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Contents
AV Receiver

TX-NR900
TX-NR9OOE
Instruction Manual

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.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT
EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE
REMOVE

THE RISK

COVER

OF ELECTRIC

(OR BACK).

PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

SHOCK,

DO NOT

NO USER-SERVICEABLE

SERVICING

//_

WARNING

Tile lightning flash
triangle, is intended
_"dangerous
voltage"
sufficient magnitude

AVIS

with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
to alert the user to the presence of uninsula_ed
within the product's enclosure that may be of
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation poim within an equilateral triangle is itaendexl to
alert the user to the presence of important operating a_d maintenance
/&(servicing)
instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

QUALIFIED

Important Safeguards
1.

Read Instructions
- All the safety
should be read before the appliance

Retain
should

Heed Warnings
- All warnings
on the appliance
operating
instructions
should be adhered to.

Follow
should

Cleaning
- Unplug the appliance
cleaning.
The appliance
should
mended by the manufacturer.

Attachments
the appliance

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.

and operating
is operaled.

instructions

Instructions
- The safety and operating
he retained for future reference,

instructions

Instructions
be followed.

- All

operating

use

instructions

from the wall outlet before
be cleaned
only as recom-

- Do not use attachments
not recommended
manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.

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 manufacturer.

and

and in the

PORTABLE

CART

WARNING

S3125,_

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 installation 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.
1 1. Power Sources -The appliance
should be operated only from
the type of power source indicaled 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 inlo the outlet, try reve_:sing 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.

14. Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
- If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected
to the appliance,
be sure the anlenna 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, ANSUNFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding
of the lead-in wire to an anlennadischarge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location of anlenna-discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for the grounding
electrode.
See Figure 1.
15. Lightning

- For added

protection

for the appliance

during

lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended
and mmsed for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the anlenna 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 located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall inlo such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside anlenna 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.

An appliance
and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and
mleven
surfaces
may cause the
appliance
and cart combination
to

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
atlention
Io cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles,
and the point where
they exit from the appliance.

18. Object
and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into the appliance
through openings as they may touch dangerous 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
voltage 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
adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive
work by a qualified
technician
Io
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
mance - this indicates a need for service.

in perfor-

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 Cheek - Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
appliance, ask 1he service lechnician to perform safety checks Io
determine thai the appliance is in proper operation condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
Io a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiatons, heat registrars, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
25. Liquid Hazards - The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the appliance.

FIGURE
1:
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANS I]NFPA 70

AS PER NATIONAL

(N£C

SECTION

8_0

20)

3ROUNDINGCQNDUCTORS
(N£OSECTIQN81021)

NEC

NAT[ONALELECTRICALCOD£

£LECTRODESYSTE
$2898A

{N£C ART

250PART

Precautions
1. Recording

For U.S. models

Recording
of copyrighted
illegal without permission

material for other than personal
of the copyright holder.

use is

2. AC Fuse
Re fuse is located inside the chassis and is not u_r-serviceable.
If power
does not come on, contact your Onkyo aulhofized service station.
3. Care
From time to time you should wipe the front and rein" panels and the
cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a sofi clolh 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, thinne_s, alcohol or other chemical 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 40 set this swilch to match the voltage 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

Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention Io 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

CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications no1 expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority Io
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 provkle 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 thai interference will no1 occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inlerference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect tbe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V technician for
help.
For Canadian models

NOTE:
WITH

WIDE

IMPORTANT

CLASSE
CANADA.

INTO

ANY

13 AMPERE

If in any doubt,

consult

THIS

CLASS

CANADIAN

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may
no1 correspond
with the colored markings identifying
the lerminals
in yore" plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is colored blue must be connected
to the lerminal
which is marked with the letter N or colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connecled
to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or colored red.

A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced,
please ensure thai the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5
amperes and thai it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FFI'TED MOULDED
PLUG IS UNSUFI'ABLE
FOR THE
SOCKET
OUTLET
IN YOUR
HOME
THEN
THE FUSE
SHOULD
BE REMOVED
AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE
IS A DANGER
OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED

FOR USER

For models

having

CAUTION:
BLADE

B DIGITAL

APPARATUS

COMPLIES

ICES-003.
a power

cord with a polarized

PREVENT

OF PLUG

ELECTRIC

TO WIDE

SLOT,

plug:

SHOCK,
FULLY

MATCH
INSERT.

ModNe pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:
B EST

Sur les modNes

CET APPAREIL
NUMf_RIQUE
DE LA
CON-FORME
A LA NORME
NMB-003
DU

dont la fiche est polm'isde:

ATTENTION:

POUR I_VITER LES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER

JUSQU'AU

FOND.

SOCKET.
a qualified

electrician.

Contents
J Before

Miscellaneous Connections .................................

using

Important

Connections

Safeguards

.........................................

)

for remote

Connecting

the power

control

(r.l I) ............................

cords from other devices

...........

RS 232 port .....................................................................

Contents

..............................................................

Features

...............................................................

Connecting

Io devices

Connecting

auxiliary

with analog multi channel
power

amplifier

28
28
28
28

oulput .... 29

...........................

Connecting to an external device with 12V TR[GGFR _enninal ..... 29

Supplied

.........................................

using this unit .........................................

Turning

on the power

.....................................................

Setting the voltage
selector (Worldwide models only) ..... 37
Precautions
.........................................................
Connecting the power cord (Other than North American
and Australian models) .............................................
7

Turning

on the power

from the remote

Before
ii

accessories

Installing the remote controller batteries .........................

Using the remote controller ..............................................

Connecting

Enjoying
900E
Basic

music

or videos

with

......................................................................
.........................................................

Temporarily

turning

off the sound

Adjusting

the bass and treble

Listening

with headphones

.....................................................................

your audio components
your video components

..............................
..............................

Connecting speakers .......................................
Ideal speaker

configuration

the lislening

Switching

the display

Adjusting

the brightness

Temporarily

placement

the speaker

............................................

..........................................................

labels .................................................

Connecting antennas .......................................

22
22

changing

Enjoying

the multichannel

32
32

Presetting

a radio station

Selecting

a preset

Connecting

the AM antenna

.................................

Connecting

the included

.................................

Connecting
Directional
Connecting
adapter
models

antennas

an AM outdoor
linkage

cable

antenna
antenna

...............................
..............................

.........................................................

the antenna

cable

(For all models
and European

to the 75/300
other

models)

..............................

a PTY scan ..................................................

When

To record
26
26

38
38

Text (RT) ...........................................

source

the input source
or listening

an input source
watching

signal

you are currently

to ..........................................
signal

music

or videos

different

or listening

from

Using

the butlons

on the TX-NR900/900E

If the remote controller
signal does not reach the
TX-NR900/900E
remote sensor .............................

Using

the remote

controller

if the remote controller signal does not reach other components...

the volume

zone...
...................

............................................

for the remote

that you

to .....................

in the remote

remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) ....... 27

Adjusting

..........................................

Recording
the video from one source and
the audio from another ............................................

Enjoying

........................................

in Europe

a TP scan .....................................................

are currently

..........................................

types

walching

Performing

Radio

Performing

.........................................

Displaying

Recording

broadcasts

......................................

To record

Operating
components
not
reached
bythe

..............

PTY program

When
us,ngthe
ZONE2
OUT
termina,s
.......................
26
using the SURR BACK/ZONE
2
PRE OUT terminals
................................................

radio station

........................

Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers.... 26

When

..................................

Listening

than USA & Canadian

using the SURR BACK/ZONE
2
SPEAKERS
terminals
............................................

...........

................................................

radio station

to RDS

levels

(FM mode)

................

.............................................

radio station

Listening to RDS broadcasts
(European models only)

_ antenna

................................

a preset

only) ...............

output

Broadcasts

Io a stereo

..................................

output

into a radio station

Erasing

controller

mode ...............................................

to Radio

.............................................

the speaker

Listening

the AM loop antenna

an FM outdoor

.................................

of the front display

the audio

Tuning

Assembling

Connecting

.....................................................

Connecting
speakers
.......................................................
23
Using

the TX-NR900/

mode ..........................................

Changing

Listening
M,n,mum
spo orcen gur
s0r oundsou,
ion or 22
dpla,back
Speaker

.........................................

the sleep time (remote

Changing

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment .......... 16
Connecting

.........

...............................................................

Remote
controHer
...........................................................
12
Connecting

controller

..............................................................

operation

Using

Rear panels

To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD .... 31

Index parts and facilities ....................................
Front panel display

Setup and operation

J Facilities and connections
Front panels

the power ......................................

zone ....................

40
41
42
42
43
43

Contents
_i_ Setup Menu
_
_

....................................

....................
through the Setup Menu

Navigating

..............................

/;! Hardware Setup .................................................

I Remote controller
Using remote controller ...................................
Overview

........................................................................

Controlling

an Onkyo

cassette

Controlling

an Onkyo

DVD player

Controlling

an Onkyo

CD player

Controlling

an Onkyo

MD recorder

Learning

a pre-programming

Pre-programming

codes

tape deck ......................

Entering a pre-programming

66
66

................................

...................................

...............................

code .................. 70

code .................................

.................................................

Operating your programmed remote controller .... 72
}_i

1-2. Speaker

Distance

Sub-menu

_)_ Inp_';_Cahbratl°n
_;_

2. Input

...................................

Sub-menu .........
...................................
".........

Setup Menu .....................................................

DVD MODE

(DVD

SAT MODE

(Satellite

CABLE
51

MODE

VCR MODE
TV MODE

Player

(Cable

(VCR

Mode)

Tuner

................................

..............................

Mode)

Mode) .......................................

Mtxte) .............................................

(TV Mode) ...................................................

for other devices into the remote controller ..... 74
Programming
Erasing

procedure

.................................................

the programmed

command

from one button

_.. 75

Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button .... 75

Using the macro
What

Programming
Executing
;i_i,

3-1. Tone Control

Sub-menu

3-2. Surround

_;_

3-3. Sound

_!,

3-4. Delay Sub-menu

3-5. LFE Level

Speakers

.........................................

Sub-menu

Effect Sub-menu

................................

..........................................

......................................................

Sub-menu

..............................................

59
60

3-10. 3-11,3-12.

Logic Sub-menu

N pr^._,_;
_erence

Mono

.......................................................

76
...... 77

I Appendix
Troubleshooting
guide .....................................
POWER ..........................................................................
SPEAKERS ....................................................................

78
78
78

79
79

If one of the messages shown below appears ................ 80

4. Preference

_4;_
!4_

4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu
........................................
4-2. Headphones
Level Sub-menu .................................

64
65

i!_!
_j,
g;

4-3. OSD

Setup Sub-menu .............................................
•.
Posmon Sub-menu .........................................

1 (or 2) button

REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................
OTHER ...........................................................................

!_;

4-4. OSD

from the MACRO

78
79

M_x/TV

.........................................................

a macro

FM/AM TUNER .............................................................
VIDEO and AUDIO .......................................................

Movie/

......................................................

the macro .......................................................

Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed ... 77

61
62

3-15.

.................................................

3-8. Surround Sub-menu
................................................
3-9. THX Sub-menu
.......................................................
3-13.3-14.

.......................................

_:'i!!
_

7/Orchestra/Unplugged/Studm

the macro

................................

Erasing

60
60

Enhanced

function?

3 6. Mono Sub menu ......................................................
3-7. Theater-Dimensional
Sub-menu .............................

_
_4_
_

tunetion

is the macro

Specifications

...................................................

Declaration

We,
ELECTRONICS
GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY

of Conformity

declare in own responsibility,
that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction
manual is in compliance
with the corresponding
lechnical
standards
such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and

GROEBENZELL,
EN61000-3-2. -3-3.

ONKYO

GERMANY

EUROPE

_,/j

ELECTRONICS

GmbH

Features
Amplifier
•

Features

•

Character Input

110 Watts minimum
of continuous
RMS power to each of
the seven channels
into 8 £_ from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no

•

Bacldit/preprogrammed

•

than 0.08 % THD

•

7.1 Channel

Amplifier

•

Wide

Amplifier

•

Linear

•

192 kHz/24
Back L/R)

•

RanRe

Optimum

Powered

(FTC

Technology

Gain

Bit

rated)

Volume

D/A

VLSC

Zone

Converters

2 and

•

(except

for

•

Surround

Net-Tune

Function

Ethernet

12V Trigger

Features

•

THX ®Surround EX ®

•

THX

•

Dolby _* Digital,

Dolby

•

DTS,

Discrete

Select

Certified

DTS-ES

•

Theater-Dimensional

•

Non-Scaling

•

Onsereen

•

Composite

•

6 S-Video

Inputs/3

•

Crossover

A_ustment

Pro Logic H, Dolby
6.1,

DTS-ES

Virtual

Digital

Matrix

6.1,

DTS

Surround

(Basic

to S-Video

Menu/Advanced

Menu)

Conversion

Outputs
(80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)

7 Assignable
Digital
outputs,
and 1 Digital

•

Pre Out Terminals

Inputs
(4 optical/3
Input (optical)

for Front

L/R,

Center,

coaxial),

Surround

40 FM/AM
FM auto

Circuitry)

Canadian

and

for

L/C/R

Australian

with MP3/WAV/WMA

plug-In

Decodi_

Capability

"Dolby," "Pro Logic," "Surround EX" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"Theater-Dimensional"
is a t_ademark of Onkyo Corporation.

•
•

"NET-TUNE" is a u'ademark of Onkyo Corp.>mtion.
Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademm'ks of Lucasfilm
Lld.

•
•

Re-Equalization and the "Re-EQ" logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
"DTS," "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

•

D_l_(_h

•
•

Intel and Pemium are registered t_ademarks of lmel Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhof_r IIS
and THOMSON multimedia.

•
•

"XiVA" is a registered trademark of Imerge Limited.
Xantech is a registered trademark of Xamech Corporation.

•

Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks,
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

L/R,

The alphabet displayed at the end of the product name found in
catalogs and on the packages represents
the color of this
receiver. Though the color varies, the specifications
and
operations are the same.

THX

•

Shaping
USA,

back L/R or Zone 2 L/R and Subwoofer

FM/AM Tuner Features
•

than

models)

Mode

Configuration
displays

•

random

presets

Features

IntelliVolume

Supplied accessories
thai the following

accessories

m'e supplied

Select

Before any home theatre component
can be THX Select
certified,
it must pass a rigorous
series of quality
and
performance
tests. Only then can a product feature the THX
Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre
products you purchase will give you superb performance
for
many years to come. THX Select requirements
define
hundreds
of parameters,
including
power
amplifier
performance,
and pre=amplifier
performance
and operation
for both digital and analog domains. THX Select receivm_s
also feature proprietary THX technologies
(e.g., THX Mode,
see page 57) which accurately translate fihn soundtracks
for
home theater playback.

tuning

Other Performance

Check

cable

and DTS 96124

Surround

Linear

(Other

with LED display

(WRAT)
Circuitry

•

(Vector

channels
models)

remote

and Aush'allan

* Man ufactm ed under license h'om Dolby Laboratories.

Audio/Video

Neo:6,

& learning

(Other than USA, Canadian

with the TX-NR900/900E.

The following accessories may be available
depending on the area which it was purchased.

AM loop antenna x t

FM indoor antenna x t

Speaker cable label x 1
(See page 23.)

Conversion
(Use this plug
TX-NR900!900E
Shape

plug x 1

if the power cord plug of the
does not fit your AC outlet.

may vary depending

on the m'ea which

it was purchased.)

Power cord x 1
(Other than USA, Canadian and Australian models)

Remote controller

x 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) x 2

75/300 _ antenna adapter x 1

Before using this unit
Setting the voltage selector
(Worldwide models only)

I Installing

the remote

controller

batteries

Worldwide
models are equipped with a voltage selector so that you
can set your TX-NR900
to conform with local power supplies. Be

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it
and sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow
below,

sure to set this switch to match the voltage
your area before plugging in the unit.

Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery
compartment,
Carefully follow the polarity diagram
(positive (+) and negative (-) symbols) inside the
battery compartment.

After the batteries are installed and seated correctly,
replace the compartment cover.

Determine
the preset

of the power

supply

the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If
voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver

into the groove in the switch and slide the switch all the way to the
top (120 V) or bottom (220-230 V), whichever
is appropriate.

Connecting

the power

Notes:
• Do not mix new b;_des

cord

(Other than North American

and Australian

models)

NR900/900E.
The power cord supplied
the TX-NR900/900E
and should not
device.

with the TX-

is designed for use with
be used with any other

• Never have the power cord disconnected
from the TX-NR900/
900E while the other end is plugged into the wall outlet. Doing
so may cause an electric shock, Always connect by plugging into
the wall outlet last and disconnect
by unplugging
from the wall
outlet first.

To avoid corrosion,

with old batt_ies or different kinds of ba.efies.
remove

the batteries

if the remote

controller

will not be used for a long time.
•

Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET.
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied

•

_(_

Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion.
If the remote controller does not operate smoothly, remove the old
batteries and replace them both with two new AA batteries.

