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... 54 Using the Listening Modes ...........62 Advanced Setup 72 Zone 2 97 Controlling Other Components ..102 Others 113 En Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... 54 Using the Listening Modes ...........62 Advanced Setup 72 Zone 2 97 Controlling Other Components ..102 Others 113 En Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
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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 supplied in certain countries. Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right...
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 supplied in certain countries. Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right...
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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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... audio, and optical digital audio. W MEMORY or Re-EQ button (58, 83) This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). On the TX-SA706, this button is used to adjust the volume of Zone 2. 9 N ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (99) The [ZONE 2] button is used to... can be displayed as arrow buttons and are used to select from the remote controller. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can also be used with movies and TV. I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the AM...
... audio, and optical digital audio. W MEMORY or Re-EQ button (58, 83) This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). On the TX-SA706, this button is used to adjust the volume of Zone 2. 9 N ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (99) The [ZONE 2] button is used to... can be displayed as arrow buttons and are used to select from the remote controller. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can also be used with movies and TV. I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the AM...
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... HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. I Message area Displays various information. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is being used by the current input source. : ...stereo FM station. TUNED (57): Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set . L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is displayed for AM or FM radio. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display 12 3...
... HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. I Message area Displays various information. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is being used by the current input source. : ...stereo FM station. TUNED (57): Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set . L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is displayed for AM or FM radio. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display 12 3...
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...in a cabinet. R TUNER IN (TX-SA706 only) This analog audio input is for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be ...connected to an V jack on page 44. The HDMI inputs are for connecting an AM antenna. See "Digital Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. Front & Rear Panels-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be used to control that component. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706...
...in a cabinet. R TUNER IN (TX-SA706 only) This analog audio input is for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be ...connected to an V jack on page 44. The HDMI inputs are for connecting an AM antenna. See "Digital Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. Front & Rear Panels-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be used to control that component. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706...
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... band, frequency, preset number, and so on. 5 CH +/- Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. D MULTI CH button (55) Selects the multichannel DVD input. L VOL...
... band, frequency, preset number, and so on. 5 CH +/- Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. D MULTI CH button (55) Selects the multichannel DVD input. L VOL...
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...Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver is for use, you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without ...
...Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver is for use, you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without ...
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Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Front left speaker 7. Front right speaker 4. Surround back left speaker 2. AUDIO OUTPUT L L R R Tuner 37 Power amplifier 1234567 1. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for...
Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Front left speaker 7. Front right speaker 4. Surround back left speaker 2. AUDIO OUTPUT L L R R Tuner 37 Power amplifier 1234567 1. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for...
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... by selecting the option. Input Assign 1. tons to select "1. You can set this for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI Input setting must set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that input to an input selector. HDMI Input 2. HDMI Input", and then press [ENTER]. When HDMI1 - tons to select "1. The ...shown in "Component Video Setup" (see page 43). If you've connected your TV to more information on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be set to the same HDMI IN. tons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right [F]/...
... by selecting the option. Input Assign 1. tons to select "1. You can set this for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI Input setting must set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that input to an input selector. HDMI Input 2. HDMI Input", and then press [ENTER]. When HDMI1 - tons to select "1. The ...shown in "Component Video Setup" (see page 43). If you've connected your TV to more information on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be set to the same HDMI IN. tons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right [F]/...
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...select "2. The "Component Video Input" menu appears. 1-2. 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- Component Video Input 3. Video, and component video sources. 5 Press the [SETUP] button. IN2 43 NENT..., and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: IN1: Select if the video component is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. NENT VIDEO IN 1. The setup menu closes. tons to COMPO- Component Video Input DVD ...
...select "2. The "Component Video Input" menu appears. 1-2. 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- Component Video Input 3. Video, and component video sources. 5 Press the [SETUP] button. IN2 43 NENT..., and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: IN1: Select if the video component is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. NENT VIDEO IN 1. The setup menu closes. tons to COMPO- Component Video Input DVD ...
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.... If you change the input assignment from the component connected to the COAX- Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- Input Assign 1. Component Video Input 3. matic Audio Input Selection Setup" on page 42... etc.), you don't want to listen to audio from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. tons to the CD input selector. And in the "HDMI Input Setup" on your TV. 2 Use the Up and...
.... If you change the input assignment from the component connected to the COAX- Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- Input Assign 1. Component Video Input 3. matic Audio Input Selection Setup" on page 42... etc.), you don't want to listen to audio from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. tons to the CD input selector. And in the "HDMI Input Setup" on your TV. 2 Use the Up and...
