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AV Receiver TX-SR605 AV Amplifier TX-SA605 TX-SA8560 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 18 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 54 Advanced Operations 69 Advanced Setup 70 Zone 2 87 Controlling...
AV Receiver TX-SR605 AV Amplifier TX-SA605 TX-SA8560 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 18 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 54 Advanced Operations 69 Advanced Setup 70 Zone 2 87 Controlling...
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...the AC plug: * In catalogs and on the plug. If the power cord's plug is marked with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to the terminal which is coloured blue must approved by qualified ...Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in this apparatus may not correspond with the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR605 only) AM loop antenna (TX-SR605 only...
...the AC plug: * In catalogs and on the plug. If the power cord's plug is marked with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to the terminal which is coloured blue must approved by qualified ...Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the same ampere rating as that the ONKYO product described in this apparatus may not correspond with the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR605 only) AM loop antenna (TX-SR605 only...
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...continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 100 ms) • New Graphic On-Screen Display • Compatible with a maximum total harmonic distortion of Onkyo Corporation. *5. ...terminal posts only) • Color-Coded 7.1 Multichannel Inputs • Subwoofer Pre Out • Powered Zone 2 • Bi-Amp Connectable for FL/FR with SBL/SBR Miscellaneous • SIRIUS Ready*6 /...) • A/V Sync Control Function (up to 20 kHz with RI Dock for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Manufactured under license from...
...continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 100 ms) • New Graphic On-Screen Display • Compatible with a maximum total harmonic distortion of Onkyo Corporation. *5. ...terminal posts only) • Color-Coded 7.1 Multichannel Inputs • Subwoofer Pre Out • Powered Zone 2 • Bi-Amp Connectable for FL/FR with SBL/SBR Miscellaneous • SIRIUS Ready*6 /...) • A/V Sync Control Function (up to 20 kHz with RI Dock for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Manufactured under license from...
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...CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Mode 16 About Home Theater 17 Enjoying Home Theater 17 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier ..... 18 About AV Connections 18 Connecting Your Speakers 19 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 21 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR605 only)......... 22 Connecting Both Audio & ... the Remote Controller's ID .......... 86 Zone 2 Zone 2 87 Connecting Zone 2 87 Setting the Powered Zone 2 88 Using Zone 2 88 Controlling Other Components Controlling Other Components 90 Entering Remote Control Codes 90 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 91 Resetting REMOTE MODE...
...CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Mode 16 About Home Theater 17 Enjoying Home Theater 17 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier ..... 18 About AV Connections 18 Connecting Your Speakers 19 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 21 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR605 only)......... 22 Connecting Both Audio & ... the Remote Controller's ID .......... 86 Zone 2 Zone 2 87 Connecting Zone 2 87 Setting the Powered Zone 2 88 Using Zone 2 88 Controlling Other Components Controlling Other Components 90 Entering Remote Control Codes 90 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via 91 Resetting REMOTE MODE...
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... following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. ZONE 2 indicator (88) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. STANDBY/ON button (40) ... Display This button is used to Standby or On. STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is being received from the remote controller. 7 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American models 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Other models bm bn bo ...
... following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, or CD. ZONE 2 indicator (88) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. STANDBY/ON button (40) ... Display This button is used to Standby or On. STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is being received from the remote controller. 7 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American models 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Other models bm bn bo ...
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...the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX. PHONES jack (56) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of digital input signals. (8 ... headphones for private listening. (1 ZONE 2/OFF buttons (88) The ZONE 2 button is used to adjust the display brightness. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 59. (9 MEMORY button (58) This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets. (: TUNING MODE button (TX-SR605 only) (57) This button ...
...the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX. PHONES jack (56) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of digital input signals. (8 ... headphones for private listening. (1 ZONE 2/OFF buttons (88) The ZONE 2 button is used to adjust the display brightness. See "Using RDS (European models only)" on page 59. (9 MEMORY button (58) This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets. (: TUNING MODE button (TX-SR605 only) (57) This button ...
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... Onkyo AV component. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. AM ANTENNA (TX-SR605 ...receiver/AV amplifier and the other AV component, even if they are for connecting speakers in Zone...DVD players. ZONE 2 SPEAKERS (87) These terminals are for connection information. FM ANTENNA (TX-SR605 only) (... This jack is for connecting an XM Minituner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions)....video. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output or 7.1-channel analog audio output. )1 ZONE 2 LINE OUT (87) This analog audio output...
... Onkyo AV component. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. AM ANTENNA (TX-SR605 ...receiver/AV amplifier and the other AV component, even if they are for connecting speakers in Zone...DVD players. ZONE 2 SPEAKERS (87) These terminals are for connection information. FM ANTENNA (TX-SR605 only) (... This jack is for connecting an XM Minituner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions)....video. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output or 7.1-channel analog audio output. )1 ZONE 2 LINE OUT (87) This analog audio output...
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...buttons The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. These buttons work in parentheses. ZONE 2 button (88) Used to select the input source for tuning. ■ Buttons used for Zone 2. STANDBY/ON button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby or On. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (54) Used to ...the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American models only). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to select radio presets (TX-SR605). Play [ ] button Starts playback. The FF [ ] button starts fast forward. button (58) Used to select the available listening modes. Remote...
