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Onkyo TX-SR601E User Manual

Onkyo TX-SR601E
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AV Receiver
TX-SR701/701E
TX-SR601/601E
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit. Following the
instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain
optimum performance and listening enjoyment from
your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for
future reference.
Contents
Before using 2
Facilities and connections 8
Setup and operation 31
Remote controller 63
Appendix 75

Table of Contents

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Onkyo TX-SR601E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOnkyo
ModelTX-SR601E
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Recording Copyright

Legality of recording copyrighted material for personal use only.

AC Fuse

Location and servicing of the AC fuse within the chassis.

Care

Instructions for cleaning the appliance's exterior panels.

Power

Important warnings and instructions regarding power connection and voltage.

For U.S. models

Note for CATV system installers regarding grounding.

FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

User caution regarding modifications and FCC compliance.

For Canadian models

Note on compliance with Canadian ICES-003.

Polarized Plug Caution

Caution to match wide blade of plug to wide slot for safety.

Before using

Supplied accessories

List of accessories included with the receiver for initial setup.

Before using this unit

Key steps and considerations before operating the receiver for the first time.

Features

Facilities and connections

Front panel facilities

Explanation of controls and displays on the front panel of the receiver.

Remote controller

Details and diagrams of the remote controller functions and buttons.

Connections

Detailed instructions and diagrams for connecting various audio and video components.

Front panel facilities

Front panel

Diagrams and labels for the front panel controls of the TX-SR701/701E/601/601E.

Front panel display

Remote controller

Diagram for RC-533M

Illustration and labeling of the RC-533M remote controller buttons.

MODE buttons and indicators

Explanation of how MODE buttons select components and their indicators.

CD/TAPE/DVD/MD operation buttons

Buttons used to operate other Onkyo components via RI terminals.

Connections

Connecting your audio components

Detailed examples of connecting CD players, turntables, and tape decks.

Connecting your video components

Instructions for connecting VCRs, DVD players, and monitors via various video inputs.

AC OUTLETS

RI REMOTE CONTROL

Connecting speakers

Standard speaker setup for surround sound

Guidelines for connecting front, center, surround, and back speakers for optimal sound.

Speaker placement

Recommendations for optimal placement of speakers in a listening room.

Using the speaker cable labels

Connecting a subwoofer

Connecting the surround back speakers

Connecting the power

Turning on the power

Steps to plug in the unit and turn on the main power supply.

Turning on the power from the remote controller

Procedure to turn on the receiver using the remote controller.

Connecting antennas

Assembling the AM loop antenna

Instructions for assembling the AM loop antenna.

Connecting the included antennas

Guidance on connecting FM indoor and AM loop antennas.

Configuring the speakers

Speaker Configuration

Setting speaker sizes (Large/Small) and subwoofer connection for optimal sound.

Displaying the Main Menu

How to access the main setup menu on the TV or front display.

Adjustable Crossover for Bass Management

Setting the speaker distance from your normal listening position

Calibrating the speaker levels

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

Tuning into a radio station

Steps to select FM or AM input and tune to a desired radio station.

Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)

How to achieve stereo reception and use FM MODE for MONO.

Presetting a radio station

Selecting a preset radio station

Erasing a preset radio station

Listening to RDS broadcasts (European models only)

What is RDS?

Explanation of Radio Data System and its broadcast services.

PTY program types in Europe

List of program type classifications available via RDS broadcasts.

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

Performing a PTY scan

Performing a TP scan

Selecting an Audio Component

Basic operation

General steps for selecting input sources and adjusting volume using the remote.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level

How to adjust the main volume for all speakers and headphones.

Selecting the type of audio input signal

Temporarily changing the speaker output levels

To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD

Using the sleep time (remote controller only)

Listening with headphones

Enjoying DVD multichannel audio playback

Using the tone control

Switching the display

Temporarily turning off the sound

Listening Modes

Mono

Mode for playing old movies or media with monaural sound.

Direct

Mode for pure sound with minimum adjustment, outputting to front speakers only.

Pure Audio (TX-SR701/701E only)

Mode for high-fidelity music playback with display and video circuit off.

