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... plugging in this manual for purchasing an 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 AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to...
... plugging in this manual for purchasing an 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 AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to...
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For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable ...an appropriate fuse. If the power cord's plug is fitted with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in the plug. IMPORTANT The plug is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on... or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4
For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable ...an appropriate fuse. If the power cord's plug is fitted with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in the plug. IMPORTANT The plug is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on... or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 4
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... button is also used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is used with movies and TV. P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). R MUSIC button (62) Selects the listening... modes intended for use with video games. X TUNING MODE or LATE NIGHT button (57, 83) This button is selected. Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is selected. D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV...
... button is also used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. The indicator lights up when this mode is used with movies and TV. P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). R MUSIC button (62) Selects the listening... modes intended for use with video games. X TUNING MODE or LATE NIGHT button (57, 83) This button is selected. Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is selected. D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV...
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No box appears for speakers that supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when the Sleep function has been ...ZONE 2 indicator (99) Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set to a stereo FM station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings"... information, see the pages in the Speaker Configuration. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
No box appears for speakers that supports RDS (Radio Data System). E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when the Sleep function has been ...ZONE 2 indicator (99) Lights up when a pair of audio input that 's set to a stereo FM station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings"... information, see the pages in the Speaker Configuration. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
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... Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers typically have . Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black). Dipole speakers Normal 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 ..., as shown. Front right speaker 5. Surround back left ✓ Surround back right ✓ * If you need to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73).
... Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers typically have . Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black). Dipole speakers Normal 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 ..., as shown. Front right speaker 5. Surround back left ✓ Surround back right ✓ * If you need to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73).
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... BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. 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 remove the jumper bars that link the...
... BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. 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 remove the jumper bars that link the...
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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. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. And use yellow plugs...audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. This cable carries analog audio. Right (red) (Yellow) Right! 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 optical. Note: The...
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. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. And use yellow plugs...audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. This cable carries analog audio. Right (red) (Yellow) Right! 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 optical. Note: The...
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The video source to be recorded must be connected to a composite video output. See the manuals supplied with your TV/VCR is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via composite video outputs. If your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video ...VCR's audio and video outputs directly to record directly from your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. 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 recorder S-Video input Composite video...
The video source to be recorded must be connected to a composite video output. See the manuals supplied with your TV/VCR is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via composite video outputs. If your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video ...VCR's audio and video outputs directly to record directly from your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. 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 recorder S-Video input Composite video...
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... connected component's instruction manual for details. 34 See "Video Connection Formats" on page 23 for more information. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are not supported. • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver/AV amplifier, set the HDMI... be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier). Normally, they are normally output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers. HDMI OUT HDMI IN Blu-ray player/DVD player TV HDMI IN 1 (DVD) HDMI Notes:...
... connected component's instruction manual for details. 34 See "Video Connection Formats" on page 23 for more information. ■ Audio Signals Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are not supported. • When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver/AV amplifier, set the HDMI... be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier). Normally, they are normally output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers. HDMI OUT HDMI IN Blu-ray player/DVD player TV HDMI IN 1 (DVD) HDMI Notes:...
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...-A2 hookup shown below.) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog 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 RI Dock's analog ... page 48). • By using the [CUSTOM] button on the remote controller of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to change the remote mode to enter the appropriate remote control code (see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your iPod in the RI Dock (see page...
...-A2 hookup shown below.) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog 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 RI Dock's analog ... page 48). • By using the [CUSTOM] button on the remote controller of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to change the remote mode to enter the appropriate remote control code (see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your iPod in the RI Dock (see page...
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... support all of the component. If your other electrical equipment on and select that each Onkyo component is connected to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup examples) (see page 48). Connecting other than the one to 36). If this is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's AC INLET.
... support all of the component. If your other electrical equipment on and select that each Onkyo component is connected to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup examples) (see page 48). Connecting other than the one to 36). If this is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's AC INLET.
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... of subwoofers and the interaction with the room, you may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the automatic speaker setup again. Note that any THX ...to interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Refer to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on the "Review SP Configuration" screen as "No", increase...
... of subwoofers and the interaction with the room, you may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the automatic speaker setup again. Note that any THX ...to interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Refer to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on the "Review SP Configuration" screen as "No", increase...
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...case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. ■ Tuning into Stations by the [D.TUN] button. 2 Press the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from the display. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the ...favorite stations as shown. (Actual display depends on the display. 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. TUNER TUNED AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode FM STEREO 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - ton so that the AUTO indicator appears on country.) Within 8 seconds, use the ...
...case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. ■ Tuning into Stations by the [D.TUN] button. 2 Press the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from the display. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the ...favorite stations as shown. (Actual display depends on the display. 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] buttons. TUNER TUNED AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode FM STEREO 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - ton so that the AUTO indicator appears on country.) Within 8 seconds, use the ...
