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...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 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...
...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 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...
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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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... *3 THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio...Surround*4, 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 Switching ...
... *3 THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet Radio...Surround*4, 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 Switching ...
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... input source. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to On or Standby. C STANDBY indicator (51) Lights up when Zone 3 is selected. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can... value. K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).
... input source. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to On or Standby. C STANDBY indicator (51) Lights up when Zone 3 is selected. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can... value. K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).
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... 2. Other models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10 Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for RDS (Radio Data System). Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American... 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 connected here for ...
... 2. Other models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it's for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10 Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for RDS (Radio Data System). Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American... 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 connected here for ...
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... level. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG 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...
... level. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the ANALOG 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...
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... digitally. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). I XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. The FM...FM antenna. Front & Rear Panels-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. To use V, you can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component ...
... digitally. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). I XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. The FM...FM antenna. Front & Rear Panels-Continued B V REMOTE CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. To use V, you can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component ...
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... may not work as the AV receiver, 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 ...mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. To set the remote controller to control the AV receiver. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm...
... may not work as the AV receiver, 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 ...mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. To set the remote controller to control the AV receiver. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm...
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... mode. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to select the listening modes. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. R RETURN button Returns to select and adjust settings. Rewind and Fast Forward []/[] buttons The ...71, 100) Used to change settings. P SLEEP button (72) Used with the Macro function. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on or ...
... mode. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to select the listening modes. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. R RETURN button Returns to select and adjust settings. Rewind and Fast Forward []/[] buttons The ...71, 100) Used to change settings. P SLEEP button (72) Used with the Macro function. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on or ...
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... 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 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B ...jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select the previous song. D TOP MENU button Works as a Resume button when used with ... instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. 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 ...
... 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 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B ...jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select the previous song. D TOP MENU button Works as a Resume button when used with ... instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. 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 ...
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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 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE ... input screen for listening to Internet radio. G Pause [] button Pauses playback of music stored on a USB mass storage device. 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. button...
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 ... input screen for listening to Internet radio. G Pause [] button Pauses playback of music stored on a USB mass storage device. 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. button...
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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 ... the [SP A] and [SP B] buttons on page 95. When bi-amping is bridged for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used , the AV receiver can configure the AV receiver to 7.1 speakers. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. Front Speakers A and front Speakers B can be...
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 ... the [SP A] and [SP B] buttons on page 95. When bi-amping is bridged for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used , the AV receiver can configure the AV receiver to 7.1 speakers. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. Front Speakers A and front Speakers B can be...
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...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 iPod in the RI Dock (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote ...controller of other components that you can then be left turned on so that they turn on and off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be turned on the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure...
...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 iPod in the RI Dock (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote ...controller of other components that you can then be left turned on so that they turn on and off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be turned on the AV receiver. Caution: • Make sure...
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...Input 3. Speaker Distance 4. Speaker Setup 3. Miscellaneous 1. Remote Control 2. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker Setup 3. Speaker Config 3. Lock Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT MOVE ENTER ENTER...MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 2. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. OSD Setup p. 62 MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Settings ...
...Input 3. Speaker Distance 4. Speaker Setup 3. Miscellaneous 1. Remote Control 2. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker Setup 3. Speaker Config 3. Lock Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT MOVE ENTER ENTER...MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 2. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. OSD Setup p. 62 MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. Digital Audio Input 5. Speaker Settings ...
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...has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source 1 AV receiver Remote controller 4 1 1 ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 +... 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 −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). To select an input source...
...has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source 1 AV receiver Remote controller 4 1 1 ON STANDBY TV INPUT DVD 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 +... 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 −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). To select an input source...
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... subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back) use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set automatically by the subwoofer instead of LFE 120Hz DoubleBass On Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN... RETURN SETUP EXIT 95 Speaker Config 3. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for all speakers. The "Speaker Config" screen appears...
... subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back) use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set automatically by the subwoofer instead of LFE 120Hz DoubleBass On Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN... RETURN SETUP EXIT 95 Speaker Config 3. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for all speakers. The "Speaker Config" screen appears...
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...you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "80Hz(THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Advanced Setup-Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see...". *If you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off(THX)". 12 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - On: In addition to the subwoofer. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of LFE", and then use the Left and...
...you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "80Hz(THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Advanced Setup-Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see...". *If you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off(THX)". 12 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - On: In addition to the subwoofer. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of LFE", and then use the Left and...
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... Speakers B. Note: Cannot be displayed when the "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" setting is being used (page 132). 98 Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "None".
... Speakers B. Note: Cannot be displayed when the "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" setting is being used (page 132). 98 Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "None".
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... ALL ST 2* *TX-NR906 only 1 Measure...TX-NR906 only). meters: Select if you set from each speaker to enter distances in meters. Note: • Speakers B cannot be set to 9 meters in the Speaker Configuration (page 95) cannot be performed on the AV receiver... by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The "Speaker Distance" screen appears. 2-3. Can be set the distances for Speakers A and Speakers B. 4-8 DVD TV DIMMER + REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER... 2 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button,...
... ALL ST 2* *TX-NR906 only 1 Measure...TX-NR906 only). meters: Select if you set from each speaker to enter distances in meters. Note: • Speakers B cannot be set to 9 meters in the Speaker Configuration (page 95) cannot be performed on the AV receiver... by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). The "Speaker Distance" screen appears. 2-3. Can be set the distances for Speakers A and Speakers B. 4-8 DVD TV DIMMER + REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER... 2 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button,...
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...test tone will be much louder. 3-6 2, 7 DVD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - Notes: • Speakers B cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Notes: • You can also be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is 0 dB..., arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. You can adjust the level of each speaker while listening to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. Advanced Setup-Continued 7 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - tons to...
...test tone will be much louder. 3-6 2, 7 DVD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - Notes: • Speakers B cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Notes: • You can also be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is 0 dB..., arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. You can adjust the level of each speaker while listening to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. Advanced Setup-Continued 7 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - tons to...