Contents

Before using
Important safeguards ........................................ 2
AV Receiver Precautions ........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4

TX-SR500 Before using the unit ........................................ 5

TX-SR500E Facilities and connections

Index to parts and controls ............................... 6
Connecting to audio/video equipment ........... 10
Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers .... 12
Instruction Manual Connecting antennas ....................................... 14
Connections for remote control (z) ............. 16
Connecting the power/
Turning on the AV Receiver ........................ 17

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

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit. Remote controller
Following the instructions in this manual will enable Using the remote controller ............................ 34
you to obtain optimum performance and listening Pre-programming remote controller
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain (North American models only) .................... 36
this manual for future reference.

Appendix
Troubleshooting .............................................. 38
Specifications ........................... back cover page
 WARNING: WARNING AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
SERVICE PERSONNEL. (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
should be read before the appliance is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
should be retained for future reference. to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
should be followed. against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
recommended by the manufacturer. supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water – and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or 15. Lightning – For added protection for the appliance during a
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
the like. long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
Any mounting of the appliance lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
should follow the manufacturer’s PORTABLE CART WARNING extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
instructions, and should use a power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
mounting accessory recommended 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
by the manufacturer. or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
9. An appliance and cart combination of fire or electric shock.
should be moved with care. Quick 18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into
stops, excessive force, and uneven S3125A the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous
surfaces may cause the appliance voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
and cart combination to overturn. electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided 19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked service personnel.
by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance from the
surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper under the following conditions:
ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least
20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you appliance,
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,
your appliance dealer or local power company.
D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
restore the appliance to its normal operation,
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,
purpose of the polarized plug. and
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in
2 performance – this indicates a need for service.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, FIGURE 1:
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
ANTENNA
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LEAD IN
WIRE
appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. GROUND
CLAMP

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the (NEC SECTION 810-20)
manufacturer. ELECTRIC
SERVICE
24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other (NEC SECTION 810-21)

appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

25. Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not be exposed to NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
S2898A
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the appliance.

Precautions
For British models For U.S. models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply Note to CATV system installer:
cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
personnel. attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
IMPORTANT
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
following code:
FCC Information for User
Blue: Neutral
CAUTION:
Brown: Live
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
operate the equipment.
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. 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.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
IMPORTANT generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND the interference by one or more of the following measures:
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
For European models help.

Declaration of Conformity For Canadian models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
We, ONKYO EUROPE WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
ELECTRONICS GmbH For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING, CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
GERMANY WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described Modele pour les Canadien
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and
EN61000-3-2, -3-3. CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
GERMERING, GERMANY Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
I. MORI ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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 Precautions Features
1. Recording Copyright Amplifier Features
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is • Dolby* Digital & DTS** decoding
illegal without permission of the copyright holder. • 5.1-Channel input
2. AC Fuse • 4 S-video input
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If • 3 Assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)
power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service
station. • 9 DSP soundfields
3. Care • Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the • State-of-the-art linear PCM 96 kHz/24bit DACs for all
cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a channels
weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and
wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean FM/AM Tuner Features
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other • 30 FM/AM random presets
chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or
• FM auto tuning
remove the panel lettering.
• FM indoor antenna supplied
4. Power
• AM indoor antenna supplied
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending,
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater
to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights
voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the reserved.
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
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

The following accessories may be available depending on the area

which it was purchased.

AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1

(Connector will vary depending on
the area which it was purchased.) Conversion plug × 1 75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1
(Use this plug if the power (For all models other than USA,
Front
Left
SP-B / Zone 2

Front
Right
SP-B / Zone 2
Front
Left

Left
SP-B / Zone 2

Center

Zone 2
Right
Left
Front
Right

Right
SP-B / Zone 2

Surround
Left
Surround
Left

Surround
Right
Surround
Right

Center

Zone 2
Left
Right

Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left

Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right

cord plug of the TX-SR500/ Canadian and European

TX-SR500E does not fit your models)
Surround Back

Surround Back

Surround Back

Surround Back
SP-B / Zone 2

SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2

SP-B / Zone 2

Surround

Surround

Surround

Surround

Zone 2

Zone 2
Zone 2

Zone 2
Center

Center
Right
Right

Right

Right

Right

Right
Right

Right
Front

Front

Right

Right
Front

Front
Left
Left

Left

Left

Left

Left
Left

Left

Left

Left

1
2
3
AC outlet. Shape may vary
Speaker Cable
depending on the area
which it was purchased.)

Remote controller × 1 Speaker cable label × 1

4 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2
Before using the unit
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 voltage selector to conform • 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. • 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.
FM
ANTENNA AM 75
FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

L L
CENTER
SPEAKER
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT L
IN OUT IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE
2 1 CONTROL
VIDEO

R R R

IN OUT IN

L
IN OUT IN FRONT
L
SURR
S VIDEO

CENTER
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120 V

220-230 V
Using the remote controller
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The
STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from
VOLTAGE the remote controller.
SELECTOR
120 V Remote control sensor

220-230 V
Receiver

STANDBY indicator
Setting the AM tuning step frequency
(Worldwide models only)

Refer to page 24 to set the AM tuning step frequency correctly.

)
30˚ 5m
30˚ (
et
fe
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Inserting the batteries

1 Detach the battery cover.

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
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
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.
• 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.

3 Attach the battery cover.

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Front panel

1 2 3 45 6 78 9 0 - = ~

! @ #$ % ^& *
For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. 7 MEMORY button [24, 25]
This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned
1 POWER switch (other than USA and in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.
Canadian models) [17]
Turns on the main power supply for the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. 8 FM MODE button [24, 25]
The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E enters standby state and the Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural. If
STANDBY indicator lights up. Pressing the switch again to the off audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM stereo
position (— OFF) shuts down the main power supply into the broadcasting, press this button to switch to the monaural reception
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. mode.
• Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly
connected. 9 TUNING ™/£ buttons [24, 25]
• Turning on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E may cause a Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner
momentary power surge that might interfere with other frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in
electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for
plug the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E into a different electrical AM.
circuit.
When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the TUNING
™/£ buttons and then release it to activate the auto-search
2 STANDBY/ON button [17] feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the button you
When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON (while the POWER pressed and stop when it tunes into one.
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
0 Remote control sensor [5]
This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller.
button again returns the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E to the standby
state. This state turns off the display, disables control functions.
- Listening mode buttons [32]
3 STANDBY indicator [17] Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current source.
Lights when the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is in the standby state and Press the DSP button to recall the Onkyo-original DSP modes in
flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. sequence. Press the DIRECT, STEREO or SURROUND button to
recall the corresponding listening mode directly.
4 DIMMER button [27]
= PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ buttons [18,19, 29]
Press to set the brightness of the front display. The brightness
changes to normal, dim and very dim. These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under
the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation.
5 DIGITAL INPUT button [22] Also, these buttons adjust the values and parameters of the mode
selected using the AUDIO ADJUST, SPEAKER ADJUST or
When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR button.
jacks of the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E, use this button to assign the
DIGITAL INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of
connection.
~ MASTER VOLUME dial [21, 24]
The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level.
6 SUBWOOFER MODE button [20] Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Press to select the subwoofer mode.

