Onkyo TX-SR706 A/V Receiver

Contents
Introduction......................................2
AV Receiver
TX-SR706 Connections ...................................17
First Time Setup ............................41

AV Amplifier
TX-SA706 Basic Operations ...........................54
Using the Listening Modes ...........62

Instruction Manual
Advanced Setup.............................72
Zone 2 .............................................97
Controlling Other Components ..102

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 and listening Others ...........................................113
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/
AV Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
En
WARNING: WARNING AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO persons.
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE intended to alert the user to the presence of important
PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service
2. Keep these instructions. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
3. Heed all warnings. servicing to qualified service personnel under the
4. Follow all instructions. following conditions:
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
6. Clean only with dry cloth. aged,
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. into the apparatus,
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus water,
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or following the operating instructions. Adjust
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two only those controls that are covered by the oper-
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding ating instructions as an improper adjustment of
type plug has two blades and a third grounding other controls may result in damage and will
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro- often require extensive work by a qualified tech-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not nician to restore the apparatus to its normal
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for operation,
replacement of the obsolete outlet. E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or any way, and
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- performance this indicates a need for service.
tus. 16. Object and Liquid Entry
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
manufacturer. through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that could result in a
12. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING fire or electric shock.
tripod, bracket, or table spec- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
ified by the manufacturer, or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
sold with the apparatus. vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau- Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
tion when moving the cart/
17. Batteries
apparatus combination to S3125A
Always consider the environmental issues and fol-
avoid injury from tip-over. low local regulations when disposing of batteries.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
when unused for long periods of time. such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade-
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. quate ventilation.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate like gap for warm air to escape.
normally, or has been dropped.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use For U.S. models
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
FCC Information for User
out the permission of the copyright holder.
CAUTION:
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
The user changes or modifications not expressly
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
your Onkyo dealer.
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft NOTE:
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter- This equipment has been tested and found to comply
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin- Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let- ence in a residential installation.
tering. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
4. Power quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
WARNING dance with the instructions, may cause harmful
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE interference to radio communications. However, there is
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC- no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
TION CAREFULLY. ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. interference to radio or television reception, which can
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). one or more of the following measures:
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug • Increase the separation between the equipment and
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
receiver.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution For Canadian Models
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss. NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
Warning For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
the like. FULLY INSERT.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands Modèle pour les Canadien
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
dealer. NMB-003 DU CANADA.
8. Handling Notes Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi- TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
nally bought it. LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
for a long time, because they may leave marks on JUSQU’AU FOND.
the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
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Precautions—Continued
For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
lows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse
in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
Power-plug adapter
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6) Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if
your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s power cord (adapter varies from
country to country).
*How to mount the AC plug:
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only)
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the
same regardless of color.
AM loop antenna (TX-SR706 only)
Power cord (not North American models)

(Plug type varies from country to country.)
Front
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Left
Front
Right
SP-B / Zone 2
Surround
Left
Surround
Left
Front
Left
SP-B / Zone 2
Surround
Right
Center
Center
Zone 2
Left
Zone 2
Right
Left
Front
Right
Right
SP-B / Zone 2
Surround
Right
Right
Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left
Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
Surround Back
SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2
SP-B / Zone 2
Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Zone 2
Center
Center
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Right
Front
Front
Front
Front
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
Left
1
2
3
Speaker Cable
Speaker cable labels
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Features
Amplifier *1.
• 100 Watts/Channel (2ch Driven) @ 8 ohms (FTC) THX and Select2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be
• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround
EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission.
• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) *2.
• WRAT-Wide Range Amplifier Technology
(5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth) Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
• 3-Step Inverted Darlington Amplifier Design DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol,
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS,
Power Transformer Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*3.
Processing
• THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
• HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with Laboratories.
Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement *4.
• HDMI ver.1.3a with Repeater System (Deep Color, HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter-
x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS*2-HD Master Audio, face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens-
ing, LLC.
DTS-HD High Resolusion Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, *5. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio
Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and Multi-CH PCM) amplifier is prohibited.
• Non-Scaling Configuration *6.
• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode
©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, SiriusConnect,
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 2 of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous
United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.
Connections *7.
• 4 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a)
• Onkyo for System Control XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
• 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs *8.
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.
• Powered Zone 2 and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® and Dynamic
EQ are trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
• IR Input and 12 V Trigger *9. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
• RS232 Port for Interface Control
• Bi-Amp Connectable for FL/FR with SBL/SBR THX Select2 Plus
Before any home theater component can be THX Select2
Miscellaneous Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality
• SIRIUS Ready*6 / XM Ready*7 with XMHD Sur- and performance tests. Only then can a product feature
round (North American models only) the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that
the Home Theater products you purchase will give you
• 40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American superb performance for many years to come. THX
models) Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parame-
• 40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models) ters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-
• Audyssey MultEQ*8 Room Correction and Speaker amplifier performance and operation for both digital and
Calibration analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ*8 Loudness Correction proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which
• Crossover Adjustment accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) playback.
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms) * “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
• Music Optimizer*9 for Compressed Music * “Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
• Newly Designed GUI for System Set-up U.S. and other countries.
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod * “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Aluminum Front Panel This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote with 2 Mac- is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
ros and Mode-Key LEDs rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
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Contents
Introduction Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only).................. 57
Using the Tuner ................................................... 57
Important Safety Instructions .................................... 2 Presetting AM/FM Stations.................................. 58
Precautions ............................................................... 3 Using RDS (not North American model).............. 59
Supplied Accessories................................................ 5 Recording ................................................................ 61
Features .................................................................... 6
Front & Rear Panels.................................................. 8
Front Panel............................................................ 8
Using the Listening Modes
Display................................................................. 10 Using the Listening Modes ...................................... 62
Rear Panel .......................................................... 11 Selecting Listening Modes................................... 62
Remote Controller ................................................... 14 Listening Modes Available for Each Source
Installing the Batteries ......................................... 14 Format............................................................... 63
Aiming the Remote Controller ............................. 14 About the Listening Modes .................................. 69
Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier ........... 15
About Home Theater............................................... 16
Enjoying Home Theater....................................... 16 Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup ...................................................... 72
Connections Onscreen Setup Menus....................................... 72
Speaker Setup..................................................... 73
Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier .............. 17 Audio Adjust Functions........................................ 81
Connecting Your Speakers ................................. 17 Adjust Using the AUDIO Button........................... 83
Bi-amping the Front Speakers............................. 19 Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources....... 85
Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only) ................ 20 Source Setup....................................................... 86
About AV Connections ........................................ 22 Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup ................... 89
Connecting Both Audio & Video .......................... 23 Hardware Setup................................................... 91
Which Connections Should I Use?...................... 23 Lock Setup........................................................... 95
Connecting a TV or Projector .............................. 25 Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup ............... 96
Connecting a DVD Player ................................... 26 Digital Input Signal Formats ................................ 96
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder
for Playback ...................................................... 28
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder Zone 2
for Recording .................................................... 29
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top Zone 2 ..................................................................... 97
box, or Other Video Source .............................. 30 Connecting Zone 2 .............................................. 97
Connecting a Game Console .............................. 31 Setting the Powered Zone 2 ................................ 98
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device .......... 32 Using Zone 2 ....................................................... 99
Connecting Components with HDMI ................... 33 Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ................. 35 Multiroom Control Kits..................................... 101
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT
Recorder ........................................................... 36 Controlling Other Components
Connecting a Power Amplifier ............................. 37
Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) ................. 37 Controlling Other Components.............................. 102
Connecting an RI Dock ....................................... 38 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ........... 102
Connecting Onkyo u Components ................... 39 Entering Remote Control Codes........................ 102
Connecting the Power Cord ................................ 39 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
Turning On the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier .............. 40 Connected via u........................................... 103
Turning On and Standby ..................................... 40 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons .................. 103
Resetting the Remote Controller ....................... 103
Controlling a TV................................................. 104
First Time Setup Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder ..... 105
First Time Setup...................................................... 41 Controlling a VCR or PVR ................................. 106
Controlling a Satellite Receiver
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus ...................... 41
Using the Display to change the settings ............ 41 or Cable Receiver ........................................... 107
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,
Video Input Setup................................................ 42
or MD Player ................................................... 108
Digital Input Setup ............................................... 44
Speaker Settings ................................................. 45 Controlling an RI Dock....................................... 109
Controlling a Cassette Recorder ....................... 110
TV Format Setup (not North American models) .. 46
Controlling a Tuner (TX-SA706 only) ................ 110
AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) .... 47
Changing the Input Display ................................. 48 Learning Commands ......................................... 111
Using Macros..................................................... 112
Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ®) ......... 49
Basic Operations Others

Specifications ........................................................ 113
Basic Operations..................................................... 54
Troubleshooting..................................................... 114
Selecting the Input Source .................................. 54
Using the Multichannel DVD Input ...................... 55 Video Resolution Chart ......................................... 119
Adjusting the Bass & Treble ................................ 55
Displaying Source Information ............................ 55 * To reset the AV receiver/AV amplifier to its factory
Setting the Display Brightness ............................ 55 defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the
Muting the AV receiver/AV amplifier ................... 56
Using the Sleep Timer......................................... 56 [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY]
Using Headphones.............................................. 56 button (see page 114).
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Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
TX-SR706 North American model
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TX-SR706 other than North American model
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a ON/STANDBY button (40) n ZONE 2 LEVEL button (100)
This button is used to set the AV receiver/AV ampli- Used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2.
fier to On or Standby. o TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (55)
b STANDBY indicator (40) Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver/AV p MOVIE/TV button (62)
amplifier is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a Selects the listening modes intended for use with
signal is being received from the remote controller. movies and TV.
c ZONE 2 indicator (99) q MUSIC button (62)
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. Selects the listening modes intended for use with
d Input selector buttons (54) music.
These buttons are used to select from the following r GAME button (62)
input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VCR/DVR, Selects the listening modes intended for use with
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD, video games.
PHONO.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog s DISPLAY button (55)
multichannel input. This button is used to display various information
about the currently selected input source.
e Remote control sensor (14)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote t DIGITAL INPUT button (96)
controller. Selects the options for automatic audio input selec-
tion setup.
f Display
See “Display” on page 10. u DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (55, 60)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
g SETUP button On the European model, this is the [RT/PTY/TP]
This button is used to access the onscreen setup button, and it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See
menus that appear on the connected TV. “Using RDS (not North American model)” on
h Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER page 59.
buttons v MEMORY or Re-EQ button (58, 83)
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the This button is used when storing or deleting radio
TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner, presets.
and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select On the TX-SA706, this button is used to turn the
radio presets (see page 58) (TX-SR706 only). Re-EQ function on or off.
When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work w TUNING MODE or LATE NIGHT button (57, 83)
as arrow buttons and are used to select and set
items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the This button is used to select the Auto or Manual
onscreen setup menus. tuning mode.
On the TX-SA706, this button is used to turn the
i RETURN button Late Night function on or off.
This button is used to return to the previously dis- x SETUP MIC jack (49)
played onscreen setup menu.
The included speaker setup microphone is con-
j MASTER VOLUME control (54) and indicator nected here for automatic speaker setup.
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV y AUX INPUT
receiver/AV amplifier to –∞ dB, –81.5 dB through
This input can be used to connect a camcorder,
+18.0 dB (relative display).
game console, and so on. There are jacks for
The volume level can also be displayed as an abso-
S-Video, composite video, analog audio, and optical
lute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 89.
digital audio.
k PURE AUDIO button and indicator (62)
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica-
tor lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing
this button again selects the previous listening
mode.
l PHONES jack (56)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
m ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (99)
The [ZONE 2] button is used to select the input
source for Zone 2.
The [OFF] button is used to turn off the output of
Zone 2.
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Display
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 bk bl
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a Speaker/channel indicators (73) g Headphone indicator (56)
Indicate the speaker configuration and channels Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged
used by the current input source. into the PHONES jack.
: h Message area
A box is displayed for each speaker that’s set in the Displays various information.
Speaker Configuration. No box appears for speakers
i Audio input indicators
that are set to “No” or “None”.
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the
The following abbreviations indicate which audio
audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.
channels are included in the current input signal.
FL: Front left j Volume level (54)
C: Center Displays the volume level.
FR: Front right k MUTING indicator (56)
SL: Surround left Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) muted.
SR: Surround right
SBL: Surround back left
SB: Surround back
SBR: Surround back right
b ZONE 2 indicator (99)
Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used.
c Listening mode and format indicators (62)
Show the selected listening mode and audio input
signal format.
d Tuning indicators (TX-SR706 only) (57)
RDS (not North American model) (59):
Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports
RDS (Radio Data System).
AUTO (57):
Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for
AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning
mode is selected.
TUNED (57):
Lights up when tuned to a radio station.
FM STEREO (57):
Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.
e SLEEP indicator (56)
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
f Audyssey indicator (49, 78)
Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up
when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.
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Rear Panel
TX-SR706 North American model
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bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr
TX-SR706 other than North American model
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bobpbq bs bt ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr
TX-SA706
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a u REMOTE CONTROL k XM antenna (North American models only)

This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and
nected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV compo- Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM
nent. The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote instructions).
controller can then be used to control that compo- l SIRIUS antenna (North American models
nent. To use u, you must make an analog audio only)
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio
amplifier and the other AV component, even if they antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS
are connected digitally. instructions).
b PHONO IN m AC INLET (not North American models)
This audio input is for connecting a turntable. The supplied power cord is connected here. The
c COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2 other end of the power cord should be connected to
These RCA component video inputs are for con- a suitable wall outlet.
necting components with a component video out- n DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3
put, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connect-
(digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which ing components with coaxial digital audio outputs,
means you can assign each one to an input selector such as CD and DVD players. They’re assignable,
to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup” which means you can assign each one to an input
on page 43. selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT Setup” on page 44.
This RCA component video output is for connect- o DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2
ing a TV or projector with a component video input. These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting
d HDMI IN 1–4 and OUT components with optical digital audio outputs, such
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con- as CD and DVD players. They’re assignable, which
nections carry digital audio and digital video. means you can assign each one to an input selector
The HDMI inputs are for connecting components to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on
with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD page 44.
recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re p GND screw
assignable, which means you can assign each one to This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground
an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI wire.
Input Setup” on page 42.
The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projec- q TUNER IN (TX-SA706 only)
tor with an HDMI input. This analog audio input is for connecting a tuner’s
analog audio output.
e MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video jack should be r CD IN
connected to a video input on your TV or projector. This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
f IR IN
A commercially available IR receiver can be con- s TAPE IN/OUT
nected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the This analog audio input and output are for connect-
AV receiver/AV amplifier while you’re in Zone 2, or ing a recorder with an analog audio input and output
control it when it’s out of sight, for example, (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).
installed in a cabinet. t GAME/TV IN
g 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 Here you can connect a game console, TV, etc.
This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and
input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is analog audio.
turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12- u CBL/SAT IN
volt trigger signal is output. Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-
h FM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only) top box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. video, and analog audio.
i AM ANTENNA (TX-SR706 only)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
j RS232
This is the RS232 port.
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v VCR/DVR IN/OUT
Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video
recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video,
composite video, and analog audio.
w DVD V, S, FRONT L/R
Here you can connect a DVD player. Input jacks
include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio. You can connect a DVD player’s 2-channel
analog audio output.
DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER,
SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R
This analog multichannel input is for connecting a
component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio out-
put, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-
capable player, or an MPEG decoder.
x PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK
L/R
This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can
be connected to the analog audio input on a multi-
channel power amplifier for when you want to use
the AV receiver/AV amplifier solely as a preampli-
fier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a
powered subwoofer.
y ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R
This analog audio output can be connected to a line
input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. See
“Connecting Zone 2” on page 97.
z FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR
BACK L/R speakers
These terminal posts are for connecting the front
L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R
speakers.
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal
posts can be used with front speakers and surround
back speakers respectively, or used to bi-amp the
front speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers”
on page 19”.
cr ZONE 2 L/R speakers
These terminals are for connecting speakers in
Zone 2. See “Connecting Zone 2” on page 97.
See pages 16-39 for connection information.
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Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries Aiming the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV
1 To open the battery compartment, press
the small lever and remove the cover.
receiver/AV amplifier’s remote control sensor, as shown
below.
Remote control sensor

AV receiver/AV amplifier
STANDBY indicator
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is subjected to bright light, such
as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Keep this in mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays,
the remote controller may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-
3 Replace the cover and push it shut.
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-
ently, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is installed in a rack behind col-
ored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier’s remote control sensor.
• When the remote control codes have been registered
Notes: and you want to operate another component
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try (page 102), or when you want to operate an Onkyo
replacing the batteries. component without u connection, point the remote
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of controller at the other component to use it.
batteries. • When you want to operate an Onkyo component with
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long u connection or an -compatible compo-
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from nent connected via HDMI (page 104), point the
leakage or corrosion. remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi- remote control sensor.
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
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Remote Controller—Continued
Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier

c MULTI CH button (55)
To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the Selects the multichannel DVD input.
[RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode. d MACRO buttons (112)
You can also use the remote controller to control your Used with the Macro function.
DVD player, CD player, and other components.
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
See page 102 for more details. Used to select and adjust settings.
f SETUP button
Used to change settings.
1 94 g LISTENING MODE buttons (62)
Used to select the listening modes.
2 h DIMMER button (55)
Adjusts the display brightness.
3 i DISPLAY button (55)
4 Displays information about the current input source.
bk j MUTING button (56)
bl Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
k VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier
* 5 regardless of the currently selected remote control-
15 ler mode.
l RETURN button
6 bm Returns to the previous display when changing set-
tings.
bn m AUDIO button (83)
Used to change audio settings.
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”
(page 93), this button is disabled.
n SLEEP button (56)
7 Used with the Sleep function.
* SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver/AV amplifier.
■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only)

2 To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER]
(or [RECEIVER]) button.
38 bo You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] but-
ton repeatedly.
1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons
Used to tune into radio stations.
2 Number buttons (57)
Used to select radio stations directly.
3 D.TUN button (57)
Selects the Direct tuning mode.
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. 4 DISPLAY button
a ON/STANDBY button (40) Displays information about the band, frequency,
Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or Standby. preset number, and so on.
b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons 5 CH +/– button (58)
(54, 104–110) Used to select radio presets.
Selects the remote controller modes and the input Note:
sources. An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also
be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 110).
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About Home Theater
Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of move-
ment in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby
Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening
modes.
You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Surround back left and right

speakers
These speakers are necessary to
Front left and right speakers enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Sur-
anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about round EX, etc. They enhance the
ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, realism of surround sound and
with the listener at the apex. improve sound localization behind
the listener. Position them behind
the listener about 2–3 feet (60–
100 cm) above ear level.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the
front left and right speakers,
making sound movements dis-
tinct and providing a full sound
image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV fac-
ing forward at about ear level, or
at the same height as the front
left and right speakers. Corner
Subwoofer
1/3 wall
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds
length
of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)
channel. The volume and quality of the
bass output from your subwoofer will
depend on its position, the shape of your
listening room, and your listening posi-
tion. In general, a good bass sound can Surround left and right speakers
be obtained by installing the subwoofer in These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and
a front corner, or at one-third the width of to add realistic ambience.
the wall, as shown. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
Tip: To find the best position for your sub- about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they
woofer, while playing a movie or some should be equidistant from the listener.
music with good bass, experiment by
placing your subwoofer at various posi-
tions within the room, and choose the one
that provides the most satisfying results.
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier
Connecting Your Speakers Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver/AV
Speaker Configuration amplifier’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your
For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is
seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, con-
nect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the
The following table indicates the channels you should
amp.
use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
Number of speakers: 2 3 4 5 6 7
Front left ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Powered
Front right ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ subwoofer
Center ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Surround left ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ LINE INPUT
Surround right ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Surround back* ✓
Surround back left ✓ LINE INPUT
Surround back right ✓

* If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the
SURR BACK L terminals.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid Attaching the Speaker Labels
bass. The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s positive (+) speaker ter-
To get the best from your surround sound system, you minals are all red (the negative (–) speaker terminals are
need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automat- all black).
ically (see page 49) or manually (see page 73).
Speaker Color
Using Dipole Speakers Front left, Zone 2 left White
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and Front right, Zone 2 right Red
right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole Center Green
speakers output the same sound in two directions. Surround left Blue
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them Surround right Gray
to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround Surround back left Brown
left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that Surround back right Tan
their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the sur- The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded
round back left and right dipole speakers should be posi- and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of
tioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as each speaker cable in accordance with the above table.
shown. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each
Dipole speakers Normal speakers label to the corresponding speaker terminal.
TV/screen 1 TV/screen 1
2 3 4 2 3 4
For North American model

• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter-
minal before inserting the banana plug.
5 6 5 6 • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center
hole of the speaker terminal.
7 8 7 8
1. Subwoofer 6. Surround right speaker
2. Front left speaker 7. Surround back left
3. Center speaker speaker
4. Front right speaker 8. Surround back right
5. Surround left speaker speaker
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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued
Speaker Connection Precautions • If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two
surround speakers to the SURR L/R terminals. Do not
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
connect them to the SURR BACK L/R terminals.
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of
between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the • Be careful not to short the
connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 positive and negative wires.
ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance Doing so may damage the AV
to “4ohms” (see page 45). If you use speakers with a receiver/AV amplifier.
lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high vol- • Make sure the metal core of
ume levels for a long period of time, the built-in pro- the wire does not have contact
tection circuit may be activated. with the AV receiver/AV
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before amplifier’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV
making any connections. receiver/AV amplifier.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver/AV
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive amplifier.
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to nega- • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) 5/8"(15 mm)

3 Fully insert the bare
of insulation from the wires.
ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.
2 Unscrew the terminal.

