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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 5 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 37 Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 38 Front Panel 6 Network Connection 39 Display 8 Connecting the Power Cord 40 Rear Panel Remote Controller Connections 9 Playback 11 AV ...Connecting an Audio Component 35 USB Storage Device 50 Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 36 Basic Operations 50 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Device and Supported Format 52 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 5 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 37 Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 38 Front Panel 6 Network Connection 39 Display 8 Connecting the Power Cord 40 Rear Panel Remote Controller Connections 9 Playback 11 AV ...Connecting an Audio Component 35 USB Storage Device 50 Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 36 Basic Operations 50 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Device and Supported Format 52 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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... into a Radio Station 60 60 5. Audio Adjust 98 Playing Back 59 4. Miscellaneous 106 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 64 Quick Menu 108 Multi-zone 65 Menu operations 108 Switch remote control mode 65 Web Setup 110 Playing Back 66 Menu operations 110 Convenience functions 67 Firmware Update 111 Adjusting...
... into a Radio Station 60 60 5. Audio Adjust 98 Playing Back 59 4. Miscellaneous 106 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 64 Quick Menu 108 Multi-zone 65 Menu operations 108 Switch remote control mode 65 Web Setup 110 Playing Back 66 Menu operations 110 Convenience functions 67 Firmware Update 111 Adjusting...
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...buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with this unit. ( p86) 10. ON/STANDBY button 2. MASTER VOLUME 13. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p66) 6. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to confirm your selection. Display (..."Bass" and "Treble", and turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below ) to adjust. ( p67) 15. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off completely. 8. SETUP button: You can adjust the sound quality of the compressed audio. PURE AUDIO button/indicator (European, Australian, ...
...buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with this unit. ( p86) 10. ON/STANDBY button 2. MASTER VOLUME 13. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p66) 6. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to confirm your selection. Display (..."Bass" and "Treble", and turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below ) to adjust. ( p67) 15. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off completely. 8. SETUP button: You can adjust the sound quality of the compressed audio. PURE AUDIO button/indicator (European, Australian, ...
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... broadcasting. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p104) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is selected. If you play it with 4 dB plus the THX standard level. Z2: ZONE 2 is played. FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. This may be displayed when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD source is on . 6. Lights according...
... broadcasting. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p104) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is selected. If you play it with 4 dB plus the THX standard level. Z2: ZONE 2 is played. FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. This may be displayed when a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD source is on . 6. Lights according...
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... PRE OUT jack. 10 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Adjust the angles according to a pre-main amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. Up to two powered subwoofers can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to a monitor such as a TV or projector. 9. enabled device. ... jacks: Input AV component video signals with a component video cable. (Compatible only with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs.) 14. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a USB cable. 6. AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog...
... PRE OUT jack. 10 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Adjust the angles according to a pre-main amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. Up to two powered subwoofers can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to a monitor such as a TV or projector. 9. enabled device. ... jacks: Input AV component video signals with a component video cable. (Compatible only with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs.) 14. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a USB cable. 6. AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog...
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...this unit. ( p86) bl 6. button: Used for repeat/random playback operations for AM/FM stations ( p60), or operate the multi-zone function ( p65). button: Switches the information on the TV screen. 11. button: Returns the display to be used to switch between automatic...bn 14. While pressing and holding MODE, press the MAIN button for controlling ZONE 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to the previous state while setting. 13. MAIN/ZONE 2 button: Control the multi-zone function ( p65). (The ZONE 3 button cannot be played. 3. MODE button: Used to operate RDS ...
...this unit. ( p86) bl 6. button: Used for repeat/random playback operations for AM/FM stations ( p60), or operate the multi-zone function ( p65). button: Switches the information on the TV screen. 11. button: Returns the display to be used to switch between automatic...bn 14. While pressing and holding MODE, press the MAIN button for controlling ZONE 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to the previous state while setting. 13. MAIN/ZONE 2 button: Control the multi-zone function ( p65). (The ZONE 3 button cannot be played. 3. MODE button: Used to operate RDS ...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Connecting Antennas 38 Network Connection 39 Connecting the Power Cord 40 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 37 Connecting Antennas 38 Network Connection 39 Connecting the Power Cord 40 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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... following flow chart to be installed from various patterns when using Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p22) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p24) 13 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Dolby...
