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... 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 Following the instructions in the unit. ...Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before...
... 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 Following the instructions in the unit. ...Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR876 TX-NR906 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before...
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... 47 Connecting a Power 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...Mode Presets 114 Miscellaneous Setup 115 Hardware Setup 117 Lock Setup 119 Selecting Audio Inputs 120 Specifying the Digital Signal Format 120 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only 121 About NET/USB 121 Connecting the AV Receiver 123 Playing Music Files on a Server 123 Windows Media Player 11 Setup 124 ...
... 47 Connecting a Power 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...Mode Presets 114 Miscellaneous Setup 115 Hardware Setup 117 Lock Setup 119 Selecting Audio Inputs 120 Specifying the Digital Signal Format 120 NET/USB (TX-NR906 only 121 About NET/USB 121 Connecting the AV Receiver 123 Playing Music Files on a Server 123 Windows Media Player 11 Setup 124 ...
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...Dolby Laboratories. *3 THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. Used with 3 Mac- 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... 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) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching...
...Dolby Laboratories. *3 THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. Used with 3 Mac- 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... 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) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching...
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... mode. H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on Standby and flashes while a signal is selected. J PURE AUDIO...L Input selector buttons (70) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). The page numbers in parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute value.
... mode. H DISPLAY button (72) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl Front flap TX-NR906 only Push here to open the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on Standby and flashes while a signal is selected. J PURE AUDIO...L Input selector buttons (70) Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, NET/USB (TX-NR906 only). The page numbers in parentheses show where you can also be displayed as an absolute value.
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... RETURN button Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American model cp TX-NR906 only bm bn bo bp bq 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 ... here for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10 Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for automatic speaker setup.
... RETURN button Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu. Front & Rear Panels-Continued North American model cp TX-NR906 only bm bn bo bp bq 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 ... here for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. 10 Z USB port (TX-NR906 only) A USB mass storage device, such as arrow buttons and are input jacks for automatic speaker setup.
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... 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 Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76, 120) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as...
... 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 Front & Rear Panels-Continued L Audio input indicators (76, 120) Indicate the type of audio input that's selected as...
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...connecting an FM antenna. K AM ANTENNA (not North American model) These push terminals are for connecting a turntable's ground wire. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. The optical digital audio ..., even if they are for connecting a turntable. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. V CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. 13 C RS232 D...
...connecting an FM antenna. K AM ANTENNA (not North American model) These push terminals are for connecting a turntable's ground wire. O ETHERNET port (TX-NR906 only) This port is for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. The optical digital audio ..., even if they are for connecting a turntable. P 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. V CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player's analog audio output. 13 C RS232 D...
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... other components. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. It can control a cable or satellite TV 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. TAPE... SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is used to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP 5 6 7 8 9 ON STANDBY TV INPUT...
... other components. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. It can control a cable or satellite TV 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. TAPE... SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF AUDIO SEL VCR LEVEL- You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137). ■ NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) This mode is used to RECEIVER/TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. 1 2 3 4 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP 5 6 7 8 9 ON STANDBY TV INPUT...
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... (141) Used with the Sleep function. button (75) Selects radio presets. When you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for radio. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select the listening modes. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. Play [] button Starts playback...
... (141) Used with the Sleep function. button (75) Selects radio presets. When you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for radio. T SP A and SP B buttons (TX-NR906 only) (8, 23) Used to select the listening modes. During playback it selects the beginning of the currently selected remote controller mode. Play [] button Starts playback...
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... HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select the previous song. 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 the backlight for... (*) are not supported by 3rd generation iPods. 20 To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. P Stop [] button Stops playback and displays a menu. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12...
... HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to select the previous song. 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 the backlight for... (*) are not supported by 3rd generation iPods. 20 To control an RI Dock, press the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. P Stop [] button Stops playback and displays a menu. TUN +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12...
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... 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - To set the remote controller to enter track numbers. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. J Play [] button Starts playback. L Stop [] button Stops playback.