I Using the remote

controller

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The
STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from
the remote controller.
Remote control sensor

STANDBY

indicator

TX-NR900/900E

_Approx.

Power cord

16 feet
(5 meters)

(supplied)

DO NOT connect

_D-/LEARN

the power cord at
this time.

indicator

Notes:
•

Make sure that the remote control sensor is no1 subject to strong
light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent
light for it
may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

•

Using another remo_e controller
in the same morn or using the
TX-NR900/900E
near equipment
that uses infrared rays may
cause operational
interference.

•

Do not put objects
pressed by mistake

•

Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored
glass.
Placing the TX-NR900/900E
behind such doors may prevent
proper remote controller operation.

•

If there is any obstacle between the remote controller
and the
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

on the remote controller.
and drain the batteries.

Its buttons

may be

Index parts and facilities
Here is an explanation
of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-NR900E.
The specifications
for your model may differ due to regional requirements.

Front panels

@®

®®

........
I-,
@@@

Front door

Push here to open the front door.

Other than European models

1
@ ®

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_
@
European models

Index parts and facilities
For further operational
brackets [ ].

instructions,

see the

pages

indicated

DIRECT/PURE

Press to switch

POWER switch (for all models other than USA and

AUDIO

between

PHONES

button

the direct

jack

[33,35]

and pure audio listening

modes.

[32]

Canadian models) [30]
Press Io turn on and off the main power supply for the TX-NR900/
900E. When the TX-NR900/900E is turned on with the POWER
switeh, the STANDBY indicator lights.
• Before turning on the power, check Io make sure that all cords
are properly connecled.
• When the power is turned on, a sudden surge of current will
occur that may adversely affect the operation of olher devices.
To prevent this, do no1 plug the TX-NR900/900E into the same
circuit used by sensitive equipment, e.g., computers.
(_

STANDBY/ON

display lights up. If pressed again, the TX-NR900/900E
returns m
the standby state. In the standby state, the display is turned off and
cannot

be operated.

Lights when lhe TX=NR900/900E
signal is received from the remote

AUDIO SELECTOR

@
Press

to select

Press

is in the standby
controller.

state and when a

REC

panel display.
If "SOURCE"
is displayed,
then the same
source as that selected for the main zone will be otuput.

seconds. Thai source
remote zone.

will be output

to Zone 2. When

PHONO, CD, and NET AUDIO)

the input source

for the main zone.

Front display
Remote control sensor [7]

[34]

Press
Each

to display informalion
about the current input source signal.
time you press the DISPLAY
button, the screen changes to

show

you different
MASTER
to control

VOLUME

the volume

zone (Zone

concerning

the input signal.

automatically

zone.

The volume

for the

2) is independent.
indicator

PURE

AUDIO

indicator

[33]

for the stereo

SURROUND

button

Selects

for the Dolby

Pro Logic

is available when the input
mode is set to the stereo or

playback.

button

in the

THX

Selects

for the THX

DSP _

Switehes

2) and then press

When
ZONE

REC

and therefore

OUT

2 is selected,

is selected,
REC OUT is

[33]

listening

mode.
[33]
II, DTS Neo:6,

Dolby

button

Digital,

[33]
listening

buttons

mode.
[33]

Io the DSP (Digital
DIMMER

button

Signal

(Other

Processing)
than

modes.

European

Press to set the brightness
of the front display.
settings available: normal, dark, and very dark.

the

modes.

The brighmess
of the front display
the remote controller.
RT/PTY/TP

button

models)
There

are three

can also be performed

(European

models

only)

[34]

using

[39]

This button is only available on European models. Press this button
to tune into the Radio Dala System (RDS) for FM broadcasting.
RDS
was developed within the European Broadcasting
Union (EBU) and
is available

during pure audio

input

fixed to SOURCE.

Selects

[59]

Lights during upsampling.
This function
source is Analog/PCM
and the listening
surround mode.

or viewing

use the same circuit

time.

STEREO

•
UPSAMPLING

same

dial [35]
in the main

for recording

OUT or ZONE

is otuput

information

in a different
2).

When either button is pressed, the currently selected input source for
recording or outpu,ing
Io the remote zone is displayed
in the front

nolhing

button

zone

[40-43]

button to enjoy the otuput from the TX-NR900/900E
room, which is referred to as the remote zone (Zone

at the

DISPLAY

buttons

in the remote

OUT butlon Io output the audio and video
component
for recording.
Press the ZONE 2

be used

to ZONE

the volume

2/OFF

cannot

Io select

[43]

These buttons allow you lo use the TX-NR900/900E
lo output Io a
remole zone (Zone 2) or Io another component
for recording (Rec

DTS listening

Lights

OUT/ZONE

1-5, TAPE, TUNER,
[31, 36, 40, 42]

lit green is oulput

remote

the mode for adjusting

Note:
The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons

press the desired input source button. The input channel with its
indicator lit red is otuput to REC OUT and the one with its indicator

Use

buttons

Input source buttons and indicators (DVD, VIDEO

these buttons

press the desired button (REC
OFF button within 8 seconds.

input signal.

To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or recording
out (Rec Out), first press the ZONE 2 or REC OUT btuton, and then

Press to enter
(Zone 2).

2 LEVEL

To set the output to the source channel, press the desired butlon
(REC OUT or ZONE 2) twice in succession.
To turn off the output,

button [35]

the type of audio

ZONE

stereo headphones.

To select an input source, press the desired buuon (REC OUT or
ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 8

STANDBY indicator [7, 30]

stereo jack for connecting

Out). Press the REC
signals to a recording

button [30]

If pressed with the POWER
switch turned on (with the receiver
plugged in for US models), the TX-NR900/900E
turns on and the

the TX-NR900/900E

This is a standard

in most

European

pressed, the display changes
type) to TP (traffic program)

countries.

Each

time the butlon

from RT (radio text) to PTY (program
and then back to RT again.

Index parts and facilities
(_

MEMORY button [37]

Press to assign the radio station that you are currently
tuned
preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station.

to a

FM MODE button [36]

Press to change the stereo mode from AUTO to MONO and vice
ve_sa. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication
turns
on and off indicating the current mode, If you are listening to an FM
radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of
noise, switch from AUTO to MONO.

SETUP button [45]

Press to enter the Setup Menu. The OSD Menu will appear
monitor

as well as the front display

TUNING

&/V,

PRESET

To tune into a radio station,

press

on 1he TV

on the TX-NR900/900E.
_

buttons

the TUNING

[36, 37, 39, 45]
•IV

buttons,

The

tuner frequency is displayed in 1he front display and it can be changed
in 50-kHz increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kI_z) increments for
AM.
When FM is selecled as the input source, you can hold down either
the TUNING • or • button and then release it to activate the autosearch

feature.

button

you pressed

It will search

for a station

and stop when it tunes

through 1he menu settings,
(or change the highlighted
To select a radio station
press the PRESET Component

RCA audio cable, connect

Video

(see page 53).

the audio output jacks

of the video

cassette
recorder
to the VIDEO
I AUDIO IN jacks of the TXNR900/900E
and connect the audio input jacks of the video cassette
recorder
to the VIDEO
1 AUDIO OUT jacks of the TX-NR900/
900E. Make sure that you properly connect the left channels Io the L
jacks

and the right channels

Io the R jacks.

If you are connecting
a digital output device Io the VIDEO 1 jack
instead of a VCR, connect it to eilher the DIGITAL
INPUT COAX
jack or DIGITAL
INPUT
connector on the device.

OPT jack

depending

the type

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, the VIDEO 1
input source is set for digital input at the COAX 2 jack.
If the digital connection
is made at a different jack, this must be
changed at Setup Menu --_ Input Setup --_ Digital Setup (see page
51).

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment
DigRalaudioinput(optical)

S Video

: Signal flow

input

[I_

Video ingut

Digital audio output

(coaxial) R (red)

,n;,og
.u°,o

R (red)

Analog

audio

output

L (whRe)

Video output
Illlll

S Video OUtput
Y

Component

video output _pPR

Connecting a DVD recorder
device (VIDEO 2)

If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OPT jack of the TX=NR900/900E
for digital recording of the REC

or other digital video recording

Using RCA video cables, connect the video oulput jack (composite)
of the device to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR900/
900E and connect the video input jack of the device to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT jack of the TX-NR900/900E.
Or if the device has S
video input and output jacks, connect
them to the VIDEO 2 S
VIDEO

IN and OUT jacks

of the TX=NR900/900E

cables. Or if the device has component
to one of the banks of COMPONENT
TX=NR900/900E.
With

the initial

input

source

settings

is set for

using S video

video outputs, connect them
VIDEO INPUT jacks on the

of the TX-NR900/9OOE,
the COMPONENT

the VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT

jacks.
If you connect

the device

Io the COMPONENT

VIDEO

jacks, this must be changed al Setup Menu --_ Input Setup
Setup --_ Component
Video (see page 53).

-_ Video

Using RCA audio cables, connect
the audio output jacks of the
device to 1he VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR900/900E
and
connect the audio input jacks of the device to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO
OUT jacks

of the TX-NR900/900E.

connect the left channels
R jacks.
If the device

has a digital

Make

to the L jacks
output,

sure

that you properly

and the right channels

connect

it to either

to the

the DIGfI'AL

INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL
INPUT OPT jack of the TX=
NR900/900E
depending
on the type of connector on the device.
With

the initial

input

source

settings

If the digital connection
changed
at Setup Menu
51)_

of the TX-NR900/90OE,

is set for digital

input

at the COAX

the VIDEO

3 jack.

is made at a different jack, this must be
-_ Input Setup -_ Digital Setup (see page

OUT signal from the TX-NR900/900E.
Note:
The output
900E

from

the DIGITAL

is only the digital

signal

OUTPUT

jack

of the TX=NR900/

input to the DIGITAL

INPUT

jack.

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment
: Signal flow
3)
8, (VIDEO
Settop box,
video camera

S Video output

Video output
L (white)

Analog
output

9..&_tellite tuner or television
(VIDEO 4)

audio
R (red)

Digital audio output (optical)

S Video output

Video output

Analog
output

R (red)

audio

Digital audio output
(optical)

8, 9.

Connecting a satellite
(VIDEO 3 or 4)

Using
an
(composile)

tuner, television,

or settop box

RCA video cable,
connect
the video output
jack
of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) VIDEO IN jack of

the TX-NR900/900E.
Or if the device has an S video output jack,
connect
it to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TXNR900/900E

using an S video cable. Or iflhe

device has component

With tile initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E,
tile VIDEO 3
and 4 input sources
are set for the COMPONENT
VIDEO
2 jacks.

If you connect

Using an
(composile)

the device

to the COMPONENT

this must be changed

at Setup Menu

Setup

--> Component

(see page 53).

Video

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the audio
device m the VIDEO 3 (or 4) AUDIO IN jacks
900E. Make sure thai you properly connect
jack and the right channel to the R jack.

VIDEO

--> Input Setup

INPUT

--> Video

output jack of the
of the TX-NR900/

the left channel

camera,

etc. (VIDEO

5 INPUT)

the video
output
jack
5 VIDEO jack of the TX-

Or if the device has an S video oulput jack, connect it
5 S VIDEO jack of the TX-NR900/900E
using an S

an RCA

audio

cable,

connect

the audio

output

jack

of the

device to the VIDEO 5 AUDIO jacks of the TX-NR900/900E.
Make
sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the
right channel to the R jack.
If the device
DIGITAL

jacks,

video

RCA video cable,
connect
of the device to the VIDEO

NR900/900E.
to the VIDEO
video cable.
Using

video oulputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR900/900E.

INPUT

10. Connecting

has an optical digital

output,

connect

it to the VIDEO

jack of the TX-NR900/900E.

The VIDEO
front panel.

5 digital

input is fixed to tile OPTICAL

input on the

Front panel
S Video output

to the L

If the device has a digital output, connect it 1o either the DIGITAL
INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL
INPUT OPT jack of the TXNR900/900E

depending

on 1he type of connector

on the device.

With the initial settings of file TX-NR900/900E,
tile VIDEO 3 input
source is set for digital input at the OPT 3 jack, and the VIDEO 4
input source is set for digital input at the OPT 4 jack.
If the digital connection

is m',_le at a different jack, this must be changed

o;vg;,a ;; v,deo00

at Setup Menu --_ Input Setup --_ Digital Setup (see page 51 ).

Analog output
R

Connecting speakers
Before connecting
the speakers, it is very important to place them
properly for the optimum sound space for your listening pleasure.
Be sure to refer to the instruction
manuals
that came with the
speakers

during

placement

and connection.

Furthermore,

thai for surround playback, the coufiguration
speakers are both very important.

Place
these
speakers
so that their
height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than
that of the lislener's ears.

be aware

and placement

For THX surround
EX playback,
we recommend
THX speaker system thai is certified by Lucasfilm

Surround back speakers

of your

When using sm'round
back left and
right speakers,
place them behind the
listener so thai the angles between the

that you use a
LM.

• Front
•

right

Center

and left speakers

a rich sound

the front right
movement.
• Surround

right

and

image

by serving

lefl speakers

30°130°\\

[
[
E

•'
I

\
\
\

are less than 30 degrees.

Subwoofer

speaker

Produces

//
/

lines from each speaker to the listener
and a line straight
back from the
listener

I Ideal speaker configuration

/l\

as a sound

and enhancing

source

for

the sonic

When

bass sound

depend

on subwoofer

is reproduced,
placement.

its volume

and quality

Those characteristics

greatly

also depends

on the shape of your listening room as well as your listening point.
Generally
speaking,
good
bass sound
is obtained
when the
subwoofer
is placed in the corner of the room or al one=third the
length

of the room.

and left speakers

Adds three-dimensional
sonic
movement
and produces
environmental
sound associated with the background
and effect
sound for each scene.
• Surround

back

right and left speakers

Required for enjoying THX Surround EX, DTS=ES Matrix
or DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 audio.

6.1,

• Subwoofer
Produces

powerful

and heavy

Minimum
speaker
sound playback

1/3 room length

bass.

configuration

for

surround

For optimizing

• Front right and left speakers
• Surround right and left speakers

placement,

Play a movie or music source containing

•

Take some experimenting
in the room, and

•

Try different
sound

The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be
properly distributed Io the front right and lefl speakers for optimized
surround playback.

the subwoofer

•

positioning

while fixing

Layout with dipolar
speakers

we recommend

you to:

good quality base sound,

while changing

subwoofer's

position

until you get the most out of the base

the lislening

point.

Layout with monopolar
speakers

I Speaker placement
Ideal

speaker

placement

varies depending

and the wall coverings.
Here,
placement
and recommendalions
In order to create the oplimum

on the size of your room

only typical
are shown.
conditions

example

of speaker

for the best sound quality,

be sure to place all the speakel:s so that the greatest
between the distances of each speaker to the listening
less than 20 feet (6 meters).

difference
position is

Important points regarding speaker placement
Front

left and right speakers

• Place these three speakers

and center

speaker

all at the same height.

• Place each speaker
so that it is aimed at the
lislener's ears when at the lislening position.
• Place the right and left loudspeakers
side of the listening point.

location

at an equal distance

of the

TV or screen
Subwoofer
Front left speaker
Center speaker
Front right speaker

6
7
8
9
10

Surround
Surround
Surround
Surround
Listening

left speaker
right speaker
back left speaker
back right speaker
posRion

either

Surround left and right speakers
• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter)
higher than that of ihe lislener's ears.

1
2
3
4
5

Most dipoles

have an arrow on them to indicate

their orientation

which thai should be placed. For 1he correct acoustical phasing in the
room, dipolar
surround
speakers
should be placed so that their
arrows point forward toward the screen and dipolar surround back
speakers should be placed so thai their arrows point to each other.

Connecting speakers
I Connecting speakers

I Using the speaker labels

After determining
the layout of your speaker
system,
it is now
necessary to connect the speakers con'ectly Io your TX-NR900/900E.

The positive speaker terminals
on the TX=NR900/900E
are color
coded for easy identificalion.
Attach the supplied speaker labels Io

Caution:

the speaker cables,
Io the corresponding

Connect only speakers
the TX-NR900/900E.

with an impedance
between 4 and 16 _ to
If the impedance
of even one speaker
is

between 4 and 6 _, be sure to set the speaker
accordingly
(see page 46).

impedance

cables

Speaker cable label

setting

Notes:

TX-NR900/900E
4-

• Even if you are using only one speaker or listening to monaural
(mono) sound, never connect a single speaker in parallel to both
the right and left-channel terminals.

Speaker

Speaker cable label

The speaker channels are colored as follows:
Front lefl speaker (+): White
Front right speaker (+): Red
Center speaker (+): Green
Surround lefl speaker (+): Blue
Surround right speaker (+): Grey
Surround back/Zone 2 left speaker (+): Brown
Surround back/Zone 2 right speaker (+): Tan

"00"
+

and then mateh the colors on the speaker
terminals.

• To prevent damage to circuitry,
never short-circuit the positive (+)
and negative (-) speaker wire.

• Be sure to connect
the positive
and negative
cables for the
speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the lefl and right signals
will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.

