Onkyo TX-SR501 User Manual

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Contents
AV Receiver
TX-SR501
TX-SR501E
Instruction Manual
Connections
Connecting Your AV Components ........................ 10
Connecting I-4I-compatible AV Components ........ 19
Installing Your Speakers ........................................ 20
Connecting Antenna ............................................... 22
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-
nections 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.
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Onkyo TX-SR501 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	TX-SR501
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Important Safeguards

Safety and Operating Instructions

Detailed safety and operating guidelines for preventing hazards and ensuring proper use of the appliance.

Additional Safety and Maintenance Points

Covers replacement parts, safety checks, heat, liquid hazards, and wall/ceiling mounting precautions.

Controls & Connectors

Front Panel Controls

Rear Panel Connectors

Connecting Your AV Components

Connection Basics and Cable Types

Explains general connection principles, color coding, and types of AV cables used.

Connecting Video Devices

Details how to connect TVs, projectors, VCRs, camcorders, and tuners using various video formats.

Connecting Audio Devices

Explains optical, coaxial, analog, and multi-channel audio connections for various components.

Installing Your Speakers

Speaker Placement Guidelines

Provides recommendations for positioning front, surround, and subwoofer speakers for optimal sound.

Connecting Speaker Sets

Step-by-step guide on connecting speaker set A and set B to the receiver's terminals.

Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E

Initial Power On Procedure

Step-by-step guide to safely power on the receiver for the first time.

Assigning Digital Inputs to Sources

Explains how to assign digital audio sources (optical/coaxial) to specific input jacks.

Setting the Subwoofer Mode

Specifying Speaker Numbers

Configuring Speaker Set A

Setting Speaker Distances

Guides on measuring and inputting distances from the listener to each speaker for precise sound imaging.

Setting the Crossover Frequency

How to adjust crossover frequencies based on speaker size for optimal bass management.

Adjusting Individual Speaker Volume

How to fine-tune the volume level of each speaker for balanced sound output.

Playing Your AV Components

Selecting the Source AV Component

How to choose which connected AV component to listen to using input selector buttons.

Setting the Input Signal Format

How to select between analog or digital audio inputs, or multi-channel for DVD sources.

Using Multi-Channel Inputs

Using the Listening Modes

Listening Mode Overview and Selection

Explains various surround sound and DSP modes available and how to select them.

Mode Details: Basic, Surround, and DSP

Audio Adjust Functions

Audio Adjustment Features and Settings

Detailed Audio Adjust Explanations

Recording

Recording Input Sources and Methods

Troubleshooting

Amplifier Troubleshooting

Common issues related to power, sound, and speaker connections for the amplifier section.

Remote Controller Troubleshooting

Tuner and Recording Troubleshooting