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... in this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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 Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver...
... in this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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 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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...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...226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. All Rights Reserved. *2 Manufactured under U.S. All rights reserved. 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 (...
...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...226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. All Rights Reserved. *2 Manufactured under U.S. All rights reserved. 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 (...
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...2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when this button again selects the previous listening mode. G Display See "Display" on it. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through ... up when Zone 2 is selected. D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. F Remote-control sensor (15) Receives control signals from the remote controller. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of ...
...2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when this button again selects the previous listening mode. G Display See "Display" on it. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through ... up when Zone 2 is selected. D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is being received from the remote controller. F Remote-control sensor (15) Receives control signals from the remote controller. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of ...
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T DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (71, 78) This button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. ... 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...
T DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (71, 78) This button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV. ... 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...
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While an analog HD Radio transmission 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 co cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 M ...Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. 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 . Front & Rear Panels-Continued L...
While an analog HD Radio transmission 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 co cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 M ...Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. 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 . Front & Rear Panels-Continued L...
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...) This jack is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for listening to Internet radio. R AC INLET The supplied power cord... wall outlet. F COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. G HDMI IN 1-4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB HDMI (High Definition Multimedia... CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting an FM antenna. A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT...
...) This jack is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for listening to Internet radio. R AC INLET The supplied power cord... wall outlet. F COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. G HDMI IN 1-4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB HDMI (High Definition Multimedia... CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting an FM antenna. A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT...
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.... ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode... REMOTE MODE buttons to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by other components. 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...
.... ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode... REMOTE MODE buttons to control the AV receiver. It can also be used to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported by other components. 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...
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... the listening modes. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. Stop [] button Stops playback. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select Speakers A or Speakers B. H CH +/- J ...you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for radio. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. Depending on or off . The Fast Forward [] button...
... the listening modes. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. Stop [] button Stops playback. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select Speakers A or Speakers B. H CH +/- J ...you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for radio. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. Depending on or off . The Fast Forward [] button...
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...TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M TX-NR906 (RC-687M) CD CDR/MD/DOCK TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off...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 or next playlist on the iPod. C ON button* Turns on the iPod. K...RI Dock. * Buttons marked with selectable play modes on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Remote Controller-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. G DISPLAY button* Turns ...
...TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M TX-NR906 (RC-687M) CD CDR/MD/DOCK TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off...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 or next playlist on the iPod. C ON button* Turns on the iPod. K...RI Dock. * Buttons marked with selectable play modes on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Remote Controller-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. G DISPLAY button* Turns ...
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...NET/USB 8 9 bk bl bm B Number buttons Used to select Internet radio stations. 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 ... listening to Internet radio. button Used to enter track numbers. F Previous [] button Restarts the current song. 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 ...
...NET/USB 8 9 bk bl bm B Number buttons Used to select Internet radio stations. 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 ... listening to Internet radio. button Used to enter track numbers. F Previous [] button Restarts the current song. 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 ...
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...as required. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. 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). The versatility offered by using...■ 7.1-channel Playback with Speakers A and Stereo Playback with a pair of highpower stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used, the AV receiver can be wired normally, bi-amped, or bridged, but A and B cannot be wired normally. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center ...
...as required. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. 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). The versatility offered by using...■ 7.1-channel Playback with Speakers A and Stereo Playback with a pair of highpower stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used, the AV receiver can be wired normally, bi-amped, or bridged, but A and B cannot be wired normally. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center ...
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...on or off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be connected directly to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on and off as and when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby.... Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only) The AV receiver has AC outlet on the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure that...
...on or off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be connected directly to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on and off as and when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby.... Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only) The AV receiver has AC outlet on the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure that...
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...your TV. Listening Mode Preset 6. Press the [SETUP] button to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Config 3. Speaker Distance 4. OSD Setup p. 62 MOVE... ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- MENU 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Component Video Input 4. Level Calibration 5. Input/Output Assign 2. Analog Multich ...ALBUM - Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54
...your TV. Listening Mode Preset 6. Press the [SETUP] button to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Config 3. Speaker Distance 4. OSD Setup p. 62 MOVE... ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- MENU 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Component Video Input 4. Level Calibration 5. Input/Output Assign 2. Analog Multich ...ALBUM - Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54
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... 1 4 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE 2 Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. See "Volume Setup" on page...the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. The volume level can be displayed as an absolute value. A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on the digital audio output. On some DVD ...
... 1 4 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE 2 Use the AV receiver's input selector buttons to the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. See "Volume Setup" on page...the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. The volume level can be displayed as an absolute value. A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on the digital audio output. On some DVD ...
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...and levels of the front Speakers A and front Speakers B independently. Speaker Distance 4. If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Setup 1 This section explains items on page 61. You can be output ... of the speaker settings are connected and a crossover frequency, 4 distance, and level for example, speakers with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "2. Speaker Setup 1. Equalizer Settings...
...and levels of the front Speakers A and front Speakers B independently. Speaker Distance 4. If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Setup 1 This section explains items on page 61. You can be output ... of the speaker settings are connected and a crossover frequency, 4 distance, and level for example, speakers with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "2. Speaker Setup 1. Equalizer Settings...
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...you can be used to select: Off(THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. Note: The same setting is not set to the subwoofer. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 The following low-pass filter frequencies can only be selected: "80Hz(THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "110Hz...", or "120Hz". Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). On: In addition to select a low- Double Bass This setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. Note: • The same setting...
...you can be used to select: Off(THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. Note: The same setting is not set to the subwoofer. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 The following low-pass filter frequencies can only be selected: "80Hz(THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "110Hz...", or "120Hz". Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). On: In addition to select a low- Double Bass This setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. Note: • The same setting...
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... choose whether or not 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 "No". If you're using Speakers B, you do want to use the surround speakers with Speakers...
... choose whether or not 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 "No". If you're using Speakers B, you do want to use the surround speakers with Speakers...
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...SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. Note: 4 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). With the "Speaker Distance" settings, you set ...A and Speakers B. 4-8 DVD TV DIMMER + REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU 2 3, 9 CH DISC ALBUM - The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. The "Speaker Distance" ...(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
...SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. Note: 4 This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). With the "Speaker Distance" settings, you set ...A and Speakers B. 4-8 DVD TV DIMMER + REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU 2 3, 9 CH DISC ALBUM - The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. The "Speaker Distance" ...(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
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...of each speaker. 9 Press the [SETUP] button. Speaker Level Calibration These settings are set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. With the "Level Calibration" settings, you normally listen at the ...use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Setup closes. Notes: • You can adjust the levels of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). Advanced Setup-Continued 7 ...
...of each speaker. 9 Press the [SETUP] button. Speaker Level Calibration These settings are set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. With the "Level Calibration" settings, you normally listen at the ...use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Setup closes. Notes: • You can adjust the levels of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). Advanced Setup-Continued 7 ...