Onkyo TXSR 500 Owners Manual

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ON KYO®

AV Receiver

T X-SR5 00
T X-SR5 00E

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 Receivers Please retain
this manual for future reference.

Contents

Before using

Important safeguards .
Precautions .................
Features ......................
Supplied accessories ..
Before using the unit

Facilities and connections

Index to parts and controls ...................
Connecting to audio/video equipment .
Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers 12
Connecting antennas ..........................
Connections for remote control (R I)
Connecting the power/

Turning on the AV Receiver ....................... 17

Enjoying music or videos

Speaker setup .......................
Playing the connected source r.
Listening to the radio ...................................... 24
Various functions common to

all the sources ............................................... 26

Enjoying the listening modes ..
Recording a source ..................

Remote controller

Using the remote controller ............................ 34
Pre-programming remote controller
(North American models only)

Appendix

Troubleshooting ..
Specifications .....

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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

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVFIIR

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important safeguards

1. Read Instructions A All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions A The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings A All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions A All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Cleaning A Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before
cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

6. Attachments A Do not use attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture A Do not use the appliance near water A
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 A 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 manufacturers
instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended ,
by the manufacturer.

9. An appliance and cart combination B
should be moved with care. Quick E
stops, excessive force, and uneven SQZSA A
surfaces may cause the appliance .
and cart combination to overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

10. Ventilation A 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, mg, or other similar
surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in
installation such 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 A 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 A 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.

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Power-Cord Protection A 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 A 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 Electrical 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 A 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 A 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 A 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 A 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 A Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service A 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 A this indicates a need for service.

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Connecting to audio/vide

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Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the -
TX-SRSOO/SRSOOE 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 inputjacks, 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

Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections
can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the
equipment.

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L Inserted completely

Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound
quality.

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About DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack

Remove the protective caps before making connections.
When not in use, he sure to replace them.

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OPTICAL OPTICAL
CD player (CD) CassetteTape 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 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.
- The TAPE OUT jack does not output the signal input from the
DIGITAL INPUT jack. (The digital signal is not converted into
analog signal.)

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 l or COAXIAL
inputjack 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.