TX-SR606_En.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:30 AM Contents Introduction .....................................2 AV Receiver TX-SR606 Connection.....................................14 Turning On & First Time Setup.....37 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components .......47 Listening to the Radio ..................51 Using the Listening Modes...........57 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. Advanced Operation .....................67 Please retain this manual for future reference. Troubleshooting ............................96 En TX-SR606_En.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:30 AM WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO persons. USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE intended to alert the user to the presence of important PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service 2. Keep these instructions. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer 3. Heed all warnings. servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 4. Follow all instructions. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen 6. Clean only with dry cloth. into the apparatus, 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. water, 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus following the operating instructions. Adjust only (including amplifiers) that produce heat. those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or controls may result in damage and will often grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two require extensive work by a qualified technician blades with one wider than the other. A grounding to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, type plug has two blades and a third grounding E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro- any way, and vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for performance this indicates a need for service. replacement of the obsolete outlet. 16. Object and Liquid Entry 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- through openings as they may touch dangerous volt- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- age points or short-out parts that could result in a tus. fire or electric shock. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or manufacturer. splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as 12. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING vases shall be placed on the apparatus. tripod, bracket, or table spec- Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of ified by the manufacturer, or this unit. sold with the apparatus. 17. Batteries When a cart is used, use cau- Always consider the environmental issues and fol- tion when moving the cart/ low local regulations when disposing of batteries. apparatus combination to 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, avoid injury from tip-over. S3125A such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade- 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or quate ventilation. when unused for long periods of time. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf Servicing is required when the apparatus has been or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects gap for warm air to escape. have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 2 TX-SR606_En.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:30 AM Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use • This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with- after prolonged use. This is normal. out the permission of the copyright holder. • If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- not work properly the next time you turn it on, so serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact be sure to use it occasionally. your Onkyo dealer. For U.S. models 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft FCC Information for User cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter- CAUTION: gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin- The user changes or modifications not expressly ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because approved by the party responsible for compliance could they may damage the finish or remove the panel let- void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. tering. NOTE: 4. Power This equipment has been tested and found to comply WARNING with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC- provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- TION CAREFULLY. ence in a residential installation. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. However, there is no The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times. installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter- ference to radio or television reception, which can be Some models have a voltage selector switch for determined by turning the equipment off and on, the compatibility with power systems around the world. user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Before you plug in this model, make sure that the one or more of the following measures: voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it as • Increase the separation between the equipment and appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area receiver. is 120 volts, set the selector to “120V.” If it’s • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- between 220 and 240 volts, set it to “220-240V.” ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. ZONE 2 SPEAKERS • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- L HDMI ASSIGNABLE AM IN 4 (GAME/TV)IN 3 (CBL/SAT)IN 2 (VCR/DVR) IN 1 (DVD) OUT SURR BACK SPEAKERS SURR SPEAKERS Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS 120V DIGITAL IN COMPONENT VIDEO L L R Y cian for help. VOLTAGE 1 SELECTOR (DVD) ANTENNA MONITOR COAXIAL GAME/TV CBL/SAT VCR/DVR DVD CENTER SPEAKER 220-240V CB/PB OUT FM 75 2 (CBL/SAT) V V R R ASSIGNABLE CR/PR 1 (GAME/TV) S S OPTICAL IN 2 IN 1(DVD) OUT ASSIGNABLE IN IN OUT IN IN 2 ZONE 2 (CD) PRE OUT INOUT IN IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK LINE OUT120V SUB L L L WOOFER R R R REMOTE CONTROL SUB WOOFER CD TAPE GAME/TV CBL/SAT VCR/DVR VOLTAGEDVD SELECTOR For Canadian Models 220-240V NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, you do not intend to use the unit for an extended MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. FULLY INSERT.