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... future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 23 First Time Setup...
... future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 23 First Time Setup...
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...accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this instruction manual is coloured brown must approved by qualified service personnel. Fit a suitable fuse in your socket outlets, cut it off and fit ...a suitable plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000...
...accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this instruction manual is coloured brown must approved by qualified service personnel. Fit a suitable fuse in your socket outlets, cut it off and fit ...a suitable plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000...
Owner Manual
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..., this is also used to set items. The [ENTER] button is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's for each item. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used, they work as a USB flash drive or MP3 player, containing music files... buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are input jacks for private listening. V TUNING MODE button (73) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. O LEVEL button (135) Used when adjusting the volume level of stereo headphones for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio....
..., this is also used to set items. The [ENTER] button is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's for each item. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used, they work as a USB flash drive or MP3 player, containing music files... buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are input jacks for private listening. V TUNING MODE button (73) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. O LEVEL button (135) Used when adjusting the volume level of stereo headphones for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio....
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... bm bn G Tuning indicators (73) HD (North American model only) (76): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is set to "Audyssey". Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected. K Message area Displays various information. 11 FL: Front left...to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. Display 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 For detailed information, see the pages in the current input signal. ct DIGITAL INPUT ...
... bm bn G Tuning indicators (73) HD (North American model only) (76): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is set to "Audyssey". Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected. K Message area Displays various information. 11 FL: Front left...to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. Display 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 For detailed information, see the pages in the current input signal. ct DIGITAL INPUT ...
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...RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as...functions described in an Onkyo RI Dock. Modes are for controlling an Apple iPod in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this... mode. RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18 CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 19 DOCK mode: see page 20 NET/USB mode (TX...
...RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as...functions described in an Onkyo RI Dock. Modes are for controlling an Apple iPod in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this... mode. RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18 CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 19 DOCK mode: see page 20 NET/USB mode (TX...
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...; Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV... button.) O Next [] button Selects the next song. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- C ON button* Turns on automatically...on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. K PLAYLIST Up/Down [J]/[P] buttons* Used to access menus.
...; Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV... button.) O Next [] button Selects the next song. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- C ON button* Turns on automatically...on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. K PLAYLIST Up/Down [J]/[P] buttons* Used to access menus.
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.... Surround right speaker 7. Surround back right speaker For North American model • If you should attach them to do this automatically (see page 64) or manually (see page 95). The following table shows which channels you are also color-coded and you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter- No...
.... Surround right speaker 7. Surround back right speaker For North American model • If you should attach them to do this automatically (see page 64) or manually (see page 95). The following table shows which channels you are also color-coded and you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter- No...
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... (high) terminal. Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections...
... (high) terminal. Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections...
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... the AV receiver's ZONE 2 L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) tweeter (high) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 29
... the AV receiver's ZONE 2 L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) tweeter (high) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 29
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... and removing. • Push plugs in all AV components. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. HDMI dard- Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable Analog audio cable (RCA) Multichannel analog audio cable...
... and removing. • Push plugs in all AV components. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. HDMI dard- Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable Analog audio cable (RCA) Multichannel analog audio cable...
Owner Manual
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... and video inputs. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVD recorder for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be turned on Standby mode...
... and video inputs. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVD recorder for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be turned on Standby mode...
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... HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be upconverted for the HDMI outputs. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 43 Hint! If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound...
... HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be upconverted for the HDMI outputs. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to the connected component's instruction manual for details. 43 Hint! If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound...
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... IN L/R jacks to the AV receiver's GND screw. Use connection a for details. If this happens, disconnect it to the audio output on your phono equalizer's manual for a turntable with built-in phono preamp.
... IN L/R jacks to the AV receiver's GND screw. Use connection a for details. If this happens, disconnect it to the audio output on your phono equalizer's manual for a turntable with built-in phono preamp.
Owner Manual
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... hookup shown below .) IN L R V IN L R ■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock • Connect its rear panel that you will need to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 137). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North... switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can be used to...
