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- Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 1
Instruction Manual AV RECEIVER TX-NR6050 En - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 2
Table of contents Speaker Layout Main Room Zone 2 Speaker Connections Firmware Update Troubleshooting Supplementary Information Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases. To reduce the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 3
Update Update Information of the firmware Firmware Update Procedure Part Names Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Controller Inputting Characters Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout 3.1 Channel System 5.1 Channel System 7.1 Channel System 3.1.2 Channel System 5.1.2 Channel - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 4
This Unit with Amazon Music 77 Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 78 Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 78 TIDAL on TV While Playing Music 87 USB Storage Device 89 Supported Audio Formats 89 USB Storage Device Requirements 89 Playing music files saved - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 5
with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations 1. Speaker Setup 2. Multi Zone Sound Check 3. ARC Setup 95 4. AccuEQ Room Calibration 131 95 Onkyo Controller 132 96 Main features 132 97 Initial Setup 132 97 Troubleshooting 97 97 Before starting the procedure 134 When the unit is operating - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 6
can be used may no longer be available if new functions are added by updating firmware or the service providers terminate their services. Also, available services may differ depending on your area. • Details on the firmware update will be posted on our website and through other means at a later date - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 7
displays, however, operations and functions are the same. Update 1. Press . The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER. • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 8
the router. This may solve the problem. If you are still unable Updating via USB • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: - Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker setup supported. - USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not supported. - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 9
section will be treated as an independent device. 5. Press . The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen. 6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER. • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 10
Standby ( →p122) - Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p123) 4. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The reception range of the remote controller is TV screen while playing. ( →p68) 8. Display ( →p12) 9. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the display - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 11
buttons: Switches the input to be played. 16. TONE CONTROL buttons: Adjusts the sound quality. Press / of "TREBLE", "VOCAL" or "BASS" respectively. 17. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( →p131) 18. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music files. ( →p89) 11 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 12
the listening mode. 4. Lights in the following conditions. TUNED: Receiving AM /FM radio FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. AUTO STBY: Auto with the range provided by "6". 1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected listening mode. 2. - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 13
( →p89) You can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable. 8. Power cord 1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. 2. TUNER AM/FM terminal : Connect the supplied antennas. 3. HDMI OUT - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 14
banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug connection is not supported.) 9. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable. 10. AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signals with an analog audio cable. 11. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 15
MODE" with "19. MODE button" allows you to operate an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component. (Some devices may not be operated.) 4. Q (QUICK MENU) button: "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( →p122) on the Setup menu. 8. HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 16
button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( →p65) 19. MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( →p63). Also, when an HDMI CEC functionenabled AV component is connected to this unit, you can switch "3. Play buttons" between "CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 17
Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p117) or naming a preset radio station ( →p113). 1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote controller and press the ENTER button - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 18
Speaker Layout Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker layout ( →p20) Speaker - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 19
The listening room and the speaker layout Speaker Layout 1. ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). 2. ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 20
3.1 Channel System A 3.1 Channel System that combines front speakers with a center speaker and a subwoofer. Speaker Layout Basic system ( →p26) 3.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p26) 3.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26) Main Room Zone 2 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 20 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 21
5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p26) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p26) Main Room Speaker Layout 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26) Zone 2 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 21 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 22
Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p27) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p27) Main Room Zone 2 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 22 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 23
System A Speaker System that is a 3.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. Speaker Layout 3.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p28) 3.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 24
System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. Speaker Layout 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p29) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 25
