Receiver Features
iPod Dock
Speaker System Features

Receiver Features

WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology): This technology uses low-negative-feedback circuit topology for accurate signal reproduction, improved dynamic signal-to-noise ratio, and better delivery of power peaks.

CinemaFilter: Using the CinemaFilter you soften overly bright movie soundtracks. Movie soundtracks are typically mixed for a large theater (relative to your home theater) with lots of soft seats and thick curtains on the walls. Home theater settings often lack these high frequency absorbing wall treatments, making the soundtrack sound too bright. CinemaFilter accounts for this and for many movies sounds more natural at home.

Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs): To decode and playback high-resolution recordings, this receiver is equipped with 192kHz/24-bit DACs.

HDMI v1.3a Repeater: The TX-SR606 has four HDMI v1.3a inputs and one HDMI v1.3a output for connecting DVD players, HDTV set-top boxes, and other video components to your TV or projector. The receiver's HDMI circuitry allows the receiver to output an HDMI audio signal from its speaker outputs and HDMI out so you don't have to run and additional analog or digital cable. The HDMI inputs are also compatible with DVI, so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable, along with audio cables. The receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components can display the picture. The HDMI inputs can accept and switch 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signals to a TV, monitor, or projector. Each of the HDMI inputs can be assigned to any of the four rear panel A/V inputs (DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game/TV). The receiver's HDMI input also supports the following functions.

• xvColor: Increases detail and color space when watching movies on your television from an external device connected by HDMI through the TX-SR606.
• Auto Lip Sync: The Lip Sync function can automatically synchronize HDMI audio and video that has gotten out of sync due to the complex digital video processing being performed by your HDMI-compatible TV. With HDMI Lip Sync, the audio delay required to synchronize the audio and video is calculated and applied automatically by the AV receiver.
• HDMI Control: This function allows CEC-compatible components or RIHD-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the TX-SR606.
• Power Control: This feature allows you to link the power functions of CEC-compatible components or RIHD-compatible components connected via HDMI.
• TV Control: This function enables you to control this AV receiver from an RIHD-compatible TV connected via HDMI.

HDMI Video Upconversion With Upscaling: The Onkyo TX-SR606 will convert incoming analog composite video, S-video, and component video signals to HDMI so you can connect all your video sources through the receiver and then to your TV via HDMI to give you the best picture quality possible. Using Faroudja DCDi Edge Technology, the receiver has the ability upscale incoming analog and digital video signals up to 1080i. You can specify the output resolution for the receiver's HDMI output and have the AV receiver upconvert  and upscale the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your television. You can select from 480p, 720p, 1080i, Auto or Through.

Component Video Switching: In addition to HDMI, composite video, and S-Video switching, this unit can switch between high definition component video sources. There are 2 component video inputs and 1 component video output. The component video inputs and outputs have a bandwidth of 5Hz to 50MHz.

Bi-Amping Front Speakers: The Front L/R and Surround Back L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for the front speaker, providing improved bass and treble performance. When the bi-amp feature is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

Multi-Zone: The TX-SR606 features the following Zone 2 connections so you can listen to one input source in your main room and a different source in another room.

• Line Out: By using the line-level outputs on the TX-SR606 you can connect an external receiver or integrated amplifier in a second room, allowing you to listen to 7.1 surround in the main room and play a different audio source in another room of your home. The volume of Zone 2 is controlled by your optional integrated amp.
• Speaker Out: By using the speaker-level outputs on the TX-SR606 you can directly connect a secondary pair of speakers in another room of your home, allowing you to listen to 5.1 surround sound in your main room and play a different audio source in the other room. The volume of Zone 2 is controlled by the TX-SR606 receiver.

Sirius Satellite Radio Ready: The TX-SR606 can be connected to the optional SiriusConnect Home Tuner kit (part # 607SCH1, sold separately), which allows you to receive Sirius Satellite Radio through the receiver. You can search Sirius radio stations by Channel, Category or Direct Tuning. You can also choose to display the following Sirius information on the receiver's display - Channel Name, Channel Number, Category Name, Artist Name or Song Title. You can store a combination of 40 of your favorite Sirius, AM, and FM radio stations.

