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  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. 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
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    to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near
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    gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need to used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment
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    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 declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
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    have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only) * Power-plug adapter 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 6
    Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 Connections • 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) • Onkyo for System Control • 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) • 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs • Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 • Powered
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    14 Aiming the Remote Controller 14 Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 15 About Home Theater 16 Enjoying Home Theater 16 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 17 Connecting Your Speakers 17 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 19 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only 20 About
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    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel TX-SR706 North American model 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp TX-SR706 other than North American model cl TX-SA706 clcmcn 8
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    indicator (40) 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. D ZONE 2 indicator (99) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. E Input selector buttons (54) These buttons are used to
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    mode and format indicators (62) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57) 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
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    model 1 23 4 567 8 9bkblbm bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR706 other than North American model 1 23 4 567 8 9bk bn bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA706 1 23 4 567 bk bn bobpbq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq
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    in a cabinet. H 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 12volt trigger signal is output. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. J AM ANTENNA
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    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
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    V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with V connection or an -compatible compo- nent connected via HDMI (page 104), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14
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    CD player, and other components. See page 102 for more details. 1 94 2 3 4 bk bl * 5 15 6 bm bn 7 2 38 bo For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or Standby. C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (54, 104
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 16
    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 movement 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
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    unpowered and you're using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the amp. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver/AV amplifier's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (-) speaker terminals are all black
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    the wall outlet before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to 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
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    (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect
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    the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 21
    's best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor AM antennas work best prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 22
    all AV components. 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 multichannel cable. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART
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    Video input signals flow through the AV DVD player, etc. receiver/AV amplifier as shown, with composite Video Signal Flow Chart video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. The composite video, S-Video, and component Composite S-Video Component HDMI
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    Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued ■ Signal Selection If signals are present at more than one input, the DVD player, etc. inputs will be selected automatically in the fol- Signal Selection Example lowing order of priority: HDMI, component video, S-Video, composite video. In the
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 25
    , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow TV Component video input S-Video input Composite video input Analog audio L/R output
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    outputs for connection a . Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD) DVD S DVD V DVD FRONT L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow DVD player Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio L/R output
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    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 a signal from multichannel DVD input is output from HDMI OUT or analog audio output, only the front L/R channels will be
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    a and c .) Connection A B C a b c . AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) VCR/DVR IN S VCR/DVR IN V VCR/DVR IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog
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    VCR/DVR OUT S VCR/DVR OUT V VCR/DVR OUT L/R Signal flow ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VCR or DVD recorder S-Video input Composite video input Analog audio L/R input CB BA 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
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    b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) Signal flow Video source Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio
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    2 as well, use a and b .) Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV IN V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow Game console Component video output S-Video output Composite video output Analog audio L/R output Digital
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    . AUX INPUT S VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO A B AUX INPUT DIGITAL b AUX INPUT L AUDIO R a S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R OUT OPTICAL OUT Connection A B a b AV receiver/AV amplifier AUX INPUT S VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R AUX INPUT DIGITAL Camcorder, etc. Signal flow Camcorder
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 33
    -protection system 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 34
    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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 35
    To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ CD or turntable Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output ■ Turntable (MM
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 36
    Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow TAPE IN L/R ⇐ TAPE OUT L/R ⇒ DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) ⇐
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    you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Power amplifier TX-SA706 only) Powered subwoofer See "Connecting a Powered Subwoofer" on page 17 for more information. Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to the AV
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    RI Dock, see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 39
    all channels (see page 55), as the Direct Change V 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 V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 40
    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! See "Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ®)" on page 49. ■ Have you connected a component to an HDMI input, HDMI component video
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    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. 1 Press the [RECEIVER one by one. Onscreen Setup Menus MENU 1. Input Assign 2. Speaker Setup 3. Audio Adjust 4.
