Onkyo Stereo System TX SR500 User Manual

Contents

Before using

Important safeguards ........................................ 2

Precautions........................................................ 3

Features ............................................................. 4

Supplied accessories ......................................... 4

Before using the unit ........................................ 5

AV Receiver

TX-SR500

Facilities and connections

Index to parts and controls ............................... 6

Connecting to audio/video equipment ........... 10

Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers .... 12

Connecting antennas....................................... 14

Connections for remote control (z)............. 16

Connecting the power/

TX-SR500E

Instruction Manual

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.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable

you to obtain optimum performance and listening

enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain

this manual for future reference.

Remote controller

Using remote controller .................................. 34

Pre-programming remote controller

(North American models only) .................... 36

Appendix

Troubleshooting.............................................. 38

Specifications ........................... back cover page

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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics

as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in

fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the

appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.

GROUND

CLAMP

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the

manufacturer.

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

25. Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases shall be placed on the appliance.

S2898A

Precautions

For British models

For U.S. models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply

cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service

personnel.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's

attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines

for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may

not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be

replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5

amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check

for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR

THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE

SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND

DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED

INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

For European models

For Canadian models

Declaration of Conformity

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES

WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

We,

ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20

82110 GERMERING,

GERMANY

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described

in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding

technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and

EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

Modele pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU

CANADA.

GERMERING, GERMANY

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET

POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

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Precautions

Features

1. Recording Copyright

Amplifier Features

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is

illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

• Dolby* Digital & DTS** decoding

• 5.1-Channel input

2. AC Fuse

• 4 S-video input

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If

power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service

station.

• 3 Assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)

• Digital output

• 9 DSP soundfields

3. Care

• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the

cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a

weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and

wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean

cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other

chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or

remove the panel lettering.

• State-of-the-art linear PCM 96 kHz/24bit DACs for all

channels

FM/AM Tuner Features

• 30 FM/AM random presets

• FM auto tuning

4. Power

• FM indoor antenna supplied

• AM indoor antenna supplied

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,

READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

Manufactured

under

license

from

Dolby

Laboratories.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to

country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area

where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC

230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US

Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending,

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater

reserved.

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform

to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the

voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the

unit.

Memory Preservation

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries.

A built-in memory power backup system preserves the contents

of memory during power failures and even when the POWER

switch is set to OFF (other than USA and Canadian models) or

when the power cord is unplugged.

The power cord must be plugged and the POWER switch must

be set to ON (other than USA and Canadian models) in order to

charge the backups system. The memory preservation period

after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate

and placement of the unit. On average, memory contents are

protected over a period of a few weeks after the time the unit has

been turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed

to a very humid climate.

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

cord plug of the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E does not fit your

AC outlet. Shape may vary

depending on the area

(For all models other than USA,

Canadian and European

models)

Speaker Cable

which it was purchased.)

Remote controller × 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2

Speaker cable label × 1

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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.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote

controller is not to be used for a long time.

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform

with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the

voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from

corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,

replace both batteries at the same time.

Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If

the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver

into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way to the

upper (120 V) or to the lower (220-230 V), whichever is appropriate.

• The life of the supplied batteries is about six months but this

varies depending on usage.

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO

OUT

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONTROL

VIDEO

VOLTAGE

VIDEO

SELECTOR

120V

Using the remote controller

OUT

SURR CENTER

^FRONTL

220-230V

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

TAPE

VIDEO

VIDEO 1

DVD

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The

STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from

the remote controller.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120V

Remote control sensor

Receiver

220-230V

STANDBY indicator

Setting the AM tuning step frequency

(Worldwide models only)

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

30˚

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

room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays

may cause operational interference.

2 Insert the two size AA/R6/UM3 batteries.

Be sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the

diagram inside the battery compartment.

• 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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Index to parts and controls

Front panel

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For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

MEMORY button [24, 25]

This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned

in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.

POWER switch (other than USA and

Canadian models) [17]

Turns on the main power supply for the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E enters standby state and the

STANDBY indicator lights up. Pressing the switch again to the off

position (— OFF) shuts down the main power supply into the

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

FM MODE button [24, 25]

Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural. If

audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM stereo

broadcasting, press this button to switch to the monaural reception

mode.

• Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly

connected.

TUNING ™/£ buttons [24, 25]

• Turning on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E may cause

Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner

frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in

50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for

AM.

momentary power surge that might interfere with other

electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,

plug the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E into a different electrical

circuit.

When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the TUNING

™/£ buttons and then release it to activate the auto-search

feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the button you

pressed and stop when it tunes into one.

STANDBY/ON button [17]

When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON (while the POWER

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

button again returns the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E to the standby

state. This state turns off the display, disables control functions.

Remote control sensor [5]

This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller.

Listening mode buttons [32]

Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current source.

STANDBY indicator [17]

Lights when the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is in the standby state and

flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller.

Press the DSP button to recall the Onkyo-original DSP modes in

sequence. Press the DIRECT, STEREO or SURROUND button to

recall the corresponding listening mode directly.

DIMMER button [27]

Press to set the brightness of the front display. The brightness

changes to normal, dim and very dim.

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ buttons [18,19, 29]

These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under

the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation.

Also, these buttons adjust the values and parameters of the mode

selected using the AUDIO ADJUST, SPEAKER ADJUST or

AUDIO SELECTOR button.

DIGITAL INPUT button [22]

When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT

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.

Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and

counterclockwise to decrease it.

SUBWOOFER MODE button [20]

Press to select the subwoofer mode.

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Index to parts and controls

Display

d f h

a b

SPEAKERS A/B buttons [21, 26]

(SPEAKERS) A/B indicators [21, 26]

Shows the current speaker system in use.

Press SPEAKERS A/B to turn on/off the speaker system A/B. The

(SPEAKERS) A/B indicators corresponding to the selected speaker

system light up. You can use SPEAKERS A and B simultaneously.

MUTING indicator [26]

Flashes when the mute function is active.

