Onkyo TX-NR900, TX-NR900E User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-NR900

TX-NR900E

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.

Contents

Before using	2

Facilities and connections	8

Setup and operation	31

Remote controller	66

Appendix	78

E

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN		NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

1.Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended 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 manufacturer.

9.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the S3125A appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

11.Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

12.Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13.Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14.Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an- tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15.Lightning – For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.

16.Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18.Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

19.Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20.Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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

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

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

D.If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation,

E.If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F.When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

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21.Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22.Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.

23.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24.Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

25.Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the appliance.

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

		ANTENNA
		LEAD IN
		WIRE
		GROUND
		CLAMP
		ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	ELECTRIC
	SERVICE
	EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
	NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	S2898A	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.

3. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black.

The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red.

IMPORTANT

A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED 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 attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Contents

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

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

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

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Contents

Setup Menu........................................................	44
Navigating through the Setup Menu ..............................	45
Hardware Setup.................................................	46
0. Hardware Setup Menu .............................................	46
0-1.Speaker Impedance Sub-menu ................................	47
0-2. Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu ..................................	47
0-3. IR IN Setup Sub-menu ............................................	47
0-4. AM Frequency Step Sub-menu
(Worldwide model Only) ........................................	47
Speaker Setup ...................................................	48
1. Speaker Setup Menu ................................................	48
1-1. Speaker Config Sub-menu ......................................	48
1-2. Speaker Distance Sub-menu ...................................	49
1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menu ...................................	50
Input Setup ........................................................	51
2. Input Setup Menu .....................................................	51
2-1. Digital Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO is not
selected as the input source) ...................................	51
2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO
is not selected as the input source) ........................	52
2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu ...........................................	53
2-4. Character Input Sub-menu ......................................	53
2-5. IntelliVolume Sub-menu .........................................	54
2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu ..........................	54
Audio Adjust ......................................................	58
3. Audio Adjust Menu ..................................................	58
3-1. Tone Control Sub-menu ..........................................	58
3-2. Surround Speakers Sub-menu ................................	58
3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu ..........................................	59
3-4. Delay Sub-menu ......................................................	59
3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu ..............................................	60
3-6. Mono Sub-menu ......................................................	60
3-7. Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu .............................	60
3-8. Surround Sub-menu ................................................	61
3-9. THX Sub-menu .......................................................	62
3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. Mono Movie/
Enhanced 7/Orchestra/Unplugged/Studio Mix /TV
Logic Sub-menu ......................................................	62
Preference .........................................................	64
4. Preference Menu .......................................................	64
4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu ........................................	64
4-2. Headphones Level Sub-menu .................................	65
4-3. OSD Setup Sub-menu .............................................	65
4-4. OSD Position Sub-menu .........................................	65

Remote controller
Using remote controller ...................................	66
Overview ........................................................................	66
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ......................	66
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................	67
Controlling an Onkyo CD player ...................................	68
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder ...............................	69
Entering a pre-programming code ..................	70
Learning a pre-programming code .................................	70
Pre-programming codes .................................................	71
Operating your programmed remote controller ....	72
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................	72
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) ..............................	72
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode) .......................................	72
VCR MODE (VCR Mode) .............................................	73
TV MODE (TV Mode) ...................................................	73
Programming the commands of remote controllers
for other devices into the remote controller .....	74
Programming procedure .................................................	74
Erasing the programmed command from one button ....	75
Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button ....	75
Using the macro function ................................	76
What is the macro function? .......................................	76
Programming the macro .................................................	76
Executing the macro .......................................................	76
Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button ......	77
Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed ...	77
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide .....................................	78
POWER ..........................................................................	78
SPEAKERS ....................................................................	78
FM/AM TUNER .............................................................	78
VIDEO and AUDIO .......................................................	79
REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................	79
OTHER ...........................................................................	79
If one of the messages shown below appears ................	80
Specifications ...................................................	81

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE 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 technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

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Features

Amplifier Features

■110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the seven channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08 % THD (FTC rated)

