Onkyo TX-NR708 Connecting Zone, Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver

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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 Multi Zone. And, you can select a different source for each room.

Connecting Zone 2

There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:

1.Connect them directly to the AV receiver.

2.Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver

This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room. This is called Powered Zone 2, as the Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV receiver. Note that when Powered Zone 2 is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1- channel playback in your main room.

To use this setup, you must set the “Powered Zone2” setting to “Act” (➔ 70).

Hookup

• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver’s FRONT

WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

Zone 2

RL

Note

•With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the AV receiver.

•Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp” (➔ 45).

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone 2

This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main lis- tening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room.

Hookup

•Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on your Zone 2 amp.

•Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on your Zone 2 amp.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

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 ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT goes high (+12 volts, 150 milliam- peres max). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2 will make that component turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off on the AV receiver.

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Contents TX-NR708 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Always consider the environmental issues and followBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Using the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerContents 40 FM/AM Presets excluding North American mod- els FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingAmplifier is prohibited THX Select2 PlusFront & Rear Panels Front PanelCBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX, TUNER, TV/CD For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses DisplayRear Panel PhonoZone 2 Line OUT jacks Controlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerStandby button Controlling the tunerEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsScrew-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm Connecting the Speaker CablesConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Using Dipole SpeakersBi-amping the Front Speakers Connecting a Power AmplifierConnected image with AV components About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableConnecting Your Components with Hdmi Jack Signal Components AssignableAudio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components Display when changing settingsFront Rear C How to record the video Connecting Onkyo uComponentsRemote Control StepConnect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’s Connecting AntennaPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet AC InletSignal Selection Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Depends on the Audio TV Out setting Audio Connection FormatsOnly the front L/R channels are output Turning On Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning Off ON/STANDBYSetting the Display Brightness Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusBasic Operations Playing the Connected ComponentMuting the AV Receiver Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSelecting Speaker Layout Changing the Input Display Using HeadphonesRestoreing Default Using Easy MacrosTurning Off the Components Changing Source ComponentUsing Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction Speaker SetupFirst measurement position Second−Sixth measurement positionsEnter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioUsing RDS excluding North American and Taiwan models Presetting FM/AM StationsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY Connecting a Recording Component RecordingAV Recording Using the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes About Listening Modes SP Layout Listening ModeExplanatory Notes Input SourceDTS Listening ModesAudio DTS-HD MasterDTS Express DSD *6THX Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source LayoutOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes On-screen Setup Menus Advanced SetupCommon Procedures in Setup Menu MenuMonitor Out Input/Output AssignHdmi Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, PortDigital Audio Input Component Video InputAnalog Audio Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, PortSpeaker Settings Level Calibration Speaker DistanceEqualizer Settings THX Audio SetupBGC Audio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Theater-Dimensional Source SetupAudyssey DSX LFE LevelReference Level Dynamic VolumeIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Game Mode Picture AdjustWide Mode*1*2 Picture Mode*1*2Listening Mode Preset Volume Setup Hardware SetupOSD Setup MiscellaneousTuner Sirius Settings North American modelsPower Control Audio Return ChannelTV Control Auto Power Down Lock SetupFirmware Update NetworkUsing the Audio Settings Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Re-EQAudio Selector Connecting the AV Receiver About NETNetwork Requirements Listening to vTuner Internet Radio Listening to Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio Playback starts and the following screen appearsStation and Song Presets Registering Presets*1Playing Music Files on a Server Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuSupported Audio File Formats Windows Media Player 11 SetupMP3 WMAAbout Dlna Server RequirementsWAV AACUsing Remote Playback Windows Media Player 12 SetupRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Supported Music File FormatsMac Address Network SettingsDhcp IP AddressAbout USB USB Mass Storage Device RequirementsPlaying Music Files on a USB Device Receiver’s USB port Plug your USB mass storage device into the AVPress NET/USB repeatedly to select the USB InputConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone ZoneSetting the Powered Zone Using Zone Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiverUse Front WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals to Adjusting the Volume for Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerMuting Zone StandbyUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneStandard Mode control Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB PortExtended Mode control Controlling iPodConnecting an Onkyo Dock Models sold are different depending on the regionOnkyo Dock Cable UP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockRI Dock Controlling Your iPodWithout the RI Control With the RI ControlAvailable buttons Repeat Random Play Mode DISPLAY*7 Muting Album +ND-S1 ON, Standby TOP MenuPreprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodeControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Entering Remote Control CodesResetting the Remote Controller Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Controlling Other ComponentsVCR/PVR Enter Setup Search Repeat Random Play ModeON, Standby Input Guide TOP MenuUsing Normal Macros Learning CommandsTo learn more commands, repeat steps 2 Deleting Learning CommandsMaking Macros Deleting MacrosRunning Macros Standby indicator flashes red TroubleshootingCan’t turn on the AV receiver There’s no sound, or it’s very quietCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundBeginning of audio received by an Hdmi in can’t be heard Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiCan’t access the music files on a USB device Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the server or Internet radio Stand-by power consumptionUfunctions don’t work How do I change the language of a multiplex sourceCBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input Nent Video Monitor OUTAmplifier Section Tuner Section SpecificationsGeneral Video SectionOthers Audio OutputsAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setupConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerVideo Resolution Chart OutputOutput Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo China Limited

TX-NR708 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR708 is a high-performance AV receiver that offers a superb blend of power, versatility, and advanced technology, making it a top choice for home theater enthusiasts. Designed to deliver an immersive audio and video experience, it supports a wide array of formats and features that cater to modern needs.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR708 is its 7.2 channel configuration, which allows for the creation of a powerful surround sound setup. With a rated output of 100 watts per channel, this receiver can drive even demanding speakers while ensuring clarity and detail across a wide range of frequencies. It also supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, delivering lossless audio quality that can bring movies, music, and gaming to life.

In terms of video capabilities, the TX-NR708 is equipped with HDMI 1.4 inputs, which support 3D video and 4K upscaling. This ensures that users can enjoy their content at the highest quality available, making it a future-proof option as 4K content becomes more accessible. The receiver also includes advanced video processing technologies, such as Faroudja DCDi Cinema, enhancing video signals for better clarity and color accuracy.

The Onkyo TX-NR708 features Audyssey MultEQ room calibration technology, which measures the acoustic properties of the listening environment and automatically adjusts the receiver’s settings to provide optimal sound performance. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who may encounter acoustic challenges in their rooms, ensuring a consistent and balanced audio experience.

Connectivity is another area where the TX-NR708 excels. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, digital audio inputs, and analog connections, making it easy to integrate with various devices. Moreover, it supports various streaming services and internet radio through built-in networking features, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music directly from the receiver.

The Onkyo TX-NR708 also includes an intuitive on-screen display and a remote control that simplifies navigation and operation. With its combination of power, advanced technology, and versatile connectivity options, the Onkyo TX-NR708 stands out as an exceptional choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Whether for movies, gaming, or music, this receiver is designed to deliver a captivating and immersive experience.
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