Onkyo TX-SA706 Connecting a TV or Projector, Video Connection, Audio Connection, Hint

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Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier—Continued

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 , 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 . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV receiver/AV amplifier

Signal flow

 

 

TV

 

A

 

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

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Component video input

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT S

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S-Video input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MONITOR OUT V

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Composite video input

 

 

 

GAME/TV IN L/R

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Analog audio L/R output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b

 

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)

⇐

Digital coaxial output

 

 

 

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)

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Digital optical output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A

 

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COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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PB

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AUDIO

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COMPONENT VIDEO IN

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IN

IN

Connect one or the other

Connection b must be assigned (see page 44)

TV, projector,

etc.

Hint!

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver 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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Contents TX-SR706 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPreventing Hearing Loss Caution Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningFor British models PrecautionsMake sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesAmplifier FeaturesProcessing ConnectionsContents Front Panel Front & Rear PanelsTX-SR706 North American model TX-SR706 other than North American model TX-SA706Front & Rear Panels Display TX-SR706 other than North American model Rear PanelPhono Remote ControlComponent Video in 1 Hdmi in 1-4 and OUTDVD V, S, Front L/R VCR/DVR IN/OUTZone 2 Line OUT L/R Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, and Surr Back L/R speakersInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerAiming the Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier Remote ControllerEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierConnecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 5/8 15 mmBi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping the Front SpeakersTweeter high terminal Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting Antenna TX-SR706 onlyConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown North American modelsConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter AV Connection Color Coding About AV ConnectionsOptical Digital Jacks AV Cables & JacksWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Both Audio & VideoVideo Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats Signal SelectionVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD Player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Connecting a Game Console Camcorder, etc Connecting a Camcorder or Other DeviceAbout Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionAudio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections 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 Tuner TX-SA706 only Connecting a Power AmplifierIf Your iPod Supports Video Connecting an RI DockConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo u ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Direct ChangeTurning On and Standby Turning On the AV Receiver/AV AmplifierSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Using the Onscreen Setup Menus First Time SetupUsing the Display to change the settings Onscreen Setup Menus and DisplayVideo Input Setup First Time SetupHdmi Input Setup Press the Setup buttonComponent Video Setup Tons to select 1. Input Assign Digital Input SetupThen press Enter Tons to select 3. Digital AudioPress the Receiver button, followed by the Setup button Speaker SettingsSpeaker Setup menu appears Speaker Settings menu appearsTons to select 2. OSD Setup TV Format Setup Not North American modelsWhen you’ve finished, press Tons to select 6. MiscellaAM Frequency Step Setup on some models Press the Tape or GAME/TV Changing the Input DisplayInput selector button so that Tape or GAME/TV appearsUsing Audyssey MultEQ Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQMeasurement Positions 1st measurement positionTurn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the connected TV Automatic speaker setup startsPress Enter Following screen appearsMicrophone Disconnect the speaker setupSpeaker Detect Error Error MessagesWriting Error Ambient noise is too highUsing a Powered Subwoofer Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallySee Using the Listening Modes on Select a listening mode and enjoyBasic Operations Selecting the Input SourceAdjusting the Bass & Treble Using the Multichannel DVD InputSetting the Display Brightness Basic OperationsUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerMuting the AV receiver/AV amplifier TipTuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerListening to the Radio TX-SR706 only Listening to the RadioSelecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets Listening to the Radio TX-SR706onlyRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS not North American modelFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP AV Recording RecordingRecording Separate AV Sources Selecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes 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-ES DTS SourcesTrueHD Sources DTS-HD Sources DSD DTS Express and DSD SourcesAbout the Listening Modes Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD High Resolution AudioChannel source + Dolby PLIIx Music Channel source + Dolby PLIIx MovieOnkyo Original DSP Modes Onscreen Setup Menus Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupSpeaker Settings See Speaker Settings onIf no center speaker is connected, select Double Bass Low-Pass Filter for the LFE ChannelTons to select Double Bass Off THXRepeat for all speakers Speaker DistanceSpeaker Level Calibration Repeat until the volumeTest tone from each speaker Is the sameUse the Left and Right e/r buttons to select Equalizer SettingOff AudysseyTHX Audio Setup screen appears THX Audio SetupRepeat and 7 for each speaker 1ft 0.3m 4ft 1.2m defaultFt 4 ft 0.3 m 1.2 m Tons to select Loudness PlusMultiplex/Mono Settings Audio Adjust FunctionsPLIIx/Neo6 Music Mode Settings Theater-Dimensional Listening Setting Dolby EX Input Signal SettingDSD Setting LFE Level SettingsTone Control Settings Adjust Using the Audio ButtonLate Night Function Re-EQ FunctionMusic Optimizer Audyssey Dynamic EqtmSpeaker Levels SyncSources Assigning Listening Modes to InputIntelliVolume Source SetupName Edit Selects when you want to cancel the name entryTo correct a character Picture Adjust Volume Setup Miscellaneous Volume/OSD SetupOSD Setup Remote Control Hardware SetupZone Tuner TX-SR706 onlyZoom Mode Output ResolutionAnalog Multich Sirius Parental Lock On North American modelAudio TV Out Film ModeLip Sync ColorControl Power ControlTV Control Locked Lock SetupUnlocked Digital Input Signal Formats Automatic Audio Input Selection SetupConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneZone Zone 2 12V TriggerTons to select 2. Zone2, Setting the Powered ZoneZone2 menu appears 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 Entering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components 102Resetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting the Remote Controller 103Controlling a TV 104Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder 105Controlling a VCR or PVR 106Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver 107Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player 108Disc +/- button Controlling an RI Dock 109Controlling a Cassette Recorder 110Controlling a Tuner TX-SA706 only 111 Learning Commands112 Using MacrosMaking Macros Running Macros113 Specifications114 Troubleshooting115 Troubleshooting116 117 Important Note Regarding Video Playback 118119 Video Resolution Chart3 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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