Onkyo How to Configure Your Stereo Receiver for Optimal Sound Performance
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Configuring the speakers

TX-SR601/601E

1.Use the and cursor buttons to select “3. Speaker Distance” on the main menu and then press the ENTER button.

The “Speaker Distance” menu appears.

8.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Subwoofer” and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the subwoofer speaker to your normal listening position.

Note:

The speaker distance value for subwoofer speaker cannot be 5 feet (1.5 meters) higher and 5 feet (1.5 meters) lower than the one set to front speaker. For example, if 20 feet (6 meters) is set for the front speakers, then the subwoofer speaker distance can only be set between 15 and 25 feet (4.5 and 7.5 meters).

Press the RETURN button to return to the main menu.

* Menu *****************

1.Hardware Config 2.Speaker Config

3.Speaker Distance

4.Level Calibration 5.Input Setup 6.Preference

ENTERQuit:SETUP

* Menu *****************

1.Speaker Config

 

3.Speaker Distance

2.Speaker Distance

***********************

3.Level Calibration

4.Input Setup

:feet

a.Unit

5.OSD Setup

 

:12ft

b.Front L/R

 

6.Preference

 

:12ft

c.Center

 

d.Surr Right

 

: 7ft

e.Surround Back

: 7ft

f.Surr Left

 

: 7ft

g.Subwoofer

 

: 7ft

Quit:SETUP

Press the SETUP button on the front panel or SETUP button on the remote controller button to exit the Setup menu.

Calibrating the speaker levels

Use this menu to set the volume for each speaker so that each volume is heard by the listener at the same level. This is especially important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and configurations. These settings and the distance settings performed in the Speaker Distance menu are vital to create the proper sound space and dynamics.

2.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Unit” and then use the and cursor buttons to select the desired unit of measure.

feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.

meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.

3.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Front L/R”

and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the front speakers to your normal listening position.

4.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Center” and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening position.

Note:

The speaker distance value for center speaker cannot be 5 feet (1.5 meters) higher and 5 feet (1.5 meters) lower than the one set to front speaker. For example, if 20 feet (6 meters) is set for the front

Note:

The speaker level settings here are not effective for multi-channel input sources. To adjust the speaker levels for multi-channel input sources, you will need to use the CH SEL, LEVEL , and LEVEL buttons on the remote controller. See page 44.

TX-SR701/701E

1. Use the and cursor buttons to select “4. Level Calibration” on the main menu and then press the ENTER button.

The “Level Calibration” menu appears.

You will hear a pink noise from the front left speaker. At this time, the volume of the pink noise will automatically increase to a predetermined reference level (82).

speakers, then the center speaker distance can only be set between 15 and 25 feet (4.5 and 7.5 meters).

5.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Surr Right” and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal listening position.

6.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Surround Back” and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the surround back speaker to your normal listening position.

Note:

* Menu *****************

1.Hardware Config 2.Speaker Config 3.Speaker Distance

4.Level Calibration

5.Input Setup 6.Preference

ENTERQuit:SETUP

* Menu *****************

1.Speaker Config

 

4.Level Calibration

2.Speaker Distance

***********************

3.Level Calibration

4.Input Setup

: OdB

a.Left

5.OSD Setup

: OdB

b.Center

6.Preference

: OdB

c.Right

d.Surr Right

: OdB

e.Surr Back

: OdB

f.Surr Left

: OdB

g.Subwoofer

: OdB

Quit:SETUP

The speaker distance value for surround back speaker cannot be 5 feet (1.5 meters) higher and 15 feet (4.5 meters) lower than the one set to front speaker. For example, if 20 feet (6 meters) is set for the front speakers, then the surround back speaker distance can only be set between 5 and 25 feet (1.5 and 7.5 meters).

7.Use the and cursor buttons to select “Surr Left” and then use the and cursor buttons to set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal listening position.

Note:

Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the “Speaker Config” menu will be disabled.

