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AV Receiver
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TX-SR706
AV Amplifier
TX-SA706
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/
AVAmplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly
before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/
AVAmplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
Warning
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or
the like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
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For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
lows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse
in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
*
Power-plug adapter
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if
your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s power cord (adapter varies from
country to country).
*How to mount the AC plug:
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only)
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the
same regardless of color.
AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only)
Power cord (not North American models)
(Plug type varies from country to country.)
1
2
3
Speaker Cable
Speaker cable labels
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Features
Amplifier
*1.
*2.
THX and Select2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround
EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission.
• 100 Watts/Channel (2ch Driven) @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)
• WRAT-Wide Range Amplifier Technology
(5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth)
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol,
DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS,
Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• 3-Step Inverted Darlington Amplifier Design
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High
Power Transformer
*3.
*4.
Processing
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
• THX Select2 Plus Certified
• HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with
Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter-
face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens-
ing, LLC.
• HDMI ver.1.3a with Repeater System (Deep Color,
*2
x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS -HD Master Audio,
DTS-HD High Resolusion Audio, Dolby TrueHD ,
*3
*5. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio
Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and Multi-CH PCM)
amplifier is prohibited.
*6.
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2
©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, SiriusConnect,
the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous
United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.
Connections
*7.
*4
• 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a)
XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
• Onkyo
for System Control
©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial)
• 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs
*8.
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
• Powered Zone 2
• IR Input and 12 V Trigger
*5
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.
®
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ and Dynamic
EQ are trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*9. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
• RS232 Port for Interface Control
• Bi-Amp Connectable for FL/FR with SBL/SBR
THX Select2 Plus
Before any home theater component can be THX Select2
Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality
and performance tests. Only then can a product feature
the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that
the Home Theater products you purchase will give you
superb performance for many years to come. THX
Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parame-
ters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-
amplifier performance and operation for both digital and
analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature
proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which
accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater
playback.
Miscellaneous
*6
*7
• SIRIUS Ready / XM Ready with XMHD Sur-
round (North American models only)
• 40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American
models)
• 40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models)
*8
•
Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker
Calibration
*8
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ Loudness Correction
• Crossover Adjustment
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)
• Music Optimizer for Compressed Music
• Newly Designed GUI for System Set-up
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod
• Aluminum Front Panel
*
*
*
“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
*9
*
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote with 2 Mac-
ros and Mode-Key LEDs
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Contents
Introduction
Using the Listening Modes
Listening Modes Available for Each Source
Advanced Setup
Connections
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder
Zone 2
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT
Controlling Other Components
Controlling a Satellite Receiver
First Time Setup
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,
Controlling a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) ................ 110
Others
Basic Operations
* To reset the AV receiver/AV amplifier to its factory
defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the
[VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY]
button (see page 114).
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
This button is used to set the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier to On or Standby.
Used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2.
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV
amplifier is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a
signal is being received from the remote controller.
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
movies and TV.
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
music.
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.
These buttons are used to select from the following
input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR,
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD,
PHONO.
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
video games.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog
multichannel input.
This button is used to display various information
about the currently selected input source.
This sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller.
Selects the options for automatic audio input selec-
tion setup.
f Display
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
On the European model, this is the [RT/PTY/TP]
button, and it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See
g SETUP button
This button is used to access the onscreen setup
menus that appear on the connected TV.
h Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER
buttons
This button is used when storing or deleting radio
presets.
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the
TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner,
When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work
as arrow buttons and are used to select and set
items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the
onscreen setup menus.
On the TX-SA706, this button is used to turn the
Re-EQ function on or off.
w
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual
tuning mode.
On the TX-SA706, this button is used to turn the
Late Night function on or off.
i RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previously dis-
played onscreen setup menu.
The included speaker setup microphone is con-
nected here for automatic speaker setup.
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV
receiver/AV amplifier to –∞ dB, –81.5 dB through
+18.0 dB (relative display).
y AUX INPUT
This input can be used to connect a camcorder,
game console, and so on. There are jacks for
S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical
digital audio.
The volume level can also be displayed as an abso-
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica-
tor lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing
this button again selects the previous listening
mode.
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
The [ZONE 2] button is used to select the input
source for Zone 2.
The [OFF] button is used to turn off the output of
Zone 2.
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Display
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3
4
6
7
8
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Indicate the speaker configuration and channels
used by the current input source.
Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged
into the PHONES jack.
:
h Message area
A box is displayed for each speaker that’s set in the
Speaker Configuration. No box appears for speakers
that are set to “No” or “None”.
The following abbreviations indicate which audio
channels are included in the current input signal.
Displays various information.
i Audio input indicators
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the
audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.
FL: Front left
Displays the volume level.
C:
Center
FR: Front right
SL: Surround left
LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects)
SR: Surround right
Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
muted.
SBL: Surround back left
SB: Surround back
SBR: Surround back right
Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used.
Show the selected listening mode and audio input
signal format.
RDS (not North American model) (59):
Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports
RDS (Radio Data System).
AUTO (57):
Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for
AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning
mode is selected.
Lights up when tuned to a radio station.
FM STEREO (57):
Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up
when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.
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Rear Panel
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a u REMOTE CONTROL
k XM antenna (North American models only)
This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM
instructions).
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-
nected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV compo-
nent. The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote
controller can then be used to control that compo-
nent. To use u, you must make an analog audio
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV
amplifier and the other AV component, even if they
are connected digitally.
l SIRIUS antenna (North American models
only)
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio
antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS
instructions).
b PHONO IN
m AC INLET (not North American models)
The supplied power cord is connected here. The
other end of the power cord should be connected to
a suitable wall outlet.
This audio input is for connecting a turntable.
c COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2
These RCA component video inputs are for con-
necting components with a component video out-
put, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR
(digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which
means you can assign each one to an input selector
to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup”
n DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3
These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connect-
ing components with coaxial digital audio outputs,
such as CD and DVD players. They’re assignable,
which means you can assign each one to an input
selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
This RCA component video output is for connect-
ing a TV or projector with a component video input.
o DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2
These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting
components with optical digital audio outputs, such
as CD and DVD players. They’re assignable, which
means you can assign each one to an input selector
to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on
d HDMI IN 1–4 and OUT
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con-
nections carry digital audio and digital video.
The HDMI inputs are for connecting components
with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD
recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re
assignable, which means you can assign each one to
an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI
p GND screw
This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground
wire.
q TUNER IN (TX-SA706 only)
This analog audio input is for connecting a tuner’s
analog audio output.
The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projec-
tor with an HDMI input.
e MONITOR OUT
r CD IN
The S-Video or composite video jack should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
f IR IN
s TAPE IN/OUT
A commercially available IR receiver can be con-
nected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the
AV receiver/AV amplifier while you’re in Zone 2, or
control it when it’s out of sight, for example,
installed in a cabinet.
This analog audio input and output are for connect-
ing a recorder with an analog audio input and output
(cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).
t GAME/TV IN
Here you can connect a game console, TV, etc.
Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and
analog audio.
g 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2
This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger
input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is
turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12-
volt trigger signal is output.
u CBL/SAT IN
Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-
top box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite
video, and analog audio.
h FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only)
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
i AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
j RS232
This is the RS232 port.
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v VCR/DVR IN/OUT
Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video
recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video,
composite video, and analog audio.
w DVD V, S, FRONT L/R
Here you can connect a DVD player. Input jacks
include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio. You can connect a DVD player’s 2-channel
analog audio output.
DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER,
SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R
This analog multichannel input is for connecting a
component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio out-
put, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-
capable player, or an MPEG decoder.
x PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK
L/R
This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can
be connected to the analog audio input on a multi-
channel power amplifier for when you want to use
the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a preampli-
fier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a
powered subwoofer.
y ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R
This analog audio output can be connected to a line
input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. See
z FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR
BACK L/R speakers
These terminal posts are for connecting the front
L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R
speakers.
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal
posts can be used with front speakers and surround
back speakers respectively, or used to bi-amp the
front speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers”
cr ZONE 2 L/R speakers
These terminals are for connecting speakers in
See pages 16-39 for connection information.
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Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
Aiming the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s remote control sensor, as shown
below.
To open the battery compartment, press
the small lever and remove the cover.
1
Remote control sensor
AV receiver/AV amplifier
STANDBY indicator
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
2
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is subjected to bright light, such
as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Keep this in mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays,
the remote controller may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-
ently, thereby draining the batteries.
Replace the cover and push it shut.
3
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is installed in a rack behind col-
ored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier’s remote control sensor.
• When the remote control codes have been registered
and you want to operate another component
(page 102), or when you want to operate an Onkyo
component without u connection, point the remote
controller at the other component to use it.
Notes:
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
• When you want to operate an Onkyo component with
u connection or an
-compatible compo-
remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
remote control sensor.
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Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the
[RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control your
DVD player, CD player, and other components.
See page 102 for more details.
Used with the Macro function.
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
f SETUP button
Used to change settings.
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1
2
4
Used to select the listening modes.
Adjusts the display brightness.
3
4
Displays information about the current input source.
bk
bl
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier
regardless of the currently selected remote control-
ler mode.
*
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6
5
l RETURN button
Returns to the previous display when changing set-
tings.
bm
bn
Used to change audio settings.
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”
(page 93), this button is disabled.
7
Used with the Sleep function.
*
SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver/AV amplifier.
■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only)
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER]
(or [RECEIVER]) button.
2
You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] but-
ton repeatedly.
38
bo
1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons
Used to tune into radio stations.
Used to select radio stations directly.
Selects the Direct tuning mode.
4 DISPLAY button
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Displays information about the band, frequency,
preset number, and so on.
Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or Standby.
b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons
Used to select radio presets.
Selects the remote controller modes and the input
sources.
Note:
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also
be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 110).
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About Home Theater
Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of move-
ment in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby
Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening
modes.
You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Surround back left and right
speakers
These speakers are necessary to
Front left and right speakers
enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES
Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Sur-
round EX, etc. They enhance the
realism of surround sound and
improve sound localization behind
the listener. Position them behind
the listener about 2–3 feet (60–
100 cm) above ear level.
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid
anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about
ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle,
with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the
front left and right speakers,
making sound movements dis-
tinct and providing a full sound
image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV fac-
ing forward at about ear level, or
at the same height as the front
left and right speakers.
Corner
Subwoofer
1/3 wall
length
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds
of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)
channel. The volume and quality of the
bass output from your subwoofer will
depend on its position, the shape of your
listening room, and your listening posi-
tion. In general, a good bass sound can
be obtained by installing the subwoofer in
a front corner, or at one-third the width of
the wall, as shown.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and
to add realistic ambience.
Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they
should be equidistant from the listener.
Tip: To find the best position for your sub-
woofer, while playing a movie or some
music with good bass, experiment by
placing your subwoofer at various posi-
tions within the room, and choose the one
that provides the most satisfying results.
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Connecting Your Speakers
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV
Speaker Configuration
amplifier’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your
powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is
unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, con-
nect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the
amp.
For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need
seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.
The following table indicates the channels you should
use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
Number of speakers:
Front left
2
✓
✓
3
4
✓
✓
5
6
7
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Powered
subwoofer
Front right
Center
LINE INPUT
Surround left
✓
✓
Surround right
Surround back*
Surround back left
Surround back right
LINE INPUT
✓
✓
*
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the
SURR BACK L terminals.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you
need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automat-
Attaching the Speaker Labels
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s positive (+) speaker ter-
minals are all red (the negative (–) speaker terminals are
all black).
Speaker
Color
White
Red
Using Dipole Speakers
Front left, Zone 2 left
Front right, Zone 2 right
Center
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and
right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole
speakers output the same sound in two directions.
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them
to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround
left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that
their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the sur-
round back left and right dipole speakers should be posi-
tioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as
shown.
Green
Blue
Surround left
Surround right
Surround back left
Surround back right
Gray
Brown
Tan
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded
and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of
each speaker cable in accordance with the above table.
Then all you need to do is to match the color of each
label to the corresponding speaker terminal.
Normal speakers
Dipole speakers
1
1
TV/screen
TV/screen
4
2
3
4
2
3
For North American model
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter-
minal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center
hole of the speaker terminal.
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
1. Subwoofer
2. Front left speaker
3. Center speaker
6. Surround right speaker
7. Surround back left
speaker
4. Front right speaker
5. Surround left speaker
8. Surround back right
speaker
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• If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two
surround speakers to the SURR L/R terminals. Do not
connect them to the SURR BACK L/R terminals.
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of
between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the
connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6
ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance
lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high vol-
ume levels for a long period of time, the built-in pro-
tection circuit may be activated.
• Be careful not to short the
positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the AV
receiver/AV amplifier.
• Make sure the metal core of
the wire does not have contact
with the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV
receiver/AV amplifier.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV
amplifier.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to nega-
tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
unnatural.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
5/8"(15 mm)
Strip about 5/8" (15 mm)
of insulation from the
ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.
1
Fully insert the bare
wires.
3
4
Screw the terminal tight.
Unscrew the terminal.
2
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.
Front right speaker
Center speaker
Front left speaker
Surround back
right speaker
Surround right
speaker
Surround left
speaker
Surround back
left speaker
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Bi-amping Speaker Hookup
Bi-amping the Front Speakers
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts
can be used with front speakers and surround back
speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate
tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that
support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble
performance.
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main
room.
• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con-
nect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the
SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front
speakers’ tweeter terminals.
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections
shown below and turned on the AV receiver/AV
amplifier, you must set the “Speakers Type” setting to
“Bi-Amp” to enable biamping (see page 45).
Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT
R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s pos-
itive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT R negative
(–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–)
Woofer (low) terminal.
1
2
3
4
Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR
BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right
speaker’s positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal.
And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
SURR BACK R negative (–) terminal to the right
speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT
L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s posi-
tive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT L negative
(–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–)
Woofer (low) terminal.
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure
to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’
tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support
bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR
BACK L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s
positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR BACK L
negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative
(–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Tweeter (high)
Tweeter (high)
Woofer (low)
Woofer (low)
Left speaker
Right speaker
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If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead (see page 21).
Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only)
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
to use the tuner.
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
AM ANTENNA push
FM ANTENNA jack
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
1
terminals
Connect both wires of the AM loop
antenna to the AM antenna push termi-
nals, as shown.
2
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around.)
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
■ North American models
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
■ Other models
Push
Insert wire
Release
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust
the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power
cords.
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
fix the FM antenna into position.
2
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21).
Thumbtacks, etc.
Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
using thumbtacks.
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Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead.
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
attic or loft.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver
To TV (or VCR)
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AV Connection Color Coding
About AV Connections
RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan-
nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-
puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals
supplied with your other AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
and double-checked all AV connections.
Optical Digital Jacks
Analog audio
Left (white)
Right (red)
Left (white)
Right (red)
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s optical digital jacks
have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug
is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all
the way.
Composite video
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
Right!
•
Push plugs in all the way to make
goodconnections(looseconnections
can cause noise or malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep
audio and video cables away from
power cords and speaker cables.
Caution:
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight
when inserting and removing.
Wrong!
AV Cables & Jacks
Video
Cable
Jack
Description
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-
dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and
offer the best picture and sound quality.
HDMI
HDMI
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their
component video sockets slightly differently).
Y
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
Component
video cable
PB/CB
PR/CR
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and
provides better picture quality than composite video.
S-Video cable
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
and other video equipment.
Composite
video cable
V
Audio
Cable
Jack
Description
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
Optical digital
audio cable
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for optical.
Coaxial digital
audio cable
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-
mon connection format for analog audio, and can be
found on virtually all AV components.
L
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
R
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and
it’s typically used to connect DVD players with a
7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard
analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-
channel cable.
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
Note:
The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs.
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Connecting Both Audio & Video
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on
the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
: Signal Flow
Video
Audio
Video
Audio
TV, projector,
etc.
Speakers
(see page 18 for connection information)
DVD player, etc.
Which Connections Should I Use?
The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equip-
ment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following
sections as a guide.
For video components, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.
Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using any one of the following video connection
formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconver-
sion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It is also recommended that you set the
“Immediate Display” preference to “Off” (see page 90), the “Picture Adjust” setting to the default (see page 88),
and the “Output Resolution” setting to “Through” (see page 92).