■7.1 Channel Amplifier

■Wide Range 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 II, Dolby Digital EX

■DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24

■Theater-DimensionalTM Virtual Surround Mode

■Non-Scaling Configuration

■Onscreen displays (Basic Menu/Advanced Menu)

■Composite to S-Video Conversion

■6 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs

■Crossover Adjustment (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

Supplied accessories

■Character Input

■Backlit/preprogrammed & learning remote with LED display (Other than USA, Canadian and Australian 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 Decoding

■Ethernet cable plug-In Capability

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•“Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

•“NET-TUNE” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

•Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

•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.

•Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

•Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

•MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.

•“XiVA” is a registered trademark of Imerge Limited.

•Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech 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 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 57) which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback.

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-NR900/900E.

Front Left Front Left

SP-B / Zone 2

Left

SP-B / Zone 2

Left Front Right Front Right

SP-B / Zone 2

Right

SP-B / Zone 2

Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center

Surround Back Left

Surround Back

Left Zone 2

Left Zone 2

Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back

Right Zone 2

Right Zone 2

Right

Front Left Front Left

SP-B / Zone 2

Left

SP-B / Zone 2

Left Front Right Front Right

SP-B / Zone 2

Right

SP-B / Zone 2

Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center

Surround Back Left

Surround Back

Left Zone 2

Left Zone 2

Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back

Right Zone 2

Right Zone 2

Right

1

2

3

Speaker Cable

AM loop antenna × 1

FM indoor antenna × 1

Speaker cable label × 1

(See page 23.)

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

Conversion plug × 1

(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 area which it was purchased.)

	Power cord × 1	Remote controller × 1	75/300	Ω antenna adapter × 1
	(Other than USA, Canadian and Australian models)	Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2

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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.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

INPUT

R

L

VIDEO

MODEL NO.

COAX

FRONT

MONITOR

OUTPUT

R

L

R

L

TX-NR900E

1

OUT

Y

R

L

SUB

CENTER

2

AM

OUT

ZONE 2

P

SURR

NETWORK

3

IN

DVD

P

SURR

R

L

OPT

BACK/

INPUT 1

1

ZONE 2

FM

OUT

Y

75

VIDEO 1

CAUTION:

FRONT

MULTI CH

2

INPUT

AUDIO

IN

P

SPEAKER

R

L

R

L

VOLTAGE

3

SUB

CENTER

PHONO

OUT

P

6 OHMS MIN.

AC OUTLETS

/SPEAKER

VIDEO 2

SEE

AC 230-240V 50 Hz

VOLTAGE

SURR

INPUT 2

INSTRUCTIONSELECTORR SURR BACK/

L

TOTAL 100W MAX.

SELECTOR

4

CD

IN

Y

MANUAL FOR

CENTER SPEAKER

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

AC INLET

120V

CORRECT

I R

12V TRIGGER OUT

OPT

R

L

OUT

SETTINGS.

IN

ZONE 2

1

SURR

IN

VIDEO 3

P

RS232

220-230V

BACK

TAPE

OUT

							120V	REMOTE
2				IN	VIDEO 4	P		CONTROL
GND			IN	L
	R	L	R		VIDEO
DIGITAL		AUDIO		AUDIO		S VIDEO
OUTPUT

220-230V

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.

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2

3

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 TXNR900/900E. 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.

AC INLET

Notes:

•Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries.

•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.

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.

30˚

30˚

Approx. 16 feet (5 meters)

SEND/LEARN indicator

Notes:

•Make sure that the remote control sensor is not subject to strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light for it may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

•Using another remote controller in the same room 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.

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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

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

POWER

ON

OFF

ZONE 2 (GRN )

REC

( RED )

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5

TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

C D

NET AUDIO

AUDIO

PURE AUDIO

UPSAMPLING

SELECTOR

DISPLAY

VCR 1

VCR 2

PUSH TO OPEN

TX-NR900E

Front door

Push here to open the front door.

