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Contents
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.
TX-SR500
TX-SR500E
Appendix
Troubleshooting .............................................. 38
Specifications ........................... back cover page
Remote controller
Using remote controller .................................. 34
Pre-programming remote controller
(North American models only) .................... 36
Enjoying music or videos
Speaker setup .................................................. 18
Playing the connected source ......................... 21
Listening to the radio ...................................... 24
Various functions common to
all the sources ............................................... 26
Enjoying the listening modes ......................... 30
Recording a source ......................................... 33
Before using
Important safeguards ........................................ 2
Precautions ........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4
Before using the unit ........................................ 5
AV Receiver
Instruction Manual
Facilities and connections
Index to parts and controls ............................... 6
Connecting to audio/video equipment ........... 10
Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers .... 12
Connecting antennas ....................................... 14
Connections for remote control (z) ............. 16
Connecting the power/
Turning on the AV Receiver ........................ 17


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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
cleaning.
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
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
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 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 ­ 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. 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.
14. 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 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
18. 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.
19. Servicing ­ 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.
20. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug the appliance form 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.
Important safeguards
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
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 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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS


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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 BS1362. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE 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
Precautions
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
S2898A
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 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.
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 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:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
· 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
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Modele pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
CET
APPAREIL
NUMÉRIQUE
DE
LA
CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY
GERMERING, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
I. MORI
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.


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Features
Amplifier Features
· Dolby* Digital & DTS** decoding
· 5.1-Channel input
· 4 S-video input
· 3 Assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)
· Digital output
· 9 DSP soundfields
· 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
· FM auto tuning
· FM indoor antenna supplied
· AM indoor antenna supplied
* Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
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.
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) 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.
Precautions
Supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
AM loop antenna
× 1
FM indoor antenna
× 1
(Connector will vary depending on
the area which it was purchased.)
Remote controller
× 1
Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3)
× 2
The following accessories may be available depending on the area
which it was purchased.
Speaker cable label
× 1
75/300
antenna adapter × 1
(For all models other than USA,
Canadian and European
models)
Conversion plug
× 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.)
Fr
ont
Left
Fr
ont
Left
SP-B
/Zone
2
Left
SP-B
/Zone
2
Left
Surr
o
und
Right
Surr
o
und
Right
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Right
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Right
Zone
2
Right
Zone
2
Right
Fr
ont
Left
Fr
ont
Left
SP-B
/Zone
2
Left
SP-B
/Zone
2
Left
Fr
ont
Right
Fr
ont
Right
SP-B
/Zone
2
Right
SP-B
/Zone
2
Right
Fr
ont
Right
Fr
ont
Right
SP-B
/Zone
2
Right
SP-B
/Zone
2
Right
Surr
ound
Right
Surr
ound
Right
Center
Center
Center
Center
Surr
o
und
Left
Surr
o
und
Left
Surr
ound
Left
Surr
ound
Left
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Right
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Right
Zone
2
Right
Zone
2
Right
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Left
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Left
Zone
2
Left
Zone
2
Left
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Left
Surr
ound
Bac
k
Left
Zone
2
Left
Zone
2
Left
1
2
3
Speaker Cable


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Before using the unit
30°
30°
16
feet
(5m)
Remote control sensor
REMOTE
CONTROL
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
IN
IN
IN
IN
FRONT
SURR
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
R
L
R
AC OUTLET
120V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
220-230V
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
120V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
220-230V
STANDBY indicator
Receiver
Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models
only)
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform
with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the
voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.
Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If
the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver
into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way to the
upper (120 V) or to the lower (220-230 V), whichever is appropriate.
Setting the AM tuning step frequency
(Worldwide models only)
Refer to page 24 to set the AM tuning step frequency correctly.
Inserting the batteries
1 Detach the battery cover.
2 Insert the two size AA/R6/UM3 batteries.
Be sure to match the + and ­ ends of the batteries with the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3 Attach the battery cover.
Notes
· Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of
batteries.
· To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote
controller is not to be used for a long time.
· Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from
corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,
replace both batteries at the same time.
· The life of the supplied batteries is about six months but this
varies depending on usage.
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The
STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from
the remote controller.
Notes
· Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or
inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation
of the remote controller.
· Using another remote controller of the same type in the same
room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays
may cause operational interference.
· 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.
· Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.
Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote
controller operation.
· If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.