Video input signals flow through the AV
receiver/AV amplifier as shown, with composite
video, S-Video, and component video sources all
being upconverted for the HDMI output.
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective input
signals as they are.
When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI
or COMPONENT input, you must assign that
DVD player, etc.
Video Signal Flow Chart
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
IN
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
MONITOR OUT
Component
HDMI
S-Video
Composite
TV, projector, etc.
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■ Signal Selection
If signals are present at more than one input, the
inputs will be selected automatically in the fol-
lowing order of priority: HDMI, component
video, S-Video, composite video.
DVD player, etc.
Signal Selection Example
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
In the Signal Selection Example shown on the
right, video signals are present at both the S-
Video and composite video inputs, however, the
S-Video signal is automatically selected as the
source and video is output by the S-Video and
HDMI outputs.
IN
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
MONITOR OUT
Component
HDMI
S-Video
Composite
TV, projector, etc.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s display when changing settings.
Audio Connection Formats
DVD player, etc.
Audio Signal Flow Chart
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using any of the follow-
ing audio connection formats: analog, optical,
coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.
Analog
Multichannel
Optical
Coaxial
HDMI
HDMI
When choosing a connection format, bear in
mind that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not
convert digital input signals for analog line out-
puts and vice versa. For example, audio signals
connected to an optical or coaxial digital input
are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.
IN
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
OUT
Analog
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting
MD recorder, etc.
*2 Only the front L/R channels are output
(There will be no down mix.).
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority:
HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). You can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier
checks for the presence of a signal in the “Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup” on page 96.
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Connecting a TV or Projector
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 33 for HDMI connection information.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your TV (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s display when changing settings.
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and
,
b
c
a
b
or and .)
a
c
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Signal flow
TV
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
MONITOR OUT S
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇐
⇐
⇐
Component video input
S-Video input
A
B
C
a
MONITOR OUT V
Composite video input
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
GAME/TV IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
c
C
b
c
B
a
A
L
R
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Connect one or the other
TV, projector,
etc.
Connection
must be assigned (see page 44)
b
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver
to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV
Hint!
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Connecting a DVD Player
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 33 for HDMI connection information.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and
,
b
c
a
b
or and .)
a
c
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the
main left and right outputs for connection
.
a
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Signal flow
DVD player
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD)
DVD S
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
Component video output
S-Video output
A
B
C
a
DVD V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
DVD FRONT L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
c
b
C
B
c
a
A
L
R
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect one or the other
c
Connection
must be assigned (see page 44)
DVD player
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a
multichannel analog audio output, see page 27.
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Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel
analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s multichannel DVD input.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s DVD
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio
output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.
To select the multichannel input, see “Using the Multichannel DVD Input” on page 55. To adjust the subwoofer sensi-
tivity for the multichannel input, see “Hardware Setup” on page 91.
7.1 ch
5.1 ch
FRONT
CENTER
SURR
SURR BACK
L
L
R
R
SUBWOOFER
DVD
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SURR
BACK
DVD player
Note:
When a signal from multichannel DVD input is output from HDMI OUT or analog audio output, only the front L/R
channels will be output. There will be no down mix.
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Hint!
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and
b
c
a
b
a
.)
c
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Signal flow
VCR or DVD recorder
Component video output
S-Video output
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)
VCR/DVR IN S
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
VCR/DVR IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
VCR/DVR IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
c
.
C
B
b
c
a
Connection
must be
assigned
A
A
L
R
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect one or the other
c
VCR,
DVD recorder
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( or ), and then make the connection. The
A
B
video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Make the audio connection
.
a
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
VCR/DVR OUT S
Signal flow
VCR or DVD recorder
S-Video input
⇒
A
B
a
⇒
⇒
VCR/DVR OUT V
Composite video input
Analog audio L/R input
VCR/DVR OUT L/R
B
A
a
L
R
AUDIO
IN
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VCR,
DVD recorder
Notes:
• The AV receiver/AV amplifier must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.
• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and
video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.
Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is
connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.
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Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source
With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs
via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Hint!
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches the video source (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches the video source (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and
b
c
a
b
a
.)
c
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Signal flow
Video source
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)
CBL/SAT IN S
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
Component video output
S-Video output
A
B
C
a
CBL/SAT IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
CBL/SAT IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)
b
c
C
b
c
B
a
A
L
R
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect one or the other
Connection
c
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
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Connecting a Game Console
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches the game console (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV with the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches the game console ( or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and .)
b
a
b
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)
GAME/TV IN S
Signal flow
Game console
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
Component video output
S-Video output
A
B
C
a
GAME/TV IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital optical output
GAME/TV IN L/R
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
C
B
b
a
Connection
A
must be
A
assigned
L
R
OPTICAL
OUT
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Game Console
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches the camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches the camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
AUX INPUT
DIGITAL
b
AUX INPUT
AUX INPUT
S VIDEO
AUX INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
a
A
B
VIDEO
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Camcorder, etc.
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
AUX INPUT S VIDEO
AUX INPUT VIDEO
Signal flow
Camcorder etc.
S-Video output
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
a
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital optical output
AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R
AUX INPUT DIGITAL
b
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Connecting Components with HDMI
About HDMI
Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital
interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now,
several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can
carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital
audio, and multichannel PCM).
*1
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) , so TVs and displays
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and
displays, resulting in no picture.)
*2,
The AV receiver/AV amplifier uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) so only HDCP-compatible
components can display the picture.
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:
Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD, and Multichannel PCM
Supported Audio Formats
• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-
HD Master Audio)
Your DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.
About Copyright Protection
*2
The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) , a copy-protection sys-
tem for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI must also support
HDCP.
Commercially available HDMI cables (supplied with some components) should be used to connect the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.
*3
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG in 1999.
*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to
protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open
industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and
digital displays.
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Making HDMI Connections
Step 1:
Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible Blu-ray
player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on.
Step 2:
Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 42).
■ Video Signals
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV.
Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI output. See “Video Con-
nection Formats” on page 23 for more information.
■ Audio Signals
Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to
“On” (see page 93).
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the “Audio TV Out”
setting to “On” (see page 93), and set your DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
Hint!
HDMI
IN
HDMI
OUT
Blu-ray player/DVD player
TV
HDMI
HDMI
IN 1
(DVD)
Notes:
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can
be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need
to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In
addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver/AV amplifier, set the HDMI component so that its
video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound
from the AV receiver/AV amplifier or the sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see page 93), or “TV Control” is set to “Enable” (see page 94) and
you’re listening through your TV’s speakers, if you turn up the AV receiver/AV amplifier volume control, the sound
will be output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s speakers. To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s speakers producing
sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s volume.
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the
picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected
component’s instruction manual for details.
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches your CD player (
,
, or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in
a
b
c
a
phono preamp.
IN 2
b
IN
(VCR/DVR)
COAXIAL
L
L
R
R
IN
a
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
CD
Connect one
or the other
Connection
R
OPTICAL
a
IN 2
(CD)
CD
must be
b
assigned
c
COAXIAL
OUT
L
R
Turntable (MM) with
built-in phono preamp
AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
CD player
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2.
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and
b
c
a
, or and .)
b
a
c
Connection
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Signal flow
CD or turntable
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
CD IN L/R
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)
■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s PHONO IN is designed for use
with a moving magnet (MM) type cartridge.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your
turntable.
Notes:
• If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s GND screw. With some turntables,
connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum.
If this happens, disconnect it.
• If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge,
you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC
transformer. Connect your turntable to the head amp or trans-
former, and connect that to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
PHONO IN L/R jacks.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R
• You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable
with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer’s man-
ual for details.
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Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches the recorder (
,
or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
b
COAXIAL
IN
L
a
a
IN 3
(CBL/SAT)
R
c
OPTICAL
TAPE
IN 1
(GAME/TV)
L
R
TAPE
L
R
L
R
Connect one or the other
Connection must be assigned
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.
• With connection , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2.
a
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and
.
a
b
a
c
Connection
a
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Signal flow
Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder
TAPE IN L/R
TAPE OUT L/R
⇐
⇒
Analog audio L/R output
Analog audio L/R input
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
⇐
⇐
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
b
c
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued
Connecting a Power Amplifier
If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to the
PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer,
connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack.
Power amplifier
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Powered subwoofer
1. Front left speaker
2. Center speaker
3. Front right speaker
4. Surround left speaker
See “Connecting a Powered
Subwoofer” on page 17 for more
information.
5. Surround right speaker
6. Surround back left speaker
7. Surround back right speaker
Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only)
Audio Connection
Connect your tuner’s analog audio output jacks to the AV amplifier’s TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
L
R
R
Tuner
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Connecting an RI Dock
■ If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:
Not all iPod models output video. For information
about which iPod models are supported by the RI
Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual.
Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks to
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s TAPE IN L/R jacks.
(Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.)
■ If Your iPod Supports Video:
Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks to the
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s GAME/TV IN L/R jacks,
and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier GAME/TV IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup
shown below.)
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock
• Connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s GAME/TV IN S jack.
Notes:
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.
• By using the [CUSTOM] button on the remote controller of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to change the remote
mode to “DOCK”, you can operate your iPod in the RI Dock (see page 109).
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 102).
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
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Connecting Onkyo u Components
IN
L
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
Step 1:
CD
Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected
to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an analog audio
FRONT
L
a
R
DVD
Step 2:
Make the u connection (see illustration below).
e.g., CD player
e.g., DVD player
Step 3:
R
L
If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI Dock, change the
Input Display (see page 48).
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the follow-
R
L
ing special functions:
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
■ Auto Power On/Standby
When you start playback on a component connected
via u, if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is on
Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that
component as the input source. Similarly, when the
AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to Standby, all com-
ponents connected via u will also go on Standby.
Connecting the Power Cord
Notes:
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of
your speakers and AV components.
• Turning on the AV receiver/AV amplifier may cause a
momentary power surge that might interfere with
other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this
is a problem, plug the AV receiver/AV amplifier into a
different branch circuit.
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied
with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The supplied
power cord is designed exclusively for use with the
AV receiver/AV amplifier and should not be used with
any other equipment.
• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV
receiver/AV amplifier while the other end is still
plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an
electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver/AV
amplifier.
■ Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected
via u, the AV receiver/AV amplifier automatically
selects that component as the input source. If your
DVD player is connected to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s DVD multichannel input, you’ll need to
press the [MULTI CH] button repeatedly and select
Direct Change u function selects the DVD
FRONT L/R jacks.
■ Remote Control
You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote
controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo
components, pointing the remote controller at the
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote control sensor
instead of the component. You must enter the appro-
priate remote control code first (see page 103).
Step 1 (not North American model):
Connect the supplied power cord to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s AC INLET.
Notes:
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
• Some components have two u jacks. You can con-
nect either one to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The
other jack is for connecting additional u-capable
components.
To AC wall outlet
• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Con-
necting other manufacturer’s components may cause a
malfunction.
Step 2:
Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
• Some components may not support all u functions.
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo
components.
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and
Direct Change u functions do not work.
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Turning On the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY indicator
ON/STANDBY
RECEIVER
Turning On and Standby
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
Remote
controller
Press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [RECEIVER] button, followed
by the [ON/STANDBY] button.
or
The AV receiver/AV amplifier comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY
indicator goes off.
To turn the AV receiver/AV amplifier off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press
the remote controller’s [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver/AV amplifier will
enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps
To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver/AV amplifier before you
use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once.
■ Do the automatic speaker setup—this is essential!
®
■ Have you connected a component to an HDMI input,
component video input, or digital audio input?
HDMI
OUT
IN
■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder,
or RI Dock?
If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 48.
TAPE
CD recorder, MD recorder,
RI Dock
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First Time Setup
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver/AV amplifier for the very first time.
Using the Display to change the
settings
The settings of the AV receiver/AV amplifier can be
changed using the Display.
1
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
1
The submenu item appears on the dis-
play.
2
2
1
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select submenu and then
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus
press [ENTER].
Carry out the settings for the AV receiver/AV amplifier
The setting item appears on the display.
by using the Onscreen Setup Menu.
Press the [SETUP] button to close the
menu.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected
to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT,
or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s display when chang-
ing settings.
Press the [RETURN] button to return
to the previous menu.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
Onscreen Setup Menus and Display
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
As each item in the Onscreen Setup Menus is selected,
the selected items will be displayed one by one.
Onscreen Setup Menus
MENU
1. Input Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Lock Setup
MENU
1. Input Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Lock Setup
Display
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select submenu and then
press [ENTER].
Note:
During the Automatic Speaker Setup, messages, etc.,
that are displayed on the TV screen will appear in the
Display.
The submenu appears.
Press the [SETUP] button to close the
menu.
Press the [RETURN] button to return
to the previous menu.
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. HDMI Input”,
and then press [ENTER].
Video Input Setup
3
4
HDMI Input Setup
The “HDMI Input” menu appears.
If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,
if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you
must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector.
1–1. HDMI Input
DVD
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
HDMI4
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set the AV
receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video,
and component video sources are upconverted* and out-
put by the HDMI OUT. You can set this for each input
selector by selecting the “- - - - -” option.
TAPE
TUNER
CD
PHONO
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
HDMI
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4:
Select the HDMI IN to which
the video component has
IN
been connected.
OUT
- - - - -: Output composite video,
S-Video, and component
Composite video, S-Video,
HDMI
component video
video sources from the HDMI
OUT. The video output signal
from the HDMI OUT is the
one configured in “Compo-
nent Video Setup” (see
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
1
2
page 43).
Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to
more than one input selector. When
HDMI1 - HDMI4 have already been
assigned (as shown in the Step 3 illus-
tration), you must set first any unused
input selectors to “- - - - -” or you will
be unable to assign HDMI1 - HDMI4
to input selector.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Input Assign”,
and then press [ENTER].
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
The “Input Assign” menu appears.
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input
2. Component Video Input
3. Digital Audio Input
Notes:
• For composite video, S-Video, and component video
upconversion for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI Input
information on video signal flow and upconversion.
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as
explained here, the digital audio input for that input
selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN.
• On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot
be assigned and is fixed at the “- - - - -” option.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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Component Video Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
4
If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must
assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect
your DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you
should assign it to the DVD input selector.
IN1: Select if the video component
is connected to COMPO-
NENT VIDEO IN 1.
Input selector
Default assignment
DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
IN1
IN2: Select if the video component
is connected to COMPO-
NENT VIDEO IN 2.
- - - - -
IN2
- - - - -: Select if you are using the
HDMI OUT, rather than the
COMPONENT VIDEO
GAME/TV
AUX
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
MONITOR OUT, for the out-
put from composite video, S-
Video, and component video
sources.
TAPE
TUNER (TX-SA706 only)
CD
PHONO
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
1
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Input Assign”,
and then press [ENTER].
2
The “Input Assign” menu appears.
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input
2. Component Video Input
3. Digital Audio Input
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Component
Video Input”, and then press
[ENTER].
3
The “Component Video Input” menu
appears.
1–2. Component Video Input
DVD
IN1
- - - - -
IN2
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX
TAPE
TUNER
CD
PHONO
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Digital Input Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select “COAX1”,
“COAX2”, “COAX3”, “OPT1”,
“OPT2”, or “- - - - - (analog)”.
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an
input selector in “HDMI Input
4
If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you
must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if
you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack,
you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By
default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD
input selector, although this can be changed.
Here are the default assignments.
Input selector
DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX
Default assignment
COAX1
Setup” on page 42, this input assign-
ment is automatically set to the same
HDMI IN. And in addition to the
usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2,
etc.), you can also select HDMI
COAX2
COAX3
OPT1
FRONT
inputs. If you change the input
TAPE
- - - - -
assignment from an HDMI IN to one
of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or
COAX2), be sure to set the “Auto-
matic Audio Input Selection Setup”
COAX1 (Auto) or COAX2 (Auto)).
• “AUX” is used only for digital input
from the front panel terminals. When
HDMI IN is assigned to “AUX” in
the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 42,
the same HDMI IN can be selected.
TUNER
(TX-SA706 only)
- - - - -
CD
PHONO
OPT2
- - - - -
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
1
2
Examples:
If you connect your DVD player to the
OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set “DVD” to
“OPT1”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the OPTICAL
IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input
selector is selected, set “VCR/DVR” to
“OPT2”.
