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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 THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

//_ WARNING AVIS

Tile lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsula_ed

_"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation poim within an equilateral triangle is itaendexl to

/&(servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

alert the user to the presence of important operating a_d maintenance

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the appliance is operaled.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should he retained for future reference,

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before

cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by

the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture -Do not use the appliance near water -for

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry

tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the

appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.

Any mounting of the appliance should follow the

manufacturer's instructions, and

should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufac-

turer.

9. An appliance and cart combina-

tion should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and

mleven surfaces may cause the

appliance and cart combination to

overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125,_

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance

and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not

be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked

by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal-

lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.)

and an opening behind the appliance.

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 apolarized 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.

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.

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 in-

formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-

porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anlenna-

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an-

lenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning - For added protection for the appliance during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and mmsed for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-

nect 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 lo-

cated 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.

18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind

into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger-

ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-

age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the appliance form the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

appliance,

C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,

D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-

justment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician 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 in perfor-

mance - this indicates a need for service.

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 appli-

ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

25. Liquid Hazards -The appliance shall not be exposed to drip-

ping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases shall be placed on the appliance.

Precautions

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE, ANS I]NFPA 70

(N£C SECTION 8_0 20)

3ROUNDINGCQNDUCTORS

(N£OSECTIQN81021)

NEC NAT[ONALELECTRICALCOD£ £LECTRODESYSTE M

$2898A {N£C ART 250PART H}

1. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is

illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

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 chemi-

cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove

the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,

READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to

country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area

where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC

230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform

to local power supplies. Be sure 40 set this swilch to match the volt-

age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord

of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the fol-

lowing code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may

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.

IMPORTANT

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 DIS-

POSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED

INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

For U.S. models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's at-

tention 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 FOR USER

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 no1occur in a particular installa-

tion. If this equipment does cause harmful inlerference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-

ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect 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: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES

WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ModNe pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMf_RIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CON-FORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU

CANADA.

Sur les modNes 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.

Contents

J Before using

Important Safeguards ......................................... 2

ii Precautions ......................................................... 3

Contents .............................................................. 4

Features ............................................................... 6

Supplied accessories ......................................... 6

Before using this unit ......................................... 7

Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models only) ..... 7

Connecting the power cord (Other than North American

and Australian models) ............................................. 7

Installing the remote controller batteries ......................... 7

Using the remote controller .............................................. 7

J Facilities and connections

Index parts and facilities .................................... 8

Front panels ...................................................................... 8

Front panel display ......................................................... 11

RemotecontroHer...........................................................12

Rear panels ..................................................................... 14

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

Connecting your audio components .............................. 17

Connecting your video components .............................. 18

Connecting speakers ....................................... 22

Ideal speaker configuration ............................................ 22

M,n,mumspo orcen gur ion ors0r oundsou, dpla,back22

Speaker placement .......................................................... 22

Connectingspeakers.......................................................23

Using the speaker labels ................................................. 23

Connecting antennas ....................................... 24

Assembling the AM loop antenna .................................. 24

Connecting the AM antenna cable ................................. 24

Connecting the included antennas ................................. 24

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna ............................... 25

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna .............................. 25

Directional linkage ......................................................... 25

Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 _ antenna

adapter (For all models other than USA & Canadian

models and European models) ................................ 25

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

Whenus,ngtheZONE2OUTtermina,s.......................26

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2

SPEAKERS terminals ............................................ 26

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2

PRE OUT terminals ................................................ 26

Operatingcomponentsnotreachedbythe

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

If the remote controller signal does not reach the

TX-NR900/900E remote sensor ............................. 27

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

Miscellaneous Connections ................................. 28

Connections for remote control (r.l I) ............................ 28

) Connecting the power cords from other devices ........... 28

RS 232 port ..................................................................... 28

Connecting Io devices with analog multi channel oulput .... 29

Connecting auxiliary power amplifier ........................... 29

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

Connecting the power ...................................... 30

Turning on the power ..................................................... 30

Turning on the power from the remote controller ......... 30

Setup and operation

Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/

900E .............................................................. 31

Basic operation ............................................................... 31

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

Temporarily turning off the sound ................................. 32

Adjusting the bass and treble ......................................... 32

Listening with headphones ............................................. 32

Using the sleep time (remote controller only) ............... 32

Changing the lislening mode .......................................... 33

Switching the display ..................................................... 34

Adjusting the brightness of the front display ................ 34

Temporarily changing the speaker output levels ........... 34

Changing the audio mode ............................................... 35

Enjoying the multichannel output .................................. 35

Listening to Radio Broadcasts ........................ 36

Tuning into a radio station ............................................. 36

Listening Io a stereo radio station (FM mode) .............. 36

Presetting a radio station ................................................ 37

Selecting a preset radio station ...................................... 37

Erasing a preset radio station ......................................... 37

Listening to RDS broadcasts

(European models only) .............................. 38

Listening to RDS broadcasts .......................................... 38

PTY program types in Europe ........................................ 38

Displaying Radio Text (RT) ........................................... 39

Performing a PTY scan .................................................. 39

Performing a TP scan ..................................................... 39

Recording asource .......................................... 40

To record the input source signal you are currently

walching or listening to .......................................... 40

To record an input source signal different from that you

are currently watching or listening to ..................... 40

Recording the video from one source and

the audio from another ............................................ 41

Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone... 42

Using the butlons on the TX-NR900/900E ................... 42

Using the remote controller ............................................ 43

Adjusting the volume for the remote zone .................... 43

Contents

_i_ Setup Menu .................................... 44

_ ....................

_ Navigating through the Setup Menu .............................. 45

/;! Hardware Setup ................................................. 46

}_i 1-2. Speaker Distance Sub-menu ................................... 49

_)_ Inp_';_Cahbratl°n Sub-menu ............................................".........

_;_ 2. Input Setup Menu ..................................................... 51

;i_i, 3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu ......................................... 58

_ 3-2. Surround Speakers Sub-menu ................................ 58

_;_ 3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu .......................................... 59

_!, 3-4. Delay Sub-menu ...................................................... 59

_ 3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu .............................................. 60

3 6. Mono Sub menu ...................................................... 60

3-7. Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu ............................. 60

_:'i!! 3-8. Surround Sub-menu ................................................ 61

_ 3-9. THX Sub-menu ....................................................... 62

_ 3-10. 3-11,3-12. 3-13.3-14. 3-15. Mono Movie/

_ Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/Studm M_x/TV

_4_

_ Logic Sub-menu ...................................................... 62

Npr^.-

_,_; _erence ......................................................... 64

!_; 4. Preference Menu ....................................................... 64

_4;_ 4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu ........................................ 64

!4_ 4-2. Headphones Level Sub-menu ................................. 65

i!_! 4-3. OSD Setup Sub-menu ............................................. 65

_j, • .

g; 4-4. OSD Posmon Sub-menu ......................................... 65

I Remote controller

Using remote controller ................................... 66

Overview ........................................................................ 66

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ...................... 66

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................ 67

Controlling an Onkyo CD player ................................... 68

Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder ............................... 69

Entering a pre-programming code .................. 70

Learning a pre-programming code ................................. 70

Pre-programming codes ................................................. 71

Operating your programmed remote controller .... 72

DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................ 72

SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) .............................. 72

CABLE MODE (Cable Mode) ....................................... 72

VCR MODE (VCR Mtxte) ............................................. 73

TV MODE (TV Mode) ................................................... 73

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

Programming procedure ................................................. 74

Erasing the programmed command from one button _.. 75

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

Using the macro tunetion ................................ 76

What is the macro function? ....................................... 76

Programming the macro ................................................. 76

Executing the macro ....................................................... 76

Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button ...... 77

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

IAppendix

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 78

POWER .......................................................................... 78

SPEAKERS .................................................................... 78

FM/AM TUNER ............................................................. 78

VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................................... 79

REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................ 79

OTHER ........................................................................... 79

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

Specifications ................................................... 81

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

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

EN61000-3-2. -3-3. _,/j

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Features

Amplifier Features

•110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of

the seven channels into 8 £_ from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no

more than 0.08 % THD (FTC rated)

•7.1 Channel Amplifier

•Wide RanRe Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

•Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters (except for Surround

Back L/R)

•Powered Zone 2 and 12V Trigger

Audio/Video Features

•THX ®Surround EX®

•THX Select Certified

•Dolby _* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic H, Dolby Digital EX

•DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS

Neo:6, and DTS 96124

•Theater-Dimensional TM Virtual Surround Mode

•Non-Scaling Configuration

•Onsereen displays (Basic Menu/Advanced Menu)

•Composite to S-Video Conversion

•6 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs

•Crossover A_ustment (80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)

•7 Assignable Digital Inputs (4 optical/3 coaxial), 2

outputs, and 1 Digital Input (optical)

•Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,

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

FM/AM Tuner Features

•40 FM/AM random presets

•FM auto tuning

Other Performance Features

•IntelliVolume

Suppliedaccessories

•Character Input

• Bacldit/preprogrammed & learning remote with LED display

(Other than USA, Canadian and Aush'allan models)

•VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for L/C/R

channels (Other than USA, Canadian and Australian

models)

•Net-Tune Function with MP3/WAV/WMA Decodi_

•Ethernet cable plug-In Capability

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

"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'ksof 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 Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks,

or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• 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.

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 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.

Check thai the following accessories m'e supplied with the TX-NR900/900E.

AM loop antenna xtFM indoor antenna xt

Power cord x1

(Other than USA, Canadian and Australian models)

Speaker cable label x1

(See page 23.)

Remote controller x1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) x2

The following accessories may be available

depending on the area which it was purchased.

Conversion plug x1

(Use this plug if the power cord plug of the

TX-NR900!900E does not fit your AC outlet.

Shape may vary depending on the m'ea which

it was purchased.)

75/300 _antenna adapter x1

Before using this unit

Setting the voltage selector

(Worldwide models only)

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector so that you

can set your TX-NR900 to conform with local power supplies. Be

sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in

your area before plugging in the unit.

Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If

the preset 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 cord

(Other than North American and Australian models)

Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET.

• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the TX-

NR900/900E. The power cord supplied is designed for use with

the TX-NR900/900E and should not be used with any other

device.

•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.

I Installing the remote controller batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing it

and sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow

below,

2. 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.

3. After the batteries are installed and seated correctly,

replace the compartment cover.

1 2 _(_ 3

Notes:

• Do not mix new b;_des with old batt_ies or different kinds of ba.efies.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller

will not be used for a long time.

• 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 TX-NR900/900E

STANDBY indicator _

Power cord

(supplied)

DO NOT connect

the power cord at

this time.

_D-/LEARN indicator

_Approx. 16 feet

(5 meters)

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 on the remote controller. Its buttons may be

pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.

• 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.

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

@® ®® @ ® ® ® ®

@@@ Front door

........I-,

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 instructions, see the pages indicated in

brackets [ ].

(_ POWER switch (for all models other than USA and

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 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

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

the TX-NR900/900E cannot be operated.

@STANDBY indicator [7, 30]

Lights when lhe TX=NR900/900E is in the standby state and when a

signal is received from the remote controller.

@AUDIO SELECTOR button [35]

Press to select the type of audio input signal.

@Input source buttons and indicators (DVD, VIDEO

1-5, TAPE, TUNER, PHONO, CD, and NET AUDIO)

[31, 36, 40, 42]

Press these buttons Io select the input source for the main zone.

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 the desired input source button. The input channel with its

indicator lit red is otuput to REC OUT and the one with its indicator

lit green is oulput to ZONE 2.

(_ Front display

Remote control sensor [7]

DISPLAY button [34]

Press to display informalion about the current input source signal.

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes to

show you different information concerning the input signal.

@MASTER VOLUME dial [35]

Use to control the volume in the main zone. The volume for the

remote zone (Zone 2) is independent.

UPSAMPLING indicator [59]

Lights during upsampling. This function is available when the input

source is Analog/PCM and the listening mode is set to the stereo or

surround mode.

PURE AUDIO indicator [33]

Lights during pure audio playback.

(_ DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button [33,35]

Press to switch between the direct and pure audio listening modes.

PHONES jack [32]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

(_ ZONE 2 LEVEL _buttons [43]

Press to enter the mode for adjusting the volume in the remote zone

(Zone 2).

REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [40-43]

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

Out). Press the REC OUT butlon Io output the audio and video

signals to a recording component for recording. Press the ZONE 2

button to enjoy the otuput from the TX-NR900/900E in a different

room, which is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 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

panel display. If "SOURCE" is displayed, then the same input

source as that selected for the main zone will be otuput.

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

seconds. Thai source will be output for recording or viewing in the

remote zone.

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,

press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) and then press the

OFF button within 8 seconds.

Note:

The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore

cannot be used at the same time. When REC OUT is selected,

nolhing is otuput to Zone 2. When ZONE 2 is selected, REC OUT is

automatically fixed to SOURCE.

(_ STEREO button [33]

Selects for the stereo listening mode.

(_ SURROUND button [33]

Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, or

DTS listening modes.

(_ THX button [33]

Selects for the THX listening mode.

(_ DSP _buttons [33]

Switehes Io the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes.

(_ DIMMER button (Other than European models) [34]

Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are three

settings available: normal, dark, and very dark.

• The brighmess of the front display can also be performed using

the remote controller.

(_ RT/PTY/TP button (European models only) [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 in most European countries. Each time the butlon is

pressed, the display changes from RT (radio text) to PTY (program

type) to TP (traffic program) and then back to RT again.

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(_ MEMORY button [37]

Press to assign the radio station that you are currently tuned to a

preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station.

(_ 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 on 1he TV

monitor as well as the front display on the TX-NR900/900E.

(_ TUNING &/V, PRESET _buttons [36, 37, 39, 45]

To tune into a radio station, press the TUNING •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 auto-

search feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the

button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one. When navigaling

through 1he menu settings, these buttons move the cursor up or down

(or change the highlighted item).

To select a radio station that was stored using the MEMORY button,

press the PRESET </" buttons,

When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons select the

value or item thai you selected with the TUNING •/V buttons.

When you press the SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET

buttons become cursor buttons to be used for Setup Menu

operations.

(_ ENTER button [39, 45]

Press to display the screen for the item that is selected in the Setup

Menu.

(_ RETURN button [45]

When in the Setup Menu, press to go back one level. If pressed while

at the Main Menu, you will exit 1he Setup Menu.

(_) VIDEO 5 INPUT terminals [21]

For connecting a video camera or game device.

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(_ Input signal path indicators

Shows fi'om which terminal the input signal is coming.

(_ Listening mode or digital input format indicators

One of these indicators lights to show the format of 1he current input

source. In addition, one of the listening mode indicators lights to

indicate the current listening mode.

(_ Tuning indicators

AUTO indicator

Lights when receiving FM broadcasts in the stereo mode. Turns

off when placed into the monaural mode.

RDS indicator (European models only)

Lights when an RDS station is received.

TUNED indicator

Lights when a radio station is received.

FM STEREO indicator

Lights when an FM broadcast station is received in stereo.

(_ Multi function display

During normal operation, shows the current input source and

volmne, When the FM or AM input is selected, shows the frequency

and preset number. When lhe DISPLAY button is pressed, shows the

listening mode and input source format. However, does not show the

source format when the FM or AM source is selected.

(_ Volume display

Shows the volume level.

(_ SLEEP indicator

Lights when 1he sleep timer is turned on.

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Remote controller

The RC-511M is a multi-functional remote controller. The

instructions given here only explain how to use the remote controller

in conjunction with the TX-NR900/900E. To operate the TX-

NR900/900E using the remole controller, first press the RCVR

MODE button to place the remote controller in the receiver mode.

Index parts and facilities

(_ SEND/LEARN indicator [7]

Lights red when signals are sent by the remole controller. It also

flashes when a button is pressed when the battery power is low.

(_ ON/STANDBY button [30, 43]

ON: Press Io turn on the TX-NR900/900E.

STANDBY: Press to place the TX-NR900/900E in the standby

state.

Be aware that pressing the STANDBY button only places the TX-

NR900/900E in standby and does not turn the power complelely off.

(_) SLEEP button [32]

Press to set the sleep function.

The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-NR900/900E to turn

off aulomatically afler a specified time period.

