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... instructions in the unit. 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. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction...
... instructions in the unit. 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. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction...
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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. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of... Cable Speaker cable labels 5 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.
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. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of... Cable Speaker cable labels 5 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.
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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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... connected TV. G Display See "Display" on . H SETUP button This button is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). T DISPLAY button (55) This button is being received from the remote controller. On the European model, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it...
... connected TV. G Display See "Display" on . H SETUP button This button is for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). T DISPLAY button (55) This button is being received from the remote controller. On the European model, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it...
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... up when Auto Tuning mode is set to "No" or "None". I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: ... (99) Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected for speakers that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that 's set . FM STEREO (57): Lights up...
... up when Auto Tuning mode is set to "No" or "None". I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: ... (99) Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is selected for speakers that 's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that 's set . FM STEREO (57): Lights up...
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... a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). When Zone 2 is output. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. See "Digital Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is turned on on page 44. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting a ... 're in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 42. See "HDMI Input Setup" on page 44. V CBL/SAT IN Here you can connect a...
... a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). When Zone 2 is output. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. See "Digital Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is turned on on page 44. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting a ... 're in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 42. See "HDMI Input Setup" on page 44. V CBL/SAT IN Here you can connect a...
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... and the input sources. button (58) Used to select Receiver mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also use the remote controller 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. When the "Audio TV Out" setting is disabled...
... and the input sources. button (58) Used to select Receiver mode. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also use the remote controller 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. When the "Audio TV Out" setting is disabled...
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...an FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 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... the FM antenna into position. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is for indoor use , you'll need to tune into the jack....
...an FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM loop antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 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... the FM antenna into position. Thumbtacks, etc. Once your AV receiver is for indoor use , you'll need to tune into the jack....
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... 6. Front right speaker 4. Power amplifier 1234567 1. Surround back left speaker 2. AUDIO OUTPUT L L R R Tuner 37 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and... the subwoofer to the power amplifier. Front left speaker 7. Center speaker 3. 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 a more ...
... 6. Front right speaker 4. Power amplifier 1234567 1. Surround back left speaker 2. AUDIO OUTPUT L L R R Tuner 37 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and... the subwoofer to the power amplifier. Front left speaker 7. Center speaker 3. 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 a more ...
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... by the [SETUP] button. tration), you must set first any unused input selectors to or you will be performed on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is the one input selector. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. You can set this for more... Input Setup HDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that input selector is automatically set to select "1. HDMI Input DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE...
... by the [SETUP] button. tration), you must set first any unused input selectors to or you will be performed on page 44. • On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is the one input selector. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. You can set this for more... Input Setup HDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that input selector is automatically set to select "1. HDMI Input DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE...
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...the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, for the out- If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. tons to select "2. tons to select "1. The "Component Video Input" menu appears. 1-2. IN2 43 Input... the video component is connected to COMPO- 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- NENT VIDEO IN 2. - - - - -: Select if you should assign it to an ...
...the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, for the out- If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. tons to select "2. tons to select "1. The "Component Video Input" menu appears. 1-2. IN2 43 Input... the video component is connected to COMPO- 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- NENT VIDEO IN 2. - - - - -: Select if you should assign it to an ...
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...the component connected to the same HDMI IN. Here are the default assignments. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- Digital Audio Input", and then press [ENTER]. The "Digital Audio ...closes. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. matic Audio Input Selection Setup" on page 96 to "AUX" in "HDMI Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. HDMI Input 2. Input Assign 1. ment is assigned to an input selector. If you want to assign a digital ...
...the component connected to the same HDMI IN. Here are the default assignments. Input selector DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV AUX TAPE TUNER (TX-SA706 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- Digital Audio Input", and then press [ENTER]. The "Digital Audio ...closes. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. matic Audio Input Selection Setup" on page 96 to "AUX" in "HDMI Input Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. HDMI Input 2. Input Assign 1. ment is assigned to an input selector. If you want to assign a digital ...
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... the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. Setting the Display Brightness You 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. Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust...player, or an MPEG decoder. Notes: • While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the front speakers from the multichannel DVD input will now be used if "Speakers Type" is displayed. Basic Operations-Continued...
