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Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 23 First Time Setup 52 Basic Operation 70 Using the Listening Modes ........81 Advanced Setup 92 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)........121 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En...
Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 23 First Time Setup 52 Basic Operation 70 Using the Listening Modes ........81 Advanced Setup 92 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)........121 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En...
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...Connecting an RI Dock 49 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only 49 Connecting Onkyo V Components 50 Connecting the Power Cord 50 Turning On the AV Receiver 51 Turning On and Standby 51 First Time Setup 52 Monitor Setup 52 Selecting the Language used for ... the Digital Signal Format 120 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only 121 About NET/USB 121 Connecting the AV Receiver 123 Playing Music Files on a Server 123 Windows Media Player 11 Setup 124 Playing Music Files on a USB Device 125 Listening to Internet Radio 127 Network Settings 128 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130...
...Connecting an RI Dock 49 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only 49 Connecting Onkyo V Components 50 Connecting the Power Cord 50 Turning On the AV Receiver 51 Turning On and Standby 51 First Time Setup 52 Monitor Setup 52 Selecting the Language used for ... the Digital Signal Format 120 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only 121 About NET/USB 121 Connecting the AV Receiver 123 Playing Music Files on a Server 123 Windows Media Player 11 Setup 124 Playing Music Files on a USB Device 125 Listening to Internet Radio 127 Network Settings 128 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130...
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...THX-Neural • Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound • DSD Direct • Re-EQ*6 function Connections • 4 HDMI*7 Inputs and 2 Outputs • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial), 1 Output (Optical) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video ... in some jurisdictions. and worldwide patents issued & pending. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio (vTuner Portal) • USB Port...
...THX-Neural • Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound • DSD Direct • Re-EQ*6 function Connections • 4 HDMI*7 Inputs and 2 Outputs • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial), 1 Output (Optical) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video ... in some jurisdictions. and worldwide patents issued & pending. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio (vTuner Portal) • USB Port...
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.../DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone...
.../DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone...
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Other models, this is connected here for automatic speaker setup. See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used with the onscreen setup menus. O LEVEL button (135) Used when adjusting the volume ... cl cm cn co cq cr Other models dl cs ct dk bt cp TX-NR906 only The page numbers in parentheses show where you can be plugged in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is the [RT/PTY/TP] button...
Other models, this is connected here for automatic speaker setup. See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used with the onscreen setup menus. O LEVEL button (135) Used when adjusting the volume ... cl cm cn co cq cr Other models dl cs ct dk bt cp TX-NR906 only The page numbers in parentheses show where you can be plugged in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is the [RT/PTY/TP] button...
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N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. Rear Panel ...North American model 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 bl bn bo 1 bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn co cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906...
N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. Rear Panel ...North American model 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 bl bn bo 1 bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn co cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906...
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... selector to a video input on your setup. M FM ANTENNA (not North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a TV or projector with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or... video inputs are connected digitally. J MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to suit your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on another V-capable Onkyo component for listening to a suitable wall outlet. H SIRIUS antenna (on page 59.
... selector to a video input on your setup. M FM ANTENNA (not North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a TV or projector with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or... video inputs are connected digitally. J MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to suit your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on another V-capable Onkyo component for listening to a suitable wall outlet. H SIRIUS antenna (on page 59.
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... REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. By entering the appropriate remote control...Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 139 16 RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is for playing music files on a networked computer, media server, or ...
... REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. By entering the appropriate remote control...Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 139 16 RECEIVER/TAPE Mode RECEIVER/TAPE mode is for playing music files on a networked computer, media server, or ...
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... rewind. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 M LIGHT button Turns the remote controller's illuminated buttons on the AV receiver. The Next [] button selects the next track. Stop [] button Stops playback. Play [] button Starts playback....TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. W AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. ■ TAPE mode On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. 1 Previous and Next []/[] buttons The Previous [] button selects the previous track. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver...
... rewind. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 M LIGHT button Turns the remote controller's illuminated buttons on the AV receiver. The Next [] button selects the next track. Stop [] button Stops playback. Play [] button Starts playback....TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. W AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. ■ TAPE mode On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled. 1 Previous and Next []/[] buttons The Previous [] button selects the previous track. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver...
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...TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off , it twice to fast forward. M MENU button* Used to select the DOCK remote controller mode. If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo... mode is off the iPod. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to access menus. In order to control an RI Dock, ...IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select play modes on the iPod. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. TUN +...
...TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off , it twice to fast forward. M MENU button* Used to select the DOCK remote controller mode. If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo... mode is off the iPod. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to access menus. In order to control an RI Dock, ...IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select play modes on the iPod. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. TUN +...
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PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT... music files on a USB mass storage device. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. 21 TAPE TUNER CD 7 8... CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - G Pause [] button Pauses playback of music stored on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. F Previous [] button Restarts the current song. Press it twice to navigate ...
PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT... music files on a USB mass storage device. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. 21 TAPE TUNER CD 7 8... CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - G Pause [] button Pauses playback of music stored on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. F Previous [] button Restarts the current song. Press it twice to navigate ...
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Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you to have two speaker configurations of top-quality stereo speakers. Similarly, if front Speakers B are bridged, front ... Speakers A provides 7.1-channel surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used for use Speakers B for more information. Speakers B Subwoofer used , the AV receiver can only be wired normally. For example, if front Speakers A are bi-amped, Speakers A can drive 2 speakers in the main room. You could, for ...
Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you to have two speaker configurations of top-quality stereo speakers. Similarly, if front Speakers B are bridged, front ... Speakers A provides 7.1-channel surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used for use Speakers B for more information. Speakers B Subwoofer used , the AV receiver can only be wired normally. For example, if front Speakers A are bi-amped, Speakers A can drive 2 speakers in the main room. You could, for ...
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... manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's...MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on and off as and when the AV receiver is set to connect the power cords of Other Components (North American...
... manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's...MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on and off as and when the AV receiver is set to connect the power cords of Other Components (North American...
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.... 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Miscellaneous 7. Lock Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- Input/Output Assign 1. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Distance 4. Input/Output Assign 2. Listening Mode Preset 6. Hardware Setup 8. HDMI 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 If...
.... 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Miscellaneous 7. Lock Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- Input/Output Assign 1. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Distance 4. Input/Output Assign 2. Listening Mode Preset 6. Hardware Setup 8. HDMI 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 If...
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... displayed as an absolute value. See "Volume Setup" on page 81. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source 1 AV receiver Remote controller 4 1 1 ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - TUN TV ... 'll need to select an input source. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. Select a listening mode and enjoy! A and B indicators...
... displayed as an absolute value. See "Volume Setup" on page 81. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source 1 AV receiver Remote controller 4 1 1 ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - TUN TV ... 'll need to select an input source. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. Select a listening mode and enjoy! A and B indicators...
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...PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR 1* REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE *TX-NR906 only PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 3 Speaker... Settings See "Speaker Settings" on the "Speaker Setup" menu. The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back) use with a good sized woofer. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then...
...PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR 1* REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE *TX-NR906 only PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 3 Speaker... Settings See "Speaker Settings" on the "Speaker Setup" menu. The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back) use with a good sized woofer. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then...
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...tons to select "DoubleBass", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: Off(THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 tons to select "LPF of the LFE channel's low-pass filter (LPF), which can boost ... B. With this setting, you can be selected: "80Hz(THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "110Hz", or "120Hz". Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Advanced Setup-Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page...
...tons to select "DoubleBass", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: Off(THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 tons to select "LPF of the LFE channel's low-pass filter (LPF), which can boost ... B. With this setting, you can be selected: "80Hz(THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "110Hz", or "120Hz". Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Advanced Setup-Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page...
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... with Speakers A or Speakers B. Use: Select if you don't want to use the subwoofer with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to 17 something other than "Not Use" (page 61). • You can switch between the Speakers A and Speakers...
... with Speakers A or Speakers B. Use: Select if you don't want to use the subwoofer with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to 17 something other than "Not Use" (page 61). • You can switch between the Speakers A and Speakers...
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...Calibration 5. The "Speaker Distance" screen appears. 2-3. Note: 4 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surround, and ...TX-NR906 only). The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Equalizer Settings 6. Can be set from each speaker to 30 feet in the Speaker Configuration (page 95) cannot be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to the listening position. 2 Press the [RECEIVER...
...Calibration 5. The "Speaker Distance" screen appears. 2-3. Note: 4 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surround, and ...TX-NR906 only). The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Equalizer Settings 6. Can be set from each speaker to 30 feet in the Speaker Configuration (page 95) cannot be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to the listening position. 2 Press the [RECEIVER...
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...: • You can also be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, which is set to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). PREV CH DISPLAY REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE... 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 1* *TX-NR906 only 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same level settings for each speaker is set to the test tone so that the volume of...
...: • You can also be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, which is set to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). PREV CH DISPLAY REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE... 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 1* *TX-NR906 only 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same level settings for each speaker is set to the test tone so that the volume of...