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Index to parts and controls
Rear panel
REMOTE
CONTROL
R
L
R
L
R
L
IN
IN
IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
12
IN
IN
IN
IN
FRONT
SURR
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
DVD MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
R
L
R
AC OUTLET
120
V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
220-230
V
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
12 3 54
7
6 8 9 q ewp
For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets.
1 ANTENNA [14, 15]
These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM
antenna.
2 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.
After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the
remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components.
3 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).
4 SURROUND SPEAKERS L/R, CENTER
SPEAKER [13]
Speaker terminals are provided for the center, surround left and
surround right speakers.
5 AC OUTLET [11]
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.
6 DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1, 2, COAXIAL
[10, 11]
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.
7 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT [13]
This terminal is for connecting an active subwoofer.
8 CD IN [10]
Connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD IN L/R
jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
9 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.
p 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.
Connect the output terminals of the video cassette player or satellite
tuner to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E.
q DVD [11]
By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component
that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1
channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly
connect the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E to the peripheral device.
• You can connect 2 channel audio output to the FRONT L/R
jacks.
w MONITOR OUT [10]
The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video
configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors or
projectors.
e VOLTAGE SELECTOR (worldwide models
only) [5]
Tip
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).
Refer to the instruction manuals of the phono equalizer and
turntable for details.