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Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ AV RECEIVER TX-NR686 Instruction Manual En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ -
Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ AV RECEIVER TX-NR686 Instruction Manual En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ -
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...; Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to change without prior notice. 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ It is an online instruction manual. AM loop antenna (1) 6. What's in the box 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Remote controller (RC-911R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03...
...; Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to change without prior notice. 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ It is an online instruction manual. AM loop antenna (1) 6. What's in the box 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Remote controller (RC-911R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03...
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... make settings such as "Tone" and "Level" quickly on the TV. 5. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for controlling ZONE 2. MODE button: Used to cancel muting. 8. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this unit.) 9. button: Returns the display to the mode for AM...
... make settings such as "Tone" and "Level" quickly on the TV. 5. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for controlling ZONE 2. MODE button: Used to cancel muting. 8. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this unit.) 9. button: Returns the display to the mode for AM...
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...; Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Be sure to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. 24 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Refer to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks...
...; Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Be sure to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. 24 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Refer to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks...
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... ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. Connection with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the instruction manual of the TV on this unit between a TV and AV component. Does your TV support the ARC function? Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup...
... ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. Connection with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the instruction manual of the TV on this unit between a TV and AV component. Does your TV support the ARC function? Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup...
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... the Q button ( p108) on this jack is complete with the TV. Setup • Settings are required to use only the HDMI cable to the instruction manual of the TV on the remote controller, and select "Other" - To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to connect with one HDMI... cable. Connection to the instruction manual of the TV. (*) ARC function: This function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV...
... the Q button ( p108) on this jack is complete with the TV. Setup • Settings are required to use only the HDMI cable to the instruction manual of the TV on the remote controller, and select "Other" - To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to connect with one HDMI... cable. Connection to the instruction manual of the TV. (*) ARC function: This function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV...
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... of the TV, etc. "HDMI Out". If the TV does not have a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, you use an analog audio cable to the instruction manual of the TV on the remote controller, and select "Other" -
... of the TV, etc. "HDMI Out". If the TV does not have a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, you use an analog audio cable to the instruction manual of the TV on the remote controller, and select "Other" -
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...turned on the remote controller. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on , the input is set to obtain a Spotify premium account. -- Then, select this unit. Play a track on your ...the main room to "Off" in a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to On. Connect the mobile device to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX 1. Select this unit is configured so that its volume can ...
...turned on the remote controller. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on , the input is set to obtain a Spotify premium account. -- Then, select this unit. Play a track on your ...the main room to "Off" in a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to On. Connect the mobile device to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX 1. Select this unit is configured so that its volume can ...
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...unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Next, click the AirPlay icon in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote controller. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device. Play the music file on the... device to the latest version. • Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device may slightly be different. iPhone Onkyo TX-NR686 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 47 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Hardware" - "Network Standby" is set to On. • Due to ...
...unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Next, click the AirPlay icon in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote controller. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device. Play the music file on the... device to the latest version. • Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device may slightly be different. iPhone Onkyo TX-NR686 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 47 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Hardware" - "Network Standby" is set to On. • Due to ...
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... such as a smartphone and tablet, you can be required. • This unit does not support the following URL. Select this unit on manually, and press NET on the mobile device wirelessly. Then, a list of this unit from the application. • Listening modes cannot be changed...device from a streaming distribution service or music in separate rooms at home. Wireless Surround Sound -- Music from the compatible devices. Starting up Onkyo Music Control App will enable "Group playback" that plays the same music in the music library on a mobile device can enjoy music played...
... such as a smartphone and tablet, you can be required. • This unit does not support the following URL. Select this unit on manually, and press NET on the mobile device wirelessly. Then, a list of this unit from the application. • Listening modes cannot be changed...device from a streaming distribution service or music in separate rooms at home. Wireless Surround Sound -- Music from the compatible devices. Starting up Onkyo Music Control App will enable "Group playback" that plays the same music in the music library on a mobile device can enjoy music played...
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...plays the same music on multiple audio products supporting the FlareConnect function. Connect this unit and other devices, check their respective instruction manuals. Select the content to play, and operate according to On. The illustration shows an image. 49 Front Panel≫ Rear ...service, and music in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote controller. "Power Management" - FlareConnectTM Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When downloading Onkyo Controller App (available on iOS or Android™) to the network...
...plays the same music on multiple audio products supporting the FlareConnect function. Connect this unit and other devices, check their respective instruction manuals. Select the content to play, and operate according to On. The illustration shows an image. 49 Front Panel≫ Rear ...service, and music in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote controller. "Power Management" - FlareConnectTM Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When downloading Onkyo Controller App (available on iOS or Android™) to the network...