PHONES	REC OUT ZONE 2	OFF	STEREO SURROUND THX	DSP	DIMMER MEMORY FM MODE SETUP	ENTER	RETURN		VIDEO 5 INPUT
	ZONE 2 LEVEL				CLEAR	TUNING	PRESET	S VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R
							DIGITAL

Other than European models

PHONES	REC OUT ZONE 2	OFF	STEREO SURROUND THX	DSP	RT/PTY/TP MEMORY FM MODE SETUP	ENTER	RETURN		VIDEO 5 INPUT
	ZONE 2 LEVEL				CLEAR	TUNING	PRESET	S VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R
							DIGITAL

European models

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For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in brackets [ ].

POWER switch (for all models other than USA and Canadian models) [30]

Press to turn on and off the main power supply for the TX-NR900/ 900E. When the TX-NR900/900E is turned on with the POWER switch, the STANDBY indicator lights.

•Before turning on the power, check to make sure that all cords are properly connected.

•When the power is turned on, a sudden surge of current will occur that may adversely affect the operation of other devices. To prevent this, do not 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 to 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 the 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 to 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 button, and then press the desired input source button. The input channel with its indicator lit red is output to REC OUT and the one with its indicator lit green is output to ZONE 2.

Front display

Remote control sensor [7]

DISPLAY button [34]

Press to display information 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 to use the TX-NR900/900E to output to a remote zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording (Rec Out). Press the REC OUT button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording. Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output 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 outputting to 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 output.

To select an input source, press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 8 seconds. That source will be output for recording or viewing in the remote zone.

To set the output to the source channel, press the desired button (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, nothing is output 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]

Switches to 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 brightness 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 Data System (RDS) for FM broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Each time the button 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 versa. 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 the TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX-NR900/900E.

TUNING /, PRESET / buttons [36, 37, 39, 45]

To tune into a radio station, press the TUNING / buttons. The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50-kHz increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz) increments for AM.

When FM is selected as the input source, you can hold down either the TUNING or button and then release it to activate the autosearch feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one. When navigating through the 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 that you selected with the TUNING / 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 the Setup Menu.

VIDEO 5 INPUT terminals [21]

For connecting a video camera or game device.

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Front panel display

Input signal path indicators

Shows from which terminal the input signal is coming.

Listening mode or digital input format indicators

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the 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 volume. When the FM or AM input is selected, shows the frequency and preset number. When the 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 the 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 TXNR900/900E using the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to place the remote controller in the receiver mode.

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SEND/LEARN indicator [7]

Lights red when signals are sent by the remote controller. It also flashes when a button is pressed when the battery power is low.

ON/STANDBY button [30, 43]

ON: Press to 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 TXNR900/900E in standby and does not turn the power completely off.

SLEEP button [32]

Press to set the sleep function.

The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-NR900/900E to turn off automatically after a specified time period.

MACRO 1, 2 button [76, 77]

Press to program or execute 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 button will also light whenever any other operation button is pressed.

RETURN button [45]

Press to enter the selected setting and return to the previous menu.

CH button [37]

Press to select a preset channel for the tuner.

CH SEL button [34]

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

AUDIO SEL button [35]

Press to select the audio input signal.

LEVEL / buttons [34, 43]

Press to adjust the volume of the speaker selected using the CH SEL button.

Operation buttons [66-69, 73]

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

INPUT SELECTOR buttons [31, 37, 43]

Press to select an input source.

Same as the input selector buttons on the front panel of the TXNR900/900E. The input source for each button is given here. DVD:DVD, CD:CD, V1:VIDEO1, 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 to exit the menu.

///, ENTER button [45]

When in the Setup Menu, press the upper and lower arrow buttons to select an item, press the right and left arrow buttons to select parameter values or modes, and press the ENTER button to advance to the next item.

VOL button [31]

Press to adjust the volume.

TEST button [50]

This button is used to set the speaker output levels. Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL / and CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Setup Menu.