4 Screw the terminal tight.
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.
Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker
Surround back Surround right Surround left Surround back

right speaker speaker speaker left speaker
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Bi-amping the Front Speakers Bi-amping Speaker Hookup
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts

can be used with front speakers and surround back 1 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT
R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s pos-
speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate
itive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the
tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT R negative
support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble
(–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–)
performance.
Woofer (low) terminal.
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main
room. 2 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR
BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right
• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con- speaker’s positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal.
nect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the And connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front SURR BACK R negative (–) terminal to the right
speakers’ tweeter terminals. speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections
shown below and turned on the AV receiver/AV
amplifier, you must set the “Speakers Type” setting to
3 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT
L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s posi-
“Bi-Amp” to enable biamping (see page 45). tive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the
Important: AV receiver/AV amplifier’s FRONT L negative
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–)
to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ Woofer (low) terminal.
tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support 4 Connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR
BACK L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s
bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
positive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR BACK L
negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative
(–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high)
Woofer (low) Woofer (low)

Right speaker Left speaker
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If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

Connecting Antenna (TX-SR706 only)
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor door FM antenna instead (see page 21).
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna only.
to use the tuner.
AM ANTENNA push
FM ANTENNA jack
terminals 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
2 Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM antenna push termi-
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
nals, as shown.
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around.)
1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
■ North American models that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Insert the plug fully

into the jack.
■ Other models
Push Insert wire Release
Insert the plug fully

into the jack.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception. possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to
fix the FM antenna into position.
your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power
cords.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21).
Thumbtacks, etc.
Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
using thumbtacks.
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Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used
door FM antenna instead. in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
of sight to your local FM transmitter. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi- local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
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About AV Connections AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red,
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan-
supplied with your other AV components. nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-
and double-checked all AV connections. puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
Optical Digital Jacks Left (white) Analog audio Left (white)
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s optical digital jacks Right (red) Right (red)
have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug Composite video
is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all (Yellow) (Yellow)
the way. • Push plugs in all the way to make Right!
Caution: good connections (loose connections
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight can cause noise or malfunctions).
when inserting and removing. • To prevent interference, keep
audio and video cables away from
power cords and speaker cables. Wrong!
AV Cables & Jacks
Video
Cable Jack Description
HDMI
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-
HDMI dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and
offer the best picture and sound quality.
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
Y Y
Component
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
video cable PB/CB PB/CB picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their
PR/CR PR/CR component video sockets slightly differently).
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and

S-Video cable
provides better picture quality than composite video.
Composite Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
video cable V
and other video equipment.
Audio
Cable Jack Description
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
Optical digital
audio cable
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
Coaxial digital
audio cable
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for optical.
L
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
mon connection format for analog audio, and can be
R found on virtually all AV components.
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and
it’s typically used to connect DVD players with a
Multichannel 7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard
analog audio
cable (RCA)
analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-
channel cable.
Note:
The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs.
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Connecting Both Audio & Video

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on
the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
: Signal Flow
Video
Video
Audio Audio
TV, projector,
etc.
DVD player, etc. Speakers

(see page 18 for connection information)
Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equip-
ment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following
sections as a guide.
For video components, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.
Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using any one of the following video connection
formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconver-
sion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It is also recommended that you set the
“Immediate Display” preference to “Off” (see page 90), the “Picture Adjust” setting to the default (see page 88),
and the “Output Resolution” setting to “Through” (see page 92).
Video input signals flow through the AV DVD player, etc. Video Signal Flow Chart
receiver/AV amplifier as shown, with composite
video, S-Video, and component video sources all
being upconverted for the HDMI output.
Composite S-Video Component HDMI
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective input IN
signals as they are.
AV receiver/
When you connect audio equipment to an HDMI AV amplifier
or COMPONENT input, you must assign that
input to an input selector (see pages 42 and 43). MONITOR OUT
TV, projector, etc.
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■ Signal Selection
If signals are present at more than one input, the DVD player, etc. Signal Selection Example
inputs will be selected automatically in the fol-
lowing order of priority: HDMI, component
video, S-Video, composite video.
In the Signal Selection Example shown on the
right, video signals are present at both the S- IN
Video and composite video inputs, however, the
AV receiver/
S-Video signal is automatically selected as the
AV amplifier
source and video is output by the S-Video and
HDMI outputs. MONITOR OUT
TV, projector, etc.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s display when changing settings.
Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV DVD player, etc. Audio Signal Flow Chart
receiver/AV amplifier by using any of the follow-
ing audio connection formats: analog, optical,
coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI. Analog Multichannel Optical Coaxial HDMI
When choosing a connection format, bear in
IN
mind that the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not AV receiver/
convert digital input signals for analog line out- AV amplifier
puts and vice versa. For example, audio signals
connected to an optical or coaxial digital input OUT
Analog HDMI
are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting

MD recorder, etc. (see page 93).
*2 Only the front L/R channels are output
(There will be no down mix.).
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority:
HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). You can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier
checks for the presence of a signal in the “Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup” on page 96.
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Connecting a TV or Projector
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 33 for HDMI connection information.
Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s display when changing settings.
• With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b ,
or a and c .)
Connection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow TV
A COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT ⇒ Component video input
B MONITOR OUT S ⇒ S-Video input
C MONITOR OUT V ⇒ Composite video input
a GAME/TV IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
b DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) ⇐ Digital coaxial output
c DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) ⇐ Digital optical output
C
b
B
c
L R
COAXIAL OPTICAL Y PB PR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO

OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT IN IN
Connect one or the other

Connection b must be assigned (see page 44) TV, projector,
etc.
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver
Hint! to the AV receiver/AV amplifier and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver/AV
amplifier (see pages 28 and 30).
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Connecting a DVD Player

See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 33 for HDMI connection information.

Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.
You must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via the same type of connection.

Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.
• With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b ,
or a and c .)
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the
main left and right outputs for connection a .
Connection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow DVD player

A COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD) ⇐ Component video output
B DVD S ⇐ S-Video output
C DVD V ⇐ Composite video output
a DVD FRONT L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
b DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ⇐ Digital coaxial output
b
C
B
c
a
A
L R

OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT OUT OUT

Connection c must be assigned (see page 44)
DVD player
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a

multichannel analog audio output, see page 27.
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Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input

If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel
analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s multichannel DVD input.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s DVD
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio
output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.
To select the multichannel input, see “Using the Multichannel DVD Input” on page 55. To adjust the subwoofer sensi-
tivity for the multichannel input, see “Hardware Setup” on page 91.
7.1 ch
5.1 ch
FRONT CENTER SURR SURR BACK
L L
R R
SUBWOOFER
DVD
L R L R L R
FRONT CENTER SUB SURROUND SURR

WOOFER BACK
DVD player
Note:
When a signal from multichannel DVD input is output from HDMI OUT or analog audio output, only the front L/R
channels will be output. There will be no down mix.
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback

With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV
Hint! receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.
• With connection a , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even 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 AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder

A COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ Component video output
B VCR/DVR IN S ⇐ S-Video output
C VCR/DVR IN V ⇐ Composite video output
a VCR/DVR IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
.
C
b
B
c
a
Connection
A must be
assigned A
(see
page 43)
L R


VCR,
DVD recorder
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. The
video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via the same type of connection.

Make the audio connection a .
Connection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow VCR or DVD recorder

A VCR/DVR OUT S ⇒ S-Video input
B VCR/DVR OUT V ⇒ Composite video input
a VCR/DVR OUT L/R ⇒ Analog audio L/R input
C
B
A
B
L R
AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO

IN IN IN
VCR,
DVD recorder
Notes:
• The AV receiver/AV amplifier must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.
• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and
video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.
Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is
connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.
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Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs
Hint! via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.

Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.
• With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen 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 AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow Video source

B CBL/SAT IN S ⇐ S-Video output
C CBL/SAT IN V ⇐ Composite video output
a CBL/SAT IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
b DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ Digital coaxial output
c DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) ⇐ Digital optical output
C
b
B
c a
L R


Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
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Connecting a Game Console

Choose a video connection that matches the game console ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection.
You must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV with the same type of connection.

Choose an audio connection that matches the game console ( a or b ), and then make the connection.
• With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the game console 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 AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow Game console

B GAME/TV IN S ⇐ S-Video output
C GAME/TV IN V ⇐ Composite video output
a GAME/TV IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
b DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV) ⇐ Digital optical output
B
b
Connection
A must be
A
assigned
(see
page 43)
L R
OPTICAL Y PB PR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO

OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT OUT OUT
Game Console
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Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device

Choose a video connection that matches the camcorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection.

Choose an audio connection that matches the camcorder ( a or b ), and then make the connection.
AUX INPUT
DIGITAL
AUX INPUT AUX INPUT AUX INPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
A B a
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

OUT OUT OUT OUT
Camcorder, etc.
Connection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow Camcorder etc.

A AUX INPUT S VIDEO ⇐ S-Video output
B AUX INPUT VIDEO ⇐ Composite video output
a AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
b AUX INPUT DIGITAL ⇐ Digital optical output
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Connecting Components with HDMI

About HDMI
Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital
interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now,
several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can
carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital
audio, and multichannel PCM).
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and
displays, resulting in no picture.)
The AV receiver/AV amplifier uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, so only HDCP-compatible
components can display the picture.
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:

Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD, and Multichannel PCM
Supported Audio Formats

• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-
HD Master Audio)
Your DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.
About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver/AV amplifier supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection sys-
tem for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI must also support
HDCP.
Commercially available HDMI cables (supplied with some components) should be used to connect the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG*3 in 1999.
*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to
protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open
industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and
digital displays.
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Making HDMI Connections
Step 1:
Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible Blu-ray
player/DVD player, TV, projector, and so on.
Step 2:
Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 42).
■ Video Signals
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV.
Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI output. See “Video Con-
nection Formats” on page 23 for more information.
■ Audio Signals
Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to
“On” (see page 93).
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the “Audio TV Out”
Hint! setting to “On” (see page 93), and set your DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
HDMI HDMI
OUT IN
Blu-ray player/DVD player
TV
HDMI HDMI
IN 1
(DVD)
Notes:
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can
be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need
to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In
addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver/AV amplifier, set the HDMI component so that its
video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound
from the AV receiver/AV amplifier or the sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see page 93), or “TV Control” is set to “Enable” (see page 94) and
you’re listening through your TV’s speakers, if you turn up the AV receiver/AV amplifier volume control, the sound
will be output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s speakers. To stop the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s speakers producing
sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s volume.
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the
picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected
component’s instruction manual for details.
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Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( a , b , or c ). Use connection a for a turntable with a built-in
phono preamp.
b IN 2
IN
(VCR/DVR) L L
COAXIAL
IN R R
a L CD AUDIO
OUTPUT
Connect one
or the other
R OPTICAL
a
CD IN 2
Connection (CD)
b must be
assigned c
(see page 44) COAXIAL
OUT L R
AUDIO OPTICAL
Turntable (MM) with
OUT OUT CD player built-in phono preamp
• With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2.
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and
b , or a and c .)
Connection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow CD or turntable

a CD IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
c DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) ⇐ Digital optical output
■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in

The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s PHONO IN is designed for use
with a moving magnet (MM) type cartridge.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your
turntable.
Notes:
• If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV
receiver/AV amplifier’s GND screw. With some turntables,
connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum.
If this happens, disconnect it.
• If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge,
you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC
AUDIO
transformer. Connect your turntable to the head amp or trans- 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’s man-
ual for details.
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Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( a , b or c ), and then make the connection.
b COAXIAL
IN 3 IN a
(CBL/SAT) L
c OPTICAL TAPE
IN 1
(GAME/TV)
a
L
TAPE
Connect one or the other L R L R
Connection must be assigned COAXIAL

OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.
(see page 44)
• With connection a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2.
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c .
Connection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder
TAPE IN L/R ⇐ Analog audio L/R output
a TAPE OUT L/R ⇒ Analog audio L/R input
b DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT) ⇐ Digital coaxial output
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Connecting a Power Amplifier

If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp, connect it to the
PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer,
connect it to this AV receiver/AV amplifier’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack.
Power amplifier
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Powered subwoofer
1. Front left speaker
2. Center speaker See “Connecting a Powered
3. Front right speaker Subwoofer” on page 17 for more
4. Surround left speaker information.
5. Surround right speaker
6. Surround back left speaker
7. Surround back right speaker
Connecting a Tuner (TX-SA706 only)
Audio Connection
Connect your tuner’s analog audio output jacks to the AV amplifier’s TUNER IN L/R jacks with an audio cable.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L L
R R
Tuner
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Connecting an RI Dock
■ If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:
Not all iPod models output video. For information Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks to
about which iPod models are supported by the RI the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s TAPE IN L/R jacks.
Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.)
■ If Your iPod Supports Video:

Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks to the AUDIO
OUT
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s GAME/TV IN L/R jacks, L R
and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV

amplifier GAME/TV IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-A2 hookup
shown below.)
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT OUT
L R
■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock

• Connect its video output jack to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s GAME/TV IN S jack.
Notes:
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an u cable (see page 39).
• 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 48).
• By using the [CUSTOM] button on the remote controller of the AV receiver/AV amplifier to change the remote
mode to “DOCK”, you can operate your iPod in the RI Dock (see page 109).
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 102).
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
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Connecting Onkyo u Components IN
R
Step 1: REMOTE
CONTROL CD
Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected
to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with an analog audio FRONT
cable (connection a in the hookup examples) (see L
pages 25 to 36). R
DVD
Step 2:
Make the u connection (see illustration below).
e.g., CD player
Step 3:
If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI Dock, change the R
ANALOG
L
AUDIO OUT
Input Display (see page 48).
e.g., DVD player
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the follow-
ing special functions: R
ANALOG
L
AUDIO OUT
■ Auto Power On/Standby

When you start playback on a component connected
via u, if the AV receiver/AV amplifier is on
Connecting the Power Cord
Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that Notes:
component as the input source. Similarly, when the • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of
AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to Standby, all com- your speakers and AV components.
ponents connected via u will also go on Standby. • Turning on the AV receiver/AV amplifier may cause a
momentary power surge that might interfere with
■ Direct Change other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this
When playback is started on a component connected is a problem, plug the AV receiver/AV amplifier into a
via u, the AV receiver/AV amplifier automatically different branch circuit.
selects that component as the input source. If your • Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied
DVD player is connected to the AV receiver/AV with the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The supplied
amplifier’s DVD multichannel input, you’ll need to power cord is designed exclusively for use with the
press the [MULTI CH] button repeatedly and select AV receiver/AV amplifier and should not be used with
“Multich” to hear all channels (see page 55), as the any other equipment.
• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV
Direct Change u function selects the DVD
receiver/AV amplifier while the other end is still
FRONT L/R jacks.
plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an
■ Remote Control electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord
You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver/AV
amplifier.
controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo
components, pointing the remote controller at the Step 1 (not North American model):
AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote control sensor Connect the supplied power cord to the AV
instead of the component. You must enter the appro- receiver/AV amplifier’s AC INLET.
priate remote control code first (see page 103).
Notes:
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
• Some components have two u jacks. You can con-
nect either one to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. The
other jack is for connecting additional u-capable To AC wall outlet
components.
• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Con- Step 2:
necting other manufacturer’s components may cause a Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
malfunction.
• Some components may not support all u functions.
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo
components.
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and
Direct Change u functions do not work.
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Turning On the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY indicator
ON/STANDBY
RECEIVER
Turning On and Standby
AV receiver/ Remote Press the [ON/STANDBY] button.

AV amplifier controller
Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [RECEIVER] button, followed
or by the [ON/STANDBY] button.
The AV receiver/AV amplifier comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY
indicator goes off.
To turn the AV receiver/AV amplifier off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press
the remote controller’s [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver/AV amplifier will
enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps

To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver/AV amplifier before you
use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once.
■ Do the automatic speaker setup—this is essential!

See “Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ®)” on page 49.
■ Have you connected a component to an HDMI input, HDMI
component video input, or digital audio input?

