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Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Remote controller 63 Appendix 75 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR701/701E TX-SR601/601E Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 31 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Remote controller 63 Appendix 75 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR701/701E TX-SR601/601E Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 31 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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...2 LINE OUT terminals 23 When using the ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals (TX-SR701/701E only 23 Connections 24 AC OUTLETS 24 REMOTE CONTROL 24 Connecting speakers 25 Standard speaker setup for surround sound 25 Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback 25...the sound 45 Listening Modes 46 Selecting a listening mode (TX-SR701/701E 48 Re-EQ function for movies (TX-SR701/701E only) ......49 Selecting a listening mode (TX-SR601/601E 50 Original filter (CinemaFILTER) loading for movies (TX-SR601/601E only 51 Input Setup 52 Hardware Setup 55 Hardware Config 55 ...
...2 LINE OUT terminals 23 When using the ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals (TX-SR701/701E only 23 Connections 24 AC OUTLETS 24 REMOTE CONTROL 24 Connecting speakers 25 Standard speaker setup for surround sound 25 Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback 25...the sound 45 Listening Modes 46 Selecting a listening mode (TX-SR701/701E 48 Re-EQ function for movies (TX-SR701/701E only) ......49 Selecting a listening mode (TX-SR601/601E 50 Original filter (CinemaFILTER) loading for movies (TX-SR601/601E only 51 Input Setup 52 Hardware Setup 55 Hardware Config 55 ...
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... on the front panel of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. Front panel STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG MASTER VOLUME POWER ON OFF REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF LEVEL STANDBY DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP STEREO LISTENING MODE SURROUND THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES... 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF PHONES LEVEL STANDBY DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND DSP AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR ENTER MASTER VOLUME ...
... on the front panel of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. Front panel STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG MASTER VOLUME POWER ON OFF REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF LEVEL STANDBY DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP STEREO LISTENING MODE SURROUND THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES... 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R STANDBY/ON POWER ON OFF REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF PHONES LEVEL STANDBY DISPLAY RT/PTY/TP DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND DSP AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR ENTER MASTER VOLUME ...
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...an FM radio station in most European countries. Each time this button is available in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is received from RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (traffic program) and then back to be adjusted using the ...e.g., computers. Press the DIRECT (TX-SR601/601E), THX (TX-SR701/ 701E), STEREO, and SURROUND buttons to select a listening mode for FM broadcasting. It will occur that you are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark. • The brightness of the button you press the SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET ...
...an FM radio station in most European countries. Each time this button is available in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is received from RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (traffic program) and then back to be adjusted using the ...e.g., computers. Press the DIRECT (TX-SR601/601E), THX (TX-SR701/ 701E), STEREO, and SURROUND buttons to select a listening mode for FM broadcasting. It will occur that you are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark. • The brightness of the button you press the SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET ...
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...as the input selector buttons on the TV screen and in the MD mode, press to enter the selected song (ENTER). [66] LIGHT button (RC-533M only) Press to set the speaker output levels. TX-SR701/701E: Press to the next item. MUTING button [45] AUDIO ADJUST button [57] ZONE 2/SEARCH... Setup Menu, press the upper and lower arrow buttons to select an item, press the right and left arrow buttons to select parameter values or modes, and press the ENTER button to advance to select the Pure Audio mode. [46, 48] DIRECT, STEREO, SURR, ALL ST, DSP (TX-SR601/601E), DSP / (TX-SR701/701E), THX (TX-SR701/...
...as the input selector buttons on the TV screen and in the MD mode, press to enter the selected song (ENTER). [66] LIGHT button (RC-533M only) Press to set the speaker output levels. TX-SR701/701E: Press to the next item. MUTING button [45] AUDIO ADJUST button [57] ZONE 2/SEARCH... Setup Menu, press the upper and lower arrow buttons to select an item, press the right and left arrow buttons to select parameter values or modes, and press the ENTER button to advance to select the Pure Audio mode. [46, 48] DIRECT, STEREO, SURR, ALL ST, DSP (TX-SR601/601E), DSP / (TX-SR701/701E), THX (TX-SR701/...
