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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 retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First...
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 retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First...
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Precautions-Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the body of this unit should ...Live As the colours of the wires in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in the mains lead of the fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4 Fit a suitable fuse in accordance with the letter N or coloured black. ...
Precautions-Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the body of this unit should ...Live As the colours of the wires in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in the mains lead of the fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4 Fit a suitable fuse in accordance with the letter N or coloured black. ...
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...System). E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). G Display See "Display" on page 89. I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the ...turn the Late Night function on page 59. There are used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. On the TX-SA706, this button is used to adjust the tone (bass and treble). N ZONE 2 ...ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used , they work as an absolute value. On the TX-SA706, this button is in parentheses show where you can ...
...System). E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). G Display See "Display" on page 89. I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the ...turn the Late Night function on page 59. There are used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. On the TX-SA706, this button is used to adjust the tone (bass and treble). N ZONE 2 ...ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used , they work as an absolute value. On the TX-SA706, this button is in parentheses show where you can ...
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... a radio station. D Listening mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 I Message area Displays various information. F SLEEP indicator (56) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is selected...Auto Tuning mode is being used by the current input source. : A box is set . L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set to a ...
... a radio station. D Listening mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 I Message area Displays various information. F SLEEP indicator (56) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is selected...Auto Tuning mode is being used by the current input source. : A box is set . L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set to a ...
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...BACK L terminals. For North American model • If you are all you need to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73). To get the best from your powered subwoofer, as shown. minal before inserting the banana plug. • ...;✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left speaker 8. The following table indicates the channels you should be positioned. 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. You can use depending ...
...BACK L terminals. For North American model • If you are all you need to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73). To get the best from your powered subwoofer, as shown. minal before inserting the banana plug. • ...;✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left speaker 8. The following table indicates the channels you should be positioned. 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. You can use depending ...
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... to the right speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. 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 your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high...
... to the right speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. 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 your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high...
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... for coaxial. The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. L mon connection format for optical. 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. Use white plugs to...better picture quality than composite video. This cable carries analog audio. It's the most com- Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog ...
... for coaxial. The audio quality is commonly used on virtually all AV connections. L mon connection format for optical. 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. Use white plugs to...better picture quality than composite video. This cable carries analog audio. It's the most com- Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog ...
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...manuals supplied with your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . If your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to the AV receiver/AV...connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. Connection A B a AV receiver/AV amplifier VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVD ...
...manuals supplied with your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a . If your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to the AV receiver/AV...connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. Connection A B a AV receiver/AV amplifier VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVD ...
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... player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier). To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV. Normally, they are not supported. • When listening ...TV's settings, or turn up the AV receiver/AV amplifier volume control, the sound will be restricted by the HDMI OUT for the HDMI output. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for more information. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are ...
... player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier). To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV. Normally, they are not supported. • When listening ...TV's settings, or turn up the AV receiver/AV amplifier volume control, the sound will be restricted by the HDMI OUT for the HDMI output. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for more information. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are ...
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... the RI Dock, 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 OUT L R VIDEO...
... the RI Dock, 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 OUT L R VIDEO...
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...; Some components have two V jacks. Always disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver/AV amplifier while the other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor instead of your other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on Standby, it will also go on... Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. 39 Refer to the manuals supplied with any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver/AV amplifier. With V (Remote Interactive), you 're using an MD, CDR...
...; Some components have two V jacks. Always disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver/AV amplifier while the other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor instead of your other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on Standby, it will also go on... Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. 39 Refer to the manuals supplied with any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver/AV amplifier. With V (Remote Interactive), you 're using an MD, CDR...
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...very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may not be set to "80Hz(THX)". If this happens, THX recommends setting them... manually. If you set up your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 53 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....
...very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may not be set to "80Hz(THX)". If this happens, THX recommends setting them... manually. If you set up your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 53 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....
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...example, to tune to change FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it may be in mono. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to get good reception. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator appears on the ... (Actual display depends on country.) Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can store your favorite stations as shown. (Actual display depends on country) Tuning into Radio...
...example, to tune to change FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it may be in mono. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be impossible to get good reception. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator appears on the ... (Actual display depends on country.) Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can store your favorite stations as shown. (Actual display depends on country) Tuning into Radio...