...buttons The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. These buttons work in parentheses. ZONE 2 button (88) Used to select the input source for tuning. ■ Buttons used for Zone 2. STANDBY/ON button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby or On. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (54) Used to ...the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American models only). [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to select radio presets (TX-SR605). Play [ ] button Starts playback. The FF [ ] button starts fast forward. button (58) Used to select the available listening modes. Remote...
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...Center speaker 4. Surround back left speaker 7 8 6. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT SUBWOOFER to the corresponding speaker terminal. Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid... Front right, Zone 2 right White Red Center Surround left Green Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left and right dipole speakers should attach them to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. The following table indicates the channels you should use , a ...
...Center speaker 4. Surround back left speaker 7 8 6. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT SUBWOOFER to the corresponding speaker terminal. Using Dipole Speakers You can use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid... Front right, Zone 2 right White Red Center Surround left Green Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left and right dipole speakers should attach them to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. The following table indicates the channels you should use , a ...
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...audio output from your TV and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S ..., you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 50) TV, projector, etc. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video ...
...audio output from your TV and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S ..., you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 50) TV, projector, etc. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video ...
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... VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b... ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to your TV via the same type of connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a DVD Player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then...
... VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b... ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to your TV via the same type of connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a DVD Player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then...
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...amplifier to your TV via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to your VCR's tuner to listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital..., use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use your favorite TV programs via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV has no audio outputs. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for ...
...amplifier to your TV via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to your VCR's tuner to listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital..., use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use your favorite TV programs via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV has no audio outputs. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for ...
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...listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your TV via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your favorite TV programs via the same type... the connection. You must be assigned (see page 49) b c A C B a COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Connect one or the other Connection b must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV has no audio outputs. With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV...
...listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your TV via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your favorite TV programs via the same type... the connection. You must be assigned (see page 49) b c A C B a COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Connect one or the other Connection b must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV has no audio outputs. With this hookup, you can use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV...
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... the game console ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b . (To record or listen in... Zone 2 as well, use a and b .) Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV ...
... the game console ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b . (To record or listen in... Zone 2 as well, use a and b .) Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV ...
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...you can listen to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL OPTICAL...OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L AUDIO OUTPUT L R R Phono preamp MC head amp or MC transformer AUDIO OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L R Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge. Use connection a for a ...
...you can listen to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL OPTICAL...OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L AUDIO OUTPUT L R R Phono preamp MC head amp or MC transformer AUDIO OUTPUT L R AUDIO INPUT L R Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge. Use connection a for a ...
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...MD, etc. • With connection a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a ...Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder Analog audio L/R output Analog audio L/R input Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA605/8560 only) Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to the AV amplifier's TUNER L/R IN jacks with an audio cable...
...MD, etc. • With connection a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a ...Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder Analog audio L/R output Analog audio L/R input Digital coaxial output Digital optical output Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA605/8560 only) Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to the AV amplifier's TUNER L/R IN jacks with an audio cable...
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... button. You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/ AV amplifier. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • The speakers are turned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack (Zone 2 speakers are not turned off). • When ...you connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to turn off automatically after a specified period. To unmute the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [MUTING] button again, or...
... button. You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/ AV amplifier. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • The speakers are turned off while the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack (Zone 2 speakers are not turned off). • When ...you connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to turn off automatically after a specified period. To unmute the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [MUTING] button again, or...
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...88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Pro logic II is being used . Available only when using surround speakers. *4. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is used. *3. Using the Listening Modes-Continued Listening Modes Available for... Each Source Format Analog and PCM Sources Onkyo Original DSP*4 Source format Media Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American models...
...88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Pro logic II is being used . Available only when using surround speakers. *4. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is used. *3. Using the Listening Modes-Continued Listening Modes Available for... Each Source Format Analog and PCM Sources Onkyo Original DSP*4 Source format Media Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American models...
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...or sound quality adjustment that can be used . Using the Listening Modes-Continued Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and TrueHD Sources Onkyo Original DSP Source format Media Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American models) Direct Stereo Multichannel Dolby D Dolby Digital Plus ...be made is being used . *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is used . : Requires 7.1 speakers. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. The AV receiver/ AV amplifier does not respond to a 192 kHz TrueHD signal. *2. Not available while ...
...or sound quality adjustment that can be used . Using the Listening Modes-Continued Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and TrueHD Sources Onkyo Original DSP Source format Media Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American models) Direct Stereo Multichannel Dolby D Dolby Digital Plus ...be made is being used . *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is used . : Requires 7.1 speakers. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. The AV receiver/ AV amplifier does not respond to a 192 kHz TrueHD signal. *2. Not available while ...
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..., DTS 96/24 is being used . *3. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is processed as DTS. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is used . : Requires 7.1 speakers. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Pro logic II is being used, DTS is... used . Using the Listening Modes-Continued DTS and DTS 96/24 Sources Onkyo Original DSP*4 Source format Media Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American...
..., DTS 96/24 is being used . *3. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is processed as DTS. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is used . : Requires 7.1 speakers. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Pro logic II is being used, DTS is... used . Using the Listening Modes-Continued DTS and DTS 96/24 Sources Onkyo Original DSP*4 Source format Media Listening mode Pure Audio (not North American...