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...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. 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. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. 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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...guarantee that the voltage in accordance with a weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz...it checked by the party responsible for a long time, because they may leave marks on this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. Make sure that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can cause hearing loss....
...guarantee that the voltage in accordance with a weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz...it checked by the party responsible for a long time, because they may leave marks on this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. Make sure that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can cause hearing loss....
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... 2 Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Supplied Accessories Make sure you...
... 2 Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Supplied Accessories Make sure you...
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... that is intended for home and other countries. * "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a registered trademark of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and...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 ...
... that is intended for home and other countries. * "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a registered trademark of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and...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 ...
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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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...TP] button, and it flashes while a signal is selected. J RETURN button This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). L PURE AUDIO button and indicator (62) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. S GAME button (62) Selects the listening modes intended for... indicator This control is selected. On the TX-SA706, this button again selects the previous listening mode. B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button is connected here for Zone 2. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can...
...TP] button, and it flashes while a signal is selected. J RETURN button This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). L PURE AUDIO button and indicator (62) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. S GAME button (62) Selects the listening modes intended for... indicator This control is selected. On the TX-SA706, this button again selects the previous listening mode. B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button is connected here for Zone 2. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can...
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...for speakers that 's set to "Audyssey". 8 9 bk bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when a pair of audio input that supports RDS (Radio Data System). Lights up when Powered... the Speaker Configuration. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected for each speaker that are plugged into the PHONES jack. AUTO (57): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set...
...for speakers that 's set to "Audyssey". 8 9 bk bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when a pair of audio input that supports RDS (Radio Data System). Lights up when Powered... the Speaker Configuration. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected for each speaker that are plugged into the PHONES jack. AUTO (57): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set...
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...(digital video recorder). See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting a tuner's analog audio output. N AC INLET (not North American models) The supplied power cord is for ... SIRIUS antenna (North American models only) This jack is for connecting a turntable. See "HDMI Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. G IR IN A commercially available IR receiver can assign each one to an input selector to an V jack on page 42. They're assignable, which means you...
...(digital video recorder). See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting a tuner's analog audio output. N AC INLET (not North American models) The supplied power cord is for ... SIRIUS antenna (North American models only) This jack is for connecting a turntable. See "HDMI Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. G IR IN A commercially available IR receiver can assign each one to an input selector to an V jack on page 42. They're assignable, which means you...
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... recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output. The SUBWOOFER...
... recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output. The SUBWOOFER...
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... work if there's an obstacle between it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 fier's remote control sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at ... Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may be removed as ...
... work if there's an obstacle between it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 fier's remote control sensor. • When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at ... Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may be removed as ...
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...ENTER buttons Used to On or Standby. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. ... the listening modes. N AUDIO button (83) Used 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. E MACRO buttons (112) Used with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is not...
...ENTER buttons Used to On or Standby. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. ... the listening modes. N AUDIO button (83) Used 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. E MACRO buttons (112) Used with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is not...
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...of the listener, or slightly behind the listener. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. You can enjoy surround sound with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a home theater is to ... your listening room, and your own home-just like being in your listening position. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Position it 's used for precise ...
...of the listener, or slightly behind the listener. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. You can enjoy surround sound with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a home theater is to ... your listening room, and your own home-just like being in your listening position. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Position it 's used for precise ...
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...speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 65 6 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your surround sound system, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER ...powerful and solid bass. Dipole speakers typically have . Subwoofer 2. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all you have an arrow printed on the amp. Center speaker 4. Speaker Color Front ...
...speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 65 6 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your surround sound system, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER ...powerful and solid bass. Dipole speakers typically have . Subwoofer 2. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all you have an arrow printed on the amp. Center speaker 4. Speaker Color Front ...
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... sound quality and should be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to "4ohms" (see page 45). Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use the...words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Doing so may be activated. ...
... sound quality and should be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to "4ohms" (see page 45). Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use the...words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Doing so may be activated. ...
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... (+) terminal to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping...
... (+) terminal to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping...
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...; Other models 2 Connect both wires of the AM antenna to the AM antenna push terminals, as shown. 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. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available...
...; Other models 2 Connect both wires of the AM antenna to the AM antenna push terminals, as shown. 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. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available...
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... sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be obtained when installed in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting the... AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Note that ...
... sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be obtained when installed in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting the... AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. Note that ...
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... and speaker cables. Use white plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. And use yellow plugs...(e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). L mon connection format for analog audio, and can carry uncompressed stan- Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel ...
... and speaker cables. Use white plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. And use yellow plugs...(e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). L mon connection format for analog audio, and can carry uncompressed stan- Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel ...
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... input signals flow through their respective input IN signals as a guide. Speakers (see page 18 for audio, one of AV equipment. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite Video Signal Flow Chart video, S-Video, and component video sources all ... (see page 88), and the "Output Resolution" setting to an input selector (see page 92). The format you must assign that AV receiver/ AV amplifier input to "Through" (see pages 42 and 43). MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. 23 For ...
... input signals flow through their respective input IN signals as a guide. Speakers (see page 18 for audio, one of AV equipment. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite Video Signal Flow Chart video, S-Video, and component video sources all ... (see page 88), and the "Output Resolution" setting to an input selector (see page 92). The format you must assign that AV receiver/ AV amplifier input to "Through" (see pages 42 and 43). MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. 23 For ...
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... for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). If your TV is output by the S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier HDMI outputs. inputs will be connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are present at both the S- Signal Selection...selected as the source and video is connected to the HDMI OUT. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial Analog OUT HDMI HDMI MD recorder, etc. *1 Depends on the Composite S-Video Component HDMI right...
... for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). If your TV is output by the S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier HDMI outputs. inputs will be connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are present at both the S- Signal Selection...selected as the source and video is connected to the HDMI OUT. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial Analog OUT HDMI HDMI MD recorder, etc. *1 Depends on the Composite S-Video Component HDMI right...