m the center d
42. button 17 Turns on the TX SR500 TX SRS500E or put it in standby 3 Listening mode buttons 32 Press to change the listening mode 4 CINE FLTR button 29 Press to activate de activate Cinema Filter function 5 LATE NIGHT button 29 Press to change the late night setting 6 TEST CH SEL LEVEL a v buttons 20 28 Com au For setting the output levels for each speaker DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 These buttons are provided only on the remote controller 7 AUDIO SEL button 28 Press to select an audio input signal format INPUT SELECTOR buttons 21 25 28 33 For selecting the input source 9 MUTING button 26 Activates the mute function This button is provided only on the remote controller PRESET lt gt button 25 For selecting a tuner preset channel D DIMMER button 27 For adjusting the brightness of the front display 2 Mode buttons 34 37 For selecting the component to be operated by the remote controller 3 SP A SP B buttons 21 26 Press to switch the speaker systems AUDIO ADJUST button 29 Press to adjust bass treble late night function and cinema filter function setting 15 ADJUST lt gt button 29 Press to adjust the values and parameters of the mode selected using the AUDIO ADJUST SPEAKER ADJUST or AUDIO SELECTOR button VOLUME a v button 21 24 For adjusting the volume
43. button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and MD sources to be switched SPEAKER ADJUST button 18 19 Press to select speaker setting item 20 AUDIO ADJUST button 29 Press to adjust bass treble late night function and cinema filter function setting 21 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 33 For connecting a video camera or game device a SPEAKERS A B indicators 21 26 Shows the current speaker system in use b MUTING indicator 26 Flashes when the mute function is active Source Listening mode indicators 21 32 One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current source as PCM D0 DIGITAL or DTS In addition one of the listening mode indicators OU PRO LOGIC II MULTI CH DSP STEREO and DIRECT lights according to the current listening mode TUNED indicator 24 Lights up when a radio station is received MEMORY indicator 25 Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio station preset operation f AUTO indicator 24 Lights up to indicate auto reception mode stereo monaural At this time interstation noise will be muted FM only It extinguishes when the monaural reception mode is started by pressing the FM MODE button g FM STEREO indicator 24 Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received h RDS indicator European models only 24 Lights up when a RDS station is received SLEEP indica
44. cal Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 Lightning For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance your
45. ch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided There should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and an opening behind the appliance 11 Power Sources The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company 12 Grounding or Polarization The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electri
46. ching the provided speaker labels to the speaker cables the cables to be connected to the terminals can be identified easily Attach the speaker label of each color to the speaker cable for the corresponding terminal and connect the speaker cable to the terminal having the same color as the label attached to the cable The speaker terminals are colored as follows Front left speaker whtie O Front Right speaker red Center speaker green Surround left speaker blue Speaker Surround right speaker gray Positioning speakers Connecting speakers Before connecting e Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers e Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly If they are mixed up the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural e Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 Q and 16 Q Connecting speakers with an impedance less than 6 Q may damage the TX SR500 TX SRS500E e To prevent damage to circuits never short circuit the positive and negative speaker wires NO e Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal Doing so may damage the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE e 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 How to connect to the FRONT S
47. condition 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 25 Liquid Hazards The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the appliance Precautions For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse IF TH
