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Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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...
Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 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...
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...other apparatus (including amplifiers) that could result in any kind into the apparatus through openings as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this unit. 17. WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash...S3125A 13. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from tip-over. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the wall outlet and refer servicing to its normal operation, E. Install ...
...other apparatus (including amplifiers) that could result in any kind into the apparatus through openings as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this unit. 17. WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash...S3125A 13. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from tip-over. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the wall outlet and refer servicing to its normal operation, E. Install ...
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... pack it how it was when you need to transport this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- Handling Notes • If you originally bought it. ... this Unit with the instructions, may leave marks on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. ferent from earphones and headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Wet Hands-Never handle this...
... pack it how it was when you need to transport this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- Handling Notes • If you originally bought it. ... this Unit with the instructions, may leave marks on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. ferent from earphones and headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Wet Hands-Never handle this...
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... 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 setup menus 53 Using the Onscreen Setup ...Settings 133 Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 133 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control 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...
... 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 setup menus 53 Using the Onscreen Setup ...Settings 133 Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 133 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control 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...
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... under U.S. DTS is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 Re-Equalization and the "Re-EQ" logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. *7 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with 3 Mac- Patent #'s: 5,451,... Dock for a Mass USB Strage Device (Audio Only) *1 Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. 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 (vTuner ...
... under U.S. DTS is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 Re-Equalization and the "Re-EQ" logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. *7 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with 3 Mac- Patent #'s: 5,451,... Dock for a Mass USB Strage Device (Audio Only) *1 Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. 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 (vTuner ...
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... is prohibited. *9 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that the Home Theater products you...All rights reserved. *11 HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. Features-Continued *8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of the product name indicates the color. and ...
... is prohibited. *9 ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is your guarantee that is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that the Home Theater products you...All rights reserved. *11 HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. Features-Continued *8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of the product name indicates the color. and ...
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... for stereo speakers for serious music listening in a third room (see page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) for enjoying DVD movies in your main room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo ...
... for stereo speakers for serious music listening in a third room (see page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-Speakers A: a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) for enjoying DVD movies in your main room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo ...
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... br bs bt ck cl cm cn co cq cr Other models dl cs ct dk bt cp TX-NR906 only The page numbers in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup. The... ZONE 3 button is also used when setting Zone 2. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and ...
... br bs bt ck cl cm cn co cq cr Other models dl cs ct dk bt cp TX-NR906 only The page numbers in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver. [ SETUP MIC (64) The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup. The... ZONE 3 button is also used when setting Zone 2. Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and ...
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...Panels-Continued cs Up [S] and Down [F] buttons (106, 135) Used to input selectors. ct DIGITAL INPUT button (64) Used to assign digital inputs to adjust the tone, and the volume and...(51) American models do not have this switch. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. Display 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 For detailed information, see the pages in... and Zone 3. Lights up when tuned to OFF, the AV receiver is selected: A or B. D A and B indicators (70) Indicate which audio channels are set the AV receiver to a radio station. FM STEREO (73): Lights up...
...Panels-Continued cs Up [S] and Down [F] buttons (106, 135) Used to input selectors. ct DIGITAL INPUT button (64) Used to assign digital inputs to adjust the tone, and the volume and...(51) American models do not have this switch. dk LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (81) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. Display 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 For detailed information, see the pages in... and Zone 3. Lights up when tuned to OFF, the AV receiver is selected: A or B. D A and B indicators (70) Indicate which audio channels are set the AV receiver to a radio station. FM STEREO (73): Lights up...
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... (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are for example, installed in a cabinet. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 59. To use V, you can assign each..., DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is output. When Zone 2 is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. V CD IN This analog audio input is for...AV receiver while you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another V-capable Onkyo...
... (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are for example, installed in a cabinet. See "Digital Audio Input Setup" on page 59. To use V, you can assign each..., DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is output. When Zone 2 is for connecting the AV receiver to your setup. V CD IN This analog audio input is for...AV receiver while you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on another V-capable Onkyo...
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... Front Speakers A" on a multichannel power amplifier for when you purchased your AV receiver. dl PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3 L/R These analog audio outputs can be used with front Speakers A and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to supply power to other video source can be connected to the line ...inputs on amplifiers in which you want to use the AV receiver solely as a VCR or DVR, can be used with front Speakers B and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp or bridge front Speakers A. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers A" on...
