Onkyo TX-NR905 instruction

AV Receiver

TX-NR905

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Introduction

Connection

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 50

Basic Operation
Playing your AV components	68
Listening to the Radio	69

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 79

Advanced Operation

Troubleshooting

131

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TX-NR905 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR905 is a high-performance home theater receiver that epitomizes advanced audio engineering and user-friendly features. This powerhouse was designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts who demand superior sound quality and a wide array of capabilities.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR905 is its 7.1 channel surround sound, delivering an immersive audio experience suitable for any cinematic environment. The receiver boasts an impressive power output, ensuring dynamic and clear sound across all frequency ranges. With the integration of Onkyo’s High Current Amplification System, users can enjoy powerful sound without distortion, even at high volumes.

The TX-NR905 supports various audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and other high-resolution audio technologies. This makes it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy the latest high-definition movies and music with studio-quality sound. Moreover, the inclusion of Audyssey MultEQ XT technology allows for automated room calibration, ensuring that the listening environment is tuned for optimal performance, regardless of room acoustics.

Connectivity is another area where the TX-NR905 excels. The receiver features multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, supporting 1080p video and beyond, allowing seamless integration with modern video sources such as Blu-ray players, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. In addition to HDMI, the receiver includes legacy inputs such as component and composite video, ensuring compatibility with older devices.

The Onkyo TX-NR905 also features a user-friendly interface, with an intuitive remote control and an on-screen display that facilitates easy navigation through settings and options. For modern users, built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allow for wireless streaming from popular services like Spotify, Pandora, and others, broadening the listening options available.

Finally, with its solid construction and sleek design, the Onkyo TX-NR905 not only performs exceptionally but also adds a touch of elegance to any home theater setup. With a blend of high-quality audio, smart features, and robust connectivity, the TX-NR905 stands out as a great option for elevating your home entertainment system. Whether watching movies, playing games, or listening to music, the Onkyo TX-NR905 provides an experience that is both versatile and immersive.