PHONES jack [26]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the

headphone speakers.

Source/Listening mode indicators [21, 32]

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current

source as “PCM”, “Ÿ DIGITAL” or “DTS”. In addition, one of the

listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO LOGIC II”, “MULTI CH”,

“DSP”, “STEREO” and “DIRECT” lights according to the current

listening mode.

DISPLAY button [27]

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes.

AUDIO SELECTOR button [28]

Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM.

Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles.

TUNED indicator [24]

Lights up when a radio station is received.

Input selector buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, and CD) [21-25, 28, 33]

MEMORY indicator [25]

Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio station

preset operation.

These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and

holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and

MD sources to be switched.

AUTO indicator [24]

Lights up to indicate auto reception mode (stereo/monaural). At

this time, interstation noise will be muted (FM only). It

extinguishes when the monaural reception mode is started by

pressing the FM MODE button.

SPEAKER ADJUST button [18, 19]

Press to select speaker setting item.

AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter

function setting.

FM STEREO indicator [24]

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.

VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks [33]

For connecting a video camera or game device.

RDS indicator (European models only) [24]

Lights up when a RDS station is received.

SLEEP indicator [27]

Lights up when the sleep timer is active.

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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Index to parts and controls

Rear panel

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

S VIDEO

120V

^FRONTL

OUT

SURR CENTER

220-230V

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

678 9

p q w

For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

CD IN [10]

Connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD IN L/R

jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

ANTENNA [14, 15]

These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM

antenna.

TAPE IN/OUT [10]

Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the cassette tape deck or

MD recorder to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R

jacks.

z (REMOTE CONTROL) [16]

Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as a

CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided

with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be

controlled from the remote controller provided with the

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

VIDEO 1 IN/OUT, VIDEO 2 IN [11]

Connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the video cassette recorder

to the VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E and

the input terminals (REC) to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.

After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the

remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components.

Connect the output terminals of the video cassette player or satellite

tuner to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

FRONT SPEAKERS A/B [13]

Speaker terminals are provided for the front left, front right

speakers. SPEAKERS A are compatible with banana plug

connectors (other than European models).

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

channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly

connect the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E to the peripheral device.

SURROUND SPEAKERS L/R, CENTER

SPEAKER [13]

Speaker terminals are provided for the center, surround left and

surround right speakers.

• You can connect 2 channel audio output to the FRONT L/R

jacks.

AC OUTLET [11]

MONITOR OUT [10]

The TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is supplied with AC mains outlet for

connecting the power cord from other devices so that their power is

supplied through the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. By doing this, you

can use the STANDBY/ON button on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E

to turn on and off the connected devices as well.

The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video

configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors or

projectors.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (worldwide models

only) [5]

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2, COAXIAL

[10, 11]

Tip

These are the digital audio inputs. There are 2 digital inputs with

optical jacks and 1 with a coaxial jack. The inputs accept digital

audio signals from DVD, LD, CD, or other digital source.

The audio input jacks of the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E do not accept

direct connection of an analog turntable.

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

jacks (IN L/R).

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT [13]

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

Explanations on this page are for controlling the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E. To operate other components, see “Using remote

controller” on pages 34 through 35, and “Pre-programming remote

controller (North American models only)” on pages 36 and 37.

RC-479S (For models other than North American

models)

For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.

SLEEP button [27]

For setting the sleep time.

This button is provided only on the remote controller.

STANDBY/ON button [17]

Turns on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E or put it in standby.

Listening mode buttons [32]

Press to change the listening mode.

CINE FLTR button [29]

Press to activate/de-activate Cinema Filter function.

LATE NIGHT button [29]

Press to change the late night setting.

TEST/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons [20, 28]

For setting the output levels for each speaker.

These buttons are provided only on the remote controller.

AUDIO SEL button [28]

Press to select an audio input signal format other than TUNER.

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

For selecting the input source.

RC-478M (For North American models)

MUTING button [26]

Activates the mute function.

This button is provided only on the remote controller.

PRESET 2/3 button [25]

For selecting a tuner preset channel.

DIMMER button [27]

For adjusting the brightness of the front display.

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 in use between A and B.

AUDIO ADJUST button [29]

Press to adjust bass, treble, late night function and cinema filter

function setting.

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

TX-SR500/SR500E in the standard manner. There are many ways

that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to

decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given

here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is

best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal

as well as each of your components and their features to ascertain

which method of connection is best.

• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections

can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the

equipment.

Improper connection

• 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

been made.

• Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and

speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound

quality.

• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the

right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the

left channel, and yellow connectors (marked VIDEO) are

used for video connection.

VIDEO

Video connection cable

(Analog signal)

Note

S video plug

S video connection cable

(S video signal)

TV monitor or Projector

(MONITOR OUT)

The signal that comes in

from S VIDEO IN is sent

to S VIDEO OUT. The

signal that comes in from

VIDEO IN is sent to

VIDEO OUT.

Audio (L)

Audio connection cable

(Analog signal)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Audio (R)

Optical plug

Optical fiber cable

(Digital signal)

Signal flow

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DO NOT connect the

power cord (mailns

lead) at this time.

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONTROL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

^FRONTL

OUT

SURR CENTER

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

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.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

(REC)

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL

OUT

(PLAY)

OUT

OPTICAL

CassetteTape deck, MD recorder,

DAT deck, CD recorder (TAPE)

CD player (CD)

• 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

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.

To connect the digital output to the OPTICAL 1 or COAXIAL

input jack of this unit, it is required to change the assignment of

digital inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the

digital inputs” on page 22.

• The TAPE OUT jack does not output the signal input from the

DIGITAL INPUT jack. (The digital signal is not converted into

analog signal.)

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Connecting to audio/video equipment

About the DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and MONITOR OUT

jacks

•

If the DVD player has both 5.1 channel audio outputs and 2

channel audio outputs, and you want to connect the DVD player

only using the FRONT L/R jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E,

use the 2 channel audio output jacks on the DVD player.

The video input/output connections are also necessary even if you

make the S video input/output connections.