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Display

e g
a b c d f h

i j

! SPEAKERS A/B buttons [21, 26] a (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators [21, 26]
Press SPEAKERS A/B to turn on/off the speaker system A/B. The Shows the current speaker system in use.
(SPEAKERS) A/B indicators corresponding to the selected speaker
system light up. You can use SPEAKERS A and B simultaneously. b MUTING indicator [26]
@ PHONES jack [26] Flashes when the mute function is active.

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the
c Source/Listening mode indicators [21, 32]
headphone speakers. One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current
source as “PCM”, “Ÿ DIGITAL” or “DTS”. In addition, one of the
# DISPLAY button [27] listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO LOGIC II”, “MULTI CH”,
“DSP”, “STEREO” and “DIRECT” lights according to the current
Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes.
listening mode.
$ AUDIO SELECTOR button [28]
d TUNED indicator [24]
Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM.
Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles. Lights up when a radio station is received.

% Input selector buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, e MEMORY indicator [25]

VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, and CD) [21-25, 28, 33] Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio station
These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and preset operation.
holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and
MD sources to be switched. f AUTO indicator [24]
^ SPEAKER ADJUST button [18, 19]
Lights up to indicate auto reception mode (stereo/monaural). At
this time, interstation noise will be muted (FM only). It
Press to select speaker setting item. extinguishes when the monaural reception mode is started by

& AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

pressing the FM MODE button.

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter
function setting.
g FM STEREO indicator [24]
Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.
* VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks [33]
h RDS indicator (European models only) [24]
For connecting a video camera or game device.
Lights up when a RDS station is received.

i SLEEP indicator [27]

Lights up when the sleep timer is active.

j 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.
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Rear panel

1 2 3 4 5
FM
ANTENNA AM 75
FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

L L
CENTER
SPEAKER
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT L
IN OUT IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE
2 1 CONTROL
VIDEO

R R R

S VIDEO VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120 V
IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER
L
L 220-230 V
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD

678 9 p q w e
For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. 8 CD IN [10]
Connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD IN L/R
1 ANTENNA [14, 15] jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM
antenna. 9 TAPE IN/OUT [10]
Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the cassette tape deck or
2 z (REMOTE CONTROL) [16] MD recorder to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/
Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as a TX-SR500E and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R
CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided jacks.
with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be
controlled from the remote controller provided with the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
p VIDEO 1 IN/OUT, VIDEO 2 IN [11]
Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the video cassette recorder
After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the to the VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E and
remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components. the input terminals (REC) to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.
Connect the output terminals of the video cassette player or satellite
3 FRONT SPEAKERS A/B [13] tuner to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
Speaker terminals are provided for the front left, front right
speakers. SPEAKERS A are compatible with banana plug
connectors (other than European models).
q 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
4 SURROUND SPEAKERS L/R, CENTER channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly
SPEAKER [13] connect the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E to the peripheral device.
Speaker terminals are provided for the center, surround left and • You can connect 2 channel audio output to the FRONT L/R
surround right speakers. jacks.

5 AC OUTLET [11] w MONITOR OUT [10]

The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is supplied with AC mains outlet for The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video
connecting the power cord from other devices so that their power is configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors or
supplied through the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. By doing this, you projectors.
can use the STANDBY/ON button on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E
to turn on and off the connected devices as well. e VOLTAGE SELECTOR (worldwide models
6 DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2, COAXIAL
only) [5]
[10, 11] Tip
These are the digital audio inputs. There are 2 digital inputs with The audio input jacks of the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E do not accept
optical jacks and 1 with a coaxial jack. The inputs accept digital direct connection of an analog turntable.
audio signals from DVD, LD, CD, or other digital source. If you want to connect a turntable to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E,
prepare a phono equalizer and connect it to the unused audio input
7 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT [13] jacks (IN L/R).
This terminal is for connecting an active subwoofer. Refer to the instruction manuals of the phono equalizer and
turntable for details.
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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.
0 For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

1 - 1 SLEEP button [27]

2 For setting the sleep time.
This button is provided only on the remote controller.
3 =
2 STANDBY/ON button [17]
Turns on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E or put it in standby.
4 ~
5 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
7 6 TEST/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons [20, 28]
8 For setting the output levels for each speaker.
9 # These buttons are provided only on the remote controller.

7 AUDIO SEL button [28]

Press to select an audio input signal format.

8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons [21-25, 28, 33]

For selecting the input source.
RC-478M (For North American models)
9 MUTING button [26]
0 Activates the mute function.
1 - This button is provided only on the remote controller.
2
0 PRESET 2/3 button [25]
For selecting a tuner preset channel.
3
= - DIMMER button [27]
4 For adjusting the brightness of the front display.
5
~ = Mode buttons [34-37]
! For selecting the component to be operated by the remote
controller.
@
~ SP A/SP B buttons [21, 26]
Press to switch the speaker systems.

6 ! AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter
7 function setting.
8
9 # @ ADJUST 2/3 button [29]
Press to adjust the values and parameters of the mode selected
using the AUDIO ADJUST, SPEAKER ADJUST or AUDIO
SELECTOR button.

# VOLUME 5/∞ button [21, 24]

For adjusting the volume.

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 Connecting to audio/video equipment
Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections
TX-SR500/SR500E in the standard manner. There are many ways can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the
that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to equipment.
decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given Improper connection
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. Inserted completely
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have • Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and
been made. speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the quality.
right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the
left channel, and yellow connectors (marked VIDEO) are
used for video connection. VIDEO
Video connection cable
(Analog signal)
Note S video plug
TV monitor or Projector S video connection cable
The signal that comes in (MONITOR OUT) (S video signal)
from S VIDEO IN is sent Audio (L)
to S VIDEO OUT. The Audio connection cable
VIDEO S VIDEO
signal that comes in from IN IN Audio (R) (Analog signal)
VIDEO IN is sent to
VIDEO OUT. Optical plug
Optical fiber cable
(Digital signal)

Signal flow

FM
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FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

L L
CENTER
SPEAKER
DO NOT connect the
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR

OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE

IN OUT IN IN OUT L power cord (mains
CONTROL
2 1 VIDEO
R
lead) at this time.
R R

S VIDEO

IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER

L
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD

About DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack

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

R L R L R L

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 • To connect the digital output from CD player connected to the
the TAPE jacks to this unit, use the OPTICAL 1 input jack. CD jacks to this unit, use the OPTICAL 2 input jack.
To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 2 or COAXIAL To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 1 or COAXIAL
input jack of this unit, it is required to change the assignment of 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 to input sources by referring to “Setting the
digital inputs” on page 22. digital inputs” on page 22.
• The TAPE OUT jack does not output the signal input from the
10 DIGITAL INPUT jack. (The digital signal is not converted into
analog signal.)
Connecting to audio/video equipment

About the DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and MONITOR OUT • 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
Be sure to make the same video connection (either S-VIDEO or only using the FRONT L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E,
standard VIDEO) between your component(s), the amplifier, and use the 2 channel audio output jacks on the DVD player.
your TV. (Otherwise the video may not appear on your TV) • If the 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 digital
DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the digital
OUT OUT OUT FRONT SURR CENTER SUBWOOFER
inputs” on page 22.
COAXIAL R L R L

The shape and capacity of the AC outlet may differ depending

on the area of purchase.
AC OUTLET AC OUTLET
AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 230-240 V
SWITCHED 50 Hz
120 W 1 A MAX. SWITCHED
100W MAX.

