Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
AV Receiver
Connection .................................... 15
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 30
TX-SR303
TX-SR303E
Instruction Manual
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components....... 34
Using the Tuner............................ 36
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 42
Advanced Operation..................... 45
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Troubleshooting............................ 51
Specification.................................. 54
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
Memory Backup
The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup
system in order to retain radio presets and other settings
when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure.
Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver
must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the
backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV
receiver will retain the settings for several weeks,
although this depends on the environment and will be
shorter in humid climates.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Some models have a voltage selector switch for
compatibility with power systems around the world.
Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the
voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your
area.
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY
does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not
intend to use the unit for an extended period,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut if off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
6. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
For European Models
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
I. MORI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Supplied Accessories
Precautions—Continued
Make sure you have the following accessories:
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
Indoor FM antenna
(Connector type varies from country to country.)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
AM loop antenna
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
1
2
3
Speaker Cable
•
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
Speaker cable labels
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the
product name indicates the color. Specifications and oper-
ation are the same regardless of color.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Features
Amp
Introduction
• 5-channel amplifier
Features....................................................5
Front & Rear Panels ................................6
• 65 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels
driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%
total harmonic distortion
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
• Optimum gain volume circuitry
Processing
1
• Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II
Connection
2
• DTS and DTS Neo:6 processing
• Cinema Filter function
Connecting Your Speakers...................15
• Linear PCM 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters on all
channels
• Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP Processing
Turning On & First Time Setup
Audio/Video
• Adjustable crossover (60, 80, 100, 120, 150 Hz)
• 2 assignable digital inputs (1 optical, 1 coaxial)
• Subwoofer pre out
Basic Operation
• Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super
Audio CD and DVD-Audio
Playing Your AV Components..............34
Common Functions...............................40
• A/B speaker drive
• Color-coded speaker terminal posts
FM/AM Tuner
Enjoying the Listening Modes
• 30 FM/AM presets
• FM/AM auto tuning
• RDS (Radio Data System) (Europe only)
Advanced Operation
Remote Controller
Recording...............................................47
• Remote controller can be used to control Onkyo CD,
CDR, MD components, and cassette tape deck
Troubleshooting .................................... 51
Specification.......................................... 54
1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are regis-
tered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
2. “DTS” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc.
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Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
North American Model
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 J K
L
M
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
TONE
+
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
DIMMER
MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
N O
P
Q
R
S
Other Models
9(European model only)
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
TONE
+
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
F Display
See “Display” on page 7.
A STANDBY/ON button (30)
This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or
Standby.
G DISPLAY button (35)
This button is used to display various information
about the currently selected input source.
B STANDBY indicator (30)
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in
Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being
H DIGITAL INPUT button (31)
This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to
specify the format of digital input signals.
C Remote-control sensor (9)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller.
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-
ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System).
See “Using RDS (European models only)” on
page 38.
D STEREO button (42)
This button is used to select the Stereo listening
mode.
E LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (42)
These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
J MEMORY button (37)
This button is used when storing or deleting radio
presets.
O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34)
on or off.
K TUNING MODE button (37)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun-
ing mode.
P TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (40)
These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.
Q Input selector buttons (34)
L Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the
TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the
to select radio presets (see page 37). When the setup
menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are
used to select and set items. The ENTER button is
These buttons are used to select from the following
input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1/VCR,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog
multichannel input.
R RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previously dis-
played setup menu.
M MASTER VOLUME control (34)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV
receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX
S SETUP button
This button is used to access various settings.
N PHONES jack (41)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
tem).
1 A & B speaker indicators (34)
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indi-
cator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
MEMORY (37): This indicator lights up when pre-
setting radio stations.
2 MUTING indicator (40)
This indicator flashes when the AV receiver is
muted.
FM STEREO (36): This indicator lights up when
the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.
5 SLEEP indicator (41)
This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has
been set.
These indicators show the currently selected listen-
6 Message area
4 Tuning indicators (36)
This area of the display shows various information
about the currently selected source.
TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the AV
receiver is tuned to a radio station.
AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when Auto
Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual
Tuning is selected.
RDS (European model only) (38): This indica-
tor lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Rear Panel
1
B
3
4
5
6
7
8 9
J
K
L
A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL & COAXIAL
I TAPE IN/OUT
These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to con-
nect a CD or DVD player and other components
with digital audio outputs.
These analog inputs and outputs can be used to con-
nect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other
recorder with analog inputs and outputs.
B AM ANTENNA
J VIDEO 1 IN/OUT, VIDEO 2 IN & VIDEO 3 IN
The VIDEO 1, composite video, and audio inputs
and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The
VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3, composite video, and
audio inputs can be used to connect another video
source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top
box).
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
C FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
D MONITOR OUT
The composite video output should be connected to
a video input on your TV or projector.
K DVD IN/MULTI CH INPUT
The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUB-
WOOFER jacks can be used to connect a compo-
nent with an analog multichannel audio output, such
as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output.
The composite video input should be connected to a
video output on the DVD player.
E FRONT SPEAKERS B
These push terminals are for connecting speaker
set B.
F FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND
SPEAKERS & CENTER SPEAKER
These push terminals are for connecting speaker
set A.
L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
A powered subwoofer can be connected here.
G
This
nected to the
nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then
(Remote Interactive) jack can be con-
jack on another Onkyo compo-
be used to control that component. To use
, you
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)
between the AV receiver and the other component,
even if they are connected digitally.
Note:
can only be used with Onkyo components.
H CD IN
These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD
player with analog outputs.
See pages 15–29 for connection information.
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Before Using the AV receiver
Installing the Batteries
Using the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s
remote control sensor, as shown below.
To open the battery compartment, press
the small hollow and slide open the cover.
1
Remote control sensor
AV receiver
STANDBY indicator
Approx. 16 ft.
(5 m)
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
2
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in
mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-
ler may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-
ently, thereby draining the batteries.
Slide the cover shut.
3
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obsta-
cle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control
sensor.
Notes:
• The batteries should last for about six months,
although this will vary with usage.
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
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Remote Controller
How to Use the Remote Controller
RECEIVER Mode
Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be
used to control up to six different components. The
remote controller has a specific operating mode for use
with each type of component. Modes are selected by
using the five REMOTE MODE buttons.
RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver.
To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode,
press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
A
RECEIVER
■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control
the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette
RECEIVER
DVD
B
C
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
recorder connected via
.
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
■ DVD, CD, MD & CDR Modes
With these modes, you can control an
Onkyo DVD player, CD, MD, and CDR
player/recorder.
MD
4
5
6
DVD
CD
M
N
O
D
MULTI CH
DVD
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
+
10
CLR
0
MD
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
E
F
CDR
CH
VOL
DISC
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select
a mode.
1
2
P
Q
G
H
MUTING
Use the buttons supported by that mode
to control the component.
RECEIVER mode: see page 10
DVD mode: see page 12
ENTER
I
RETURN
SETUP
CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 13
TAPE mode: see page 14
Note:
LISTENING MODE
STEREO
SURROUND
Some of the remote controller operations described in
this manual may not work as expected with other com-
ponents.
J
K
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L NIGHT
CINE FLTR
R
S
L
-
RC 605S
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O VOL [ ]/[ ] button (34)
This button can be used to adjust the volume of the
AV receiver regardless of the currently selected
remote controller mode.
A STANDBY button (30)
This button is used to set the AV receiver to
Standby.
P MUTING button (40)
This button is used to mute the AV receiver.
B ON button (30)
This button is used to turn on the AV receiver.
Q SETUP button
C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (34)
This button is used to access various settings.
These buttons are used to select the input sources.
R CINE FLTR button (46)
D MULTI CH button (35)
This button is used to select the multichannel DVD
input.
This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER func-
tion.
