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Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference... 23 First Time Setup 52 Basic Operation 70 Using the Listening Modes ........81 Advanced Setup 92 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)........121 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference... 23 First Time Setup 52 Basic Operation 70 Using the Listening Modes ........81 Advanced Setup 92 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)........121 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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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
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...input source. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. F Remote-control sensor (15) Receives control signals from the remote controller. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 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...
...input source. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. F Remote-control sensor (15) Receives control signals from the remote controller. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 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...
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...INPUT (45, 80) Used to select radio presets (see page 75). See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to connect a camcorder, game console, ...for connecting a standard pair of Zone 2 or Zone 3. Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American model cp TX-NR906 only bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt ck 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...
...INPUT (45, 80) Used to select radio presets (see page 75). See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to connect a camcorder, game console, ...for connecting a standard pair of Zone 2 or Zone 3. Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American model cp TX-NR906 only bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt ck 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...
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... bt ck cl cm 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. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is being...
... bt ck cl cm 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. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is being...
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...network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on a networked computer or media server, or for listening to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. V CD IN This analog audio input is for remote and system control. Front... See "Component Video Setup" on page 59. F COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is output. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can assign each one to an input selector...
...network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on a networked computer or media server, or for listening to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. V CD IN This analog audio input is for remote and system control. Front... See "Component Video Setup" on page 59. F COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is output. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can assign each one to an input selector...
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...component. Modes are for listening to Internet radio. ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can also be used to control the AV receiver. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as expected with each type of the remote controller functions described in this manual may... mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. 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...
...component. Modes are for listening to Internet radio. ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can also be used to control the AV receiver. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as expected with each type of the remote controller functions described in this manual may... mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. 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...
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...], [SURR], and LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons can be used at any time, regardless of the current track. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to change settings. W AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. ...properly with some cassette tapes. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select the remote controller modes. G Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to the previous display when changing settings. S MUTING button ...
...], [SURR], and LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons can be used at any time, regardless of the current track. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to change settings. W AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. ...properly with some cassette tapes. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select the remote controller modes. G Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to the previous display when changing settings. S MUTING button ...
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... [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP...• Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to fast forward. E Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons* Used to select the DOCK remote ...mode. M MENU button* Used to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. P Stop [] button Stops playback and displays a menu. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 ...
... [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP...• Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to fast forward. E Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons* Used to select the DOCK remote ...mode. M MENU button* Used to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. P Stop [] button Stops playback and displays a menu. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 ...
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...music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. 21 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 AUDIO ...Used to the previous display. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. L Stop [] button Stops playback. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device, or for Internet radio. G...
...music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. 21 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 AUDIO ...Used to the previous display. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. L Stop [] button Stops playback. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device, or for Internet radio. G...
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... B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. For example, if front Speakers A are selected by using a powered subwoofer). Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. See pages 27-30 for serious music listening with 7.1-channels...
... B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. For example, if front Speakers A are selected by using a powered subwoofer). Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. See pages 27-30 for serious music listening with 7.1-channels...
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... connect its video output jack to On or Standby. Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with the AV receiver. These components can operate your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below .) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your iPod in...that the total capacity of the components that you intend to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on all iPod models output video. North American model 49
... connect its video output jack to On or Standby. Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with the AV receiver. These components can operate your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below .) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your iPod in...that the total capacity of the components that you intend to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on all iPod models output video. North American model 49
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...TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - Input/Output Assign 2. Hardware Setup 8. tons to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. The submenu appears. Monitor Out 2. Component Video Input 4. Equalizer Settings 6. OSD Setup p. 62 MOVE ENTER...Adjust 4. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 1. Miscellaneous 7. Input/Output Assign 1. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Audio Adjust 4. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Distance 4. THX Audio Setup p. 61 Main menu MENU 1. Lock Setup MOVE ...
...TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - Input/Output Assign 2. Hardware Setup 8. tons to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. The submenu appears. Monitor Out 2. Component Video Input 4. Equalizer Settings 6. OSD Setup p. 62 MOVE ENTER...Adjust 4. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 1. Miscellaneous 7. Input/Output Assign 1. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Audio Adjust 4. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Distance 4. THX Audio Setup p. 61 Main menu MENU 1. Lock Setup MOVE ...
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...the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). See "Volume Setup" on page 81. See "Using the Listening Modes" on page 115. Select a listening mode and enjoy! A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on your TV, you'll need to ... A and Speakers B, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller's VOL [R]/[X] button. The volume can also be set to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. On some DVD players, you select DVD or another video...
...the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). See "Volume Setup" on page 81. See "Using the Listening Modes" on page 115. Select a listening mode and enjoy! A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on your TV, you'll need to ... A and Speakers B, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller's VOL [R]/[X] button. The volume can also be set to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. On some DVD players, you select DVD or another video...
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...3 ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set the crossover frequencies, distances, and levels of the front Speakers A and front Speakers... B independently. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Speaker Setup 1. THX Audio Setup MOVE ENTER...
...3 ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set the crossover frequencies, distances, and levels of the front Speakers A and front Speakers... B independently. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Speaker Setup 1. THX Audio Setup MOVE ENTER...
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...to select: feet: Select if you want to enter distances in feet. Note: 4 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Distance These settings are set from each speaker to 30 feet in 0.15... Front(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Note: • Speakers B cannot be set to the listening position. 2 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the 5 same distance settings for front ...
...to select: feet: Select if you want to enter distances in feet. Note: 4 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Distance These settings are set from each speaker to 30 feet in 0.15... Front(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Note: • Speakers B cannot be set to the listening position. 2 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the 5 same distance settings for front ...
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...center, surround, and surround back) use the same level settings for Speakers A and Speakers B. Notes: • Speakers B cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select a speaker, and use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] ...button to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. Notes: • You can also be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker ...
...center, surround, and surround back) use the same level settings for Speakers A and Speakers B. Notes: • Speakers B cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select a speaker, and use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] ...button to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. Notes: • You can also be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker ...
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... stations by entering the appropriate URL with the remote controller, or connect to the AV receiver from your computer and select stations in WMA format by Microsoft Corporation. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only) About NET/USB The AV receiver is network-ready, which can be MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 format with a sampling... rate of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz and a bit-rate of your unit to create a member login account (email address and password) on the http://onkyo.vtuner....
... stations by entering the appropriate URL with the remote controller, or connect to the AV receiver from your computer and select stations in WMA format by Microsoft Corporation. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only) About NET/USB The AV receiver is network-ready, which can be MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 format with a sampling... rate of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz and a bit-rate of your unit to create a member login account (email address and password) on the http://onkyo.vtuner....
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...able to access the Web. Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you to use the same settings for the AV receiver (see page 128. • The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a modem built-in, and some USB devices even if they... Center Edition (KB925766) Processor: 233 MHz Intel Pentium II, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), etc. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued USB Mass Storage Device Requirements • The AV receiver supports USB devices that 's connected to the network wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so wired connections are not output...
...able to access the Web. Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you to use the same settings for the AV receiver (see page 128. • The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a modem built-in, and some USB devices even if they... Center Edition (KB925766) Processor: 233 MHz Intel Pentium II, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), etc. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued USB Mass Storage Device Requirements • The AV receiver supports USB devices that 's connected to the network wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so wired connections are not output...
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... only)-Continued Connecting the AV Receiver To connect the AV receiver to your home network, plug one end of music files appears. TX-NR906 Internet radio ETHERNET Playing Music Files on your router or switch. Server1: Shared1 Recently Added Artists Album Songs Genre Year Rating NET/USB USB/...
... only)-Continued Connecting the AV Receiver To connect the AV receiver to your home network, plug one end of music files appears. TX-NR906 Internet radio ETHERNET Playing Music Files on your router or switch. Server1: Shared1 Recently Added Artists Album Songs Genre Year Rating NET/USB USB/...