48. digital DIGITAL SVIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT inputs to input sources by referring to Setting the digital OUT OUT FRONT SURR CENTER SUBWOOFER inputs on page 22 The shape and capacity of the AC outlet may differ depending on the area of purchase AC OUTLET AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz AC 230 240V 50Hz SWITCHED p p I lL 120W 1A MAX swironen Note z 0 Caution Make sure that the capacity of the other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the A rear panel e g 120 watts ANTENNA an h m DO NOT connect the DIGITAL INPUT 14 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD A omnia comin ljm AA power cord mains NT lead at this time N N ONKYOo Supon E olol oh cD TAPE Video Audio L Audio video Audio R connection cable Tf you have an LD player with AC 3RF output connect via S video plug an AC 3RF gt S video cable S demodulator to one b b D video signal of the TX SR500 i TX SRS500E Note Note Coaxial plug i 5 Coaxial cable DIGITAL INPUT Digital signal terminals a L a L Z Signal flow A AYIA A A 1919 0 O1Al AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEOS VIDEO OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT Note Video cassette player Be sure to make the same video connection Satellite tuner LD VC
49. eakers speakers Connecting to SPEAKERS B 13 Connecting antennas Connecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas aerials 14 ANTENNA th RB FRONT FRONT sunRounD O SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS uae a OOQ i KE E E RIs VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR L rn O O C O ONKYO aldo o oo C North American models 1 Strip away the insulation from the end of the cord KC 2 Fully insert the stripped end of the cord FM indoor antenna aerial ANTENNA Except for North American models Fully insert the end of the cord D Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna aerial The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only During use extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended Extend the antenna cord Insert into the Rotate the outer frame of the antenna AM indoor antenna aerial Press up and hold Insert the end of the Release the lever to the lever cord secure the connection Bo Be
50. elay time to be set is 3 1 Press SPEAKER ADJUST repeatedly until CenterDelay is displayed Press PRESET ADJUST a gt repeatedly to select the center delay value It can be selected from 0 1 2 3 4 and 5 ms Setting the surround delay Calculate the difference between L and L2 find the closest value to it from the table below and obtain the surround delay time For example when L is 16 feet 5 meters and L2 is 6 feet 2 meters L L2 16 6 10 feet 5 2 3 meters Since the value of 10 feet 3 meters is found in the 11th line in the table below the surround delay time to be set is 10 1 Press SPEAKER ADJUST repeatedly until Surr Delay is displayed 2 Press PRESET ADJUST repeatedly to select the surround delay value It can be selected from 0 to 15 ms 19 20 Speaker setup SUBWOOFER MODE e ee ee v J o S FSS 666 6 LEVEL a v TEST CH SEL 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 Subwoofer Mode 1 To output the low frequencies of all channels from the subwoofer
51. er to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX SR500 TX SR500E DVD 11 By connecting a DVD player MPEG decoder or other component that has a multi channel port you can playback the audio with 5 1 channel output So be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX SR500 TX SR500E to the peripheral device e You can connect 2 channel audio output to the FRONT L R jacks MONITOR OUT 10 The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video configurations This output is for connecting television monitors or projectors VOLTAGE SELECTOR worldwide models only 5 Tip The audio input jacks of the TX SR500 TX SR500E do not accept direct connection of an analog turntable If you want to connect a turntable to the TX SR500 TX SRS5O0E prepare a phono equalizer and connect it to the unused audio input jacks IN L R Refer to the instruction manuals of the phono equalizer and turntable for details Index to parts and controls RC 479S For models other than North American Explanations on this page are for controlling the TX SR500 models TX SR500E To operate other components see Using the remote controller on pages 34 through 35 and Pre programming remote controller North American models only on pages 36 and 37 For operational instructions refer to the page indicated in brackets A SLEEP button 27 For setting the sleep time This button is provided only on the remote controller 2 STANDBY ON
52. es to Onkyo as listed below Orchestra This mode is suitable for classical and opera music The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image It simulates a natural reverberation as created in a large hall Unplugged This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it simulates the acoustics in front of the stage Studio Mix This mode is suitable for rock and popular music Lively sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as if you are ina club TV Logic This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program being aired in the TV studio It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of conversation All Ch St All Channel Stereo This mode is useful for background music The front and surround channels will create a stereo image Stereo mode Direct mode Stereo This mode has all input sound is output from the left and right front speakers Subwoofer also can be used for playback Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimun sound quality adjustment and filtration The sound recorded for the left and right front channel is output to the left and right front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer Enjoying the listening modes The input sources and available listening mode The listening modes that can be selected are variable depending on the s