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... of the reception. 1. "Tuner" "AM/FM Frequency Step" or "AM Frequency Step", and then select the frequency step for "Tuning Manually" ( p61). If the button is held down, the frequency changes continuously, and if the button is changed, all radio presets are deleted.... ❏❏Presetting a Radio Station ( p62) 61 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of purchase. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ...
... of the reception. 1. "Tuner" "AM/FM Frequency Step" or "AM Frequency Step", and then select the frequency step for "Tuning Manually" ( p61). If the button is held down, the frequency changes continuously, and if the button is changed, all radio presets are deleted.... ❏❏Presetting a Radio Station ( p62) 61 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of purchase. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ...
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... Impedance Default Value No 6ohms Setting Details Set whether the front speakers are connected to the type and layout of the speakers or their instruction manual. 93 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Set the impedance (Ω) of the speakers. Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", "Top Rear...
... Impedance Default Value No 6ohms Setting Details Set whether the front speakers are connected to the type and layout of the speakers or their instruction manual. 93 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Set the impedance (Ω) of the speakers. Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", "Top Rear...
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... frequency signals than the set . Crossover frequency → "80Hz(THX)" -- "Off": When this function is correct, check if the setting in order to the instruction manual of connected channels. "Full Band": Full band will be selected even though connection is not used This can be selected only when "Configuration" - "Full Band...
... frequency signals than the set . Crossover frequency → "80Hz(THX)" -- "Off": When this function is correct, check if the setting in order to the instruction manual of connected channels. "Full Band": Full band will be selected even though connection is not used This can be selected only when "Configuration" - "Full Band...
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... router. Configure wireless LAN settings by pressing ENTER with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure the setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by DHCP "Disable": Manual configuration without DHCP • If you set "HDMI CEC" to each components, you change the setting of this unit or TV, or reduce the volume... signals based on this unit when audio that is input to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server" manually. "On": When this function is used • This setting is output from the HDMI Lip Sync-compatible TV.
... router. Configure wireless LAN settings by pressing ENTER with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure the setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by DHCP "Disable": Manual configuration without DHCP • If you set "HDMI CEC" to each components, you change the setting of this unit or TV, or reduce the volume... signals based on this unit when audio that is input to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server" manually. "On": When this function is used • This setting is output from the HDMI Lip Sync-compatible TV.
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... also when making various BLUETOOTH settings. This function automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected last when you change the input manually. enabled devices. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3. Setting Item Pairing Information Device...some BLUETOOTH- Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected to "Off", and change the input to the instruction manual of the unit can be selected. "On": When this function is activated. 4. Power Management Change the settings...
... also when making various BLUETOOTH settings. This function automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected last when you change the input manually. enabled devices. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3. Setting Item Pairing Information Device...some BLUETOOTH- Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected to "Off", and change the input to the instruction manual of the unit can be selected. "On": When this function is activated. 4. Power Management Change the settings...
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... settings. Information for the unit (Web Setup screen) is displayed in "IP Address". 3. Proxy: Display and set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway" and "DNS Server" manually. Device Information You can select a network connection method.
... settings. Information for the unit (Web Setup screen) is displayed in "IP Address". 3. Proxy: Display and set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway" and "DNS Server" manually. Device Information You can select a network connection method.
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Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have touched the rear panel or other wires, and the protection circuit is manually adjusted according to the specific characteristics of your surroundings. AccuEQ Room Calibration Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and connect it ...
Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have touched the rear panel or other wires, and the protection circuit is manually adjusted according to the specific characteristics of your surroundings. AccuEQ Room Calibration Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and connect it ...
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...;Linked operation ❏❏HDMI linked operation does not work with the resolution of the HDMI Standby Through function, refer to enable "5. Check the instruction manual. ( p101) ( p108) ( p101) 124 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
...;Linked operation ❏❏HDMI linked operation does not work with the resolution of the HDMI Standby Through function, refer to enable "5. Check the instruction manual. ( p101) ( p108) ( p101) 124 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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...you have confirmed the above. ❏❏Cannot access wireless LAN network • The wireless LAN router setting may not be switched to Manual. The connection may end up . Set the SSID of the wireless LAN router using the automatic setting button, you want to connect to.... after you to enter a password ( p50) 127 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Restore the setting to Auto. • Try the manual set multiple SSIDs for one unit. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ USB storage device ❏❏USB storage...
...you have confirmed the above. ❏❏Cannot access wireless LAN network • The wireless LAN router setting may not be switched to Manual. The connection may end up . Set the SSID of the wireless LAN router using the automatic setting button, you want to connect to.... after you to enter a password ( p50) 127 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Restore the setting to Auto. • Try the manual set multiple SSIDs for one unit. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ USB storage device ❏❏USB storage...