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... will depend on top) facing forward at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener about ear level, or at the same height as to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS...and quality of the wall, as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Tip: To find the best position for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them inward so as the front left and right speakers These...
... will depend on top) facing forward at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener about ear level, or at the same height as to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS...and quality of the wall, as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. Tip: To find the best position for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them inward so as the front left and right speakers These...
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...until you've completed and double-checked all AV components. Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect composite video inputs and outputs. Caution: To...; Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. And use yellow plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Video Component video cable Cable S-Video cable Composite video cable Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable...
...until you've completed and double-checked all AV components. Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect composite video inputs and outputs. Caution: To...; Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. And use yellow plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Video Component video cable Cable S-Video cable Composite video cable Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable...
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To get the best from your surround sound system, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp. Surround right speaker 7. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN ...that their arrows point toward each other, as shown. If your powered subwoofer, as shown. Front left speaker 8. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the above table. Dipole speakers typically have . The following table indicates the channels you should be positioned. Dipole speakers TV/...
To get the best from your surround sound system, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp. Surround right speaker 7. TX-SR 603X ANTENNA AM VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 FM 75 VIDEO 1 PR IN 2 IN OUT IN ...that their arrows point toward each other, as shown. If your powered subwoofer, as shown. Front left speaker 8. Dipole speakers output the same sound in accordance with the above table. Dipole speakers typically have . The following table indicates the channels you should be positioned. Dipole speakers TV/...
Owner Manual
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...to speaker wiring polarity. Do not connect them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be connected to short the positive and negative wires. The ...connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. Doing so may be avoided. • If you use speakers with the TX-SR603X's rear panel. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of the two surround speakers to the left Front right speaker speaker...
...to speaker wiring polarity. Do not connect them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be connected to short the positive and negative wires. The ...connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. Doing so may be avoided. • If you use speakers with the TX-SR603X's rear panel. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of the two surround speakers to the left Front right speaker speaker...
Owner Manual
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... display the following screen to select this option. The whole process takes about 2 minutes. Once the measurement is picked up : Retries measurement with the test sound at step 4, you want to confirm the measurement results. Check the Results: Displays the measurement results for individual frequency range covered by each...
... display the following screen to select this option. The whole process takes about 2 minutes. Once the measurement is picked up : Retries measurement with the test sound at step 4, you want to confirm the measurement results. Check the Results: Displays the measurement results for individual frequency range covered by each...
Owner Manual
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... speaker settings manually (see the manual for the subwoofer. (Menus vary depending on country) *When a speaker has a warning, its sound may not be detected with the automatic speaker settings because the sound is generated from the low position with very low frequencies. Tip: When any of the speakers are too close or...
... speaker settings manually (see the manual for the subwoofer. (Menus vary depending on country) *When a speaker has a warning, its sound may not be detected with the automatic speaker settings because the sound is generated from the low position with very low frequencies. Tip: When any of the speakers are too close or...
Owner Manual
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None: Select if no surround back speakers are small. Continue with step 10 on the diameter of any sounds below that you specified as Small. Crossover 9 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "f. If you 're not using a subwoofer, choose a... 6-1/2 in. (13-16 cm) 100 Hz 3-1/2 to a low value, and the program material doesn't contain any speaker that frequency, the subwoofer will not output much sound. 45 SurrBack ch," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, this setting cannot be set to select a crossover frequency. First Time Setup...
None: Select if no surround back speakers are small. Continue with step 10 on the diameter of any sounds below that you specified as Small. Crossover 9 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "f. If you 're not using a subwoofer, choose a... 6-1/2 in. (13-16 cm) 100 Hz 3-1/2 to a low value, and the program material doesn't contain any speaker that frequency, the subwoofer will not output much sound. 45 SurrBack ch," and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to Small, this setting cannot be set to select a crossover frequency. First Time Setup...
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First Time Setup-Continued Double Bass This setting is distributed to your speakers only if you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to Large. Front left and right speakers AND a subwoofer. 10 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to ...
First Time Setup-Continued Double Bass This setting is distributed to your speakers only if you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to Large. Front left and right speakers AND a subwoofer. 10 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to ...
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...front left speaker to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can specify the distance from each speaker arrives at the listener's ears as the sound designer intended. +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 1 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER...[ ]/ [ ] buttons to select: feet: Select if you want to enter distances in feet. Press the [SETUP] button. Note: Speakers that the sound from each speaker to specify the distance. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to No or None on the AV receiver by using its [...
...front left speaker to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can specify the distance from each speaker arrives at the listener's ears as the sound designer intended. +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 1 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER...[ ]/ [ ] buttons to select: feet: Select if you want to enter distances in feet. Press the [SETUP] button. Note: Speakers that the sound from each speaker to specify the distance. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to No or None on the AV receiver by using its [...
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... to select "6. If you select Manual, continue with this procedure. The volume at each speaker manually. Tip: Low frequencies (e.g., 80 Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g., 8 kHz) affect treble sounds. 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...
... to select "6. If you select Manual, continue with this procedure. The volume at each speaker manually. Tip: Low frequencies (e.g., 80 Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g., 8 kHz) affect treble sounds. 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...
Owner Manual
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...with DVDs that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead. Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode when watching an old movie with moving sounds, such as music CDs and DVDs. Dolby Pro Logic IIx has three modes of operation: Movie mode for movies, Music mode for ...(i.e., left and right), both will create a 5.1 surround mix from 2-channel or 5.1-channel music or movies. DTS This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with program material recorded in DTS 6.1, such as CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo. With the additional surround back channel...
