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... Others 142 En Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference.
... Others 142 En Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference.
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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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... with Speakers A and Speakers B. Zone 3: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in a second room (see page 130). Multiroom Capability You can use four speaker systems with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 98).
... with Speakers A and Speakers B. Zone 3: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in a second room (see page 130). Multiroom Capability You can use four speaker systems with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 98).
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...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 page numbers in parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute.... K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on page 11. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights...
...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 page numbers in parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute.... K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. The indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on page 11. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights...
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... are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on page 77. 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, composite video, and analog audio. 10... 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. U MEMORY button...
... are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on page 77. 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, composite video, and analog audio. 10... 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. U MEMORY button...
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When set to OFF, the AV receiver is set in the current input signal. No box appears for bridged front speaker operation. The following ...System). TUNED (73): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used by the current input source. : A box is set the AV receiver to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of headphones are included in the Speaker Configuration. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up...selectors. J Headphone indicator (72) Lights up when tuned to "Audyssey". dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes.
When set to OFF, the AV receiver is set in the current input signal. No box appears for bridged front speaker operation. The following ...System). TUNED (73): Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used by the current input source. : A box is set the AV receiver to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance of headphones are included in the Speaker Configuration. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up...selectors. J Headphone indicator (72) Lights up when tuned to "Audyssey". dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes.
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N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG 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 being...
N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG 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 being...
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...suit your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. G HDMI IN 1-4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB...separate XM instructions). I XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. R AC INLET The supplied power cord is for connecting a turntable's ground wire...of the power cord should be connected to a video input on your setup. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate ...
...suit your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. G HDMI IN 1-4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB...separate XM instructions). I XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. R AC INLET The supplied power cord is for connecting a turntable's ground wire...of the power cord should be connected to a video input on your setup. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate ...
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...The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front Speakers B and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to use the AV receiver solely as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. ct MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog... are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a preamplifier. Z CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be used with front Speakers A and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier ...
...The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front Speakers B and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to use the AV receiver solely as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc. ct MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog... are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a preamplifier. Z CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be used with front Speakers A and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier ...
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...and slide open the cover. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 15 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • The remote controller will...730; 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is used in a rack behind colored glass doors. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing...
...and slide open the cover. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 15 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in mind when installing. • The remote controller will...730; 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in the same room, or the AV receiver is used in a rack behind colored glass doors. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing...
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...VCR Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo CD player 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 1 bm bn *1 bo bp TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bq br bs bk bl... Modes As well as expected with each type of the remote controller functions described in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first...
...VCR Modes With these modes, you can control an Onkyo CD player 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 1 bm bn *1 bo bp TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bq br bs bk bl... Modes As well as expected with each type of the remote controller functions described in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first...
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G Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. D INPUT SELECTOR buttons (70) Used to the previous display when changing settings. E...button Starts recording. 17 K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to select the remote controller modes. The Next [] button selects the next track. Depending on the AV receiver. I SETUP button Used to Standby. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. L TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (71, 100...
G Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. D INPUT SELECTOR buttons (70) Used to the previous display when changing settings. E...button Starts recording. 17 K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to select the remote controller modes. The Next [] button selects the next track. Depending on the AV receiver. I SETUP button Used to Standby. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. L TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+ buttons (71, 100...
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... an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to fast reverse. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP ...marked with a DS-A2 RI Dock. If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. In order to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control ... jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to the RI Dock's instruction manual for 30 seconds. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12...
... an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to fast reverse. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP ...marked with a DS-A2 RI Dock. If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. In order to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control ... jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to the RI Dock's instruction manual for 30 seconds. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12...
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... subwoofer at the same height as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a front corner...
... subwoofer at the same height as shown. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a front corner...
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...(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. Speaker Config Subwoofer Use Front Use Center Use Surround Use SurrBack Use Speaker A 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 to have two speaker configurations of up to 5.1 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if...
...(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. Speaker Config Subwoofer Use Front Use Center Use Surround Use SurrBack Use Speaker A 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 to have two speaker configurations of up to 5.1 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if...
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... typically have . Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on them to the positive (+) side of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center ✓ ... directions. Number of each other, as shown. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of the speaker terminal. 24 Surround right speaker 7. Surround...
... typically have . Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on them to the positive (+) side of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front left Front right Center ✓ ... directions. Number of each other, as shown. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of the speaker terminal. 24 Surround right speaker 7. Surround...
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... lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one cable to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm..., as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 5/8" (15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wire. 4 Screw the terminal tight. 25 Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6, be sure to set the speaker...
... lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one cable to only negative (-) terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm..., as shown. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 5/8" (15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wire. 4 Screw the terminal tight. 25 Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more than 6, be sure to set the speaker...
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... pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback with Speakers A. If you want to use with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations (see page 98). 26 Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Speakers A The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback...
... pair of terminals for 7.1-channel playback with Speakers A. If you want to use with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations (see page 98). 26 Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Speakers A The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback...
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... connections, be sure to the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high)... separate tweeter and woofer feeds for front Speakers A, providing improved bass and treble performance. • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to...
... connections, be sure to the left speaker's positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) tweeter (high) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high)... separate tweeter and woofer feeds for front Speakers A, providing improved bass and treble performance. • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to...
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..., or bridged together to provide almost double the output power for the front speakers. • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you're using bridging, make sure that your front ...left speaker's negative terminal. Right speaker 28 Left speaker And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker's negative terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to do so may seriously damage the AV receiver. • When using a powered subwoofer). • For bridging, the...
..., or bridged together to provide almost double the output power for the front speakers. • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you're using bridging, make sure that your front ...left speaker's negative terminal. Right speaker 28 Left speaker And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker's negative terminal. 2 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT L positive (+) terminal to do so may seriously damage the AV receiver. • When using a powered subwoofer). • For bridging, the...