... Front Speakers A" on a multichannel power amplifier for when you purchased your AV receiver. dl PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3 L/R These analog audio outputs can be used with front Speakers A and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to supply power to other video source can be connected to the line ...inputs on amplifiers in which you want to use the AV receiver solely as a VCR or DVR, can be used with front Speakers B and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp or bridge front Speakers A. See "Bi-amping Front Speakers A" on...
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... the cover shut. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 15 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not...
... the cover shut. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV receiver's remote control sensor. 15 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not...
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...control the component. It can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. 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...Mode By default, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to control your other manufacturers (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is used to control the AV receiver. By entering the appropriate remote control code...
...control the component. It can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. 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...Mode By default, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to control your other manufacturers (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is used to control the AV receiver. By entering the appropriate remote control code...
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... tuning mode for the currently selected mode lights up. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to select the input source. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. U Re-EQ button (108) Turns ...button (71) Adjusts the display brightness. I SETUP button Used to select the listening modes. K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to change settings. P SLEEP button (72) Used with the Macro function. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. Stop [] button Stops ...
... tuning mode for the currently selected mode lights up. O REMOTE MODE buttons (16) Used to select the input source. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (70) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. U Re-EQ button (108) Turns ...button (71) Adjusts the display brightness. I SETUP button Used to select the listening modes. K LISTENING MODE buttons (81) Used to change settings. P SLEEP button (72) Used with the Macro function. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select and adjust settings. Stop [] button Stops ...
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... Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). O MENU button Displays a DVD's menu. Q RANDOM button Used with the repeat playback function. T VIDEO OFF button Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating any possibility of interference. 18 Remote Controller...Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse, and Slow Forward. K REPEAT button Used with the random playback function. 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 ...
... Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). O MENU button Displays a DVD's menu. Q RANDOM button Used with the repeat playback function. T VIDEO OFF button Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating any possibility of interference. 18 Remote Controller...Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse, and Slow Forward. K REPEAT button Used with the random playback function. 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 ...
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...elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on components with selectable play modes. 19 N RANDOM button Used with some components. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING bl CD CDR/MD/DOCK bm REC PLAYLIST...TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - button Selects discs on a CD changer. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD/MD/CDR remote controller...
...elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on components with selectable play modes. 19 N RANDOM button Used with some components. PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING bl CD CDR/MD/DOCK bm REC PLAYLIST...TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - button Selects discs on a CD changer. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select the CD/MD/CDR remote controller...
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... album. H Previous [] button Restarts the current song. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M TX-NR906 (RC-687M) CD CDR/MD/DOCK TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off , it will turn on components with selectable play... in an Onkyo RI Dock. Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to "DOCK" (see page 137). When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 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...
... album. H Previous [] button Restarts the current song. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. L NIGHT DVD LEVEL+ Re-EQ HDD RC-687M TX-NR906 (RC-687M) CD CDR/MD/DOCK TX-SR876 (RC-690M) DOCK bm bn bo bp bq br bs B STANDBY button Turns off , it will turn on components with selectable play... in an Onkyo RI Dock. Q Fast Forward [] button Press and hold to "DOCK" (see page 137). When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 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...
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PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC ... DIRECT THX ALL ST TEST TONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to select the previous song. Press it twice to navigate menus and select items. D CH +/- I RETURN button Returns to... Previous [] button Restarts the current song. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device.
PREV CH DISPLAY CABLE SAT TOP MENU NET/USB RECEIVER TAPE/AMP SLEEP MENU ENTER VOL GUIDE SETUP EXIT RETURN MUTING REC ... DIRECT THX ALL ST TEST TONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- C Arrow [R]/[X]/[F]/[S] and ENTER buttons Used to select the previous song. Press it twice to navigate menus and select items. D CH +/- I RETURN button Returns to... Previous [] button Restarts the current song. TAPE TUNER CD 7 8 9 PHONO NET/USB D. 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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... the TV. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Surround left and right speakers These speakers are used mainly for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the listener at the apex. They ...level. Tip: To find the best position for dialog. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. For movies it close to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Front left and right speakers, making sound movements...
... the TV. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Surround left and right speakers These speakers are used mainly for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the listener at the apex. They ...level. Tip: To find the best position for dialog. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. For movies it close to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended). Front left and right speakers, making sound movements...
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... 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. When bridging is used with Speakers A and Speakers B. 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...
... 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. When bridging is used with Speakers A and Speakers B. 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...