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... for future reference. Following the 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 read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup...
... for future reference. Following the 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 read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup...
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.... AC outlet voltages vary from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 6. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your area meets the voltage ...TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from country to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a weak solution of the copyright holder. 2. If this Unit with the ...
.... AC outlet voltages vary from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 6. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your area meets the voltage ...TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from country to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a weak solution of the copyright holder. 2. If this Unit with the ...
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...labels 5 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. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color.
...labels 5 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. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color.
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...rigorous series of Apple Inc., registered in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. *7. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©...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)...
...rigorous series of Apple Inc., registered in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. *7. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©...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)...
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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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...(58, 83) This button is used to turn the Late Night function on or off the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select the input source for Zone 2. On the TX-SA706, this button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on page 89. Y SETUP MIC jack.... See "Using RDS (not North American model)" on page 10. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when this is used to connect a camcorder, game console, and...
...(58, 83) This button is used to turn the Late Night function on or off the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to select the input source for Zone 2. On the TX-SA706, this button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on page 89. Y SETUP MIC jack.... See "Using RDS (not North American model)" on page 10. C STANDBY indicator (40) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when this is used to connect a camcorder, game console, and...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display 12 3 45 67 For detailed information, see the pages in the current input signal. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when a pair of audio ... or FM radio. D Listening mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Display 12 3 45 67 For detailed information, see the pages in the current input signal. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. FM STEREO (57): Lights up when a pair of audio ... or FM radio. D Listening mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
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... connect a game console, TV, etc. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other end of sight, for connecting a TV... to an input selector to suit your setup. To use V, you can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV component. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 42.
... connect a game console, TV, etc. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting components with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other end of sight, for connecting a TV... to an input selector to suit your setup. To use V, you can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV component. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 42.
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... speakers. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 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. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 19". See "Connecting Zone 2" on an...
... speakers. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 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. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 19". See "Connecting Zone 2" on an...
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... -compatible compo- ently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed close to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it shut. Keep this ...in a rack behind col- nent connected via HDMI (page 104), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control...
... -compatible compo- ently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed close to operate an Onkyo component with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover and push it shut. Keep this ...in a rack behind col- nent connected via HDMI (page 104), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control...
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...K MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O SLEEP button (56) Used with the Macro function. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings.... "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. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this...
...K MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O SLEEP button (56) Used with the Macro function. Remote Controller-Continued Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [RECEIVER] button to the previous display when changing settings.... "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. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this...
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About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of your listening room, and your listening position. You can enjoy DTS and Dolby ... for precise sound positioning and to provide a solid anchor for dialog. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward so as the front left and right speakers. Corner Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the...
About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of your listening room, and your listening position. You can enjoy DTS and Dolby ... for precise sound positioning and to provide a solid anchor for dialog. In general, a good bass sound can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward so as the front left and right speakers. Corner Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the...
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...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 the SURR BACK L terminals. Speaker Color Front left, Zone 2 left White Front right, Zone 2 right Red ...be positioned. Front left and right speakers. Front right speaker 5. Surround left speaker 8. Center speaker 4. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this automatically (see page ...
...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 the SURR BACK L terminals. Speaker Color Front left, Zone 2 left White Front right, Zone 2 right Red ...be positioned. Front left and right speakers. Front right speaker 5. Surround left speaker 8. Center speaker 4. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this automatically (see page ...
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...with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect more , but less than one speaker to speaker wiring polarity. Front right speaker Center speaker Front left ...8226; Disconnect the power cord from the ends of the two surround speakers to "4ohms" (see page 45). If you use speakers with the AV receiver/AV amplifier's rear panel. The following before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to several terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) ...
...with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect more , but less than one speaker to speaker wiring polarity. Front right speaker Center speaker Front left ...8226; Disconnect the power cord from the ends of the two surround speakers to "4ohms" (see page 45). If you use speakers with the AV receiver/AV amplifier's rear panel. The following before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to several terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) ...
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... bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the...amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high)...
... bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the...amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) Tweeter (high)...
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... as shown. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 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 use ...the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to achieve the best possible reception. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM ...
... as shown. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 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 use ...the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to achieve the best possible reception. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM ...
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...Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed outside , but good results can sometimes be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna... must be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. 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. Outdoor...
...Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed outside , but good results can sometimes be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna... must be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. 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. Outdoor...
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...connect DVD players with your other video equipment. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and ... plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Wrong! It's the most com- Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Jack Description Offers the best sound quality...
...connect DVD players with your other video equipment. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and ... plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Wrong! It's the most com- Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Jack Description Offers the best sound quality...
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... For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you set the "Immediate Display" preference to "Off" (see page 90), the "Picture Adjust" setting to the ...their respective input IN signals as they are. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. 23 The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for connection information) Which Connections Should I Use? Video Connection Formats Video equipment can select ...
... For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you set the "Immediate Display" preference to "Off" (see page 90), the "Picture Adjust" setting to the ...their respective input IN signals as they are. MONITOR OUT Composite S-Video Component HDMI TV, projector, etc. 23 The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for connection information) Which Connections Should I Use? Video Connection Formats Video equipment can select ...
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...etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart receiver/AV amplifier by the S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier HDMI outputs. AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial Analog OUT HDMI HDMI MD recorder, etc. *1 Depends on a TV that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital ...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. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued ■ Signal Selection If signals are present at more than one input, the ...
...etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart receiver/AV amplifier by the S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier HDMI outputs. AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial Analog OUT HDMI HDMI MD recorder, etc. *1 Depends on a TV that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital ...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. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued ■ Signal Selection If signals are present at more than one input, the ...