(_ MACRO 1, 2 button [76, 77]

Press Io program or execule the macro function.

(_ MODE buttons and indicators [31, 66-67]

Press to select the component to be operated by the remote

controller. When a MODE button is pressed, it will light for 8

seconds. The selected MODE butlon will also light whenever any

other operation button is pressed.

@RETURN button [45]

Press Io enler the selected setting and return to the previous menu.

CH ÷/= button [37]

Press Io select a preset channel for the tuner.

(_ CH SEL button [34]

Press Io select a speaker channel when adjusting the speaker level.

(_) AUDIO SEL button [35]

Press Io select 1he audio input signal.

(_ LEVEL T/A buttons [34, 43]

Press to afljust 1he volume of the speaker selecled using the CH SEL

button.

(_ Operation buttons [66-69, 73]

Press Io operate other devices connecled to the TX-NR900/900E.

(_ INPUT SELECTOR buttons [31, 37, 43]

Press 1o select an input source.

Same as the input selector buttons on the fl'ont panel of the TX-

NR900/900E. The input source for each button is given here.

DVD:DVD, CD:CD, VI:VIDEOI, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3,

V4:VIDEO4, V5:VIDEO5, TAP:TAPE, TUN:FM/AM,

PH:PHONO.

(_) Listening mode buttons [33, 35]

You can select a listening mode.

(_ Re-EQ button [59, 62]

Depending on the listening mode, you can turn the Re=EQ function

on or off.

(_) DISPLAY button [34]

For changing the display in the front display.

(_ DIMMER button [34]

Adjusts the display brightness.

There are three settings available: normal, dark, and very dark.

LIGHT button

Press to turn on and off the lights in the buttons of the remote

controller.

(_ SETUP button [45]

Press to display the Setup Menu on the TV screen and in the display.

Press again Io exit the menu.

(_) A/T/</I_, ENTER button [45]

When in the Setup Menu, press 1he upper and lower arrow buttons to

select an item, press the right and left arrow buttons to select

parameler values or modes, and press the ENTER button Io advance

to the next item.

(_ VOL _/v button [31]

Press to adjust the volume.

(_ TEST button [50]

This bulton is used to set the speaker oulput levels. Use this button in

conjunction with the LEVEL A/V and CH SEL buttons to calibrate

the speakers levels without entering the Setup Menu.

_) MUTING button [32]

Press to activate the mule function.

(_ ZONE 2 button [43]

Press to perform operations on 1he remote zone.

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For more information regarding connection procedures, see pages

indicated in brackets [ I.

]DIGITALINPUT/OUTPUT [17-21]

These jacks are for connecting components with digital input aarl

output capabilities. To connect a CD player, see page 17; to connect an

MD or CD recorder, see page 17; 1o connect a DAT deck, see page 17;

Io connect a DVD player, see page 18; 1o connect a DVD recorder, see

page 20; and 1o connect a digital satellite tuner, see page 21.

]PRE OUT [23, 26, 29]

To use the TX-NR900/900E as a preamplifier, connect a power

amplifier Io this jack.

]ANTENNA [24,25]

These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM loop

antenna that are supplied with the TX=NR900/900E.

]ZONE2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT [261

These jacks are for connecting the components thai will be used in

the remote zone (Zone 2).

]MONITOR OUTVIDEO/S VIDEO [19]

These jacks are for connecting to the video input jacks on television

monitors or projectox_s.

]COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [19]

These jacks are for connecting Io the component video input jacks on

television monilox_s or projeclors.

]ETHERNET (NET-TUNE)

This connector is for connecting to an Ethernet network.

]SPEAKERS [23, 261

These terminals are for connecting the speake_.

]AC OUTLETS [281

This AC outlet is provided to plug in the power cord from another

component.

]MULTI CH INPUT [29]

This connector is for connecting components with a multi-channel

oulput.

]PHONO/CD/TAPE AUDIO IN/OUT [171

These connectors are for connecting to the audio input and output

jacks on audio components. To connect a turntable, see page 17; to

connect a CD player, see page 17; and to connect a casselle tape

deck, MD recorder, or CD recorder, see page 17.

]DVD/VIDEO1-4 IN/OUT [18-21]

These connectors are for connecting to the video input and output

jacks on video components. To connect a DVD player, see page 18;

Io connect a DVD recorder, see page 20; to connect a VCR, see page

19; and to connect a Satellite tuner, see page 21.

]COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT1/2 [18-20]

These connectors are for connecting to the component video oulputs

of video components thai have them. To connect a DVD player, see

page 18; 4o connect a DVD recorder, see page 20; and Io connect a

Satellite tuner, see page 21.

]IR IN/OUT [271

These conneclors are for connecting the remote sensor of a multi-

room kit (sold separately).

[] 1:i11281

This jack is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with

the same R I terminal.

]12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 [29]

This connector is used to connect to the 12V TRIGGER IN terminal

of a component in the remote zone (Zone 2) if one has one.

(Other Ihan USA, Canadian and Australian models)

]RS232 [281

This conneclor is for connecting 1o the RS=232 port of an external

device.

]ACINLETS [7]

This connector is for connecting the supplied power cord.

(Worldwide models only)

]VOLTAGE SELECTOR [71

This is only available on the worldwide model. Before connecting

the power cord to the wall outlet, be sure to set this Io the correct

power supply voltage for your region.

Connecting to AudioNideo equipment

• Be sure to always refer to tile instructions that came with the

component that you are connecting.

•Do not plug in the power eord until all eonnections have been

properly made.

•For input jacks, red eonnectors (marked R) are used for the

right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the

left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for

video connection.

•Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper

connections can result in noise, poor performance, or

damage to the equipment.

•Do not bind audio/video connection cables wRh power cords

and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the

picture and sound quality.

•The optical digital jacks are all of the shutter-type

construction. Connect an optical cable by first making sure

the cable is oriented correctly and then inserting it into the

jack pushing the shutter lid inwards.

Rear optical jack Front optical jack

Cables m'e depicted in 1he connection diagrams as shown below.

Left (white) L

Audio connection cable

Right (red) R

Pn PA

Component video

connection cable

_Video connection cable

p=l======= iiiiii __, S video connection cable

_Coaxial cable

Optical cable

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

Here is an explanation of typical ways 1o connect various components to the TX-NR900/900E. There are many ways thai any one component

can be connecled, and it is up Io you to decide which method best fits your situalion. The directions given here are only one oplion and should

only be thought of as such. It is best Io fully understand the nature of each conneclor and lermina[ as well as Ihose of your components and their

features to ascertain which method of connection is best.

: Signal flow

Digital audio output (optica D

Digital audio input (optical)

3. Cassette tape deck, MD

recorder (TAPE)

recorder, DAT deck, or CD

Ground wire (earth)

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Analog audio output

L(white)

2,Turntable(PH) /

IR (red)

R(red)

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R(red)

Ana,og audio_output _

L (white)

Analog audio output

1, CD player (CD)

Diggal audio output (optical)

I Connecting your components

audio

Below is an example of how you can connect your audio componenls

Io the TX-NR900/900E. Refer Io Ihe diagram above for the following

connection examples.

AUDIO IN/OUT

These are the analog audio inputs and oulputs. There are eight audio

inputs and three audio outputs on the rear panel. The audio inputs

and outputs require RCA-type conneclors.

DIGITAL |NPUT/OUTPUT

On the rear panel of the TX-NR900/900E, there are three coaxial

digital inputs, four optical digital inputs, and two optical digital

output. To the digital inputs, connect CD players, LD players, DVD

players, or other digital source component. To the digital output,

connect MD recordei_% CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar

components.

• Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT

or ZONE 2, make sure thai the connection Io the input source is

not digital only, but analog as well

• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an opdcal

fiber cable.

1. Connecting a compact disc player (CD)

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of 1he compact

disc player to the CD AUDIO jacks of the TX-NR900/900E. Make

sure that you properly connect the [eft channel Io the Ljack and the

right channel to the R jack.

If 1he compact disc player has adigital output, connect it to either the

DIGITAL INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the

TX-NR900/900E depending on the type of connector on the

compact disc player.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/90OE, the CD input

source is set for digital input at the OPT I jack.

If the digital connection is made to adifferent jack, this must be

changed at Setup Menu --_ Input Setup --_ Digital Setup (see page

51).

2. Connecting a turntable (PHONO)

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the turntable

Io the PHONO audio jacks of the TX-NR900/900E Make sure that

you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right

channel 1o the R jack.

Note:

The TX-NR900/900E is designed for use with moving magnet

cartridges. For proper operation, connect a ground (or em_h) wire m

the GND lerminal. For some turntables, however, connecting the

ground wire may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a ground

wire is not necessary and should not be connected.

3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or

CD recorder (TAPE)

Using RCA audio cables, connect the output jacks (PLAY) of the

device to the TAPE AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR900/900E and

connect the input jacks (REC) of the device to the TAPE AUDIO

OUT jacks of the TX-NR900/900E. Make sure that you properly

connect the left channels Io the Ljacks and the right channels to the

R jacks.

If the device has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL

INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX-

NR900/900E depending on the type of conneclor on the device.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, the TAPE input

source is set for digital input at the OPT 2 jack.

If the digital connection is made to a different jack, this must be

changed al Setup Menu --_ Input Setup --_ Digital Setup (see page

51).

If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT I or 2 jack of the TX=NR900/900E for digital recording of the

REC OUT signal from the TX-NR900/900E.

Note:

The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-NR900/

900E is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

Connecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output

: Signal flow

Analog audio output

L (white)

Video output

4. DVD player (DVD)

Component video output

I Connecting your video components

Below is an example of how you can connect your video components

Io Ihe TX=NR900/900E. Refer Io the diagram above for Ihe following

connection examples.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT

For DVD players or other devices that have component video

connectors, 1heTX=NR900/900E has two banks of component video

input connectors (Y, PB, PR) for direct component video input. The

TX=NR900/900E also has one bank of component video output

conneelors for direct component video output Io the matrix decoder

of a television, projector, or olher display device. By sending the

pure component video signal directly, the signal forgoes the extra

processing that normally would degrade the image. The result is

vastly increased image quality, with incredibly lifelike color,s and

crisp detail.

VIDEO IN/OUT

These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are

five video inputs and two video oulputs and each one includes both

composile video and S video configurations.

Connect VCRs, VTRs, LD player,s, DVD playex_s,and other video

components to the video inputs. Connect VCRs, VTRs, and other

recording components to the video outputs to make video

recordings.

• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure

you connect its audio and video leads to the same bank (e.g.,

both Io VIDEO 3).

• The VIDEO 5 inputs are located on the front panel.

The flow of the video signals is as follows:

Signals thai comes in from VIDEO and S VIDEO INPUT are output

to VIDEO and S VIDEO. However, signals that comes in from

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT are only output m COMPONENT

VIDEO OUTPUT. When connecting a video player to the

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, be sure to connect your

television to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.

4. Connecting a DVD player (DVD)

Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack

(composite) of the DVD or LD player to the DVD VIDEO IN jack of

the TX=NR900/900E. Or if the DVD or LD player has an S video

output jack, connect it 1o 1he DVD S VIDEO IN jack with an S video

cable. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them to

one of Ihe banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-

NR900/900E.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/9OOE, the DVD input

source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks.

If you connect the DVD or LD player Io the COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 2 jacks, this must be changed al Setup Menu --_ Input Setup

--_ Video Setup --_ Component Video (see page 53).

Using an RCA audio connection cable, connect the audio output

jacks of the DVD or LD player to the DVD AUDIO IN 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 has a digital output, connect it to either the DIGITAL

INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX=

NR900/900E depending on the type of connector on the DVD

player.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/9OOE, the DVD input

source is set for digital input at the COAX 1 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

: Signal flow

Component video input

Video output

S Video output

5. Connecting a television monitor or projector (MONITOR

OUT)

The TX-NR900/900E is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit

and simple Y/C mixed circuit. Since both the signal from the S

VIDEO and VIDEO inputs are output to the MONfI'OR OUT S

VIDEO output, if the television or projector is equipped with an S

video input, it is unnecessary to connect the video connectors. If it is

equipped with only a video input, connect it Io the MONITOR OUT

VIDEO oulput.

Using an RCA video cable, connect the video input jack (composile)

of the device to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack of the TX-

NR900/900E. Or if the device has an S video input jack, connect it to

the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack of the TX-NR900/900E using

an S video cable. Or if the device has component video inputs,

connect them to 1he bank of COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks

on the TX-NR900/900E.

Note that the OSD Menu dala will be output to 1he MONITOR OUT

VIDEO and S VIDEO jacks, and will not output to the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jack.

6. Connecting a video cassette recorder (VIDEO 1)

Using RCA video cables, connect the video oulput jack (composite)

of the video cassetle recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack of the

TX-NR900/900E and connect the video input jack of the video

casselle recorder to the VIDEO I VIDEO OUT jack of the TX=

NR900/900E. Or if the video cassette recorder has S video input and

output jacks, connect them to the VIDEO 1 S VIDEO IN and OUT

jacks of the TX-NR900/900E using S video cables. Or if the video

cassette recorder has component video outputs, connect them to one

of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-

NR900/900E

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, the VIDEO 1

input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2

jacks.

If you connect the video casselte recorder Io the COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu --_

Input Setup -_ Video Setup --> Component Video (see page 53).

Using RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jacks of the video

cassette recorder to the VIDEO I AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-

NR900/900E 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 OPT jack depending on the type of

connector on the device.

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

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R(red)

fDigital audio output (coaxial)

S Video input [I_

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Video output

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: Signal flow

7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording

device (VIDEO 2)

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 using S video

cables. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them

to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the

TX=NR900/900E.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/9OOE, the VIDEO 2

input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2

jacks.

If you connect the device Io the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1

jacks, this must be changed al Setup Menu --_ Input Setup -_ Video

Setup --_ Component Video (see page 53).

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. Make sure that you properly

connect the left channels to the L jacks and the right channels to the

R jacks.

If the device has a digital output, connect it to either 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 settings of the TX-NR900/90OE, the VIDEO 2

input source is set for digital input at the COAX 3 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)_

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

OUT signal from the TX-NR900/900E.

Note:

The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX=NR900/

900E is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

8, Settop box, video camera

(VIDEO 3)

: Signal flow

S Video output

Video output L (white)

Analog audio

output R (red)

Digital audio output (optical)

R(red)

9..&_tellite tuner or television

(VIDEO 4)

S Video output

Video output

Analog audio

output

Digital audio output

(optical)

8, 9. Connecting a satellite tuner, television, or settop box

(VIDEO 3 or 4)

Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack

(composile) 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 TX-

NR900/900E using an S video cable. Or iflhe device has component

video oulputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TX-NR900/900E.

With tile initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, tile VIDEO 3

and 4 input sources are set for the COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 2 jacks.

If you connect the device to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT l

jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu --> Input Setup --> Video

Setup --> Component Video (see page 53).

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jack of the

device m the VIDEO 3 (or 4) AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR900/

900E. Make sure thai you properly connect the left channel to the L

jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the device has a digital output, connect it 1o either the DIGITAL

INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX-

NR900/900E 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

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

10. Connecting video camera, etc. (VIDEO 5 INPUT)

Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack

(composile) of the device to the VIDEO 5 VIDEO jack of the TX-

NR900/900E. Or if the device has an S video oulput jack, connect it

to the VIDEO 5 S VIDEO jack of the TX-NR900/900E using an S

video cable.

Using 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 has an optical digital output, connect it to the VIDEO 5

DIGITAL jack of the TX-NR900/900E.

The VIDEO 5 digital input is fixed to tile OPTICAL input on the

front panel.

S Video output

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Analog output R

Front panel

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, be aware

thai for surround playback, the coufiguration and placement of your

speakers are both very important.

For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a

THX speaker system thai is certified by Lucasfilm LM.

I Ideal speaker configuration

• Front right and left speakers

•Center speaker

Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for

the front right and lefl speakers and enhancing the sonic

movement.

•Surround right 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 6.1,

or DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 audio.

•Subwoofer

Produces powerful and heavy bass.

Surround back speakers

Place these speakers so that their

height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than

that of the lislener's ears.

