Onkyo SR608 Beginning of audio received by an Hdmi in can’t be heard, There’s no picture

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■The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN can’t be heard

Since it takes longer to identify the format of an

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HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio sig-

 

nals, audio output may not start immediately.

 

■The on screen display does not appear

Depending on the input signal, the on screen display 50 may not appear when the input signal from the

HDMI IN is output to a device connected to the

HDMI OUT.

Video

■ There’s no picture

Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed

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in all the way.

 

 

 

Make sure that each video component is properly

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connected.

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If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select

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“- - - - -” in the “HDMI Input” setup to watch com-

 

posite video, and component video sources.

 

 

 

If the video source is connected to a component

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video input, you must assign that input to an input

 

selector, and your TV must be connected to either

 

the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONI-

 

TOR OUT.

 

If the video source is connected to a composite video

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input, your TV must be connected to the HDMI

 

OUT or the corresponding composite video output.

 

 

 

If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,

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you must assign that input to an input selector, and

 

your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT.

 

While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the

—

video circuitry is turned off and only video signals

 

input through HDMI IN can be output.

 

 

 

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which

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the AV receiver is connected is selected.

 

 

 

■There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN

Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is 73 not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not guaranteed.

When the Resolution is set to any resolution not sup- 39 ported by the TV, no video is output by the HDMI outputs.

If the message Resolution Error appears on the AV — receiver’s display, this indicates that your TV does

not support the current video resolution and you need to select another resolution on your DVD player.

■The on-screen menus don’t appear

(European, Australian and Asian models) Specify 50 the TV system used in your area in the TV Format Setup.

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which — the AV receiver is connected is selected.

When the AV receiver doesn’t connect TV with

—

HDMI, onscreen menus are not displayed.

 

■The picture is distorted

(European, Australian and Asian models) Specify 50 the TV system used in your area in the TV Format.

En

Tuner

■Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t light

Relocate your antenna.

—

Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com-

—

puter.

 

Listen to the station in mono.

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When listening to an AM station, operating the

—

remote controller may cause noise.

 

Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

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Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

—

If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor

—

antenna.

 

Remote Controller

■The remote controller doesn’t work

Before operating this unit, be sure to press

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RECEIVER.

 

 

 

Make sure that the batteries are installed with the

4

correct polarity.

 

Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of

4

batteries, or old and new batteries.

 

 

 

Make sure that the remote controller is not too far

4

away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no

 

obstruction between the remote controller and the

 

AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

 

Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to

—

direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.

 

Relocate if necessary.

 

 

 

If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet

—

with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may

 

not work reliably when the doors are closed.

 

Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote con-

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troller mode.

 

 

 

When using the remote controller to control other

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manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may

 

not work as expected.

 

Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control

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code.

 

 

 

Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver

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and remote controller.

 

 

 

■ Can’t control other components

If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u

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cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.

 

Connecting only an ucable won’t work.

 

 

 

Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote con-

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troller mode.

 

If you’ve connected a cassette tape deck, to the TV/

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CD IN jack, or an RI Dock to the TV/CD IN or

 

GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for the remote

 

controller to work properly, you must set the display.

 

 

 

If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the

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appropriate remote control code.

 

 

 

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Contents TX-SR608 Always consider the environmental issues and follow 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf orBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Supplied Accessories Using the Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerContents Features AmplifierProcessing MiscellaneousTHX Select2 Plus Front & Rear Panels Front PanelDisplay For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesPower cord UREMOTE Control jackRear Panel CENTER, FRONT, SURR, Surr Back or Front High or Front WideRemote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverReturn button Controlling the tunerAbout Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shownScrew-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm North American and Taiwan models SurroundBi-amping the Front Speakers Using Dipole SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer About AV Connections Connected image with AV componentsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableAudio return channel ARC function Connecting Components with HdmiJack Signal Components Assignable Connecting External Components FrontHow to record the video Connecting Onkyo uComponents Connecting AntennaSystem On/Auto Power On Remote ControlSignal Selection Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Audio Connection FormatsTurning Off Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus Setting the Display BrightnessBasic Operations Playing the Connected ComponentMuting the AV Receiver Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSelecting Speaker Layout TV, MUSIC, GAME, and THXChanging the Input Display Using HeadphonesAudyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup Using Audyssey 2EQ EnterUsing a Powered Subwoofer Error MessagesChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioPresetting FM/AM Stations Using RDS excluding North American modelsRDS program types PTY Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Connecting a Recording Component RecordingRecording Separate AV Sources AV RecordingSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesListening Mode Buttons About Listening Modes Explanatory NotesInput Source Speaker LayoutListening Modes Resolution Audio DTS-HD MasterDSD *7 DTS 96/24 *8Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Advanced Setup On-screen Setup MenusCommon Procedures in Setup Menu MenuInput/Output Assign Monitor OutHdmi Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, TV/CD, PortSpeaker Setup Speaker SettingsComponent Video Input Digital Audio InputSpeakers Type Speaker Terminal Assign Front High/Front Wide/Zone2SurrBack/Front High/Front Wide FrontLevel Calibration Equalizer SettingsSpeaker Distance THX Audio Setup BGCDolby Audio AdjustMultiplex/Mono Source Setup Theater-DimensionalAudyssey DSX LFE LevelDynamic Volume Reference LevelName Edit IntelliVolumeSync Picture Mode*1*2 Game ModeWide Mode*1*2 Listening Mode Preset Hardware Setup Volume SetupOSD Setup MiscellaneousSirius Settings North American models Tone Control Settings Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings Audyssey Settings Speaker LevelsLate Night Music OptimizerAdjusting the Bass & Treble Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector Audio SelectorConnecting Zone Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone ZoneSetting the Powered Zone Using Zone Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiverControlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Adjusting the Volume for ZoneOperating with the remote controller Muting ZoneConnecting an Onkyo Dock Controlling iPodModels sold are different depending on the region Onkyo Dock CableUsing the Onkyo Dock UP-A1 DockControlling Your iPod RI DockWithout the RI Control With the RI ControlAvailable buttons Playlist e / rRepeat Display *7 Muting Album +Controlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesLooking up for Remote Control Code Entering Remote Control Codes Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uRemote Mode BD/DVD TV/CDResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Controlling Other ComponentsMode first SetupButtons ON/STANDBY Input TV VOL q / w Guide SearchTroubleshooting Standby indicator flashes redCan’t turn on the AV receiver There’s no sound, or it’s very quietThere’s no sound with a certain signal format Can’t select the Pure Audio listening modeAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundRemote controller doesn’t work Beginning of audio received by an Hdmi in can’t be heardOn screen display does not appear There’s no pictureAV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod Sound changes when I connect my headphonesThere’s no sound There’s no videoVideo Attoff default Video AttenuationCBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackSpecifications Amplifier Section GeneralVideo Section Tuner SectionAbout Copyright Protection About HdmiSupported Audio Formats Operations that can be performed with p connection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and settingChange each item in the Hdmi Setup as below 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.
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