• 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

inputs to input sources by referring to “Setting the digital

inputs” on page 22.

S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

SURR

FRONT

CENTER SUBWOOFER

COAXIAL

The shape and capacity of the AC outlet may differ depending

on the area of purchase.

AC OUTLET

AC 230-240V

50 Hz

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

120W 1A MAX.

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).

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

CENTER

DO NOT connect the

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD MONITOR

OUT

power cord (mailns

lead) at this time.

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR CENTER

^FRONTL

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

Video

SUB

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

WOOFER

DVD

Audio (L)

Video

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Audio/video

connection cable

If you have an LD

player with AC-3RF

output, connect via

an AC-3RF

demodulator to one

of the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E’s

S video plug

Coaxial plug

S video cable (S

video signal)

Coaxial cable

(Digital signal)

DIGITAL INPUT

terminals.

Signal flow

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT OUT

Video cassette player,

Satellite tuner, LD

VCR (VIDEO 1)

player* etc. (VIDEO 2)

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

at ear level.

Sub-

woofer

Center

Speaker

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

left

Surround

right

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 (+):

Front Right speaker (+):

Center speaker (+):

whtie

red

green

blue

gray

Speaker

Surround left speaker (+):

Surround right speaker (+):

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Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers

Before connecting

How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS A,

SURROUND SPEAKERS and CENTER

SPEAKER teminals

• Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers.

• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the

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

screw.

Fully insert the

end of the

cable.

Tighten the

screw.

• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker

terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.

How to connect to the FRONT SPEAKERS B

terminals

• When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to

listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never

be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel

terminals simultaneously.

3/8” (10 mm)

Insert the stripped

end of the cable.

Strip 3/8” (10 mm)

from the end of

each cable, then

twist the exposed

wires tightly.

Press and hold

the lever.

NO!

By releasing the

lever, the lever is

replaced.

Connecting to SPEAKERS A

Use the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

jack to connect a subwoofer with a

built-in power amplifier.

Surround

right

speakers

Surround

left

speakers

If your subwoofer does not have a

built-in amplifier, connect an

amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE

OUT jack and the subwoofer to the

amplifier.

Active

subwoofer

Front right

speakers

Front left

speakers

Center

speaker

ANTENNA

FRONT

SPEAKERS

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONTROL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DO NOT connect the

power cord (mains

lead) at this time.

OUT

SURR CENTER

^FRONTL

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

WOOFER

DVD

Front right

speakers

Front left

speakers

Connecting to SPEAKERS B

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Connecting antennas

Connecting the supplied FM and AM indoor antennas (aerials)

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONTROL

VIDEO

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

VIDEO

120V

^FRONTL

OUT

SURR CENTER

220-230V

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

TAPE

VIDEO

VIDEO 1

DVD

North American models

FM indoor

antenna (aerial)

Strip away the insulation from

the end of the cord.

Fully insert the stripped end of

the cord.

ANTENNA

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.

Insert into the

hole.

Rotate the outer frame

of the antenna.

Extend the

antenna cord.

AM indoor antenna

(aerial)

Press up and hold

the lever.

Insert the end of the

cord.

Release the lever to

secure the connection.

ANTENNA

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*

Strip the end of the coaxial cable.

⁵/8 in.

Remove the transformer wire A

from slit B and insert it into slit C.

¹/4 ¹/8 ¹/4

in. in. in.

Slit B

mm mm mm

Wire A

Slit C

15 mm

Connecting 300 ohm

ribbon wire to a 75/300 ohm

antenna (aerial) adapter*

Loosen the screws and wrap

the wire around these

screws. Then tighten the

screws with a screwdriver.

With your fingernail or a small

screwdriver, press the stoppers

outward and remove the cover.

Insert the end of the cable.

Clamp it in place with pliers.

Tighten

Loosen

* (USA,

Canadian and

European

models)

Reinstall the cover.

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

horizontally above a window or outside.

AM indoor

antenna (aerial)

Outdoor 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).

ANTENNA

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)

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Connections for remote control (z)

The z terminal on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is for connecting

other Onkyo components equipped with the same z terminal.

Power on/ready function

When the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E is in the stansby state, if an z-

connected component is turned on, then the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E also turns on and the input source selected at the

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E automatically switches to that component.

When a component is z-connected, you can point the remote

controller supplied with the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E at the sensor

on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E and operate that component without

having to switch remote controllers. In addition, by connecting

components to the z terminal, you can also perform the system

operation given below.

If the power cord for an z-connected component is connected to

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 with a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) miniature two-

conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck, compact disk

player, MD recorderm, and DVD player that has an z terminal.

Direct change function

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

z-connected components are also automatically put in the

standby state.

Example: Onkyo DVD Player

REMOTE

CONTROL

Note

COAXIAL

If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E, switch the input selector from TAPE to MD (see page

23).

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

ANALOG

OUTPUT

Be sure to connect using

the audio connection

cable.

z cable

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SPEAKERS

z cable

CENTER

_SPEAD_KEO_RNOT connect the

power cord (mailns

lead) at this time.

DIGITAL INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONTROL

VIDEO

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

S VIDEO

120V

^FRONTL

OUT

SURR CENTER

220-230V

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

Notes

• Connect the plugs securely.

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E

REMOTE

CONTROL

• Be sure to connect to the z connectors using the z cable.

z connector

• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must

also be connected.

Ex: Onkyo CD player

• If a component has two z terminals, you can use either one to

connect to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. The other one can be

used to daisy chain with another component.

z connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape

deck

• (USA and Canadian models only) With Onkyo DVD players,

you can enter the pre-program code so that you can operate the

DVD player directly with the remote controller without

connecting the z terminals (see page 36).

Connection example when there is more

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 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

connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A connectors (see page 13).

Setting the crossover frequency

(There is no speaker configuration setup for the SPEAKERS B

system.)

To reproduce low frequencies between 80 Hz and 120 Hz in an

optimum condition, set the crossover frequency according to the

low-frequency reproduction capabilities of the subwoofer and

other speakers (front, center and surround).

