Onkyo TX-SR603X instruction manual First Time Setup, Automatic Speaker Setup

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First Time Setup

This chapter explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver.

Automatic Speaker Setup

2

Put the speaker setup micro-

With the supplied speaker setup microphone, the Auto-

 

phone in the listening position,

 

and connect it to the SETUP MIC

matic Speaker Setup function can measure the test tone

 

 

jack.

output by each speaker and automatically determine the

 

 

 

number of speakers connected, their sizes, the distance

 

 

from each speaker to the listening position, and so on.

 

 

Before using this function, connect and position all your

 

MIC

speakers.

 

position

 

 

 

 

ON

STANDBY

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING / PRESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2 OFF

 

 

 

1

 

2

3

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2 LEVEL

TONE

+

STEREO LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT

DIMMER

MEMORY TUNING MODE

RETURN SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V4

MULTI CH

DVD

TV CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

- CD

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

4VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3 5 VIDEO 4

6TAPE

 

VIDEO 4 INPUT

 

 

 

 

MULTl CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

TAPE

TUNER

 

SETUP MIC

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DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 1

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+10

 

0

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- - / - - - 10

 

11

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MACRO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

3

 

 

 

ZONE2

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

REMOTE MODE

 

HDD2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

DVD

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE/AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

VCR

CABLE

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDR

 

MD

 

 

 

 

 

3–7

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NU

ME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ME

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U

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the microphone is hori-

 

 

 

 

CH

 

ENTER

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zontal.

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If there’s an obstacle between the

 

 

 

PREV

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P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

 

ET

URN

 

U

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

microphone and any speaker, the

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

automatic setup will not work cor-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rectly. Setup the room as you would

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when enjoying a DVD.

1

 

Turn on the AV receiver and the

• If the AV receiver was previously

 

 

muted, the Muting function will be

 

connected TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cancelled.

 

 

On the TV, select the input to which the

 

 

 

•

The automatic setup cannot be used

 

 

AV receiver is connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

while a pair of headphones is con-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

By putting the microphone close to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

where your ears would normally be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at the listening position, a more accu-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rate setup can be achieved. If you use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a tripod or level table, you can adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the height of the microphone.