Speaker Installation Speaker Installation How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: FL FR C SW SL SR SBL SBR FHL FHR RHL RHR TFL TFR TML TMR - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 26
System FL SW C FR a Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System FL SW C a b SL FR SR FL, FR C SW a: 22° to 30° Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 27
7.1 Channel System FL SW C a b SL c FR SR SBL SBR a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 28
3.1.2 Channel System High Speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more FHL FHR a a: 22° to 30° RHL RHR 3´ (0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 29
5.1.2 Channel System High Speakers FHL FHR 3´ (0.9 m) or more a b RHL RHR a: 22° to 30° b: 120° 3´ (0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 30
Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 31 4-16Ω 3.1 Channel System 5.1 Channel System 7.1 Channel System 3.1.2 Channel System 5.1.2 Channel System 33, 34, 35 36, 37, 38 39, 40 41, 42, 43 44, 45 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 31
with this unit and cable connections Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. (Note) Speaker Impedance If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 32
Connect the Subwoofer a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. Speaker Connections 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 32 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 33
3.1 Channel System FL SW C FR Speaker Connections SW FR FL C 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 33 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 34
3.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM FL SW C FR Speaker Connections ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) SW FR FL C FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 34 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 35
3.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) FL SW C FR Speaker Connections For highfrequency For low- SW FR frequency FL C Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 36
5.1 Channel System FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections SW FR FL C SR SL 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 36 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 37
5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) SW FR FL C SR SL FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 37 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 38
Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections For highfrequency For low- SW FR frequency FL C SR SL Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 39
7.1 Channel System FL SW C FR SL SR SBL SBR Speaker Connections SW FR FL C SR SL SBR SBL 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 39 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 40
7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM FL SW C FR SL SR SBL SBR ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) Speaker Connections SW FR FL C SR SL SBR - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 41
3.1.2 Channel System HL HR FL SW C FR Speaker Connections SW FR FL C OR OR OR OR HR HL *1 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 41 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 42
3.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM HL HR FL SW C FR Speaker Connections ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) SW FR FL C OR OR FR(Z2) FL( - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 43
1ch HR HL *1 Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 44
5.1.2 Channel System HL HR FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections SW FR FL C SR SL OR OR OR OR HR HL *1 *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch 44 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 45
5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM HL HR FL SW C FR SL SR Speaker Connections ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) SW FR FL C SR SL OR - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 46
Connections Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 47 Connecting the TV 48 Connecting the SUB Monitor 49 Connecting Playback Devices 50 Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) 52 Connecting Antennas 54 Network Connection 55 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 47
Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other video components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 48
"Audio Return Channel (eARC supported)" ( →p116) to "Off". (*)The ARC function and eARC function transmit the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function and eARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 49
Connecting the SUB Monitor Connections SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( →p15) or "Quick Menu" ( →p68). Note that this jack - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 50
HDMI Standby Through function that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV even if this unit is in standby mode. →p103) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 4K or 8K video. • The corresponding resolution is different depending on the HDMI - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 51
Connecting an Audio Component Connections This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MMtype cartridge to the PHONO jack. • If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 52
PCM audio signal. Also, the audio output of the AV component may need to be changed to the PCM output. Setup • When video and audio via HDMI input are output HDMI" ( →p103) to "Use" on the Be sure to insert the HDMI Setup menu. Note that when "Zone 2 HDMI" is set to "Use", the resolution cable - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 53
is connected to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output. a Setup • Settings are required to output audio to ZONE 2. Press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone 2 Lineout - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 54
Connecting Antennas AM a Connections Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. a b FM AB b a AM loop antenna, b Indoor FM antenna 54 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 55
-Fi, select your desired setting method in "Network Connection" ( →p130) of Initial Setup, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To configure the setting on the Setup menu after the completion of Initial Setup, press the button on the remote controller, and select "5. Hardware" - "Network" to - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 56
Connecting the Power Cord Connections Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a a Power cord 56 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 57
