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... 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 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank...
... 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 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank...
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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 ...Mass USB Strage Device (Audio Only) *1 Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. 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 ...Mass USB Strage Device (Audio Only) *1 Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. 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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... indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. 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). B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB,... -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). F Remote-control sensor (15) Receives control signals from the remote controller. G Display See "Display" on page 115. ...
... indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. 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). B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB,... -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). F Remote-control sensor (15) Receives control signals from the remote controller. G Display See "Display" on page 115. ...
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... turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. See "Using RDS" on the connected TV. V TUNING MODE button (73) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. 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... 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 automatic...
... turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3. See "Using RDS" on the connected TV. V TUNING MODE button (73) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. 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... 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 automatic...
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N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver 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 Front & Rear..., ANALOG, or DIGITAL. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up .
N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver 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 Front & Rear..., ANALOG, or DIGITAL. M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up .
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... composite video output can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is output. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. The other end of sight, for connecting a TV or projector with...on a TV in Zone 2. They're assignable, which means you can be connected to suit your setup. H SIRIUS antenna (on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a digital recorder with a component video input. M FM ANTENNA (not North American model) This jack is connected here. A ...
... composite video output can be connected to a suitable wall outlet. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is output. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. The other end of sight, for connecting a TV or projector with...on a TV in Zone 2. They're assignable, which means you can be connected to suit your setup. H SIRIUS antenna (on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a digital recorder with a component video input. M FM ANTENNA (not North American model) This jack is connected here. A ...
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... mode is used to control the 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 (RC-690M) DOCK bq br bs bk bl REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO ... 3 Modes These modes are selected by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. You...
... mode is used to control the 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 (RC-690M) DOCK bq br bs bk bl REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B LISTENING MODE STEREO ... 3 Modes These modes are selected by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. You...
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...on or off . S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on.... P SLEEP button (72) Used with the Macro function. Depending on the AV receiver. C ON button (51) Turns on how they were recorded, the Previous... button (75) Selects radio presets. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select the listening modes. L TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and ... track. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. R RETURN...
...on or off . S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on.... P SLEEP button (72) Used with the Macro function. Depending on the AV receiver. C ON button (51) Turns on how they were recorded, the Previous... button (75) Selects radio presets. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select the listening modes. L TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and ... track. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. R RETURN...
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... RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). M MENU button* Used to select play modes on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. S PLAY MODE button Used to access menus. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10... supported by 3rd generation iPods. 20 Remote Controller-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. 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 +/-
... RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). M MENU button* Used to select play modes on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. S PLAY MODE button Used to access menus. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10... supported by 3rd generation iPods. 20 Remote Controller-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. 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 +/-
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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 ... NET/USB D. G Pause [] button Pauses playback of music stored on a networked computer, media server, or 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 ... NET/USB D. G Pause [] button Pauses playback of music stored on a networked computer, media server, or 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 Speakers ...room. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Not Use Use Not Use Not Use Not Use Speaker B 2-1. When bi-amping is used , the AV receiver can configure the AV receiver to 7.1 speakers. Speakers B FL FR FL C FR Speakers A SL SBL SR SBR ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Bridged Front Speakers In this ...
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 Speakers ...room. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Not Use Use Not Use Not Use Not Use Speaker B 2-1. When bi-amping is used , the AV receiver can configure the AV receiver to 7.1 speakers. Speakers B FL FR FL C FR Speakers A SL SBL SR SBR ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Bridged Front Speakers In this ...
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...8226; Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on its rear panel that can be used to connect the power cords of other...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, and 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 RI Dock's audio...
...8226; Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on its rear panel that can be used to connect the power cords of other...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, and 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 RI Dock's audio...
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... ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. HDMI 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Source Setup 5. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Monitor Out 2. Input/Output Assign 2. Input/Output Assign 2. Volume Setup 2. Analog...
... ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. HDMI 6. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 Source Setup 5. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Monitor Out 2. Input/Output Assign 2. Input/Output Assign 2. Volume Setup 2. Analog...
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...'s [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. The volume can also be set to turn on the digital audio output. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP 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. When you select DVD or another video component,...
...'s [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. The volume can also be set to turn on the digital audio output. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP 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. When you select DVD or another video component,...
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... to use with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for each speaker. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to...Full Band Center 100Hz Surround 100Hz SurrBack 100Hz SurrBack Ch 2ch LPF of the speakers you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "2. Specify Full Band for example, speakers with step 2 after ...
... to use with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the same crossover frequencies, distances, and levels for each speaker. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to...Full Band Center 100Hz Surround 100Hz SurrBack 100Hz SurrBack Ch 2ch LPF of the speakers you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "2. Specify Full Band for example, speakers with step 2 after ...
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... Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Note: • The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. Continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Note: The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B.
... Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Note: • The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. Continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Note: The same setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B.
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...: Select if you do want to use the surr 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 "None".
...: Select if you do want to use the surr 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 "None".
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... front Speakers B independently. Note: • Speakers B cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Setup 1. With the "Speaker Distance" settings, you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Distance", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Distance...
... front Speakers B independently. Note: • Speakers B cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Setup 1. With the "Speaker Distance" settings, you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Distance", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Distance...
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... is being used (page 132). • The "Subwoofer" distance cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). If you can adjust the levels of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). With the ... or Front(Speaker B)" 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. Advanced Setup-Continued 7 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but not the other speakers (i.e., ...
... is being used (page 132). • The "Subwoofer" distance cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). If you can adjust the levels of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). With the ... or Front(Speaker B)" 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. Advanced Setup-Continued 7 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but not the other speakers (i.e., ...