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... retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
Owner Manual
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... Amplifier 48 Connecting an RI Dock 49 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only 49 Connecting Onkyo V Components 50 Connecting the Power Cord 50 Turning On the AV Receiver 51 Turning On and Standby 51 First Time Setup 52 Monitor Setup 52 Selecting the Language used for the onscreen... Kits 136 Controlling Other Components 137 Entering Remote Control Codes 137 Resetting the Remote Controller 138 Learning Commands 140 Using Macros 141 Troubleshooting 142 Specifications (TX-SR876 148 Specifications (TX-NR906 149 5
... Amplifier 48 Connecting an RI Dock 49 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only 49 Connecting Onkyo V Components 50 Connecting the Power Cord 50 Turning On the AV Receiver 51 Turning On and Standby 51 First Time Setup 52 Monitor Setup 52 Selecting the Language used for the onscreen... Kits 136 Controlling Other Components 137 Entering Remote Control Codes 137 Resetting the Remote Controller 138 Learning Commands 140 Using Macros 141 Troubleshooting 142 Specifications (TX-SR876 148 Specifications (TX-NR906 149 5
Owner Manual
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...*4, THX-Neural • Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound • DSD Direct • Re-EQ*6 function Connections • 4 HDMI*7 Inputs and 2 Outputs • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial), 1 Output (Optical) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching ... of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio...
...*4, THX-Neural • Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound • DSD Direct • Re-EQ*6 function Connections • 4 HDMI*7 Inputs and 2 Outputs • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial), 1 Output (Optical) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching ... of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio...
Owner Manual
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...parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute value. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. Pressing this mode is selected. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. See "Volume Setup"...2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on page 11. They are not shown here for each item. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0...
...parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute value. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. Pressing this mode is selected. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. See "Volume Setup"...2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on page 11. They are not shown here for each item. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0...
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... cl cm cn co cq cr Other models dl cs ct dk bt cp TX-NR906 only The page numbers in parentheses show where you can be plugged in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is also used to set...) This 1/4-inch phone jack is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10 Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for RDS (Radio Data System).
... cl cm cn co cq cr Other models dl cs ct dk bt cp TX-NR906 only The page numbers in parentheses show where you can be plugged in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is also used to set...) This 1/4-inch phone jack is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10 Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for RDS (Radio Data System).
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... cn co cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 While a digital HD Radio transmission is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio...
... cn co cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 While a digital HD Radio transmission is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio...
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... server, or for connecting an FM antenna. M FM ANTENNA (not North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your TV or projector. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a CD recorder. The FM jack is... connected digitally. Front & Rear Panels-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. To use V, you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup...
... server, or for connecting an FM antenna. M FM ANTENNA (not North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your TV or projector. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a CD recorder. The FM jack is... connected digitally. Front & Rear Panels-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. To use V, you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup...
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...CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 bm bn *1 bo bp TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bq br bs bk bl REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE ... via V. ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is used to control the component. You must...
...CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 bm bn *1 bo bp TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bq br bs bk bl REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE ... via V. ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is used to control the component. You must...
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..., CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (71, 100) Used to adjust the level of the current track. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. U Re-EQ button (108) Turns the Re-EQ function on or off . Play [] ...Turns on or off. J DISPLAY button (72) Displays information about the current input source. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Rewind and Fast Forward []/[] buttons The Rewind [] button starts rewind. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse ...
..., CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (71, 100) Used to adjust the level of the current track. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. U Re-EQ button (108) Turns the Re-EQ function on or off . Play [] ...Turns on or off. J DISPLAY button (72) Displays information about the current input source. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Rewind and Fast Forward []/[] buttons The Rewind [] button starts rewind. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse ...
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...next song. N Play [] button Starts playback. If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to fast forward. Works as a Mode button when...button when used with the shuffle function. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to select the previous song. E Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons* Used to...; Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select play modes. S PLAY MODE button Used to "DOCK" (see page 137...
...next song. N Play [] button Starts playback. If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to fast forward. Works as a Mode button when...button when used with the shuffle function. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to select the previous song. E Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons* Used to...; Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select play modes. S PLAY MODE button Used to "DOCK" (see page 137...
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Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT...
Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT...
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...Not Use Not Use Speaker B 2-1. Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you 're using a powered subwoofer). When bridging is used , the AV receiver can only be selected at the same time....pair of highpower stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used with a pair of up to 7.1 speakers. Only one configuration can configure the AV receiver to have two speaker configurations of stereo speakers and the subwoofer (2.1-channels). The Speakers A and Speakers B configurations are bi-amped, ...
...Not Use Not Use Speaker B 2-1. Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you 're using a powered subwoofer). When bridging is used , the AV receiver can only be selected at the same time....pair of highpower stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used with a pair of up to 7.1 speakers. Only one configuration can configure the AV receiver to have two speaker configurations of stereo speakers and the subwoofer (2.1-channels). The Speakers A and Speakers B configurations are bi-amped, ...
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...MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can then be left... turned on the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure that the total capacity of the components that they turn on and off automatically. • Onkyo ...
...MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can then be left... turned on the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure that the total capacity of the components that they turn on and off automatically. • Onkyo ...
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...RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Input/Output Assign 1. Digital Audio Input 5. Zone2/Zone3 3. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Source Setup 5. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP]... DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B Using the Onscreen Setup Menus Carry ...
...RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Input/Output Assign 1. Digital Audio Input 5. Zone2/Zone3 3. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Source Setup 5. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP]... DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B Using the Onscreen Setup Menus Carry ...
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...range, allowing precise adjustment. A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on page 115. The...video input that's connected to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT...source with the remote controller, press its [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its ... the Listening Modes" on page 81. Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source 1 AV receiver Remote controller 4 1 1 ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL...MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE 2 Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to −∞ dB, ...
...range, allowing precise adjustment. A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on page 115. The...video input that's connected to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT...source with the remote controller, press its [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its ... the Listening Modes" on page 81. Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source 1 AV receiver Remote controller 4 1 1 ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL...MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE 2 Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to −∞ dB, ...
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...and set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Equalizer Settings 6. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR 1*... ST 3 Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on the "Speaker Setup" menu. Refer to your speakers' manuals to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Settings 2. THX Audio Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP...
...and set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Equalizer Settings 6. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR 1*... ST 3 Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on the "Speaker Setup" menu. Refer to your speakers' manuals to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Settings 2. THX Audio Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP...
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... addition to "Full Band". *If you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off(THX)". 12 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Note: The same setting is used to filter out unwanted hum. Double Bass This setting is not set automatically...
... addition to "Full Band". *If you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off(THX)". 12 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Note: The same setting is used to filter out unwanted hum. Double Bass This setting is not set automatically...
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... if you do want to use the subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "None". Use: Select if you don't want to use the subwoofer with Speakers A or Speakers B. You...
... if you do want to use the subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "None". Use: Select if you don't want to use the subwoofer with Speakers A or Speakers B. You...
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... 12.0ft Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Note: Speakers that you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Can be selected. The main menu appears onscreen. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select...EXIT Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "2. The "Speaker Distance" screen appears. 2-3. You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Config 3. Level Calibration 5. meters: ...
... 12.0ft Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Note: Speakers that you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Can be selected. The main menu appears onscreen. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select...EXIT Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "2. The "Speaker Distance" screen appears. 2-3. You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Config 3. Level Calibration 5. meters: ...
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...and use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Notes: • You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surround, and surround...while the output of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is the same at the listening position. You can adjust the level of each speaker while listening to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2...
...and use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Notes: • You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surround, and surround...while the output of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is the same at the listening position. You can adjust the level of each speaker while listening to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2...