ONKYO TX-SA706 User Manual

EnAV ReceiverTX-SR706AV AmplifierTX-SA706Instruction ManualThank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/AVAmplifier. Please read this manual thorough

10Front & Rear Panels—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a Speaker/channel indicators (73)Indicate the speaker config

100Zone 2—ContinuedAdjusting the Volume for Zone 2Muting ZonesNotes:• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2 LINE OUT and ZONE 2 L/R speak

101Zone 2—ContinuedTo control the AV receiver/AV amplifier with the remote controller while you’re in the Zone 2 room, you’ll need a commercially avai

102Controlling Other ComponentsYou can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote con-troller (RC-717M) to control your other AV components, including

103Controlling Other Components—ContinuedOnkyo components that are connected via u are con-trolled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receive

104Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the [TV] or [GAME/TV] buttons that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your TV (TV

105Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your DVD player (H

106Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your VCR (TV/VCR,

107Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your sat-ellite re

108Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your CD player, CD

109Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your RI Dock, you

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110Controlling Other Components—ContinuedBy pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your cas-sette rec

111Controlling Other Components—ContinuedThe AV receiver/AV amplifier’s remote controller can learn the commands of other remote controllers. By trans

112Controlling Other Components—ContinuedYou can program the remote controller’s MACRO but-tons to perform a sequence of remote control actions.Exampl

113SpecificationsAmplifier SectionVideo SectionTuner Section (TX-SR706 only)General Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Control

114TroubleshootingIf you have any trouble using the AV receiver/AV ampli-fier, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue you

115Troubleshooting—ContinuedThe center speaker produces no sound• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound.• I

116Troubleshooting—Continued• If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select “- -- - -” in the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 42 to watch composite video

117Troubleshooting—Continued• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via u, point the remote controller at the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Be su

118Troubleshooting—ContinuedThe AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV conne

119Video Resolution ChartThe following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver/AV amplifier.✔: OutputNTSC

12Front & Rear Panels—Continueda u REMOTE CONTROL This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-nected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV compo-nent.

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13Front & Rear Panels—Continuedv VCR/DVR IN/OUT Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video

14Remote ControllerNotes:• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different

15Remote Controller—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a ON/STANDBY button (40)Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or

16About Home TheaterThanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of move-ment in your

17Connecting the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierSpeaker ConfigurationFor 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer

18Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedSpeaker Connection PrecautionsRead the following before connecting your speakers:• You can connect

19Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedThe FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back sp

2Important Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this

20Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedThis section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to

21Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedConnecting an Outdoor FM AntennaIf you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM an

22Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.• Don’t

23Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedBy connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV

24Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued Signal SelectionIf signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automa

25Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedSee “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 33 for HDMI connection information.• With connection

26Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedSee “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 33 for HDMI connection information.• With connection

27Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedHooking Up the Multichannel DVD InputIf your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as

28Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedWith this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV re

29Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedNotes:• The AV receiver/AV amplifier must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible whi

3Precautions1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-out the permission of the copyrig

30Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedWith this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV progra

31Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2.•

32Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedConnecting a Camcorder or Other DeviceConnection AV receiver/AV amplifier Signal flow Camcorder et

33Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedAbout HDMIDesigned to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia In

34Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedMaking HDMI Connections Video SignalsDigital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are norma

35Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp• With connection , you can listen to and

36Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued• With connection , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2.• To connect the recorder digital

37Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedIf you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver/AV amplifier as a preamp

38Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued If Your iPod Supports Video:Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks to the AV receiver/A

39Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—ContinuedWith u (Remote Interactive), you can use the follow-ing special functions: Auto Power On/StandbyWh

4Precautions—ContinuedFor British modelsReplacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by quali

40Turning On the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierSTANDBY/ONON/STANDBYRECEIVERSTANDBY indicatorTurning On and StandbyPress the [ON/STANDBY] button. Alternative

41First Time SetupThis section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver/AV amplifier for the very first time.Carry out

42First Time Setup—ContinuedHDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example

43First Time Setup—ContinuedComponent Video SetupIf you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign it to an input selector. For example, if you

44First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect a component to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if you co

45First Time Setup—ContinuedIf the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms.If you’ve c

46First Time Setup—ContinuedFor the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you must specify the TV system used in your area.Note:This procedure can

47First Time Setup—ContinuedFor AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is c

48First Time Setup—ContinuedIf 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

49First Time Setup—ContinuedWith the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their

5Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories:* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates

50First Time Setup—Continued1Turn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the connected TV.On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver/AV amplifi

51First Time Setup—ContinuedNotes:• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the “Equalizer Settings” (page 78) will be set to “Audys-sey”. • You

52First Time Setup—ContinuedError MessagesWhile the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear:❏ Ambient n

53First Time Setup—ContinuedChanging the Speaker Settings ManuallyIf you wish to make changes to the settings found during the automatic speaker setup

54Basic OperationsThis section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).Selecting the Inpu

55Basic Operations—ContinuedThe multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo-nent with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or S

56Basic Operations—ContinuedYou can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver/AV amplifier.Tip:You can specify how much the output is muted with

57Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as preset

58Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)—ContinuedYou can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.Note:You ca

59Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)—ContinuedRDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS

6FeaturesAmplifier• 100 Watts/Channel (2ch Driven) @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• WRAT-Wide Ran

60Listening to the Radio (TX-SR706 only)—ContinuedWhen tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.Display

61RecordingThis section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video f

62Using the Listening ModesSee “About the Listening Modes” on page 69 for detailed information about the listening modes.Selecting on the AV receiver/

63Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedAnalog and PCM SourcesListening Modes Available for Each Source Format✔: Available Listening ModesSource formatAn

64Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus SourcesNote:With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during

65Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDTS Sources✔: Available Listening ModesSource formatDTS, DTS96/24DTS-ESDiscrete/MatrixMultichannel 2ch MonoDVD, C

66Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedTrueHD SourcesNote:With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when

67Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDTS-HD SourcesNote:With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when

68Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDTS Express and DSD SourcesIf you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM

69Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedThe AV receiver/AV amplifier’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert

7ContentsIntroductionImportant Safety Instructions ... 2Precautions ...

70Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDolby TrueHDButton: Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage space offered by the new Blu-ray

71Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedTHX Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent stan-dards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie the-ate

72Advanced SetupThe onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier’s various sett

73Advanced Setup—ContinuedSome of the settings in this section are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49).Here you ca

74Advanced Setup—Continued5Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-tons to select “Front”, and then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select a crossov

75Advanced Setup—ContinuedLow-Pass Filter for the LFE ChannelWith this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass fil

76Advanced Setup—ContinuedSpeaker DistanceHere you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each sp

77Advanced Setup—ContinuedSpeaker Level CalibrationHere you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of eac

78Advanced Setup—ContinuedEqualizer SettingWith the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The

79Advanced Setup—ContinuedNotes:• When the listening mode is set to Direct or Pure Audio, no effect will be produced.• The Equalizer settings have no

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80Advanced Setup—ContinuedNote:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [E

81Advanced Setup—ContinuedHere you can set listening mode-related settings and functions.Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/

82Advanced Setup—ContinuedDimensionWith this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolb

83Advanced Setup—ContinuedYou can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.Note:When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (pa

84Advanced Setup—ContinuedAudyssey Dynamic EQTM DynamicEQ (Applies to Non-THX Listening Modes) THX+DynamicEQ (Applies to THX Listening Modes)With Au

85Advanced Setup—ContinuedYou can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input

86Advanced Setup—ContinuedNote:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [E

87Advanced Setup—ContinuedA/V SyncWhen using your DVD player’s progressive scanning function, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.

88Advanced Setup—ContinuedPicture AdjustUsing Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen and set

89Advanced Setup—ContinuedThis section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous” menu. Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV

9Front & Rear Panels—ContinuedThe page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.a ON/STANDBY button (40)T

90Advanced Setup—ContinuedOSD Setup Immediate DisplayThis preference determines whether operation details are displayed onscreen when an AV receiver/

91Advanced Setup—Continued.This section explains items on the “Hardware Setup” menu.Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV am

92Advanced Setup—Continued SIRIUS Parental Lock (on North American model)This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. It’s notavailable if “SAT

93Advanced Setup—ContinuedNote:The “Zoom Mode” can also be set using the [DISPLAY] button on the remote controller.1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] but

94Advanced Setup—Continued ControlThis function allows -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

95Advanced Setup—ContinuedWith this preference, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus.Lock Setup1Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-lo

96Advanced Setup—ContinuedWhen an input source is selected, the AV receiver/AV amplifier checks the relevant audio inputs for the pres-ence of an audi

97Zone 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

98Zone 2—ContinuedIf you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly

99Zone 2—ContinuedThis 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