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... 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. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... 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. Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
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...installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. If you originally bought it checked by the party responsible for help. The power cord plug is no guarantee that the...on the case. • This unit's top and rear panels may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of the FCC Rules. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly ...
...installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. If you originally bought it checked by the party responsible for help. The power cord plug is no guarantee that the...on the case. • This unit's top and rear panels may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of the FCC Rules. models FCC Information for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly ...
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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-SR806 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Specifications...indicates the color. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR806 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-SR806 only) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of color. Specifications...indicates the color. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR806 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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... and Hawaii) and Canada. *7. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol...192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Two TI (Aureus) 32-bit DSP Processing Connections • 5 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) &#...
... and Hawaii) and Canada. *7. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol...192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters • Two TI (Aureus) 32-bit DSP Processing Connections • 5 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-SR806 only 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting ... Other Components Controlling Other Components 105 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 105 Entering Remote Control Codes 105 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 106 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 106 Resetting the Remote Controller 106 Controlling a TV 107 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-SR806 only 20 About AV Connections 22 Connecting ... Other Components Controlling Other Components 105 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 105 Entering Remote Control Codes 105 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 106 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 106 Resetting the Remote Controller 106 Controlling a TV 107 Controlling ...
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D ZONE 2 indicator (102) This indicator lights up when this button is used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). F Remote control sensor (14) This sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD, ... buttons are used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. O TONE button (57, 103) Used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used to display various information about the currently selected input source. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Q MOVIE/TV button (64) This...
D ZONE 2 indicator (102) This indicator lights up when this button is used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). F Remote control sensor (14) This sensor receives control signals from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD, ... buttons are used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. O TONE button (57, 103) Used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used to display various information about the currently selected input source. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Q MOVIE/TV button (64) This...
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.... I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. J Audio input indicators Indicate the type of headphones are included in the current input signal. Lights up when tuned to a radio station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when the...
.... I Message area Displays various information. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. J Audio input indicators Indicate the type of headphones are included in the current input signal. Lights up when tuned to a radio station. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when the...
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...HDMI output, such as CD and DVD players. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are connected digitally. The other AV component, even if they are for connecting an FM antenna. P ... They're assignable, which means you can be connected to a video input on another Onkyo AV component. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home ... B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can then be used to control that component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. To use V, you 're in Zone ...
...HDMI output, such as CD and DVD players. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are connected digitally. The other AV component, even if they are for connecting an FM antenna. P ... They're assignable, which means you can be connected to a video input on another Onkyo AV component. Q GND screw This screw is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home ... B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can then be used to control that component. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. To use V, you 're in Zone ...
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... analog audio output. See pages 16-39 for connecting speakers in Zone 2. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected 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...
... analog audio output. See pages 16-39 for connecting speakers in Zone 2. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected 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...
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... or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed inadvert- nent connected via HDMI (page 107), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor, as possible to bright light, such as a book, on the remote con- Notes: • If the... rack behind col- 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 . • When you...
... or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed inadvert- nent connected via HDMI (page 107), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor, as possible to bright light, such as a book, on the remote con- Notes: • If the... rack behind col- 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 . • When you...
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... change settings. K MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. H LISTENING MODE buttons (64) Used to select radio...
... change settings. K MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. H LISTENING MODE buttons (64) Used to select radio...
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...most satisfying results. 1/3 wall length Surround left and right speakers. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They enhance the realism of your listening room, and your listening position. They should be obtained by placing ... Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). You can enjoy surround sound with a...
...most satisfying results. 1/3 wall length Surround left and right speakers. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They enhance the realism of your listening room, and your listening position. They should be obtained by placing ... Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). You can enjoy surround sound with a...
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... dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your powered subwoofer, as shown. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to set the speaker settings. You can use...your surround sound system, you need to the corresponding speaker terminal. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Then all red (the negative (-)...
... dipole speakers for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your powered subwoofer, as shown. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to set the speaker settings. You can use...your surround sound system, you need to the corresponding speaker terminal. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. Then all red (the negative (-)...
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... more , but less than one cable to each pair of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver/AV amplifier's rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of terminals. The following before making any connections. •...you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about ...
... more , but less than one cable to each pair of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver/AV amplifier's rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Make sure the metal core of terminals. The following before making any connections. •...you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about ...
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...amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- 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 your speaker manual. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-)...front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you must set the "Speakers Type" setting to "Bi-Amp" to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds ...
...amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- 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 your speaker manual. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-)...front speakers' tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you must set the "Speakers Type" setting to "Bi-Amp" to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds ...
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...of the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna push terminals, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop ... with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver is for use , you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you ...
...of the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna push terminals, as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop ... with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). Once your AV receiver is for use , you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you ...
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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 ...; Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. 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, an outdoor AM...
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 ...; Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. 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, an outdoor AM...
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...carries analog audio. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog ...can carry uncompressed stan- L mon connection format for coaxial. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 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. Wrong!...
...carries analog audio. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver/AV amplifier's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog ...can carry uncompressed stan- L mon connection format for coaxial. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs. 22 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. Wrong!...
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...Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a guide. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being ...Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply by your other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc....
...Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a guide. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being ...Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply by your other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc....
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... sources being upconverted for analog line outputs and vice versa. Composite S-Video Component HDMI Use this setting if you connect the AV IN receiver/AV amplifier's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to "Through" (see page 94). olution" setting is set to your TV. Audio Connection... Out" setting set to "Analog" DVD player, etc. (see page 41), video input signals flow through Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). ...
... sources being upconverted for analog line outputs and vice versa. Composite S-Video Component HDMI Use this setting if you connect the AV IN receiver/AV amplifier's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to "Through" (see page 94). olution" setting is set to your TV. Audio Connection... Out" setting set to "Analog" DVD player, etc. (see page 41), video input signals flow through Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the presence of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). ...
