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... 54 Using the Listening Modes ...........62 Advanced Setup 72 Zone 2 97 Controlling Other Components ..102 Others 113 En Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... 54 Using the Listening Modes ...........62 Advanced Setup 72 Zone 2 97 Controlling Other Components ..102 Others 113 En Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
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.... This is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to which the receiver is no guarantee that to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like. 7. Make sure that the plug is not userserviceable. ...Make sure that the voltage in a particular installation. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE...
.... This is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to which the receiver is no guarantee that to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like. 7. Make sure that the plug is not userserviceable. ...Make sure that the voltage in a particular installation. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE...
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Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Supplied Accessories ...Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right ...
Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Supplied Accessories ...Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right ...
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... 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana... are trademark of this copyright protection technology must pass a rigorous series of Dolby Laboratories. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is prohibited.
... 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana... are trademark of this copyright protection technology must pass a rigorous series of Dolby Laboratories. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is prohibited.
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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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...phone jack is used to adjust the volume of stereo headphones for private listening. D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. Q MOVIE/TV button (62) Selects the listening modes ... This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets. H SETUP button This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear...
...phone jack is used to adjust the volume of stereo headphones for private listening. D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. Q MOVIE/TV button (62) Selects the listening modes ... This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets. H SETUP button This button is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear...
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... AM or FM radio. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. K Volume level (54) Displays the volume level. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. AUTO (57): Lights...
... AM or FM radio. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to "No" or "None". G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. K Volume level (54) Displays the volume level. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. AUTO (57): Lights...
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...on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only... is for example, installed in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to a video input on another Onkyo AV component. U GAME/TV IN Here you can connect a game console, TV, etc.
...on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only... is for example, installed in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to a video input on another Onkyo AV component. U GAME/TV IN Here you can connect a game console, TV, etc.
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... surround back L/R speakers. See "Bi-amping the Front Speakers" on page 97. cr ZONE 2 L/R speakers These terminals are for when you want to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel...
... surround back L/R speakers. See "Bi-amping the Front Speakers" on page 97. cr ZONE 2 L/R speakers These terminals are for when you want to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACDcapable player, or an MPEG decoder. DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel...
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... component (page 102), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor, as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace... the cover and push it and the AV receiver/AV ampli- Notes: • If the remote ...
... component (page 102), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor, as possible to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace... the cover and push it and the AV receiver/AV ampli- Notes: • If the remote ...
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... with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is set 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. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow...button (56) Used with the Macro function. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also use the remote controller to change settings. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select Receiver mode. J DISPLAY button (55) Displays information about the band...
... with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is set 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. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow...button (56) Used with the Macro function. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also use the remote controller to change settings. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select Receiver mode. J DISPLAY button (55) Displays information about the band...
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You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They should be equidistant from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of movement in your TV facing forward ... 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Angle them inward so as shown. Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy surround sound with good bass, experiment by...
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They should be equidistant from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of movement in your TV facing forward ... 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. Angle them inward so as shown. Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy surround sound with good bass, experiment by...
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... * If you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Front right speaker 5. Surround back right speaker 17 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect...Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 65 6 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on them to the positive (+) side of each label to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually...
... * If you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Front right speaker 5. Surround back right speaker 17 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect...Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 65 6 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on them to the positive (+) side of each label to do this automatically (see page 49) or manually...
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... only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one cable to the SURR L/R terminals. The following before making any of the connected speakers is...connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to each speaker terminal. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use speakers ...
... only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one cable to the SURR L/R terminals. The following before making any of the connected speakers is...connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to each speaker terminal. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be avoided. • If you use speakers ...
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... Woofer (low) Left speaker 19 Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. fier is used...
... Woofer (low) Left speaker 19 Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. fier is used...
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... adjust the position of the AM antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the jack. Connecting ... achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position. 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 achieve...
... adjust the position of the AM antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Once your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Once your AV receiver is for use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the jack. Connecting ... achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position. 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 achieve...
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TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be used in addition to prevent electrical shock hazards. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but ... sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM...
TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna must be used in addition to prevent electrical shock hazards. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but ... sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc. • For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. ■ Using a TV/FM...
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..., DTS). Offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all the way. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable. ...color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 And use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). ...
..., DTS). Offers the best sound quality and allows you 've completed and double-checked all the way. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable. ...color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 And use yellow plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). ...
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...S-Video Component HDMI video outputs pass through their respective input IN signals as shown, with a wide range of your other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you set the "Immediate Display" preference to "Off" (see page 90), the "Picture Adjust" setting to the...). DVD player, etc. The format you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. receiver/AV amplifier as they are. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and...
...S-Video Component HDMI video outputs pass through their respective input IN signals as shown, with a wide range of your other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you set the "Immediate Display" preference to "Off" (see page 90), the "Picture Adjust" setting to the...). DVD player, etc. The format you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. receiver/AV amplifier as they are. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and...
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...bear in mind that is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. You can be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel... For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by using any of the follow- AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial Analog OUT HDMI HDMI MD recorder, etc. *1 Depends on the Composite S-Video Component HDMI ...
...bear in mind that is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. You can be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel... For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by using any of the follow- AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial Analog OUT HDMI HDMI MD recorder, etc. *1 Depends on the Composite S-Video Component HDMI ...