S L NIGHT button (46)
E DIMMER button (40)
This button is used to set the Late Night function.
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
F CH +/– button (37)
This button is used to select radio presets.
G SP A/B button (34)
This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on
or off.
These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.
I RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previous display
when changing settings.
J LISTENING MODE buttons (42)
These buttons can be used to select listening modes
regardless of the currently selected remote control-
ler mode.
STEREO button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
SURROUND button
This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening
modes.
[
]/[ ] buttons
These buttons can be used to select any of the avail-
able listening modes.
K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+
buttons (33)
These buttons are used to adjust the level of each
speaker.
L DISPLAY button (35)
This button is used to display various information
about the currently selected input source.
These buttons are used to select the remote control-
ler modes. When you press a button on the remote
controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the cur-
rently selected mode lights up.
N SLEEP button (41)
This button is used to set the Sleep function.
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Remote Controller—Continued
A STANDBY button
DVD Mode
This button sets the DVD player to Standby.
To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the
[DVD] REMOTE MODE button.
B ON button
This button is used to turn on the DVD player.
C Number buttons
Before selecting DVD mode and starting play-
back, you should press the [RECEIVER] mode
button followed by the [DVD] INPUT SELEC-
TOR button to select the DVD player as the
input source.
These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and
track numbers and to enter times for locating spe-
cific points in time.
D DISC +/– button
This button selects discs on a DVD changer.
E TOP MENU button
This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.
F Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons
These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and
the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
A
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
G RETURN button
RECEIVER
DVD
B
C
DVD
TAPE/AMP
This button is used to exit the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
H Playback buttons
MD
4
5
6
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.
MULTI CH
DVD
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
I SUBTITLE button
+
10
CLR
0
This button is used to select subtitles.
L
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
J AUDIO button
This button selects foreign language soundtracks
and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
CH
VOL
DISC
D
K DISPLAY button
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
This button is used to display information about the
current disc, title, chapter, or track on the DVD
player’s display, including the elapsed time, remain-
ing time, total time, and so on.
E
F
M
N
MUTING
ENTER
L CLR button
G
H
This button is used to cancel functions and to clear
entered numbers.
RETURN
SETUP
M MENU button
This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.
N SETUP button
LISTENING MODE
This button is used to access the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menus.
STEREO
SURROUND
O
P
I
J
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
O RANDOM button
PLAY MODE
This button is used with the random playback func-
tion.
L NIGHT
CINE FLTR
K
Q
P REPEAT button
This button is used to set the repeat playback func-
tions.
-
RC 605S
Q PLAY MODE button
This button is used to select play modes on a com-
ponent with selectable play modes.
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Remote Controller—Continued
A STANDBY button
CD, MD, & CDR Mode
This button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder
to Standby.
To set the remote controller to CD, MD, or CDR
mode, press the [CD], [MD], or [CDR] REMOTE
MODE button.
B ON button
This button is used to set the CD player or MD/CD
recorder to On or Standby.
Before selecting a mode and starting playback,
you should press the [RECEIVER] mode but-
ton followed by the [CD] or [TAPE] INPUT
SELECTOR button to select the CD player,
MiniDisc, or CD recorder as the input source.
C Number buttons
These buttons are used to enter track numbers and
to enter times for locating specific points in time.
D DISC +/– button
This button selects discs on a CD changer.
E Playback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
A
F DISPLAY button
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
This button is used to display information about the
current disc or track on the CD player or MD/CD
recorder’s display, including the elapsed time,
remaining time, total time, and so on.
RECEIVER
DVD
B
C
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
CD
MD
CDR
G
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
MD
4
5
6
G CLR button
MULTI CH
DVD
This button is used to cancel functions and to clear
entered numbers.
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
+
10
H RANDOM button
CLR
0
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
This button is used with the random playback func-
tion.
CH
VOL
DISC
D
I REPEAT button
This button is used to set the repeat playback func-
tions.
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
J PLAY MODE button
MUTING
This button is used to select play modes on a com-
ponent with selectable play modes.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
E
F
LISTENING MODE
STEREO
SURROUND
8
9
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L NIGHT
CINE FLTR
J
-
RC 605S
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Remote Controller—Continued
A Play [ ] button
TAPE Mode
This button is used to start playback.
TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected to the AV receiver via
B Stop [ ] button
.
This button is used to stop playback.
To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
C Reverse Play [ ] button
This button is used to start reverse playback.
Before selecting TAPE mode and starting play-
back, you should press the [RECEIVER]
REMOTE MODE button followed by the [TAPE]
INPUT SELECTOR button to select your cas-
sette recorder as the input source.
D Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons
The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The
FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.
For twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled.
RECEIVER
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
DVD
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
MD
4
5
6
MULTI CH
DVD
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
+
10
CLR
0
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
VOL
DISC
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
MUTING
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
A
B
C
LISTENING MODE
D
STEREO
SURROUND
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L NIGHT
CINE FLTR
-
RC 605S
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ConnectingYour Speakers
Enjoying Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.
Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround
material. Each speaker must be positioned at a specific location in your listening room to get the best from surround
sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers. When speaker set
B is turned on, speaker setA is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. If the multichannel DVD input is selected, and speaker
set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 2-channel playback.
Speaker set B can be installed in another room. Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers
or however you like.
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for
the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equi-
distant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left
and right speakers, making sound
movements distinct and providing a
full sound image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to yourTV (preferably
on top) facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the
front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of
the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel.
The volume and quality of the bass output
from your subwoofer will depend on its posi-
tion, the shape of your listening room, and
your listening position. In general, a good
bass sound can be
obtained by installing the
subwoofer in a front corner,
or at one-third the width of
the wall, as shown.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound
positioning and to add realistic ambience.
Position them at the sides of the listener, or
slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)
above ear level. Ideally they should be equi-
distant from the listener.
Corner
1/3 wall
length
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ConnectingYour Speakers—Continued
Speaker Configuration
Speaker Connection Precautions
For the best surround-sound experience, you should con-
nect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.
The following table shows which channels you should
use based on the number of speakers that you have.
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of
6 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower
impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume lev-
els for a long period of time, the built-in protection
circuit may be activated.
Number of speakers:
Front left
2
3
4
5
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
Front right
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
Center
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only nega-
tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
unnatural.
Surround left
Surround right
✓
✓
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which
To get the very best from your surround-sound system,
and each individual speaker so that the sound from each
speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see
page 49). In addition, you should set the level of each
individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see
page 49.)
• Be careful not to short the
positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the AV
receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one
cable to each speaker termi-
nal. Doing so may damage the
AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Attaching the Speaker Labels
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are
color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–)
speaker terminals are all black.)
Speaker terminal
Front left
Color
White
Red
Front right
Center
Green
Blue
Surround left
Surround right
Gray
The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you
should attach them to the positive (+) side of each
speaker cable in accordance with the above table.All you
need to do then is to match the color of each label to the
corresponding speaker terminal.
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ConnectingYour Speakers—Continued
Connecting Speaker
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB-
WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered sub-
woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and
you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUB-
WOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp.
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-
3/8" (10 mm)
1
lation from the ends of the
speaker cables, and twist
the bare wires tightly, as
shown.
While pressing the lever, insert
the wire into the hole, and then
release the lever.
2
Powered
subwoofer
Make sure that the terminals are
gripping the bare wires, not the
insulation.
LINE INPUT
Note:
LINE INPUT
When speaker set B is turned on, speaker setA is reduced
to 2.1-channel playback.
Note:
Make sure the cable is plugged all the way.
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
Speaker Set A
Center speaker
Front right
speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Front left
speaker
Speaker Set B
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Connecting Antenna
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
to use the tuner.