Audyssey 2EQ Automatic Speaker Setup: With the supplied speaker setup microphone, Audyssey 2EQ can measure the number of speakers connected, their sizes, crossover frequencies and distances front he listening position and calculate the optimal speaker setting for you automatically. The supplied microphone is approximately 2" in diameter, 1" tall, and has a 19.5' cable that plugs into the front of the receiver. There is a threaded insert on the bottom of the microphone so it can be mounted on a tripod for accurate listening position placement. Three listening position measurements are taken, one primary and two secondary, to optimize the surround effect for a broad area. You can also setup your speaker system manually using the receiver.

• Speaker Size: You can set Large or Small for your front speakers; Large, Small or None for your surround, surround back, and center speakers; and Yes or No for subwoofer. You can also select 1ch or 2ch mode for the connected surround back speakers.
• Speaker Distance: The distance from your listening position to each speaker can also be set manually. The front speaker distance can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot increments. The center and subwoofer settings can be up to 5 feet more or 5 feet less than the distance you set for the front speakers (30 feet max). The settings for the surround left, surround right, surround back left, and surround back right speakers are each individually adjustable, and they may be up to 5 feet more or 15 feet less than the distance you set for the front speakers (30 feet max).
• Speaker Levels: You can manually adjust the level of individual speakers between -12dB and +12dB; -15dB to +12dB for the subwoofer.
• Equalizer: You can adjust the receivers 5-band equalizer (63, 240, 1000, 4000, and16000 Hz) for each speaker manually from -6 to +6dB in 1dB increments.

Adjustable Crossover: This receiver has a built-in high-pass crossover for any of the speakers set to Small. This setting is available when the subwoofer is set to Yes. The frequencies that you can choose from are 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, and 200 Hz. Frequencies lower than the set crossover point are output by the subwoofer.

Bass And Treble: You can independently adjust the Bass (50Hz) and Treble (20kHz) of the TX-SR606 from -10 to +10 dB.

Double Bass: You can enhance the bass output by activating the Double Bass function. This function allows you to feed bass frequencies to the front left and right channels and to the subwoofer. Double Bass can be set only when the subwoofer is set to On and the front speakers are set to Large.

Listening Modes: This receiver incorporates a wide variety of listening modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your audio and video software. The listening modes include:

• Direct: This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer, center, or rear speakers.
• Stereo: Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
• Mono: Monaural sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer
• Dolby Pro Logic II: Dolby Pro Logic II technology processes any high quality stereo (two-channel) movie and music audio into five playback channels of full-bandwidth surround sound. A matrix surround decoding technology, Dolby Pro Logic II detects the directional cues that occur naturally in stereo content and uses these elements to create a five-channel surround sound playback experience. You can choose from the following Dolby Pro Logic II formats - Cinema, Music, or Game.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx: Pro Logic IIx expands any existing stereo- or 5.1-channel audio for a 6.1- or 7.1- channel playback, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield that immerses you in the entertainment experience. You can choose from the following Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats - Cinema, Music, or Game. Dolby Digital: decodes Dolby Digital soundtracks
• Dolby Digital: Dolby Digital is a 5.1 multi-channel digital surround format.
• Dolby Digital EX: Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1 multi-channel digital surround format.
• Dolby Digital Plus: Multi-channel audio format for HDTV and Blue-ray which supports up to 71.- channels with 48kHz sampling rate.
• Dolby TrueHD: Offers up to 7.1 discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96kHz and up to 5.1-channels with 192kHz sampling rate.
• 5.1-Channel Source+Dolby EX: Expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1 or 7.1-channel playback, adding an extra dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound effect.
• 5.1-Channel Source+PLIIx (Movie or Music): Expands 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources to 6.1 or 7.1-channels.
• DTS Digital Surround: DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1 multi-channel digital surround sound format used for both commercial/theatrical and consumer grade applications.
• DTS 96/24: DTS 96/24 is a digital audio format enabling high sound quality playback in 5.1-channels with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz and 24 bit quantization of DVD-video.
• DTS-ES Extended Surround:  DTS-ES features two 6.1 multi-channel formats.
  • DTS-ES Discrete 6.1: DTS-ES Discrete 6.1-channel is a 6.1-channel discrete digital audio format adding a surround back channel to the DTS digital surround sound.
  • DTS-ES Matrix 6.1: DTS-ES Matrix 6.1-channel is a discrete 6.1 channel digital audio format inserting a surround back channel to the DTS surround sound through matrix encoding.
• DTS Neo:6 Surround: DTS Neo:6 is a matrix decoding technology for achieving 6.1-channel surround playback with 2-channel sources. You can choose from two DTS Neo: 6 Surround formats - Neo: 6 Cinema and Neo: 6 Music
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio: Multi-channel audio DTS format which support up to 7.1 channels with 96kHz sampling rate.
• DTS-HD Mater Audio: Offers up to 7.1 discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96kHz and up to 5.1-channels with 192kHz sampling rate.
• DTS Express: Supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of 48kHz.
• DSD: This mode can be used with SACDs that feature multi-channel audio.
• 5.1Ch Source + Neo:6: This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
• Theater-Dimensional (T-D): Enjoy virtual 5.1 surround with two or three speakers Onkyo's exclusive. Theater-Dimensional circuitry takes the complexity out of conventional surround-sound setups and lets you experience the excitement of surround sound from as few as two ordinary speakers. Theater-Dimensional's unique multi-speaker modes let you place up to five speakers conveniently by the TV, for the most realistic virtual-surround sound possible.
• Onkyo Original DSP Modes:
  • Mono Movie: Suitable for old movies or other mono sources.
  • Orchestra: For classical or operatic music.
  • Unplugged: For acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz.
  • Studio-Mix: Suitable for rock or pop.
  • TV Logic: Adds realistic acoustics to TV shows.
  • All Ch Stereo: Ideal for background music.
  • Full Mono: All speakers output the same sound in mono.

Dolby Pro Logic II & IIx Music Modes: While listening in the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music format, there are three further enhancements you can adjust:

• Panorama: broadens the front stereo image to the surround speakers to provide a wraparound effect, especially effective when there is limited output from the surround channels, panorama can be turned on/off in the menu
• Dimension: allows you to move the sound field forward or backward
• Center Width: allows you to adjust the width of the center channel

Center Image: In the DTS Neo:6 Music mode, the Center Image feature adjusts the output of the left and right channels relative to the center channel, allowing you to make the center channel more or less dominant as needed. This improves the image of the center channel, especially when the listener is off-center. Adjustment varies from 5 (nothing subtracted from the L/R channels) to 0 (L/R channel output is cut in half).

Late Night Feature: The Late Night feature limits the dynamic range of Dolby Digital recordings. Limiting the dynamic range makes it easier to find a volume that ensures the quiet sounds are not too quiet and the loud sounds are not too loud for night time listening. This allows you to comfortably listen to without the need to constantly adjust the volume to keep from waking family/neighbors. The choices are: Off, Low, and High.

Note: This feature only works with Dolby Digital Encoded software and the depth of the feature will vary based on the individual software package.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ: Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the best possible frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment as volume is changed. The result is bass response, tonal balance and surround impression that remain constant despite changes in volume. Audyssey Dynamic EQ combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction solution. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey (2EQ, MultEQ, MultEQ XT) to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.

Music Optimizer: The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48kHz and analog i9nput signals.

AV Sync: Occasionally the audio and video signals are not properly synchronized, typically when using a progressive scanning DVD player. You can correct this by delaying the audio; options are 0 (no delay) to 100 milliseconds, in 20 millisecond steps.