... 1 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT 2 3 GAME/TV 4 AUX1 5 AUX2 6 + TV CH - To set the remote controller to enter track numbers. Remote Controller-Continued NET/USB Mode (TX-NR906 only) NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a USB mass storage device. J Play [] button Starts playback. L Stop [] button Stops playback.
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... Normal 2-2. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. 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 room (2.1 speakers if you can drive up...
... Normal 2-2. Speaker Settings Speaker impedance Speaker Type Front(Speaker A) Front(Speaker B) 8ohms Normal BTL 2-2. 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 room (2.1 speakers if you can drive up...
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... are supported by the RI Dock, see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the components that they turn on and off as...this case, so any components connected to them cannot be turned on or off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be used to connect the power cords of other components that can ...outlet, not an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver. If you cannot operate it, you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock • Connect its video output jack to enter the appropriate remote control code...
... are supported by the RI Dock, see page 63). • By using the [CD] (TX-NR906) or [DOCK] (TX-SR876) REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the components that they turn on and off as...this case, so any components connected to them cannot be turned on or off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be used to connect the power cords of other components that can ...outlet, not an AC OUTLET on the AV receiver. If you cannot operate it, you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock • Connect its video output jack to enter the appropriate remote control code...
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... MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. Input/Output Assign 2. Miscellaneous 7. Listening Mode Preset 6. Volume Setup 2. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 The submenu appears. Lock Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 6. Audio Adjust 4. Speaker Setup...
... MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 7. Input/Output Assign 2. Miscellaneous 7. Listening Mode Preset 6. Volume Setup 2. Network p. 63 * MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT * TX-NR906 only 54 The submenu appears. Lock Setup MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT MOVE ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT 6. Audio Adjust 4. Speaker Setup...
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... OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). 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 + CH...
... OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment. To adjust the volume, use the remote controller's [SP A] and [SP B] buttons (TX-NR906 only). 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 + CH...
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...2ch LPF of the speakers you want to use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Sounds below the crossover frequency will then be specified: Full Band, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz (THX),... 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. You can specify which of LFE 120Hz...
...2ch LPF of the speakers you want to use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Sounds below the crossover frequency will then be specified: Full Band, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz (THX),... 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. You can specify which of LFE 120Hz...
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... to select: Off(THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Double Bass This setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 Note: • The same setting is not set automatically by feeding...
... to select: Off(THX): The subwoofer only outputs the LFE channel. Continue with step 18 on the next page (TX-NR906 only). Double Bass This setting is used for Speakers A and Speakers B. TX-SR876 continue with step 13 on page 99. 97 Note: • The same setting is not set automatically by feeding...
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... A or Speakers B. Use: Select if you don't want to use the surr back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "No". Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "Center", and then use the Left and Right...
... A or Speakers B. Use: Select if you don't want to use the surr back speakers with Speakers A or Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued Setting Speakers A and Speakers B (TX-NR906 only) 15 These settings are not set to "No". Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "Center", and then use the Left and Right...
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...SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 2* *TX-NR906 only 1 Measure and make a note of the 6 distance from 0.5 to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. THX Audio Setup ... (page 95) cannot be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Note: • Speakers B cannot be selected. Advanced Setup-Continued 18 Press the [SETUP] button...
...SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 2* *TX-NR906 only 1 Measure and make a note of the 6 distance from 0.5 to "Not Use". • TX-SR876 continue with step 3 after press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. THX Audio Setup ... (page 95) cannot be selected if "Speaker Type: Front(Speaker B)" is set from each speaker to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Note: • Speakers B cannot be selected. Advanced Setup-Continued 18 Press the [SETUP] button...
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... 100 tons to select a speaker, and use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). tons to your listening position. Notes: • You can also be set if "Subwoofer" is being used (page 132). • The... RETURN MUTING 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 1* *TX-NR906 only 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] but - The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, ...
... 100 tons to select a speaker, and use the remote controller's [SP A] or [SP B] button to select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively (TX-NR906 only). tons to your listening position. Notes: • You can also be set if "Subwoofer" is being used (page 132). • The... RETURN MUTING 1 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO SP A SP B LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALL ST 1* *TX-NR906 only 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] but - The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, ...