Onkyo TX-SR600/600E, TX-SR700/700E instruction manual Troubleshooting guide, Video and Audio

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Troubleshooting guide

Stereo indicator lights, but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad.

Station is too strong.

Change to FM indoor antenna (see page 34).

Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains.

Use antenna that has better directivity and orient it so distortion is least.

Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard on FM stations.

Station is too weak.

Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page 35).

Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast.

Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna (see page 35).

No preset station is recalled.

Memory is lost because power has been turned off for a long time.

Store all stations again (see page 41).

VIDEO and AUDIO

Desired picture does not appear.

Improper connection.

Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectors completely (see pages 14 to 29).

No OSD Menu display.

Improper connection.

Check connections (see pages 14 to 29).

OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT.

Check connections (see pages 20, 28).

Audio and video do not match.

Improper connection.

Check connections (see page 14 to 29).

Audio is not heard or audio from different source is heard.

Digital Input settings are incorrect.

Check settings at “Input Setup” “Digital Input” (see page 53).

No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).

TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver.

Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.

Video cable is not connected securely.

Check connections (see pages 14 to 29).

Input source is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors.

Make sure TV (or monitor) is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (see pages 20, 28).

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Front panel controls function but remote controller controls do not.

No batteries in remote controller.

Insert batteries (see page 7).

Batteries have worn out.

Replace batteries (see page 7).

Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX- SR700/700E/600/600E.

Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX- SR700/700E/600/600E (see page 7).

Remote controller is too far from the TX-SR700/700E/600/ 600E.

Operate the remote controller within 16 feet (5 meters) (see page 7).

Remote controller is functioning in a different mode

Press the RCVR MODE button.

OTHER

LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.

Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.

Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

Desired parameter cannot be set.

Parameter may not be able to be set due to current listening mode.

Check settings in Audio Adjust (see pages 57 to 59).

Multichannel audio is not output.

The Multichannel setting is set to “No.”

Set the Multichannel setting to “Yes” at “Input Setup” “Multichannel” (see page 54).

DVD player is not connected to 5.1-channel input jacks.

Check connections (see pages 18, 25).

Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate properly. (TX-SR700/700E only)

Components are incorrectly connected.

Check connections.

Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.

Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller signals.

Sound is sometimes heard and sometimes not heard with digital sources.

One digital input format has been specified so other digital formats are not played.

Select “All” at “Input Setup” “Digital Format” (see page 54).

Noise during playback or skipping of the beginning sounds occurs with DTS sources, PCM sources, and other digital sources.

When “All” is set for the digital format setting, time is required to change formats when different sources are played.

Try specifying the format you are playing at “Input Setup” “Digital Format” (see page 54).

