Onkyo TX-SA706 About AV Connections, AV Connection Color Coding, Optical Digital Jacks

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About AV Connections

•Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan- nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out- puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receiver/AV amplifier’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution:

To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

Left (white) Analog audio Right (red)

Composite video

(Yellow)

•Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

•To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Left (white) Right (red) (Yellow)

Right!

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.

 

Y

Y

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and

 

color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best

Component

PB/CB

PB/CB

picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their

video cable

 

PR/CR

PR/CR

component video sockets slightly differently).

S-Video cable

 

 

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and

 

 

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

Optical digital

 

 

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to

 

 

enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).

audio cable

 

 

 

 

The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

 

 

 

Coaxial digital

 

 

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to

 

 

enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).

audio cable

 

 

 

 

The audio quality is the same as for optical.

 

 

 

Analog audio

 

L

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-

 

mon connection format for analog audio, and can be

 

 

cable (RCA)

 

 

 

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

 

 

analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-

cable (RCA)

 

 

 

 

channel cable.

 

 

 

Note:

The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs.

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Contents TX-SR706 Important Safety Instructions AvisPreventing Hearing Loss Caution PrecautionsPower Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningPrecautions For British modelsSupplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesProcessing FeaturesAmplifier ConnectionsContents TX-SR706 North American model Front & Rear PanelsFront Panel TX-SR706 other than North American model TX-SA706Front & Rear Panels Display Rear Panel TX-SR706 other than North American modelComponent Video in 1 Remote ControlPhono Hdmi in 1-4 and OUTZone 2 Line OUT L/R VCR/DVR IN/OUTDVD V, S, Front L/R Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, and Surr Back L/R speakersInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierAbout Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierSpeaker Connection Precautions Strip about 5/8 15 mmBi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping the Front SpeakersTweeter high terminal Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting Antenna TX-SR706 onlyConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown North American modelsConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Optical Digital Jacks About AV ConnectionsAV Connection Color Coding AV Cables & JacksWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Both Audio & VideoVideo Connection Formats Signal Selection Audio Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintConnecting a DVD Player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Make the audio connection aSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Connecting a Game Console Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device Camcorder, etcSupported Audio Formats Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi About Copyright ProtectionMaking Hdmi Connections Video SignalsAudio Signals StepCD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Connecting a CD Player or TurntableTurntable MM with no Phono Preamp Built-in Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting a Power Amplifier Connecting a Tuner TX-SA706 onlyConnecting an RI Dock If Your iPod Supports VideoAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo u ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Direct ChangeTurning On and Standby Turning On the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Using the Display to change the settings First Time SetupUsing the Onscreen Setup Menus Onscreen Setup Menus and DisplayHdmi Input Setup First Time SetupVideo Input Setup Press the Setup buttonComponent Video Setup Then press Enter Digital Input SetupTons to select 1. Input Assign Tons to select 3. Digital AudioSpeaker Setup menu appears Speaker SettingsPress the Receiver button, followed by the Setup button Speaker Settings menu appearsWhen you’ve finished, press TV Format Setup Not North American modelsTons to select 2. OSD Setup Tons to select 6. MiscellaAM Frequency Step Setup on some models Input selector button so that Changing the Input DisplayPress the Tape or GAME/TV Tape or GAME/TV appearsMeasurement Positions Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQUsing Audyssey MultEQ 1st measurement positionPress Enter Automatic speaker setup startsTurn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the connected TV Following screen appearsDisconnect the speaker setup MicrophoneWriting Error Error MessagesSpeaker Detect Error Ambient noise is too highChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered SubwooferBasic Operations Select a listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Selecting the Input SourceSetting the Display Brightness Using the Multichannel DVD InputAdjusting the Bass & Treble Basic OperationsMuting the AV receiver/AV amplifier Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones TipListening to the Radio TX-SR706 only Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioDeleting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsSelecting Presets Listening to the Radio TX-SR706onlyUsing RDS not North American model RDS Program Types PTYFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP AV Recording RecordingRecording Separate AV Sources Selecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifierListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources DTS Sources DTS-ESTrueHD Sources DTS-HD Sources DTS Express and DSD Sources DSDAbout the Listening Modes Channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music DTS-HD High Resolution AudioDolby TrueHD Channel source + Dolby PLIIx MovieOnkyo Original DSP Modes Advanced Setup Onscreen Setup MenusSpeaker Settings Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup See Speaker Settings onIf no center speaker is connected, select Tons to select Double Bass Low-Pass Filter for the LFE ChannelDouble Bass Off THXSpeaker Distance Repeat for all speakersTest tone from each speaker Repeat until the volumeSpeaker Level Calibration Is the sameOff Equalizer SettingUse the Left and Right e/r buttons to select AudysseyTHX Audio Setup screen appears THX Audio SetupRepeat and 7 for each speaker Ft 4 ft 0.3 m 1.2 m 4ft 1.2m default1ft 0.3m Tons to select Loudness PlusMultiplex/Mono Settings Audio Adjust FunctionsPLIIx/Neo6 Music Mode Settings DSD Setting Dolby EX Input Signal SettingTheater-Dimensional Listening Setting LFE Level SettingsLate Night Function Adjust Using the Audio ButtonTone Control Settings Re-EQ FunctionSpeaker Levels Audyssey Dynamic EqtmMusic Optimizer SyncAssigning Listening Modes to Input SourcesSource Setup IntelliVolumeName Edit Selects when you want to cancel the name entryTo correct a character Picture Adjust Miscellaneous Volume/OSD Setup Volume SetupOSD Setup Zone Hardware SetupRemote Control Tuner TX-SR706 onlyAnalog Multich Output ResolutionZoom Mode Sirius Parental Lock On North American modelLip Sync Film ModeAudio TV Out ColorControl Power ControlTV Control Locked Lock SetupUnlocked Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup Digital Input Signal FormatsZone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Zone 2 12V TriggerZone2 menu appears Setting the Powered ZoneTons to select 2. Zone2, Not ActControlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver/AV amplifier 100 Adjusting the Volume for ZoneMuting Zones Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone101 Controlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes 102Resetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting Remote Mode Buttons 103104 Controlling a TV105 Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder106 Controlling a VCR or PVR107 Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable ReceiverControlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player 108Disc +/- button 109 Controlling an RI DockControlling a Cassette Recorder 110Controlling a Tuner TX-SA706 only Learning Commands 111Making Macros Using Macros112 Running MacrosSpecifications 113Troubleshooting 114Troubleshooting 115116 117 118 Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackVideo Resolution Chart 1193 4 4 7 2

