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Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in . Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in . Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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.
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... requirements printed on the AV receiver's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Don't use a soft cloth dampened with the instructions, may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Make sure that the voltage in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Setting the [STANDBY...provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not user-serviceable. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ...
... requirements printed on the AV receiver's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Don't use a soft cloth dampened with the instructions, may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Make sure that the voltage in your Onkyo dealer. 3. Setting the [STANDBY...provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not user-serviceable. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ...
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...copyright protection technology that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in this plug. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies...Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following code: ...
...copyright protection technology that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in this plug. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the plug on the AV receiver's power cord (adapter varies...Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following code: ...
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...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 ...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 ... Operations Selecting the Input Source 51 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Muting the AV Receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer...52 Using Headphones ...52 Displaying Source Information 53 Using...
...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 ...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 ... Operations Selecting the Input Source 51 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Muting the AV Receiver 52 Using the Sleep Timer...52 Using Headphones ...52 Displaying Source Information 53 Using...
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... it flashes while a signal is selected, the F Remote-control sensor (13) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. B ZONE 2 indicator (76) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for Zone 2. P Arrow/TUNING.../PRESET & ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is being received from the remote controller. K DIGITAL INPUT button (42, 72) This button is used with the onscreen setup menus. The OFF button is used...
... it flashes while a signal is selected, the F Remote-control sensor (13) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. B ZONE 2 indicator (76) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for Zone 2. P Arrow/TUNING.../PRESET & ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is being received from the remote controller. K DIGITAL INPUT button (42, 72) This button is used with the onscreen setup menus. The OFF button is used...
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... phone jack is connected here for automatic speaker setup. V SETUP MIC (38) The included speaker setup microphone is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to adjust the bass and treble. R MASTER VOLUME control (51) This control is used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on the connected TV...
... phone jack is connected here for automatic speaker setup. V SETUP MIC (38) The included speaker setup microphone is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver to adjust the bass and treble. R MASTER VOLUME control (51) This control is used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on the connected TV...
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... 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... been set. 6 Message area This area of digital input signals. 4 Tuning indicators (54) TUNED: This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is selected. 10 AUTO: This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations. MEMORY: This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning mode is selected...
... 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... been set. 6 Message area This area of digital input signals. 4 Tuning indicators (54) TUNED: This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is selected. 10 AUTO: This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations. MEMORY: This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning mode is selected...
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...The S-Video or composite video jack should be used to a video input on your front, center, surround, and surround back speakers. J XM ANTENNA This jack is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can find the main explanation for each item. F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This component video output ...inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other digital recorder with a coaxial digital audio output. L FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND & SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS (22) These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in Zone 2. See pages 26-36 for connecting an XM antenna, sold ...
...The S-Video or composite video jack should be used to a video input on your front, center, surround, and surround back speakers. J XM ANTENNA This jack is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can find the main explanation for each item. F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This component video output ...inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other digital recorder with a coaxial digital audio output. L FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND & SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS (22) These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in Zone 2. See pages 26-36 for connecting an XM antenna, sold ...
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The AV receiver's remote controller can then be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. Q VIDEO 2 IN/OUT Here you can connect a VCR. R VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you can connect a VCR. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output or 5.1-channel analog audio output. V AC... connected digitally. S DVD IN Here you can connect a video source (VCR, set-top box, etc.). To use , you purchased your AV receiver. See pages 26-36 for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. Front & Rear Panels-Continued M REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack ...
The AV receiver's remote controller can then be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. Q VIDEO 2 IN/OUT Here you can connect a VCR. R VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you can connect a VCR. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output or 5.1-channel analog audio output. V AC... connected digitally. S DVD IN Here you can connect a video source (VCR, set-top box, etc.). To use , you purchased your AV receiver. See pages 26-36 for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. Front & Rear Panels-Continued M REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack ...
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... bright light, such as shown below. Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 30˚ 30˚ 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller ...• If you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably if 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, ...
... bright light, such as shown below. Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 30˚ 30˚ 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller ...• If you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably if 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, ...
