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... this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 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 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank...
... this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 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 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank...
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...cord from earphones and headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not userserviceable. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and .... • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). However, there is used in your Onkyo dealer. 8. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉ...
...cord from earphones and headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not userserviceable. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and .... • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). However, there is used in your Onkyo dealer. 8. Modèle canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉ...
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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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...component can a product feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for many years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©...varies from Audyssey Laboratories. Features-Continued *8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. U.S. Only then can be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for both digital and analog domains. Use of this ...
...component can a product feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for many years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©...varies from Audyssey Laboratories. Features-Continued *8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. U.S. Only then can be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for both digital and analog domains. Use of this ...
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... speaker* * Can be used . Zone 2: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback in a third room. Multiroom Capability You can use four speaker systems with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 23). And, you can select a different audio source for each room.
... speaker* * Can be used . Zone 2: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback in a third room. Multiroom Capability You can use four speaker systems with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 23). And, you can select a different audio source for each room.
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....5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator ... (70) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). G Display See "Display" on page 115. 9 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap...
....5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator ... (70) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). G Display See "Display" on page 115. 9 Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap...
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...button (135) Used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. R STEREO button (81) Selects the Stereo listening mode. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10... 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 here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup. W SETUP ...
...button (135) Used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. R STEREO button (81) Selects the Stereo listening mode. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10... 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 here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup. W SETUP ...
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...SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right C BTL indicator (61) Lights up when the "Speaker Type" setting is set to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. TUNED (73): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that 's transmitting secondary multicast channels. K Message area Displays various ...is selected. No box appears for each speaker that are plugged into the PHONES jack. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up if the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio technology. Goes off ...
...SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right C BTL indicator (61) Lights up when the "Speaker Type" setting is set to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. TUNED (73): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that 's transmitting secondary multicast channels. K Message area Displays various ...is selected. No box appears for each speaker that are plugged into the PHONES jack. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up if the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio technology. Goes off ...
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While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76, 120) Indicate the type ... input that's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . Rear Panel North American model 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 bl bn bo 1 bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn...
While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76, 120) Indicate the type ... input that's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . Rear Panel North American model 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 bl bn bo 1 bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn...
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... to Internet radio. K AM ANTENNA (not North American model) These push terminals are connected digitally. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting the AV receiver to your TV or projector. R AC INLET The supplied power cord is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. The optical... can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. N IR IN/OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to a video ...
... to Internet radio. K AM ANTENNA (not North American model) These push terminals are connected digitally. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting the AV receiver to your TV or projector. R AC INLET The supplied power cord is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. The optical... can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. N IR IN/OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to a video ...
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... 1 IN A VCR for connecting the video signal. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for playback only or other AV components. Z CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here for connecting a powered subwoofer. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers A" on page 27 and "Bridging Front Speakers... inputs on page 28. There's S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting speakers in which you want to use the AV receiver solely as a VCR or DVR, can be connected to bi-amp or bridge front Speakers A. dm ZONE 2 L/R speakers These terminal ...
... 1 IN A VCR for connecting the video signal. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for playback only or other AV components. Z CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here for connecting a powered subwoofer. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers A" on page 27 and "Bridging Front Speakers... inputs on page 28. There's S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting speakers in which you want to use the AV receiver solely as a VCR or DVR, can be connected to bi-amp or bridge front Speakers A. dm ZONE 2 L/R speakers These terminal ...
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...glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work if there's an obstacle between it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try...or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To ...
...glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work if there's an obstacle between it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try...or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Slide the cover shut. Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To ...
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... to control the AV receiver. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. 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)...CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. Modes are for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a TV and VCR. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT...
... to control the AV receiver. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. 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)...CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. Modes are for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a TV and VCR. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT...
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... Returns to select the input source. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select the listening modes. H CH +/- S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. ... Forward []/[] buttons The Rewind [] button starts rewind. K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. Depending on the AV receiver. When you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for radio. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 P SLEEP button (72) Used with the...
... Returns to select the input source. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select the listening modes. H CH +/- S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. ... Forward []/[] buttons The Rewind [] button starts rewind. K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. Depending on the AV receiver. When you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for radio. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 P SLEEP button (72) Used with the...
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..., Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse, and Slow Forward. E TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu. 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 SUBTITLE PLAY MODE...
..., Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse, and Slow Forward. E TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu. 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 SUBTITLE PLAY MODE...
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PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING bl CD...DISC ALBUM - D Number buttons Used to On or Standby. Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by another manufacturer, you...2 AUX1 5 CBL/SAT 3 AUX2 6 + TV CH - J REPEAT button Used with some components. In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD/...
PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING bl CD...DISC ALBUM - D Number buttons Used to On or Standby. Remote Controller-Continued CD/MD/CDR Modes To control an Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by another manufacturer, you...2 AUX1 5 CBL/SAT 3 AUX2 6 + TV CH - J REPEAT button Used with some components. In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD/...
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...) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to select the previous or next playlist on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Resume button when used with the repeat function. C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. G DISPLAY button* Turns on ... to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select the previous song. button* Selects the next or previous album. If the component is for 30 seconds. In order to control...
...) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to select the previous or next playlist on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Resume button when used with the repeat function. C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. G DISPLAY button* Turns on ... to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select the previous song. button* Selects the next or previous album. If the component is for 30 seconds. In order to control...
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...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 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT AUDIO ... numbers. K Next [] button Selects the next song. C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to the previous display. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. G...
...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 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT AUDIO ... numbers. K Next [] button Selects the next song. C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to the previous display. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. G...
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...behind the listener. Position them at the same height as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of your listening room, and your subwoofer, while playing a movie or ... is to provide a solid anchor for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at the apex. They enhance the realism of the listener, or slightly behind...
...behind the listener. Position them at the same height as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of your listening room, and your subwoofer, while playing a movie or ... is to provide a solid anchor for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with the listener at the apex. They enhance the realism of the listener, or slightly behind...
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... if you to suit your exact requirements and application. Two typical applications are bi-amped, Speakers A can configure the AV receiver to have two speaker configurations of stereo speakers and the subwoofer (2.1-channels). Speaker Config Subwoofer Use Front Use Center Use...Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Not Use Use Not Use 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). Only one configuration can be...
... if you to suit your exact requirements and application. Two typical applications are bi-amped, Speakers A can configure the AV receiver to have two speaker configurations of stereo speakers and the subwoofer (2.1-channels). Speaker Config Subwoofer Use Front Use Center Use...Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Not Use Use Not Use 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). Only one configuration can be...