Onkyo TX-NR901 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver

TX-NR901

Contents

Introduction ............................... 2

Connections ............................ 22

Basic Setup ............................. 39

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an 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.

Basic Operation ...................... 51

Advanced Operation...............63

Advanced Setup......................67

Net-Tune ................................... 75

Zone 2 ...................................... 84

Using the Remote Controller

with Other Components ...... 88

Others....................................... 99

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS 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 Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

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

NE PAS

OUVRIR

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from 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 apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus 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 apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

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 model

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. RSS-210, Low Power Licence-Exempt Radiocommuni-

cations Devices (All Frequency Bands) 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 CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

CNR-210. Dispositifs de radiocommunications de faible puissance, exempts de licence (pour toutes les bandes de fréquences)

Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisee:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse— The AC fuse inside the TX-NR901 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-NR901, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the TX-NR901 all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the TX-NR901 immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may 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. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the TX-NR901’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

For American and Australian models

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the TX-NR901. If you do not intend to use the TX-NR901 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................2

Precautions .......................................................................................................................3

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

Supplied Accessories.......................................................................................................7

Before Using the TX-NR901..............................................................................................8

Front & Rear Panels..........................................................................................................9

Remote Controller...........................................................................................................14

About Home Theater.......................................................................................................21

Connecting the TX-NR901

Positioning Your Speakers ............................................................................................. 22

Attaching the Speaker Labels........................................................................................22

Connecting Antennas.....................................................................................................24

AV Cables & Sockets ......................................................................................................26

Connecting Your TV or Projector ...................................................................................27

AV Components ..............................................................................................................28

Audio Components.........................................................................................................34

Connecting a Power Amp...............................................................................................36

Connecting Components........................................................................................36

Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components...................................................37

Connecting the RS232 Port............................................................................................37

Connecting the Power Cord...........................................................................................37

Turning On the TX-NR901...............................................................................................38

Basic

Basic Setup

About the Onscreen Setup Menus ................................................................................39

Speaker Settings............................................................................................................. 40

Input Setup ......................................................................................................................45

Digital Setup.................................................................................................................. 45

Video Setup...................................................................................................................46

Component Video Setup ...............................................................................................47

Remote Setup.................................................................................................................. 48

Specifying the AM Frequency Step (Worldwide model only)......................................49

Specifying the TV System (not American models) .....................................................50

Changing the Input Source Display ..............................................................................50

Basic Operation

Selecting the Source AV Component............................................................................ 51

Muting the TX-NR901 (remote controller only) .............................................................52

Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only).............................................................52

Setting the Display Brightness ...................................................................................... 52

Using Headphones........................................................................................................52

Setting the Input Signal Format.....................................................................................53

Fixing the Digital Input Format ...................................................................................... 53

Using the Tuner ...............................................................................................................54

Listening Modes..............................................................................................................56

Using the Digital Surround Modes ................................................................................60

Display Indicators & Source Info...................................................................................61

Adjusting the Volume of Individual Speakers ..............................................................62

Using the Re-EQ function ..............................................................................................62

Using the Late Night function........................................................................................62

Others

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................99

Speciﬁcations................................................................................................................103

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Using the Remote Controller with Other Components

Entering a Remote Control Code.................................................................................. 88

Remote Control Codes................................................................................................. 89

Controlling a Satellite Receiver .................................................................................... 91

Controlling a VCR......................................................................................................... 91

Advanced

Features

Controlling a TV............................................................................................................ 92

Controlling a Cable Receiver........................................................................................ 92

Learning Commands from Another Remote Controller ............................................. 93

Using Macros.................................................................................................................. 94

Editing Remote Controller Modes ................................................................................ 96

Adding New Remote Controller Modes ........................................................................ 96

Reordering the Remote Controller Modes.................................................................... 96

Deleting Remote Controller Modes .............................................................................. 97

Assigning Remote Controller Modes............................................................................ 97

Changing the Remote Controller’s Transmission Signal Format (IR/RF).................. 98

Resetting the Remote Controller .................................................................................. 98

Advanced

Features

Advanced

Features

Advanced

Features

Advanced Setup

Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources ............................................................. 67

Audio Adjust Functions................................................................................................. 68

Setting Preferences........................................................................................................ 72

Volume Setup............................................................................................................... 72

Headphones Level ....................................................................................................... 72

OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 73

OSD Position................................................................................................................ 73

Naming Presets & Input Sources.................................................................................. 73

Using IntelliVolume ........................................................................................................ 74

Advanced Operation

Using the Multichannel Input ........................................................................................ 63

Recording........................................................................................................................ 65

Net-Tune

About Net-Tune............................................................................................................... 75

Networking Your TX-NR901 ........................................................................................... 76

Using Internet Radio ...................................................................................................... 77

Playing Net-Tune Server Tracks .................................................................................... 79

Music Server Settings.................................................................................................... 81

Network Settings............................................................................................................ 82

Zone 2

Connecting Zone 2......................................................................................................... 84

Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 ............................................................................ 85

Setting the Surr Back/Zone 2 Outputs ......................................................................... 86

Controlling Zone 2.......................................................................................................... 87

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Features

Amp

• 7-channel ampliﬁer

• 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters (not surround back channels)

• Zone 2 (multiroom/multisource) capability

Audio/Video

• THX Surround EX

• THX Select certiﬁed

• Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic

*2

II

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

• Theater-Dimensional virtual surround mode

• Non-Scaling conﬁguration

• Advanced 32-bit dual DSP chips

• 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters (surround back channels only)

•2 component video inputs, 1 output

• Composite video to S-Video and S-Video to composite video conversion

• Composite and S-Video to component video conversion

•6 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs

•7 assignable digital inputs (4 optical, 3 coaxial), 2 digital outputs, 1 optical digital input for video 5 input

• Pre outs for front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back L/R (or Zone 2 L/R), and Subwoofer

*1

*3

*4

FM/AM Tuner

• 40 FM/AM presets

• FM auto tuning

Others

• Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus (OSD)

• Remote controller has scroll wheel and LCD display for quick and easy operation

• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for left, center, and right channels (not American and Australian models)

• IntelliVolume

• Character input for naming radio presets and input sources

• Net-Tune for Internet radio and MP3, WAV, and WMA playback

• Ethernet port for use with Net-Tune

THX Select

Before any home theater 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 Theater 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) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.

*1. THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd. *2. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. *3. DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. *4. Theater-Dimensional and Net-Tune are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. Re-Equalization and the Re-EQ logo are trademarks of THX Ltd.

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 oh Niles Audio Corporation. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-NR901. Speciﬁcations

and operation are the same regardless of color.

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

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

AM loop antenna

American and Australian

models: RC-549M

Other models:

RC-548M

Remote controller & three batteries (AA/R6)

Indoor FM antenna

(Connector type varies from country to country.)

Left

Front

Right

Zone 2

/

Surround

SP-B

Zone 2

/

Front

Right

Front

Left

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Surround

Front

Right

Front

Left

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

1

2

Speaker Cable

Left

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

3

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

Speaker cable labels

Power cord

(Not supplied with American and Australian models, which have an integral power cord.)

Power-plug adapter

Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the TX-NR901’s power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)

75/300-ohm antenna adapter

(Not supplied with American model.)

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Before Using the TX-NR901

Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide model only)

The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area. If it isn’t, use a small screwdriver to set it as appropriate. For example, if the voltage in your area is 120 volts, set the selector to “120V.” And if it’s between 220 and 230 volts, set it to “220-230V.”

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

ANTENNA

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

R

CENTER

AM

R

L

FM 75

MULTICH INPUT

AUDIO

L

R

CENTER

PHONO IN

CD

IN

R

L

OUT

TAPE

IN

R

L

R

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

FRONT SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

L

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

OUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 3

IN

VIDEO 4

IN

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

B

P

PR

INPUT 1

Y

ETHERNET (Net-Tune)

P

B

VOLTAGE

PR

SELECTOR

INPUT 2

Y

B

P

PR

CENTER SPEAKER

120V

RL

IN

RS232

OUT

R

I R

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

MODEL NO. /

R

L

TX-NR

901

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

L

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

AC INLET

220-230V

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

1

the small hollow and slide off the cover.

Notes:

• The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the TX-NR901’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

TX-NR901

Standby indicator

30˚

(5 m)

Approx. 16 ft.

Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6)

2

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Put the cover onto the remote controller

3

and slide it shut.

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-NR901 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the TX-NR901 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-NR901 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the TX-NR901’s remote control sensor.

• If you have the RC-549M remote controller (supplied with American and Australian models), you can set the transmission signal format to infrared (IR), or radio frequency (RF) for use with the optional RF Receiver. This is useful when, for example, the TX-NR901 is installed in a rack or is not in line of sight of the remote controller. The RC-548M remote controller doesn’t support this function.

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

American and Australian Models

BC DE F G H I

STANDBY/ON

Other Models

BC DE F G H I

A

STANDBY/ON

POWER

ON

PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING

OFF

PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING

STANDBY

LKJ

STANDBY

AUDIO

SELECTOR

AUDIO

SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

()

ZONE

2

GRN

()

REC

RED

VIDEO

1

DVD

VCR

1

VIDEO

3

2

VIDEO

VCR

2

VIDEO

5

4

TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

D

NET AUDIOC

DISPL

AY

PUSH TO OPEN

Front door Push here to open the ﬂap

MASTER VOLUME

()

ZONE

2

GRN

()

REC

RED

DVD

VIDEO

2

VIDEO

1

VCR

1

3

VIDEO

5

VIDEO

4

VCR

2

TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

D

NET AUDIOC

DISPL

AY

PUSH TO OPEN

J

LK

PHONES

ZONE 2 LEVEL

MN

STEREO SURROUND

DIGITAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO 5 INPUT

VIDEO

LR

AUDIO

THX DSPREC OUT ZONE 2OFF DIMMER

MEMORY FM MODE

SETUP

ENTER

TUNINGCLEAR

RETURN

PRESET

UVWXYZabcTSRQPOd

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For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

POWER switch (38)

A

American and Australian models don’t have this switch.

This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the TX-NR901 is completely shutdown. When set to ON, the TX-NR901 is in Standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up.

Don’t turn on the power until you’ve completed, and double checked all connections.

B

STANDBY/ON button (37)

This button is used to set the TX-NR901 to On or Standby. For models with a POWER switch, this button has no effect unless the POWER switch is set to ON.

STANDBY indicator (38)

C

This indicator lights up when the TX-NR901 is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

D

AUDIO SELECTOR button (53)

This button is used to select the audio input signal format: analog, digital, or multichannel.

E

Input selector buttons & indicators (51)

These buttons are used to select the following input sources: DVD, VIDEO 1–5, TAPE, TUNER, PHONO, CD, and NET AUDIO. The indicators show the currently selected input source.

The indicators also show which input source is selected for Zone 2, in which case they light up green, or which input source is selected for recording (REC OUT), in which case they light up red.

Display

F

See “Display” on page 11.

G

Remote-control sensor (8)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

H

DISPLAY button (61)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

I

MASTER VOLUME control (51)

This control is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901 from 0 to 100.

J

DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button (59)

This button is used to select the Direct or Pure Audio listening modes.

K

PURE AUDIO indicator (59)

This indicator lights up when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected.

L

UPSAMPLING indicator (69)

This indicator lights up when the Upsampling function is on.

PHONES jack (52)

M

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

N

ZONE 2 LEVEL [ ] [ ] buttons (87)

These buttons are used to set the volume for Zone 2.

REC OUT button (65)

O

This button is used to select the input source that you want to record via the REC OUTs (i.e., TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT).

P

ZONE 2 button (87)

This button is used to select the input source for Zone 2.

Q

OFF button (65, 87)

This button is used to turn off the REC OUTs (i.e., TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT) or Zone 2.

R

STEREO button (59)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

S

SURROUND button (59)

This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

T

THX button (59)

This button is used to select the THX listening modes.

DSP [ ] [ ] buttons (59)

U

These buttons are used to select the DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes.

DIMMER button (52)

V

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

W

MEMORY button (54)

This button is used when storing and deleting radio presets.

X

FM MODE button (54)

This button is used to select the FM radio Auto and Mono modes.

Y

SETUP button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus (OSD) that appear on the TV.

TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons (54)

Z

These buttons are used to tune into radio stations and to select items on the onscreen setup menus (OSD).

ENTER button

a

This button is used when navigating the onscreen setup menus (OSD), entering names, and conﬁrming settings.

b

PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons (54)

These buttons are used to select radio presets and to select items on the onscreen setup menus (OSD).

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RETURN button

c

This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu (OSD).

Display

VIDEO 5 INPUTs (33)

d

These optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a camcorder, games console, and so on.

312

456

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

1

Audio input format indicators (53)

These indicators show the audio input format for the currently selected input source.

2

Listening mode & digital audio format indicators (61)

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format.

Tuning indicators (54)

3

AUTO indicator:

This indicator lights up when the tuner is tuned to an FM station and Stereo mode is selected. It goes off when Mono mode is selected.

TUNED indicator:

This indicator lights up when the tuner is tuned into an AM or FM station.

FM STEREO indicator:

This indicator lights up when the tuner is tuned to a stereo FM station. It goes off when Mono mode is selected.

Multipurpose display area

4

Normally, the name of the currently selected input source is displayed here. When you select the AM or FM input source, the radio frequency and preset number are displayed. If you press the [DISPLAY] button, the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format are displayed.

Volume level (51)

5

The volume level is displayed here.

6

SLEEP indicator (52)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

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Rear Panel

American and Australian Models

1CDFG KLM

DIGITAL

IN

COAX

1

2

3

OPT

1

2

3

4

OPT

1

2

DIGITAL

OUT

BE

a

Other Models

1CDFG

DIGITAL

IN

COAX

1

2

3

OPT

1

2

3

4

OPT

1

2

DIGITAL

OUT

FRONT

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

BACK

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

SUB

SURR

R

SUB

GND

SUB

R

SUB

GND

PRE OUT

L

R

L

R

L

HIJ

PRE OUT

L

R

CENTER

R

L

MULTI CH INPUT

L

CENTER

R

L

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

L

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

ANTENNA

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

P

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

AM

FM

75

L

PHONO IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

R

L

AUDIO

MONITOR

L

ZONE 2

OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

OUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 3

IN

VIDEO 4

IN

L

VIDEO

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

Y

P

PR

INPUT 1

Y

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

PR

B

ETHERNET

(Net -Tune)

B

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

RL

I R

IN

OUT

SURR SPEAKERS

R

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

L

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

L

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX

ZS

-

NR

901

UVWRQON

KLM

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

AM

FM 75

L

PHONO

IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

R

L

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

L

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

OUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 3

IN

VIDEO 4

IN

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Y

P

PR

INPUT 1

Y

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

PR

ZS

FRONT SPEAKERS

RL

B

ETHERNET (Net -Tune)

B

CENTER SPEAKER

RS232

IN

OUT

I R

SURR SPEAKERS

R

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

L

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

L

AC INLET

MODEL NO. /

TX-NR

901

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

220-230V

a

BEHIJ

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

DIGITAL IN COAX 1–3, OPT 1–4 (28, 30, 32,

A

34, 35)

These coaxial and optical digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) players and other components with digital audio outputs.

DIGITAL OUT OPT 1 & 2 (35)

B

These optical digital audio outputs can be used to connect a CD recorder or other digital recorder with digital inputs.

12

T

RQON

PRE OUT—FRONT L/R, SUB, CENTER,

C

UVW

X

Y

SURR L/R (36)

If you use the TX-NR901 as a preamp, these analog audio outputs can be connected to the inputs on a separate power amp. The SUB output is used to connect a powered subwoofer.

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PRE OUT—SURR BACK/ZONE 2 (36, 84)

D

These analog audio outputs can be used to feed the L/R surround back inputs on a separate power amp when the TX-NR901 is used as a preamp, or to feed a power amp in Zone 2.

E

MULTI CH INPUT—FRONT L/R, SUB, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R (29)

These analog audio inputs can be used to connect AV components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1/7.1 surround analog audio outputs.

F

AM ANTENNA (24)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

G

FM ANTENNA (24)

This connector is for connecting an FM antenna.

H

PHONO IN (35)

These analog inputs can be used to connect a turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge.

I

CD IN (34)

These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

J

TAPE IN/OUT (34)

These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini Disc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

K

MONITOR OUT (27)

This S-Video or composite video output can be connected to the video input on your TV or projector.

L

ZONE 2 OUT (84)

These composite video and analog audio outputs can be used to feed a TV and an integrated amp in Zone 2.

DVD IN (28)

M

These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to connect a DVD player.

VIDEO 1 & 2 IN/OUT (29, 31)

N

These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect one or two video recorders (e.g., VCRs).

VIDEO 3 & 4 IN (31)

O

These S-Video, composite video, and analog audio inputs can be used to connect one or two video sources (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).

P

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (27)

This component video output can be used to connect a TV or projector with a component video input.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 & 2 (28, 30, 32)

Q

These component video inputs can be used to connect one or two AV components with component video outputs, such as a DVD player.

ETHERNET (Net-Tune) (76)

R

This port is for connecting the TX-NR901 to your Ethernet network (i.e., router or switch) for use with Net-Tune (i.e., Internet radio and MP3, WAV, and WMA playback).

SPEAKERS (23)

S

These terminal posts are for connecting your speakers. The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 terminals can be used with surround back speakers in the main room or speakers in another room (Zone 2).

RS232 (37)

T

This port is for connecting the TX-NR901 to home automation and external controllers.

American and Australian models don’t have this port.

U

IR IN/OUT (85)

If you want to use the remote controller to control the TX-NR901 from Zone 2, or if the TX-NR901 is installed in a cabinet and the line of sight between the TX-NR901 and the remote controller is obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN. A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT to pass the IR signals along to another AV component.

V

ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT (85)

This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a power amp in Zone 2. The power amp can then be turned on or off automatically from the TX-NR901.

W

REMOTE CONTROL (36)

This (Remote Interactive) socket can be connected to the socket on another Onkyo AV component. The TX-NR901’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog RCA/phono audio connection between the TX-NR901 and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.

X

AC INLET (37)

The supplied power cord should be connected here. American and Australian models do not have an AC

INLET. They have an integral power cord instead.

Y

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (8)

This voltage selector provides compatibility with power systems around the world.

American and Australian models don’t have this selector.

AC OUTLETS (37)

Z

These switched AC outlets can be used to supply power to other AV components. The connector type depends on the country in which you purchased your TX-NR901.

a

Grounding screw (35)

This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

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Remote Controller

The TX-NR901’s remote controller is a multipurpose device that can be used to control not just the TX-NR901 but your other AV components as well. This section explains how it’s various operating modes can be used to control the TX-NR901 and various -compatible Onkyo components. See page 88 for information on using the remote controller to control Onkyo components without and TVs, VCRs, and AV components made by other manufacturers.

For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.

Amp Mode

Amp mode is used to control the TX-NR901. To select

Amp mode, press the scroll wheel. “AMP” appears on the display.

Note:

While neither the [INPUT] button nor [MODE] button is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously.

Boxed numbers are for Net-Tune mode (page 15).

A

ON button (38)

This button is used to turn on the TX-NR901.

B

STANDBY button (38)

This button is used to set the TX-NR901 to Standby.

C

Number/letter buttons (54, 55, 73)

These buttons are used to enter numbers and letters.

D

CUSTOM button (88)

This button is used to access various settings that you can use to customize the operation of the remote controller.

E

MACRO button (96)

This button is used with the Macro function.

F

MODE button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes.

G

DIMMER button (52)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

Up/Down/Left/Right [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] &

H

ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to select items on the onscreen setup menus (OSD). The ENTER button is also used to enter names and to conﬁrm settings.

CH/DISC button (55)

I

This button is used to select radio presets.

RETURN/EXIT button

J

This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu (OSD).

DISPLAY button (61)

K

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

THX button (59)

L

This button is used to select the THX listening modes.

M

SURR button (59)

This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

N

DIRECT button (59)

This button is used to select the Direct listening mode.

O

PURE A button (59)

This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode.

Scroll wheel

A

ON STANDBY

TV

INPUT

B

1

C

123

@. - ' / ABC DEF

456

GHI JKL MNO

789

PQRS TUV WXYZ

+

10 0

--/---

CUSTOM

DIRECT TUNING

+

TV CH

-

TV VOL

CLEAR

D

ZONE

2

INPUTMODE

SLEEP

N

U

A

D

J

VOL

E

P

U

T

MUTING

2

3

4

5

E

F

G

H

I

J K

MACRO

DIMMER

T V INPUT

+

CH

DISC

-

DISPLAY

M

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

A

U

D

I

O

ENTER

E

D

X

I

U

T

G

R

E

T

U

R

E

N

S

6

7

STEP / SLOW

RANDOMREC

L

8

M N

O

AUDIO

SURR

PURE A

SUBTITLE

THX All ST

DIRECT

SEARCHA-BREPEAT

DSP DSP

LAST MANGLE

STEREO

MEMORY

9

+

0

A B

P

Q

TEST TONE

CH SEL

ALBUM AR TIST GENRE

PLAYLIST

AUDIO SEL

CAPS DELETE

-

LEVEL

Re-EQ

L NIGHT

LANGUAGE LOCATION

R

S

T

U

V W

X

Y

Z

a b c

d e

C

D E

F

G H

I

J

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TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL– & LEVEL+

P

buttons (44)

These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually. These functions can be set only with the remote controller. The [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] buttons are also used to adjust the volume in Zone 2.

AUDIO SEL button (53)

Q

This button is used to select the audio input signal format: analog, digital, or multichannel.

LIGHT button

R

This button is used to turn on or off the remote controller’s illuminated buttons.

DIRECT TUNING button (54)

S

This button is used with the number buttons to select a radio station by entering its frequency. Press this button ﬁrst, and then use the number buttons to enter the frequency.

T

Display

The top line of this LCD display shows the name of the currently selected input source. The bottom line shows the currently selected remote controller mode.

ZONE 2 button (87)

U

This button is used when you want to set the volume and input source for Zone 2.

INPUT button (51)

V

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until the name of the input source appears on the display.

SLEEP button (52)

W

This button is used to set the Sleep function. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

VOL button (51)

X

This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901.

SETUP/GUIDE button (39)

Y

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus (OSD) that appear on the TV.

MUTING button (52)

Z

This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

All ST button (59)

a

This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listening mode.

STEREO button (59)

b

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

c

[ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons (59)

These buttons are used to select the DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes.

d

Re-EQ button (62)

This button is used to turn on and off the Re-EQ function.

L NIGHT button (62)

e

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

Net-Tune Mode

Net-Tune mode is used with the Net-Tune functions. To

select Net-Tune mode, press the [MODE] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “NET-T” appears on the display .