53. etermined by each Dolby Digital sound source Some sources may produce little or no effect e If you turn off the unit and turn it on again the late night function is set to Late Night Off Cinema filter function Cinema filter takes the edginess or brightness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment This parameter is enabled for PL II Movie Dolby Digital or DTS listening mode Cine Fltr On Activate cinema filter function Cine Fltr Off De activate cinema filter function 29 30 Enjoying the listening modes The surround sound of the AV Receiver enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room Before using any surround mode make sure the Speaker Setup configurations have been set see page 18 The speaker configuration is very important for the surround sound See Positioning speakers Connecting speakers on page 13 For operational instructions refer to the page 32 Following are the sound systems the AV Receiver can reproduce Dolby Digital surround DTS Digital Theater System surround This 5 1 channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play five full range 20 Hz 20 kHz channels left and right front center two surround channels plus an LFE channel Low Frequency Effect for the low range
54. hich can prevent proper operation of the remote controller e Using another remote controller of the same type in the same 2 Insert the two size AA R6 UM3 batteries room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference Be sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the y P diagram inside the battery compartment Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries e Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation e If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor the remote controller will not operate Index to parts and controls Front panel COSTANDBY ON MASTER VOLUME DIRECT STEREO ee es POWER stanoey SURROUND Ed PRESET ADIUST E Ed nape SUBWDOFER DISPLAY DIMER DIGITAL neut gt MDE memory FM MODE TUNING SPEAKER ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST A SPEAKERS B Tea T AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 3 INPUT TAPE TUNER cD O For operational instructions refer to the page indicated
55. ignal formats employed with the input sources Notes e Only Stereo Stereo or Direct for PCM Analog source can be selected when the speaker configuration is set to Speaker 2ch when headphones are used or when speakers B is selected The listening mode cannot be selected when Multich is selected e You can select Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix and TV Logic only when the speaker configuration is set to Speaker 4ch or Speaker Sch e If you select Orchestra no sound is reproduced from the center speaker even when the speaker configuration is set to Speaker Sch Input source Analog PCM Dolby Digital DTS signal format Source software Tape CD Video CD DVD video LD CD FM AM DVD Video DVD Video Listening mode Video cassette tape DVD Audio Multi channel Stereo LD Direct d Stereo d d e o PL II Movie o o PL II Music Dolby D DTS Orchestra e Unplugged o Studio Mix d TV Logic e o All Ch St e o 1 Only Stereo or Direct can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz 2 Tf you have an LD player with AC RF output connect it via a AC RF demodulator to one of the TX SR500 TX SRS00E s DIGITAL INPUT terminals 32 Enjoying the listening modes SURROUND DIRECT STEREO DSP
56. indicator and display on the AV Receiver s front panel light At the same time the STANDBY indicator goes off Note To turn off the AV Receiver press STANDBY ON The AV Receiver enters standby mode Be sure to set the volume to minimum before turning off the AV receiver 17 Speaker setup SPEAKER ADJUST PRESET ADJUST lt p 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 e Speaker setup cannot be done if Headphones are connected see page 26 The FRONT SPEAKERS B system is on see page 26 Multi ch is selected with AUDIO SELECTOR button or Connected source is played e It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration Selecting the number of speaker channels 1 Press SPEAKER ADJUST When the button is pressed the current speaker setup will be displayed 2 Press PRESET ADJUST s repeatedly to select the number of channels Front left Center Front right Surround right Surround left Display and number of speaker channels gr Speaker 5ch Speaker 2ch n Speaker 3ch sf en Speaker 4ch