Note
or etc

Caution
Make sure that the capacity of the other components connected
to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the
rear panel (e.g., 120 watts).
FM
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FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

L L
CENTER
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
DO NOT connect the
SPEAKER
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE
CONTROL
IN OUT IN IN OUT
power cord (mains
2 1 VIDEO

R R R
lead) at this time.
S VIDEO

IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER

L
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
Video
R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD
Audio (L)

Video

Audio (L)
Audio/video
Audio (R) connection cable
* If you have an LD
player with AC-3RF
output, connect via
S video plug
an AC-3RF S video cable (S
demodulator to one video signal)
of the TX-SR500/ Coaxial plug
Note Note
TX-SR500E’s Coaxial cable
DIGITAL INPUT (Digital signal)
terminals.
R L R L R L Signal flow

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT Note
Video cassette player, Be sure to make the same video connection
Satellite tuner, LD VCR (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.

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 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 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 t Fron
Fron Sub- Center t
at ear level. righ
left Spe t
r woofer Speaker
ake ake
Spe r
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
Speaker Speaker
Subwoofer
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 attaching 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
Front Right speaker (+): red
Center speaker (+): green
Surround left speaker (+): blue Speaker

Surround right speaker (+): gray

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Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers

Before connecting
How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS A,
• Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers. SURROUND SPEAKERS and CENTER
• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the SPEAKER terminals
speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right
signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural. 5/8” (15 mm)

• Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω

Connecting speakers with an impedance less than 6 Ω may
damage the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. Strip 5/8” (15 mm) from the end of each
cable, then twist the exposed wires tightly.
• To prevent damage to circuits, never short-circuit the positive
(+) and negative (–) speaker wires. NO!

Loosen the Fully insert the Tighten the

screw. end of the screw.
cable.
• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
• When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never terminals
be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel 3/8” (10 mm)
terminals simultaneously.

L
L
Strip 3/8” (10 mm) Press and hold Insert the stripped
end of the cable.
NO! NO! from the end of the lever.
R
R 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 Surround Surround
Active Front right Front left Center
right left
built-in amplifier, connect an subwoofer speakers speakers speaker
speakers speakers
amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE
OUT jack and the subwoofer to the
amplifier.

FM
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FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

L L
CENTER
SPEAKER
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT L
IN OUT IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE
2 1 CONTROL
VIDEO

R R R

S VIDEO
DO NOT connect the
IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER power cord (mains
L
SUBWOOFER
L lead) at this time.
PRE OUT

R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD

Front right Front left

speakers speakers

Connecting to SPEAKERS B

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 Connecting antennas
Connecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas (aerials)

ANTENNA

FM
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FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

L L
CENTER
SPEAKER
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT L
IN OUT IN IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE
2 1 CONTROL
VIDEO

R R R

S VIDEO VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120 V
IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER
L
L 220-230 V
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD

North American models

1 Strip away the insulation from FM indoor
the end of the cord. antenna (aerial)
2 Fully insert the stripped end of
the cord.
FM
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Except for North American models

Fully insert the end of the cord.

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.

Rotate the outer frame Insert into the Extend the

of the antenna. hole. antenna cord.
AM indoor antenna
(aerial)

Press up and hold Insert the end of the Release the lever to
the lever. cord. secure the connection.

FM
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Note
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-SR500E, 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.

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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. 3 Remove the transformer wire A
5/8 in. from slit B and insert it into slit C. AM
FM
75
1/4 1/8 1/4
Slit B
in. in. in.

6 3 6
mm mm mm Wire A
15 mm
Slit C
Connecting 300 ohm
2 With your fingernail or a small 4 Insert the end of the cable. ribbon wire to a 75/300 ohm
screwdriver, press the stoppers 5 Clamp it in place with pliers. antenna (aerial) adapter*
outward and remove the cover. Loosen the screws and wrap
4 the wire around these
5 screws. Then tighten the
screws with a screwdriver.

Tighten
* (USA,
Loosen Canadian and
6 Reinstall the cover.
European
models)
Not supplied
(Other models)
Supplied
Notes
• 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.).
• It is dangerous to put the antenna (aerial) close to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, transformers, etc.
• 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 a window or outside. 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).

FM
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Directional Iinkage
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), use a directional linkage type splitter.

Directional linkage
type splitter

To AV Receiver To TV (or VCR) 15

 Connections for remote control (z)
The z terminal on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is for connecting Power on/ready function
other Onkyo components equipped with the same z terminal. When the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is in the standby state, if an z-
When a component is z-connected, you can point the remote connected component is turned on, then the TX-SR500/
controller supplied with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E at the sensor TX-SR500E also turns on and the input source selected at the
on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E and operate that component without TX-SR500/TX-SR500E automatically switches to that component.
having to switch remote controllers. In addition, by connecting
components to the z terminal, you can also perform the system If the power cord for an z-connected component is connected to
operation given below. the AC OUTLET on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E, or if the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is turned on, this function will not work.
To connect components using the z terminal, simply connect a
z cable from this z terminal to the z terminal of the other
component. An z cable comes with every cassette tape deck, CD Direct change function
player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an z terminal. When the play button is pressed at an z-connected 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
Example: Onkyo DVD Player z-connected components are also automatically put in the
standby state.

REMOTE
CONTROL COAXIAL
L
Note
R If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-SR500/
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
ANALOG
OUTPUT TX-SR500E, switch the input selector from TAPE to MD (see page
23).

Be sure to connect using

z cable the audio connection
cable.

FM
ANTENNA AM 75
FRONT FRONT SURROUND AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS

z cable
L L
CENTER
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
DO NOT connect the
SPEAKER
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL REMOTE
CONTROL
IN OUT IN IN OUT
power cord (mains
2 1 VIDEO

R R R
lead) at this time.
S VIDEO VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120 V
IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER
L
L 220-230 V
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
DVD

Notes
REMOTE
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E
CONTROL

• Connect the plugs securely.

• Be sure to connect to the z connectors using the z cable.
z connector • For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must
Ex: Onkyo CD player also be connected.
• If a component has two z terminals, you can use either one to
z connector connect to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. The other one can be
used to daisy chain with another component.
Ex: Onkyo cassette tape
• (USA and Canadian models only) With Onkyo DVD players,
deck
you can enter the pre-program code so that you can operate the
DVD player directly with the remote controller without
Connection example when there is more
connecting the z terminals (see page 36).
than one ONKYO components equipped with
z terminals • Do not connect the AV Receiver’s z connector to any
component other than an Onkyo product. It may cause
malfunction.
• Certain component models may not be able to control the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

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Connecting the power/Turning on the AV Receiver
STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator

POWER

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.

1. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to a wall

outlet (the mains).

2. (Other than USA and Canadian models only)

Press POWER to switch on the main power.
The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E enters standby mode.
The STANDBY indicator lights up.

Notes
• The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is shipped with the main
power (POWER) switch in the on position (_) ON.
• 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.

