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... and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain...
... and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain...
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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. ... Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right 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 Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround ...
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. ... Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right 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 Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround ...
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...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 ...8226; Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 • Powered Zone 2 • IR Input and 12 V Trigger • RS232 Port for Interface Control • Bi-Amp...*9. Used with 2 Mac- THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is intended for both digital ...
...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 ...8226; Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 • Powered Zone 2 • IR Input and 12 V Trigger • RS232 Port for Interface Control • Bi-Amp...*9. Used with 2 Mac- THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is intended for both digital ...
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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 Both...the Powered Zone 2 98 Using Zone 2 99 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and Multiroom Control Kits 101 Controlling Other Components Controlling Other Components 102 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 102 Entering Remote Control Codes 102 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components ...
...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 Both...the Powered Zone 2 98 Using Zone 2 99 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and Multiroom Control Kits 101 Controlling Other Components Controlling Other Components 102 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 102 Entering Remote Control Codes 102 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components ...
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...not North American model)" on or off the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. On the TX-SA706, this button again selects the previous listening mode. X ...they work as an absolute value. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to adjust the volume of Zone 2. 9 I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When ...control (54) and indicator This control is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). T DISPLAY button (55) This button is used to adjust the tone (bass and ...
...not North American model)" on or off the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. On the TX-SA706, this button again selects the previous listening mode. X ...they work as an absolute value. The indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. P TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (55) Used to adjust the volume of Zone 2. 9 I Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER buttons When ...control (54) and indicator This control is used to select radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). T DISPLAY button (55) This button is used to adjust the tone (bass and ...
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... tuned to a radio station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is displayed for each speaker that supports RDS (Radio Data System). G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. D Listening mode and...
... tuned to a radio station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) RDS (not North American model) (59): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is displayed for each speaker that supports RDS (Radio Data System). G Audyssey indicator (49, 78) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. L MUTING indicator (56) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. D Listening mode and...
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...are for connecting a turntable. V CBL/SAT IN Here you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be used to control that component. C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a turntable's ground wire... They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV component. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are connected digitally. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting components with a component...
...are for connecting a turntable. V CBL/SAT IN Here you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can then be used to control that component. C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a turntable's ground wire... They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. When Zone 2 is turned on on another Onkyo AV component. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) These push terminals are connected digitally. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting components with a component...
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... 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. Front & Rear Panels-Continued W VCR/DVR IN/OUT Here you can connect a DVD player. Z ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R This analog audio output...DVR (digital video recorder). DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting speakers in Zone 2. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 97. [ FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R speakers These terminal posts are for connecting a powered subwoofer. You...
... 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. Front & Rear Panels-Continued W VCR/DVR IN/OUT Here you can connect a DVD player. Z ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R This analog audio output...DVR (digital video recorder). DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting speakers in Zone 2. See "Connecting Zone 2" on page 97. [ FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R speakers These terminal posts are for connecting a powered subwoofer. You...
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...back left and right dipole speakers should attach them to the SURR BACK L terminals. Speaker Color Front left, Zone 2 left White Front right, Zone 2 right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left and right speakers. Front left ...10003;✓✓✓ Surround right ✓✓✓✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left speaker 8. 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 49) or...
...back left and right dipole speakers should attach them to the SURR BACK L terminals. Speaker Color Front left, Zone 2 left White Front right, Zone 2 right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left and right speakers. Front left ...10003;✓✓✓ Surround right ✓✓✓✓ Surround back* ✓ Surround back left speaker 8. 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 49) or...
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... TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. • With connection a , you can... listen to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 44) TV, projector, etc. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a ...
... TV is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display when changing settings. • With connection a , you can... listen to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 44) TV, projector, etc. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a ...
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You must be sure to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use the main left and right outputs, be assigned (see page 27. 26 Step 1: Video ... , you can listen to use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a DVD Player See "Connecting Components with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 44) DVD player To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio...
You must be sure to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use the main left and right outputs, be assigned (see page 27. 26 Step 1: Video ... , you can listen to use a and b , or a and c .) • If your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a DVD Player See "Connecting Components with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 44) DVD player To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio...
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...you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use your VCR's tuner to listen to your TV has no audio outputs. AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) VCR/DVR IN... (see page 43) b c A C B a COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV via the same type of connection. You must be assigned (see page 44) Y PB PR COMPONENT...
...you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use your VCR's tuner to listen to your TV has no audio outputs. AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) VCR/DVR IN... (see page 43) b c A C B a COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV via the same type of connection. You must be assigned (see page 44) Y PB PR COMPONENT...
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...Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV via the same type of connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a ...Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source Hint! Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone...
...Connection c must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV via the same type of connection. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a ...Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source Hint! Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone...
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...; With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b .) Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV IN V GAME/TV IN...
...; With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b .) Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV IN V GAME/TV IN...
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... to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL...in phono preamp. If this happens, disconnect it to connect a turntable with a built-in The AV receiver/AV amplifier's PHONO IN is designed for use a phono equalizer to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's GND screw. AUDIO OUTPUT former, and connect that matches your turntable has a moving magnet...
... to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL...in phono preamp. If this happens, disconnect it to connect a turntable with a built-in The AV receiver/AV amplifier's PHONO IN is designed for use a phono equalizer to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's GND screw. AUDIO OUTPUT former, and connect that matches your turntable has a moving magnet...
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( a , b or c ), and then make the connection. b COAXIAL IN 3 (...IN L R AUDIO OUT Cassette, CDR, MD, etc. • With connection a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow TAPE IN L/R ⇐ TAPE OUT L/R ⇒ DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ DIGITAL OPTICAL IN...
Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( a , b or c ), and then make the connection. b COAXIAL IN 3 (...IN L R AUDIO OUT Cassette, CDR, MD, etc. • With connection a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow TAPE IN L/R ⇐ TAPE OUT L/R ⇒ DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ DIGITAL OPTICAL IN...
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... Change V function selects the DVD FRONT L/R jacks. ■ Remote Control You can con- If your other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on a component connected via V will automatically turn on a component connected via V, if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is for V connections. Refer to control your DVD player is still plugged into an AC...
... Change V function selects the DVD FRONT L/R jacks. ■ Remote Control You can con- If your other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is started on a component connected via V will automatically turn on a component connected via V, if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is for V connections. Refer to control your DVD player is still plugged into an AC...
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... You can be set . The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to 10 minutes in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off and the Headphone indicator lights up. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off automatically after a specified period. Using... the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby. Notes: • Always turn off .) • When you...
... You can be set . The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to 10 minutes in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off and the Headphone indicator lights up. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off automatically after a specified period. Using... the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby. Notes: • Always turn off .) • When you...
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... 6.1/7.1 speakers. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *5. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI. *3. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used . 63 Using the Listening Modes-Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Analog and PCM Sources Source format Listening Mode Media... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz *2. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is being used . : Requires 7.1 speakers.
... 6.1/7.1 speakers. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *5. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI. *3. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used . 63 Using the Listening Modes-Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Analog and PCM Sources Source format Listening Mode Media... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz *2. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is being used . : Requires 7.1 speakers.
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Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be selected with some source formats. *4. Using the Listening Modes-Continued ... Mono/Multiplex DVD, DTV, etc. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used . *3. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used . *2. Cannot be heard during playback. Blu-ray, HD DVD Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Direct...
Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be selected with some source formats. *4. Using the Listening Modes-Continued ... Mono/Multiplex DVD, DTV, etc. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used . *3. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used . *2. Cannot be heard during playback. Blu-ray, HD DVD Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Direct...