TX-SR501
Basic Operation Guide
Introduction
• This Guide describes basic operation of this receiver and connected devices (CD, DVD etc.). For further information about the advanced
functions of this receiver, please refer to the main instruction manual.
• This Guide does not explain connection details for the unit’s rear panel. Please refer to pages 10–23 of the main instruction manual for cor-
rect connection information. Otherwise, the entire A/V system may not work properly.
• For more information on the remote controller, refer to the main instruction manual.
Enjoying audio and visual sources
L
R
R
L
R
L
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
R
L
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKER
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
IN
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
1
2
IN
IN
IN
IN
FRONT
SURR
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DVD
TAPE
CD
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
VIDEO 1
/ 2 / 3
IN
DVD IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
OUT
L
R
AC OUTLET
AC 120 V 60 Hz
SWITCHED
120 W 1 A MAX.
Front-
left
speaker
Front-
right
speaker
1.
2.
3.
To enjoy surround sound, place the speakers properly as described in “Installing
Your Speakers” on pages 20 and 21, and make necessary settings as described in
“Powering Up & Setting Up the TX-SR501/TX-SR501E” on pages 24 and 25.
Important notes
• If MUTING function is activated, the sound will be muted. Make sure MUTING is set to OFF.
• If the headphones are connected, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Do not connect headphones if you wish to listen to the
sound from the speakers.