Use the Up and Down [
tons to select “1. Input Assign”,
and then press [ENTER].
q
]/[w] but-
The “Input Assign” menu appears.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the COAX-
IAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT
input selector is selected, set “CBL/
SAT” to “COAX1”.
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input
2. Component Video Input
3. Digital Audio Input
For input selectors that you don’t want
to assign a digital input jack, set to
“- - - - - (analog)”.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “3. Digital Audio
Input”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Digital Audio Input” menu
appears.
5
3
1–3. Digital Audio Input
DVD
COAX 1
COAX 2
COAX 3
OPT 1
FRONT
- - - - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
TAPE
TUNER
CD
- - - - -
OPT 2
- - - - -
PHONO
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Speakers Type”,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Speaker Settings
4
If you change these settings, you must run the auto-
Normal: Select this if you’ve con-
nected your front speakers
normally.
If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but
less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4
ohms.
If you’ve connected your front speakers to the FRONT
L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts for bi-amping,
you must change the “Speakers Type” setting. For
hookup information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speak-
Bi-Amp:Select this if you’ve con-
nected your front speakers for
bi-amped operation.
Notes:
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if
“Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp”.
• The analog multichannel input can-
not be used if “Speakers Type” is set
to “Bi-Amp”.
Notes:
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main
room.
• Before you change these settings, turn down the vol-
ume.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Speaker Imped-
ance”, and then use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:
5
4ohms: Select if the impedance of any
speaker is 4 ohms or more but
less than 6.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
6ohms: Select if the impedances of all
speakers are between 6 and
16 ohms.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
6
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “1. Speaker Set-
tings”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears.
2–1. Speaker Settings
Speakers Type
Speaker Impedance
Normal
6ohms
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TV Format Setup
(not North American models)
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “TV Format”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
4
For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you
must specify the TV system used in your area.
Auto: Select this to automatically
detect the TV system from the
video input signals.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
NTSC: Select if the TV system in
your area is NTSC.
PAL: Select if the TV system in
your area is PAL.
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “6. Miscella-
neous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “2. OSD Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.
6–2. OSD Setup
Immediate Display
Monitor Type
Display Position
TV Format
On
16 : 9
Bottom
Auto
English
Language
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AM Frequency Step Setup
(on some models)
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the
AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when
this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Note:
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
1
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “3. Tuner”, and
then press [ENTER].
The “Tuner” menu appears.
7–3. Tuner
AM Frequency Step
9kHz
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
4
buttons to select:
10kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are
used in your area.
9kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used
in your area.
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Changing the Input Display
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
or GAME/TV IN jacks, for u to work properly, you
must change this setting.
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver/AV
amplifier.
1,2 1,2
iPod photo:
If you’re using an iPod photo with the RI Dock, connect
the RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks.
Press the [TAPE] or [GAME/TV]
1
input selector button so that
“TAPE” or “GAME/TV” appears
on the display.
or
Press and hold down the [TAPE]
2
or [GAME/TV] input selector but-
ton (about 3 seconds) to change
the setting.
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or
or
DOCK.
For the TAPE input selector, the setting
changes in this order:
TAPE → MD → CDR → DOCK
(3 seconds)
For the GAME/TV input selector, the
setting changes in this order:
GAME/TV ↔ DOCK
Note:
DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or
GAME/TV input selector, but not both at the same time.
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®
Using Audyssey MultEQ
Automatic Speaker Setup
(Audyssey MultEQ®)
1
With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey
MultEQ automatically determines the number of speakers
connected, their size for purposes of bass management,
optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if
present), and distances from the primary listening position.
Audyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused by
room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems
over the listening area in both the frequency and time
domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for
everyone. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows you to
TM
2, 10
also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ , which maintains the
proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level (see
Before using this function, connect and position all of
your speakers.
Measurement Positions
To create a listening environment in your home theater
that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ takes
measurements at up to six positions within the listening
area.
3-8
■ 1st measurement position
This is the center position of your listening area, or
the listening position if there’s only one listener.
■ 2nd−6th measurement positions
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the
places where the other listeners will sit). You can
measure up to six positions.
Notes:
• If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change the
“Speaker Impedance” setting before running the
• If the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted, it will
be unmuted automatically when the automatic
speaker setup starts.
• Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed
while a pair of headphones is connected.
• It takes about 15 minutes to complete the auto-
matic speaker setup for three positions. Total
measurement time varies depending on the num-
ber of positions and speakers.
• Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone
during the automatic speaker setup, unless you
want to cancel the setup.
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during
the automatic speaker setup.
The following examples show some typical home theater
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when
prompted.
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected
to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT,
or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s display when chang-
ing settings.
TV
TV
: listening area
: listening position
–
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Turn on the AV receiver/AV
Press [ENTER].
The automatic speaker setup starts.
1
3
amplifier and the connected TV.
On the TV, select the input to which the
AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected.
Auto Speaker Setup
Do not unplug Setup Mic.
Please keep quiet.
Place the speaker setup micro-
2
Now measuring. . .
phone at measurement point 1
(page 49), and connect it to the
SETUP MIC jack.
Auto Speaker Setup
Test tones are played through each
speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Auto-
matic Speaker Setup runs. This process
takes a few minutes. Please refrain
from talking during measurements and
do not stand between speakers and the
microphone.
Please place microphone at center of listening
area at ear height.
Push Enter : Next
Notes:
®
The following screen appears.
• Before starting Audyssey MultEQ
4
Automatic Speaker Setup, arrange
the room and connect the speakers as
you would for enjoying movies.
Changes to the room after auto setup
requires you run the auto setup again,
as room EQ characteristics may have
changed.
Auto Speaker Setup
Please place microphone at
2nd Position at ear height.
Push Enter : Next
• When starting the automatic speaker
setup, do not stand between the
speakers and microphone, and avoid
obstacles blocking the path between
speakers and microphone. This will
produce inaccurate results.
• Position the microphone at ear height
of a seated listener with the micro-
phone tip pointed directly at the ceil-
ing using a tripod. Do not hold the
microphone in your hand during
measurements as this will produce
innacurate results.
Place the setup microphone at
then press [ENTER].
Audyssey MultEQ performs more
measurements. This takes a few min-
utes.
Auto Speaker Setup
Do not unplug Setup Mic.
Please keep quiet.
• Make the room as quiet as possible.
Background noise can disrupt the
room measurements. Close win-
dows, silence cell phones, televi-
sions, radios, air conditioners,
fluorescent lights, home appliances,
light dimmers, or other devices.
• Cell phones should be turned off or
placed away from all audio electron-
ics during the measurement process
as Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI) may cause measurement dis-
ruptions (even if the cell phone is not
in use).
Now measuring. . .
When prompted, place the setup
microphone at the next position,
and repeat step 4.
5
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After the 3rd to the 5th measure-
ment, the following screen
appears.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an option, and then
press [ENTER].
6
The options are:
Auto Speaker Setup
Save:
Save the calculated settings and exit
the automatic speaker setup.
Select [Next] to measure the next position,
or select [Finish] to calculate
the Audyssey MultEQ room EQ solution.
Cancel:
Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
Next
Finish (Calculate)
Note:
You can view the calculated settings for
the speaker configuration, speaker dis-
tances, and speaker levels by using the
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an option, and then
press [ENTER].
If you selected “Save”, the results are
saved, and the following screen
appears.
Next:
9
Select “Next” to begin measuring
the next measurement position.
After the 6th measurement has been
taken, the procedure automatically
proceeds to step 7.
Auto Speaker Setup
Finish (Calculate):
Saving...
Select this if you don’t want to
measure any more listening posi-
tions and are ready to calculate the
results, then go to step 7.
When the measurements are
complete, the following screen
appears.
Disconnect the speaker setup
microphone.
7
8
10
Auto Speaker Setup
Auto Speaker Setup
Please, unplug Setup Mic.
Calculating...
Notes:
When the calculations are com-
plete, the following screen
appears.
• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the
sey”.
• You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any
point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the
setup microphone.
Auto Speaker Setup
Review SP Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center
:
:
:
:
:
:
No
Full Band
None
None
None
Surround
Surr Back
Surr Back Ch
Save
- - -
Cancel
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Error Messages
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of
the following error messages may appear:
FL
SL
SBL
C
:
:
:
:
Yes
---
FR
SR
:
:
:
:
Yes
Yes
Yes
---
No
Yes
SBR
SW
❏ Ambient noise is too high.
Retry
Cancel
Auto Speaker Setup
The right surround back speaker has been detected
but the left surround back speaker hasn’t.
Ambient noise is too high.
Retry
Cancel
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
FL
SL
SBL
C
:
:
:
:
Error
Yes
Yes
FR
SR
SBR
SW
:
:
:
:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
This message appears if the background noise is too
loud and the measurements cannot be performed
properly.
Yes
Retry
Cancel
Remove the source of the noise and try again.
Retry: Return to the measured point immediately
before and start set up again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
The speaker type detected does not match what was
expected. The speaker may be or incorrect type or
broken. Please check that it is the correct speaker
type, or that all drivers are working.
❏ Speaker Detect Error
This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “Yes”
means that a speaker was detected. “No” means that no
speaker was detected.
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
Retry
Cancel
FL
SL
SBL
C
:
:
:
:
Yes
---
---
FR
SR
SBR
SW
:
:
:
:
No
---
---
---
Yes
The number of speakers detected on the second or
third measurement was different to the number
detected on the first measurement.
Retry
Cancel
Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are con-
nected property.
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
One of the front speakers has not been detected.
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
FL
SL
SBL
C
:
:
:
:
Yes
---
---
FR
SR
SBR
SW
:
:
:
:
Yes
No
---
Yes
---
❏ Writing Error!
Retry
Cancel
Auto Speaker Setup
One of the surround speakers has not been detected.
Writing Error!
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
Retry
Cancel
FL
SL
SBL
C
:
:
:
:
Yes
---
---
FR
SR
SBR
SW
:
:
:
:
Yes
No
Yes
---
Yes
This message appears if saving fails.
Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3
attempts, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is probably mal-
functioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer.
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
Retry
Cancel
The surround back speakers have been detected but
the surround speakers haven’t.
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Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during
the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on see
Notes:
• Please note that THX recommends any THX main
speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your
speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function,
please make sure manually that any THX speakers are
set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover (see page 73).
• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of sub-
woofers and the interaction with the room, THX rec-
ommends setting the level and the distance of the
subwoofer manually.
• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may
notice irregular results when setting the level and/or
distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX
recommends setting them manually.
Using a Powered Subwoofer
If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very
low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be
detected by the automatic speaker setup.
If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review SP Configu-
ration” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s volume
to the half-way point, set it to its highest crossover fre-
quency, and then try running the automatic speaker setup
again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the
sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an
appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-
pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your
subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the Input Source
This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).
MULTI CH
1
3
MULTI CH
3
1
Use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s input selector buttons to select
the input source.
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
Remote
controller
1
To select the input source with the remote controller, use the
INPUT SELECTOR buttons.
or
Start playback on the source component.
2
3
When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you’ll need
to select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR OUT.
On some DVD players, you may need to turn on the digital audio output.
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
Remote
controller
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the
remote controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.
The volume can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative dis-
play).
or
The AV receiver/AV amplifier is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has
a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment.
Select a listening mode and enjoy!
4
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Using the Multichannel DVD Input
Displaying Source Information
The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo-
nent with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a
DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an
You can display various information about the current
input source as follows.
Remote
controller
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [DISPLAY]
Remote
controller
Press the [MULTI CH] button.
button repeatedly to cycle
through the available informa-
tion.
“Multich” appears on the display.
Audio from the multichannel DVD
input will now be used for the DVD
input source.
Notes:
• While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the
Speaker Configuration settings on page 73 are
ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are
fed to the speakers as they are.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [DISPLAY] button.
• The multichannel DVD input cannot be used if
“Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 45).
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [MULTI CH] but-
ton.
The following information can typically be displayed for
input sources.
Input source
Listening
mode
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening
mode is selected.
Signal format*
Sampling
frequency
Press the [TONE] button repeat-
edly to select either “Bass” or
“Treble”.
*
If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed.
If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed.
If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and
the number of channels is displayed. For some digital input sig-
nals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of
channels, and sampling frequency is displayed.
1
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previ-
ously displayed information reappears.
Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to
adjust.
2
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s display.
Remote
controller
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [DIMMER]
■ Bass
button repeatedly to select:
• Normal + VOLUME light on.
• Normal + VOLUME light off.
• Dim + VOLUME light off.
• Dimmer + VOLUME light off.
Alternatively, you can use the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s [DIMMER]
button (North American models and
TX-SA706 only).
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
■ Treble
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
Notes:
• This setting is not available when the multichannel
DVD input is selected.
• This procedure can also be performed on the remote
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Using the Sleep Timer
Press
[RECEIVER]
first
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver/AV
amplifier to turn off automatically after a specified
period.
MUTING
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [SLEEP] but-
ton repeatedly to select the
required sleep time.
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10
minutes in 10 minute steps.
The SLEEP indicator appears on the
display when the sleep timer has been
set. The specified sleep time appears on
the display for about five seconds, then
the previous display reappears.
If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP]
button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
To check the time remaining until the AV receiver/AV
amplifier sleeps, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if
you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being
displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
SLEEP
Muting the AV receiver/AV amplifier
Using Headphones
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver/
AV amplifier.
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch
phone plug) to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s PHONES
jack for private listening, as shown.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [MUTING] but-
ton.
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display, as
shown.
Notes:
To unmute the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier, press the [MUTING] button again,
or adjust the volume.
The Mute function is cancelled when
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to
Standby.
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES
jack, the speakers are turned off and the Headphone
indicator lights up. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are
not turned off.)
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.
• Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and Mono listen-
ing modes can be used with headphones (the listening
modes available also depend on the currently selected
input source).
Tip:
You can specify how much the output is muted with the
“Muting Level” setting (see page 89).
• When the multichannel input is used, only the front
left and right audio can be heard in the headphones.
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Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)
Using the Tuner
TUNED
AUTO
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets
for quick selection.
FM STEREO
TUNER
■ Manual Tuning Mode
Press the [TUNING MODE] but-
ton so that the AUTO indicator
disappears from the display.
1
TUNING MODE TUNING
/
Press and hold the TUNING Up or
Down [q]/[w] buttons.
2
Listening to the Radio
The frequency stops changing when
you release the button.
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select either AM or FM.
In this example, FM has been selected.
Each time you press the [TUNER] but-
ton, the input source changes between
AM and FM.
Press the buttons repeatedly to change
the frequency one step at a time.
The North American models change FM frequency in
0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models
it’s 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM.
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.
Band
Frequency
Tuning into weak FM stereo stations
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
(Actual display depends on country)
Tuning into Radio Stations
■ Auto Tuning Mode
■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-
ing the appropriate frequency.
Press the [TUNING MODE] but-
ton so that the AUTO indicator
appears on the display.
Press the [TUNER] button repeat-
edly to select AM or FM, followed
by the [D.TUN] button.
1
1
Remote
controller
Press the TUNING Up or Down
[q]/[w] buttons.
2
(Actual display depends on country.)
Searching stops when a station is
found.
Within 8 seconds, use the num-
2
ber buttons to enter the fre-
quency of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),
press 8, 7, 5.
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM
STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown.
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Selecting Presets
Presetting AM/FM Stations
PRESET
3
2,4
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite
AM/FM radio stations as presets.
AV receiver/
To select a preset, use the PRE-
SET [e]/[r] buttons, or the
remote controller’s CH [+/–] but-
ton.
AV amplifier
Tune into the AM/FM station that
you want to store as a preset.
1
2
Press the [MEMORY] button.
The preset number flashes.
Remote
controller
You can also use the remote con-
troller’s number buttons to select
a preset directly.
While the preset number is flash-
ing (about 8 seconds), use the
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to
3
4
select a preset from 1 through 40.
Deleting Presets
Press the [MEMORY] button
again to store the station or
channel.
2
The station or channel is stored and the
preset number stops flashing.
Repeat this procedure for all of your
favorite AM/FM radio stations.
Note:
You can name your radio presets for easy identification
(see page 87). Its name is displayed instead of the band
and frequency.
Select the preset that you want to
delete.