57. lay and the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE enters the standby state 39 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output FTC All channels 65 watts per channel min RMS at 8 ohms 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion 85 watts x 2 at 6 ohms 115 watts x 2 at 6 ohms 160 watts x 2 at 3 ohms 125 watts x 2 at 4 ohms 85 watts x 2 at 8 ohms 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 watt output 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 watt output 60 at 8 ohms Continuous Power output DIN Maximum Power output EIAJ Dynamic power output Total Harmonic Distortion IM Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 2 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 0 5 Vp p 175 ohms LINE CD VIDEO 1 2 3 TAPE 200 mV 50 kohms Multichannel Input DVD FRONT L C R SURR L R 200 mV 50 kohms SUBWOOFER Output Level and Impedance Rec out TAPE VIDEO 1 Pre out SUBWOOFER 36 mV 50 kohms 200 mV 470 ohms 1 V 470 ohms Frequency Response 10 Hz to 10 kHz 1 3 dB Direct mode Tone Control Bass 12 dB at 50 Hz Treble 12 dB at 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio CD TAPE 100 dB IHF A Direct mode Muting 50 dB VIDEO SECTION Input Sensitivity and Impedance VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 1 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 0 28 Vp p 75 ohms C Output Level and Impedance VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR
58. lby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Rights reserved Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE FM indoor antenna x 1 Connector will vary depending on the area which it was purchased Remote controller x 1 Speaker cable label x 1 4 Batteries AA R6 or UM 3 x 2 The following accessories may be available depending on the area which it was purchased 75 300 Q antenna adapter x 1 For all models other than USA Canadian and European models Conversion plug x 1 Use this plug if the power cord plug of the TX SR500 TX SR500E does not fit your AC outlet Shape may vary depending on the area which it was purchased Before using the unit A p Notes Setting the voltage selector Worldwide models only Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries Worldwide models are equipped with a v
59. nd recorded audio signal becomes that from the CD player Notes e You can record analog audio but not digital audio Make sure that you have made a correct analog connection e If you change the input source during recording you will record the audio signals from the newly selected input source and the video signals assigned to that input source You cannot record the surround effects 33 34 Using the remote controller You can operate the RI connected Onkyo DVD player CD player or cassette tape deck with the remote controller provided with the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE The shaded buttons in the illustration operates the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE in any mode The RC 478M remote controller is for USA and Canadian models and the RC 479S remote controller is for other models Controlling an Onkyo DVD player DVD operation buttons RC 479S L J OR SLEEP oiver o oG O aw B e G DVD piia a cD D O O Q FURROUND ASTEREO poe O O O NEFUR SPA i D Imene sre osc l A COL CU OSD operation buttons DVD operation Teer GHEE LEVEL buttons Amose TAPE TUNER cD C O D OOOO m ONKYO AUDIOSEL TAPE TUNER CD O COO DVD VIDEO VIDEO2 VIDEOS MUTING VOLUME 0 Gs ONKYO REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 478M RC 478M O DVD OSD operation buttons The R I connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX
60. ning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s PORTABLE CART WARNING instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven 93125 A surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The appliance should not be placed in a built in installation su
61. oltage selector to conform e To avoid corrosion remove the batteries if the remote with local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the controller is not to be used for a long time voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit e Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from Determine the proper voltage for your area 220 230 V or 120 V If corrosion If the remote controller does not operate smoothly the preset voltage is not correct for your area insert a screwdriver replace both batteries at the same time into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way to the The life of the supplied batteries is about six months but this upper 120 V or to the lower 220 230 V whichever is appropriate varies depending on usage aot ome COED Using the remote controller aot Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V Remote control sensor 220 230 V L A Receiver Setting the AM tuning step frequency STANDBY indicator Worldwide models only Refer to page 24 to set the AM tuning step frequency correctly Inserting the batteries 1 Detach the battery cover Notes e Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light w
62. onds which means the AV Receiver will turn off and enter standby mode in 90 minutes Also the SLEEP indicator is lit in the display while the sleep timer is on SLEEP indicator SLEEP Each press of the button makes the remaining time shorter by 10 minutes Checking the remaining time Press SLEEP while the sleep timer is On The remaining time is displayed If you press SLEEP while the remaining time is displayed the remaining time is reduced by 10 minutes Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off 27 Various functions common to all the sources AUDIO SELECTOR DVD 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 Note You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is activated 1 While playing the source press CH SEL repeatedly to check each speaker s relative volume balance Each press of the button changes the speaker and the selected speaker appears in the display in the following order LEFT Front left CENTER Center gt RIGHT F