MUTING button [32]

Press to activate the mute function.

ZONE 2 button [43]

Press to perform operations on the remote zone.

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Rear panels

USA and Canadian models

DIGITAL	PRE OUT		ANTENNA	AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO	COMPONENT	FRONT SPEAKERS		SURR SPEAKERS
INPUT	R	L					VIDEO
COAX	FRONT					MONITOR	OUTPUT	R	L	R	L
1						OUT	Y
				R	L
	SUB		CENTER								AC OUTLETS
2				AM	OUT	ZONE 2	PB
											AC 120V 60 Hz
	SURR										SWITCHED
											TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

3						IN	DVD	PR
	SURR	R	L
OPT	BACK/							INPUT 1
	ZONE 2
					FM
1						OUT		Y
					75				ETHERNET
							VIDEO 1		[NET-TUNE]
										SURR
	FRONT		MULTI CH						CENTER
2						IN		PB		BACK/
			INPUT
				AUDIO					SPEAKER	ZONE 2
	R		L	R	L				CAUTION:	SPEAKERS
	SUB		CENTER						SPEAKER
3					PHONO	OUT		PR	IMPEDANCE

					VIDEO 2		4 OHMS MIN. OR		R	L
SURR						INPUT 2	6 OHMS MIN.
							/SPEAKER
4			CD	IN		Y	SEE INSTRUCTION	I R	12V TRIGGER OUT
										AV RECEIVER
							MANUAL FOR
R	L									MODEL NO. TX-NR900
			OUT				CORRECT SETTINGS.	IN	ZONE 2
OPT
1				IN	VIDEO 3	PB
SURR
BACK			TAPE
									REMOTE
								OUT
									CONTROL
2				IN	VIDEO 4	PR
GND			IN	L
	R	L	R
DIGITAL		AUDIO	AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO
OUTPUT

Other than USA and Canadian models

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

INPUT

R

L

VIDEO

MODEL NO.

COAX

FRONT

MONITOR

OUTPUT

R

L

R

L

TX-NR900E

1

OUT

Y

R

L

SUB

CENTER

2

AM

OUT

ZONE 2

PB

SURR

3

IN

DVD

PR

SURR

R

L

OPT

BACK/

INPUT 1

ZONE 2

FM

1

OUT

Y

ETHERNET

75

VIDEO 1

[NET-TUNE]

2

FRONT

MULTI CH

IN

PB

INPUT

AUDIO

CAUTION:

R

L

R

SUB

CENTER

L

SPEAKER

3

PHONO

OUT

PR

IMPEDANCE

AC OUTLETS

4 OHMS MIN. OR

AC 230-240V 50 Hz

VIDEO 2

6 OHMS MIN.

VOLTAGE

INPUT 2

/SPEAKER

SURR BACK/

L

SWITCHED

4

SURR

CD

IN

Y

SEE

CENTER SPEAKER

R ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

TOTAL 100W MAX.

SELECTOR

AC INLET

120V

INSTRUCTION

I R

12V TRIGGER OUT

OPT

R

L

OUT

MANUAL FOR

IN

ZONE 2

CORRECT

RS232

220-230V

1

SURR

IN

VIDEO 3

PB

SETTINGS.

BACK

TAPE

OUT

REMOTE

2

IN

VIDEO 4

PR

CONTROL

GND

IN

L

R

L

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

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For more information regarding connection procedures, see pages indicated in brackets [ ].

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT [17-21]

These jacks are for connecting components with digital input and output capabilities. To connect a CD player, see page 17; to connect an MD or CD recorder, see page 17; to connect a DAT deck, see page 17; to connect a DVD player, see page 18; to connect a DVD recorder, see page 20; and to 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 to 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 [26]

These jacks are for connecting the components that will be used in the remote zone (Zone 2).

MONITOR OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO [19]

These jacks are for connecting to the video input jacks on television monitors or projectors.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT [19]

These jacks are for connecting to the component video input jacks on television monitors or projectors.

