Onkyo TX-SR603X instruction manual Listening to XM Satellite Radio, Connecting the XM Antenna

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Basic Operations—Continued

Listening to XM Satellite Radio®

What’s XM Satellite Radio?

There is a world beyond AM and FM. It is XM Sat- ellite Radio. XM offers more than 150 digital chan- nels of audio entertainment, including 100% commercial-free music channels, in the top markets in the U.S.

Note: An XM Connect-and-Play™ antenna and monthly subscription are required to receive XM Sat- ellite Radio. Visit www.xmradio.com for details.

Note:

Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channels available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscrip- tion fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit lan- guage are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800- XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agree- ment available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.

A warning against reverse engineering:

It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio sys- tem. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression soft- ware included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decom- pile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human- readable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.

Connecting the XM Antenna

The XM antenna is sold separately. You can purchase the XM Connect-and-Playantenna from the XM Web site at: http://www.xmradio.com

1Connect the Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM antenna jack on the rear panel.

XM antenna jack

IR IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 V TRIGGER OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

 

 

TX-SR603X

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

SURROUND BACK

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM

FM 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

OPTI-

P

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

 

 

 

 

CAL

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

LINEOUT

L

L

SUB

WOOFER

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

 

CD

TAPE

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

WOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

 

2Put the XM antenna by a southerly facing window, with nothing obstructing its path to the sky.

Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio

Before you can use XM Satellite Radio, you must first sign up for an account. You’ll need a major credit card and your XM Satellite Radio ID, which you can get from the AV receiver, as explained below or from the Con- nect-and-Play package and itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

/ PRESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE

+

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT

DIMMER

MEMORY TUNING MODE

RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2 LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

MULTl CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

 

 

VIDEO 4 INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR 1

VCR 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

DIGITAL

1Press the [TUNER] input selectorTUNER

button repeatedly to select XM.

If “CHECK ANTENNA” appears on the display, make sure the XM antenna is connected properly.

2Use the TUNING Up and Down

TUNING

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select

channel 0.

Your XM Satellite Radio ID number is displayed. Write it below.

ID

3To sign up, go to: http://activate.xmradio.com

Or call: 1-800-967-2346.

Notes:

•Channel 0 cannot be selected in Category Search mode. You must select Channel Search mode (see page 56).

•The following letters are not used in XM Satellite Radio IDs: I, O, S, F.

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Contents TX-SR603X Avis Important Safety InstructionsFCC Information for User PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug PowerIf in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician Supplied AccessoriesPrecautions Make sure you have the following accessoriesFM/AM/XM Tuner FeaturesAmplifier Audio/VideoTable of Contents Table of Contents Front Panel Front & Rear PanelsFront & Rear Panels Display Rear Panel These push terminals are for connecting an AM antennaThis jack is for connecting an FM antenna These terminals are for connecting speakers in ZonePRE OUT Subwoofer jack is for connecting a pow- ered subwooferInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller About the Remote Controller Modes Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Standby button Listening Mode / buttonsRemote Mode buttons Tape modeDVD Mode This button selects discs on a CD changer CD, MD & CDR ModesThis button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby These buttons can be used with some componentsHDD Mode Enjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterAV Connection Color Coding Connecting the AV ReceiverAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsStrip about 5/8 15 mm Attach the FM antenna, as shown Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Audio Connection Formats Connecting Both Audio & VideoWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsMonitor Out Connecting Your TV or ProjectorAudio Connections Video Connections Connecting a DVD PlayerDVD player Using a Multichannel Connection Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR for PlaybackTV or VCR, etc Connecting a VCR for RecordingPlayback from the Recording VCR VCR recordingPRSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc Using Optical or Coaxial ConnectionsSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc Camcorder Game console, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, etcConnecting a DAT, CD, or MD Recorder Connecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette RecorderDigital Recording Using Optical or Coaxial Connections playback onlyDigital source DAT, CD, MD player Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a TurntableTurntable with an MC Moving Coil Cartridge Turntable with a Built-in Phono PreampWhen you start playback on an AV component con Connecting ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component On with the AV receiver’s remote controller, as followsTurning On the AV Receiver Plug the power cord into an AC wall outletStandby indicator will light up Standby indicatorAutomatic Speaker Setup First Time SetupPress Enter First Time SetupDisconnect the speaker setup microphone How to Verify the Measurement ResultsTip Distance ErrorMenus vary depending on country Not DetectSubmenus Main menu About the Onscreen Setup MenusDigital Input Initial SetupComponent Video Setup Then use the Left and Right Speaker SetupButtons to select 1. Speaker Config, and then press EnterCh, and then use the Left CrossoverButtons to select d. Surround Buttons to select f. SurrBackBass, and then use the Left Setup menu closesDouble Bass Buttons to select h. DoubleButtons to specify the dis- tance Repeat for all speakers Press the Setup buttonSetup menu closes Speaker DistanceSpeaker Level Calibration Equalizer Setting Video 3 ↔ HDD Changing the Input DisplayReceiver button, and then use the Input Selector buttons Basic OperationsSelecting the Input Source SourceBasic Operations Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Using HeadphonesInterpreting Surround Channel Values Displaying Source InformationLeft and surround right. If there’s surround back Channel information, this will beDisplaying Radio Information Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to XM Satellite Radio Connecting the XM AntennaSigning Up for XM Satellite Radio Selecting XM Radio Channels Nel Displaying XM Radio InformationSelecting XM Channels from the Front Panel Buttons to select a chanPositioning the XM Antenna XM Radio MessagesSelecting Presets Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM ChannelsDeleting Presets Selecting Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting on the AV receiver Multich About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Using the CinemaFILTER Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyAdvanced Operations Input Using the DVD Analog MultichannelAdjusting Individual Speaker Levels Advanced OperationsRecording Adjusting Individual Speaker LevelsYou want to record AV Recording Recording Separate AV SourcesUse the input selector buttons to DVD Video 1 Video 2 select the AV component thatAdjusting the Bass & Treble Advanced SetupAudio Adjust Functions Neo6 Music Mode Setting Advanced SetupInput Channel Settings PL IIx Music Mode SettingsButtons to select 7. Input Input Setup menu appearsUse the Up and Down Buttons to select the signal for Assigning Listening Modes to Input SourcesThen press Enter IntelliVolumeSetting Preferences IntelliVolumeInterlacedDefault Digital Input Signal FormatsNon-InterlacedSelect if the text flickers You can enter 1, 2, or Changing the Remote Controller’s IDZone Connecting ZoneUsing a Receiver/Integrated Amp in Zone Using Only Speakers in ZoneButtons to select f. Powered Setting the Powered ZoneZone 2, and use the Left Zone 2 button followed by the on button Using ZoneTo adjust the Zone 2 volume with AV receiver and pressUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using the Remote Control in ZoneUsing the 12V Trigger Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesSet, press the Standby button Controlling Other Components Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsREC CH +/-, TV CH +TV VOL CH +Which you want to use the com Learning Commands from Other Remote ControllersMode button for the mode Following buttons cannot learn new commandsDeleting Macros Using MacrosMaking Macros Running MacrosTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record? Remote controller doesn’t work?Can’t select XM radio channels Can’t control other components?Display doesn’t work? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?Speaker volume cannot be set as required? Speaker distance cannot be set as required?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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