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Contents TX-SR701/701E TX-SR601/601E Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions Contents Contents Features TX-SR701/701E Amplifier FeaturesSetting the voltage selector Worldwide models only Supplied accessoriesBefore using this unit Using the remote controllerTX-SR701E Front panel facilitiesTX-SR601E Front panel facilities Audio Selector button Tuning indicators Muting indicatorListening mode or digital input format indicators Sleep indicatorRemote controller Light button RC-533M only Remote controllerInput Selector buttons VOL buttonLeft white Audio connection cable Right red ConnectionsImproper connection Inserted completely Video connection cable Coaxial cable Optical cableConnections Connecting a turntable Phono TX-SR701/701E only Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a compact disc player CD Signal flowConnecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output Connecting your video componentsflow of the video signals is as follows Connecting a DVD Player with 2-Channel L/R Audio Output Connecting a DVD player DVDConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Video output White Analog audio output R redConnecting a television monitor or projector Monitor OUT Monitor OUTPRE OUT TX-SR701/701E only Connecting video camera, etc. Video 4 Input12V Trigger Zone 2 terminal Cabinet Signal flow From connecting block Mini plug cableTX-SR701/701E/601/601E Connecting Block IR Receiver IR Receiver Connecting block Remote Controller Main roomWhen using the Zone 2 PRE OUT terminals TX-SR701/701E only Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Zone 2 Speakers terminals When using the Zone 2 Line OUT terminalsDirect change function Power on/ready functionPower off function Dimmer functionSpeaker placement Connecting speakersStandard speaker setup for surround sound Important points regarding speaker placementConnecting a subwoofer Connecting speakersUsing the speaker cable labels Connecting the surround back speakers TX-SR701/701E onlyConnecting the speaker cable Connecting speakersStrip away approx /8 inch 15 mm Wire insulation Turning on the power Connecting the powerTurning on the power from the remote controller Connecting the AM antenna cable Connecting antennasConnecting the included antennas Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkageDisplaying the Main Menu Configuring the speakersSpeaker Configuration TX-SR701/701E Configuring the speakersTX-SR601/601E Speaker Distance menu appears Calibrating the speaker levels Press the Test button to complete the procedure Using the remote controller Press the Test buttonUse the and cursor buttons to select Left Buttons used for navigating through the menus Displaying the Main Menu and exiting the menuListening to Radio Broadcasts Tuned in stereo Auto mode Band FrequencyPress the Tuner input source button Erasing a preset radio station Presetting a radio stationSelecting a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsListening to RDS broadcasts European models only What is RDS?PTY program types in Europe Displaying Radio Text RT Preset RT/PTY/TPListening to RDS broadcasts European models only Performing a TP scanSelecting an Audio Component Master VolumeBasic operation Selecting an Audio Component Selecting the type of audio input signalRcvr Mode CH SEL Audio SEL Level Tape Audio SelectorTo change the display of the input source from Tape to MD Temporarily changing the speaker output levelsChanging the display Listening with headphones Using the sleep time remote controller onlyEnjoying DVD multichannel audio playback Switching the display Temporarily turning off the soundListening Modes Listening Modes Tip Selecting a listening mode TX-SR701/701ETX-SR701/701E Listening mode buttons Re-EQRe-EQ function for movies TX-SR701/701E only While playing back Analog/PCM sourcesTX-SR601/601E Listening mode buttons Selecting a listening mode TX-SR601/601ECine Fltr Press the Cine Fltr button on the remote controller Setup Procedure Select the desired input source Input SetupDigital Input IntelliVolume Input SetupComponent Video Digital Format source For e. PCM fs 96kHz source g. D. F. Mono sourceAnalog/PCM/D. F ch source F. Mono sourceHardware Config Hardware SetupTo display the Hardware Config menu Preference PreferenceTo display the Preference menu Setup Procedure Press the Audio Adjust button Audio AdjustAudio Adjust Audio Adjust Virtual Surr Level Front ExpanderDialog Enhance Adjusting the volume for the remote zone Using the buttonsEnjoying music in the remote zone REC OUT OFF RecordingRecording the input source REC OUT selector Recording a source different from that you are listening toRecording Recording both the audio and videoControlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Using remote controllerCalling up a preset radio station VOLPress the DVD Mode button Using remote controllerDVD Mode Controlling an Onkyo DVD playerControlling an Onkyo CD player CD Mode DiscPress the CD Mode button On StandbyControlling an Onkyo MD recorder SAT/MD ModePress the SAT/MD Mode button REC RecordLearning a pre-programming code When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersEntering a pre-programming code DisplayEntering a pre-programming code Pre-programming codesSAT Mode Satellite Tuner Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerDVD Mode DVD Player Mode Cable Mode Cable ModeTV Mode TV Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerVCR Mode VCR Mode VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR MutingLight Programming procedureMacro 1 Macro Press and release the same Mode button again Erasing the programmed command from one buttonErasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Press and release the same button againProgramming the macro Using the macro functionExecuting the macro Erasing a macro from the Macro 1 or 2 button Using the macro functionErasing all commands and macros that have been programmed Press the Macro 1 or 2 button againTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Video and AudioIf one of the messages shown below appears Specifications TX-SR701/701E Amplifier SectionSpecifications TX-SR601/601E Amplifier Section Tuner SectionOnkyo U.S.A. 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