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... to the L jack and the right channel to the input source is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E for digital input at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 52). There are the analog audio inputs and outputs. If ...; When using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make the appropriate changes at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 52). 16 2. If the digital connection is set for digital recording of the signal from the digital input of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, ...
... to the L jack and the right channel to the input source is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E for digital input at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 52). There are the analog audio inputs and outputs. If ...; When using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make the appropriate changes at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 52). 16 2. If the digital connection is set for digital recording of the signal from the digital input of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, ...
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... at "Input Setup" → "Component Video" (see page 52). If the device has a 5.1-channel output, connect the DVD FRONT L/ R, SURR L/R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER (5.1-channel input) jacks of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E to the DVD FRONT L/R jacks of the TXSR701/701E/601/601E. If the device has a digital output, connect ...cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the DVD player to either the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack of the TXSR701/701E/601/601E depending on the type of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E, the DVD input source is made at a different jack, this ...
... at "Input Setup" → "Component Video" (see page 52). If the device has a 5.1-channel output, connect the DVD FRONT L/ R, SURR L/R, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER (5.1-channel input) jacks of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E to the DVD FRONT L/R jacks of the TXSR701/701E/601/601E. If the device has a digital output, connect ...cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the DVD player to either the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack of the TXSR701/701E/601/601E depending on the type of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E, the DVD input source is made at a different jack, this ...
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...to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 or 2 jacks on the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. Or if the video cassette recorder has S video input and output jacks, using an S video cable. If you connect the digital audio output, be changed at "Input Setup" → "Component Video" (see page 53). Satellite ...the VIDEO 1 V OUT jack of the TXSR701/701E/601/601E. With the initial settings of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E, the VIDEO 3 input source is set for digital input at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 52). 6. Using RCA audio cables, connect the audio output jacks of the video...
...to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 or 2 jacks on the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. Or if the video cassette recorder has S video input and output jacks, using an S video cable. If you connect the digital audio output, be changed at "Input Setup" → "Component Video" (see page 53). Satellite ...the VIDEO 1 V OUT jack of the TXSR701/701E/601/601E. With the initial settings of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E, the VIDEO 3 input source is set for digital input at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 52). 6. Using RCA audio cables, connect the audio output jacks of the video...
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...Since both the signal from the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E, the VIDEO 2 input source is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit and simple Y/C mixed circuit. Make sure that the Setup Menu will only be changed at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 53).... If you connect the device to the R jacks. With the initial settings of the TX-SR701/701E/ 601/601E is unnecessary to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ...
...Since both the signal from the DIGITAL OUT jack of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E, the VIDEO 2 input source is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit and simple Y/C mixed circuit. Make sure that the Setup Menu will only be changed at "Input Setup" → "Digital Input" (see page 53).... If you connect the device to the R jacks. With the initial settings of the TX-SR701/701E/ 601/601E is unnecessary to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ...
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... to the instruction manuals that came with monopolar speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 76 7 10 10 8 9 1. Standard speaker setup for optimized surround playback. Surround back right speaker 10. Surround left and right speakers Place these speakers so that for your speakers are shown... its volume and quality greatly depend on the shape of the room. Front left speakers The sound recorded for enjoying Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX (TX-SR701/701E only), or DTS-ES audio. Surround back speakers • Place these three speakers all at one surround back speaker...
... to the instruction manuals that came with monopolar speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 76 7 10 10 8 9 1. Standard speaker setup for optimized surround playback. Surround back right speaker 10. Surround left and right speakers Place these speakers so that for your speakers are shown... its volume and quality greatly depend on the shape of the room. Front left speakers The sound recorded for enjoying Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX (TX-SR701/701E only), or DTS-ES audio. Surround back speakers • Place these three speakers all at one surround back speaker...
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...remote controller, you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver returns to charged the back-up system. Plug the power cord...) STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY RCVR MODE STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG MASTER VOLUME POWER ON OFF REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF LEVEL STANDBY DISPLAY ...THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Diagram for the first time, the TX-SR701...