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
1
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna jack
Connect both wires of the AM loop
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
2
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around).
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
■ American Model
Push
Insert wire
Release
Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust
the position of theAM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
■ European Models
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
cords.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19).
Fully extend the antenna and point it in
2
various directions to find the best recep-
tacks or something similar.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead (see page 19).
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Connecting Antenna—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead.
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoorAM antenna can be used in
addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
attic or loft.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver
To TV (or VCR)
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ConnectingYour Components
AV Connection Color Coding
About AV Connections
RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan-
nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-
puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals
supplied with your other AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
and double-checked all AV connections.
Optical Digital Jacks
Analog audio
The AV receiver’s optical digital jack has shutter-type
cover that open when an optical plug is inserted and
close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Composite video
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical
plug straight when inserting and removing.
• Push plugs in all the way to make
good connections (loose connec-
tions can cause noise or malfunc-
tions).
Right!
• To prevent interference, keep
audio and video cables away from
power cords and speaker cables.
Wrong!
AV Cables & Jacks
Video
Cable
Jack
Description
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
and other video equipment. Use only dedicated
composite video cables.
Composite
video cable
V
Audio
Cable
Jack
Description
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
OPTICAL
Optical digital
audio cable
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for optical.
Coaxial digital
audio cable
COAXIAL
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-
mon connection format for analog audio and can be
found on virtually all AV components.
L
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
R
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
typically used to connect DVD players with a 5.1-
channel analog audio output. Several standard ana-
log audio cables can be used instead of a multichan-
nel cable.
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting Both Audio & Video
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you
can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver.
: Signal Flow
Video
Video
Audio
Audio
TV, projector,
etc.
DVD player, etc.
Speakers (see page 17 for connection
information)
Which Connections Should I Use?
The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format
you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.
For video components, such as a DVD player, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.
Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver using the following audio connection formats: analog, optical,
coaxial, and multichannel.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats.
For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital input are not output by the analog TAPE
OUT, so if you want to record from, for example, your CD player, in addition to connecting it to a digital input, you
must also connect it to the analog CD IN.
Audio Input/Output Diagram for Recording
CD player,
etc.
Optical
Optical
Analog
Analog
Multi-
channel
Coaxial
Coaxial
Output
IN
Multi-
channel
AV Receiver
OUT
Input
Analog
Cassette
recorder, etc.
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a TV or Projector
Step 1:Video Connection
Make video connection
.
A
MONITOR
OUT
A
TV, projector,
etc.
VIDEO IN
Connection
A
TX-SR303/303E
MONITOR OUT
Signal flow
TV
Composite video input
⇒
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose a connection type (
,
, or ) that matches the TV, and then make the connection.
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
b
c
Connect one or
the other
a
IN
L
OPTICAL
R
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
OUT
L
TV, projector,
etc.
R
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the TV.
a
• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 2 IN L/R
Signal flow
TV
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
Hint!
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect your VCR to the AV receiver and use its tuner.
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a DVD player
Step 1:Video Connection
Make video connection
.
A
DVD
IN
A
VIDEO OUT
DVD player
Connection
A
TX-SR303/303E
Signal flow
DVD player
DVD IN
Composite video output
⇐
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose a connection type (
,
,
, or ) that matches your DVD player, and then make the connection.
a
b
c
d
d
DIGITAL IN
b
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Connect one
or the other
L
c
FRONT
R
L
SUB
WOOFER
DVD
R
DVD
FRONT
L
CENTER
SURR
a
COAXIAL
OUT
L
R
R
SUB
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
WOOFER
DVD player
• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from a DVD.
a
• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)
b
c
a
b
a
c
• To enjoy DVD-Audio or SACD playback from a compatible DVD player with an analog multichannel output,
use connection
.
d
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
DVD IN FRONT
Signal flow
DVD player
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
DVD IN FRONT, SURROUND,
CENTER, and SUBWOOFER
Analog multichannel output
⇐
d
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the
main left and right outputs for connection
.
a
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
In addition to video playback, with this hookup example, you can use the VCR’s tuner to listen to the sound of your
favorite TV programs via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1:Video Connection
Make video connection
.
A
A
VIDEO 1
IN
VIDEO OUT
VCR,
DVD recorder
Connection
A
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 1 IN
Signal flow
VCR/DVD recorder
Composite video output
⇐
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose a connection type (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN
b
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
IN
Connect one
or the other
a
L
c
R
VIDEO 1
COAXIAL
OUT
L
R
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VCR,
DVD recorder
• With the basic connection, you can listen to the VCR/DVD recorder.
a
• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and to listen via
b
c
a
b
a
c
speaker set B.)
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 1 IN L/R
Signal flow
VCR/DVD recorder
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Step 1: Make video connection
.
.
A
a
Step 2: Make audio connection
VIDEO 1
A
a
L
R
VIDEO 1
L
R
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN
VCR,
DVD recorder
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 1 OUT
Signal flow
VCR/DVD recorder
Composite video input
Audio L/R input
⇒
⇒
A
a
VIDEO 1 OUT L/R
Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device
Step 1: Make video connection
.
.
A
a
Step 2: Make audio connection
VIDEO 3
IN
a
L
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
VIDEO 3
IN
A
VIDEO OUT
Camcorder, games console,
etc.
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 3 IN
Signal flow
Camcorder/console
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
⇐
⇐
A
a
VIDEO 3 IN L/R
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source
Step 1:Video Connection
Make video connection
.
A
VIDEO 2
IN
A
VIDEO OUT
Satellite, cable,
set-top box, etc.
Connection
A
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 2 IN
Signal flow
Video source
Composite video output
⇐
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose a connection type (
,
, or ) that matches the video source, and then make the connection.
a
b
c
b
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
Connect one
or the other
IN
a
L
OPTICAL
c
R
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
OUT
L
R
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Satellite, cable,
set-top box, etc.
• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the video source.
a
• To enjoy Dolby and DTS listening modes, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
VIDEO 2 IN L/R
Signal flow
Video source
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
■ CD Player, or Turntable with Built-in Phono Preamp
Step 1:
Choose a connection type (
,
, or ) that matches the CD player, or choose for a turntable with a built-in phono
a
b
c
a
preamp, and then make the connection.
IN
DIGITAL IN
b
L
L
R
R
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
CD
Connect one
or the other
c
OPTICAL
IN
L
a
R
CD
a
COAXIAL
OUT
L
R
Turntable (MM) with
built-in phono
preamp
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CD player
• With the basic connection, you can listen to or record audio from the CD player or turntable.
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (Use and or and for recording.)
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection
TX-SR303/303E
CD IN L/R
Signal flow
CD or turntable
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
■ Turntable with no Phono Preamp Built-in
A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that
doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.
■ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge
An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to
connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.
AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
IN
Phono preamp
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
R
R
Phono
preamp
CD
CD
MC head amp or
MC transformer
AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUT
OUTPUT
L
L
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
R
R
L
L
R
R
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1:
Choose a connection type (
,
, or ) that matches the recorder, and then make the connection.
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN
b
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
a
OUT
IN
Connect one
or the other
L
c
R
L
TAPE
L
COAXIAL
OUT
R
R
IN
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
REC PLAY
Cassette recorder, CDR,
etc.
• With the basic connection, you can play and record with the recorder.
a
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback purposes, use connections and or and
.
a
b
a
c
Connection
a
TX-SR303/303E
Signal flow
Cassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder
⇐
TAPE IN L/R
TAPE OUT L/R
Analog audio L/R output
Analog audio L/R input
⇒
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
⇐
⇐
b
c
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Connecting Onkyo
Components
Step 1: Be sure that the Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA).
Step 2: Make the connection.
With
(Remote Interactive) you can use the following special
functions:
Auto Power On/Standby
When you start playback on a component connected via
, if the AV receiver is in Standby, it will turn on and select
that component as the input source automatically. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all components
connected via will also enter Standby. This function will not work if a component’s power cord is connected to the
AV receiver’s AC OUTLET.
Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected via
, the AV receiver automatically selects that component as
the input source. If the DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel input, you must press the
[MULTI CH] button (see page 35) to listen to all channels because the Direct Change
IN FRONT jacks.
function selects only the DVD
Notes:
IN
• Use only
cables for
connections.
L
cables are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD,
CD, etc.).
R
CD
• Some components have two
jacks, you can
FRONT
connect either one to the AV receiver. The other is
REMOTE
CONTROL
L
for connecting additional
nents.
-compatible compo-
R
DVD
• Connect the AV receiver’s
jack to only Onkyo
components. Connecting to other manufacturer’s
components may cause them to malfunction.
e.g., CD player
e.g., DVD player
R
L
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
• Some components may not support all
func-
tions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your
components.
R
L
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
Connecting the Power Cord
Notes:
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.
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Turning On
STANDBY
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
STANDBY/ON
RECEIVER
DVD
ON
TAPE/AMP
STANDBY indicator
INPUT SELECTOR
RECEIVER
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
MD
4
5
6
STANDBY/ON
MULTI CH
DVD
ENTER
CDR
7
8
9
STANDBY
TAPE
TUNER
CD
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
TONE
+
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
+
10
0
CLR
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
CH
VOL
DISC
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
MUTING
Turning On the AV Receiver
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [RECEIVER] button followed
by the [ON] button.
1
Remote
controller
AV receiver
STANDBY/ON
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
or
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button, or the remote control-
ler’s [STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any
loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume
before turning it off.
To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the
very first time. These settings only need to be made once.
■ Have you connected a component to a digital audio input?
If you have, see “Assigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources” on
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks?
OUT
IN
page 31.
TAPE
CD recorder / MD recorder
■ Do the speaker configuration—this is essential!
See “Speaker Configuration” on page 32.
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First Time Setup
Assigning Digital Inputs to Input
Sources
Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display
If you connect an
-compatible Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder or CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for
to work properly, you must change this setting.
2, 3
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
ENTER
STANDBY
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
1
1, 2
To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your
DVD player to the AV receiver by using a digital audio
connection (coaxial or optical).
Press the [TAPE] input selector
button so that “TAPE” appears
on the display.
With this function, you can assign digital inputs to input
sources. For example, if you connect your DVD player
to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL, you’ll need to assign that
input (OPT) to the DVD input source.
1
2
TAPE
You can change the assignments as follows.
Note:
Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out a
digital signals. Please refer to the digital sources’ man-
ual.
Press and hold down the [TAPE]
input selector button (about 3
seconds) to set the display.
Repeat this step to select TAPE, MD, or
CDR.
TAPE
Press the input selector button
for the source that you want to
1
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
assign.
(Digital inputs cannot be assigned to
the TUNER input source.)
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT]
button.
The current assignment appears.
2
3
DIGITAL INPUT
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton repeatedly to select COAX,
OPT, or “– – – –” (analog).
DIGITAL INPUT
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First Time Setup—Continued
Speaker Configuration
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[
buttons to select “1. Speaker
Config,” and then press the
[ENTER] button.
]
2
This section explains how to specify which speakers are
connected and their sizes.
For speakers with a cone diameter
larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm),
specify Large. For those with a
smaller diameter, specify Small.
Cone diameter
While the Subwoofer setting is
selected, use the Left and Right
3
4
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
DVD
1
[
]/[ ] buttons to select Yes or
No.
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
MD
4
5
6
MULTI CH
DVD
nected.
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
No: Select if no subwoofer is con-
+
10
0
CLR
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
nected.
CH
VOL
DISC
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Front,” and then use the
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select Small or Large.
Small: Select if the front speakers are
small.
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
MUTING
ENTER
2–8
RETURN
1, 9
RETURN
SETUP
Large: Select if the front speakers are
large.
LISTENING MODE
SURROUND
Note:
STEREO
• If the Subwoofer setting in step 3 is
set to No, this setting is fixed at Large
and does not appear.
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L
NIGHT
CINE FLTR
-
RC 605S
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Center,” and then use the
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select Small, Large, or None.
Small: Select if the center speaker is
small.
5
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
Large: Select if the center speaker is
large.
1
None: Select if no center speaker is
connected.
Note:
• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to
Small, the Large option cannot be
selected.
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First Time Setup—Continued
Use the Down [ ] button to
6
select “Surround,” and then use
the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] but-
tons to select Small, Large, or
None.
Small: Select if the surround speak-
ers are small.
Large: Select if the surround speak-
ers are large.
None: Select if no surround speakers
are connected.
Note:
• If the Front setting in step 4 is set to
Small, the Large option cannot be
selected.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
7
TESTING THE SPEAKERS
To test that all of the speakers are working properly,
press the remote controller’s [TEST TONE] but-
ton. The test tone will be output by each speaker in
turn and the name of each speaker will appear on the
display. To turn off the test tone, press the [TEST
TONE] button again.
• If the test tone is not produced by a speaker, or it’s
produced by a speaker other than that shown on
the display, you may have wired the speakers
tions (see page 17).
• If the test tone is not produced by a speaker and its
name does not appear on the display, you may
have set the speaker settings incorrectly (see
page 32).
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PlayingYour AV Components
Basic AV Receiver Operation
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
4
2
DISPLAY
RECEIVER
DVD
1
4
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
1
2
3
1
2
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
V
1
V
2
V3
STANDBY/ON
MD
4
5
6
MULTI CH
DVD
ENTER
STANDBY
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
TONE
+
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
+
10
0
CLR
CLEAR
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
CH
VOL
DISC
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
MUTING
MULTI CH
1
ENTER
Remote
controller
Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input source.
1
AV receiver
To select the input source with the remote controller, press the
[RECEIVER] button, and then use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons.
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
On the remote controller, the [V1], [V2], and [V3] buttons select the VIDEO 1/VCR,
VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 input sources respectively.
CD
Use the SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons on the AV receiver or the [SP A/B]
button on the remote controller to select the speaker set that you want to
use.
2
Remote
controller
AV receiver
A
SPEAKERS
B
Pressing the remote controller’s [SPA/B] button cycles through the following settings:
Speaker Set A → Speaker Set A&B → Speaker Set B → Off.
The A and B speaker indicators show
whether each speaker set is on or off.
Note that when speaker set B is turned on,
speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel
playback.
Indicators
Start playback on the source component.
When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV you’ll need to select
the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s MONITOR OUT.
3
4
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote
controller’s [VOL] button.
Remote
controller
AV receiver
MASTER VOLUME
The volume can be set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX. The AV receiver is designed for
home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment.
VOL
Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy!
See page 42.
5
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PlayingYour AV Components—Continued
Displaying Source Information
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
You can display various information about the current
input source as follows.
RECEIVER
DVD
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [DISPLAY]
button repeatedly to cycle
through the available informa-
tion.
MD
4
5
6
MULTI CH
MULTI CH
DVD
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
+
10
0
CLR
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
VOL
DISC
The following information can typically be displayed for
input sources.
LISTENING MODE
STEREO
SURROUND
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
Input source &
volume
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L
NIGHT
CINE FLTR
DISPLAY
Signal format*
or sampling
frequency
-
RC 605S
Input source &
listening mode
displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling fre-
quency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not
PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is dis-
played for about three seconds, then the previously dis-
played information reappears.
Using the Multichannel Input
The multichannel input is for connecting a component
with individual 5.1-channel analog audio output jacks,
such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. See page 23 for
hookup information.
Interpreting Surround Channel Information
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [MULTI CH] button
so that MULTI CH indicator
A
B
C
appears on the display.
Audio from the multichannel input will
now be used for the DVD input source.
A: The number of front channels (front left, front right,
and center).
MULTI CH indicator
B: The number of surround channels (surround left and
surround right). If there’s surround back channel
information, this number will be 3.
C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).
Note:
• While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker
Configuration settings on page 32 are ignored, and
signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front
left, front right, center, surround left, and surround
right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those set-
tings.
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Using the Tuner
■ Manual Tuning Mode
Listening to the Radio
Press the [TUNING MODE] button
so that the AUTO indicator disap-
pears from the display.
1
TUNING MODE
TUNING MODE
TUNING
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
Press and hold theTUNING Up or
Down [ ]/[ ] button.
2
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
TUNING
/
PRESET
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
The frequency stops changing when
you release the button.
ENTER
Press the buttons repeatedly to change
the frequency one step at a time.
TUNER
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets
for quick selection.
TheAmerican model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz
steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For European models it’s
0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM.
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select either AM or FM.
TUNER
1
In this example, FM has been selected.
Tuning into weak FM stereo stations
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
Band
Frequency
(Actual display depends on country.)
Tuning into Radio Stations
■ Auto Tuning Mode
Press the [TUNING MODE] button
so that the AUTO indicator
appears on the display.
1 TUNING MODE
Press the TUNING Up or Down
2
TUNING
/
PRESET
[
]/[ ] button.
Searching stops when a station is
found.
ENTER
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM
STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown.
TUNED AUTO
FM STEREO
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Using the Tuner—Continued
Presetting Radio Stations
Deleting Presets
2, 4
2
3
TUNING
/
PRESET
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
ENTER
STANDBY
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
RETURN
SETUP
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
TONE
+
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
You can store up to 30 of your favorite radio stations as
presets.
Select the preset that you want to
delete.
See the previous section.
1
2
Tune into the station that you
want to store as a preset.
1
While holding down the [MEM-
ORY] button, press the
[TUNING MODE] button.
Press the [MEMORY] button.
The MEMORY indicator appears and
MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
2
MEMORY
The selected preset is deleted and its
number disappears from the display.
the preset number flashes.
While the MEMORY indicator is
Displaying Radio Information
3
TUNING
/
PRESET
displayed (about 8 seconds), use
the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select a preset from 1 through 30.
In this example, preset #3 is selected.
1
ENTER
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
Press the [MEMORY] button
again to store the station.
The station is stored and the preset
number stops flashing.
Repeat this procedure for all your
favorite radio stations.
4
MEMORY
Press the [DISPLAY] button
repeatedly to cycle through the
available information.
DISPLAY
1
Selecting Preset Stations
Band, preset # &
frequency
1
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
Listening mode
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
TUNING
/
PRESET
Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] but-
tons, or the remote controller’s
CH [+/–] button to select a preset.
1
ENTER
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Using the Tuner—Continued
Using RDS (European models only)
Program Types Used in Europe (PTY)
RDS only works with European models and only in areas
where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an
RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.
Type
Display
NONE
NEWS
Description
None
No program type.
News
reports
Reports on current events and
happenings.
RDS indicator
Current
affairs
AFFAIRS Topical reporting of current
affairs, often with a wider
range of topics than news
reports.
Information INFO
General information such as
weather forecasts, consumer
affairs, medical help, etc.
■ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-
able in most European countries. Many FM stations use
it these days. In addition to displaying text information,
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g.,
news, sport, rock, etc.).
Sport
SPORT
Live sports action, sports
news, and interviews.
Education EDUCATE Formal educational programs.
Drama
Culture
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Cultural programs (including
religious affairs).
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa-
tion:
Scienceand SCIENCE Programs about the natural
technology
sciences and technology.
PS (Program Service)
Varied
VARIED
Speech-based programs not
covered by the above catego-
ries (e.g., quizzes, panel
games, and comedy).
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name appears. When you press
the [DISPLAY] button, the frequency is displayed for
three seconds.
Pop music POP M
Popular commercial music,
usually from past or present
sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
RT (Radio Text)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT
text information, that information is shown on the dis-
play (see page 39).
Rock music ROCK M Popular music with an alterna-
tive appeal, often not appear-
PTY (Program Type)
ing on sales charts.
You can also search for radio stations by type (see
page 39).
Middle of
the road
music
M.O.R.M Easy listening music (as
opposed to Pop, Rock, or
Classical).
TP (Traffic Program)
You can also search for TP radio stations (see page 39).
Light clas- LIGHT M Classical music for general
sics
rather than specialist appreci-
ation.
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-
played when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
Serious
classics
CLASSICS Performances of major
orchestral works, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc.
(including the Grand Opera).
Other music OTHER M Music styles not covered by
the above categories (e.g.,
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk,
Country, and Reggae).
Alarm
ALARM
When an RDS station is mak-
ing an emergency broadcast,
ALARM will flash on the dis-
play.
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Using the Tuner—Continued
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
To start the search, press
[ENTER].
The AV receiver searches until it finds a
station of the type you specified, at
which point it stops briefly before con-
tinuing with the search.
4
5
ENTER
1
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
When a station you want to listen
to is found, press [ENTER].
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
ENTER
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT
text information, that information can be displayed.
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
once.
1
Listening to Traffic News (TP)
RT/PTY/TP
The RT information scrolls across the
display.
2
3
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
Notes:
STANDBY
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV
receiver waits for RT information.
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,
no RT information is available.
1
You can search for TP radio stations.
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select FM.
TUNER
1
2
3–5
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
three times.
RT/PTY/TP
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
2
If the current radio station is broadcast-
ing TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will
appear on the display, and traffic news
will be heard as and when it’s broad-
cast. If “TP” without square brackets
appears, this means that the station is
not broadcasting TP.
1
You can search for radio stations by type.
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select FM.
TUNER
1
2
3
To locate a station that is broad-
casting TP, press [ENTER].
The AV receiver searches until it finds a
station that’s broadcasting TP.
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
3
ENTER
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
twice.
The current program type appears on
the display.
RT/PTY/TP
Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons
to select the type of program you
want.
TUNING
/
PRESET
ENTER
See the table on page 38.
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Common Functions
This chapter explains functions that can be used with any
input source.
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
You can adjust the bass or treble for the front speakers
except when the Direct listening mode is selected.
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
DVD
Press
[RECEIVER]
first
Press the AV receiver’s [TONE]
button repeatedly to select either
Bass or Treble.
TAPE/AMP
TONE
1
INPUT SELECTOR
CD
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
MD
4
5
6
MULTI CH
DVD
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to
adjust.
+
10
0
CLR
2
DIMMER
SLEEP
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
+
CH
VOL
DISC
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
MUTING
MUTING
■ Bass
ENTER
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
RETURN
SETUP
■ Treble
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
LISTENING MODE
STEREO
SURROUND
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
Note:
CH SEL
LEVEL – +
PLAY MODE
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the
Direct listening mode.
L
NIGHT
CINE FLTR
-
RC 605S
Muting the AV Receiver
With this function, you can temporarily mute the output
of the AV receiver.
TONE, –, +
TUNING
/
PRESET
Press the remote controller’s
[MUTING] button.
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display, as
shown.
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
PHONES
DIMMER
To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote control-
ler’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The
output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.
Setting the Display Brightness
Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to
Standby.
With this function, you can adjust the brightness of the
display.
Press the remote controller’s
[DIMMER] button repeatedly to
select: dim, dimmer, or normal
brightness.
Alternatively, you can use the [DIM-
MER] button on the AV receiver (not
European models).
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Common Functions—Continued
Using the Sleep Timer
Adjusting Speaker Levels
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that
it automatically turns off after a set period.