Notes

• Speaker setup cannot be done if;

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST twice.

– Headphones are connected (see page 26),

– The FRONT SPEAKERS B system is on (see page 26),

– “Multi ch” is selected with AUDIO SELECTOR button, or

– Connected source is played.

The current setting is displayed.

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

configuration.

Select from 80 Hz, 100 Hz and 120 Hz.

Refer to the following example for deciding the setting.

• When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively

small (when they cannot reproduce low frequencies

sufficiently): 120 Hz

Selecting the number of speaker channels

1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST.

• When other speakers than the subwoofer are relatively

large (when they can reproduce low frequencies

sufficiently): 80 Hz

When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be

displayed.

If you want more accurate setting, refer to the instruction

manuals of the speakers and perform the setting according to

their reproduce frequency bands. Also listen to the actual sound

and set to the high position (120 Hz) if you feel that the sound

from the subwoofer is not enough or to the low position (80 Hz)

if you feel that the sound is loud.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the number of channels.

Front right

Front left

Center

Surround right

Surround left

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

actual distances.

Calculate the difference between (L) and (L1), find the closest

value to it from the table below and obtain the center delay time.

This operation consists of entering the time error between output of

sound from each speaker type (front, center and surround) and

arrival at the listening position. The user should measure the

distance from the listening position to each speaker type and obtain

the time error (delay time) based on the appropriate table.

For example, when (L) is 16 feet (5 meters) and (L¹) is 13 feet (4

meters),

(L) – (L¹) = 16 – 13 = 3 feet / 5 – 4 = 1 meter

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

speaker is (L¹).

“CenterDelay” is displayed.

Assume that the distance from the listening position to the surround

speakers is (L2).

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the center delay value.

It can be selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ms.

(

)ft/m

Setting the surround delay

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),

C: Center Speaker

S: Surround Speakers

SW: Subwoofer

Front Speakers

)ft/m

(L) – (L²) = 16 – 6 = 10 feet / 5 – 2 = 3 meters

(

Since the value of 10 feet (3 meters) is found in the 11th line in the

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

Delay” is displayed.

1/0.3

2/0.6

3/0.9

4/1.2

5/1.5

6/1.8

7/2.1

8/2.4

9/2.7

10/3.0

11/3.3

12/3.6

13/3.9

14/4.2

15/4.5

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ repeatedly to

select the surround delay value.

It can be selected from 0 to 15 ms.

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Speaker setup

SUBWOOFER MODE

TEST

CH SEL

LEVEL 5/∞

Setting the subwoofer mode

Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume

balance — Test tone

Press SUBWOOFER MODE on the unit.

Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes

of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position.

With the first press of the button, you can check the present setting.

Then each press of the button changes the subwoofer mode as

follows (a tip on how to select the right subwoofer mode is in

parentheses):

Note

You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is

activated.

→ Subwoofer Mode 1

(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

channels from the subwoofer.)

2. Press CH SEL repeatedly to select the speaker,

then press LEVEL 5/∞ on the remote controller

to adjust the volume level.

↓

When CH SEL is pressed repeatedly, each speaker produces the

test tone (pink noise) in the following order: Left → Center →

Right → Surr Right → Surr Left → Subwoofer.

Subwoofer Mode 3

(To output only the LFE channel* of a 5.1-channel source from

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

included in the speaker configuration on page 20 even if it

is actually connected.

* LFE channel: The channel recording the LFE (Low Frequency

Effects).

• 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

to the next speaker in 2 seconds.

Note

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

audio from certain sources (2 channel-Dolby Digital/DTS source

etc.).

3. When you have completed the adjustment by

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

buttons

Input Selector buttons

SPEAKERS A/B

VOLUME 5/∞

This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the

AV Receiver.

About digital sound

If the equipment is digitally connected to the AV Receiver, the

sound from the digital input will automatically be selected and

reproduced instead of the analog sound as explained below.

You may need to see “Connecting to audio/video equipment” on

page 10 while following the steps in this section.

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

DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 connector is reproduced.

following input sources:

• DVD

• VIDEO 1

• VIDEO 2

• VIDEO 3

• TAPE

When the digital sound is reproduced, the ŸDIGITAL, DTS, or

PCM (2 channel digital stereo) indicator lights up according to the

received sound system in the AV Receiver’s display.

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.

• Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B systems

• Muting the sound

When MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jacks, you can

switch the source from TAPE to MD (see page 23).

• Listening through headphones

2. Ensure that the indicator(s) for the speaker

system(s) to be used are lit on the display.

• Changing the display

• Controlling the brightness of the lghts on the AV Receiver

• Using the sleep timer

If no SPEAKERS indicator is lit, press SPEAKERS A/B on the

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

See page 30.

4. Press VOLUME 5/∞ on the remote controller or

turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to

adjust the volume.

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Playing the connected source

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL 1 to

the DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL

1 jack.

Setting the digital inputs

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

COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital

source components. The DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3

and TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

1. Press DVD.

The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.

With the initial setting, the OPTICAL 2 connector is assigned to the

CD input, COAXIAL is assigned to the DVD input and OPTICAL

1 is assigned to the TAPE input, and no input connector is assigned

to the VIDEO 1-3 inputs.

2. Press DIGITAL INPUT.

The current DVD setting (COAX) appears.

3. Press DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly to select

Default setting

Input source

“OPT 1”.

Digital input

OPTICAL 2

TUNER

TAPE

Pressing DIGITAL INPUT repeatedly will change the setting

as follows:

OPTICAL 1

– – – –

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

– – – –

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL.

– – – –

COAXIAL

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL 1.

– – – – : Available for digital input but not set in initial setting.

: 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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Playing the connected source

DIRECT

CH SEL

LEVEL 5/∞

AUIO SEL

DVD

AUDIO SELECTOR

DVD

TAPE

Notes

Using multi channel input

• “Multich” can be selected only when DVD is selected as the

input source.

The multi channel input refers to a system, which is compatible

with a source component equipped with 5.1-channel outputs

(DVD player, MPEG decoder, etc.), reproducing the left/right

front, center and left/right surround channels from five respective

speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from SUB

WOOFER (refer to page 13).

