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... 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 Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual...
... 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 Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual...
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... 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 setup menus 53 Using the Onscreen Setup Menus 54 Monitor Out Setup 55 Video Input Setup 56 Digital Audio Input Setup 59 Analog Audio... 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
... 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 setup menus 53 Using the Onscreen Setup Menus 54 Monitor Out Setup 55 Video Input Setup 56 Digital Audio Input Setup 59 Analog Audio... 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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..., AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). Pressing this mode is being received from the remote controller. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. The page numbers in parentheses show...
..., AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). Pressing this mode is being received from the remote controller. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. The page numbers in parentheses show...
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... the tone (bass and treble). M PHONES jack (72) This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on page 77. 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 speaker setup microphone is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.
... the tone (bass and treble). M PHONES jack (72) This 1/4-inch phone jack is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on page 77. 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 speaker setup microphone is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.
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...with a component video output, such as a CD player or DVD player. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a CD ... are for listening to Internet radio. U GND screw This screw is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to...V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for example, installed in a cabinet. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components. ...
...with a component video output, such as a CD player or DVD player. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a CD ... are for listening to Internet radio. U GND screw This screw is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. They're assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to...V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for example, installed in a cabinet. They're assignable, which means you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other components. ...
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...remote control code, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. 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... are for use the remote controller to Internet radio. ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to control the component. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As...
...remote control code, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode. 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... are for use the remote controller to Internet radio. ■ TV and VCR Modes With these modes, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to control the component. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As...
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... 17 B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to the previous display when changing settings. I SETUP button Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. Depending on the AV receiver. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. ...AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Stop [] button Stops playback. C ON button (51) Turns on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next []/[] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes. M LIGHT button Turns the remote controller's illuminated buttons on or off . T SP A and SP B buttons (TX...
... 17 B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to the previous display when changing settings. I SETUP button Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. Depending on the AV receiver. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. ...AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. Stop [] button Stops playback. C ON button (51) Turns on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next []/[] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes. M LIGHT button Turns the remote controller's illuminated buttons on or off . T SP A and SP B buttons (TX...
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... Press and hold to select play modes. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- H Previous [] button Restarts.... • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to fast forward. M MENU button* Used to select the previous song. TUN +10 0...controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC PLAYLIST ...
... Press and hold to select play modes. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- H Previous [] button Restarts.... • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to fast forward. M MENU button* Used to select the previous song. TUN +10 0...controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC PLAYLIST ...
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To set the remote controller to enter track numbers. 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 PURE A DIRECT .../TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - J Play [] button Starts playback. K Next [] button Selects the next 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 radio. TAPE...
To set the remote controller to enter track numbers. 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 PURE A DIRECT .../TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - J Play [] button Starts playback. K Next [] button Selects the next 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 radio. TAPE...
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...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 can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. Front Speakers A and front Speakers...Setup" on the remote controller. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. For example, if front Speakers A are bi-amped, Speakers A can only be selected at the same time. When bridging is used , the AV receiver ...
...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 can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. Front Speakers A and front Speakers...Setup" on the remote controller. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. For example, if front Speakers A are bi-amped, Speakers A can only be selected at the same time. When bridging is used , the AV receiver ...
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... the menu. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Digital Audio Input 5. Miscellaneous 1. Audio Adjust 4. Source Setup 5. Miscellaneous 7. HDMI Input 3. Speaker Settings 2. Equalizer Settings 6. Hardware Setup 8. Tuner 4. HDMI 6. Press the [SETUP] button to select submenu and then press [ENTER]. Component Video Input 4. Speaker...
... the menu. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Digital Audio Input 5. Miscellaneous 1. Audio Adjust 4. Source Setup 5. Miscellaneous 7. HDMI Input 3. Speaker Settings 2. Equalizer Settings 6. Hardware Setup 8. Tuner 4. HDMI 6. Press the [SETUP] button to select submenu and then press [ENTER]. Component Video Input 4. Speaker...
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... source component. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). To select an input source with the remote controller, press its [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 Remote controller To switch between Speakers ... 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 115. See "Volume Setup" on the digital audio output. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2...
... source component. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). To select an input source with the remote controller, press its [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 Remote controller To switch between Speakers ... 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 115. See "Volume Setup" on the digital audio output. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2...
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...-certified speakers, specify 80 Hz (THX) for example, speakers with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). 2-4 1, 5 --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD...Hz, 130 Hz, 150 Hz, or 200 Hz. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Settings 2. Level Calibration 5. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Configuration These settings are ...