• Do nol connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker
terminah Doing so may damage the TX-NR900/900E.
• Connect either your sun'ound back speakers or the speakers you
will be using in the remote zone (Zone 2) 1o the SURR BACK
SPEAKERS/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (see page 47).

Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER

Subwoofer

jack to connect a subwoof_r with a
built-in power amplifier. If" your
subwool?r does not have a built-in

Front right
speaker

Front left
speaker

Surround right
speaker

Surround left
speaker

amplifier, connect an amplifier to
the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack
and the subwoo_r to the amplifier.

Connecting
1.

the speaker

cable

Strip away approx. 518 inch (15 mm) of
the wire insulation.

Twist the wire ends tightly together.

Unscrew the speaker terminal cap.

Insert the exposed wire end.

Screw down the speaker terminal cap.
3

Center

Surround Back

speaker

right speaker

left speaker

Connecting antennas
To use the tuner of TX-NR900/900E,
supplied FM and AM antennas.
• Adjustment

and placement

better reception
broadcast.

must

it is necessary

to prepare

of the FM and AM antennas

be done

while

• If better reception
cannot be obtained,
outside antenna is recommended.

listening

the
for

to a station

then placement

of an

Connecting

the AM loop antenna

the AM loop

The AM loop anlenna

Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.
• Refer to "Connecting the AM loop antenna" below for details on
how to connect the loop antenna.

antennas

Connecting the FM indoor antenna:
The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the
antenna and adjust its orientation until the clearest signal is received.
Fix it with push pins or similar items in the position that will cause
the least amount of dislortion.
If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor
antenna, 1he use of an ouldoor antenna is recommended.
Connecting

I Assembling

the included

antenna:

is for indoor

use only.

Set it in the direction

and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away
as possible from the TX-NR900/900E,
televisions,
speaker cables,
and power cords.
If the reception
is not very
antenna, 1he use of an outdoor

FM antenna

clear with the attached
antenna is recommended.

AM indoor

(Indoor) AM loop antenna

Insert into the hole.
Other models

I Connecting the AM antenna cable
1. Press down the lever at the antenna terminal.
2.

Insert the wire into the terminal hole.

Release the lever.

USA and
Canadian
models

Strip away the insulation from the end of
the cable, and fully insert the stripped end
of the cable.
Hint:
Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connecled
terminal.
Unlike
speaker
cabling,
there is no polarity
broadcast

signals.

to either
for AM

Connecting antennas

I Connecting

an FM outdoor

I Directional linkage

antenna

Do not

Make sure to follow the general rules given below:

reception
• Keep the antenna
roads, etc.).

away

from

noise

sources

(neon

• It is dangerous
to put the antenna close Io power
well away from power lines, transformens,
elc.
• To avoid the risk of lightning

and electrical

shock,

necessary.
Follow item 14 of the "Important
page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

signs,

lines.

busy

Keep

grounding

Safeguards"

use the

same

antenna

for both

since the FM and TV (or VCR)

each other. If you must use a common
a directional
linkage type splitler.

FM
signals

and TV (or VCR)
can interfere

with

FMFI'V (or VCR) antenna,

use

it
is
on

TO receiver

TO TV (or VCR)

Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300
antenna adapter (For all models other than USA &
Canadian models and European models)
Connecting
Loosen

wire around
screwdriver.

I Connecting

an AM outdoor

the 300 _ ribbon

the screws
these

wire:

on the adapter

and wrap the wires of the ribbon

screws.

tighten

Then

the screws

_--

AM loop anlenna

Do not remove

it.

• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding
necessary.
Follow item 14 of the "Important
Safeguards"

is
on

page 2 when you install the outdoor

connecled.

antenna.

300 _2
ribbon wire

Connecting the coaxial cable:
1. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the
stoppers of the 75/300 _ antenna adapter outward and
remove the cover.
2.

Remove the transformer
into slit C.

Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram.

Connect the 75/300 fl antenna adapter to the coaxial
cable.

Outdoor antenna_

(Indoor)
AM loop antenna

OUtdrOaOr
_
J

"\\\\
the indoor

with

antenna

If reception is poor with the indoor AM antenna, stretch out the
outdoor antenna (16 feet (5 meters) or more) above a window or
outside.
• Keep

down

wire A from slit B and insert it

1. Insert the end of the cable.
2. Clamp it in place with pliens.
5. Reinstall the cover.
3, 4

5/8"

Slit S

(15mm)

Note:
If you are using the TX-NR900/900E
worldwide
model in a region
where AM frequencies
are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set
the "AM Frequency
Slep" Setup setting accordingly
(see page 47).

Wire A
Slit C

Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers
The TX-NR900/900E allows you 1o watch and lislen to two separate
input sources at the same time. This allows you to, for example,
place speakers and a television in two different rooms so that two or
more people can enjoy two different movies at the same time. The
room where the TX-NR900/900E is actually located is referred 1o as
the main room while the separate room is referred 1o as the remote
zone (Zone 2). In addition, the IR IN/OUT terminal of the TXNR900/900E allows you Io control the TX-NR900/900E from the
remole zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the
remote zone is physically separated. The diagram below shows how
to make the proper connections for the remole zone.

When using the SURR
terminals

BACK/ZONE

If you are using a 5.l-channel speaker system in the main room, you
can connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.
With this connection, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup --_
Surf Back/Zone 2 --_ SmT Back/Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.
Main Room

I When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals
When you have connected
all the speakers for 7.l-channel
the main room, connect the speakers as shown below.
The

ZONE

2 OUT

terminal

is a constant

output.

Zone 2

Left
speaker

Right
speaker

Connect

1o the
with

to the amplifier for the

2. Connect the remote zone speaker
speaker terminals on the amplifier.
3. Connect the TX-NR900/900E
remote zone.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

audio in

LINE input of 1he amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume
the amplifier connecled
to the ZONE 2 OUT terminal.

1. Connect the TX-NR900/900E
remote zone.

2 SPEAKERS

cables

to the

to the monitor

for the
Note:
It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance (see page 23).

Remote Zone (Zone 2)
Zone 2

Zone 2 monitor

Zone 2

Left speaker

or projector

Right speaker

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE
terminals

2 PRE OUT

If you are using a 5.l-channel
speaker system in the main room, you
can connect the amplifier for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open
SURR BACK/ZONE
2 PRE OUT lerminals and connect the remote
zone speakers.
Zone 2 amplifier

With this connection,
select "Zone
Surf Back/Zone
2 --_ SmT Back/Zone

Main Room

2" for the Hardware
Setup --_
2 setting in the Setup menu.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Main Room

Left (white)
Note:
The ZONE
output

2 out terminals

Zone 2

Left
speaker

Right
speaker

TX-NR900/900E

of the TX-NR900/900E

are of a fixed

level.

Power amplifier
TX-NRg00/900E

Right (red)

Operating components not reached by the
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT)
In order to use the remote controller to control the TX-NR900/
900E from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multi.
room kit (sold separately) such as one of those given below:
• Onkyo's Multi-Room
Exlension System)

System

kits (IR Remote

Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipment
to the power outlet until all the connections m'e complete.

Controller

from connecting

block

Mini plug cable

• Multiroom A/V distribution
from Niles _")and Xanlech ¢_

and control system such as those

If the remote controller signal does not reach the
TX-NR900/900E remote sensor

If the TX=NR900/900E is located inside a cabinet or olher enclosure
where the infrared rays from 1he remote controller canno_ enler, then
operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a
case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location
outside of the cabinet for the infrared rays from the controller can
reach.
With 1his connection,
select "Main" for 1he Hardware Setup --> IR IN
Setup --_ Position setting in the Setup Menu (see page 47).
z:2:::=

TX-NR900/900E

If the remote controller
other components
In this situation,
emiuer.
Connect

signal does not reach

you will need to use a commercially
available IR
the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT

terminal on the TX=NR900/900E
and then place the IR emitler on
the remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitler
is connecled, only the signal input to the IR IN lerminal is output 1o
the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remole sensor on the
front of the TX=NR900/900E
lerminah

will

not be output

to the IR OUT

z2==

: Signal flow

The IR IN input allows you m control the TX=NR900/900E
from the
remole zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller
even though the
remote zone may be on the other side of the building from the main
zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections
for the remote zone,
With

this connection,

IN Setup

--_ Position

select "Zone
setting

2" for the Hardware

in the Setup

Setup

: Signal flow

--_ IR

Menu (see page 47).

To IR IN

Other component

F_
900E

IR Receiver

_:_

: Signal flow

Connecting
block

[

Mini plug

TX-NR900/900E

RenmsOtre
control

Mini plug cable
Emitter

IR Emitter

Remote controller

Main room

Zone 2 room

: Signal flow

Miscellaneous Connections
I Connections for remote control (R I)

Connecting the power cords from other devices

The RI lerminal on the TX-NR900/900E
is for connecting
olher
Onkyo components
equipped with the same R I lerminah
When a
component

is connected

to the Il I terminal,

it can be operated

remote controller
supplied with the TX-NR900/900E.
when you connect a component
to the Il I lerminal,
perform
Power
When

the system

operations

on/ready

function

by the

In addition,
you can also

given below.

the TX-NR900/900E

is in the

standby

state,

if an Ill-

connected
component
is turned on, the TX-NR900/900E
also turns
on and the input
source
selected
at the TX-NR900/900E
aulomalically
switches 1o that component.
Be aware that this function will not work if the power cord for the
Ill-connected
component
is connected
to the AC OUTLET on the
TX-NR900/900E,

or if the TX-NR900/900E

has already

The

TX-NR900/900E

is equipped

on the TX-NR900/900E
TX-NR900/900E.

input soume selected

al an R I-connected

at the TX-NR900/900E

mains

outlets

together

for

with the

The shape, number,
and total capacity
of the AC outlets
differ depending
on the area of purchase.

may

Caution:
Make

sure that the total capacity

of the components

TX-NR900/900E
does not exceed
rear panel (e.g., TOTAL 120W).

been turned

component,

automalically

turn on and off the device

the capacity

connected

to the

that is printed

on the

on.

Direct change function
When the play butlon is pressed

with

connecting the power cords from o_her devices so that _heir power is
supplied through the TX-NR900/900E.
By doing this, you can leave
the connected device turned on and have 1he STANDBY!ON
button

the

changes

that component.

Power off function
When the TX-NR900/900E is placed in the standby state, all Illconnected components are also automatically put into the standby

Acourt_rs
_W_nED
T_AL I_ IA _AX_

state.
Also, if you press the ON button on the TX-NR900/900E
remote
controller while the TX-NR900/900E
is turned on, all Il I-connected
componenls
(DVD player,s,
are also turned on.

CD player,s, MD recorders,

AccWrL_Ts
s_c.Eo

tune_s, elc.)
European and some
Asian models

USA and Canadian
models

TX-NR900/900E

R I connector

RS 232 port

The RS 232 port is to be used
controller to control the operation
an external device.

:==]cOnky° cassette

tape _---_-]

_S_-j

To connect components
using the Il I terminal,
simply connect a
remote control cane from this Il I terminal to the Il I terminal of the
olher component.
mm) miniature
deck, compact
Il 1 lerminah

An Il I remote
two-conductor

control

cable

plug comes

disc player, MD recorder,

with a l/8-inch

(3.5-

with every cassette

tape

and DVD player that has an

• When performing
operations
with Ill-connected
components
using the 1"41 system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2).
• For remote control
also be connected.

operation,

the audio

connection

cables

must

• If a component
has two Il I terminals, you can use either one to
connect to the TX-NR900/900E.
The other one can be used to
daisy
• With

chain with another
Onkyo

component.

DVD players,

you can enter the pre-pmgram

so that you can operate the DVD player directly
controller
without connecting
the Il 1 lerminals

code

with the remote
(see page 70).

in conjunction
with an external
of the TX-NR900/900E
by using

Miscellaneous Connections

Connecting to devices with analog multi channel
output
Connect a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has
a multi channel port for 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel output.
L
Frontr_ooutput _

I Connecting auxiliary power amplifier
These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier.
You can use an auxiliary power amplifiers to listen at louder
volumes than you can with the TX-NR900/900E alone. When using
a power amplifier, connect each speaker Io 1he power amplifier.

to whRe
L

(+coRed

to White

Subw_er
L

Ex: DVD-Audioplayer/MPEG
decoder
R
R
Surround

I_c
L

Center

Power amplifier

1.
2.
3.
4.

Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Subwoofer
Surround back left
speaker

5.
6.
7.
8.

Connecting
to an external
TRIGGER terminal
When
outputs
a 12V
turned

Surround hack right
speaker
Surround left speaker
Surround right speaker
Center speaker

device

with

12V

the TX-NR900/900E
is in the Zone 2 mode, this terminal
al 12 V and 100 mA. If a component in the remote zone has
TRIGGER IN terminal, connect it 1o this jack so that it is
on aulomalically when the Zone 2 mode is selected.

Connecting the power
(USA and Canadian models)

(All models other than USA and Canadian
STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY
STANDBY

indicator

STANDBY

indicator

.....

To wall outlet

POWER

• Before you plug in the TX-NR900/900E,
connections have been made properly.

confirm

that all

other than USA and Canadian

To wall outlet

Turning

Before you can use the remote controller,
and 2 above and place the TX-NR900/900E

the TX-NR900/900E
will
state and the STANDBY
after step 2 below).

I Turning on the power

you must perform steps
in the standby state.

Press the ON button to turn on the
TX-NR900/900E
(take it out of the
standby state),
To return the TX-NR900/900E
to the
standby state, press the STANDBY button.

Memory

1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

preservation

(Other

The TX-NR900/900E
batteries.
A built-in

(USA and Canadian models)
The STANDBY indicator will light up.

conlents

other than USA and Canadian

Press the POWER
TX-NR900/900E
The STANDBY

switch

than

USA

Oi_

STAm_IBy

and Canadian

indicator

models)

state,

Press

the

will light up.

STANDBY/ON

button

to turn

(e.g., speaker

settings

The length of time thai the memory
depending
on the ambient climate.

o .....

contents

_oF_ _OFF

of memory

does not require
memory
backup

memory
preservation
system
preserves
the
and surround

settings)

during power failures and even when the power is turned off with
the POWER
switch_ The backup system is charged
when the
POWER switch is turned on.

to set the

to standby

on the

TX-

are protected

over a period

will be preserved
On the average,
of a few weeks

will vary
memory

after the last

time the unit has been tin'ned off. This period may be shorter
when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.

NR900/900E.
The display
will
STANDBY
indicator
If you press
again,
state.

the

light
up and
will turn off.

the STANDBY/ON
receiver

returns

the

_'.........
Memory

button

to Standby

preservation

The TX-NR900
Turn off

(USA and Canadian

does not require

memory

models)

preservation

A built-in memory
backup system
preserves
memory
(e.g., speaker
settings
and surround

batteries.

the contents
of
settings)
during

power failures and even when the unit is unplugged.
The
must be plugged in order to change the back-up system.
The length of time thai the memory
depending
on the ambient climate.

The RCVR MODE button lights.

models)

(All models

1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

indicator will light (same condition

the power from the remote controller

models)

• The TX-NR900/900E
is shipped wilh the main power (POWER)
switch in the on position (..,,- ON). When the power cord is
plugged
in for the first time,
automatically
enter the standby

• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge,
which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the
same circuit, such as compulers. If this happens, use a wall outlet
on a different circuit.
(All models

models)

will be preserved
On the average,

unit

will vary
memory

contents are protected over a period
time the unit has been unplugged.

of a few weeks after the last
This period may be shorter

when the unit is exposed

humid

to a highly

climate.

Enjoying music or videos with theTX-NR900/900E

Input source buttons

MASTER VOLUME

RCVR

INPUT
SELECTOR
buttons

Though the TX-NR900/900E is often used to listen to the radio, it
does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or
watch videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-NR900/900E has the
latest and most state-of-the-art
features to play back today's
lechnologies with the utmost in fidelity and power. From a twospeaker system 1o a seven-speaker syslem, you are assured a sound
space thai you can always enjoy.
To ensure the proper sound space, you must first perform tile
speaker setup settings. These settings allow you to set the type of
speakers you are using, the distance that they are located from the
listening position, and the individual speaker volumes. For more
details, see Speaker ,Setup Sub-menu of the Setup Menu on page 48.

Adjusting
speakers

the main volume adjusts the volmne
connected
to the TX-NR900/900E

level of all the
together.
If

headphones
are connecled,
this also adjusts the volume heard
from the headphone
speakers. To adjust the volume, either press
the VOL &t7 buttons
on the remote
controller
or turn the
MASTER
clockwise;

VOLUME
dial. To increase the volume, turn the dial
to decrease
the
volume,
turn
the
dial

counterclockwise.
m+18dB).

The volmne

can be set to 0 Io 100 (or _,

-81

To change the display of the input source from
TAPE to MD
If you connected

I Basic operation
If you want to perform these operations using the remote controller
first press the RCVR button.
1. Press the input source button (or INPUT SELECTOR
button on the remote controller) that corresponds to
the source to which you want to listen.

an MD recorder

to the TAPE

NR900/900E,
you can have "MD"
button is pressed.
Changing
the display:
Press and hold down the TAPE
changes

appear

source

from TAPE to MD (approx.

jack

on the TX-

when the TAPE

button

until

source

the display

3 seconds).