When using sm'round back left and

right speakers, place them behind the

listener so thai the angles between the

lines from each speaker to the listener

and a line straight back from the

listener are less than 30 degrees.

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Subwoofer

When bass sound is reproduced, its volume and quality greatly

depend on subwoofer placement. Those characteristics 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.

1/3 room length

Minimum speaker configuration for surround

sound playback

•Front right and left speakers

•Surround right and left speakers

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.

For optimizing the subwoofer placement, we recommend you to:

•Play a movie or music source containing good quality base sound,

• Take some experimenting while changing subwoofer's position

in the room, and

• Try different positioning until you get the most out of the base

sound while fixing the lislening point.

Layout with dipolar

speakers Layout with monopolar

speakers

I Speaker placement

Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room

and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of speaker

placement and recommendalions are shown.

In order to create the oplimum conditions for the best sound quality,

be sure to place all the speakel:s so that the greatest difference

between the distances of each speaker to the listening position is

less than 20 feet (6 meters).

Important points regarding speaker placement

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place these three speakers all at the same height.

•Place each speaker so that it is aimed at the location of the

lislener's ears when at the lislening position.

• Place the right and left loudspeakers at an equal distance either

side of the listening point.

Surround left and right speakers

• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter)

higher than thatof ihe lislener's ears.

10 10

1 TV or screen 6 Surround left speaker

2 Subwoofer 7 Surround right speaker

3 Front left speaker 8 Surround back left speaker

4 Center speaker 9 Surround back right speaker

5 Front right speaker 10 Listening posRion

Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation in

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

IConnecting speakers

After determining the layout of your speaker system, it is now

necessary to connect the speakers con'ectly Io your TX-NR900/900E.

Caution:

Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 _to

the TX-NR900/900E. If the impedance of even one speaker is

between 4 and 6 _, be sure to set the speaker impedance setting

accordingly (see page 46).

Notes:

• 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.

I Using the speaker labels

The positive speaker terminals on the TX=NR900/900E are color

coded for easy identificalion. Attach the supplied speaker labels Io

the speaker cables, and then mateh the colors on the speaker cables

Io the corresponding terminals.

Speaker cable label

TX-NR900/900E

4- Speaker

Speaker cable label

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+ +

• To prevent damage to circuitry,

never short-circuit the positive (+)

and negative (-) speaker wire.

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

• 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

jack to connect a subwoof_r with a

built-in power amplifier. If" your

subwool?r does not have a built-in

amplifier, connect an amplifier to

the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack

and the subwoo_r to the amplifier.

Subwoofer Front right Front left Surround right Surround left

speaker speaker speaker speaker

Connecting the speaker cable

1. Strip away approx. 518 inch (15 mm) of

the wire insulation.

2. Twist the wire ends tightly together.

3. Unscrew the speaker terminal cap.

4. Insert the exposed wire end.

5. Screw down the speaker terminal cap.

3 4 5

Center Surround Back Surround Back

speaker right speaker left speaker 23

Connecting antennas

To use the tuner of TX-NR900/900E, it is necessary to prepare the

supplied FM and AM antennas.

• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for

better reception must be done while listening to a station

broadcast.

• If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an

outside antenna is recommended.

I Assembling the AM loop antenna

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.

Connecting the included 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 the AM loop antenna:

The AM loop anlenna 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 clear with the attached AM indoor

antenna, 1he use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

Insert into the hole.

I Connecting the AM antenna cable

1. Press down the lever at the antenna terminal.

2. Insert the wire into the terminal hole.

3. Release the lever.

1 2 3

FM antenna

Other models

(Indoor) AM loop antenna

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 to either

terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AM

broadcast signals.

Connecting antennas

I Connecting FM outdoor antenna

Make sure to follow the general rules given below:

•Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy

roads, etc.).

• It is dangerous to put the antenna close Io power lines. Keep it

well away from power lines, transformens, elc.

• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is

necessary. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on

page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

I Connecting AM outdoor 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 the indoor AM loop anlenna connecled. Do not remove it.

• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is

necessary. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on

page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

Outdoor antenna_

(Indoor)

AM loop antenna

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).

I Directional linkage

Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)

reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with

each other. If you must use a common FMFI'V (or VCR) antenna, use

a directional linkage type splitler.

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 the 300 _ribbon wire:

Loosen the screws on the adapter and wrap the wires of the ribbon

wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws down with a

screwdriver.

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_300 _2

"\\\\ Jribbon 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 wire A from slit B and insert it

into slit C.

3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram.

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

cable.

1. Insert the end of the cable.

2. Clamp it in place with pliens.

5. Reinstall the cover.

3, 4

Slit S

Wire A

Slit C

5/8"

(15mm)

Connectingthe 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 1oas

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 TX-

NR900/900E 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.

IWhen using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals

When you have connected all the speakers for 7.l-channel audio in

the main room, connect the speakers as shown below.

The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect 1o the

LINE input of 1he amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume with

the amplifier connecled to the ZONE 2 OUT terminal.

1. Connect the TX-NR900/900E to the amplifier for the

remote zone.

2. Connect the remote zone speaker cables to the

speaker terminals on the amplifier.

3. Connect the TX-NR900/900E to the monitor for the

remote zone.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2 Zone 2 monitor

Left speaker or projector

Zone 2amplifier

Zone 2

Right speaker

Main Room

Left (white) TX-NR900/900E

Note:

The ZONE 2 out terminals of the TX-NR900/900E are of a fixed

output level.

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

terminals

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 Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2 Zone 2

Left Right

speaker speaker

Note:

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

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT

terminals

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.

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

TX-NRg00/900E Right (red)

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2 Zone 2

Left Right

speaker speaker

Power amplifier

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 System kits (IR Remote Controller

Exlension System)

• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such as those

from Niles _")and Xanlech ¢_

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).

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Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipment

to the power outlet until all the connections m'e complete.

Mini plug cable

from connecting block

TX-NR900/900E

If the remote controller signal does not reach

other components

In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR

emiuer. Connect 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 will not be output to the IR OUT

lerminah 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, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup --_ IR

IN Setup --_ Position setting in the Setup Menu (see page 47).

To IR IN

900E Connecting

block

Main room

F_ IR Receiver

Remote controller

Zone 2 room

:Signal flow

: Signal flow

Other component

_:_ : Signal flow [ _ RenmsOtrecontrol

_Emitter

Mini plug Mini plug cable

TX-NR900/900E IR Emitter

Miscellaneous Connections

I Connections for remote control (R I)

The RI lerminal on the TX-NR900/900E is for connecting olher

Onkyo components equipped with the same R Ilerminah When a

component is connected to the Il Iterminal, it can be operated by the

remote controller supplied with the TX-NR900/900E. In addition,

when you connect a component to the Il Ilerminal, you can also

perform the system operations given below.

Power on/ready function

When 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 been turned

on.

Direct change function

When the play butlon is pressed al an RI-connected component, the

input soume selected at the TX-NR900/900E automalically changes to

that component.

Power off function

When the TX-NR900/900E is placed in the standby state, all Ill-

connected components are also automatically put into the standby

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, CD player,s, MD recorders, tune_s, elc.)

are also turned on.

TX-NR900/900E

R I connector I

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Connecting the power cords from other devices

The TX-NR900/900E is equipped with AC mains outlets for

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

on the TX-NR900/900E turn on and off the device together with the

TX-NR900/900E.

The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may

differ depending on the area of purchase.

Caution:

Make sure that the total capacity of the components connected to the

TX-NR900/900E does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the

rear panel (e.g., TOTAL 120W).

AccWrL_Ts

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European and some

Asian models

Acourt_rs

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USA and Canadian

models

RS 232 port

The RS 232 port is to be used in conjunction with an external

controller to control the operation of the TX-NR900/900E by using

an external device.

To connect components using the Il Iterminal, simply connect a

remote control cane from this Il Iterminal to the Il I terminal of the

olher component. An Il Iremote control cable with a l/8-inch (3.5-

mm) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape

deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an

Il 1lerminah

• When performing operations with Ill-connected components

using the 1"41 system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2).

• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must

also be connected.

• If a component has two Il Iterminals, you can use either one to

connect to the TX-NR900/900E. The other one can be used to

daisy chain with another component.

• With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-pmgram code

so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote

controller without connecting the Il 1lerminals (see page 70).

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 to whRe

Frontr_ooutput _(+coRed

Subw_er

Ex: DVD-Audioplayer/MPEG

decoder

Surround I_c L

Center

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.

L to White

Power amplifier

1. Front left speaker

2. Front right speaker

3. Subwoofer

4. Surround back left

speaker

5. Surround hack right

speaker

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

8. Center speaker

Connecting to an external device with 12V

TRIGGER terminal

When the TX-NR900/900E is in the Zone 2 mode, this terminal

outputs al 12 V and 100 mA. If a component in the remote zone has

a 12V TRIGGER IN terminal, connect it 1o this jack so that it is

turned on aulomalically when the Zone 2 mode is selected.

Connecting the power

(USA and Canadian models)

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator

..... ]0 _

To wall outlet

(All models other than USA and Canadian models)

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY indicator STANDBY

POWER To wall outlet

• Before you plug in the TX-NR900/900E, confirm that all

connections have been made properly.

• 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 other than USA and Canadian 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, the TX-NR900/900E will

automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY

indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below).

Turning the from the remote controller I

on power

Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1

and 2 above and place the TX-NR900/900E in the standby state.

1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

The RCVR MODE button lights.

2. 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.

Oi_ STAm_IBy

I Turning on the power

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

(USA and Canadian models)

The STANDBY indicator will light up.

(All models other than USA and Canadian models)

Press the POWER switch to set the

TX-NR900/900E to standby state, o .....

The STANDBY indicator will light up.

_oF_ _OFF

2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the TX-

NR900/900E.

The display will light up and the _'.........

STANDBY indicator will turn off.

If you press the STANDBY/ON button

again, the receiver returns to Standby Turn off

state.

Memory preservation (Other than USA and Canadian

models)

The TX-NR900/900E does not require memory preservation

batteries. A built-in memory backup system preserves the

conlents of memory (e.g., speaker settings 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.

The length of time thai the memory will be preserved will vary

depending on the ambient climate. On the average, memory

contents are protected over a period of a few weeks 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.

Memory preservation (USA and Canadian models)

The TX-NR900 does not require memory preservation batteries.

A built-in memory backup system preserves the contents of

memory (e.g., speaker settings and surround settings) during

power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The unit

must be plugged in order to change the back-up system.

The length of time thai the memory will be preserved will vary

depending on the ambient climate. On the average, memory

contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last

time the unit has been unplugged. This period may be shorter

when the unit is exposed to a highly humid 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 two-

speaker system 1oa 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.

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.

TX-NR900/900E

Remote controller I_,_uTa._,o. _ ]

2. Turn on the corresponding component and play the

media,

3. Adjust the volume.

TX-NR900/900E Remote controger

MASTER VOLUME

Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volmne level of all the

speakers connected to the TX-NR900/900E 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 VOLUME dial. To increase the volume, turn the dial

clockwise; to decrease the volume, turn the dial

counterclockwise. The volmne can be set to 0 Io 100 (or _, -81

m+18dB).

To change the display of the input source from

TAPE to MD

If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the TX-

NR900/900E, you can have "MD" appear when the TAPE source

button is pressed.

Changing the display:

Press and hold down the TAPE source button until the display

changes from TAPE to MD (approx. 3 seconds).

[HL.-

To return the display to its original setting, perform the same

procedure.

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SLEEP

PHONES

L_J

I Temporarily turning off the sound

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.

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MU_NG

I Adjusting the bass and treble

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."

Listening with headphones

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, no sound will be heard from the speakers.

When the headphones are unplugged, the TX-NR900/900E returns

to its original listening mode. When using the headphones, you can

only use the Direct, Stereo, and Mono listening modes. (Available

modes can vary depending on the current input source.)

If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you will only hear the

sound only oulput to the front right and lefl channels.

The headphone volume level can be adjusted at the Setup Menu (see

page 65).

Note:

The signal to the remote zone (Zone 2) will not be affected by

whether or not headphones are connected.

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, the remaining time until the TX-NR900/900E

turns off decreases 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 time will be reduced down to the nearest 10 minutes. If it

is pressed 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 again, it will then be reduced to 40, then 30, and so on). If the

SLEEP button is pressed when the time displayed is less than 10

minutes, the sleep function is cancelled.

If you are using the remote 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.

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Listening mode buttons

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mode

buttons

I Changing the mode

listening

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.

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DIRECT/PURE AUDIO (DIRECT/PURE A): 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 the listening mode is set Io Direct, you can swilch between

Direct and Pure Audio.

When you select "PURE AUDIO," the video signal is interrupled

(resulting in a blacked-out screen), and the PURE AUDIO indicator

lights up.

Note:

When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), the Pure Audio will

not work.

STEREO: Changes the listening mode for the signal type thai is

currently being input from the selecled input source to the Stereo

listening mode. If pressed, the corresponding settings in the

Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for the

selecled input source 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.

THX: Changes the lislening mode to the THX listening mode.

If the THX button is pressed

•While playing back Dolby Digital sources

Switehes 1he THX Surround EX mode (Auto --> On --_ Oft') if the

source is a THX Sun'ound EX-compafible source.

•While playing back Analog/PCM sources

Switches the decoding mode (Pro Logic II Movie --_ DTS

Neo6:Cinema) for THX processing.

•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

Cinema sun'ound systems.

Be aware that if surround back speakers 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 be selected.

DSP _/_': Changes the digital processing modes that is currently

being input from the selected input source as shown below.

Mono _ Thealer-Dimensional _ Mono Movie --> Enhanced 7

Orchestra _ Unplugged --_ Studio-Mix --_ TV Logic --_ All Ch

S_ereo --_ Mono.

If pressed, the corresponding selfings in the Listening Mode Preset

Sub-menu of the Setup Menu for the selected input source 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 of the

Setup Menu for the selecled input source is also changed.

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DIMMER

RCVR

CH SEL

DISPLAY

DISPLA_

I Switching the display

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.

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

Input .,--. _ !r%

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Program format* _" ." "% 4

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.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

front

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 Remote controller

Temporarily 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.

2. Press the CH SEL button and select

the desired speaker. _

3. 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.

When FM or AM is selected as the input source:

FM/AM frequency + _;i}_ ,;5,.'} _ .-.hcL_-,.

Preset no. L_ _ _=:_'_"-' "-_tt! !'--"

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DIRECT/PURE AUDIO Input source buttons MASTER VOLUME

AUDIO SEL

AUDIO SELECTOR

PURE A

I Changing the audio mode

Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button 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." The "Auto" audio mode

is recommended for normal circumstances.

TX-NR900/900E Remote controller

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).

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 signal is input from the same component, only the

analog signal will be oulput.

I Enjoying the multichannel output

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

3. Turn on the connected component and start playing

the desired media.

4. If necessary, adjust the output level of each speaker

as desired (see page 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,

front leD, center, sm'round right, surround left, surround back

right, and surround back led speakers, the output levels can be

adjusted between -12 and +12 decibels. The subwoofer can be

adjusted between -30 and +12 decibels.

Note:

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 Remote controller

MASTER VOLUME

Changing the listening mode:

Each time you press the DIREC'IYPURE AUDIO button on the front

panel, the display changes between "Direct" *--* "Pure Audio."

When using a remote controller, press PURE A or DIRECT.

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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 the tone at Setup Menu -> Audio Adjust Menu

-_ Tone Control Sub-menu (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. 35

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

TUNER

FM MODE TUNING•/A

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 that you listen 1o frequently, you

can select them easily by pressing the CH ÷1= button on the remote

controller.

I Tuning into a radio station

1. Press the TUNER input source button. ,u_E_

Each time you press the TUNER button, the k._,_ _ \

input source changes between AM and FM.

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 be

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

mode. To return Io stereo, press the FM MODE

button again. "AUTO" appears. Some inter=

station noise may be heard, but the sound will

not cut in and out as it would if stereo was

FM_DE

selected.

2. Using the TUNING •and • buttons

on the front panel, tune into the

station you desire.

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Band Frequency "FM STEREO"

(Lights red)

•The tuner frequency changes in 100=kHz (50=kHz)

increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz) increments for

AM.

• 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.

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

TUNER

FM MODE

IPresetting radio station

1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see "Tuning

into a radio station" ).