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Contents TX-SR700/700E TX-SR600/600E Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents TX-SR700/700E Amplifier Features FeaturesBefore using this unit Supplied accessoriesSetting the voltage selector Worldwide models only Using the remote controllerTX-SR700E TX-SR600E Front panel facilitiesFront panel facilities TuningAudio Selector button Pure Audio button and indicator TX-SR700/700E only 49Phones jack Speakers A/B buttons TX-SR600/600E onlyListening mode or digital input format indicators Muting indicatorTuning indicators Sleep indicatorRemote controller Remote controller Connections Connections Connecting a compact disc player CD Connecting your audio componentsSignal flow Connections TX-SR700/700EFlow of the video signals is as follows Connecting your video componentsConnecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output Connecting a DVD player DVD Connecting a DVD Player with 2-Channel L/R Audio OutputConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Monitor OUT Connecting a television monitor or projector Monitor OUTPower amplifier Connecting video camera, etc. Video 4 Input12V Trigger Zone 2 terminal Front right speakerFrom connecting block When using the Zone 2 PRE OUT terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Zone 2 Speakers terminals TX-SR700/700E onlyConnections TX-SR600/600E Video 3 Video White Analog audio output Red Digital audio output coaxial Satellite tuner or television Video 2/3 Front panel OUTPower off function Power on/ready functionConnections TX-SR700/700E/600/600E Direct change functionStandard speaker setup for surround sound Connecting speakersMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Speaker placementConnecting speakers Connecting speakersConnecting a subwoofer Connecting the speaker cableRight Back Left Speaker Front Center Right Speaker LeftSubwoofer Surround Turning on the power from the remote controller Connecting the powerTurning on the power Connecting the included antennas Connecting antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Directional linkageSpeaker Configuration Configuring the speakersReturn Setup Enter Displaying the Main MenuAdjustable Crossover 80/100/120 Hz for Bass Management Configuring the speakersUse the and cursor buttons to select Left Calibrating the speaker levelsMain menu and then press the Enter button Press the Test button to complete the procedure Using the remote controller Press the Test buttonButtons used for navigating through the menus Displaying the Main Menu and exiting the menuTuning into a radio station Listening to a stereo radio station FM modeFM Mode Tuner Tuning Listening to Radio BroadcastsSelecting a preset radio station Presetting a radio stationErasing a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsListening to RDS broadcasts European models only What is RDS?Listening to RDS broadcasts PTY program types in EuropeDisplaying Radio Text RT Listening to RDS broadcastsPerforming a PTY scan Performing a TP scanSelecting an Audio Component Master VolumeBasic operation TX-SR700/700E ModeSelecting an Audio Component Speakers A/B Rcvr ModeBasic operation TX-SR600/600E Selecting speakers Speakers A, B TX-SR600/ 600E onlyTemporarily changing the speaker output levels Selecting the type of audio input signalTo change the display of the input source from Tape to MD CH SEL Audio SEL Level TAP Tape Audio SelectorListening with headphones Using the sleep time remote controller onlyEnjoying DVD multichannel audio playback TX-SR700/700E onlyTemporarily turning off the sound Switching the displayListening Modes Listening Modes Tip Selecting a listening modeCine Fltr While playing back Dolby Digital 2-channel sourcesOriginal filter CinemaFILTER loading for movies Press the Cine Fltr button on the remote controllerSetup Input SetupMenu Return Digital InputIntelliVolume Input SetupDigital Format MultichannelAnalog/PCM Source Relationship between input source and listening modePCM fs96kHz Source Digital Format SourceOSD Setup OSD Setup and Other SettingsTo display the OSD Setup menu PreferenceSetup Procedure Press the Audio Adjust button Audio AdjustSetting Values Initial value Bass, TrebleAudio Adjust Night Settings possible for each listening modeAdjusting the volume for the remote zone Using the buttons on the TX-SR700/700EEnjoying music in the remote zone TX-SR700/700E only Zone Level Standby Sleep OFFStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a source TX-SR700/700EREC OUT Recording a source TX-SR600/600E Calling up a preset radio station Using remote controllerRcvr Mode VOL Rcvr Mode VOL MutingOn Standby CD Mode Disc Using remote controllerPress the CD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo CD playerControlling an Onkyo DVD player Press the DVD Mode buttonSearch DVD operation buttons Numeric keysOn Standby MD Mode VCR and TV Mode buttonsTV Mode TV VCR Mode VCR VOL Muting Controlling an Onkyo MD recorderEntering a pre-programming code When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code DisplayPre-programming codes Entering a pre-programming codeDVD VCRDVD Mode DVD Player Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerVCR Mode VCR Mode TV Mode TV ModeMacro 1 Macro Programming procedureLight Page Erasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Erasing the programmed command from one buttonPress and release the same Mode button again Press and release the same button againMacro 1 Rcvr Mode CD Mode Using the macro functionProgramming the macro Executing the macroErasing all commands and macros that have been programmed Using the macro functionErasing a macro from the Macro 1 or 2 button Press the Macro 1 or 2 button againMacro mode programming memo Troubleshooting guide Video and Audio Troubleshooting guideIf one of the messages shown below appears Amplifier Section Tuner Section Specifications TX-SR700/700EOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Specifications TX-SR600/600E

TX-SR600/600E, TX-SR700/700E specifications

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The TX-SR700/700E and TX-SR600/600E also incorporate advanced digital technologies such as Audyssey MultEQ, which automatically calibrates the audio settings based on room acoustics, providing an optimized listening experience. This feature is crucial in achieving balanced sound in any room environment.

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