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Onkyo TX SR608 User Manual

Onkyo TX SR608
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AV Receiver
TX-SR608
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an 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
Introduction ...................................2
Connections.................................13
Turning On & Basic Operations
......22
Advanced Operations .................38
Controlling iPod & Other
Components............................58
Others...........................................66
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Onkyo TX SR608 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance4 Ω
Frequency range5 - 100000 Hz
Audio output channels7.2 channels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)106 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.08 %
AM band range522 - 1611 kHz
FM band range87.5 - 108 MHz
Radio Data System (RDS)Yes
Package depth570 mm
Package width423 mm
Package height297 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 176 x 329 mm
Power requirementsAC 230 V, 50 Hz
Product colorSilver
Package weight14000 g
Power consumption (typical)620 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight11500 g

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read, heed, and follow all safety instructions before using the apparatus.

Precautions

Handling Precautions

Covers care, power, hearing loss, battery, and general handling notes.

Model Specific Information

FCC information for US models and compliance for Canadian models.

Supplied Accessories

Using the Remote Controller

Features

Amplifier Section

Details on power output, amplifier technology, and power supply.

Processing

Information on THX certification, HDMI upscaling, and audio formats.

Connections

Overview of available input and output jacks for various components.

Miscellaneous

Features like radio presets, room correction, and A/V sync.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Identification and function of buttons and jacks on the front panel.

Display

Rear Panel

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

Instructions for operating the AV receiver using the remote.

Controlling the Tuner

How to use the remote controller to select AM/FM stations.

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Guidance on creating a surround sound environment.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Guidance on connecting speakers, including cable management.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Important warnings and guidelines for connecting speakers.

Connecting Speaker Cables

Instructions on stripping wires and using connectors for speaker cables.

Various Speaker Connection Methods

Details on dipole speakers, subwoofers, and bi-amping.

About AV Connections

HDMI Cable Connections

Diagrams and explanations for HDMI connections.

AV Cables and Jacks

Overview of common AV signal types, cables, and jacks.

Connecting Components with HDMI

Connecting Components

How to connect various components using HDMI inputs.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Explanation of the ARC function for audio transmission.

Connecting External Components

Connecting External Components

Instructions for connecting various external audio/video sources.

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

RI Connection Steps

Steps for connecting Onkyo components using RI for system control.

Connecting Antenna

Which Connections Should I Use?

Video Connection Formats

Guidance on choosing video connection formats for optimal quality.

Signal Selection

Explanation of automatic input selection priority.

Audio Connection Formats

Guidance on choosing audio connection formats.

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

Basic Operations

Playing the Connected Component

Steps to select and play audio/video from connected sources.

Displaying Source Information

How to view input source and signal format details.

Setting the Display Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the AV receiver's display.

Muting the AV Receiver

Using the Sleep Timer

Selecting Speaker Layout

Using the Home Menu

Using Headphones

Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup

Listening to the Radio

Using the Tuner

Basic operation of the built-in AM/FM tuner.

Tuning into Radio Stations

Methods for tuning into radio stations: auto and manual.

Presetting FM/AM Stations

Using RDS (excluding North American models)

What is RDS?

Explanation of Radio Data System and its features.

Finding Stations by Type (PTY)

Searching for radio stations based on program type.

Listening to Traffic News (TP)

Locating stations that broadcast traffic news.

Recording

Connecting a Recording Component

How to connect a recording device to the AV receiver.

Recording Separate AV Sources

Recording audio and video from different sources simultaneously.

Using the Listening Modes

Listening Mode Buttons

Description of buttons for selecting listening modes.

About Listening Modes

Input Source

Supported audio formats for listening modes.

Speaker Layout

Illustrations showing speaker activation for different layouts.

Advanced Setup

On-screen Setup Menus

Overview of the AV receiver's setup menu structure.

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

General steps for navigating and making settings in the setup menu.

Input/Output Assign

Monitor Out

Setting the output resolution for HDMI and Component Video.

HDMI Input

Assigning HDMI inputs to input selectors.

Component Video Input

Digital Audio Input

Speaker Setup

Speakers Type

Setting the front speaker connection type (Normal, Bi-Amp).

Speaker Terminal Assign

Specifying speakers connected to Front High/Wide/Zone 2 terminals.

Speaker Configuration

Setting speaker types, crossover frequencies, and subwoofer presence.

LPF of LFE

Double Bass

Speaker Distance

Level Calibration

Equalizer Settings

Audyssey

THX Audio Setup

Audio Adjust

Multiplex/Mono

Selecting audio channels or languages from multiplex sources.

Dolby

Settings for Dolby Pro Logic IIx, EX, and Digital formats.

Dimension

Adjusting front stereo image width and sound field position.

Center Width

Adjusting the center channel sound width.