IntelliVolume: With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually from -12 to +12 dB in 1 dB increments.

Multi-brand Remote: The supplied RC-710M wireless remote is a multi-brand remote. The remote is pre-programmed to operate Onkyo components, as well as other popular brands of equipment, including DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, VCRs, and televisions. The IR wireless remote control will operate up to 16-feet away from the receiver at an angle of 30-degrees left or right of the receiver as long as the remote is within the line of sight of the TX-SR606.

On-Screen Display (OSD): The TX-SR606's on-screen setup menu appears on your connected TV and provides a convenient way to change the AV receiver's various settings using the supplied remote control. The onscreen setup menu appears only on TV connected to the receiver via HDMI. If your TV is connected to the composite video or S-Video Monitor Out or the Component Video Out, use the TX-SR606's integrated LCD display when changing settings.

Sleep Function: From the remote, you can set the unit to automatically turn off after as much as 90 minutes or as little as 10 minutes; choices are presented in 10 minute increments.

Display Information: You can display various information about the current input source such as Input Source and Volume; Signal Format or Sampling  Frequency; and Input Source and Listening Mode.

Display Dimmer: The display brightness has three settings; Dim, Dimmer, and Normal

iPod Dock

iPod Dock: The supplied DS-A1XP Remote Interactive (RI) Dock for iPod provides an audio/control interface between an iPod digital media player and the TX-SR606 receiver. Once an iPod is docked in the DS-A1XP, you can control basic functions such as volume control, play, stop, and skip via the Onkyo receiver's RI-compatible wireless remote control. The dock also charges the iPod's battery.

iPod Compatibility: The DS-A1XP is designed for use with iPod models having a Dock Connector. The DS-A1XP features an adaptor wheel that turns to adjust for the depth of your particular iPod. The DS-A1XP currently supports the following iPod models.

• iPod touch (1st/2nd generation)
• iPod classic (80/120/160GB)
• iPod video (5th generation)
• iPod photo (iPod with color display)
• 4th Generation iPod
• iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th generation)
• iPod mini (1st/2nd generation)

Note: The DS-A1XP supports audio only with no video output. The DS-A1XP does not support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPods. The DS-A1XP will not charge the iPod touch (2nd generation) or iPod nano (4th generation).

Remote Interactive (RI): Remote Interactive (RI) is an exclusive Onkyo control system that allows RI-compatible Onkyo audio components to be controlled with a single remote controller. In addition, all components can be turned on or off together, and the amplifier will automatically turn on and select the appropriate input source when playback is started on a source component. You can control your iPod using the Tape, MD, CDR, or HDD/Dock input source and remote control mode. You must first switch the RI mode switch on the bottom of the dock to the input source/remote control mode you plan to use. Onkyo's RI system allows you to use the receiver's remote controller to control the basic functions of your iPod, such as Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind, Next Song, Previous Song, etc. Depending upon the model and generation of iPod, you may also be able to use some of the following advanced functions through Onkyo's RI system:

• System On/Off: when you turn your amp on or off, the RI dock and your iPod will turn on or off accordingly
• Auto Power On: if you press Play on the remote control while the amp is in Standby, your amp will automatically turn on and select your iPod as the input source, then, the iPod will begin playback
• iPod Alarm Clock: use your iPod's Alarm Clock function to automatically turn on your iPod and amp at a specified time, the amp's input source will automatically be set to the input to which your iPod is connected
• Direct Change: if you start iPod playback using the remote control while listening to another input source, your amp will automatically select the iPod as the input source
• Dimmer Link: when you use your amp's Dimmer function to change its display's brightness, the brightness of the RI Dock's Power indicator will change as well.

Note on Functions: In most cases, to use these functions, your iPod must be in the RI dock, and the RI dock must be connected to the receiver with both an RI cable and an audio cable.

