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...will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS AV Receiver TX-NR901 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual ... making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 22 Basic Setup 39 Basic Operation 51 Advanced Operation 63 Advanced Setup 67 Net-Tune 75 Zone 2 84 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components ...... 88 Others 99 En
...will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS AV Receiver TX-NR901 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual ... making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 22 Basic Setup 39 Basic Operation 51 Advanced Operation 63 Advanced Setup 67 Net-Tune 75 Zone 2 84 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components ...... 88 Others 99 En
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...Basic Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions ...3 Features ...6 Supplied Accessories...7 Before Using the TX-NR901 8 Front & Rear Panels...9 Remote Controller...14 About Home Theater ...21 Connecting the TX-NR901 Positioning Your Speakers 22 Attaching the Speaker Labels 22 Connecting Antennas...24 AV Cables & ... Input Source Display 50 Basic Operation Selecting the Source AV Component 51 Muting the TX-NR901 (remote controller only 52 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only 52 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Using Headphones...52 Setting the Input Signal Format...
...Basic Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions ...3 Features ...6 Supplied Accessories...7 Before Using the TX-NR901 8 Front & Rear Panels...9 Remote Controller...14 About Home Theater ...21 Connecting the TX-NR901 Positioning Your Speakers 22 Attaching the Speaker Labels 22 Connecting Antennas...24 AV Cables & ... Input Source Display 50 Basic Operation Selecting the Source AV Component 51 Muting the TX-NR901 (remote controller only 52 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only 52 Setting the Display Brightness 52 Using Headphones...52 Setting the Input Signal Format...
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... the Multichannel Input 63 Recording...65 Net-Tune Advanced Features About Net-Tune...75 Networking Your TX-NR901 76 Using Internet Radio ...77 Playing Net-Tune Server Tracks 79 Music Server Settings...81 Network Settings ...82 Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 ...84 Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 85 Setting the Surr Back/Zone 2 Outputs 86...
... the Multichannel Input 63 Recording...65 Net-Tune Advanced Features About Net-Tune...75 Networking Your TX-NR901 76 Using Internet Radio ...77 Playing Net-Tune Server Tracks 79 Music Server Settings...81 Network Settings ...82 Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 ...84 Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 85 Setting the Surr Back/Zone 2 Outputs 86...
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...radio and MP3, WAV, and WMA playback • Ethernet port for use onscreen setup menus (OSD) • Remote controller has scroll wheel and LCD display for quick and easy operation • VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for ...digital and analog domains. Theater-Dimensional and Net-Tune are trademarks, or registered trademarks of the TX-NR901. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks of quality and performance tests. Re-Equalization... it must pass a rigorous series of Onkyo Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
...radio and MP3, WAV, and WMA playback • Ethernet port for use onscreen setup menus (OSD) • Remote controller has scroll wheel and LCD display for quick and easy operation • VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for ...digital and analog domains. Theater-Dimensional and Net-Tune are trademarks, or registered trademarks of the TX-NR901. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks of quality and performance tests. Re-Equalization... it must pass a rigorous series of Onkyo Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
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Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-NR901's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) 75/300-ohm antenna adapter (Not supplied with American and Australian models, which have the following ... models: RC-548M Power cord (Not supplied with American model.) 7 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Supplied Accessories Make sure you have an integral power cord.) Remote controller & three batteries (AA/R6) Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right...
Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-NR901's power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.) 75/300-ohm antenna adapter (Not supplied with American and Australian models, which have the following ... models: RC-548M Power cord (Not supplied with American model.) 7 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Supplied Accessories Make sure you have an integral power cord.) Remote controller & three batteries (AA/R6) Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right...
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...when installing. • The remote controller will vary with the optional RF Receiver. Using the Remote Controller To use with usage. • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably if the TX-NR901 is installed in the same room, or the TX-NR901 is installed close to equipment...L ETHERNET VOLTAGE (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER SELECTORR 120V RS232 I R IN OUT 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-230V 220-230V Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow...
...when installing. • The remote controller will vary with the optional RF Receiver. Using the Remote Controller To use with usage. • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably if the TX-NR901 is installed in the same room, or the TX-NR901 is installed close to equipment...L ETHERNET VOLTAGE (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER SELECTORR 120V RS232 I R IN OUT 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-230V 220-230V Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow...
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... to OFF, the TX-NR901 is used to set to ON. N ZONE 2 LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons (87) These buttons are used to select the input source for Zone 2. T THX button (59) This button is used to adjust the display brightness. X FM MODE button (54) This button is being received from the remote controller. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF... NET AUDIO. Q OFF button (65, 87) This button is the main power switch. W MEMORY button (54) This button is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-NR901 from the remote controller. b PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons (54) These buttons are used to 100.