Playing audio from an externally connected device 58 BLUETOOTH® Playback 59 Listening To the Radio 63 Listening Mode 66 Quick Menu 68 Network Services Spotify 71 AirPlay® 72 DTS Play-Fi® 74 Amazon Alexa 75 Amazon Music 77 TIDAL 79 Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 80 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 58
Playback Playing audio from an externally connected device You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is or player is connected to this unit using HDMI connection. 3. Start play on the AV component. TV HDMI MAIN/SUB Input selector 58 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 59
and the pairing mode is enabled. The illustration shows an image. Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXX 2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices. • If pairing fails, then in the Setup menu, set l5. Hardwarez lBluetoothz- lBluetooth Transmitterz ( →p121) to lOffz - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 60
Playing Back 1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 2. Playing the music file. The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level. • Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 61
Latency Mode Pairing Information Device Status On (Tx) Start Variable Off Off Clear Ready Set BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices that are able to receive, then a list of relevant devices is displayed. enabled device, you may need to pair manually. If the device name does not appear in - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 62
AV Transmitter" is "On (Tx)" or "On (Main + Tx)" and in the following cases receiving device). • Audio cannot be output from a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device in the following cases: - When the audio file is DSD format - When playing audio from one of the following network services - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 63
Listening To the Radio You can receive AM/FM radio stations on this unit with the built up. When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( →p64). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 64
of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display. 3. While pressing the cursors / , select the desired radio station. • Each time you press the cursors / , the frequency changes - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 65
Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40* of your favorite radio stations. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Press MEMORY so that the preset number on the display blinks. 2. While the preset number is - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 66
Playback Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME. ( →p151) • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( → - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 67
Checking the input format and listening mode Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Not all the information is necessarily displayed. Input - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 68
during playback. Press Q on the remote controller to display the Quick Menu. Quick Menu HDMI Audio Room EQ Level HDMI Out A/V Sync Audio Return Channel BD/DVD Select the item with the cursors / of the remote controller, and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. Use the cursors to - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 69
if the listening mode is Pure Audio or Direct. Audio Return Channel: You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected ARCcompatible TV through ZONE 2 is On - When "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" on the Setup menu is set to an item other than "Zone B". ( →p106) Digital Filter: You can - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 70
according to the room acoustics acquired with the AccuEQ calibration is applied to all channels. On (ex. L/R): The same EQ as "On (All Ch)" is to each input selector. Manual Equalizer: Select "Preset 1" to "Preset 3" configured in "2. Speaker" - "Equalizer Settings" on the Setup menu. When this is - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 71
Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Playback 71 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 72
iOS devices wirelessly. • Update the OS version on your refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device app on an iOS device that supports AirPlay and select this unit from the to "Off" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 72 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 73
Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) Playback Wi-Fi iPhone Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX Onkyo XXXXXXXX Onkyo XXXXXXXX e.g., iOS 11.4 This unit supports AirPlay2. If the version of the iOS device is iOS11.4 or later, you can play the tracks on the iOS device simultaneously on this device - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 74
as a music streaming distribution service is displayed. Select the content to play, and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions. • When "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET button - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 75
login screen is not displayed but an update or installation screen is displayed instead, perform the update or installation according to the onscreen instructions. Available services may differ depending on your area. 4. Tap "Start Setup", and in the Setup screen, select the language and register - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 76
the same account as other terminals with Amazon Alexa. 7. When registration is finished, the screen returns to the one for Onkyo Controller. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and confirm that you can use voice commands. For - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 77
Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the Onkyo Controller's screen to switch to the network menu. Then tap the but an update or installation screen is displayed instead, perform the update or installation according to the onscreen instructions. Available services may differ depending - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 78
Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 1. Start up Onkyo Controller. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 79
instead, perform the update or installation according to the onscreen instructions. Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of Onkyo Controller by downloading Onkyo Controller (available on - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 80
. • A digital cable can also be connected. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Sonos. • You can change the name of the input selector displayed on Source" - "Name Edit" and then change the name. Setting Up A setup is required to play Sonos on this unit. Make the setting according to the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 81
cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music. "Main": Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 82
connected to the unit. 2. Pressing NET will display the Network services list screen on the TV. 3. Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor, and press ENTER to confirm the selection. 4. Following the on-screen instructions, select a radio station and program using cursor, and then - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 83
Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 84
the main room setting switches to "BLUETOOTH". You cannot select different stations of AM/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Using Onkyo Controller ( →p132) is convenient for operations of multi-zone playback. You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet to which - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 85
room only. • When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers or height speakers cannot play audio. • The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 86
Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( →p103) to "Use" on the Setup menu. • DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 with the "NET" input selector. • If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase. • If - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 87
display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray /DVD button connected to the AV component of which the video Perform the playback operation of the AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc to the video of the AV component. Pressing the MODE to the video of the AV component, the playback screen - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 88
the audio of "TUNER", "NET" and "BLUETOOTH", you can set the input selector to be displayed on TV beforehand using "Video Select" ( →p114) on the Setup Menu. If a value other than "Last" is set, step 2 in the operation procedure is not required. Playback 88 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 89
Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. WAV (.wav) WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz mass storage class standard. Also the format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. • If the USB - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 90
with the music files into the USB port either on the front panel or rear panel of this unit. 3. Press NET to display the network service list screen. 4. Select "USB Front" or "USB Rear" with the cursors, and then press ENTER. • If the "USB" indicator blinks on the display, check whether - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 91
the playback time may not be displayed correctly. • This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the following conditions Apple Lossless files with the same format, sampling frequency, the number of channels and quantization bit rate. • To display an album title, artist name - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 92
registered in the library of Windows Media® Player can be played. Supported Audio Formats Windows Media® Player 12 settings MP3 (.mp3) • 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. WAV (.wav) WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • 44.1 kHz, 48 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 93
to play. 3. Make sure that the PC or NAS is properly connected to the same network as this unit. 4. Press NET to display the network service list screen. • If the "NET" indicator on the display blinks, the unit is not properly connected to the network. Check the connection. BNB[POBMFYB - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 94
correctly. • For music files on a server, up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep. • Depending on the type of in the following conditions. - It is using a network service. - It is playing a music file on a USB storage device. • Remote play of FLAC and - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 95
the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p132) for information about the app. Adding Play Queue Information " input, tap the "Play Queue" icon, and enter the Play Queue service screen. 2. Tapping the "+" icon of the track you want to add will open - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 96
track from Play Queue. Playing Back Playback starts when you select "Play Now " for Play Queue addition, or select the track in the Play Queue service screen. Playback 96 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 97
is On - When "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" on the Setup menu is set to an item other than "Zone B". ( →p106) 2. Select the of the main unit lights up. a Analog audio cable 3. Start play on the AV component. 4. Adjust the volume on the transmitter, etc., in ZONE B. • When - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 98
• If "On (A+B)" is selected as an audio output destination, you can select only the "Stereo" listening mode for ZONE A when using the 2.1 ch speaker layout. When using a speaker layout of 3.1 ch or more, you can select only the "AllCh Stereo" listening mode. Playback 98 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 99
Setup Setup Menu Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Onkyo Controller Setup 100 128 129 132 99 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 100
to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Select the item with the cursors / of the remote controller screen, press . • To exit the settings, press the button. Menu list Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source 5. Hardware 6. - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 101
2. Change the settings for remote play. Change the settings for Tuner. Change the remote controller ID. Change the settings for Firmware Update. Make the initial setup from the setup menu. Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. All the settings are restored to factory defaults - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 102
the video on the TV does not appear correctly Setup Upscaling (Default Value: Off) When a TV supporting 4K/8K is used, video signals input with 1080p of the video signals input from the AV component. Off Auto When this function is not used • If your TV does not support 4K/8K, set it to "Off". - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 103
to "4K Standard". When using a PREMIUM High Speed HDMI Cable that supports 18 Gbps to connect a TV or player compatible with 4K 120Hz, 5K ULTRA High Speed HDMI Cable that supports 48 Gbps to connect a TV or player compatible with 5K 60Hz or 8K 60Hz signal formats Setup Zone 2 HDMI (Default - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 104
