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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 5 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 37 Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 38 Front Panel 6 Network Connection 39 Display 8 Connecting the Power Cord 40 Rear Panel Remote Controller Connections 9 Playback 11 AV ...Connecting an Audio Component 35 USB Storage Device 50 Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 36 Basic Operations 50 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Device and Supported Format 52 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 5 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 37 Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 38 Front Panel 6 Network Connection 39 Display 8 Connecting the Power Cord 40 Rear Panel Remote Controller Connections 9 Playback 11 AV ...Connecting an Audio Component 35 USB Storage Device 50 Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 36 Basic Operations 50 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Device and Supported Format 52 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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...Speaker 93 Sort and Delete 59 3. Hardware 6. Miscellaneous 106 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 64 Quick Menu 108 Multi-zone 65 Menu operations 108 Switch remote control mode 65 Web Setup 110 Playing Back 66 Menu operations 110 Convenience functions 67 Firmware Update 111 ...53 Playing Back 54 Setup Menu 86 Supported Audio Formats 57 Menu list 86 Play Queue 58 Menu operations 88 Initial Setup 58 1. Multi Zone 101 106 Presetting a Radio Station 62 7. Source 99 Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station 60 60 5. ...
...Speaker 93 Sort and Delete 59 3. Hardware 6. Miscellaneous 106 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 64 Quick Menu 108 Multi-zone 65 Menu operations 108 Switch remote control mode 65 Web Setup 110 Playing Back 66 Menu operations 110 Convenience functions 67 Firmware Update 111 ...53 Playing Back 54 Setup Menu 86 Supported Audio Formats 57 Menu list 86 Play Queue 58 Menu operations 88 Initial Setup 58 1. Multi Zone 101 106 Presetting a Radio Station 62 7. Source 99 Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station 60 60 5. ...
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MUSIC OPTIMIZER button/indicator (North American models): Turns on the TV and the display to change the listening mode. ( p68) 14. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p66) 6. When using a stereo mini plug cable (φ1/8″/3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( p36) 7 Front ... speaker setup microphone. ( p117) 18. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off completely. 8. SETUP button: You can adjust the sound quality of the compressed audio. Press the LISTENING MODE button (above ) to select...
MUSIC OPTIMIZER button/indicator (North American models): Turns on the TV and the display to change the listening mode. ( p68) 14. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p66) 6. When using a stereo mini plug cable (φ1/8″/3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( p36) 7 Front ... speaker setup microphone. ( p117) 18. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off completely. 8. SETUP button: You can adjust the sound quality of the compressed audio. Press the LISTENING MODE button (above ) to select...
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Z2: ZONE 2 is selected. USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is connected and the USB input is on . 6. HDMI: HDMI signals are ...
Z2: ZONE 2 is selected. USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is connected and the USB input is on . 6. HDMI: HDMI signals are ...
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...component audio signals with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs.) 14. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with an analog audio cable. 13. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog video cable. 4. VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog ... to play music files. ( p50) You can be connected. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to a pre-main amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable. 12. Up to two powered subwoofers can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to an AV...
...component audio signals with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs.) 14. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with an analog audio cable. 13. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog video cable. 4. VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog ... to play music files. ( p50) You can be connected. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to a pre-main amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable. 12. Up to two powered subwoofers can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to an AV...
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... button: Select a listening mode ( p68). Play buttons: Used for playback operations for AM/FM stations ( p60), or operate the multi-zone function ( p65). MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for the Music Server ( p53) or bm USB device.... 5. button: Used for repeat/random playback operations for controlling ZONE 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be used to confirm your selection. VOLUME buttons 7. MAIN/ZONE 2 button: Control the multi-zone function ( p65). (The ZONE 3 button cannot be played. 3. button: Returns the display ...
... button: Select a listening mode ( p68). Play buttons: Used for playback operations for AM/FM stations ( p60), or operate the multi-zone function ( p65). MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for the Music Server ( p53) or bm USB device.... 5. button: Used for repeat/random playback operations for controlling ZONE 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be used to confirm your selection. VOLUME buttons 7. MAIN/ZONE 2 button: Control the multi-zone function ( p65). (The ZONE 3 button cannot be played. 3. button: Returns the display ...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Connecting Antennas 38 Network Connection 39 Connecting the Power Cord 40 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Connecting Antennas 38 Network Connection 39 Connecting the Power Cord 40 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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... from various patterns when using Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p22) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p24) 13 Front Panel≫ ...≫ Remote≫ Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit. Do you enjoy sound with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos ( p70) listening mode faithfully...
