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Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 56 Using the Listening ...
Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 17 First Time Setup 41 Basic Operations 56 Using the Listening ...
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...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This is normal. • If you do not use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not userserviceable. models FCC Information for User CAUTION...panels may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is readily operable (easily accessible)...
...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. This is normal. • If you do not use this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not userserviceable. models FCC Information for User CAUTION...panels may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is readily operable (easily accessible)...
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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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...Inc. Only then can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must be registered in some jurisdictions. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is intended for home and other U.S....; Compatible with 2 Mac- Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All Rights Reserved. *3. Manufactured under U.S. Features Amplifier • 130 Watts/Channel (2ch Driven) @ 8 ohms (FTC) • ...
...Inc. Only then can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must be registered in some jurisdictions. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is intended for home and other U.S....; Compatible with 2 Mac- Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All Rights Reserved. *3. Manufactured under U.S. Features Amplifier • 130 Watts/Channel (2ch Driven) @ 8 ohms (FTC) • ...
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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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... the volume and balance of Zone 2. There are used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). B ON/STANDBY button (40) Q MOVIE/TV button (64) This button is used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio. [ Up [S] and ...intended for automatic speaker setup. E Input selector buttons (56) These buttons are jacks for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or Standby. On the TX-SA806, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it flashes while a signal is also used to select and...
... the volume and balance of Zone 2. There are used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). B ON/STANDBY button (40) Q MOVIE/TV button (64) This button is used to OFF, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is for S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio. [ Up [S] and ...intended for automatic speaker setup. E Input selector buttons (56) These buttons are jacks for connecting a standard pair of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or Standby. On the TX-SA806, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it flashes while a signal is also used to select and...
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... AM or FM radio. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is set in parentheses. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
... AM or FM radio. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is muted. 10 Lights up when the "Equalizer Settings" is set in parentheses. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected.
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...or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. See "Component Video Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting components with a component video output, such as CD and DVD players... components with optical digital audio outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV ...
...or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another Onkyo AV component. See "Component Video Setup" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is for connecting components with a component video output, such as CD and DVD players... components with optical digital audio outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV ...
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... used to a line input on page 99. [ FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R speakers These terminal posts 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 pages 16-39 for connecting a powered subwoofer. You can connect...
... used to a line input on page 99. [ FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R speakers These terminal posts 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 pages 16-39 for connecting a powered subwoofer. You can connect...
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... batteries. • If you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. • When you intend not to use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Notes: • ... old batteries or different types of the same type 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- Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not...
... batteries. • If you want to operate an Onkyo component without V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. • When you intend not to use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14 Notes: • ... old batteries or different types of the same type 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- Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not...
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...: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is set to change audio settings. D MULTI CH button (57) Selects the multichannel DVD input. G SETUP button Used to "On" (page 95), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner...
...: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see the pages in this button is set to change audio settings. D MULTI CH button (57) Selects the multichannel DVD input. G SETUP button Used to "On" (page 95), this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner...
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...: To find the best position for the sound image. Position them at the apex. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. They enhance the realism of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2-3 feet...bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position it 's used for dialog. Ideally they should be equidistant from your subwoofer will depend on its position,...
...: To find the best position for the sound image. Position them at the apex. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. They enhance the realism of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2-3 feet...bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position it 's used for dialog. Ideally they should be equidistant from your subwoofer will depend on its position,...
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... table. Front left speaker 8. 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 them to indicate how they should attach them to the positive ...65 6 7 8 1. Subwoofer 2. Number of the speaker terminal. 17 Center speaker 4. 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 using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the ...
... table. Front left speaker 8. 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 them to indicate how they should attach them to the positive ...65 6 7 8 1. Subwoofer 2. Number of the speaker terminal. 17 Center speaker 4. 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 using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the ...
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... If you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one cable to each of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2... other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only 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 using only one...
... If you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Don't connect one cable to each of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 2... other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only 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 using only one...
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... (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-)...high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 19 Refer to enable biamping (see page 47). 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...
... (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) Tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-)...high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 19 Refer to enable biamping (see page 47). 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...
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...securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). 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, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you don't injure yourself when ...
...securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21). 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, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you don't injure yourself when ...
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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 the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting an Outdoor ... to use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor antenna must be used in addition to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed outside , but good...
Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. Connecting an Outdoor ... to use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor antenna must be used in addition to prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21 Outdoor antenna AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best when installed outside , but good...
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... 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...surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Push plugs in all the way. 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. Left (white) Analog...
... 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...surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Push plugs in all the way. 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. Left (white) Analog...
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... I Use? The composite video, S-Video, and component AV receiver/ AV amplifier video outputs pass through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you connect the AV IN receiver/AV amplifier's HDMI OUT to your TV. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range...; "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 AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. It is also recommended that...
... I Use? The composite video, S-Video, and component AV receiver/ AV amplifier video outputs pass through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you connect the AV IN receiver/AV amplifier's HDMI OUT to your TV. The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range...; "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 AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. It is also recommended that...
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..., with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output. TV, projector, etc. HDMI input signals AV receiver/ AV amplifier Composite S-Video Component IN HDMI Composite MONITOR OUT S-Video Component HDMI are not output. This signal flow also applies when..." 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 they are. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that these conversions only apply to composite video. ing audio ...
..., with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output. TV, projector, etc. HDMI input signals AV receiver/ AV amplifier Composite S-Video Component IN HDMI Composite MONITOR OUT S-Video Component HDMI are not output. This signal flow also applies when..." 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 they are. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that these conversions only apply to composite video. ing audio ...