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3. Using the PRESET <1/1_ buttons,

select a preset number (from I to 40)

to assign the station.

4. Press the MEMORY button to finalize

the procedure. Lights

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P_ESET

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This programs the radio station as a preset radio station.

• Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio

stations.

•You can enter text names for any of the preset radio stations

(see page 53).

ISelecting a preset radio station

1. Press TUNER input source button on

the TX-NR900/900E or TUN button on

the remote controller.

The front display should show the currently

selected fi'equency.

2. Press the PRESET _buttons and

select the number of the desired

preset station.

When using the remote controller:

1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

The RCVR MODE button lights.

2. Press the TUN button.

3. Press the CH +1= button and select the number of the

desired preset station,

IErasing a preset radio station

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).

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2. Press and hold the MEMORY button and then press

the FM MODE button,

The selected preset station is erased.

Listening to RDS broadcasts (Europeanmodels only)

I Listening to RDS broadcasts

RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in

areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

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.

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 it much easier

for you to find the station you want (see "Performing a PTY scan"

and "Performing a TP scan" on page 39). The three main

classifications are explained below.

RT: Radio Text

When an RDS stalion broadcasting RT information is selected, the

text information received from the station is displayed.

PTY: Program Type

When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is selected, the

station type (classification) is displayed.

TP: Traffic Program

When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected,

traffic information will be broadcasled periodically.

Notes:

• In some cases, the characters displayed on 1he display of the TX-

NR900E 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.

• When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected,

the name of 1he station is displayed instead of the frequency.

PTY program types Europe

The text given in parenthesis is what is actually displayed on the TX-

NR900E.

None (NONE):

No program type.

News reports (NEWS):

Repo_s on current events and happenings.

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.

Culture (CULTURE):

Cultural programs (including religious affaii_s).

Science and technology (SCIENCE):

Programs about the natural sciences and technology.

Varied (VARIED):

Speech=based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g.,

quizzes, panel games, and comedy).

Pop music (POP M):

Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts

(e.g., Top 40).

Rock music (ROCK M):

Popular music with an alternative appeal, oflen not appearing on

sales charts.

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, chamber

music, ete. (including the Grand Opera).

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 is making an emergency broadcast, this

ALARM will flash on the display.

Listening to RDS broadcasts

TUNER

IDisplaying Radio Text (RT)

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.......

To display the radio text, press the _

RT/PTYiTP button once.

• If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station,

only the frequency of the station will appear.

• If "Waiting" appears on the display, more time is required to

receive the RT information. When the information is received,

the characters will scroll across the front display.

• If "No Text Data" appem_s on the display, RT information is not

available.

• The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to

program service name.

Performing a scan

PTY

1. Press the TUNER input source button

and select the FM input source.

2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button twice.

The current program type appears on the

display.

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3. Using the PRESET <1/1_ buttons,

select the PTY program type you

desire.

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4. Press the ENTER button.

The TX-NR900E will scan until it reaches a

station of the program type you selected. It

will then stop briefly at thai station before

continuing on until it reaches the next

station. Pressing the ENTER butlon slops

the PTY scan ;11that point. If you press the

RT/PTY/TP while "NONE" is displayed,

"IYI'Y ?" will appear. In this case, return Io

step 3.

Press the ENTER button when it

reaches the station that you want to

listen to.

"Not Found" will appear when no RDS

signal is being received from the station.

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Performing a scan

1. Press the TUNER input source button.

2. Press the RT/PTYiTP button three

times.

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"[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.

3. 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.

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Recordinga source

Input source buttons

REC OUT

To record the input source signal you are

currently watching or listening to

This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently

selected input source signal. This method allows you to a signal

while you are actually lislening to or watching it.

1. Select the input source to record by pressing the

corresponding input source button.

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

it as desired.

2. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until "Rec

SeI:SOURCE" appears in the front display.

The signal from 1he currently selected input source is now oulput

to the TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for

recording.

IRecEei :SCURCE

3. Start recording at the recording component as

desired.

To confirm the settings, press the REC OUT button. The cun'ent

settings will appem" for 8 second_ in the front display.

No_s:

• If you change the input source during recording, you will record

the signals from the newly selected input source.

• You cannot record the surround effects.

• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAX) and

DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) inputs will be oulput to the DIGITAL

OUTPUT (OIYI ") output, However, MP3, WMA, WAV, and

olher music formals played using Net Audio m'e only output as

analog audio,

• 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.

• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT connector.

•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.

•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).

To record an input source signal different from

that you are currently watching or listening to

Follow the procedure given below to record an input source signal

different from that which you are listening to or watching at the time

of recording.

1. Press the REC OUT button.

2. Within 8 seconds, press the input source selector button

of the input source signal that you wish to record.

The signal from the selected input source is now output to the

TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for

recording.

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3. Start recording at the recording component as desired.

To confirm the seltings, press the Rec Out button. The current

settings will appear for 8 seconds in the front display.

NoWs:

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 the source connected to the MULTI CH

INPUT connector.

You cannot listen to a broadcast fl'om one station while

recording the broadcast from another.

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 is an example of recording the sound from a compact disc

player connected to CD IN and the video from a video camera

connecled to VIDEO 5 INPUT to video casselle tape in a video

cassette recorder connecled Io the 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,

4. Insert a video tape for recording in the video cassette

recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT.

5. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until "Rec

SeI:SOURCE" appears in the front display.

Now "CD" has been selected as the audio input source and

"VIDEO 5" as the video 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.

Enjoyingmusic or videos in the remote zone

ZONE 2 indicator

ZONE 2 LEVEL<I/I=,

I Using the buttons the TX-NR900/900E

1. Press the ZONE 2 button on the TX-NR900/900E.

2. Select an input source.

After pressing the ZONE 2 button, you must press an input

source butlon within 8 seconds. The indicator above the input

source button lights green. In this condition, even if you change

the input source for the main zone, the input source for the

remole zone (Zone 2) will not change.

Ex.: When the CD button is pressed.

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To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected

for the main zone, press the ZONE 2 button again until

"Zone2SeI:SOURCE" appears in the display. In this condition,

if you change the input source for the main zone, the input source

for the remole zone (Zone 2) will change as well.

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When "Zone2Sel:Off" is displayed, the output to the remote

zone is turned off.

Notes:

If a sleep time is set with the SLEEP button, the output to the

remote zone will also turn off when the sleep time elapses.

The ZONE 2 terminal is an analog output. Digital signals are not

output. If no sound is heard from the selected input source, check

if the component is connected 1o 1he analog inputs.

If the REC OUT button is pressed in the main room while

someone is using the system in the remote zone, the Zone 2

function will be deactivaled and the soume will turn off in the

remote zone.

If you select FM (or AM) with the TUNER input source buttons

when the source for the remote zone (Zone 2) is set m AM (or

FM), the output for Ihe remote zone also changes m AM (or FM).

7.l-channel playback in the main morn is disabled if the Sun"

Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surf Back/Zone 2 sub-menu of the

Hardware Setup Menu is set to "Zone 2."

When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), Ri system

operation will not work.

When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), the Pure Audio

setting will not work.

When you are not using the remote zone (Zone 2), press the

ZONE 2 button and then press the OFF button to turn off

the ZONE 2 indicator. (Using the remote controller, press

the ZONE 2 button and then the STANDBY button.)

Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone

ON/STANDBY

LEVELT/&

INPUT SELECTOR

buttons

ZONE2

I Using the remote controller

After pressing the ZONE 2 button, press the ON/STANDBY

button within 5 seconds,

SFJ_RCH DEL ON 8T/OiDBy

Select an input source:

After pressing the ZONE 2 button, press an INPUT SELECTOR

button within 5 seconds,

If tmrer is selected with the TUN butlon, you can use the CH =;4=

button Io select a preset radio station.

8F_R_ DEL

Note:

After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the

STANDBY indicator on the TX-NR900/900E flashes for five

seconds. During this time, you will no1 be able to perform operalions

in the main zone using the remote controller.

I Adjusting the volume for the remote zone

When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to the SURR

BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, or to an amplifier connected

to the SURR BACK!ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals, adjust the

volume as shown below.

Using the front panel:

Press the ZONE 2 LEVEL _ buttons on the front panel.

Using the remote controller:

After pressing the ZONE 2 button, the STANDBY indicator on the

TX-NR900/900E will flash for 5 seconds. During this time press the

LEVEL V/A button.

SEARCH DEL

Note:

When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to the pre-main

amplifier that is connected Io 1he ZONE 2 terminal of the TX-NR900/

900E, adjust 1he volume for 1he remote zone at the pre-main amplifier.

Setup Menu

When making the various settings required to configure your TX=NR900/900E for oplimum _erformance, you can either use the OSD Menu

thai appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-NR900/900E. The OSD Menu is a settings menu thai

is displayed on your TV monitor. For your reference when performing the setting procedures, this manual shows both the OSD Menu displayed

on your lelevision monitor and the display on the front of the TX-NR900/900E.

The Setup Menu consists of the Basic Menu thai is divided up imo 4 menus, 1he Hardware Setup Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Input Setup Menu,

and Audio Adjust Menu, and the Advanced Menu that contains the menus of the Basic Menu the Preference Menu, and Network Setup Menu.

These menus are 1hen divided up into various sub-menus, and these contain seltings for you 1o optimize your home theater as you wish.

The display shown below is an example. The actual contents of your display may differ depending on the mode[ of your region and the selected

input source.

,0.Hardware Setup

Basic Menu

Your TX-NR900/900E is provided

with a Basic Menu for those who are

not familiar with many of the

advanced settings of an AV receiver

or those who wish to walch movies

and lislen to music with the minimal

amount of setup. With the Basic

Menu, 1he settings thai rarely need to

be set or that are only needed for

advanced fine-tuning of the sound

quality are not displayed.

Basic Menu

0.Hardware Setup • I

l.Speaker Setup, I

2.1nput Setup *I

3.Audio Adjust •

-gAdvanced Menu

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Note:

The Hardware Setup Menu is accessible from the

Basic Menu at an initial setting. After brought up

on the screen and set any of its items, the menu is

no longer available from the Basic Menu.

In this case, you can gain access Io the menu via

the Advanced Menu.

l.Speaker Impedance

2.Surr Back/Zone2

3.1R IN Setup

4._ Frequency Step

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.l. Speaker Setup

l.Speaker Confi S

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

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_2.Input Setup

Input:DVD

l.Digital Setup

2.Multichannel Setup

3.Video Setup

4.Character Input

5.IntelliVolume

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_[3.Audio Adjust

l.Tone Control

2.Surr0und Speakers

3.Sound Effect

edefault

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced Menu provides features such as the Listening Mode Presets that allow

you to customize the omput sound for movies and music just the way you like and the

AV Sync Setup that allows you to adjust for discrepancies between the video and audio

timing. Settings listed with _ next to their name are settings that can be set

using the Advanced Menu.

Advanced Menu

O.Hardware Setup •

l.Speaker Setup,

2.Input Setup •

3.Audio Adjust •

4.Preference,

5.Network Setup,

eBasic Menu

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[_5.Network Setup

l. IP Address

2.Proxy Setup

3.MAC Address

4.Client

5.Update Utility

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Refer to the TX-NRg00/900E

"How to use Net-Audio"

instruction manual, a

separate volume, for

description of the network-

related settings.

_0.Hardware Setup

l.Speaker Impedance

2.Surr Back/Zone2

3.IR IN Setup

4.AM Frequency Step

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_l. Speaker Setup

l.Speaker C0nfig

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

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_2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

l.Digital Setup

2.Multichannel Setup

3.Video Setup

4.Character Input

5.1ntelliVolume

6.Listening Mode Preset

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_3.Audio Adjust

l.T0ne Control

2.Surround Speakers

3.S0und Effect

4.Delay

5.LFE Level

6.M0no

7.Theater--Dimensional

8.Surround

3.Audio Adjust

9.THX

10.M0no Movie

ll.Enhanced 7

12.Orchestra

13.Unplugged

14.Studio--Mix

15.TV Logic -gdefault

_4.Preference

1.Volume Setup

2.Headphones Level

3.0SD Setup

4.0SD Position

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Setup Menu

OSD

Front panel

display

=Advanced Menu

0. Hardware Setup

_ke;

2.Input Setup

3.Audio Adjust

4.Preference

5.Network Setup

->BasicMenu

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Main menu

l.Speaker Setup

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

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l-_l.Speaker Config

b. Front L/R :Small

e.Center :Small

d. Surr L/R :Small

e. Surr Back :Small

f. Crossover:80Hz(THX)_

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Sub-menu

I Navigating through Setup

the Menu

You can change settings in 1he Setup Menu using the bretons on the

front panel and on the remote controller.

The buttons on the remote controller correspond Io those on the TX-

NR900/900E as shown below.

Button on remote controller Button on TX-NR900/900E

SETO P

SETUP SETUP

(upper edge of

ENTER bullon) UP

(lower edge of DOWN

ENTER bullon)

(lefl edge of LEFT

ENTER bullon)

(right edge of

ENTER bullon) RIGHT

ENfER

ENTER ENTER

Iq£ DJRN

RETURN RETURN

1. Press the SETUP button.

The main menu (Advanced Menu or Basic Menu) appears on

your television monitor.

2. Using the •and •cursor buttons, select the menu

that you want to enter.

3. Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu.

The screen for that menu appears.

4. Use the •and •cursor buttons to select the sub-

menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER

button.

Each sub-menu has different settings that can be changed as

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 button to exit the Setup Menu immediately.

Hardware Setup

O. Hardware Setup Menu

=Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

l. Speaker Impedance

2.Surf Back/Zone2

3.IR IN Setup

4.AM Frequency Step

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The settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need 1obe 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.

0-1. Speaker Impedance Sub-menu

Use this sub-menu to set the impedance 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 "6

ohms?' If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 _,

select "4 ohms."

Note:

Before you change this setting, be sure to first lower the volume at

the TX-NR900/900E to 1he minimum level.

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O.Hardware Setup

0-_l.Speaker Impedance

a.Minimum :6 ohms_

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15P L,_Pedance?

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

a.Surr Back/Zone2

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[SU_ Back/Zone2?

a. Surr Back/Zone 2

Zone 2: Select when connecting the speakers for the remote

zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK!ZONE 2PRE OUT or SURR

BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (for using the internal

amplifier for Zone 2).

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).

No_:

The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PIlE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE

2 SPEAKER terminals

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 2PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE 2SPEAKER

terminals. Connect the surround back speakers to the SURR BACK/

ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or 1o the speakers terminals of the

power amplifier connected Io the SURR BACK!ZONE 2 PRE OUT

terminals.

When you are not using the surround back speakers 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 2," the Zone 2 signals are output from the SURR

BACK/ZONE 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 connected Io the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE

OUT terminals.

Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

0-3.1R IN Setup

a.Position :Main

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LiB iN 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 control sensor is being used for

operation of the TX-NR900/900E in the main zone or the remote

zone (Zone 2).

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).

_Advanced

0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-menu

(Worldwide model Only)

a. Frequency Step

This sub-menu only appears on the worldwide model. The setting in

this sub-menu determines the increment amount or decrement

amount when adjusting the AM tuner frequency, The initial setting is

9 kHz, and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX=

NR900 in a 10-kHz region.

Advanced Menu

0.Hardware Setup

0-4.AM Frequency Step

a. Frequenoy Step:9 kHz_

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Speaker Setup

1. Speaker Setup Menu

After you have installed the TX=NR900/900E, connected all the

components, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to

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 that are connected.

• The distance from each speaker to 1he normal listening position.

Memo:

=Advanced Menu

l.Speaker Setup

l.Speaker Config

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

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Monitor

1 Speaker Config

-1. Sub-menu

Use this sub=menu to enter which speakers are connected and the

size of each speaker.

a. Subwoofer

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l.Speaker Setup

l-l.Speaker Config

a.Subwoofer :Yes

b.Pr0nt L/R :Small

c.Center :Small

d.Surr L/R :Small

e.Surr Back :Small

f.Cr0ssover:80Hz(THX)

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Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected.

No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected.

b. Front L/R

Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized.

Smalh Select if the front speakers are small sized.

