Onkyo TX-SR603X User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-SR603X

Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction......................................2

Connections...................................20

First Time Setup.............................38

Basic Operations ...........................51

Advanced Operations....................64

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in. 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.

Advanced Setup.............................68

Zone 2 .............................................74

Controlling Other Components....78

Speciﬁcations ................................83

Troubleshooting.............................84

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand,

PORTABLE CART WARNING

tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-

aged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

Precautions

For U.S. Models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse— The AC fuse inside the AV receiver is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the AV receiver, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the AV receiver all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the AV receiver immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the ﬁnish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the AV receiver’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the AV receiver. If you do not intend to use the AV receiver for an extended period, remove the power cord from the wall outlet.

For Canadian model

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 pour les 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 CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Precautions—Continued

Supplied Accessories

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.

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 markings 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.

IMPORTANT

A 5 or 13 ampere fuse is ﬁtted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 or 13 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. If in any doubt, consult a qualiﬁed electrician.

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller & three batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

For European Models

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

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

I. MORI

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord (adapter varies from country to country).

Left

Front

Right

Surround

SP-B/Zone 2

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B/Zone 2

Left

SP-B/Zone 2

Right

Surround

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B/Zone 2

Left

SP-B/Zone 2

Right

Speaker Cable

Left

Right

Surround

Right

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Speaker cable labels

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Speciﬁcations and operations are the same regardless of color.

Features

Ampliﬁer

• 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)

• 7-channel ampliﬁer

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• Zone 2 capability

• 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Color-coded speaker terminal posts

Audio/Video

• Dolby*1Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

• DTS

• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) on the front

• 6 digital inputs (4 optical, 2 coaxial), 1 digital optical

• Zone 2 line out

• Composite and S-Video to component video conver-

• Composite video to S-Video and S-Video to compos-

• 3 component video inputs, 1 output

• 5 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs

• CinemaFILTER

• Subwoofer pre out

, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS

Neo:6, and DTS 96/24

left and right channels

output.

sion

ite video conversion

Others

• Includes microphone for automatic speaker setup

• Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus

• Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other AV components

FM/AM/XM Tuner

• 40 AM/FM presets

• AM/FM auto tuning

• XM Satellite Radio accessory required; sold separately)

*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2. “DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “Neo:6” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3. “CinemaFILTER” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

XM Connect & Play™, XM Ready®, XM Public

*4.

Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. “Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

(XM Connect-and-Play antenna

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................2

Precautions .......................................................................................................................3

Supplied Accessories.......................................................................................................4

Features .............................................................................................................................5

Table of Contents..............................................................................................................6

Front & Rear Panels..........................................................................................................8

Remote Controller...........................................................................................................13

About Home Theater.......................................................................................................19

Connecting the AV Receiver

About AV Connections...................................................................................................20

Connecting Your Speakers............................................................................................. 21

Connecting Antenna.......................................................................................................23

Connecting Your TV or Projector ...................................................................................26

Connecting AV Components .........................................................................................27

Connecting Audio Components ....................................................................................33

Connecting Components........................................................................................36

Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component...................................................36

Turning On the AV Receiver...........................................................................................37

Basic

First Time Setup

Automatic Speaker Setup...............................................................................................38

About the Onscreen Setup Menus ................................................................................41

Initial Setup......................................................................................................................42

Digital Input ...................................................................................................................42

Component Video Setup ...............................................................................................43

Speaker Setup .................................................................................................................44

Changing the Input Display ...........................................................................................50

Basic Operations

Selecting the Input Source.............................................................................................51

Setting the Display Brightness......................................................................................52

Muting the AV Receiver.................................................................................................. 52

Using the Sleep Timer.....................................................................................................52

Using Headphones .........................................................................................................52

Displaying Source Information......................................................................................53

Using the Tuner ...............................................................................................................54

Listening to XM Satellite Radio®................................................................................... 55

Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM Channels .................................................................59