TX-NR900/900E

[HL.Remote controller

Turn on the corresponding
media,

Adjust

I_,_uTa._,o.

component

and

]

To return
procedure.

the display

to its original

setting,

perform

the same

play the

the volume.
TX-NR900/900E
MASTER

Remote controger

VOLUME

Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900E

SLEEP

L_J
PHONES

I Temporarily turning off the sound

Listening with headphones

To turn off the sound momentarily,
press the MUTING butlon on the
remote controller. When pressed, "Muting"
is displayed on the TX=
NR900/900E.
Press the MUTING
button again to turn the sound
back on.
Remote controller
MU_NG
p..$....L
:.::
: :
::._....:::.._

. . ...--:
: :.:....:

To listen with headphones,
plug a pair of headphones
wilh a standard
stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX-NR900!900E
front panel.
When you connect headphones,
When the headphones
to its original listening

no sound will be heard from the speakers.

are unplugged,
the TX-NR900/900E
mode. When using the headphones,

only use the Direct, Stereo, and Mono listening modes.
modes can vary depending on the current input source.)

returns
you can
(Available

If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT,
you will only
sound only oulput to the front right and lefl channels.
The headphone
page 65).

volume

level can be adjusted

hear the

at the Setup Menu (see

Note:

I Adjusting the bass and treble

The signal to the remote
whether or not headphones

zone (Zone 2) will
are connected.

not be affected

You can adjust 1he bass and treble levels at the Setup Menu -+ Audio
Adjust Menu -+ Tone Control Sub-menu (see page 58). The treble
level affects the front left and right speakers and center speaker. The
Bass level affects the front left and right speakers, center speaker,
and subwoofer.
For multichannel
sources, these dials will not work if
the tone control is set to "Direct" or "Pure Audio."

Using the sleep time (remote controller only)
The SLEEP

button

enables

you m set the TX-NR900/900E

to turn

off automatically
after a specified time period. If you press it once,
the TX-NR900/900E
will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is
pressed thereafter,
turns off decreases

the remaining
time until the TX-NR900/900E
by 10 minutes (i.e., from 90 to 80 minutes).

While, the sleep function is enabled, you can press the SLEEP butlon
to see how much time is left. If you now press 1he SLEEP button, the
remaining
is pressed

time will be reduced down to the nearest 10 minutes. If it
again, then the remaining
time will be decreased
by 10

minutes each time it is pressed (e.g., if SLEEP is pressed with the
display reading 54 minutes, it will be reduced to 50 minutes. If it is
pressed
SLEEP
minutes,

again, it will then be reduced to 40, then 30, and so on). If the
button is pressed when the time displayed
is less than 10
the sleep function

If you are using the remote

is cancelled.
zone (Zone 2), it will turn off at the same

time as the main zone. If you want to set the sleep function for Zone
2 only, set the sleep function with main zone turned on and then put
the main zone into the standby state.
Remote controller
..-- " ......_. :mf&r--'_7_T,dl ""

-- =..'/...... : :....
,,"_fl'llll

Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900E

Listening mode buttons

k__J

the listening

I Changing

Listening
mode
buttons

THX:

mode

Changes

the lislening

If the THX button

To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening
mode buttons. The functions of the buttons on the TX-NR900/900E
and those on the remote controller are the same. For more
informalion on each listening mode, see pages 56 and 57.

•

•
_o_

TX-NR900/90OE

Remote controller

While playing back Dolby
Switehes 1he THX Surround
source

is a THX Sun'ound

While

playing

Switches

EX-compafible

mode

(Pro

AUDIO

(DIRECT/PURE

Changes

the

listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from
the selected input source to lhe Direct listening mode. If pressed, the
corresponding
selling in the Listening Mtxte Preset Sub-menu of the
Input Setup Menu for the selected
input source is also changed.
When
Direct

the listening mode
and Pure Audio.

When you select "PURE
(resulting in a blacked-out

is set Io Direct,

you can swilch

between

AUDIO,"
the video signal is interrupled
screen), and the PURE AUDIO indicator

lights up.
Note:
When you are using the remote
not work.
STEREO:
currently
listening
Listening
selecled

Changes

the listening

zone (Zone

mode

2), the Pure Audio

for the signal

will

type thai is

being input from the selecled input source to the Stereo
mode.
If pressed,
the corresponding
settings
in the
Mode Preset Sub-menu
of the Input Setup Menu for the
input source

II Movie

--_ DTS

While playing back DTS sources
Switehes the DTS-ES mode from Auto --> On --_ Off. Changing
the DTS-ES mode allows you to enjoy the DTS THX Cinema,
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 THX Cinema, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 THX

eTdV

A):

Logic

for THX processing.

Cinema sun'ound systems.
Be aware that if surround back speakers
DIRECT/PURE

source.

sources

sos=

•
7PoRs

mode.

Digital sources
EX mode (Auto --> On --_ Oft') if the

back Analog/PCM

the decoding

Neo6:Cinema)
IO.-_

mode to the THX listening

is pressed

are no1 connected,

or if the

Sun" Back/Z_ne 2 setting of the Surf Backbone
2 Sub=menu is set Io
"Z_ne 2," the THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, or DTS-ES
Matrix 6.1 listening

modes cannot

DSP _/_':

the digital

Changes

being input from the selected
Mono _ Thealer-Dimensional
Orchestra
_ Unplugged
S_ereo --_ Mono.

be selected.

processing

--_ Studio-Mix

If pressed,

the corresponding

Sub-menu

of the Setup

modes

that is currently

input source as shown below.
_ Mono Movie --> Enhanced

selfings

--_ TV Logic

in the Listening

for the selected

--_ All Ch
Mode

input source

Preset
is also

changed.
ALL ST: Changes m All Ch Stereo the listening mode for the input
signal of the input source
currently
selected.
If pressed,
the
corresponding
setting in the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu
Setup Menu for the selecled input source is also changed.

of the

is also changed.

SURROUND (SURR): Changes the listening mode for the signal
lype 1hal is currently being input from the selected input source to 1he
surround mode thai matches the signal type (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic
II, Dolby Digital, or DTS). If pressed, the corresponding settings in
the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for
the selected input source is also changed.
If the SURROUND button is pressed
• While playing back DTS sources
Swilches 1he DTS-ES setting from: Aulo --_ On --_Oft'.
• While playing back Analog/PCM sources
Swilches from: Pro Logic II Movie --> Pro Logic II Music --_
DTS Neo6:Cinema --_ DTS Neo6:Music.
• While playing back D.F. 2-channel sources
Swilches from: Pro Logic II Movie --_Pro Logic II Music.

Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900E

RCVR

CH SEL
DISPLAY

DIMMER

DISPLA_

I Switching the display

Adjusting

While listening Io or watching an input source, you can display the
information regarding the type of source and signal being input by
pressing the DISPLAY button on the TX-NR900/900E or the remote
controller.

the brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX-NR900/
900E using the DIMMER button on the remote controller or on the
TX-NR900/900E fi'ont panel (other than European models).
TX-NR900/9OOE

TX-NR900/900E

of the front display

Remote controller

Remote controller
+10

D_sP_v

CAP8

When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:

Temporarily
Input

.,--. '-..'
_ !r%
L.'
L.'

Program format*

." "%

Input +
Listening mode
or Multi Ch

* When the input signal is digital audio
The program format is displayed. For example, the display
"Dolby D: 3/2.1" shows lhal the format is Dolby Digital with 5.1
discrele channels consisting of three front channels (front left
front right, and cenler), two surround channels (surround left and
surround right), and the low frequency effect (LFE) channel.
When the front channel number is 2, they are the front lefl and
fi'ont right; when it is l, it is monaural. When the surround
channel number is 1, it is monaural; when it is 0, there is no
surround channel. When no LFE number is given, there is no
LFE channel. Also, if there is no program formal for the input
signal, nolhing will be displayed.
When the input signal is linear PCM
The sampling frequency is displayed. For example, the display
"PCM fs: 44.1k" shows that the signal is PCM and that the
sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz.

When FM or AM is selected as the input source:
FM/AM frequency +
Preset no.

_;i}_
L_ _

,;5,.'} _ .-.hcL_-,.
_=:_'_"-' "-_t t! !'--"

$
FM/AM
+ mode
Listening

I F';_'i

'-"'4"
.........
...........

changing the speaker output levels

To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily, follow the
procedure given below. Each channel can be set between -12 and
+12 decibels (between -15 and +12 decibels for the subwoofer).
Note that the speaker volumes will return to the original seuings
when the TX-NR900/900E is put in the standby state.
1.

Press the RCVR MODE button.

Press the CH SEL button and select
the desired speaker.

Press the LEVEL • or • button to
adjust the volume level.

Notes:
• You canno| select a speaker if it is set 1o "No" or "None" in the
Speaker Config Sub-menu of the Speaker Setup Menu.
• "I%have your new speaker levels set here overwrite the settings
at Setup Menu --_ Speaker Setup Menu --> Level Calibration
Sub-menu, press the TEST button after you complete step 3 in
the procedure above.

Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900E

DIRECT/PURE

Input source buttons

AUDIO

MASTER VOLUME

AUDIO SEL

PURE A
AUDIO SELECTOR

3. Turn on the connected
the desired media.

I Changing the audio mode
Press the AUDIO

SELECTOR

button

and start playing

on the front panel (or AUDIO

SEL button on the remote controller)
to change the audio mode.
Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes from "Aulo" --_
"Multich"
--_ "Analog"
and back to "Auto."
is recommended
for normal circumstances.
TX-NR900/900E

component

The "Auto"

If necessary,
as desired

audio mode

adjust
(see page

the output

level

of each

speaker

34).

Adjust the volume at each speaker so that all the volmnes sound
at the same level at the listening position.
For the front right,

Remote controller

front leD, center, sm'round right, surround
left, surround
back
right, and surround back led speakers, the output levels can be
adjusted
adjusted

between
between

-12 and +12 decibels.
-30 and +12 decibels.

The subwoofer

can be

Note:

Auto (automatic deteetlon): With this setting, the TX-NR900/
900E aulomatically detects whether the input signal is digital or
analog. When a digital signal is not input, then the analog signal is
played. This setting only appears if a digital input is selected for the
Digital Input setting at Setup Menu --_ Input Setup Menu --_ Digital
Setup Sub-menu (see page 51).
Multlch (Maltlchannel):
Select this setting to play back the input
from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
port. This setting only appears if "Yes" is selected for the
Multichannel
setting at Setup Menu -_ Input Setup Menu --_
Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (see page 52).

If you change the speaker levels in step 4 above, these new levels for
multichannel
sources will have no effect on the settings at Setup
Menu -* Speaker Setup Menu --_ Level Calibration
Sub-menu
(see
page 50).

5. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dial (or
the VOL _ buttons on the remote controller.)
TX-NR900/900E
MASTER

Remote controller

VOLUME

Analog:
Select this setting to play back the input from a source
component
connected
to analog audio input jacks. With this se.ing,
even if a digital
analog

signal

is input from the same component,

only the

signal will be oulput.
Changing

the listening

mode:

Each time you press the DIREC'IYPURE

I Enjoying the multichannel output

panel,

the display

When

using a remote

Before starting operations, fil_st make sure that the multichannel
connection is properly made and that "Yes" is selected for the
Multichannel
setting at Setup Menu -_ Input Setup Menu --_
Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (see page 52).
t.

Press the input source button for the component
connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT on the rear
of the TX-NR900/900E.

2. Select "Multich"
using the AUDIO SELECTOR button
on the front panel (or AUDIO SEL button on the remote
controller).
TX-NR900/900E

Remote controller

changes

between

controller,

AUDIO
"Direct"

press PURE

TX-NR900/900E

button on the front
*--* "Pure

Audio."

A or DIRECT.

Remote controller
I @.JI

2ABC

Using the tone control:
1. Press the SURROUND button on the front panel (or the
SURR button on the remote controller) to display
"Tone On,"
2.

Adjust
-_ Tone

the tone
Control

at Setup
Sub-menu

-> Audio

Adjust

(see page 58).

Press the DIRECT/PURE
AUDIO button oil the front panel (or
the DIRECT button on the remote controller) to turn off the tone
control.

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

TUNER

FM MODE

One of the fealures of the TX-NR900/900E
that is most frequently
used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The
TX-NR900/900E
provides a number of lislening modes perfect for
listening Io the radio and getting the most out of your audio system.
Also, by presetting
radio stations
can select them easily by pressing
controller.

that you listen 1o frequently,
you
the CH ÷1= button on the remote

TUNING•/A

Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)
When you tune inlo a radio stalion,

• TUNED

•

indicalor appem's in the display. If you tune into
an FM station in stereo, then "FM STEREO"
appears.

If the

signal

is weak,

it may

impossible
to tune into the station in stereo. In
such a case, press tile FM MODE button on the
front panel. The AUTO indicalion
disappears
and the radio station is output in the monaural

I Tuning into a radio station
1.

Press the TUNER
Each

input source

time you press the TUNER
changes

between

mode. To return Io stereo, press the FM MODE
button again. "AUTO"
appears.
Some inter=
button.
button,

the

,u_E_
S_
k._,_ _ \

AM and FM.

Using the TUNING • and • buttons
on the front panel, tune into the
station you desire.

I" '-'l"
Band

Frequency

• The tuner
increments
AM.
•

"FM STEREO"
(Lights red)

frequency
changes
in 100=kHz
(50=kHz)
for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz) increments
for

You can press the TUNING
• or • button continuously
for
more than 0.5 seconds
to scan for an FM station ill the
direction of the button you pressed (FM auto tuning mode).
After you release the button and a stalion is received in stereo,
the scanning

slops.

• The European
model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts.
See pages 38 and 39 for a more information
regm'ding turning
into RDS broadcasts.

station noise may be heard, but the sound
not cut in and out as it would if stereo
selected.

will
was

FM_DE

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

TUNER

FM MODE

I Presetting

a radio station

I Selecting

1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see "Tuning
into a radio station" ).
i'r ="i'i
._.'t

C:'C'
:%" :--." N =LL.ii'ir'7.,:_
".: :%" P.'.: .:

Press the MEMORY

radio station

1. Press TUNER input source button on
the TX-NR900/900E or TUN button on
the remote controller.

button

a preset

The front display should show the currently
selected fi'equency.
on the

front panel.

......

Flashes

_,\

Press the PRESET _
buttons and
select the number of the desired
preset station.

When using the remote controller:
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.
3.

Using the PRESET <1/1_ buttons,
select a preset number (from I to 40)
to assign the station.
Press the MEMORY button to finalize
the procedure.
Lights

i- i"i

,_;,_; = ..LLii'ii-i.2-_

The RCVR MODE button lights.

P_ESET

r,_E_OR¥

Press the TUN button.

Press the CH +1= button and select the number of the
desired preset station,

," _

I Erasing a preset radio station
This programs
•

the radio station

Up to 40 stations
stations.

as a preset

can be stored

radio station.

in memory

as preset

radio

1. Press the TUNER input source (or TUN) button and
press the PRESET _
buttons to select the preset
radio station that you want to erase (see above).

• You can enter text names for any of the preset radio stations
(see page 53).
l

i".....................
PI

l:.:ll:.:l, i i.ji"iHz

Press and hold the MEMORY
the FM MODE button,
The selected

preset

station

r3: _

button and then press

is erased.

Listening to RDS broadcasts (European
models
I Listening

to RDS broadcasts

PTY program

types

only)

in Europe

RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

The text given in parenthesis is what is actually displayed on the TXNR900E.

What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data Syslem and is a type of FM broadcasting.
RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union
(EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM
broadcasting stations now transmit the RDS signals, which provide
the additional information required. RDS provides you with various
services so that you can choose a station that broadcasts your
favorite categories of music, news, or other information.

None (NONE):
No program type.

There are three main classificalions

of RDS broadcasts.

Though

they

can be tuned inlo by using the Tuning buttons as normal stations,
RDS broadcasts
allow you to scan for stations
of the type and
classificalion
for which you are looking. This makes
for you to find the station you want (see "Performing
and "Performing
a TP scan"
on
classifications
are explained below.
RT: Radio

page

39).

The

it much easier
a PTY scan"
three

Text

When an RDS stalion broadcasting
RT information
is selected,
text information
received from the station is displayed.
PTY:

Program

When
traffic

the

Current affairs (AFFAIRS):
Topical reporting of era'rent affaix_%often with a wider range of
topics than news reports.
Information (INFO):
General information such as weather forecasts, consumer affair,s,
medical help, etc.
Sport (SPORT):
Live spo_s action, sports news, and interviews.
Education (EDUCATE):
Formal educational programs.
Drama (DRAMA):
Radio plays and serials.

Type

When an RDS station broadcasting
PTY information
station type (classification)
is displayed.
TP: Traffic

main

News reports (NEWS):
Repo_s on current events and happenings.

is selected,

the

Culture (CULTURE):
Cultural programs (including religious affaii_s).

