Onkyo SR608 instruction manual Features, Amplifier, Processing, Miscellaneous

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Features

Amplifier

100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth)

Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Processing

THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified

HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement

HDMI (Ver.1.4 with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep- Color, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*2-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM

Dolby Pro Logic IIz*3 – New Surround Format (front- high)

Audyssey DSX™*4 for New Surround Channels (front- wide/front-high)

Non-Scaling Configuration

A-Form Listening Mode Memory

Direct Mode

Pure Audio Mode (European, Australian and Asian models)

Music Optimizer*5 for Compressed Digital Music files

192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

Miscellaneous

40 SIRIUS*9/FM/AM Presets (North American mod- els)

40 FM/AM Presets (excluding North American mod- els)

Audyssey 2EQ®*4 to Correct Room Acoustic Problems

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™*4 for Loudness Correction

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™*4 to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range

Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

A/V Sync Control Function (up to 200 ms)

On-Screen Display via HDMI

Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote

*1

THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

*2

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS- HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*3

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D sym- bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*4

Connections

6 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output

Onkyo pfor System Control

4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial)

Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

Front “Line in” Input for Portable audio player

Universal Port for the Dock for iPod*/HD Radio™*7 tuner module (North American models)/DAB+ tuner module (European, Australian and Asian models)

Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*8

Powered Zone 2

Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR

Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ®, Audyssey DSX™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of

Audyssey Laboratories.

*5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*6

“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”

*7

The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiq- uity Digital Corp.

To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).

*8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.

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Contents TX-SR608 Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Installing the Batteries Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Aiming the Remote ControllerContents Processing FeaturesAmplifier MiscellaneousTHX Select2 Plus Front & Rear Panels Front PanelDisplay For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesRear Panel Power cordUREMOTE Control jack CENTER, FRONT, SURR, Surr Back or Front High or Front WideReturn button Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Controlling the tunerAbout Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Configuration Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsScrew-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm Connecting the Speaker CablesSpeaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown North American and Taiwan models SurroundUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferBi-amping the Front Speakers AV Cables and Jacks About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components Hdmi cableConnecting Components with Hdmi Jack Signal Components AssignableAudio return channel ARC function Connecting External Components FrontHow to record the video System On/Auto Power On Connecting Onkyo uComponentsConnecting Antenna Remote ControlVideo Connection Formats Signal SelectionWhich Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection FormatsTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning OnTurning Off Basic Operations Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusSetting the Display Brightness Playing the Connected ComponentSelecting Speaker Layout Muting the AV Receiver Using the Home MenuUsing the Sleep Timer TV, MUSIC, GAME, and THXUsing Headphones Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupChanging the Input Display Using Audyssey 2EQ EnterError Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioPresetting FM/AM Stations Using RDS excluding North American modelsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY Recording Separate AV Sources Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording AV RecordingUsing the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Input Source About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Speaker LayoutListening Modes DSD *7 Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master DTS 96/24 *8Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Common Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus MenuHdmi Input Input/Output AssignMonitor Out BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, TV/CD, PortComponent Video Input Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Digital Audio InputSurrBack/Front High/Front Wide Speakers TypeSpeaker Terminal Assign Front High/Front Wide/Zone2 FrontEqualizer Settings Speaker DistanceLevel Calibration THX Audio Setup BGCAudio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Audyssey DSX Source SetupTheater-Dimensional LFE LevelDynamic Volume Reference LevelIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Game Mode Wide Mode*1*2Picture Mode*1*2 Listening Mode Preset OSD Setup Hardware SetupVolume Setup MiscellaneousSirius Settings North American models Lock Setup Using the Audio SettingsTone Control Settings Late Night Audyssey SettingsSpeaker Levels Music OptimizerAudio Selector Adjusting the Bass & TrebleSetting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Audio SelectorConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver ZoneSetting the Powered Zone Using Zone Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiverOperating with the remote controller Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone Muting ZoneModels sold are different depending on the region Connecting an Onkyo DockControlling iPod Onkyo Dock CableUsing the Onkyo Dock UP-A1 DockWithout the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock With the RI ControlRepeat Available buttonsPlaylist e / r Display *7 Muting Album +Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodeControlling Other Components Remote Mode BD/DVD Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u TV/CDYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsButtons ON/STANDBY Input TV VOL q / w Guide Mode firstSetup SearchCan’t turn on the AV receiver TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red There’s no sound, or it’s very quietAbout DTS signals There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode Only the front speakers produce soundOn screen display does not appear Remote controller doesn’t workBeginning of audio received by an Hdmi in can’t be heard There’s no pictureThere’s no sound AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPodSound changes when I connect my headphones There’s no videoCBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input Video Attoff defaultVideo Attenuation Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section General Tuner SectionAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Change each item in the Hdmi Setup as below How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Confirm the settingsVideo Resolution Chart OutputOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch

SR608 specifications

The Onkyo SR608 is a versatile 7.2-channel home theater receiver that has gained popularity among audio enthusiasts for its impressive combination of features and performance. Launched as part of Onkyo's highly regarded line of A/V receivers, the SR608 stands out for its robust build quality, advanced technology, and user-friendly design.

One of the key features of the Onkyo SR608 is its onboard support for high-definition audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. These formats deliver a lossless audio experience, allowing users to enjoy movies and music with unparalleled clarity and detail. Additionally, the receiver is equipped with advanced decoding capabilities, ensuring that it can handle various audio formats from different sources seamlessly.

The SR608 is also noteworthy for its video processing capabilities. It supports video upscaling up to 1080p through its Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology, allowing users to enhance standard-definition content and make it look sharper on high-definition displays. The receiver features multiple HDMI inputs, enabling users to connect a range of devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

Another significant characteristic of the Onkyo SR608 is its robust amplifier section, which delivers a powerful output of 100 watts per channel (into 8 ohms). This ensures that even the most demanding audio tracks can be reproduced with accuracy and depth, making it ideal for a home theater setup that aims to provide an immersive audio experience. The receiver also includes dual subwoofer outputs, allowing for flexible bass management and the ability to create a more dynamic low-frequency response.

For those who appreciate convenience and connectivity, the SR608 comes equipped with a front-panel USB port, providing access to digital music files. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility can be added through optional adapters, enabling users to stream audio wirelessly from their smartphones or tablets. The receiver is also equipped with Onkyo’s exclusive Audyssey 2EQ technology, which automatically analyzes the acoustics of a room and calibrates the receiver’s settings for optimal sound performance.

In summary, the Onkyo SR608 is a feature-rich A/V receiver that combines powerful audio performance with advanced video processing, making it a favorite among home theater enthusiasts. Its extensive connectivity options, coupled with user-friendly technology, ensure that it remains a strong choice for those looking to build or upgrade their home entertainment system.