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...before making connections and plugging in 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. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you...
...before making connections and plugging in 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. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you...
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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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...selects the previous listening mode. J PURE AUDIO button and indicator (81) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute...: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This ...
...selects the previous listening mode. J PURE AUDIO button and indicator (81) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute...: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. The volume level can find the main explanation for clarity. D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This ...
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... is used to select and set the "Monitor Out" setting. 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 included ... the onscreen setup menus are used with the onscreen setup menus. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to adjust the display brightness.
... is used to select and set the "Monitor Out" setting. 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 included ... the onscreen setup menus are used with the onscreen setup menus. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to adjust the display brightness.
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... ANALOG indicator lights up . 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 co ...cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76...
... ANALOG indicator lights up . 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 co ...cpcq cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76...
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...when it's out of the power cord should be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). E COMPONENT VIDEO...jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to Internet radio. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a turntable. The other end of sight, for..., or DVR (digital video recorder). U GND screw This screw is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on a networked computer...
...when it's out of the power cord should be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). E COMPONENT VIDEO...jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to Internet radio. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a turntable. The other end of sight, for..., or DVR (digital video recorder). U GND screw This screw is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on a networked computer...
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... 2/ZONE 3 Modes These modes are selected by that mode to control the AV receiver. 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... control code first (see page 137). ■ CD/CDR/MD Mode By default, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. It can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to Internet radio. ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you...
... 2/ZONE 3 Modes These modes are selected by that mode to control the AV receiver. 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... control code first (see page 137). ■ CD/CDR/MD Mode By default, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. It can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to Internet radio. ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you...
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...source. K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to select and adjust settings. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. Rewind and Fast Forward []/[] buttons The Rewind [] button starts rewind. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. C ON button (51) Turns ...and LEVEL+ buttons (71, 100) Used to adjust the level of the currently selected remote controller mode. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. Play [] button Starts playback. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ...
...source. K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to select and adjust settings. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. Rewind and Fast Forward []/[] buttons The Rewind [] button starts rewind. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. C ON button (51) Turns ...and LEVEL+ buttons (71, 100) Used to adjust the level of the currently selected remote controller mode. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. Play [] button Starts playback. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ...
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...to fast forward. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC ...TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off , it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo...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 components with an asterisk...
...to fast forward. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC ...TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off , it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo...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 components with an asterisk...
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...which can be used with music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. 21 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...3 ZONE3 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 SUBTITLE PLAY MODE...
...which can be used with music files on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device. 21 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...3 ZONE3 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 SUBTITLE PLAY MODE...
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... Use Speaker A 2-2. Speaker 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 to have two speaker configurations of stereo front speakers and can use the same subwoofer...
... Use Speaker A 2-2. Speaker 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 to have two speaker configurations of stereo front speakers and can use the same subwoofer...
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...• Onkyo components connected via V should be connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on and off as and when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby, or Ready mode in the RI Dock (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE ...MODE button on the remote controller of the components that they turn on the AV receiver. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting an RI Dock Not all the time regardless of whether the...
...• Onkyo components connected via V should be connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on and off as and when the AV receiver is set to On or Standby, or Ready mode in the RI Dock (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE ...MODE button on the remote controller of the components that they turn on the AV receiver. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting an RI Dock Not all the time regardless of whether the...
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...your TV. MENU 1. Speaker Setup 3. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup 8. The submenu appears. Press the [SETUP] button to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Press the [RETURN] button to return to close the menu. Level Calibration 5. Hardware Setup 8. Remote Control 2. Source Setup 5. Lock ... Audio Adjust 4. Volume Setup 2. Speaker Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Input/Output Assign 1. Equalizer Settings 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Zone2/Zone3 3.
...your TV. MENU 1. Speaker Setup 3. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup 8. The submenu appears. Press the [SETUP] button to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Press the [RETURN] button to return to close the menu. Level Calibration 5. Hardware Setup 8. Remote Control 2. Source Setup 5. Lock ... Audio Adjust 4. Volume Setup 2. Speaker Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Input/Output Assign 1. Equalizer Settings 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Zone2/Zone3 3.