See the previous section.
1
2
While holding down the [MEM-
ORY] button, press the [TUNING
MODE] button.
The preset is deleted and its number
disappears from the display.
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RDS Program Types (PTY)
Using RDS (not North American
model)
Type
Display
None
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are
available.
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator
appears.
None
News reports
Current affairs
Information
Sport
News
Affairs
Info
RDS indicator
Sport
Education
Educate
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Drama
Culture
Science and technology
Varied
■ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-
able in most European countries. Many FM stations use
it these days. In addition to displaying text information,
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g.,
news, sport, rock, etc.).
Pop music
Rock music
Middle of the road music
Light classics
Serious classics
Other music
Weather
Pop M
Rock M
Easy M
Light M
Classics
Other M
Weather
Finance
Children
Social
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa-
tion:
Finance
PS (Program Service)
Children’s programmes
Social affairs
Religion
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press-
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for
3 seconds.
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Phone in
Travel
RT (Radio Text)
Leisure
Leisure
Jazz
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
information, the text will be shown on the display (see
Jazz music
Country music
National music
Oldies music
Folk music
Documentary
Alarm test
Country
Nation M
Oldies
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type
Folk M
Document
TEST
TP (Traffic Program)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
broadcast traffic information (see page 60).
Alarm
Alarm!
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-
played when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
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When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
To start the search, press
[ENTER].
The AV receiver searches until it finds
a station of the type you specified, at
which point it stops briefly before con-
tinuing with the search.
3
4
When a station you want to listen
to is found, press [ENTER].
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
RT/PTY/TP
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
once.
Listening to Traffic News (TP)
The RT information scrolls across the
display.
Notes:
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV
receiver waits for the RT information.
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,
no RT information is available.
1 2
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
three times.
1
2
If the current radio station is broadcast-
ing TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will
appear on the display, and traffic news
will be heard as and when it’s broad-
cast. If “TP” without square brackets
appears, this means that the station is
not broadcasting TP.
To locate a station that is broad-
2
1 3,4
casting TP, press [ENTER].
The AV receiver searches until it finds
a station that’s broadcasting TP.
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
You can search for radio stations by type.
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
1
twice.
The current program type appears on
the display.
Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons
2
to select the type of program you
want.
See the table on page 59.
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Recording
This section explains how to record the selected input
source to a component with recording capability, and
how to record audio and video from different sources.
Recording Separate AV Sources
Here you can record audio and video from completely
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto
your video recordings. This function takes advantage of
the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e.,
TAPE, TUNER, CD or PHONO) is selected, the video
input source remains unchanged.
In the following example, audio from the CD player con-
nected to the CD IN, and video from the camcorder con-
nected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by
the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
Notes:
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot
be recorded.
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.
• You cannot record from the DVD analog multichannel
input.
• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be
recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.
• While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, no
image is provided because the power is turned off for
the video circuit. If you want to make recordings,
select other listening mode.
Camcorder
AV Recording
video signal
audio signal
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cas-
sette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT jack.
Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g.,
VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the to VCR/DVR
Use the input selector buttons to
select the source that you want
to record.
1
You can watch the source while record-
ing. The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
MASTER VOLUME control has no
effect on recording.
On your recorder, start record-
ing.
CD player
VCR
2
On the source component, start
playback.
If you select another input source dur-
ing recording, that input source will be
recorded.
3
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
playback.
1
Prepare the VCR for recording.
2
3
4
Press the [AUX] input selector button.
Press the [CD] input selector button.
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but
leaves the camcorder as the video source.
Start recording on the VCR and start play-
back on the camcorder and CD player.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from
the CD player are recorded by the VCR.
5
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Using the Listening Modes
Selecting with the Remote Controller
Selecting Listening Modes
detailed information about the listening modes.
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can
only be selected if your DVD player is con-
nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a
digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or
HDMI).
MUSIC
GAME
THX
MOVIE/TV
• The listening modes you can select depends on
the format of the input signal. To check the for-
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you
can only select the Pure Audio, Mono, Direct,
or Stereo listening mode.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the LISTENING
MODE button repeatedly to
select the listening mode.
Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
PURE AUDIO
■ LISTENING MODE buttons
[MOVIE/TV] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
use with movies and TV.
[MUSIC] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
use with music.
LISTENING MODE
[GAME] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
■ [PURE AUDIO] button
use with video games.
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.
When this mode is selected, the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s display is turned off and only video sig-
nals input through HDMI IN can be output. Pressing
this button again will select the previous listening
mode.
[THX] button
This button selects the THX listening modes.
■ LISTENING MODE buttons
[MOVIE/TV] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
use with movies and TV.
[MUSIC] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
use with music.
[GAME] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
use with video games.
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Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format
Analog and PCM Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
Multichannel PCM
Analog/PCM
Multi
*1
*2
32–96 kHz
2ch
176.4/192 kHz
2ch
Source format
32–96
kHz
176.4/
192kHz
channel
Analog
Multi
channel
Mono/
Multi
Mono/
*1
*2
Multiplex channel
Multiplex
Media
CD, TV, radio,
DVD
DVD
DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
Multichannel
Neo:6
✔
✔
*4
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
Dolby EX
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
*4
✔
*3
*3
*4
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
*5
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*3
*4
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*5
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
*3
*4
*3
✔
✔
*5
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx
*3
✔
*5
Games + THX Games
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+THX Cinema/Music
PLII Game
+ THX Select2 Cinema
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
*5
✔
*4
THX Surround EX
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
*4
✔
*4
Neo:6 + THX Games
✔
*5*6
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*5*6
Orchestra
*5*6
Unplugged
*5*6
Studio-Mix
*5*6
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
*6
T-D
*1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
*2. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI.
*3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*4. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*5. Available only when using surround speakers.
*6. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are processed at 44.1kHz and 48kHz respectively.
: Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
: Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
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Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Source format
Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex
Media
DVD, DTV, etc.
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
✔
✔
*3
*3
Neo:6
✔
✔
DolbyDigital
DolbyDigital Plus
✔
*1
*3
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
Dolby EX
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*3
*3
✔
✔
✔
*2
*2
*3
*3
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*3
*2
*3
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
*2
*3
*2
✔
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*2
*2
✔
✔
*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
PLII Game
+ THX Select2 Cinema
*3
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
*3
*3
*3
*3
THX Surround EX
✔
✔
✔
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
Neo:6 + THX Games
*3
✔
*3
✔
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*4
✔
✔
✔
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used.
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*3. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.
: Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
: Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
DTS, DTS96/24
DTS-ES
Discrete/Matrix
Source format
Media
Multichannel
2ch
Mono
DVD, CD, etc.
DVD, CD, etc.
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
✔
✔
DTS, DTS 96/24
*1
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix
Neo:6
✔
*3
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
✔
*2
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
*2
*3
Dolby EX
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
*4
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*3
*2
✔
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
+ THX Music
*3
*2
✔
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*2
✔
*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
PLII Game
+ THX Select2 Cinema
*3
✔
✔
✔
*4
*3
THX Surround EX
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
Neo:6 + THX Games
*3
✔
*3
✔
*4 *5
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*4*5
Orchestra
*4*5
Unplugged
*4*5
Studio-Mix
*4*5
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
*5
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used.
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*3. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.
*5. DTS 96/24 is processed as DTS.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
:
:
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TrueHD Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
TrueHD
TrueHD 192kHz
Source format
Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex
Media
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
TrueHD
✔
*2
Neo:6
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
Dolby EX
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1
*2
✔
*1
*1
*2
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
*3
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*2
*1
✔
✔
*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
+ THX Music
*2
*1
✔
✔
*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*1
✔
*3
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
PLII Game
+ THX Select2 Cinema
*2
✔
✔
✔
*3
*2
THX Surround EX
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
Neo:6 + THX Games
*2
✔
*2
✔
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*3
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*2. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*3. Available only when using surround speakers.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
:
:
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS-HD Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz
Multi
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS-HD Master Audio
Source format
Media
Multi
channel
Multi
channel
2ch
Mono
2ch
Mono
2ch
Mono
channel
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS-HD Master Audio
✔
✔
*2
*2
Neo:6
✔
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
*1
*2
*2
Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX
Neo:6 Cinema
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 Music
*3
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*2
*1
*2
*2
*1
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*2
*1
*1
✔
✔
*3
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*1
*1
✔
✔
*3
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
PLII Game
+ THX Select2 Cinema
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
THX Surround EX
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
Neo:6 + THX Games
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*2. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*3. Available only when using surround speakers.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
:
:
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS Express and DSD Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
*1
DTS Express
Source format
DSD
Multichannel
Multichannel
2ch
Mono
2ch
(3/2.1)
Media
Blu-ray, HD DVD
SACD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
Stereo
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono
DTS Express
DSD
✔
✔
*3
Neo:6
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*3
✔
Dolby PLIIx Game
Dolby EX
*3
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
✔
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
*3
✔
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Cinema
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
+ THX Music
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
✔
✔
*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
PLII Game
+ THX Select2 Cinema
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
*3
THX Surround EX
✔
✔
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
*3
✔
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 + THX Games
✔
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*4
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. DSD sources are converted and handled as PCM.
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*3. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
:
:
If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM will provide
the best sound quality.
Hint!
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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Multichannel
About the Listening Modes
Button:
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s listening modes can
transform your listening room into a movie theater or
concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround
sound.
This mode is for use with analog or PCM multichannel
sources.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic II
The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows
that listening modes can be selected.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for
7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and
seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games
can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and
vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of
Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
Button:
The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows
the remote controller buttons with the exception of
the [PURE AUDIO] button.
information on the use of the LISTENING MODE
buttons.
•
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Button:
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
Pure Audio
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
Button:
•
Dolby PLIIx Music
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN
can be output.)
Button:
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,
TV, VHS, DVD).
•
Dolby PLIIx Game
Button:
Use this mode with video games, especially those
Direct
Button:
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.
In this mode, audio from the input source is output
directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidel-
ity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are
output as they are.
Dolby Digital
Button:
Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital
logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most
common digital surround-sound format, and it’ll put you
right in the middle of the action, just like being in a
movie theater or concert hall.
Stereo
Button:
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer.
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX
Button:
Mono
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX
soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround
back channel. The additional channel adds an extra
dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound
experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.
Button:
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language
soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of
some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other
sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke
DVDs.
Dolby Digital Plus
Button:
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-
tichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1
channels with 48 kHz sampling rate.
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Dolby TrueHD
DTS Neo:6
Button:
Button:
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-
mats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-chan-
nels with 192 kHz sampling rate.
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-
channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels
of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, provid-
ing a very natural and seamless surround sound experi-
ence that fully envelops the listener.
For the signals supported by the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier, see page 65.
•
Neo:6 Cinema
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,
DVD, VHS).
•
Neo:6 Music
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
Button:
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode to
expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
5.1-channel source + Neo:6
Button:
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Movie
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for
6.1/7.1-channel playback.
Button:
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Button:
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-
tichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1
channels with 96 kHz sampling rate.
DTS
Button:
The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-
fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that
bear the DTS logo.
DTS-HD Master Audio
Button:
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-
mats, this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete chan-
nels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels
with 192 kHz sampling rate.
DTS 96/24
Button:
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is
high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and
24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
For the signals supported by the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier, see page 67.
DTS-ES Discrete
DTS Express
Button:
Button:
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks,
which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/
7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio
channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree
sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the
surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete
soundtrack.
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sam-
pling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive
audio and commentary encoding for HD DVD Sub
Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast
and media servers.
DSD
Button:
DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).
This mode can be used with SACDs that feature multi-
channel audio.
DTS-ES Matrix
Button:
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks,
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
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THX
Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known
as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint develop-
ment between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.
Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent stan-
dards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie the-
aters and home theaters just as the director intended.
THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial
characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the
home-theater environment. They can be used with 2-
channel matrixed and multichannel sources.
Surround back speaker output depends on the source
material and the selected listening mode.
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Mono Movie
Button:
This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono
sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is,
while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other
speakers, giving presence to even mono material.
•
THX Cinema
Button:
THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks
Orchestra
Button:
for playback in a home theater environment. In this
mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema
levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and Adaptive
Decorrelation are active.
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of
a large hall.
•
THX Music
Unplugged
Button:
THX Music mode is tailored for listening to music,
Button:
which is typically mastered at significantly higher
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness
Plus is configured for music playback and only Tim-
bre Matching is active.
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this
mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the
impression of being right in front of the stage.
Studio-Mix
•
THX Games
Button:
Button:
THX Games mode is meant for spatially accurate
Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acous-
tic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
playback of game audio, which is often mixed simi-
larly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels,
with Timbre Matching active.
TV Logic
Button:
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows pro-
duced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire
sound, and clarity to voices.
•
THX Select2 Cinema
Button:
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-
All Ch Stereo
channel playback. It does this by analyzing the com-
position of the surround source, optimizing the
ambient and directional sounds to produce the sur-
round back channel output.
Button:
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire lis-
tening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,
and surround back speakers.
•
THX Select2 Music
Full Mono
Button:
This mode is designed for use with music. It expands
Button:
5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in
mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of
where you are within the listening room.
•
THX Select2 Games
Button:
This mode is designed for use with video games. It
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Button:
can expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel
playback.
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround
sound even with only two or three speakers. This works
by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and
right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too
much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode
in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
•
THX Surround EX
Button:
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby
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Advanced Setup
Onscreen Setup Menus
The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s various settings. Settings are organized into eight categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu.
Main menu
Submenus
MENU
1. Input Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input
2. Component Video Input
3. Digital Audio Input
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Lock Setup
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. Audio Adjust
1. Multiplex / Mono
2. PLIIx / Neo:6
3. Dolby EX
4. Theater-Dimentional
5. DSD
6. LFE Level
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
4. Source Setup
DVD
page 47 (TX-SR706 only)
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
4. Picture Adjust
8. Lock Setup
Lock
Unlocked
5. Listening Mode Preset
1. DVD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME/TV
5. AUX
6. TAPE
7. TUNER
8. CD
9. PHONO
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Speaker Setup
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
1
2
Some of the settings in this section are set automatically
Here you can check the settings made by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which is
useful if you change one of the connected speakers after
using the Automatic Speaker Setup function.
Note:
The Speaker Setup cannot be carried out while head-
phones are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Speaker
Speaker Settings
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
Speaker Configuration
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
With these settings, you can specify which speakers are
connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker.
The following crossover frequencies can be specified:
“Full Band”, “40Hz”, “50Hz”, “60Hz”, “70Hz”, “80Hz
(THX)”, “90Hz”, “100Hz”, “120Hz”, “150Hz”, or
“200Hz”.
Specify “Full Band” for speakers that can output low-
frequency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers
with a good sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify
a crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover fre-
quency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the
speaker. Refer to your speaker’s manuals to determine
the optimum crossover frequencies.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Speaker Con-
figuration”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Speaker Configuration” menu
appears.
3
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Yes
80Hz (THX)
80Hz (THX)
80Hz (THX)
80Hz (THX)
2ch
Center
Surround
Surr Back
Surr Back Ch
LPF of LFE
Double Bass
Please note that THX recommends any THX main
speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your
speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function,
please make sure manually that any THX speakers are
set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover.
80Hz (THX)
Off (THX)
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Subwoofer”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
4
1
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-
nected.
No: Select if no subwoofer is con-
nected.
2-11
2, 3
1, 12
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Surr Back”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select a crossover
frequency.
5
6
7
8
tons to select “Front”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select a crossover fre-
quency.
If no surround back speakers are con-
nected, select “None”.
Note:
If the “Subwoofer” setting in step 4 is
set to “No”, this setting is fixed at “Full
Band”.
Notes:
• If the “Surround” setting in step 7 is
set to “None”, this setting cannot be
selected.
• If the “Surround” setting in step 7 is
set to anything other than “Full
Band”, “Full Band” cannot be
selected here.
• If the “Speakers Type” setting is set
setting cannot be selected.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Center”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select a crossover fre-
quency.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Surr Back Ch”,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
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If no center speaker is connected, select
“None”.
Note:
If the “Front” setting in step 5 is set to
anything other than “Full Band”, “Full
Band” cannot be selected here.
1ch: Select if one surround back
speaker is connected.
2ch: Select if two (left and right)
surround back speakers are
connected.
