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Please retain this manual for purchasing an 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 ..... Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
Please retain this manual for purchasing an 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 ..... Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
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... Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country to country). *How 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.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Specifications and operations are the same regardless of...
... Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country to country). *How 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.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Specifications and operations are the same regardless of...
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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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... 59. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. O ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100) Used when adjusting the volume level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select from the remote controller. U DIGITAL INPUT button (96) Selects the options for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical... 58) (TX-SR706 only). Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is selected. V DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (55, 60) This button is used to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is...
... 59. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. O ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100) Used when adjusting the volume level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select from the remote controller. U DIGITAL INPUT button (96) Selects the options for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical... 58) (TX-SR706 only). Y SETUP MIC jack (49) The included speaker setup microphone is selected. V DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (55, 60) This button is used to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is...
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D Listening mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when tuned to "No" ... to a radio station. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected for speakers that supports RDS (Radio Data System). L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
D Listening mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when tuned to "No" ... to a radio station. Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected for speakers that supports RDS (Radio Data System). L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
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...etc.). J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players. The other AV component, even if they are... it's out of the power cord should be connected to an V jack on another Onkyo AV component. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector...ground wire. P DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2 These optical digital audio inputs are connected digitally. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in a...
...etc.). J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players. The other AV component, even if they are... it's out of the power cord should be connected to an V jack on another Onkyo AV component. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector...ground wire. P DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2 These optical digital audio inputs are connected digitally. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in a...
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... power amplifier for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R speakers. Z ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R This analog audio output can be used to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 97. [ FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR...
... power amplifier for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R speakers. Z ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R This analog audio output can be used to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 97. [ FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR...
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... component to use it. • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it shut. Remote control sensor AV receiver/AV amplifier STANDBY indicator 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in... mind when installing. • If another component (page 102), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in accordance with V connection or an -compatible compo- Aiming...
... component to use it. • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it shut. Remote control sensor AV receiver/AV amplifier STANDBY indicator 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in... mind when installing. • If another component (page 102), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in accordance with V connection or an -compatible compo- Aiming...
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..., and other components. When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to change settings. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is not used in parentheses. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons.... * SP A/B is disabled. N AUDIO button (83) Used 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. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons...
..., and other components. When the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to change settings. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is not used in parentheses. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons.... * SP A/B is disabled. N AUDIO button (83) Used 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. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow [R]/[X] buttons...
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...the wall, as the front left and right speakers. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Tip: To find the best position for precise sound positioning and to create a triangle, with a real sense of movement... ear level. Angle them inward so as to add realistic ambience. Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at various positions within the room, and choose the one -third the...
...the wall, as the front left and right speakers. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Tip: To find the best position for precise sound positioning and to create a triangle, with a real sense of movement... ear level. Angle them inward so as to add realistic ambience. Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at various positions within the room, and choose the one -third the...
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... 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 the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your subwoofer is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to...8226; Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of each other, as shown. Subwoofer 2. 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. Number of ...
... 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 the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your subwoofer is unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to...8226; Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of each other, as shown. Subwoofer 2. 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. Number of ...
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...the sound quality and should be connected to each pair of terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one speaker to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect more , but less than one surround back speaker, connect it... terminals. If you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with your speakers: • You can connect speakers ...
...the sound quality and should be connected to each pair of terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one speaker to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect more , but less than one surround back speaker, connect it... terminals. If you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with your speakers: • You can connect speakers ...
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... woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR 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 the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter... to 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 the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) ...
... woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR 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 the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter... to 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 the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) ...
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... good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into an AM radio station and adjust the... best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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 fix...
... good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21). Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Push Insert wire Release Insert the plug fully into an AM radio station and adjust the... best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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 fix...
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... in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be grounded in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local...
... in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be grounded in addition to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local...
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...The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. Several standard analog audio cables can carry uncompressed stan- Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable.... and yellow. This cable carries analog audio. Use white plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Wrong! Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (...
...The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. Several standard analog audio cables can carry uncompressed stan- Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable.... and yellow. This cable carries analog audio. Use white plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Wrong! Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (...
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...HDMI TV, projector, etc. 23 Video input signals flow through to an input selector (see page 18 for video. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite Video Signal Flow Chart video, S-Video, and component video sources all being... connect audio equipment to an HDMI or COMPONENT input, you can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by your DVD player and other components. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply...
...HDMI TV, projector, etc. 23 Video input signals flow through to an input selector (see page 18 for video. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite Video Signal Flow Chart video, S-Video, and component video sources all being... connect audio equipment to an HDMI or COMPONENT input, you can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by your DVD player and other components. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply...
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...present at more than one input, the DVD player, etc. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals 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. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. Signal Selection Example lowing order of a...
...present at more than one input, the DVD player, etc. Audio Connection Formats Audio equipment can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals 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. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. Signal Selection Example lowing order of a...
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... make the connection. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use its tuner to listen to and record audio from your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV ...is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow TV...
... make the connection. Hint! If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use its tuner to listen to and record audio from your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV ...is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow TV...
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...output, see page 27. 26 You must be sure to use the main left and right outputs for HDMI connection information. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD) DVD S DVD V DVD FRONT L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow ... COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To ...
...output, see page 27. 26 You must be sure to use the main left and right outputs for HDMI connection information. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD) DVD S DVD V DVD FRONT L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow ... COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To ...