TX-SR500

Basic Operation Guide

Introduction

• This Guide describes basic operation of this receiver and connected devices (CD, DVD etc.). For further information about the advanced functions of this receiver, please refer to the main instruction manual.

• This Guide does not explain connection details for the unit’s rear panel. Please refer to pages 10-16 of the main instruction manual for correct connection information. Otherwise, the entire A/V system may not work properly.

• A remote controller is used in the examples described here. For more information on the remote controller, refer to the main instruction manual.

Enjoying audio and visual sources

Important notes

• If MUTING function is activated, the sound will be muted. Make sure MUTING is set to OFF.

• If the headphones are connected, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Do not connect headphones if you wish to listen to the sound from the speakers.

Front right speakers

Front left speakers

1.

2.

3.

ANTENNA

AM

FM

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DIGITAL INPUT

2

OPTICAL

1

COAXIAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

IN

OUT

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

IN OUT IN

CD TAPE

IN OUT

S VIDEO

IN FRONT

L

SURR CENTER

L

R

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

R

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

L

R

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

L

L

R R

CENTER

SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

To enjoy surround sound, place the speakers properly as described in “Positioning speakers/

Connecting speakers” on pages 12-13, and make necessary settings as described in “Speaker setup” on pages 18-20.

Enjoying DVD

1.

Make sure that connections have been made correctly for the monitor TV and the

DVD Player.

Here, only the typical connections are shown. For details, see pages 10 and 11 of the main manual.

Video input

FM

75

ANTENNA AM

Video output

S Video output

DVD player (DVD)

Digital audio output

(coaxial)

Analog audio output

DIGITAL INPUT

2

OPTICAL

1

COAXIAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

IN

OUT

VIDEO

S Video input

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

IN OUT IN

CD TAPE

IN OUT

S VIDEO

IN FRONT

L

SURR CENTER

L

R

VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

R

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

TV

:Signal flow

2.

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

The STANDBY indicator lights up.

Wall outlet

3.

Turn on the power.

The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the display area lights up.

4.

Select the speaker system(s) to be used.

3.

STANDBY/

ON

8.

DSP

6.-2.

4.

DVD

SP A/

SP B

5.

Set the Input Select to DVD.

When the digital output from the DVD player is connected to the OPTICAL

1 or 2 input jack of this unit, change the assignment of digital inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the digital inputs” on page 22.

6.

Play a DVD.

The video appears on the monitor TV.

To control an Onkyo DVD player

1 Make z connection (see page 16 of the main manual).

2 Press DVD, then press the desired operation button (see page 34 of the main manual).

, £, 7, ¡, 1, 2/8, 4, ¢, DISC, TOP MENU, MENU, RETURN,

SETUP, 5, ∞, 2, 3, ENT and numeric buttons can be used.

7.

Adjust the volume.

5.

DVD

7.

VOLUME

5/∞

8.

Select the listening mode.

For details, see pages 30-32 of the main manual.

• To enjoy multi channel input, see page 23 of the main manual.

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

AM

FM

75

Enjoying Audio Compact Discs (CDs)

1.

Make sure that connections have been made correctly for the CD Player.

Here, only the typical connections are shown. For details, see page 10 of the main manual.

:Signal flow

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

FR

SP

Digital audio output (optical)

L

DIGITAL INPUT

2

OPTICAL

1

COAXIAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

IN

OUT

VIDEO

L

R

R

CD player (CD)

IN OUT IN IN OUT

S VIDEO

IN FRONT

L

SURR CENTER

L (White)

L

R

Analog audio output

CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1

R

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

R (Red)

2.

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

The STANDBY indicator lights up.

Wall outlet

3.

Turn on the power.

The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the display area lights up.

4.

Select the speaker system(s) to be used.

3.

STANDBY/

ON

8.

DSP

5.

Set the Input Select to CD.

When the digital output from CD player is connected to the OPTICAL 1 or

COAXIAL input jack of this unit, change the assignment of digital inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the digital inputs” on page 22.

6.-2.

CD

4.

SP A/

SP B

6.

Play a CD.

To control an Onkyo CD player

1 Make z connection (see page 16 of the main manual).

2 Press CD, then press the desired operation button (see page 35 of the main manual).

, £, 7, ¡, 1, 8, 4, ¢, DISC and numeric buttons can be used.

7.

Adjust the volume.

5.

CD

7.

VOLUME

5/∞

8.

Select the listening mode.

For details, see pages 30-32 of the main manual.

3.

PRESET

™/£

Enjoying the FM/AM radio

1.

Make sure that the power to the TX-SR500 has been turned on, and the antenna connections have been made correctly. (See pages 14 and 15 of the main manual.)

Also, make sure that broadcast stations have been programmed as presets. (See page 25 of the main manual.)

2.

Set the Input Select to TUNER (FM or AM).

3.

Select the desired preset station.

4.

Adjust the volume and tonal quality.

2.

TUNER

4.

VOLUME

5/∞

If no sound is heard

Refer to the following table for the cause and corrective action. There may be a problem with a connected device. Refer to the user’s guide of the connected device and make sure that all connections have been made correctly.

The power is turned on but no sound is heard.

The input signal format does not match the audio selection (PCM, DTS, or

Multich).

The speaker select switch setting is incorrect.

The MUTING indicator flashes.

Connections are incorrect.

Check the connector being used and select an appropriate audio option (Auto or Analog).

(See page 28 of the main manual.)

Match the speaker select switch setting to the speakers you are using.

(See page 26 of the main manual.)

Press the MUTING button to turn off the MUTING indicator.

(See page 26 of the main manual.)

Make sure that all connections are made correctly.

(See pages 10-16 of the main manual.)

Plug the power cable to the AC outlet securely.

The power is not turned on, and no sound is heard.

The power is disconnected from the

AC outlet.

External noise has affected the internal

CPU.

Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, wait five seconds, then plug it again.

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