Note:
If the “Surr Back” Setting in step 8 is
set to “None”, this setting cannot be
selected.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Surround”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select a crossover
frequency.
Continue with step 10 on the next page.
If no surround left and right speakers
are connected, select “None”.
Note:
If the “Front” setting in step 5 is set to
anything other than “Full Band”, “Full
Band” cannot be selected here.
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Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel
Double Bass
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of
the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can be
used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to
sources that use the LFE channel.
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out-
put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right
channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only
if the “Subwoofer” setting in step 4 is set to “Yes”, and
the “Front” setting in step 5 is set to “Full Band”.
In the speaker setup screen, you can choose how bass
information is distributed to your speakers only if you
have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer.
*
If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “80Hz (THX)”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
10
tons to select “LPF of LFE”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select a low-pass
filter frequency.
*
If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “Off (THX)”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
11
The following low-pass filter frequen-
cies can be selected: “80Hz (THX)” ,
“90Hz”, “100Hz”, or “120Hz”.
Continue with step 11 in the next col-
umn.
tons to select “Double Bass”,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
On: Double Bass function on
(default). Front left and right
bass also goes to the sub-
woofer simultaneously.
Off (THX):
Double Bass function off.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
12
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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Speaker Distance
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “3. Speaker Dis-
tance”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Distance” menu appears.
4
5
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to
the listening position so that the sound from each
speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound
designer intended.
2–3. Speaker Distance
Unit
feet
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
7.0ft
Left
Center
Right
Surr Right
Surr Back R
Surr Back L
Surr Left
Subwoofer
7.0ft
7.0ft
7.0ft
12.0ft
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Unit”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
feet: Select if you want to enter dis-
tances in feet. Can be set from
0.5 to 30 feet in 0.5-feet steps.
meters: Select if you want to enter
distances in meters. Can be
set from 0.15 to 9 meters in
0.15-meter steps.
3-7
3, 4
2, 8
Measure and make a note of the
distance from each speaker to
the listening position.
1
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Left”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to specify the distance.
Specify the distance from the front left
speaker to your listening position.
6
7
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
2
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
Repeat step 6 for all speakers.
Note:
Speakers that you set to “No” or
“None” on the Speaker Configuration
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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Speaker Level Calibration
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “4. Level Calibra-
tion”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Level Calibration” menu appears
and the pink noise test tone is output by
the front left speaker.
3
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the
built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the
same at the listening position.
2–4. Level Calibration
Left
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
Center
Notes:
Right
Surr Right
Surr Back R
Surr Back L
Surr Left
Subwoofer
• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted.
• The test tone is output at the standard level for THX,
which is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you nor-
mally listen at volume settings below this, be careful
because the test tone will be much louder.
Note:
Speakers that you set to “No” or “None”
on the Speaker Configuration page
(page 73) cannot be selected.
1
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select each speaker, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to set the volume.
The volume can be adjusted from –12.0
to +12.0 dB (–15.0 dB to +12.0 dB for
the subwoofer) in 0.5 dB steps.
4
2-5
2, 3
1, 6
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Repeat step 4 until the volume of
the test tone from each speaker
is the same.
5
If you’re using a handheld sound level
meter, adjust the level of each speaker
so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listen-
ing position, measured with C-weight-
ing and slow reading.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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Equalizer Setting
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “5. Equalizer Set-
tings”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Equalizer Settings” menu
appears.
3
4
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of
speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The vol-
ume of each speaker can be set on page 77.
2–5. Equalizer Settings
Off
Equalizer
1
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
Off:
Equalizer off, response flat.
Audyssey:
2-7
2, 3
1, 8
The tone for each speaker is set
automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function.
Be sure to select this setting after
having performed the Automatic
Speaker Setup.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Manual:
You can adjust the equalizer for
each speaker manually.
If you select “Manual”, continue with
this procedure. If you select “Off” or
“Audyssey”, go to step 8.
Use the Down [w] button to select
“Channel”, and then use the Left
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
select a speaker.
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2–5. Equalizer Settings
Manual
Front
0dB
Equalizer
Channel
63Hz
160Hz
400Hz
1000Hz
2500Hz
6300Hz
16000Hz
2. Speaker Setup
0dB
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
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THX Audio Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
6
tons to select a frequency, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to adjust the level at
that frequency.
These settings are not set automatically by the Auto-
With the “Surr Back Sp Spacing” setting, you can spec-
ify the distance between your surround back speakers.
If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX
Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can
then apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC)
to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low fre-
quencies for listeners sitting very close to a room bound-
ary (i.e., wall).
You can select: “63Hz”, “160Hz”,
“400Hz”, “1000Hz”, “2500Hz”,
“6300Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the
subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”,
“100Hz”, or “160Hz”.
The volume at each frequency can be
adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB
steps.
You can also set the THX Loudness Plus. When the
“Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to enjoy
even subtle nuances of audio expression at low volume.
This result is only available when the THX listening
mode is selected.
Tip:
Low frequencies (e.g., 160Hz) affect
bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g.,
6300Hz) affect treble sounds.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Channel”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select another
speaker.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
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1
Remote
controller
Repeat step 6 and 7 for each speaker.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
2
3
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Notes:
• When the listening mode is set to Direct or Pure
Audio, no effect will be produced.
• The Equalizer settings have no effect on 176.4/ 192
kHz input signals.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “6. THX Audio
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “THX Audio Setup” screen
appears.
2–6. THX Audio Setup
Surr Back Sp Spacing
THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer
BGC
> 4ft
No
- - -
On
Loudness Plus
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Loudness Plus”,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
4
7
tons to select “Surr Back Sp
Spacing”, and use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to specify
the distance between your sur-
round back speakers:
Off: Select this to turn off Loud-
ness Plus.
On: Select this to turn on Loud-
ness Plus.
< 1ft (< 0.3m):
Select this if your surround back
speakers are between 0 and 1 foot
(0–30 cm) apart.
1 ft – 4 ft (0.3 m – 1.2 m):
Select this if your surround back
speakers are between 1 and 4 feet
(0.3–1.2 m) apart.
> 4ft (> 1.2m) (default):
Select this if your surround back
speakers are more than 4
feet (1.2 m) apart.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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Note:
This setting is only available if the
“Surr Back Ch” setting in the Speaker
Configuration is set to “2ch” (page 74).
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “THX Ultra2/
Select2 Subwoofer”, and use the
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
select:
5
THX Loudness Plus
THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control tech-
nology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX
Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loud-
ness Plus, home theater audiences can now experi-
ence the rich details in a surround mix at any volume
level. A consequence of turning the volume below
Reference Level is that certain sound elements can
be lost or perceived differently by the listener. THX
Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial
shifts that occur when the volume is reduced by
intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel
levels and frequency response. This enables users
experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless
of the volume setting. THX Loudness Plus is auto-
matically applied when listening in any THX listen-
ing mode. The new THX Cinema, THX Music, and
THX Games modes are tailored to apply the proper
THX Loudness Plus settings for each type of con-
tent.
No: Select this if you do not have
a THX-certified subwoofer.
Yes: Select this if you have a THX-
certified subwoofer.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “BGC”, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to select:
Off: Select this to turn off BGC.
On: Select this to turn on BGC.
Note:
6
This setting is only available if “THX
Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” is set to
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Audio Adjust Functions
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
Here you can set listening mode-related settings and
functions.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
1
Remote
controller
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Multiplex/Mono Settings
■ Multiplex
Input Ch
This setting determines which channel is output from a
stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels
or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV
broadcasts, and so on.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “3. Audio Adjust”,
and then press [ENTER].
2
3
4
The “Audio Adjust” menu appears.
Main: The main channel is output (default).
Sub: The sub channel is output.
Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are output.
3. Audio Adjust
1. Multiplex / Mono
2. PLIIx / Neo:6
3. Dolby EX
4. Theater-Dimentional
5. DSD
6. LFE Level
■ Mono
Input Ch
This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing
any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-
channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening
mode.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the functions, and
then press [ENTER].
The function menu you selected
appears.
Left + Right: Both the left and right channels are out-
put (default).
Left: Only the left channel is output.
Right: Only the right channel is output.
Output Speaker
This setting determines which speakers output mono
audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.
Left / Right: Mono audio is output by the front left
and right speakers.
Center: Mono audio is output by the center
speaker (default).
PLIIx/Neo:6 Music Mode Settings
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the settings, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to set them.
■ PLIIx Music (2ch Input)
These settings provide for playing any 2-channel digital
source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-channel analog/PCM
source in the Dolby PLIIx Music listening mode.
The settings are explained below.
Panorama
With this function, you can broaden the width of the
front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic II
Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.
On: Panorama function on.
Off: Panorama function off (default).
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T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening
Setting
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward
or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music
or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. It can be
adjusted from –3 to +3 (default is 0). Lower settings
move the sound field forward. Higher settings move it
backward.
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there is too much
surround sound, move the sound field forward to
improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image
feels like it is in mono, or there is not enough surround
sound, move it backward.
■ Listening Angle
With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front
left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
Processing for the Theater-Dimensional listening mode
is based on this setting. Ideally, the front left and right
speakers should be equidistant from the listening position
and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.
Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Center Width
30˚
With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound
from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic
II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.
Normally, if you are using a center speaker, the center
channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If
you are not using a center speaker, the center channel
sound will be distributed to the front left and right speak-
ers to create a phantom center.) This setting controls the
front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust
the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted
from 0 to 7 (default is 3).
Narrow: Select if the angle is less than 30 degrees.
Wide: Select if the angle is greater than 30
degrees (default).
DSD Setting
■ DAC Direct
This setting determines whether or not DSD (SACD)
audio signals are passed through the DSP for A/V Sync,
delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct lis-
tening mode is selected.
■ Neo:6 Music
Center Image
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel
surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left
and right channel output is attenuated in order to create
the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default
is 2). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers
are connected.
When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is
attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the
sound is located centrally. This setting works well when
the listening position is considerably off center. When
set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenu-
ated, maintaining the original stereo balance.
No: DSD signals are processed by the DSP
(default).
Yes: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP.
LFE Level Settings
With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby
Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-
HD Master Audio, and DSD sources. The level can be
set to –∞, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).
If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when
using one of these sources, change the setting to –10 dB
or –∞ dB.
■ Dolby Digital
Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and
Dolby Digital Plus sources.
Dolby EX Input Signal Setting
■ Dolby EX
■ DTS
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals
are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround
back speakers are connected. This setting is effective
with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby
TrueHD only.
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 input via HDMI.)
Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX
flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX
listening mode is used (default).
■ Dolby TrueHD
Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources.
Manual: You can select any available listening mode.
■ 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 DSD (SACD) sources.
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Late Night Function
Adjust Using the AUDIO Button
You can change various audio settings by pressing the
[AUDIO] button.
■ Late Night
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the
dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can
still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume
levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you
don’t want to disturb anyone.
Note:
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”
(page 93), the [AUDIO] button is disabled.
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the
options are:
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [AUDIO] button.
1
Remote
Off: Late Night function off (default).
Low: Small reduction in dynamic range.
High: Large reduction in dynamic range.
controller
The setting item appears on the display.
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:
Auto: The Late Night function is set to “On” or
“Off” automatically (default).
Off: Late Night function off.
On: Late Night function on.
Notes:
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the
material that you are playing and the intention of the
original sound designer, and with some material there
will be little or no effect when you select the different
options.
• On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be per-
formed on the AV amplifier by using its [LATE
NIGHT] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
3
tons to select an item.
Re-EQ Function
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change the setting.
Repeat this step for the other settings.
With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a
soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh,
making it more suitable for home theater viewing.
■ Re-EQ
This function can be used with the following listening
modes:
• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie
• DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24
• Multichannel
The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.
Tone Control Settings
■ Re-EQ (THX)
This function can be used with the following listening
modes:
• THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin-
ema
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
except when the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening
mode is selected.
■ Bass
Off: Re-EQ Function off.
On: Re-EQ Function on.
Notes:
• Settings of “On” and “Off” for the Re-EQ function are
kept in each listening mode. However, in THX listen-
ing mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
turned off, it will return to “On”.
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
■ Treble
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
Notes:
•
On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed
on the AV amplifier by using its [Re-EQ] button.
• This setting is not available when the multichannel
DVD input is selected.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [TONE], [–], and
[+] buttons (see page 55).
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Speaker Levels
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listen-
ing to an input source.
These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is set to Standby.
■ DynamicEQ (Applies to Non-THX Listening
Modes)
■ THX+DynamicEQ (Applies to THX Listening
Modes)
With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound
■ Subwoofer
You can adjust the level from –15.0 dB to +12.0 dB.
even when listening at low volume levels.
■ Center
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorat-
ing sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into
account human perception and room acoustics.
It does so by selecting the correct frequency response
and surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that
the content sounds the way it was created at any volume
level—not just at reference level.
You can adjust the level from –12.0 dB to +12.0 dB.
Notes:
• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver/
AV amplifier is muted.
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the
“Speaker Configuration” cannot be adjusted (see
Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.
On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on.
A/V Sync
Notes:
■ A/V Sync
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ can be set only when the
sey”.
the THX+Dynamic EQ is not available even with
THX listening mode selected.
When using progressive scanning on your DVD player,
you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.
With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the
audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 250 milliseconds
(ms) in 5 millisecond steps.
Notes:
Music Optimizer
• This setting is not available when the Pure Audio lis-
tening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is
used with an analog input signal.
• This setting is not available when the multichannel
DVD input is selected.
■ M.Optimizer
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound qual-
ity of compressed music files. Use it with music files that
use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).
On: Music Optimizer on.
Note:
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM
digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below
48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music Opti-
mizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listen-
ing mode is selected.
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Assigning Listening Modes to Input
Sources
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the signal format
that you want to set, and then use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to select a listening mode.
Only listening modes that can be used
with each input signal format can be
selected (see page 63).
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You can assign a default listening mode to each input
source that will be selected automatically when you
select each input source. For example, you can set the
default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital
input signals. You can select other listening modes dur-
ing playback, but the mode specified here will be
resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set
to Standby.
The Last Valid option means that the
listening mode selected last will be
used.
Analog / PCM: With this setting, you
can specify the listening mode to be
used when an analog (CD, TV, LD,
VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette,
cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital
(CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.
Dolby Digital: With this setting, you
can specify the listening mode to be
used when a Dolby Digital or Dolby
Digital Plus format digital audio signal
is played (DVD, etc.).
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
Remote
controller
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
DTS: With this setting, you can specify
the listening mode to be used when a
DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution for-
mat digital audio signal is played
(DVD, LD, CD, etc.).
D.F. 2ch: With this setting, you can
specify the listening mode to be used
when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played
(DVD, etc.).
D.F. Mono: With this setting, you can
specify the listening mode to be used
when a mono digital audio signal is
played (DVD, etc.).
Multich PCM: Specifies the default
listening mode for multichannel PCM
sources input via a HDMI IN, such as
DVD-Audio.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “5. Listening Mode
Preset”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Listening Mode Preset” menu
appears.
2
3
5. Listening Mode Preset
1. DVD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME/TV
5. AUX
6. TAPE
7. TUNER
8. CD
9. PHONO
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the input source
that you want to set, and then
press [ENTER].
The signal format selection menu
appears.
192k/176.4k: Specifies the default lis-
tening mode for high resolution
176.4 kHz and 192 kHz digital audio
sources such as DVD-Audio.
Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default
listening mode for Dolby TrueHD
sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD
(input via HDMI).
5–1. Listening Mode Preset
DVD
Analog / PCM
Dolby Digital
DTS
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
D.F. 2ch
D.F. Mono
DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the
default listening mode for DTS-HD
Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray
or HD DVD (input via HDMI).
DSD: Specifies the default listening
mode for DSD multichannel sources,
such as SACD.
On the TX-SR706, for TUNER input
selector only “Analog” will be avail-
able.
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When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
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4
5
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Source Setup
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change it.
The “Source Setup” menu items are
explained below.
This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu.
Items can be set individually for each input selector.
Press the input selector buttons
to select an input source, and
then press the [RECEIVER] but-
1
Remote
controller
ton.
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
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The setup menu closes.
IntelliVolume
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each
input selector individually. This is useful if one of your
source components is louder or quieter than the others.
