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... Others 142 En Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain 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...
... Others 142 En Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain 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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... 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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...and DTS-HD Master Audio 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 ...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...
...and DTS-HD Master Audio 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 ...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...
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... mode. H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of...AV receiver is on it. K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. 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...
... mode. H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). I MASTER VOLUME control (70) and indicator Sets the volume of...AV receiver is on it. K AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. See "Volume Setup" on page 11. 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...
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... RDS" on . X TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is connected here for automatic speaker setup. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for private listening. Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American model cp... 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 selected, the TUNING [R]/[X]...
... RDS" on . X TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When the AM or FM input source is connected here for automatic speaker setup. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for private listening. Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American model cp... 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 selected, the TUNING [R]/[X]...
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While a digital HD Radio transmission 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 While an analog... HD Radio transmission is muted. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76...
While a digital HD Radio transmission 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 While an analog... HD Radio transmission is muted. N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76...
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...(not North American model) These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a turntable. The FM jack is for connecting an XM...input. S DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3 These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. They're assignable, which means you 're in Zone 2, or control it when... trigger input on a component in a cabinet. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a digital recorder with an HDMI output, such as a CD recorder. R AC ...
...(not North American model) These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a turntable. The FM jack is for connecting an XM...input. S DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3 These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. They're assignable, which means you 're in Zone 2, or control it when... trigger input on a component in a cabinet. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a digital recorder with an HDMI output, such as a CD recorder. R AC ...
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... MD recorder, or CD recorder made by that mode to control your 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 SP...Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as the AV receiver, you can also use with each...
... MD recorder, or CD recorder made by that mode to control your 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 SP...Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of component. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as the AV receiver, you can also use with each...
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.... T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select Speakers A or Speakers B. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Play [] button Starts playback. Rewind and...LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons can be used at any time, regardless of each speaker. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. C ON button (51) Turns on or off. F DIMMER button...
.... T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to Standby. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to select Speakers A or Speakers B. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. Play [] button Starts playback. Rewind and...LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons can be used at any time, regardless of each speaker. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. C ON button (51) Turns on or off. F DIMMER button...
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...press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button 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...[] button Press and hold to select play modes on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Remote Controller-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8... 1 IN L/R 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 more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl ...
...press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button 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...[] button Press and hold to select play modes on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Remote Controller-Continued DOCK Mode Dock mode is off the iPod. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8... 1 IN L/R 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 more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl ...
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...USB 8 9 bk bl bm B Number buttons Used to select Internet radio stations. L Stop [] button Stops playback. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT... ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - 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 ...
...USB 8 9 bk bl bm B Number buttons Used to select Internet radio stations. L Stop [] button Stops playback. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT... ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - 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 ...
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...of stereo speakers and the subwoofer (2.1-channels). Only one configuration can drive up to 7.1 speakers. Speakers B Subwoofer used , the AV receiver can only be wired normally. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. You could...are selected by the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations means you 're using a powered subwoofer). 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...
...of stereo speakers and the subwoofer (2.1-channels). Only one configuration can drive up to 7.1 speakers. Speakers B Subwoofer used , the AV receiver can only be wired normally. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. You could...are selected by the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations means you 're using a powered subwoofer). 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...
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... 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 the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can then be left... OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX. Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with the AV receiver. These components 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.) IN L R V IN L R ■ If you will need...
... 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 the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you can then be left... OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED 120W 1A MAX. Notes: • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with the AV receiver. These components 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.) IN L R V IN L R ■ If you will need...
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... Input/Output Assign 2. Hardware Setup 8. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Speaker Setup 3. Miscellaneous 7. Input/Output Assign 1. Digital Audio Input 5. Listening Mode Preset...Settings 6. MENU 1. Source Setup 5. Miscellaneous 7. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Analog Audio Input p. 55 p. 59 MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 2. Zone2/Zone3 3. The ...
... Input/Output Assign 2. Hardware Setup 8. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 lowed by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Speaker Setup 3. Miscellaneous 7. Input/Output Assign 1. Digital Audio Input 5. Listening Mode Preset...Settings 6. MENU 1. Source Setup 5. Miscellaneous 7. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. Analog Audio Input p. 55 p. 59 MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 2. Zone2/Zone3 3. The ...
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...dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on page 81. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the source component. The volume can ...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 turn on page 115. See "Volume Setup" on the digital audio output. Select a ... the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only).
...dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. A and B indicators 3 4 AV receiver 5 70 Remote controller Start playback on page 81. See "Using the Listening Modes" on the source component. The volume can ...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 turn on page 115. See "Volume Setup" on the digital audio output. Select a ... the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only).
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... crossover frequencies. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "2. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons ...to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. The main menu appears onscreen...
... crossover frequencies. Refer to your speakers' manuals to select "2. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use with the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations, and set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons ...to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Speaker Config", and then press [ENTER]. The main menu appears onscreen...
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... "Front" setting in the next column. tons to select "DoubleBass", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a low- TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). tons to select "LPF of the LFE channel's low-pass filter (LPF), which can only be selected: "80Hz(THX...
... "Front" setting in the next column. tons to select "DoubleBass", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a low- TX-SR876 continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). tons to select "LPF of the LFE channel's low-pass filter (LPF), which can only be selected: "80Hz(THX...
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... A or Speakers B. Use: Select if you do want to use the surr back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "No". Note: Cannot be set if the "Center" (step 7) is set to "None". Note: Cannot be...
... A or Speakers B. Use: Select if you do want to use the surr back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "No". Note: Cannot be set if the "Center" (step 7) is set to "None". Note: Cannot be...
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Note: • Speakers B cannot be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Settings 2. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. Speaker Distance", and then press [ENTER]. ...: feet: Select if you set to "No" or "None" in the Speaker Configuration (page 95) cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). PREV CH ENTER GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN VOL DISPLAY MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO ...
Note: • Speakers B cannot be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Settings 2. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. Speaker Distance", and then press [ENTER]. ...: feet: Select if you set to "No" or "None" in the Speaker Configuration (page 95) cannot be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). PREV CH ENTER GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN VOL DISPLAY MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO ...
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...for THX, which 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). tons to your listening position. The main menu appears onscreen. 100 Note:... B cannot be set if "Subwoofer" is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. tons to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Speaker Level Calibration These settings are set automatically by using its [SETUP]...
...for THX, which 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). tons to your listening position. The main menu appears onscreen. 100 Note:... B cannot be set if "Subwoofer" is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. tons to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Speaker Level Calibration These settings are set automatically by using its [SETUP]...