... following flow chart to be installed from various patterns when using Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p22) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p24) 13 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Dolby...
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... No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. 5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "...
... No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. 5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "...
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... 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (where this unit is... Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 231 6 5 4 ZONE 2 87 "Speaker Setup" settings during...
... 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (where this unit is... Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 231 6 5 4 ZONE 2 87 "Speaker Setup" settings during...
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... speakers as well. 24 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to remove the jumper bar... (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 231 6 5 4 For highfrequency "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker --- Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp Yes Select how many speakers you have.
... speakers as well. 24 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to remove the jumper bar... (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 231 6 5 4 For highfrequency "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker --- Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp Yes Select how many speakers you have.
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... Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p15). 25 Front Panel≫ ...
... Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p15). 25 Front Panel≫ ...
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... (where this unit is located). Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 ZONE 2 bk 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer Yes... Height Speaker --- Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is being performed, surround back speakers installed in both rooms. To output audio from...
... (where this unit is located). Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 ZONE 2 bk 9 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer Yes... Height Speaker --- Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is being performed, surround back speakers installed in both rooms. To output audio from...
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...Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker Front High Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker:... Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a type of height speakers from the following three types for connection. ❏ Front ...
...Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p117) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < > Subwoofer Yes Height Speaker Front High Zone Speaker No Bi-Amp No Select how many speakers you have. Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker:... Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a type of height speakers from the following three types for connection. ❏ Front ...
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... Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ The same source can select only one set of height speakers from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High ... ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is being performed, height speakers installed in both rooms...
... Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ The same source can select only one set of height speakers from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High ... ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is being performed, height speakers installed in both rooms...
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... 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can be connected in either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫...
... 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can be connected in either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫...
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...; Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the main room (where this unit with a digital coaxial cable or ... To output audio from externally connected AV components can be played back in the separate room. When the AV component is connected to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). Also, the audio from an externally connected AV component to the PCM output. Use an ...
...; Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the main room (where this unit with a digital coaxial cable or ... To output audio from externally connected AV components can be played back in the separate room. When the AV component is connected to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). Also, the audio from an externally connected AV component to the PCM output. Use an ...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 42 BLUETOOTH® Playback 43 Internet Radio 44 Spotify 46 AirPlay® 47 DTS Play-Fi® 48 FlareConnectTM 49 USB Storage Device 50 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53 Play Queue 58 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 60 Multi-zone 65 Convenience functions 67 Listening Mode 68 41 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 42 BLUETOOTH® Playback 43 Internet Radio 44 Spotify 46 AirPlay® 47 DTS Play-Fi® 48 FlareConnectTM 49 USB Storage Device 50 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53 Play Queue 58 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 60 Multi-zone 65 Convenience functions 67 Listening Mode 68 41 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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... remote controller. Select this unit to NET, and Spotify will start the streaming playback. • When "5. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, switch the input of the screen. 4. Also, you can be adjusted...application, switch the screen to "Off" in a separate room is set to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX 1. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Spotify By connecting this unit. 5. "Power Management" - For details of...
... remote controller. Select this unit to NET, and Spotify will start the streaming playback. • When "5. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, switch the input of the screen. 4. Also, you can be adjusted...application, switch the screen to "Off" in a separate room is set to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX 1. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Spotify By connecting this unit. 5. "Power Management" - For details of...
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...can select only the same source for the main room and separate room. To control the main room play a source in ZONE 2, set the remote controller to control ZONE 2. • To restore the main room control mode, while pressing and holding MODE, press MAIN at least 3 seconds until... remote indicator blinks once. To play again, restore the remote controller to "BLUETOOTH". Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Multi-zone You can be played back in both rooms. For the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input selector, you select "NET" in the main room and then ...
...can select only the same source for the main room and separate room. To control the main room play a source in ZONE 2, set the remote controller to control ZONE 2. • To restore the main room control mode, while pressing and holding MODE, press MAIN at least 3 seconds until... remote indicator blinks once. To play again, restore the remote controller to "BLUETOOTH". Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Multi-zone You can be played back in both rooms. For the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input selector, you select "NET" in the main room and then ...