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Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 20 First Time Setup 38 Basic Operations 51 Advanced Operations 64 Advanced Setup 68 Zone 2 74 Controlling Other Components ....78 Specifications 83 Troubleshooting 84 En AV Receiver TX-SR603X Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in .
Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 20 First Time Setup 38 Basic Operations 51 Advanced Operations 64 Advanced Setup 68 Zone 2 74 Controlling Other Components ....78 Specifications 83 Troubleshooting 84 En AV Receiver TX-SR603X Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Following the instructions in .
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... off and on, the user is no guarantee that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the AV receiver, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. AC outlet voltages vary from that the cable ground shall be determined by one or more of the following measures:... • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a...
... off and on, the user is no guarantee that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the AV receiver, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. AC outlet voltages vary from that the cable ground shall be determined by one or more of the following measures:... • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a...
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.... For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in certain countries. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH This product incorporates copyright protection ...the body of this copyright protection technology must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to the terminal which is prohibited. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY I. patents and other limited ...
.... For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in certain countries. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH This product incorporates copyright protection ...the body of this copyright protection technology must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to the terminal which is prohibited. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY I. patents and other limited ...
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...Supplied Accessories...4 Features ...5 Table of 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 Connecting AV Components 27 Connecting Audio Components... 33 Connecting 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 Initial Setup...42 Digital Input ...42...
...Supplied Accessories...4 Features ...5 Table of 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 Connecting AV Components 27 Connecting Audio Components... 33 Connecting 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 Initial Setup...42 Digital Input ...42...
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Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR603X 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C DE FG H STANDBY/ON ZONE2 OFF ZONE 2 LEVEL PHONES TUNING / PRESET MASTER...nd the main explanation for Zone 2. B ZONE 2 indicator (76) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. L DIMMER button (52) DIMMER is used to specify the format of Zone 2. ... with the onscreen setup menus. K DIGITAL INPUT button (42, 72) This button is used to set the AV receiver to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. M MEMORY button (59) This button is used to return to On or...
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR603X 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C DE FG H STANDBY/ON ZONE2 OFF ZONE 2 LEVEL PHONES TUNING / PRESET MASTER...nd the main explanation for Zone 2. B ZONE 2 indicator (76) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. L DIMMER button (52) DIMMER is used to specify the format of Zone 2. ... with the onscreen setup menus. K DIGITAL INPUT button (42, 72) This button is used to set the AV receiver to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. M MEMORY button (59) This button is used to return to On or...
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... audio. 9 There are used to adjust the bass and treble. S PHONES jack (52) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX. V SETUP MIC (38) The included speaker setup microphone is used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH...
... audio. 9 There are used to adjust the bass and treble. S PHONES jack (52) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX. V SETUP MIC (38) The included speaker setup microphone is used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH...
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...numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. 1 MUTING indicator (52) This indicator flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (76) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. 3 Listening mode & format indicators These indicators show the...listening mode and the format of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. FM STEREO: This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station. 5 SLEEP indicator (52) This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 6 ...
...numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. 1 MUTING indicator (52) This indicator flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 2 ZONE 2 indicator (76) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. 3 Listening mode & format indicators These indicators show the...listening mode and the format of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. FM STEREO: This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station. 5 SLEEP indicator (52) This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set. 6 ...
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... inputs can find the main explanation for connection information. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR603X 1B CD 5 6 G H 9JK L 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. H FM ANTENNA (23) This jack is installed in Zone 2.
... inputs can find the main explanation for connection information. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR603X 1B CD 5 6 G H 9JK L 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. H FM ANTENNA (23) This jack is installed in Zone 2.
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...be used to supply power to control that component. T ZONE 2 LINE OUT (74) This analog audio output can be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. Front & Rear Panels-Continued M REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to a line input on an integrated amplifier... in which you purchased your AV receiver. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV components. See pages 26-36 for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and...
...be used to supply power to control that component. T ZONE 2 LINE OUT (74) This analog audio output can be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. Front & Rear Panels-Continued M REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to a line input on an integrated amplifier... in which you purchased your AV receiver. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV components. See pages 26-36 for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and...
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... • If another remote controller of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide off the cover.... Remote control sensor AV receiver (5 Am)pprox. 16 ft. 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not...
