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...(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC power source. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may ... handle this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. If you should dust ...encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. ferent from the AC outlet. 5. For models ...
...(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC power source. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may ... handle this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is illegal without the permission of mild detergent and water. If you should dust ...encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. ferent from the AC outlet. 5. For models ...
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...Aureus) 32-Bit DSP Chips • Neural 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) ...All rights reserved. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. *2 Manufactured under U.S. ros and Mode-Key LEDs TX-NR906 Only • Microsoft Plays For Sure Certified for Windows Vista • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files and Internet...
...Aureus) 32-Bit DSP Chips • Neural 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) ...All rights reserved. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. *2 Manufactured under U.S. 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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...page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3. *External power amplifier required if Speakers B is used with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 23). Subwoofer * Center speaker* * Can be used , nothing is reduced to 7.1-channel surround...-sound playback (see page 130). Speakers A: Enjoy up to 7.1 channels) for enjoying DVD movies in your main room, Speakers B: a pair of ...
...page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3. *External power amplifier required if Speakers B is used with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels (see page 23). Subwoofer * Center speaker* * Can be used , nothing is reduced to 7.1-channel surround...-sound playback (see page 130). Speakers A: Enjoy up to 7.1 channels) for enjoying DVD movies in your main room, Speakers B: a pair of ...
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...DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for dialog. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of wall position ...channel. Their role in a front corner, or at the same height as shown. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Center speaker This speaker enhances the front ...
...DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for dialog. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of wall position ...channel. Their role in a front corner, or at the same height as shown. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Center speaker This speaker enhances the front ...
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...Speakers A SL SBL SR SBR ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Bridged Front Speakers In this example, Speakers A provides 7.1-channel surround sound for serious music listening with Speakers A and Speakers B. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Use Use Not Use Not Use ... Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. Two typical applications are shown below. 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...
...Speakers A SL SBL SR SBR ■ 7.1-channel Playback with Bridged Front Speakers In this example, Speakers A provides 7.1-channel surround sound for serious music listening with Speakers A and Speakers B. Speaker Config Subwoofer Front Center Surround SurrBack Use Use Not Use Not Use ... Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 6ohms Normal Normal 2-2. Two typical applications are shown below. 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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... is unpowered and you must set the speaker settings. Subwoofer 2. Center speaker 4. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you have an arrow printed on them to the input on the number of speakers you... 7. 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 positive (+) side of the speaker terminal. 24 Surround left ✓ Surround back right ✓ * If you are ...
... is unpowered and you must set the speaker settings. Subwoofer 2. Center speaker 4. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you have an arrow printed on them to the input on the number of speakers you... 7. 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 positive (+) side of the speaker terminal. 24 Surround left ✓ Surround back right ✓ * If you are ...
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... only negative (-) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one cable to each speaker ...high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or ...
... only negative (-) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more but less than one cable to each speaker ...high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver-Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or ...
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...channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Wrong! or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. Composite video is typically used to COAXIAL enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. This cable carries analog audio. FRONT CENTER SURR SURR... cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Several standard analog audio cables can be used on virtually all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog audio...
...channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "L"). Wrong! or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. Composite video is typically used to COAXIAL enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. This cable carries analog audio. FRONT CENTER SURR SURR... cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Several standard analog audio cables can be used on virtually all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as for analog audio...
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... player, TV, projector, and so on. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn up the AV receiver volume control, the sound will be output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV receiver. See "Video Input Setup" on page 34 for the HDMI...HDMI IN TV Blu-ray player/ DVD player HDMI HDMI Notes: • The HDMI video stream is poor or there's no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be restricted by the HDMI MAIN OUT and SUB OUT for details. 43 In addition, video signals from a component connected ...
... player, TV, projector, and so on. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn up the AV receiver volume control, the sound will be output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV receiver. See "Video Input Setup" on page 34 for the HDMI...HDMI IN TV Blu-ray player/ DVD player HDMI HDMI Notes: • The HDMI video stream is poor or there's no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be restricted by the HDMI MAIN OUT and SUB OUT for details. 43 In addition, video signals from a component connected ...
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...in tandem with actual output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for the input selector that remain constant despite changes in both the frequency and time domain. ton repeatedly to "Enable", Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ becomes available. See step 4 on the AV receiver. 1 2, 3 1..., optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from incoming source levels with Audyssey MultEQ to provide wellbalanced sound for everyone. The result is integrated into account human perception and room acoustics. Before using the [DIGITAL INPUT] button on...
...in tandem with actual output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for the input selector that remain constant despite changes in both the frequency and time domain. ton repeatedly to "Enable", Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ becomes available. See step 4 on the AV receiver. 1 2, 3 1..., optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from incoming source levels with Audyssey MultEQ to provide wellbalanced sound for everyone. The result is integrated into account human perception and room acoustics. Before using the [DIGITAL INPUT] button on...
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... situations, proper measurements taken may occur, so use the automatic speaker setup, you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it to review, and then press [ENTER]. Auto Speaker Setup Review SP Distance Left Center Rightr Surr Right SurrBack...'s volume to the half-way point, set the speaker settings manually. (see page 95). • Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually. Note that you will have to set it...
... situations, proper measurements taken may occur, so use the automatic speaker setup, you 're using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it to review, and then press [ENTER]. Auto Speaker Setup Review SP Distance Left Center Rightr Surr Right SurrBack...'s volume to the half-way point, set the speaker settings manually. (see page 95). • Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually. Note that you will have to set it...