Selecting Listening Modes.............................................................................................60

Listening Mode Table ....................................................................................................61

About the Listening Modes............................................................................................62

Others

Speciﬁcations..................................................................................................................83

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................84

Advanced

Features

Table of Contents—Continued

Advanced

Controlling Other Components

Entering Remote Control Codes................................................................................... 78

Learning Commands from Other Remote Controllers................................................ 81

Using Macros.................................................................................................................. 82

Advanced

Features

Advanced

Features

Advanced

Features

Advanced Setup

Adjusting the Bass & Treble .......................................................................................... 68

Audio Adjust Functions................................................................................................. 68

Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources ............................................................. 70

IntelliVolume ...................................................................................................................71

Setting Preferences........................................................................................................ 71

Digital Input Signal Formats ......................................................................................... 72

Changing the Remote Controller’s ID........................................................................... 73

Advanced Operations

Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only) .................................................... 64

Using the CinemaFILTER............................................................................................... 64

Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels............................................................................ 65

Using the DVD Analog Multichannel Input .................................................................. 65

Recording........................................................................................................................ 66

Zone 2

Connecting Zone 2......................................................................................................... 74

Setting the Powered Zone 2 .......................................................................................... 75

Using Zone 2................................................................................................................... 76

Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 ............................................................................ 77

Front & Rear Panels

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Front Panel

TX-SR603X

TUNIN

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TANDBY

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RETUR

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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can ﬁnd the main explanation for each item.

A STANDBY/ON button (37)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

B ZONE 2 indicator (76)

This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.

C ZONE 2/OFF button (76)

The ZONE 2 button is used to select the input source for Zone 2.

The OFF button is used to turn off the output of Zone 2.

D ZONE 2 LEVEL button (76)

This button is used to set the volume for Zone 2.

E STANDBY indicator (37)

This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

F Remote-control sensor (13)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

G STEREO button (60)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

K DIGITAL INPUT button (42, 72)

This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

L DIMMER button (52)

DIMMER is used to adjust the display brightness.

M MEMORY button (59)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

N TUNING MODE button (54)

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode.

O RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.

P Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used

to select radio presets (see page 59). When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.

H LISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (60)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

I Display

See “Display” on page 10.

DISPLAY button (53)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

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VIDEO 4 INP

AUDIODIGITA

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Q SETUP button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV.

R MASTER VOLUME control (51)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX.

S PHONES jack (52)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

T TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (68)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

U Input selector buttons (51)

These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE, TUNER or CD.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input.

V SETUP MIC (38)

The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup.

W VIDEO 4 INPUT

This input can be used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Display

1 23 4

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can ﬁnd the main explanation for each item.

1 MUTING indicator (52)

This indicator ﬂashes while the AV receiver is muted.

2 ZONE 2 indicator (76)

This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.

3 Listening mode & format indicators

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and the format of digital input signals.

4 Tuning indicators (54)

TUNED: This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned into a radio station.

AUTO: This indicator lights up when the Auto Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when the Manual Tuning mode is selected.

MEMORY: This indicator lights up when presetting radio stations.

FM STEREO: This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.

5 SLEEP indicator (52)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

6 Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

Rear Panel

TX-SR603X

1B CD 65

IR IN

12 V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

IN 2

OPTI CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 2IN 3

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

DVD

SRQPON

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND BACK

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2

LINEOUT

SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

OUT

IN 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

OUT

VIDEO 3

OUT

ININ

VIDEO 2

OUT

TAPE

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

IN IN

603X

VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

ININININ

OUT

FRONT

VIDEO 1

SURROUND SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can ﬁnd the main explanation for each item.

A OPTICAL DIGITAL

The optical digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other components with an optical digital audio output.

The optical output can be used connect a CD recorder or other digital recorder with an optical digital input.

B COAXIAL DIGITAL

The coaxial digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other components with a coaxial digital audio output.