... • If another remote controller of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 13 Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide off the cover.... Remote control sensor AV receiver (5 Am)pprox. 16 ft. 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not...
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... modes: see page 17 HDD mode: see page 18 TV/VCR/SAT/CABLE modes: see page 78). It can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . A B C D RECEIVER 5 F G H I 1 J K 2 ON STANDBY I CABLE/CDR & SAT/MD Modes In CABLE/CDR mode, you can also be used to control.... By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo MD recorder, or a satellite TV receiver. I TV & VCR Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is for use with each type of the remote controller ...
... modes: see page 17 HDD mode: see page 18 TV/VCR/SAT/CABLE modes: see page 78). It can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . A B C D RECEIVER 5 F G H I 1 J K 2 ON STANDBY I CABLE/CDR & SAT/MD Modes In CABLE/CDR mode, you can also be used to control.... By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo MD recorder, or a satellite TV receiver. I TV & VCR Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is for use with each type of the remote controller ...
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... of the currently selected remote controller mode. SURR button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. When you press a button on the AV receiver. P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (51) This button can be controlled. 1 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to eject the ...cassette tape. 15 I DISPLAY button (53, 54) This button is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. During playback it was recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work ...
... of the currently selected remote controller mode. SURR button This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes. When you press a button on the AV receiver. P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (51) This button can be controlled. 1 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to eject the ...cassette tape. 15 I DISPLAY button (53, 54) This button is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. During playback it was recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work ...
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... time. Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To set the repeat playback functions. 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 ON button This button is used to exit the DVD player's onscreen setup...
... time. Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode To set the repeat playback functions. 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 ON button This button is used to exit the DVD player's onscreen setup...
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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 - H REC [ ] button This button is used to set the repeat playback functions. I... controller mode. M RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. E DISC +/- button This button selects discs on . To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to clear entered numbers. L RETURN button This...
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 - H REC [ ] button This button is used to set the repeat playback functions. I... controller mode. M RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. E DISC +/- button This button selects discs on . To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to clear entered numbers. L RETURN button This...
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...compatible component. P RANDOM button* This button sets the Shuffle function to Songs, Albums, or Off on the HDD-compatible component. * Buttons marked with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . A B C D 5 F G 8 9 J ON STANDBY I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons*...HDD-compatible component. 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 - D ALBUM +/- F Previous [ ] button This button restarts the current song on the HDD...
...compatible component. P RANDOM button* This button sets the Shuffle function to Songs, Albums, or Off on the HDD-compatible component. * Buttons marked with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . A B C D 5 F G 8 9 J ON STANDBY I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons*...HDD-compatible component. 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 - D ALBUM +/- F Previous [ ] button This button restarts the current song on the HDD...
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... 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. 19 Surround left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. They enhance the realism of your listening room, and your listening position. Their role in...
... 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. 19 Surround left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. They enhance the realism of your listening room, and your listening position. Their role in...
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... and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). It's the most common connection format for optical. Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. Use white plugs...Analog audio cable (RCA) Cable Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Jack Y PB PR S V Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 20 Description Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality ...
... and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). It's the most common connection format for optical. Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. Use white plugs...Analog audio cable (RCA) Cable Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Jack Y PB PR S V Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 20 Description Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality ...
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... INPUT 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. Then all black). Front left speaker 6. Center speaker 4. Surround right speaker 7. Subwoofer 2. Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for ease of... back left* Surround back right* *If you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. 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...
... INPUT 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. Then all black). Front left speaker 6. Center speaker 4. Surround right speaker 7. Subwoofer 2. Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for ease of... back left* Surround back right* *If you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. 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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... SPEAKER Center Front left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use speakers with your speakers: • Only connect speakers with the TX-SR603X's rear panel. If you're using only one speaker to each...
... SPEAKER Center Front left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use speakers with your speakers: • Only connect speakers with the TX-SR603X's rear panel. If you're using only one speaker to each...
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TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN OUT... the wires are attached securely and that you must connect the antenna to tune into position. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how...as shown. (The antenna's wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (...
TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN OUT... the wires are attached securely and that you must connect the antenna to tune into position. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how...as shown. (The antenna's wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (...