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... 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. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
... 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. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new...
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IMPORTANT The plug is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of this instruction manual is marked with the letter N or coloured black. Fit a suitable fuse in compliance with the corresponding technical standards ...needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by qualified service personnel. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. Precautions-Continued For British models Replacement...
IMPORTANT The plug is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of this instruction manual is marked with the letter N or coloured black. Fit a suitable fuse in compliance with the corresponding technical standards ...needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by qualified service personnel. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. Precautions-Continued For British models Replacement...
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... tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to access the onscreen setup...can find the main explanation for RDS (Radio Data System). V TUNING MODE button (73) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. X TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is used ...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)...
... tuner, and the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons are used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used to access the onscreen setup...can find the main explanation for RDS (Radio Data System). V TUNING MODE button (73) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. X TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is used ...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)...
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...8 9 For detailed information, see the pages in the Speaker Configuration. The following abbreviations indicate which speaker set the AV receiver to On or Standby. F Listening mode and format indicators (81) Show the selected listening mode and audio input ...[F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. No box appears for AM or FM radio. AUTO (73): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set to OFF, the AV receiver is selected for speakers that supports...FM station supports HD Radio technology. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is set in parentheses.
...8 9 For detailed information, see the pages in the Speaker Configuration. The following abbreviations indicate which speaker set the AV receiver to On or Standby. F Listening mode and format indicators (81) Show the selected listening mode and audio input ...[F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. No box appears for AM or FM radio. AUTO (73): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set to OFF, the AV receiver is selected for speakers that supports...FM station supports HD Radio technology. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is set in parentheses.
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... remote control code first (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first... VCR Modes With these modes, you can also use with other AV 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...
... remote control code first (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in this manual may not work as the AV receiver, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first... VCR Modes With these modes, you can also use with other AV 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...
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...'s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). Works as a Mode...manual for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to access menus. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876...) REMOTE MODE button to fast forward. In order to select play modes. C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo...
...'s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). Works as a Mode...manual for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to access menus. To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876...) REMOTE MODE button to fast forward. In order to select play modes. C ON button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo...
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...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 corresponding speaker terminal. 5 65 6 7 8 1. The following table shows which channels you should be positioned. All...label to the input on your powered subwoofer. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this automatically (see page 64) or manually (see page 95). Subwoofer 2. Front left and right speakers...
...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 corresponding speaker terminal. 5 65 6 7 8 1. The following table shows which channels you should be positioned. All...label to the input on your powered subwoofer. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need to do this automatically (see page 64) or manually (see page 95). Subwoofer 2. Front left and right speakers...
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... tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's FRONT L negative (-) terminal to the ... Type: Front(Speaker A)" setting to "Bi-Amp" to the right speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers A The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used with front Speakers A...
... tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK L negative (-) terminal to your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the left speaker's negative (-) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's FRONT L negative (-) terminal to the ... Type: Front(Speaker A)" setting to "Bi-Amp" to the right speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Bi-amping Front Speakers A The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can only be used with front Speakers A...
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.... Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's ZONE 2 R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used with front Speakers B and surround back ...be sure to the left speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) woofer (low) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver's ZONE 2 L positive (+) terminal to remove the jumper bars that support bi-amping....
.... Refer to the right speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's ZONE 2 R positive (+) terminal to your speaker manual. Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used with front Speakers B and surround back ...be sure to the left speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's SURR BACK R negative (-) terminal to the right speaker's negative (-) woofer (low) terminal. 3 Connect the AV receiver's ZONE 2 L positive (+) terminal to remove the jumper bars that support bi-amping....
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...BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CH This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is the same as for coaxial. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical. This ...inserting and removing. • Push plugs in all AV connections. And use yellow plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Use ...
...BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CH This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is the same as for coaxial. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for optical. This ...inserting and removing. • Push plugs in all AV connections. And use yellow plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Use ...
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...audio connection that matches your TV or other video component directly to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. Likewise, ...input Audio L/R input Digital optical input B A a b OPTICAL IN L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVD recorder Notes: • The AV receiver must be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT S jack. See the manuals supplied with your VCR or DVD recorder ( a or b ), and then make the connection.
...audio connection that matches your TV or other video component directly to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. Likewise, ...input Audio L/R input Digital optical input B A a b OPTICAL IN L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVD recorder Notes: • The AV receiver must be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT S jack. See the manuals supplied with your VCR or DVD recorder ( a or b ), and then make the connection.
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... using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to the AV receiver. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for audio.) However, reliable operation with a DVI input can be connected by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV's speakers,... if you 're listening through the AV receiver, set to "On" (see page 119) and you turn up the AV receiver volume control, the ...
... using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that its setup. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to the AV receiver. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for audio.) However, reliable operation with a DVI input can be connected by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV's speakers,... if you 're listening through the AV receiver, set to "On" (see page 119) and you turn up the AV receiver volume control, the ...