... hookup shown below .) IN L R V IN L R ■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock • Connect its rear panel that you will need to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 137). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North... switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can be used to...
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... on a component connected via V will automatically turn on the AV receiver. If this is started on the same circuit. Refer to the manuals supplied with your speakers and AV components. • Connect the power cord to Standby, all components connected via V, the AV receiver automatically ...receiver is on Standby. And remember to V jacks. Notes: • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to point the remote controller at the AV receiver and not the other jack is on Standby, it will also go on , the Auto...
... on a component connected via V will automatically turn on the AV receiver. If this is started on the same circuit. Refer to the manuals supplied with your speakers and AV components. • Connect the power cord to Standby, all components connected via V, the AV receiver automatically ...receiver is on Standby. And remember to V jacks. Notes: • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to point the remote controller at the AV receiver and not the other jack is on Standby, it will also go on , the Auto...
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...default Language setting for the onscreen setup menus. The setup menu closes. tons to select "2. First Time Setup-Continued In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in a language other than English, first follow the instructions... used for the 4 onscreen setup menus This setting determines the language used for the onscreen menu is not available on your Instruction Manual is selected on the North American models. 53 OSD Setup Immediate Display Monitor Type Display Position TV Format Language On 16 : 9...
...default Language setting for the onscreen setup menus. The setup menu closes. tons to select "2. First Time Setup-Continued In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in a language other than English, first follow the instructions... used for the 4 onscreen setup menus This setting determines the language used for the onscreen menu is not available on your Instruction Manual is selected on the North American models. 53 OSD Setup Immediate Display Monitor Type Display Position TV Format Language On 16 : 9...
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...: Normal: Select this if you see on your TV. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Config 3. BTL: Select this manual may be selected if "Front(Speaker B)" is 4 ohms or more but less than 6. 6ohms: Select if the impedances of any speaker is 4 ohms or more...
...: Normal: Select this if you see on your TV. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Config 3. BTL: Select this manual may be selected if "Front(Speaker B)" is 4 ohms or more but less than 6. 6ohms: Select if the impedances of any speaker is 4 ohms or more...
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... onscreen menus shown in this will produce inaccurate results. • Position the microphone at the next position (see on your hand during measurements as this manual may cause measurement dis- Auto Speaker Setup Next 4 1 Please place microphone at center of a seated listener with the results, use ). 66 Press [ENTER]. The automatic...
... onscreen menus shown in this will produce inaccurate results. • Position the microphone at the next position (see on your hand during measurements as this manual may cause measurement dis- Auto Speaker Setup Next 4 1 Please place microphone at center of a seated listener with the results, use ). 66 Press [ENTER]. The automatic...
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... Distance Review SP Level Cancel MOVE ENTER ENTER The options are: Review SP Config Review the speaker configuration settings. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In rare situations, proper measurements taken may not be too much noise in the room. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter ...; Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually. If running the automatic speaker setup again. First Time Setup-Continued Reviewing the Results Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select the...
... Distance Review SP Level Cancel MOVE ENTER ENTER The options are: Review SP Config Review the speaker configuration settings. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In rare situations, proper measurements taken may not be too much noise in the room. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter ...; Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually. If running the automatic speaker setup again. First Time Setup-Continued Reviewing the Results Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select the...
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... ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - Listening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNING MODE TUNING ■ Manual Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - TUNER With the built-in mono. The frequency stops changing when you can enjoy AM and FM... ton so that the AUTO indicator appears on country.) 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] button. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to get good reception. Press the button repeatedly to select AM or FM. ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from...
... ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - Listening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNING MODE TUNING ■ Manual Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - TUNER With the built-in mono. The frequency stops changing when you can enjoy AM and FM... ton so that the AUTO indicator appears on country.) 2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [R]/[X] button. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to get good reception. Press the button repeatedly to select AM or FM. ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from...