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... 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 listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following...
... 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 listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Following...
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... 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. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates ...Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (Plug type varies from country 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). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5...
... 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. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates ...Right Zone 2 Right Power cord (Plug type varies from country 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). *How to country.) 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels 5...
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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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They are not shown here for clarity. 8 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 Front flap Push here to open the flap TX-SR806 North American model bk bm bnbo bp bqbr bsbtck cl cm cn co cp cq cr csct TX-SR806 other than North American model bl bs TX-SA806 bl btck cm The actual front panel has various logos printed on it.
They are not shown here for clarity. 8 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 Front flap Push here to open the flap TX-SR806 North American model bk bm bnbo bp bqbr bsbtck cl cm cn co cp cq cr csct TX-SR806 other than North American model bl bs TX-SA806 bl btck cm The actual front panel has various logos printed on it.
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...to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on or off . N LEVEL button (103) Used when adjusting the volume level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of stereo headphones for automatic speaker setup. Selects the listening modes intended for ... selection setup. E Input selector buttons (56) These buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). H DISPLAY button (57) This button is used to set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to adjust the display brightness. G Display See "Display" on . O TONE button (57, 103) Used ...
...to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on or off . N LEVEL button (103) Used when adjusting the volume level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of stereo headphones for automatic speaker setup. Selects the listening modes intended for ... selection setup. E Input selector buttons (56) These buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). H DISPLAY button (57) This button is used to set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to adjust the display brightness. G Display See "Display" on . O TONE button (57, 103) Used ...
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... signal. G Audyssey indicator (51, 80) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. I Message area Displays various information. K Volume level (56) Displays the volume level. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set...
... signal. G Audyssey indicator (51, 80) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. L MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. I Message area Displays various information. K Volume level (56) Displays the volume level. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set...
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Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR806 North American model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9bkblbm bn bobp bq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR806 other than North American model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9bk bn bobp bq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA806 1 23 4 56 7 bk bn bobp bq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel TX-SR806 North American model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9bkblbm bn bobp bq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR806 other than North American model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9bk bn bobp bq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA806 1 23 4 56 7 bk bn bobp bq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr 11
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... setup. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can connect a game console, TV, etc. C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a tuner's analog audio output. See "Component Video Setup" on page 46. The HDMI output is for connecting an FM antenna. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This ... Onkyo AV component. Q GND screw This screw is for example, installed in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to suit your setup. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV ...
... setup. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can connect a game console, TV, etc. C PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a tuner's analog audio output. See "Component Video Setup" on page 46. The HDMI output is for connecting an FM antenna. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This ... Onkyo AV component. Q GND screw This screw is for example, installed in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of the power cord should be connected to suit your setup. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV ...
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... parentheses. You 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. G SETUP button Used to control your DVD player, CD player, and other components. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also use...
... parentheses. You 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. G SETUP button Used to control your DVD player, CD player, and other components. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also use...
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...into position. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 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 use... reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to the AM antenna push terminals, as possible from your AV receiver is for use the tuner. Thumbtacks, etc. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with ...
...into position. Caution: Be careful that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. 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 use... reception. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to the AM antenna push terminals, as possible from your AV receiver is for use the tuner. Thumbtacks, etc. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with ...
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...selectors to or you will be unable to select "1. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 46. • On the TX-SR806, the TUNER input selector cannot be set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by using its [SETUP] button,... video, S-Video, and component video sources from the HDMI OUT is automatically set to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you must be assigned to more information on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the HDMI OUT. The video output signal from the HDMI OUT. Each HDMI IN...
...selectors to or you will be unable to select "1. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 46. • On the TX-SR806, the TUNER input selector cannot be set the AV receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by using its [SETUP] button,... video, S-Video, and component video sources from the HDMI OUT is automatically set to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an HDMI cable, you must be assigned to more information on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the HDMI OUT. The video output signal from the HDMI OUT. Each HDMI IN...
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... buttons repeatedly to enter the frequency of the radio station. The North American models change the frequency one step at a time. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you press the [TUNER] button, the input source changes between AM and FM. Band Frequency (Actual...
... buttons repeatedly to enter the frequency of the radio station. The North American models change the frequency one step at a time. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you press the [TUNER] button, the input source changes between AM and FM. Band Frequency (Actual...
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... to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations 2, 4 3 Selecting Presets PRESET You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. ing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset...
... to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations 2, 4 3 Selecting Presets PRESET You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. ing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset...
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... RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that 's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver may not be displayed intermittently or not at all. Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display (see ... RDS radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS stands for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information (see page 62). Pressing the ...
... RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that 's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver may not be displayed intermittently or not at all. Notes: • In some cases, the text characters displayed on the display (see ... RDS radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are received. RDS stands for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information (see page 62). Pressing the ...
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...the search, press [ENTER]. tinuing with the search. 4 When a station you specified, at which point it stops briefly before con- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want to listen to Traffic News (TP) Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while...found , the message "Not Found" appears. Finding Stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. cast. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can search for radio stations by Type (PTY) 2 1 3, 4...
...the search, press [ENTER]. tinuing with the search. 4 When a station you specified, at which point it stops briefly before con- The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of program you want to listen to Traffic News (TP) Notes: • The message "Waiting" may appear while...found , the message "Not Found" appears. Finding Stations by type. 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice. cast. Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can search for radio stations by Type (PTY) 2 1 3, 4...
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..., most containing a submenu. Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Zone2 3. Input Assign 1. Speaker Setup 1. DSD 6. Source Setup DVD 1. Name Edit 4. Picture Adjust... 93-96 7. Hardware Setup 1. Equalizer Settings 6. Dolby EX 4. LFE Level pages 88-90 4. Lock Setup Lock page 100 page 49 (TX-SR806 only) Unlocked pages 44-46 1. A/V Sync 3. DVD 2. Speaker Setup 3. Hardware Setup 8. Remote Control 2. Analog Multich 5. PLIIx / Neo...
..., most containing a submenu. Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Zone2 3. Input Assign 1. Speaker Setup 1. DSD 6. Source Setup DVD 1. Name Edit 4. Picture Adjust... 93-96 7. Hardware Setup 1. Equalizer Settings 6. Dolby EX 4. LFE Level pages 88-90 4. Lock Setup Lock page 100 page 49 (TX-SR806 only) Unlocked pages 44-46 1. A/V Sync 3. DVD 2. Speaker Setup 3. Hardware Setup 8. Remote Control 2. Analog Multich 5. PLIIx / Neo...
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... you can set to Standby. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. You can specify the listening mode to be used . The "Listening Mode Preset" menu appears. 5. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR806, for DSD multichannel sources, such as Blu-ray or HD ...be used with each input signal format can be selected automatically when you can specify the listening mode to be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set the default listening mode to be used when a Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus format digital audio signal...
... you can set to Standby. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. You can specify the listening mode to be used . The "Listening Mode Preset" menu appears. 5. Mono Last Valid On the TX-SR806, for DSD multichannel sources, such as Blu-ray or HD ...be used with each input signal format can be selected automatically when you can specify the listening mode to be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set the default listening mode to be used when a Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus format digital audio signal...
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... or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR806 only) (see step 1 on page 88). • You cannot enter a custom name for easy identification. If HDMI Lip Sync is pressed). 3. When entered, the custom name will not be saved. Otherwise it will appear on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by applying a delay to select "OK...
... or FM, and then select the preset (TX-SR806 only) (see step 1 on page 88). • You cannot enter a custom name for easy identification. If HDMI Lip Sync is pressed). 3. When entered, the custom name will not be saved. Otherwise it will appear on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by applying a delay to select "OK...
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... ■ Remote ID When several Onkyo components are explained below ), otherwise, you connect an XM Satellite Radio antenna or SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver (both types of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is selected on North American model) The ID of antenna, select "XM/SIRIUS". Tuner (TX-SR806 only) ■ AM Frequency...
... ■ Remote ID When several Onkyo components are explained below ), otherwise, you connect an XM Satellite Radio antenna or SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver (both types of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is selected on North American model) The ID of antenna, select "XM/SIRIUS". Tuner (TX-SR806 only) ■ AM Frequency...
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...for Zone 2, and how to turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press the [ZONE 2] button repeatedly. Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver/AV amplifier Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller ON/ STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR ZONE2 Note: To control Zone 2, you must press the remote controller's [ZONE 2]... [ZONE 2] button followed by an INPUT SELECTOR button. To select AM or FM press the [TUNER] input selector button repeat- 2 edly (TX-SR806 only). The same AM/FM radio station will be heard in each room. Note: You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for Zone...
...for Zone 2, and how to turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press the [ZONE 2] button repeatedly. Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver/AV amplifier Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller ON/ STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR ZONE2 Note: To control Zone 2, you must press the remote controller's [ZONE 2]... [ZONE 2] button followed by an INPUT SELECTOR button. To select AM or FM press the [TUNER] input selector button repeat- 2 edly (TX-SR806 only). The same AM/FM radio station will be heard in each room. Note: You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for Zone...