Program

an RDS station broadcasting
information
will be broadcasled

TP information
periodically.

is selected,

• In some cases, the characters displayed on 1he display of the TXNR900E
may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by
the radio station. Also, unusual characters
may appear on the
display if the TX-NR900E
receives
character,s that cannot be
displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.
PS information
is selected,
instead of the frequency.

and technology

Programs
Varied

Notes:

• When an RDS station broadcasting
the name of 1he station is displayed

Science

(SCIENCE):

about the natural sciences

and technology.

(VARIED):

Speech=based
programs
not covered
quizzes, panel games, and comedy).

by the above

categories

(e.g.,

Pop music (POP M):
Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts
(e.g., Top 40).
Rock music

(ROCK

Popular music
sales charts.

with

M):
an alternative

appeal,

oflen

not appearing

Middle of the road music (M.O.R. M):
Easy lislening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock, or Classical).
Light classics (LIGHT M):
Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation.
Serious classics (CLASSICS):
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies,
music, ete. (including the Grand Opera).

chamber

Other music (OTHER M):
Music styles not covered by the above categories (e.g., Jazz, Rhythm
& Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae).
•

Alarm

(ALARM):

When

an RDS station

ALARM

is making

will flash on the display.

an emergency

broadcast,

this

Listening to RDS broadcasts

TUNER

I Displaying Radio Text (RT)

Press the ENTER button.
The TX-NR900E

If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT signals,
they will be displayed in the front display on the TX=NR900E. If the
station does not, this function will be ignored.
_T.......
1. To display the radio text, press the
RT/PTYiTP button once.

station of the program
will then stop briefly

• If "No Text Data"
available.

• The display shows the frequency
program service name.

"IYI'Y ?" will appear.
step 3.
5.

the front display.

appem_s on the display,

RT information

for 3 seconds

type you selected. It
at thai station before

the PTY scan ;11that point. If you press the
RT/PTY/TP
while "NONE"
is displayed,

• If "Waiting"
appears on the display, more time is required
to
receive the RT information.
When the information
is received,
will scroll across

continuing
on until it reaches
the next
station. Pressing
the ENTER butlon slops

• If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station,
only the frequency of the station will appear.

the characters

E_E_

will scan until it reaches

In this case,

return

Press the ENTER button when it
reaches the station that you want to
listen to.

is not

and returns

"Not Found" will appear when no RDS
signal is being received from the station.

E_E_

Performing a TP scan
Performing a PTY scan

1. Press the TUNER input source button.

1. Press the TUNER input source button
and select the FM input source.
2.

button

three

%
FT_PtV_Tp

Press the RT/PTY/TP button twice.
The current program
display.
p_ tj

Press the RT/PTYiTP
times.

TU_ER

s_, !_.,

"[TPI" will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP
signals, This station will periodically
broadcast
traffic
information. To find a different stalion, proceed to the next step.
Also, if "TP" is displayed, proceed Io 1he next step.

!'!

Using the PRESET <1/1_ buttons,
select the PTY program type you
desire.

I i...iGk4F

....'_..L%

type appears on the

ht.

Press the ENTER button.
The TX-NR900E will scan until it reaches a
station broadcasting traffic information. If
"No1 Found" appears on the display, a TP
station cannot be Iocaled.

E_E_

Recording a source
Input source

buttons

REC OUT

• When listening to music in the remote zone (see previous page),
you can record the music or video that is being played in the
main zone.

To record the input source signal you are
currently watching or listening to
This

method

outputs

selected
input source
while you are actually

to the audio

and video

outputs

signal. This method allows
lislening to or watching it.

1. Select the input source to record
corresponding input source button.

the currently
you to a signal

by pressing

• If you select FM (or AM) with the TUNER input source button
when the recording source is set to AM (or FM), the output for
the recording source also changes to AM (or FM).

the

The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen Io

To record an input source signal different from
that you are currently watching or listening to

it as desired.

Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until
SeI:SOURCE" appears in the front display.
The signal

from 1he currently

to the TAPE
recording.

OUT, VIDEO

3. Start recording
desired.

settings

of recording.

input source is now oulput

1 OUT, VIDEO

2 OUT outputs

:SCURCE
at the

recording

The signal

component

press the REC OUT button.

input source

1 OUT,

the surround

effects.

is now output
2 OUT

to the

outputs

for

: -.I-EO.:Y,

• Digital input signals are only output to the digital outputs and
analog input signals are only output from the analog outputs,
There is no conversion
from digital to analog or vice versa.
When connecting
CD players and other digital components,
do
no1 connect only the digital terminals, but the analog ones as
well.
• There are some restrictions
on recording digital signals. When
making digital recordings,
consult the instruction
manual that
came with your digital recording equipment (e,g., MD recorder
or DAT deck) to know what restrictions
are imposed.
connected

Start

recording

To confirm
settings

at the recording

the seltings,

will appear

component

as desired.

press the Rec Out button.

for 8 seconds

The current

in the front display.

NoWs:

OUTPUT
(OIYI ") output, However,
MP3, WMA, WAV, and
olher music formals played using Net Audio m'e only output as
analog audio,

You cannot
record
the source
CHANNEL
INPUT connector.

and VIDEO

in the front display.

• Digital
signals
input to the DIGITAL
INPUT (COAX)
and
DIGITAL
INPUT (OPT) inputs will be oulput to the DIGITAL

the selected

VIDEO

The cun'ent
3.

record

from

TAPE OUT,
recording.

• If you change the input source during recording, you will record
the signals from the newly selected input source.

•

Press the REC OUT button.

IRe..-::Se i

the settings,

will appem" for 8 second_

You cannot

for

No_s:

•

Follow the procedure
given below to record an input source signal
different from that which you are listening to or watching at the time

2. Within 8 seconds, press the input source selector button
of the input source signal that you wish to record.

IRecEei

To confirm

selected

"Rec

to the

MULTI

Be aware that the remole (Zone 2) and recording
(REC OUT)
oulputs use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the
same time.
You canno_ record

the surround

effects.

Digital
signals
input to the DIGITAL
INPUT (COAX)
and
DIGITAL
INPUT (OPT) inputs will be output to the DIGITAL
OUTPUT (OIYI ") oulputs.
There are some restrictions
on recording digital signals. When
making digital recordings,
consult the instruction
manual that
came with your digital recording equipment
(e,g,, MD recorder
or DAT deck) to know what reslrictions
are imposed.
You cannot record
INPUT connector.

the source

You

to a broadcast

cannot

recording

listen

the broadcast

connected

from another.

fl'om

to the
one

MULTI
station

CH
while

Recording a source

Recording the video from one source and the
audio from another
You can add the sound

from

one source

to the video

of another

source

to make your own video recordings.

Below
player

is an example of recording
the sound from a compact disc
connected
to CD IN and the video from a video camera

connecled
cassette

to VIDEO
recorder

5 INPUT

connecled

to video

Io the VIDEO

casselle

tape

in a video

1 OUT jack.

1. Press the CD input source button.
2. Set "VIDEO 5" for the Video setting in the Video Setup
sub-menu of the Setup menu: Input Setup -_ Video
Setup -_ Video.
3.

Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in the
video camera connected to the VIDEO 5 INPUT,

Insert a video tape for recording in the video cassette
recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT.

Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until "Rec
SeI:SOURCE" appears in the front display.
Now

"CD" has been

"VIDEO

selected

5" as the video

as the audio

input

source

and

input source.

6. Start recording on the video cassette recorder and
start playing at the CD player and video camera as
desired.
Notes:
• If you change 1he input source during recording, you will record
the audio signals from the newly selected input source and the
video signals assigned Io 1hat input source.
• You cannot

record

the surround

effects.

Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone
ZONE 2 indicator

ZONE 2 LEVELBasicMenu

l.Speaker Setup

l-_l.Speaker

Config

2.Speaker Distance
3.Level Calibration

_D[_IENTER[Quit:ISETUP 1

Front panel
display

[I.5Peaked- 5'et_.,P

b. Front L/R
:Small
e. Center
:Small
d. Surr
L/R
:Small
e. Surr
Back
:Small
f. Crossover:80Hz(THX)_

_IENTERIQuit:ISETUPI

Main menu

l-qPeeke_" Co_

i g?

_[_

I _tl_(Jt.:O
_

Quit:ISETUP

# eY" -=

_leS

Sub-menu

I Navigating through the Setup Menu

Press the SETUP
The main menu

You can change settings in 1he Setup Menu using the bretons
front panel and on the remote controller.
The buttons
NR900/900E

Button

on the remote controller
as shown below.

on remote

controller

correspond

on the

Io those on the TX-

Button on TX-NR900/900E

your television

button.

(Advanced

Menu or Basic

Menu)

appears

monitor.

Using the • and • cursor buttons,
that you want to enter.

select the menu

Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu.
The screen for that menu appears.

SETUP

SETO P

SETUP

Use the •

and • cursor

buttons

to select the sub-

menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER
button.
Each

(upper edge of
ENTER bullon)

(lower edge of
ENTER bullon)

DOWN

(lefl edge of
ENTER bullon)

LEFT

sub-menu

has different

settings

that can

be changed

desired, and they are all explained
in the pages thai follow. To
change a setting, first select it using the • and • cursor buttons,
and then change the setting using the • and • cursor buttons.

5. Press the RETURN button to set the new settings and
return to the previous menu screen.
Press the RETURN button again to return to the main menu.
Note:
Press the SETUP

(right edge of
ENTER bullon)

button

to exit the Setup Menu

immediately.

RIGHT

ENfER

ENTER

Iq£ DJRN

RETURN

Hardware Setup
O. Hardware

Setup Menu

0-1. Speaker Impedance Sub-menu
Use this sub-menu

=Advanced

0.Hardware

l. Speaker
2.Surf

to set the impedance

Setup

ohms?' If the impedance
select "4 ohms."

Impedance

Note:
Before you change
the TX-NR900/900E

Back/Zone2

3.IR

4.AM

Frequency

level of the TX-NR900/

900E to malch the specificalions
of the speake_:s you are using.
If 1he impedances
of all speakers are between 6 and 16 _, select
of even one speaker

is between

this setting, be sure to first lower
to 1he minimum level.

Setup
Step

=Advanced Menu
[_[_IENTERIQuit:[SETUPI

O.Hardware Setup
0-_l.
Speaker Impedance

The settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need 1o be made
before you use your TX-NR900/900E for the first time, Once you
have seleeled one of the Hardware Setup menu items, the setting will
not be displayed again when you enter the Basic Menu. To change
the setting at a later date, select the Advanced Menu to display the
Hardware Setup Menu.

a.Minimum

:6 ohms_

Quit:ISETUP

15P L,_Pedance?

4 and 6 _,

the volume

Hardware Setup

0-2. Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu

0-3. IR IN Setup Sub-menu

Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

0-2.Surf Back/Zone2

0-3.1R IN Setup

a.Surr Back/Zone2
:Surf Back_

a.Position

:Main

Quit:JSETUP 1

[SU_
a. Surr Back/Zone

Quit:ISETOP I

Back/Zone2?

LiB

Zone 2: Select when connecting
the speakers
for the remote
zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK!ZONE
2 PRE OUT or SURR
BACK/ZONE
2 SPEAKERS
amplifier for Zone 2).

terminals

(for using

the internal

Surr Back: Select when not connecting
the speakers
for the
remote zone (Zone 2) 1o the SURR BACK/ZONE
2 PRE OUT or
SURR BACK/ZONE
2 SPEAKERS
terminals
(for using the
internal

amplifier

for the surround

back speakers).

SetuP?

Use this sub-menu when you have a remote control sensor connected
to the IR IN terminal.
The setting in this sub=menu
tells the TX=
NR900/900E
whether the remote
operation
of the TX-NR900/900E
zone (Zone 2).

control sensor is being used for
in the main zone or the remote

Main: Select when you are using the remote control sensor for
operation with the remote controller in the main zone.
Zone 2: Select when you are using the remote control sensor for
operation with the remote controller in the remote zone (Zone 2).

No_:
The SURR

BACK/ZONE

2 SPEAKER

terminals

2 PIlE

OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE

In order Io have 7,l-channel
playback in 1he main morn, you must set
the Surr Back/Zone
2 setting to "Surr Back." When set 1o "Surr
Back," the surround back signals are output from the SURR BACK/
ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR
BACK/ZONE
2 SPEAKER
terminals.
ZONE

Connect

2 SPEAKER

power amplifier
terminals.

the surround
terminals

connected

back speakers

to the SURR BACK/

or 1o the speakers

Io the SURR

When you are not using the surround

terminals

BACK!ZONE

back speakers

of the

2 PRE OUT

2," the Zone 2 signals are output from the SURR
2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE
2 SPEAKER

terminals. Connect 1he remote zone (Zone 2) speakers to the SURR
BACK/ZONE
2 SPEAKER
terminals or to the speakers terminals of
the power amplifier
OUT terminals.

connected

Io the SURR

a. Frequency
This sub-menu
this sub-menu
amount

Step
only appears
determines

when adjusting

on the worldwide
model. The setting in
the increment
amount
or decrement

the AM tuner frequency,

9 kHz, and this needs only
NR900 in a 10-kHz region.

to be changed

The initial setting

if you are using

the TX=

in the main room

and using the internal amplifier 1o power the speakers for 1he remote
zone (Zone 2), set the Surf Back/zone
2 setting Io "Zone 2Y When
set to "Zone
BACK/ZONE

_Advanced
0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-menu
(Worldwide model Only)

BACK/ZONE

2 PRE

Advanced

0.Hardware
0-4.AM

Setup

Frequency

a. Frequenoy

Step

Step
:9 kHz_

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Speaker Setup
1. Speaker
After

you have

components,

1-1.

Setup Menu
installed

the TX=NR900/900E,

and determined

the speaker

layout,

connected

all the

it is now time to

Speaker Config Sub-menu

Use this sub=menu to enter
size of each speaker.

perform the settings in the Speaker Setup Menu for the optimum
sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.
Before you perform the following settings, it is important thai you
fi_st determine the following items:
• The types and sizes of the speakers

which

speakers

are connected

and the

=Advanced Menu
l.Speaker Setup

that are connected.
l-l.Speaker Config

• The distance

from each speaker

to 1he normal

listening

position.
a.Subwoofer
:Yes
b.Pr0nt L/R
:Small
c.Center
:Small
d.Surr L/R
:Small
e.Surr Back
:Small
f.Cr0ssover:80Hz(THX)

=Advanced Menu
l.Speaker Setup
l.Speaker Config

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2.Speaker Distance

Ic...._.....

3.Level Calibration

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a. Subwoofer
Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected.

[i.SPeake_

5e%t,P

No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected.
b. Front L/R

Memo:

Large:

Select

if the front speakers

are large sized.

Smalh

Select if the front speakers

are small sized.

•

Monitor

If "No"

is seleoed

for the Subwoofer

setting,

this seuing

fixed to "Large."
e. Center
None:

Select

if no cenler

speaker

Large:

Select

speaker

is large sized.

Smalh

Select if the cenler speaker

is small sized.

•

If "Small"
selected

d. Surr

if the cenler

is connecled.

is selecled

for the Front setting,

"Large"

cannot

for this seuing.

L/R

None:
Select
connected.

if no

surround

leB

and

right

speakers

are

Large:

Select if the surround

[eft and fight speakers are large sized.

Small:

Select if the surround

left and right speakers are small sized.

•

e. Surf

If "Small" is selecled for the Front setting,
selected for this seuing.

"Large"

cannot he

Back

None: Select if no SUlVOundback left and fight speakers are connected.
Large: Select if the surround back left and fight speakers are large sized.
Smalh
Select
small sized.
•

If"None"

if the surround
is selecled

back

left and right speakers

for the Surround

L/R seldng,

are

this setting

will not appear.
•

If"Small"
is selecled for the Surround
cannol be selecled for this setting.

•

If the Surr Back/Zone
2 setting in 1he Surr Back/Zone
menu of the Hardware
Setup Menu is set to "Zone
setting

will not appear.

L/R setting,

"Large"
2 Sub2," this

Speaker Setup
f. Crossover
This setting allows you to set the crossover frequency for your
speaker syslem, The crossover frequency is the minimum ffeqeency
delivered to a speaker and can be set Io 40 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz (THX),
100 Hz, or 120 Hz. Select "80Hz (THX)" if you are using a THX=
certified speaker system_ This selling is valid when "Subwoofer" is
set 1o "Yes," or for speakers thai are set to "Small," al the "Speaker
Config" menm Frequencies below this are cut from speakers set to
"Small" and sent to the subwoofer (or to speakez
e. Panorama

Ofl_ On

Oft'

g. Pro Logic
In Pro Logic

f. Dimension

0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6

g. Cen_er Width

0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5

If the stereo
surroundness,

II Music Center Width
!I decoding,
center signals

are output

from the center

speaker. When the center speaker is not used, the decoder will divide
the center signal equally to bogh the front left and right speakers Io

create

h. Cemer Image

recording
has excessive
broadness
or too strong
move the sound space forward to get the appropriate

a. Surf Mode (Analog/PCM)
Changes lhe surround mode for when 2-channel analog/PCM signals
are input.

a "phantom"

center

sound

image,

The Pro Logic/1 Music Center Width mode allows you 9o adjust from
where the center sound image is heard, Using this, you can have the
soundfield be heard from 9he center speaker only, from the front left
and right speakers only (as a phantom center sound image), or from all
three speakers
(center,
front left and right) in various
level
combinations.