• The surround mode cannot be selected when “Multich” is

selected. Also, if “Multich” is selected during use of a surround

mode, it is canceled automatically.

• Regardless of the speaker configuration, the input signal will be

output to each corresponding speaker. For example, even if the

speaker configuration is set to 2 ch, sound comes from all

speakers.

1. Press DVD.

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

You can set the AV receiver to show “MD” when the TAPE source

is selected by pressing TAPE on the remote controller or on the

unit.

3. Turn on the component connected to the DVD

(FRONT L/R, SURR L/R, CENTER and

SUBWOOFER) port and start playing the

desired media.

This setting is needed to make the z system control effective

among the Onkyo cassette tape deck or MD recorder.

4. If necessary, press CH SEL on the remote

controller to select an individual speaker. Then

press LEVEL 5/∞ to adjust the output level as

desired.

1 Press TAPE to select the input source.

2 Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the

display changes (for about 2 seconds).

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

+12 dB.

The volume levels from the speakers reproducing multi

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.

To restore the display

Press and hold TAPE on the unit until the display changes (for

about 2 seconds).

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

MASTER VOLUME dial

TUNING ™/£

FM MODE

TUNER

When the band is AM

Setting the AM tuning step frequency

(Worldwide models only)

The frequency changes as follows:

– (USA and Canadian area)

In 10 kHz steps

You can switch the AM band tuning steps between 9 kHz and

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

flashes in the display.

USA and Canadian models 10 kHz

Other models

9 kHz

Note

If you press and hold PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ short time, the

AV Receiver enters the selecting preset stations mode. Refer to

“Selecting preset stations” on page 25.

Press MEMORY while holding down

TUNER.

Note

4. While the frequency is flashing (for about 3

seconds), press TUNING ™/£ to change the

frequency.

All the preset stations are erased when you switch the AM band

tuning steps.

• The frequency changes each time you press TUNING

™/£.

• You can change the frequency as long as the frequency in

the display is flashing. Each press of either button causes

the frequency to flash for about 3 seconds.

Tuning manually

1. Press TUNER.

Tuning in a weak frequency (only for FM stations)

The selected band appears in the display. Each time you press

the button, the band changes as follows: AM ↔ FM.

e.g. When FM is selected.

When you tune in a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator

lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong.

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.

2. Turn MASTER VOLUME dial on the unit to

adjust the volume.

Then select the station to which you want to listen.

(At this time, the station will be in mono and interstation noise will

be heard.)

3. Press and hold TUNING ™/£ for about 0.5

seconds.

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

flashes in the display.

Receiving RDS (European models only)

When an Radio Data System (RDS) station broadcasting Program

Service Name (PS) information is received, the RDS indicator

lights up and the name of the station is displayed.

Appears when a broadcast is received.

RDS reception is only available on the European models, and only

in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

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Listening to the radio

FM MODE

MEMORY

PRESET 2/3

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

page.

1. Tune in the radio station you wish to preset

(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

flashing in the display.

The band selected in this step will not affect the next step.

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

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ on the unit repeatedly

to select the preset number of the desired radio

station.

3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit (for about 8

seconds), press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ to

select the preset number.

4. Press MEMORY.

Erasing a preset station

The radio station is registered to the preset channel.

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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Various functions common to all the sources

SPEAKERS A/B

SP A/SP B

MUTING

PHONES jack

Turning on/off the SPEAKERS A/SPEAKERS B

systems

Muting the sound (remote controller only)

Press MUTING.

You can turn on or off the speaker systems connected to the

FRONT SPEAKERS A and FRONT SPEAKERS B connectors

individually.

The MUTING indicator flashes in the display during the muting

mode.

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

remote controller to turn on or off the SPEAKERS

B system.

If you turn off the unit during muting, and turn it on again, the

sound will be restored.

Note

If you turn on the SPEAKERS B system, the SPEAKERS A system

also reproduces stereo sound automatically. (The listening mode is

set to “Stereo.”)

Listening through headphones

Connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on

the AV Receiver.

The lit (speaker) A/B indicators indicate the

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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Various functions common to all the sources

SLEEP

DIMMER

DISPLAY

DIMMER

Changing the display

Controlling the brightness of the lights on the

AV Receiver

Press DISPLAY.

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the screen changes as follows:

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 +

Listening mode

(or Multich)

Using the sleep timer (remote controller only)

Press SLEEP.

“Sleep 90 min” appears in the multipurpose display for about 5

seconds, which means the AV Receiver will turn off and enter

standby mode in 90 minutes. Also the SLEEP indicator is lit in the

display while the sleep timer is on.

Press DISPLAY once to initiate the program format display.

Pressing the button again switches the display to the other display.

* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this

will be skipped. The format display returns to the previous

display after the format display has lasted for about three

SLEEP indicator

seconds (

)

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

minutes.

FM/AM + Listening

mode

Checking the remaining time

Press SLEEP while the sleep timer is On.

The remaining time is displayed.

When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is settled as

the input source (European models only)

If you press SLEEP while the remaining time is displayed, the

remaining time is reduced by 10 minutes.

Press DISPLAY once to initiate the frequency display. Pressing

the button again switches the display to the other display.

Program Service

Name + Preset no.

Canceling the sleep timer

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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Various functions common to all the sources

AUDIO SELECTOR

LEVEL 5/∞

CH SEL

AUDIO SEL

DVD

For example, follow the steps below to specify the input signal

format for the DVD input

Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume

balance temporarily

1. Press DVD.

You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according

to your preference while listening to the sound.

DVD is selected as the input source and “DVD” appears in the

display.

The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 20 when

the AV Receiver enters standby mode, or the main power is

switched off unless you save the values.

2. Press AUDIO SELECTOR on the unit or AUDIO

SEL on the remote controller.

The current setting is displayed for three seconds.

Note

While the current setting is displayed, press AUDIO

SELECTOR or AUDIO SEL repeatedly until the desired input

signal format is displayed.

