Onkyo TX-NR900E Contents, Before using, Facilities and connections, Setup and operation

Contents

Before using
Important Safeguards	2
Precautions	3
Contents	4
Features	6
Supplied accessories	6
Before using this unit	7
Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models only)	7
Connecting the power cord (Other than North American
and Australian models)	7
Installing the remote controller batteries	7
Using the remote controller	7
Facilities and connections
Index parts and facilities	8
Front panels	8
Front panel display	11
Remote controller	12
Rear panels	14
Connecting to Audio/Video equipment	16
Connecting your audio components	17
Connecting your video components	18
Connecting speakers	22
Ideal speaker configuration	22
Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback	22
Speaker placement	22
Connecting speakers	23
Using the speaker labels	23
Connecting antennas	24
Assembling the AM loop antenna	24
Connecting the AM antenna cable	24
Connecting the included antennas	24
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna	25
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna	25
Directional linkage	25
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna
adapter (For all models other than USA & Canadian
models and European models)	25
Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers ....	26
When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals	26
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2
SPEAKERS terminals	26
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2
PRE OUT terminals	26
Operating components not reached by the
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT)	27
If the remote controller signal does not reach the
TX-NR900/900E remote sensor	27

If the remote controller signal does not reach other components ... 27

Miscellaneous Connections	28
Connections for remote control ( )	28
Connecting the power cords from other devices	28
RS 232 port	28
Connecting to devices with analog multi channel output ....	29
Connecting auxiliary power amplifier	29
Connecting to an external device with 12V TRIGGER terminal	29
Connecting the power	30
Turning on the power	30
Turning on the power from the remote controller	30
Setup and operation
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/
900E	31
Basic operation	31
To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD ....	31
Temporarily turning off the sound	32
Adjusting the bass and treble	32
Listening with headphones	32
Using the sleep time (remote controller only)	32
Changing the listening mode	33
Switching the display	34
Adjusting the brightness of the front display	34
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels	34
Changing the audio mode	35
Enjoying the multichannel output	35
Listening to Radio Broadcasts	36
Tuning into a radio station	36
Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)	36
Presetting a radio station	37
Selecting a preset radio station	37
Erasing a preset radio station	37
Listening to RDS broadcasts
(European models only)	38
Listening to RDS broadcasts	38
PTY program types in Europe	38
Displaying Radio Text (RT)	39
Performing a PTY scan	39
Performing a TP scan	39
Recording a source	40
To record the input source signal you are currently
watching or listening to	40
To record an input source signal different from that you
are currently watching or listening to	40
Recording the video from one source and
the audio from another	41
Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone ...	42
Using the buttons on the TX-NR900/900E	42
Using the remote controller	43
Adjusting the volume for the remote zone	43

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