...-certified speakers, specify 80 Hz (THX) for example, speakers with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). 2-4 1, 5 --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD...Hz, 130 Hz, 150 Hz, or 200 Hz. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Settings 2. Level Calibration 5. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Configuration These settings are ...
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... by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select "DoubleBass", and then use the LFE channel. *If you can be selected: "80Hz(THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "110Hz", or "120Hz". Note: • The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 ...on page 99. 97 pass filter frequency. tons to select "LPF of the LFE channel's low-pass filter (LPF), which can boost bass output by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Continue with step 18...
... by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select "DoubleBass", and then use the LFE channel. *If you can be selected: "80Hz(THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "110Hz", or "120Hz". Note: • The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 ...on page 99. 97 pass filter frequency. tons to select "LPF of the LFE channel's low-pass filter (LPF), which can boost bass output by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Continue with step 18...
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...; Cannot be displayed when the "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to 17 something other than "Not Use" (page 61). ... Speakers A or Speakers B. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Not Use Use Not Use Use Use Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Notes: • The bottom half of the "Speaker Config" screen. 14 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- If you're...
...; Cannot be displayed when the "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to 17 something other than "Not Use" (page 61). ... Speakers A or Speakers B. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Not Use Use Not Use Use Use Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Notes: • The bottom half of the "Speaker Config" screen. 14 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- If you're...
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... by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. THX 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 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button....MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU 2 3, 9 CH DISC ALBUM - The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Equalizer Settings 6. Can be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued 18 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. 3...
... by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. THX 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 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button....MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU 2 3, 9 CH DISC ALBUM - The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Equalizer Settings 6. Can be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued 18 Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. 3...
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...is set to "Bi-Amp" or "BTL" (page 61), "SurrBack" is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. PREV CH DISPLAY REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB...ST 1* *TX-NR906 only 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same level settings for Speakers A and Speakers B. tons to your listening position. Setup closes. If you can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued 7 ...
...is set to "Bi-Amp" or "BTL" (page 61), "SurrBack" is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. PREV CH DISPLAY REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB...ST 1* *TX-NR906 only 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same level settings for Speakers A and Speakers B. tons to your listening position. Setup closes. If you can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued 7 ...
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NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued 6 or Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select a music ...displayed, press the [RANDOM] button. To select the beginning of devices that support PlaysForSure appears. 4 Select the AV receiver in the current folder are played repeatedly. When all be played again in random order. You can now play ...play the music files stored on the current server are not included in your server, network, and AV receiver connections. 124 Windows Media Player 11 Setup This section explains how to 9,999 songs per folder. To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT...
NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued 6 or Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select a music ...displayed, press the [RANDOM] button. To select the beginning of devices that support PlaysForSure appears. 4 Select the AV receiver in the current folder are played repeatedly. When all be played again in random order. You can now play ...play the music files stored on the current server are not included in your server, network, and AV receiver connections. 124 Windows Media Player 11 Setup This section explains how to 9,999 songs per folder. To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT...
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...button, respectively. To select the beginning of the device's contents appears. PREV CH ENTER GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN VOL DISPLAY MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B 1 Plug your USB mass storage device into the AV receiver's USB port. 2 Press the [NET/USB] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to start playback. .../AMP SLEEP RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU ENTER + CH DISC ALBUM - See page 121 for details on a USB mass storage device. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Playing Music Files on a USB Device This section explains how to play music files on sup- USB ...
...button, respectively. To select the beginning of the device's contents appears. PREV CH ENTER GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN VOL DISPLAY MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B 1 Plug your USB mass storage device into the AV receiver's USB port. 2 Press the [NET/USB] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to start playback. .../AMP SLEEP RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU ENTER + CH DISC ALBUM - See page 121 for details on a USB mass storage device. NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Playing Music Files on a USB Device This section explains how to play music files on sup- USB ...
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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 RECEIVER 4 1 Press the [NET/USB] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to the AV receiver, recheck the AV receiver's IP address on the type of the Internet radio... 10.--- NET/USB ENTER SETUP ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Listening to Internet Radio 2 To receive Internet radio, you must connect the AV receiver to a network with your...
...PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING RECEIVER 4 1 Press the [NET/USB] INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly to the AV receiver, recheck the AV receiver's IP address on the type of the Internet radio... 10.--- NET/USB ENTER SETUP ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)-Continued Listening to Internet Radio 2 To receive Internet radio, you must connect the AV receiver to a network with your...