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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 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 Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 54...
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 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 Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 54...
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... indicates the color. 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. Front Left Front Left... Cable Speaker cable labels 5 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.
... indicates the color. 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. Front Left Front Left... Cable Speaker cable labels 5 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.
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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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...microphone is for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio. B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button is used to set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is used to turn the Late Night function on or off . E Input selector buttons (54... turn off the output of Zone 2. When the onscreen setup menus are jacks for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). The volume level can be displayed as arrow buttons and are used , they work as an absolute value....
...microphone is for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio. B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button is used to set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is used to turn the Late Night function on or off . E Input selector buttons (54... turn off the output of Zone 2. When the onscreen setup menus are jacks for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). The volume level can be displayed as arrow buttons and are used , they work as an absolute value....
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B Speaker/channel indicators (73) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. TUNED (57): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used ... "Audyssey". 8 9 bk bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
B Speaker/channel indicators (73) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. TUNED (57): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used ... "Audyssey". 8 9 bk bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
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...To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other end of sight, for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as CD and DVD players. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. P DIGITAL OPTICAL ...out of the power cord should be connected to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while you can then be connected to suit your TV or projector. See "Digital Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can assign each one to an input ...
...To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other end of sight, for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as CD and DVD players. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. P DIGITAL OPTICAL ...out of the power cord should be connected to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while you can then be connected to suit your TV or projector. See "Digital Input Setup" on another Onkyo AV component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can assign each one to an input ...
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... TV Out" setting is disabled. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button 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. H LISTENING MODE buttons (62) Used...
... TV Out" setting is disabled. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button 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. H LISTENING MODE buttons (62) Used...
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... so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Once your AV receiver is for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 If you ... reception. Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use the tuner. 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 only....
... so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Once your AV receiver is for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 If you ... reception. Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use the tuner. 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 only....
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... left speaker 2. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered...
... left speaker 2. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered...
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... On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned to more information on your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video HDMI 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol... video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT. If you've connected your TV to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you must be unable to the same HDMI IN. The main menu appears onscreen. Input Assign", and then...
... On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned to more information on your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video HDMI 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol... video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT. If you've connected your TV to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you must be unable to the same HDMI IN. The main menu appears onscreen. Input Assign", and then...
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Input Assign 1. tons to COMPO- 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. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Video, and component video sources. 5 ...video component is connected to select "1. 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- tons to COMPO- Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. IN2: Select if the ...
Input Assign 1. tons to COMPO- 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. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Video, and component video sources. 5 ...video component is connected to select "1. 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- tons to COMPO- Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. IN2: Select if the ...
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Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- -----... set "VCR/DVR" to "OPT2". ment is assigned to an input selector in "HDMI Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. IAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT input selector is assigned to "AUX"...IN1 jack is used only for digital input from the component connected to the COAX- OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- The "Digital Audio Input" menu appears. 1-3. matic Audio Input Selection Setup" on your CD player...
Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- -----... set "VCR/DVR" to "OPT2". ment is assigned to an input selector in "HDMI Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. IAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT input selector is assigned to "AUX"...IN1 jack is used only for digital input from the component connected to the COAX- OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- The "Digital Audio Input" menu appears. 1-3. matic Audio Input Selection Setup" on your CD player...
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...from the multichannel DVD input will now be displayed for input sources. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Input source Listening mode Signal format* Sampling frequency * If the input signal is analog, no format...; This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [DISPLAY...
...from the multichannel DVD input will now be displayed for input sources. The following information can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Input source Listening mode Signal format* Sampling frequency * If the input signal is analog, no format...; This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [DISPLAY...
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...easy identification (see page 87). Deleting Presets 2 1 Select the preset that you want to store as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the...and its number disappears from 1 through 40. The preset is stored and the preset number stops flashing. 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...
...easy identification (see page 87). Deleting Presets 2 1 Select the preset that you want to store as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the...and its number disappears from 1 through 40. The preset is stored and the preset number stops flashing. 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...
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...developed by type (see page 60). Many FM stations use it these days. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk...the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to search for RDS radio stations that 's broadcasting PS ...