63. onnected component the input source selected at the TX SR500 TX SR500E automatically changes to that component Power off function When the TX SR500 TX SR500E is placed in the standby state all R l connected components are also automatically put in the standby state Note 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 23 Be sure to connect using the audio connection ANTENNA AM C of ofe a5 oes our IN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT zE HT olo of VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 TX SR500 TX SR500E Q i RI connector Ex Onkyo CD player o I _ RI connector Ex Onkyo cassette wpe 3 deck 2 p Connection example when there is more than one ONKYO components equipped with RI terminals SURROUND SPEAKERS P AC OUTLET 4 DO NOT connect the power cord mains lead at this time VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V La 220 230V Notes e Connect the plugs securely e Be sure to connect to the RI connectors using the RI cable For remote control operation the audio connection cables must also be connected e Ifacomponent has two RI terminals you can use either one to connect to the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE The other one can be used to daisy chain with ano
64. or is lit press SPEAKERS A B on the unit or SP A SP B on the remote controller to select the speaker system s to be used 3 Start playing the selected source 4 Press VOLUME 4 on the remote controller or turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to adjust the volume Input Selector buttons VOLUME a v About digital sound If the equipment is digitally connected to the AV Receiver the sound from the digital input will automatically be selected and reproduced instead of the analog sound as explained below The initial settings are as follows e When the DVD source is selected the digital sound from the DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL connector is reproduced e When the CD source is selected the digital sound from the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 connector is reproduced e When the TAPE source is selected the digital sound from the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 connector is reproduced When the digital sound is reproduced the DUDIGITAL DTS or PCM 2 channel digital stereo indicator lights up according to the received sound system in the AV Receiver s display OODIGITAL PCM DTS Dana EL PcM Various functions while playing the connected source To use the following functions see pages 26 and 27 Turning on off the SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B systems e Muting the sound e Listening through headphones e Changing the display e Controlling the brightness of the Ights on the AV Receiver e Using the sleep
65. press AUDIO SELECTOR or AUDIO SEL repeatedly until the desired input signal format is displayed Each press of the button switches the displayed input format as follows Auto gt Multich gt Analog Auto back to the beginning The name of the input terminals OPT1 OPT2 COAX etc is shown inside Auto will be skipped when digital input jack is not assigned to the input source Multich can be selected only when DVD is selected as the input source Auto Setting to play a digital signal in priority When a digital signal is not input the analog signal will be played If there is a problem as described below it is possible to fix the digital signal to PCM or DTS e Ifthe beginning of each PCM track is cut in Auto mode gt Fix the digital signal to PCM However care is required in using this mode for playback of a DTS CD may be interfered by noise e If during playback of a DTS CD in Auto mode noise is output when the CD is fast forwarded or reversed Fix the digital signal to DTS To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCM 1 Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the main unit or AUDIO SEL on the remote controller to select Auto 2 While Auto is displayed press ADJUST B gt Each press of the button switches the display between Auto lt PCM DTS Auto When the digital signal is fixed at DTS or PCM the digital signal is reproduced only when the selected type of signal is input Digi
66. put source during recording you will record the signals from the newly selected input source e You cannot record the surround effects You can add the sound from one source to the video of another source to make your own video recordings Below is an example of recording the sound from a CD player connected to CD L R jacks and the video from a video camera connected to VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO jack to video cassette tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT L R and VIDEO jacks oo06 Video i COO VIDEO L AUDIO R camera DIGITAL INPUT RI saris NIDEO 1 ENO MONITOR IN our IN COAXIAL RENOTE ele deo a a 6 CCOCOO our IN IN an IN FRONT E SURR J CENTER OOP OO OF CP OOO TAPE VIDEO F VIDEO 1 4 Woo DVD r OPTICAL 2 1 SVIDEO Video cassette recorder CD player 1 Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in the video camera connected to the VIDEO 3 INPUT 2 Insert a video tape for recording in the video cassette recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT 3 Press VIDEO 3 4 Press CD This switches the audio output to CD but the video output remains VIDEO 3 that has been selected in step 3 5 Start recording on the video cassette recorder and start playing at the CD player and video camera as desired The recorded video signal becomes the output from the video camera a
