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AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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 ...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 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 ...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.
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...expressly approved by the party responsible for help. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a soft cloth. These limits are wet or damp. For models having a...Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be sure to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This is no guarantee that the voltage in a residential installation. However, there is normal. • If you do not...
...expressly approved by the party responsible for help. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with a soft cloth. These limits are wet or damp. For models having a...Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be sure to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This is no guarantee that the voltage in a residential installation. However, there is normal. • If you do not...
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...the color. 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. 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...
...the color. 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. 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...
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... 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)...an audio amplifier is protected by Macrovision. Used with permission. *2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. This ...
... 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)...an audio amplifier is protected by Macrovision. Used with permission. *2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. This ...
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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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... buttons (102) The [ZONE 2] button is used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). The [OFF] button is used to turn off . F Remote control sensor (14) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. S DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (57, 62) This button...and optical digital audio. [ Up [S] and Down [F] buttons (57, 103) Used to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to set the "Monitor Out" setting. The included speaker setup microphone is selected. D ZONE 2 indicator (102) This indicator lights up when...
... buttons (102) The [ZONE 2] button is used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). The [OFF] button is used to turn off . F Remote control sensor (14) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. S DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (57, 62) This button...and optical digital audio. [ Up [S] and Down [F] buttons (57, 103) Used to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to set the "Monitor Out" setting. The included speaker setup microphone is selected. D ZONE 2 indicator (102) This indicator lights up when...
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...Volume level (56) Displays the volume level. B Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is set to "No" or "None". Front... mode and format indicators (64) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. G Audyssey indicator (51, 80) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. I Message area Displays various information. No box appears...
...Volume level (56) Displays the volume level. B Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is set to "No" or "None". Front... mode and format indicators (64) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. G Audyssey indicator (51, 80) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. I Message area Displays various information. No box appears...
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...This RCA component video output is for connecting components with a component video output, such as CD and DVD players. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). P DIGITAL OPTICAL ...When Zone 2 is output. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while you can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. A commercially available IR emitter ...
...This RCA component video output is for connecting components with a component video output, such as CD and DVD players. J AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). P DIGITAL OPTICAL ...When Zone 2 is output. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while you can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. A commercially available IR emitter ...
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... speakers respectively, or used with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a preamplifier. Z PRE OUT: ZONE 2 L/R This analog audio output can be used 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...
... speakers respectively, or used with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a preamplifier. Z PRE OUT: ZONE 2 L/R This analog audio output can be used 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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... because the buttons may not work reliably if the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is subjected 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- nent connected via HDMI (page 107), point...remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as possible to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in accordance with V connection or an -compatible compo- ...
... because the buttons may not work reliably if the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is subjected 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- nent connected via HDMI (page 107), point...remote controller may not work reliably. • Don't put anything, such as possible to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Keep this in accordance with V connection or an -compatible compo- ...
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... modes and the input sources. D MULTI CH button (57) Selects the multichannel DVD input. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is disabled. G SETUP button Used to select radio stations directly. ...on. 5 CH +/- You can also use the remote controller 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. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow ...
... modes and the input sources. D MULTI CH button (57) Selects the multichannel DVD input. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is disabled. G SETUP button Used to select radio stations directly. ...on. 5 CH +/- You can also use the remote controller 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. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow ...
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... bass output from the TV. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener. 16 You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position it 's used for dialog. Corner Surround back left and right speakers. Tip: To find the best position for...room, and choose the one -third the width 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 surround sound with a real sense of movement in your subwoofer at the apex. With DVDs you can ...
... bass output from the TV. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener. 16 You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position it 's used for dialog. Corner Surround back left and right speakers. Tip: To find the best position for...room, and choose the one -third the width 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 surround sound with a real sense of movement in your subwoofer at the apex. With DVDs you can ...
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... speaker 8. Center speaker 4. Surround back left speaker 3. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black). Dipole speakers typically have . Subwoofer 2. To get the best from ... Surround left ✓ Surround back right ✓ * If you're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter- Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to an input on the number of speakers: ...
... speaker 8. Center speaker 4. Surround back left speaker 3. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all black). Dipole speakers typically have . Subwoofer 2. To get the best from ... Surround left ✓ Surround back right ✓ * If you're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter- Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to an input on the number of speakers: ...
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...of insulation from the wall outlet before connecting 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 avoided. • If you 're ... of any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers: • You can connect 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 ...
...of insulation from the wall outlet before connecting 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 avoided. • If you 're ... of any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers: • You can connect 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 ...
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...terminal posts connect to the 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 your speaker manual. Refer to enable biamping (see page 47...). Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 19 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used with speakers that support bi-...
...terminal posts connect to the 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 your speaker manual. Refer to enable biamping (see page 47...). Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 19 Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used with speakers that support bi-...
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... Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use the tuner. 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 achieve... the best possible reception. Once your AV receiver is for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM...
... Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use the tuner. 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 achieve... the best possible reception. Once your AV receiver is for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM...
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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. Outdoor AM antennas work ...; Outdoor antenna must be used 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. Outdoor AM antennas work ...; Outdoor antenna must be used 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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...and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. The audio quality is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable. 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 removing. Use white... as for coaxial. This cable carries analog audio. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. 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 audio, and can...
...and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. The audio quality is commonly used instead of a multichannel cable. 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 removing. Use white... as for coaxial. This cable carries analog audio. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. 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 audio, and can...
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...94). ■ "Monitor Out" Setting Set to "HDMI" With the "Monitor Out" setting set to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. Composite S-Video Component HDMI put. Use ... video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for connection ...
...94). ■ "Monitor Out" Setting Set to "HDMI" With the "Monitor Out" setting set to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. Composite S-Video Component HDMI put. Use ... video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for connection ...
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...Analog" DVD player, etc. (see page 41), video input signals flow through Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as they are. Note that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for the component video output. The composite video, S-Video, and...shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial HDMI connected to your TV. Video Signal Flow Chart When the "Monitor Out" setting...
...Analog" DVD player, etc. (see page 41), video input signals flow through Video Signal Flow Chart the AV receiver/AV amplifier as they are. Note that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not convert digital input signals for the component video output. The composite video, S-Video, and...shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals AV receiver/ AV amplifier Analog Multichannel Optical IN Coaxial HDMI connected to your TV. Video Signal Flow Chart When the "Monitor Out" setting...