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...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 ..102 Others 113 En AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX...-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier.
...Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 ..102 Others 113 En AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX...-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier.
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... 2 Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country 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). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Supplied Accessories Make sure you...
... 2 Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (not North American models) (Plug type varies from country 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). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Supplied Accessories Make sure you...
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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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Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
Owner Manual
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... access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. O ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100) Used when adjusting the volume level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. T DISPLAY button (55) This button is selected. See "Using RDS (not North American model...System). B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button is used to set items. The [ENTER] button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used with music. G Display See "Display" on . I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons ...
... access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. O ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100) Used when adjusting the volume level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode. T DISPLAY button (55) This button is selected. See "Using RDS (not North American model...System). B ON/STANDBY button (40) This button is used to set items. The [ENTER] button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used with music. G Display See "Display" on . I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons ...
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... (56) Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. I Message area Displays various information. 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. FM STEREO (57):... (73) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. Lights up when Auto Tuning mode...
... (56) Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. I Message area Displays various information. 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. FM STEREO (57):... (73) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. Lights up when Auto Tuning mode...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
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...you can connect a game console, TV, etc. G IR IN A commercially available IR receiver can assign each one to an input selector to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. V CBL/SAT IN Here you can...re assignable, which means you can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other end of sight, for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). E HDMI IN...
...you can connect a game console, TV, etc. G IR IN A commercially available IR receiver can assign each one to an input selector to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. V CBL/SAT IN Here you can...re assignable, which means you can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other end of sight, for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). E HDMI IN...
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...Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is set to On or Standby. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier 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 (55) Adjusts the display brightness. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. O SLEEP button (56) Used with the Macro ...
...Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is set to On or Standby. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier 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 (55) Adjusts the display brightness. L VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. O SLEEP button (56) Used with the Macro ...
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...securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 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...are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the ...
...securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. 20 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...are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. Keep the antenna as far away as shown. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the ...
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...speaker 4. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable.... Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to the PRE ...
...speaker 4. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable.... Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to the PRE ...
Owner Manual
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... (see page 43). Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. tons to more information on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned and is automatically set first any unused input selectors to or you must ...lowed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned to select "1. The main menu appears onscreen. HDMI Input 2. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI...
... (see page 43). Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. tons to more information on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned and is automatically set first any unused input selectors to or you must ...lowed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned to select "1. The main menu appears onscreen. HDMI Input 2. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI...
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... appears. 1-2. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Component Video Input 3. IN2: Select if the video component is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Video, and component video sources. 5 Press the...
... appears. 1-2. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Component Video Input 3. IN2: Select if the video component is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Video, and component video sources. 5 Press the...
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...the [RECEIVER] button fol- HDMI Input 2. And in "HDMI Input Setup" on page 96 to the same input (e.g., COAX1 (Auto) or COAX2 (Auto)). • "AUX" is selected, set to "- - - - - (analog)". 5 Press the [SETUP] button. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 ...to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to the CD input selector. By default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Digital Audio Input", and then press [ENTER]. If you don't ...
...the [RECEIVER] button fol- HDMI Input 2. And in "HDMI Input Setup" on page 96 to the same input (e.g., COAX1 (Auto) or COAX2 (Auto)). • "AUX" is selected, set to "- - - - - (analog)". 5 Press the [SETUP] button. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 ...to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to the CD input selector. By default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Digital Audio Input", and then press [ENTER]. If you don't ...
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... +10 dB in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Note: This procedure can typically be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the front speakers from -10 dB to the speakers as they are ignored, and ...signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of channels is selected. • This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Remote controller Press the [MULTI CH] button. Notes: • This setting is not available ...
... +10 dB in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Note: This procedure can typically be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the front speakers from -10 dB to the speakers as they are ignored, and ...signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of channels is selected. • This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55 Remote controller Press the [MULTI CH] button. Notes: • This setting is not available ...
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... between AM and FM. Searching stops when a station is weak, it 's 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. 1 Remote controller...
... between AM and FM. Searching stops when a station is weak, it 's 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. 1 Remote controller...
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AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel. ...), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 Note: You can name your favorite AM/FM radio stations. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations Selecting Presets 2,4 3 PRESET You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as...
AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel. ...), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to select a preset from the display. 58 Note: You can name your favorite AM/FM radio stations. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations Selecting Presets 2,4 3 PRESET You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as...
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... information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be shown on the AV receiver may not be identical to an RDS station that broadcast traffic information (see page 60). PTY (Program Type) This allows you to search ...TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS indicator ■ What is available in most European countries. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. Many FM stations use it these days. The AV receiver...
... information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be shown on the AV receiver may not be identical to an RDS station that broadcast traffic information (see page 60). PTY (Program Type) This allows you to search ...TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS indicator ■ What is available in most European countries. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. Many FM stations use it these days. The AV receiver...
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...that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button three times. Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display. The current program type appears on the ...for radio stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you specified, at which point it 's broad- Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that is available. The RT information scrolls across...
...that broadcast traffic news. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button three times. Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display. The current program type appears on the ...for radio stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you specified, at which point it 's broad- Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that is available. The RT information scrolls across...
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Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. HDMI Input 2. Speaker Settings 2. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. PLIIx / Neo:6 3. Picture ... 7. Source Setup DVD 1. VCR/DVR 3. Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Speaker Setup 3. Remote Control 2. HDMI page 95 8. Input Assign 1. Digital Audio Input pages 73-79 2. Speaker Configuration ...
Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. HDMI Input 2. Speaker Settings 2. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. PLIIx / Neo:6 3. Picture ... 7. Source Setup DVD 1. VCR/DVR 3. Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Speaker Setup 3. Remote Control 2. HDMI page 95 8. Input Assign 1. Digital Audio Input pages 73-79 2. Speaker Configuration ...