Saver (Default Value: 3 minutes) Set the time to start the screen saver. Select a value from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10 minutes" and "Off". Setup 2. HDMI Input You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. BD/DVD (Default Value: HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.3)) GAME - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 105
: ---) TV (Default Value: OPTICAL) PHONO (Default Value: ---) COAXIAL, OPTICAL Assign the COAXIAL terminal or OPTICAL terminal to any input selector. Setup 4. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 106
settings in "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels. Zone Speaker speakers are not connected to Zone 2 speaker terminals Setup Zone 2 Lineout (Default Value: Zone 2) on the back of the speakers or their instruction manual. 4ohms When any of the connected speakers have - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 107
and the low pitched range of the other channels is output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting. Center setting in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels. Setup Surround Back: Select the crossover - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 108
Right, Surr Back Left): • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" is set to "Zone 2" and Zone 2 is on. Setup 4. Level Calibration Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Front Right (Default - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 109
enhance the reflection effect of Dolby Enabled Speakers from the ceiling. Off When this function is not used On When this function is used Setup 6. Equalizer Settings You can adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker. Adjust the volume of different sound ranges for - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 110
Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects can be selected. Off Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects cannot be selected. Setup 110 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 111
On When this function is used Off When this function is not used Setup Center Spread (Default Value: Off) Adjust the width of the front this function is used Off Audio is played using the same amount of channels in the input signal according to the speaker configuration of this unit. • - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 112
Volume (Default Value: Off) Set the maximum value to prevent the volume from becoming too loud. Select a value from "Off", and "50" to "99". Setup Power On Volume (Default Value: Last) Set the volume level of when the power is turned on. Select a value from "Last" (Volume level before entering - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 113
cannot be set if the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected. Setup Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources can be selected only when "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel (eARC supported)" is set to "On" and also the "TV" input is selected. - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 114
Default Value: Off) Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except multi-channel PCM) when you select "HDMI", "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the " cannot be changed when "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected. Setup Video Select When "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 115
Setup Return Channel (eARC supported)" ( →p116) is set to "On". You can play on the TV the video and audio of the input selected immediately before the unit is switched to standby. When "Last" is selected, you can switch the input of the unit using the remote controller or the Onkyo - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 116
CEC setting is off on the TV, there may be audio output from both the TV speakers and the speakers of this unit. Setup Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARCcompatible TV through the speakers connected to - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 117
• When switching between "On" and "Off(Wired)", stop the Network service. Also, when group playback is in process, cancel the group playback once component and cannot be changed. Setup DHCP (Default Value: Enable) Enable Disable Auto configuration by DHCP Manual configuration without DHCP • If - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 118
whether or not to use the AirPlay function. On When this function is used Off When this function is not used Setup AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX) Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the AirPlayconnected device to an easily recognized name - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 119
The input password will be saved. • This function cannot be used when registering this unit to Home App. Setup Privacy Statement (Default Value: Not Accepted) When using a network service that requires a login name, email address, password, etc., you need to agree to the Privacy Statement of our - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 120
Receiver) Bluetooth Receiver (Default Value: On) Select whether or not to use the function that receives is used Off When this function is not used Setup Pairing Information (Default Value: -) You can the pairing information, refer to the instruction manual of the BLUETOOTH enabled device. - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 121
wireless technology enabled devices. On (Tx) On (Main + Tx) Off When this function is to receiving device must be compatible with aptX HD. On When this function is used Off When this function is not used Setup refer to the BLUETOOTH enabled device's instruction manual. Device (Default Value: - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 122
set to "Off". Off The setting will be disabled. Setup USB Power Out at Standby (Default Value: Off) USB port on the front panel does not support power supply to a connected USB device when the unit via network using an application such as Onkyo Controller that can control this unit. • When - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 123
is also fixed to "Off" if "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth Receiver" - "Auto Input Change" is set to "Off". • Wait for a while if "Network Standby" and "Bluetooth Wakeup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the network function is activated. Setup 5. Works with SONOS Change the settings to - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 124
(ZONE 2) respectively. Select a value from "Last" (Volume level before entering standby mode), "Min", "0.5" to "99.5" and "Max". • To use this function, set "Input Selector" beforehand. Setup 124 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 125
