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AV Receiver TX-SR608 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 13 Turning On & Basic Operations ......22 Advanced Operations 38 Controlling iPod & Other Components 58 Others 66 En
AV Receiver TX-SR608 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 13 Turning On & Basic Operations ......22 Advanced Operations 38 Controlling iPod & Other Components 58 Others 66 En
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... the permission 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 the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. If this unit, have it occasionally. ent from that ...not work properly the next time you originally bought it 's for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. The power cord plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a soft cloth. Pressing ON/STANDBY to...
... the permission 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 the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. If this unit, have it occasionally. ent from that ...not work properly the next time you originally bought it 's for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. The power cord plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a soft cloth. Pressing ON/STANDBY to...
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... and fit a suitable plug. age or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as that the ONKYO product described in this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. If the fuse needs to be replaced...use the remote controller for Batteries (AA/R6) a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 The wire which is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the plug. IMPORTANT ...
... and fit a suitable plug. age or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as that the ONKYO product described in this unit.) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. If the fuse needs to be replaced...use the remote controller for Batteries (AA/R6) a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 The wire which is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the plug. IMPORTANT ...
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... About Home Theater 12 Enjoying Home Theater 12 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 13 Connecting Your Speakers 13 About AV Connections 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting External Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting Antenna 20 Which Connections Should I Use 21... Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 22 Turning On 22 Turning Off 22 Basic Operations 23 ...
... About Home Theater 12 Enjoying Home Theater 12 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 13 Connecting Your Speakers 13 About AV Connections 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting External Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting Antenna 20 Which Connections Should I Use 21... Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 22 Turning On 22 Turning Off 22 Basic Operations 23 ...
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...bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP Connections • 6 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Front "Line in some...Audyssey Laboratories. *5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of THX Ltd. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 ...
...bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP Connections • 6 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Front "Line in some...Audyssey Laboratories. *5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of THX Ltd. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *8 ...
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...Only then can be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you ...XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. All other countries. * "x.v.Color" is prohibited to receive the SIRIUS service. It is a trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately. THX Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of...
...Only then can be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you ...XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. All other countries. * "x.v.Color" is prohibited to receive the SIRIUS service. It is a trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately. THX Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of...
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... IN, TV/CD IN) N ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks P FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection information (➔ 13 to 21). En 10
... IN, TV/CD IN) N ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks O SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks P FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection information (➔ 13 to 21). En 10
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... FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. B Arrow R/X buttons (➔ 28) C D.TUN button (➔ 28) N D DISPLAY button E CH +/- Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E B F G H C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. I DISPLAY button (➔ 24) J MUTING button (➔ 24) M K VOL R/X button (➔ 23...
... FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. B Arrow R/X buttons (➔ 28) C D.TUN button (➔ 28) N D DISPLAY button E CH +/- Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D E B F G H C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. I DISPLAY button (➔ 24) J MUTING button (➔ 24) M K VOL R/X button (➔ 23...
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... should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. 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 your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the ...same height as the front speakers. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. With Blu-ray Discs, you can be obtained by placing your listening position. With analog or digital TV, you can also...
... should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. 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 your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the ...same height as the front speakers. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. With Blu-ray Discs, you can be obtained by placing your listening position. With analog or digital TV, you can also...
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...surround sound system, you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at the same time. Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to "4ohms" (➔ 40). In other ... (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of speakers that you need to do this automatically (➔ 26) or manually (➔ 40). Speaker...
...surround sound system, you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at the same time. Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to "4ohms" (➔ 40). In other ... (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of speakers that you need to do this automatically (➔ 26) or manually (➔ 40). Speaker...
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... following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to each speaker terminal. Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to...
... following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to the FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to each speaker terminal. Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to...
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...the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to indicate how they should be positioned so that ...speakers F F H TV/screen H GBCBG Normal speakers F F H TV/screen H G BCBG D DD D E E E E Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on them to an input on the amp. Right speaker Left speaker Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Important: •...
...the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to indicate how they should be positioned so that ...speakers F F H TV/screen H GBCBG Normal speakers F F H TV/screen H G BCBG D DD D E E E E Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on them to an input on the amp. Right speaker Left speaker Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Important: •...
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...176.4/192 kHz is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and V Yellow other video equipment. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital ... console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Push plugs in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. Caution • To prevent shutter damage...
...176.4/192 kHz is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and V Yellow other video equipment. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital ... console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. Push plugs in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. Caution • To prevent shutter damage...
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... to the appropriate jacks. En 17 Connect your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be ...Video Recorder Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. Tip To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input ...select the TV/CD input selector. • To use this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off or the TV is set to another input source, this function, you...
... to the appropriate jacks. En 17 Connect your TV's speakers, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be ...Video Recorder Satellite, cable, set -top box, etc. Tip To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the AV receiver's speakers will be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input ...select the TV/CD input selector. • To use this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off or the TV is set to another input source, this function, you...
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... Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 40).
... Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 40).
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...'s manual for details. *2 When you connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. To get the signals output from PC IN, select for video recording (➔ 31). En 19 If your personal computer to PC IN and select... HDMI OUT. Note • When you connect to both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be given a higher priority. • The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the external components while you are in Zone 2. You can listen and record audio from the external components...
...'s manual for details. *2 When you connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. To get the signals output from PC IN, select for video recording (➔ 31). En 19 If your personal computer to PC IN and select... HDMI OUT. Note • When you connect to both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be given a higher priority. • The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the external components while you are in Zone 2. You can listen and record audio from the external components...
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...• Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM 20 antenna. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 're using thumbtacks...the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Tip • If you start playback on a component ...
...• Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM 20 antenna. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 're using thumbtacks...the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. The other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. Tip • If you start playback on a component ...
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...Formats Video component can be connected by using any of AV equipment. Video Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. Analog AV receiver *1 Optical Coaxial IN *1 *1 HDMI Analog OUT HDMI *1 *2 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on a TV that you choose will... to the input selector, this will be interpreted as the source and video is connected to component video output). Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. Which Connections Should I Use? However, for compatibility with...
...Formats Video component can be connected by using any of AV equipment. Video Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. Analog AV receiver *1 Optical Coaxial IN *1 *1 HDMI Analog OUT HDMI *1 *2 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on a TV that you choose will... to the input selector, this will be interpreted as the source and video is connected to component video output). Composite AV receiver Composite Component IN MONITOR OUT Component HDMI HDMI TV, projector, etc. Which Connections Should I Use? However, for compatibility with...
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The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off . En 22 To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the front panel. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Front panel Remote controller Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off .
The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off . En 22 To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the front panel. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote controller. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Front panel Remote controller Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off .
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... name in "Name Edit" (➔ 47). Information is displayed for the onscreen setup menus. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ 32) • "Audyssey" (➔ 45) Signal format*2 or sampling ... the source component. Setting the Display Brightness You can typically be displayed. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver's DIMMER (North American and Taiwan models). Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus You can display various information about ...
... name in "Name Edit" (➔ 47). Information is displayed for the onscreen setup menus. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ 32) • "Audyssey" (➔ 45) Signal format*2 or sampling ... the source component. Setting the Display Brightness You can typically be displayed. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver's DIMMER (North American and Taiwan models). Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus You can display various information about ...