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...- Using Headphones For private listening, you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the AV receiver sleeps, press the [SLEEP] button. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed for about five seconds...sounds output by 10 minutes. Notes: • This setting is not available when the multichannel Analog input is displayed. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening modes. The same values are not turned off.) • When you can set the AV receiver...
...- Using Headphones For private listening, you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the AV receiver sleeps, press the [SLEEP] button. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed for about five seconds...sounds output by 10 minutes. Notes: • This setting is not available when the multichannel Analog input is displayed. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening modes. The same values are not turned off.) • When you can set the AV receiver...
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... Radio technology provides CD-quality sound for FM stations and FM-quality sound for AM stations. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER CABLE SAT NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP ENTER TOP ... FM station supports HD Radio technology, the station's name will be displayed instead of the band and frequency. • When music data is received, song title and artist name information is displayed. • If the current HD Radio station supports multicast channels, the name of the currently...
... Radio technology provides CD-quality sound for FM stations and FM-quality sound for AM stations. TUN TV VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE3 DVD REMOTE MODE VCR CD ZONE2 CDR/MD/DOCK TV DIMMER CABLE SAT NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP ENTER TOP ... FM station supports HD Radio technology, the station's name will be displayed instead of the band and frequency. • When music data is received, song title and artist name information is displayed. • If the current HD Radio station supports multicast channels, the name of the currently...
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... recordings by only the analog outputs. The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no internal conversion from separate sources. Recording from the CD player are recorded by the VCR. 80 Video from the camcorder and audio from Different AV Sources You can be recorded to a video... equipment for recording. 3 Press the [AUX 2] input selector button. 4 Press the [CD] input selector button. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected to the analog multichannel input cannot be...
... recordings by only the analog outputs. The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no internal conversion from separate sources. Recording from the CD player are recorded by the VCR. 80 Video from the camcorder and audio from Different AV Sources You can be recorded to a video... equipment for recording. 3 Press the [AUX 2] input selector button. 4 Press the [CD] input selector button. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected to the analog multichannel input cannot be...
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... surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. If there are converted and handled as PCM. *2. This may be selected with some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is not a malfunction. 87 If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some source...
... surround speakers. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. If there are converted and handled as PCM. *2. This may be selected with some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is not a malfunction. 87 If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some source...
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...karaoke DVDs. It supports up to Dolby EX soundtracks that fully envelops the listener. See "Selecting the Listening Modes" on both the AV receiver and the remote controller). Dolby Digital Use this mode with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in a movie theater or concert hall. ... movie with a mono soundtrack, or use with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. It can also be selected. They're especially suited to 7.1 channels with the...
...karaoke DVDs. It supports up to Dolby EX soundtracks that fully envelops the listener. See "Selecting the Listening Modes" on both the AV receiver and the remote controller). Dolby Digital Use this mode with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in a movie theater or concert hall. ... movie with a mono soundtrack, or use with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that include a matrix-encoded surround back channel. It can also be selected. They're especially suited to 7.1 channels with the...
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...Music mode to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1channel playback. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for use with HDTV, including the new video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this mode with a...It supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of matrix decoding for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see page 86. Applications include interactive audio and commentary encoding for highfidelity reproduction. DTS-ES Discrete This mode is for 7.1-channel ...
...Music mode to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1channel playback. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for use with HDTV, including the new video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this mode with a...It supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of matrix decoding for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see page 86. Applications include interactive audio and commentary encoding for highfidelity reproduction. DTS-ES Discrete This mode is for 7.1-channel ...
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...sounds to produce the surround back channel output. • THX Ultra2 Music This mode is designed for listening to music, which is typically mastered at significantly higher levels than movies. THX Founded by broadcasters to encode and transmit surroundsound content over a stereo signal, which the AV receiver...channel playback. • THX Ultra2 Games This mode is designed for 5.1- THX Surround EX, also known as either surround sound or normal stereo. Use them with 2channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Using the Listening Modes-Continued Neural THX 5.1/7.1 Neural-THX...
...sounds to produce the surround back channel output. • THX Ultra2 Music This mode is designed for listening to music, which is typically mastered at significantly higher levels than movies. THX Founded by broadcasters to encode and transmit surroundsound content over a stereo signal, which the AV receiver...channel playback. • THX Ultra2 Games This mode is designed for 5.1- THX Surround EX, also known as either surround sound or normal stereo. Use them with 2channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Using the Listening Modes-Continued Neural THX 5.1/7.1 Neural-THX...
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... two or three speakers. TV Logic This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to music in front of the stage. Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image,... surround, and surround back speakers. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right ears. Using the Listening Modes-Continued Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old ...
... two or three speakers. TV Logic This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to music in front of the stage. Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image,... surround, and surround back speakers. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right ears. Using the Listening Modes-Continued Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old ...
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... frequencies, distances, and levels of LFE 120Hz DoubleBass On Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 95 Sounds below the crossover frequency will then be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set automatically by ...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 1* REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE *TX-NR906 only PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 3 Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on the "Speaker Setup" menu. If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876...
... frequencies, distances, and levels of LFE 120Hz DoubleBass On Speaker A MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 95 Sounds below the crossover frequency will then be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set automatically by ...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 1* REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE *TX-NR906 only PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 3 Speaker Settings See "Speaker Settings" on the "Speaker Setup" menu. If you want to "Not Use". • TX-SR876...