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Onkyo TX-NR901 | Owner Manual - Page 1
59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS AV Receiver TX-NR901 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. 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
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(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING AVIS instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
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radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio inside the TX-NR901 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-NR901, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care-Occasionally you should dust the TX-NR901 all over
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Table of Contents Basic Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions ...3 Features ...6 Supplied Accessories...7 Before Using the TX-NR901 8 Front & Rear Panels...9 Remote Controller...14 About Home Theater ...21 Connecting the TX-NR901 Positioning Your Speakers 22 Attaching the
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Net-Tune Advanced Features About Net-Tune...75 Networking Your TX-NR901 76 Using Internet Radio ...77 Playing Net-Tune Server Tracks 79 Music Server Settings...81 Network Settings ...82 Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 ...84 Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 85 Setting the Surr Back/Zone 2 Outputs
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surround L/R, surround back L/R (or Zone 2 L/R), and Subwoofer FM/AM Tuner • 40 FM/AM presets • FM auto tuning Others • Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus (OSD) • Remote controller -Tune are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. Re-Equalization and the Re-EQ logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. Windows Media,
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power cord.) Remote controller & three batteries (AA/R6) Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone
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set the transmission signal format to infrared (IR), or radio frequency (RF) for use with the optional RF Receiver. This is useful when, for example, the TX-NR901 is installed in a rack or is not in line of sight of the remote controller. The RC-548M remote controller doesn't support this function.
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5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY MASTER VOLUME PUSH TO OPEN J KL PHONES REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R M N OPQRST U VWXY
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TX-NR901 is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller SURROUND button (59) This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS listening modes. T THX button (59) This button is used to select the THX are used to tune into radio stations and to select items
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display area Normally, the name of the currently selected input source is displayed here. When you select the AM or FM input source, the radio frequency and preset number are displayed. If you press the [DISPLAY] button, the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format are displayed
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I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-NR 901 Ba EH I J O NQ R Other Models 1 SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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amp can then be turned on or off automatically from the TX-NR901. W REMOTE CONTROL (36) This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected to the socket on another Onkyo AV component. The TX-NR901's remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog RCA
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0DUPCFS Remote Controller The TX-NR901's remote controller is a multipurpose device that can be used to control not just the TX-NR901 but your other AV components as well. This section explains how it's various operating modes can be used to control the TX-NR901 and various -compatible Onkyo
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set only with the remote controller. X VOL button (51) This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901. Y SETUP/GUIDE button (39) This server tracks. 4 CH/DISC button (78) This button is used to select Internet radio presets. 5 Play [ ] button (80) This button is used to start playback of
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for Internet radio stations by language. Connecting your -compatible Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or cassette recorder to the TX-NR901's socket allows you to control it with the TX-NR901's remote controller. You only need to point the remote controller at the TX-NR901. See page
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GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX TX-NR901. W SETUP/GUIDE button This button is used to access the DVD player's onscreen setup menus. X MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller
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8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Remote Controller-Continued CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select DISC - DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO REPEAT
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numbers. MiniDisc Mode MiniDisc mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select MiniDisc mode, press the volume of the TX-NR901. D MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller. E Play [ ]
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Remote Controller-Continued Tape Mode Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the TX-NR901 GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX The Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons make not work properly with some cassette tapes depending on how
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Enjoying Home Theater With the TX-NR901's superb functionality 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. For best results with DVDs that feature THX Surround EX, use a THX-certiﬁed THX speaker system. With DVDs you
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recommended by THX. Subwoofer Surround back left speaker Surround back right music with a good bass sound, 22 experiment by placing your Surround left speaker 7 8 6. Surround right speaker 7. Surround back left speaker 8. Surround back right speaker Attaching the Speaker Labels The TX-NR901
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TX-NR901-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Read the following before connecting your speakers: • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. • Read the instructions setting on the TX-NR901 (see page 40). • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should
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commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The TX-NR901 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must ) CENTER SPEAKER RS232 I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AC INLET MODEL NO. / TX-NR901 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V
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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. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using
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TX-NR901-Continued Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed all audio and video connections. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-NR901 the best sound quality and allows you to COAX enjoy surround sound (e.g.,
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equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your AV components. Use the following section as a guide. Video Connection Formats Video equipment can be connected to the TX-NR901 using the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the
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S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-NR901's COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 to the component video output on your DVD player, as well. Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901's AUDIO DVD IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your
