Onkyo TX-NR900, TX-NR900E User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-NR900 TX-NR900E

Instruction Manual

Contents

Before using 2

Facilities and connections 8

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.

Setup and operation 31

Remote controller 66

Appendix 78

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.

Important Safeguards

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

OUVRIR

NE PAS

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 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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

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 antenna-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 lo-

cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,

or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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

into the appliance through openings as they may touch 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 ad-

justment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the appliance to its normal operation, E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,

and F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance – this indicates a need for service.

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

S2898A

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 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, ANSI/NFPA 70

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.

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 .....

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...

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...

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

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

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

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 ....

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 ...

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

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.

Left

Front

Right

Zone 2

Surround

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Speaker Cable

AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1

Speaker cable label × 1

(See page 23.)

Power cord × 1

(Other than USA, Canadian and Australian models)

Remote controller × 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2

Left

Right

Surround

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

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.)

75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1

Before using this unit

321

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

INPUT

COAX

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

OPT

SURR BACK

GND DIGITAL OUTPUT

AUDIO

ANTENNA

CENTER

FM 75

MULTI CH INPUT

AUDIO

CENTER

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

NETWORK

DVD

INPUT 1 Y

CAUTION

SPEAKER

VOLTAGE

IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN.

/SPEAKER

SEE

SELECTOR

INPUT 2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

CORRECT SETTINGS.

S VIDEO

120V

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

RS232

SURR SPEAKERS

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

I R

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

SURR BACK/

MODEL NO.

TX-NR

900

LRL

AC OUTLETS

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

VOLTAGE

SWITCHED

SELECTOR

TOTAL 100

W MAX.

120V

AC INLET

220-230V

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.

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.

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

Power cord (supplied)

STANDBY indicator

AC INLET

30˚

Approx. 16 feet

(5 meters)

DO NOT connect the power cord at

SEND/LEARN indicator

this time.

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.

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

STANDBY/ON

POWER

PHONES

OFF

PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING

STANDBY

ZONE 2 LEVEL

AUDIO

SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

()

ZONE

GRN

()

REC

RED

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO

TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

NET AUDIOC

DISPL AY

PUSH TO OPEN

TX-NR900E

STEREO SURROUND

THX DSPREC OUT ZONE 2OFF DIMMER

Front door

SETUP

MEMORY FM MODE

ENTER

TUNINGCLEAR

RETURN

PRESET

Push here to open the front door.

VIDEO 5 INPUT

VIDEO L R

S VIDEO AUDIO

DIGITAL

Other than European models

S VIDEO AUDIO

DIGITAL

VIDEO 5 INPUT

VIDEO L R

PHONES

ZONE 2 LEVEL

STEREO SURROUND

THX DSPREC OUT ZONE 2OFF RT/ PTY/ TP

MEMORY FM MODE

SETUP

ENTER

TUNINGCLEAR

RETURN

PRESET

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

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.

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.

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 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 search 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 When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons select the value or item that you selected with the TUNING When you press the SETUP button, the TUNING and PRESET buttons become cursor buttons to be used for Setup Menu operations.

or button and then release it to activate the auto-

/ buttons.

/ buttons. The

/ buttons.

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.

Index parts and facilities

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.

Index parts and facilities

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 TX-

NR900/900E 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.

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 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.

/ and CH SEL buttons to calibrate

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.

Index parts and facilities

Rear panels

USA and Canadian models

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

PRE OUT

SUB

GND

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

Other than USA and Canadian models

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

ETHERNET [NET-TUNE]

CENTER SPEAKER

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

FRONT SPEAKERS

I R

OUT

SURR SPEAKERS

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

AV RECEIVER

-NR

MODEL NO. TX

900

VIDEO

AUDIO

FM 75

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

INPUT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK

GND

PRE OUT

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

MODEL NO.

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

W MAX.

TX-NR

900

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

220-230V

I R

SURR SPEAKERS

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

TOTAL 100

AC INLET

FRONT SPEAKERS

ETHERNET

[NET-TUNE]

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

CENTER SPEAKER

RS232

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

FM 75

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

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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.

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.

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.

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

• 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.

Cables are depicted in the connection diagrams as shown below.