For home use, applying

some width 9o the center signal

b. Surf Mode (Digital)
Changesthe surroundmodefor when 2-channeldigital signalsare input.

will improve the level balance for the center and main speakers, and
effect the width of the center sound image, or "weight" of the sound,
Many sound recordings
processed
for stereo playback
will be

e. Dolby Digital EX (Dolby D)
If you have surround
back speakers

reproduced
begler by proper control of this setting. The recommended
setting for Pro Logic I1 Music mode is "3." This allows you lo easily

select

whether

connected,

or no9 you will use Dolby

use this setting

distinguish

EX playback.

Auto: When the source has an EX flag (ID signal for Surround EX),
the playback is automatically
changed m Dolby Digital EX. If the
source has no EX flag, lhe playback is changed to Dolby Digital.
On: The playback

is set to Dolby

Off: The playback

is set to normal

If your sun'ound
channel,

channel

Digital

is monaural

then the playback

Dolby

EX.
Digital.

Dolby

Digital

regardless

of the above setting.
You can change the Dolby Digital EX mode settings easily using the
remote
controller.
While playing
a Dolby Digital
source,
after
selecting
Dolby
D for listening
mode,
SURROUND
button on the remote controller
Dolby

Digital

each
press
of
cyclically changes

EX mode in the order of "Auto,"

the
the

"On," and "Oft'."

d. DTS-ES
This setting

selects

the DTS-ES

h. Center Image
DTS Neo:6 derives
analog sources.
In cinema mode,

or you do not have a sun'ound

will be normal

lhe Pro Logic II Music mode from the Pro Logic/1

mode whose setting

center

is automatically

a center

channel

from

two-channel

for Lt/Rt film soundtracks,

are sublracted

Movie

set to "0."

sounds

PCM

steered

and
to the

from the left and right channels,

In music mode, the intent in the front channels is less one of steering
and more one of stabilizing
the front image by augmenting
it wilh a
center

channel,

while

preserving

stereo mix. Therefore
the derived
from the left and right channels.
is the factor controlling

the original

perspective

center is never
the amount

of the

fully subtracted

Center

Image

varies
When

between 0 and 5 in stops of 1 and the default value is 3,
Center Image=5, the factor is zero and noghing is sublracted

of sublraction.

from the left and right channels.
When Center hnage=0,
the center
channel is subtracted
from the left and right channels
at half level

mode.
mode change augomadeally
to
Matrix 6.1. If the DTS source

(-6 dB) for each channel. The signal level sent Io the center channel
ougput is not affected by Center Image,

has no DTS-ES flag, the mode is changed to DTS 5.1 when the
DTS source has lhe DTS-ES flag (ID signal for DTS-ES).

This control should be set based on room layout and personal preferences.
A setting of 5 allows the left and right channels to pass through unaltered
from the stereo mix. A selling of 0 gives more center channel dominance,

Auto: Select to have the listening
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES

On: Select to have the listening mode change aulomatically
to
DTS-ES
Discrete
6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix
6,1 when the DTS
source has Ihe DTS-ES flag, and to DTS-ES
DTS source has no DTS-ES flag.
Off:

Select

DTS

source

sources

to no9 use DTS-ES

listening

has the DTS-ES

flag, With

are always

played

Matrix

6.1 when lhe

which is panicularly

desirable

if listeners are located well off-center.

any selling, the center speaker anchors the image.
Center Image is only enabled when the listening mode is DTS Neo:6 Music.

modes

even when the

this seuing,

the DTS

in DTS 5.1 mode.

Audio Adjust

3-9. THX Sub-menu
This

sub-menu

allows

you to set the settings

when the THX listening mode
shown in 1he table below.

is selected.

that will

The settings

be enabled
available

are

Values

Initial value

a. Re-EQ (THX)

Off, On

b. Decoder (2ch)

PL 11Movie
Neo:6 Chinema

PL II Movie

c. THX Surround EX
(Dolby D)

Auto. O_. On

e. DTS-ES

Auto. O_. On

modes is selected,
become enabled.

Auto

You can use the Re-EQ button on the remole controller for setting
"On" or "Oft'."
(2eh)
allows

PL II Movie:
Neo:6

you to select

the decoding

Select for Dolby

Chinema:

mode

Select for DTS Neo:6 Cinema.

c. THX Surround EX (Dolby D)
This setting allows you to set whether or no1 Dolby Digital sources
will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround back
speaker is connecled.
with EX-

On: Select to output using THX Surround EX regardless
whether or not the source contains EX identifiers.

Off: Select no1 m oulput using THX Surround EX regardless of
whether or not the source contains EX identifim_s (Dolby D is
used).
Note:
THX Surround EX (Dolby D) will not appear if the Surr Back/Z_ne
2 setting in the Surr Back/Z_ne
2 Sub-menu of the Hardware Setup
Menu is set Io "Zone 2."
d. DTS-ES
This

setting

allows

you

to select

the

DTS-ES

mode

for THX

processing.
Auto: Select 1o have the lislening
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES

mode change automalically
Io
Matrix 6.1. If the DTS source

has no DTS-ES flag, the mode is changed to DTS 5.1 when the
DTS source has the DTS-ES flag (ID signal for DTS-ES).
On: Select 1o have the listening mode change aulomatically
Io
DTS-ES
Discrete
6.1 or DTS-ES
Matrix 6.1 when the DTS
source has the DTS-ES flag, and to DTS-ES
DTS source has no DTS-ES flag.
Off:

Select Io not use DTS-ES

DTS

som'ce

sources

has the DTS-ES

are always

played

listening
flag.

With

Matrix 6.1 when the
modes

even when the

this setting,

in DTS 5.1 mode.

become

effective

when any of the

the seldngs

in 1he sub-menu

of thai listening

mode

Setting

Values

Initial value

a. Front Eft_ct

Off, On

b. Reverb Level

Low, Mid, High

Mid

c. Reverb Time

Short, Mid, Long

Mid

a. Front Effect
Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberalion. When you play
these sources, more reverberation will be applied by the DSP,
creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or
presence. In this case, set this setting to "Off" so that no
reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound oulput from
the three front channels. With this seuing, the sound source is played
as it is without any further reverberation.

for THX

Pro Logic II Movie.

Auto: Select to automatically
output sources
identifying signals using THX Surround EX.

of these sub-menus

Mono Movie, Enhanced
7, Orchestra,
Unplugged,
Studio-Mix,
or
TV Logic listening modes are selected. When one of the listening

a. Re-EQ (THX)
Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or "brightness" out of
yore" home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound
mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through
speakers in the home environment.
This can be set to either "On" or "Off".

This setting
processing.

The settings

Setting

b. Decoder

3-10. 3-11.3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15.
-Mono Movie/Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/
Studio Mix/TV Logic Sub-menu

the DTS

b. Reverb Level
This setting allows you 1o adjust lhe depth of acoustic reverberation
to malch the playback som'ce material, the acoustics of your room,
and such other faclors.
Select from the three settings "Low," "Mid," and "High."
c. Reverb
Adjust
acoustics

Time

the reverb

time to match the source being played

of the room. Select from the three

and "Long."

settings

back and the

"Short,"

"Mid,"

Audio Adjust
Settings

possible

for each listening

Setting
"_
Listening
Mono
Direct/Pure
Stereo

....a_-....._

mode

3-1. Tone Control
a. Bass

(3-1.3-2.

3-3. Sub-menu)

3-2. Surround Speakers
a. Surround Speakers

a. Re-EQ

3-3. Sound Effect
b. Upsampling_2 c. Subwoofer .2

d. Late Night *_

b. Treble
•

•

Audio

Theater-Dimensiona!

•

Dolby EX
DTS
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6 1

•
•
•
•

DTS 96/24

•

Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic I1
DTS-ES Neo:6

•
•
•

•
•

•
• i
• .1

•

•
•
•

THX Cinema (PLI1)
THX Cinema (Neo:6)
THX Surround EX

•

•
•
•
•

•

•
•

•

DTS-ES THX Cinema
Mono Movie
Enhanced 7

•
•

•

•
•
•

•
•

Orchestra

•

Unplugged
Studio-Mix

•
•

TV Logic
Al! CH Stereo

•
•

•

•
•

•

"1 Enabled for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and DTS Neo:6 Cinema input sources.
*2 Takes effect when playing an analog/PCM source in any of the listening modes marked with "•."
*3 Takes effect when playing a Dolby Digital source in any of the listening modes marked with "•."

Preference
4. Preference

Menu _A_
Advanced Menu

4-1. Volume

Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the
volume control of the TX-NR900/900E.

4.Preference
Advanced

l.Volume Setup

4.Preference

2.Headphones Level
4-_l.Volume

Setup

3.0SD Setup

4.0SD Position

a. Volume

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b. Nuting

Display
:Absolute_
Level
:-oodB_
o. Naximum
Volume
:Off
d. Power On Volume
:Last
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I

P_e_e_-e_ce

a. Volume

Display

You can choose

from two ways of displaying

the volume

setting

screen.

Absolute:

This displays

the volume

with a minimum

of 0 for no

sound and a maximmn of 100. As a reference, the volume setting
of Ref (82) is equivalent
to 0 decibels for the relative display
method.
Relative:
This displays the volume as a decibel value on a scale
with a designated
reference
point that is displayed
as 0, which
equals the volume setting of 82 of the absolute display
With this display method, the minimum
value is _,
highest

is -81,

b. Muting

and the maximum

method.
the next

value is +18.

Level

This sets the attenuation

level during

playback

when the MUTING

button is pressed
on the remote
controller.
This can be set to
-_, or between -50 and -10 decibels in 10-decibel increments.
c. Maximum
This

setting

Volume
allows

you to set the maximum

volmne

that can be

output with the MASTER
VOLUME
dial. Setting a maximum
volume allows you to prevent components
from being damaged
by
excessively
loud volumes. For the absolute volume display method,
this can be set between 50 and 99. For the relative volume display
method, this can be set between -32 and +17 decibels. To not set a
maximum
volume, select"Off."
d. Power

On Volume

This sets a designaled
volume for which the TX-NR900/900E
will
be set to every time that the power is tin'ned on. This prevents the
TX-NR900/900E
from suddenly outputting
very loud sounds if it is
turned

on while

it is set to an extremely

high

volume.

For the

absolute volmne display method, Ibis can be set between 0 and 100.
For the relative volume display method, this can be set to -_, or
between -81 and +18 decibels. To have the TX-NR900/900E
turned
on wilh its current

volume

setting,

set this Io "Last."

Preference

4-2. Headphones Level Sub-menu

c. Immediate

On:

If you nolice a large difference in the volume when listening 1o the
headphones from when listening to the speakers, you can change the
headphone
volmne level so that you do not have to make
adjustments with the main volume dial each time you put on the
headphones.
The headphone volume can be adjusted between -12 and +12
decibels.

Display

Select

operalions
displayed

to have

the screen

immediately

display

certain

as you perform them (e.g., having the input source
whenever
an input source selector button is pressed).

The display

will remain

for five seconds

after the operation

completed.
Off: Select

Io turn off the immediate

display

of operalions.

VIDEO

=Advanced Menu:
4.Preference

d. Display Position
Use this setting Io select the position of the immediate display that
appears when certain operations are performed. You can position the
immediate display ;11any of ten different levels ranging from the top
all the way Io the bottom.

4-2.HeadphoneLevel
a.Headphones Level
0dB_

e. TV Format
(For all models other than USA and Canadian models)
The default setting is "Auto," which means that the television format
is detected and automatically set by the TX-NR900/900E. However,
if you know the correct format, you can use this setting to choose
either PAL or NTSC so that no time is wastod on detection.

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LHa_dP,ho,_esi u i"?

4-3.

OSD Setup

Sub-menu

4-4. OSD Position Sub-menu
This sub=menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup Menu to
display in the manner you desire.
Advanced

Menu:

This sub-menu
allows you to adjust the position of the OSD Setup
Menu as it is displayed
on your screen. Depending
on the monitor
used, there may be cases where the OSD Setup Menu is not
displayed
in the center and parts of the menus are cut off. To adjust
the position of the OSD Setup Menu, simply press 1he cm: Play

MUTING

[2: Stop
<_: Rewind

TAPE
operation
buttons
[_)

P_'_rrual_cl_x e_

[Z>: Fast forwaM
_:

Skips to beginning of next track during playback

U_: Skips to beginning of current track during playback
REC O: Record/Pause
@: Reve_:se playback
You may also use the following buttons:
VOL g/V: Adjusts volume at TX-NR900/900E
MUTING:

Activates muting function at TX-NR900/900E

Note:
Even for devices with the _ and [;_ butlons, signal discrepancies
may cause them not Io work properly.

Using remote controller
I Controlling an Onkyo DVD player
The Fi I connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected Io
the TX-NR900/900E (see page 28).
1. Press the DVD MODE button.
The DVD MODE button lights.
2.

Press the desired

operation

The buttons

in the figure

buttons

DVD player

STANDBY:

Turns

this button.
the standby

Displays

_/vl_>:

Moves

ENTER:

Enler button

RETURN:

cursor

DVD

SEARCH:

operation
buttons

RANDOM:

for the OSD Menu of the DVD player
Displays

menu screens

recorded

on DVD

disc in DVD changer

Selects

in the OSD Menu of the DVD player

button

+1=: Selects

SUBTITLE:

for the OSD Menu of the DVD player

or MENU:

SEL:

sets may no1 respond
Io put the DVD player

the OSD of the DVD player

Return

ANGLE:
"SUBTITLE

off (Some

In this case, use the ON button
state.)

TOP MENU
media

ANGLE

DVD player.

on and off

DVD player

SETUP:

DISC

an Onkyo

buttons:

ON: Turns

AUDIO
DVD)

to the left are the operation

thai can be used Io control

Operation

shaded

button.

audio

a camera

Selects
Searches

track

angle (if recorded

subtitle

language

for location

Random

(if recorded

on the

on the DVD)

(if recorded

on the DVD)

on disc to start playback

playback

[_3: Chapterffrack

down

Chapterffrack

or language

[2>: Play
H4_

B_.

a_H

Numeric keys

D: Stop

C2>: Fast forward

<_:

Fast reverse

@: Pause
_:

Opens/closes

0, 1 to 9, +10:

the disc tray
Numeric

keys

You may also use the following
VOL

g/V: Adjusts

MUTING:

volume

Activates

buttons:

al TX-NR900/900E

muting

function

al TX-NR900/900E

Note:
When operating an OnkyoDVDpiayer
directly with the remote
controller without connecting theRIterminals,
pre-programming is
necessary (see page 70).

Using remote controller
Controlling an Onkyo CD player
RI

The

connector

connected

of the Onkyo

to the TX-NR900/900E

compact

disc

player

must

(see page 28).

Press the CD MODE button.
The CD MODE button lights.

ON
2.

Press the desired

operation

button.

The butlons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact disc
player.

DISC÷

Operation
ON: Turns

buttons:
on and off the compact

button

on the remole

DISC

÷: Selects

disc player

(same as STANDBY

controller)

a disc in the CD changer

[;:23: Track down
CD

operation
buttons

[2>: Play

_e_'=orgaau'_e_

Track

D: Stop
<33: Skip backward
[2_: Skip forward

U41_

lae.

i_U

Numeric keys

@: Pause
m.: Opens/closes
0, 1 to 9, +10:

m
_IM

RANDOM:

disc tray
Nmneric

Random

keys
playback

You may also use the following
YOL

g/V: Adjusts

MUTING:

volume

Activates

buttons:

al TX-NR900/900E

muting

function

al TX-NR900/900E

Using remote controller

I Controlling

an Onkyo

MD recorder

The I-_I conneclor of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connecled 1o
the TX-NR900/900E (see page 28).

1. Press the SAT/MD MODE button.
ON

The SAT/MD MODE button lights.
2.

Press the desired

operation

The buttons

in the figure

buttons
Operation

shaded

to the left are the operation

thai can be used Io control

an Onkyo

MD recorder.

buttons:

ON: Turns on anti offMD
remote controller)
_:

button.

player (same as STANDBY

bulton

on the

Track down

U;:3: Track up

operation
buttons

12:>: Play
D: Stop
<3:3: Skip backward
CI?>: Skip forward
REC

0: Record

@: Pause
u 4=al

nJ_.

e_oU

Numeric keys
ENTER

--:

Eject

1 to 9, 0, --/---:
ENTER:

Nmneric

Enlers

keys

the settings

You may also use the following
VOL

g/7: Adjusts

MUTING:

volume

Activates

buttons:

al TX-NR900/900E

muting

function

al TX-NR900/900E

Note:
The SATED
button is used for operating satellite tuners and Onkyo
MD recorders.
Be aware that if you enter the preset code for a
satellile tuner as shown on page 70, then this button cannot be used
to operate Onkyo MD recorders.
If this is the case, 1o operate an Onkyo MD recorder, you must first
erase the salellite tuner code by following
the directions
given in
"Erasing all the commands
programmed
under a MODE button" on
page 75.