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 42
    receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT. You can set this for each input selector by selecting the option. Composite video, S-Video, component video IN HDMI OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video HDMI
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    be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- tons to select "2. Component Video Input", and then press [ENTER]. The "Component Video Input" menu appears. 1-2. Component Video Input DVD VCR/DVR
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    selected on your TV. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "1. Input Assign", and then press [ENTER]. The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Input Assign 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Digital Audio Input 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- tons to select "3. Digital Audio
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    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". Use the 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
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    to select: Auto: Select this to automatically detect the TV system from the video input signals. NTSC: Select if the TV system in your area is NTSC. PAL: 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 47
    . If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV. 5 Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 48
    Setup-Continued Changing the Input Display If you connect an V-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT or GAME/TV IN jacks, for V 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
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    by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in The following examples show some typical home theater seating arrangements. Choose the one 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 50
    1 Turn on the AV receiver/AV 3 amplifier and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected. 2 cell phones, televi- sions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. 5 • Cell phones
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 51
    Settings" (page 78) will be set to "Audys- appears. sey". • You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any Auto Speaker Setup Review SP Configuration Subwoofer : Front : Center : Surround : Surr Back : Surr Back Ch : Save Cancel No Full Band None None None - - - point in this
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    Error! Retry Cancel 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 malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup. 52
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    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 , set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 53
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 54
    INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 3 AV receiver/ AV amplifier Remote controller or 4 Start playback on the source component. 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
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    signal format, number of channels, and sampling frequency is displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Remote controller
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    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 available also depend on the currently selected input source). • When the multichannel input is used, only the front left and right audio
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 57
    TX-SR706 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. TUNER TUNED AUTO ■ Manual In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. Tuning into weak FM stereo stations If the signal from
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    . AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. Remote controller You can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel
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    text information, RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be displayed. Pressing the
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 60
    Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Displaying Radio Text (RT) RT/PTY/TP 3 To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 61
    from the camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. Camcorder video signal audio signal 2 On your recorder, start record- ing. CD player VCR 3 On the source component, start playback. 1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 62
    mode. Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifier Selecting with the Remote Controller MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME THX Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then this mode is selected, the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display is turned off and only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output. Pressing
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 63
    THX Select2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX Games MonoMovie*5*6 Orchestra*5*6 Unplugged*5*6 Studio-Mix*5*6 TV Logic*5*6 AllChStereo FullMono T-D*6 Analog/PCM 32-96 176.4/ kHz*1 192kHz*2 Multi channel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI. *3. If there are no
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 64
    THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 ✔*3 THX no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used. *2.
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    PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 Neo
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 66
    PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*3 ✔*1 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*3 ✔*2 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*2 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2 Neo
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 67
    THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*3 ✔*1 ✔*1 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*3 ✔*2 ✔ ✔*2 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz Multi channel 2ch Mono Blu-ray, HD
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    PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 Neo
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    reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output.) Direct Button: In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. All of the source's audio channels are output as
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 70
    channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels with 192 kHz sampling rate. For the signals supported by the AV receiver/AV amplifier, see page 65. 5.1-channel video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1 channels
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 71
    back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema Button: THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for playback in a home theater environment. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and
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    convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings. Settings Remote Control 2. Zone2 3. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. HDMI page 95 8. Lock Setup Lock page 98 page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Input Assign 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Digital Audio Input
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    carried out while head- phones are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Speaker Settings 2 See "Speaker Settings" on page Setup function, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover. 4 1 2, 3 1, 12 2-11 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 74
    Advanced Setup-Continued 5 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- 8 tons to select "Front", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a crossover fre- quency. Note: If the "Subwoofer" setting in step 4 is set to "No", this setting is fixed at "Full Band". 6 Use the Up and Down
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 75
    boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the "Subwoofer" THX): Double Bass function off. 12 Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 76
    menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV. Use the Up and Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings 6. THX Audio Setup 8 Repeat step 6 for all speakers AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button
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    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 onscreen. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is 5 selected on your TV. Repeat step 4 until the volume of
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 78
    4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] Equalizer Settings 6. THX Audio Setup Use the Channel", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a speaker. 2-5. Equalizer Settings Equalizer Channel 63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1000Hz 2500Hz 6300Hz 16000Hz Manual
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    Channel", and then use the Left and Right [F]/ [S] buttons to select another speaker. Repeat step 6 and 7 for each speaker. THX THX listening mode is selected. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] kHz input signals. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 80
    can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, tons to select "THX Ultra2/ arrow buttons, and [ THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX a THX-certified subwoofer. Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loud- Yes: Select this if you have a THX- ness Plus, home theater
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    menu closes. 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
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    Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is used (default). Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting, you
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 83