Connectors: The DS-A1XP Remote Interactive Dock has the following connections:

• Top of Unit: iPod dock connector
• Back of Unit:
  • RI: 3.5mm (1/8") mini jack for supplied RI cable (mono mini)
  • Audio Out: Left and right RCA jacks for supplied RCA audio patch cable
  • DC In (5V/1A): Round DC power connector for supplied AC adapter

Speaker System Features

Powered Subwoofer: The 290 watt dynamic powered subwoofer features a 10" down-firing woofer in a bass reflex enclosure with a front-firing port. The subwoofer has a single RCA line input for use with the supplied cable. The subwoofer automatically turns on when an input signal is received, and returns to standby mode when no signal has been input for about 5 minutes. An LED indicator on the front panel glows red when in standby mode and green when in operation. The volume control is on the rear panel. The sub's frequency response is 25 Hz to 150 Hz. The powered subwoofer is not magnetically shielded.

Front Speakers: The front speakers each use a 1" balanced dome tweeter and two 3-1/8" cone woofer in an acoustic suspension enclosure. Each speaker has a set of spring clip terminals for use with the supplied speaker wire. Each enclosure has a non-removable black cloth grille. The front speakers come with floor-standing speaker stands for easy placement. The floor-standing speakers include speaker wire routed through their hollow shafts for wire-management purposes. In addition, two keyhole slots on the back of each enclosure allows you to wall-mount the speakers vertically or horizontally without the use of optional wall brackets. Each speaker also includes a 1/4"-20mm threaded insert for use with optional wall brackets (sold separately). The speakers' frequency response is 60 Hz to 50 kHz, sensitivity is 79 dB (1 watt/1 meter), the crossover point is 3 kHz, and they are magnetically shielded.

Note: The speaker stands place the front speakers 26.25" off the floor. The floor-standing speaker stand's base measures 10.125" in diameter.

Center Channel Speaker: The matching center channel speaker features the same 1" balanced dome tweeter and two 3-1/8" cone woofers in an acoustic suspension enclosure. It has a set of spring clip terminals for use with the supplied speaker wire. The enclosure has a non-removable black cloth grille. The center-channel speaker comes supplied with a horizontal tabletop stand which allows you to place the center-channel speaker on a stand or shelf. In addition, two keyhole slots on the back of each enclosure allow you to wall-mount the speaker horizontally or vertically without a wall bracket. The center speaker also includes a 1/4"-20mm threaded insert for use with optional wall brackets (sold separately). The speaker's frequency response is 60 Hz to 50 kHz, sensitivity is 79 dB (1 watt/1 meter), the crossover point is 3 kHz, and it is magnetically shielded.

Note: When placed on the horizontal tabletop stand, the center-channel measures 13.9375" wide x 5.875" tall x 3.8125" deep.

Surround and Surround Back Speakers: The matching surround and surround back speakers feature the same 1" balanced dome tweeter and one 3-1/8" cone woofer in an acoustic suspension enclosure. Each speaker has a set of spring clip terminals for use with the supplied speaker wire. Each enclosure is covered by a non-removable, black cloth grille. Two keyhole slots on the back of each enclosure allows you to wall-mount the speakers horizontally or vertically without any wall brackets. Each speaker also includes a 1/4"-20mm threaded insert for use with optional wall brackets (sold separately). In addition, the rear speakers come with self-adhesive rubber feet so you can securely place them vertically on a shelf or stand. The speakers' frequency response is 60 Hz to 20 kHz and sensitivity is 76 dB (1 watt/1 meter). The surround and surround back speakers are video shielded.

Speaker Wiring: Color-coded speaker wire is provided for all 7 speakers. Standard speaker wire can be substituted if longer lengths or thicker gauge speaker wire is desired.

Speaker Outputs: There are color-coded binding post connectors for the left front, right front, center, left surround, right surround, left surround back, and right surround back speakers. The binding posts are not 5-way because a plastic collar prevents their use with spade lugs. There are spring terminals for the Zone 2 speakers