If you have, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 42, “Component Video
Setup” on page 43, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 44 respectively.
■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, OUT IN
or RI Dock?
If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 48.
TAPE
CD recorder, MD recorder,
RI Dock
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First Time Setup
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver/AV amplifier for the very first time.
Using the Display to change the
settings
The settings of the AV receiver/AV amplifier can be
1 changed using the Display.
1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-

lowed by the [SETUP] button.
2 The submenu item appears on the dis-

play.
2
1
2 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

tons to select submenu and then
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus
press [ENTER].
Carry out the settings for the AV receiver/AV amplifier The setting item appears on the display.
by using the Onscreen Setup Menu.
Press the [SETUP] button to close the
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is menu.
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected Press the [RETURN] button to return
to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, to the previous menu.
or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s display when chang-
ing settings.

lowed by the [SETUP] button. Onscreen Setup Menus and Display
The main menu appears onscreen. As each item in the Onscreen Setup Menus is selected,
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make the selected items will be displayed one by one.
sure the appropriate external input is
Onscreen Setup Menus
selected on your TV.
MENU
MENU 1. Input Assign
1. Input Assign 2. Speaker Setup
2. Speaker Setup 3. Audio Adjust
3. Audio Adjust 4. Source Setup
4. Source Setup 5. Listening Mode Preset
5. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous
6. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup
7. Hardware Setup 8. Lock Setup
8. Lock Setup
Display

tons to select submenu and then Note:
press [ENTER]. During the Automatic Speaker Setup, messages, etc.,
The submenu appears. that are displayed on the TV screen will appear in the
Press the [SETUP] button to close the Display.
menu.
Press the [RETURN] button to return
to the previous menu.
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First Time Setup—Continued
Video Input Setup 3 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

tons to select “1. HDMI Input”,
HDMI Input Setup and then press [ENTER].
The “HDMI Input” menu appears.
If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,
1–1. HDMI Input
if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you DVD HDMI1
VCR/DVR HDMI2
must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector. CBL/SAT HDMI3
GAME/TV HDMI4
AUX -----
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver/AV TAPE -----
TUNER -----
amplifier with an HDMI cable, you can set the AV CD -----
PHONO -----
receiver/AV amplifier so that composite video, S-Video,
and component video sources are upconverted* and out-
put by the HDMI OUT. You can set this for each input
selector by selecting the “- - - - -” option.
tons to select an input selector,
Composite video, S-Video, and use the Left and Right [e]/
component video HDMI [r] buttons to select:
IN HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4:
Select the HDMI IN to which
the video component has
been connected.
OUT - - - - -: Output composite video,
Composite video, S-Video, HDMI S-Video, and component
component video video sources from the HDMI
OUT. The video output signal
from the HDMI OUT is the
one configured in “Compo-
lowed by the [SETUP] button. nent Video Setup” (see
The main menu appears onscreen. page 43).
Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
more than one input selector. When
HDMI1 - HDMI4 have already been
assigned (as shown in the Step 3 illus-
tration), you must set first any unused
input selectors to “- - - - -” or you will
be unable to assign HDMI1 - HDMI4
to input selector.
tons to select “1. Input Assign”, 5 Press the [SETUP] button.
and then press [ENTER]. The setup menu closes.
The “Input Assign” menu appears.
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input
2. Component Video Input
3. Digital Audio Input
Notes:
• For composite video, S-Video, and component video
upconversion for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI Input
setting must be set to “- - - - -”. See page 23 for more
information on video signal flow and upconversion.
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as
explained here, the digital audio input for that input
selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN.
See “Digital Input Setup” on page 44.
• On the TX-SR706, the TUNER input selector cannot
be assigned and is fixed at the “- - - - -” option.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
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Component Video Setup

If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must
assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect and then use the Left and Right
your DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you [e]/[r] buttons to select:
should assign it to the DVD input selector. IN1: Select if the video component
is connected to COMPO-
Input selector Default assignment
NENT VIDEO IN 1.
DVD IN1 IN2: Select if the video component
VCR/DVR ----- is connected to COMPO-
CBL/SAT IN2 NENT VIDEO IN 2.
- - - - -: Select if you are using the
GAME/TV -----
HDMI OUT, rather than the
AUX ----- COMPONENT VIDEO
TAPE ----- MONITOR OUT, for the out-
TUNER (TX-SA706 only) -----
put from composite video, S-
Video, and component video
CD ----- sources.
PHONO -----
5 Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
The main menu appears onscreen.
selected on your TV. Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV
tons to select “1. Input Assign”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “Input Assign” menu appears.
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input

tons to select “2. Component
Video Input”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Component Video Input” menu
appears.
1–2. Component Video Input

DVD IN1
VCR/DVR -----
CBL/SAT IN2
GAME/TV -----
AUX -----
TAPE -----
TUNER -----
CD -----
PHONO -----
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Digital Input Setup 4 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you
must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if and use the Left and Right [e]/
you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack, [r] buttons to select “COAX1”,
you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By “COAX2”, “COAX3”, “OPT1”,
default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD “OPT2”, or “- - - - - (analog)”.
input selector, although this can be changed. • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an
Here are the default assignments. input selector in “HDMI Input
Input selector Default assignment Setup” on page 42, this input assign-
DVD COAX1 ment is automatically set to the same
VCR/DVR COAX2 HDMI IN. And in addition to the
CBL/SAT COAX3 usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2,
GAME/TV OPT1 etc.), you can also select HDMI
AUX FRONT inputs. If you change the input
TAPE ----- assignment from an HDMI IN to one
TUNER
----- of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or
(TX-SA706 only)
CD OPT2
COAX2), be sure to set the “Auto-
PHONO ----- matic Audio Input Selection Setup”
on page 96 to the same input (e.g.,
COAX1 (Auto) or COAX2 (Auto)).
• “AUX” is used only for digital input
from the front panel terminals. When
The main menu appears onscreen. HDMI IN is assigned to “AUX” in
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 42,
sure the appropriate external input is the same HDMI IN can be selected.
selected on your TV. Examples:
If you connect your DVD player to the
OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set “DVD” to
“OPT1”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the OPTICAL
tons to select “1. Input Assign”, IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input
and then press [ENTER]. selector is selected, set “VCR/DVR” to
The “Input Assign” menu appears. “OPT2”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
1. Input Assign
1. HDMI Input component connected to the COAX-
IAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT
input selector is selected, set “CBL/
SAT” to “COAX1”.
For input selectors that you don’t want
to assign a digital input jack, set to
“- - - - - (analog)”.

tons to select “3. Digital Audio
Input”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Digital Audio Input” menu
appears.
1–3. Digital Audio Input

DVD COAX 1
VCR/DVR COAX 2
CBL/SAT COAX 3 Note:
GAME/TV OPT 1
AUX FRONT This procedure can also be performed on the AV
TAPE -----
TUNER ----- receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
CD
PHONO
OPT 2
-----
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Speaker Settings 4 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

tons to select “Speakers Type”,
and then use the Left and Right
If you change these settings, you must run the auto-
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
matic speaker setup again (see page 49).
Normal: Select this if you’ve con-
If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but nected your front speakers
normally.
less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4
Bi-Amp:Select this if you’ve con-
ohms.
nected your front speakers for
If you’ve connected your front speakers to the FRONT bi-amped operation.
L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts for bi-amping, Notes:
you must change the “Speakers Type” setting. For • Powered Zone2 cannot be used if
hookup information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speak- “Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp”.
ers” on page 19. • The analog multichannel input can-
Notes: not be used if “Speakers Type” is set
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver/AV ampli- to “Bi-Amp”.
fier is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main
room. 5 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Speaker Imped-
• Before you change these settings, turn down the vol-
ume. ance”, and then use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:
4ohms: Select if the impedance of any
1 Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button. speaker is 4 ohms or more but
The main menu appears onscreen. less than 6.
6ohms: Select if the impedances of all
speakers are between 6 and
sure the appropriate external input is 16 ohms.

tons to select “2. Speaker 6 Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration Note:
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup This procedure can also be performed on the AV

tons to select “1. Speaker Set-
tings”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears.
2–1. Speaker Settings

Speakers Type Normal
Speaker Impedance 6ohms
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TV Format Setup 4 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

(not North American models) tons to select “TV Format”, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/
For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you [r] buttons to select:
must specify the TV system used in your area.
Auto: Select this to automatically
detect the TV system from the
video input signals.
NTSC: Select if the TV system in
The main menu appears onscreen. your area is NTSC.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make PAL: Select if the TV system in
sure the appropriate external input is your area is PAL.
5 When you’ve finished, press the

[SETUP] button.
tons to select “6. Miscella- The setup menu closes.
neous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup Note:
2. OSD Setup

tons to select “2. OSD Setup”,
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.
6–2. OSD Setup

Immediate Display On
Monitor Type 16 : 9
Display Position Bottom
TV Format Auto
Language English
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AM Frequency Step Setup 5 Press the [SETUP] button.

(on some models) The setup menu closes.
For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the
AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when
this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Note:
1 Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button. This procedure can also be performed on the AV
The main menu appears onscreen. receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.

tons to select “7. Hardware
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI

tons to select “3. Tuner”, and
then press [ENTER].
The “Tuner” menu appears.
7–3. Tuner
AM Frequency Step 9kHz
4 Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]

buttons to select:
10kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are
used in your area.
9kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used
in your area.
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Changing the Input Display

If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
or GAME/TV IN jacks, for u to work properly, you
must change this setting.
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver/AV
amplifier.
1,2 1,2
iPod photo:
If you’re using an iPod photo with the RI Dock, connect
the RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks.
1 Press the [TAPE] or [GAME/TV]

input selector button so that
“TAPE” or “GAME/TV” appears
on the display.
or
2 Press and hold down the [TAPE]

or [GAME/TV] input selector but-
ton (about 3 seconds) to change
the setting.
or
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or
DOCK.
For the TAPE input selector, the setting
changes in this order:
(3 seconds) TAPE → MD → CDR → DOCK
→
For the GAME/TV input selector, the

setting changes in this order:
GAME/TV ↔ DOCK
Note:
DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or
GAME/TV input selector, but not both at the same time.
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Automatic Speaker Setup Using Audyssey MultEQ®

(Audyssey MultEQ®)
With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey
1
MultEQ automatically determines the number of speakers
connected, their size for purposes of bass management,
optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if
present), and distances from the primary listening position.
Audyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused by
room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems
over the listening area in both the frequency and time
domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for
everyone. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows you to
also use Audyssey Dynamic EQTM, which maintains the 2, 10
proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level (see
page 84).
Before using this function, connect and position all of
your speakers.
Measurement Positions
To create a listening environment in your home theater
that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ takes
measurements at up to six positions within the listening
area. 3-8
■ 1st measurement position
This is the center position of your listening area, or
the listening position if there’s only one listener.
■ 2nd−6th measurement positions
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the
places where the other listeners will sit). You can
measure up to six positions. Notes:
The following examples show some typical home theater • If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change the
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches “Speaker Impedance” setting before running the
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when automatic speaker setup (see page 45).
prompted. • If the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted, it will
be unmuted automatically when the automatic
TV TV TV speaker setup starts.
• Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed
while a pair of headphones is connected.
• It takes about 15 minutes to complete the auto-
matic speaker setup for three positions. Total
measurement time varies depending on the num-
ber of positions and speakers.
• Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone
TV TV TV
during the automatic speaker setup, unless you
want to cancel the setup.
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during
the automatic speaker setup.
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is

TV TV TV
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected
to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT,
or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use
the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s display when chang-
ing settings.
: listening area – : listening position
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1 Turn on the AV receiver/AV

amplifier and the connected TV.
3 Press [ENTER].
The automatic speaker setup starts.
On the TV, select the input to which the
AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected. Auto Speaker Setup
Do not unplug Setup Mic.

2 Place the speaker setup micro-
phone at measurement point 1
Please keep quiet.
Now measuring. . .
(page 49), and connect it to the

SETUP MIC jack.
Auto Speaker Setup

Test tones are played through each
Please place microphone at center of listening speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Auto-
area at ear height.
matic Speaker Setup runs. This process
takes a few minutes. Please refrain
Push Enter : Next from talking during measurements and
do not stand between speakers and the
microphone.
Notes:
• Before starting Audyssey MultEQ® 4 The following screen appears.
Automatic Speaker Setup, arrange
the room and connect the speakers as Auto Speaker Setup
you would for enjoying movies.

Please place microphone at
Changes to the room after auto setup 2nd Position at ear height.
requires you run the auto setup again,
as room EQ characteristics may have
Push Enter : Next
changed.
• When starting the automatic speaker
setup, do not stand between the
speakers and microphone, and avoid
obstacles blocking the path between Place the setup microphone at
speakers and microphone. This will the next position (page 49), and
produce inaccurate results. then press [ENTER].
• Position the microphone at ear height Audyssey MultEQ performs more
of a seated listener with the micro- measurements. This takes a few min-
phone tip pointed directly at the ceil- utes.
ing using a tripod. Do not hold the
microphone in your hand during Auto Speaker Setup
measurements as this will produce

Do not unplug Setup Mic.
innacurate results. Please keep quiet.
• Make the room as quiet as possible. Now measuring. . .
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. 5 When prompted, place the setup
microphone at the next position,
• Cell phones should be turned off or
placed away from all audio electron- and repeat step 4.
ics during the measurement process
as Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI) may cause measurement dis-
ruptions (even if the cell phone is not
in use).
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6 After the 3rd to the 5th measure-

ment, the following screen
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an option, and then
appears. press [ENTER].
The options are:
Auto Speaker Setup
Save:
Save the calculated settings and exit
Select [Next] to measure the next position,
or select [Finish] to calculate the automatic speaker setup.
the Audyssey MultEQ room EQ solution.
Cancel:
Next Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
Finish (Calculate)
Note:
You can view the calculated settings for
the speaker configuration, speaker dis-
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tances, and speaker levels by using the
tons to select an option, and then Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons.
press [ENTER].
Next: 9 If you selected “Save”, the results are
saved, and the following screen
Select “Next” to begin measuring
the next measurement position. appears.
After the 6th measurement has been
taken, the procedure automatically Auto Speaker Setup
proceeds to step 7.
Finish (Calculate): Saving...
Select this if you don’t want to
measure any more listening posi-
tions and are ready to calculate the
results, then go to step 7.
7 When the measurements are

complete, the following screen
10 Disconnect the speaker setup
microphone.
appears.
Auto Speaker Setup
Auto Speaker Setup
Please, unplug Setup Mic.

Calculating...
Notes:
8 When the calculations are com-
plete, the following screen
• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the
“Equalizer Settings” (page 78) will be set to “Audys-
appears. sey”.
• You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any
Auto Speaker Setup point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the
Review SP Configuration
Subwoofer : No
setup microphone.
Front : Full Band
Center : None
Surround : None
Surr Back : None
Surr Back Ch : ---
Save
Cancel
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Error Messages
Auto Speaker Setup
While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of Speaker Detect Error
the following error messages may appear: FL

SL
:
:
Yes
---
FR
SR
:
:
Yes
Yes
SBL : No SBR : Yes
❏ Ambient noise is too high. C : Yes SW : ---
Retry
Auto Speaker Setup Cancel
Ambient noise is too high. The right surround back speaker has been detected
but the left surround back speaker hasn’t.
Retry
Cancel Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
FL : Error FR : Yes
SL : Yes SR : Yes
This message appears if the background noise is too SBL : Yes SBR : Yes
loud and the measurements cannot be performed C : Yes SW : Yes
properly. Retry
Cancel
Remove the source of the noise and try again.
Retry: Return to the measured point immediately
before and start set up again. The speaker type detected does not match what was
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup. expected. The speaker may be or incorrect type or
broken. Please check that it is the correct speaker
❏ Speaker Detect Error type, or that all drivers are working.
This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “Yes”
Auto Speaker Setup
means that a speaker was detected. “No” means that no
speaker was detected.
Auto Speaker Setup

Retry
FL : Yes FR : No
Cancel
SL : --- SR : ---
SBL : --- SBR : ---
C : Yes SW : ---
The number of speakers detected on the second or
Retry
Cancel third measurement was different to the number
detected on the first measurement.
One of the front speakers has not been detected. Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are con-
nected property.
Auto Speaker Setup Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
FL : Yes FR : Yes
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
SL : --- SR : No
SBL : --- SBR : ---
C : Yes SW : --- ❏ Writing Error!
Retry
Cancel Auto Speaker Setup
One of the surround speakers has not been detected. Writing Error!
Auto Speaker Setup

Retry
Cancel
FL : Yes FR : Yes
SL : --- SR : No
SBL : --- SBR : Yes
C : Yes SW : --- This message appears if saving fails.
Retry Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3
Cancel
attempts, the AV receiver/AV amplifier is probably mal-
functioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer.
The surround back speakers have been detected but Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
the surround speakers haven’t. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
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Changing the Speaker Settings Manually

If you wish to make changes to the settings found during
the automatic speaker setup, follow the directions on see
pages 73–80.
Notes:
• Please note that THX recommends any THX main
speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your
speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function,
please make sure manually that any THX speakers are
set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover (see page 73).
• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of sub-
woofers and the interaction with the room, THX rec-
ommends setting the level and the distance of the
subwoofer manually.
• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may
notice irregular results when setting the level and/or
distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX
recommends setting them manually.
Using a Powered Subwoofer

If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very
low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be
detected by the automatic speaker setup.
If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review SP Configu-
ration” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s volume
to the half-way point, set it to its highest crossover fre-
quency, and then try running the automatic speaker setup
again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the
sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an
appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-
pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your
subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the Input Source
This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).
MULTI CH
1
MULTI CH 3
1 AV receiver/
AV amplifier
Remote
controller
Use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s input selector buttons to select
the input source.
To select the input source with the remote controller, use the
or INPUT SELECTOR buttons.
2 Start playback on the source component.