ETHERNET (NET-TUNE)

This connector is for connecting to an Ethernet network.

SPEAKERS [23, 26]

These terminals are for connecting the speakers.

AC OUTLETS [28]

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 output.

PHONO/CD/TAPE AUDIO IN/OUT [17]

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 cassette 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; to 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 outputs of video components that have them. To connect a DVD player, see page 18; to connect a DVD recorder, see page 20; and to connect a Satellite tuner, see page 21.

IR IN/OUT [27]

These connectors are for connecting the remote sensor of a multiroom kit (sold separately).

[28]

This jack is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same 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 than USA, Canadian and Australian models)

RS232 [28]

This connector is for connecting to the RS-232 port of an external device.

AC INLETS [7]

This connector is for connecting the supplied power cord.

(Worldwide models only)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR [7]

This is only available on the worldwide model. Before connecting the power cord to the wall outlet, be sure to set this to the correct power supply voltage for your region.

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•Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting.

•Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made.

•For input jacks, red connectors (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.

Improper connection

Inserted completely

•Do not bind audio/video connection cables with 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 are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below.

Left (white)	L
		Audio connection cable
Right (red)	R
PR	PR
P	PB	Component video
Y	Y	connection cable
		Video connection cable
		S video connection cable
		Coaxial cable
		Optical cable

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Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the TX-NR900/900E. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as those of your components and their features to ascertain which method of connection is best.

: Signal flow

Digital audio output (optical)

Digital audio input (optical)

3. Cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or CD recorder (TAPE)

R (red)

Analog audio input

L (white)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

DIGITAL		PRE OUT			ANTENNA
INPUT		R	L
COAX	FRONT
1
	SUB			CENTER
2						AM
	SURR
3
	SURR	R	L
OPT	BACK/
	ZONE 2
						FM
1
						75
2	FRONT			MULTI CH
				INPUT	AUDIO
	R
				L		L
					R
	SUB			CENTER
3						PHONO
	SURR
4						CD
OPT		R	L			OUT
1	SURR
	BACK					TAPE
2
	GND					IN
					R	L
DIGITAL					AUDIO
OUTPUT

Ground wire (earth)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

2. Turntable (PH)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

1. CD player (CD)

Digital audio output (optical)

Connecting your audio components

Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components to the TX-NR900/900E. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples.

AUDIO IN/OUT

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are eight audio inputs and three audio outputs on the rear panel. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type connectors.

DIGITAL INPUT/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 recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components.

•Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the input source is not digital only, but analog as well.

•When using an optical input or output jack, always use an optical fiber cable.

1.Connecting a compact disc player (CD)

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the output jacks of the compact disc player to the CD 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 compact disc player 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 compact disc player.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, the CD input source is set for digital input at the OPT 1 jack.

If the digital connection is made to a different 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 to 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 to the R jack.

Note:

The TX-NR900/900E is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges. For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire to the GND terminal. 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 to the L jacks 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 TXNR900/900E depending on the type of connector 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 at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 51).

If the device has a digital input, connect it to the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPT 1 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.

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Connecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output

: Signal flow

DIGITAL		PR		AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO	COMPONENT
INPUT		RENNA					VIDEO
COAX	FRONT					MONITOR	OUTPUT
1						OUT	Y
			R	L
	SUB
2			AM	OUT		ZONE 2	PB
	SURR
3				IN		DVD	PR
	SURR	R
OPT	BACK/						INPUT 1
	ZONE 2
			FM
1				OUT			Y
			75
						VIDEO 1
2	FRONT			IN			PB
		UDIO
	R
	SUB	L
3			PHONO	OUT			PR
	SURR					VIDEO 2	INPUT 2
4			CD	IN			Y
OPT		R	OUT
1	SURR			IN		VIDEO 3	PB
	BACK		TAPE
2				IN		VIDEO 4	PR
	GND		IN	L
		L	R
DIGITAL		UDIO		AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO
OUTPUT

Digital audio output (coaxial)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

Video output

S Video output

4. DVD player (DVD)

Y

PB

PR

Component video output

Connecting your video components

Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to the TX-NR900/900E. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT

For DVD players or other devices that have component video connectors, the TX-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 connectors for direct component video output to the matrix decoder of a television, projector, or other 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 colors 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 outputs and each one includes both composite video and S video configurations.

