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...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... Radio 73 Listening to AM/FM Stations 73 Presetting AM/FM Stations 75 Listening to HD Radio™ Stations (North American model only 76 Using RDS 77 Recording 80 Recording the Input Source 80... Controller 138 Learning Commands 140 Using Macros 141 Troubleshooting 142 Specifications (TX-SR876 148 Specifications (TX-NR906 149 5
...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... Radio 73 Listening to AM/FM Stations 73 Presetting AM/FM Stations 75 Listening to HD Radio™ Stations (North American model only 76 Using RDS 77 Recording 80 Recording the Input Source 80... Controller 138 Learning Commands 140 Using Macros 141 Troubleshooting 142 Specifications (TX-SR876 148 Specifications (TX-NR906 149 5
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... 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 / ...may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • .... Surround EX is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 6 THX...
... 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 / ...may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • .... Surround EX is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 6 THX...
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.... *13 Music Optimizer™ is your guarantee that is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. Only then can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must be authorized...of Xantech Corporation. * "Niles" is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Front Left...Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. *9 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. *12 Manufactured under license from ...
.... *13 Music Optimizer™ is your guarantee that is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. Only then can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must be authorized...of Xantech Corporation. * "Niles" is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Front Left...Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. *9 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. *12 Manufactured under license from ...
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...) Lights up when a pair of Zone 2 and Zone 3. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. B Speaker/channel indicators (88) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . E ZONE 2 ...abbreviations indicate which speaker set to "Audyssey". bk bl bm bn G Tuning indicators (73) HD (North American model only) (76): Lights up when tuned to No or None. SPS...Tuning mode is selected for speakers that 's set the AV receiver to OFF, the AV receiver is displayed for bridged front speaker operation. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up...
...) Lights up when a pair of Zone 2 and Zone 3. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. B Speaker/channel indicators (88) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used . E ZONE 2 ...abbreviations indicate which speaker set to "Audyssey". bk bl bm bn G Tuning indicators (73) HD (North American model only) (76): Lights up when tuned to No or None. SPS...Tuning mode is selected for speakers that 's set the AV receiver to OFF, the AV receiver is displayed for bridged front speaker operation. H SLEEP indicator (72) Lights up...
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... cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays...
... cr cs ct dk dl dm dn *1 TX-NR906 only Other models bk bm bo 1 12 While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up . While an analog HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . N MUTING indicator (71) Flashes while the AV receiver is muted. M Volume level (70) Displays...
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... to an input selector to a video input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a ... These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. Q AM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio reception) (on a TV in a cabinet. C RS232 D PHONO IN This...XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files...composite video output can be connected to Internet radio. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a TV or projector with an...
... to an input selector to a video input on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a ... These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. Q AM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio reception) (on a TV in a cabinet. C RS232 D PHONO IN This...XM antenna (on North American model) This jack is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files...composite video output can be connected to Internet radio. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting a TV or projector with an...
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... linear PCM (7.1 ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit) • Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Mas- About Copyright Protection The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for high-performance PCs and digital displays. 42 Connecting the...
... linear PCM (7.1 ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit) • Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Mas- About Copyright Protection The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for high-performance PCs and digital displays. 42 Connecting the...
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... Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will not appear on models that the AUTO indicator disappears from a stereo FM station is found. ton so that have HD Radio.) TUNED AUTO FM STEREO 73 When tuned into AM/FM Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - In this example...
... Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will not appear on models that the AUTO indicator disappears from a stereo FM station is found. ton so that have HD Radio.) TUNED AUTO FM STEREO 73 When tuned into AM/FM Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but - In this example...
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... station as presets just like AM and FM stations (see page 73). You can store them by using multicast channels. While an analog HD Radio transmission is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up. GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 TV CH - L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-...of the band and frequency. • When music data is received, song title and artist name information is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . In addition, FM HD Radio stations can receive them as normal (see page 75). HD Radio technology provides CD-quality sound for FM stations and FM...
... station as presets just like AM and FM stations (see page 73). You can store them by using multicast channels. While an analog HD Radio transmission is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up. GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 TV CH - L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-...of the band and frequency. • When music data is received, song title and artist name information is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up . In addition, FM HD Radio stations can receive them as normal (see page 75). HD Radio technology provides CD-quality sound for FM stations and FM...
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... available information. cast channel. Analog: Select to use the digital signal. Reserved channel indication HD Radio channel number Within 5 seconds, press [ENTER] to select a multi- AV receiver Station information Artist information Song title information Auto: Select to use the analog signal. 79... If the current HD Radio station is not currently broadcasting, a plus [+] symbol will be selected ...