67. ront right SURR RIGHT Surround right SURR LEFT Surround left SUBWOOFER Subwoofer Speaker volume adjustment mode off Note Any speaker that is not included in the speaker configuration on page 20 is not selected even if it is actually connected 2 Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker then press LEVEL a v to adjust the volume level The volume level can be adjusted between 12dB and 12dB Repeat this step to change another speaker s volume balance When TEST is pressed after the above adjustment the set levels will become the levels adjusted using the test tone by overwriting the existing ones Setting the input signal format If the input source is DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or TAPE you can specify the input signal format With the initial setting Auto is assigned to the DVD CD and TAPE inputs and Analog is assigned to the VIDEO 1 2 and 3 inputs You can change this according to the signal format of the 28 input source CH SEL AUDIO SEL DVD LEVEL a v For example follow the steps below to specify the input signal format for the DVD input 1 Press DVD DVD is selected as the input source and DVD appears in the display 2 Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO SEL on the remote controller The current setting is displayed for three seconds While the current setting is displayed
68. self as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance C If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water D If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation E If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation
69. tal signals of other types are not reproduced In this case only the indicator of the non reproduced source PCM or DTS will blink Multich Setting to play back the input from the component connected to the DVD port FRONT L R SURR L R CENTER and SUBWOOFER Analog Setting to play the analog signal Even when a digital signal is input it will not be reproduced Note When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal format other than Multich is set the digital input becomes automatically Analog if it has been or Auto if it has been OPT 1 OPT 2 or COAX Various functions common to all the sources PRESET ADJUST lt a p gt AUDIO ADJUST Using the AUDIO ADJUST function Speaker system A only The AUDIO ADJUST function adjusts the following items e Audio quality Bass Treble e Late Night On Off e Cinema Filter On Off Note The adjustment is not available when the listening mode is Direct or Multich setting is Tone Off see page 23 1 Press AUDIO ADJUST repeatedly until the item to be adjusted is displayed Each press switches the displayed item in order of Bass gt Treble LateNight Cine Fitr The items that can be selected are variable depending on the current source and listening mode Item 2 Press PRESET ADJUST a s on the unit or
70. ter surround left and surround right speakers AC OUTLET 11 The TX SR500 TX SRS500E is supplied with AC mains outlet for connecting the power cord from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE By doing this you can use the STANDBY ON button on the TX SR500 TX SRS00E to turn on and off the connected devices as well 6 DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 2 COAXIAL 10 11 These are the digital audio inputs There are 2 digital inputs with optical jacks and 1 with a coaxial jack The inputs accept digital audio signals from DVD LD CD or other digital source SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 13 This terminal is for connecting an active subwoofer SURROUND SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS 12v ONKYO oo CENTER SPEAKER L IIE E r E VOLTAGE er SELECTOR 8 CDIN 10 Connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD IN L R jacks on the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE 9 TAPE IN OUT 10 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 SRS500E and the input terminals REC to the TAPE OUT L R jacks VIDEO 1 IN OUT VIDEO 2 IN 11 Connect the output terminals PLAY of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 IN L R jacks on the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE and the input terminals REC to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks Connect the output terminals of the video cassette player or satellite tun