You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is

activated.

Each press of the button switches the displayed input format as follows:

1. While playing the source, press CH SEL

repeatedly to check each speaker’s relative

volume balance.

Auto ( )*

→

Multich**

→

Analog

→

Auto (back to the beginning)

* The name of the input terminals (OPT1, OPT2, COAX,

etc.) is shown inside ( ).

Each press of the button changes the speaker and the selected

speaker appears in the display in the following order:

“Auto” will be skipped when digital input jack is not

assigned to the input source.

LEFT (Front left) → CENTER (Center) → RIGHT (Front

right) → SURR RIGHT (Surround right) → SURR LEFT

(Surround left) → SUBWOOFER (Subwoofer) → Speaker

volume adjustment mode off

** “Multich” can be selected only when DVD is selected as

the input source.

Auto: Setting to play a digital signal in priority. When a digital

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

using this mode for playback of a DTS-CD may be

interfered by noise.

Note

Any speaker that is not included in the speaker configuration on

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

level.

To fix the digital signal to DTS or PCM

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

press of the button switches the display between

Auto ↔ PCM ↔ DTS ↔ Auto.

When the digital signal is fixed at DTS or PCM, the digital

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.

Repeat this step to change another speaker’s volume balance.

When TEST is pressed after the above adjustment, the set

levels will become the levels adjusted using the test tone by

overwriting the existing ones.

Multich: Setting to play back the input from the component

connected to the DVD port.

Setting the input signal format

Analog: Setting to play the analog signal. Even when a digital

signal is input, it will not be reproduced.

If the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or

TAPE, you can specify the input signal format.

Note

With the initial setting, “Auto” is assigned to the DVD, CD and

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

input source.

When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal format

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”.

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Various functions common to all the sources

PRESET/ADJUST ™/£

AUDIO ADJUST

CINE FLTR

LATE NIGHT

AUDIO ADJUST

ADJUST 2/3

Bass adjustment

Using the AUDIO ADJUST function

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

adjusted in 2 dB steps in the range between –12 dB and +12 dB.

• Cinema Filter On/Off

Note

Late night function

The late night function operates when the sound is Dolby Digital

surround.

The adjustment is not available when the listening mode is “Direct”

or Multich setting is “Tone Off” (see page 23).

1. Press AUDIO ADJUST (repeatedly) until the

item to be adjusted is displayed.

Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range; therefore, to hear the

quieter sounds such as human conversations, they must be played

back at larger volumes. When this function is set to on, the dynamic

range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear

minute sounds at low volumes. This function is especially useful if

you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime.

Each press switches the displayed item in order of Bass →

Treble → LateNight → Cine Fltr.

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

source. Some sources may produce little or no effect.

Item

• If you turn off the unit and turn it on again, the late night

function is set to “Late Night = Off”.

2. Press PRESET/ADJUST ™/£ on the unit or

ADJUST 2/3 on the remote controller to adjust

the item.

Cinema filter function

Refoer to the right column for AUDIO ADJUST items and

settings.

Cinema filter takes the edginess or “brightness” out of your home

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.

Value or setting

Cine Fltr = On: Activate cinema filter function

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

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Enjoying the listening modes

The surround sound of the AV Receiver enables you to enjoy the

presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.

Dolby Pro Logic II surround

This mode is a new generation 5-channel surround system that

provides performance between the 4-channel (left front, right front,

center, and manaural surround) Pro Logic Surround and the 5.1-

channel Dolby Digital Surround. This mode can be set to the Movie

mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed

for listening to music.

Before using any surround mode, make sure the Speaker Setup

configurations have been set (see page 18).

The speaker configuration is very important for the surround

sound. See “Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers” on page

13. For operational instructions, refer to the page 32.

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.

Following are the sound systems the AV Receiver can reproduce.

The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural

sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo soutput.

Dolby Digital surround, DTS (Digital Theater

System) surround

This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the

mark and certain television programs. The Music

mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo

sources.

This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to

individually record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz)

channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus

an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect

sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the

theaters and concert halls.

If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround sound is

divided and output from the front left and right channels.

Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing

(DSP) modes

Dolby Digital

Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a

mark.

Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting

and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a

kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or

DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is

played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed

below.

DTS

Select this option when you play a DVD player, LD, or CD that has

mark.

• 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

malfunction.

Orchestra

This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center

channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen

the stereo image. It simulates a natural reverberation as created in a

large hall.

• The DTS indicator on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E lights up

while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and

the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E

remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. This

prevents noise when you operate the pause or skip button on the

player. Therefore, if the source switches from the DTS signal to

the PCM signal immediately, the PCM signal may not be

played. In this case, stop the playback of the source on the

player for about 3 seconds, then resume playback.

Unplagded

This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds, vocals, and

jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the

acoustics in front of the stage.

Studio-Mix

• Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS

sources correctly even if you connect the player to the

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E digitally. This is because the digital

signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling

frequency, frequency response, etc.), and the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E cannot recognize the signal as DTS data.

Therefore, you may hear noise when you play a DTS source

while processing the signal.

This mode is suitable for rock and popular music. Lively sounds

with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as if you are in a

club.

TV Logic

This mode offers the realistic acoustics of a TV program being

aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround sound and

clarity of conversation.

• The TAPE OUT or VIDEO

OUT jacks of the

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E output analog audio. Do not record

CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you

will record a DTS encoded signal as noise.

All Ch St (All Channel Stereo)

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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Enjoying the listening modes

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

signal format

Analog

PCM*¹

Dolby Digital

DTS

Source software

Tape,

CD, Video CD,

DVD video, LD^*2

DVD Video,

LD*²

FM/AM

DVD Video,

Listening mode

Direct

Video cassette tape

DVD Audio

Multi channel

Stereo

PL II Movie

PL II Music

Dolby D

DTS

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

TV Logic

All Ch St

Only Stereo or Direct can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz.

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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Enjoying the listening modes

SURROUND

STEREO

DIRECT

DSP

DIRECT

SURROUND

STEREO

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

the listening mode.