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the level.
If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use
the Left [e] button to reduce its input level. If it’s notice-
ably quieter, use the Right [r] button to increase its
input level. The input level can be adjusted from −12 dB
to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.
Press the [SETUP] button.
2
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Note:
IntelliVolume does not apply for Zone 2.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “4. Source Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “Source Setup” menu appears. The
name of the currently selected input
selector is displayed in a box.
4. Source Setup
DVD
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
4. Picture Adjust
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A/V Sync
Name input area
When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning
function, you may find that the picture and sound are out
of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this
by applying a delay to the audio signal. The delay can be
set from 0 to 250 milliseconds (msec) in 5 millisecond
steps.
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the delay.
To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press
[ENTER].
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To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN]
button.
(Left)/ (Right):
4–2. A/V Sync
DVD
A/V Sync
Selected when the cursor is
moved within the Name input
area.
0msec
Press Enter to see picture.
OK:
Selects when the entry is com-
plete.
CANCEL:
If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (see page 93), and your TV
or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay
time will be the A/V Sync delay time. The HDMI Lip
Sync delay time is displayed underneath in parentheses.
Selects when you want to cancel
the name entry.
To correct a character:
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select
Note:
“
”(Left) or “ ”(Right) and then press [ENTER].
A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening
mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is
used with an analog input source.
2. Press [ENTER] several times to select the incorrect
character (The cursor moves one letter each time
[ENTER] is pressed).
3. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select the
Name Edit
correct character, and then press [ENTER].
You can enter a custom name for each individual input
selector and radio preset for easy identification. When
entered, the custom name will appear on the display.
The custom name is edited using the character input
screen.
Notes:
• To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to
select AM or FM, and then select the preset
(TX-SR706 only) (see step 1 on page 86).
• You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS
radio presets.
• To restore a custom name to the default, erase the cus-
tom name by entering an empty white space for each
letter.
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select a
character, and then press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters.
2. When you’ve finished, to store a name, be sure to
use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select
“OK”, and then press [ENTER]. Otherwise it will
not be saved.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP],
[ENTER], and arrow buttons.
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■ Noise Reduction
With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the
screen.
Picture Adjust
Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality
and reduce any noise appearing on the screen and set it
to that adjustment.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select the set-
tings, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set
them.
Off: Noise reduction off.
Low: Low noise reduction (default).
Mid: Medium noise reduction.
High: High noise reduction.
Note:
To view the TV picture while setting, press [ENTER].
To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN]
button.
The “Picture Adjust” (except “Default”) can also be set
using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller.
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set-
ting item appears on the display.
■ Picture Mode
AV receiver/AV amplifier comes with three Picture
Modes (picture setting patterns): “Mode1” (default),
“Mode2”, and “Mode3”.
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an
item, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
change the setting.
■ Brightness
With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–20” is the darkest.
“+20” is the brightest.
■ Contrast
With this setting you can adjust Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–20” is the least.
“+20” is the greatest.
■ Hue
With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–20” is the strongest green.
“+20” is the strongest red.
■ Saturation
With this setting you can adjust saturation.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–20” is the weakest color.
“+20” is the strongest color.
■ Edge Enhancement
With this setting you can adjust the sharpness of edges in
the picture.
Can be adjusted from 0 to +10 in steps of 1 (default is 0).
“0” is the softest.
“+10” is the sharpest.
■ Default
You can reset the “Picture Adjust” to its default settings.
Press the Right [r] button or [ENTER] to reset “Picture
Adjust” settings.
Note:
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that
the “Picture Adjust” be set to its default settings.
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When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup
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This section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous”
menu.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
1
Remote
Note:
controller
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Volume Setup
■ Volume Display
With this setting, you can choose how the volume level
is displayed.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “6. Miscellaneous”,
and then press [ENTER].
Absolute: Display range is “Min”, 0.5 through 99.5,
2
“Max”.
Relative: Display range is – ∞ dB, –81.5 dB through
+18.0 dB.
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value
0 dB.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
■ Muting Level
This setting determines how much the output is muted
set to – ∞ dB (fully muted) or from –50 dB to –10 dB in
10 dB steps.
■ Maximum Volume
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.
When the “Volume Display” setting is set to “Absolute”,
the Maximum Volume range is “Off”, 50 to 99.
When it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Off”, –32 dB to
+17 dB. To disable this setting, select “Off”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
3
4
The screen for that item appears.
■ PowerOn Volume
With this preference, you can specify the volume setting
to be used each time the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
turned on.
When the “Volume Display” preference is set to “Abso-
lute”, the range is “Last”, “Min”, 1 to 99 or “Max”.
When it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Last”, – ∞ dB,
–81 dB to +18 dB.
To use the same volume level that was used when the AV
receiver/AV amplifier was turned off, select “Last”.
The “PowerOn Volume” cannot be set higher than the
“Maximum Volume” setting.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to change it.
The items are explained below.
■ Headphone Level
With this preference, you can specify the headphone vol-
ume relative to the main volume. This is useful if there’s
a volume difference between your speakers and your
headphones. The headphones level can be set from –12
dB to +12 dB.
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OSD Setup
■ Immediate Display
This preference determines whether operation details are
displayed onscreen when an AV receiver/AV amplifier
function is adjusted.
On:
Off:
Displayed (default).
Not displayed.
Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not
be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI
IN.
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that
Immediate Display be turned off.
■ Monitor Type
With this preference, you can specify the aspect ratio of
your TV so that the operation details are displayed prop-
erly.
4 : 3:
Select if your TV is 4 : 3.
16 : 9: Select if your TV is 16 : 9 (default).
■ Display Position
This preference determines where on the screen opera-
tion details are displayed.
Bottom: Bottom of the screen (default).
Top:
Top of the screen.
■ TV Format (not North American models)
■ Language
This setting determines the language used for the
onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese.
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.
Hardware Setup
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
This section explains items on the “Hardware Setup” menu.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
1
Remote Control
Remote
controller
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
■ Remote ID
When several Onkyo components are used in the same
room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate
the AV receiver/AV amplifier from the other components,
you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
Note:
If you do change the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote
ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same
ID (see below), otherwise, you won’t be able to control
it with the remote controller.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
2
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
While holding down the
1
[RECEIVER] button, press and
hold down the [SETUP] button
until the [RECEIVER] button
lights up (about 3 seconds).
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
Note:
(3 seconds)
The “3. Tuner” (*) setting is not avail-
able on the TX-SA706.
Use the number buttons to enter
2
ID 1, 2, or 3.
The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
3
The screen for that item appears.
Zone 2
Tuner (TX-SR706 only)
■ AM Frequency Step (on some models)
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to change it.
4
5
■ SAT Radio Mode (on North American model)
If you connect an XM Satellite Radio antenna or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver (both sold
separately), set this setting to “XM” or “SIRIUS”
respectively. If you connect both types of antenna, select
“XM/SIRIUS”. Otherwise, select “None”. See the sepa-
rate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
The items are explained below.
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
■ Antenna Aiming (on North American model)
The ID of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is displayed
here. You must sign up to obtain a SIRIUS ID. See the
separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
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■ SIRIUS Parental Lock
Normal:
(on North American model)
This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. It’s not
available if “SAT Radio Mode” is set to “None”. See the
separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
Analog Multich
■ Subwoofer Input Sensitivity
Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their
analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal.
With this setting, you can change the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD
player. Note that this setting only affects signals con-
nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s DVD SUB-
WOOFER jack.
Full:
You can select 0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, or 15 dB.
If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB
or 15 dB setting.
HDMI
■ Output Resolution
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI out-
puts and have the AV receiver/AV amplifier upconvert
the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolu-
tion supported by your TV.
how the AV receiver/AV amplifier handles video input at
different resolutions.
Zoom:
Through: Select this to pass video through the AV
receiver/AV amplifier at the same resolution
and with no conversion (default).
Auto:
Select this to have the AV receiver/AV
amplifier automatically convert video at res-
olutions not supported by your TV.
480p (480/576p):
Select this for 480p or 576p output and
video conversion as necessary.
Select this for 720p output and video con-
version as necessary.
720p:
1080i:
1080p:
Select this for 1080i output and video con-
version as necessary.
Select this for 1080p output and video con-
version as necessary.
Wide Zoom:
Note:
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that
the “Output Resolution” be set to “Through”.
■ Zoom Mode
This setting determines the aspect ratio.
Auto:
The AV receiver/AV amplifier automati-
cally selects the Zoom Mode in accordance
with the input signal (default).
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up the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s volume control, the
sound will be output by the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier’s front left and right speakers. To stop the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s speakers producing sound,
change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn
down the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s volume.
The “Zoom Mode” can also be set using the [DISPLAY]
button on the remote controller.
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set-
ting item appears on the display.
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select
“Zoom Mode”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change the setting.
■ Lip Sync
The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be set to automati-
cally correct any delay between the video and the audio,
based on the data from the connected monitor.
■ Film Mode
The AV receiver/AV amplifier will adjust to the picture
source, processing in either “3:2 pulldown” or “2:2 pull-
down” (Film Mode). It automatically converts the source
to the appropriate progressive signal and reproduces the
natural quality of the original picture.
When the “Film Mode” setting is set to “Auto”, the AV
receiver/AV amplifier automatically detects the picture
source and in either “3:2 pulldown” or “2:2 pulldown”.
However, there may be times when you will get a better
picture by setting “Film Mode” yourself.
Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default).
Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled.
Notes:
• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible
TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.
• You can check the amount of delay being applied by
the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen
■ x.v.Color
Auto: Adjusts to the picture source, automat-
ically selecting Film Mode.
Off: Does not process in either “3:2 pull-
If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both
support the “x.v.Color,” you can enable “x.v.Color” on
the AV receiver/AV amplifier with this setting.
down” or “2:2 pulldown” (default).
Disable: “x.v.Color” disabled (default).
Enable: “x.v.Color” enabled.
Notes:
3:2 pulldown: Selected when the picture source is
movie film, etc.
2:2 pulldown: Selected when the picture source is
• If the color is unnatural when “x.v.Color” is set to
“Enable”, change the setting to “Disable”.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
computer graphics, animation, etc.
Note:
The “Film Mode” can also be set using the [DISPLAY]
button on the remote controller.
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set-
ting item appears on the display.
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select
“Film Mode”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change the setting.
■ Audio TV Out
This preference determines whether audio received at
the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may
want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio
from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN,
through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set
to “Off”.
Off: HDMI audio is not output (default).
On: HDMI audio is output.
Notes:
• If “On” is selected and the signal can be output by the
TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will output no
sound through its speakers.
• When “TV Control” is enabled, this setting is set to
“Auto”.
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be
output even when this setting is set to “On”.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, or
“TV Control” is set to “Enable” and you’re listening
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■ Control
This function allows
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
-compatible components
connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV
receiver/AV amplifier.
Note:
Disable:
Enable:
disabled (default).
enabled.
After changing the settings of the “Control”, “Power
Control”, or “TV Control”, turn off the power to all
connected pieces of equipment and then turn on
again. Refer to the User’s Manuals for all connected
pieces of equipment.
Notes:
•
, which stands for Remote Interactive over
HDMI, is the name of the system control function
found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver/AV
amplifier can be used with CEC (Consumer Electron-
ics Control), which allows system control over HDMI
and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides
interoperability between various components, how-
ever, operation with components other than
compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
-
• Set to “Disable” when a connected piece of equipment
is not compatible or it is unclear whether the equip-
ment is compatible or not.
• If movement is unnatural when set to “Enable”, change
the setting to “Disable”.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
Power Control
To link the power functions of
-compatible
components connected via HDMI, select “Enable”.
Disable: Power Control disabled.
Enable: Power Control enabled.
Notes:
• The “Power Control” setting can be set only when the
above “Control” setting is set to “Enable”.
• HDMI power control only works with
-com-
patible components that support it and may not work
properly with some components due to their settings
or compatibility.
• When set to “Enable”, power consumption will
increase.
• When set to “Enable”, regardless of whether the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is On or on Standby, both audio
and video received by an HDMI input will be output
by the HDMI OUT for playback on the TV or other
component that’s connected to the HDMI OUT.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
TV Control
Set to “Enable” when you want to control the AV
receiver/AV amplifier from an
that is connected to HDMI.
-compatible TV
Disable: TV Control disabled.
Enable: TV Control enabled.
Notes:
• Set to “Disable” when the TV is not compatible or
when it is unclear whether the TV is compatible or
not.
• The “TV Control” setting can be set only when the
above “Control” and “Power Control” settings are both
set to “Enable”.
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Lock Setup
With this preference, you can protect your settings by
locking the setup menus.
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “8. Lock Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “Lock Setup” menu appears.
8. Lock Setup
Lock
Unlocked
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
When the setup menus are locked, you
cannot change any setting.
3
4
Locked:
Setup menus locked.
Unlocked:
Setup menus not locked.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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Automatic Audio Input Selection
Setup
COAXx (Auto)/OPTx (Auto):
This option can be selected when a dig-
ital input is assigned to an input selec-
selected, the relevant digital and analog
inputs will be checked for the presence
of an audio signal. If signals are present
at more than one input, the inputs will
be selected in the following order of
priority: digital, analog. Any audio sig-
nals present at the HDMI inputs will
not be output.
DIGITAL INPUT
Input Selector
When an input source is selected, the AV receiver/AV
amplifier checks the relevant audio inputs for the pres-
ence of an audio signal and automatically selects an
input. With this setting, you can specify which audio
inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier will check for sig-
nals.
Analog:
When this option is selected, the signal
from the relevant analog audio input is
output. Any audio signals present at
HDMI or digital inputs will not be output.
Note:
Press the input selector button
You can select a different option for each input selector.
1
for the input selector whose set-
ting you want to change.
The setting for the TUNER input selec-
tor cannot be changed and is fixed at
“Analog”.
Digital Input Signal Formats
The digital input signal formats are available only for the
input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack;
otherwise you will see “Analog” indicated on the screen
Normally, the AV receiver/AV amplifier detects the sig-
nal format automatically. However, if you experience
either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS
material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM
or DTS:
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton.
The current setting is displayed.
2
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut
off, try setting the format to PCM.
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing
a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton repeatedly to select an
option.
3
Press and hold the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier’s [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3
seconds.
1
HDMIx (Auto):
While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec-
onds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button
repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS or Auto.
This option can be selected when an
HDMI input is assigned to an input
selector (see page 42). When this
option is selected, the relevant HDMI,
digital, and analog inputs will be
checked for the presence of an audio
signal. If signals are present at more
than one input, the inputs will be
selected in the following order of prior-
ity: HDMI, digital, analog.
2
PCM:
Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be
heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indi-
cator will flash and noise may also be produced.
DTS:
Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input sig-
nals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS,
the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no
sound.
Auto (default):
The format is detected automatically. If no digital
input signal is present, the corresponding analog
input is used instead.
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Zone 2
In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you
can select a different source for each room.
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an
Amp in Zone 2
Connecting Zone 2
There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:
This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main lis-
1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver/AV ampli-
tening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2,
fier.
with a different source in each room.
2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.
Hookup
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver/
AV amplifier’s ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an
analog audio input on your Zone 2 amp.
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly
to the AV receiver/AV amplifier
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals
on your Zone 2 amp.
This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main
room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a
different source in each room. This is called Powered
Zone 2, as the Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV
receiver/AV amplifier. Note that when Powered Zone 2
is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in your
main room.
Main room
TV
To use this setup, you must set the “Powered Zone2”
setting to “Act” (see page 98).
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Hookup
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals.
Main room
Zone 2
TV
IN
R
L
Receiver/
integrated amp
AV receiver/AV amplifier
Note:
The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp.
Zone 2 12V Trigger
When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the 12V
TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 goes high (+12 volts, 100 mil-
liamperes max). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger
input on a component in Zone 2 will make that compo-
nent turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off
on the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
Zone 2
R
L
Notes:
• With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the
AV receiver/AV amplifier.
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is
set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 45).
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Setting the Powered Zone 2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Powered Zone2”,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
4
If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV
fier” on page 97, you must set the “Powered Zone2” set-
ting to “Act” (Activated).
Not Act:
ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals not
activated (Powered Zone 2 dis-
abled).
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
1
Act:
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals
activated (Powered Zone 2
enabled).