Connect VCRs, VTRs, LD players, DVD players, 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 to VIDEO 3).

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

The flow of the video signals is as follows:

Signals that 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 to 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 to the DVD S VIDEO IN jack with an S video cable. Or if the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the banks of COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TXNR900/900E.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, the DVD input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks.

If you connect the DVD or LD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks, this must be changed at 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 TXNR900/900E depending on the type of connector on the DVD player.

With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, 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).

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: Signal flow

S Video input
Video input
Analog audio	L (white)
input
	R (red)
6. VCR (VIDEO 1)
	R (red)
Analog audio
output	L (white)
Video output
S Video output

Video input
				5. TV monitor or projector
S Video input				(MONITOR OUT)

DIGITAL		PRE		AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO	COMPONENT
INPUT		RNA					VIDEO
COAX	FRONT					MONITOR	OUTPUT	Y
1						OUT	Y
			R	L
2	SUB			OUT		ZONE 2	PB	PB	Component video input
		AM
	SURR							PR
3				IN		DVD	PR
	SURR	R
OPT	BACK/						INPUT 1
	ZONE 2
		FM
1				OUT			Y
		75
						VIDEO 1
2	FRONT			IN			PB
		O
	R
	SUB	L
3		PHONO		OUT			PR
	SURR					VIDEO 2	INPUT 2
4		CD		IN			Y
		R
OPT		OUT
1	SURR			IN		VIDEO 3	PB
	BACK	TAPE
2				IN		VIDEO 4	PR
	GND	IN	R	L
		L
DIGITAL		O		AUDIO	VIDEO	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 MONITOR 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 to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO output.

Using an RCA video cable, connect the video input jack (composite) of the device to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack of the TXNR900/900E. 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 the bank of COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TX-NR900/900E.

Note that the OSD Menu data will be output to the 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 output jack (composite) of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR900/900E and connect the video input jack of the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT jack of the TXNR900/900E. 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 TXNR900/900E.

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

If you are connecting a digital output device to the VIDEO 1 jack instead of a VCR, connect it to either 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).

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Digital audio input (optical)

: Signal flow

Digital audio output (coaxial)
S Video input
Video input
Analog audio	R (red)
input
	L (white)

7.DVD recorder, other digital video recording device (VIDEO 2)

	R (red)
Analog audio
output	L (white)
Video output
S Video output	Y
	PB

DIGITAL		PRE	AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO	COMPONENT
INPUT		RENNA				VIDEO
COAX	FRONT				MONITOR	OUTPUT
1					OUT	Y
			R	L
	SUB
2			AM	OUT	ZONE 2	PB
	SURR
3				IN	DVD	PR
	SURR	R
OPT	BACK/					INPUT 1
	ZONE 2
			FM
1				OUT		Y
			75
					VIDEO 1
2	FRONT			IN		PB
		DIO
	R
		L
	SUB
3			PHONO	OUT		PR
	SURR				VIDEO 2	INPUT 2
4			CD	IN		Y
OPT		R	OUT
1	SURR			IN	VIDEO 3	PB
	BACK		TAPE
2				IN	VIDEO 4	PR
	GND		IN	L
		L	R
DIGITAL		DIO	AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO
OUTPUT

Component video output

PR

7.Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device (VIDEO 2)

Using RCA video cables, connect the video output 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-NR900/900E, the VIDEO 2 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks.

If you connect the device to 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 cables, connect the audio output jacks of the device to the 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 DIGITAL INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TXNR900/900E depending on the type of connector on the device.

