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  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR806 AV Amplifier TX-SA806 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance
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    ). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm
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    Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from earphones and unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC with the instructions, may cause the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •
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    service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black have the same ampere rating as that indicated ONKYO product described in this instruction manual
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    have the following accessories: Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR806 only) * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver/AV amplifier's power cord
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 6
    HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement • HDMI /Output and 12 V Trigger • RS232 Port for Interface Control • Bi-Amp Connectable Front Panel • Preprogrammed V-Compatible Remote with 2 Mac- ros and Onkyo Corporation. THX Ultra2 Plus Before any home theater
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    14 Aiming the Remote Controller 14 Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 15 About Home Theater 16 Enjoying Home Theater 16 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier 17 Connecting Your Speakers 17 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 19 Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only 20 About
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 8
    Panels Front Panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 Front flap Push here to open the flap TX-SR806 North American model bk bm bnbo bp bqbr bsbtck cl cm cn co cp cq cr csct TX-SR806 other than North American model bl bs TX-SA806 bl btck cm The actual front panel has various logos printed on
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    AV receiver/AV amplifier is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller the Auto or Manual tuning mode. On the TX-SA806, this presets (see page 60) (TX-SR806 only). When the onscreen setup the tone (bass and treble). P HDMI OUT button (41) Used to set
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    signal format. E Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). AUTO (59): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected. TUNED
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    4 56 7 8 9bkblbm bn bobp bq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SR806 other than North American model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9bk bn bobp bq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr TX-SA806 1 23 4 56 7 bk bn bobp bq brbs bt ck cl cm cn co
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    (infrared) remote control signals through to other components. H 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is output. I FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 13
    composite video, and analog audio. You can connect a DVD player's 2-channel analog audio output. DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and on a multichannel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a preamplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a
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    V connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it. • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with V connection or an -compatible compo- nent connected via HDMI (page 107), point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor. 14
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    . O SLEEP button (58) Used with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver/AV amplifier. ■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly. 1 Arrow
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    Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home-just like being in a movie theater subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 17
    Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. Number of
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    instructions sound quality and should be avoided. • If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two surround speakers to the SURR L/R terminals. Do not connect them to the SURR BACK L/R terminals. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV
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    (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker's positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 20
    Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only) This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals
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    's best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Outdoor AM antennas work best prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 21
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    Video HDMI Cable AV components. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it's typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable. Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 23
    Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide. For video components, you must
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    front L/R channels are output. (There will be no down mix.) If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). You can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier
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    Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting a TV or Projector See "Connecting Components with HDMI" on page 33 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio
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    See "Connecting Components with HDMI" on page 33 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. If you use connection A , you must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 27
    supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver/AV channel analog audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don't connect anything to the AV receiver/AV
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 28
    or DVD Recorder for Playback Hint! With this hookup, you can use your VCR's tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 29
    from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver/AV amplifier, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite
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    in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) CBL/SAT IN S CBL/SAT IN V CBL/SAT IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN
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    or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b .) Connection A B C a b AV receiver/AV amplifier COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) GAME/TV IN S GAME/TV IN V GAME/TV IN L/R DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) Signal flow Game
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    S VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO A B AUX INPUT DIGITAL b AUX INPUT L AUDIO R a S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R OUT OPTICAL OUT Connection A B a b AV receiver/AV amplifier AUX INPUT S VIDEO AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R AUX INPUT DIGITAL Camcorder, etc. Signal flow Camcorder etc. S-Video
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 33
    the picture. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's HDMI interface is based on the following standard: Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD, and Multichannel PCM Supported Audio Formats • 2-channel linear PCM (32
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    the AV receiver/AV amplifier's volume. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 35
    MC head amp or MC transformer. Connect your turntable to the head amp or trans- AUDIO OUTPUT former, and connect that to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's L PHONO IN L/R jacks. R • You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer
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    and record and listen in Zone 2. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow TAPE IN L/R ⇐ TAPE OUT L/R ⇒ DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) ⇐ Cassette, CDR, MD
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    . If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier's PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. Power amplifier 1234567 1. Front information. Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA806 only) Audio Connection Connect your tuner's analog audio output jacks to the AV amplifier's TUNER IN L/R jacks