When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you’ll need
to select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR OUT.
On some DVD players, you may need to turn on the digital audio output.
3 AV receiver/
AV amplifier
Remote
controller
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the
remote controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.
The volume can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative dis-
or play).
The AV receiver/AV amplifier is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has
a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment.
The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume
Setup” on page 89.
4 Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 62.
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Basic Operations—Continued
Using the Multichannel DVD Input Displaying Source Information

The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo- You can display various information about the current
nent with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a input source as follows.
DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an
MPEG decoder. See page 27 for hookup information. Remote Press the [RECEIVER] button,
controller
and then press the [DISPLAY]
Remote Press the [MULTI CH] button. button repeatedly to cycle
controller
“Multich” appears on the display. through the available informa-
Audio from the multichannel DVD tion.
input will now be used for the DVD
input source.
Notes:
• While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the
Speaker Configuration settings on page 73 are Note:
ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are This procedure can also be performed on the AV
fed to the speakers as they are. receiver/AV amplifier by using its [DISPLAY] button.
• The multichannel DVD input cannot be used if
“Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 45). The following information can typically be displayed for
input sources.
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [MULTI CH] but-
ton. Input source
Listening
Adjusting the Bass & Treble mode
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening Signal format*
mode is selected. Sampling
frequency
1 Press the [TONE] button repeat-

edly to select either “Bass” or
* If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed.
If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed.
AV receiver/
AV amplifier “Treble”. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and
the number of channels is displayed. For some digital input sig-
nals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of
channels, and sampling frequency is displayed.
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previ-
ously displayed information reappears.
2 Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to

adjust.
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s display.
Remote Press the [RECEIVER] button,

controller
and then press the [DIMMER]
■ Bass
button repeatedly to select:
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
• Normal + VOLUME light on.
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
• Normal + VOLUME light off.
■ Treble • Dim + VOLUME light off.
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by • Dimmer + VOLUME light off.
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Alternatively, you can use the AV
Notes: receiver/AV amplifier’s [DIMMER]
• This setting is not available when the multichannel button (North American models and
DVD input is selected. TX-SA706 only).
• This procedure can also be performed on the remote
controller by using [AUDIO] button (see page 83).
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Basic Operations—Continued
Using the Sleep Timer

Press With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver/AV
[RECEIVER] amplifier to turn off automatically after a specified
first
period.
MUTING
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [SLEEP] but-
ton repeatedly to select the
required sleep time.
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10
minutes in 10 minute steps.
The SLEEP indicator appears on the
display when the sleep timer has been
set. The specified sleep time appears on
the display for about five seconds, then
the previous display reappears.
If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP]

button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
To check the time remaining until the AV receiver/AV
amplifier sleeps, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if
SLEEP you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being
displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
Muting the AV receiver/AV amplifier Using Headphones

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver/
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch
AV amplifier.
phone plug) to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s PHONES
jack for private listening, as shown.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [MUTING] but-
ton.
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display, as
shown.
To unmute the AV receiver/AV ampli- Notes:

fier, press the [MUTING] button again, • Always turn down the volume before connecting your
or adjust the volume. headphones.
The Mute function is cancelled when • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES
jack, the speakers are turned off and the Headphone
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to
indicator lights up. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are
Standby.
not turned off.)
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening
Tip: mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
You can specify how much the output is muted with the Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.
“Muting Level” setting (see page 89). • Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and Mono listen-
ing modes can be used with headphones (the listening
modes available also depend on the currently selected
input source).
• When the multichannel input is used, only the front
left and right audio can be heard in the headphones.
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Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)
Using the Tuner TUNED
AUTO
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets
for quick selection.
FM STEREO
TUNER
■ Manual Tuning Mode
1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but-

ton so that the AUTO indicator
disappears from the display.
TUNING MODE TUNING /

2 Press and hold the TUNING Up or
Down [q]/[w] buttons.
Listening to the Radio
The frequency stops changing when
you release the button.
Use the [TUNER] input selector Press the buttons repeatedly to change
button to select either AM or FM. the frequency one step at a time.
In this example, FM has been selected.
Each time you press the [TUNER] but- The North American models change FM frequency in
ton, the input source changes between 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models
AM and FM. it’s 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM.
Band Frequency In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.
Tuning into weak FM stereo stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
(Actual display depends on country)
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
Tuning into Radio Stations ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-
■ Auto Tuning Mode ing the appropriate frequency.
1 Press the [TUNING MODE] but-

ton so that the AUTO indicator 1 Press the [TUNER] button repeat-
edly to select AM or FM, followed
Remote
appears on the display. controller by the [D.TUN] button.
2 Press the TUNING Up or Down

[q]/[w] buttons. (Actual display depends on country.)
Searching stops when a station is
found.
2 Within 8 seconds, use the num-

ber buttons to enter the fre-
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM quency of the radio station.
STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown. For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),
press 8, 7, 5.
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Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)—Continued
Presetting AM/FM Stations Selecting Presets
PRESET
2,4 3
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite

AM/FM radio stations as presets.
AV receiver/ To select a preset, use the PRE-
AV amplifier
1 Tune into the AM/FM station that
you want to store as a preset.
SET [e]/[r] buttons, or the
remote controller’s CH [+/–] but-
ton.
2 Press the [MEMORY] button.
The preset number flashes.
Remote You can also use the remote con-

controller
troller’s number buttons to select
a preset directly.
3 While the preset number is flash-
ing (about 8 seconds), use the
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to
select a preset from 1 through 40.
Deleting Presets
4 Press the [MEMORY] button
again to store the station or
channel. 2
The station or channel is stored and the
preset number stops flashing.
Repeat this procedure for all of your
favorite AM/FM radio stations.
Note:
You can name your radio presets for easy identification
(see page 87). Its name is displayed instead of the band
and frequency.
1 Select the preset that you want to
delete.
See the previous section.
2 While holding down the [MEM-

ORY] button, press the [TUNING
MODE] button.
The preset is deleted and its number
disappears from the display.
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Using RDS (not North American RDS Program Types (PTY)

model)
Type Display
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are None None
available.
News reports News
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator
Current affairs Affairs
appears.
Information Info
RDS indicator Sport Sport
Education Educate
Drama Drama
Culture Culture
Science and technology Science
■ What is RDS? Varied Varied
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
Pop music Pop M
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
Rock music Rock M
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-
able in most European countries. Many FM stations use Middle of the road music Easy M
it these days. In addition to displaying text information, Light classics Light M
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., Serious classics Classics
news, sport, rock, etc.). Other music Other M
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa- Weather Weather
tion: Finance Finance
PS (Program Service) Children’s programmes Children
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS Social affairs Social
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press- Religion Religion
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for Phone in Phone In
3 seconds.
Travel Travel
RT (Radio Text) Leisure Leisure
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
Jazz music Jazz
information, the text will be shown on the display (see
Country music Country
page 60).
National music Nation M
PTY (Program Type)
Oldies music Oldies
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type
(see page 60). Folk music Folk M
Documentary Document
TP (Traffic Program)
Alarm test TEST
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
broadcast traffic information (see page 60). Alarm Alarm!
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-
played when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
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When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.
Displaying Radio Text (RT)

3 To start the search, press
[ENTER].
The AV receiver searches until it finds
a station of the type you specified, at
which point it stops briefly before con-
tinuing with the search.
4 When a station you want to listen

to is found, press [ENTER].
If no stations are found, the message
RT/PTY/TP
“Not Found” appears.
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button Listening to Traffic News (TP)

once.
The RT information scrolls across the
display.
Notes:
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV
receiver waits for the RT information.
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,
no RT information is available. 1 2
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)
2 1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button

three times.
If the current radio station is broadcast-
ing TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will
appear on the display, and traffic news
will be heard as and when it’s broad-
cast. If “TP” without square brackets
appears, this means that the station is
not broadcasting TP.
1 3,4 2 To locate a station that is broad-

casting TP, press [ENTER].
You can search for radio stations by type. The AV receiver searches until it finds
a station that’s broadcasting TP.
1 Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
twice.
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
The current program type appears on
the display.
2 Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons

to select the type of program you
want.
See the table on page 59.
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Recording
This section explains how to record the selected input Recording Separate AV Sources
source to a component with recording capability, and
Here you can record audio and video from completely
how to record audio and video from different sources.
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto
Notes: your video recordings. This function takes advantage of
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e.,
be recorded.
TAPE, TUNER, CD or PHONO) is selected, the video
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.
input source remains unchanged.
• You cannot record from the DVD analog multichannel
input. In the following example, audio from the CD player con-
• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be nected to the CD IN, and video from the camcorder con-
recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded. nected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.
• While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, no
Camcorder
image is provided because the power is turned off for
the video circuit. If you want to make recordings,
select other listening mode.
AV Recording
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cas- video signal
sette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT jack. audio signal
Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g.,
VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the to VCR/DVR
OUT jack. See pages 23 to 39 for hookup information.
1 Use the input selector buttons to

select the source that you want
to record.
You can watch the source while record-
ing. The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s
MASTER VOLUME control has no
effect on recording.
2 On your recorder, start record-

ing.
CD player VCR
3 On the source component, start

playback. 1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
playback.
If you select another input source dur-
ing recording, that input source will be 2 Prepare the VCR for recording.
recorded.
3 Press the [AUX] input selector button.
4 Press the [CD] input selector button.

This selects the CD player as the audio source, but
leaves the camcorder as the video source.
5 Start recording on the VCR and start play-

back on the camcorder and CD player.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from
the CD player are recorded by the VCR.
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Using the Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote Controller
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 69 for

detailed information about the listening modes.
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can

only be selected if your DVD player is con- MUSIC GAME
nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a MOVIE/TV THX
digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or
HDMI).
• The listening modes you can select depends on
the format of the input signal. To check the for-
mat, see “Displaying Source Information” on
page 55. Press the [RECEIVER] button,
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you and then press the LISTENING
can only select the Pure Audio, Mono, Direct, MODE button repeatedly to
or Stereo listening mode. select the listening mode.
Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
PURE AUDIO
■ LISTENING MODE buttons

[MOVIE/TV] button
This button selects the listening modes intended for
use with movies and TV.
[MUSIC] button
use with music.
LISTENING MODE
[GAME] button
■ [PURE AUDIO] button use with video games.
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. [THX] button
When this mode is selected, the AV receiver/AV This button selects the THX listening modes.
amplifier’s display is turned off and only video sig-
nals input through HDMI IN can be output. Pressing
this button again will select the previous listening
mode.
■ LISTENING MODE buttons

[MOVIE/TV] button
use with movies and TV.
[MUSIC] button
use with music.
[GAME] button
use with video games.
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format

Analog and PCM Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes

Analog/PCM Multichannel PCM
Multi
Source format 32–96 176.4/ channel 32–96 kHz*1 176.4/192 kHz*2
kHz*1 192kHz*2 Analog Multi Mono/ Multi Mono/
2ch 2ch
channel Multiplex channel Multiplex
Media
CD, TV, radio, DVD DVD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Multichannel ✔ ✔ ✔
Neo:6 ✔*4
Dolby PLII Movie/
✔ ✔*4 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Movie*3
Dolby PLII Music/
✔ ✔*4 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Music*3
Dolby PLII Game/
✔ ✔
Dolby PLIIx Game*3
Dolby EX ✔*4
Neo:6 Cinema ✔ ✔
Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games*5 ✔
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema*5 ✔ *3 ✔*4 ✔*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
+ THX Music*5 ✔*3 ✔*4 ✔*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx
Games + THX Games*5 ✔*3 ✔*3
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔ ✔*4 ✔
+THX Cinema/Music*5
PLII Game
✔ ✔
+ THX Select2 Cinema
THX Surround EX ✔*4
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games
✔*4
Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*4
MonoMovie*5*6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Orchestra*5*6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Unplugged*5*6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Studio-Mix*5*6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TV Logic*5*6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
T-D*6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
*1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
*2. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI.
*3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*4. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*5. Available only when using surround speakers.
*6. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are processed at 44.1kHz and 48kHz respectively.
: Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
: Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
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Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus
Source format
Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex
Media
DVD, DTV, etc. Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Neo:6 ✔*3 ✔*3
DolbyDigital ✔
DolbyDigital Plus ✔*1
Dolby PLII Movie/
✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Movie*2
Dolby PLII Music/
✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Music*2
Dolby PLII Game/
✔ ✔
Dolby PLIIx Game*2
Dolby EX ✔*3 ✔*3
Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games*4 ✔ ✔
✔*3 ✔*2 ✔*3 ✔*2
+ THX Cinema*4
✔*3 ✔*2 ✔*3 ✔*2
+ THX Music*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
✔*2 ✔*2
+ THX Games*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔
+ THX Cinema/Music*4
PLII Game
✔ ✔
THX Surround EX ✔*3 ✔*3
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 ✔*3
Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*3 ✔*3

MonoMovie *4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Orchestra*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Unplugged*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Studio-Mix*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TV Logic*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
T-D ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used.
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS Sources

DTS, DTS96/24 DTS-ES
Source format
Multichannel 2ch Mono Discrete/Matrix
Media
DVD, CD, etc. DVD, CD, etc.
Listening Mode
Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTS, DTS 96/24 ✔ ✔
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix ✔*1
Neo:6 ✔*3
Dolby PLII Movie/
✔*3 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Movie*2
Dolby PLII Music/
✔*3 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Music*2
Dolby PLII Game/
✔
Dolby PLIIx Game*2
Dolby EX ✔*3
Neo:6 Cinema ✔
Neo:6 Music ✔
✔*3 ✔*2
+ THX Cinema*4
✔*3 ✔*2
+ THX Music*4
✔*2
+ THX Games*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔*3 ✔
PLII Game
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3

MonoMovie *4 *5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Orchestra*4*5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Unplugged*4*5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Studio-Mix*4*5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TV Logic*4*5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
T-D*5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used.
*5. DTS 96/24 is processed as DTS.
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TrueHD Sources
TrueHD TrueHD 192kHz
Source format
Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex
Media
Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mono ✔ ✔ ✔
TrueHD ✔ ✔
*2
Neo:6 ✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
✔*2 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Movie*1
Dolby PLII Music/
✔*2 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Music*1
Dolby PLII Game/
✔
Dolby PLIIx Game*1
*2
Dolby EX ✔
Neo:6 Cinema ✔
Neo:6 Music ✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games*3 ✔
✔*2 ✔*1
+ THX Cinema*3
✔*2 ✔*1
+ THX Music*3
✔*1
+ THX Games*3
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔*2 ✔
PLII Game
✔
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2

MonoMovie*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
Orchestra*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
Unplugged*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
Studio-Mix*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
TV Logic*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔
FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔
T-D ✔ ✔ ✔
Note:
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DTS-HD Sources
DTS-HD High Resolution DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz
Source format Multi Multi Multi
2ch Mono 2ch Mono 2ch Mono
channel channel channel
Media
Listening Mode Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD
Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTS-HD High Resolution ✔
DTS-HD Master Audio ✔ ✔
Neo:6 ✔*2 ✔*2
Dolby PLII Movie/
✔*2 ✔ ✔*2 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Movie*1
Dolby PLII Music/
✔*2 ✔ ✔*2 ✔
Dolby PLIIx Music*1
Dolby PLII Game/
✔ ✔
Dolby PLIIx Game*1
Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX ✔*2 ✔*2
Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔
✔*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1
+ THX Cinema*3
✔*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1
+ THX Music*3
✔*1 ✔*1
+ THX Games*3
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔*2 ✔ ✔*2 ✔
PLII Game
✔ ✔
THX Surround EX ✔*2 ✔*2
THX Select2
Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2 ✔*2
Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*2 ✔*2

MonoMovie *3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Orchestra *3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Unplugged*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Studio-Mix*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TV Logic*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
T-D ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Note:
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DTS Express and DSD Sources

DTS Express DSD*1
Source format Multichannel
Multichannel 2ch Mono 2ch
(3/2.1)
Media
Blu-ray, HD DVD SACD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DTS Express ✔
DSD ✔
Neo:6 ✔*3 ✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
✔ *3 ✔ ✔ ✔
Dolby PLIIx Movie*2
Dolby PLII Music/
✔*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
Dolby PLIIx Music*2
Dolby PLII Game/
✔ ✔
Dolby PLIIx Game*2
Dolby EX ✔*3 ✔
Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie *3 *2
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔*2
+ THX Cinema*4
✔*3 ✔*2 ✔ ✔*2
+ THX Music*4
✔*2 ✔*2
+ THX Games*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔*3 ✔ ✔ ✔
PLII Game
✔ ✔
THX Surround EX ✔*3 ✔
THX Select2
✔ *3 ✔
Cinema/Music/Games
Neo:6 + THX Games ✔ *3 ✔
MonoMovie*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Orchestra*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Unplugged*4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Studio-Mix *4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TV Logic *4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
T-D ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
*1. DSD sources are converted and handled as PCM.
If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM will provide
Hint! the best sound quality.
Note:
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Multichannel
About the Listening Modes
Button:
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s listening modes can
transform your listening room into a movie theater or This mode is for use with analog or PCM multichannel
concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sources.
sound. Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic II
The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for
that listening modes can be selected. 7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and
Button: seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games
The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and
the remote controller buttons with the exception of vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back
the [PURE AUDIO] button. speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of
See “Selecting Listening Modes” on page 62 for Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
information on the use of the LISTENING MODE • Dolby PLIIx Movie
buttons.
Button:
Pure Audio Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
Button:
• Dolby PLIIx Music
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned Button:
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN
TV, VHS, DVD).
can be output.)
• Dolby PLIIx Game
Direct Button:
Use this mode with video games, especially those
Button:
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.
In this mode, audio from the input source is output
directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidel-
ity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are Dolby Digital
output as they are. Button:
Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital
Stereo logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most
common digital surround-sound format, and it’ll put you
Button:
right in the middle of the action, just like being in a
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and movie theater or concert hall.
subwoofer.
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX
Button:
Mono
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-
Button: channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround
soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language back channel. The additional channel adds an extra
soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound
some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.
sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke
DVDs.
Dolby Digital Plus
Button:
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-
tichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1
channels with 48 kHz sampling rate.
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Dolby TrueHD DTS Neo:6

Button: Button:
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for- channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels
mats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, provid-
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-chan- ing a very natural and seamless surround sound experi-
nels with 192 kHz sampling rate. ence that fully envelops the listener.
For the signals supported by the AV receiver/AV ampli- • Neo:6 Cinema
fier, see page 65. Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,
DVD, VHS).
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music • Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,
Button:
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode to
5.1-channel source + Neo:6
expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Movie Button:
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for
Button:
6.1/7.1-channel playback.
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
Button:
DTS Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-
Button: tichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1
The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to channels with 96 kHz sampling rate.
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high- DTS-HD Master Audio
fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that
bear the DTS logo. Button:
DTS 96/24 Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-
Button: mats, this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete chan-
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is nels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels
high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and with 192 kHz sampling rate.
24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with For the signals supported by the AV receiver/AV ampli-
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. fier, see page 67.
DTS-ES Discrete DTS Express
Button: Button:
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sam-
which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/ pling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive
7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio audio and commentary encoding for HD DVD Sub
channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast
sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the and media servers.
surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS- DSD
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete
soundtrack. Button:
DTS-ES Matrix DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).
Button: This mode can be used with SACDs that feature multi-
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, channel audio.
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
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THX Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known

Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent stan- as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint develop-
dards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie the- ment between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.
aters and home theaters just as the director intended.
THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial Onkyo Original DSP Modes
characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the
Mono Movie
home-theater environment. They can be used with 2-
channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Button:
Surround back speaker output depends on the source This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono
material and the selected listening mode. sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is,
• THX Cinema while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other
speakers, giving presence to even mono material.
Button:
Orchestra
THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks
for playback in a home theater environment. In this Button:
mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode
levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and Adaptive emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the
Decorrelation are active. stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of
• THX Music a large hall.
Button: Unplugged
THX Music mode is tailored for listening to music, Button:
which is typically mastered at significantly higher Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the
Plus is configured for music playback and only Tim- impression of being right in front of the stage.
bre Matching is active. Studio-Mix
• THX Games
Button:
Button: Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this
THX Games mode is meant for spatially accurate mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acous-
playback of game audio, which is often mixed simi- tic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
larly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX TV Logic
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels,
with Timbre Matching active. Button:
• THX Select2 Cinema This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows pro-
duced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire
Button: sound, and clarity to voices.
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1- All Ch Stereo
channel playback. It does this by analyzing the com-
position of the surround source, optimizing the Button:
ambient and directional sounds to produce the sur- Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire lis-
round back channel output. tening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,
• THX Select2 Music and surround back speakers.
Button: Full Mono
This mode is designed for use with music. It expands Button:
5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback. In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in
• THX Select2 Games mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of
where you are within the listening room.
Button:
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
This mode is designed for use with video games. It
can expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel Button:
playback. With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround
• THX Surround EX sound even with only two or three speakers. This works
by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and
Button: right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1- much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode
channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
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Advanced Setup
Onscreen Setup Menus
The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s various settings. Settings are organized into eight categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu.
Main menu Submenus
page 42–44
MENU
1. Input Assign
2. Speaker Setup 1. Input Assign
3. Audio Adjust 1. HDMI Input
4. Source Setup 2. Component Video Input
5. Listening Mode Preset 3. Digital Audio Input
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Lock Setup
pages 73–79
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
pages 89–90 3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
6. Miscellaneous 5. Equalizer Settings
1. Volume Setup 6. THX Audio Setup
2. OSD Setup
page 45
page 81–82
3. Audio Adjust
1. Multiplex / Mono
pages 91–94 2. PLIIx / Neo:6
3. Dolby EX
4. Theater-Dimentional
7. Hardware Setup 5. DSD
1. Remote Control 6. LFE Level
2. Zone2
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
pages 86–88
page 98
4. Source Setup
page 47 (TX-SR706 only) DVD
page 95 1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
8. Lock Setup
4. Picture Adjust
Lock Unlocked
page 85
5. Listening Mode Preset

1. DVD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME/TV
5. AUX
6. TAPE
7. TUNER
8. CD
9. PHONO
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Speaker Setup 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-

Some of the settings in this section are set automatically
by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). The main menu appears onscreen.
Here you can check the settings made by the Automatic If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which is sure the appropriate external input is
useful if you change one of the connected speakers after selected on your TV.
using the Automatic Speaker Setup function.
Note:
The Speaker Setup cannot be carried out while head-
phones are connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
Speaker Settings
tons to select “2. Speaker
See “Speaker Settings” on page 45. Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
Speaker Configuration
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
3. Speaker Distance
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic 4. Level Calibration
Speaker Setup function (see page 49). 6. THX Audio Setup
With these settings, you can specify which speakers are

connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker.
The following crossover frequencies can be specified:
“Full Band”, “40Hz”, “50Hz”, “60Hz”, “70Hz”, “80Hz
(THX)”, “90Hz”, “100Hz”, “120Hz”, “150Hz”, or 3 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Speaker Con-
“200Hz”.
figuration”, and then press
Specify “Full Band” for speakers that can output low-
[ENTER].
frequency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers
with a good sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify The “Speaker Configuration” menu
a crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover fre- appears.
quency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the
2–2. Speaker Configuration
speaker. Refer to your speaker’s manuals to determine Subwoofer Yes
Front 80Hz (THX)
the optimum crossover frequencies. Center 80Hz (THX)
Surround 80Hz (THX)
Surr Back 80Hz (THX)
Please note that THX recommends any THX main Surr Back Ch 2ch
LPF of LFE 80Hz (THX)
speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your Double Bass Off (THX)
speakers using the Automatic Speaker Setup function,
please make sure manually that any THX speakers are
set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover.

tons to select “Subwoofer”, and
1 [r] buttons to select:
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-
nected.
No: Select if no subwoofer is con-
2-11 nected.
2, 3
1, 12
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tons to select “Front”, and then
tons to select “Surr Back”, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r] then use the Left and Right [e]/
buttons to select a crossover fre- [r] buttons to select a crossover
quency. frequency.
Note: If no surround back speakers are con-
If the “Subwoofer” setting in step 4 is nected, select “None”.
set to “No”, this setting is fixed at “Full Notes:
Band”. • If the “Surround” setting in step 7 is
set to “None”, this setting cannot be
selected.
• If the “Surround” setting in step 7 is
set to anything other than “Full
Band”, “Full Band” cannot be
selected here.
tons to select “Center”, and then
• If the “Speakers Type” setting is set
to “Bi-Amp” (page 45), or Powered
use the Left and Right [e]/[r] Zone 2 is being used (page 98), this
buttons to select a crossover fre- setting cannot be selected.
quency.
If no center speaker is connected, select 9 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Surr Back Ch”,
“None”. and then use the Left and Right
Note: [e]/[r] buttons to select:
If the “Front” setting in step 5 is set to 1ch: Select if one surround back
anything other than “Full Band”, “Full speaker is connected.
Band” cannot be selected here. 2ch: Select if two (left and right)
surround back speakers are
connected.
Note:
If the “Surr Back” Setting in step 8 is
tons to select “Surround”, and
set to “None”, this setting cannot be
selected.
Continue with step 10 on the next page.
[r] buttons to select a crossover
frequency.
If no surround left and right speakers
are connected, select “None”.
Note:
If the “Front” setting in step 5 is set to
anything other than “Full Band”, “Full
Band” cannot be selected here.
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Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Double Bass
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out-
the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can be put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right
used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only
sources that use the LFE channel. if the “Subwoofer” setting in step 4 is set to “Yes”, and
* If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “80Hz (THX)”. the “Front” setting in step 5 is set to “Full Band”.
In the speaker setup screen, you can choose how bass
tons to select “LPF of LFE”, and
information is distributed to your speakers only if you
have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer.
then use the Left and Right [e]/ * If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “Off (THX)”.
[r] buttons to select a low-pass
filter frequency.
The following low-pass filter frequen-
tons to select “Double Bass”,
cies can be selected: “80Hz (THX)” , and then use the Left and Right
“90Hz”, “100Hz”, or “120Hz”. [e]/[r] buttons to select:
Continue with step 11 in the next col- On: Double Bass function on
umn. (default). Front left and right
bass also goes to the sub-
woofer simultaneously.
Off (THX):
Double Bass function off.

Note:
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Speaker Distance
tons to select “3. Speaker Dis-
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic tance”, and then press [ENTER].
Speaker Setup function (see page 49). The “Speaker Distance” menu appears.
Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to 2–3. Speaker Distance
Unit feet
the listening position so that the sound from each Left 12.0ft
Center 12.0ft
speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound Right 12.0ft
Surr Right 7.0ft
designer intended. Surr Back R 7.0ft
Surr Back L 7.0ft
Surr Left 7.0ft
Subwoofer 12.0ft
2
tons to select “Unit”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
3-7 buttons to select:
feet: Select if you want to enter dis-
3, 4 tances in feet. Can be set from
0.5 to 30 feet in 0.5-feet steps.
2, 8 meters: Select if you want to enter
distances in meters. Can be
set from 0.15 to 9 meters in
0.15-meter steps.
1 Measure and make a note of the

distance from each speaker to
the listening position. 6 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Left”, and then
buttons to specify the distance.
Specify the distance from the front left
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make speaker to your listening position.

The “Speaker Setup” menu appears. 7 Repeat step 6 for all speakers.
Note:
2. Speaker Setup
Speakers that you set to “No” or
1. Speaker Settings “None” on the Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance page (page 73) cannot be selected.
6. THX Audio Setup
Note:
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Speaker Level Calibration

tons to select “4. Level Calibra-
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic tion”, and then press [ENTER].
Speaker Setup function (see page 49). The “Level Calibration” menu appears
and the pink noise test tone is output by
Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the the front left speaker.
built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the
same at the listening position. 2–4. Level Calibration
Left 0.0dB
Notes: Center
Right
0.0dB
0.0dB
• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of Surr Right
Surr Back R
0.0dB
0.0dB
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted. Surr Back L
Surr Left
0.0dB
0.0dB
• The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, Subwoofer 0.0dB
which is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you nor-

mally listen at volume settings below this, be careful
because the test tone will be much louder.
Note:
Speakers that you set to “No” or “None”
on the Speaker Configuration page
1 (page 73) cannot be selected.

tons to select each speaker, and
2-5 buttons to set the volume.
The volume can be adjusted from –12.0
2, 3 to +12.0 dB (–15.0 dB to +12.0 dB for
the subwoofer) in 0.5 dB steps.
1, 6

sure the appropriate external input is 5 Repeat step 4 until the volume of
the test 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 SPL at the listen-
ing position, measured with C-weight-
tons to select “2. Speaker ing and slow reading.
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
3. Speaker Distance
6. THX Audio Setup
Note:
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Equalizer Setting
tons to select “5. Equalizer Set-
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic tings”, and then press [ENTER].
Speaker Setup function (see page 49). The “Equalizer Settings” menu
appears.
With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of
speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The vol- 2–5. Equalizer Settings
Equalizer Off
ume of each speaker can be set on page 77.
2-7 4 Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]

buttons to select:
2, 3 Off:
Equalizer off, response flat.
1, 8 Audyssey:
The tone for each speaker is set
automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function.
Be sure to select this setting after
having performed the Automatic
Speaker Setup.
The main menu appears onscreen. Manual:
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make You can adjust the equalizer for
sure the appropriate external input is each speaker manually.
selected on your TV. If you select “Manual”, continue with
this procedure. If you select “Off” or
“Audyssey”, go to step 8.
5 Use the Down [w] button to select

“Channel”, and then use the Left
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
select a speaker.
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears. 2–5. Equalizer Settings
Equalizer Manual
Channel Front
2. Speaker Setup 63Hz 0dB
1. Speaker Settings 160Hz 0dB
2. Speaker Configuration 400Hz 0dB
3. Speaker Distance 1000Hz 0dB
4. Level Calibration 2500Hz 0dB
5. Equalizer Settings 6300Hz 0dB
6. THX Audio Setup 16000Hz 0dB
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THX Audio Setup

tons to select a frequency, and
then use the Left and Right [e]/ These settings are not set automatically by the Auto-
[r] buttons to adjust the level at matic Speaker Setup function (see page 49).
that frequency.
You can select: “63Hz”, “160Hz”, With the “Surr Back Sp Spacing” setting, you can spec-
“400Hz”, “1000Hz”, “2500Hz”, ify the distance between your surround back speakers.
“6300Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX
subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”, Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can
“100Hz”, or “160Hz”. then apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC)
The volume at each frequency can be to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low fre-
adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB quencies for listeners sitting very close to a room bound-
steps. ary (i.e., wall).
You can also set the THX Loudness Plus. When the
Tip:
“Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to enjoy
Low frequencies (e.g., 160Hz) affect
even subtle nuances of audio expression at low volume.
bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g.,
6300Hz) affect treble sounds. This result is only available when the THX listening
mode is selected.

tons to select “Channel”, and 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
then use the Left and Right [e]/ Remote
controller The main menu appears onscreen.
[r] buttons to select another
speaker.
Repeat step 6 and 7 for each speaker.

2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
3. Speaker Distance
6. THX Audio Setup
Notes:
• When the listening mode is set to Direct or Pure
Audio, no effect will be produced.
• The Equalizer settings have no effect on 176.4/ 192
kHz input signals.
tons to select “6. THX Audio
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, The “THX Audio Setup” screen
appears.
2–6. THX Audio Setup

Surr Back Sp Spacing > 4ft
THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer No
BGC ---
Loudness Plus On
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tons to select “Surr Back Sp
tons to select “Loudness Plus”,
Spacing”, and use the Left and and use the Left and Right [e]/
Right [e]/[r] buttons to specify [r] buttons to select:
the distance between your sur- Off: Select this to turn off Loud-
round back speakers: ness Plus.
< 1ft (< 0.3m): On: Select this to turn on Loud-
Select this if your surround back ness Plus.
speakers are between 0 and 1 foot
(0–30 cm) apart.
1 ft – 4 ft (0.3 m – 1.2 m):
Select this if your surround back
speakers are between 1 and 4 feet
(0.3–1.2 m) apart.
> 4ft (> 1.2m) (default):
Select this if your surround back 8 Press the [SETUP] button.
speakers are more than 4
feet (1.2 m) apart.
Note:
This setting is only available if the
“Surr Back Ch” setting in the Speaker
Configuration is set to “2ch” (page 74). Note:
tons to select “THX Ultra2/
Select2 Subwoofer”, and use the
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to THX Loudness Plus
select: THX Loudness 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 subwoofer. ence the rich details in a surround mix at any volume
level. A consequence of turning the volume below
Reference Level is that certain sound elements can
be lost or perceived differently by the listener. THX
Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial
shifts that occur when the volume is reduced by
intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel
levels and frequency response. This enables users
tons to select “BGC”, and use
experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless
of the volume setting. THX Loudness Plus is auto-
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
matically applied when listening in any THX listen-
tons to select:
ing mode. The new THX Cinema, THX Music, and
Off: Select this to turn off BGC. THX Games modes are tailored to apply the proper
On: Select this to turn on BGC. THX Loudness Plus settings for each type of con-
Note: tent.
This setting is only available if “THX
Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” is set to
“Yes” (step 5).
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Audio Adjust Functions 5 When you’ve finished, press the

[SETUP] button.
Here you can set listening mode-related settings and
functions. The setup menu closes.

Remote
controller The main menu appears onscreen. Note:
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make This procedure can also be performed on the AV
sure the appropriate external input is receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
selected on your TV. arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Multiplex/Mono Settings
■ Multiplex
Input Ch
This setting determines which channel is output from a
tons to select “3. Audio Adjust”,
stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels
or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV
and then press [ENTER]. broadcasts, and so on.
The “Audio Adjust” menu appears.
Main: The main channel is output (default).
3. Audio Adjust Sub: The sub channel is output.
1. Multiplex / Mono
2. PLIIx / Neo:6 Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are output.
3. Dolby EX
4.
5.
Theater-Dimentional
DSD ■ Mono
6. LFE Level
Input Ch
This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing
any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-
channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening
mode.
tons to select the functions, and Left + Right: Both the left and right channels are out-
then press [ENTER]. put (default).
Left: Only the left channel is output.
The function menu you selected Right: Only the right channel is output.
appears.
Output Speaker
This setting determines which speakers output mono
audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.
Left / Right: Mono audio is output by the front left
and right speakers.
Center: Mono audio is output by the center
speaker (default).
PLIIx/Neo:6 Music Mode Settings

tons to select the settings, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r] ■ PLIIx Music (2ch Input)
buttons to set them. These settings provide for playing any 2-channel digital
The settings are explained below. source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-channel analog/PCM
source in the Dolby PLIIx Music listening mode.
Panorama
With this function, you can broaden the width of the
front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic II
Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.
On: Panorama function on.
Off: Panorama function off (default).
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Dimension T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening

With this setting, you can move the sound field forward Setting
or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music
or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. It can be ■ Listening Angle
adjusted from –3 to +3 (default is 0). Lower settings With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front
move the sound field forward. Higher settings move it left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
backward. Processing for the Theater-Dimensional listening mode
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there is too much is based on this setting. Ideally, the front left and right
surround sound, move the sound field forward to speakers should be equidistant from the listening position
and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.
improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image
feels like it is in mono, or there is not enough surround Front left speaker Front right speaker
sound, move it backward.
Center Width 30˚
With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound
from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic
II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.
Normally, if you are using a center speaker, the center
Narrow: Select if the angle is less than 30 degrees.
channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If Wide: Select if the angle is greater than 30
you are not using a center speaker, the center channel degrees (default).
sound will be distributed to the front left and right speak-
ers to create a phantom center.) This setting controls the DSD Setting
front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust
the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted ■ DAC Direct
from 0 to 7 (default is 3). This setting determines whether or not DSD (SACD)
audio signals are passed through the DSP for A/V Sync,
■ Neo:6 Music
delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct lis-
Center Image tening mode is selected.
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel
No: DSD signals are processed by the DSP
surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With
(default).
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left Yes: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP.
and right channel output is attenuated in order to create
the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default LFE Level Settings
is 2). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers
With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE
are connected. (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby
When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-
attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the HD Master Audio, and DSD sources. The level can be
sound is located centrally. This setting works well when set to –∞, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).
the listening position is considerably off center. When If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when
set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenu- using one of these sources, change the setting to –10 dB
ated, maintaining the original stereo balance. or –∞ dB.
■ Dolby Digital
Dolby EX Input Signal Setting Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and
Dolby Digital Plus sources.
■ Dolby EX ■ DTS
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD
are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround High Resolution sources.
back speakers are connected. This setting is effective
with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby ■ Multich PCM
TrueHD only. Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM
sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.)
Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX
flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX ■ Dolby TrueHD
listening mode is used (default). Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources.
Manual: You can select any available listening mode. ■ DTS-HD Master Audio
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master
Audio sources.
■ DSD
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD (SACD) sources.
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Adjust Using the AUDIO Button Late Night Function
You can change various audio settings by pressing the ■ Late Night
[AUDIO] button. With the Late Night function, you can reduce the
Note: dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume
(page 93), the [AUDIO] button is disabled. levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you
don’t want to disturb anyone.
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the
lowed by the [AUDIO] button. options are:
Remote
controller The setting item appears on the display. Off: Late Night function off (default).
Low: Small reduction in dynamic range.
High: Large reduction in dynamic range.
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:
Auto: The Late Night function is set to “On” or
“Off” automatically (default).
Off: Late Night function off.
On: Late Night function on.
Notes:
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the
material that you are playing and the intention of the
tons to select an item. original sound designer, and with some material there
will be little or no effect when you select the different
options.
• On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be per-
formed on the AV amplifier by using its [LATE
NIGHT] button.
Re-EQ Function