C IR IN (77)

If you want to use the remote controller to control the AV receiver from Zone 2, or if the AV receiver is installed in a cabinet and the line of sight between the AV receiver and the remote controller is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can be connected here.

D 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 (77)

G AM ANTENNA (23)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

H FM ANTENNA (23)

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

I MONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

J XM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an XM antenna, sold separately (see page 55).

K ZONE 2 SPEAKERS (74)

These terminals are for connecting speakers in Zone 2.

L FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND &

SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS (22)

These terminal posts are for connecting your front, center, surround, and surround back speakers.

This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a power ampliﬁer in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.

See pages 26-36 for connection information.

E COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, 3

These component video inputs can be used to connect AV components with component video outputs, such as DVD players.

F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

This component video output can be used to connect a TV or projector with a component video input.

Front & Rear Panels—Continued

M REMOTE CONTROL

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

N CD IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

O TAPE IN/OUT

This analog audio input and output are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).

P VIDEO 3 IN

Here you can connect a video source (VCR, set-top box, etc.). Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

Q VIDEO 2 IN/OUT

Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

R VIDEO 1 IN/OUT

Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

S DVD IN

Here you can connect a DVD player. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. You can connect a DVD player’s 2-channel analog audio output or 5.1-channel analog audio output.

T ZONE 2 LINE OUT (74)

This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on an integrated ampliﬁer in Zone 2.

U PRE OUT (21)

The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.

V AC OUTLET

This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to other AV components. The type of outlet depends on the country in which you purchased your AV receiver.

See pages 26-36 for connection information.

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide off the cover.

Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Put the cover onto the remote controller

and slide it shut.

Notes:

• 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 possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight 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 controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• 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 obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

30˚

Approx. 16 ft.

(5 m)

Remote Controller—Continued

About the Remote Controller Modes

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to nine different components. The remote controller has a speciﬁc operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons.

■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via

■ DVD Mode

By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control components made by other manufacturers (see page 78).

■ CD Mode

By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a CD player, MD player, or CD recorder made by another manufacturer (see page 78).

■ HDD Mode

This mode is for controlling Onkyo’s next generation HDD-compatible components via .

■ TV & VCR Modes

With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 78).

■ CABLE/CDR & SAT/MD Modes

In CABLE/CDR mode, you can control an Onkyo CD recorder, or a cable TV receiver. In SAT/MD mode, you can control an Onkyo MD recorder, or a satellite TV receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 78).

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .

To set the remote controller to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

B C D

RECEIVER

5 F

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

MULTI CH

456

TAPE

789

10 0

INPUT SELECTOR

MACRO

11 12

REMOTE MODE

DVD CD

VCR

ENTER

--/---

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DIMMER

DISC

ALBUM

PREV CH

DISPLAY

DVD

TUNER

CLEAR

CABLE

INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

ZONE2

HDD

SAT

MDCDR

SLEEP

N O

VOL

MUTING

Q R

RANDOMREC PLAYLIST

Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select

a mode.

Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see page 14

DVD mode: see page 16

CD/MD/CDR modes: see page 17

HDD mode: see page 18

TV/VCR/SAT/CABLE modes: see page 80

Note:

Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other components.

STEREO

REPEAT

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

LISTENING MODE

SURR

SUBTITLEAUDIO

DIRECT

CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL

VIDEO OFF

RC-623M

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

ALLST

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S T

Remote Controller—Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A STANDBY button (37)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby.

B ON button (37)

This button is used to turn on the AV receiver.

C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (51)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

D MULTI CH button (65)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

E DIMMER button (52)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

F Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.

G CH +/– button (59)

This button is used to select radio presets.

H RETURN button

This button is used to return to the previous display when changing settings.

I DISPLAY button (53, 54)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

J LISTENING MODE buttons (60)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes. The [STEREO], [SURR], and LISTENING MODE

[ ]/[ ] buttons can be used regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

STEREO button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

SURR button

This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

DIRECT button

This button selects the Direct listening mode.