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    RI Dock, see the RI Dock's instruction manual. ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock's analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's GAME/TV IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV amplifier GAME/TV IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 39
    all channels (see page 57), as the Direct Change V function selects the DVD FRONT L/R jacks. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control
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    the AV receiver/AV amplifier off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote controller's [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver/AV amplifier "HDMI Input Setup" on page 44, "Component Video Setup" on page 45, or "Digital Input Setup" on page 46 respectively. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 41
    , component video IN HDMI OUT Composite video, S-Video, component video HDMI You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have the AV receiver/AV amplifier upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 42
    to the menu will be in the same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language. Selecting the Language used for the
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 43
    Setup Menus Carry out the settings for the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using the Onscreen Setup Menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] Volume Setup 2. OSD Setup 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote Control 2. Zone2 3. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. HDMI p. 47 p. 48 p. 49 2 Use the
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 44
    input selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 46. • On the TX-SR806, the TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is fixed at the option. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons
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    TX-SA806 only) CD PHONO Default assignment IN1 ----IN2 If you've connected your TV to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a component video cable, you can set the AV receiver/AV The "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Input Assign 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Digital Audio Input 3 Use
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 46
    TX-SA806 only) CD PHONO Default assignment COAX1 COAX2 COAX3 OPT1 FRONT ----- ----- OPT2 ----- 1 Press the [RECEIVER "Input Assign" menu appears. 1. Input Assign 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Digital Audio Input on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 47
    the "Speakers Type" setting. For hookup information, see "Bi-amping the Front Speak- ers" on page 19. Notes: • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver/AV ampli- fier is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. 5 • Before you change these settings, turn down the vol- ume. 1 Press
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    and then press [ENTER]. The "Miscellaneous" menu appears. 6. Miscellaneous 1. Volume Setup 2. OSD Setup Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- tons to select
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    /AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- tons to select "7. Hardware Setup", and then press [ENTER]. The "Hardware Setup" menu appears. 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote Control 2. Zone2 3. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. HDMI
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    the Input Display If you connect an V-capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT or GAME/TV IN jacks, for V to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. 1, 2 1, 2 iPod photo: If you're using an
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    problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound . The following examples show some typical home theater seating arrangements. Choose the one that setup (see page 47). • If the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted, it will be unmuted
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    Background noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close win- dows, silence cell phones, televi- sions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. • Cell phones should be turned off or placed away from all audio electron- ics during the
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 53
    Settings" (page 80) will be set to "Audys- appears. sey". • You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any Auto Speaker Setup Review SP Configuration Subwoofer : Front : Center : Surround : Surr Back : Surr Back Ch : Save Cancel No Full Band None None None - - - point in this
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    Error! Retry Cancel This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is probably malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup. 54
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    the automatic speaker setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a lowpass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer's instruction manual for details. 55
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    . To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller's VOL [R]/[X] button. The volume can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative dis- play). The AV receiver/AV amplifier is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 57
    , number of channels, and sampling frequency is displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display. Remote controller Press the
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    If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. To check the time remaining until the AV receiver/AV amplifier sleeps, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you'll
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 59
    Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only) Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. TUNER TUNED AUTO ■ Manual Tuning Mode FM STEREO 1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but- ton so that the AUTO
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    . AV receiver/ AV amplifier To select a preset, use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. Remote controller You can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. 4 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 61
    Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued Using RDS (not North American model) RDS only radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the
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    Listening to the Radio (TX-SR806 only)-Continued When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Displaying Radio Text (RT) RT/PTY/TP 3 To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified
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    record audio and video from different sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot while record- ing. The AV receiver/AV amplifier's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording. Recording Separate AV Sources Here you can
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 64
    your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifier Selecting with the Remote Controller MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME THX Press the [RECEIVER] button, and
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 65
    Cinema/Music*5 PLII Game + THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Ultra2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX Games MonoMovie*5*6 Orchestra*5*6 Unplugged*5*6 Studio-Mix*5*6 TV Logic*5*6 AllChStereo FullMono T-D*6 Analog/PCM 32-96 176.4/ kHz*1 192kHz*2 Multi channel PCM only via HDMI. *3. If there
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    Music*2 ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔ Dolby PLII Game/ Dolby PLIIx Game*2 ✔ ✔ Dolby EX ✔*3 ✔*3 Neo:6 Cinema ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔ THX Cinema/Music/Games*4 ✔ ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII
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    Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music*2 ✔*3 ✔ Dolby PLII Game/ Dolby PLIIx Game*2 ✔ Dolby EX ✔*3 Neo:6 Cinema ✔ Neo:6 Music ✔ THX Cinema/Music/Games*4 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX
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    PLII Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music*1 ✔*2 ✔ Dolby PLII Game/ Dolby PLIIx Game*1 ✔ Dolby EX ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema ✔ Neo:6 Music ✔ THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX
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    EX ✔*2 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔ THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 ✔ ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1 using surround speakers. ✔: Available Listening Modes DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz Multi channel 2ch Mono Blu-ray, HD DVD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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    + THX Games*4 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 PLII Game + THX Ultra2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Ultra2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality. Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 71
    ] button are on both the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the remote controller). See "Selecting Listening Modes" sound format, and it'll put you right in the middle of the action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. 5.1-channel source + Dolby EX Button: These modes expand 5.1-channel
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    DVD disc formats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels with 192 kHz sampling rate. For the signals supported by the AV receiver/AV amplifier, see page 67. 5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music Button: These modes use the Dolby
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 73
    reproduced in movie theaters and home theaters just as . • THX Ultra2 Cinema Button: This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1channel Theater-Dimensional) Button: With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 74
    to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various Remote Control 2. Zone2 3. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. HDMI page 97 8. Lock Setup Lock page 100 page 49 (TX-SR806 only) Unlocked pages 44-46 1. Input Assign 1. HDMI 2. PLIIx / Neo:6 3. Dolby EX 4. Theater-Dimentional 5. DSD 6. LFE Level pages 88-90
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    cannot be carried out while head- phones are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Speaker Settings 2 See "Speaker Settings" on page 47. frequency. Sounds below the crossover fre- quency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to your speaker's manuals to determine
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    Advanced Setup-Continued 5 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- 8 tons to select "Front", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a crossover fre- quency. Note: If the "Subwoofer" setting in step 4 is set to "No", this setting is fixed at "Full Band". 6 Use the Up and Down
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    With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the "Subwoofer can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 78
    as the sound designer intended. 2 5 3-7 3, 4 2, 8 1 Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position. 6 2 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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    position. Notes: • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted. • The test tone is output at the standard level tone from each speaker is the same. If you're using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of each speaker so that it reads 75 dB
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    on page 79. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears Channel", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select a speaker. 2-5. Equalizer Settings Equalizer Channel 63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1000Hz 2500Hz 6300Hz 16000Hz Manual
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    sounds; high frequencies (e.g., 6300Hz) affect treble sounds. 7 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- tons to select "Channel mode is selected. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 82
    Plus is a new volume control tech- No: Select this if you do not have nology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX a THX-certified subwoofer. Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loud- Yes: Select this if you have a THX- ness Plus, home theater audiences can now experi- certified
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    Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER EX 4. Theater-Dimentional 5. AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Multiplex/Mono Settings ■ Multiplex Input Ch This setting determines which channel is output from a stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels
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    channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center.) This setting controls ). Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 84 T-D (Theater-Dimensional than 30 degrees (default). DSD Setting ■ DAC Direct This setting determines whether or not DSD
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    ] button is disabled. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [ home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ This function can be used with the following listening modes: • Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie • DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema
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    sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog 12.0 dB. Notes: • You cannot use this function while the AV receiver/ AV amplifier is muted. • Speakers that are set to "No"
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    AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set to Standby. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER Last Valid On the TX-SR806, for TUNER input selector listening mode to be used when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such as DVD-Audio.
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    press [ENTER]. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] each input selector. 1 Remote controller Press the input selector buttons to select an input source, and then press the [RECEIVER] button. 6 Use the
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    preset (TX-SR806 only) (see step 1 on page 88). • You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS radio presets. • To restore a custom name to the default, erase the custom name by entering an empty white space for each letter. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
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    [RETURN] button. ■ Picture Mode AV receiver/AV amplifier comes with three Picture Modes (picture can reset the "Picture Adjust" to its default settings. Press the Right [S] button or [ENTER] to reset " be set using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller. 1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button
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    items on the "Miscellaneous" menu. 1 Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. With this preference, you can specify the volume setting to be used each time the AV receiver/AV amplifier is turned on. When the "Volume Display" preference is set to "Absolute",
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    receiver/AV amplifier function is adjusted. On: Displayed (default). Off: Not displayed. Even when "On" is selected, operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN or HDMI IN. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that Immediate Display be turned
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    can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Remote Control ■ Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver/AV amplifier from the other
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    "Monitor Setup" on page 41. ■ Output Resolution You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI outputs and have the AV receiver/AV amplifier upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV. See the "Video Resolution Chart" on page 122 to see how the
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    , this should be set to "Off". Off: HDMI audio is not output (default). On: HDMI audio is output. Notes: • If "On" is selected and the signal can be output by the TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will output no sound through its speakers. • When "TV Control" is enabled, this setting is set to "Auto
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    : • , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be used with CEC (Consumer Electron- ics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides
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    Advanced Setup-Continued Lock Setup With this preference, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is