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...used to control up to nine different components. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To set the remote controller to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported... eight REMOTE MODE buttons. Modes are selected by that mode to control the AV receiver. I CD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD recorder, or a cable TV receiver. I RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can also be used to control the component. You must enter...
...used to control up to nine different components. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . To set the remote controller to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported... eight REMOTE MODE buttons. Modes are selected by that mode to control the AV receiver. I CD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD recorder, or a cable TV receiver. I RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can also be used to control the component. You must enter...
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...on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for XM Satellite Radio. Play [ ] button This button is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. I TAPE mode For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. 1 Previous & Next [ ... C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (51) These buttons are used to turn on the AV receiver. DIRECT button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ALL ST button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. L MACRO buttons (82) These buttons are used with some cassette ...
...on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for XM Satellite Radio. Play [ ] button This button is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. I TAPE mode For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. 1 Previous & Next [ ... C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (51) These buttons are used to turn on the AV receiver. DIRECT button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ALL ST button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. L MACRO buttons (82) These buttons are used with some cassette ...
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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 - C Number buttons These buttons are used to enter times for locating specific ...
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 - C Number buttons These buttons are used to enter times for locating specific ...
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..., Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. 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 - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH...+/- F DISPLAY button This button is used to select the CD remote controller mode. Remote Controller-Continued CD, MD & CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player, or a CD/MD recorder made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 78). ...
..., Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward. 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 - VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH...+/- F DISPLAY button This button is used to select the CD remote controller mode. Remote Controller-Continued CD, MD & CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player, or a CD/MD recorder made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 78). ...
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..., Albums, or Off on the HDD-compatible component. * Buttons marked with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . 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 - I... the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's input display to HDD (see page 50). • Refer to rewind the HDD-compatible component. D ALBUM +/- C Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons*...
..., Albums, or Off on the HDD-compatible component. * Buttons marked with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via . 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 - I... the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the DS-A1's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver's input display to HDD (see page 50). • Refer to rewind the HDD-compatible component. D ALBUM +/- C Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons*...
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... from the listener. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. They should be equidistant from the TV. Position them behind ,...for dialog. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at the sides of the listener, or slightly... behind the listener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. They enhance the realism of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel...
... from the listener. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. They should be equidistant from the TV. Position them behind ,...for dialog. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at the sides of the listener, or slightly... behind the listener about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. They enhance the realism of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel...
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... be used instead of a multichannel cable. Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when ...quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used on virtually all AV connections. The audio quality is commonly used to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Several standard analog audio cables can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep ...
... be used instead of a multichannel cable. Connecting the AV Receiver About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 5.1-channel analog audio output. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when ...quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used on virtually all AV connections. The audio quality is commonly used to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Several standard analog audio cables can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep ...
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... VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Then all black). Center speaker 4. Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back Surround back left* Surround back right* *If you have an arrow printed on ... use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. Surround back right speaker 21 Dipole speakers typically have . The following table indicates the channels you should connect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Dipole speakers...
... VIDEO IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT Y PB AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Then all black). Center speaker 4. Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center Surround left Surround right Surround back Surround back left* Surround back right* *If you have an arrow printed on ... use dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. Surround back right speaker 21 Dipole speakers typically have . The following table indicates the channels you should connect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Dipole speakers...
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...will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. .... Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to several terminals. Surround Surround Surround Surround back left back right left right speaker speaker speaker speaker SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L L R R CENTER SPEAKER Center Front left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. If you get them...
...will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. .... Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to several terminals. Surround Surround Surround Surround back left back right left right speaker speaker speaker speaker SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L L R R CENTER SPEAKER Center Front left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. If you get them...
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... OUT ZONE 2 SPEAKERS MONITOR DVD OUT V L R S IN ZONE 2 LINEOUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER L REMOTE CONTROL R CD TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L R CENTER SPEAKER Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM... Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around). The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop...
... OUT ZONE 2 SPEAKERS MONITOR DVD OUT V L R S IN ZONE 2 LINEOUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER L REMOTE CONTROL R CD TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L R PRE OUT SUB WOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L R CENTER SPEAKER Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM... Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around). The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop...