Onkyo SR608 User Manual

TX-SR608 7.2-Channel Home Theatre Receiver

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Hitting the Sweet Spot Where Budget and Performance Meet

Sure, we call it an “entry-level” A/V receiver. But when you witness the full potential of the TX-SR608, you’ll know the level you’re
entering is far beyond the ordinary. For a start, you get six of the latest HDMI
sources. HDMI 1.4 also brings compatibility with the new 3D video format, as well as an Audio Return Channel from your display back
to the receiver. Complementing HDMI on the input front, you have an analog RGB video input for connecting your PC, and a Universal
Port for Onkyo peripherals. All video sources, regardless of resolution, can be upscaled to big and beautiful 1080p via HDMI and
Faroudja DCDi Cinema
surround formats of Audyssey DSX
work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification. In recognition of the TX-SR608’s outstanding A/V prowess, it has been
awarded THX

HDMI®1.4 Support for 3D Video and Audio Return
Channel

The six HDMI 1.4 inputs on the TX-SR608 let you simultaneously
connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and
a cable/satellite tuner. A single output then sends a pristine signal to
your connected high-resolution display. As the latest version of this
connector, HDMI 1.4 adds the exciting possibilities of 3D video and an
Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the next big thing in home
entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the
increase and 3D-compatible TVs on the near horizon. The TX-SR608
also offers the convenience of an Audio Return Channel via HDMI.

Audio content received directly by your HDTV’s tuner can be sent
“upstream” to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate
S/PDIF audio cable.

HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi
Cinema

When it comes to video processing, the Faroudja DCDi Cinema
(Directional Correlational Deinter lacing) video processor offers several
advantages. This processor can accept any video signal, regardless of the
source resolution, and upscale it to 1080p to match the native
resolution of your high-definition display. What’s more, DCDi Cinema
effectively removes video artifacts such as jagged edges during the
video signal deinterlacing process. You get to enjoy smooth progressive
scan video images, even for fast-moving spor ts and action scenes.

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. Audio processing incorporates quality Burr-Brown DACs, lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, and the expanded

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and Dolby Pro Logic®IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology

Select2 Plus Certification.

Audyssey DSX™and Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz Add New
Dimensions to Surround Sound

The TX-SR608 handles two new surround-sound technologies from
Audyssey and Dolby that offer exciting new ways to set up the speakers
in your home theatre system. Audyssey DSX lets you incorporate “front
wide” speakers, in place of the usual surround back speakers, to expand
the width of the soundstage. Set up at a recommended 60° off center,
these channels help to produce a more realistic soundstage and a more
immersive listening experience. Alternatively, Audyssey DSX can
reconfigure the TX-SR608’s surround back channels to deliver “front
height” channels. These channels carry ambient, non-directional audio

that adds a new vertical dimension to your movies and games. Dolby
Pro Logic IIz provides a similar front-height speaker option that likewise
works to create a more enveloping home theatre experience.

THX®Select2 Plus™Certified

THX Select2 Plus certification is specified for rooms where the screen­to-seat viewing distance is 3 to 4 meters and the room volume is
around 56 cubic meters. To achieve THX Select2 Plus certification, the
TX-SR608 must meet the world’s most demanding standards for home
theatre audio quality and performance, and must play at reference
volume levels with minimal distortion.

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1.4 inputs for simple hook-up of all your high-def

TX-SR608 7.2-Channel Home Theatre Receiver

Decoding of High-Definition Surround­Sound Codecs

The TX-SR608 can decode Dolby®TrueHD and
DTS-HD Master Audio

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—two lossless formats that
enable delivery of a bit-for-bit soundtrack identical
to the studio master track. These codecs, previously
available only on mid-range and high-end receivers,
take advantage of the high data capacity of the
Blu-ray format.

Convenient Overlaid Graphical
On-Screen Display via HDMI

Changing your A/V receiver’s settings is now more
seamless than ever, thanks to the TX-SR608’s new
overlaid graphical On-Screen Display (OSD)
feature. Simply press the Home button on the
included remote controller, and semi-transparent
graphical set-up menus appear overlaid on the
video image you’re watching. This means you can
adjust the settings immediately, without having to
switch back and for th from a blank screen
background.

192 kHz/24-Bit Burr-Brown DACs
Improve Jitter Performance to Deliver
Clearer Sound

High-quality Burr-Brown DACs (PCM1690) work to
optimize analog audio performance on the
TX-SR608. These DACs perform advanced 24-bit
signal processing and suppor t sampling rates of up
to 192 kHz, while displaying high resistance to clock
jitter and offering a 113 dB dynamic range.