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

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8.Settop box, video camera (VIDEO 3)

S Video output

Video output

L (white)

Analog audio	R (red)
output

Digital audio output (optical)

DIGITAL		PRE		AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO	COMPONENT
INPUT		NNAR					VIDEO
COAX	FRONT					MONITOR	OUTPUT
1						OUT	Y
			R	L
	SUB
2		AM		OUT		ZONE 2	PB
	SURR
3				IN		DVD	PR
	SURR	R
OPT	BACK/						INPUT 1
	ZONE 2
		FM
1				OUT			Y
		75
						VIDEO 1
2	FRONT			IN			PB
		O
	R
		L
	SUB
3		PHONO		OUT			PR
	SURR					VIDEO 2	INPUT 2
4		CD		IN			Y
		R
OPT		OUT
1	SURR			IN		VIDEO 3	PB
	BACK	TAPE
2				IN		VIDEO 4	PR
	GND	IN	R	L
		L
					VIDEO
DIGITAL		O		AUDIO		S VIDEO
OUTPUT

: Signal flow

9.Satellite tuner or television (VIDEO 4)

	S Video output
	Video output
L (white)
	Analog audio
R (red)	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 (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) VIDEO IN jack of the TX-NR900/900E. Or if the device has an S video output jack, connect it to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) S VIDEO IN jack of the TXNR900/900E using an S video cable. Or 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-NR900/900E, the 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 1 jacks, this must be changed at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 53).

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

Using an RCA video cable, connect the video output jack (composite) of the device to the VIDEO 5 VIDEO jack of the TXNR900/900E. Or if the device has an S video output 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 the OPTICAL input on the front panel.

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jack of the					Front panel
device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR900/	S Video output
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	Digital output
INPUT COAX jack or DIGITAL INPUT OPT jack of the TX-				VIDEO 5 INPUT
	(optical)	N
NR900/900E depending on the type of connector on the device.		DIGITAL	S VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R
With the initial settings of the TX-NR900/900E, the 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 made at a different jack, this must be changed	10. Video camera/ Video game
	(VIDEO 5 INPUT)
at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 51).
	Video output
	L
	Analog output
	R

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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 that for surround playback, the configuration and placement of your speakers are both very important.

For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.

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 left 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.

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 to the front right and left speakers for optimized surround playback.

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 recommendations are shown.

In order to create the optimum conditions for the best sound quality, be sure to place all the speakers 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 listener’s ears when at the listening 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 that of the listener’s ears.

Surround back speakers
•	Place these speakers so that their
	height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than		10
	that of the listener’s ears.
•	When using surround back left and
	right speakers, place them behind the
	listener so that the angles between the
	lines from each speaker to the listener
	and a line straight back from the	8		9
	listener are less than 30 degrees.

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 at one-third the length of the room.

Corner

1/3 room length

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 listening point.

Layout with dipolar							Layout with monopolar
speakers							speakers
					2							2
			1						1
					5		3
	3		4						4			5

6	7	6	7
10			10

		8		9					8		9
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 position

Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation in which that should be placed. For the 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 that their arrows point to each other.

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Connecting speakers

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

Caution:

Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to the TX-NR900/900E. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω, 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.

SPEAKERS

–	+
L	L
R	R

–+

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

NO!

SPEAKERS

–+

L L

R R

–+

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

•Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-NR900/900E.

•Connect either your surround back speakers or the speakers you will be using in the remote zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK SPEAKERS/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (see page 47).

Using the speaker labels

The positive speaker terminals on the TX-NR900/900E are color coded for easy identification. Attach the supplied speaker labels to the speaker cables, and then match the colors on the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals.