ALL ST button

This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode.

K TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+

buttons (48)

These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker.

L MACRO buttons (82)

These buttons are used with the Macro function.

M REMOTE MODE buttons (14)

These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. When you press a button on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up.

N SLEEP button (52)

This button is used to set the Sleep function.

O MENU button (56)

This button is used to select the search mode for XM Satellite Radio.

P VOL [ ]/[ ] button (51)

This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

Q SETUP button

This button is used to access various settings.

R MUTING button (52)

This button is used to mute the AV receiver.

S CINE FLTR button (64)

This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function.

T L NIGHT button (64)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

■ TAPE mode

For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

1 Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track. Depending on how it was recorded, the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes.

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start playback.

Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop playback.

REC [ ] button

This button is used to start recording.

2 Eject [ ] button

This button is used to eject the cassette tape.

Remote Controller—Continued

DVD Mode

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button.

A B

DVD

G H

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

MULTI CH

456

TAPE

789

10 0

INPUT SELECTOR

MACRO

11 12

REMOTE MODE

DVD CD

VCR

ENTER

--/---

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DIMMER

DISC

ALBUM

PREV CH

DISPLAY

DVD

TUNER

CLEAR

CABLE

INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

ZONE2

HDD

SAT

MDCDR

SLEEP

VOL

MUTING

RANDOMREC PLAYLIST

LISTENING MODE

STEREO

SURR

SUBTITLEAUDIO

L NIGHT

PLAY MODE

ALLST

CINE FLTR

Q R

REPEAT

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

DIRECT

CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL

VIDEO OFF

J K

RC-623M

STANDBY button

This button sets the DVD player to Standby.

B ON button

This button is used to turn on the DVD player.

C Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

D TOP MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

E Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

F DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a DVD changer.

G RETURN button

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

H DISPLAY button

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, remaining time, total time, and so on.

I Playback buttons

From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse, and Slow Forward.

J REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

K AUDIO button

This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

L OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

M CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

N MENU button

This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.

O SETUP button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

P RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

Q PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

R SUBTITLE button

This button is used to select subtitles.

S VIDEO OFF button

This button is used to turn off the internal video circuitry, eliminating any possibility of interference.

Remote Controller—Continued

CD, MD & CDR Modes

To control an Onkyo CD player, or a CD/MD recorder made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD remote controller mode.

To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button to select the MD or CDR remote controller mode.

To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, you must ﬁrst enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 78).

CDR

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

MULTI CH

456

TAPE

789

10 0

INPUT SELECTOR

MACRO

REMOTE MODE

DVD CD

VCR

ENTER

11 12

--/---

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DIMMER

DISC

ALBUM

PREV CH

DISPLAY

DVD

TUNER

CLEAR

CABLE

INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

ZONE2

HDD

SAT

MDCDR

SLEEP

VOL

MUTING

SUBTITLEAUDIO

L NIGHT

RANDOMREC PLAYLIST

PLAY MODE

ALLST

CINE FLTR

STEREO

REPEAT

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

LISTENING MODE

SURR

DIRECT

CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL

VIDEO OFF

A STANDBY button

This button sets the CD player or MD/CD recorder to Standby.

B ON button

This button is used to set the CD player or MD/CD recorder to On or Standby.

C Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

D Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons can be used with some components.

E DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a CD changer.

F DISPLAY button

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.

G Playback buttons

From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward.

H REC [ ] button

This button is used to start recording on an MD or CD recorder.

I REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

J OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button

This button is used to open and close the disc tray, or eject the MiniDisc.

K CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

L RETURN button

This button can be used with some components.

M RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

N PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

RC-623M

Remote Controller—Continued

HDD Mode

HDD mode is for controlling Onkyo’s next generation HDD-compatible components. As of 2005, it can be used with the Onkyo DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock and Apple iPod connected via .