• If "No" is seleoed for the Subwoofer setting, this seuing is

fixed to "Large."

e. Center

None: Select if no cenler speaker is connecled.

Large: Select if the cenler speaker is large sized.

Smalh Select if the cenler speaker is small sized.

• If "Small" is selecled for the Front setting, "Large" cannot be

selected for this seuing.

d. Surr L/R

None: Select if no surround leB and right speakers are

connected.

Large: Select if the surround [eft and fight speakers are large sized.

Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are small sized.

• If "Small" is selecled for the Front setting, "Large" cannot he

selected for this seuing.

e. Surf 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 if the surround back left and right speakers are

small sized.

• If"None" is selecled for the Surround L/R seldng, this setting

will not appear.

• If"Small" is selecled for the Surround L/R setting, "Large"

cannol be selecled for this setting.

• If the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in 1he Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-

menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to "Zone 2," this

setting will not appear.

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<sset to "Large').

Note:

When "Large" is set, the complete frequency range for that speaker

channel will be output. When "Small" is set, the ffequencies below

80 Hz for that speaker channel are output to the subwoofer. If

Subwoofer is set to "No" in the 1=1. Speaker Config Sub=menu, then

they will be output to the left and right front speakez<s. (Set all

speakez_sfor THX speaker systems to "small.")

1-2. Distance Sub-menu

Speaker

Use this sub=menu to enter the distance from each speaker to the

normal listening position.

Notes:

• Speakers that you selected "No" or "None" for in the Speaker

Config Sub-menu will no1 appear in this sub-menu,

• The difference between the distances of different speakers

cannot be set to more than 20 feet (6 meters).

Advanced Menu

l.Speaker Setup

l-2.Speaker Distance

a.Unit :feet

b.Front L/R :12.0ft_

c.Center :12.0ft_

d.Surr Right : 7.0ft_

e.Surr Back R : 7.0ft_

f.Surr Back L : 7.0ft_

g.Surr Left : 7.0ft_

h.Subwoofer :12.0ft_

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Ls_• Di_t_ce?

a. Unit

feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.

meters: Select if you will enter the distances in metcz:s.

b. Front L/R

Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal

[islening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet

increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15-meter increments).

Note:

Position the front left and right speakez:s so that they are the same

distance from the listener, If they are not, you may lose the cemer

orientation with storeo sound.

e. Center

Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening

position. This can be set between 1and 30 feet in 0.5-feet increments

(between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15-meier increments).

d. Surf Right

Set the distance fl'om the surround right speaker to your normal

lislening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet

increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15=meter increments).

e. Surf Back R

Set the distance from the surround back right speaker to your normal

lislening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet

increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15=meter increments).

f. Surf Back L

Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your normal

lislening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet

increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15=meter increments).

Note:

If the Surr Back/Z_ne 2 setting in the Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub=menu of

the Hardware Setup Menu is set to "Zone 2," then the Surr Back R

and Surr Back L settings will not be displayed.

g. Surr Left

Set the distance from the surround lefi speaker to your normal

lislening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet

increments (between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15=meter increments).

h. Subwoofer

Set the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening

position. This can be set between 1and 30 feet in 0.5-feet increments

(between 0.3 and 9 meters in 0.15-meier increments).

Spea rS up

1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menu

Use this sub-menu 1o set the volmne for each speaker so thai each

volume is heard by the lislener at the same level. This is especially

important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are al

different distances or in asymmetrical positions due 1o room designs

and configurations. These settings and the distance settings

performed in the Speaker Distance Sub-menu are vital to create the

proper sound space and dynamics.

Note:

The speaker level settings here are no1 effective for multi-channel

input sources. To adjust the speaker levels for multi-channel input

sources, you will need m use the CH SEL, LEVEL •, and LEVEL

• buttons on the RC-511M remote controller. See page 34.

Advanced Menu

l.Speaker Setup

l-_3.Level Calibration

a. Left 0dB_

b. Center 0dB_

e. Right 0dB_

d. Surr Right 0dB_

e. Surr Back R 0dB_

f. Surr Back L 0dB_

g. Surr Left 0dB_

h. Suhw00fer 0dB_

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Calibrating the speaker levels

(1) When this sub-menu is entered, the TX-NR900/900E will emit a

pink noise from the front lefl speaker. At Ihis time, the volume of

the pink noise will aulomatically increase to a predelermined

reference level (0dB). Remember the volume level of this noise

and then press the • cursor button. (Note that this can be

adjusted in l-decibel increments.) The TX-NR900/900E will

now emit the pink noise from the center speaker.

(2) Using Ihe • and • cursor buttons, adjust the volume level of the

noise from the center speaker so that it is al the same level as that

was emitted from the front left speaker. You can jog back and

forth between the speakers to help you compare the volume

levels.

(3) Press the • cm_sor button again, The TX-NR900/900E will now

emit the pink noise from the front right speaker,

(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) above for the front right and other

speakers until all speakers are adjusted 1o Ihe same volume level.

Notes:

• Speakers that you selected "No" or "None" for in the Speaker

Config Sub-menu will not appear.

• To accurately set the output levels, it is recommended to use a

handheld sound pressure level (SPL) meter. Set the meier m C-

weighting and slow averaging. A Radio Shack _ SPL meter or

equivalent is recommended. Using the internal channel noise

generators, set each channel so that you read a 75 decibel sound

pressure level.

a. Letl

Sound comes from the front lefl speaker. Adjust the sound level

between -12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.

b. Center

Sound comes from the center speaker. Adjust the sound level

between -12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.

e. Right

Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level

between -12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.

d. Surf Right

Sound comes from the surround right speaker. Adjust the sound

level between -12 and 12 decibels in l-decibe[ increments.

e. Surf Back R

Sound comes from the surround back right speaker. Adjust lhe sound

level between -12 and 12 decibels in l-decibe[ increments.

f.Surr Back L

Sound comes from the surround back left speaker. Adjust the sound

level between -12 and 12 decibels in l-decibe[ increments.

Note:

If the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back/Z_ne 2 Sub=menu of

the Hardware Setup Menu is set to "Zone 2," then the Surf Bk R and

Sun" Bk L settings will not be displayed.

g. Surf Left

Soond comes from the surround left speaker. Adjust the sound level

between -12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel increments.

h. Subwoofer

Sound comes from the subwoofer. Adjust the sound level between

-15 and 12 decibels in l-decibel increments.

Using the remote controller

1. Press the TEST button.

You will hear a pink noise will be emitled

from the front left speaker.

(1) Remember the volume level of this noise

and then press the CH SEL button. The TX-

NR900/900E will now emit the pink noise

from the center speaker.

(2) Using the LEVEL •1• buttons, adjust the

volume level of the noise from the center

speaker so that it is at the same level as thai

that was emitted from the front lefl speaker.

(3) Press the CH SEL button again. The TX-NR900/900E will now

emit the pink noise from the front right speaker.

Use the LEVEL •1• buttons to adjust the volume of the noise

from the front lefl speaker so thai it is the same level as that thai

was emitted from the center speaker. The pink noise level can be

adjusted in l-decibel increments.

(4) Use the CH SEL butlon to select other speakers and adjust the

volumes until all speakei_s are adjusled 1o the same level.

2. Press the TEST button to complete

the procedure.

Input Setup

2. Input Setup Menu

This menu allows you to make the various settings concerning the

signals input from the various input sources that you use with the

TX-NR900/900E. The settings made in this menu are valid for the

input source that is currently selected with the input source bretons at

the front panel and, therefore, these settings are made separately for

each input source. Each input source may have a greal number of

settings that are difficult to keep track of, so we recommend making

a chart to record what you have set and for which component to

prevent confusion later.

When NET AUDIO is not selected as the input source

Advanced Menu

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

l.Digital Setup

2.Multichannel Setup

3.Video Setup

4.Character Input

5.1ntelliVolume

6.Listening Mode Preset

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2-1. Digital Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO

is not selected as the input source)

This sub-menu concerns the input of digital signals from input

sources and if these settings are incon'ectly made, the digital audio

signals may not be properly output, or not heard at all. This sub-

menu will not appear if the selected input source button is AM or

FM. It cannol be accessible if "Yes" is selected in 2-2. Multichannel

Setup Sub-menu and "Multichannel" is selected in the AUDIO

SELECTOR. Furthermore, since VIDEO 5 is fixed to the optical

digital terminal on the front panek this sub-menu will not appear if

VIDEO 5 is selected.

Advanced Menu:

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

2-l.Digital Setup

Input:DVD

a. Digital Input :COAX1

b.Digital Format

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Initial settings for each input source

Input source

PHONO

TUNER

TAPE

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5

DVD

NET AUDIO

Digital input

OPT I

OPT 2

COAX 2

COAX 3

OPT 3

OPT 4

OPTICAL on fi'ont panel (fixed)

COAX I

....: Available for digital input but no1 set in initial settings.

[_ : Not available for digital input.

a. Digital Input

This setting tells the TX-NR900/900E which input source button on

the front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear

panel. To perform this setting, you must first select a digital input

source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input

jack it is connected to with this setting.

For example, if the input source selected al the front panel is CD and

the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPT 1,

then select "OPT 1" here. If the input source selected is not connected

Io a digital input, then select "--,"

OPT1-4: Select if the input source is connected Io any of the

DIGITAL INPUT Ol:Vl"jacks I through 4.

COAX1-3: Select if the input source is connected to any of the

DIGITAL INPUT COAX jacks 1 through 3.

.... :Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.

Input Setup

b. Digital Format

Sets the digital signal type Io which priority is given during signal

delection at the selected digital terminal

The default setting is "All," If "----" is selected for this input source

at the Digital Input setting, then this setting will not appear.

Although you can use this default setting as is, you may change it as

desired depending on the input signal formal or if you know thai you

will always be listening to a certain input signal format from a

particular input source.

All: Select for automatic delection of the input signal format

The input signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or Analog)

used by the selecled input source is detected automatically to

execme the required decoding process.

DTS: Select for DTS signal processing. The decoding process is

execmed only when DTS signals are input.

PCM: Select for PCM signal processing. The decoding process

is executed only when PCM signals are input.

Notes:

• If "All" is selected and a compact disc or LD is fast-forwarded

during playback, decoded PCM signals may produce a skipping

sound. In such cases, change the selling 1o "PCM."

• If a DTS signal is not input when "DTS" is selecled, the TX-

NR900/900E will not automatically swilch Io analog output

even though "Auto" is selecled with the AUDIO SELECTOR

button.

Notes on DTS:

• If you play a DTS-formalled CD or LD when the "PCM" selting

is selecled on the TX-NR900/900E, the DTS encoded signal will

not be decoded and noise will be output. This noise could

damage the amplifier and speakers. Therefore, be sure Io select

"All" or "DTS" and use the digital input jacks (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) to connect the DTS source.

• If you play a DTS-formatted CD or LD when "All" is selected,

you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder

recognizes the DTS-eneoded signal and starts operating. This is

not a malfunction.

• If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing

a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a

malfunction. In such cases, try playing the source in the "DTS"

selected.

• The DTS indicator on the TX-NR900/900E lights while a DTS

source is played, When playback finishes and the DTS signal

transmission slops, the TX-NR9OO/9OOE remains in DTS mode

and the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you

operate the pause or skip button on the player, Therefore, if the

source is immedialely switched from DTS to PCM, the PCM

signal may nol be played. In this case, stop the playback of the

source on the player for about three seconds and then resmne

playback,

• You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from

certain CD players and LD players even when you connect the

player to the TX-NR900/900E digitally. This is because the

digital signal has been processed (such as the output level,

sampling frequency, or frequency response) and the TX-NR900/

900E cannot recognize the signal as DTS data. Therefore you

may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing

the signal.

• The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT, TAPE

OUT, and ZONE 2 OUT output analog audio signals. Do not

record from CDs or LDs thai support DTS using these outputs. If

you do, the DTS-encoded signal will be recorded as noise.

2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (When NET

AUDIO is not selected as the input source)

When any input source other than NET AUDIO is selecled, this sub-

menu appears and allows you to set the multichannel input setting.

The selling in this sub-menu is normally set to "No," and only needs

to be changed to "Yes" if a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other

component thai has a multi channel port is connecled to the MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT port for 5.l-channel, 6.l-channel, or 7.1-

channel audio. For example, if a DVD player is connected to the

MUL'Iq CHANNEL INPUT port, then select DVD at the front panel

as the input source, bring up this sub-menu, and select "Yes" for the

Multichannel setting. You can only select Multichannel with the

AUDIO SELECTOR button when "Yes" is selected here.

Advanced Menu

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

2-2.Nultichannel Setup

Input:DVD

a.Multichannel :Yes

Quit:ISETUP [

IIL'_

Input source selected Multichannel

CD No

PHONO No

TUNER No

TAPE No

DVD Yes

VIDEO I No

VIDEO 2 No

VIDEO 3 No

VIDEO 4 No

VIDEO 5 No

NETWORK No

Notes:

• When playing a device connecled to the MULTI CHANNEL

INPUT lerminal, be sure to select "Multich" with the AUDIO

SELECTOR button on the front panel.

• Changing this setting to "No" while playing in the Multichannel

setting will swilch the audio mode with AUDIO SELECTOR to

"Analog."

Input Setup

2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu

Advanced Menu

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

2-3.Video Setup

Input:DVD

a.Video

:DVD

b.Component Video

:INPUTI

_3[]_ Quit:ISETUP 1

a. Video

This setting allows you to match the audio from one component wilh

the video from another. Therefore, you can set a video source to be

displayed while the audio from another input source is heard. For

example, this allows you to play the music from a compact disc,

while displaying the picture from a video cassette player or other

video source.

b. Component Video

If the video signal from a component is input to one of the

COMPONENT VIDEO input banks (1 or 2), then which input

source and which component video input bank must be set here.

The default settings are given below.

Input source selected Video

CD Last Valid

PHONO Last Valid

TUNER Last Valid

TAPE Last Valid

DVD DVD

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3 VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 VIDEO 5

NETWORK Last Valid

Component video input

Last Valid

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT2

Last Valid

Last Valid: Select to have the video of the previous input source

continued. For example, if the selected input source is VIDEO 1,

and you then change Io CD (set to "Last Valid"), then the audio

from the CD input is played while the video from VIDEO 1

continues.

2-4. Character Input Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to give names Io the stations you have

preset for the AM/FM tuner, and to the input sources you have

connected (excluding the tuner itself). Up to 10 characters can be

entered for each name. For example, if you have a DVD connected m

the VIDEO4 jack, then you can give it the name "DVD2?' Or, if you

have multiple VCRs connected, you can enter the model names or

manufacturer names for each one so that you do not have to

remember which is connected to which input source.

If you want to enter a name for a preset broadcast radio station, select

the station that you want to name and enter the name.

Advanced Menu:

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

2-4.Character Input

Input:DVD

a.Character Display

:No

b.Character

Press _ to edit.

to clear.

[1_[_ Quit:ISETUP [

a. Character Display

Use this setting to select whether or not to display a custom name

when the current input source is selected.

Yes: Select to have your cuslom name displayed.

No: Select to have the default name displayed.

b. Character

If you have selected "Yes" for the Character Display above, then

here you can enter the name that you want to display. Press the •

cursor button to clear the current entry. Press the • cursor button to

bring up the Character Input screen.

Advanced Menu

2.Input Setup

Input:DVD

2--4.Character Input

Input:DVD

b. Character

Back:

laETURNI

i tL,_t _lt±_Jx_ft

Note:

If you are using the front display and not the OSD Menu, press the •

button when "Char: " appears in the front display. Then

"ABCDEF.." appears. This is the Character Input screen, The cursor

buttons will allow you to navigate through this screen jast as they

would if you were using the OSD Menu so you will need to refer to

the figure below for the actual layout of the Character Input screen.

At the Character Input screen, press the cursor buttons Io move the

cursor to the desired character and then press the ENTER button.

The characters entered will appear in order in 1he 10-character space

field above.

Input Setup

Once l0 characters are entered, you will aulomatieally return 1othe

previous screem If the name is completed before you enter 10

characters, enler spaces until 10 characters are entered.

To change an existing character, move the cursor backward with the

RETURN button or forward with the ENTER button to the location

of the mistaken character and then enter the desired character as

explained above. To erase a character, enter a blank space in its

place. After you have completed lhe name, press the ENTER button

until you return to the Character Input Sub=menu.