... to OFF, the TX-NR901 is used to set to ON. N ZONE 2 LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons (87) These buttons are used to select the input source for Zone 2. T THX button (59) This button is used to adjust the display brightness. X FM MODE button (54) This button is being received from the remote controller. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF... NET AUDIO. Q OFF button (65, 87) This button is the main power switch. W MEMORY button (54) This button is for connecting a standard pair of the TX-NR901 from the remote controller. b PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons (54) These buttons are used to 100.
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...2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel American and Australian Models 1 ... digital audio outputs. ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-230V B aEHI J O NQ R T U W V X Y For detailed information, refer...
...2 Y PB PR FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel American and Australian Models 1 ... digital audio outputs. ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-230V B aEHI J O NQ R T U W V X Y For detailed information, refer...
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...(Zone 2). The power amp can then be turned on another Onkyo AV component. W REMOTE CONTROL (36) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected to the socket on or off automatically from Zone 2, or if the TX-NR901 is installed in which you must make an analog RCA/phono ...audio connection between the TX-NR901 and the remote controller is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN. To use the remote controller to control the TX-NR901 from the TX-NR901. G FM ANTENNA (24) This connector is for connecting an FM...
...(Zone 2). The power amp can then be turned on another Onkyo AV component. W REMOTE CONTROL (36) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected to the socket on or off automatically from Zone 2, or if the TX-NR901 is installed in which you must make an analog RCA/phono ...audio connection between the TX-NR901 and the remote controller is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN. To use the remote controller to control the TX-NR901 from the TX-NR901. G FM ANTENNA (24) This connector is for connecting an FM...
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... (38) This button is used to select items on using the remote controller to control Onkyo components without and TVs, VCRs, and AV components made by other AV components as well. H Up/Down/Left/Right ENTER buttons These buttons are used to set the TX-NR901 to Standby. J RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to...
... (38) This button is used to select items on using the remote controller to control Onkyo components without and TVs, VCRs, and AV components made by other AV components as well. H Up/Down/Left/Right ENTER buttons These buttons are used to set the TX-NR901 to Standby. J RETURN/EXIT button This button is used to...
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...to mute the TX-NR901. Press this button first, and then use the number buttons to select the previous track. Q AUDIO SEL button (53) This button is used to navigate Internet radio and Net-Tune server menus. The bottom line shows the currently selected remote controller mode. X VOL...) This button is used to pause playback. 8 REPEAT button (80) This button is used for music in Zone 2. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued P TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (44) These buttons are used to adjust the level of the input source appears on ...
...to mute the TX-NR901. Press this button first, and then use the number buttons to select the previous track. Q AUDIO SEL button (53) This button is used to navigate Internet radio and Net-Tune server menus. The bottom line shows the currently selected remote controller mode. X VOL...) This button is used to pause playback. 8 REPEAT button (80) This button is used for music in Zone 2. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued P TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (44) These buttons are used to adjust the level of the input source appears on ...
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...your Net-Tune Central music library by country. See page 36 for Internet radio stations by genre. D MODE button This button is used with the TX-NR901's remote controller. E TOP MENU button This button is used to pause DVD playback. L Pause [ ] button This button is used to select a DVD's...connection and an analog RCA/phono audio connection between the AV component and your -compatible Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or cassette recorder to the TX-NR901's socket allows you to control it selects the beginning of the selected menu title, chapter, or track and to...
...your Net-Tune Central music library by country. See page 36 for Internet radio stations by genre. D MODE button This button is used with the TX-NR901's remote controller. E TOP MENU button This button is used to pause DVD playback. L Pause [ ] button This button is used to select a DVD's...connection and an analog RCA/phono audio connection between the AV component and your -compatible Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or cassette recorder to the TX-NR901's socket allows you to control it selects the beginning of the selected menu title, chapter, or track and to...
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... to resume DVD playback from where you to start DVD playback. Y Play [ ] button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-NR901. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Scroll wheel A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +...chapters, or tracks. d MEMORY button This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you left off the remote controller's illuminated buttons. Q A-B button This button is used to set only with the random playback function. R Open/Close [...
... to resume DVD playback from where you to start DVD playback. Y Play [ ] button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-NR901. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Scroll wheel A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +...chapters, or tracks. d MEMORY button This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you left off the remote controller's illuminated buttons. Q A-B button This button is used to set only with the random playback function. R Open/Close [...