Speaker cable label

TX-NR900/900E

Speaker

Speaker cable label

The speaker channels are colored as follows:

Front left speaker (+): White

Front right speaker (+): Red

Center speaker (+): Green

Surround left speaker (+): Blue

Surround right speaker (+): Grey

Surround back/Zone 2 left speaker (+): Brown

Surround back/Zone 2 right speaker (+): Tan

Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER

Front right

Front left

Surround right

Surround left

Subwoofer

speaker

speaker

speaker

speaker

jack to connect a subwoofer with a

built-in power amplifier. If your

subwoofer does not have a built-in

amplifier, connect an amplifier to

the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack

and the subwoofer to the amplifier.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

INPUT

R

L

VIDEO

COAX

FRONT

MONITOR

OUTPUT

R

L

R

L

1

OUT

Y

R

L

SUB

CENTER

AC OUTLETS

2

AM

OUT

ZONE 2

PB

AC 120V 60 Hz

SURR

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

3

IN

DVD

PR

ETHERNET

Connecting the speaker cable

[NET-TUNE]

CENTER

SURR

BACK/

:

SPEAKER

ZONE 2

1. Strip away approx. 5/8 inch (15 mm) of

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE

	the wire insulation.	MIN.		R	L
		MIN. OR
2.	Twist the wire ends tightly together.	INSTRUCTION	I R	12V TRIGGER OUT	AV RECEIVER
		FOR
		SETTINGS.	IN	ZONE 2	MODEL NO. TX-NR900
3.	Unscrew the speaker terminal cap.

4.	Insert the exposed wire end.
5.	Screw down the speaker terminal cap.

	OUT	REMOTE
		CONTROL

1

2

3

4

5

5/8"

(15mm)

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.

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.

Insert into the hole.

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

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 distortion.

If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

Connecting the AM loop antenna:

The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away as possible from the TX-NR900/900E, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords.

If the reception is not very clear with the attached AM indoor antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

FM antenna

(Indoor) AM loop antenna

Other models

	PRE OUT	ANTENNA	AUDIO
	L
		R	L
		CENTER
		AM
	L
	USA and	FM
		75
	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 connected to either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AM broadcast signals.

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Connecting an 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 to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, transformers, etc.

•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.

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 FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.

	PRE OUT	ANTENNA	AUDIO
	L
		R	L
		CENTER
		AM
	L
		FM
		75

Connecting an 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 antenna connected. 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)	PRE OUT	ANTENNA	AUDIO
		L
	AM loop antenna		R	L

CENTER

AM

L

FM 75

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 Step” Setup setting accordingly (see page 47).

To receiver

To TV (or VCR)

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

Connecting the 300 Ω 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.

Outdoor antenna

300 Ω ribbon wire

Connecting the coaxial cable:

1.With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers of the 75/300 Ω 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 Ω antenna adapter to the coaxial cable.

1.Insert the end of the cable.

2.Clamp it in place with pliers.

5.Reinstall the cover.

1

2

3, 4

Slit B	6		3	6
	mm mm mm

5/8"

(15mm)

Wire A

Slit C

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Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers

The TX-NR900/900E allows you to watch and listen 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 to as the main room while the separate room is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2). In addition, the IR IN/OUT terminal of the TXNR900/900E allows you to control the TX-NR900/900E from the remote 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 remote zone.

When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals

When you have connected all the speakers for 7.1-channel audio in the main room, connect the speakers as shown below.

The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to the LINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume with the amplifier connected 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				Zone 2
Left speaker			or projector			Right speaker

Zone 2 amplifier
			Main Room
	AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO
			MONITOR
			OUT
R	L
Right (red)	OUT		ZONE 2
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 5.1-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 → Surr Back/Zone 2 → Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.

Main Room	Remote Zone (Zone 2)
	Zone 2	Zone 2
	Left	Right
	speaker	speaker

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

R L

TX-NR900/900E

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 5.1-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 terminals and connect the remote zone speakers.

With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone 2 → Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.

Main Room			Remote Zone (Zone 2)
	PRE OUT		Zone 2	Zone 2
FRONT	R	L
			Left	Right
SUB		CENTER	speaker	speaker
SURR
SURR	R	L
BACK/
ZONE 2

Left (white)

Power amplifier

Right (red)

TX-NR900/900E

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