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... Please note that THX recommends any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover. 4 1 2, 3 1, 12 2-11 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Setup 1. Here you can check the settings made by the subwoofer instead...adequately, for speakers that any THX main speakers be output by the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which speakers are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. If you change one of the connected speakers after using the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please make sure...
... Please note that THX recommends any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover. 4 1 2, 3 1, 12 2-11 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Setup 1. Here you can check the settings made by the subwoofer instead...adequately, for speakers that any THX main speakers be output by the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which speakers are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. If you change one of the connected speakers after using the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please make sure...
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... [ENTER]. Equalizer Settings Equalizer Off Use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select "2. Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- If you select "Off" or "Audyssey", go to select a speaker.... 2-5. With the Equalizer settings, you select "Manual", continue with a 7-band equalizer. Speaker Settings 2. If the main menu doesn't appear,...
... [ENTER]. Equalizer Settings Equalizer Off Use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select "2. Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- If you select "Off" or "Audyssey", go to select a speaker.... 2-5. With the Equalizer settings, you select "Manual", continue with a 7-band equalizer. Speaker Settings 2. If the main menu doesn't appear,...
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... this function, you can adjust the width of the front left speaker Front right speaker 30˚ Narrow: Select if the angle is located centrally. Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting, you can specify the angle of the...
... this function, you can adjust the width of the front left speaker Front right speaker 30˚ Narrow: Select if the angle is located centrally. Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting, you can specify the angle of the...
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... the HDMI OUT and you can be output by the TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will output no sound through your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. ■ Lip Sync The AV receiver/AV amplifier can also be output even when this setting is set to "On..., this setting is set to "Enable", change the setting. ■ Film Mode The AV receiver/AV amplifier will be set - When the "Film Mode" setting is set to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 93 It automatically converts the source to the picture source, automatically selecting Film...
... the HDMI OUT and you can be output by the TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will output no sound through your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. ■ Lip Sync The AV receiver/AV amplifier can also be output even when this setting is set to "On..., this setting is set to "Enable", change the setting. ■ Film Mode The AV receiver/AV amplifier will be set - When the "Film Mode" setting is set to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 93 It automatically converts the source to the picture source, automatically selecting Film...
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...via HDMI, select "Enable". Disable: disabled (default). Enable: Power Control enabled. Enable: TV Control enabled. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be used with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. compatible components cannot be set only when the above "Control" setting is part of the HDMI standard. ...be controlled with CEC (Consumer Electron- ics Control), which stands for playback on Onkyo components. Notes: • The "Power Control" setting can be guaranteed. • Set to the User's Manuals for details. Notes: • Set to "Disable" when the TV is ...
...via HDMI, select "Enable". Disable: disabled (default). Enable: Power Control enabled. Enable: TV Control enabled. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be used with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. compatible components cannot be set only when the above "Control" setting is part of the HDMI standard. ...be controlled with CEC (Consumer Electron- ics Control), which stands for playback on Onkyo components. Notes: • The "Power Control" setting can be guaranteed. • Set to the User's Manuals for details. Notes: • Set to "Disable" when the TV is ...
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... signal. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be output. HDMIx (Auto): This option can manually set - When this option is selected, the relevant HDMI, digital, and analog inputs will be selected when a digital input is assigned to...signals will not be heard. Advanced Setup-Continued Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup Input Selector DIGITAL INPUT When an input source is selected, the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog. 96 COAXx (Auto)/OPTx (Auto): This option ...
... signal. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will flash and there will be output. HDMIx (Auto): This option can manually set - When this option is selected, the relevant HDMI, digital, and analog inputs will be selected when a digital input is assigned to...signals will not be heard. Advanced Setup-Continued Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup Input Selector DIGITAL INPUT When an input source is selected, the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog. 96 COAXx (Auto)/OPTx (Auto): This option ...
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...is already on, it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off , it will remain on the iPod. F Rewind [] button Press and hold to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. J MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Notes: • This button does..., in which case you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the repeat function. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The [CUSTOM] button is off . • Your iPod many not respond the first time you press this button works as expected, and some...
...is already on, it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off , it will remain on the iPod. F Rewind [] button Press and hold to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. J MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Notes: • This button does..., in which case you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the repeat function. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The [CUSTOM] button is off . • Your iPod many not respond the first time you press this button works as expected, and some...