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...Receiver TX-SR604/604E TX-SR8460 TX-SR674/674E TX-SR8467 Contents Introduction 2 Connections 18 First Time Setup 38 Basic Operations 49 Advanced Operations 66 Instruction Manual Advanced Setup 67 Zone 2 79 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 an Onkyo AV Receiver. Controlling Other Components ....83 Specifications 86 Troubleshooting 87...
...Receiver TX-SR604/604E TX-SR8460 TX-SR674/674E TX-SR8467 Contents Introduction 2 Connections 18 First Time Setup 38 Basic Operations 49 Advanced Operations 66 Instruction Manual Advanced Setup 67 Zone 2 79 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 an Onkyo AV Receiver. Controlling Other Components ....83 Specifications 86 Troubleshooting 87...
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...the voltage in your area. Never Touch this Unit with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If you plug ...use . If you should dust the unit all times. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for a long time, it on, so be determined by ...
...the voltage in your area. Never Touch this Unit with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If you plug ...use . If you should dust the unit all times. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for a long time, it on, so be determined by ...
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... code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to mount the AC plug: * In catalogs and on the plug. If the...4 Specifications and operations are coloured in certain countries. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are the same regardless of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on packaging, the letter at the end of this instruction...
... code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to mount the AC plug: * In catalogs and on the plug. If the...4 Specifications and operations are coloured in certain countries. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are the same regardless of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on packaging, the letter at the end of this instruction...
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... Your TV or Projector 24 Connecting AV Components 25 Connecting Audio Components 33 Connecting Onkyo Components .........36 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 36 Turning On the AV Receiver 37 First Time Setup Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey2EQ)....38 About the Onscreen Setup Menus...Treble 50 Displaying Source Information 50 Setting the Display Brightness 51 Muting the AV Receiver 51 Using the Sleep Timer 51 Using Headphones 51 Using the Tuner 52 Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM Channels....53 Using RDS (European models only 54 6 Listening to XM Satellite Radio...
... Your TV or Projector 24 Connecting AV Components 25 Connecting Audio Components 33 Connecting Onkyo Components .........36 Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component 36 Turning On the AV Receiver 37 First Time Setup Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey2EQ)....38 About the Onscreen Setup Menus...Treble 50 Displaying Source Information 50 Setting the Display Brightness 51 Muting the AV Receiver 51 Using the Sleep Timer 51 Using Headphones 51 Using the Tuner 52 Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM Channels....53 Using RDS (European models only 54 6 Listening to XM Satellite Radio...
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... models J I H G F EDC B A N E (European models only) The page numbers in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. A STANDBY/ON button (37) This button is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item...This button is selected. C ZONE 2 indicator (81) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. 7 D Remote control sensor (12) This sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO ...
... models J I H G F EDC B A N E (European models only) The page numbers in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. A STANDBY/ON button (37) This button is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item...This button is selected. C ZONE 2 indicator (81) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. 7 D Remote control sensor (12) This sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO ...
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... do not have this is connected here for Zone 2. The indicator lights up when this mode is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX. T TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (50) These buttons are used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. J MASTER VOLUME control (49...
... do not have this is connected here for Zone 2. The indicator lights up when this mode is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX. T TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (50) These buttons are used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. J MASTER VOLUME control (49...
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... listening mode and the format of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. This indicator flashes while the AV receiver is selected. 9 indicator lights up when XM radio is selected. 3 HDMI indicator This indicator lights up when the HDMI input is ...when the Sleep function has AUTO (52): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations. TUNED (52): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used. 4 Listening mode & format indicators These indicators show where you can find the main explanation for each item. 1 ZONE 2...
... listening mode and the format of the display shows various information about the currently selected source. This indicator flashes while the AV receiver is selected. 9 indicator lights up when XM radio is selected. 3 HDMI indicator This indicator lights up when the HDMI input is ...when the Sleep function has AUTO (52): This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations. TUNED (52): This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is used. 4 Listening mode & format indicators These indicators show where you can find the main explanation for each item. 1 ZONE 2...
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... TV or projector with an optical digital input. When Zone 2 is turned on North American models) This jack is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can be used connect a CD recorder or other components with power systems around the world (see page 56). A DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, 3 ...models) 9 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-240V N M VU T S R Q P ON ML K The page numbers in Zone 2. The type of sight between the AV receiver and the remote controller is for each item. M 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 (81) This output can be connected here. B DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2 The coaxial ...
... TV or projector with an optical digital input. When Zone 2 is turned on North American models) This jack is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can be used connect a CD recorder or other components with power systems around the world (see page 56). A DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, 3 ...models) 9 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-240V N M VU T S R Q P ON ML K The page numbers in Zone 2. The type of sight between the AV receiver and the remote controller is for each item. M 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 (81) This output can be connected here. B DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2 The coaxial ...
