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...plugging 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. Please read 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 Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV...
...plugging 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. Please read 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 Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV...
Owner Manual
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...the plug. If the power cord's plug is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the power supply cord of this unit should be replaced... the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this instruction manual is fitted with an appropriate fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4 Check for your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to...
...the plug. If the power cord's plug is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the power supply cord of this unit should be replaced... the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this instruction manual is fitted with an appropriate fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4 Check for your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to...
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... MODE or LATE NIGHT button (57, 83) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. Pressing this is connected here for each item. T DISPLAY button (55) This button... TX-SA706, this button is used to return to turn off . There are used to select from the remote controller. The [OFF] button is used to select and set the AV receiver/AV ... tune the tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). K MASTER VOLUME control (54) and indicator This control is used to turn the Late Night function...
... MODE or LATE NIGHT button (57, 83) This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. Pressing this is connected here for each item. T DISPLAY button (55) This button... TX-SA706, this button is used to return to turn off . There are used to select from the remote controller. The [OFF] button is used to select and set the AV receiver/AV ... tune the tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). K MASTER VOLUME control (54) and indicator This control is used to turn the Late Night function...
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... PHONES jack. I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a... Rear Panels-Continued Display 12 3 45 67 For detailed information, see the pages in the current input signal. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 B Speaker/channel indicators (73) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used by the current input source....
... PHONES jack. I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a... Rear Panels-Continued Display 12 3 45 67 For detailed information, see the pages in the current input signal. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 B Speaker/channel indicators (73) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used by the current input source....
Owner Manual
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... SUBWOOFER to an input on the number of each speaker cable in two directions. Front right speaker 5. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to set the speaker settings. Surround ...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 them to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73). For North American model • If you need seven speakers and a ...
... SUBWOOFER to an input on the number of each speaker cable in two directions. Front right speaker 5. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to set the speaker settings. Surround ...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 them to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73). For North American model • If you need seven speakers and a ...
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... bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you must set the "Speakers Type" setting to "Bi-Amp" to your speaker manual. Refer to enable biamping (see page 45). And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right... speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the left...
... bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you must set the "Speakers Type" setting to "Bi-Amp" to your speaker manual. Refer to enable biamping (see page 45). And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right... speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the left...
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... the best sound quality and allows you 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. Right (red) (Yellow) Right! or high-...plugs to make good connections (loose connections can be used to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 The audio quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used instead of ...
... the best sound quality and allows you 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. Right (red) (Yellow) Right! or high-...plugs to make good connections (loose connections can be used to connect DVD players with your other video equipment. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 The audio quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used instead of ...
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... the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output. 29 See the manuals supplied with your TV/VCR is connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. Connection A B a AV receiver/AV amplifier VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal ...; If you want to record directly from your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV or playback VCR to...
... the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output. 29 See the manuals supplied with your TV/VCR is connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. Connection A B a AV receiver/AV amplifier VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal ...; If you want to record directly from your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV or playback VCR to...
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... Blu-ray player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier). Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for the HDMI output. Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be seen on the TV screen (on . Hint! Connecting...
... Blu-ray player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier). Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for the HDMI output. Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be seen on the TV screen (on . Hint! Connecting...
Owner Manual
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... see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's GAME/TV IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV amplifier GAME/TV IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.) ...audio output jacks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.) AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R ■ If you can operate your iPod in the RI Dock (see page 102). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. 38 Notes...
... see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's GAME/TV IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV amplifier GAME/TV IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.) ...audio output jacks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.) AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R ■ If you can operate your iPod in the RI Dock (see page 102). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. 38 Notes...
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... cord to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. nect either one supplied with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller... the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Onkyo V Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup ...
... cord to the manuals supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. nect either one supplied with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller... the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Onkyo V Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup ...
Owner Manual
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.... 53 Refer to Off or Direct. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. If the subwoofer has a lowpass filter switch, set it to your speakers using...the sound distorts, detection issues may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of...see pages 73-80. First Time Setup-Continued Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you wish to make sure manually that any THX main speakers be detected by the automatic speaker setup.
.... 53 Refer to Off or Direct. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. If the subwoofer has a lowpass filter switch, set it to your speakers using...the sound distorts, detection issues may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of...see pages 73-80. First Time Setup-Continued Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you wish to make sure manually that any THX main speakers be detected by the automatic speaker setup.