3. Press STANDBY/ON.
The AV Receiver turns on.
The ON 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.

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 Speaker setup

SPEAKER ADJUST
PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system Setting the crossover frequency
connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A connectors (see page 13).
(There is no speaker configuration setup for the SPEAKERS B To reproduce low frequencies between 80 Hz and 120 Hz in an
system.) optimum condition, set the crossover frequency according to the
low-frequency reproduction capabilities of the subwoofer and
Notes other speakers (front, center and surround).
• Speaker setup cannot be done if;
– Headphones are connected (see page 26), 1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST twice.
– The FRONT SPEAKERS B system is on (see page 26), The current setting is displayed.
– “Multi ch” is selected with AUDIO SELECTOR button, or
– Connected source is played. 2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to
select the crossover frequency.
• It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have
completed the setup unless you change the speaker Select from 80 Hz, 100 Hz and 120 Hz.
configuration. Refer to the following example for deciding the setting.

• When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively

small (when they cannot reproduce low frequencies
Selecting the number of speaker channels sufficiently): 120 Hz

• When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST.
large (when they can reproduce low frequencies
When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be sufficiently): 80 Hz
displayed.
If you want more accurate setting, refer to the instruction
2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to manuals of the speakers and perform the setting according to
select the number of channels. their reproduce frequency bands. Also listen to the actual sound
and set to the high position (120 Hz) if you feel that the sound
Front left Center Front right from the subwoofer is not enough or to the low position (80 Hz)
if you feel that the sound is loud.

Surround left Surround right

Display and number of speaker channels

Speaker 5ch

Speaker 2ch

Speaker 3ch

Speaker 4ch

Note
The listening mode will automatically change according to the
number of channels if you set the number of channels.

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Speaker setup

SPEAKER ADJUST
PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

Setting the delay time Setting the center delay

In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the Calculate the difference between (L) and (L1), find the closest
actual distances. value to it from the table below and obtain the center delay time.
This operation consists of entering the time error between output of For example, when (L) is 16 feet (5 meters) and (L1) is 13 feet (4
sound from each speaker type (front, center and surround) and meters),
arrival at the listening position. The user should measure the (L) – (L1) = 16 – 13 = 3 feet / 5 – 4 = 1 meter
distance from the listening position to each speaker type and obtain
the time error (delay time) based on the appropriate table. Since the closest value to 3 feet (1 meter) in the table below is
3/0.9 (ft/m), the center delay time to be set is 3.
Assume that the distance from the listening position to the left/right
front speakers is (L).
1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST repeatedly until
Assume that the distance from the listening position to the center
“CenterDelay” is displayed.
speaker is (L1).
Assume that the distance from the listening position to the surround 2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to
speakers is (L2).
select the center delay value.
It can be selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ms.
F SW C F

L1
( )ft/m Setting the surround delay
L L( )ft/m 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),
F: Front Speakers
L2 L2 C: Center Speaker (L) – (L2) = 16 – 6 = 10 feet / 5 – 2 = 3 meters
S S
( )ft/m S: Surround Speakers Since the value of 10 feet (3 meters) is found in the 11th line in the
SW: Subwoofer table below, the surround delay time to be set is 10.

L – L1/L – L2 (ft/m) Center delay Surround delay 1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST repeatedly until “Surr
0/0 0 0 Delay” is displayed.
1/0.3 1 1
2/0.6 2 2 2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to
3/0.9 3 3 select the surround delay value.
4/1.2 4 4 It can be selected from 0 to 15 ms.
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

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 Speaker setup

SUBWOOFER MODE

TEST LEVEL 5/∞

CH SEL

Setting the subwoofer mode Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume

balance — Test tone
Press SUBWOOFER MODE on the unit.
With the first press of the button, you can check the present setting. Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes
Then each press of the button changes the subwoofer mode as of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position.
follows (a tip on how to select the right subwoofer mode is in
Note
parentheses):
You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is
→ Subwoofer Mode 1 activated.
(To output the low frequencies of all channels
from the subwoofer.)
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.
Subwoofer Mode 2
(To output the low frequencies of the center and surround 2. Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker,
channels from the subwoofer.) then press LEVEL 5/∞ on the remote controller
↓ to adjust the volume level.
When CH SEL is pressed repeatedly, each speaker produces the
Subwoofer Mode 3 test tone (pink noise) in the following order: Left → Center →
(To output only the LFE channel* of a 5.1-channel source from Right → Surr Right → Surr Left → Subwoofer.
the subwoofer.) The volume level can be adjusted between –12dB and +12dB.
↓
Subwoofer Off
(When no subwoofer is connected or when a subwoofer is
connected but not used.) Notes
• No test tone will be emitted from the speaker which is not
* LFE channel: The channel recording the LFE (Low Frequency included in the speaker configuration on page 20 even if it
Effects). is actually connected.
• No test tone will be emitted from the subwoofer when the
The normal display resumes in three seconds. subwoofer mode is set to “Subwoofer Off”.
• Even when CH SEL is not pressed, the test tone will move
Note
to the next speaker in 2 seconds.
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 3. When you have completed the adjustment by
audio from certain sources (2 channel-Dolby Digital/DTS source
etc.).
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.

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Playing the connected source

MASTER VOLUME dial

SP A
SP B

Input Selector
SPEAKERS A/B Input Selector buttons buttons
VOLUME 5/∞

This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the About digital sound
AV Receiver. If the equipment is digitally connected to the AV Receiver, the
You may need to see “Connecting to audio/video equipment” on sound from the digital input will automatically be selected and
page 10 while following the steps in this section. reproduced instead of the analog sound as explained below.
The initial settings are as follows:
• When the DVD source is selected, the digital sound from the
DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL connector is reproduced.
Selecting a sound source
• When the CD source is selected, the digital sound from the
DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 connector is reproduced.
1. Press input selector button to select one of the
• When the TAPE source is selected, the digital sound from the
following input sources:
DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 connector is reproduced.
• DVD
• VIDEO 1 When the digital sound is reproduced, the ŸDIGITAL, DTS, or
• VIDEO 2 PCM (2 channel digital stereo) indicator lights up according to the
received sound system in the AV Receiver’s display.
• VIDEO 3
• TAPE ŸDIGITAL PCM
DTS
• CD
e.g. When VIDEO 3 is selected.
Volume level

Various functions while playing the connected source

To use the following functions, see pages 26 and 27.
When MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jacks, you can • Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B systems
switch the source from TAPE to MD (see page 23). • Muting the sound
• Listening through headphones
2. Ensure that the indicator(s) for the speaker • Changing the display
system(s) to be used are lit on the display. • Controlling the brightness of the lghts on the AV Receiver
If no SPEAKERS indicator is lit, press SPEAKERS A/B on the • Using the sleep timer
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. Enjoying the surround modes while playing the
connected source
4. Press VOLUME 5/∞ on the remote controller or
See page 30.
turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to
adjust the volume.

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 Playing the connected source

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD DVD

Setting the digital inputs For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL 1 to
the DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL
1 jack.
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 1. Press DVD.
COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.
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 2. Press DIGITAL INPUT.
CD input, COAXIAL is assigned to the DVD input and OPTICAL
The current DVD setting (COAX) appears.
1 is assigned to the TAPE input, and no input connector is assigned
to the VIDEO 1-3 inputs.

