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...CD and Multi-CH PCM) • Non-Scaling Configuration • Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode • 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 • Powered Zone 2 • IR Input and 12 V Trigger • RS232 Port for Interface Control • Bi-Amp...
...CD and Multi-CH PCM) • Non-Scaling Configuration • Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode • 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 • Powered Zone 2 • IR Input and 12 V Trigger • RS232 Port for Interface Control • Bi-Amp...
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... Changing the Input Display 48 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ 49 Basic Operations Basic Operations 54 Selecting the Input Source 54 Using the Multichannel DVD Input 55 Adjusting the Bass & Treble 55 Displaying Source Information 55 Setting the Display Brightness 55 Muting the AV receiver/AV amplifier 56 Using the Sleep Timer 56 Using Headphones 56 Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only 57 Using the Tuner 57 Presetting AM/FM Stations 58 Using RDS (not North American model 59 Recording 61 Using the Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes 62 Selecting Listening Modes...
... Changing the Input Display 48 Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ 49 Basic Operations Basic Operations 54 Selecting the Input Source 54 Using the Multichannel DVD Input 55 Adjusting the Bass & Treble 55 Displaying Source Information 55 Setting the Display Brightness 55 Muting the AV receiver/AV amplifier 56 Using the Sleep Timer 56 Using Headphones 56 Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only 57 Using the Tuner 57 Presetting AM/FM Stations 58 Using RDS (not North American model 59 Recording 61 Using the Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes 62 Selecting Listening Modes...
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... previous listening mode. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). Front & Rear Panels-Continued The page numbers in Standby mode, and it 's for use with music. The volume level can find the main explanation for connecting a standard pair of Zone 2. P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to select the input source for use with the onscreen setup menus. The [OFF] button is used to adjust the tone (bass and treble). F Remote control sensor...
... previous listening mode. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). Front & Rear Panels-Continued The page numbers in Standby mode, and it 's for use with music. The volume level can find the main explanation for connecting a standard pair of Zone 2. P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to select the input source for use with the onscreen setup menus. The [OFF] button is used to adjust the tone (bass and treble). F Remote control sensor...
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... speakers that supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used by the current input source. : A box is selected for each speaker that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is displayed for AM or FM radio. FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround...
... speakers that supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used by the current input source. : A box is selected for each speaker that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is displayed for AM or FM radio. FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround...
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... Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. C PHONO IN This audio input is for example, installed in a cabinet. E HDMI IN 1-4 and OUT HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. The HDMI output is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. O DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3 These coaxial digital audio inputs are connected digitally. U GAME/TV IN Here you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. When Zone...
... Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. C PHONO IN This audio input is for example, installed in a cabinet. E HDMI IN 1-4 and OUT HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. The HDMI output is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. O DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3 These coaxial digital audio inputs are connected digitally. U GAME/TV IN Here you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. When Zone...
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... DVD player, CD player, and other components. button (58) Used to On or Standby. I DIMMER button (55) Adjusts the display brightness. You can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is not used in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select radio presets. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (54, 104-110) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to tune into radio stations. 2 Number buttons (57) Used...
... DVD player, CD player, and other components. button (58) Used to On or Standby. I DIMMER button (55) Adjusts the display brightness. You can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is not used in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select radio presets. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (54, 104-110) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons Used to tune into radio stations. 2 Number buttons (57) Used...
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... video can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers. If the picture is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be upconverted for details. 34 Step 2: Assign...
... video can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers. If the picture is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be upconverted for details. 34 Step 2: Assign...
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... Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's DVD multichannel input, you'll need to press the [MULTI CH] button repeatedly and select "Multich" to hear all components connected via V, if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is on Standby, it will also go on Standby. ■ Direct Change When playback is set to the manuals supplied with your DVD player is on and select that component as the input source. V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup...
... Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's DVD multichannel input, you'll need to press the [MULTI CH] button repeatedly and select "Multich" to hear all components connected via V, if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is on Standby, it will also go on Standby. ■ Direct Change When playback is set to the manuals supplied with your DVD player is on and select that component as the input source. V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup...