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... SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 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 turn on page 81. When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you may need to ...an input source. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. The volume level can be displayed as an absolute value. Basic Operations Selecting...
... SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 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 turn on page 81. When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you may need to ...an input source. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. The volume level can be displayed as an absolute value. Basic Operations Selecting...
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...Speakers B independently. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. The main menu appears onscreen. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for Speakers A and Speakers B. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Distance 4.... Audio Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The "Speaker Config" screen appears. 2-2.
...Speakers B independently. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. The main menu appears onscreen. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for Speakers A and Speakers B. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Distance 4.... Audio Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The "Speaker Config" screen appears. 2-2.
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...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 - You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Config 3. ...front Speakers A and front Speakers B independently. Speaker Settings 2. meters: Select if you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "Unit", and...
...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 - You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Config 3. ...front Speakers A and front Speakers B independently. Speaker Settings 2. meters: Select if you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "Unit", and...
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...buttons, and [ENTER] button. Notes: • The speakers cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Setup closes. PREV CH DISPLAY REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK ... ALBUM - Specify the distance from the speaker to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. You can adjust the level of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is set to your listening position. ...
...buttons, and [ENTER] button. Notes: • The speakers cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Setup closes. PREV CH DISPLAY REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK ... ALBUM - Specify the distance from the speaker to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. You can adjust the level of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is set to your listening position. ...
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...-2 Audio Layer 3 format with a standard Ethernet cable and enjoy the music files stored on your computer or media server. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only) About NET/USB The AV receiver is network-ready, which can be used to find stations, set up/organize your favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc...VBR.) • WMA files must have a ".wav" or ".WAV" filename extension. ■ AAC AAC stands for and play music files stored on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your unit you as an easy way to browse to play Internet radio stations and podcasts at no additional charge...
...-2 Audio Layer 3 format with a standard Ethernet cable and enjoy the music files stored on your computer or media server. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only) About NET/USB The AV receiver is network-ready, which can be used to find stations, set up/organize your favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc...VBR.) • WMA files must have a ".wav" or ".WAV" filename extension. ■ AAC AAC stands for and play music files stored on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your unit you as an easy way to browse to play Internet radio stations and podcasts at no additional charge...
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...computers to configure themselves automatically. • A router with a 100Base-TX switch built-in is configured to use a proxy server, use Internet radio. Notes: • To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your computer is recommended. Your router must be working and able...8226; The AV receiver uses DHCP to use specific routers. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued USB Mass Storage Device Requirements • The AV receiver supports USB devices that 's connected to use the same settings for the AV receiver (see page 128. • The AV receiver does not support...
...computers to configure themselves automatically. • A router with a 100Base-TX switch built-in is configured to use a proxy server, use Internet radio. Notes: • To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your computer is recommended. Your router must be working and able...8226; The AV receiver uses DHCP to use specific routers. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued USB Mass Storage Device Requirements • The AV receiver supports USB devices that 's connected to use the same settings for the AV receiver (see page 128. • The AV receiver does not support...
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... 5 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - In this example, it's connected to a LAN port on a computer or media server through the AV receiver. TX-NR906 Internet radio ETHERNET Playing Music Files on a Server This section explains how to play music files on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base... network. A list of a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable into the AV receiver's ETHERNET port, and plug the other end into a LAN port on your router or switch. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Connecting the AV Receiver To connect the AV receiver to your home network, plug one end of items on the ...
... 5 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - In this example, it's connected to a LAN port on a computer or media server through the AV receiver. TX-NR906 Internet radio ETHERNET Playing Music Files on a Server This section explains how to play music files on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base... network. A list of a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable into the AV receiver's ETHERNET port, and plug the other end into a LAN port on your router or switch. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Connecting the AV Receiver To connect the AV receiver to your home network, plug one end of items on the ...