Entering a pre-programming code
The remote controller has three learning functions. One is entering
the pre-programmed
code for a remote controller of another
manufacturer. Another is the normal learning function that enables
the remote controller 1o learn the codes directly from other remote
controllers (see page 74). And the last is a macro learning function
that enables you to program a series of operations into the remote
controller so that the operalions can all be performed at once by
pressing one button (see page 76).

SEND/LEARN
indicator

Learning a pre-programming

code

By entering a pre-programming code, you can have the RC-511M
remote controller
operate a component
made by another
manufacturer. The buttons thai are used for operalion are given on
the next page.
1.

Find the 3-digit number listed for the manufacturer
name of the component that you want to operate in the
table on the next page.

2. Turn on the component that you want to operate (i.e.
DVD, satellite tuner, or television).
3.

While holding down the MODE button on the RC-511M
that you want to program, press the DISPLAY button,
and then release both buttons.
The SEND/LEARN
indicator lights when the MODE button is
pressed and turns off when the DISPLAY
button is pressed.
When the indicator turns off, release both buttons. The SEND/
LEARN

indicator

lights again.

Within 30 seconds, enter the 3-digit code number.
The SEND/LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice. If the SEND/
LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times, then either a
mistaken 3-digit code was entered or an incorrect operalion was
performed. If this occults, return to step 3.

Numeric keys

Press the button that you programmed
the system operates correctly.

and check if

•

If the component
does not operate
and repeal the steps above.

return

•

If it still does
directly
74).

DISPLAY
m

Caution
With some brand's
components,
some buttons
may not work
correctly. In this case, program the command directly from the other
remote controller
normally (see page 74).

not operale

properly,

from the other remote

properly,
program

controller

to step 3

the command

normally

(see page

When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players:
There are three SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING number
according to how you will be using the DVD player.
No. 601/613: These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player
by pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it does
not have an Ft I terminal, or it does but you are not connecting it with
an I"-tI cable. First enter 601 and if it does not operate properly, enter
613.
No. 600:
terminal

This code

is for Onkyo

that you are connecting

DVD

playel_s that have

to 1be TX-NR900/900E

an I:11

with an I--II

cable. You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote
controller al the remote control sensor on 1be TX-NR900/900E.
You
do no1 need to enter this code because it is faclory preset. However,
if the code has been changed Io 601 or 613, then you will need Io
change

it back Io 600.

Entering a pre-programming code

I Pre-programming

codes

VCR

Note:
If more

than

one

code

is given

in the table,

Iry each code one by one until you reach the
code that works
(i.e. if the first code does
not

work,

then

try the next).

DVD
No.

BRAND

SETTING

No.

BRAND

SETTING

AIWA

300, 301,302

AIWA

100,

No.

AKAI

303, 3114, 305, 3116,

AKAI

1112, 103, 104

BAIRD

307
308

AUDIOSONIC
BELL & HOWELL

1115
1116

BELL & HOWELL
BLAUPUNKT

309
3111

BLAUPUNKT
BRIONVEGA

1117
1118, 109

CGM

311, 312, 313

CENTURION

110

COLTINA

314

COLTINA

101

BRAND

SETTING

111,

112, 113

DENON
HITACHI

6112, 609
6113

DAEWOO
DIGITAL

315, 316
317

CORONAD
CROWN

114
115,

116

JVC

6114

EMERSON

318, 319, 320, 321,

DAEWOO

117,

118, 119, 120,

KENWOOD

6115

MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ

6116, 613
6117

FENNER
FISHER

MITSUBISHI

6118,613

FUJITSU

ONKYO

6110, 601,613

FUNAI

329

FENNER

128,

129

PANASONIC

6119

3311, 331

FERGUSON

130,

13 I

PIONEER

610

GO VIDEO

332, 336

FISHER

132

PROSCAN

611

GOLDSTAR

333, 334

FUNAI

RCA

611

GOODMANS

335

FUJITSU

SONY

612

GRUNDIG

338

TOSHIBA

613

HITACHI

339, 340, 341

YAMAHA
ZENITH

6119, 614
613, 615

JVC

342, 343,344,
346, 347,348,
3511

322

SAT
No.

323
324, 325,326,
GENERAL

121
327

DUAL
EMERSON

122
123,

328

124, 125, 126,

127

,337

345,
349,

133,

134, 135

136,

137, 138

139,

140, 141

GOLDSTAR

142,

143

GOODMANS
GRUNDIG
HITACHI

144
145,
147,

146
148, 149, 150

HYPER
INNO HIT

151
152

GENERAL

LOEWE
MAGNAVOX

351,352
353, 354, 355

M1TSUBISH1

356, 357,358,

359,

IRRADIO

1113

31711,361,362,
3(>4

363,

JVC

153,
157

BRAND

SETTING

ECHOSTAR
GENERAL

7110

INSTRUMENTS

7111

NEC

365, 366, 367

KENDO

158

HITACHI
HUGHES

7112

NOKIA
NORDMENDE

313
368, 369, 370

KTV
LUXOR

159,
161

160
163

NETWORK

154, 155, 156,

OKANO

371,372

MAGNAVOX

162,

SYSTEMS

703

ORION

319, 373

MARANTZ

164

PANASONIC
PRIMESTAR

704
705

PANASONIC

374, 375,376,
378

MARK
MATSUI

165
166,

167, 168, 1179

PROSCAN

706, 707

PHILIPS

353, 379, 380

MITSUBISHI

170,

171, 172, 173

RCA

706, 707

PHONOLA

311

MIVAR

174,

175

SONY

708

PIONEER

381

NEC

176,

177

TOSHIBA

709

RCA
SABA

382
383

NOKIA
OCEANIC

178,
181

179, 180, 181

SAMSUNG

384, 385,386,

NORDMENDE

182,

183

SANYO

388, 389, 390
391,392,
393

OKANO
ORION

152
184,

185, 186

SCOTT

394

PANASONIC

187,

188, 189, 190

SELECO

395

PH1L1PS

152,

162, 191

SHARP
SHINTOM

396, 397,398,
4011

PIONEER
PROSCAN

192,
194

193

SIEMENS
SONY

401
402, 403,404,

405,

QUASAR
RADIO SHACK

195
196

406, 4t/7,408,

409,

RCA

111), 141, 197, 198,

CABLE
BRAND

SETTING

No.

GENERAL
INSTRUMENTS

500

GEMINI

501

HAMLIN

502, 503, 504,505

JERROLD

500, 506, 507,508,
509, 510, 511,512,
513,514

MACOM
MAGNAVOX

515,516,
518

517

OAK

519, 520, 521

PANASONIC
PHILIPS

522, 523
524, 525, 526, 527,
528, 529

PIONEER
SCIENTIFIC

530, 531

ATLANTA

532, 533, 534

SAMSUNG

535

TOCOM

536

ZENITH

537,538

377,

387,

399

410,411,412,413

199,200

SYMPHONIC
TEKNIKA

414
414, 415

SABA
SAMSUNG

182, 183, 201
202, 203, 204, 205,

TELEFUNKEN

416, 417

206, 207,

208

TOSHIBA
WHITE

418, 419, 420

SANYO
SCHNEIDER

209, 210,
103

211,212

WESTINGHOUSE

333

SEARS

213

WATSON

421

SELECO

214, 215

ZENITH

422

SHARP
SONY

216, 217
218, 219,

220, 221,

222, 223
SYMPHONIC

224, 225

TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON

201,226,
228

TOSHIBA
UNIVERSUM

213,229
230

ZENITH

231,232

227

Operatingyourprogrammedremotecontroller
After entering a pre-programming by following the procedure
given above, the following modes become enabled for use.

DVD MODE

(DVD

Player

Mode)

Operations are the same as explained on page 67.

SAT MODE

(Satellite

Tuner

Mode)

1. Press the SAT/MD MODE button.
The SAT/MD MODE button lights.
2. Press
The

the desired
butlons

buttons

Turns

button

given

CH +/=: Changes
A/v/: Moves

MENU:

have

your satellile

operations

tuner

unit

tuner unit.

programmed

(same

as STANDBY

controller)

selected

preset

Confirms
Displays

channel

selection
menu
keys

Confirm

You may also use the following
VOL _iV: Adjusts
MUTING:

to the left are the operation

cursor

0,1 to 9: Numeric
ENTER:

below

on and off satellite

on the remote

ENTER:

button.

in the figure

that can be used to control

The buttons
into them.
ON:

operation

shaded

the volume

Activates

buttons:
at the TX=NR900/900E

the muting

function

at the TX-NR900/900E

CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)
1. Press the CABLE MODE button.
The CABLE button lights.
2. Press the desired operation button.
The butlons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used to control your cable TV unit.
The buttons given below have operations programmed
into them.
ON: Turns on anti off cable TY unit (same _LS
STANDBY button on
the remote controller)
CH +1=: Changes selected preset channel
0,1 to 9: Numeric keys
ENTER: Confirm
You may also use the following
VOL _/_: Adjusts
MUTING:

the volume

Activates

buttons:
at the TX=NR900/900E

the muting

function

at the TX-NR900/900E

Operating your programmed remote controller
I VCR MODE
t.

(VCR Mode)

Press the VCR MODE button.
The VCR button lights.

Press the desired operation button.
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used Io control your VCR.

The buttons given below have operations programmed
into them.
ON: Turns on and oft" the VCR (same as STANDBY button on the
remote controller)
CH ÷1=: Changes seleeled preset channel
TV/VCR:

Switches VCR input setting

[2>: Play
Video cassette
recorder
I_,_=,_o._

]

operation

ha.one

o: Stop
<_: Rewind
C:_>:Fast Forward
@: Pause
0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys

U 4_

u 7_

gL'_

BI_"

@_
=_U

Numeric keys

You may also use the following buttons:
VOL g/?: Adjusts the volume at the TX=NR900/900E
MUTING:

Activates the muting function at the TX=NR900/900E

TV MODE (TV Mode)
1. Press the TV MODE button.
The TV button lights.
2.

Press the desired operation button.
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation
buttons that can be used Io control your television.

The buttons given below have operations programmed
into them.
ON: Turns on and off the television (same as STANDBY button on
the remote controller)
CH +1=: Changes television channel
TV/VCR:

Switches television input setting

0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys
ENTER: Confirm
VOL g/7: Adjusts volume at television
MUTING:

Activates muting function at television

Numeric keys
ENTER
_m

Programming the commands of remote controllers
for other devices into the remote controller
Programming

2 to 6 inches
(5 to 15 cm)

procedure

When programming the commands of anolher remole controller 1o
the RC=511M remote conlroller, you must first decide under which
MODE button you want the commands to be linked. In general, you
will select the MODE button 1hal corresponds 1o the component you
are programming.
For example, if you are programming
the
functions from a remota controller for a compact disc player, you
would choose the CD MODE butlon. Then, by pressing the CD
MODE button, the buttons on the RC=511M remote controller will
change Io the commands you program here Io operate the compact
disc player.
After programming which MODE button to use, you will then
transfer the separate commands from the o_her remole controller
over to the RC-51 IM remote controller one at a time. Each
command is then programmed 1o a different button on the RC-511M
remote controller. Any button is programmable for this step except
for the eight MODE buttons (RCVR, CD, DVD, SAT/MD, NET A,
TV, VCR, and CABLE), the two MACRO bultons (1 and 2), and the
LIGHT btaton.
Even afier the commands have been memorized, keep your old
remote controller in a safe place. If for some reason the commands
m'e lost (e.g., when the batteries run down), it will be necessary Io
memorize them once again.
1.

Place the remote controller and the remote controller
for the other device facing each other at a distance of 2
to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) apart.

While pressing and holding down the desired MODE
button on the remote controller, press the ENTER
button and then release both buttons.
The SEND/LEARN

SEND/LEARN
indicator

indicator
3.

MODE
bu_ons

indicator

lights

when the MODE

button

lights again.

Press and release

the button

on the remote

to which

to transfer

the next command.

you want

controller

You may select any button excluding the eleven ones indicated
in the figure below. When you press the button, the SEND/
LEARN
indicator

indicator
turns off. When
lights again.

If you press the wrong button
again. The SEND/LEARN
remole

controller

you release

the button,

the

by mistake, press that same button
indicator
flashes
twice, and the

exits the programming

mode.

LIGHT
MACRO 2
MODE buttons

ENTER

:Buttons that cannot be programmed.

pressed and turns off when the ENTER button is pressed. When
the indicator turns off, release both buttons. The SEND/LEARN

Programming the commands
remote controller

Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to
the command you are programming) on the remote
controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN
lamp on the remote controller flashes twice.
After flashing
again.

of remote controllers for other devices into the

twice, the SEND/LEARN

indicator will light

You can only erase memorized

Press the MODE button that you pressed in step 2 to
complete the programming.

and not preset

ones.

When you press the MODE button, the SEND!LEARN
lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp
When
2.

you release

the buttons,

indicator
turns off.

the lamp lights again.

Press and release the button for the command
wish to erase.

you

When you press the butlon, the SEND!LEARN
indicator
oft'. When you release the button, the lamp lights again.

turns

Press

and release

The SEND!LEARN
command is erased.

7. Operate the newly programmed buttons to make sure
the learning function was performed properly.

the same

button

lamp slowly

flashes

again.
twice.

The memorized

Note:

Notes:
• The remote controller
codes for Onkyo compact disc players,
cassette tape decks, DVD players, and mini disc recorder have
already been programmed
into buttons on the remote contmller_
You may, however, use these buttons to program the codes for
other remote controllers,
If you wish to reslore the Onkyo preset
codes
codes

commands

Press and hold down the MODE button for the
command, press the ENTER button, and then release
both buttons.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands you
desire from the other remote controller and program
them to buttons on the remote controller under the
same MODE.
Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands Io a different
MODE (e.g., when programming
fi'om a different remote
controller).

Erasing the programmed command from one
button

after you program
(on this page).

• The remote controller
butlons).
Some remote
that can be remembered
it will be necessary
for
more important

If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the erasing
procedure, the SEND/LEARN
indicator flashes three times quickly,
and the remote controller exits the erasing mode. Resume from Slep 1.

new codes, you must first erase the new
has 408 memory
slots (8 modes × 51
controllers
may have more commands
by the remote controller.
In such cases,
you to determine
which commands
m'e

than others.

Erasing all the commands
MODE button

mode.

• The remote controller
uses infl'ared rays Io send its commands,
as do most other remote
controllers,
Though
most remote
controller
codes can be memorized
by the remote controller,
be
aware that some remote controllers
use systems that are quite
different
from the remote controller
and therefore
may not be
able m be programmed.
• Some remole controllel_s
have a single button that performs
multiple functions
(for example,
the function may change each
time the button
be programmed

When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator
lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off.
When you release the buttons, the lamp slowly flashes twice and
then lights again.

• If you Iry to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote
controller,
the SEND/LEARN
indicator
flashes
six times

• When you want to program a command to a bulton to which you
have already programmed
a command,
simply follow the same
procedure
given and the previous programming
for that button
will be overwritlen.

under

1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press
the ENTER button twice, and then release both
buttons.

• If the SEND/LEARN
indicator quickly flashes three times and
turns off, then the remote controller has exited the programming
mode
because
either
you have
made
a mistake
during
programming
or a time-out has occurred because no button has
been pressed. Resume from Step 2.

quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming
Try programming
under a different MODE button.

programmed

Press

and release

When

you

release

the same
the button,

slowly flashes twice,
to the MODE button.

This erases

MODE

button

again.

the SEND/LEARN

indicator

all the commands

memorized

Notes:
•

If no butlon

is pressed

for more

than

erasing procedure,
the SEND/LEARN
times quickly and the remote controller
Resmne from Step 1.

30 seconds

during

the

indicator flashes three
exits the erasing mode.

•

If you perform an invalid operalion
during erasing, the SEND/
LEARN indicator
flashes three times quickly, and the remote
controller exits the erasing mode. Resume from Step 1.

•

If many commands
have been programmed
to the MODE
button, then the SEND!LEARN
indicator may remain lit for up
to 20 seconds during Step 2. This is not a malfunction.

is pressed). If this is the case, each function must
to a separate button on the remote controller.

• Once you have transferred
the commands
from the olher remote
controller,
refer to the instruction
manual that came with that
product

for instructions

on how Io operate

• Make sure both the remote
controller have new batteries.

that product.

controller
and the other remote
If either of them has batteries thai

are low, you may not be able Io program the commands
of the
other remote controller
properly into the remote controller.
See page 77 for how to erase
buttons.

the memorized

commands

from

all

Using the macro function
What is the macro function?