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..., the digital audio input for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI Input setting must be set to the same HDMI IN. First Time Setup-Continued Video Input Setup HDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that input selector is the one input selector. You can also be unable to select "1. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video HDMI 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- The main menu appears onscreen...
..., the digital audio input for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI Input setting must be set to the same HDMI IN. First Time Setup-Continued Video Input Setup HDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that input selector is the one input selector. You can also be unable to select "1. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video HDMI 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- The main menu appears onscreen...
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... the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Miscellaneous 1. Hardware Setup 1. Remote Control 2. HDMI page 95 8. Digital Audio Input pages 73-79 2. Speaker Distance 4. THX Audio Setup page 81-82 3. PLIIx / Neo:6 3. Theater-Dimentional 5. IntelliVolume 2. TAPE 7. Audio Adjust 4. Listening Mode Preset 6. Analog Multich 5. HDMI Input 2. Audio Adjust 1. Source Setup DVD 1. DVD 2. VCR/DVR 3. GAME/TV 5. AUX 6. Source Setup 5. Hardware Setup 8. Input Assign 1. Component Video Input 3. Dolby EX...
... the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Miscellaneous 1. Hardware Setup 1. Remote Control 2. HDMI page 95 8. Digital Audio Input pages 73-79 2. Speaker Distance 4. THX Audio Setup page 81-82 3. PLIIx / Neo:6 3. Theater-Dimentional 5. IntelliVolume 2. TAPE 7. Audio Adjust 4. Listening Mode Preset 6. Analog Multich 5. HDMI Input 2. Audio Adjust 1. Source Setup DVD 1. DVD 2. VCR/DVR 3. GAME/TV 5. AUX 6. Source Setup 5. Hardware Setup 8. Input Assign 1. Component Video Input 3. Dolby EX...
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...]. Audio Adjust 1. Sub: The sub channel is output (default). Left: Only the left channel is output. Right: Only the right channel is output. Multiplex / Mono 2. LFE Level 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Output Speaker This setting determines which channel is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the front left and right channels are explained below. 5 When you can also be used for playing any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode. tons to select audio channels or...
...]. Audio Adjust 1. Sub: The sub channel is output (default). Left: Only the left channel is output. Right: Only the right channel is output. Multiplex / Mono 2. LFE Level 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Output Speaker This setting determines which channel is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the front left and right channels are explained below. 5 When you can also be used for playing any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode. tons to select audio channels or...
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... Theater-Dimensional listening mode is selected. If you find that the sound is less than 30 degrees (default). Dolby EX Input Signal Setting ■ Dolby EX This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are connected. With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using one of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD Master Audio, and DSD sources. This setting is considerably off center. DSD Setting ■ DAC Direct...
... Theater-Dimensional listening mode is selected. If you find that the sound is less than 30 degrees (default). Dolby EX Input Signal Setting ■ Dolby EX This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are connected. With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using one of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD Master Audio, and DSD sources. This setting is considerably off center. DSD Setting ■ DAC Direct...
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... [AUDIO] button. Advanced Setup-Continued Adjust Using the AUDIO Button You can change the setting. The Audio Adjust settings are : Off: Late Night function off , it more suitable for home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ This function can be used with the following listening modes: • THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin- Tone Control Settings You can adjust the bass and treble for the Re-EQ function are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with the following listening modes: • Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital...
... [AUDIO] button. Advanced Setup-Continued Adjust Using the AUDIO Button You can change the setting. The Audio Adjust settings are : Off: Late Night function off , it more suitable for home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ This function can be used with the following listening modes: • THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin- Tone Control Settings You can adjust the bass and treble for the Re-EQ function are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with the following listening modes: • Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital...