PLIIz Height Gain

Dolby EX

DTS

Source Setup

Audyssey

Enabling Audyssey settings like Dynamic EQ and Volume.

Dynamic EQ

Audyssey Dynamic EQ

Audyssey Dynamic Volume

IntelliVolume

A/V Sync

Name Edit

Picture Adjust

Game Mode

Enabling Game Mode to reduce video signal delay.

Wide Mode

Setting the aspect ratio for the picture.

Picture Mode

Selecting preset picture modes or custom settings.

Film Mode

Edge Enhancement

Noise Reduction

Brightness

Contrast

Hue

Saturation

Listening Mode Preset

Miscellaneous

Volume Setup

Adjusting volume display, mute level, max volume, and power-on volume.

OSD Setup

Configuring on-screen display and language settings.

TV Format

Setting the TV system for proper menu display (NTSC/PAL).

Language

Selecting the language for on-screen setup menus.

Hardware Setup

Remote ID

Setting a unique ID for remote control to avoid interference.

Changing the Remote Controller's ID

TUNER

SIRIUS Settings

HDMI

Audio TV Out

Determining if HDMI audio is output to the TV speakers.

Lip Sync

Enabling HDMI lip sync for audio/video delay correction.

HDMI Control (RIHD)

Enabling HDMI control for inter-component system control.

Audio Return Channel

Power Control

TV Control

Lock Setup

Using the Audio Settings

Tone Control Settings

Adjusting bass and treble for front speakers.

Speaker Levels

Audyssey Settings

Late Night

Music Optimizer

Re-EQ

Audio Selector

Setting the Incoming Digital Signal (Fixed Mode)

Adjusting the Bass & Treble

Zone 2

Connecting Zone 2

Methods for connecting speakers for Zone 2 playback.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver

Setup for Powered Zone 2 to play stereo in another room.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone 2

Connecting Zone 2 speakers to an external amplifier.

Setting the Powered Zone 2

Using Zone 2

Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver

Steps to turn Zone 2 on/off and select input sources.

Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2

Muting Zone 2

Controlling iPod

Connecting an Onkyo Dock

Overview of Onkyo docks for iPod connectivity.

Using the Onkyo Dock

UP-A1 Dock

Basic operation, auto power, and remote control for UP-A1 dock.

ND-S1

Using the ND-S1 Digital Media Transport with iPod.

RI Dock

Controlling Your iPod

Controlling Other Components

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes

List of components with preprogrammed remote control codes.

Looking up for Remote Control Code

Procedure to search for remote control codes via the setup menu.

Entering Remote Control Codes

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via RI

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

Resetting the Remote Controller

Controlling Other Components

Troubleshooting

STANDBY Indicator Issues

Troubleshooting steps for a flashing red STANDBY indicator.

Audio Issues

Troubleshooting no sound or low volume problems.

Speaker Output Issues

Diagnosing problems with specific speakers not producing sound.

Signal and Noise Issues

Troubleshooting signal format, noise, and late night function problems.

HDMI and Video Issues

HDMI Audio and Video Problems

Troubleshooting no audio or video from HDMI connections.

On-screen Menus Not Appearing

Steps to resolve issues where on-screen menus are not displayed.

Tuner Reception Problems

Resolving noisy reception or missing FM STEREO indicator.

Remote Controller Issues

Troubleshooting when the remote controller does not work.

iPod Control Issues

Zone 2 Issues

There's no sound

Troubleshooting no sound from Zone 2 analog inputs.

The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound

Troubleshooting no sound from Zone 2 speakers.

Headphone and Display Issues

RI Function Issues

Specific Functionality Issues

RI Functionality Issues

Troubleshooting System On/Auto Power On and Direct Change.

Audyssey Setup Measurement Failure

Resolving measurement failures during Audyssey setup.

Composite Video Input Settings

Adjusting settings for composite video inputs.

Important Note Regarding Video Playback

Tips for improving picture quality with video playback.

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Detailed specifications for the AV receiver's amplifier.

General Specifications

General specifications including power supply, dimensions, and weight.

HDMI and Video Specifications

Specifications for HDMI, video inputs, and outputs.

Audio and Tuner Specifications

Specifications for audio inputs, outputs, and tuner functions.

About HDMI

HDMI Interface Overview

Introduction to HDMI technology and its capabilities.

Supported Audio Formats

List of audio formats supported via HDMI.

Copyright Protection

Explanation of HDCP copy protection for digital video.

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

RIHD-Compatible Components

List of components compatible with RIHD system control.

RIHD Connection Operations

Operations possible when connecting RIHD-compatible devices.

How to Connect and Set Up HDMI

Confirming Connections and Settings

Steps to confirm HDMI connections and initial settings.

Changing HDMI Setup Items

Modifying HDMI control, ARC, power, and TV control settings.

Confirming Settings and Operations

Verifying system control operations after setup.

Video Resolution Chart

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