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...set the volume of the current track. C MODE button This button is used with the remote controller. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to On or Standby. To select CD mode, press the [MODE] ...button, and then roll the scroll wheel until "CD" appears on the display. A ON button This button is used to set the CD player to the TX-NR901...
...set the volume of the current track. C MODE button This button is used with the remote controller. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to On or Standby. To select CD mode, press the [MODE] ...button, and then roll the scroll wheel until "CD" appears on the display. A ON button This button is used to set the CD player to the TX-NR901...
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...then roll the scroll wheel until "MD" appears on or off the remote controller's illuminated buttons. F Stop [ ] button This button is used to the TX-NR901 via . MiniDisc Mode MiniDisc mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to stop MiniDisc playback. The Next [ ] button... entered numbers. 19 G RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Q RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. During playback it selects the beginning of tracks. ...
...then roll the scroll wheel until "MD" appears on or off the remote controller's illuminated buttons. F Stop [ ] button This button is used to the TX-NR901 via . MiniDisc Mode MiniDisc mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to stop MiniDisc playback. The Next [ ] button... entered numbers. 19 G RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Q RANDOM button This button is used with the random playback function. During playback it selects the beginning of tracks. ...
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... make not work properly with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. H MUTING button This button is used to select the previous track. B Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to mute the TX-NR901. G VOL button This button is used to start fast forward...on the display. D REC [ ] button This button is used to the TX-NR901 via . 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start tape recording. To select Tape mode, press the ...
... make not work properly with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. H MUTING button This button is used to select the previous track. B Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to mute the TX-NR901. G VOL button This button is used to start fast forward...on the display. D REC [ ] button This button is used to the TX-NR901 via . 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start tape recording. To select Tape mode, press the ...
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...the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Thumbtacks, etc. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Connecting the TX-NR901-Continued Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to ... R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-230V Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use only...
...the wires are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Thumbtacks, etc. 59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Connecting the TX-NR901-Continued Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to ... R L SURR SPEAKERS R L ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-230V Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is ready for indoor use only...
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... additional -compatible components. • Connect the TX-NR901's socket to malfunction. • Some components may cause them to only Onkyo AV components. Refer to Standby, all functions. Remote Operation function With the TX-NR901's remote controller, you can connect either one to make an RCA/phono analog audio connection between the TX-NR901 and the other AV components, even if...
... additional -compatible components. • Connect the TX-NR901's socket to malfunction. • Some components may cause them to only Onkyo AV components. Refer to Standby, all functions. Remote Operation function With the TX-NR901's remote controller, you can connect either one to make an RCA/phono analog audio connection between the TX-NR901 and the other AV components, even if...
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... TV VOL 0 CLEAR DIRECT TUNING MACRO MODE ZONE 2 INPUT 1 DIMMER T V INPUT + TOP MENU MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP The TX-NR901 must be turned on when the remote controller's [ON] button is the mode for the CH following procOedure to turn on the same circuit. "AMP" appears on the... TX-NR901 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with the Remote Controller 2 ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- Turning On the TX-NR901 with other electrical equipment on the TX-NR901. To set the TX-NR901 to enter Standby. If this ...
... TV VOL 0 CLEAR DIRECT TUNING MACRO MODE ZONE 2 INPUT 1 DIMMER T V INPUT + TOP MENU MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP The TX-NR901 must be turned on when the remote controller's [ON] button is the mode for the CH following procOedure to turn on the same circuit. "AMP" appears on the... TX-NR901 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with the Remote Controller 2 ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- Turning On the TX-NR901 with other electrical equipment on the TX-NR901. To set the TX-NR901 to enter Standby. If this ...
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... muted, while a pair of headphones is connected, or when using the multichannel inputs. • Since the TX-NR901 supports THX, the test tone is the same. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-4 1, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM 1 Press the scroll wheel, and ... Back R : 0dB f.Surr Back L : 0dB g.Surr Left : 0dB h.Subwoofer : 0dB Quit:|SETUP| Note: Speakers that the volume of each speaker is output by using the remote controller. Speaker Setup," and then press the [ENTER] button. Repeat step 4 until the volume of the test tone coming from -12 to +12 dB in test...
... muted, while a pair of headphones is connected, or when using the multichannel inputs. • Since the TX-NR901 supports THX, the test tone is the same. DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-4 1, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM 1 Press the scroll wheel, and ... Back R : 0dB f.Surr Back L : 0dB g.Surr Left : 0dB h.Subwoofer : 0dB Quit:|SETUP| Note: Speakers that the volume of each speaker is output by using the remote controller. Speaker Setup," and then press the [ENTER] button. Repeat step 4 until the volume of the test tone coming from -12 to +12 dB in test...