TX-SA706 specifications

The Onkyo TX-SA706 is a sophisticated, high-performance AV receiver designed to elevate your home theater experience. As part of Onkyo's esteemed lineup, this receiver offers a combination of advanced features, innovative technologies, and impressive specifications that cater to the needs of audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the TX-SA706 is its powerful amplification system. With multiple channels delivering robust power output, it is capable of driving most speaker configurations, from a standard 5.1 surround sound setup to more elaborate systems. This ensures that you get a rich and immersive audio experience perfect for movies, music, and gaming.

The TX-SA706 supports high-definition audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, allowing for an intricate and lifelike soundstage. These immersive technologies use object-based audio to place sound in a three-dimensional space, creating a more engaging listening experience. Coupled with the receiver’s ability to decode lossless audio formats, listeners can enjoy their content in superior quality.

Video performance is equally impressive, with support for 4K Ultra HD video pass-through and upscaling. The receiver features multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing for seamless connectivity with all your devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming gadgets. Additionally, it is compatible with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp images for a cinematic viewing experience.

Connectivity options are extensive, as the TX-SA706 comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. This allows for easy streaming from various devices and music services, making it convenient to access your favorite playlists and tracks wirelessly. For those who prefer a more traditional approach, the receiver is outfitted with multiple analog and digital inputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of audio sources.

The TX-SA706 also includes Zone 2 and Zone 3 features, enabling multi-room audio setups so that different areas of your home can enjoy different audio sources simultaneously. This flexibility makes it a perfect choice for those who wish to extend their audio experience beyond a single room.

In summary, the Onkyo TX-SA706 is a versatile AV receiver that exhibits powerful performance, advanced audio and video technologies, and comprehensive connectivity options. Its combination of immersive sound, stunning visuals, and multi-room capabilities make it an excellent choice for enhancing your home entertainment system, ensuring that every viewing and listening session is one to remember.
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