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... Setup 92 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)........121 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
... Setup 92 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only)........121 Zone 2 and Zone 3 130 Controlling Other Components ..137 Others 142 En AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you for future reference. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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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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...*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 ...) • THX Ultra2 Plus*3 Certified • HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 3 Mac- 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...
...*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 ...) • THX Ultra2 Plus*3 Certified • HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 3 Mac- 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...
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..., 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. D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. They are not shown here for each item. B ON...
..., 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. D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is on it. They are not shown here for each item. B ON...
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...). P TONE button (135) Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. Other models, this is 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 input jacks for private listening. R STEREO button (81) Selects the Stereo listening mode... 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 used to adjust the...
...). P TONE button (135) Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. Other models, this is 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 input jacks for private listening. R STEREO button (81) Selects the Stereo listening mode... 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 used to adjust the...
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... Displays the volume level. 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 . 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 ...
... Displays the volume level. 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 . 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 ...
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... composite video output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). ... DVR (digital video recorder). See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 59. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. Front & ...Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 59. U GND screw This screw is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. E COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, and 3 These RCA component video inputs are...
... composite video output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). ... DVR (digital video recorder). See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 59. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. Front & ...Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 59. U GND screw This screw is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. E COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, and 3 These RCA component video inputs are...
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...that mode to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported 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. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for controlling an Apple iPod in this...GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - 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 SURR...
...that mode to select a mode. 2 Use the buttons supported 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. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for controlling an Apple iPod in this...GAME/TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - 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 SURR...
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... (16) Used to select the listening modes. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. W AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. ■...any time, regardless of each speaker. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to the previous display when changing settings. Stop [] button Stops playback. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to adjust the level of the currently selected remote controller mode. E MACRO ...
... (16) Used to select the listening modes. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the current track. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. W AUDIO SEL button (120) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. ■...any time, regardless of each speaker. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to the previous display when changing settings. Stop [] button Stops playback. B STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to adjust the level of the currently selected remote controller mode. E MACRO ...
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... Used to access menus. G DISPLAY button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. M MENU button* Used to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- Q Fast Forward...to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT...supported by 3rd generation iPods. 20 To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote ...
... Used to access menus. G DISPLAY button* Turns on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. M MENU button* Used to navigate menus and select items. F ALBUM +/- Q Fast Forward...to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT...supported by 3rd generation iPods. 20 To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote ...
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... DISC ALBUM - E SETUP button Displays the URL input screen for Internet radio. J Play [] button Starts playback. 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... of music stored on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device, or for listening to Internet radio. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device.
... DISC ALBUM - E SETUP button Displays the URL input screen for Internet radio. J Play [] button Starts playback. 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... of music stored on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device, or for listening to Internet radio. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device.
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...-30 for use the same subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers, as required. Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. For example, if front Speakers A are configured by the Speakers...
...-30 for use the same subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers, as required. Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. For example, if front Speakers A are configured by the Speakers...
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... 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 the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you connect to the AC OUTLET... 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 iPod in ...
... 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 the remote controller of the AV receiver to change the remote mode to "DOCK", you connect to the AC OUTLET... 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 iPod in ...
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...TX-NR906 only 54 Miscellaneous 7. THX Audio Setup p. 61 Main menu MENU 1. Hardware Setup 1. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver... Setup 3. Speaker Settings 2. Miscellaneous 7. Level Calibration 5. Input/Output Assign 2. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B Using the Onscreen Setup ...
...TX-NR906 only 54 Miscellaneous 7. THX Audio Setup p. 61 Main menu MENU 1. Hardware Setup 1. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. ■ Menus for the AV receiver... Setup 3. Speaker Settings 2. Miscellaneous 7. Level Calibration 5. Input/Output Assign 2. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM SP A SP B Using the Onscreen Setup ...
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... input that's connected to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. The volume level can be displayed as an absolute value. Select a listening mode...OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. See "Volume Setup" on the source component. 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 +... adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only).
... input that's connected to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. The volume level can be displayed as an absolute value. Select a listening mode...OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. See "Volume Setup" on the source component. 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 +... adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only).
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... set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Settings 2. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR...subwoofer instead of LFE 120Hz DoubleBass On Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 95 If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Speaker Distance 4. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. The following crossover frequencies can choose which ...
... set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Speaker Settings 2. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING 1 2 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR...subwoofer instead of LFE 120Hz DoubleBass On Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 95 If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with a good sized woofer. Speaker Distance 4. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. The following crossover frequencies can choose which ...
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...-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). On: In addition to filter out unwanted hum. TX-SR876 continue with step 12 in step 5 is set to select a low- Note: The same setting is used for Speakers A and...
...-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). On: In addition to filter out unwanted hum. TX-SR876 continue with step 12 in step 5 is set to select a low- Note: The same setting is used for Speakers A and...
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... set to use the center speaker with Speakers A or Speakers B. You cannot choose whether or not to "None". Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to use the surround speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Note: Cannot be set if "Speaker Type: Front...
... set to use the center speaker with Speakers A or Speakers B. You cannot choose whether or not to "None". Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to use the surround speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Note: Cannot be set if "Speaker Type: Front...
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...: • 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 Distance Unit feet Left 12.0ft Center 12.0ft Right 12.0ft SurrRight 12.0ft SurrBack R 12... remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to the listening position. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Can be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Note: 4 This procedure can specify the distance from 0.5 to select "Unit", and then ...
...: • 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 Distance Unit feet Left 12.0ft Center 12.0ft Right 12.0ft SurrRight 12.0ft SurrBack R 12... remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to the listening position. The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Can be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). Note: 4 This procedure can specify the distance from 0.5 to select "Unit", and then ...
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.... 9 Press the [SETUP] button. If you can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). tons to your listening position. With the "Level Calibration" settings, you... front Speakers B independently. Notes: • You can adjust the levels of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. You can specify different distances...
.... 9 Press the [SETUP] button. If you can also be performed on the AV receiver by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 64). tons to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). tons to your listening position. With the "Level Calibration" settings, you... front Speakers B independently. Notes: • You can adjust the levels of the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is set to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 2 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 2 Press the [SETUP] button. You can specify different distances...