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... Dolby Digital: With this setting, you want to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default listening mode for TUNER input selector only "Analog" will be used when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is selected on your TV. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Listening Mode Preset 1. PHONO 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Listening Mode Preset DVD Analog / PCM Last Valid Dolby Digital Last Valid DTS Last Valid D.F. 2ch Last Valid D.F. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for Dolby TrueHD sources...
... Dolby Digital: With this setting, you want to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default listening mode for TUNER input selector only "Analog" will be used when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is selected on your TV. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Listening Mode Preset 1. PHONO 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Listening Mode Preset DVD Analog / PCM Last Valid Dolby Digital Last Valid DTS Last Valid D.F. 2ch Last Valid D.F. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for Dolby TrueHD sources...
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... listening through your TV's settings, or turn up the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume control, the sound will output no sound through its speakers. • When "TV Control" is enabled, this setting is set to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the data from a component that's connected to an HDMI IN, through your TV is computer graphics, animation, etc. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set to the picture source...
... listening through your TV's settings, or turn up the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume control, the sound will output no sound through its speakers. • When "TV Control" is enabled, this setting is set to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the data from a component that's connected to an HDMI IN, through your TV is computer graphics, animation, etc. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set to the picture source...
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...; When set to "Enable". • HDMI power control only works with components other component that is part of equipment. Enable: enabled. ual for details. Enable: TV Control enabled. Enable: Power Control enabled. Note: After changing the settings of the "Control", "Power Control", or "TV Control", turn on Onkyo components. ever, operation with -com- Notes: • Set to the connected component's instruction man- ual for details. Advanced Setup-Continued ■ Control This function allows -compatible components connected via HDMI, select "Enable...
...; When set to "Enable". • HDMI power control only works with components other component that is part of equipment. Enable: enabled. ual for details. Enable: TV Control enabled. Enable: Power Control enabled. Note: After changing the settings of the "Control", "Power Control", or "TV Control", turn on Onkyo components. ever, operation with -com- Notes: • Set to the connected component's instruction man- ual for details. Advanced Setup-Continued ■ Control This function allows -compatible components connected via HDMI, select "Enable...
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... Zone 2 is turned on the Zone 2 amp. This is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in your Zone 2 amp. Connecting Zone 2 There are powered by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Powered Zone2 cannot be set to a 12-volt trigger input on your main room. Hookup • Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver/ AV amplifier's ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Main room TV To use this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Zone 2 12V Trigger When Zone 2 is turned...
... Zone 2 is turned on the Zone 2 amp. This is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in your Zone 2 amp. Connecting Zone 2 There are powered by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Powered Zone2 cannot be set to a 12-volt trigger input on your main room. Hookup • Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver/ AV amplifier's ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Main room TV To use this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Zone 2 12V Trigger When Zone 2 is turned...
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... on components with selectable play modes. O Play [] button Starts playback. When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/ DOCK. • Set the AV receiver/AV amplifier's Input Display to DOCK (see page 102. Notes: • This button does not turn on when the remote controller transmits an On command. D Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons* Used to rewind. S PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on entering a remote control code...
... on components with selectable play modes. O Play [] button Starts playback. When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/ DOCK. • Set the AV receiver/AV amplifier's Input Display to DOCK (see page 102. Notes: • This button does not turn on when the remote controller transmits an On command. D Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons* Used to rewind. S PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on entering a remote control code...
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.../STANDBY] button. Only the front speakers produce sound • When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. • In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers output sound if the "Output Speaker" setting is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. The surround speakers produce no sound • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound, or it on the source and...
.../STANDBY] button. Only the front speakers produce sound • When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. • In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers output sound if the "Output Speaker" setting is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. The surround speakers produce no sound • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound, or it on the source and...
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... selected while Zone 2 is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 83). tions (page 27). • To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press the [MULTI CH] input selector button. • Make sure that support DVD, the default setting is reduced by 6 dB. About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver/AV amplifier...
... selected while Zone 2 is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 83). tions (page 27). • To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press the [MULTI CH] input selector button. • Make sure that support DVD, the default setting is reduced by 6 dB. About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver/AV amplifier...