2-5. IntelliVolume Sub-menu

This sub=menu allows you to adjust for the volume difference!

between your various input source components.

Advanced Menu

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

2-_5.1ntelliVolume Setup

Input:DVD

a.lntelliVolume 0dB_

Quit : 1SETUP I

2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu

Wilh the TX-NR900/900E, you can set a different listening m_xtefor

each different signal type that comes from each input source. For

example, if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD

video signal is Dolby Digital and the compact disc signal is PCM,

then you can set a different lislening mode for each.

This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of

movies or music.

Advanced Menu

2.1nput Setup

Input:DVD

2-6.ListeningMode Preset

Input:DVD

a.7_lalog/PCN

:Stereo

b. PCM fs=96k :Stereo_

c.Dolby D :Dolby D

d. DTS :DTS

e.D.F.2ch

:PLII

f.D.F.Mono:Mono

_ Quit : ISETUPI

L__. _._-!!.!J_l,_l-__r- _1__ _.l-__ _. f

a. hutelliVolurae

When swilching input sources, you may find that the output level for

different components or input sources connected Io the TX=NR900/

900E is different even though the main volume selling is the same.

Under normal circumstances, you would then have to change the

volume setting each time you change the input source. This lntelli

Volume setting allows you to preset a volume level for each input

source separately so that when you do switeh from one input source

to another, the TX=NR900/900E adjusts the volmne accordingly and

the volume stays the same. To set the Intelli Volume, simply select

an input source ;11the front panel, and if that source is quieter than

other sources, increase its decibel level with _he • cursor button, or

if it is louder than other sources, decrease its decibel level with the _1

cunsor button.

The Intelli Volume can be adjusted between -12 and +12 decibels.

* The 5.1 =channel digital sun'ound format has a variety of versions

including Dolby Digital and DTS. The 5.1- channel digital

sun'ound format enables the individual recording and playing of

five full-range (20 Hz to 20 kHz) channels (lefl and right front,

center, and two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low

Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a

realistic sound thai can be heard in the theatens and concert halls.

Input Setup

Relationship between input source and listening mode

Lisiening modes marked with the "0" can be selecled. For columns that list a number of lisiening modes, the display will correspond to the

formal of the signal from the source media.

Input source signal (display)

ware

Listening Mode

Mono

Direct/Pure Audio

Stereo

T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

Dolby Digital

DTS

Dolby EX

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS Neo:6

a. Analog/PCM

(2ch)

Tape, Video tape,

Vinyl, Tuner, CD,

MD, DVD (Stereo),

LD, Digital Satellite

PL 1I Movie

PL II Music

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo:6 Music

THX Cinema

b. PCM fs=96k

(2ch)

DVD

(96 kHz/24 bit)

PL II Movie

PL lI Music

c. Dolby D

(Digital Format

Multichannel)

DVD

Digital Satellite

Dolby Digital EX

d. DTS

(Digital Format

Multichannd)

CD, LD

DVD

DTS

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.!

DTS 96/24

e. D.F.2ch

(Digital Format2oh)

DVD

Digital Satellite

PL lI Movie

PL 11Music

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo:6 Music

THX Cinema

f. D.F.Mono

(DigitalFormatMono

DVD

THX THX Cinema THX Cinema

THX Surround EX

Mono Movie • • •

Enhanced 7 • • • •

Orchestra • • • •

Unplugged • • • •

Studio-Mix • • • •

TV Logic • • • •

All Ch Stere() • •

*When playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24 format, "DTS 96/24 Stereo" is displayed.

Note:

You may not he able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source.

Input Setup

Input source signals

a. Analog/PCM

Analog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts,

cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is one

form of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compact

discs and DVDs without compression.

b. PCM fs=96k

Digital PCM sources recorded with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

c. Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1-channel

surround sound. This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs thai

have the pg,r._._mark and therefore recorded for 5. l-channel oulput.

Dialog norm

Dialogue Normalization (Dialog Norm) is feature of Dolby

Digital. When playing back soflware that has been encoded in

Dolby Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the

front panel display thai reads Dialog Norm xdB ("x" being a

nmneric value). Dialogue Normalization serves m let you know

if the source material has been recorded al a higher or lower level

than usual. For example, if you see the message "Dialog Norm:

+4" in the front panel display, to keep the overall output level

constant just turn down the volume control by 4dB. In other

words, the source malerial that you are listening Io has been

recorded 4dB louder than usual If you do nol see a message,

then no adjustment of the volume control is necessm'y.

.'". " -- 7-- .": £ t ..... = : .'i

d. DTS

DTS (Digital Theater System) is compressed digital data with a

maximum 5_l-channel surround output (6.l-channel with DTS=ES

Discrete sources) thai allows for an extremely high=quality sound.

This source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS oulput

and comes from DVDs, compact discs, and LDs that have the m_

mark.

e. D.F. 2 ch (Digital Format 2 channel)

2-channel digital signals (nol including PCM) such as Dolby Digital.

DVDs or LDs recorded with 2-channel sound may be this type of

input signal.

f. D.F. Mono (Digital Format Monaural)

Monaural digital signals (not including PCM) such as Dolby Digital.

DVDs or LDs recorded with monaural sound may be this type of

input signal

Listening Modes

Mono

This mode is for playing old movies where the sound is recorded in

monaural or for playing the left and right channels of movies

separately that contain different language signals. This mode also

allows you to listen to the multiplexed soundtracks on DVDs, and

other media that have them.

Pure Audio

Same as the direct mode except that the pure audio mode also turns

off the display window, turns off the power supply to the video

circuitry, and minimizes the sources of noise. The result is high-

fidelity music playback true to the original source.

Note:

In the Pure Audio mode, if any component video signal is presented

on the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT2 jack, it will be oulput to the

COMPONENT OUTPUT jack.

Direct

This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality

adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and lefl

front channels is oulput to the right and left front speakens only and

not output Io the subwoofer.

Stereo

This mode has all input sound is oulput from the left and right front

speakers.

The subwoofer is also used for playback.

T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

For 1he best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommended that

you have front left and right speakers, a center speaker, and surround

left and right speakers_ However, if you only have fi'ont left and fight

speakers, you can enjoy multichannel audio by using this mode.

This mode controls the characteristics of the sound thai reaches each

ear to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. To receive the full effect,

there is an optimum listening position (sweet spol)_ Refer Io the

explanation of the lislening angle. In addition, if the reflective sound

components are large, it may be difficult to achieve the desired

result, so be sure to set up your system and listening position Io

minimize reflective sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Opposed m Dolby Pro Logic, which had four channels (front left/

right, center, and surround) recorded inlo two channels with matrix

processing and then played back in four channels, Dolby Pro Logic

II uses a feedback logic circuit m have 5. l-channel surround audio

(Dolby Surround, elc.) matrix-encoded into two channels and then

played back in its original 5.1-channel form.

Dolby Pro Logic II provides a Movie mode designed for playing

movies and a Music mode designed for listening to music. In the

Movie mode, the surround channels, which used to provide

monaural output over only a narrow frequency range, now provide

complele stereo output over the full frequency range. The result is

movie viewing with a realistic feel of movement. This mode can be

used with VHS and DVD videos with the [I][tm-_.=m_] mark and

certain television programs. The Music mode uses the surround

channels to provide a natural soundfield that cannot be provided

with normal s_ereo output.

This mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo

sources.

Input Setup

Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources.

• Dolby Digital EX

Enabled when playing back sources with surround tracks that

were encoded using the Sun'ound EX technology.

• Dolby EX

Select to achieve the same effects as Dolby Digital EX encoded

sources with non-Dolby Digital sources.

DTS-ES Neo:6

This mode is for 6.l-channel playback of som'ces such as PCM or

analog sources that have only two channels. The oulputs of all six

channels are a wide frequency range with a great separation between

the different channels.

This mode can be set m the Cinema mode designed for playing

movies and the Music mode designed for lislening to music.

The Cinema mode is good for movies, The reproduced surround

sound provide the same realistic feel of movement as 6.1-channel

sources. This mode can be used with VHS and television programs

with stereo sound.

The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a nalural

souod space that cannol be provided with normal stereo oulput. This

mode can be used with music CDs and other stereo sources.

DTS

This mode is used for playing DTS source.

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

With the addition of the surround back channel, this new format has

all 6.1 channels recorded independently for a completely discrele

digital format. Since all channels are recorded independently, high-

fidelity surround playback with the increased feeling of a separated

sound space is achieved.

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

This format has the surround back channel matrix encoded and

inserted into the lefl and right surround channels so that at playback

the output for the left, right, and back surround channels are decoded

using a high-precision matrix decoder.

DTS 96/24

Automalically changes to this mode when playing back sources with

surround tracks that were encoded using the DTS 96124 technology.

THX

This mode is for playing back sources recorded in the THX format.

For the ulmost in fidelity when playing back THX sources, it is also

recommended Io use a THX-certified speaker syslem.

•THX Cinema

This is the conventional 5.l-channel THX format. This mode

should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed

for playback in large movie 1heater environments.

•THX Surround EX

"THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX" is a joint

development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of

Lucasfilm Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded wilh

Dolby Digital Sun'ound EX technology are able to reproduce an

extra channel which has been added dm'ing the mixing of the

program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds

behind the listener in addition to the currently available front

left, front center, front right, surround right, surround lefL and

subwoofer channels.

This additional channel provides the opportunity for more

detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,

spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before.

When released to the home consumer market, movies that were

created using the Dolby Digital Surrouod EX technology, may

have a hole to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies

created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site

at http://www .dolby.com.

The TX-NR900/900E can play the 5. l-channel sources in THX

surround EX mode, even if the source is not encoded in Dolby

Digital Surround EX format, In this case, the sound actually

output from the surround back channels depends on the source

and may not fit your tastes.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as

old movie soundtracks. The cenler channel delivers the unprocessed

original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center-

channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This

allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie

theater.

Enhanced 7

This mode reproduces a natural surround environment by using

seven speaker channels. The sound effects moving smoothly toward

the surround back. This mode is good for music and TV sports

programs.

Orchestra

This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The cenler

channel is cut and the sun'ound channels are emphasized Io widen

the stereo image, It will simulate the natural reverberation that is

created in large halls.

Unplugged

This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and

jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate

the acoustics that you would experience in fi'ont of the stage.

Studio-Mix

This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are

enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of

being in a club or rock concert.

TV Logic

This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired

from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of

the conversation.

All Ch Stereo

This mode is designed for playing background music. The front,

surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that

encompasses the entire area.

Audio Adjust

3. Audio Adjust Menu

Set the various parameters for the sound signals.

=Advanced Menu

3.Audio Adjust

l.Tone Control

2.Surround Speakers

3.Sound Effect

4.Delay

5.LFE Level

6.Nono

7.Theater-Dimensional

8.Surround

LN.Budio RdduN_

=Advanced Menu

3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu

Separately adjust the bass and treble settings in 2-decibel

increments.

Advanced Menu

3.Audio Adjust

3-_l.Tone Control

a.Bass 0

b.Treble 0

[_[_ Quit : ] SETUP I

3.Audio Adjust

9.THX

I0.Nono Movie

11.Enhanced 7

12.Orchestra

13.Unplugged

14.Studio-Mix

15.TV Logic -}default

I_.Rudio RdJus %

Setting Values Initial value

a. Bass 12 to+t2 0

b. Treble 12 m +l 20

3-2. Surround Speakers Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to decide which speakers Io output Io

when you are playing back a 5.l-channel source with surround back

speakers connected.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back, Surround L/R

Surf L/R + Back

Surround L/R: Select to output the sound to the surround left

and right speakers as normal and outputs nothing to the sun'ound

back speaker.

Surround Back: Select to output the sound Io the sun'ound back

speakers and outputs nothing to the sm'round left and right

speakers.

Surf L/R+Back: Select to output the sound 1o both the surround

left and right speakers and the surround back speaker.

Audio Adjust

3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu

This sub-menu is used 1o turn on anti oft" the various sound effects

available with the TX-NR900/900E.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Re-EQ On, Off Off

b. Upsampling On, Off Off

c. Subwoofer On, Off On

(Analog/PCM)

d. Late Night Of_; Low, High Off

a. Re-EQ

Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or "brightness" out of

your home cinema sound Io compensate for the fact that sound

mixed for theaters may sound loo bright when played back through

speaker,s in the home environment.

This can be set to either "On" or "Off."

You can use the Re-EQ button on the remote controller for seuing

"On" or "Off."

b. Upsampling

Upsampling processes the input digital signal, or the digital signal

converted from an analog input source, and converts its digital

sampling frequency Io twice ils current frequency for an even further

detailed sound reproduction. This can be set Io either "On" or "Off."

When "On" is selected, the UPSAMPLING indicator lights.

e. Subwoofer

When "Yes" is selected for the Subwoofer selling in the Speaker

Config Sub-menu, set lhis to "Off" if you do not want to have sound

ouiput from the subwoofer when lisiening to Analog/PCM sources.

If"No" is selecied for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config

Sub-menu, this setting will not appear.

d. Late Night

The audio for movies made for the cinema have a large dynamic

range; thus, the difference between loud noises and sod noises is

great. To hear the quieter sounds such as background noises or

human conve_:sations, the movie must be played back at larger

volumes. When this setting is set lo "High" or "Low," the dynamic

range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear

minute sounds ai low volumes. This function is especially useful if

you wish lo play a movie at low volmnes during lhe nighttime.

This can be set to either "Off" or "Low," or "High."

Notes:

•The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital

encoded software.

• The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby

Digital software. With some sources, it may produce little or no

effect.

3-4. Delay Sub-menu

This sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of the

audio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects or

m adjust for unwanted asynchronous video and audio tracks.

This sub-menu does not appear if "Direct" is selected as the listening

mode.

Setting Values Initial value

a. A/V Sync 0.0 ms to 74.0 ms 0.0 ms

Relative Delay

b. Center -4.0 ms to 41"L0ms 0.0 ms

c. Surr L/R -4.0 ms to +6.0 ms 0.0 ms

d. Surr Back -4.0 ms to 46.0 ms 0.0 ms

a. A/V Syne

If a digital signal processor is connected, there may be times when

the audio and video from a DVD or LD player is noi output in perfect

syne, The result is where the sound and picture do noi match and the

sound is heard too early. In such a case, use this setting lo properly

synchronize the audio and video. This setting can be set between 0

and 74.0 ms in 0.5-ms increments. Under normal circumstances, this

can left at 0 ms, If set between 24.5 and 74.0 ins, upsampling is fixed

to 24.0 ms. Note that a change in the setting will not be displayed.

This selling will not appear if Ihe selected input source is set for the

multichannel port.

Relative Delay

b. Center, c. Surr L/R, d. Surr Back

Besides level and delay adjustments, this setting provides the ability

to change or adjust the relative speaker position Io fine tune the

soundfield for the listener. This is accomplished using Onkyo's

unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. This adjustment

provides 10 milliseconds of delay for the speakers, which is

equivalent to moving the speaker 10 feet (3 reelers) away. This

adjustment is set up to provide -4.0 or +6.0 milliseconds (4 or +6

feel/-1.2 or +1.8 reelers) of adjustment to the listener's position.

Once the coarse adjustments (i.e., speaker level and distance

adjustments) are made, the system is set up to provide a typical or

broad surround environment. By adjusting the relative position of

the speakers, we are able to alter lhe soundfield to be more spread out

(deeper) or focused (shallower).

Note:

Surr Back will not appear if the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surr

Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set 1o"Z_ne

27'

Audio Adjust

3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu YA_on_

This sub-menu is for setting lhe LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levels

included in Dolby Digital and DTS software.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Dolby Digital --_, I0 dB to 0 dB 0 dB

b. DTS --_, -I0 dB to 0 dB OdB

a. Dolby Digital

The [eve[ can be adjusted Io either _ or between -10 and 0 decibels

in l-decibel increments. For Dolby Digital input source signals, the

LFE level set here is used. A setting of 0 decibels is reeommearled

for optimum performance; however, if the source is recorded with

the low frequency range Ioo strong, lower this setting as necessary.

b. DTS

The level can be adjusted m either _ or between -10 and 0 decibels

in l-decibel increments. For DTS input source signals, the LFE level

set here is used. A setting of 0 decibels is recommended for oplimum

performance; however, if the source is recorded with the low

frequency range too strong, lower this setting as necessary.

