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...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual 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.
...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual 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.
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...a clean cloth. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the voltage in a particular installation. Make sure that interference will not occur in your hands are designed ... weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. These limits are wet or damp. This equipment generates, ...
...a clean cloth. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the voltage in a particular installation. Make sure that interference will not occur in your hands are designed ... weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. These limits are wet or damp. This equipment generates, ...
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...of color. 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. Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left ...2 Right Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels ...
...of color. 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. Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left ...2 Right Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels ...
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... dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. *5. and foreign patents pending. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is prohibited. *6. ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. and other ...-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)...
... dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. *5. and foreign patents pending. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is prohibited. *6. ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. and other ...-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)...
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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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...Remote control sensor (14) This sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO. H SETUP button This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). K MASTER VOLUME control (...-81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). R MUSIC button (62) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to turn the Late Night function on . There are used to adjust the display brightness. O ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100) Used when ...
...Remote control sensor (14) This sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO. H SETUP button This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). K MASTER VOLUME control (...-81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). R MUSIC button (62) Selects the listening modes intended for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to turn the Late Night function on . There are used to adjust the display brightness. O ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100) Used when ...
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... bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. No box appears for each speaker that's set . E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when a pair of audio input that supports RDS (Radio...
... bl H Headphone indicator (56) Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. No box appears for each speaker that's set . E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when a pair of audio input that supports RDS (Radio...
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... used to control that component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to suit your setup. The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are for ...Onkyo AV component. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a turntable. They're assignable, which means you 're in Zone 2. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706...
... used to control that component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to suit your setup. The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are for ...Onkyo AV component. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a turntable. They're assignable, which means you 're in Zone 2. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706...
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... connection information. 13 See "Bi-amping the Front Speakers" on page 97. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 19". You can be used to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. The SUBWOOFER...
... connection information. 13 See "Bi-amping the Front Speakers" on page 97. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 19". You can be used to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. The SUBWOOFER...
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... not work reliably if the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is installed in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is subjected to bright light, such as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram... inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Approx...
... not work reliably if the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is installed in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is subjected to bright light, such as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram... inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Approx...
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...AV Receiver/AV Amplifier To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to On or Standby. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select Receiver mode. F Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to "On" (page 93), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only) To control the AV receiver...your DVD player, CD player, and other components. M RETURN button Returns to change audio settings. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow ...
...AV Receiver/AV Amplifier To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to On or Standby. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select Receiver mode. F Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to "On" (page 93), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only) To control the AV receiver...your DVD player, CD player, and other components. M RETURN button Returns to change audio settings. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow ...
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About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Front left and right ... right speakers These speakers are used mainly for the sound image. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Ideally they should be positioned facing the listener at the same height as the front left and right speakers. You can...
About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Front left and right ... right speakers These speakers are used mainly for the sound image. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Ideally they should be positioned facing the listener at the same height as the front left and right speakers. You can...
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... 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 the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your surround sound system, you should attach them to the SURR BACK L terminals. Center speaker 4....North American model • If you are also color-coded and you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you use, a powered subwoofer is to match the color ...
... 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 the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your surround sound system, you should attach them to the SURR BACK L terminals. Center speaker 4....North American model • If you are also color-coded and you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you use, a powered subwoofer is to match the color ...
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...sound quality and should be connected to each of the two surround speakers to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to negative (-) terminals. If you're using only one... of insulation from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to the SURR L/R terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use the amplifier at...
...sound quality and should be connected to each of the two surround speakers to speaker wiring polarity. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to negative (-) terminals. If you're using only one... of insulation from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to the SURR L/R terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use the amplifier at...
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...and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) ... the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the 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...
...and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) ... the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the 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...
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... signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown. (The antenna's wires are...with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21). 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 connect ...
... signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown. (The antenna's wires are...with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21). 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 connect ...
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... lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. ...a TV/FM antenna splitter, as this can sometimes be grounded in addition to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when ...
... lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. ...a TV/FM antenna splitter, as this can sometimes be grounded in addition to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when ...
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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. AV Cables & Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow... for coaxial. L mon connection format for analog audio, and can carry uncompressed stan- 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 red plugs to connect DVD...
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. AV Cables & Jacks AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow... for coaxial. L mon connection format for analog audio, and can carry uncompressed stan- 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 red plugs to connect DVD...
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... 92). Video input signals flow through their respective input IN signals as they are. The format you can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. For video components, you must make two connections-one for connection...
... 92). Video input signals flow through their respective input IN signals as they are. The format you can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. For video components, you must make two connections-one for connection...
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...selected automatically in the fol- inputs will be connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier HDMI outputs. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. If your TV is connected to the composite video ...or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. If signals are present at more than one input, the DVD player, etc. ing audio connection formats: ...
...selected automatically in the fol- inputs will be connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier HDMI outputs. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. If your TV is connected to the composite video ...or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. If signals are present at more than one input, the DVD player, etc. ing audio connection formats: ...