... from various patterns when using Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p22) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p24) 13 Front Panel≫ ...≫ Remote≫ Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit. Do you enjoy sound with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos ( p70) listening mode faithfully...
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... 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker --- For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). 22 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --•...
... 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker --- For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). 22 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --•...
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...digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ( p37) 23 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). ...Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). Also, different sources can be played back in the main room (where this unit...
...digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ( p37) 23 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). ...Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). Also, different sources can be played back in the main room (where this unit...
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...: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp Yes Select how many speakers you have. The Bi-Amping connection can configure a 5.1 Channel System ( p14) by connecting front speakers that ...
...: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp Yes Select how many speakers you have. The Bi-Amping connection can configure a 5.1 Channel System ( p14) by connecting front speakers that ...
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...5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( ...p15). 25 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. 7.1 Channel System 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 Contents ≫ Connections ≫...
...5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( ...p15). 25 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. 7.1 Channel System 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 Contents ≫ Connections ≫...
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...Speaker Installation" ( p15). Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ...132;7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 ZONE 2 bk 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer ...
...Speaker Installation" ( p15). Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ...132;7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 ZONE 2 bk 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer ...
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...8811; "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker Front High Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. You can select only one set of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers... Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a type of height speaker. A front high speaker is a combination of height speakers from the...
...8811; "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker Front High Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. You can select only one set of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers... Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a type of height speaker. A front high speaker is a combination of height speakers from the...
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...the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. You can select only one set of height speakers from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High ...Speakers Installation Example ( p17) ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room cannot play audio. 28 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Also, different ...
...the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. You can select only one set of height speakers from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High ...Speakers Installation Example ( p17) ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room cannot play audio. 28 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Also, different ...
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... 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can be connected in either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫...
... 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can be connected in either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫...
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... ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Use an analog cable to connect the ZONE 2 LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN... jack of the AV component to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). The same source can be played back in the main room (where this unit with a digital coaxial cable or ...
... ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Use an analog cable to connect the ZONE 2 LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN... jack of the AV component to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). The same source can be played back in the main room (where this unit with a digital coaxial cable or ...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 42 BLUETOOTH® Playback 43 Internet Radio 44 Spotify 46 AirPlay® 47 DTS Play-Fi® 48 FlareConnectTM 49 USB Storage Device 50 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53 Play Queue 58 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 60 Multi-zone 65 Convenience functions 67 Listening Mode 68 41 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 42 BLUETOOTH® Playback 43 Internet Radio 44 Spotify 46 AirPlay® 47 DTS Play-Fi® 48 FlareConnectTM 49 USB Storage Device 50 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53 Play Queue 58 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 60 Multi-zone 65 Convenience functions 67 Listening Mode 68 41 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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...operation screen, and then tap "Devices Available" on your smartphone or tablet. Start up the Spotify application. 3. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to "Off" in... controller. Play a track on the Spotify application, switch the screen to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX 1. This unit is connected via network. 2. Also, you can be adjusted on this unit. "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is...
...operation screen, and then tap "Devices Available" on your smartphone or tablet. Start up the Spotify application. 3. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to "Off" in... controller. Play a track on the Spotify application, switch the screen to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX 1. This unit is connected via network. 2. Also, you can be adjusted on this unit. "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is...
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...separate room, the main room setting switches to "BLUETOOTH". To control the main room play a source in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. While pressing and holding MODE, press ZONE 2 at least 3 seconds until the remote indicator blinks twice. • The mode of AM/FM broadcasts for the main ...room and separate room. If you can be played back in ZONE 2, set the remote controller to control ZONE 2. • To restore the main room control mode, while pressing and holding MODE, press MAIN at least 3 seconds until ...
...separate room, the main room setting switches to "BLUETOOTH". To control the main room play a source in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. While pressing and holding MODE, press ZONE 2 at least 3 seconds until the remote indicator blinks twice. • The mode of AM/FM broadcasts for the main ...room and separate room. If you can be played back in ZONE 2, set the remote controller to control ZONE 2. • To restore the main room control mode, while pressing and holding MODE, press MAIN at least 3 seconds until ...