buttons to change the setting.
With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a
soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh,
Repeat this step for the other settings. making it more suitable for home theater viewing.
■ Re-EQ
This function can be used with the following listening
modes:
• Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie
• DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24
The Audio Adjust settings are explained below. • Multichannel
Tone Control Settings ■ Re-EQ (THX)
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, This function can be used with the following listening
except when the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening modes:
mode is selected. • THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cin-
ema
■ Bass
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the Off: Re-EQ Function off.
On: Re-EQ Function on.
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
Notes:
■ Treble • Settings of “On” and “Off” for the Re-EQ function are
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by kept in each listening mode. However, in THX listen-
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. ing mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
Notes: turned off, it will return to “On”.
• This setting is not available when the multichannel • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed
DVD input is selected. on the AV amplifier by using its [Re-EQ] button.
receiver/AV amplifier by using its [TONE], [–], and
[+] buttons (see page 55).
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Audyssey Dynamic EQTM Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listen-
■ DynamicEQ (Applies to Non-THX Listening ing to an input source.
Modes) These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV
■ THX+DynamicEQ (Applies to THX Listening receiver/AV amplifier is set to Standby.
Modes) ■ Subwoofer
With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound You can adjust the level from –15.0 dB to +12.0 dB.
even when listening at low volume levels.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorat- ■ Center
ing sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into You can adjust the level from –12.0 dB to +12.0 dB.
account human perception and room acoustics. Notes:
It does so by selecting the correct frequency response • You cannot use this function while the AV receiver/
and surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that AV amplifier is muted.
the content sounds the way it was created at any volume • Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the
level—not just at reference level. “Speaker Configuration” cannot be adjusted (see
page 73).
Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.
On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. A/V Sync
Notes:
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ can be set only when the ■ A/V Sync
“Equalizer Settings” on page 78 are set to “Audys- When using progressive scanning on your DVD player,
sey”. you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.
• When “Loudness Plus” is set to “On” (see page 80), With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the
the THX+Dynamic EQ is not available even with audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 250 milliseconds
THX listening mode selected. (ms) in 5 millisecond steps.
Notes:
Music Optimizer • This setting is not available when the Pure Audio lis-
tening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is
■ M.Optimizer used with an analog input signal.
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound qual- • This setting is not available when the multichannel
ity of compressed music files. Use it with music files that DVD input is selected.
use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).
On: Music Optimizer on.
Note:
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM
digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below
48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music Opti-
mizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listen-
ing mode is selected.
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Assigning Listening Modes to Input 4 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
Sources tons to select the signal format
that you want to set, and then use
You can assign a default listening mode to each input the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
source that will be selected automatically when you tons to select a listening mode.
select each input source. For example, you can set the
Only listening modes that can be used
default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital
with each input signal format can be
input signals. You can select other listening modes dur-
selected (see page 63).
ing playback, but the mode specified here will be
The Last Valid option means that the
resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set
listening mode selected last will be
to Standby.
used.
Analog / PCM: With this setting, you
can specify the listening mode to be
Remote used when an analog (CD, TV, LD,
controller The main menu appears onscreen. VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette,
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital
sure the appropriate external input is (CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.
selected on your TV. Dolby Digital: With this setting, you
can specify the listening mode to be
used when a Dolby Digital or Dolby
Digital Plus format digital audio signal
is played (DVD, etc.).
DTS: With this setting, you can specify
the listening mode to be used when a
tons to select “5. Listening Mode
DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution for-
mat digital audio signal is played
Preset”, and then press [ENTER]. (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).
The “Listening Mode Preset” menu D.F. 2ch: With this setting, you can
appears. specify the listening mode to be used
when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio
5. Listening Mode Preset
1. DVD signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT (DVD, etc.).
4. GAME/TV
5. AUX D.F. Mono: With this setting, you can
6. TAPE
7. TUNER specify the listening mode to be used
8. CD
9. PHONO when a mono digital audio signal is
played (DVD, etc.).
Multich PCM: Specifies the default
listening mode for multichannel PCM
tons to select the input source
sources input via a HDMI IN, such as
DVD-Audio.
that you want to set, and then 192k/176.4k: Specifies the default lis-
press [ENTER]. tening mode for high resolution
The signal format selection menu 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz digital audio
appears. sources such as DVD-Audio.
Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default
5–1. Listening Mode Preset
DVD listening mode for Dolby TrueHD
Analog / PCM Last Valid
Dolby Digital Last Valid
sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD
DTS Last Valid
D.F. 2ch Last Valid
(input via HDMI).
D.F. Mono Last Valid
DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the
default listening mode for DTS-HD
Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray
or HD DVD (input via HDMI).
On the TX-SR706, for TUNER input DSD: Specifies the default listening
selector only “Analog” will be avail- mode for DSD multichannel sources,
able. such as SACD.
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[SETUP] button.
tons to select an item, and then
The setup menu closes. press [ENTER].
Note:
Source Setup
This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu. 5 Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change it.
Items can be set individually for each input selector.
The “Source Setup” menu items are
explained below.
1 Press the input selector buttons
to select an input source, and
Remote
controller then press the [RECEIVER] but-
ton.

[SETUP] button.
IntelliVolume
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each
input selector individually. This is useful if one of your
source components is louder or quieter than the others.
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the level.
2 Press the [SETUP] button. If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use
The main menu appears onscreen. the Left [e] button to reduce its input level. If it’s notice-
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make ably quieter, use the Right [r] button to increase its
sure the appropriate external input is input level. The input level can be adjusted from −12 dB
selected on your TV. to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.
Note:
IntelliVolume does not apply for Zone 2.
tons to select “4. Source Setup”,
The “Source Setup” menu appears. The
name of the currently selected input
selector is displayed in a box.
4. Source Setup
DVD
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
4. Picture Adjust
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A/V Sync Name input area

When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning
function, you may find that the picture and sound are out 4-3. Name Edit
Name
of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
by applying a delay to the audio signal. The delay can be
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
set from 0 to 250 milliseconds (msec) in 5 millisecond
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
steps.
n o p q r s t u v w x y z
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the delay.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 – . '
To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press
[ENTER]. ( ) / , : ; ! ? _
To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN] OK CANCEL
button.
4–2. A/V Sync

(Left)/ (Right):
A/V Sync
DVD
0msec
Selected when the cursor is
moved within the Name input
area.
Press Enter to see picture. OK:
Selects when the entry is com-
plete.
CANCEL:
If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (see page 93), and your TV Selects when you want to cancel
or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay the name entry.
time will be the A/V Sync delay time. The HDMI Lip
Sync delay time is displayed underneath in parentheses. To correct a character:
Note: 1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select
A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening “ ”(Left) or “ ”(Right) and then press [ENTER].
mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is 2. Press [ENTER] several times to select the incorrect
used with an analog input source. character (The cursor moves one letter each time
[ENTER] is pressed).
Name Edit 3. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select the
correct character, and then press [ENTER].
You can enter a custom name for each individual input
selector and radio preset for easy identification. When Notes:
entered, the custom name will appear on the display. • To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to
select AM or FM, and then select the preset
The custom name is edited using the character input
(TX-SR706 only) (see step 1 on page 86).
screen. • You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select a radio presets.
character, and then press [ENTER]. • To restore a custom name to the default, erase the cus-
Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters. tom name by entering an empty white space for each
2. When you’ve finished, to store a name, be sure to letter.
use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select • This procedure can also be performed on the AV
“OK”, and then press [ENTER]. Otherwise it will receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP],
not be saved. [ENTER], and arrow buttons.
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Picture Adjust ■ Noise Reduction

With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the
Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality
screen.
and reduce any noise appearing on the screen and set it
to that adjustment. Off: Noise reduction off.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select the set- Low: Low noise reduction (default).
Mid: Medium noise reduction.
tings, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set
High: High noise reduction.
them.
To view the TV picture while setting, press [ENTER]. Note:
To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN] The “Picture Adjust” (except “Default”) can also be set
button. using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller.
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set-
■ Picture Mode ting item appears on the display.
AV receiver/AV amplifier comes with three Picture 2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an
Modes (picture setting patterns): “Mode1” (default), item, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
“Mode2”, and “Mode3”. change the setting.
■ Brightness
With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–20” is the darkest.
“+20” is the brightest.
■ Contrast
With this setting you can adjust Contrast.
0).
“–20” is the least.
“+20” is the greatest.
■ Hue
With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance.
0).
“–20” is the strongest green.
“+20” is the strongest red.
■ Saturation
With this setting you can adjust saturation.
0).
“–20” is the weakest color.
“+20” is the strongest color.
■ Edge Enhancement
With this setting you can adjust the sharpness of edges in
the picture.
Can be adjusted from 0 to +10 in steps of 1 (default is 0).
“0” is the softest.
“+10” is the sharpest.
■ Default
You can reset the “Picture Adjust” to its default settings.
Press the Right [r] button or [ENTER] to reset “Picture
Adjust” settings.
Note:
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that
the “Picture Adjust” be set to its default settings.
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Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup 5 When you’ve finished, press the

[SETUP] button.
This section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous”
menu.

Remote
controller The main menu appears onscreen. Note:
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make This procedure can also be performed on the AV
sure the appropriate external input is receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
selected on your TV. arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
Volume Setup
■ Volume Display
With this setting, you can choose how the volume level
is displayed.
tons to select “6. Miscellaneous”,
Absolute: Display range is “Min”, 0.5 through 99.5,
“Max”.
and then press [ENTER]. Relative: Display range is – ∞ dB, –81.5 dB through
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears. +18.0 dB.
The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value
6. Miscellaneous 0 dB.
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
■ Muting Level
This setting determines how much the output is muted
when the Muting function is used (see page 56). It can be
set to – ∞ dB (fully muted) or from –50 dB to –10 dB in
10 dB steps.
■ Maximum Volume
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.
tons to select an item, and then When the “Volume Display” setting is set to “Absolute”,
press [ENTER]. the Maximum Volume range is “Off”, 50 to 99.
The screen for that item appears. When it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Off”, –32 dB to
+17 dB. To disable this setting, select “Off”.
■ PowerOn Volume
With this preference, you can specify the volume setting
to be used each time the AV receiver/AV amplifier is
turned on.
When the “Volume Display” preference is set to “Abso-
lute”, the range is “Last”, “Min”, 1 to 99 or “Max”.
When it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Last”, – ∞ dB,
tons to select an item, and use
–81 dB to +18 dB.
To use the same volume level that was used when the AV
receiver/AV amplifier was turned off, select “Last”.
tons to change it.
The “PowerOn Volume” cannot be set higher than the
The items are explained below.
“Maximum Volume” setting.
■ Headphone Level
With this preference, you can specify the headphone vol-
ume relative to the main volume. This is useful if there’s
a volume difference between your speakers and your
headphones. The headphones level can be set from –12
dB to +12 dB.
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OSD Setup
■ Immediate Display
This preference determines whether operation details are
displayed onscreen when an AV receiver/AV amplifier
function is adjusted.
On: Displayed (default).
Off: Not displayed.
Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not
be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI
IN.
Immediate Display be turned off.
■ Monitor Type
With this preference, you can specify the aspect ratio of
your TV so that the operation details are displayed prop-
erly.
4 : 3: Select if your TV is 4 : 3.
16 : 9: Select if your TV is 16 : 9 (default).
■ Display Position
This preference determines where on the screen opera-
tion details are displayed.
Bottom: Bottom of the screen (default).
Top: Top of the screen.
■ TV Format (not North American models)

See “TV Format Setup (not North American models)”
on page 46.
■ Language
This setting determines the language used for the
onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese.
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. Hardware Setup Note:

This section explains items on the “Hardware Setup” menu. receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
Remote Remote Control
controller The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make ■ Remote ID
sure the appropriate external input is When several Onkyo components are used in the same
selected on your TV. room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate
the AV receiver/AV amplifier from the other components,
you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
Note:
If you do change the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote
ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same
ID (see below), otherwise, you won’t be able to control
it with the remote controller.
Setup”, and then press [ENTER]. Changing the Remote Controller’s ID
1 While holding down the
[RECEIVER] button, press and
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
hold down the [SETUP] button
2.
3.
Zone2
Tuner
until the [RECEIVER] button
4.
5.
Analog Multich
HDMI
lights up (about 3 seconds).
Note:
(3 seconds)
The “3. Tuner” (*) setting is not avail-
able on the TX-SA706.
2 Use the number buttons to enter
ID 1, 2, or 3.
tons to select an item, and then The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice.
press [ENTER].
The screen for that item appears.
Zone 2
See “Zone 2” on page 97.
Tuner (TX-SR706 only)
■ AM Frequency Step (on some models)

tons to select an item, and use
See “AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models)” on
page 47.
tons to change it. ■ SAT Radio Mode (on North American model)
The items are explained below. If you connect an XM Satellite Radio antenna or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver (both sold
separately), set this setting to “XM” or “SIRIUS”
respectively. If you connect both types of antenna, select
“XM/SIRIUS”. Otherwise, select “None”. See the sepa-
rate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes. ■ Antenna Aiming (on North American model)
The ID of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is displayed
here. You must sign up to obtain a SIRIUS ID. See the
separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
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■ SIRIUS Parental Lock Normal:

(on North American model)
This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. It’s not
available if “SAT Radio Mode” is set to “None”. See the
separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
Analog Multich
■ Subwoofer Input Sensitivity

Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their
analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal.
With this setting, you can change the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD
player. Note that this setting only affects signals con-
nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s DVD SUB- Full:
WOOFER jack.
You can select 0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, or 15 dB.
If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB
or 15 dB setting.
HDMI
■ Output Resolution
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI out-
puts and have the AV receiver/AV amplifier upconvert
the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolu-
tion supported by your TV.
See the “Video Resolution Chart” on page 119 to see
how the AV receiver/AV amplifier handles video input at
Zoom:
different resolutions.
Through: Select this to pass video through the AV
receiver/AV amplifier at the same resolution
and with no conversion (default).
Auto: Select this to have the AV receiver/AV
amplifier automatically convert video at res-
olutions not supported by your TV.
480p (480/576p):
Select this for 480p or 576p output and
video conversion as necessary.
720p: Select this for 720p output and video con-
version as necessary.
1080i: Select this for 1080i output and video con-
1080p: Select this for 1080p output and video con- Wide Zoom:
Note:
the “Output Resolution” be set to “Through”.
■ Zoom Mode
This setting determines the aspect ratio.
Auto: The AV receiver/AV amplifier automati-
cally selects the Zoom Mode in accordance
with the input signal (default).
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Note: up the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s volume control, the

The “Zoom Mode” can also be set using the [DISPLAY] sound will be output by the AV receiver/AV ampli-
button on the remote controller. fier’s front left and right speakers. To stop the AV
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set- receiver/AV amplifier’s speakers producing sound,
ting item appears on the display. change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select down the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s volume.
“Zoom Mode”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] ■ Lip Sync
buttons to change the setting. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can be set to automati-
■ Film Mode cally correct any delay between the video and the audio,
The AV receiver/AV amplifier will adjust to the picture based on the data from the connected monitor.
source, processing in either “3:2 pulldown” or “2:2 pull- Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default).
down” (Film Mode). It automatically converts the source Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled.
to the appropriate progressive signal and reproduces the Notes:
natural quality of the original picture. • This function works only if your HDMI-compatible
When the “Film Mode” setting is set to “Auto”, the AV TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.
receiver/AV amplifier automatically detects the picture • You can check the amount of delay being applied by
source and in either “3:2 pulldown” or “2:2 pulldown”. the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen
However, there may be times when you will get a better (see page 87).
picture by setting “Film Mode” yourself.
■ x.v.Color
Auto: Adjusts to the picture source, automat- If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both
ically selecting Film Mode. support the “x.v.Color,” you can enable “x.v.Color” on
Off: Does not process in either “3:2 pull- the AV receiver/AV amplifier with this setting.
down” or “2:2 pulldown” (default).
3:2 pulldown: Selected when the picture source is Disable: “x.v.Color” disabled (default).
movie film, etc. Enable: “x.v.Color” enabled.
2:2 pulldown: Selected when the picture source is Notes:
computer graphics, animation, etc. • If the color is unnatural when “x.v.Color” is set to
Note: “Enable”, change the setting to “Disable”.
The “Film Mode” can also be set using the [DISPLAY] • Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
button on the remote controller. ual for details.
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set-
ting item appears on the display.
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select
“Film Mode”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change the setting.
■ Audio TV Out
This preference determines whether audio received at
the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may
want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio
from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN,
through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set
to “Off”.
Off: HDMI audio is not output (default).
On: HDMI audio is output.
Notes:
• If “On” is selected and the signal can be output by the
TV, the AV receiver/AV amplifier will output no
sound through its speakers.
• When “TV Control” is enabled, this setting is set to
“Auto”.
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be
output even when this setting is set to “On”.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, or
“TV Control” is set to “Enable” and you’re listening
through your TV’s speakers (see page 34), if you turn
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■ Control • Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-

This function allows -compatible components ual for details.
connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV
receiver/AV amplifier.
Disable: disabled (default). Note:
Enable: enabled. After changing the settings of the “Control”, “Power
Notes: Control”, or “TV Control”, turn off the power to all
• , which stands for Remote Interactive over connected pieces of equipment and then turn on
HDMI, is the name of the system control function again. Refer to the User’s Manuals for all connected
found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver/AV pieces of equipment.
amplifier can be used with CEC (Consumer Electron-
ics Control), which allows system control over HDMI
and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides
interoperability between various components, how-
ever, operation with components other than -
compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
• Set to “Disable” when a connected piece of equipment
is not compatible or it is unclear whether the equip-
ment is compatible or not.
• If movement is unnatural when set to “Enable”, change
the setting to “Disable”.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
Power Control
To link the power functions of -compatible
components connected via HDMI, select “Enable”.
Disable: Power Control disabled.
Enable: Power Control enabled.
Notes:
• The “Power Control” setting can be set only when the
above “Control” setting is set to “Enable”.
• HDMI power control only works with -com-
patible components that support it and may not work
properly with some components due to their settings
or compatibility.
• When set to “Enable”, power consumption will
increase.
• When set to “Enable”, regardless of whether the AV
receiver/AV amplifier is On or on Standby, both audio
and video received by an HDMI input will be output
by the HDMI OUT for playback on the TV or other
component that’s connected to the HDMI OUT.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
TV Control
Set to “Enable” when you want to control the AV
receiver/AV amplifier from an -compatible TV
that is connected to HDMI.
Disable: TV Control disabled.
Enable: TV Control enabled.
Notes:
• Set to “Disable” when the TV is not compatible or
when it is unclear whether the TV is compatible or
not.
• The “TV Control” setting can be set only when the
above “Control” and “Power Control” settings are both
set to “Enable”.
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Lock Setup
With this preference, you can protect your settings by
locking the setup menus.


tons to select “8. Lock Setup”,
The “Lock Setup” menu appears.
8. Lock Setup
Lock Unlocked

buttons to select:
When the setup menus are locked, you
cannot change any setting.
Locked:
Setup menus locked.
Unlocked:
Setup menus not locked.