...remote controller, you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver returns to charged the back-up system. Plug the power cord...) STANDBY/ON STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY RCVR MODE STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG MASTER VOLUME POWER ON OFF REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF LEVEL STANDBY DISPLAY ...THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Diagram for the first time, the TX-SR701...
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... an AM outdoor antenna If reception is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to set the "AM Frequency Step" Setup setting accordingly (see page 55). Then tighten the screws down with each other than USA & Canadian...ribbon wire around these screws. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers of the cable. 2. If you are using the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E worldwide model in a region where AM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter...
... an AM outdoor antenna If reception is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to set the "AM Frequency Step" Setup setting accordingly (see page 55). Then tighten the screws down with each other than USA & Canadian...ribbon wire around these screws. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers of the cable. 2. If you are using the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E worldwide model in a region where AM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter...
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... the TX-SR701/701E/ 601/601E for both visual and audio pleasure, it is displayed on the monitor and front display. It is used to select "1. Displaying the Main Menu 1. Configuring the speakers / / / SETUP RETURN STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN ...THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R RETURN SETUP // / ENTER ENTER To create the optimum sound space for optimum performance. TX-SR701...
... the TX-SR701/701E/ 601/601E for both visual and audio pleasure, it is displayed on the monitor and front display. It is used to select "1. Displaying the Main Menu 1. Configuring the speakers / / / SETUP RETURN STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN ...THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R RETURN SETUP // / ENTER ENTER To create the optimum sound space for optimum performance. TX-SR701...
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... 60 Hz, 80 Hz (THX), 100 Hz, 120 Hz, or 150Hz. The crossover frequency is selected for the Front setting, "Large" cannot be selected for this setting. 8. Press the RETURN button to return to set , the complete frequency range for Bass Management TX-SR701/701E f. Yes: Select when a subwoofer is not ...allows you to set to exit the Setup menu. 32 When "Small" is connected. Press the SETUP button on the front panel or on the diameter of your speaker system. No: Select when a subwoofer is connected. Use the and cursor buttons to select "Front L/R" and then use the and...
... 60 Hz, 80 Hz (THX), 100 Hz, 120 Hz, or 150Hz. The crossover frequency is selected for the Front setting, "Large" cannot be selected for this setting. 8. Press the RETURN button to return to set , the complete frequency range for Bass Management TX-SR701/701E f. Yes: Select when a subwoofer is not ...allows you to set to exit the Setup menu. 32 When "Small" is connected. Press the SETUP button on the front panel or on the diameter of your speaker system. No: Select when a subwoofer is connected. Use the and cursor buttons to select "Front L/R" and then use the and...
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...position. 7. The "Speaker Distance" menu appears. * Menu 1.Hardware Config 2.Speaker Config 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.Input Setup 6.Preference |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| * Menu 1233....*SSLS*ppep*eeve*aaea*kklk*eee*rrCr*a*CDlD*oiii*nsbs*ftrt*iaaa*gntn*cic*eoe*n****** 456...abcIOP...nSrULCpDeneeufifntSetttereStereuntpcuep :...the current maximum value(s). Use the and cursor buttons to select "Surr Right" and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the speaker to set will automatically be disabled. TX-SR701/701E Notes: • For the front L/R, center and...
...position. 7. The "Speaker Distance" menu appears. * Menu 1.Hardware Config 2.Speaker Config 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.Input Setup 6.Preference |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| * Menu 1233....*SSLS*ppep*eeve*aaea*kklk*eee*rrCr*a*CDlD*oiii*nsbs*ftrt*iaaa*gntn*cic*eoe*n****** 456...abcIOP...nSrULCpDeneeufifntSetttereStereuntpcuep :...the current maximum value(s). Use the and cursor buttons to select "Surr Right" and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the speaker to set will automatically be disabled. TX-SR701/701E Notes: • For the front L/R, center and...
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... between 15 and 25 feet (4.5 and 7.5 meters). 5. Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the main menu and then press the ENTER button. Configuring the speakers TX-SR601/601E 1. meters: Select if you will enter the distances in feet. For example, if 20...the same level. This is heard by the listener at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to your normal listening position. 34 8. TX-SR701/701E 1. Use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the front left and right speakers are vital to your normal listening position...