You can adjust the level of each speaker in speaker set A
while listening to an input source. These temporary
adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to
Standby.
Press the remote controller’s
[SLEEP] button repeatedly to
select the required sleep time.
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10
minutes in 10 minute steps.
Use the remote controller’s
1
[CH SEL] button to select each
speaker, and use the [LEVEL–]
and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust
the volume.
The SLEEP indicator appears on the
display when the sleep timer has been
set, as shown. The specified sleep time
appears on the display for about five
seconds, then the previous display
reappears.
You can adjust the volume of each
speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB
(–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer).
SLEEP indicator
Notes:
• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is
muted.
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
• Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker
Configuration cannot be adjusted.
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]
button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while
the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep
time by 10 minutes.
■ Speaker Set B
While speaker set B is on, you can also adjust the levels
of the left and right speakers in speaker set B, from
–12 dB to +12 dB.
• These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set
to Standby.
Using Headphones
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch
phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack for pri-
vate listening, as shown.
• While speaker set B is on, you can adjust the levels of
the left and rigt speakers in speaker setA’s and the sub-
woofer.
■ Headphones
STANDBY/ON
While a pair of headphones is connected, you can adjust
the volume of the left and right channels individually,
from –12 dB to +12 dB each.
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
• These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set
to Standby.
Notes:
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
■ Multichannel DVD Input
• Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the head-
phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.
While the multichannel DVD input is selected, you can
adjust the level of each 5.1 channel input individually,
woofer.)
• These settings are stored when the AV receiver is set
to Standby.
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Mono,
Stereo, or Direct.
• When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only
the front left and front right channels can be heard in
the headphones.
• Individual speaker levels can also be adjusted in
“3. MultiLevel Setup” (see page 50).
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Using the Listening Modes
Selecting with the Remote Controller
Selecting Listening Modes
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 43 for
detailed information about the listening modes.
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MUTING
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes
can only be selected if your DVD player is
connected to the AV receiver with a digital
audio connection (coaxial or optical).
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
• Listening mode availability depends on the
format of the current input signal.
• While a pair of headphones is connected, or
speaker B is on, you can select only the
Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.
SURROUND
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
STEREO
SURROUND
,
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L
NIGHT
CINE FLTR
-
RC 605S
Selecting on the AV receiver
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
■ [STEREO] button
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
■ [SURROUND] button
This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen-
ing modes.
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all
of the listening modes that can be used with the cur-
rent input source.
■ [STEREO] button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
■ LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all
of the listening modes that can be used with the cur-
rent input source.
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
About the Listening Modes
Neo:6
This mode provides 5.1-channel playback from 2-chan-
nel sources. It offers five full-bandwidth channels with
excellent separation. There are two modes of operation:
Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening
to music.
Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement
that you get with 5.1-channel surround sound sources.
Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV shows that
feature stereo sound.
With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro-
grams, the AV receiver can transform your home listen-
ing room into a movie theater or concert hall.
The AV receiver’s surround indicators show which
speakers are active in each listening mode.
Front left
Center
Front right
Subwoofer
Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a
natural sound field that cannot be produced with conven-
tional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as
music CDs.
Surround
left
Surround
right
Direct
The selected input source is output directly with minimal
processing for a pure sound.
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Stereo
Mono Movie
The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal
and output by the front left and right speakers and the
subwoofer.
This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other
mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the
sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output
by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono
material.
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks
recorded in the left and right channels of some movies.
It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source
with multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD.
Orchestra
Suitable for classical or operatic music. The surround
channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo
image. In addition, it simulates the natural reverberation
of a large hall.
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
Use this mode with DVDs and vid-
eos that bear the Dolby Surround
Unplugged
Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz
music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simu-
lates the stage-front experience.
logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround. You can
also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and
the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the
2-channel stereo.
Studio-Mix
Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to music in
this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful
acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
Dolby Pro Logic II Music
Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such
as music CDs and DVDs.
TV Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II Game
Adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV
studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire
sound and adds clarity to voices.
Use this mode when playing game discs.
Dolby Digital
With this format you can experience the
same superb sound that you get at a movie
theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that
bear the Dolby Digital logo.
All Ch Stereo
Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and
surround back channels create a stereo image that fills
the entire listening area.
DTS
Full Mono
This digital surround format offers a sur-
round sound experience with exceptional
fidelity. It uses compressed digital audio
data, with six discrete channels (5.1), and the
ability to handle large amounts of audio data while
remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very
high-quality sound.You’ll need a DTS compatible DVD
player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode
with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo.
In this mode, all speakers output mono audio, so the
music sounds the same regardless of where you are.
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
The following table lists all the listening modes and shows which modes can be selected for each input signal format.
DTS/DTS 96/24*2
Dolby D
Analog,
PCM*1
Input signal format
Multich
DTS-ES
2/0
2/0
*/2
1/0,1+1 Other
3/2.1
(Stereo)
(Stereo)
Discrete Matrix
CD,TV,VHS,
MD,
Source
turntable,
radio,
DVD, DTV, etc.
DVD, CD, etc.
DVD
cassette,
DTV, etc.
Listening mode
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
Multich
✔
PLII Movie/Music/Game
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music *3
✔
✔
✔
Dolby D
✔
✔
✔
✔
DTS
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono Movie
Orchestra
Unplugged
Studio-Mix
TV Logic
Onkyo
Original
DSP
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
All Ch Stereo
Full Mono
*1. In the Direct listening mode, PCM signals at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz are processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz
respectively. 96 kHz signals are processed at 48 kHz for all listening modes other than Direct, and Stereo.
*2. DTS 96/24 is always processed as DTS.
*3. Available only when Surround speakers are connected.
Tip: You can check the format of the digital input signal on page 35, “Displaying Source Information.”
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Adjusting the Listening Modes
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[
buttons to change the settings.
Press the Down [ ] button to
select the next setting.
]
3
ON
STANDBY
REMOTE MODE
RECEIVER
DVD
CD
RECEIVER
TAPE/AMP
INPUT SELECTOR
1
2
3
V
1
V
2
V3
MD
4
5
6
MULTI CH
DVD
CDR
7
8
9
TAPE
TUNER
CD
+
10
0
CLR
-- ---
/
DIMMER
SLEEP
CH
VOL
DISC
TOP MENU
SP A/B
MENU
Repeat step 3 to complete all set-
tings.
4
5
MUTING
ENTER
ENTER
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
SETUP
RETURN
SETUP
LISTENING MODE
STEREO
SURROUND
AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT
The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.
-
+
LEVEL
TEST TONE
DISPLAY
CH SEL
LEVEL
PLAY MODE
L
NIGHT
CINE FLTR
CINE FLTR
L NIGHT
Input Channel Settings
■ Multiplex
-
RC 605S
This setting determines which channel is output from a
stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels
or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV
broadcasts, and so on.
Main: The main channel is output (default).
Sub: The sub channel is output.
Using the Audio Adjust Functions
M/S: Both the main and sub channels are output.
These functions only work with speaker set A.
Audio Adjust provides various functions for adjusting
the sound.
■ Mono (2ch)
This setting determines which channel is output when
the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source.
L+R: Both the left and right channels are output
(default).
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
L: Only the left channel is output.
R: Only the right channel is output.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[
buttons to select “4. Audio
Adjust,” and then press the
[ENTER] button.
]
2
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Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued
PL II Music Mode Settings
Using the Late Night Function
(Dolby Digital only)
These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources.
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the
dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can
still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume
levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you
don’t want to disturb anyone.
■ Panorama
With this function, you can broaden the width of the
front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music
listening mode.
On: Panorama function on.
Off: Panorama function off (default).