... available information. cast channel. Analog: Select to use the digital signal. Reserved channel indication HD Radio channel number Within 5 seconds, press [ENTER] to select a multi- AV receiver Station information Artist information Song title information Auto: Select to use the analog signal. 79... If the current HD Radio station is not currently broadcasting, a plus [+] symbol will be selected ...
Owner Manual
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... formats. *4. Cannot be heard during playback. It is used . *2. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be used . *3. Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
... formats. *4. Cannot be heard during playback. It is used . *2. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be used . *3. Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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... while Powered Zone 2 is not a malfunction. 85 This may be selected with some source formats. *3. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is being used . :... Cinema/Music/Games Neural THX + THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 MonoMovie*3 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 TV Logic*3 AllChStereo FullMono T-D Multichannel TrueHD 2ch Mono/Multiplex Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔*2 ✔*4 ...
... while Powered Zone 2 is not a malfunction. 85 This may be selected with some source formats. *3. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is being used . :... Cinema/Music/Games Neural THX + THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 MonoMovie*3 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 TV Logic*3 AllChStereo FullMono T-D Multichannel TrueHD 2ch Mono/Multiplex Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔*2 ✔*4 ...
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...THX + THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 MonoMovie*3 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 TV Logic*3 AllChStereo FullMono T-D DTS-HD High Resolution Multi channel 2ch Mono Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ...; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DTS-HD Master Audio Multi channel 2ch Mono Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ...
...THX + THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 MonoMovie*3 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 TV Logic*3 AllChStereo FullMono T-D DTS-HD High Resolution Multi channel 2ch Mono Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ...; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ DTS-HD Master Audio Multi channel 2ch Mono Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ...
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... Multichannel ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔ DTS Express 2ch Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔*2 ✔*2 ✔*2 ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔: Available Listening Modes ... used . : Requires 7.1 speakers. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback. Not available while Powered ...
... Multichannel ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔*3 ✔ DTS Express 2ch Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔*2 ✔*2 ✔*2 ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔: Available Listening Modes ... used . : Requires 7.1 speakers. Available only when using surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback. Not available while Powered ...
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... surround sound. Mono Use this mode with a mono soundtrack, or use with HDTV, including the new video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this mode with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. Dolby Digital Use this mode when watching an old movie with DVDs that ... a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with the exception of the [PURE A] button are on...
... surround sound. Mono Use this mode with a mono soundtrack, or use with HDTV, including the new video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this mode with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. Dolby Digital Use this mode when watching an old movie with DVDs that ... a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with the exception of the [PURE A] button are on...
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For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see page 86. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS logo. Use it with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTSES logo, especially those with DVDs that pan across the surround channels. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Developed for use with HDTV, including ...7.1 discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of the additional storage space offered by the AV receiver, see page 84. 5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode to take full advantage of 48 kHz...
For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see page 86. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS logo. Use it with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTSES logo, especially those with DVDs that pan across the surround channels. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Developed for use with HDTV, including ...7.1 discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of the additional storage space offered by the AV receiver, see page 84. 5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode to take full advantage of 48 kHz...
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... of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources. ■ DTS Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources. ■ Multich PCM Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is greater than 30 degrees. This... input via HDMI.) ■ Dolby TrueHD Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources. ■ DTS-HD Master Audio Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources. ■ DSD Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital, DTS, and multichannel PCM sources...
... of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources. ■ DTS Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources. ■ Multich PCM Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is greater than 30 degrees. This... input via HDMI.) ■ Dolby TrueHD Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources. ■ DTS-HD Master Audio Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources. ■ DSD Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital, DTS, and multichannel PCM sources...
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... depending on the format of the audio formats supported by that input selector appear. 5-x. Note: This procedure can be performed on the AV receiver. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Listening Mode Preset", and then ...listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS. CBL/SAT 4. GAME/TV 5. DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the default listening mode for each input selector. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input...
... depending on the format of the audio formats supported by that input selector appear. 5-x. Note: This procedure can be performed on the AV receiver. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Listening Mode Preset", and then ...listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS. CBL/SAT 4. GAME/TV 5. DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the default listening mode for each input selector. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input...
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... when playing PCM or DTS sources, you want to use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to that component. DTS: Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) for- If the input signal is used instead. Multich: Selects the multichannel input, and the ANALOG indicator appears on the display. (The DIGITAL IN... of digital input signals automatically. See page 60.) Analog: Selects the analog input, and the ANALOG indicator appears on the display. 12 Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. • If noise is produced when fast forwarding or...
... when playing PCM or DTS sources, you want to use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to that component. DTS: Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) for- If the input signal is used instead. Multich: Selects the multichannel input, and the ANALOG indicator appears on the display. (The DIGITAL IN... of digital input signals automatically. See page 60.) Analog: Selects the analog input, and the ANALOG indicator appears on the display. 12 Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. • If noise is produced when fast forwarding or...