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Contents
AV Receiver
Before using 2
TX-NR900
TX-NR900E
Facilities and connections 8
Instruction Manual
Setup and operation 31
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
Remote controller 66
connections and plugging in the unit. Following the
instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain
optimum performance and listening enjoyment from
your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for
future reference.
Appendix 78
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1: sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. ANTENNA 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LEAD IN WIRE appliance, ask the service technician to
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Contents Miscellaneous Connections................................. 28 Before using Connections for remote control ( ) ............................ 28 Important Safeguards......................................... 2 Connecting the power cords from other devices ........... 28 Precautions ......................................................... 3 RS 232 port ..................................................................... 28 Connecting to devices with analog multi channel output .... 29 Cont
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Contents Setup Menu........................................................ 44 Remote controller Navigating through the Setup Menu .............................. 45 Using remote controller ................................... 66 Hardware Setup................................................. 46 Overview ........................................................................ 66 0. Hardware Setup Menu............................................. 46 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck .........
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Features Amplifier Features Character Input Backlit/preprogrammed & learning remote with LED display 110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of (Other than USA, Canadian and Australian models) the seven channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08 % THD (FTC rated) VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for L/C/R channels (Other than USA, Canadian and Australian 7.1 Channel Amplifier models) Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) Net-Tune Function with MP
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Before using this unit Setting the voltage selector Installing the remote controller batteries (Worldwide models only) 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector so that you and sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow can set your TX-NR900 to conform with local power supplies. Be below. sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) ba
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Index parts and facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-NR900E. The specifications for your model may differ due to regional requirements. Front panels MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF ZONE 2() GRN () REC RED AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE TUNER PHONO C D NET AUDIO DISPL AY PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING SELECTOR VCR 1 VCR 2 PUSH TO OPEN TX-NR900E Front door Push here to open the front door. VIDEO 5 INPUT PHONES REC
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Index parts and facilities For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button [33, 35] brackets [ ]. Press to switch between the direct and pure audio listening modes. POWER switch (for all models other than USA and PHONES jack [32] Canadian models) [30] This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones. Press to turn on and off the main power supply for the TX-NR900/ 900E. When the TX-NR900/900E is turned on with the POWER ZONE 2 LEVEL / but
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Index parts and facilities MEMORY button [37] Press to assign the radio station that you are currently tuned to a preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station. FM MODE button [36] Press to change the stereo mode from AUTO to MONO and vice versa. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication turns on and off indicating the current mode. If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of noise, switch from AUTO to MONO.
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Index parts and facilities Front panel display Input signal path indicators Multi function display Shows from which terminal the input signal is coming. During normal operation, shows the current input source and volume. When the FM or AM input is selected, shows the frequency Listening mode or digital input format indicators and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, shows the listening mode and input source format. However, does not show the One of these indicators lights to show t
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Index parts and facilities Remote controller The RC-511M is a multi-functional remote controller. The instructions given here only explain how to use the remote controller in conjunction with the TX-NR900/900E. To operate the TX- NR900/900E using the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to place the remote controller in the receiver mode. 12
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Index parts and facilities SEND/LEARN indicator [7] DISPLAY button [34] Lights red when signals are sent by the remote controller. It also For changing the display in the front display. flashes when a button is pressed when the battery power is low. DIMMER button [34] ON/STANDBY button [30, 43] Adjusts the display brightness. There are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark. ON: Press to turn on the TX-NR900/900E. STANDBY: Press to place the TX-NR900/900E in the standby LIGHT butt
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Index parts and facilities Rear panels USA and Canadian models DIGITAL PRE OUT COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT R L ANTENNA VIDEO FRONT SPEAKERS SURR SPEAKERS COAX FRONT MONITOR OUTPUT RL R L 1 OUT Y R L SUB CENTER AM AC OUTLETS 2 OUT ZONE 2 PB AC 120 V 60 Hz SWITCHED SURR TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. 3 IN DVD PR SURR BACK/ R L INPUT 1 OPT ZONE 2 FM 1 OUT Y 75 ETHERNET [NET-TUNE] VIDEO 1 SURR FRONT MULTI CH CENTER BACK/ 2 IN PB INPUT SPEAKER ZONE 2 AUDIO R L CAUTION: R L SPEAKERS SUB CENTER SPE
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Index parts and facilities For more information regarding connection procedures, see pages IR IN/OUT [27] indicated in brackets [ ]. These connectors are for connecting the remote sensor of a multi- room kit (sold separately). DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT [17-21] These jacks are for connecting components with digital input and [28] output capabilities. To connect a CD player, see page 17; to connect an This jack is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with MD or CD recorder, see page 17; to
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment • Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the Cables are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below. component that you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been Left (white) L properly made. Audio connection cable • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for Ri
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the TX-NR900/900E. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as those of your components and their features to ascertain which method of c
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment Connecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output : Signal flow Digital audio output (coaxial) R (red) Analog audio output DIGITAL PR COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO L (white) INPUT TENNA R VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR 1 OUT Y Video output R L SUB AM 2 OUT ZONE 2 PB SURR S Video output 3 IN DVD PR SURR R BACK/ OPT INPUT 1 ZONE 2 FM 1 OUT Y 75 VIDEO 1 FRONT PB 2 IN 4. DVD player (DVD) UDIO R L SUB 3 PHONO OUT PR VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 SURR 4 CD IN Y R OUT OPT 1 IN V
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment : Signal flow Video input 5. TV monitor or projector S Video input (MONITOR OUT) DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT NNA R VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR OUT 1 Y Y R L SUB 2 AM PB OUT ZONE 2 PB Component video input SURR S Video input 3 IN DVD PR PR SURR R BACK/ OPT INPUT 1 ZONE 2 FM 1 Y Video input OUT 75 VIDEO 1 FRONT 2 IN PB O R L (white) L Analog audio SUB 3 PHONO OUT PR input VIDEO 2 SURR INPUT 2 4 CD IN Y R (red) R OUT OPT 1 IN VIDEO 3 P
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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment Digital audio input (optical) : Signal flow Digital audio output (coaxial) S Video input Video input DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT R (red) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Analog audio INPUT TENNA R VIDEO COAX FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR input 1 OUT Y R L SUB AM 2 OUT ZONE 2 PB L (white) SURR 3 IN DVD PR SURR 7. DVD recorder, other digital video R BACK/ OPT INPUT 1 ZONE 2 recording device (VIDEO 2) FM 1 OUT Y 75 VIDEO 1 FRONT 2 IN PB UDIO R L SUB 3 PHONO OUT PR VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 SURR 4