When Using the DS-A1:

• Connect the DS-A1 to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks.

• Set the DS-A1’s RI MODE switch to HDD.

• Set the AV receiver’s input display to HDD (see page 50).

• Refer to the DS-A1’s instruction manual.

5 F

G 8

A STANDBY button

This button turns off the HDD-compatible component.

ON STANDBY

V1 V2 V3

MULTI CH

456

TAPE

789

10 0

INPUT SELECTOR

MACRO

REMOTE MODE

DVD CD

VCR

LISTENING MODE

SURR

DIRECT

CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL

VIDEO OFF

RC-623M

11 12

ENTER

--/---

RECEIVER

TAPE/AMP

DIMMER

DISC

ALBUM

PREV CH

DISPLAY

STEREO

REPEAT

TEST TONE

OPEN/CLOSE

SUBTITLEAUDIO

DVD

TUNER

CLEAR

CABLE

L NIGHT

INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

ZONE2

HDD

SAT

MDCDR

SLEEP

VOL

MUTING

RANDOMREC PLAYLIST

PLAY MODE

ALLST

CINE FLTR

HDD

L M

N O

B ON button*

This button turns on the HDD-compatible component.

C Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons*

These buttons are used to navigate menus on the HDD-compatible component.

D ALBUM +/– button*

This button selects the next or previous album on the HDD-compatible component.

E DISPLAY button*

This button turns on the backlight for 30 seconds on the HDD-compatible component.

F Previous [ ] button

This button restarts the current song on the HDDcompatible component. Press it twice to select the previous song.

G Pause [ ] button

This button pauses playback on the HDD-compatible component. (With 3rd generation iPods, it works as a Play/Pause button.)

H Rewind [ ] button

Press and hold to rewind the HDD-compatible component.

I PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons*

These buttons select the previous or next playlist on the HDD-compatible component.

J REPEAT button*

This button sets the Repeat function to One, All, or Off on the HDD-compatible component.

K MENU button*

This button is used to navigate menus on the HDDcompatible component.

L Play [ ] button

This button starts playback on the HDD-compatible component. If the component is off, it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Play/Pause button.)

M Next [ ] button

This button selects the next song on the HDD-compatible component.

N Stop [ ] button

This button stops playback and displays the menu on the HDD-compatible component.

O Fast Forward [ ] button

Press and hold to fast forward the HDD-compatible component.

P RANDOM button*

This button sets the Shufﬂe function to Songs, Albums, or Off on the HDD-compatible component.

* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by

3rd generation iPods.

About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog and digital TV you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.

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 equidistant 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 your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

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 equidistant from the listener.

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 position, 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.

Tip: To ﬁnd the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

Connecting the AV Receiver

About AV Connections

• 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

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Cables & Jacks

Video

Cable Jack Description

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals

and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment. Use only dedicated composite video cables.

Analog audio

Composite video

R, PB), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Cable Jack Description

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

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.

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.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio, and can be found on virtually all AV components.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it’s typically used to connect DVD players with a

5.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Conﬁguration

For the best surround sound experience, you should connect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers: 234567

Front left ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Front right ✓✓✓✓✓✓

Center ✓ ✓✓✓

Surround left ✓✓✓✓

Surround right ✓✓✓✓

Surround back ✓

Surround back left* ✓

Surround back right* ✓

*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings by using the supplied setup microphone (see page 38).

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

dipole

speakers should be positioned so that their

Dipole speakers

TV/screen

Normal speakers

TV/screen

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external ampliﬁer, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to an input on the amp.

