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... will enable you for future reference. 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. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17...
... will enable you for future reference. 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. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17...
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...controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. 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 ...
...controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. 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 ...
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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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Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
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...is used to turn off the output of Zone 2. E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). See "Volume Setup" on . S GAME button (62) Selects the listening modes intended for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical digital... display). P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to turn the Re-EQ function on or off . On the TX-SA706, this button is used to select and set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on page 89. H SETUP button This button is used to adjust the...
...is used to turn off the output of Zone 2. E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). See "Volume Setup" on . S GAME button (62) Selects the listening modes intended for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical digital... display). P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to turn the Re-EQ function on or off . On the TX-SA706, this button is used to select and set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on page 89. H SETUP button This button is used to adjust the...
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...(49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. AUTO (57): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used by the current input source. : A box is selected ...for speakers that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. I Message area Displays various information. B Speaker...
...(49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. AUTO (57): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used by the current input source. : A box is selected ...for speakers that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. I Message area Displays various information. B Speaker...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
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...AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to an V jack on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting components with optical digital audio outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). See "Component Video Setup" on page 42. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV... to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, settop box, etc. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. Q GND screw This screw is connected here. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack...
...AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to an V jack on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting components with optical digital audio outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). See "Component Video Setup" on page 42. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV... to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, settop box, etc. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. Q GND screw This screw is connected here. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack...
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... unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings. 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...
... unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings. 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...
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...reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into position. Connecting the Indoor FM...thumbtacks. 20 FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA push terminals If you 'll need to tune into the jack. 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 achieve ...
...reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into the base, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into position. Connecting the Indoor FM...thumbtacks. 20 FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA push terminals If you 'll need to tune into the jack. 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 achieve ...
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...6. 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 ... 7. Center speaker 3. Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to use a more information. If you want to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable. Surround left speaker 5.
...6. 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 ... 7. Center speaker 3. Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to use a more information. If you want to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable. Surround left speaker 5.
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...select "1. The setup menu closes. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned to more information on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by selecting the option. lowed by the HDMI OUT. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. ... menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is fixed at the option. • This procedure can also be set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the [SETUP] button. Notes: •...
...select "1. The setup menu closes. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned to more information on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by selecting the option. lowed by the HDMI OUT. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. ... menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is fixed at the option. • This procedure can also be set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the [SETUP] button. Notes: •...
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...2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- 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- The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external ...to select an input selector, 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. Video, and component video sources. 5 Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. ...
...2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- 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- The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external ...to select an input selector, 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. Video, and component video sources. 5 Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. ...
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... HDMI IN can be selected. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is assigned...same HDMI IN. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Note: This procedure can also select HDMI inputs. And in "HDMI Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Here are the default assignments. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER].
... HDMI IN can be selected. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is assigned...same HDMI IN. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Note: This procedure can also select HDMI inputs. And in "HDMI Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Here are the default assignments. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER].
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... speakers from the multichannel input are fed to the speakers as they are. • The multichannel DVD input cannot be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using [AUDIO] button (see page 45). • This procedure can also be performed on the display. Input source Listening ...to select either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. ■ Bass You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Audio from -10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Displaying Source Information You can typically be ...
... speakers from the multichannel input are fed to the speakers as they are. • The multichannel DVD input cannot be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using [AUDIO] button (see page 45). • This procedure can also be performed on the display. Input source Listening ...to select either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. ■ Bass You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Audio from -10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Displaying Source Information You can typically be ...
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... store your favorite stations as shown. (Actual display depends on the display. 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you release the button. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the display, as presets for AM...
... store your favorite stations as shown. (Actual display depends on the display. 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you release the button. Band Frequency (Actual display depends on the display, as presets for AM...
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...(about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 ORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] 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 ..., or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. See the previous section. 2 While holding down the [MEM- 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...
...(about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 ORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] 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 ..., or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. See the previous section. 2 While holding down the [MEM- 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...
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The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to ...Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of transmitting data in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display (see page 60). Pressing the...TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in FM radio signals. Many FM stations use it these days. Listening to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver...
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to ...Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of transmitting data in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display (see page 60). Pressing the...TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in FM radio signals. Many FM stations use it these days. Listening to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver...
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... to Traffic News (TP) 12 You can search for radio stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. cast. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you specified, at which point it 's broad- If no RT information is broadcast- Finding Stations by ...to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that 's broadcasting TP. If the current radio station is available. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. Displaying Radio Text (RT) RT/PTY/TP 3 To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds...
... to Traffic News (TP) 12 You can search for radio stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. cast. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you specified, at which point it 's broad- If no RT information is broadcast- Finding Stations by ...to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that 's broadcasting TP. If the current radio station is available. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. Displaying Radio Text (RT) RT/PTY/TP 3 To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds...
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... Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Speaker Settings 2. Multiplex / Mono 2. Dolby EX 4. Source Setup DVD 1. CBL/SAT 4. TUNER 8. Source Setup 5. Audio Adjust 1. A/V Sync 3. 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. Audio Adjust...
... Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Speaker Settings 2. Multiplex / Mono 2. Dolby EX 4. Source Setup DVD 1. CBL/SAT 4. TUNER 8. Source Setup 5. Audio Adjust 1. A/V Sync 3. 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. Audio Adjust...