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
Notes:
• When “Act” is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the
Zone 2 speakers connected to the ZONE 2 L/R
speaker terminals output sound, but the surround back
speakers connected to the SURR BACK L/R speaker
terminals do not. When “Act” is selected and Zone 2
turned off, the surround back speakers output sound as
normal.
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “2. Zone2”, and
then press [ENTER].
The “Zone2” menu appears.
7–2. Zone2
Powered Zone2
Not Act
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Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote
Controller
Using Zone 2
This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how
to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust
the volume for Zone 2.
ZONE2
ON/
STANDBY
Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver/AV
amplifier
INPUT
SELECTOR
Note:
To control Zone 2, you must press the remote control-
ler’s [ZONE 2] button first.
1 2
1
Press the [ZONE 2] button, then
1
point the remote controller at the
AV receiver/AV amplifier and
press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator
lights up, and the 12V TRIGGER OUT
ZONE 2 goes high (+12 V).
To turn on Zone 2 and select an
input source, press the [ZONE 2]
button repeatedly.
1
Alternatively, press the [ZONE 2]
button followed by an input
selector button within 8 seconds.
Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator
lights up, and the 12V TRIGGER OUT
ZONE 2 goes high (+12 V).
To select AM or FM press the
[TUNER] input selector button repeat-
edly (TX-SR706 only). On the North
American model, you can also select
XM or SIRIUS.
To select an input source for
2
Zone 2, press the [ZONE 2] but-
ton, followed by an INPUT
SELECTOR button.
To select AM or FM press the [TUNER]
INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly.
On the North American model, you can
also select XM or SIRIUS.
To select the same source as that of the
main room, press the [ZONE 2] button
repeatedly until “Z2 Selector: Source”
appears on the display.
Note:
You cannot select different AM or FM
radio stations for your main room and
Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station
will be heard in each room.
Note:
You cannot select different AM or FM
radio stations for your main room and
Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station
will be heard in each room.
To turn off Zone 2, press the
[OFF] button.
To turn off Zone 2, press the
[ZONE 2] button, followed by the
[ON/STANDBY] button.
2
3
Note:
While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes
that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as
Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and THX Select2 Cinema,
are unavailable.
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Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2
Remote
controller
On the remote controller, press
the [ZONE 2] button, and then
use the VOL [q]/[w] button.
AV receiver/
AV amplifier
On the AV receiver/AV amplifier,
use the ZONE 2 LEVEL [q]/[w]
buttons.
If your Zone 2 speakers are connected
to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone
2, use its volume control to adjust the
volume.
Muting Zones
Remote
controller
On the remote controller, press
the [ZONE 2] button, and then
press the [MUTING] button.
To unmute a zone, on the remote
controller, press the [ZONE 2]
button, and then press the [MUT-
ING] button again.
Notes:
• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2
LINE OUT and ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals. Dig-
ital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard
when an input source is selected, check if it’s con-
nected to an analog input.
•
While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes
that need surround back speakers (i.e., Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES, and THX Select2 Cinema) are unavailable.
• While Zone 2 is on, u functions will not work.
• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations
for your main room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM
radio station will be heard in each room. For example,
if you have an FM station for the main room, that sta-
tion will also be used in Zone 2.
• Zones can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.
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Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet
Using the Remote Controller in Zone
2 and Multiroom Control Kits
In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals
from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier located in the cabinet via the con-
necting block.
To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier with the remote
controller while you’re in the Zone 2 room, you’ll need
a commercially available multiroom remote control kit.
• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.
These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line
of sight to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote sensor,
such as when it’s installed inside a cabinet.
IR receiver
Connecting
block
IR IN
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2
In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infra-
red signals from the remote controller and feeds them
through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier in the main
room via the connecting block.
Inside
cabinet
Remote controller
Signal flow
IR IN
IR receiver
Connecting
block
Remote controller
Main room
Zone 2
Signal flow
The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be
connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s IR IN jack,
as shown below.
From the connecting block
Miniplug cable
AV receiver/AV amplifier
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Controlling Other Components
You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote con-
troller (RC-717M) to control your other AV components,
including those made by other manufacturers. This sec-
tion explains how to:
• Enter the remote control code for a component that
you want to control: DVD, TV, VCR, etc.
• Learn commands directly from another component’s
Look up the appropriate remote
control code in the separate
Remote Control Codes list.
The codes are organized by category
(e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).
1
• Program the MACRO buttons to perform a sequence
of up to eight remote control actions (see page 112).
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button to which you want
to enter a code, press and hold
down the [DISPLAY] button
(about 3 seconds).
2
Preprogrammed Remote Control
Codes
The REMOTE MODE button lights up.
Notes:
The following REMOTE MODE buttons are prepro-
grammed with remote control codes for controlling the
components listed. You do not need to enter a remote
control code to control these components.
For details on controlling these components, see the
pages indicated.
• Remote control codes cannot be
entered for the [RECEIVER] and
[ZONE 2] buttons.
• Only TV remote control codes can be
entered for the [TV] button.
• Apart from the [RECEIVER], [TV],
and [ZONE 2] buttons, remote con-
trol codes from any category can be
entered for the REMOTE MODE
buttons. However, these buttons also
work as input selector buttons
(page 54), so choose a REMOTE
MODE button that corresponds with
the input to which you connect your
component. For example, if you con-
nect your CD player to the CD input,
choose the [CD] button when enter-
ing its remote control code.
Onkyo DVD player (page 105)
Onkyo CD player (page 108)
(3 seconds)
Entering Remote Control Codes
You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you
want to control.
DISPLAY
Within 30 seconds, use the num-
ber buttons to enter the 5-digit
remote control code.
3
REMOTE
MODE
RECEIVER
The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice.
If the remote control code is not entered
successfully, the REMOTE MODE
button will flash once slowly.
Note:
The remote control codes provided are correct at the time
of printing, but are subject to change.
Number
buttons
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Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons
Components Connected via u
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default
remote control code.
Onkyo components that are connected via u are con-
trolled by pointing the remote controller at the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, not the component. This allows
you to control components that are out of view, in a rack,
for example.
While holding down the REMOTE
1
MODE button that you want to
reset, press and hold down the
[AUDIO] button until the REMOTE
MODE button lights up (about 3
seconds).
Make sure the Onkyo component is con-
nected with an u cable and an analog
1
audio cable (RCA).
See page 39 for details.
Enter the appropriate remote control code
for the REMOTE MODE button.
2
• [DVD] button
31612: Onkyo DVD player with u
• [CD] button
71327: Onkyo CD player with u
• [TAPE] button
(3 seconds)
42157: Onkyo cassette recorder with u
Within 30 seconds, press the
(default)
2
REMOTE MODE button again.
The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice, indicating that the button has
been reset.
See the previous page for how to enter remote
control codes.
Press the REMOTE MODE button, point
3
the remote controller at the AV receiver/
AV amplifier, and operate the component.
Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons
is preprogrammed with a remote con-
trol code. When a button is reset, its
preprogrammed code is restored.
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing
the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control
an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use
the following remote control codes:
• [DVD] button
30627: Onkyo DVD player without u (default)
Resetting the Remote Controller
• [CD] button
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.
71817: Onkyo CD player without u (default)
Note:
While holding down the
1
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME/TV jacks, for
u to work properly, you must set the Input Display
[RECEIVER] button, press and
hold down the [AUDIO] button
until the [RECEIVER] button
lights up (about 3 seconds).
(3 seconds)
Within 30 seconds, press the
2
[RECEIVER] button again.
The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice,
indicating that the remote controller
has been reset.
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Controlling a TV
By pressing the [TV] or [GAME/TV] buttons that’s been
a ON/STANDBY, TV [9] buttons
programmed with the remote control code for your TV
(TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you
can control your TV with the following buttons.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
ent component, see page 102.
Set the TV to On or Standby.
b TV VOL [q]/[w]
Adjust the TV’s volume.
c TV [INPUT] button
Selects the TV’s external inputs.
The [TV] and [GAME/TV] buttons are preprogrammed
d GUIDE button*
with the remote control code for controlling a TV that
1
Displays the program guide.
supports the
* . The TV must be able to receive
remote control commands via
nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI. If
controlling your TV via doesn’t work very
well, program your TV’s remote control code into the
[TV] button and use the TV remote mode to control your
TV.
and be con-
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons*
Used to navigate menus and select items.
f SETUP button*
Displays a menu.
g [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons*
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
Press [TV] button first
These buttons works for combination devices.
h SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY
MODE buttons*
1
bk
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.
i Number buttons
Enter numbers. 0 button enters 11 on some compo-
nents. +10 button* works as “-.--” button or +10.
bl
bm
bn
j DISPLAY button
1
2
3
Displays information.
k MUTING button
Mutes the TV.
l CH +/– button
4
Select channels on the TV.
5
6
m PREV CH button
Selects the previous or last channel.
bo
bp
n RETURN button*
Exits the TV’s setup menu.
o AUDIO button*
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
7
8
p CLR button*
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers, or
enters 12.
*
Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by the
function.
9
bq
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
*1 The
supported by the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard.
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Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
programmed with the remote control code for your DVD
player (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination),
you can control your player with the following buttons.
The [DVD] button is preprogrammed with the remote
control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
Used to navigate menus and select items.
g SETUP button
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.
h [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
Press the appropriate
i REPEAT button
REMOTE MODE button first
Used with the repeat playback functions.
j SEARCH buttons
1
bm
Used to search title, chapter, and track numbers, and
to search times for locating specific points.
k Number buttons
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and
to enter times for locating specific points. The [+10]
button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.
bn
bo
l DISPLAY button
2
3
Displays information about the current disc, title,
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
time, total time, and so on.
bp
4
5
bq
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
6
7
n DISC +/–, CH +/– button
br
bs
Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV chan-
nels on a component with a built-in tuner.
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
8
p MENU button
Displays a DVD’s menu.
9
bk
bt
ck
q RETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the
previous menu.
r AUDIO button
bl
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
cl
s RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
t PLAY MODE button
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
a ON/STANDBY button
u CLR button
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
b TV [9] buttons
Note:
Set the TV to On or Standby.
If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or
Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored but-
tons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and
[PLAY MODE] buttons will work as colored or A, B, C,
D buttons. In this case, these buttons cannot be used to
set repeat playback, random playback, or select play
modes.
c TV [INPUT] button
Selects the TV’s external inputs.
d TV VOL [q]/[w]
Adjust the TV’s volume.
e TOP MENU button
Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.
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Controlling a VCR or PVR
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
programmed with the remote control code for your VCR
(TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR
combination), you can control your video recorder with
the following buttons.
a ON/STANDBY button
Set the video recorder to On or Standby.
b TV [9] buttons
Set the TV to On or Standby.
c TV [INPUT] button
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
ent component, see page 102.
Selects the TV’s external inputs.
d TV VOL [q]/[w]
Press the appropriate
REMOTE MODE button first
Adjust the TV’s volume.
e GUIDE button
Displays the program guide or navigation list.
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
1
bk
Used to navigate menus and select items.
g SETUP button
Displays the video recorders setup menu.
h Previous [7] button
bl
bm
Previous or instant replay function.
i Number button
2
3
Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some
components. The [+10] button works as a +10 but-
ton or “-.--” button.
bn
4
5
bo
j DISPLAY button
Displays information.
6
7
bp
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
l CH +/– button
Selects TV channels on the video recorder.
bq
br
8
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
n PREV CH button
Selects the previous channel.
o RETURN button
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.
9
p Next [6] button
Next or advance function.
bs
q Playback button
From left to right: Rewind, Pause, Play, Stop, and
Fast Forward.
r CLR button
Cancels functions or enters the number 12.
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
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Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
programmed with the remote control code for your sat-
ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/
PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can
control your player with the following buttons.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
a ON/STANDBY button
Set the video recorder to On or Standby.
b GUIDE button
Displays the onscreen program guide.
c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus and select items.
d SETUP button
Press the appropriate
REMOTE MODE button first
Displays the setup menu.
e SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY
MODE buttons
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.
1
7
f Number buttons
Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10
button or “-.--” button.
g DISPLAY button
8
9
Displays information.
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
bk
i CH +/– button
Selects satellite/cable channels.
2
bl
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
3
4
bm
bn
k PREV CH button
Selects the previous channel.
l RETURN button
Exits the menu.
bo
m AUDIO button
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
5
6
n [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
o CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
bp
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
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Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
programmed with the remote control code for your CD
player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your
player with the following buttons.
The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote con-
trol code for controlling an Onkyo CD player.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
ent component, see page 102.
a ON/STANDBY button
Set the video recorder to On or Standby.
b TOP MENU button
Displays a menu.
c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus and select items.
d SETUP button
Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.
Press the appropriate
REMOTE MODE button first
e [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
1
9
f REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback function.
g SEARCH buttons
Used to locate specific points.
bk
bl
h Number buttons
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
specific points. The [+10] button works as a +10
button or “-.--” button.
bm
i DISPLAY button
2
Displays information about the current disc or track,
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,
and so on.
3
4
bn
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
k DISC +/– button
Selects discs on a CD changer.
5
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
bo
bp
6
7
m RETURN button
Exits the menu.
n RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
8
o PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
bq
p CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
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Controlling an RI Dock
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
programmed with the remote control code for your RI
Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the
following buttons.
The [CUSTOM] button is preprogrammed with the
remote control code for controlling an RI Dock.
For details on entering a remote control code, see page 102.
This is because the remote controller transmits the On
and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is
already on, it will remain on when the remote control-
ler transmits an On command. Similarly, if your iPod
is already off, it will remain off when the remote con-
troller transmits an Off command.
b TOP MENU button
When Using an RI Dock:
• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV
IN L/R jacks.
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/
DOCK.
• Set the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s Input Display to
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2
RI Dock.
c Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons*
Used to navigate menus and select items.
d Previous [7] button
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the
previous song.
• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more
information.
e Rewind [5] button
Press and hold to rewind.
f Pause [3] button
Press the appropriate
REMOTE MODE button first
Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPod models,
it works as a Play/Pause button.)
g REPEAT button*
Used with the repeat function.
1
8
h DISPLAY button*
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
9
bk
j ALBUM +/– button*
Selects the next or previous album.
bl
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
l MENU button*
bm
bn
2
3
Exits the menu.
m PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons*
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.
bo
n Play [1] button
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn
on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPod models,
this button works as a Play/Pause button.)
4
bp
bq
5
6
7
o Next [6] button
Selects the next song.
br
bs
p Fast Forward [4] button
Press and hold to fast forward.
q Stop [2] button
bt
Stops playback and displays a menu.
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
r PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
a ON/STANDBY button
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2
RI Dock.
Turns the iPod on or off.
Notes:
s RANDOM button*
• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or
DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.
• Your iPod many not respond the first time you press
this button, in which case you should press it again.
Used with the shuffle function.
Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd
generation iPod models.
*
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Controlling a Cassette Recorder
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
programmed with the remote control code for your cas-
sette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder
with the following buttons.
On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.
a ON/STANDBY button
Turns the cassette recorder on or off.
b Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons
The Previous [7] button selects the previous
track. During playback it selects the beginning of
the current track. The Next [6] button selects the
next track.
The [TAPE] button is preprogrammed with the remote
control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder
when used with an u connection.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
ent component, see page 102.
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous
and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work prop-
erly with some cassette tapes.
Press the appropriate
REMOTE MODE button first
c Rewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4]
buttons
1
The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast
Forward [4] button starts fast forward.
d Reverse Play [t] button
Starts reverse playback.
e Play [1] button
6
7
Starts playback.
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
h Stop [2] button
Stops playback.
Note:
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also
2
3
be controlled in Receiver mode.
4
5
8
*
With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.
Controlling a Tuner (TX-SA706 only)
The [TUNER] button is preprogrammed with the remote
control code for controlling an Onkyo tuner when used
with an u connection.
Before controlling the tuner, turn the AV amplifier on.
a [TUNER] button
Used to select either AM or FM.
b CH +/– button
Used to select radio presets for a connected tuner.
1
2
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Learning Commands
If the command is learned successfully,
the REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice.
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote controller can
learn the commands of other remote controllers. By
transmitting, for example, the Play command from your
CD player’s remote controller, the remote controller can
learn it, and then transmit the exact same command
when its Play [1] button is pressed in the CD remote
mode.