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59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Connecting the TX-NR901-Continued ■ Using Multichannel Connections If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio, and it has multichannel analog audio outputs, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback. Use a multichannel analog audio
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A component video connection provides better picture quality than an S-Video connection. Audio Connections • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901's DIGITAL IN OPT 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the optical output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect
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directly from your TV or playback VCR to your recording VCR without going through the TX-NR901, connect your TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to your recording VCR's AV inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs
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You only need to use one of the following connection methods. If you just want to listen to the audio from your TV via the TX-NR901 with surround sound, no video connections are necessary, just make an audio connection. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the
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OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO OUT VIDEO Camcorder, games console, etc. Audio Connections Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901's VIDEO
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audio from your CD player, you'll need to make analog audio connections as well. Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901's AUDIO CD IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your CD player, as shown. DIGITAL IN COAX 1 PRE OUT R L FRONT ANTENNA SUB 2 CENTER AM
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IN COAX DAT, CD, or MD recorder GND AUDIO OUTPUT L R Notes: • If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the GND screw on the TX-NR901. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which case it should be disconnected. • If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type
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right speaker 5. Surround left speaker 6. Surround right speaker 7. Surround back left speaker 8. Surround back right speaker 36 Connecting Components With (Remote Interactive) you can control your -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so on with the TX-NR901's remote controller, and use
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controlling the TX-NR901. Connecting the Power Cord Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the TX-NR901 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem
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that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-NR901 into a different branch circuit. Turning On the TX-NR901 with the Remote Controller 2 ON STANDBY TV INPUT 1 @. - ' / 4 GHI 7 PQRS +10 --/--- CUSTOM 2 ABC 5 JKL 3 DEF 6 MNO + TV
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are used to conﬁgure the TX-NR901. They appear on the TV connected to the TX-NR901, and their large size makes them easy to use. Settings are divided into two groups: basic and advanced. Since the advanced menus contain all of the available settings, in this manual, the advanced menus are used in
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the backs of your speakers or their manuals to determine their impedance. Note: Before you RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-4 1, 5 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All the scroll wheel, and then TX-NR901's [SETUP] button press the [SETUP] button. buttons,
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+ TOP MENU MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP CH DISC - DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-9 1, 10 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM 1 Press the Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Small c.Center :Small d.Surround :Small e.Surr Back :Small f.Crossover:80Hz(THX) Quit:|SETUP| Use the Up/Down [
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surround left and right speakers are small. Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large. None: Select if no surround (THX) sounds that are below that frequency, accordingly, the subwoofer will not output much sound. • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901
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listening position and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener's ears MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP CH DISC - DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 2-5 1, 7 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM TX-NR901's [SETUP] button buttons, and [ENTER] button. 43
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is the same at the listening position. Notes: • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the TX-NR901 is muted, while a pair of headphones is connected, or when using the multichannel inputs. • Since the TX-NR901 supports THX, the test tone is output at the standard level of 0 dB
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3, 4 MODE INPUT DIMMER T V INPUT + TOP MENU MENU AUDIO AD J SLEEP CH DISC - DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 3-5 2, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO 1 INPUT Press the [INPUT] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to
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CD input source, change the CD input source assignment from Last Valid to DVD. As another example, say you connect the audio output of a satellite receiver to the CD input, and its video output to the VIDEO 4 S VIDEO input, since the default video assignment for CD is Last Valid, you'll
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59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Basic Setup-Continued Component Video Setup This section explains how to assign the component video inputs to input sources. You only need to change this setting if you connect a video component to a component video input other than the default
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. Changing the TX-NR901's Remote Control ID This section explains how to change the TX-NR901's remote control ID. You may need to change this if the TX-NR901's remote controller interferes with other Onkyo components located in the same room. Note: If you change the TX-NR901's remote control ID, be
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[SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. Changing the Remote Controller's Control ID This section explains how to change the remote controller's ID. You may need to change this if the TX-NR901's remote controller interferes with other Onkyo components located in the same room. Note: If you
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. Changing the Input Source Display for Use with a MiniDisc Recorder If you connect an -compatible Onkyo MiniDisc recorder to the TX-NR901's TAPE IN/OUT sockets, so that functions such as Auto Power On/Off work properly, you must change the input source display. This setting can only be changed on
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ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM 1 3 1 TX-NR901 DVD VIDEO1 VID2EO VIDEO 3 VC1R VIDEO 4 VC2R VID5EO TAPE TUNER PHONO or C D NET AUDIO Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component. Remote controller On the remote controller, roll the
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AD J SLEEP CH DISC - DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING Scroll wheel SLEEP MUTING REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM Muting the TX-NR901 (remote controller only) With this function you can temporarily mute the output of the TX-NR901. MUTING Press the scroll wheel, and then press the
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format (analog, digital, or multichannel) that you want to use with AV components that are connected to a digital input, analog input, and the option if playing a DTS CD with the All option produces noise while the TX-NR901 is identifying the DTS format or when using fast forward or fast reverse.