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Automatic Audio Input Selection COAXx (Auto)/OPTx (Auto):

Setup This option can be selected when a dig-
ital input is assigned to an input selec-
tor (see page 44). When this option is
selected, the relevant digital and analog
inputs will be checked for the presence
of an audio signal. If signals are present
at more than one input, the inputs will
be selected in the following order of
priority: digital, analog. Any audio sig-
nals present at the HDMI inputs will
Input Selector DIGITAL INPUT
not be output.
When an input source is selected, the AV receiver/AV Analog:
amplifier checks the relevant audio inputs for the pres- When this option is selected, the signal
ence of an audio signal and automatically selects an from the relevant analog audio input is
input. With this setting, you can specify which audio output. Any audio signals present at
inputs the AV receiver/AV amplifier will check for sig- HDMI or digital inputs will not be output.
nals.
Note:
1 Press the input selector button
for the input selector whose set-
You can select a different option for each input selector.
ting you want to change. Digital Input Signal Formats

The setting for the TUNER input selec-
tor cannot be changed and is fixed at The digital input signal formats are available only for the
“Analog”. input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack;
otherwise you will see “Analog” indicated on the screen
(see page 44).
Normally, the AV receiver/AV amplifier detects the sig-
nal format automatically. However, if you experience
2 Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton.
either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS
material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM
The current setting is displayed. or DTS:
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut
off, try setting the format to PCM.
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing
a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.
3 Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-

ton repeatedly to select an 1 Press and hold the AV receiver/AV ampli-
option. fier’s [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3
seconds.
HDMIx (Auto):
This option can be selected when an 2 While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec-
onds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button
HDMI input is assigned to an input
selector (see page 42). When this repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS or Auto.
option is selected, the relevant HDMI, PCM:
digital, and analog inputs will be Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be
checked for the presence of an audio heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indi-
signal. If signals are present at more cator will flash and noise may also be produced.
than one input, the inputs will be DTS:
selected in the following order of prior- Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input sig-
ity: HDMI, digital, analog. nals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS,
the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no
sound.
Auto (default):
The format is detected automatically. If no digital
input signal is present, the corresponding analog
input is used instead.
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Zone 2
In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you
can select a different source for each room.
Connecting Zone 2 Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an

Amp in Zone 2
There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:
This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main lis-
1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver/AV ampli-
tening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2,
fier.
with a different source in each room.
2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.
Hookup
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly • Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver/
AV amplifier’s ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an
to the AV receiver/AV amplifier
analog audio input on your Zone 2 amp.
This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main • Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals
room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a on your Zone 2 amp.
different source in each room. This is called Powered
Zone 2, as the Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV Main room
receiver/AV amplifier. Note that when Powered Zone 2
is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in your TV
main room.
To use this setup, you must set the “Powered Zone2”

setting to “Act” (see page 98).
Hookup AV receiver/AV amplifier

• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver/AV
amplifier’s ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals.
Main room
TV Zone 2
IN
R L
Receiver/
integrated amp
Note:
The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp.
Zone 2 12V Trigger

When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the 12V
Zone 2 TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 goes high (+12 volts, 100 mil-
R L
liamperes max). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger
input on a component in Zone 2 will make that compo-
nent turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off
on the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
Notes:
• With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the
AV receiver/AV amplifier.
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is
set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 45).
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Zone 2—Continued
Setting the Powered Zone 2 4 Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Powered Zone2”,
If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV
and use the Left and Right [e]/
receiver/AV amplifier, as explained in “Connecting Your
[r] buttons to select:
Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier” on page 97, you must set the “Powered Zone2” set- Not Act:
ting to “Act” (Activated). ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals not
activated (Powered Zone 2 dis-
abled).
lowed by the [SETUP] button. Act:
ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals
activated (Powered Zone 2
enabled).


Notes:
7. Hardware Setup
• When “Act” is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the
1. Remote Control Zone 2 speakers connected to the ZONE 2 L/R
2. Zone2
3. Tuner speaker terminals output sound, but the surround back
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI speakers connected to the SURR BACK L/R speaker
terminals do not. When “Act” is selected and Zone 2
turned off, the surround back speakers output sound as
normal.
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is
set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 45).
tons to select “2. Zone2”, and receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button,
then press [ENTER]. arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
The “Zone2” menu appears.
7–2. Zone2
Powered Zone2 Not Act
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Zone 2—Continued
Using Zone 2 Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote

Controller
This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how
to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust
the volume for Zone 2. ZONE2
ON/
STANDBY
Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver/AV
amplifier INPUT
SELECTOR
Note:
To control Zone 2, you must press the remote control-
ler’s [ZONE 2] button first.
12 1
1 Press the [ZONE 2] button, then
point the remote controller at the
1 To turn on Zone 2 and select an
input source, press the [ZONE 2]
AV receiver/AV amplifier and
press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
button repeatedly.
Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator
Alternatively, press the [ZONE 2] lights up, and the 12V TRIGGER OUT
button followed by an input ZONE 2 goes high (+12 V).
selector button within 8 seconds.
Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator
lights up, and the 12V TRIGGER OUT
ZONE 2 goes high (+12 V).
To select AM or FM press the
[TUNER] input selector button repeat- 2 To select an input source for
Zone 2, press the [ZONE 2] but-
edly (TX-SR706 only). On the North
ton, followed by an INPUT
American model, you can also select
SELECTOR button.
XM or SIRIUS.
To select AM or FM press the [TUNER]
To select the same source as that of the INPUT SELECTOR button repeatedly.
main room, press the [ZONE 2] button On the North American model, you can
repeatedly until “Z2 Selector: Source” also select XM or SIRIUS.
appears on the display. Note:
You cannot select different AM or FM
Note: radio stations for your main room and
You cannot select different AM or FM
Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station
radio stations for your main room and
will be heard in each room.
Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station
will be heard in each room.
2 To turn off Zone 2, press the

[OFF] button.
3 To turn off Zone 2, press the
[ZONE 2] button, followed by the
[ON/STANDBY] button.
Note:
While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes
that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as
Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and THX Select2 Cinema,
are unavailable.
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Zone 2—Continued
Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2
Remote On the remote controller, press

controller
the [ZONE 2] button, and then
use the VOL [q]/[w] button.
AV receiver/ On the AV receiver/AV amplifier,

AV amplifier
use the ZONE 2 LEVEL [q]/[w]
buttons.
If your Zone 2 speakers are connected
to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone
2, use its volume control to adjust the
volume.
Muting Zones
Remote On the remote controller, press

controller
the [ZONE 2] button, and then
press the [MUTING] button.
To unmute a zone, on the remote
controller, press the [ZONE 2]
button, and then press the [MUT-
ING] button again.
Notes:
• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2
LINE OUT and ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals. Dig-
ital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard
when an input source is selected, check if it’s con-
nected to an analog input.
• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes
that need surround back speakers (i.e., Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES, and THX Select2 Cinema) are unavailable.
• While Zone 2 is on, u functions will not work.
• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations
for your main room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM
radio station will be heard in each room. For example,
if you have an FM station for the main room, that sta-
tion will also be used in Zone 2.
• Zones can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.
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Zone 2—Continued
Using the Remote Controller in Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet
2 and Multiroom Control Kits In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals
from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV
To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier with the remote receiver/AV amplifier located in the cabinet via the con-
controller while you’re in the Zone 2 room, you’ll need necting block.
a commercially available multiroom remote control kit.
• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.
These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line IR receiver
of sight to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote sensor, Connecting
block
such as when it’s installed inside a cabinet.
IR IN
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2
In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infra-
red signals from the remote controller and feeds them
through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier in the main Inside
cabinet Remote controller
room via the connecting block.
Signal flow
IR IN
IR receiver
Connecting
block
Remote controller
Main room Zone 2

Signal flow
The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be

connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s IR IN jack,
as shown below.
From the connecting block
Miniplug cable
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Controlling Other Components
You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote con-
troller (RC-717M) to control your other AV components,
including those made by other manufacturers. This sec-
1 Look up the appropriate remote
control code in the separate
tion explains how to: Remote Control Codes list.
• Enter the remote control code for a component that The codes are organized by category
you want to control: DVD, TV, VCR, etc. (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).
• Learn commands directly from another component’s
remote controller (see page 111). 2 While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button to which you want
• Program the MACRO buttons to perform a sequence
of up to eight remote control actions (see page 112). to enter a code, press and hold
down the [DISPLAY] button
Preprogrammed Remote Control (about 3 seconds).
Codes The REMOTE MODE button lights up.
Notes:
The following REMOTE MODE buttons are prepro- • Remote control codes cannot be
grammed with remote control codes for controlling the entered for the [RECEIVER] and
components listed. You do not need to enter a remote [ZONE 2] buttons.
control code to control these components. • Only TV remote control codes can be
For details on controlling these components, see the entered for the [TV] button.
pages indicated. • Apart from the [RECEIVER], [TV],
and [ZONE 2] buttons, remote con-
Onkyo DVD player (page 105) trol codes from any category can be
Onkyo CD player (page 108) entered for the REMOTE MODE
buttons. However, these buttons also
Onkyo cassette recorder with u (page 110) (3 seconds) work as input selector buttons
Onkyo RI Dock with u (page 109) (page 54), so choose a REMOTE
MODE button that corresponds with
Entering Remote Control Codes the input to which you connect your
component. For example, if you con-
You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you nect your CD player to the CD input,
want to control. choose the [CD] button when enter-
ing its remote control code.
DISPLAY
3 Within 30 seconds, use the num-
ber buttons to enter the 5-digit
remote control code.
REMOTE RECEIVER
MODE The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice.
If the remote control code is not entered
successfully, the REMOTE MODE
button will flash once slowly.
Note:
The remote control codes provided are correct at the time
of printing, but are subject to change.
Number
buttons
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Controlling Other Components—Continued
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

Components Connected via u You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default
Onkyo components that are connected via u are con- remote control code.
trolled by pointing the remote controller at the AV
receiver/AV amplifier, not the component. This allows 1 While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button that you want to
you to control components that are out of view, in a rack,
reset, press and hold down the
for example. [AUDIO] button until the REMOTE
MODE button lights up (about 3
1 Make sure the Onkyo component is con-
nected with an u cable and an analog
seconds).
audio cable (RCA).

See page 39 for details.
2 Enter the appropriate remote control code

for the REMOTE MODE button.
• [DVD] button
31612: Onkyo DVD player with u
• [CD] button
71327: Onkyo CD player with u
• [TAPE] button (3 seconds)
42157: Onkyo cassette recorder with u
(default) 2 Within 30 seconds, press the
REMOTE MODE button again.
See the previous page for how to enter remote
control codes. The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice, indicating that the button has
3 Press the REMOTE MODE button, point
the remote controller at the AV receiver/
been reset.
Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons
AV amplifier, and operate the component. is preprogrammed with a remote con-
trol code. When a button is reset, its
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing preprogrammed code is restored.
the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control
an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use
the following remote control codes:
• [DVD] button
30627: Onkyo DVD player without u (default) Resetting the Remote Controller
• [CD] button
71817: Onkyo CD player without u (default) You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.
Note:
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc 1 While holding down the
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT hold down the [AUDIO] button
jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME/TV jacks, for
u to work properly, you must set the Input Display
accordingly (see page 48).
(3 seconds)
2 Within 30 seconds, press the

[RECEIVER] button again.
The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice,
indicating that the remote controller
has been reset.
103
Controlling a TV
By pressing the [TV] or [GAME/TV] buttons that’s been a ON/STANDBY, TV [9] buttons
programmed with the remote control code for your TV Set the TV to On or Standby.
(TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you b TV VOL [q]/[w]
can control your TV with the following buttons. Adjust the TV’s volume.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
ent component, see page 102. c TV [INPUT] button
Selects the TV’s external inputs.
The [TV] and [GAME/TV] buttons are preprogrammed
with the remote control code for controlling a TV that d GUIDE button*
supports the *1. The TV must be able to receive Displays the program guide.
remote control commands via and be con- e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons*
nected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI. If Used to navigate menus and select items.
controlling your TV via doesn’t work very f SETUP button*
well, program your TV’s remote control code into the Displays a menu.
[TV] button and use the TV remote mode to control your
TV. g [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons*
Press [TV] button first Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
These buttons works for combination devices.
h SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY
1 bk MODE buttons*
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.
i Number buttons
Enter numbers. 0 button enters 11 on some compo-
nents. +10 button* works as “-.--” button or +10.
bl j DISPLAY button
1 Displays information.
2 bm k MUTING button
3 Mutes the TV.
4 bn l CH +/– button
Select channels on the TV.
5 m PREV CH button
6 bo Selects the previous or last channel.
bp n RETURN button*
Exits the TV’s setup menu.
o AUDIO button*
7 Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
p CLR button*
8 Cancels functions and clears entered numbers, or
enters 12.
* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by the
function.
9
bq
* With some components, certain buttons may not work as

expected, and some may not work at all.
*1 The supported by the AV receiver/AV amplifier is

the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard.
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Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
programmed with the remote control code for your DVD Used to navigate menus and select items.
player (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination),
you can control your player with the following buttons. g SETUP button
The [DVD] button is preprogrammed with the remote Used to access the DVD player’s settings.
control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. h [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- buttons
ent component, see page 102. Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
Press the appropriate
REMOTE MODE button first i REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
j SEARCH buttons
1 bm Used to search title, chapter, and track numbers, and
to search times for locating specific points.
k Number buttons
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and
bn to enter times for locating specific points. The [+10]
button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.
bo
2 l DISPLAY button
3 bp Displays information about the current disc, title,
4 chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
time, total time, and so on.
5 bq m MUTING button (56)
6 Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
n DISC +/–, CH +/– button
7 br Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV chan-
nels on a component with a built-in tuner.
bs o VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
8 p MENU button
Displays a DVD’s menu.
9 bt
bk ck q RETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the
previous menu.
r AUDIO button
bl Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
cl s RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
* With some components, certain buttons may not work as t PLAY MODE button
expected, and some may not work at all. Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
a ON/STANDBY button
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. u CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
b TV [9] buttons
Note:
Set the TV to On or Standby.
If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or
c TV [INPUT] button Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored but-
Selects the TV’s external inputs. tons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and
d TV VOL [q]/[w] [PLAY MODE] buttons will work as colored or A, B, C,
Adjust the TV’s volume. D buttons. In this case, these buttons cannot be used to
set repeat playback, random playback, or select play
e TOP MENU button modes.
Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.
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Controlling a VCR or PVR

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been a ON/STANDBY button
programmed with the remote control code for your VCR Set the video recorder to On or Standby.
(TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR b TV [9] buttons
combination), you can control your video recorder with Set the TV to On or Standby.
the following buttons.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- c TV [INPUT] button
ent component, see page 102. Selects the TV’s external inputs.
d TV VOL [q]/[w]
Press the appropriate Adjust the TV’s volume.
REMOTE MODE button first
e GUIDE button
Displays the program guide or navigation list.
1 bk f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus and select items.
g SETUP button
Displays the video recorders setup menu.
bl h Previous [7] button

Previous or instant replay function.
bm
2 i Number button
3 bn Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some
4 components. The [+10] button works as a +10 but-
ton or “-.--” button.
5 bo j DISPLAY button
k MUTING button (56)
7 bp Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
l CH +/– button
8 bq Selects TV channels on the video recorder.
m VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
br Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
n PREV CH button
Selects the previous channel.
o RETURN button
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.
9 p Next [6] button
Next or advance function.
bs q Playback button
From left to right: Rewind, Pause, Play, Stop, and
Fast Forward.
r CLR button
Cancels functions or enters the number 12.

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Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver

programmed with the remote control code for your sat- Set the video recorder to On or Standby.
ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/ b GUIDE button
PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can Displays the onscreen program guide.
control your player with the following buttons.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
ent component, see page 102. Used to navigate menus and select items.
d SETUP button
Press the appropriate Displays the setup menu.
e SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY
MODE buttons
1 7 Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.
f Number buttons
Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10
button or “-.--” button.
g DISPLAY button
9 h MUTING button (56)
bk Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
i CH +/– button
Selects satellite/cable channels.
2 bl j VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
3 Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
4 bm k PREV CH button
Selects the previous channel.
bn l RETURN button
Exits the menu.
bo m AUDIO button
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
5 n [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
6 and Next.
o CLR button
bp Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

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Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player

programmed with the remote control code for your CD Set the video recorder to On or Standby.
player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your b TOP MENU button
player with the following buttons. Displays a menu.
The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote con-
trol code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus and select items.
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-
ent component, see page 102. d SETUP button
Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.
Press the appropriate
e [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]
buttons
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous,
and Next.
1 9 f REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback function.
g SEARCH buttons
Used to locate specific points.
bk h Number buttons
bl Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
bm specific points. The [+10] button works as a +10
button or “-.--” button.
i DISPLAY button
2 Displays information about the current disc or track,
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,
3 and so on.
4 bn j MUTING button (56)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
k DISC +/– button
Selects discs on a CD changer.
5 l VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
6 bo fier.
bp m RETURN button
7 Exits the menu.
n RANDOM button
8 Used with the random playback function.
o PLAY MODE button
bq Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
p CLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

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Controlling an RI Dock
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been This is because the remote controller transmits the On
programmed with the remote control code for your RI and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is
Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the already on, it will remain on when the remote control-
following buttons. ler transmits an On command. Similarly, if your iPod
The [CUSTOM] button is preprogrammed with the is already off, it will remain off when the remote con-
remote control code for controlling an RI Dock. troller transmits an Off command.
For details on entering a remote control code, see page 102. b TOP MENU button
When Using an RI Dock: Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2
• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV RI Dock.
IN L/R jacks. c Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons*
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/ Used to navigate menus and select items.
DOCK. d Previous [7] button
• Set the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s Input Display to Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the
DOCK (see page 48). previous song.
• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more e Rewind [5] button
information. Press and hold to rewind.
Press the appropriate f Pause [3] button
REMOTE MODE button first Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPod models,
it works as a Play/Pause button.)
g REPEAT button*
1 8 Used with the repeat function.
h DISPLAY button*
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.
i MUTING button (56)
9 Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
bk j ALBUM +/– button*
Selects the next or previous album.
bl k VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
2 bm l MENU button*
bn Exits the menu.
3 m PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons*

Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.
bo n Play [1] button
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn
4 bp on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPod models,
this button works as a Play/Pause button.)
5 bq o Next [6] button
6 br Selects the next song.
7 bs p Fast Forward [4] button
Press and hold to fast forward.
bt q Stop [2] button
Stops playback and displays a menu.
* With some components, certain buttons may not work as r PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
a ON/STANDBY button play modes.
Turns the iPod on or off. Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2
Notes: RI Dock.
• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or s RANDOM button*
DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Used with the shuffle function.
• Your iPod many not respond the first time you press * Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd
generation iPod models.
this button, in which case you should press it again.
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Controlling a Cassette Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.
programmed with the remote control code for your cas- a ON/STANDBY button
sette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder Turns the cassette recorder on or off.
with the following buttons.
The [TAPE] button is preprogrammed with the remote b Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons
control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder The Previous [7] button selects the previous
when used with an u connection. track. During playback it selects the beginning of
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- the current track. The Next [6] button selects the
ent component, see page 102. next track.
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous
Press the appropriate and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work prop-
REMOTE MODE button first erly with some cassette tapes.
c Rewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4]
1 buttons
The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast
Forward [4] button starts fast forward.
d Reverse Play [t] button
Starts reverse playback.
6 e Play [1] button
Starts playback.
7 f MUTING button (56)
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
g VOL [q]/[w] button (54)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV ampli-
fier.
h Stop [2] button
Stops playback.
Note:
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also
2 be controlled in Receiver mode.
3
4 8
5
Controlling a Tuner (TX-SA706 only)