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    signals present at the HDMI inputs will not be output AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds. 2 While "Auto" is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS or Auto. PCM: Only 2-channel sound. Auto (default): The format
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    . If your Zone 2 amp has no volume control, set the "Zone2 Out" setting to "Variable" so that you can set the Zone 2 volume on the AV receiver/AV amplifier (see page 101). Zone 2 12V Trigger When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 goes high (+12 volts, 100 milliamperes
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    Setup" menu appears. 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote Control 2. Zone2 3. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. HDMI 3 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- sound as normal. • Powered Zone2 cannot be used if "Speakers Type" is set to "Bi-Amp" (see page 47). • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV
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    Setup", and then press [ENTER]. The "Hardware Setup" menu appears. 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote Control 2. Zone2 3. Tuner 4. Analog Multich 5. HDMI Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. 3 Use
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    remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier and press the [ON/STANDBY] button. Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator lights up, and the 12V TRIGGER and the 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 goes high (+12 V). To select AM or FM press the [TUNER] input selector button repeat- 2 edly (TX-SR806 only). On
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    AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [ZONE 2] button. AV receiver/ 2 Use the Up [S] and Down [F] AV amplifier buttons to adjust the volume. 2 Remote controller On the remote controller are not output. If no sound is heard when an input source -ES, and THX Ultra2 Cinema) are unavailable. • While
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    via the IR emitter. Signals picked up by the AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote control sensor are not output. IR IN IR OUT Connecting block AV receiver/ AV amplifier IR Emitter IR receiver Remote controller Other component AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow The IR emitter should be connected
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    recorder with V (page 113) Onkyo RI Dock with V (page 112) Entering Remote Control Codes You'll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. DISPLAY REMOTE MODE RECEIVER 1 Look up the appropriate remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list. The codes
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    how to enter remote control codes. 3 Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/ AV amplifier, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that's not
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    remote control code for controlling a TV that supports the *1. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via and be con- nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI. If controlling button Select channels on the TV. N PREV CH button Selects the previous or last channel. O RETURN
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    remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 105. Press the appropriate REMOTE or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O DISC +/-, CH +/- button Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV channels on a
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    . L MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. M CH +/- button Selects TV channels on the video recorder. N VOL [R]/[X] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. O PREV CH button Selects the previous channel. P RETURN button Exits the menu or returns to
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 110
    Components-Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that's been programmed with the remote control code for your satellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/ PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your player
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 111
    the following buttons. The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 105. Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button first 1 9 bk bl bm 2 3 4 bn 5 6 7 bo bp
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 112
    a remote control code, see page 105. When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/ DOCK. • Set the AV receiver/AV amplifier's Input Display to DOCK (see page 50). • See to the RI Dock's instruction manual for
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 113
    H VOL [R]/[X] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. I Stop [] button Stops playback. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V can also be controlled in Receiver mode. Before controlling the tuner, turn the AV amplifier on. B [TUNER] button Used to select either AM
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 114
    Other Components-Continued Learning Commands The AV receiver/AV amplifier's remote controller can learn the commands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for example, the Play command from your CD player's remote controller, the remote controller can learn it, and then transmit the
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 115
    Press the MACRO [1] or [2] button. The commands in the macro are transmitted in the order in which they were programmed. Keep the remote controller pointed at the AV receiver/AV amplifier until all of the commands have been transmitted. Macros can be run at any time, regardless of the current
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 116
    16-15/16" Weight TX-SR806: North American:17.0 kg (37.5 lbs.) Others:17.8 kg (39.3 lbs.) TX-SA806: 17.7 kg (39.1 lbs.) ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component S-Video Composite IN 1, + ZONE2 (L, R) 1 ■ Control Terminal MIC RS232 IR Input/Output 12 V Trigger Out Yes 1 1/1 ZONE2 Specifications and
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 117
    Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver/AV amplifier, look for a solution in this section. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver/AV amplifier before contacting your Onkyo
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 118
    to PCM, because the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case AV receiver/AV amplifier. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver/AV
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 119
    (TX-SR806 only) Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn't appear • Relocate your antenna. • Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com- puter. • Listen to the station in mono (page 59). • When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 120
    Troubleshooting-Continued • To control an Onkyo component that's connected via V, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 106). • To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via V, or another manufacturer's
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 121
    Troubleshooting-Continued Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture
  • Onkyo TX SR806 | Owner Manual - Page 122
    are output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier. NTSC ✔: Output Output HDMI*1 COMPONENT Input HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE ✔ *1 The video signal is output only when the "Monitor Out" setting is set to "HDMI". : The video signal is output only when the "Monitor Out" setting is set to "Analog
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    Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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E
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AV Receiver
TX-SR806
AV Amplifier
TX-SA806
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/
AVAmplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly
before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/
AVAmplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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17
First Time Setup
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41
Basic Operations
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56
Using the Listening Modes
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64
Advanced Setup
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74
Zone 2
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99
Controlling Other Components..105
Others
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116