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... making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 56 Using the Listening Modes ...........64 Advanced Setup 74 Zone 2 99 Controlling Other Components ..105 Others 116 En AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and...
... making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 56 Using the Listening Modes ...........64 Advanced Setup 74 Zone 2 99 Controlling Other Components ..105 Others 116 En AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and...
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... Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (Plug type varies from country to country). *How to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR806 only) * In catalogs and on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following...
... Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (Plug type varies from country to country). *How to mount the AC plug: AM loop antenna (TX-SR806 only) * In catalogs and on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord (adapter varies from country to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5 Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following...
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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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...various information about the currently selected input source. M ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (102) The [ZONE 2] button is used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used when storing or deleting radio presets. O TONE button (57, 103) Used to adjust the volume of stereo headphones for use...the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). C STANDBY indicator (40) R MUSIC button (64) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is used to select and set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on or off . G ...
...various information about the currently selected input source. M ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (102) The [ZONE 2] button is used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is used when storing or deleting radio presets. O TONE button (57, 103) Used to adjust the volume of stereo headphones for use...the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). C STANDBY indicator (40) R MUSIC button (64) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is used to select and set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on or off . G ...
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E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 TUNED (... format. I Message area Displays various information. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are plugged into the PHONES jack. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. B Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is displayed for speakers that...
E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 TUNED (... format. I Message area Displays various information. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are plugged into the PHONES jack. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. B Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is displayed for speakers that...
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...commercially available IR emitter can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is connected here. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are connected digitally. L XM antenna (North American models only) This jack is for ... DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). H 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to an V jack on another Onkyo AV component. N AC INLET The supplied power cord is output. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector ...
...commercially available IR emitter can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is connected here. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are connected digitally. L XM antenna (North American models only) This jack is for ... DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). H 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to an V jack on another Onkyo AV component. N AC INLET The supplied power cord is output. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector ...
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... analog audio. You can be connected to bi-amp the front speakers. Z PRE OUT: ZONE 2 L/R This analog audio output can be connected 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 an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. See pages...
... analog audio. You can be connected to bi-amp the front speakers. Z PRE OUT: ZONE 2 L/R This analog audio output can be connected 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 an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. See pages...
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... use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries 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- Keep this in accordance with V connection or an -compatible compo- nent ...8226; When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in mind when installing. • If...
... use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries 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- Keep this in accordance with V connection or an -compatible compo- nent ...8226; When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in mind when installing. • If...
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... set to "On" (page 95), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. I DIMMER button (57) Adjusts the display brightness. K MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. L VOL [R]/[X] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected...
... set to "On" (page 95), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. I DIMMER button (57) Adjusts the display brightness. K MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. L VOL [R]/[X] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier regardless of the currently selected...
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... your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or...
... your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or...
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...re using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter- Surround right speaker 7. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are all you use, a powered subwoofer is to ... Surround back right ✓ * If you have. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your subwoofer is unpowered and you need to set the speaker settings. Then all black)....
...re using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter- Surround right speaker 7. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are all you use, a powered subwoofer is to ... Surround back right ✓ * If you have. Surround back right speaker Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your subwoofer is unpowered and you need to set the speaker settings. Then all black)....
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... SURR L/R terminals. If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each speaker terminal. If you use speakers with the AV receiver/AV amplifier's rear panel. Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround right speaker Surround left speaker... • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to...
... SURR L/R terminals. If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each speaker terminal. If you use speakers with the AV receiver/AV amplifier's rear panel. Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Surround back right speaker Surround right speaker Surround left speaker... • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following illustration shows which speaker should be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to...
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... to the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) ... left speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. 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 provide separate tweeter and...
... to the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L negative (-) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) Woofer (low) terminal. 4 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's positive (+) ... left speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. 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 provide separate tweeter and...
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... antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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 antenna, and how to fix the FM antenna...
... antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. 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 antenna, and how to fix the FM antenna...
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...-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in accordance with a clear...
...-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside horizontally, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in accordance with a clear...
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...used on virtually all the way to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). 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 coaxial. Right... audio quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used instead of a multichannel cable. 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. HDMI dard- S-Video separates the ...
...used on virtually all the way to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). 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 coaxial. Right... audio quality is inserted and close when it 's typically used instead of a multichannel cable. 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. HDMI dard- S-Video separates the ...
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...through their respective input signals as a guide. Use this setting if you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you set the "Immediate Display" preference to "Off" (see page 92), the "Picture Adjust" setting to the default... to "Through" (see page 94). ■ "Monitor Out" Setting Set to "HDMI" With the "Monitor Out" setting set to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by selecting the appropriate input source on the "Monitor Out" setting, which generally determines whether video signals are . For video components, you must...
...through their respective input signals as a guide. Use this setting if you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you set the "Immediate Display" preference to "Off" (see page 92), the "Picture Adjust" setting to the default... to "Through" (see page 94). ■ "Monitor Out" Setting Set to "HDMI" With the "Monitor Out" setting set to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by selecting the appropriate input source on the "Monitor Out" setting, which generally determines whether video signals are . For video components, you must...
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...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 analog line outputs and vice versa. Composite video is upconverted ...to S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier S-Video is set to your TV. Note that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for the component video output. TV, projector, etc. ...
...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 analog line outputs and vice versa. Composite video is upconverted ...to S-Video and AV receiver/ AV amplifier S-Video is set to your TV. Note that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for the component video output. TV, projector, etc. ...
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... Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (...TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 46) TV, projector, etc.
... Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use its tuner to listen to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (...TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 46) TV, projector, etc.
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... (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use the main left and right outputs for HDMI connection information. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD) DVD S DVD V DVD FRONT L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow...Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches 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 46) DVD player To connect a DVD player...
... (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use the main left and right outputs for HDMI connection information. Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD) DVD S DVD V DVD FRONT L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow...Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches 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 46) DVD player To connect a DVD player...