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... and plugging in 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 AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain...
... and plugging in 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 AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain...
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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
Owner Manual
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... system in a third room (see page 23). Zone 3: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in a third room. Multiroom Capability You can use four speaker systems with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used . Main Room: Speakers A and Speakers...
... system in a third room (see page 23). Zone 3: Enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in a third room. Multiroom Capability You can use four speaker systems with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used . Main Room: Speakers A and Speakers...
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...sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, 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. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. See "Volume... Setup" on page 11. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected. ...
...sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, 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. E ZONE 3 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. See "Volume... Setup" on page 11. B ON/STANDBY button (51) Sets the AV receiver to −∞ dB, -81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display). D ZONE 2 indicator (134) This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected. ...
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... select and set the "Monitor Out" setting. O LEVEL button (135) Used when adjusting the volume level of stereo headphones for private listening. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used when setting Zone 3. S THX button (81) Selects the THX listening modes. ...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 ...
... select and set the "Monitor Out" setting. O LEVEL button (135) Used when adjusting the volume level of stereo headphones for private listening. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are used when setting Zone 3. S THX button (81) Selects the THX listening modes. ...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 ...
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... bl bm bn G Tuning indicators (73) HD (North American model only) (76): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set the AV receiver to input selectors. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is completely shutdown. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up if the current AM or FM ...bridged front speaker operation. J Headphone indicator (72) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is the main power switch. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. E ZONE 2 indicator (134) Lights up when a pair of Zone 2 and Zone 3. SPS (North American model only) (79): Lights ...
... bl bm bn G Tuning indicators (73) HD (North American model only) (76): Lights up when the Sleep function has been set the AV receiver to input selectors. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is completely shutdown. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up if the current AM or FM ...bridged front speaker operation. J Headphone indicator (72) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is the main power switch. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. E ZONE 2 indicator (134) Lights up when a pair of Zone 2 and Zone 3. SPS (North American model only) (79): Lights ...
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... ANALOG indicator lights up . N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio ... 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
... ANALOG indicator lights up . N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . M Volume level (70) Displays the volume level. While an analog HD Radio transmission is muted. Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio ... 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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... Setup" on a TV in Zone 2. I XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for listening to Internet radio. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for remote and system control. The other end of sight, for connecting a turntable's ground wire. T DIGITAL OPTICAL IN... CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a turntable. C RS232 D PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. J MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to the...
... Setup" on a TV in Zone 2. I XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for listening to Internet radio. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for remote and system control. The other end of sight, for connecting a turntable's ground wire. T DIGITAL OPTICAL IN... CONTROL This V (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a turntable. C RS232 D PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. J MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to the...
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... 22-50 for connecting the video signal. dm ZONE 2 L/R speakers These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in which you want to use the AV receiver solely as a VCR or DVR, can be connected to other video source can be connected here. Front & Rear Panels-Continued W TAPE IN/OUT... jacks for hookup information. 14 cr DVD IN This input is for playback only or other AV components. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected here for when you purchased your AV receiver. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers A" on page 27 and "Bridging Front Speakers A" on ...
... 22-50 for connecting the video signal. dm ZONE 2 L/R speakers These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in which you want to use the AV receiver solely as a VCR or DVR, can be connected to other video source can be connected here. Front & Rear Panels-Continued W TAPE IN/OUT... jacks for hookup information. 14 cr DVD IN This input is for playback only or other AV components. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be connected here for when you purchased your AV receiver. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers A" on page 27 and "Bridging Front Speakers A" on ...
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...shown below. Keep this in a rack behind colored glass doors. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 15 Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix ...or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote...
...shown below. Keep this in a rack behind colored glass doors. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 15 Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix ...or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Notes: • The remote...
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... recorder connected via V. ■ DVD Mode By default, you can also use with other AV components. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in an Onkyo RI Dock. RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18 CD/MD/CDR mode: see...control the AV receiver. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of 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...
... recorder connected via V. ■ DVD Mode By default, you can also use with other AV components. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in an Onkyo RI Dock. RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18 CD/MD/CDR mode: see...control the AV receiver. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M *1 TX-NR906 only (RC-687M) bt*1 ck cl cm Note: Some of 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...
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... (51) Turns on or off. I SETUP button Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. M LIGHT button Turns the remote controller's illuminated buttons on or off . During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode.... button (75) Selects radio presets. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to change settings. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to select the remote controller modes.
... (51) Turns on or off. I SETUP button Used to select Speakers A or Speakers B. S MUTING button (71) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. M LIGHT button Turns the remote controller's illuminated buttons on or off . During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode.... button (75) Selects radio presets. V L NIGHT button (109) Turns the Late Night function on the AV receiver. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to change settings. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to select the remote controller modes.
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... jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO ... 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...TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. S PLAY MODE button Used to select play modes. P Stop [] button Stops playback and displays a...
... jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 137). TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO ... 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...TV AUX1 AUX2 4 5 6 + TV CH - If the component is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. S PLAY MODE button Used to select play modes. P Stop [] button Stops playback and displays a...
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... from your listening position. They should be positioned facing the listener at the apex. Corner position About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of wall position 22 Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are used ... With DVDs you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward slightly so as the front left and right speakers.
... from your listening position. They should be positioned facing the listener at the apex. Corner position About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of wall position 22 Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are used ... With DVDs you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward slightly so as the front left and right speakers.
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...Bridged Front Speakers In this example, Speakers A provides 7.1-channel surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used, the AV receiver can drive 2 speakers in the main room. See pages 27-30 for serious music listening with 7.1-channels surround sound and use ...and Speakers B configurations means you 're using the [SP A] and [SP B] buttons on page 95. 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 in the main...
...Bridged Front Speakers In this example, Speakers A provides 7.1-channel surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used, the AV receiver can drive 2 speakers in the main room. See pages 27-30 for serious music listening with 7.1-channels surround sound and use ...and Speakers B configurations means you 're using the [SP A] and [SP B] buttons on page 95. 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 in the main...
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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 input on them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in two directions. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT... Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for the surround left and right and surround back left and right dipole speakers should...
... 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 input on them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in two directions. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT... Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for the surround left and right and surround back left and right dipole speakers should...
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...; Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) ...of insulation from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers: • You can connect speakers ...
...; Don't connect a speaker to only negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one cable to each speaker terminal. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) ...of insulation from the wall outlet before connecting your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers: • You can connect speakers ...
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..., connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. If you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Speakers A The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback...
..., connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. If you 're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Speakers A The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.1-channel playback...
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...remove the jumper bars that support bi-amping. Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 27 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 . And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts... connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must be wired normally or not used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. •...
...remove the jumper bars that support bi-amping. Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Right speaker Woofer (low) Left speaker 27 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 . And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts... connect to the front speakers' woofer terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must be wired normally or not used with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. •...
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... used, but the negative (-) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminals are not. • Once you've completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker A)" setting to "BTL" to enable bridging (see page 61). • When front Speakers A are bridged, ...can be wired normally or not used with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher for the front speakers. • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you're using bridging, make sure that your front speakers can handle the ...
... used, but the negative (-) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminals are not. • Once you've completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker A)" setting to "BTL" to enable bridging (see page 61). • When front Speakers A are bridged, ...can be wired normally or not used with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher for the front speakers. • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you're using bridging, make sure that your front speakers can handle the ...