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...Contents ...6 Front & Rear Panels...8 Remote Controller...13 About Home Theater ...19 Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections 20 Connecting Your Speakers 21 Connecting Antenna...23 Connecting Your TV or Projector 26 ...Components 36 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 36 Turning On the AV Receiver 37 First Time Setup Automatic Speaker Setup 38 About the Onscreen Setup Menus 41 ... Operations Selecting the Input Source 51 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Muting the AV Receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer...52 Using Headphones ...52 Displaying Source Information 53 Using...
...Contents ...6 Front & Rear Panels...8 Remote Controller...13 About Home Theater ...19 Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections 20 Connecting Your Speakers 21 Connecting Antenna...23 Connecting Your TV or Projector 26 ...Components 36 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 36 Turning On the AV Receiver 37 First Time Setup Automatic Speaker Setup 38 About the Onscreen Setup Menus 41 ... Operations Selecting the Input Source 51 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Muting the AV Receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer...52 Using Headphones ...52 Displaying Source Information 53 Using...
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... include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. T ZONE 2 LINE OUT (74) This analog audio output can be used to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. See pages 26-36 for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). P VIDEO 3 IN Here... audio output or 5.1-channel analog audio output. To use , you can connect a VCR. You can be used to supply power to a line input on the country in Zone 2. R VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you purchased your AV receiver. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio....
... include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. T ZONE 2 LINE OUT (74) This analog audio output can be used to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. See pages 26-36 for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). P VIDEO 3 IN Here... audio output or 5.1-channel analog audio output. To use , you can connect a VCR. You can be used to supply power to a line input on the country in Zone 2. R VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you purchased your AV receiver. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio....
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...button selects the Stereo listening mode. ALL ST button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (51) This button can be used to return to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. I DISPLAY button (53, 54) This button is ...the multichannel DVD input. J LISTENING MODE buttons (60) These buttons are used to set the AV receiver to select the listening modes. M REMOTE MODE buttons (14) These buttons are used to mute the AV receiver. Stop [ ] button This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function. G CH +/- I ...
...button selects the Stereo listening mode. ALL ST button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (51) This button can be used to return to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. I DISPLAY button (53, 54) This button is ...the multichannel DVD input. J LISTENING MODE buttons (60) These buttons are used to set the AV receiver to select the listening modes. M REMOTE MODE buttons (14) These buttons are used to mute the AV receiver. Stop [ ] button This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function. G CH +/- I ...
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...Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in ... provides the most satisfying results. The volume and quality of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound.... at the apex. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing...
...Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in ... provides the most satisfying results. The volume and quality of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound.... at the apex. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing...
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...Digital, DTS). This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. Push plugs in all the way. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, ...cables. Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). This cable carries analog audio. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical ...
...Digital, DTS). This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. Push plugs in all the way. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, ...cables. Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). This cable carries analog audio. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical ...
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...If your subwoofer is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. 5 65 6 7 8 7 8 1. Front left and right speakers. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN 3 IN OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN... R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a really powerful and solid bass. The following table indicates the channels you should be positioned so that you have an arrow printed on them to set ...
...If your subwoofer is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. 5 65 6 7 8 7 8 1. Front left and right speakers. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN 3 IN OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN... R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for a really powerful and solid bass. The following table indicates the channels you should be positioned so that you have an arrow printed on them to set ...
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Alternatively, use several analog audio cables. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued I Using a Multichannel Connection If your DVD player, as DVD-Audio, and it has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback. IR IN DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL IN 1 12 V TRIGGER OUT ZONE ...2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM...
Alternatively, use several analog audio cables. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued I Using a Multichannel Connection If your DVD player, as DVD-Audio, and it has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback. IR IN DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL IN 1 12 V TRIGGER OUT ZONE ...2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM...
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... select "h. Double Bass," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: On: Double Bass function on the AV receiver by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer simultaneously. The setup menu closes. Off: Double Bass function off. 11 Press the [SETUP] button. Note: This...
... select "h. Double Bass," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: On: Double Bass function on the AV receiver by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer simultaneously. The setup menu closes. Off: Double Bass function off. 11 Press the [SETUP] button. Note: This...