... the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. Setting the Display Brightness You 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. Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust...player, or an MPEG decoder. Notes: • While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the Speaker Configuration settings on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the front speakers from the multichannel DVD input will now be used if "Speakers Type" is displayed. Basic Operations-Continued...
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AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to store the station or channel. The station or channel is deleted and its number disappears from 1 ... is flash- The preset is stored and the preset number stops flashing. See the previous section. 2 While holding down the [MEM- 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 PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to store the station or channel. The station or channel is deleted and its number disappears from 1 ... is flash- The preset is stored and the preset number stops flashing. See the previous section. 2 While holding down the [MEM- 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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...of RDS 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 displayed. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that broadcast traffic information (see page 60). TP (Traffic Program)...FM radio signals. Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display (see page 60). Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk music ...
...of RDS 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 displayed. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that broadcast traffic information (see page 60). TP (Traffic Program)...FM radio signals. Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display (see page 60). Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk music ...
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...station is not broadcasting TP. 2 To locate a station that 's broadcasting TP. 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 is found, press [ENTER]. Listening to select the type ...the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for radio stations by Type (PTY) 2 1 3,4 You can be heard as and when it stops briefly before con- If no RT information...
...station is not broadcasting TP. 2 To locate a station that 's broadcasting TP. 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 is found, press [ENTER]. Listening to select the type ...the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for radio stations by Type (PTY) 2 1 3,4 You can be heard as and when it stops briefly before con- If no RT information...
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...Hardware Setup 1. Analog Multich 5. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Source Setup DVD 1. IntelliVolume 2. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Equalizer Settings 6. Picture Adjust page 45 page 85 5. VCR/DVR 3. TAPE 7. Volume Setup 2. Multiplex / Mono 2.... 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. Zone2 3. Name Edit 4. Main menu Submenus MENU 1. Dolby EX 4. LFE Level pages 86-88 4. GAME/TV ...
...Hardware Setup 1. Analog Multich 5. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Source Setup DVD 1. IntelliVolume 2. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Equalizer Settings 6. Picture Adjust page 45 page 85 5. VCR/DVR 3. TAPE 7. Volume Setup 2. Multiplex / Mono 2.... 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. Zone2 3. Name Edit 4. Main menu Submenus MENU 1. Dolby EX 4. LFE Level pages 86-88 4. GAME/TV ...
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... in each listening mode. Notes: • The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you can be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button. Late Night Function ■ Late Night With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic ...treble for home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ This function can be used with some material there will return to "On". • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be used with the following listening modes: • THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin- For Dolby Digital...
... in each listening mode. Notes: • The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you can be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button. Late Night Function ■ Late Night With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic ...treble for home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ This function can be used with some material there will return to "On". • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be used with the following listening modes: • THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin- For Dolby Digital...
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... and Down [R]/[X] but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set , and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a listening mode. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD...specify the listening mode to be used when a mono digital audio signal is played (DVD, etc.). D.F. tons to Standby. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. DVD 2. TUNER 8. CBL/SAT 4. GAME/TV 5. Listening Mode Preset DVD Analog / PCM Last Valid Dolby ...
... and Down [R]/[X] but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set , and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a listening mode. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR706, for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD...specify the listening mode to be used when a mono digital audio signal is played (DVD, etc.). D.F. tons to Standby. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. DVD 2. TUNER 8. CBL/SAT 4. GAME/TV 5. Listening Mode Preset DVD Analog / PCM Last Valid Dolby ...
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...button. 4-2. When entered, the custom name will not be sure to use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR706 only) (see step 1 on page 86). • You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS radio presets. • To restore a custom... each individual input selector and radio preset for each time [ENTER] is moved within the Name input area. Otherwise it will appear on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by entering an empty white space for easy identification. Use the arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] buttons to select a character, and then press [ENTER]. When...
...button. 4-2. When entered, the custom name will not be sure to use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR706 only) (see step 1 on page 86). • You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS radio presets. • To restore a custom... each individual input selector and radio preset for each time [ENTER] is moved within the Name input area. Otherwise it will appear on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by entering an empty white space for easy identification. Use the arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] buttons to select a character, and then press [ENTER]. When...