Stereo

Mode where all input sound is output from front speakers, with subwoofer use.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Mode for matrix-encoded 5.1-channel surround audio playback.

Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

Mode for playing Dolby Digital sources with up to 5.1-channel surround.

THX Cinema

THX Surround EX

Mono Movie

Enhance

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

TV Logic

All Ch Stereo

Selecting a listening mode (TX-SR701/701E)

While playing back DTS sources

How DTS-ES settings (Auto, On, Off) affect playback.

While playing back Dolby Digital (Multichannel) sources

How Dolby Digital EX settings (Auto, On, Off) affect playback.

Re-EQ function for movies (TX-SR701/701E only)

Selecting a listening mode (TX-SR601/601E)

Original filter (CinemaFILTER) loading for movies (TX-SR601/601E only)

Input Setup

a. Digital Input

Assigning digital input jacks (OPT1/2, COAX) to input sources.

b. Component Video

c. IntelliVolume

d. Analog/PCM/D. F. 2ch source

e. PCM fs 96kHz source

f. Digital Format source

g. D. F. Mono source

Hardware Setup

a. Surr/Zone 2

Configuring surround back speakers and Zone 2 operation modes.

b. Surr Back (TX-SR701/701E only)

Specifying the use of one or two surround back speakers.

c. IR IN Position (TX-SR701/701E)

Setting the IR IN position for main zone or remote zone operation.

d. TV Format (TX-SR701/701E)

Selecting TV signal format (PAL/NTSC) for automatic detection.

Preference

a. Headphone Level

Adjusting headphone volume output to match speaker volume.

b. Background Color

Selecting background color for OSD Setup Menu display.

c. Immediate Display

Turning off or selecting display format for operations on TV screen.

d. Volume Display

Choosing between Absolute and Relative display methods for volume.

Audio Adjust

Bass, Treble

Adjusting bass and treble levels for front left and right speakers.

Double Bass

Boosting bass by outputting low frequencies to the subwoofer.

Late Night

Narrowing dynamic range for easier listening at low volumes, especially at night.

Center Image

Pro Logic II Music Panorama (Panorama)

Pro Logic II Music Dimension (Dimension)

Pro Logic II Music Center Width (Center Width)

Front Expander

Virtual Surr Level

Dialog Enhance

Front Effect

Enjoying music in the remote zone

Using the buttons

Steps to select input sources and control output for the remote zone (Zone 2).

Using the remote controller

How to turn on Zone 2 output and select input sources via remote.

Adjusting the volume for the remote zone

How to adjust volume for Zone 2 speakers using front panel or remote.

Recording

Recording the input source (REC OUT selector)

Selecting input sources for recording via TAPE OUT jacks.

Recording both the audio and video

Remote controller

Overview

Introduction to the remote controller's capabilities for operating the receiver and other components.

Calling up a preset radio station

Steps to select a stored radio station using the TUNER input.

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck

How to operate an Onkyo cassette tape deck using the remote controller.

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player

Controlling an Onkyo CD player

Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder

Entering a pre-programming code

DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode)

SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode)

CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)

VCR MODE (VCR Mode)

TV MODE (TV Mode)

Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller

Programming procedure

Step-by-step guide for learning commands from other remote controllers.

Erasing the programmed command from one button

Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button

Using the macro function

Programming the macro

Procedure to program a sequence of operations into a single macro button.

Executing the macro

How to run a programmed macro sequence using the remote controller.

Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button

Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed

Troubleshooting guide

POWER

Solutions for power-related issues like no power or automatic shut-off.

SPEAKERS

Troubleshooting sound issues related to speakers, including center and subwoofer.

FM/AM TUNER

Solutions for problems with AM/FM reception and sound quality.

REMOTE CONTROLLER

VIDEO and AUDIO

OTHER

If one of the messages shown below appears

Specifications (TX-SR701/701E)

Specifications (TX-SR601/601E)

Introduction

Enjoying audio and visual sources

Overview of basic operation for enjoying audio and visual sources.

Speaker connection

Reference to detailed pages for speaker connection instructions.

Enjoying DVD

Enjoying Audio Compact Discs (CDs)

Enjoying the FM/AM radio

If no sound is heard

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