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. If this happens, press the TX-NR901's [FM MODE] button to listen to the station in mono (the "AUTO" and "FM STEREO" indicators go off). ■ Specifying Radio Stations by Frequency To select a radio station by entering its frequency, press the remote controller's [DIRECT TUNING] button, and then
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REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX ZONE 2 LEVEL DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP CLEAR TUNING ENTER RETURN VIDEO 5 INPUT PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 TUNER 2 PRESET 2 Press the [TUNER] input selector button. On the remote controller, press the [INPUT] button, and
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TX-NR901's surround indicators show which speakers are active in each listening mode. Front left Center Front right Surround Surround Surround you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right
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, DVDs, and TV programs that feature stereo sound. Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound ﬁeld that cannot be produced with conventional stereo. Use this mode with stereo source material such as music CDs. THX Cinema or THX Ltd, founded by George Lucas, develops quality
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PCM 96 kHz PCM Listening mode Source CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, vinyl, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc. 96 kHz/24 bit DVD, etc. Direct ✓ Matrix/DTS+Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 Cinema ✓ DTS Neo:6 Music ✓ THX Cinema ✓ THX Surround EX Orchestra ✓ Unplugged ✓ Studio-Mix ✓ TV Logic ✓ Enhance
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button ﬁrst. 2 Start playback on the selected AV component. 3 TX-NR901 STEREO SURROUND THX DSP On the TX-NR901, use the [DIRECT/PURE AUDIO], [STEREO], [SURROUND], [THX], or DSP [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a listening mode. or Remote controller SURR THX All ST STEREO PURE A DIRECT DSP DSP
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SLEEP J ENTER ZONE 2 VOL EXIT RETURN TOP MENU GUIDE SMEETNUUP AUDIO AD INPUT SLEEP MUTING J Scroll wheel THX Surround EX (Dolby Digital) If you are using surround back speakers, you can choose whether to playback a Dolby Digital source with THX Surround EX. While listening to a THX Surround
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pressing the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly. TX-NR901 DISPL AY Remote controller DISPLAY ■ Analog Input Sources Input source Input source & listening mode ■ Other Digital Input Sources Input source Input signal & surround format*1, 2 Input signal & surround format*1, 2 Input source & listening
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GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING Scroll wheel REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, THX Cinema, and THX Surround EX. 1 Press the scroll wheel, and then press listening mode is THX, the default setting is On. When the TX-NR901 is set to Standby, it
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you to enjoy DVD-Audio discs and Super Audio CDs, providing that your DVD player supports those formats. See page 29 for connection details. Setting the Multichannel Input Before using be performed by using the The main menu appears. TX-NR901's [SETUP] button buttons, and [ENTER] button. 63
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- DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 1 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO control, or the remote controller's [VOL] button. The volume can be set from 0 to 100. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901
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for anything other than personal enjoyment! Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected recording on the recorder. See your recorder's manual for more information. 4 Start playback on the source AV component. If you select another input source dur
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AV 2 ON STANDBY REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF STEREO SURROUND THX DSP DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP TV INPUT ENTER GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 3-5 2, 5 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX button to close the setup menu. 6 7 TX-NR901 REC OUT 8 Prepare your CD player and camcorder
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- DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1, 2 1 3-5 2, 6 REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, vinyl, If the Basic menu appears, use the radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc) or PCM digital (CD, Down [ ] button to
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TX-NR901 has been set to Standby. 68 Audio Adjust Functions This section explains the audio and listening mode settings you can use to tailor the sound then press the [ENTER] button. The Tone Control menu is shown here. Advanced Menu 3.Audio Adjust 3-1.Tone Control a.Bass b.Treble : 0 : 0 4
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THX listening mode is selected. 3-2. Surround Speakers ■ a. Surround Speakers If you are using surround back speakers, you can choose which surround input. ■ b. Relative Delay With Onkyo's unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm you can ﬁne-tune the sound ﬁeld by delaying the signals to
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off (default). ■ d. Virtual Surr Level With this setting you can adjust the level of the virtual surround sound from -3 dB to +3 dB (default is 0 dB). If the clarity is poor, or the effect sounds unnatural, you may be able to improve it by lowering this setting. ■ e. Dialog Enhance With this