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Contents TX-SR603X Important Safety Instructions AvisPower PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserMake sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions If in any doubt, consult a qualified electricianAudio/Video FeaturesAmplifier FM/AM/XM TunerTable of Contents Table of Contents Front & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels Display These terminals are for connecting speakers in Zone These push terminals are for connecting an AM antennaThis jack is for connecting an FM antenna Rear PanelSubwoofer jack is for connecting a pow- ered subwoofer PRE OUTUsing the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerAbout the Remote Controller Modes Tape mode Listening Mode / buttonsRemote Mode buttons Standby buttonDVD Mode These buttons can be used with some components CD, MD & CDR ModesThis button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby This button selects discs on a CD changerHDD Mode About Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting the AV ReceiverAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersStrip about 5/8 15 mm Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shownUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Video Connection Formats Connecting Both Audio & VideoWhich Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection FormatsAudio Connections Connecting Your TV or ProjectorMonitor Out DVD player Connecting a DVD PlayerVideo Connections Using a Multichannel Connection Connecting a VCR for Playback Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder for PlaybackVCR recording Connecting a VCR for RecordingPlayback from the Recording VCR TV or VCR, etcSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc Using Optical or Coaxial ConnectionsPRSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, etc Camcorder Game console, etcConnecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette Recorder Connecting a DAT, CD, or MD RecorderDigital source DAT, CD, MD player Using Optical or Coaxial Connections playback onlyDigital Recording Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a TurntableTurntable with an MC Moving Coil Cartridge Turntable without a Built-in Phono PreampOn with the AV receiver’s remote controller, as follows Connecting ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component When you start playback on an AV component conStandby indicator Plug the power cord into an AC wall outletStandby indicator will light up Turning On the AV ReceiverFirst Time Setup Automatic Speaker SetupHow to Verify the Measurement Results First Time SetupDisconnect the speaker setup microphone Press EnterNot Detect Distance ErrorMenus vary depending on country TipAbout the Onscreen Setup Menus Submenus Main menuInitial Setup Digital InputComponent Video Setup Config, and then press Enter Speaker SetupButtons to select 1. Speaker Then use the Left and RightButtons to select f. SurrBack CrossoverButtons to select d. Surround Ch, and then use the LeftButtons to select h. Double Setup menu closesDouble Bass Bass, and then use the LeftSpeaker Distance Repeat for all speakers Press the Setup buttonSetup menu closes Buttons to specify the dis- tanceSpeaker Level Calibration Equalizer Setting Changing the Input Display Video 3 ↔ HDDSource Basic OperationsSelecting the Input Source Receiver button, and then use the Input Selector buttonsUsing Headphones Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Basic OperationsChannel information, this will be Displaying Source InformationLeft and surround right. If there’s surround back Interpreting Surround Channel ValuesListening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Displaying Radio InformationSigning Up for XM Satellite Radio Connecting the XM AntennaListening to XM Satellite Radio Selecting XM Radio Channels Buttons to select a chan Displaying XM Radio InformationSelecting XM Channels from the Front Panel NelXM Radio Messages Positioning the XM AntennaDeleting Presets Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM ChannelsSelecting Presets Selecting on the AV receiver Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting Listening Modes Multich About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Advanced Operations Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the CinemaFILTER Advanced Operations Using the DVD Analog MultichannelAdjusting Individual Speaker Levels InputAdjusting Individual Speaker Levels RecordingDVD Video 1 Video 2 select the AV component that AV Recording Recording Separate AV SourcesUse the input selector buttons to You want to recordAudio Adjust Functions Advanced SetupAdjusting the Bass & Treble PL IIx Music Mode Settings Advanced SetupInput Channel Settings Neo6 Music Mode SettingAssigning Listening Modes to Input Sources Input Setup menu appearsUse the Up and Down Buttons to select the signal for Buttons to select 7. InputIntelliVolume IntelliVolumeSetting Preferences Then press EnterNon-InterlacedSelect if the text flickers Digital Input Signal FormatsInterlacedDefault Changing the Remote Controller’s ID You can enter 1, 2, orUsing Only Speakers in Zone Connecting ZoneUsing a Receiver/Integrated Amp in Zone ZoneZone 2, and use the Left Setting the Powered ZoneButtons to select f. Powered AV receiver and press Using ZoneTo adjust the Zone 2 volume with Zone 2 button followed by the on buttonUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using the Remote Control in ZoneUsing the 12V Trigger Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneSet, press the Standby button Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Controlling Other ComponentsCH + CH +/-, TV CH +TV VOL RECFollowing buttons cannot learn new commands Learning Commands from Other Remote ControllersMode button for the mode Which you want to use the comRunning Macros Using MacrosMaking Macros Deleting MacrosVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components? Remote controller doesn’t work?Can’t select XM radio channels Can’t record?Speaker distance cannot be set as required? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?Speaker volume cannot be set as required? Display doesn’t work?3 4 4 0 9 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page

TX-SR603X specifications

The Onkyo TX-SR603X is a versatile and powerful AV receiver that combines innovative technology with user-friendly features to create an immersive home theater experience. This model is designed to meet the demands of modern home entertainment systems while delivering excellent audio and video performance.

One of the standout features of the TX-SR603X is its support for various surround sound formats. With the capability to decode Dolby Digital and DTS, users can enjoy cinema-quality audio from their favorite movies, games, and music. The receiver also includes Dolby Pro Logic II, which enhances stereo soundtracks to provide a more enveloping listening experience.

The TX-SR603X is equipped with multiple inputs and outputs, allowing for seamless integration of various devices. With four HDMI inputs, it supports high-definition video and audio, making it easy to connect Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. Additionally, the receiver features component video inputs and several analog audio inputs for added flexibility.

In terms of power, the TX-SR603X delivers impressive performance with its robust amplification system. It boasts five discrete amplifiers that output 75 watts per channel, ensuring that even the most demanding audio scenarios can be managed with ease. This power allows for clear and dynamic sound reproduction across a wide range of frequencies, enabling users to experience the full depth of their media.

Another key characteristic of the TX-SR603X is its user-friendly interface, which simplifies the setup process and daily operation. The receiver includes an intuitive on-screen menu that guides users through configuration settings and adjustments, making it easy for anyone to optimize their home theater experience. Additionally, the inclusion of Audyssey MultEQ ensures automatic room calibration, allowing the receiver to adapt its performance to the unique acoustics of the listening environment.

For those who value flexibility in their audio playback, the TX-SR603X supports various audio streaming options, including the ability to access digital music via USB. Users can easily connect their USB devices to play their favorite tracks directly through the receiver.

In summary, the Onkyo TX-SR603X stands out as a feature-rich AV receiver that caters to both audiophiles and casual users alike. With its powerful amplification, support for modern surround sound formats, extensive connectivity, and user-friendly setup, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system.
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