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... to connect a turntable with a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can also use with an MC-type cartridge. See your turntable. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in phono preamp. Connect one or the other Connection b must... Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output IN L R PHONO AUDIO OUTPUT L R 46 Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver's PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your phono equalizer's manual for use a phono equalizer to the...
... to connect a turntable with a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you can also use with an MC-type cartridge. See your turntable. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in phono preamp. Connect one or the other Connection b must... Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output IN L R PHONO AUDIO OUTPUT L R 46 Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver's PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your phono equalizer's manual for use a phono equalizer to the...
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...8226; By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the components that you intend to On or Standby. North American model 49 Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure that...MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see the RI Dock's 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. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.) IN L R V IN L R...
...8226; By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the components that you intend to On or Standby. North American model 49 Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure that...MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see the RI Dock's 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. (Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.) IN L R V IN L R...
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... will not work . Refer to the AV receiver. This function will automatically turn on , the Auto Power On/Standby and Direct Change V functions do not work with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. Remote Control You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with your DVD player is...
... will not work . Refer to the AV receiver. This function will automatically turn on , the Auto Power On/Standby and Direct Change V functions do not work with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.). • Some components have two V jacks. Remote Control You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with your DVD player is...
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...", and then press [ENTER]. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is not available on your Instruction Manual is English. The setup menu closes. Miscellaneous 1. The "OSD Setup" menu appears. 6-2. You can select: English, German, French, Spanish..., Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The "Miscellaneous" menu appears. 6. MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 3 Use the Up and Down...
...", and then press [ENTER]. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is not available on your Instruction Manual is English. The setup menu closes. Miscellaneous 1. The "OSD Setup" menu appears. 6-2. You can select: English, German, French, Spanish..., Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The "Miscellaneous" menu appears. 6. MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 3 Use the Up and Down...
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... sure the appropriate external input is able to 5 drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • When bi-amping is used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to select "Front(Speaker A)", and use bi-amping or bridging, you 've connected your TV. 1 Press the...indicator will appear on your front Speakers A normally. Notes: • When bridging is used , the AV receiver is selected on your TV. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- Speaker Settings 2. Bi-Amp: Select this manual may be selected if "Front(Speaker B)" is set the Speaker Impedance to 4 ohms. To use ...
... sure the appropriate external input is able to 5 drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • When bi-amping is used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to select "Front(Speaker A)", and use bi-amping or bridging, you 've connected your TV. 1 Press the...indicator will appear on your front Speakers A normally. Notes: • When bridging is used , the AV receiver is selected on your TV. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- Speaker Settings 2. Bi-Amp: Select this manual may be selected if "Front(Speaker B)" is set the Speaker Impedance to 4 ohms. To use ...
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.... Please keep quiet. First Time Setup-Continued The onscreen menus shown in your TV. 1 Turn on your hand during measurements as this manual may cause measurement dis- Changes to the room after auto setup requires you run the auto setup again, as Audyssey MultEQ® XT... this will produce inaccurate results. • Position the microphone at ear height of listening area at the next position (see on the AV receiver and the connected TV. ics during measurements and do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid obstacles blocking the path between...
.... Please keep quiet. First Time Setup-Continued The onscreen menus shown in your TV. 1 Turn on your hand during measurements as this manual may cause measurement dis- Changes to the room after auto setup requires you run the auto setup again, as Audyssey MultEQ® XT... this will produce inaccurate results. • Position the microphone at ear height of listening area at the next position (see on the AV receiver and the connected TV. ics during measurements and do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid obstacles blocking the path between...
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... 0.0dB -12.0dB +3.0dB +4.0dB -3.0dB 0.0dB RETURN RETURN Press [RETURN] to return to the previous screen. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In rare situations, proper measurements taken may be detected by the automatic speaker setup. If you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very... automatic speaker setup again. Notes: • For THX-certified speakers, the 80 Hz (THX) cross- over frequency is set the speaker settings manually. (see page 95). • Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the...
... 0.0dB -12.0dB +3.0dB +4.0dB -3.0dB 0.0dB RETURN RETURN Press [RETURN] to return to the previous screen. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In rare situations, proper measurements taken may be detected by the automatic speaker setup. If you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very... automatic speaker setup again. Notes: • For THX-certified speakers, the 80 Hz (THX) cross- over frequency is set the speaker settings manually. (see page 95). • Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the...
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In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will not appear on models that have HD Radio.) TUNED AUTO FM STEREO 73 Searching stops when a station is weak, it 's 0...., the TUNED indicator appears. In this example, FM has been selected. The North American model changes FM frequency in mono. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to get good reception. Listening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNING MODE TUNING ■...
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will not appear on models that have HD Radio.) TUNED AUTO FM STEREO 73 Searching stops when a station is weak, it 's 0...., the TUNED indicator appears. In this example, FM has been selected. The North American model changes FM frequency in mono. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to get good reception. Listening to the Radio Listening to AM/FM Stations TUNING MODE TUNING ■...