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center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default is 3). ■ h. Neo:6 Music Center Image The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo
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When it's set to Relative, the range is -∞ dB, -81 dB through +18 dB. To use the same volume level that was used when the TX-NR901 was turned off, select "Last." 4-2. Headphones Level ■ a. Headphones Level With this preference you can specify the headphone volume relative to the main volume. This is
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want the onscreen setup menus (OSD) to appear. Use the buttons to specify the position. Naming Presets & Input Sources This section explains how to name radio presets and input sources. Names may consist of up to 10 characters. 1 INPUT Press the [INPUT] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to
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can also be performed by using the TX-NR901's input selector buttons, [SETUP] button buttons, and [ENTER] button. Using IntelliVolume With the IntelliVolume function you can specify an input level for each input source. This is useful if some of your AV
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Internet radio stations. Net-Tune For audio delivery over Ethernet, Onkyo support the following: • NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows sev- eral networked computers to access the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The TX-NR901 needs Internet access for Internet radio
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60 Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. ETHERNET (Net -Tune) CENTER SPEAKER I R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-NR 901 Internet radio ETHERNET (Net -Tune) Modem Router WAN port LAN port LAN port PC LAN/Ethernet port Internet
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nor [MODE] button is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel to select IRD (Internet Radio). "NET-T" appears on the bottom line. If the Internet Radio menu doesn't appear onscreen, press the remote controller's [DISPLAY] button. Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Genres, Location, or Language
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DISC - DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 2 1 2 ENTER REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM Select the Internet radio station that you want to preset. IRD (Internet Radio). 2 Use the remote controller's [CH/DISC] button to select the + preset. CH DISC - On the TX-NR901, use the
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[2], and [3]. To fast forward or fast reverse, press and hold the remote controller's FF [ ] or FR [ ] button respectively. If you fast reverse all the way to the beginning of a track, playback starts. Notes: • When you connect the TX-NR901 to a network for the very ﬁrst time, it connects to the
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this means that the TX-NR901 cannot connect to the Net-Tune server. In this case, check the network, computer, and TX-NR901 connections, and make sure or playlist menu, as explained previ- ously. 2 CAPS Press the remote controller's [CAPS] button repeatedly to select an input mode: Uppercase: In
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- DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 3-5 2, 6 1 INPUT REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX All ST LAST M STEREO is selected. • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901's input selector buttons, [SETUP] button buttons, and [ENTER]
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manually conﬁgure the TX-NR901's network settings. If your router's DHCP server is enabled, by default the TX-NR901 Addressing) are services used by routers, computers, the TX-NR901, and other GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 1 3-6 2, 7 1 INPUT REC STEP / SLOW RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SURR THX
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DNS Server settings yourself. Otherwise, Net-Tune won't work. ■ b. IP Address You must specify an IP determines whether or not the TX-NR901 uses a proxy server for Internet radio. On: Use proxy server MAC Address You can check the TX-NR901's MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address cannot
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method you can use 7.1 surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in Zone 2. Zone 2's volume is adjusted on the receiver/integrated amp. • Set the Surr Back/Zone2 setting to Surr Back (see page 86). • Use an RCA/phono audio cable to connect the TX-NR901's AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT
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on the TX-NR901. Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 To use the remote controller to control the TX-NR901 from Zone 2, you'll need one of the following commercially available multiroom remote control kits: • Onkyo Multiroom Kit (IR remote controller extension system) • Multiroom AV distribution and
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- DISPLAY ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP VOL MUTING 2-4 as surround back outputs. Select this option when connecting a receiver/integrated surround back speakers (i.e., Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and THX Surround EX) are not available. • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901
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+ the ZONE 2 LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons. If your Zone 2 receiver/integrated amp is connected to the TX-NR901's AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT L/R outputs, use the volume control on the receiver/integrated amp. 4 ZONE 2 To turn off Zone 2 with the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] button followed by the [STANDBY