Default setting 3. Press DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly to select

Input source Digital input “OPT 1”.
CD OPTICAL 2
TUNER Pressing DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly will change the setting
TAPE OPTICAL 1 as follows:
VIDEO 3 ––––
VIDEO 2 –––– Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 1 –––– COAXIAL.
DVD COAXIAL
Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT
– – – – : Available for digital input but not set in initial setting. OPTICAL 1.
: Not available for digital input.
Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL 2.

Select if the input source is not from a

digital input jack.

About three seconds after “DVD ← 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).

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DIRECT

DIRECT

CH SEL LEVEL 5/∞

AUIO SEL
DVD
AUDIO SELECTOR DVD TAPE

Using multi channel input Notes

• “Multich” can be selected only when DVD is selected as the
The multi channel input refers to a system, which is compatible input source.
with a source component equipped with 5.1-channel outputs • The surround mode cannot be selected when “Multich” is
(DVD player, MPEG decoder, etc.), reproducing the left/right selected. Also, if “Multich” is selected during use of a surround
front, center and left/right surround channels from five respective mode, it is canceled automatically.
speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from SUB
• Regardless of the speaker configuration, the input signal will be
WOOFER (refer to page 13).
output to each corresponding speaker. For example, even if the
speaker configuration is set to 2 ch, sound comes from all
1. Press DVD. speakers.

2. Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO

SEL on the remote controller repeatedly to
select “Multich”. Switch the source from TAPE to MD

3. Turn on the component connected to the DVD You can set the AV receiver to show “MD” when the TAPE source
(FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER and is selected by pressing TAPE on the remote controller or on the
unit.
SUBWOOFER) port and start playing the
desired media.
1 Press TAPE to select the input source.
4. If necessary, press CH SEL on the remote
2 Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the
controller to select an individual speaker. Then
display changes (for about 2 seconds).
press LEVEL 5/∞ 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 To restore the display
+12 dB. Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the display changes (for
The volume levels from the speakers reproducing multi about 2 seconds).
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.

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 Listening to the radio
There are two ways to select radio stations:
• Manual tuning
• Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels
TUNING ™/£ MASTER VOLUME dial
FM MODE

TUNER

Setting the AM tuning step frequency When the band is AM

(Worldwide models only) The frequency changes as follows:
– (USA and Canadian area)
You can switch the AM band tuning steps between 9 kHz and In 10 kHz steps
10 kHz.
– (Other area)
The initial setting is 9 kHz. Please set the AM tuning step frequency
to match the AM band tuning step frequency in your area. In 9 kHz steps
When you release the button, the frequency stops changing and
USA and Canadian models 10 kHz flashes in the display.
Other models 9 kHz
Note
Press MEMORY while holding down If you press and hold PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ short time, the
TUNER. AV Receiver enters the selecting preset stations mode. Refer to
“Selecting preset stations” on page 25.
Note
All the preset stations are erased when you switch the AM band 4. While the frequency is flashing (for about 3
tuning steps. seconds), press TUNING ™/£ to change the
frequency.
• The frequency changes each time you press TUNING
™/£.
• You can change the frequency as long as the frequency in
Tuning manually the display is flashing. Each press of either button causes
the frequency to flash for about 3 seconds.
1. Press TUNER.
The selected band appears in the display. Each time you press Tuning in a weak frequency (only for FM stations)
the button, the band changes as follows: AM ↔ FM. When you tune in a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator
e.g. When FM is selected. lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong.

2. Turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to 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.
adjust the volume.
Then select the station to which you want to listen.
3. Press and hold TUNING ™/£ for about 0.5 (At this time, the station will be in mono and interstation noise will
seconds. be heard.)
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
Receiving RDS (European models only)
flashes in the display.
When an Radio Data System (RDS) station broadcasting Program
Appears when a broadcast is received. 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.

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FM MODE
PRESET 2/3
MEMORY

TUNER
PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

Presetting radio stations Selecting preset stations

You can preset up to 30 stations. Before selecting preset stations, you need to preset the radio
stations. See “Presetting radio stations” on the left column of this
1. Tune in the radio station you wish to preset page.
(refer to the previous page). 1. Press TUNER to switch the input source to the
tuner.
2. Press MEMORY.
“FM” or “AM” appears in the display.
The MEMORY indicator lights and the preset number starts
The band selected in this step will not affect the next step.
flashing in the display.

2. Press PRESET 2/3 on the remote controller or

3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit (for about 8
PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ on the unit repeatedly
seconds), press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ to
to select the preset number of the desired radio
select the preset number.
station.

4. Press MEMORY.
The radio station is registered to the preset channel. Erasing a preset station
To register another preset station, repeat steps 1 to 4.
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.

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
• Muting the sound
• Listening through headphones
• Changing the display
• Controlling the brightness of the lghts on the AV Receiver
• Using the sleep timer
Enjoying the surround modes while listening to radio
programs
See page 30.
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SPEAKERS A/B
SP A/SP B

MUTING
PHONES jack

Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B Muting the sound (remote controller only)
systems
Press MUTING.
You can turn on or off the speaker systems connected to the The MUTING indicator flashes in the display during the muting
FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B connectors mode.
individually.

Press SPEAKER A on the unit or SP A on the

remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS
A system. To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

Tip
Press SPEAKER B on the unit or SP B on the
If you turn off the unit during muting, and turn it on again, the
remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS
sound will be restored.
B system.
Note
If you turn on the SPEAKERS B system, the SPEAKERS A system
also reproduces stereo sound automatically. (The listening mode is
Listening through headphones
set to “Stereo.”)
Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on
The lit (speaker) A/B indicators indicate the the AV Receiver.
corresponding speaker systems are on.

Notes
• The speakers will not reproduce sound while headphones are
connected.
• 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.

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SLEEP DIMMER
DISPLAY
DIMMER

Changing the display Controlling the brightness of the lights on the

AV Receiver
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the screen changes as follows: Press DIMMER.
Each press of the button changes the brightness as follows:
When an input source other than FM or AM is selected → The display becomes less bright.
Input source + ↓
volume The display is dimmed.
↓
The display becomes bright.
Program format*

Input source +
Using the sleep timer (remote controller only)
Listening mode
(or Multich)
Press SLEEP.
Press DISPLAY once to initiate the program format display. “Sleep 90 min” appears in the multipurpose display for about 5
Pressing the button again switches the display to the other display. seconds, which means the AV Receiver will turn off and enter
* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this standby mode in 90 minutes. Also the SLEEP indicator is lit in the
will be skipped. The format display returns to the previous display while the sleep timer is on.
display after the format display has lasted for about three
seconds ( ) SLEEP indicator

When FM or AM is selected as the input source

FM/AM frequency +
Preset no.
Each press of the button makes the remaining time shorter by 10
FM/AM + Listening
minutes.
mode
Checking the remaining time
Press SLEEP while the sleep timer is On.
When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is settled as
the input source (European models only) The remaining time is displayed.
Press DISPLAY once to initiate the frequency display. Pressing If you press SLEEP while the remaining time is displayed, the
the button again switches the display to the other display. remaining time is reduced by 10 minutes.