71. the SPEAKERS A system Press SPEAKER B on the unit or SP B on the remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS B system Note If you turn on the SPEAKERS B system the SPEAKERS A system also reproduces stereo sound automatically The listening mode is set to Stereo The lit speaker A B indicators indicate the corresponding speaker systems are on IB Muting the sound remote controller only Press MUTING The MUTING indicator flashes in the display during the muting mode MUTING To restore the sound press MUTING again Tip If you turn off the unit during muting and turn it on again the sound will be restored Listening through headphones Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the AV Receiver Notes e The speakers will not reproduce sound while headphones are connected e When a listening mode other than Direct is selected the listening mode is set to Stereo after connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack When you disconnect the headphones the listening mode returns to the previous mode 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 th
72. the screws and wrap the wire around these screws Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver Tighten USA Canadian and European models Not supplied Other models Supplied Reinstall the cover Notes e Install the antenna aerial well away from tall buildings and in an area where FM stations can directly be received Keep the antenna aerial away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc e It is dangerous to put the antenna aerial close to power lines Keep it well away from power lines transformers etc e To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna aerial Connecting an AM outdoor antenna aerial An outdoor antenna aerial will be more effective if it is stretched AM indoor horizontally above ayyindow or o tside Outdoor antenna aerial antenna aerial Leave the supplied AM indoor antenna aerial connected Note To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install an outdoor antenna aerial ANTENNA Directional linkage Do not use the same antenna aerial for both FM and TV or VCR reception since the FM and TV or VCR signals can interfere with each other If you must use a common FM TV or VCR antenna aerial
73. ther component e USA and Canadian models only With Onkyo DVD players you can enter the pre program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the RI terminals see page 36 e Do not connect the AV Receiver s FRI connector to any component other than an Onkyo product It may cause malfunction e Certain component models may not be able to control the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE Connecting the power Turning on the AV Receiver STANDBY ON STANDBY indicator Before connecting Make sure that all the connections from pages 10 to 16 are complete Turning on the AV Receiver may cause a momentary power surge which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers If this happens use a wall outlet on a different circuit Connect the power cord mains lead to a wall outlet the mains Other than USA and Canadian models only Press POWER to switch on the main power The TX SR500 TX SRSOOE enters standby mode The STANDBY indicator lights up Notes e The TX SR500 TX SRSOOE is shipped with the main power POWER switch in the on position ON e To switch off the main power press the POWER switch again The buttons on the remote controller don t operate if the POWER switch is set to OFF Press STANDBY ON The AV Receiver turns on The ON
74. timer Enjoying the surround modes while playing the connected source See page 30 21 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 The DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks With the initial setting the OPTICAL 2 connector is assigned to the CD input COAXIAL is assigned to the DVD input and OPTICAL 1 is assigned to the TAPE input and no input connector is assigned to the VIDEO 1 3 inputs Default setting Input source Digital input CD OPTICAL 2 TUNER TAPE OPTICAL 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD COAXIAL Available for digital input but not set in initial setting L Not available for digital input For example follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL 1 to the DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 jack 1 Press DVD The DVD input is selected and DVD appears in the display 2 Press DIGITAL INPUT The current DVD setting COAX appears 3 Press DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly to select O
75. tor 27 Lights up when the sleep timer is active G Multi function display In usual operation shows the current input source and volume When the FM or AM input is selected it shows the frequency and preset number When the DISPLAY button is pressed it shows the current input source and the listening mode Index to parts and controls Rear panel DIGITAL INPUT RIH PVIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN IN PTI REMOTE AOPTICAL COAKIAL EOL T DVD MONITOR wg OUT oS C i our IN IN A eile For operational instructions refer to the page indicated in brackets 1 ANTENNA 14 15 These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM antenna 2 I REMOTE CONTROL 16 Connect the Onkyo components that have RI connectors such as a CD player and cassette tape deck using the RI cables provided with them When these components are interconnected they can be controlled from the remote controller provided with the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE After connecting the RI connectors check the operation of the remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components FRONT SPEAKERS A B 13 Speaker terminals are provided for the front left front right speakers SPEAKERS A are compatible with banana plug connectors other than European models 4 SURROUND SPEAKERS L R CENTER SPEAKER 13 Speaker terminals are provided for the cen