A Suite of Audyssey Technologies for the
Ideal Listening Environment

(1) Audyssey 2EQ™tailors multi-channel audio for

your home theatre speaker set-up by measuring
three room positions and applying a resolution
filter to the satellite speakers to correct for room
acoustics.

(2) Audyssey Dynamic Volume

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automatically
compensates for volume fluctuations in different
audio content—for example, during commercial
breaks—while optimizing the dynamic range.

(3)Audyssey Dynamic EQ

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maintains a consistent
bass response, tonal balance, and surround-sound
effect at different volume levels, so you can enjoy
the natural dynamics of your content regardless of
the volume.

Playback of Different Audio Sources in
Two Different Zones

With Powered Zone 2, you can enjoy surround­sound entertainment in the main room, while
playing back a different stereo source in a second
zone equipped with a pair of speakers. Alternatively,
you can use the Zone 2 line-out to send an
unamplified audio signal to an amplifier (and
speakers) in the second room.

• Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology

• Audyssey 2EQ

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume

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for Room Acoustic Correction

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• Audyssey Dynamic EQ™for Loudness Correction

• Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Playback of
Separate Source in Another Room

• Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI

• 2 Parallel Subwoofer Pre Outs

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

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

• 100 W/Ch at 8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels
Driven, FTC;
160 W/Ch at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, IEC;
175 W/Ch at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA

• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)

• High-Current Low-Impedance Drive

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

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• Bi-Amping Capability

PROCESSING FEATURES

• Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip

• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG
(Role Playing Game)

• Music Optimizer

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for Compressed Digital Music Files

• Pure Audio Mode

• Direct Mode

• Double Bass Function

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function

CONNECTION FEATURES

• Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional
Onkyo Dock for iPhone

• Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (1 Front/
5 Rear Inputs and 1 Output)

• HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video
Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output)

• Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices

• Front-Panel Auxiliary A/V Input

• 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical and 2 Coaxial)

• 4 A/V Inputs and 1 Output

• Video Output (Monitor)

• 2 Audio Inputs

• Color-Coded, Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

• Headphone Jack

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/iPod

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OTHER FEATURES

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

• A/V Sync Control Function (Up to 200 ms in
10 ms Steps)

• Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels

• Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)

• Sleep Timer (via Remote)

• Battery-Free Memory Backup

ADVANCED FEATURES

• THX®Select2 Plus™Certified

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• HDMI

(Version 1.4 to Support 3D and Audio Return

Channel) with Deep Color

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TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio,

Dolby
Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC

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• Dolby

TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, Dolby®Digital

Plus, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio

• HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi

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Cinema

• Audyssey DSX™and Dolby®Pro Logic®IIz for New
Surround Channels

• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs (PCM1690) for
All Channels

• Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. THX Select2 Plus is a trademark of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. DSX, 2EQ, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple
Inc. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc. WRAT, Music Optimizer, and Theater-Dimensional are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of
their respective holders.

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, x.v.Color™, LipSync,

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Decoding

Onkyo Corporation
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e-mail: [e-mail]

• 40 FM/AM Random Presets

• RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for
System Control

• Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for iPod

• Preprogrammed RI Remote Control

SPECIFICATIONS

ECTION

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MPLIFIER

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Power Output

Front L/R

Center

Surround L/R 100 W/Ch (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,

Surround Back L/R, Front High L/R, Front Wide L/R, or Zone 2 L/R

Dynamic Power 240 W (3 Ω, Front)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Output Level and Impedance

Frequency Response 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
Tone Control

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance 4 Ω–16 Ω or 6 Ω–16 Ω

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IDEO

V

Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance

Video

Component Video Frequency Response

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UNER

T

Tuning Frequency Range

FM
AM

FM/AM Preset Memory

ENERAL

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Power Supply
Power Consumption 620 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 176 x 329
Weight

■ CARTON

Dimensions (W x H x D) 570 x 297 x 423
Weight

■ Supplied Accessories

• Indoor FM loop antenna • AM loop antenna • Speaker cable labels

• Speaker set-up microphone • Instruction manual • Quick start guide

• Remote controller • AA (R6) batteries x 2

100 W/Ch (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,
2 channels driven, FTC);
160 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC);
175 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)
100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,
2 channels driven, FTC);
160 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC);
175 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)

2 channels driven, FTC);
160 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC);
175 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)

100 W/Ch (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%,
2 channels driven, FTC);
160 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC);
175 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)

210 W (4 Ω, Front)
120 W (8 Ω, Front)

0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W)

200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)

200 mV/2.2 kΩ (Rec out)

±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)

(Component)

Ω

1.0 Vp–p/75

0.7 Vp–p/75

1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Composite)

5 Hz–100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dB

87.5 MHz–108 MHz
522 kHz–1,611 kHz
530 kHz–1,710 kHz

40 stations

AC 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz

11.5

14.0

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(Component P

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