... between 15 and 25 feet (4.5 and 7.5 meters). 5. Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the main menu and then press the ENTER button. Configuring the speakers TX-SR601/601E 1. meters: Select if you will enter the distances in feet. For example, if 20...the same level. This is heard by the listener at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to your normal listening position. 34 8. TX-SR701/701E 1. Use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the front left and right speakers are vital to your normal listening position...
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... can be adjusted to anywhere between the speakers to exit the Setup menu. 35 TX-SR601/601E 1. Use the and cursor buttons to the main menu. The pink noise level can be adjusted to the same volume level. The TX-SR701/701E will hear a pink noise from the center speaker so ... all speakers are adjusted to anywhere between -15 and +12 dB can be disabled. 2. A Radio Shack® SPL meter or equivalent is recommended to select "Left." (1) Remember the volume level of this noise and then press the cursor button. (Note that you read a 75 decibel sound pressure level. Use...
... can be adjusted to anywhere between the speakers to exit the Setup menu. 35 TX-SR601/601E 1. Use the and cursor buttons to the main menu. The pink noise level can be adjusted to the same volume level. The TX-SR701/701E will hear a pink noise from the center speaker so ... all speakers are adjusted to anywhere between -15 and +12 dB can be disabled. 2. A Radio Shack® SPL meter or equivalent is recommended to select "Left." (1) Remember the volume level of this noise and then press the cursor button. (Note that you read a 75 decibel sound pressure level. Use...
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...for navigating through the menus You can change settings in 1-decibel increments. Press the TEST button to those on TX-SR701/701E/ 601/601E Displaying the Main Menu and exiting the menu SETUP SETUP Selecting a menu or menu item (upper edge of UP ENTER button) (lower edge of ENTER button) DOWN ... noise level can be emitted from the front right speaker. Buttons used for all speakers are adjusted to select other speakers and adjust the volumes until all speakers in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the front panel and on the remote controller. You will hear a pink noise...
...for navigating through the menus You can change settings in 1-decibel increments. Press the TEST button to those on TX-SR701/701E/ 601/601E Displaying the Main Menu and exiting the menu SETUP SETUP Selecting a menu or menu item (upper edge of UP ENTER button) (lower edge of ENTER button) DOWN ... noise level can be emitted from the front right speaker. Buttons used for all speakers are adjusted to select other speakers and adjust the volumes until all speakers in the Setup Menu using the buttons on the front panel and on the remote controller. You will hear a pink noise...
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...If the signal is weak, it would if stereo was selected. In such a case, press the FM MODE button ... / STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG MASTER VOLUME POWER ON OFF REC...THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TUNER One of the features of the TX-SR701...NG PRESET Listening to receive RDS broadcasts. After you release the button and a station is received in stereo, the ...
...If the signal is weak, it would if stereo was selected. In such a case, press the FM MODE button ... / STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP RETURN TUNI NG MASTER VOLUME POWER ON OFF REC...THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R TUNER One of the features of the TX-SR701...NG PRESET Listening to receive RDS broadcasts. After you release the button and a station is received in stereo, the ...
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...TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. 1. Tune into a radio station"). button. 2. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel. The MEMORY indicator lights red. Using the PRESET / buttons, select a preset number (from 1 to 40) to Radio Broadcasts FM MODE MEMORY PRESET / STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP... THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ENTER TUNER RCVR MODE CH TUN Presetting a radio station Selecting ...
...TX-SR701/701E/601/601E. 1. Tune into a radio station"). button. 2. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel. The MEMORY indicator lights red. Using the PRESET / buttons, select a preset number (from 1 to 40) to Radio Broadcasts FM MODE MEMORY PRESET / STANDBY/ON AUDIO ADJUST SETUP... THX DSP PRESET MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR PHONES DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER CD PHONO ENTER VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ENTER TUNER RCVR MODE CH TUN Presetting a radio station Selecting ...