76. use a directional linkage type splitter M Directional linkage type splitter To AV Receiver To TV or VCR 15 16 Connections for remote control R I The RI terminal on the TX SR500 TX SR500E is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same R I terminal When a component is RRI connected you can point the remote controller supplied with the TX SR500 TX SRSOOE at the sensor on the TX SR500 TX SRS500E and operate that component without having to switch remote controllers In addition by connecting components to the R I terminal you can also perform the system operation given below To connect components using the FRI terminal simply connect a RI cable from this RI terminal to the RI terminal of the other component An RI cable comes with every cassette tape deck CD player MD recorder and DVD player that has an RI terminal Example Onkyo DVD Player RI cable N Power on ready function When the TX SR500 TX SR500E is in the standby state if an R l connected component is turned on then the TX SR500 TX SR500E also turns on and the input source selected at the TX SR500 TX SR500E automatically switches to that component If the power cord for an R l connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the TX SR500 TX SR500E or if the TX SR500 TX SR500E is turned on this function will not work Direct change function When the play button is pressed at an fRI c
77. will record a DTS encoded signal as noise Dolby Pro Logic Il surround This mode is a new generation 5 channel surround system that provides performance between the 4 channel left front right front center and monaural surround Pro Logic Surround and the 5 1 channel Dolby Digital Surround This mode can be set to the Movie mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed for listening to music In the Movie mode the surround channels which used to provide monaural output over only a narrow frequency range now provide complete stereo output over the full frequency range The result is viewing woth a realistic feel of movement The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo soutput This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the Daes mark and certain television programs The Music mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo sources If no surround speakers are connected then the surround sound is divided and output from the front left and right channels Onkyo s original Digital Signal Processing DSP modes Analog sources include the audio records AM FM broadcasting and cassette tapes 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 mod
78. written on the rear panel Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to 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 Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries A built in memory power backup system preserves the contents of memory during power failures and even when the POWER switch is set to OFF other than USA and Canadian models or when the power cord is unplugged The power cord must be plugged and the POWER switch must be set to ON other than USA and Canadian models in order to charge the backups system The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit On average memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the time the unit has been turned off This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid climate Supplied accessories Features Amplifier Features e Dolby Digital amp DTS decoding e 5 1 Channel input e 4 S video input 3 Assignable digital inputs 2 optical 1 coaxial 9 DSP soundfields e Wide Range Amplifier Technology WRAT State of the art linear PCM 96 kHz 24bit DACs for all channels FM AM Tuner Features 30 FM AM random presets e FM auto tuning e FM indoor antenna supplied e AM indoor antenna supplied Manufactured under license from Do
79. zia 1 Press RCVR TAPE B RCVR TAPE ra es 2 Press the desired operation button BO menear spe piso novae gt Plays side A the side facing the front Cox C G RCVR TAPE of tape O O E Stops playback recording fast p forward or rewinding O aN ro j gt Fast forwards the tape lt lt Rewinds the tape Tape deck lt i Plays side B the side facing the rear of the tape 35 36 Pre programming remote controller north american models only 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 TV VCR DVD Brand TV VCR DVD AIWA 137 NEC 136 AKAI 227 ONKYO 300 301 DENON 302 309 313 EMERSON 228 PANASONIC 212 213 122 123 309 FISHER 200 100 101 102 140 PHILIPS 214 114 GE 103 104 PIONEER 215 310 GE PANA 201 202 PROSCAN 216 311 GE RCA 203 RCA 217 218 219 109 311 GO VIDEO 105 106 107 220 229 230 GOLDSTAR 204205 i SAMSUNG 221 222 124 125 126 HITACHI 206 207 103 109 303 SHARP 223 eh ies IVC 208 110 111 112 113 304 aa T 5 KENWOOD an 132 133 141 142 MAGNAVOX 209 210 114 115 116 306 313 TOHEA 134 a MARANTZ 211 307 TAMA 309 314 MITSUBISHI T u 119 120 308 313 FENTI 725 206 5 313 315 Learning a pre programming code 1 Find the 3 digit number for the brand name of the component

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