3-6. Mono Sub-menu

The settings of this sub-menu shown below are enabled when the

listening mode is set to "Mono."

Setting Values Initial value

a. Academy Filter On, Off Off

b. Input Channel Auto L+R, Left, Right Aura L+R

a. Academy Filter

Older monaural film mixes relied on high-frequency rolloff in

presentation to sound properly balanced, so that excessive hiss from

the grain structure of the film would not be heard. The high-

frequency loss was typically due Io a combinalion of optical slit loss,

electrical filters, loudspeaker response, and screen loss. Some fihns

have been transfen'ed to video without such a high-frequency rollofl',

and thus sound overly bright and hissy.

The TX-NR900/900E includes this "Academy filter," which is based

on contemporary playback practices for such films over wide=range

systems.

This can be set to eilher "On" or "Off."

b. Input Channel

This allows you to set which input channel to use for monam'al

sound.

Auto L+R: Select this raider normal circumstances. When the

input source is center channel, this center channel is used as the

monaural sound input channel. Otherwise, the left and right

channels are mixed and the mixed signal is used as the monaural

sound input channel.

Left/Right: You will need to select either left or right when

playing a video source that contains bilingual data. In such a

case, the left and right channels will contain the audio for

different languages. Select the channel with the language you

desire.

3-7. Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu _A_on_

Select this to modify the Theater-Dimensional (T=D) listening

modes. The settings available are shown in the table below.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Listening Angle 20 °, 40 ° 40°

b. Center On, Off Off

c. Front Expander On, Off Off

d. Virtual Surr Level 3 dB to +3 dB 0 dB

e. Dialog Enhance On, Off Off

a. Listening angle

The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right

speakers as seen from the listener. The processing for the virtual

surround will be based on this angle. The setting of 20 and 40

degrees are only for nominal purposes, so select the setting that is

closest Io your actual listening angle.

Frontleff speaker @ _ Frontright speaker

Listening angle

b. Center

In the Theater-Dimensional mode, if the speaker system has a center

speaker, the center channel signal can be output from the center

speaker. For instance, in systems where the front left and right

speakers are small, use of the center speaker may provide a better

sound space and reduce the load on the front speaker. (For the proper

soundfield, it is important that 1he speaker levels and speaker distances

among the front right, front left, and center speakers are matched. In

order to ensure this, make sure that the seltings in the Speaker Distance

Sub=menu and Level Calibration sub=menu are set correctly.)

On: Select to have the center channel signal output Io the center

speaker.

Off: Select 1o have the center channel signal output to the front

left and right speakers (Phantom Center).

c. Front Expander

The front expander function spreads out 1he stereo image in front of

the listener. The created stereo image is as if the front speakers have

been farther apart for the feeling of a wide sound space. This is

especially useful for narrow listening angles of 20 degrees or less.

On: Select to turn on the front expander function Io simulate a

wider sound space.

Off: Select Io turn off the front expander function for a normal

sound space.

d. Virtual Surf Level

This selting adjusts the level of lhe virtual surround signal. This can be

set from -3 to +3 decibels. Lowering this setting can improve the

sound when the definition is unclear or when the sound feels

unnatural.

e. Dialog Enhance

If the dialog from the center channel is difficult to hear in the

Theater-Dimensional mode, use this setting Io improve the clarity.

On: Select to enhance the vocal ranges of the center channel

signal.

Off: Select 1ooutput the center channel signal al the regular level

and frequency characteristics.

Audio Adjust

3-8. Surround Sub-menu

This sub-menu provides various settings for modifying the plain

Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II Sun'ound listening modes. The

settings thai can be set are shown in the table below.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Su rr Mode Pro Logic 1I Movie ProLogicIt Movie

(Analog/PCM) Pro Logic lI Music

Neo:6 Cinema

Neo:6 Music

b. Surr Mode Pro Logic lI Movie ProLogicI1Movie

(Digital) Pro Logic lI Music

Neo:6 Cinema

Neo:6 Music

c. Dolby D EX Auto, On, oft" On

(Dolby D)

d. DTS-ES Auto, On, Off Aura

e. Panorama Ofl_ On Oft'

f. Dimension 0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 3

g. Cen_er Width 0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 3

<Neo: 6 Music>

h. Cemer Image 0, 1,2, 3, 4, 53

a. Surf Mode (Analog/PCM)

Changes lhe surround mode for when 2-channel analog/PCM signals

are input.

b. Surf Mode (Digital)

Changesthe surroundmodefor when 2-channeldigitalsignalsare input.

e. Dolby Digital EX (Dolby D)

If you have surround back speakers connected, use this setting to

select whether or no9 you will use Dolby 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 Digital EX.

Off: The playback is set to normal Dolby Digital.

If your sun'ound channel is monaural or you do not have a sun'ound

channel, then the playback will be normal 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, each press of the

SURROUND button on the remote controller cyclically changes the

Dolby Digital EX mode in the order of "Auto," "On," and "Oft'."

d. DTS-ES

This setting selects the DTS-ES mode.

Auto: Select to have the listening mode change augomadeally to

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES 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 lhe DTS-ES flag (ID signal for 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 Matrix 6.1 when lhe

DTS source has no DTS-ES flag.

Off: Select to no9 use DTS-ES listening modes even when the

DTS source has the DTS-ES flag, With this seuing, the DTS

sources are always played in DTS 5.1 mode.

e. Pro Logic II Music Panorama

Use Ibis setting to extend lhe front stereo image to include the surround

speakers for an exciting wraparound effect wilh side wall imaging.

On: Select to turn on the PL II Music Panorama mecle.

Off: Select to turn off the PL II Music Panorama mode.

f. Pro Logic II Music Dimension

Use this setting to gradually adjust the soundfield forward or

backward.

The setting of"3" is lhe normal position. Change Ihe selting to "2" or

lower to move the sound space forward and setting to "4" or higher

to move lhe sound space backward.

If the stereo recording has excessive broadness or too strong

surroundness, move the sound space forward to get the appropriate

sound balance. In contrast, if the stereo recording is somewhat felt

like monaural or has narrowness, move lhe sound space backward to

get more surroundness.

g. Pro Logic II Music Center Width

In Pro Logic !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 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

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

reproduced begler by proper control of this setting. The recommended

setting for Pro Logic I1 Music mode is "3." This allows you lo easily

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

mode whose setting is automatically set to "0."

h. Center Image

DTS Neo:6 derives a center channel from two-channel PCM and

analog sources.

In cinema mode, for Lt/Rt film soundtracks, sounds steered to the

center are sublracted 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 the original perspective of the

stereo mix. Therefore the derived center is never fully subtracted

from the left and right channels.

Center Image is the factor controlling the amount of sublraction. It

varies between 0 and 5 in stops of 1 and the default value is 3,

When Center Image=5, the factor is zero and noghing is sublracted

from the left and right channels. When Center hnage=0, the center

channel is subtracted from the left and right channels at half level

(-6 dB) for each channel. The signal level sent Io the center channel

ougput is not affected by Center Image,

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,

which is panicularly desirable if listeners are located well off-center. At

any selling, the center speaker anchors the image.

Center Image is only enabled when the listening mode is DTS Neo:6 Music.

Audio Adjust

3-9. THX Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to set the settings that will be enabled

when the THX listening mode is selected. The settings available are

shown in 1he table below.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Re-EQ (THX) Off, On On

b. Decoder (2ch) PL 11Movie PL II Movie

Neo:6 Chinema

c. THX Surround EX Auto. O_. On On

(Dolby D)

e. DTS-ES Auto. O_. On Auto

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".

You can use the Re-EQ button on the remole controller for setting

"On" or "Oft'."

b. Decoder (2eh)

This setting allows you to select the decoding mode for THX

processing.

PL II Movie: Select for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.

Neo:6 Chinema: 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.

Auto: Select to automatically output sources with EX-

identifying signals using THX Surround EX.

On: Select to output using THX Surround EX regardless of

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).

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 settings of these sub-menus become effective when any of the

Mono Movie, Enhanced 7, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, or

TV Logic listening modes are selected. When one of the listening

modes is selected, the seldngs in 1he sub-menu of thai listening mode

become enabled.

Setting Values Initial value

a. Front Eft_ct Off, On 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.

b. Reverb Level

This setting allows you 1oadjust 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 Time

Adjust the reverb time to match the source being played back and the

acoustics of the room. Select from the three settings "Short," "Mid,"

and "Long."

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 mode change automalically Io

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES 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 Matrix 6.1 when the

DTS source has no DTS-ES flag.

Off: Select Io not use DTS-ES listening modes even when the

DTS som'ce has the DTS-ES flag. With this setting, the DTS

sources are always played in DTS 5.1 mode.

Audio Adjust

Settings possible for each listening mode (3-1.3-2. 3-3. Sub-menu)

Setting 3-1. Tone Control 3-2. Surround Speakers 3-3. Sound Effect

"_ a. Bass a. Surround Speakers a. Re-EQ b. Upsampling_2 c. Subwoofer .2 d. Late Night *_

....a_-....._ b. Treble

Listening

Mono • • • •

Direct/Pure Audio

Stereo • • • • Q

Theater-Dimensiona! • • •

Dolby EX • • Q

DTS • • •

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 • •

DTS-ES Discrete 6 1 • •

DTS 96/24 • • •

Dolby Digital • • • •

Dolby Pro Logic I1 • • • i• • •

DTS-ES Neo:6 • • .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.Preference

l.Volume Setup

2.Headphones Level

3.0SD Setup

4.0SD Position

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4P_e_e_-e_cem

4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the

volume control of the TX-NR900/900E.

Advanced Menu

4.Preference

4-_l.Volume Setup

a. Volume Display

:Absolute_

b.Nuting Level :-oodB_

o.Naximum Volume

:Off

d. Power On Volume

:Last

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a. Volume Display

You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting on

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 method.

With this display method, the minimum value is _, the next

highest is -81, and the maximum value is +18.

b. Muting 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 Volume

This setting 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 _

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.

=Advanced Menu:

4.Preference

4-2.HeadphoneLevel

a.Headphones Level 0dB_

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4-3. OSD Setup Sub-menu _

This sub=menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup Menu to

display in the manner you desire.

Advanced Menu:

4.Preference

4-3.0SD Setup

a.Background Color

:Bluel

b.Superimpose Mode

:Normal

c.lmmediate Display

:On

d. Display Position

:Bott0m_

e.TV Format :A_t0

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a.Baekground Color

Select either Bluel, Blue2, Greenl, Green2, Magenta, Redl, or

Red2 as the background color when the OSD Setup Menu is

displayed.

b. Superimpose Mode

Off: Select to have the OSD Setup Menu displayed on the

selecled background color. If this is set to "Off," the background

color will not be displayed even when there is no video signal

input.

Normal: Select to have the OSD Setup Menu superimposed

over the current video if one is displayed or on the selected

background color if there is no video signal.

Black: Select to have 1he OSD Setup Menu displayed on a black

background at all times.

c. Immediate Display

On: Select to have the screen immediately display certain

operalions as you perform them (e.g., having the input source

displayed whenever an input source selector button is pressed).

The display will remain for five seconds after the operation is

completed.

Off: Select Io turn off the immediate display of operalions.

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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.

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.

4-4. OSD Position Sub-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<sor buttons

to inch the menu to position you desire.

=Advanced Menu

4.Preference

4-4.0SD Position

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[OSO o_ - * - ._,,-_

Using remote controller

Overview

The RC=51 IM remote controller is a useful tool that can not only

operate the TX=NR900/900E, but also all the other components of

your home theater as well. "I_ operate any component, first press the

Mode button on the remote controller that corresponds to the

component that you wish to control. Then simply press the desired

operation button and the component will operate accordingly.

To operate a satellite tuner, cable, VCR, or television with the

remote controller, first program the signal to the button.

There are two methods. One method is selecting the name of a

different brand from the table, entering the setting nmnber listed, and

calling up the pre=programming code (see page 70). The other

method is sending the commands from the other brand's remote

control directly into this remole controller (see page 74).

RCVR MODE

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VOL A/V

MUTING

TAPE

operation

buttons

Controlling an Onkyo tape

cassette deck

The RI connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be

connected to the TX=NR900/900E (see page 28).

1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

The RCVR MODE 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 Io control an Onkyo cassetle tape deck.

Operation buttons:

[2>: Play

[2: Stop

<_: Rewind

[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

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"SUBTITLE

DVD

operation

buttons

Numeric keys

I Controlling an Onkyo player

DVD

The Fi Iconnector 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 button.

The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation

buttons thai can be used Io control an Onkyo DVD player.

Operation buttons:

ON: Turns DVD player on and off

STANDBY: Turns DVD player off (Some sets may no1 respond 1o

this button. In this case, use the ON button Io put the DVD player in

the standby state.)

SETUP: Displays the OSD of the DVD player

_/vl_>: Moves cursor in the OSD Menu of the DVD player

ENTER: Enler button for the OSD Menu of the DVD player

RETURN: Return button for the OSD Menu of the DVD player

TOP MENU or MENU: Displays menu screens recorded on DVD

media

DISC +1=: Selects disc in DVD changer

AUDIO SEL: Selects audio or language track (if recorded on the

DVD)

ANGLE: Selects a camera angle (if recorded on the DVD)

SUBTITLE: Selects subtitle language (if recorded on the DVD)

SEARCH: Searches for location on disc to start playback

RANDOM: Random playback

[_3: Chapterffrack down

_: Chapterffrack up

[2>: Play

D: Stop

<_: Fast reverse

C2>: Fast forward

@: Pause

_: Opens/closes the disc tray

0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys

You may also use the following buttons:

VOL g/V: Adjusts volume al TX-NR900/900E

MUTING: Activates 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

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operation

buttons

Numeric keys

Controlling an Onkyo player

The RI connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be

connected to the TX-NR900/900E (see page 28).

1. Press the CD MODE button.

The CD MODE 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 an Onkyo compact disc

player.

Operation buttons:

ON: Turns on and off the compact disc player (same as STANDBY

button on the remole controller)

DISC ÷: Selects a disc in the CD changer

[;:23: Track down

_: Track up

[2>: Play

D: Stop

<33: Skip backward

[2_: Skip forward

@: Pause

m.: Opens/closes disc tray

0, 1 to 9, +10: Nmneric keys

RANDOM: Random playback

You may also use the following buttons:

YOL g/V: Adjusts volume al TX-NR900/900E

MUTING: Activates muting function al TX-NR900/900E

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operation

buttons

Numeric keys

ENTER

I Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder

The I-_Iconneclor of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connecled 1o

the TX-NR900/900E (see page 28).

1. Press the SAT/MD MODE button.

The SAT/MD MODE button lights.

2. Press the desired operation button.

The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation

buttons thai can be used Io control an Onkyo MD recorder.

Operation buttons:

ON: Turns on anti offMD player (same as STANDBY bulton on the

remote controller)

_: Track down

U;:3: Track up

12:>: Play

D: Stop

<3:3: Skip backward

CI?>: Skip forward

REC 0: Record

@: Pause

--: Eject

1to 9, 0, --/---: Nmneric keys

ENTER: Enlers the settings

You may also use the following buttons:

VOL g/7: Adjusts volume al TX-NR900/900E

MUTING: Activates 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).

DISPLAY

SEND/LEARN

indicator

Numeric keys

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).

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.

4. 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.

5. Press the button that you programmed and check if

the system operates correctly.

• If the component does not operate properly, return to step 3

and repeal the steps above.

• If it still does not operale properly, program the command

directly from the other remote controller normally (see page

74).

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: This code is for Onkyo DVD playel_s that have an I:11

terminal that you are connecting to 1be TX-NR900/900E 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

IPre-programming codes VCR TV

BRAND SETTING No. BRAND SETTING No.