Program Service Canceling the sleep timer

Name + Preset no.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

FM frequency +
Preset no.*

FM + Listening
mode

* The frequency display returns to the previous display after the

frequency display has lasted for about 5 seconds ( ).
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AUDIO SELECTOR

CH SEL LEVEL 5/∞

AUDIO SEL
DVD DVD

Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume For example, follow the steps below to specify the input signal
balance temporarily format for the DVD input
1. Press DVD.
You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according DVD is selected as the input source and “DVD” appears in the
to your preference while listening to the sound. display.
The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 20 when 2. Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO
the AV Receiver enters standby mode, or the main power is
SEL on the remote controller.
switched off unless you save the values.
The current setting is displayed for three seconds.
Note While the current setting is displayed, press AUDIO
You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is SELECTOR or AUDIO SEL repeatedly until the desired input
activated. signal format is displayed.
Each press of the button switches the displayed input format as follows:
1. While playing the source, press CH SEL Auto ( )* → Multich** → Analog → Auto (back to the beginning)
repeatedly to check each speaker’s relative * The name of the input terminals (OPT1, OPT2, COAX,
volume balance. etc.) is shown inside ( ).
Each press of the button changes the speaker and the selected “Auto” will be skipped when digital input jack is not
speaker appears in the display in the following order: assigned to the input source.
LEFT (Front left) → CENTER (Center) → RIGHT (Front ** “Multich” can be selected only when DVD is selected as
right) → SURR RIGHT (Surround right) → SURR LEFT the input source.
(Surround left) → SUBWOOFER (Subwoofer) → Speaker Auto: Setting to play a digital signal in priority. When a digital
volume adjustment mode off 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.
• If the beginning of each PCM track is cut in Auto mode →
Fix the digital signal to PCM. However, care is required in
Note using this mode for playback of a DTS-CD may be
Any speaker that is not included in the speaker configuration on interfered by noise.
page 20 is not selected even if it is actually connected. • 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.
2. Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker,
then press LEVEL 5/∞ to adjust the volume To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCM
level. 1) Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the main unit (or AUDIO
SEL on the remote controller) to select “Auto”.
The volume level can be adjusted between –12dB and +12dB.
2) While “Auto” is displayed, press ADJUST ™/£. Each
Repeat this step to change another speaker’s volume balance. press of the button switches the display between
When TEST is pressed after the above adjustment, the set Auto ↔ PCM ↔ DTS ↔ Auto.
levels will become the levels adjusted using the test tone by When the digital signal is fixed at DTS or PCM, the digital
overwriting the existing ones. signal is reproduced only when the selected type of signal is
input. Digital 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
Setting the input signal format connected to the DVD port (FRONT L/R, SURR L/R,
CENTER and SUBWOOFER).
If the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or
Analog: Setting to play the analog signal. Even when a digital
TAPE, you can specify the input signal format.
signal is input, it will not be reproduced.
With the initial setting, “Auto” is assigned to the DVD, CD and
Note
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 When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal format
28 input source. 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 ™/£
AUDIO ADJUST

CINE FLTR
LATE NIGHT
AUDIO ADJUST
ADJUST 2/3

Using the AUDIO ADJUST function (Speaker Bass adjustment

system A only) 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.
The AUDIO ADJUST function adjusts the following items.
• Audio quality (Bass/Treble) Treble adjustment
• Late Night On/Off The level of high frequencies from the front speakers can be
• Cinema Filter On/Off adjusted in 2 dB steps in the range between –12 dB and +12 dB.

Note Late night function

The adjustment is not available when the listening mode is “Direct” The late night function operates when the sound is Dolby Digital
or Multich setting is “Tone Off” (see page 23). surround.
Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range; therefore, to hear the
1. Press AUDIO ADJUST (repeatedly) until the quieter sounds such as human conversations, they must be played
item to be adjusted is displayed. back at larger volumes. When this function is set to on, the dynamic
Each press switches the displayed item in order of Bass → range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear
Treble → LateNight → Cine Fltr. minute sounds at low volumes. This function is especially useful if
you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime.
The items that can be selected are variable depending on the
current source and listening mode. Late Night = On: Activate late night function
Late Night = Off: De-activate late night function

Notes
• The late night effect is determined by each Dolby Digital sound
Item source. Some sources may produce little or no effect.
• If you turn off the unit and turn it on again, the late night
2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ on the unit or function is set to “Late Night = Off”.
ADJUST 2/3 on the remote controller to adjust
the item. Cinema filter function
Refoer to the right column for AUDIO ADJUST items and Cinema filter takes the edginess or “brightness” out of your home
settings. 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
Value or setting
Cine Fltr = Off: De-activate cinema filter function
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

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The surround sound of the AV Receiver enables you to enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic II surround
presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room. This mode is a new generation 5-channel surround system that
Before using any surround mode, make sure the Speaker Setup provides performance between the 4-channel (left front, right front,
configurations have been set (see page 18). center, and monaural surround) Pro Logic Surround and the 5.1-
The speaker configuration is very important for the surround channel Dolby Digital Surround. This mode can be set to the Movie
sound. See “Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers” on page mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed
13. For operational instructions, refer to the page 32. for listening to music.
Following are the sound systems the AV Receiver can reproduce. 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.
Dolby Digital surround, DTS (Digital Theater The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural
System) surround sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo soutput.
This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to mark and certain television programs. The Music
individually record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo
channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus sources.
an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround sound is
sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the divided and output from the front left and right channels.
theaters and concert halls.

Dolby Digital Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing

Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a (DSP) modes
mark.
Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting
DTS and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a
kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or
Select this option when you play a DVD player, LD, or CD that has DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is
a mark. played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed
below.
• If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing
a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a Orchestra
malfunction. This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center
• The DTS indicator on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E lights up channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen
while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and the stereo image. It simulates a natural reverberation as created in a
the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E large hall.
remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. This
prevents noise when you operate the pause or skip button on the Unplugged
player. Therefore, if the source switches from the DTS signal to This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds, vocals, and
the PCM signal immediately, the PCM signal may not be jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the
played. In this case, stop the playback of the source on the acoustics in front of the stage.
player for about 3 seconds, then resume playback.
• Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS Studio-Mix
sources correctly even if you connect the player to the This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively sounds
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E digitally. This is because the digital with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as if you are in a
signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling club.
frequency, frequency response, etc.), and the TX-SR500/
TX-SR500E cannot recognize the signal as DTS data. TV Logic
Therefore, you may hear noise when you play a DTS source This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program being
while processing the signal. aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround sound and
• The TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks of the clarity of conversation.
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E output analog audio. Do not record
CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you All Ch St (All Channel Stereo)
will record a DTS encoded signal as noise. 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.
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The input sources and available listening mode

The listening modes that can be selected are variable depending on

the signal formats employed with the input sources.

Notes
• 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.
• You can select “Orchestra”, “Unplugged”, “Studio-Mix” and
“TV Logic” only when the speaker configuration is set to
“Speaker 4ch” or “Speaker 5ch”.
• If you select “Orchestra”, no sound is reproduced from the
center speaker even when the speaker configuration is set to
“Speaker 5ch”.

