Onkyo TX-SA706 instruction manual Assigning Listening Modes to Input, Sources

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Advanced Setup—Continued

Assigning Listening Modes to Input

4

Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

Sources

 

 

 

 

tons to select the signal format

You can assign a default listening mode to each input

 

that you want to set, and then use

 

the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-

source that will be selected automatically when you

 

select each input source. For example, you can set the

 

tons to select a listening mode.

 

Only listening modes that can be used

default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital

 

 

with each input signal format can be

input signals. You can select other listening modes dur-

 

 

selected (see page 63).

ing playback, but the mode specified here will be

 

 

The Last Valid option means that the

resumed once the AV receiver/AV amplifier has been set

 

 

listening mode selected last will be

to Standby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

1

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-

 

Analog / PCM: With this setting, you

 

can specify the listening mode to be

lowed by the [SETUP] button.

 

Remote

 

used when an analog (CD, TV, LD,

The main menu appears onscreen.

 

controller

 

VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette,

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the main menu doesn’t appear, make

 

cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital

 

sure the appropriate external input is

 

(CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.

 

selected on your TV.

 

Dolby Digital: With this setting, you

 

 

 

 

 

can specify the listening mode to be

 

 

 

 

 

used when a Dolby Digital or Dolby

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Plus format digital audio signal

 

 

 

 

 

is played (DVD, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

DTS: With this setting, you can specify

2

Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

 

the listening mode to be used when a

 

DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution for-

 

tons to select “5. Listening Mode

 

mat digital audio signal is played

 

Preset”, and then press [ENTER].

 

 

 

(DVD, LD, CD, etc.).

 

The “Listening Mode Preset” menu

 

 

 

D.F. 2ch: With this setting, you can

 

appears.

 

 

 

 

 

specify the listening mode to be used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Listening Mode Preset

 

when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio

 

 

 

signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played

 

1.

DVD

 

 

 

2.

VCR/DVR

 

 

(DVD, etc.).

 

3.

CBL/SAT

 

 

 

4.

GAME/TV

 

 

D.F. Mono: With this setting, you can

 

5.

AUX

 

 

 

6.

TAPE

 

 

specify the listening mode to be used

 

7.

TUNER

 

 

 

8.

CD

 

 

when a mono digital audio signal is

 

9.

PHONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

played (DVD, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

Multich PCM: Specifies the default

3

Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-

 

listening mode for multichannel PCM

 

sources input via a HDMI IN, such as

 

tons to select the input source

 

DVD-Audio.

 

that you want to set, and then

 

192k/176.4k: Specifies the default lis-

 

press [ENTER].

 

 

 

tening mode for high resolution

 

The signal format selection menu

 

 

 

176.4 kHz and 192 kHz digital audio

 

appears.

 

 

sources such as DVD-Audio.

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default

 

 

5–1.

Listening Mode Preset

 

listening mode for Dolby TrueHD

 

DVD

 

 

 

Analog / PCM

Last Valid

 

sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD

 

Dolby Digital

Last Valid

 

 

DTS

Last Valid

 

(input via HDMI).

 

D.F. 2ch

Last Valid

 

 

 

 

 

D.F. Mono

Last Valid

 

DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

default listening mode for DTS-HD

 

 

 

 

 

Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray

 

 

 

 

 

or HD DVD (input via HDMI).

 

On the TX-SR706, for TUNER input

 

DSD: Specifies the default listening

 

selector only “Analog” will be avail-

 

mode for DSD multichannel sources,

 

able.

 

 

 

such as SACD.

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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.

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