ONKYO TX-NR900 Owner's Manual

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Contents
Thank you for purchasing the 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.
TX-NR900
TX-NR900E
Appendix
78
Remote controller
66
Setup and operation
31
Before using
2
AV Receiver
Instruction Manual
Facilities and connections
8
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing the 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.
TX-NR900
TX-NR900E
Appendix
78
Remote controller
66
Setup and operation
31
Before using
2
AV Receiver
Instruction Manual
Facilities and connections
8
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1. Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning ­ Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before
cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
6. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture ­ Do not use the appliance near water ­for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories ­ Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufac-
turer.
9. An appliance and cart combina-
tion should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
10. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.)
and an opening behind the appliance.
11. Power Sources ­ The appliance should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company.
12. Grounding or Polarization ­ The appliance may be equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding ­ If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides in-
formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an-
tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
15. Lightning ­ For added protection for the appliance during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-
nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines ­ An outside antenna system should not be lo-
cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind
into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
19. Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-
age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug the appliance form the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
appliance,
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,
D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-
justment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the appliance to its normal operation,
E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,
and
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance ­ this indicates a need for service.
Important Safeguards
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
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ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC ­ NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
S2898A
1. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power
does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.
3. Care
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the
cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a
weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and
wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi-
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove
the panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform
to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt-
age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord
of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the fol-
lowing code:
Blue
: Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or colored red.
IMPORTANT
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-
POSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Precautions
For U.S. models
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's at-
tention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
For Canadian models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA
CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
21. Replacement Parts ­ When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check ­ Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat ­ The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli-
ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
25. Liquid Hazards ­ The appliance shall not be exposed to drip-
ping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the appliance.
FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
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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
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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Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
I. MORI
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and
EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
Setup Menu ........................................................ 44
Navigating through the Setup Menu .............................. 45
Hardware Setup ................................................. 46
0. Hardware Setup Menu ............................................. 46
0-1.Speaker Impedance Sub-menu ................................ 47
0-2. Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu .................................. 47
0-3. IR IN Setup Sub-menu ............................................ 47
0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-menu
(Worldwide model Only) ........................................ 47
Speaker Setup ................................................... 48
1. Speaker Setup Menu ................................................ 48
1-1. Speaker Config Sub-menu ...................................... 48
1-2. Speaker Distance Sub-menu ................................... 49
1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menu ................................... 50
Input Setup ........................................................ 51
2. Input Setup Menu ..................................................... 51
2-1. Digital Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO is not
selected as the input source) ................................... 51
2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO
is not selected as the input source) ........................ 52
2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu ........................................... 53
2-4. Character Input Sub-menu ...................................... 53
2-5. IntelliVolume Sub-menu ......................................... 54
2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu .......................... 54
Audio Adjust ...................................................... 58
3. Audio Adjust Menu .................................................. 58
3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu .......................................... 58
3-2. Surround Speakers Sub-menu ................................ 58
3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu .......................................... 59
3-4. Delay Sub-menu ...................................................... 59
3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu .............................................. 60
3-6. Mono Sub-menu ...................................................... 60
3-7. Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu ............................. 60
3-8. Surround Sub-menu ................................................ 61
3-9. THX Sub-menu ....................................................... 62
3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. Mono Movie/
Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/Studio Mix /TV
Logic Sub-menu ...................................................... 62
Preference ......................................................... 64
4. Preference Menu ....................................................... 64
4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu ........................................ 64
4-2. Headphones Level Sub-menu ................................. 65
4-3. OSD Setup Sub-menu ............................................. 65
4-4. OSD Position Sub-menu ......................................... 65
Remote controller
Using remote controller ................................... 66
Overview ........................................................................ 66
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ...................... 66
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................ 67
Controlling an Onkyo CD player ................................... 68
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder ............................... 69
Entering a pre-programming code .................. 70
Learning a pre-programming code ................................. 70
Pre-programming codes ................................................. 71
Operating your programmed remote controller .... 72
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................ 72
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) .............................. 72
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode) ....................................... 72
VCR MODE (VCR Mode) ............................................. 73
TV MODE (TV Mode) ................................................... 73
Programming the commands of remote controllers
for other devices into the remote controller ..... 74
Programming procedure ................................................. 74
Erasing the programmed command from one button .... 75
Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button .... 75
Using the macro function ................................ 76
What is the macro function? ....................................... 76
Programming the macro ................................................. 76
Executing the macro ....................................................... 76
Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button ...... 77
Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed ... 77
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 78
POWER .......................................................................... 78
SPEAKERS .................................................................... 78
FM/AM TUNER ............................................................. 78
VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................................... 79
REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................ 79
OTHER ........................................................................... 79
If one of the messages shown below appears ................ 80
Specifications ................................................... 81

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