IR IN

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

12 VTRIGGER OUT ZONE 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 2IN 3

IN 2

OPTI

CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

603X

ZONE 2

SURROUNDBACK

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OUT

IN 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

ININININ

OUT

TAPE

ININ

VIDEO 3

IN IN

VIDEO 2

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO 1

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

PRE OUT

LINEOUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

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 Color

Front left, Zone 2 left White

Front right, Zone 2 right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back left Brown

Surround back right Tan

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. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

7 8

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

6. Surround right speaker

7. Surround back left speaker

8. Surround back right speaker

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• Only 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 levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two surround speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. Do not connect them to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the TX-SR603X’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Strip about 5/8" (15 mm)

of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Fully insert the bare

wires.

Screw the terminal tight.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

Surround back left speaker

Surround back right speaker

Surround left speaker

5/8" (15 mm)

Surround right speaker

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Center speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

Front left speaker

Front right speaker

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

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.

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector

IR IN

12 VTRIGGER OUT ZONE 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

IN 2

OPTI

CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

COMPONENT VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

603X

ANTENNA

OUT

IN 1

IN 2IN 3

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

OUT

ININ

IN IN

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

TAPE

SURROUNDBACK

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

ININININ

ZONE 2

LINEOUT

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

DVD

FRONTSPEAKERS

SURROUNDSPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

CENTERSPEAKER

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

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.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(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.

Push Insert wire Release

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.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

ﬁx the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 24).

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 24).

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

• 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 possible 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 hazards.

■ 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 circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

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.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

Connecting the AV Receiver—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

Audio

Video

Audio

TV, projector, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 22 for connection infor-

mation)

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, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

A video signal connected to a V or S IN jack will be converted—composite video to S-Video or S-Video to composite video—but only for the MONITOR OUT jacks, not the VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 OUT V and S jacks.

Note: The TX-SR603X can be set to upconvert composite video and S-Video input signals and output them from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (see page 43).

DVD player,

etc.

Output

AV Receiver

MONITOR OUT

Input

TV, pro-

jector,

etc.

Composite

S-Video

Component

page 43

Component

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or multichannel.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert between them. For example, audio signals connected to an OPTICAL or COAXIAL input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.

DVD player,

etc.

Output

AV Receiver

OUT

Input

MD recorder,

etc.

Optical

Coaxial

Analog

Multichannel

Only front left and right

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting Your TV or Projector

IR IN

12 V TRIGGER OUT

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

IN 2

OPTI CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

ZONE 2

IN 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1

IN 2IN 3

OUT

TAPE

VIDEO 3

OUT

VIDEO 3

AUDIO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

ININ

OUT

VIDEO 2

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

IN IN

603X

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 1

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

FRONT

ININININ

SURROUND

CENTER

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2

LINEOUT

MONITOR

OUT

TV, projector, etc.

Monitor Out

You only need to use one of the following connection methods.

■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s V MONITOR OUT jack to a composite video input on your TV, as shown.

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S MONITOR OUT jack to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown.

■ Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, as shown.

Audio Connections

These connections will allow you to listen to audio from your TV via the AV receiver.

If your TV doesn’t have an audio output, connect the AV receiver to your VCR and use its tuner (see page 29).

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

If you connect to a digital audio input, you’ll need to assign it (see page 42).

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect one of the AV receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jacks to an optical output on your TV, as shown.

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect one of the AV receiver’s COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jacks to a coaxial output on your TV, as shown.

■ Using Analog Connections

If your TV doesn’t have a digital audio output, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog audio connection.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 3 IN L/R jacks to an analog audio output on your TV, as shown.

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting a DVD Player

IR IN

DIGITAL

12 V TRIGGER OUT

COAXIAL

ZONE 2

IN 1

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Connect one or the other

OPTICAL

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IN 2

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VIDEO 2

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OPTICAL

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Video Connections

You only need to use one of the following connection methods.

■ Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s V DVD IN jack to the composite video output on your DVD player, as shown.

■ Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S DVD IN jack to the S-Video output on your DVD player, as shown.

■ Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 jacks to the component video output on your DVD player, as shown.

• Your TV must also be connected via component video.