Left (white)

Right (red)

Audio connection cable

Component video connection cable

Video connection cable

S video connection cable

Coaxial cable

Optical cable

Rear optical jack Front optical jack

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

INPUT

COAX

Digital audio input (optical)

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

Analog audio input

Analog audio output

R (red)

L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

OPT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

ZONE 2

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).

Ground wire (earth)

R (red)

L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

Analog audio output

Digital audio output (optical)

2. Turntable (PH)

1. CD player (CD)

FRONT

SURR

BACK/

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

PRE OUT

SUB

GND

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

FM 75

PHONO

OUT

TAPE

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.

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

COAX

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OUT

PHONO

TAPE

OUT

Connecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output

: Signal flow

Digital audio output (coaxial)

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, P 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

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

you connect its audio and video leads to the same bank (e.g., both to VIDEO 3).

B, PR) for direct component video input. The

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

Video output

S Video output

4. DVD player (DVD)

Component video output

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).

PRE

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

COAX

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OUT

PHONO

TAPE

OUT

FM 75

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

: Signal flow

S Video input

Video input

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

Component video input

Analog audio input

L (white)

R (red)

6. VCR (VIDEO 1)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

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 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).

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

PRE

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

COAX

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OUT

PHONO

TAPE

OUT

Digital audio input (optical)

Digital audio output (coaxial)

S Video input

Video input

Analog audio input

R (red)

L (white)

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

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

Video output

S Video output

Component video output

: Signal flow

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.

Connecting to Audio/Video equipment

PRE

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

COAX

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OUT

PHONO

TAPE

OUT

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8. Settop box, video camera (VIDEO 3)

S Video output

Video output

Analog audio output

Digital audio output (optical)

L (white)

R (red)

: Signal flow

9. Satellite tuner or television (VIDEO 4)

S Video output

L (white)

R (red)

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 (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).

Using an RCA audio cable, connect the audio output jack of the device to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) AUDIO IN jacks of the TX-NR900/

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.

S Video output

Front panel

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 device.

Digital output (optical)

S VIDEO AUDIO

DIGITAL

VIDEO 5 INPUT

VIDEO L 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 at Setup Menu → Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 51).

10. Video camera/ Video game (VIDEO 5 INPUT)

Video output

Analog output

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.

Surround back speakers

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

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

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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

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.

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 speakers

1 TV or screen 2 Subwoofer 3 Front left speaker 4 Center speaker 5 Front right speaker

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Layout with monopolar speakers

6 Surround left speaker 7 Surround right speaker 8 Surround back left speaker 9 Surround back 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.

Connecting speakers

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO.

-NR

900

OUT

I R

OUT

PHONO

PRE OUT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

AUDIO

TAPE

AUDIO

GND

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

OUT

MULTI CH INPUT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

CENTER

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DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

COAX

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

12V TRIGGER OUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

CAUTION

: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

ETHERNET

[NET-TUNE]

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5/8"

(15mm)

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

+–

SPEAKERS

+–

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

NO!

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 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

Speaker

• 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).

Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 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.

Connecting the speaker cable

1. Strip away approx. 5/8 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.

Subwoofer

Front right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Surround right

speaker

Surround left

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround Back

right speaker

Surround Back

left speaker

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.

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

Other models

RE OUT

(Indoor) AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

CENTER

AUDIO

2. Insert the wire into the terminal hole.

3. Release the lever.

USA and Canadian models

Strip away the insulation from the end of the cable, and fully insert the stripped end of the cable.

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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.

Connecting antennas

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.

RE OUT

ANTENNA

CENTER

AUDIO

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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.

To TV (or VCR)To receiver

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.

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

RE OUT

(Indoor)

ANTENNA

AM loop antenna

CENTER

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).

AUDIO

FM 75

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

✦

6mm3mm6

Slit B

Wire A

Slit C

5/8"

(15mm)

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)

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.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)Main Room

Zone 2

Left

speaker

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

TX-NR900/900E

Note:

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

Zone 2

Right

speaker

Zone 2

Left speaker

Zone 2 monitor

or projector

Zone 2

Right speaker

Zone 2 amplifier

Main Room

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

TX-NR900/900E

Right (red)

Left (white)

AUDIO

Note:

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

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.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)Main Room

PRE OUT

FRONT

SUB

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

TX-NR900/900E

CENTE

Left (white)

Right (red)

Zone 2

Left

speaker

Power amplifier

Zone 2

Right

speaker

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