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...crossover frequency. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure manually that THX recommends any THX speakers are set to "80Hz(THX)". THX Audio Setup Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Speaker Configuration", and then press [ENTER]. The following ...THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "120Hz", "150Hz", or 3 "200Hz". quency will be 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). Please note that any THX main speakers be output by the Automatic Speaker Setup...
...crossover frequency. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure manually that THX recommends any THX speakers are set to "80Hz(THX)". THX Audio Setup Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Speaker Configuration", and then press [ENTER]. The following ...THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "120Hz", "150Hz", or 3 "200Hz". quency will be 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). Please note that any THX main speakers be output by the Automatic Speaker Setup...
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... main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Configuration 3. Level Calibration 5. Use the Down [X] button to select "Channel", and then use the Left and..." or "Audyssey", go to select a speaker. 2-5. Speaker Distance 4. Be sure to select "2. With the Equalizer settings, you select "Manual", continue with a 7-band equalizer. The main menu appears onscreen. Equalizer Settings 6. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. If you can...
... main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Configuration 3. Level Calibration 5. Use the Down [X] button to select "Channel", and then use the Left and..." or "Audyssey", go to select a speaker. 2-5. Speaker Distance 4. Be sure to select "2. With the Equalizer settings, you select "Manual", continue with a 7-band equalizer. The main menu appears onscreen. Equalizer Settings 6. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. If you can...
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... listening mode. It can be adjusted from -3 to -∞, -10 dB, or 0 dB (default). When set the level of the sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. Manual: You can be equidistant from 0 to the listening position. If the stereo image feels too wide, or there is considerably off center. This setting works...
... listening mode. It can be adjusted from -3 to -∞, -10 dB, or 0 dB (default). When set the level of the sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. Manual: You can be equidistant from 0 to the listening position. If the stereo image feels too wide, or there is considerably off center. This setting works...
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... left and right speakers. Off: HDMI audio is connected to the HDMI OUT and you want to turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. ■ Lip Sync The AV receiver/AV amplifier can also be set using the [DISPLAY] button on if your TV is not output (default). Notes: ... be output by the TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will get a better picture by the HDMI OUT. To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change the setting to "Disable". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 93 Disable: HDMI lip...
... left and right speakers. Off: HDMI audio is connected to the HDMI OUT and you want to turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. ■ Lip Sync The AV receiver/AV amplifier can also be set using the [DISPLAY] button on if your TV is not output (default). Notes: ... be output by the TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will get a better picture by the HDMI OUT. To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change the setting to "Disable". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 93 Disable: HDMI lip...
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...set to all connected pieces of the system control function found on again. ual for details. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be guaranteed. • Set to the User's Manuals for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is the name of equipment. ever, operation with CEC (Consumer ...of equipment is not compatible or it and may not work properly with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Refer to "Disable" when a connected piece of the "Control", "Power Control", or "TV Control", turn on Onkyo components. compatible components cannot be set to "Enable", change the setting to...
...set to all connected pieces of the system control function found on again. ual for details. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be guaranteed. • Set to the User's Manuals for Remote Interactive over HDMI and is the name of equipment. ever, operation with CEC (Consumer ...of equipment is not compatible or it and may not work properly with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Refer to "Disable" when a connected piece of the "Control", "Power Control", or "TV Control", turn on Onkyo components. compatible components cannot be set to "Enable", change the setting to...
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... the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you want to select an option. ting you can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier will be heard. The current setting is detected automatically. ton repeatedly to change. When this setting, you will be selected when... at the HDMI inputs will not be output. Any audio signals present at "Analog". 2 Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but- otherwise you can manually set - PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will check for signals. 1 Press the input selector button for each input selector. Auto ...
... the following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you want to select an option. ting you can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier will be heard. The current setting is detected automatically. ton repeatedly to change. When this setting, you will be selected when... at the HDMI inputs will not be output. Any audio signals present at "Analog". 2 Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but- otherwise you can manually set - PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will check for signals. 1 Press the input selector button for each input selector. Auto ...
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... the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Press it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on , it works as a Play/Pause button.) H REPEAT button* Used with the repeat function. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O Play [] ...I DISPLAY button* Turns on components with selectable play modes on the backlight for 30 seconds. J MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. S PLAY MODE button Selects play modes. Notes: • This button does not turn on when the remote controller transmits an On...
... the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Press it will turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on , it works as a Play/Pause button.) H REPEAT button* Used with the repeat function. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O Play [] ...I DISPLAY button* Turns on components with selectable play modes on the backlight for 30 seconds. J MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. S PLAY MODE button Selects play modes. Notes: • This button does not turn on when the remote controller transmits an On...