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...include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. T TAPE IN/OUT This analog audio input and output are connected digitally. The AV receiver's remote controller can then be used to connect AV components with component video outputs, such as DVD players. Input and output jacks include...LINE OUT (79) This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on another Onkyo AV component. Q VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output or 7.1-channel analog audio output. V COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This component video output can be used to control ...
...include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. T TAPE IN/OUT This analog audio input and output are connected digitally. The AV receiver's remote controller can then be used to connect AV components with component video outputs, such as DVD players. Input and output jacks include...LINE OUT (79) This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on another Onkyo AV component. Q VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output or 7.1-channel analog audio output. V COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This component video output can be used to control ...
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... batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as a book.... Keep this in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may ...
... batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as a book.... Keep this in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may ...
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...a DVD player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player or recorder. DVD M D/CDR C D HDD I RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control Onkyo components or components made by that mode to select a mode. nent. ENT DIMMER SLEEP TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU... use with other manufacturers (see page 83). By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . 1 2 3 4 1 5 2 36 7 4 8 9 J ON/STANDBY ZONE2 REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 DVD M D/CDR CD HDD 4 5 6 TV ...
...a DVD player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player or recorder. DVD M D/CDR C D HDD I RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control Onkyo components or components made by that mode to select a mode. nent. ENT DIMMER SLEEP TV VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU... use with other manufacturers (see page 83). By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control RECEIVER the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette TAPE recorder connected via . 1 2 3 4 1 5 2 36 7 4 8 9 J ON/STANDBY ZONE2 REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 DVD M D/CDR CD HDD 4 5 6 TV ...
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... selected input source. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (49) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. North American models only For XM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the... input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE 4 Playback buttons On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled. F Arrow and...
... selected input source. M VOL [ ]/[ ] button (49) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. North American models only For XM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the... input source, press: RECEIVER 7 TAPE 4 Playback buttons On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled. F Arrow and...
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...drive), or DVD playback on components with the random playback function. To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD or 5 MULTI CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY ZONE2 REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 DVD M D/CDR C D HDD 4 5 6 TV V4 MULTI CH DVD... button Used with selectable play modes on a VCR/DVD recorder with the repeat playback functions. B Number buttons Used to control an Onkyo DVD player. C DISC +/- Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to enter title, chapter, and...
...drive), or DVD playback on components with the random playback function. To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER 6 DVD or 5 MULTI CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J ON/STANDBY ZONE2 REMOTE MODE RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 DVD M D/CDR C D HDD 4 5 6 TV V4 MULTI CH DVD... button Used with selectable play modes on a VCR/DVD recorder with the repeat playback functions. B Number buttons Used to control an Onkyo DVD player. C DISC +/- Remote Controller-Continued DVD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to enter title, chapter, and...
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... [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes. 16 H MENU button Used to control an Onkyo CD player. Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.... I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons Selects the previous or next playlist on . To select the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 CD player C D 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE 7 or 3 Next generation HDDcompatible component TAPE V3 * If you're using an MD, CDR, or...
... [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes. 16 H MENU button Used to control an Onkyo CD player. Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode By default, the remote controller is set to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible component.... I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons Selects the previous or next playlist on . To select the input source, press: RECEIVER 9 CD player C D 7 MD or CD recorder TAPE 7 or 3 Next generation HDDcompatible component TAPE V3 * If you're using an MD, CDR, or...
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...bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Their role in a movie theater or concert hall. They enhance the realism of the wall, as to create a triangle, with good bass,... should be equidistant from the listener. 17 With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of the listener, or slightly ...
...bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Their role in a movie theater or concert hall. They enhance the realism of the wall, as to create a triangle, with good bass,... should be equidistant from the listener. 17 With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of the listener, or slightly ...
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...instead of a multichannel cable. Push plugs in all the way. Right (red) (Yellow) Right! Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical. The audio quality is... providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). Use red plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video....
...instead of a multichannel cable. Push plugs in all the way. Right (red) (Yellow) Right! Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical. The audio quality is... providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). Use red plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video....
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The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in two directions. No matter how many speakers you should connect... use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back Surround back left* ...
The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in two directions. No matter how many speakers you should connect... use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT PRE OUT SUB WOOFER Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back Surround back left* ...
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... wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 5/8" (15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each pair of the... wire does not have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Do not connect them the wrong way around, the sound will be connected to each of the two surround speakers to the...
... wires tightly, as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 5/8" (15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each pair of the... wire does not have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Do not connect them the wrong way around, the sound will be connected to each of the two surround speakers to the...
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... achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into the base, as shown. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to the AM push terminals, as possible from ...your AV receiver is for indoor use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 22). Thumbtacks, etc. 2 Connect both...
... achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into the base, as shown. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to the AM push terminals, as possible from ...your AV receiver is for indoor use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 22). Thumbtacks, etc. 2 Connect both...
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...outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 22 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed... instead. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be left connected. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
...outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 22 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed... instead. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be left connected. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.