AUDIO

OUTPUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DVD player

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect one of the AV receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jacks to the optical output on your DVD player, as shown.

Initially, the COAXIAL IN 1 jack is assigned to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input, you’ll need to reassign the DVD input source (see page 42).

■ Using Analog Connections

Even if your DVD player is connected digitally (optical or coaxial), to use , or to record audio from your DVD player, you’ll need to make an analog connection as well.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output on your DVD player, as shown.

If your DVD player has stereo (L/R) and multichannel outputs, be sure to use the left and right outputs.

Audio Connections

■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect one of the AV receiver’s COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jacks to the coaxial output on your DVD player, as shown.

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

■ Using a Multichannel Connection

If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio, and it has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback.

Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 5.1channel analog audio output on your DVD player, as shown. Alternatively, use several analog audio cables.

IR IN

12 VTRIGGER OUT ZONE 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 2IN 3

IN 2

OPTI

CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

603X

ZONE 2

ANTENNA

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IN 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

OUT

ININ

IN IN

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

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SPEAKERS

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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting a VCR for Playback

This section shows how to connect a VCR for playback so that you can watch videos via the AV receiver.

Video Connections

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S VIDEO 1 IN jack to a S-Video output on your VCR, as shown.

• Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s V VIDEO 1 IN jack to a composite video output on your VCR, as shown.

An S-Video connection provides better picture quality than a composite video connection.

Audio Connections

• Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks to an analog audio output on your VCR, as shown.

VIDEO 1

IR IN

12 V

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

TRIGGEROUT

ZONE 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 2

OPTI

CAL

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IN 2

IN 3

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AV RECEIVER

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VIDEO 2

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Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder for Playback

Video Connections

With the initial settings of the TX-SR603X, the VIDEO 1 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks. If you connect the device to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jacks, see page 43.

Use a component video cable to connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN2 or 3 jacks to a component video output on your HDD/DVD recorder, as shown.

Your TV must also be connected via component video.

COMPONENT VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio Connections

If you connect to a digital audio input, you'll need to assign it (see page 42).

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect one of the AV receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jacks to an optical output on your HDD/DVD recorder, as shown.

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect one of the AV receiver’s COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jacks to a coaxial output on your HDD/DVD recorder, as shown.

IR IN

12 VTRIGGER OUT ZONE 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

IN 2

OPTI

CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 2IN 3

MODEL NO. TX

ANTENNA

OUT

IN 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

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VIDEO 3

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603X

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SPEAKERS

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HDD/DVD recorder

Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued

Connecting a VCR for Recording

This section explains how to connect a VCR for recording from a TV or another VCR.

Video Connections

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S VIDEO 1 OUT jack to an S-Video input on the recording VCR. Use another S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S VIDEO 3 IN jack to an S-Video output on your TV or playback VCR, as shown.

• Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s V VIDEO 1 OUT jack to a composite video input on the recording VCR. Use another composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s V VIDEO 3 IN jack to a composite video output on your TV or playback VCR, as shown.

Audio Connections

• Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 1 OUT L/R jacks to an audio input on the recording VCR.

• Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 3 IN L/R jacks to an audio output on your TV or playback VCR.

Playback from the Recording VCR

To play back a video in the recording VCR via the AV receiver:

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the AV receiver’s S VIDEO 1 IN jack to an S-Video output on the recording VCR.

• Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s V VIDEO 1 IN jack to a composite video output on the recording VCR.

And use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks to an audio output on the recording VCR.

S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.

VCR (recording)

AUDIO INPUT

Connect one or the other

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

Connect one or the other

VIDEO 3

VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO 1

IR IN

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

IN 2

OPTI CAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

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COMPONENT VIDEO

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AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

ANTENNA

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IN 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

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VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

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SPEAKERS

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VIDEO 1

DVD

OUT

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OUT

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SUB WOOFER

DVD

VIDEO 1

Notes:

• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.

• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.

• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output. Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to an

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