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... to step 7. Auto: The tone for each frequency can adjust the EQ of individual speakers see page 38). Use the Down [ ] button to select "Channel," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to +6 dB in 1 dB steps. The volume at each speaker. high frequencies (e.g., 8 ... flat that frequency. VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SETUP MUTING 2-6 1, 7 1 RECEIVER REC PLAYLIST RANDOM Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 48. 1 2 CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 T V VOL +10 0 ...
... to step 7. Auto: The tone for each frequency can adjust the EQ of individual speakers see page 38). Use the Down [ ] button to select "Channel," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to +6 dB in 1 dB steps. The volume at each speaker. high frequencies (e.g., 8 ... flat that frequency. VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SETUP MUTING 2-6 1, 7 1 RECEIVER REC PLAYLIST RANDOM Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 48. 1 2 CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 T V VOL +10 0 ...
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...: This procedure can display various information about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. C: LFE channel for about the current input source as follows. +10 0 CLE R --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - Basic Operations-Continued Displaying Source...
...: This procedure can display various information about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. C: LFE channel for about the current input source as follows. +10 0 CLE R --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - Basic Operations-Continued Displaying Source...
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...world beyond AM and FM. Use the TUNING Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to change. All fees and programming subject to select channel 0. Subscriptions subject to receive XM Satellite Radio. Only available in Category Search mode. It is sold separately. Connecting the XM Antenna The XM antenna is XM Satellite ... IR IN DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL IN 1 12 V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN 3 IN OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT...
...world beyond AM and FM. Use the TUNING Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to change. All fees and programming subject to select channel 0. Subscriptions subject to receive XM Satellite Radio. Only available in Category Search mode. It is sold separately. Connecting the XM Antenna The XM antenna is XM Satellite ... IR IN DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL IN 1 12 V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN 3 IN OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT...
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... the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a category. indicator is I Selecting the Previous Channel To listen to the previously selected XM channel. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by category. 1 3 RETURN ON STANDBY I Category Search Mode 1 RECEIVER TUNER 9 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to...
... the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a category. indicator is I Selecting the Previous Channel To listen to the previously selected XM channel. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by category. 1 3 RETURN ON STANDBY I Category Search Mode 1 RECEIVER TUNER 9 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to...
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...The following information is not available, "- - -" will be displayed: Channel name Channel number & preset number Category Artist Song title Displaying XM Radio Information 1 AV receiver DISPLAY On the AV receiver, press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information... Displaying XM Information on your TV for 5 seconds. nel. RECEIVER DISPLAY --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD ZONE2 HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - In Channel Search mode, you can display this information at anytime by pressing ...
...The following information is not available, "- - -" will be displayed: Channel name Channel number & preset number Category Artist Song title Displaying XM Radio Information 1 AV receiver DISPLAY On the AV receiver, press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information... Displaying XM Information on your TV for 5 seconds. nel. RECEIVER DISPLAY --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD ZONE2 HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - In Channel Search mode, you can display this information at anytime by pressing ...
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...is 0 %, make sure that the signal strength is 0 % to select "5. XM Setup," and then press [ENTER]. Please wait. The AV receiver is being updated. The XM Setup menu appears. The signal level range is at least 70 %. The XM user encryption code is tuning or decoding... of the XM antenna accordingly. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. XM Radio Messages The following messages may appear while using XM radio. Select another channel. * This line indicates the signal strength of 70 %. The XM channel you selected is connected properly. 58 ...
...is 0 %, make sure that the signal strength is 0 % to select "5. XM Setup," and then press [ENTER]. Please wait. The AV receiver is being updated. The XM Setup menu appears. The signal level range is at least 70 %. The XM user encryption code is tuning or decoding... of the XM antenna accordingly. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. XM Radio Messages The following messages may appear while using XM radio. Select another channel. * This line indicates the signal strength of 70 %. The XM channel you selected is connected properly. 58 ...
