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... manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain 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. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 23 First Time...
... manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain 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. Following the instructions in the unit. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 23 First Time...
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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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... sources: 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 open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on Standby and flashes while a signal is... selected. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to −...
... sources: 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 open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on Standby and flashes while a signal is... selected. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to −...
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...TP) button (71, 78) This button is used when setting Zone 3. See "Using RDS" on . 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, ... 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...
...TP) button (71, 78) This button is used when setting Zone 3. See "Using RDS" on . 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, ... 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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N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76, 120) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as the audio ... 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 While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. While a digital...
N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76, 120) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as the audio ... 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 While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. While a digital...
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... jack on page 58. C RS232 D PHONO IN This audio input is for remote and system control. See "Component Video Setup" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. The HDMI inputs are for connecting a TV or projector with a coaxial digital audio ... be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your TV or projector. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a digital recorder with an optical digital audio output, such as...
... jack on page 58. C RS232 D PHONO IN This audio input is for remote and system control. See "Component Video Setup" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. The HDMI inputs are for connecting a TV or projector with a coaxial digital audio ... be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your TV or projector. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a digital recorder with an optical digital audio output, such as...
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..., MD recorder, or CD recorder made 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 bs bk bl REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR... 137). ■ CD/CDR/MD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of...
..., MD recorder, or CD recorder made 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 bs bk bl REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR... 137). ■ CD/CDR/MD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of...
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...remote controller's illuminated buttons on or off . Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Play [] button Starts playback. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 J DISPLAY button (72) Displays information... currently selected mode lights up. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select the listening modes. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. E MACRO buttons (141)...
...remote controller's illuminated buttons on or off . Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Play [] button Starts playback. REC [Z] button Starts recording. 17 J DISPLAY button (72) Displays information... currently selected mode lights up. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select the listening modes. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. E MACRO buttons (141)...
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...HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). 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...OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. button* Selects the next or previous album. Press it twice to access menus. M MENU ...-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to select play modes on components with a DS-A2 RI Dock. TAPE TUNER CD ...
...HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). 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...OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. button* Selects the next or previous album. Press it twice to access menus. M MENU ...-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to select play modes on components with a DS-A2 RI Dock. TAPE TUNER CD ...
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To set the remote controller 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 ...bk bl bm B Number buttons Used to navigate menus and select items. D CH +/- TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. 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. C Arrow...
To set the remote controller 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 ...bk bl bm B Number buttons Used to navigate menus and select items. D CH +/- TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. 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. C Arrow...
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...Speakers B configurations means you 're using the [SP A] and [SP B] buttons on page 95. 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 speakers and the subwoofer ...Each configuration has its own pair of top-quality stereo speakers. Two typical applications are bridged, front Speakers B can configure the AV receiver to 7.1 speakers. You could, for serious music listening with 7.1-channels surround sound and use the same subwoofer, center, surround...
...Speakers B configurations means you 're using the [SP A] and [SP B] buttons on page 95. 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 speakers and the subwoofer ...Each configuration has its own pair of top-quality stereo speakers. Two typical applications are bridged, front Speakers B can configure the AV receiver to 7.1 speakers. You could, for serious music listening with 7.1-channels surround sound and use the same subwoofer, center, surround...
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...instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's...control code (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of other components that can be used to connect the power cords of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can then be connected ...
...instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.) ■ If Your iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your RI Dock's...control code (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of other components that can be used to connect the power cords of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can then be connected ...
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...Carry out the settings for First Time Setup Submenus 1. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Input/Output Assign 2. Audio Adjust 4. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup 8. Lock ...but- The submenu appears. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Monitor Out 2. Component Video Input 4. Analog Audio Input p. 55 p. 59 MOVE ENTER...1. HDMI 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54
...Carry out the settings for First Time Setup Submenus 1. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Input/Output Assign 2. Audio Adjust 4. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup 8. Lock ...but- The submenu appears. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Monitor Out 2. Component Video Input 4. Analog Audio Input p. 55 p. 59 MOVE ENTER...1. HDMI 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54
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...on the digital audio output. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. Select a listening mode and enjoy! A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on page 115. On some DVD players, you 'll need to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through...its [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 Remote controller To switch between Speakers A and Speakers B, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller's VOL [R]/[X] button. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906...
...on the digital audio output. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. Select a listening mode and enjoy! A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on page 115. On some DVD players, you 'll need to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through...its [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 Remote controller To switch between Speakers A and Speakers B, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller's VOL [R]/[X] button. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906...
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...the crossover frequencies, distances, and levels of the speakers you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for all speakers.... appears onscreen. Speaker Setup 1. Level Calibration 5. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. 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* ...
...the crossover frequencies, distances, and levels of the speakers you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for all speakers.... appears onscreen. Speaker Setup 1. Level Calibration 5. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. 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* ...
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...and Down [R]/[X] buttons to the listening position. 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). Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Distance", and ...surround back) use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: feet: Select if you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Speaker Config 3. Can be set from each speaker to the ...
...and Down [R]/[X] buttons to the listening position. 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). Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Distance", and ...surround back) use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: feet: Select if you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Speaker Config 3. Can be set from each speaker to the ...
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... A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Note: This procedure can specify different distances for THX, which is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. Notes: •... The speakers cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The ...
... A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Note: This procedure can specify different distances for THX, which is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. Notes: •... The speakers cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The ...
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.../ portal is available to you as an easy way to browse to create a member login account (email address and password) on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Audio can be encoded in your unit to the Internet you can select vTuner Internet Radio to the Internet, you can ...media server. Supported Audio File Formats For server and USB mass storage device playback, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, and AAC. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only) About NET/USB The AV receiver is network-ready, which means you can hook it up to play Internet radio stations...
.../ portal is available to you as an easy way to browse to create a member login account (email address and password) on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. Audio can be encoded in your unit to the Internet you can select vTuner Internet Radio to the Internet, you can ...media server. Supported Audio File Formats For server and USB mass storage device playback, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, and AAC. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only) About NET/USB The AV receiver is network-ready, which means you can hook it up to play Internet radio stations...
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... consult your ISP or computer dealer if you must have Internet access. 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...or smartphone) Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape 7.1 Network Requirements ■ Ethernet Network The AV receiver's Ethernet port supports 10Base-T. For best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is strongly recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). DHCP supplies IP addresses to ...
... consult your ISP or computer dealer if you must have Internet access. 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...or smartphone) Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape 7.1 Network Requirements ■ Ethernet Network The AV receiver's Ethernet port supports 10Base-T. For best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is strongly recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). DHCP supplies IP addresses to ...
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...REFRESH 1 / 10 5 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. A list of items on a Server This section explains how to select the NET/USB remote controller ...mode. 4 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Connecting the AV Receiver To connect the AV receiver to select the Server screen. See page 121 for details on supported music servers and music file formats. 1 Start ...
...REFRESH 1 / 10 5 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. A list of items on a Server This section explains how to select the NET/USB remote controller ...mode. 4 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Connecting the AV Receiver To connect the AV receiver to select the Server screen. See page 121 for details on supported music servers and music file formats. 1 Start ...