Input source Analog PCM*1 Dolby Digital DTS

signal format
Source software Tape, CD, Video CD, DVD video, LD*2 CD
FM/AM DVD Video, DVD Video,
Listening mode Video cassette tape DVD Audio Multi channel Stereo LD*2
Direct ● ●
Stereo ● ● ● ● ●
PL II Movie ● ● ●
PL II Music ● ● ●
Dolby D ●
DTS ●
Orchestra ● ●
Unplugged ● ●
Studio-Mix ● ●
TV Logic ● ●
All Ch St ● ●

*1 Only Stereo or Direct can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz.
*2 If you have an LD player with AC-RF output, connect it via a AC-RF demodulator to one of the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E’s DIGITAL
INPUT terminals.

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SURROUND STEREO
DIRECT DSP
DSP
DIRECT STEREO
SURROUND A.STEREO

Selecting the listening mode Various functions while playing surround sound

See “Relationship between input sources and listening modes” on When the sound is Dolby Digital
page 31. To narrow the dynamic range of the sound, see “Late night
function” on page 29.
Press one of the listening mode buttons to select When the sound is Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTS
the listening mode. When the sound is too brighr, see “Cinema filter function” on page
DIRECT: Set the listening mode to “Direct”. 29.
STEREO: Set the listening mode to “Stereo”.
SURROUND: Set the listening mode to “PLII” (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” →
“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.
Lights up when “PL II”
is selected.

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.

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Recording a source
To record the input source signal you are Recording the video from one source and the
currently watching or listening to audio from another

Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the You can add the sound from one source to the video of another
components connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT source to make your own video recordings.
(audio only) jacks. 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.

Video
camera
Input selector buttons

1. Press an input selector button to select the

input source to record.
DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 DVD MONITOR
OUT
The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to 2
OPTICAL
1
COAXIAL REMOTE
CONTROL
IN OUT IN IN

VIDEO
it as desired. The currently selected input source signal to the
VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT outputs for recording. S VIDEO

IN OUT IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER

L
2. Start recording at the recording component as SUBWOOFER
L
PRE OUT
desired. R
R
SUB
CD TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER
Notes DVD

• You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure
that you have made a correct analog connection.
• If you change the input source during recording, you will
record the signals from the newly selected input source.
• You cannot record the surround effects. Video cassette
CD player
recorder

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 and recorded audio signal becomes that from the CD
player.

Notes
• You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure
that you have made a correct analog connection.
• 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.

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 Using the remote controller
You can operate the z-connected Onkyo DVD player, CD player or cassette tape deck with the remote controller provided with the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. The shaded buttons in the illustration operates the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E 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

The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be

connected to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E (refer to
page 16).

DVD 1. Press DVD.

DVD 2. Press to turn on the Onkyo DVD

player.

OSD 3. Press the desired operation button.

operation
buttons OSD DVD operation buttons
operation s: Starts playback of DVD.
buttons
DVD DVD e: Stops playback.
operation operation f: Searches the disc in the forward
buttons buttons direction.
d: Searches the disc in the reverse
direction.
2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily or
advances the disc frame by frame.
w: Starts playback from the beginning of
the next chapter/track.
q: Starts playback from the beginning of
RC-479S RC-478M the current chapter/track.
DISC : This button is valid when the DVD
changer is used and selects the disc to
be played.
1–9, +10, 0 : 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.
5/∞/2/3 : Selects an item in a menu.
ENT : Enters the selection in memory.

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Using the remote controller

Controlling an Onkyo CD player

The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player

must be connected to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E
(refer to page 16).

1. Press CD.
CD

2. Press to turn on the Onkyo

CD
compact disc player.

3. Press the desired operation button.

s: Starts playback of CD.
e: Stops playback, fast forward or fast
reverse.
CD operation CD operation
f: Fast forwards the CD.
buttons buttons
d: Fast reverses the CD.
2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.
w: Skips to the beginning of the next
track.
q: Skips to the beginning of the current
or previous track.
DISC : This button is valid when the CD
changer is used and selects the disc to
RC-479S RC-478M be played.
1–9, +10, 0 : Use to enter numeric values.

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck

The z connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck

must be connected to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E
(refer to page 16).

1. Press RCVR/TAPE.
RCVR/TAPE
2. Press the desired operation button.
s: Plays side A (the side facing the front)
RCVR/TAPE
of tape.
e: Stops playback, recording, fast
forward or rewinding.
f: Fast forwards the tape.
d: Rewinds the tape.
Tape deck Tape deck 2/8 : Plays side B (the side facing the rear)
operation operation of the tape.
buttons buttons

RC-479S RC-478M

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 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
220, 229, 230
GO VIDEO 105, 106, 107
SAMSUNG 221, 222 124, 125, 126
GOLD STAR 204, 205 108
SHARP 223 127, 128
HITACHI 206, 207 103, 109 303
SHINTOM 138
JVC 208 110, 111, 112, 113 304
SONY 224 129, 130, 131, 312
KENWOOD 305
132, 133, 141, 142
MAGNAVOX 209, 210 114, 115, 116 306, 313
TOSHIBA 134 313
MARANTZ 211 307
YAMAHA 309, 314
MITSUBISHI 117, 118, 119, 120, 308, 313
ZENITH 225, 226 135 313, 315
121, 139

Learning a pre-programming code

1. Find the 3-digit number for the brand name of

the component 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
TV
3. While holding down VCR, TV or DVD on the Numeric DVD
RC-478M that you want to program, press ENT, buttons
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
• 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).

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Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only)

Controlling a TV

1. Press TV mode.

2. Press to turn on the TV.

3. Press the desired operation button. TV

1–9, +10, 0 : Use to enter numeric values.
OK : Confirm
TV CH UP 5 : Changes the TV channel upward.
TV CH DOWN ∞ : Changes the TV channel downward.
TV
TV VOL UP 3 : Increases the TV volume. operation
TV VOL DOWN 2 : Decrease the TV volume. buttons
TV/VCR : Switches the TV/VCR inputs. Operate VCR when
TV MUTE : Mutes the sound pre-programming
The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX-SR500/ code for VCR is
TX-SR500E in any mode. learned.

Controlling a VCR

1. Press VCR mode.

2. Press to turn on the VCR.

VCR
3. Press the desired operation button.
1–9, +10, 0 : Use to enter numeric values.
TV CH UP 5 : Changes the received channel upward.
TV CH DOWN ∞ : Changes the received channel
downward.
£: Starts playback of videotape.
Operate TV when
7: Stops playback, recording, fast forward pre-programming
or rewinding. VCR code for TV is
operation learned.
¡: Fast-forwards the videotape.
buttons
1: Rewinds the videotape.
4: Changes the VCR channel downward.
¢: Changes the VCR channel upward.
2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.
The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX-SR500/
TX-SR500E in any mode.

Controlling a DVD player

Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z
operational buttons on page 35. connector that you are connecting to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E
with an z cable. You will then operate the DVD player by
When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the
There are two SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING number TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. You do not need to enter this code
according to how you will be using the DVD player. because it is factory preset. However, if the code has been changed
to 601, then you will need to change it back to 600.
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 z connector, or it does but you are not using an z
cable and connecting it.

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 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.

Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages

The AV receiver doesn’t • The power cord (mains lead) is • Check the connection of the power cord 17
switch on. disconnected. (mains lead).
• The main power is set to OFF. • Turn on the main power. 17
• There is external noise interfering with the • Switch off the main power, then switch it on 17
computer circuits of the AV receiver. again. If not recovered, disconnect the power
cord (mains lead), then connect it again.
Power shuts off • Amplifier protection circuitry has been • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. –
immediately after power on. activated.
The buttons on the remote • Power supply fluctuations or other • Switch off the main power, then switch it on –
controller and AV receiver abnormalities such as static electricity again. If not recovered, disconnect the power
do not operate. may interrupt correct operation. cord (mains lead), then connect it again.
No sound is reproduced. • The muting function is activated. • Deactivate the muting function. 26
• The AV receiver is not properly • Check the connections to the AV receiver. 10, 11
connected.
• Input selector is not set properly. • Set to correct input source. 21, 24
• Headphones are connected. • Decrease the volume, then disconnect the 26
headphones.
• The input signal format is set to “PCM”. • Set the input signal format to “Auto”. –
No sound or very little • The speakers are not properly connected. • Check the speaker connections. 13
Amplifier

sound is reproduced from • The listening mode is set to “Stereo” or • No sound is reproduced from the center 32
the center speaker. “Orchestra”. speaker when the listening mode is
“Stereo” or “Orchestra”.
• The volume level of the center speaker • Adjust the volume level of the center 21, 28
(“Center”) is set to minimum. speaker.
• A speaker configuration without the center • Check that the selected speaker 18
speaker is selected. configuration includes the center speaker.
Hum, low-frequency noise. • The placement of the audio connection • Adjust the placement of the cable to –
cables on the rear panel is incorrect. reduce hum.
Rough or scratchy sound. • Treble control too high. • Use AUDIO ADJUST function to cut the 29
High range is not clear. treble response.
No sound or very low • Subwoofer mode is set to “Off”. • Check the subwoofer mode setting. 20
volume from subwoofer. • Subwoofer mode setting is improper. • Check the subwoofer mode setting. 20
No picture appears on the • The TV is not set to receive the output • Set the TV to the AV receiver’s input. –
TV screen. signals from the AV receiver.
• The video cable is not connected • Check the connections between the AV 10
securely. receiver and TV set.
• Only the S video connection is made. • Also make video connection. Check the 10, 11
TV’s video input and AV receiver’s output
signal.
The sound of the playback • Another input source is selected. • Select the appropriate input source. 25
source is not heard.

The buttons on the AV • Any wrong mode button is pressed. • Press the appropriate mode control 34-37
Remote controller

receiver operate but the button.

buttons on the remote • No batteries are inserted in the remote • Insert new batteries. 5
controller do not operate. controller.
• The batteries are worn out. • Replace with new batteries. 5
• The remote controller is not pointed at the • Point the remote controller at the remote 5
remote sensor of the AV receiver. sensor of the AV receiver.
• The remote controller is too far from the • Operate the remote controller within 5
AV receiver. 16 feet (5 m).

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms Causes Remedies Pages

Too much noise is heard or • FM stereo waves may produce a hiss • Switch the frequency receiving mode to 24
sound is interrupted noise when a certain level is reached. mono.
occasionally. (The FM • The position or direction of the FM • Adjust the position, height, and direction 14, 15
STEREO indicator does not antenna (aerial) is incorrect. of the FM antenna (aerial).
light steadily.) • The station is too weak. • Connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial). 15
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.]
Sound is distorted or • The radio wave is distorted. – –
sound volume decreases. • Cars are running or airplanes are flying – –
Tuner

near the house.

Sound is excessively • There is a tall building or a mountain – –
distorted. 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.]
No preset channels are • The power cord (mains lead) is unplugged, • The preset data in memory is lost. Preset 25
selected. or the main power is switched off, for a the radio stations again.
long time.
Recording

Sound is reproduced from • The sound system you are trying to • DTS surround sound is unable to be 33
the speakers but not record is DTS surround. recorded.
recorded. • Make an analog connection. 33

LATE NIGHT function • Playback source is not Dolby Digital • Check that the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights 21
cannot be used. encoded. up in the display.
Multichannel audio is not • Input signal format is set to “Auto” or • Set the input signal format to “Multich”. 28
Other

output. “Analog”.
• The component is not connected to the • Check that the multichannel output jacks 11
DVD jacks of the component is connected to the
DVD FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R,
CENTER and SYBWOOFER jacks.

When incorrect operation is observed

• The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E 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-SR500E turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button. “Clear” appears in the front display and the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E enters the standby state.

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 Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
Continuous Average Power output (FTC) Mono: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
All channels: 65 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, Stereo: 37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 ohms)
2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB
with no more than 0.08% total harmonic Image Rejection Ratio
distortion. North American models: 40 dB
Continuous Power output (DIN) 85 watts × 2 at 6 ohms Other models: 85 dB
Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 115 watts × 2 at 6 ohms IF Rejection Ratio: 90 dB
Dynamic power output: 160 watts × 2 at 3 ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio
125 watts × 2 at 4 ohms Mono: 76 dB, IHF
85 watts × 2 at 8 ohms Stereo: 70 dB, IHF
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB, IHF, ±400 kHz
0.08% at 1 watt output Selectivity: 50 dB (DIN)
IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power AM Suppression Ratio: 50 dB
0.08% at 1 watt output Total Harmonic Distortion
Damping Factor: 60 at 8 ohms Mono: 0.2%
Input Sensitivity and Impedance Stereo: 0.3%
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL 1, 2): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms Frequency Response: 30 Hz-15 kHz, ±1.0 dB
DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 175 ohms Stereo Separation: 45 dB at 1 kHz
LINE (CD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TAPE): 200 mV, 50 kohms 30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz
Multichannel Input AM
(DVD FRONT L/C/R, SURR L/R): 200 mV, 50 kohms Tuning Range
(SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 kohms North American models: 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Output Level and Impedance European & Australian models:522-1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps)
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1): 200 mV, 470 ohms Worldwide models: 531-1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps),
Pre out (SUBWOOFER): 1 V, 470 ohms 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 10 kHz, +1/–3 dB (Direct mode) Usable Sensitivity: 30 µV
Tone Control Image Rejection Ratio: 40 dB
Bass: ±12 dB at 50 Hz IF Rejection Ratio: 40 dB
Treble: ±12 dB at 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 40 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: CD/TAPE: 100 dB (IHF-A, Direct mode) Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%
Muting: –50 dB GENERAL
VIDEO SECTION Power Supply and Power Consumption: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 4.0 A
Input Sensitivity and Impedance AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz 320 W
VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable,
S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y) 50/60 Hz 320 W
0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C) Dimensions (W × H × D): 17-1/8” × 5-7/8” × 14-13/16”
Output Level and Impedance 435 × 150 × 376 mm
VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Weight
S VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y) North American models: 18.7 lbs., 8.5 kg
0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C) Other models: 19.4 lbs., 8.8 kg

TUNER SECTION REMOTE CONTROL

FM Transmitter: Infrared
Tuning Range: 87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps) Signal range: Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters
Usable Sensitivity Power supply: Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)
Mono: 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms, IHF)
11.2 dBf, 0.9 µV (75 ohms, DIN) Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
Stereo: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms, IHF) Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is
17.2 dBf, 23 µV (75 ohms DIN) purchased.

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