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...• Normal + VOLUME light on the display. For some digital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. Note: This procedure can boost or cut low-frequency sounds... when the multichannel DVD input is displayed for hookup information. Information is selected. • This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Remote controller Press the [MULTI CH] button.
...• Normal + VOLUME light on the display. For some digital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. Note: This procedure can boost or cut low-frequency sounds... when the multichannel DVD input is displayed for hookup information. Information is selected. • This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Remote controller Press the [MULTI CH] button.
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...as presets. 1 Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to delete. Note: You can name your favorite AM/FM radio stations. AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 Remote controller You can also use the ...'s number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel. 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/FM radio...
...as presets. 1 Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to delete. Note: You can name your favorite AM/FM radio stations. AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 Remote controller You can also use the ...'s number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel. 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/FM radio...
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... Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in FM radio signals. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS stands for Radio Data System and is weak, RDS data may be shown on the... AV receiver may not be identical to search for RDS radio stations by the radio station. Many FM ...
... Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in FM radio signals. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS stands for Radio Data System and is weak, RDS data may be shown on the... AV receiver may not be identical to search for RDS radio stations by the radio station. Many FM ...
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... "[TP]" will appear on page 59. 60 If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" appears. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can be heard as and when it's broad- Press ...is available. cast. The current program type appears on the display, no stations are found , press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before con- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you specified, at which point it finds a station that broadcast traffic news...
... "[TP]" will appear on page 59. 60 If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" appears. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can be heard as and when it's broad- Press ...is available. cast. The current program type appears on the display, no stations are found , press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it stops briefly before con- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you specified, at which point it finds a station that broadcast traffic news...
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... Input 2. Theater-Dimentional 5. DSD 6. IntelliVolume 2. DVD 2. AUX 6. Miscellaneous 1. Zone2 3. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. Dolby EX 4. Picture Adjust page 45 page 85 5. CBL/SAT ... Neo:6 3. PHONO 72 Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Tuner 4. Advanced Setup Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus appear on the main menu, most containing a...
... Input 2. Theater-Dimentional 5. DSD 6. IntelliVolume 2. DVD 2. AUX 6. Miscellaneous 1. Zone2 3. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. Dolby EX 4. Picture Adjust page 45 page 85 5. CBL/SAT ... Neo:6 3. PHONO 72 Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Tuner 4. Advanced Setup Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus appear on the main menu, most containing a...
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... whose high-frequency content is selected. • This procedure can be little or no effect when you select the different options. • On the TX-SA706, this step for the other settings. Notes: • This setting is not available when the multichannel DVD input is too harsh, making it... by the [AUDIO] button. High: Large reduction in dynamic range. Off: Late Night function off . However, in THX listening mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB in...
... whose high-frequency content is selected. • This procedure can be little or no effect when you select the different options. • On the TX-SA706, this step for the other settings. Notes: • This setting is not available when the multichannel DVD input is too harsh, making it... by the [AUDIO] button. High: Large reduction in dynamic range. Off: Late Night function off . However, in THX listening mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB in...
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... (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played (DVD, etc.). VCR/DVR 3. tons to select the input source that will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set , and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to be used when a DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution format digital audio... signal is played (DVD, etc.). Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI). Dolby Digital: With this setting, you can set ...
... (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played (DVD, etc.). VCR/DVR 3. tons to select the input source that will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set , and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to be used when a DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution format digital audio... signal is played (DVD, etc.). Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI). Dolby Digital: With this setting, you can set ...
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... button. 4-2. Notes: • To name a radio preset, use the arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] buttons to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR706 only) (see picture. To return to select the correct character, and then press [ENTER]. The HDMI Lip Sync delay time is complete. Name Edit ...)/ (Right): Selected when the cursor is edited using your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay time will be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by applying a delay to select " "(Left) or " "(Right) and then press [ENTER]. 2. To view the TV picture while setting the...
... button. 4-2. Notes: • To name a radio preset, use the arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] buttons to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR706 only) (see picture. To return to select the correct character, and then press [ENTER]. The HDMI Lip Sync delay time is complete. Name Edit ...)/ (Right): Selected when the cursor is edited using your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay time will be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by applying a delay to select " "(Left) or " "(Right) and then press [ENTER]. 2. To view the TV picture while setting the...