The [TUNER] button is preprogrammed with the remote Before controlling the tuner, turn the AV amplifier on.
control code for controlling an Onkyo tuner when used a [TUNER] button
with an u connection. Used to select either AM or FM.
b CH +/– button
Used to select radio presets for a connected tuner.
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Learning Commands If the command is learned successfully,

the REMOTE MODE button flashes
The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote controller can
twice.
learn the commands of other remote controllers. By
transmitting, for example, the Play command from your
E
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LU
CD player’s remote controller, the remote controller can
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learn it, and then transmit the exact same command
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when its Play [1] button is pressed in the CD remote
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This is useful when you’ve entered the appropriate
remote control code (page 102) but some buttons don’t
work as expected.
Supplied
remote controller
1 (RC-717M)
1, 4 4 To learn more commands, repeat

steps 2 and 3.
Press any REMOTE MODE button
when you’ve finished. The REMOTE
MODE button flashes twice.
Notes:
1 While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button for the mode in
• The following buttons cannot learn new commands:
REMOTE MODE, MACRO [1], [2].
which you want to use the com- • The remote controller can learn approximately 70 to
mand, press and hold down the 90 commands, although this will be less if commands
[ON/STANDBY] button until the that use a lot of memory are learned.
REMOTE MODE button lights up • Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause,
(about 3 seconds). and so on are preprogrammed with commands for
controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and
DVD players. However, they can learn new com-
mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com-
mands at any time by resetting the remote controller
(see page 103).
• To overwrite a previously learned command, repeat
this procedure.
• Depending on the remote controller that you are using,
there may be some buttons that won’t work as
expected, or even some remotes that cannot be learned
at all.
• Only commands from infrared remote controllers can
(3 seconds) be learned.
• When the remote controller’s batteries expire, all
learned commands will be lost and will have to be
2 On the supplied remote control-
ler, press the button you want to learned all over again, so don’t discard your other
learn the new command. remote controllers.
■ Deleting Learning Commands
3 Point the remote controllers at
each other, about 2 to 6 inches
1. While holding down the REMOTE MODE button
for the mode in which you want to delete the com-
(5–15 cm) apart, and then press mand, press and hold down the TV [9] button
and hold the button whose com- until the REMOTE MODE button lights up (about 3
mand you want to learn until the
seconds).
REMOTE MODE button flashes.
2. Press the REMOTE MODE button or the button
from which you want to delete the commands.
The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.
When you press the REMOTE MODE button, all
commands learned in that remote mode will be
deleted.
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Using Macros 3 When you’ve finished, press the

MACRO button again.
You can program the remote controller’s MACRO but-
tons to perform a sequence of remote control actions. The REMOTE MODE button flashes
twice.
Example:
If you enter 32 commands, the process
To play a CD you typically need to perform the follow-
will finish automatically.
ing actions:
1. Press the [RECEIVER] button to select the Receiver
Note:
remote controller mode.
If any of the buttons you used to make a macro are taught
2. Press the [ON/STANDBY] button to turn on the AV
new commands, the macro will no longer work properly
receiver/AV amplifier. and will have to be made again.
3. Press the [CD] button to select the CD input source.
4. Press the Play [1] button to start playback on the Running Macros
CD player.
You can program a MACRO button so that all four
actions are performed with just one button press. Press the MACRO [1] or [2] but-
ton.
Making Macros The commands in the macro are trans-
mitted in the order in which they were
Each MACRO button can store one macro, and each programmed. Keep the remote control-
macro can contain up to 32 commands. ler pointed at the AV receiver/AV
amplifier until all of the commands
have been transmitted.
Macros can be run at any time, regard-
less of the current remote controller
mode.
REMOTE
MODE RECEIVER
Deleting Macros
MACRO
1, 2

hold down the MACRO button
whose macro you want to delete
hold down the MACRO button [1]
or [2] until the [RECEIVER] but-
ton lights up (about 3 seconds).
(3 seconds)
2 Press the MACRO button again.

The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice.
(3 seconds)
2 Press the buttons whose actions

you want to program into the
macro in the order you want them
performed.
For the CD example above, you’d press
the following buttons: [ON/
STANDBY], [CD], Play [1].
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Specifications
Amplifier Section General
Rated Output Power Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
All channels: North American: European: AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
100 watts minimum continuous Others: AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
channels driven from 20 Hz to 20
kHz, with a maximum total Power Consumption North American: 5.9 A
harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) European: 550 W
115 watts minimum continuous power Others: 550 W
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels Dimensions (W × H × D)
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC) 435 × 174 × 377 mm
125 watts minimum continuous power 17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 14-13/16"
per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total Weight North American:12.2 kg (27.0 lbs.)
harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC) Others:12.3 kg (27.2 lbs.)
European:
7 ch × 160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch ■ Video Inputs
driven (IEC) HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4
Others: Component IN 1, IN 2
7 ch ×160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch S-Video DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/
driven (IEC) TV, AUX
Maximum Output Power Composite DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/
7 ch × 175 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch TV, AUX
driven (JEITA)
Dynamic Power 240 W (3 Ω, Front)
■ Video Outputs
210 W (4 Ω, Front) HDMI OUT
120 W (8 Ω, Front) Component MONITOR OUT
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) S-Video MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT
0.08% (Power Rated) Composite MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT
Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance ■ Audio Inputs
200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE) Digital Inputs Optical: 2 (Rear), 1 (Front)
2.5 mV/47 kΩ, (PHONO MM) Coaxial: 3
Output Level and Impedance Analog Inputs TX-SR706:
200 mV/470 Ω (REC OUT) DVD (Multichannel), VCR/DVR,
Phono Overload 70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%) CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE,
Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (Direct CD, PHONO
mode) TX-SA706:
Tone Control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) DVD (Multichannel), VCR/DVR,
±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE) CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE,
Signal to Noise Ratio 106 dB (LINE, IHF-A) CD, PHONO, TUNER
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A) Multichannel Inputs 7.1
Speaker Impedance 4 Ω - 16 Ω
■ Audio Outputs
Video Section Analog Outputs TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE2, PRE OUT
Multichannel Pre
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance Outputs 7
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video Y) Subwoofer Pre Output 1
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR)
0.28 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C) + ZONE2 (L, R)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) Phones 1
Component Video Frequency Response
5 Hz - 50 MHz - 3 dB ■ Control Terminal
MIC Yes
Tuner Section (TX-SR706 only) RS232 1
IR Input 1
FM Tuning Frequency Range 12 V Trigger Out ZONE2
North American:
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz Specifications and features are subject to change without
Others: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS notice.
AM Tuning Frequency Range
North American: 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
European: 522 kHz - 1611 kHz
Others: 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Preset Channel 40
Digital Tuner (North American models only):
XM, SIRIUS
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver/AV ampli- • Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is
fier, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with the
resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. metal part of each speaker terminal (page 18).
• Make sure that the input source is properly selected
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting (page 54).
the AV receiver/AV amplifier before contacting your • Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.
Onkyo dealer. • Check the volume. It can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB
To reset the AV receiver/AV amplifier to its factory through +18.0 dB (page 54). The AV receiver/AV
defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the amplifier is designed for home theater enjoyment. It
[VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] but- has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment.
ton. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV
receiver/AV amplifier will enter Standby mode.
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the PHONES
jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 56).
• If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an
HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings,
and be sure to select a supported audio format.
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-
Note that resetting the AV receiver/AV amplifier will
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those
delete your radio presets and custom settings.
that support DVD, the default setting is off.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is audio output format from a menu.
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to • If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-
the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer.
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,
receiver/AV amplifier’s display when changing settings. twisted, or damaged.
• Not all listening modes use all speakers (page 69).
Power • Specify the speaker distances (page 76) and adjust the
individual speaker levels (page 77).
Can’t turn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not
the wall outlet. still connected.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five • The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to
seconds or more, then plug it in again. Auto (page 96).
The AV receiver/AV amplifier turns off as soon Only the front speakers produce sound
as it’s turned on • When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the
• The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.
the power cord from the wall outlet immediately. Discon- • In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
nect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
AV receiver/AV amplifier with its power cord discon- “Left/Right” (page 81).
nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord • Check the Speaker Configuration (page 73).
and set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver/AV Only the center speaker produces sound
amplifier stays on, set the volume to minimum, discon- • If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro
nect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listen-
input sources. If the AV receiver/AV amplifier turns off ing mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio
when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the station or mono TV program, the sound is concen-
power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. trated in the center speaker.
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
Audio output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet “Center” (page 81).
• Make sure that the digital input source is selected • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 73).
properly (page 44). The surround speakers produce no sound
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed • When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
in all the way (page 22). the surround speakers produce no sound.
• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo- • Depending on the source and current listening mode,
nents are connected properly (page 25-38). not much sound may be produced by the surround
speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
(page 73).
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Troubleshooting—Continued
The center speaker produces no sound Noise can be heard

• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center • Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power
speaker produces no sound. cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers audio performance, so don’t do it.
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try
“Left/Right” (page 81). repositioning your cables.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly The Late Night function doesn’t work
(page 73). • Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby
The surround back speakers produce no sound Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 83).
• The surround back speakers are not used with all lis- The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t
tening modes. Select another listening mode work
(page 69). • Check the DVD analog multichannel input connec-
• Not much sound may be produced by the surround tions (page 27).
back speakers with some sources. • To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly the [MULTI CH] input selector button.
(page 73). • Make sure that the “Speakers Type” is not set to “Bi-
• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback in the Amp”. The multichannel DVD input cannot be used if
main room is reduced to 5.1-channels and the sur- “Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 45).
round back speakers produce no sound (page 97). • Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.
The subwoofer produces no sound About DTS signals
• When you play source material that contains no infor- • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit-
mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces stream stops, the AV receiver/AV amplifier remains in
no sound. DTS listening mode and the DTS indicator remains
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause,
(page 73). fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If
There’s no sound with a certain signal format you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because
the AV receiver/AV amplifier does not switch formats
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-
immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those
case you should stop your player for about three sec-
that support DVD, the default setting is off.
onds, and then resume playback.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an • With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to
audio output format from a menu. playback DTS material properly even though your
• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes player is connected to a digital input on the AV
cannot be selected (pages 63-68). receiver/AV amplifier. This is usually because the
Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mode DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level,
• The Pure Audio listening mode cannot be selected sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the
while Zone 2 is on. AV receiver/AV amplifier doesn’t recognize it as a
genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear
Can’t get 6.1/7.1 playback noise.
• If no surround back speakers are connected, or the
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,
Zone 2 speakers are being used, 6.1/7.1 playback is
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player
not possible.
may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal-
• You can not always select all of the listening modes, function.
depending on the number of the speakers connected
(pages 63-68). The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN
can’t be heard
The speaker volume cannot be set as required • Since it takes longer to identify the format of an
(The volume cannot be set to +18.0 dB) HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio sig-
• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set nals, audio output may not start immediately.
(page 89).
• After the Automatic Speaker Setup function has been Video
run, or the volume level of each individual speaker has
been adjusted (page 77), the maximum volume may There’s no picture
be reduced. • Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed
• When the “Equalizer Settings” (page 78) is set to in all the way (page 22).
“Audyssey”, the maximum possible volume is • Make sure that each video component is properly con-
reduced by 6 dB. nected. (pages 25-38)
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• If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select “- - Tuner (TX-SR706 only)

- - -” in the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 42 to watch
composite video, S-Video, and component video Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is
sources. noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t
• If the video source is connected to a component video appear
input, you must assign that input to an input selector • Relocate your antenna.
(page 43), and your TV must be connected to either • Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com-
the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONI- puter.
TOR OUT (pages 25 and 34). • Listen to the station in mono (page 57).
• If the video source is connected to an S-Video or com- • When listening to an AM station, operating the remote
posite video input, your TV must be connected to the controller may cause noise.
HDMI OUT or the corresponding S-Video or compos- • Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.
ite video output (pages 25 and 34). • Concrete walls weaken radio signals.
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, • If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor
you must assign that input to an input selector antenna.
(page 42), and your TV must be connected to the
HDMI OUT (page 34). Remote Controller
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the
The remote controller doesn’t work
video circuitry is turned off and only video signals
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-
input through HDMI IN can be output.
rect polarity (page 14).
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected is selected.
teries, or old and new batteries (page 14).
There’s no picture from a source connected to • Make sure that the remote controller is not too far
an HDMI IN away from the AV receiver/AV amplifier, and that
• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is there’s no obstruction between the remote controller
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC and the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote control
are not supported (page 34). sensor (page 14).
• When the “Output Resolution” (page 92) is set to any • Make sure that the AV receiver/AV amplifier is not
resolution not supported by the TV, no video is output subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluores-
by the HDMI OUT. cent lights. Relocate if necessary.
The onscreen menus don’t appear • If the AV receiver/AV amplifier is installed in a rack or
• On non-North American models, specify the TV sys- cabinet with colored-glass doors, the remote controller
tem used in your area in the “TV Format Setup” on may not work reliably when the doors are closed.
page 46. • Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which ler mode (pages 15 and 104-110).
the AV receiver/AV amplifier is connected is selected. • When using the remote controller to control other
The picture is distorted manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may
• On non-North American models, specify the TV sys- not work as expected.
tem used in your area in the “TV Format Setup” on • Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control code.
page 46. • Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver/
The immediate display does not appear AV amplifier and remote controller (page 91).
• The immediate display will not appear when the input Can’t control other components
signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO IN is output to • If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u
a device connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.
MONITOR OUT. Connecting only an u cable won’t work (page 39).
• Depending on the input signal, the immediate display • Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
may not appear when the input signal from the HDMI ler mode (pages 15 and 104-110).
IN is output to a device connected to the HDMI OUT. • If you’ve connected an u-capable Onkyo MD
recorder, CD recorder, RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
jacks, or an RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks, for
the remote controller to work properly, you must set
the display to MD, CDR, or DOCK (page 48).
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the
appropriate remote control code (page 102).
• To control another manufacturer’s component, point
the remote controller at that component.
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• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via The functions Auto Power On/Standby and
u, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV Direct Change don’t work for components
amplifier. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote con- connected via u
trol code first (page 103). • These functions don’t work when Zone 2 is turned on.
• To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected When performing “Automatic Speaker Setup”,
via u, or another manufacturer’s component, point the measurement fails showing the message
the remote controller at the component. Be sure to “Ambient noise is too high”.
enter the appropriate remote control code first • This can be caused by any malfunction in your speaker
(page 102). unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds.
• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If
The following settings can be made for the S-
more than one code is listed, try each one.
Video and composite video inputs
• If none of the codes work, use the Learning function You must use the buttons on the unit to make these set-
to learn the commands of the other component’s tings.
remote controller (page 111).
1. While holding down the input selector button for the
Can’t learn commands from another remote input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP]
controller button.
• When learning commands, make sure that the trans- 2. Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change
mitting ends of both remote controllers are pointing at the setting.
each other.
3. Press the [SETUP] button when you’ve finished.
• Are you trying to learn from a remote controller that • Video Attenuation
cannot be used for learning? Some commands cannot
This setting can be made for the DVD, VCR/DVR,
be learned, especially those that contain several
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, or AUX input.
instructions.
If you have a games console connected to the
S-Video or composite video input, and the picture
Recording
isn’t very clear, you can attenuate the gain.
Can’t record Video ATT:OFF: (default).
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is Video ATT:ON: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.
selected.
• When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, The AV receiver/AV amplifier contains a microcomputer
recording is not possible because no video signals are for signal processing and control functions. In very rare
situations, severe interference, noise from an external
output. Select another listening mode.
source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the
unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord
Zone 2 from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then
There’s no sound plug it back in again.
• Only components connected to analog inputs can be
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD
played in Zone 2. rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important
Others data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor-
rectly.
The sound changes when I connect my
headphones Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out-
• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening let, set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby.
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.
The display doesn’t work
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listen-
ing mode is selected.
How do I change the language of a multiplex
source
• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust”
menu to select “Main” or “Sub” (page 81).
The u functions don’t work
• To use u, you must make an u connection and an
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-
nent and AV receiver/AV amplifier, even if they are
connected digitally (page 39).
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Important Note Regarding Video Playback
The AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a
TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the
picture worse or disappear altogether.
In this case, try setting the “HDMI Output Resolution” setting (page 92) to “480p” or “720p”. If that doesn’t improve
the picture quality, try the following:
1 If the video source is connected to a component video input, connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT.
If the video source is connected to an S-Video input, connect your TV to an S-Video output.
If the video source is connected to a composite video input, connect your TV to a composite video output.
2 On the main menu, select “1. Input Assign,” and then select “1. HDMI Input.”
Select the relevant input selector, and assign it to “- - - - -” (page 42).
3 On the main menu, select “1. Input Assign,” and then select “2. Component Video Input” (page 43):
If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN1, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to
“IN1”.
If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN2, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to
“IN2”.
If the video source is connected to an S-Video input or composite video input, select the relevant input selector, and
assign it to “- - - - -”.
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Video Resolution Chart
The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier.
✔: Output
NTSC
Output
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
Input 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 1080i 720p 480p 480i 480i 480i
1080p ✔
1080i ✔ ✔ ✔
HDMI 720p ✔ ✔ ✔
480p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
480i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1080i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
720p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
COMPONENT
480p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
480i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
S-VIDEO 480i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
COMPOSITE 480i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
PAL
Output
HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
Input 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i 1080i 720p 576p 576i 576i 576i
1080p ✔
1080i ✔ ✔ ✔
HDMI 720p ✔ ✔ ✔
576p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
576i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
1080i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
720p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
COMPONENT
576p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
576i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
S-VIDEO 576i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
COMPOSITE 576i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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TX-SR706 Connections ...................................17

First Time Setup ............................41

TX-SA706 Basic Operations ...........................54

Using the Listening Modes ...........62

Controlling Other Components ..102

Important Safety Instructions

For British models

For European Models

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna (TX-SR706 only)

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

Power cord (not North American models)

Speaker cable labels

Basic Operations Others

bl bm bn bo bp bqbrbs btck clcmcn co cp

a u REMOTE CONTROL k XM antenna (North American models only)

See pages 16-39 for connection information.

Remote control sensor

Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier

■ Controlling the tuner (TX-SR706 only)

Surround back left and right

Surround back right ✓

For North American model

Connecting the Speaker Cables

1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) 5/8"(15 mm)

2 Unscrew the terminal.

Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker

Surround back Surround right Surround left Surround back

Bi-amping the Front Speakers Bi-amping Speaker Hookup

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts

Tweeter (high) Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low) Woofer (low)

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

2 Connect both wires of the AM loop

Insert the plug fully

Insert the plug fully

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

Insulated antenna cable

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

About AV Connections AV Connection Color Coding

AV Cables & Jacks

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and

Connecting Both Audio & Video

DVD player, etc. Speakers

Which Connections Should I Use?

Video Connection Formats

TV, projector, etc.

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Connection Formats

*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting

Step 1: Video Connection

Step 2: Audio Connection

COAXIAL OPTICAL Y PB PR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO

Connect one or the other

Connecting a DVD Player