Contents

TX-NR905 Avis Important Safety Instructions Power PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for User For British models Precautions Contents Features Make sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesPower cord THX Ultra2 Main Room Speakers a and Speakers B Multiroom CapabilityZone 2 Room Zone 3 Room Subwoofer Center speaker Surround left and right speakers Front Panel Getting to Know the AV Receiver Getting to Know the AV Receiver Display Rear Panel XM antenna on North American model Sirius antenna on North American modelAM Antenna not North American model FM Antenna not North American model Zone 2 L/R Speakers PRE OUT Zone 2, ZoneAC Outlet North American and European models only Installing the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller About the Remote Controller Modes Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsTape mode Standby button DVD Mode CD/MD/CDR Modes Arrow / and Enter buttons Dock ModeAlbum +/- button Previous button NET/USB Remote Mode button NET/USB ModeNext button Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersFront left and right speakers Subwoofer Connecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersAbout Speakers a and Speakers B Speakers a Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using Dipole SpeakersSpeaker Conﬁguration Connecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsAttaching the Speaker Labels Strip about 5/8 Channel Playback with Speakers a or Speakers B Channel Playback with Speakers a Bi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping Front Speakers a Bridged Speaker Hookup Bridging Front Speakers a Zone 2 R negative terminal to the right Bi-amping Front Speakers BZone 2 L negative terminal to the left Bridging Front Speakers B Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter About AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color Coding Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsHdmi Monitor Setting Set to Main or Sub Which Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection Formats Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to No Video Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection Hint Or the other Connecting a DVD player DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel Input VCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback Digital Optical OUT Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc About Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright Protection Audio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections Game Console Connecting a Game Console Camcorder, etc Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV Component Connecting a Turntable Connecting a CD PlayerStep CD player Connecting a Power Ampliﬁer Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderPower ampliﬁer European model Connecting an RI Dock Connecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsMalfunction Some components may not support all Functions Work Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essential Set the Power switch to the on positionTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and Standby Speaker Settings First Time Setup Hdmi Monitor Setup First Time SetupPress the Setup button Setup closes Buttons to select 1. Input/Output Buttons to select ResolutionAssign, and then press Enter Using the Hdmi OUT Button Hdmi Input SetupCurrent setting is displayed Press the Hdmi OUT button Input/Output Assign menu Assign, and then pressAppears Buttons to select 2. Hdmi Input, and then press Enter Component Video Input menu appears Component Video Input SetupIN1 Select if the video component is connected to Compo IN2 Select if the video component is connected to Compo Changing the Input Display These are the default assignments Digital Input SetupDigital Input menu appears Input selector Audio input Using the Digital Input Button Analog Input Setup Picture Quality Menu Using Audyssey MultEQ XT Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQ XTMeasurement Positions 1st measurement position Setup MIC and connect it to the Setup MIC Place the setup microphone atWhen prompted, place the setup Turn on the AV receiver Error Messages Writing Error Speaker Detect Error Using a Powered Subwoofer Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyReviewing the Results You want to review, and then Buttons to select 6. Miscella TV Format Setup Not North American modelsNeous, and then press Enter Buttons to select TV Format Hardware Setup menu appears AM Frequency Step Setup on some modelsButtons to select 7. Hardware Buttons to select AM Freq Basic AV Receiver Operation Playing Your AV Components Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Followed by the D.TUN button What is RDS? Using RDSRDS Program Types PTY This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type see Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Trafﬁc News TP Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets About HD Radio Stations Listening to HD Radio Stations North American model onlyEnter Audio SEL Selecting Multicast Channels Selecting the Audio Format Blend ModeDisplaying HD Radio Information Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting Speaker LevelsCommon Functions Muting the AV Receiver Using Headphones Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Displaying Source Information Selecting Audio Inputs Specifying the Digital Signal Format Selecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV Receiver Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources Sacd DSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources DTS-ES TrueHD and DTS Sources DTS-HD Sources About the Listening Modes Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSSound is output by the front left and right speakers DTS NEO6 DSD Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Menu Map Onscreen Setup MenusMain menu Submenu Pages Using the Late Night Function Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Re-EQ Function Audio Adjust Adjusting the Listening ModesTone Control Settings Multiplex/Mono Settings Direct SettingPLIIx/Neo6 Settings Dolby Digital Settings Listening Mode PresetsTheater-Dimensional Setting LFE Level Settings Audio formats supported by that input selector appear Speaker Setup Advanced SetupSpeaker Settings Crossover frequency Advanced Setup Double Bass Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Press the Down button to Setting Speakers a and Speakers BDisplay the bottom half Speaker Conﬁg screen Speaker Type Front B is set to Not Speaker DistanceSpeaker Distance screen appears Speaker Level Calibration Press the Receiver Remote Mode button, and then use 100 101 Equalizer Settings 102 THX Audio Setup Setup menu closes Source Setup103 Buttons to select THX Sub 104 IntelliVolumeName Edit Sync Satellite Radio 105Sirius Parental Lock Volume Setup Miscellaneous SetupVolume Display Maximum Volume 107 OSD Setup Remote Control Hardware Setup108 Zone 2 and Zone Analog Multich 109 See Network Settings on Lock Setup110 Network About NET/USB 111 112 Connecting the AV ReceiverNetwork Requirements Playing Music Files on a Server 113 114 Windows Media Player 11 SetupPlaying Music Files on a USB Device 115 Listening to Internet Radio 116 117 Network SettingsUse the Up and Down Buttons to select a program, 118 Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Zone 2 and Zone 120 Connecting Your Zone 3 SpeakersZone 2 and Zone Zone 2 Video Output Buttons to select Powered Powered Zone 2 Setting121 Zone 2, and use the Left Using Zone 2 and Zone Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings122 Use the Up and Down Buttons to select 2. Zone 123 On the remote controller, pressSelecting an Input Source for Zones Turning Off Zones Adjusting the Tone of Zone Adjusting the Volume of Zones Muting ZonesAdjusting the Balance of Zones 124 Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components 125 Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes126 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons 127 128 129 Learning Commands 130 Using MacrosMaking Macros Running Macros 131 Troubleshooting 132 Troubleshooting 133 134 135 Speciﬁcations Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

Onkyo TX-NR905 instruction manual

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TX-NR905

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TX-NR905 specifications