Programming the macro

A macro function enables you to program a series of button
operations (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single button.
The series of operations are then called a macro. For example, to
play a compact disc player connected to the TX-NR900/900E
normally, you must perform the following steps:

With

the macro

function,

you can

program

a series

of button

operations
as a macro into the MACRO button so the macro can be
executed with just one touch. Note that for the macro function, only
two macros can be programmed.
For example, to program the macro
described
above on this page for the MACRO button, perform the

steps given below.

1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

Press and hold down any one of the 8 MODE buttons,
press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button, and then release
both buttons.

Press the ON button.

Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.

Press the CD MODE button.

Press the playback (l>) button.

When you press
LEARN indicator

the MODE button, it lights and the SEND/
lights. When you press the MACRO 1 (or 2)

button, the indicator turns off. When you release
indicator flashes briefly and then lights again.

the above five

_------_----------------_'_-_,_
_
SEND/LEARN
indicator

When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns
off. When you release the button, the indicator lights.
3.

Press the MACRO
procedure.
The SEND/LEARN

MACRO1
RCVR MODE

MACRO

the

Press the operation buttons you wish to program in
order (in this case, press RCVR MODE -_ ON --_ CD
(INPUT SELECTOR) -_ CD MODE -_ playback (_)
button).

By using the macro function, you can perform
operations by only pressing one button.

the buttons,

1 (or 2) button

to complete

the

indicator slowly flashes twice.

4. Check to see if the macro has been properly programmed.

MODE buttons

Notes:

CD MODE

(CD playback)

•

You may program up to 16 button operations
into the macro
function.
If you try to program
a 17th operation,
it will be
ignored, and programming
is stopped.

•

If the SEND/LEARN
indicator quickly flashes three times and
turns off, 1hen the remote controller
has exited the programming
mode
because
either
you have made
a mistake
during
programming
or a time-out has occun'ed because no button has
been pressed. Resume from Step 1.

°o

_tL_r

® ® ÷ ÷I

(INPUT
'

Executing the macro

SELECTOR)
Perform

the procedure

below

to execute

the macro

that you have

programmed
into the remole controller.
After programming
the
macro, you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has
been programmed
properly.

Tips:
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in
the macro, that operation of that button will no longer work in
the macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to reprogram
the macro in order Io avoid incorrect operation.
• The codes programmed into the macro will be transmitted at an
interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may nol be able
Io complete one operation in 0.5 seconds and may miss the next
code. In this case, after pressing one operation bulmn, you can
press the same MODE button again before pressing the next
operation button to add another 0.5 seconds between the two
operations.

Point

the remote

press

the MACRO

controller

at the TX-NR900/900E

and

1 (or 2) button.

It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting,
so be sure to
continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND/
LEARN indicator turns off.

Using the macro function

I Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button I
m

MACRO1

SEND/LEARN
indicator

1. Press and hold down any one of the 8 MODE buttons,
press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button, and then release
both buttons.
When you press the MODE button, it lights and the SEND/
LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MACRO
1 (or 2)
button, the indicator turns off'. When you release the buttons, the
indicator flashes once.

MACRO 2
MODE buttons
2.

Press the MACRO

1 (or 2) button

again.

The SEND/LEARN
indicator slowly flashes twice.
programmed
to the MACRO button is erased.

The macro

Notes:
•

If the SEND/LEARN

indicator

quickly

flashes

three times

and

turns off, then the remote controller has exiled the erasing m Tone Control Sub-menu (see page 58).

Power turns on but no sound.

Adjust

• "Muting" is displayed.
--*Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn off
muting (see page 32).
• Bad connections or wiring.
--*Check connections, speaker cables, and other wiring (see
pages 16 to 29).

FM/AM TUNER
AM stations cannot be received.
•

Sound of playback source is not heard.
• Input selector is not set properly.
--+ Set to correct input source.

AM loop antenna is no1 connected.
--* Connect the included
AM loop antenna
terminals (see page 24).

to the AM antenna

Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly
night or with weak stations).

• Headphones are connected.
Lower volume and then disconnect headphones.

• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp.
--*Move the AM loop antenna 1o different position.
--*Set up an ouldoor AM antenna (see page 25).

Power shuts off immediately after power on.
• Amplifier protection circuitry is activated.
--*Remove the power cord from outlet immediately.
your Onkyo service center.

noticeable

Contact

Noise is heard at high-pitched

sounds on AM stations.

• Noise caused by TV set.
--*Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible fi'om the TV.
--*Move TX-NR900/900E away from TV set.

I SPEAKERS

Crackling

No sound from the center speaker, or at very low
volume.
• Speaker cable is not connected.
-"+Check the connection between amplifier and speaker (see
page 23).
• Listening mode is set Io Stereo or Direct.
--+ Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or
Direct. The output 1o the center speaker may differ depending
on the listening mode.
• Center speaker volume is set to minimmn.
Set the center speaker level to the appropriate volmne (see
pages 34, 50).
• The Center setting is set to "None."
Set the Center selling to "Large" or "Small" at Setup Menu -+
Speaker Setup Menu --+ Speaker Config Sub-menu (see page 48).
No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.
• Subwoofer setting is set to"No."
--* Set the Subwoofer setting to "Yes" al Setup Menu --) Speaker
Setup Menu --_ Speaker Config Sub-menu (see page 48).
• Subwoofcr

volume

Set 1he subwoofer

is set to minimum.
level to the appropriate

50).
Low frequency

(see pages 34,

noise

Noise caused

on both

--* Move antenna
•

AM and FM stations.

by fluorescent

lamp being turned

as far as possible

Noise from aulomobile
ignition.
--* Install an FM outdoor antenna
(see page 25).
--* Change the position

Stereo

indicator

separation

as far as possible

or direction

lights,

on and off.

from the fluorescent

of the ouldoor

but sound

is distorted

lamp.

from the road
antenna.
and stereo

is bad.

•

Station is Ioo strong.
--* Change to FM indoor

•

Multiple reflection
or mountains.

antenna

(see page 24),

of the radio waves

--*Use antenna
that
distortion is least.

has

better

because

directivity

of tall buildings
and orient

it so

Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard
on FM stations.
•

Station

is too weak.

--* Install
•

Stereo

an ouldoor

FM broadcasts

ordinary broadcast.
--* Change the position

FM antenna
cover

(see page 25),

only about

or direction

half the distance

of the ouldoor

of an

antenna.

No preset station is recalled.
humming

is heard.

• Not properly grounded.
--*Check outer conductor of input plugs.
• Turntable motor is no1 properly grouoded.
--*Check for proper ground connection.

volume

•

• Memory is lost because power has been turned oft" for a long
time.
--*Store all stations again (see page 37).

Troubleshooting guide

I VIDEO and AUDIO

OTHER
LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.

Desired picture does not appear.
• Improper connection.
-"*Check connections.
Insert the
completely (see pages 16 m 29).

•

plugs

and

connectors

• Video Setup Sub=menu settings are incon'ect,
-"*Check settings at Setup Menu -+ Input Setup Menu --_ Video
Setup Sub-menu (see page 53).
No OSD Menu display.

• Improper connection.
-"*Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).
Audio and video do not match.
• Improper connection.
-"*Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).
• Video Setup Sub=menu settings m'e incon'ect,
-"*Check settings at Setup Menu -+ Input Setup Menu --_ Video
Setup Sub-menu (see page 53).
Audio is not heard or audio from different source is
heard.
• Digital Setup Sub=menu settings are incorrect.
-"*Check settings at Setup Menu --> Input Setup Menu --> Digital
Setup Sub=menu (see page 51).
NO picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).
• TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the
receiver.
-"*Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.
• Video cable is not connected securely.
-"*Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).
• Input source is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN
conneclors.
--*Make sure TV (or monitor) is connecled to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT connectors (see page 19).

IREMOTECONTROLLER
Front panel controls function but remote controller
controls do not.
• No batteries in remote controller.
--*Insert batteries (see page 7).
• Batteries have worn out.
--*Replace batteries (see page 7).
• Remote controller is not pointed al the remote sensor of the TXNR900/900E,
-"*Point the remole controller at the remote sensor of the TXNR900!900E (see page 7).
• Remote controller is too far from the TX-NR900/900E,
-"*Operate the remote controller within 16 feet (5 meters) (see
page 7).

Playback source is nol Dolby Digital
-"+Check thai the DOLBY DIGITAL
display.

encoded.
indicator

lights up on the

Re-EQ function cannot be used.
• Re=EQ may not be able to be set due to current listening mode.
-"*Select different listening mode (see page 63).
Desired parameter cannot be set.
• Parameter may not be able to be set due to current listening
mode.
-"+Check settings in Audio Adjust Menu (see pages 58 to 63).
Multichannel

audio is not output.

• The Multichannel setting is set Io "No."
--+Set the Multichannel setting Io "Yes" al Setup Menu -+ Input
Setup Menu --_ Multichannel Setup Sub=menu (see page 52).
• Input source is not connected Io MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
port.
--+Check connections (see pages 16 1o 29).
Components
properly.

in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate

• Components are incorrectly connected.
--+Check connections.
• Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.
-"+Move inferring objects away from path of remole controller
signals.
Sound

is sometimes

with digital
•

One

heard

digital

input

format

formats are nol played,
--+ Select "All" at Setup
Setup

and sometimes

not heard

sources.

Sub=menu

has been
Menu

--_ Digital

specified

--> Input
Formal

Setup

so other
Menu

digital

--_ Digital

(see page 51 ).

Noise during playback or skipping of the beginning
sounds occurs with DTS sources, PCM sources, and
other digital sources.
• When "All" is set for the digital formal setting, time is required
to change formals when different sources are played.
--+Try specifying the format you are playing at Setup Menu --_
Input Setup Menu -+ Digital Setup Sub=menu --_ Digital
Format (see pages 51 ).
The unit cannot be switched to Dolby EX or DTS-ES
mode.
•

"Surr

Back/Z_ne

2" is set to "Zone

2."

-"+ Change the Hardware Setup -+ Surr Back/Zone
setting Io Surf Back (see page 47).

2 Sub-menu

• Remote controller is functioning in a different mode
-"*Press the RCVR MODE button.

Troubleshooting guide
I If one of the messages

shown

appears

below

"Not available with headphones use"
Operation not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TXNR900/900E.
"Not available with Multichannel use"
Operation not allowed while the multi-channel output is being used.
"Not

available

in this Sp Config"

Will not work with the current speaker

configuration

settings.

"Not available in Zone 2 mode"
Setting not allowed because the Zone 2 mode is turned on.
"Only available with Dolby D"
No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set.
"Not available in this Listening mode"
Will not work with Ihe current listening mode.
"Not

available

The listening
"Not

with this signal"
mode cannot be se[ecled

available

in PURE AUDIO

Will not work with the PURE

with the current input source.

mode"

AUDIO

mode.

"Surr Back/Zone 2 setting is Surr Back"
Operation not allowed because the setting is Surf Back.
"Surr Back/Zone 2 setting is Zone 2"
Operation not allowed because the setting is Zone 2.
"Not available with Muting"
Operation not allowed because the muting is activated.
"Zone 2 is not On"
Will not work because
Also

the Zone 2 has not been turned

refer to the respective

DVD player, video cassette
your enlertainment
system.
The

TX-NR900/900E

instruction
recorder,

contains

performs
occasions,

high-level
operations.
noise or inlerference

electricity

may cause

faulty

on.

manuals

of the CD player,

TV monilor,

elc., that compose

an internal

microcomputer

However,
on
from an external

operation.

If this occurs,

unplug

power cord from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds,
plug it back in. This should correct the situation.
* To reset the surromld
mode and other
default settings, hold down the VIDEO

that

extremely
rare
source or static
the

and then

settings
to the factory
1 button with the TX-

NR900/900E
tin'ned on and then press the STANDBY/ON
button. "CLEAR"
appears
in the front display
and the TXNR900/900E

enters

the standby

state.

Specifications
AMPLIFIER

SECTION

TUNER SECTION

Continuous average power output (FTC)
All channels:
110 W per channel min. RMS at 8

Continuous
power output (DIN)
Maximum
power output (EIAJ)
Dynamic
power output (stereo)

Total

Harmonic

Distortion:

0.08%
0.08%
0.08%
0.08%
60 at 8

1M Distortion:
Damping
factor:
Input sensitivity
PHONO:

COMPONENT

DVD,
200 mV, 50 k£2
INPUT

VIDEO

Output level and impedance
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO

1, 2:

200 mV, 470 _2
1 V, 470 _2
100 mV, 470 _2

VIDEO (VIDEO
1, 2, MONITOR
OUT, ZONE 2 OUT):
S-VIDEO
(VIDEO
1, 2,
MONITOR
OUT):
COMPONENT

VIDEO

overload:
response:

R1AAdeviation:
Tone Contml
Bass:
Treble:

CD/Tape:

200 mV, 50 k_2
36 mV, 50 k_
0.5 Vp-p, 75 _2
1 Vp-p, 75
1 Vp-p, 75 _ (Y)
0.28 Vp-p, 75 [2 (C)
1 Vp-p, 75 _ (Y)
0.7 Vp-p, 75 _2 (P_, PR)

1,2):

Pie out:
ZONE 2 OUT:

Signal-to-noise
Phono:

power
output
power
output

2.5 mV, 50 k_2

(FRONT
L/C/R, SURROUND
L/R, SURROUND
BACK L/R):
(SUBWOOFER):
COAXIAL
1,2, 3 (DIGITAL):
DVD, VIDEO
1,2, 3, 4, 5:

Frequency

at rated
at 1 W
at ra_ed
at I W
_2

and impedance

LINE (CD, TAPE,
VIDEO
1-5):
MULT1CHANNEL

Phono

[2, 2 channels
driven from 20 Hz to
20 kHz with no more than 0.08%
total harmonic
distortion.
145 W min. RMS at 6 _, 2 channels
driven
from 1 kHz with no more
than
0.1%
total
harmonic
distortion.
150W at 612
180W at 612
2x280Wat3_
2×220Wat4_
2×140Wat8_

OUT:

1 Vp-p, 75
1 Vp-p, 75 _ (Y)
0.28 p-p, 75 _2 (C)
1 Vp-p, 75 _ (Y)
0.7 Vp-p, 75 _2 (P_, PR)
120 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D.
10 Hz to 100 kHz : +1/-.3 dB
(CD in Direct mode)
20 Hz to 20 kHz : -+0.8 dB
-+I0 dB at 50 Hz
-+I0 dB at 20,000 Hz

ratio (direct)
80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input)
110 dB (IHF A, 0.5 V input)

FM
Tuning range
USA & Canadian models:
Other models:
Usable sensitivity
Mono:

87.50-108.00
87.50-108.00

sensitivity
17.2 dBf,
37.2 dBf,
2.0 dB
85 dB
90 d B

Capture
ratio:
Imagerejection
ratio:
IF rejection
ratio:
Signal-to-noise
ratio
Mono:
Stereo:
Alternate
channel
attenuation:
Selectivity:
AM suppression
Total harmonic
Mono:
Stereo:

steps)
steps)

11.2 dBf, 1.0 _IV (75 _ IHF)
0.9 pV (75 _ DIN)
17.2 dBf, 2.0 _IV (75 _ IHF)
23 _V (75 _2 DIN)

Stereo:
50 dB quieting
Mono:
Stereo:

MHz (100-kHz
MHz (50-kHz

2.0 pV (75 _)
20 pV (75 i2)

76 dB
70 d B
55 dB
50 dB (DIN)
50 dB

ratio:
distortion

0.2%
0.3%
30 Hz-15
kHz, +-1.0 dB
45dBatlkHz
30dB at 100Hz-10
kHz

Frequency
response:
Stereo separation:

AM
Tuning range
USA & Canadian models:
Other than world wide models:
Worldwide models:
Usable sensitivi*y:
Image rejection
ratio:
IF rejection
ratio:
Signal-to-noise
ratio:
Total harmonic
distortion:

530 m
522 m
522 m
530 m
30 _V
40 d B
40 d B
40 d B
0.7%

1,710kHz
(10kHz
steps)
1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps)
1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps) or
1,7 I0 kHz ( 10-kHz steps)

GENERAL
Power supply
USA & Canadian models:
European & Australian models:
Some Asian models:
Worldwide models:
Power consumption
USA & Canadian models:
Other models:
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Weight
USA & Canadian
Other models:

Specifications

models:

and fealures

AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz
AC 220--230 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 220-230 and 120 V switchable,
50/60 Hz
8.4 A
670 W
435 x 175 x 459 mm
17-1/8" x 6-7/8" x 18-1/16"
17.5 kg (38.6
18.2 kg (40.1

are subject

Ibs)
Ibs)

to change

without

notice.

Memo

ONI_YO

CORPORATION

Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho,
Tel: 072-831-8111
Fax: 072-831-8124

Neyagawe-shi,

OSAKA 572-8540,

JAPAN

ONKYO U.S.A, CORPORATION
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.
Tel: 201-785-2600
Fax:201-785-2650
http://www.onkyousa.com
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS

GmbH

Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 GroebenzeiI, GERMANY
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0
Fax: +49-8142-4401-555
E-mail: info@onkyo.de
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED
Units 2102-2107, Metropleza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,
N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118
Fax: 852-2428-9039

SN 29343409

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kyo.co.jp/
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