Note: AIWA 300, 301,302 AIWA 100, 101

If more than one code is given in the table, AKAI 303, 3114, 305, 3116, AKAI 1112, 103, 104

Iry each code one by one until you reach the 307 AUDIOSONIC 1115

code that works (i.e. if the first code does BAIRD 308 BELL & HOWELL 1116

not work, then try the next). BELL & HOWELL 309 BLAUPUNKT 1117

BLAUPUNKT 3111 BRIONVEGA 1118, 109

DVD CGM 311, 312, 313 CENTURION 110

BRAND SETTING No. COLTINA 314 COLTINA 111, 112, 113

DENON 6112, 609 DAEWOO 315, 316 CORONAD 114

HITACHI 6113 DIGITAL 317 CROWN 115, 116

JVC 6114 EMERSON 318, 319, 320, 321, DAEWOO 117, 118, 119, 120,

KENWOOD 6115 322 121

MAGNAVOX 6116, 613 FENNER 323 DUAL 122

MARANTZ 6117 FISHER 324, 325,326, 327 EMERSON 123, 124, 125, 126,

MITSUBISHI 6118,613 FUJITSU GENERAL 328 127

ONKYO 6110, 601,613 FUNAI 329 FENNER 128, 129

PANASONIC 6119 GE 3311, 331 FERGUSON 130, 13 I

PIONEER 610 GO VIDEO 332, 336 ,337 FISHER 132

PROSCAN 611 GOLDSTAR 333, 334 FUNAI 133, 134, 135

RCA 611 GOODMANS 335 FUJITSU GENERAL 136, 137, 138

SONY 612 GRUNDIG 338 GE 139, 140, 141

TOSHIBA 613 HITACHI 339, 340, 341 GOLDSTAR 142, 143

YAMAHA 6119, 614 JVC 342, 343,344, 345, GOODMANS 144

ZENITH 613, 615 346, 347,348, 349, GRUNDIG 145, 146

3511 HITACHI 147, 148, 149, 150

LOEWE 351,352 HYPER 151

SAT MAGNAVOX 353, 354, 355 INNO HIT 152

BRAND SETTING No. M1TSUBISH1 356, 357,358, 359, IRRADIO 1113

ECHOSTAR 7110 31711,361,362, 363, JVC 153, 154, 155, 156,

GENERAL 3(>4 157

INSTRUMENTS 7111 NEC 365, 366, 367 KENDO 158

HITACHI 7112 NOKIA 313 KTV 159, 160

HUGHES NORDMENDE 368, 369, 370 LUXOR 161

NETWORK OKANO 371,372 MAGNAVOX 162, 163

SYSTEMS 703 ORION 319, 373 MARANTZ 164

PANASONIC 704 PANASONIC 374, 375,376, 377, MARK 165

PRIMESTAR 705 378 MATSUI 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 382 NOKIA 178, 179, 180, 181

SABA 383 OCEANIC 181

CABLE SAMSUNG 384, 385,386, 387, NORDMENDE 182, 183

BRAND SETTING No. 388, 389, 390 OKANO 152

SANYO 391,392, 393 ORION 184, 185, 186

GENERAL SCOTT 394 PANASONIC 187, 188, 189, 190

INSTRUMENTS 500 SELECO 395 PH1L1PS 152, 162, 191

GEMINI 501 SHARP 396, 397,398, 399 PIONEER 192, 193

HAMLIN 502, 503, 504,505 SHINTOM 4011 PROSCAN 194

JERROLD 500, 506, 507,508, SIEMENS 401 QUASAR 195

509, 510, 511,512, SONY 402, 403,404, 405, RADIO SHACK 196

513,514 406, 4t/7,408, 409, RCA 111), 141, 197, 198,

MACOM 515,516, 517 410,411,412,413 199,200

MAGNAVOX 518 SYMPHONIC 414 SABA 182, 183, 201

OAK 519, 520, 521 TEKNIKA 414, 415 SAMSUNG 202, 203, 204, 205,

PANASONIC 522, 523 TELEFUNKEN 416, 417 206, 207, 208

PHILIPS 524, 525, 526, 527, TOSHIBA 418, 419, 420 SANYO 209, 210, 211,212

528, 529 WHITE SCHNEIDER 103

PIONEER 530, 531 WESTINGHOUSE 333 SEARS 213

SCIENTIFIC WATSON 421 SELECO 214, 215

ATLANTA 532, 533, 534 ZENITH 422 SHARP 216, 217

SAMSUNG 535 SONY 218, 219, 220, 221,

TOCOM 536 222, 223

ZENITH 537,538 SYMPHONIC 224, 225

TELEFUNKEN 201,226, 227

THOMSON 228

TOSHIBA 213,229

UNIVERSUM 230

ZENITH 231,232

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 desired operation button.

The butlons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation

buttons that can be used to control your satellile tuner unit.

The buttons given below have operations programmed

into them.

ON: Turns on and off satellite tuner unit (same as STANDBY

button on the remote controller)

CH +/=: Changes selected preset channel

A/v/</_>: Moves cursor

ENTER: Confirms selection

MENU: Displays menu

0,1 to 9: Numeric keys

ENTER: Confirm

You may also use the following buttons:

VOL _iV: Adjusts the volume at the TX=NR900/900E

MUTING: Activates 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 _LSSTANDBY 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 buttons:

VOL _/_: Adjusts the volume at the TX=NR900/900E

MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-NR900/900E

Operating your programmed remote controller

Video cassette

recorder

I_,_=,_o._ ] operation

ha.one

U 4_ gL'_ U

"_ _ @_ Numeric keys

u 7_ BI_" =_U

IVCR (VCR Mode)

MODE

t. Press the VCR MODE button.

The VCR 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 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

o: Stop

<_: Rewind

C:_>:Fast Forward

@: Pause

0,1 to 9, +10: 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

Numeric keys

ENTER

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

Programmingthe commands of remote controllers

for other devices into the remote controller

2to 6 inches

(5 to 15 cm)

mSEND/LEARN

indicator

MODE

bu_ons

ENTER

Programming 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 1othe 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 1oa 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 indicator lights when the MODE button is

pressed and turns off when the ENTER button is pressed. When

the indicator turns off, release both buttons. The SEND/LEARN

indicator lights again.

Press and release the button on the remote controller

to which you want to transfer the next command.

You may select any button excluding the eleven ones indicated

in the figure below. When you press the button, the SEND/

LEARN indicator turns off. When you release the button, the

indicator lights again.

If you press the wrong button by mistake, press that same button

again. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice, and the

remole controller exits the programming mode.

LIGHT

MACRO 2

MODE buttons

:Buttons that cannot be programmed.

Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the

remote controller

4. 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 twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will light

again.

5. 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).

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

complete the programming.

7. Operate the newly programmed buttons to make sure

the learning function was performed properly.

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 after you program new codes, you must first erase the new

codes (on this page).

• The remote controller has 408 memory slots (8 modes × 51

butlons). Some remote controllers may have more commands

that can be remembered by the remote controller. In such cases,

it will be necessary for you to determine which commands m'e

more important than others.

• 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.

• If you Iry to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote

controller, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes six times

quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming mode.

Try programming under a different MODE button.

• 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.

• 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 is pressed). If this is the case, each function must

be programmed 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 that product.

• Make sure both the remote controller and the other remote

controller have new batteries. 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.

Erasing the programmed command from one

button

You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.

t. Press and hold down the MODE button for the

command, press the ENTER button, and then release

both buttons.

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 lights again.

2. Press and release the button for the command you

wish to erase.

When you press the butlon, the SEND!LEARN indicator turns

oft'. When you release the button, the lamp lights again.

3. Press and release the same button again.

The SEND!LEARN lamp slowly flashes twice. The memorized

command is erased.

Note:

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.

Erasing all the commands programmed under a

MODE button

1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press

the ENTER button twice, and then release both

buttons.

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.

2. Press and release the same MODE button again.

When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator

slowly flashes twice, This erases all the commands memorized

to the MODE button.

Notes:

• If no butlon 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.

Resmne from Step 1.

• 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.

See page 77 for how to erase the memorized commands from all

buttons.

Using the macro function

What is the macro function?

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:

1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

2. Press the ON button.

3. Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.

4. Press the CD MODE button.

5. Press the playback (l>) button.

By using the macro function, you can perform the above five

operations by only pressing one button.

MACRO1

RCVR MODE

CD MODE

_------_----------------_'_-_,__ SEND/LEARN

indicator

MACRO 2

MODE buttons

(CD playback)

_tL_r °o

®®÷ ÷I (INPUT

' SELECTOR)

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.

Programming the macro

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 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 briefly and then lights again.

2. Press the operation buttons you wish to program in

order (in this case, press RCVR MODE -_ ON --_ CD

(INPUT SELECTOR) -_ CD MODE -_ playback (_)

button).

When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns

off. When you release the button, the indicator lights.

3. Press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button to complete the

procedure.

The SEND/LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice.

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

Notes:

• 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.

Executing the macro

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.

Point the remote controller at the TX-NR900/900E and

press the MACRO 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

MACRO1

mSEND/LEARN

indicator

MACRO 2

MODE buttons

ENTER

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

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.

2. Press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button again.

The SEND/LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice. The macro

programmed to the MACRO button is erased.

Notes:

•If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and

turns off, then the remote controller has exiled the erasing m<xte

because either you have made a mistake during erasing or a time-

out has occurred because no butlon has been pressed. Resume

from Step 1.

• If you press a button other than MACRO 1 {or 2) button in Slep

2, then you will in effect be overwriting the previous macro with

a new macro.

SEND.EARN

indicator

STANDBY

ENTER

Erasing all commands and macros that have

been programmed

This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you

have programmed into the remole controller and return it to its

default selfings. This operalion will not affect the preset settings of

the remote controller.

1. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from

the remote controller.

2. While pressing and holding down the ON and

STANDBY buttons, re-insert the batteries in their

correct orientation, and then release both buttons.

The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes slowly.

3. Press the ENTER button.

The SEND/LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds and

then turns off'.

All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote

controller returns to its factory presets.

Notes:

•Proceed to Step 3 immedialely after Step 2; otherwise, the

balleries will be consumed quickly.

• If you press any button other than the ENTER button in Step 3,

nothing will be erased. In this case, resume from Step 1.

Troubleshooting guide

If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first

try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-NR900/900E

to make sure that it is nol due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries)

in the remote controller.

IPOWER

No power,

• Power cord is disconnected.

--*Connect power cord (see page 30).

• External noise is affecting the internal microcomputer.

--*Turn off the power, wait five seconds, and then turn back on

the power (see page 30).

Power turns on but no sound.

• "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).

Sound of playback source is not heard.

• Input selector is not set properly.

--+Set to correct input source.

• Headphones are connected.

Lower volume and then disconnect headphones.

Power shuts off immediately after power on.

• Amplifier protection circuitry is activated.

--*Remove the power cord from outlet immediately. Contact

your Onkyo service center.

ISPEAKERS

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 1othe 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 is set to minimum.

Set 1he subwoofer level to the appropriate volume (see pages 34,

50).

Low frequency humming is heard.

• Not properly grounded.

--*Check outer conductor of input plugs.

• Turntable motor is no1 properly grouoded.

--*Check for proper ground connection.

• Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected

inco_ecOy,

--*A_ustthe placement ofthe cable tomduce hum.

Howling is heard when the volume is turned up.

•Turntable and speakers are located too close together.

--* Move them farther apart.

Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is not

clear.

• Turntable needle is dirty or worn, or a problem exists with a

connected component.

--* Refer to the instruction of the connected components and

check for problem.

• Treble control is too high.

--* Turn treble setting down at Setup Menu -+ Audio Adjust

Menu --> Tone Control Sub-menu (see page 58).

FM/AM TUNER

AM stations cannot be received.

• AM loop antenna is no1 connected.

--* Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna

terminals (see page 24).

Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at

night or with weak stations).

• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp.

--*Move the AM loop antenna 1odifferent position.

--*Set up an ouldoor AM antenna (see page 25).

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.

Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations.

• Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off.

--* Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp.

• Noise from aulomobile ignition.

--* Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road

(see page 25).

--* Change the position or direction of the ouldoor antenna.

Stereo indicator lights, but sound is distorted and stereo

separation is bad.

• Station is Ioo strong.

--* Change to FM indoor antenna (see page 24),

• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings

or mountains.

--*Use antenna that has better directivity and orient it so

distortion is least.

Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard

on FM stations.

• Station is too weak.

--* Install an ouldoor FM antenna (see page 25),

• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an

ordinary broadcast.

--* Change the position or direction of the ouldoor antenna.

No preset station is recalled.

• 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

Desired picture does not appear.

• Improper connection.

-"*Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectors

completely (see pages 16 m 29).

• 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 16to 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 TX-

NR900/900E,

-"*Point the remole controller at the remote sensor of the TX-

NR900!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).

• Remote controller is functioning in a different mode

-"*Press the RCVR MODE button.

OTHER

LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.

• Playback source is nol Dolby Digital encoded.

-"+Check thai the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the

display.

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 1o29).

Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate

properly.

• 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 heard and sometimes not heard

with digital sources.

• One digital input format has been specified so other digital

formats are nol played,

--+ Select "All" at Setup Menu --> Input Setup Menu --_ Digital

Setup Sub=menu --_ Digital Formal (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 2 Sub-menu

setting Io Surf Back (see page 47).

Troubleshooting guide

I If of the shown below

one messages appears

"Not available with headphones use"

Operation not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TX-

NR900/900E.

"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 2mode"

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 with this signal"

The listening mode cannot be se[ecled with the current input source.

"Not available in PURE AUDIO mode"

Will not work with the PURE 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 the Zone 2 has not been turned on.

Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the CD player,

DVD player, video cassette recorder, TV monilor, elc., that compose

your enlertainment system.

The TX-NR900/900E contains an internal microcomputer that

performs high-level operations. However, on extremely rare

occasions, noise or inlerference from an external source or static

electricity may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the

power cord from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then

plug it back in. This should correct the situation.

* To reset the surromld mode and other settings to the factory

default settings, hold down the VIDEO 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 TX-

NR900/900E enters the standby state.

Specifications

AMPLIFIER 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:

1M Distortion:

Damping factor:

Input sensitivity and impedance

PHONO:

LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD,

VIDEO 1-5):

MULT1CHANNEL INPUT

(FRONT L/C/R, SURROUND

L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R):

(SUBWOOFER):

COAXIAL 1,2, 3 (DIGITAL):

DVD, VIDEO 1,2, 3, 4, 5:

COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2:

Output level and impedance

Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1,2):

Pie out:

ZONE 2 OUT:

[2, 2channels 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_

0.08% at rated power

0.08% at 1 W output

0.08% at ra_ed power

0.08% at I W output

60 at 8 _2

2.5 mV, 50 k_2

200 mV, 50 k£2

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)

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 OUT:

Phono overload:

Frequency response:

R1AAdeviation:

Tone Contml

Bass:

Treble:

Signal-to-noise ratio (direct)

Phono:

CD/Tape:

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

80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input)

110 dB (IHF A, 0.5 V input)

TUNER SECTION

Tuning range

USA & Canadian models:

Other models:

Usable sensitivity

Mono:

Stereo:

50 dB quieting sensitivity

Mono:

Stereo:

Capture ratio:

Imagerejection ratio:

IF rejection ratio:

Signal-to-noise ratio

Mono:

Stereo:

Alternate channel attenuation:

Selectivity:

AM suppression ratio:

Total harmonic distortion

Mono:

Stereo:

Frequency response:

Stereo separation:

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:

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):

87.50-108.00 MHz (100-kHz steps)

87.50-108.00 MHz (50-kHz 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)

17.2 dBf, 2.0 pV (75 _)

37.2 dBf, 20 pV (75 i2)

2.0 dB

85 dB

90 d B

76 dB

70 d B

55 dB

50 dB (DIN)

50 dB

0.2%

0.3%

30 Hz-15 kHz, +-1.0 dB

45dBatlkHz

30dB at 100Hz-10 kHz

530 m 1,710kHz (10kHz steps)

522 m 1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps)

522 m 1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps) or

530 m 1,7 I0 kHz ( 10-kHz steps)

30 _V

40 dB

0.7%

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"

Weight

USA & Canadian models: 17.5 kg (38.6 Ibs)

Other models: 18.2 kg (40.1 Ibs)

Specifications and fealures are subject to change without notice.

Memo

ONI_YO CORPORATION

Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawe-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN

Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-831-8124

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

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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 http:/h_vww.onkyo.co.jp/

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