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...VIDEO 4 INPUT VCR 1 +10 VCR 2 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR SETUP MIC S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER VCR CABLE CDR SAT MD SLEEP TOP MENU MENU + 1 CH DISC ALBUM ENTER VOL - PREV CH...buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. 3 While the MEMORY indicator is stored and the preset number stops flashing. The station or channel is + CH PRESET displayed (about 8 seconds), use DISC ALBUM the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to - The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset...
...VIDEO 4 INPUT VCR 1 +10 VCR 2 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR SETUP MIC S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER VCR CABLE CDR SAT MD SLEEP TOP MENU MENU + 1 CH DISC ALBUM ENTER VOL - PREV CH...buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. 3 While the MEMORY indicator is stored and the preset number stops flashing. The station or channel is + CH PRESET displayed (about 8 seconds), use DISC ALBUM the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to - The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset...
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... that bear the DTS logo. Dolby Pro Logic IIx If you've connected surround back speakers to the AV receiver, Dolby Pro Logic IIx allows you to music, and Game mode for 6.1-channel surround playback. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to the original. Dolby Pro Logic II ... experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. The AV receiver's surround indicators show which case the surround-back channel audio is processed as CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the DTS-ES logo. 62 Dolby Digital With this mode when watching an old movie...
... that bear the DTS logo. Dolby Pro Logic IIx If you've connected surround back speakers to the AV receiver, Dolby Pro Logic IIx allows you to music, and Game mode for 6.1-channel surround playback. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to the original. Dolby Pro Logic II ... experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. The AV receiver's surround indicators show which case the surround-back channel audio is processed as CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the DTS-ES logo. 62 Dolby Digital With this mode when watching an old movie...
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...indicator appears on the display. Speakers are selected in the Speaker Configuration cannot be cancelled when the AV receiver is for connection information. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [MULTI CH] button so that are temporary and will be adjusted. 65 The name of...or MPEG decoder. Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker, and use the bass and treble functions with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as shown. These adjustments are set to No or None in the following order: Front Left → Center →...
...indicator appears on the display. Speakers are selected in the Speaker Configuration cannot be cancelled when the AV receiver is for connection information. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [MULTI CH] button so that are temporary and will be adjusted. 65 The name of...or MPEG decoder. Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker, and use the bass and treble functions with a 5.1-channel analog audio output, such as shown. These adjustments are set to No or None in the following order: Front Left → Center →...
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...Listening Modes to Input Sources You can assign a default listening mode to each input source that you want to set to Standby. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 70 For input selectors that can be used...signal is played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.). c. d. Dolby D: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is selected with Dolby Digital input signals. With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be ...
...Listening Modes to Input Sources You can assign a default listening mode to each input source that you want to set to Standby. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 70 For input selectors that can be used...signal is played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.). c. d. Dolby D: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is selected with Dolby Digital input signals. With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be ...
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...CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - B Number buttons Select channels. H Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, and Fast forward. I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 ... [STANDBY], TV [ ]* Sets the TV to On or Standby. D [PREV CH] Selects the previous channel. E [TV INPUT]* Selects the TV's input. D [CH +/-] Selects channels on the satellite/cable receiver. G [ ], [ ] Rewind, and Fast forward. F REC [ ] Starts recording. B Number buttons...
...CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - B Number buttons Select channels. H Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, and Fast forward. I T V INPUT V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 ... [STANDBY], TV [ ]* Sets the TV to On or Standby. D [PREV CH] Selects the previous channel. E [TV INPUT]* Selects the TV's input. D [CH +/-] Selects channels on the satellite/cable receiver. G [ ], [ ] Rewind, and Fast forward. F REC [ ] Starts recording. B Number buttons...
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...(page 61). This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may produce a short audible noise. Try repositioning your player may be selected (page 61).... number of the listening modes, depending on your cables. If you switch your player is selected. 85 nected device. mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no surround back speakers are connected, or the Zone 2 speakers are being used , 6.1 playback is off. •...
...(page 61). This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may produce a short audible noise. Try repositioning your player may be selected (page 61).... number of the listening modes, depending on your cables. If you switch your player is selected. 85 nected device. mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no surround back speakers are connected, or the Zone 2 speakers are being used , 6.1 playback is off. •...