DIRECT: Set the listening mode to “Direct”.

When the sound is Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Digital or DTS

When the sound is too brighr, aww “Cinema filter function” on

page 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

currently watching or listening to

Recording the video from one source and the

audio from another

Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the

components connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT

(audio only) jacks.

You can add the sound from one source to the video of another

source to make your own video recordings.

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

OUT IN

DVD MONITOR

OUT

REMOTE

The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to

it as desired. The currently selected input source signal to the

VIDEO 1 OUT and TAPE OUT outputs for recording.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONTROL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

SURR CENTER

^FRONTL

2. Start recording at the recording component as

desired.

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

TAPE

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

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 signals from the newly selected input source.

• You cannot record the surround effects.

Video cassette

recorder

CD player

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 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 graied 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

player.

to turn on the Onkyo DVD

OSD

operation

buttons

3. Press the desired operation button.

DVD operation buttons

OSD

operation

buttons

s :

e :

Starts playback of DVD.

Stops playback.

DVD

operation

buttons

operation

buttons

f :

Searches the disc in the forward

direction.

d :

2/8 :

Searches the disc in the reverse

direction.

Lets playback pause temporarily or

advances the disc frame by frame.

w :

q :

DISC :

Starts playback from the beginning of

the next chapter/track.

Starts playback from the beginning of

the current chapter/track.

RC-479S

RC-478M

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 :

DVD disc.

Displays a menu recorded in the

RETURN :

SETUP :

5/∞/2/3 :

ENT :

Returns to the previous menu.

Displays the setup menu.

Selects an item in a menu.

Enters the selection in memory.

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Using 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.

2. Press

to turn on the Onkyo

compact disc player.

3. Press the desired operation button.

s :

Starts playback of CD.

e :

Stops playback, fast forward or fast

reverse.

CD operation

buttons

CD operation

buttons

f :

d :

2/8 :

Fast forwards the CD.

Fast reverses the CD.

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

be played.

RC-479S

RC-478M

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)

of tape.

RCVR/TAPE

e :

Stops playback, recording, fast

forward or rewinding.

f :

d :

2/8 :

Fast forwards the tape.

Rewinds the tape.

Plays side B (the side facing the rear)

of the tape.

Tape deck

operation

buttons

Tape deck

operation

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

VCR

DVD

Brand

NEC

VCR

DVD

AIWA

137

136

AKAI

227

ONKYO

300, 301,

313

DENON

EMERSON

FISHER

302, 309

PANASONIC 212, 213

122, 123

114

309

228

200

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROSCAN

RCA

214

215

216

100, 101, 102, 140

103, 104

310

311

GE • PANA

GE • RCA

GO VIDEO

201, 202

203

217, 218, 219,

220, 229, 230

109

105, 106, 107

108

SAMSUNG

SHARP

221, 222

223

124, 125, 126

127, 128

138

GOLD STAR 204, 205

HITACHI

JVC

206, 207

208

103, 109

303

SHINTOM

SONY

110, 111, 112, 113

304

224

129, 130, 131,

132, 133, 141, 142

312

KENWOOD

305

MAGNAVOX 209, 210

114, 115, 116

306, 313

307

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

134

135

313

MARANTZ

211

309, 314

313, 315

MITSUBISHI

117, 118, 119, 120,

121, 139

308, 313

225, 226

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

DVD

Numeric

buttons

3. While holding down VCR, TV or DVD on the

RC-478M that you want to program, press ENT,

and then release both buttons.

4. Within 10 seconds, enter the 3-digit code

number.

ENT

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.

1–9, +10, 0 :

OK :

Use to enter numeric values.

Confirm

TV CH UP 5 :

Changes the TV channel upward.

TV CH DOWN ∞ : Changes the TV channel downward.

TV VOL UP 3 : Increases the TV volume.

TV VOL DOWN 2 : Decrease the TV volume.

operation

buttons

TV/VCR :

Switches the TV/VCR inputs.

Mutes the sound

Operate VCR when

pre-programming

code for VCR is

learned.

TV MUTE :

The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E in any mode.

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

pre-programming

code for TV is

learned.

7 :

Stops playback, recording, fast forward

or rewinding.

VCR

operation

buttons

¡ :

1 :

4 :

¢ :

2/8 :

Fast-forwards the videotape.

Rewinds the videotape.

Changes the VCR channel downward.

Changes the VCR channel upward.

Lets playback pause temporarily.

The graied buttons in the illustration operates the TX-SR500/

TX-SR500E in any mode.

Controlling a DVD player

No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z

connector that you are connecting to the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E

with an z cable. You will then operate the DVD player by

pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the

TX-SR500/TX-SR500E. You do not need to enter this code

because it is factory preset. However, if the code has been changed

to 601, then you will need to change it back to 600.

Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the

operational buttons on page 35.

When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players

There are two SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING number

according to how you will be using the DVD player.

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

switch on.

• The power cord (mains lead) is

disconnected.

• Check the connection of the power cord

(mains lead).

• The main power is set to OFF.

• There is external noise interfering with the • Switch off the main power, then switch it on

• Turn on the main power.

computer circuits of the AV receiver.

again. If not recovered, disconnect the power

cord (mains lead), then connect it again.

Power shuts off

immediately after power on.

• Amplifier protection circuitry has been

activated.

• Contact your Onkyo Service Center.

–

The buttons on the remote • Power supply fluctuations or other

controller and AV receiver

do not operate.

• Switch off the main power, then switch it on

again. If not recovered, disconnect the power

cord (mains lead), then connect it again.

abnormalities such as static electricity

may interrupt correct operation.

No sound is reproduced.

• The muting function is activated.

• The AV receiver is not properly

connected.

• Deactivate the muting function.

• Check the connections to the AV receiver. 10, 11

• Input selector is not set properly.

• Headphones are connected.

• Set to correct input source. 21, 24

• 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

sound is reproduced from

the center speaker.

• The speakers are not properly connected. • Check the speaker connections.

• The listening mode is set to “Stereo” or

• No sound is reproduced from the center

speaker when the listening mode is

“Stereo” or “Orchestra”.