V O L U M E
I N G
T
T O N E
T E S
C H S E L
T
C
D
P E
D V D
U N E R
T
I N P U T
M U L T I - C H
P H O N O
D E
G R O U P
E R
M O
S U R
N
D I S C
T U
C
D
About 2 to 6
E R
V I D E O - 2
I N P U T E L E C T O R
D I M M
A P
T
I D E O - 1
V
S L E E P
D V
inches (5–15 cm)
P O W E R
This is useful when you’ve entered the appropriate
work as expected.
Supplied
remote controller
(RC-717M)
1
To learn more commands, repeat
steps 2 and 3.
Press any REMOTE MODE button
when you’ve finished. The REMOTE
MODE button flashes twice.
4
1, 4
Notes:
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button for the mode in
which you want to use the com-
mand, press and hold down the
[ON/STANDBY] button until the
REMOTE MODE button lights up
(about 3 seconds).
• The following buttons cannot learn new commands:
REMOTE MODE, MACRO [1], [2].
• The remote controller can learn approximately 70 to
90 commands, although this will be less if commands
that use a lot of memory are learned.
• Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause,
and so on are preprogrammed with commands for
controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and
DVD players. However, they can learn new com-
mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com-
mands at any time by resetting the remote controller
1
• To overwrite a previously learned command, repeat
this procedure.
• Depending on the remote controller that you are using,
there may be some buttons that won’t work as
expected, or even some remotes that cannot be learned
at all.
• Only commands from infrared remote controllers can
be learned.
(3 seconds)
• When the remote controller’s batteries expire, all
learned commands will be lost and will have to be
learned all over again, so don’t discard your other
remote controllers.
On the supplied remote control-
ler, press the button you want to
learn the new command.
2
3
■ Deleting Learning Commands
1. While holding down the REMOTE MODE button
for the mode in which you want to delete the com-
mand, press and hold down the TV [9] button
until the REMOTE MODE button lights up (about 3
seconds).
2. Press the REMOTE MODE button or the button
from which you want to delete the commands.
The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.
When you press the REMOTE MODE button, all
commands learned in that remote mode will be
deleted.
Point the remote controllers at
each other, about 2 to 6 inches
(5–15 cm) apart, and then press
and hold the button whose com-
mand you want to learn until the
REMOTE MODE button flashes.
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Using Macros
When you’ve finished, press the
MACRO button again.
The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice.
If you enter 32 commands, the process
will finish automatically.
3
You can program the remote controller’s MACRO but-
tons to perform a sequence of remote control actions.
Example:
To play a CD you typically need to perform the follow-
ing actions:
1. Press the [RECEIVER] button to select the Receiver
Note:
remote controller mode.
If any of the buttons you used to make a macro are taught
new commands, the macro will no longer work properly
and will have to be made again.
2. Press the [ON/STANDBY] button to turn on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier.
3. Press the [CD] button to select the CD input source.
4. Press the Play [1] button to start playback on the
CD player.
Running Macros
You can program a MACRO button so that all four
actions are performed with just one button press.
Press the MACRO [1] or [2] but-
ton.
The commands in the macro are trans-
mitted in the order in which they were
programmed. Keep the remote control-
ler pointed at the AV receiver/AV
amplifier until all of the commands
have been transmitted.
Making Macros
Each MACRO button can store one macro, and each
macro can contain up to 32 commands.
Macros can be run at any time, regard-
less of the current remote controller
mode.
REMOTE
MODE
RECEIVER
Deleting Macros
MACRO
1, 2
While holding down the
1
[RECEIVER] button, press and
hold down the MACRO button
whose macro you want to delete
until the [RECEIVER] button
lights up (about 3 seconds).
While holding down the
1
[RECEIVER] button, press and
hold down the MACRO button [1]
or [2] until the [RECEIVER] but-
ton lights up (about 3 seconds).
(3 seconds)
Press the MACRO button again.
The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice.
2
(3 seconds)
Press the buttons whose actions
you want to program into the
macro in the order you want them
performed.
2
For the CD example above, you’d press
the following buttons: [ON/
STANDBY], [CD], Play [1].
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Specifications
Amplifier Section
General
Rated Output Power
All channels:
Power Supply
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
European: AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
North American:
100 watts minimum continuous
power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2
channels driven from 20 Hz to 20
kHz, with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC)
115 watts minimum continuous power
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)
125 watts minimum continuous power
per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC)
Others:
AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
North American: 5.9 A
European: 550 W
Others: 550 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)
435 × 174 × 377 mm
17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 14-13/16"
North American:12.2 kg (27.0 lbs.)
Others:12.3 kg (27.2 lbs.)
Weight
European:
■ Video Inputs
7 ch × 160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch
driven (IEC)
HDMI
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4
IN 1, IN 2
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/
TV, AUX
Others:
Component
S-Video
7 ch ×160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch
driven (IEC)
Maximum Output Power
Dynamic Power
Composite
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/
TV, AUX
7 ch × 175 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch
driven (JEITA)
240 W (3 Ω, Front)
■ Video Outputs
HDMI
OUT
210 W (4 Ω, Front)
Component
S-Video
Composite
MONITOR OUT
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT
120 W (8 Ω, Front)
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.08% (Power Rated)
60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE)
2.5 mV/47 kΩ, (PHONO MM)
Output Level and Impedance
Damping Factor
■ Audio Inputs
Digital Inputs
Optical: 2 (Rear), 1 (Front)
Coaxial: 3
TX-SR706:
DVD (Multichannel), VCR/DVR,
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE,
CD, PHONO
Analog Inputs
200 mV/470 Ω (REC OUT)
70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%)
5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (Direct
mode)
Phono Overload
Frequency Response
TX-SA706:
Tone Control
10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
106 dB (LINE, IHF-A)
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)
4 Ω - 16 Ω
DVD (Multichannel), VCR/DVR,
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE,
CD, PHONO, TUNER
Signal to Noise Ratio
Speaker Impedance
Video Section
Multichannel Inputs
7.1
■ Audio Outputs
Analog Outputs
Multichannel Pre
TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE2, PRE OUT
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
1 Vp-p/75 (Component and S-Video Y)
0.7 Vp-p/75 (Component PB/CB, PR/CR
Outputs
Subwoofer Pre Output
Speaker Outputs
7
1
Ω
Ω
)
Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR)
+ ZONE2 (L, R)
1
0.28 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Phones
Component Video Frequency Response
■ Control Terminal
5 Hz - 50 MHz - 3 dB
Tuner Section (TX-SR706 only)
FM Tuning Frequency Range
MIC
Yes
RS232
1
IR Input
1
12 V Trigger Out
ZONE2
North American:
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
Specifications and features are subject to change without
notice.
Others: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS
AM Tuning Frequency Range
North American: 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
European: 522 kHz - 1611 kHz
Others: 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
40
Preset Channel
Digital Tuner (North American models only):
XM, SIRIUS
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t
resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is
correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with the
metal part of each speaker terminal (page 18).
• Make sure that the input source is properly selected
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.
• Check the volume. It can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB
amplifier is designed for home theater enjoyment. It
has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment.
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting
the AV receiver/AV amplifier before contacting your
Onkyo dealer.
To reset the AV receiver/AV amplifier to its factory
defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the
[VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] but-
ton. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV
receiver/AV amplifier will enter Standby mode.
•
While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES
jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 56).
• If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an
HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings,
and be sure to select a supported audio format.
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those
that support DVD, the default setting is off.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an
audio output format from a menu.
• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-
nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer.
• Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,
twisted, or damaged.
Note that resetting the AV receiver/AV amplifier will
delete your radio presets and custom settings.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s display when changing settings.
individual speaker levels (page 77).
• Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not
still connected.
Power
Can’t turn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into
the wall outlet.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five
seconds or more, then plug it in again.
• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to
Only the front speakers produce sound
• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the
front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
The AV receiver/AV amplifier turns off as soon
as it’s turned on
•
The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove
the power cord from the wall outlet immediately. Discon-
nect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the
AV receiver/AV amplifier with its power cord discon-
nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord
and set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver/AV
amplifier stays on, set the volume to minimum, discon-
nect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and
input sources. If the AV receiver/AV amplifier turns off
when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the
power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer.
Only the center speaker produces sound
• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro
Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listen-
ing mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio
station or mono TV program, the sound is concen-
trated in the center speaker.
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
“Center” (page 81).
Audio
There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet
• Make sure that the digital input source is selected
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 22).
•
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 73).
The surround speakers produce no sound
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
the surround speakers produce no sound.
• Depending on the source and current listening mode,
not much sound may be produced by the surround
speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo-
nents are connected properly (page 25-38).
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The center speaker produces no sound
• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center
speaker produces no sound.
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
Noise can be heard
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power
cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the
audio performance, so don’t do it.
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try
repositioning your cables.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
The Late Night function doesn’t work
• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 83).
The surround back speakers produce no sound
• The surround back speakers are not used with all lis-
tening modes. Select another listening mode
The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t
work
• Check the DVD analog multichannel input connec-
• Not much sound may be produced by the surround
back speakers with some sources.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback in the
main room is reduced to 5.1-channels and the sur-
• To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press
the [MULTI CH] input selector button.
• Make sure that the “Speakers Type” is not set to “Bi-
Amp”. The multichannel DVD input cannot be used if
“Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 45).
• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.
The subwoofer produces no sound
• When you play source material that contains no infor-
mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces
no sound.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
About DTS signals
• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit-
stream stops, the AV receiver/AV amplifier remains in
DTS listening mode and the DTS indicator remains
on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause,
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If
you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because
the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not switch formats
immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which
case you should stop your player for about three sec-
onds, and then resume playback.
• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to
playback DTS material properly even though your
player is connected to a digital input on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier. This is usually because the
DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level,
sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the
AV receiver/AV amplifier doesn’t recognize it as a
genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear
noise.
There’s no sound with a certain signal format
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those
that support DVD, the default setting is off.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an
audio output format from a menu.
• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes
cannot be selected (pages 63-68).
Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mode
• The Pure Audio listening mode cannot be selected
while Zone 2 is on.
Can’t get 6.1/7.1 playback
• If no surround back speakers are connected, or the
Zone 2 speakers are being used, 6.1/7.1 playback is
not possible.
• You can not always select all of the listening modes,
depending on the number of the speakers connected
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player
may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal-
function.
The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN
can’t be heard
• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an
HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio sig-
nals, audio output may not start immediately.
The speaker volume cannot be set as required
(The volume cannot be set to +18.0 dB)
• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set
• After the Automatic Speaker Setup function has been
run, or the volume level of each individual speaker has
be reduced.
“Audyssey”, the maximum possible volume is
reduced by 6 dB.
Video
There’s no picture
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 22).
• Make sure that each video component is properly con-
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• If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select “- -
composite video, S-Video, and component video
sources.
• If the video source is connected to a component video
input, you must assign that input to an input selector
(page 43), and your TV must be connected to either
the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONI-
• If the video source is connected to an S-Video or com-
posite video input, your TV must be connected to the
HDMI OUT or the corresponding S-Video or compos-
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,
you must assign that input to an input selector
(page 42), and your TV must be connected to the
HDMI OUT (page 34).
Tuner (TX-SR706 only)
Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is
noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t
appear
• Relocate your antenna.
• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com-
puter.
• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote
controller may cause noise.
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor
antenna.
Remote Controller
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the
video circuitry is turned off and only video signals
input through HDMI IN can be output.
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected is selected.
The remote controller doesn’t work
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far
away from the AV receiver/AV amplifier, and that
there’s no obstruction between the remote controller
and the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote control
There’s no picture from a source connected to
an HDMI IN
• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC
are not supported (page 34).
resolution not supported by the TV, no video is output
by the HDMI OUT.
• Make sure that the AV receiver/AV amplifier is not
subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluores-
cent lights. Relocate if necessary.
The onscreen menus don’t appear
• On non-North American models, specify the TV sys-
tem used in your area in the “TV Format Setup” on
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected is selected.
The picture is distorted
• On non-North American models, specify the TV sys-
tem used in your area in the “TV Format Setup” on
•
If the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed in a rack or
cabinet with colored-glass doors, the remote controller
may not work reliably when the doors are closed.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
• When using the remote controller to control other
manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may
not work as expected.
•
Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code.
• Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver/
The immediate display does not appear
• The immediate display will not appear when the input
signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO IN is output to
a device connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT.
• Depending on the input signal, the immediate display
may not appear when the input signal from the HDMI
IN is output to a device connected to the HDMI OUT.
Can’t control other components
• If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
• If you’ve connected an u-capable Onkyo MD
recorder, CD recorder, RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
jacks, or an RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks, for
the remote controller to work properly, you must set
the display to MD, CDR, or DOCK (page 48).
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the
appropriate remote control code (page 102).
• To control another manufacturer’s component, point
the remote controller at that component.
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• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via
u, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV
amplifier. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote con-
The functions Auto Power On/Standby and
Direct Change don’t work for components
connected via u
• These functions don’t work when Zone 2 is turned on.
• To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected
via u, or another manufacturer’s component, point
the remote controller at the component. Be sure to
enter the appropriate remote control code first
When performing “Automatic Speaker Setup”,
the measurement fails showing the message
“Ambient noise is too high”.
• This can be caused by any malfunction in your speaker
unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds.
• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If
more than one code is listed, try each one.
• If none of the codes work, use the Learning function
to learn the commands of the other component’s
The following settings can be made for the S-
Video and composite video inputs
You must use the buttons on the unit to make these set-
tings.
1. While holding down the input selector button for the
input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP]
button.
Can’t learn commands from another remote
controller
• When learning commands, make sure that the trans-
mitting ends of both remote controllers are pointing at
each other.
• Are you trying to learn from a remote controller that
cannot be used for learning? Some commands cannot
be learned, especially those that contain several
instructions.
2. Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change
the setting.
3. Press the [SETUP] button when you’ve finished.
• Video Attenuation
This setting can be made for the DVD, VCR/DVR,
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, or AUX input.
If you have a games console connected to the
S-Video or composite video input, and the picture
isn’t very clear, you can attenuate the gain.
Recording
Can’t record
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is
selected.
Video ATT:OFF: (default).
Video ATT:ON: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.
The AV receiver/AV amplifier contains a microcomputer
for signal processing and control functions. In very rare
situations, severe interference, noise from an external
source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the
unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then
plug it back in again.
• When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected,
recording is not possible because no video signals are
output. Select another listening mode.
Zone 2
There’s no sound
• Only components connected to analog inputs can be
played in Zone 2.
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important
data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor-
rectly.
Others
The sound changes when I connect my
headphones
• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out-
let, set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby.
The display doesn’t work
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listen-
ing mode is selected.
How do I change the language of a multiplex
source
• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust”
The u functions don’t work
• To use u, you must make an u connection and an
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-
nent and AV receiver/AV amplifier, even if they are
connected digitally (page 39).
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Important Note Regarding Video Playback
The AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a
TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the
picture worse or disappear altogether.
In this case, try setting the “HDMI Output Resolution” setting (page 92) to “480p” or “720p”. If that doesn’t improve
the picture quality, try the following:
1 If the video source is connected to a component video input, connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT.
If the video source is connected to an S-Video input, connect your TV to an S-Video output.
If the video source is connected to a composite video input, connect your TV to a composite video output.
2 On the main menu, select “1. Input Assign,” and then select “1. HDMI Input.”
Select the relevant input selector, and assign it to “- - - - -” (page 42).
If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN1, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to
“IN1”.
If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN2, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to
“IN2”.
If the video source is connected to an S-Video input or composite video input, select the relevant input selector, and
assign it to “- - - - -”.
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Video Resolution Chart
The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
✔: Output
NTSC
Output
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
HDMI
Input
HDMI
1080p 1080i 720p 480p
480i 1080i 720p 480p
480i
480i
480i
1080p
1080i
720p
480p
480i
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1080i
720p
480p
480i
COMPONENT
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S-VIDEO
480i
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COMPOSITE
480i
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PAL
Output
HDMI
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
Input
HDMI
1080p 1080i 720p 576p
576i 1080i 720p 576p
576i
576i
576i
1080p
1080i
720p
576p
576i
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720p
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576i
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S-VIDEO
576i
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COMPOSITE
576i
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