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1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Using the Remote Controller with Other Components You can use the TX-NR901's remote controller (RC548M/RC-549M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. To do this you can: • Enter a remote control code for the component that
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Components-Continued Remote Control Codes When two or more codes are given, try each one in turn, and choose the one that works best. DVD (DVD player) Manufacturer Control code Aiwa 5010 Apex 5015, 5016 Denon 5017, 5020 GE 5003 Hitachi 5009 Integra 5001, 5002 Integra Research 5001
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CPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Using the Remote Controller with Other Components-Continued TV Manufacturer 1005, 1006 Prism 1012 Proscan 1001 Proton 1004, 1006, 1007 Quasar 1003, 1012 Radio Shack 1010, 1017 Radio Shack/Realistic 1001, 1004, 1006, 1007, 1009, 1010, 1017 RCA 1001,
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appropriate remote control code ﬁrst). [ON], [STANDBY] Set the satellite receiver to On or Standby [CH/DISC] Select satellite channels Select menu items [ENTER] Conﬁrm selection Number buttons Enter numbers The following buttons control the TX-NR901. [VOL] [MUTING] Adjust the TX-NR901
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buttons do not work with the additional TV modes. The following buttons control the TX-NR901. [VOL] [MUTING] Adjust the TX-NR901 volume Mute the TX-NR901 1. Press the [MODE] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select "CBL." 2. Point the remote controller at your cable receiver, and use the
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total will be reduced. • If the message "FULL" appears, the remote controller cannot learn any more commands because its memory is full. • By default, the TX-NR901's remote controller knows the commands for controlling an Onkyo CD player, cassette deck, DVD player, and MD player (e.g., Play, Stop
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1. Press the scroll wheel, (to select AMP mode). 2. Press the [ON] button (to turn on the TX-NR901). 3. Roll the scroll wheel to select CD (to select the CD remote controller mode and the CD input source). 4. Press the Play [ ] button (to start the CD player). With the Macro function you can program
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as follows. Names may contain of up to ﬁve characters. 1 CUSTOM Press and hold the [CUSTOM] button for more than three seconds. The remote controller enters Custom mode. 6 2 Roll the scroll wheel to select "MACRO," and then press the scroll wheel. Macro #1 selected 1st character Roll the
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scroll wheel. The position of the AMP mode cannot be changed. 1 CUSTOM Press and hold the [CUSTOM] button for more than three seconds. The remote controller enters Custom mode. 2 Roll the scroll wheel to select "MODE," and then press the scroll wheel. 3 Roll the scroll wheel to select "SORT
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source. This is useful when you connect, say, a CD recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT sockets. By assigning the CDR remote controller mode to the TAPE input source, you can use the remote controller to control the CD recorder. 1 CUSTOM Press and hold the [CUSTOM] button for more than three seconds. The
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in a rack or is not in line of sight of the remote controller as it allows you to use a commercially available RF receiver to pick up commands from the remote controller, which are then fed to the TX-NR901 via its IR IN socket. For this to work, you must assign the same ID and channel to the
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59/3@&OCPPL 1BHF 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your TX-NR901, look for a solution in this section. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Power Can't turn on the TX-NR901? • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged
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The remote controller doesn't work? • Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor- rect polarity (page 8). • Install new batteries. Don't mix different types of bat- teries or old and new batteries (page 8). • Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the TX-NR901
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8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS Troubleshooting-Continued • Make sure that the TX-NR901 is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Relocate if necessary. • If the TX-NR901 is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when
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Troubleshooting-Continued No playlists are available? • Use Net-Tune Central to create some playlists. For other Net-Tune-related issues, please see the NetTune FAQ on the Onkyo Web site. Others The sound on the display and the TX-NR901 enters Standby mode. Onkyo is not responsible for damages
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response: 10 Hz-100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (CD, Direct) Tone control: ±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) ±10 dB, 20,000 Hz (TREBLE consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Video 5) 7.1 ch (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Subwoofer) ■ Audio Outputs Digital
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R IN OUT R 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-NR 901 Internet radio ETHERNET (Net -Tune) Modem Router PC WAN port LAN port LAN port LAN/Ethernet port Using Internet Radio 1. Connect the TX-NR901 to your Ethernet network via a router or
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