in a separate room (ZONE 2) in addition to the main room. Press ENTER while "Start" is being displayed. Operate by following the onscreen displays. Setup 2. Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play. Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 126
interference between the unit and other ONKYO products. After changing the ID Setup 3. Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update. Update Notice (Default Value: Enable) Availability of a firmware update is notified via network. Enable Disable Notify updates Do not notify updates - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 127
menu so that the settings cannot be changed. Setup Parameter (Default Value: Unlocked) Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. Locked Unlocked The menu is locked. The are restored to the default values. Be sure to note down your setting contents beforehand. Setup 127 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 128
screen) is displayed in the internet browser. Setup Device Information You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc. Control4: Register this unit if you are using a Control4 system. Firmware Update: Select the firmware file you have downloaded to your PC so - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 129
TV's REMOTE INPUT TV Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. 1. Switch the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 130
, press ENTER, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Setup Keyboard Input To switch between upper and lower cases select the number of channels in "Speaker Channels". Speaker Setup Speaker Channels 7.1 ch < > Subwoofer problem with the speaker connection, select "Next" and press 130 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 131
Setup If you have connected a TV that supports ARC, select "Yes" and press ENTER. 4. AccuEQ Room Calibration Place the supplied speaker setup manually adjusted according to the specific characteristics of each room. Setup 1. Place the supplied speaker setup If there is no problem in the detection - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 132
), but also in the separate room (ZONE 2). • Playing internet radio services (TuneIn Radio, etc.) and selecting stations. Control in the palm of • Play Amazon Music (compatible models only) ( →p77) Setup Initial Setup 1. Download the Onkyo Controller from the App Store or Google PlayTM Store. 2. - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 133
is operating erratically 135 Try restarting the unit 135 Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) 135 Troubleshooting 136 Power 136 Audio 136 Listening Modes 138 Video 139 Linked operation 140 Tuner 141 BLUETOOTH function 141 Network - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 134
simple measures on both the unit and the connected device. If the problem is that the video or audio is not output or the HDMI linked off and on the unit and the connected device. • The AV receiver contains a microPC for signal processing and control functions. In very rare . Troubleshooting 134 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 135
If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of this unit and connected devices. Troubleshooting the unit during the Initial Setup process. Before doing the following procedures, press to exit Initial Setup. 1. While pressing and holding - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 136
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Management" - "Auto Standby" on the Setup menu is activated, the unit automatically enters our company's support. Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no - "Audio Select" - "PCM Fixed Mode" on the Setup menu is set to "On", audio is not played if - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 137
Troubleshooting No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV doesn't support environment need to be made in "Speaker Setup" in Initial Setup. Check "Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard" ( →p129 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 138
Troubleshooting Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio pin cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. The beginning of audio received - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 139
channel audio may be output from the surround back speakers. • Some Dolby Atmos audio format that is used on games, etc., may be recognized as "Multichannel PCM". If this occurs, check the firmware updates as a TV. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. No - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 140
jack is not displayed. In this case, the TV does not support the resolution of the video input from the player. Change the Setup menu of the unit, set "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On". • It is also necessary to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 141
Troubleshooting effective. • BLUETOOTH enabled devices must support the A2DP profile. • Because a radio . Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the Setup menu, select "5. Hardware" - "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth Receiver" enabled device's instruction manual. Finally, perform - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 142
Troubleshooting Cannot transmit from this unit to a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (wireless headphones, etc.) • Check that the "Bluetooth Transmitter" setting on this unit is set to either "On(Tx)" or "On(Main + Tx In the Setup menu, instruction manual /Receive maybe a problem with - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 143
Troubleshooting Network function • If you cannot select a network service problem persists after you have confirmed the above. Cannot access the Internet radio • In the case the service provider has terminated the service, the network service you are using are supported by your ISP. Cannot - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 144
may occur, such as interrupted playback and impossible communication. You can avoid those problems by changing the channel of your wireless LAN router. For instructions on changing channels, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your wireless LAN router. • There may not be enough bandwidth - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 145
Troubleshooting ZONE B function Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on Quick menu to "On (A+B)" or "On (B)" and also set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" on the Setup output of the AV component to the - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 146
Troubleshooting Others Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If the measurement results. If this is the case, make the settings in "2. Speaker" - "Distance" in the Setup menu. The measurement results of AccuEQ Room Calibration show that the volume level of the subwoofer has been corrected - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 147