    1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed on the AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button. Re-EQ Function With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater
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    and analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is set
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    mode to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. You can select other listening modes during playback, but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set to Standby. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The
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    can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] input selector. 1 Remote controller Press the input selector buttons to select an input source, and then press the [RECEIVER input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source components
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    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 custom name by entering an empty white space for each letter. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
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    [RETURN] button. ■ Picture Mode AV receiver/AV amplifier comes with three Picture Modes (picture Adjust" settings. Note: For optimal video performance, THX recommends that the "Picture Adjust" be also be set using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller. 1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button
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    Remote controller 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 the same volume level that was used when the AV receiver/AV amplifier was turned off, select "Last". The "PowerOn
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    displayed onscreen when an AV receiver/AV amplifier function is adjusted. On: Displayed (default). Off: 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
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    HDMI Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Remote Control ■ Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver/AV
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    . 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 automatically selects the Zoom Mode in accordance with the input signal (default). Normal: Full
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    " on the AV receiver/AV amplifier with this setting. Disable: "x.v.Color" disabled (default). Enable: "x.v.Color" enabled. Notes: • 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 manual for details. 93
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    ", 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
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    , you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus. 1 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. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but
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    Press and hold the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds. 2 While "Auto" is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS or Auto. PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM
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    this jack to a 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2 will make that component turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Notes: • With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. • Powered Zone2 cannot be used
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    sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- 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 3 Use the Up and
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    input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zone 2. Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver/AV amplifier Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller ON/ STANDBY INPUT press the [TUNER] input selector button repeatedly (TX-SR706 only). On the THX Select2 Cinema, are unavailable. 99
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    Zone 2-Continued Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 Remote controller On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button, and then use the VOL [R]/[X] button. AV receiver/ AV amplifier On the AV receiver/AV amplifier, use the ZONE 2 LEVEL [R]/[X] buttons. If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to
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    as when it's installed inside a cabinet. Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2 In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds them through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier in the main room via the connecting block. IR IN Connecting block IR
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    the pages indicated. Onkyo DVD player (page 105) Onkyo CD player (page 108) Onkyo cassette recorder with V (page 110) Onkyo RI Dock with V (page 109) Entering Remote Control Codes You'll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. DISPLAY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER 1 Look up the
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    ) See the previous page for how to enter remote control codes. 3 Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/ AV amplifier, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control
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    - ent component, see page 102. The [TV] and [GAME/TV] buttons are preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a TV that supports the *1. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via and be con- nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI. If controlling
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    . N MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O DISC +/-, CH +/- button Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV channels on a component with a built-in tuner. P VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Q MENU button Displays a DVD's menu
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    [0] button enters 11 on some components. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or "-.--" button. K DISPLAY button Displays information. L MUTING button (56) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. M CH +/- button Selects TV channels on the video recorder. N VOL [R]/[X] button (54) Adjusts
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    buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 102. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first 1 7 8 9 bk 2 bl 3 4 bm bn bo 5 6 bp B ON/STANDBY button Set the video recorder to On or Standby. C GUIDE button Displays the onscreen program
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 108
    control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 102. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first 1 9 bk bl bm 2 3 4 bn 5 6 7 bo bp 8 bq B ON/STANDBY button Set the video recorder to On or Standby. C TOP
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    DOCK. • Set the AV receiver/AV amplifier's Input Display to DOCK (see page 48). • See to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first 1 8 9 bk bl 2 bm bn 3 bo 4 bp 5 bq 6 br 7 bs bt * With some components, certain buttons may
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 110
    MODE button first 1 6 7 2 3 4 8 5 * 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 V connection
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    Controlling Other Components-Continued Learning Commands 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 112
    need to perform the following actions: 1. Press the [RECEIVER] button to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 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 [] button to start playback
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 113
    continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 Video Outputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite OUT MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT ■ Audio Inputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs Multichannel Inputs Optical: 2 (Rear), 1 (Front) Coaxial: 3 TX-SR706
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 114
    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. Power Can't turn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier • Make sure that the power cord
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 115
    Troubleshooting 5.1-channels and input on the AV receiver/AV HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately. 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
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    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. 116 Tuner (TX-SR706 only
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    Troubleshooting-Continued • To control an Onkyo component that's connected via V, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 103). • To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via V, or another manufacturer's
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 118
    Troubleshooting-Continued 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
  • Onkyo TX-SR706 | Owner Manual - Page 119
    Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. NTSC ✔: Output Output HDMI COMPONENT Input HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 1080i 720p 480p 480i 480i 480i 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i
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E
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AV Receiver
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.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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17
First Time Setup
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41
Basic Operations
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54
Using the Listening Modes
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62
Advanced Setup
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72
Zone 2
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97
Controlling Other Components..102
Others
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113