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
1
and then press the [L NIGHT] but-
ton repeatedly to select:
Off: Late Night function off.
Low: Small reduction in dynamic
range.
■ Dimension
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward
or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music listening
mode. The default setting is 3. Higher settings move the
sound field forward. Lower settings move it backward.
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much
surround sound, move the sound field forward to
improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image
feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround
sound, move it backward.
High: Big reduction in dynamic
range.
Notes:
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the
Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with
some material there will be little or no effect.
■ Center Width
With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound
from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II
Music listening mode normally. If you’re using a center
speaker, the center channel sound is output by only the
center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the
center channel sound will be distributed to the front left
and right speakers to create a phantom center). This set-
ting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allow-
ing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound.
It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default is 3).
• The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV
receiver is set to Standby.
Using the CinemaFILTER
With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright
movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro-
duction in a movie theater.
CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening
modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, DTS,
and DTS Neo:6 Cinema.
DTS Neo:6 Music Mode Setting
■ Center Image
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
1
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 5-channel
surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left
and right channel output is attenuated in order to create
the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default
is 3). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers
are connected.
and then press the [CINE FLTR]
button repeatedly to select:
On: CinemaFILTER on.
Off: CinemaFILTER off.
When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is
attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the
sound is located centrally. This setting works well when
the listening position is considerably off center. When
set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenu-
ated, maintaining the original stereo balance.
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Recording
This chapter explains how to record the selected input
source to an AV component with recording capability,
and how to record audio and video from two different
sources.
Recording from Different AV Sources
With this function, you can record audio and video from
different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto
your video recordings. This function takes advantage of
the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e.,
TAPE, TUNER, or CD) is selected, the video input
source remains unchanged. For example, if you first
select the VIDEO 3 input source, followed by the CD
input source, you can watch the video from theVIDEO 3
input and listen to the audio from the CD input.
Recording the Input Source
You can record only to AV components that are con-
nected to the TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.
See pages 20–29 for information on connecting yourAV
components to the AV receiver.
In the following example, audio from the CD player con-
nected to the CD IN jacks, and video from the camcorder
connected to the VIDEO 3 IN jack are recorded by the
VCR, which is connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.
Use the input selector buttons to
select the AV component that
you want to record.
Audio signals from the selected input
source are output by theVIDEO 1 OUT
and TAPE OUT jacks.
1
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
You can listen to the source while
recording. The AV receiver’s VOL-
UME control has no effect on record-
ing.
Camcorder
Remote
controller
video signal
audio signal
Start recording on the AV compo-
nent connected to theTAPE OUT
or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.
2
3
Start playback on the source AV
component.
Notes:
CD player
VCR
• You cannot record from AV components that are con-
nected to the digital inputs. You must use analog con-
nections.
1. Prepare the camcorder and CD player
• The surround effects produced by the surround and
DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.
for playback.
2. Prepare the VCR for recording.
• You cannot record from an AV component that is con-
nected to the multichannel input.
3. Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector but-
• If you select another input source while recording, that
input source will be recorded instead.
ton.
4. Press the [CD] input selector button.
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but
leaves the camcorder as the video source.
5. Start recording on the VCR and start
playback on the camcorder and CD
player.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from
the CD player are recorded by the VCR.
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Advanced Setup
Advanced Speaker Settings
Speaker cone
diameter
Crossover
frequency
The advanced speaker settings cannot be
changed while headphones are connected,
Speaker set B is on, or the multichannel input
is being used.
Over 8 in.
(20 cm)
60Hz
80Hz
6-1/2 to 8 in.
(16–20 cm)
5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in.
(13–16 cm)
100Hz
120Hz
150Hz
Crossover Frequency
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in.
(9–13 cm)
To get the best bass performance from your speaker sys-
tem, you need to set the crossover frequency according
to the size and frequency response of your subwoofer
and other speakers (front, center, and surround).
Under 3-1/2 in.
(9 cm)
Continue with step 4 of the “Double
Bass” setting.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button on
the remote controller.
1
Note:
• For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency
response in the manuals supplied with your speakers
and set accordingly. In addition, listen to some music
that you know well and choose a higher crossover fre-
quency if you think there’s not enough sound coming
from the subwoofer; a lower setting if you think
there’s too much.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[
buttons to select “1. Speaker
Config,” and then press the
[ENTER] button.
]
2
3
Double Bass
put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right
channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only
if the Subwoofer setting (step 3) is set to Yes, and the
Front setting (step 4) is set to Large in the Speaker Con-
figuration on page 32.
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Crossover,” and then use
the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] but-
tons to select a crossover fre-
quency.
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Double Bass,” and then
4
use the Left and Right [ ]/[
buttons to select:
]
Choose a crossover frequency suitable
for your setup.
On: Double Bass function on.
Bass from the front left and
right channels is also fed to
the subwoofer (default).
If you’re using a subwoofer, choose a
crossover frequency based on the diam-
eter of your front speakers.
Off: Double Bass function off.
If you’re not using a subwoofer, use
the diameter of the first speaker that
you specified as Small in steps 4
through 7 in the “Speaker configura-
tion” setting (see page 32).
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Notes:
Speaker Distance
• The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to
5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. For
example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the
Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15
and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m).
To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that
the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the
same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis-
tance from each speaker to the listening position.
• The Surround distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m)
more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Front distance. For
example, if the Front distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the
SurrRight and Surr Left distances can be set between
5 and 25 ft. (1.5 and 7.5 m).
Measure and make a note of the
distance from each speaker to
the listening position.
1
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button on
the remote controller.
2
Speaker Levels
With this function, you can adjust the volume of each
speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the
listening position.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[
buttons to select “2. Sp Dis-
tance,” and then press the
[ENTER] button.
]
3
Speaker levels cannot be adjusted while the
AV receiver is muted.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button on
the remote controller.
1
While“Unit”is displayed, use the
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select “feet” or “meters”.
4
5
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[
]
2
3
feet: Distances in feet. Can be set
from 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot
steps.
buttons to select “3. Level Cal,”
and then press the [ENTER] but-
ton.
A pink noise test tone is output by the
front left speaker.
meters: Distances in meters. Can be
set from 0.3 to 9 meters in
0.3-meter steps.
Use the Down [ ] button to
select “Front,” and use the Left
and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to
specify the distance for the“front
speakers,” then press the Down
Turn up the volume so that you
can hear the test tone suffi-
ciently.
While each speaker outputs the test
tone, its name appears on the display, as
shown.
[
] button to select the next
speaker.
Repeat step 5 for all speakers.
6
7
Note:
Speakers that you set to No or None in
the Speaker Configuration (page 32)
cannot be selected.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[
buttons to adjust the speaker
]
Digital Input Signal Formats
4
The following table shows the display indicators for each
supported digital signal format.
level, and use the Down [ ] but-
ton to select the next speaker.
The level can be adjusted from –12 to
+12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB
for the subwoofer).
Format
Dolby Digital
DTS
Display
PCM
PCM
Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto-
matically. However, if you experience either of the fol-
lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you
can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS:
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut
off, try setting the format to PCM.
Repeat step 4 so that the level of
the test tone from each speaker
is the same.
Speakers that you set to No or None in
the Speaker Configuration (page 32) do
not output the test tone.
5
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing
a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
6
TUNING
/
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
Don’t forget to turn down the volume if
you turned it up while setting the levels.
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
STANDBY
RETURN
SETUP
A
SPEAKERS
PHONES
B
+
TONE
STEREO
LISTENING MODE
DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE
CLEAR
MULTl CH
DVD
VIDEO 1/VCR
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
TAPE
TUNER
CD
Note:
the remote controller’s [TEST TONE] button to output
the test tone, use the [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] but-
tons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button
to select the speakers.