Appendix Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 148 LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes 151 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 153 Listening Mode Effects 157 Speaker Combinations 162 General Specifications 163 147 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 148
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Listening mode Speaker layout (ch) 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) DTHD (Dolby Audio - - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 149
Listening mode DTS ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) DTS 96/24 DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution) DTS-HD Master (DTS-HD Master Audio) DTS Express DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X Speaker layout (ch) 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 150
(*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) *1: Reproduced with the sound field according to the number of channels of input signals. *2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers. *3: Not output from height speakers. *4: Output only from front - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 151
LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Refer to the following table for the listening modes that can be selected with each listening mode button. Listening mode DD (Dolby Audio - DD) DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) LISTENING MODE buttons MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Listening mode DTS ES Discrete - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 152
Listening mode Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllCh Stereo Mono Music T-D (Theater-Dimensional) LISTENING MODE buttons MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Appendix 152 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 153
Pure Audio Direct Stereo DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*2) DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) (*2)(*3) DTHD (Dolby Audio TrueHD) (*2) Atmos (*12) DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr) (*12) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTSHD HR / DTS-HD MSTR Multi - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 154
input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR Multi-channel signal input Multich PCM DSD (*1) DD DD+ DTHD ATMOS DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR DTS-ES Discrete (*4) DTS- - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 155
input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR Multi-channel signal input Multich PCM DSD (*1) DD DD+ DTHD ATMOS DTS DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR DTS-ES Discrete DTS- - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 156
back speaker is connected. (*5) S urround back speakers need to be installed. (*6) If the input format is any of the following and the number of channels is monaural, this listening mode becomes unavailable. - DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Express, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MSTR, PCM, music file (*7) Surround - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 157
Digital Plus is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 158
Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. 7.1 ch is recorded at 96 kHz/24 bit, and is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. • This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal. However, depending - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 159
is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 160
is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural surround back channel added. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 161
T-D (Theater-Dimensional) In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right ears. • This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( →p110) is set to - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 162
Speaker Combinations Appendix • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) HEIGHT (*3) (*3) (*4) (*4) Bi-AMP (*1) (*1) (*1) - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 163
Maximum Input Signal Voltage Frequency Response Tone Control Characteristics Signal to Noise Ratio Supported impedance of Speakers Headphone Rated Output Supported impedance of Headphones Headphones Frequency Response With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 164
Frequency Range 50 dB quieting sensitivity (FM MONO) AM Tuning Frequency Range Preset Channel BLUETOOTH Section Communication system Frequency band Modulation method Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles Supported Codecs Transmission range (A2DP) Maximum communication range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz 1.0 μV, 11 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 165
Format ɿ 2 ch linear PCM (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit) Multi-channel linear PCM (Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit) Bitstream (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 166
-screen display when you perform such operations as using the Quick Menu or adjusting the volume. (*2)5K, 48 Hz, YCbCr4: 2:0, 8/10/12 bit is not supported. 166 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 167
of April 2020) Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand RIHD-compatible players; Toshiba brand players and Section Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN ■ Music Server ( →p92) Supported Audio Formats 1 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard (Wi-Fi® standard) 5 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 168
USB USB Section ■ USB Storage Device ( →p89) Supported Audio Formats General Power Supply Power Consumption Full Standby /Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported. WAV (.wav) WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 169
with HiNA functionality Standby mode, Network disconnect and Network Standby ON Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Appendix 1.6 W 0.10 W Analog Digital Audio Inputs 5 (Including 1×PHONO) 2 (COAXIAL×1, OPTICAL×1) • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 170
OUT (ZONE B). 9 (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT L/R or SURROUND BACK L/R, ZONE 2 L/R) • North American models are banana plug ready. 1 (ø 6.3 mm, 1/4") Others Setup Mic RS-232 12V TRIGGER OUT IR Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. 1 (Front) Not equipped Not - Onkyo TX-NR6050 | TX -NR -Channel AV Receiver Instruction Manual - English - Page 171
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