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.... 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. Please read this manual thoroughly 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 ...
.... 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. Please read this manual thoroughly 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 ...
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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 ... High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 6 Used with 3 Mac- ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet...
...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 ... High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 6 Used with 3 Mac- ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet...
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...ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). L Input selector buttons (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). The page numbers in ...Pure Audio listening mode. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on ...
...ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). L Input selector buttons (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). The page numbers in ...Pure Audio listening mode. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to On or Standby. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on ...
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..., game console, and so on page 77. Q HDMI OUT button (55) Used to select radio presets (see page 75). See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for automatic speaker setup. The ZONE 3 button is connected here for... 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 when setting Zone...
..., game console, and so on page 77. Q HDMI OUT button (55) Used to select radio presets (see page 75). See "Using RDS" on . Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for automatic speaker setup. The ZONE 3 button is connected here for... 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 when setting Zone...
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..., 120) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. 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 N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While a digital HD Radio transmission is muted.
..., 120) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. 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 N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . While a digital HD Radio transmission is muted.
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... model) This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (...12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to control the AV receiver while you to the 12-volt trigger input on another V-capable Onkyo component for example, installed in Zone 2. The FM jack is for connecting the AV receiver to a suitable wall outlet. T DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT...
... model) This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (...12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to control the AV receiver while you to the 12-volt trigger input on another V-capable Onkyo component for example, installed in Zone 2. The FM jack is for connecting the AV receiver to a suitable wall outlet. T DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT...
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...AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo CD player in an Onkyo RI Dock. RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18 CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 19 DOCK mode: see page 20 NET/USB mode (TX... Onkyo DVD player in this mode. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as expected with each type 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 ...
...AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo CD player in an Onkyo RI Dock. RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18 CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 19 DOCK mode: see page 20 NET/USB mode (TX... Onkyo DVD player in this mode. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as expected with each type 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 ...
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...Used to select the remote controller modes. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to change settings. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. D INPUT SELECTOR buttons (70) Used to Standby. The [STEREO], [SURR], and...N D.TUN button (74) Selects the Direct tuning mode for the currently selected mode lights up. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. ...
...Used to select the remote controller modes. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to change settings. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of each speaker. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. D INPUT SELECTOR buttons (70) Used to Standby. The [STEREO], [SURR], and...N D.TUN button (74) Selects the Direct tuning mode for the currently selected mode lights up. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. ...
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...L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. H Previous ...- K PLAYLIST Up/Down [J]/[P] buttons* Used to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. M MENU button* Used to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- E Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons... Used to access menus. 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...
...L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. H Previous ...- K PLAYLIST Up/Down [J]/[P] buttons* Used to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. M MENU button* Used to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- E Arrow [R]/[X] and ENTER buttons... Used to access menus. 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...
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...PHONO NET/USB D. C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to select the previous song. 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 ...2 3 GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - 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 radio.
...PHONO NET/USB D. C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to select the previous song. 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 ...2 3 GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - 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 radio.
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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 highpower stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used with Speakers A and... B FL FR FL C FR Speakers A SL SBL SR SBR ■ 7.1-channel Playback with a pair of stereo front speakers and can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. Speaker Config Subwoofer Use Front Use Center Use Surround Use SurrBack Use Speaker A 2-2. Speakers B Subwoofer used with ...
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 highpower stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used with Speakers A and... B FL FR FL C FR Speakers A SL SBL SR SBR ■ 7.1-channel Playback with a pair of stereo front speakers and can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. Speaker Config Subwoofer Use Front Use Center Use Surround Use SurrBack Use Speaker A 2-2. Speakers B Subwoofer used with ...
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..." (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can operate your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below .) ■ If Your iPod...
..." (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can operate your RI Dock's audio output jacks to the AV receiver's AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below .) ■ If Your iPod...
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...and Down [R]/[X] but- Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Component Video Input 4. Speaker Config 3. Level Calibration 5. Speaker Setup 3. Lock Setup...Setup p. 62 MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Input/Output Assign 2. Volume Setup 2. The main menu appears onscreen. tons to close the menu. ...2. Miscellaneous 7. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54
...and Down [R]/[X] but- Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Component Video Input 4. Speaker Config 3. Level Calibration 5. Speaker Setup 3. Lock Setup...Setup p. 62 MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Input/Output Assign 2. Volume Setup 2. The main menu appears onscreen. tons to close the menu. ...2. Miscellaneous 7. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54
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... 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 only). See "Volume Setup" on page 81. See "Using the Listening Modes" on page 115. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 ...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 the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. On some DVD players, you 'll need ...
... 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 only). See "Volume Setup" on page 81. See "Using the Listening Modes" on page 115. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 ...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 the AV receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. On some DVD players, you 'll need ...
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... 4. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to determine the optimum crossover frequencies...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. Speaker Configuration These settings are connected and a crossover frequency, 4 distance, and level for each...
... 4. Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to determine the optimum crossover frequencies...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. Speaker Configuration These settings are connected and a crossover frequency, 4 distance, and level for each...
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..., select "80Hz(THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Note: • The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). The following low-pass filter frequencies can be made if the "Subwoofer" setting in step 4 is set to "Yes...
..., select "80Hz(THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Note: • The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). The following low-pass filter frequencies can be made if the "Subwoofer" setting in step 4 is set to "Yes...
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... want to use the subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations independently. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to select "SurrBack", and then use the surr back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Use: Select if...
... want to use the subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations independently. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to select "SurrBack", and then use the surr back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Use: Select if...
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... Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "2. meters: Select if you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The main menu appears onscreen. Note: 4 This procedure can set automatically by using its [SETUP]..."3. Speaker Distance", and then press [ENTER]. Setup closes. 3 Press the [SETUP] button. You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued 18 Press the [SETUP] button. Speaker Distance These settings are...
... Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "2. meters: Select if you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. The main menu appears onscreen. Note: 4 This procedure can set automatically by using its [SETUP]..."3. Speaker Distance", and then press [ENTER]. Setup closes. 3 Press the [SETUP] button. You can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Advanced Setup-Continued 18 Press the [SETUP] button. Speaker Distance These settings are...
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...controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. tons to the test tone so that the volume of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is set automatically by using its ... Type: Front(Speaker B)" is the same at volume settings below this, be careful because the test tone will be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The main menu appears onscreen. 100 Specify the distance from the speaker to your...
...controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. tons to the test tone so that the volume of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is set automatically by using its ... Type: Front(Speaker B)" is the same at volume settings below this, be careful because the test tone will be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The main menu appears onscreen. 100 Specify the distance from the speaker to your...