Owner Manual
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...good reception. Each time you release the button. The North American models change the frequency one step at a time. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. In this example, FM has been selected. ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from a ... the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from the display. For example, to tune to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. Listening to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. 57 You can ...
...good reception. Each time you release the button. The North American models change the frequency one step at a time. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. In this example, FM has been selected. ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from a ... the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from the display. For example, to tune to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. Listening to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5. 57 You can ...
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... 1 Some of the settings in this section are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Specify "Full Band" for each speaker. Please note that THX recommends any THX speakers are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set up your speaker's manuals to your speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please...
... 1 Some of the settings in this section are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Specify "Full Band" for each speaker. Please note that THX recommends any THX speakers are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set up your speaker's manuals to your speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please...
Owner Manual
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...Equalizer Settings", and then press [ENTER]. Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. If you select "Off" or "Audyssey", go to select: Off: Equalizer off, response flat. Equalizer...", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select this procedure. If you can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually. lowed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function. Advanced Setup-Continued Equalizer Setting 3 This setting is set on your TV. 5 2...
...Equalizer Settings", and then press [ENTER]. Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. If you select "Off" or "Audyssey", go to select: Off: Equalizer off, response flat. Equalizer...", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select this procedure. If you can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually. lowed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function. Advanced Setup-Continued Equalizer Setting 3 This setting is set on your TV. 5 2...
Owner Manual
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... the balance. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is attenuated by the DSP. Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting, you can be set the level of...
... the balance. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is attenuated by the DSP. Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting, you can be set the level of...
Owner Manual
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... adjust to "Auto", the AV receiver/AV amplifier automatically detects the picture source and in either "3:2 pulldown" or "2:2 pulldown" (Film Mode). Note: The "Film Mode" can also be set using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller. 1. You may be times when you want to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 93 Press...
... adjust to "Auto", the AV receiver/AV amplifier automatically detects the picture source and in either "3:2 pulldown" or "2:2 pulldown" (Film Mode). Note: The "Film Mode" can also be set using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller. 1. You may be times when you want to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 93 Press...
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... Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is part of -compatible components connected via HDMI to be guaranteed. • Set to "Disable" when a connected piece of whether the AV receiver/AV amplifier is On or on Standby, ...", turn on Onkyo components. Disable: Power Control disabled. ual for details. ics Control), which stands for details. Power Control To link the power functions of the HDMI standard. Disable: TV Control disabled. Enable: Power Control enabled. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be...
... Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is part of -compatible components connected via HDMI to be guaranteed. • Set to "Disable" when a connected piece of whether the AV receiver/AV amplifier is On or on Standby, ...", turn on Onkyo components. Disable: Power Control disabled. ual for details. ics Control), which stands for details. Power Control To link the power functions of the HDMI standard. Disable: TV Control disabled. Enable: Power Control enabled. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be...
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...indicated on the screen (see page 44). However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set - If the input signal is detected automatically. Auto (default): The format is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise ... If the input signal is assigned to an input selector (see page 42). HDMIx (Auto): This option can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier will check for signals. 1 Press the input selector button for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input. If ...
...indicated on the screen (see page 44). However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you can manually set - If the input signal is detected automatically. Auto (default): The format is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise ... If the input signal is assigned to an input selector (see page 42). HDMIx (Auto): This option can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier will check for signals. 1 Press the input selector button for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input. If ...
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...manual for more information. F Rewind [] button Press and hold to fast forward. I DISPLAY button* Turns on entering a remote control code, see page 48). • See to navigate menus and select items. E Previous [] button Restarts the current song. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV...displays a menu. C TOP MENU button Works as a Resume button when used with the following buttons. Press it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on the iPod. button* Selects the next or previous album. This is because the remote ...
...manual for more information. F Rewind [] button Press and hold to fast forward. I DISPLAY button* Turns on entering a remote control code, see page 48). • See to navigate menus and select items. E Previous [] button Restarts the current song. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV...displays a menu. C TOP MENU button Works as a Resume button when used with the following buttons. Press it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on the iPod. button* Selects the next or previous album. This is because the remote ...