...with DVDs that rotate 360 degrees or pass overhead. Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode when watching an old movie with moving sounds, such as music CDs and DVDs. Dolby Pro Logic IIx has three modes of operation: Movie mode for movies, Music mode for ...(i.e., left and right), both will create a 5.1 surround mix from 2-channel or 5.1-channel music or movies. DTS This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with program material recorded in DTS 6.1, such as CDs, DVDs, or LDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo. With the additional surround back channel...
Owner Manual
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... of where you get with conventional stereo. There are emphasized in this mode, all channels can be produced with 6.1-channel surround sound sources. Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of operation: Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening to even mono material... listening area. Full Mono In this mode creates a lively sound field with program material recorded in a TV studio. The center speaker outputs the sound as music CDs. Use it simulates the stage-front experience. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for rock and pop music. ...
... of where you get with conventional stereo. There are emphasized in this mode, all channels can be produced with 6.1-channel surround sound sources. Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of operation: Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening to even mono material... listening area. Full Mono In this mode creates a lively sound field with program material recorded in a TV studio. The center speaker outputs the sound as music CDs. Use it simulates the stage-front experience. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Orchestra Suitable for rock and pop music. ...
Owner Manual
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... select each speaker, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/ [ ] buttons to digital recording. Multich Level Adjust," and then press [ENTER]. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be adjusted from the DVD analog multichannel input. • Various restrictions apply to...
... select each speaker, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/ [ ] buttons to digital recording. Multich Level Adjust," and then press [ENTER]. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be adjusted from the DVD analog multichannel input. • Various restrictions apply to...
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... also be performed on page 69. Audio Adjust," and then press [ENTER]. I Bass You can set them. When you can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. 3 ENTER 4 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to ... to adjust. + 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "4. Advanced Setup Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to set listening mode-related settings and functions. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by using its...
... also be performed on page 69. Audio Adjust," and then press [ENTER]. I Bass You can set them. When you can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. 3 ENTER 4 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to ... to adjust. + 2 ENTER Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "4. Advanced Setup Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to set listening mode-related settings and functions. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by using its...
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...you to improve the balance. L+R: Both the left and right channel output is attenuated by half (-6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is unavailable if no surround speakers are not using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. I Center Width ... Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital EX. 69 Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting I Dimension With this setting, you can broaden the width of the sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. On: Panorama function on . Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it backward. The default setting is output....
...you to improve the balance. L+R: Both the left and right channel output is attenuated by half (-6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is unavailable if no surround speakers are not using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. I Center Width ... Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital EX. 69 Dolby Digital EX Input Signal Setting I Dimension With this setting, you can broaden the width of the sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. On: Panorama function on . Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it backward. The default setting is output....
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... IN TV R L Receiver/ integrated amp 74 Main room TV AV receiver Using Only Speakers in Zone 2 With this connection method, you can use 5.1 surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in Zone 2. Using a Receiver/Integrated Amp in Zone 2 With this connection method, you can use 7.1... surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in another room. The volume for Zone 2 is set on the AV receiver. •...
... IN TV R L Receiver/ integrated amp 74 Main room TV AV receiver Using Only Speakers in Zone 2 With this connection method, you can use 5.1 surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in Zone 2. Using a Receiver/Integrated Amp in Zone 2 With this connection method, you can use 7.1... surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in another room. The volume for Zone 2 is set on the AV receiver. •...
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...- Activated: Zone 2 SPEAKERS terminals activated. Note: This procedure can also be performed on (see page 76), the speakers connected to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals output sound, but the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals do not (when Zone 2 is activated but not used . 7 8 9 T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 ... Setting the Powered Zone 2 To use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: Not Activated: Zone 2 SPEAKERS terminals deactivated. nals so that they produce sound when Zone 2 is activated and turned on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button.
...- Activated: Zone 2 SPEAKERS terminals activated. Note: This procedure can also be performed on (see page 76), the speakers connected to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals output sound, but the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals do not (when Zone 2 is activated but not used . 7 8 9 T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 ... Setting the Powered Zone 2 To use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: Not Activated: Zone 2 SPEAKERS terminals deactivated. nals so that they produce sound when Zone 2 is activated and turned on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button.
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... 2 with the remote controller, you can turn off Zone 2 with the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button followed by an input selector button. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, check if it's connected to the AV receiver's ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks, use the volume control on...
... 2 with the remote controller, you can turn off Zone 2 with the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button followed by an input selector button. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, check if it's connected to the AV receiver's ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks, use the volume control on...
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...all compo- Power Can't turn on ? • The amp protection circuit has been activated. It can 't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is properly plugged into the wall outlet. • Unplug ...;gured correctly (page 44). nents are configured correctly (page 44). Try selecting another listening mode (page 62). • Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with all speakers (page 62). 84 • Specify the speaker distances (page 47) and adjust...
...all compo- Power Can't turn on ? • The amp protection circuit has been activated. It can 't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is properly plugged into the wall outlet. • Unplug ...;gured correctly (page 44). nents are configured correctly (page 44). Try selecting another listening mode (page 62). • Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with all speakers (page 62). 84 • Specify the speaker distances (page 47) and adjust...
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... level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may change. There's no sound with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so don't do it as those that the video input to which...43). • On your cables. About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- Troubleshooting-Continued The subwoofer produces no sound? • When you may hear noise. • When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your ...
... level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it . • An audio cable may change. There's no sound with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so don't do it as those that the video input to which...43). • On your cables. About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- Troubleshooting-Continued The subwoofer produces no sound? • When you may hear noise. • When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your ...