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...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 54 Using the Listening Modes ...........62 Advanced Setup 72 Zone 2 97 Controlling Other Components ..102 Others 113 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX...-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier.
...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 54 Using the Listening Modes ...........62 Advanced Setup 72 Zone 2 97 Controlling Other Components ..102 Others 113 En Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX...-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier.
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...labels 5 Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Supplied Accessories... Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter Only ...
...labels 5 Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Supplied Accessories... Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter Only ...
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...Controller 14 Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 15 About Home Theater 16 Enjoying Home Theater 16 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 17 Connecting Your Speakers 17 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 19 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting ... Other Components Controlling Other Components 102 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 102 Entering Remote Control Codes 102 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 103 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 103 Resetting the Remote Controller 103 Controlling a TV 104 Controlling ...
...Controller 14 Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 15 About Home Theater 16 Enjoying Home Theater 16 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 17 Connecting Your Speakers 17 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 19 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting ... Other Components Controlling Other Components 102 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 102 Entering Remote Control Codes 102 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 103 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 103 Resetting the Remote Controller 103 Controlling a TV 104 Controlling ...
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Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
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...dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is used to turn off the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. The [OFF] button is connected here for automatic speaker setup. B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button...I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). See "Volume Setup" on or off . E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to select from the remote controller. On the...
...dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is used to turn off the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. The [OFF] button is connected here for automatic speaker setup. B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button...I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). See "Volume Setup" on or off . E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to select from the remote controller. On the...
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No box appears for speakers that are set to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected. AUTO (57): Lights up when tuned to "No" ... mode and audio input signal format. F SLEEP indicator (56) Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set . L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is being used by the current input source. : A box is set to "Audyssey". 8 9 bk bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when the Sleep ...
No box appears for speakers that are set to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected. AUTO (57): Lights up when tuned to "No" ... mode and audio input signal format. F SLEEP indicator (56) Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set . L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is being used by the current input source. : A box is set to "Audyssey". 8 9 bk bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when the Sleep ...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
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... 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to an V jack on another Onkyo AV component. M SIRIUS antenna (North American models only) This jack is for connecting a turntable. The other AV component, even if they are for connecting components with a component video input. P DIGITAL .... When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are for connecting an ...
... 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to an V jack on another Onkyo AV component. M SIRIUS antenna (North American models only) This jack is for connecting a turntable. The other AV component, even if they are for connecting components with a component video input. P DIGITAL .... When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are for connecting an ...
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...adjust settings. When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (page 93), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow ...55) Adjusts the display brightness. button (58) Used to change audio settings. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in this button is not used in Receiver mode (see the pages in parentheses. You can also use the remote controller to select ...
...adjust settings. When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (page 93), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow ...55) Adjusts the display brightness. button (58) Used to change audio settings. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in this button is not used in Receiver mode (see the pages in parentheses. You can also use the remote controller to select ...
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... can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to use the tuner... connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. If you 'll need to achieve the best possible reception. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust ...
... can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to use the tuner... connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. If you 'll need to achieve the best possible reception. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust ...
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... AUDIO OUTPUT L L R R Tuner 37 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable. Power...Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more powerful power amplifier and use a more information. Center speaker 3. If you want to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT...
... AUDIO OUTPUT L L R R Tuner 37 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable. Power...Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more powerful power amplifier and use a more information. Center speaker 3. If you want to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT...
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...", and then press [ENTER]. Component Video Input 3. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be unable to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set this for that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted...* and output by the [SETUP] button. If you've connected your TV to assign HDMI1 - You can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by selecting the option. Digital Audio Input 42 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - tons to select an input selector, ...
...", and then press [ENTER]. Component Video Input 3. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be unable to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set this for that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted...* and output by the [SETUP] button. If you've connected your TV to assign HDMI1 - You can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by selecting the option. Digital Audio Input 42 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - tons to select an input selector, ...
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Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by using the HDMI OUT, rather than the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, for the out- Input Assign", and then ...TV AUX TAPE TUNER CD PHONO IN1 - - - - - If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. IN2: Select if the video component is connected to COMPO- Digital Audio Input 4 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but -...
Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by using the HDMI OUT, rather than the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, for the out- Input Assign", and then ...TV AUX TAPE TUNER CD PHONO IN1 - - - - - If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. IN2: Select if the video component is connected to COMPO- Digital Audio Input 4 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but -...
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... HDMI inputs. Examples: If you should assign that jack to an input selector. OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- tons to select "1. If you can be performed on your DVD player to the OPTICAL IN ...jack, set "DVD" to "OPT1". Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- The "Input Assign" menu appears..../DVR input selector is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Digital Audio Input", and then press [ENTER]. The setup menu closes.
... HDMI inputs. Examples: If you should assign that jack to an input selector. OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- tons to select "1. If you can be performed on your DVD player to the OPTICAL IN ...jack, set "DVD" to "OPT1". Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- The "Input Assign" menu appears..../DVR input selector is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Digital Audio Input", and then press [ENTER]. The setup menu closes.
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...button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on the display. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Setting the Display Brightness You can typically be displayed for the DVD input source. Audio from the multichannel DVD...] button (see page 45). • This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Alternatively, you can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [DISPLAY] button. See page 27 for about the...
...button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on the display. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Setting the Display Brightness You can typically be displayed for the DVD input source. Audio from the multichannel DVD...] button (see page 45). • This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Alternatively, you can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [DISPLAY] button. See page 27 for about the...
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Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you release the button. TUNER TUNED AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode FM STEREO 1 Press the [TUNING ...
Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you release the button. TUNER TUNED AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode FM STEREO 1 Press the [TUNING ...
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...and its number disappears from 1 through 40. The preset is displayed instead of the band and frequency. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations Selecting Presets 2,4 3 PRESET You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM...MEMORY] button. Note: You can also use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 The station or channel is flash- AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. The preset number flashes. 3 While the ...
...and its number disappears from 1 through 40. The preset is displayed instead of the band and frequency. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations Selecting Presets 2,4 3 PRESET You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM...MEMORY] button. Note: You can also use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 The station or channel is flash- AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. The preset number flashes. 3 While the ...
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...Type) This allows you to search for 3 seconds. This is not a malfunction. • If the signal from an RDS station is RDS? The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be ... also help you to search for Radio Data System and is available in most European countries. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.
...Type) This allows you to search for 3 seconds. This is not a malfunction. • If the signal from an RDS station is RDS? The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be ... also help you to search for Radio Data System and is available in most European countries. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.
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...To start the search, press [ENTER]. Finding Stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to select the type of the type you specified, at which point it stops briefly before con- If no RT ...is not broadcasting TP. 2 To locate a station that 's broadcasting text information, the text can be heard as and when it's broad- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want . Listening to is available. tinuing with the search. 4 When a station you want to...
...To start the search, press [ENTER]. Finding Stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to select the type of the type you specified, at which point it stops briefly before con- If no RT ...is not broadcasting TP. 2 To locate a station that 's broadcasting text information, the text can be heard as and when it's broad- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want . Listening to is available. tinuing with the search. 4 When a station you want to...
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... eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Main menu Submenus MENU 1. OSD Setup pages 91-94 7. Remote Control 2. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Settings 2. Audio Adjust 1. PLIIx / Neo...
... eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Main menu Submenus MENU 1. OSD Setup pages 91-94 7. Remote Control 2. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Settings 2. Audio Adjust 1. PLIIx / Neo...