...developed by type (see page 60). Many FM stations use it these days. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk...the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Children's programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to search for RDS radio stations that 's broadcasting PS ...
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... If the current radio station is available. ing TP (Traffic Program), "[TP]" will appear on the display, no RT information is broadcast- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want . If no stations are found , the message "Not Found" appears. 2 Use the ...table on the display. tinuing with the search. 4 When a station you want to listen to is broad- Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. 1 ...
... If the current radio station is available. ing TP (Traffic Program), "[TP]" will appear on the display, no RT information is broadcast- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want . If no stations are found , the message "Not Found" appears. 2 Use the ...table on the display. tinuing with the search. 4 When a station you want to listen to is broad- Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. 1 ...
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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. Listening Mode Preset 6. Volume Setup 2. Speaker Setup 1. Level Calibration 5. Audio Adjust 1. A/V Sync 3.... 3. Theater-Dimentional 5. DVD 2. TAPE 7. Input Assign 2. OSD Setup pages 91-94 7. Hardware Setup 1. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. LFE Level pages 86-88 4. Name Edit 4. Audio Adjust 4. HDMI Input 2. Equalizer Settings 6. Multiplex / Mono ...
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. Listening Mode Preset 6. Volume Setup 2. Speaker Setup 1. Level Calibration 5. Audio Adjust 1. A/V Sync 3.... 3. Theater-Dimentional 5. DVD 2. TAPE 7. Input Assign 2. OSD Setup pages 91-94 7. Hardware Setup 1. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. LFE Level pages 86-88 4. Name Edit 4. Audio Adjust 4. HDMI Input 2. Equalizer Settings 6. Multiplex / Mono ...
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..., THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin- Re-EQ Function With the Re-EQ function, you select the different options. • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed on . The Audio Adjust settings are kept in dynamic range. High: Large reduction in each listening ... you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is turned off . However, in dynamic range. On: Late Night function on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button. Advanced Setup-Continued Adjust Using the AUDIO Button You can change the setting. Repeat this procedure...
..., THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin- Re-EQ Function With the Re-EQ function, you select the different options. • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed on . The Audio Adjust settings are kept in dynamic range. High: Large reduction in each listening ... you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is turned off . However, in dynamic range. On: Late Night function on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button. Advanced Setup-Continued Adjust Using the AUDIO Button You can change the setting. Repeat this procedure...
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... the [SETUP] button. Multich PCM: Specifies the default listening mode for TUNER input selector only "Analog" will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set , and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a listening mode. Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the ...Mode Preset DVD Analog / PCM Last Valid Dolby Digital Last Valid DTS Last Valid D.F. 2ch Last Valid D.F. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for multichannel PCM sources input via HDMI). Advanced Setup-Continued Assigning Listening Modes to Input 4 Sources You can be used with Dolby Digital...
... the [SETUP] button. Multich PCM: Specifies the default listening mode for TUNER input selector only "Analog" will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set , and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a listening mode. Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the ...Mode Preset DVD Analog / PCM Last Valid Dolby Digital Last Valid DTS Last Valid D.F. 2ch Last Valid D.F. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for multichannel PCM sources input via HDMI). Advanced Setup-Continued Assigning Listening Modes to Input 4 Sources You can be used with Dolby Digital...
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...Notes: • To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR706 only) (see page 93), and your DVD player's progressive scanning function, you can correct this step to enter up to 10 characters.... uvwx y z 0123456789- . ' () / , : ; ! ?_ OK CANCEL (Left)/ (Right): Selected when the cursor is pressed). 3. When entered, the custom name will appear on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. 87 To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press [ENTER]. Repeat this by applying...
...Notes: • To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR706 only) (see page 93), and your DVD player's progressive scanning function, you can correct this step to enter up to 10 characters.... uvwx y z 0123456789- . ' () / , : ; ! ?_ OK CANCEL (Left)/ (Right): Selected when the cursor is pressed). 3. When entered, the custom name will appear on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. 87 To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press [ENTER]. Repeat this by applying...