“Orchestra”.

• The volume level of the center speaker

(“Center”) is set to minimum.

• A speaker configuration without the center • Check that the selected speaker

• Adjust the volume level of the center

speaker.

21, 28

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

reduce hum.

–

cables on the rear panel is incorrect.

Rough or scratchy sound.

High range is not clear.

• Treble control too high.

• Use AUDIO ADJUST function to cut the

treble response.

No sound or very low

volume from subwoofer.

• Subwoofer mode is set to “Off”.

• Subwoofer mode setting is improper.

• Check the subwoofer mode setting.

No picture appears on the

TV screen.

• The TV is not set to receive the output

signals from the AV receiver.

• The video cable is not connected

securely.

• Set the TV to the AV receiver’s input.

–

• Check the connections between the AV

receiver and TV set.

• Only the S video connection is made.

• Also make video connection. Check the

TV’s video input and AV receiver’s output

signal.

10, 11

The sound of the playback • Another input source is selected.

• Select the appropriate input source.

source is not heard.

The buttons on the AV

receiver operate but the

buttons on the remote

controller do not operate.

• A wrong mode button is pressed.

• Press the appropriate mode control

button.

• Insert new batteries.

34-37

• No batteries are inserted in the remote

controller.

• The batteries are worn out.

• Replace with new batteries.

• The remote controller is not pointed at the • Point the remote controller at the remote

remote sensor of the AV receiver.

• The remote controller is too far from the

AV receiver.

sensor of the AV receiver.

• Operate the remote controller within

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

mono.

• Adjust the position, height, and direction

of the FM antenna (aerial).

• Connect an FM outdoor antenna (aerial).

Try to use an antenna (aerial) with more

elements.

sound is interrupted

occasionally. (The FM

STEREO indicator does not

light steadily.)

noise when a certain level is reached.

• The position or direction of the FM

antenna (aerial) is incorrect.

14, 15

• The station is too weak.

[For installation of the outdoor antenna

(aerial), consult your nearest dealer as it

requires special skills and experience.]

Sound is distorted or

sound volume decreases.

• The radio wave is distorted.

• Cars are running or airplanes are flying

near the house.

–

Sound is excessively

distorted.

• There is a tall building or a mountain

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

selected.

• The power cord (mains lead) is unplugged, • The preset data in memory is lost. Preset 25

or the main power is switched off, for a

long time.

the radio stations again.

Sound is reproduced from

the speakers but not

recorded.

• The sound system you are trying to

record is DTS surround.

• DTS surround sound is unable to be

recorded.

• Make an analog connection.

LATE NIGHT function

cannot be used.

• Playback source is not Dolby Digital

encoded.

• Check that the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights 21

up in the display.

Multichannel audio is not

output.

• Input signal format is set to “Auto” or

“Analog”.

• The component is not connected to the

DVD jacks

• Set the input signal format to “Multich”.

• Check that the multichannel output 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

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono:

AMPLIFIER SECTION

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 ohms)

2.0 dB

Continuous Average Power output (FTC)

Stereo:

All channels:

65 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms,

Capture Ratio:

Image Rejection Ratio

North American models:

Other models:

IF Rejection Ratio:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono:

2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

with no more than 0.08% total harmonic

distortion.

40 dB

85 dB

90 dB

Continuous Power output (DIN) 85 watts × 5 at 6 ohms

Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 115 watts × 5 at 6 ohms

Dynamic power output:

160 watts × 2 at 3 ohms

125 watts × 2 at 4 ohms

85 watts × 2 at 8 ohms

0.08% at rated power

0.08% at 1 watt output

0.08% at rated power

0.08% at 1 watt output

60 at 8 ohms

76 dB, IHF

70 dB, IHF

Stereo:

Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB, IHF, 400 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion:

IM Distortion:

Selectivity:

50 dB (DIN)

50 dB

AM Suppression Ratio:

Total Harmonic Distortion

Mono:

Stereo:

Frequency Response:

Stereo Separation:

0.2%

0.3%

Damping Factor:

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

30 Hz-15 kHz, 1.0 dB

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL 1, 2): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 175 ohms

LINE (CD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TAPE): 200 mV, 50 kohms

Multichannel Input

Tuning Range

North American models:

(DVD FRONT L/C/R, SURR L/R):200 mV, 50 kohms

530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

European & Australian models:522-1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps)

(SUBWOOFER):

Output Level and Impedance

36 mV, 50 kohms

Worldwide models:

531-1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps),

530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1): 200 mV, 470 ohms

Pre out (SUBWOOFER):

Frequency Response:

Tone Control

Bass:

Treble:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Muting:

1 V, 470 ohms

10 Hz to 10 kHz, +1/–3 dB (Direct mode)

Usable Sensitivity:

Image Rejection Ratio:

IF Rejection Ratio:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Total Harmonic Distortion:

30 µV

40 dB

0.7%

12 dB at 50 Hz

12 dB at 20 kHz

CD/TAPE: 100 dB (IHF-A, Direct mode)

–50 dB

GENERAL

Power Supply and Power Consumption: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

4.0 A

320 W

VIDEO SECTION

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable,

50/60 Hz 320 W

17-1/8” × 5-7/8” × 14-13/16”

435 × 150 × 376 mm

VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)

Dimensions (W × H × D):

Output Level and Impedance

Weight

VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)

North American models:

Other models:

18.7 lbs., 8.5 kg

19.4 lbs., 8.8 kg

REMOTE CONTROL

Transmitter:

Signal range:

TUNER SECTION

Infrared

Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters

Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)

Tuning Range:

Usable Sensitivity

Mono:

87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)

Power supply:

11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms, IHF)

11.2 dBf, 0.9 µV (75 ohms, DIN)

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms, IHF)

17.2 dBf, 23 µV (75 ohms DIN)

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is

purchased.

Stereo:

Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN

Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222

ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.

Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY

Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: [email protected]

ONKYO CHINA LIMITED

Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,

N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039

HOMEPAGE

http://www.onkyo.co.jp/

SN 29343286

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