DIGITAL INPUT
Press and hold the AV receiver’s [DIGITAL
INPUT] button for about 3 seconds.
1
2
• If the multichannel input is selected (page 35), in step
2, the “3. MultiLevel” menu appears instead of the
“3. Level Cal” menu, and you can adjust the level of
each channel of the multichannel input regardless of
the Speaker Configuration settings.
While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec-
onds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button
again to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.
DTS or PCM: The DTS or PCM indicator,
depending on which format you have set, flashes,
and only signals in that format are output. Digital
signals in other formats are ignored.
Auto (default): The format is detected automati-
cally. If no digital input signal is present, the cor-
responding analog input is used instead.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a
solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue
yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-
phono preamp.
• Specify the speaker distances and adjust the individual
speaker levels (pages 49, 50).
Power
• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to
Auto (page 50).
Can’t turn on the AV receiver?
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into
the wall outlet.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five
seconds or more, then plug it in again.
Only the front speakers produce sound?
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 32).
The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned
on?
Only the center speaker produces sound?
Music listening mode with a mono source, such as an
AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is
concentrated in the center speaker.
• The amp protection circuit has been activated.
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi-
ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources,
and leave the AV receiver with its power cord discon-
nected for one hour. After that, reconnect the power
cord, and then set the volume to maximum. If the AV
receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum, discon-
nect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and
input sources properly. If the AV receiver turns off
when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the
power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 32).
The surround speakers produce no sound?
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
• Depending on the source and current listening mode,
not much sound may be produced by the surround
speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 32).
Audio
There’s no sound or it’s very quiet?
• Make sure that the digital input source is selected
properly (page 31). Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton repeatedly.
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 20).
correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with
metal part of each speaker terminal (page 17)
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.
• Check the volume. It can be set to MIN, 1 through 79,
home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range
for precise adjustment.
press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to
unmute the AV receiver (page 40).
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the
PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers
(page 41).
The center speaker produces no sound?
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
the center speaker produces no sound (page 42).
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 32).
The subwoofer produces no sound?
• The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker
• When you play source material that contains no infor-
mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces
no sound.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 32).
• If the multichannel DVD input is selected and speaker
set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2-channel play-
back, so the subwoofer outputs no sound.
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-
nected device. On some games consoles, such as those
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an
audio format from a menu.
• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in,
you must connect one between it and the AV receiver.
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Troubleshooting—Continued
There’s no sound with a certain signal format?
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-
nected device. On some games consoles, such as those
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an
audio output format from a menu.
may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal-
function.
Video
There’s no picture?
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 20).
• Make sure that each video component is properly con-
nected.
Can’t get 5.1-channel playback?
to 2.1-channel playback.
The volume cannot be set to 79?
• When the levels of all speakers have been calibrated
(pages 41, 49), the maximum volume setting may
change.
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
the AV receiver is connected is selected.
Tuner
Noise can be heard?
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers
from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t
appear?
• Relocate your antenna.
• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com-
puter.
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power
cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the
audio performance, so don’t do it.
repositioning your cables.
The Late Night function doesn’t work?
• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital
(page 46).
• Listen to the station in mono (page 36).
• When listening to anAM station, operating the remote
controller may cause noise.
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor
antenna.
The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t
work?
• Check the DVD analog multichannel input connec-
tions (page 23).
• To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press
the [MULTI CH] input selector button.
• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.
About DTS signals
• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit-
stream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listen-
ing mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to
prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or
fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your
player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver
does not switch formats immediately, you may not
hear any sound, in which case you should stop your
player for about three seconds, and then resume play-
back.
• With some CD players, you won’t be able to playback
DTS material properly even though your player is con-
nected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is
usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed
(e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency
response changed) and the AV receiver doesn’t recog-
nize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you
may hear noise.
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player
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Troubleshooting—Continued
Remote Controller
The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal pro-
cessing and control functions. In very rare situations,
severe interference, noise from an external source, or
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely
event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it
back in again.
The remote controller doesn’t work?
rect polarity (page 9).
away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no
obstruction between the remote controller and the AV
receiver’s remote control sensor (page 9).
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
ler mode (page 10).
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important
data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor-
rectly.
code.
Can’t control other components?
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
ler mode (page 10).
• To control Onkyo cassette tape deck, point the remote
controller at the AV receiver.
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn
it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1/VCR]
button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear”
will appear on the display and the AV receiver will
enter Standby mode.
• To control Onkyo CD player, MD/CD recorder, point
the remote controller at that component.
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out-
let, set the AV receiver to Standby.
Recording
Can’t record?
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is
selected.
• To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV
receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs
with the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or
VIDEO 1 IN to VIDEO 1 OUT).
Others
The sound changes when I connect my head-
phones?
• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
Mono or Direct.
How do I change the language of a multiplex
source?
• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “4. Audio Adjust”
menu to select Main or Sub (page 45).
The
functions don’t work?
• To use
, you must make an
connection and an
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-
nent and AV receiver, even if they are connected digi-
tally (page 29).
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Specification
Amplifier Section
General
Power Output
2 channel driven:
Power Supply
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
European: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz
North American: 4.2 A
North American: 65 W + 65 W
(8Ω,20Hz–20kHz, FTC)
Power Consumption
European: 90 W + 90 W (6Ω,1kHz,DIN)
160 W + 160 W (3Ω,Front)
125 W + 125 W (4Ω,Front)
85 W + 85 W (8Ω,Front)
European: 360 W
Dynamic Power
Stand-by Power
Consumption
North American: 0.1 W
European: 0.2 W
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion)
Damping Factor
Input Sensitivity and
Impedance
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
0.08% (Power Rated)
60 (Front,1kHz,8Ω)
435 × 150 × 369 mm
17-1/8"
×
5-7/8"
×
14-1/2"
Weight
North American and European: 8.5 kg
18.7 lbs.
200 mV/ 47 kΩ (LINE)
Output Level and
Impedance
Frequency Response
200 mV/ 470 Ω (REC OUT)
10 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB-3 dB (Direct
mode)
■ Video Inputs
Composite
DVD,VIDEO1,VIDEO2,VIDEO3
MONITOR OUT,VIDEO1
Tone Control
10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
100 dB (LINEIHF-A)
6Ω– 16Ω
■ Video Outputs
Signal to Noise Ratio
Speaker Impedance
Composite
■ Audio Inputs
Digital Inputs
Optical: 1
Coaxial: 1
Video Section
Analog Inputs
DVD(MULTICHANNEL),VIDEO1,
VIDEO2,VIDEO3,TAPE,CD
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Input Sensitivity/Output
Level and Impedance
1 Vp-p /75Ω(Composite)
Multichannel Inputs
Tuner Section
■ Audio Outputs
Analog Outputs
TAPE,VIDEO1
Subwoofer Pre Outputs
Speaker Outputs
Phones
1
■ FM
SP-A (L, R, C, SL, SR) + SP-B (L, R)
1
Tuning Frequency
Range
North American: 87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz
European: 87.5 MHz– 108.0 MHz
Stereo:17.2 dBf 2 µV(75Ω IHF)
Mono: 11.2 dBf 1 µV(75Ω IHF)
Stereo: 70 dB (IHF-A)
Usable Sensitivity
Signal to Noise Ratio
THD
Specifications and features are subject to change without
notice.
Mono:76 dB (IHF-A)
Stereo: 0.3% (1kHz)
Mono:0.2% (1kHz)
Frequency Response
Stereo Separation
30 Hz–15 kHz / 1 dB
45 dB (1kHz)
■ AM
Tuning Frequency
Range
North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz
European: 531 kHz–1611 kHz
Usable Sensitivity
Signal to Noise Ratio
THD
30 µV
40 dB
0.70%
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