Note:

While neither the [INPUT] button nor [MODE] button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously. (e.g., set the input source to “MSRV/IRD” and the mode to “NET-T.”)

1

Number/letter buttons (80)

These buttons are used to enter numbers and letters when searching for music in your Net-Tune Central music library.

MODE button

2

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “NET-T” appears on the display.

3

Up/Down/Left/Right [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to navigate Internet radio and Net-Tune server menus. The ENTER button is used to conﬁrm items and to start playback of NetTune server tracks.

4

CH/DISC button (78)

This button is used to select Internet radio presets.

5

Play [ ] button (80)

This button is used to start playback of Net-Tune server tracks.

6

Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons (79)

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track.

Pause [ ] button (79)

7

This button is used to pause playback.

8

REPEAT button (80)

This button is used for repeat playback.

9

ALBUM button (79)

This button is used to search your Net-Tune Central music library by album.

0

PLAYLIST button (79)

This button is used to search your Net-Tune Central library by playlist.

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CAPS button (80)

A

This button is used to select lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and numbers when searching for Net-Tune Central music by album, artist, or playlist.

B

DELETE button (80)

This button is used to delete characters entered with the number/letter buttons.

C

INPUT button (77, 79)

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “MSRV” (Music Server—Net-Tune Central) or “IRD” (Internet Radio) appears on the display.

FR/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons (79)

D

The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

Stop [ ] button

E

This button is used to stop playback.

F

RANDOM button (80)

This button is used for random playback.

G

ARTIST button (79)

This button is used to search your Net-Tune Central music library by artist.

H

GENRE button (77, 79)

This button is used to search your Net-Tune Central music library by genre, and to search for Internet radio stations by genre.

I

LOCATION button (77)

This button is used to search for Internet radio stations by country.

J

LANGUAGE button (77)

This button is used to search for Internet radio stations by language.

Connecting your -compatible Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or cassette recorder to the TX-NR901’s socket allows you to control it with the TX-NR901’s remote controller. You only need to point the remote controller at the TX-NR901. See page 36 for connection information.

To use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono audio connection between the AV component and your TX-NR901, even if they are connected digitally.

DVD Mode

DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select DVD mode,

press the [MODE] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “DVD” appears on the display .

Note:

While neither the [INPUT] button nor [MODE] button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously (e.g., set the input source and mode to “DVD.”)

16

ON button

A

This button is used to turn on the DVD player.

B

STANDBY button

This button is used to set the DVD player to Standby.

C

Number/letter buttons

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

MODE button

D

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “DVD” appears on the display.

E

TOP MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

F

Up/Down/Left/Right [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus. The ENTER button is used to start playback of the selected menu title, chapter, or track and to conﬁrm settings.

CH/DISC button

G

This button is used to select discs on a DVD changer.

RETURN/EXIT button

H

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

DISPLAY button

I

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

J

Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous chapter or track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current chapter or track. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next chapter or track.

FR/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

K

The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

L

Pause [ ] button

This button is used to pause DVD playback.

STEP/SLOW [ ]/[ ] buttons

M

These buttons are used for frame-by-frame playback and slow-motion playback.

SUBTITLE button

N

This button is used to select subtitles.

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R

Scroll wheel

A

ON STANDBY

TV

INPUT

B

C

D E

F

G H I

J

123

@. - ' / ABC DEF

456

GHI JKL MNO

789

PQRS TUV WXYZ

+

10 0

--/---

CUSTOM

MACRO

DIMMER

T V INPUT

M

P

O

T

DIRECT TUNING

U

N

E

+

CH

DISC

-

DISPLAY

ENTER

E

X

I

T

R

E

T

U

R

N

A

CLEAR

M

E

U

D

I

O

I

U

G

E

S

+

TV CH

-

TV VOL

ZONE

2

INPUTMODE

SLEEP

N

U

A

D

J

VOL

E

D

P

U

T

MUTING

K

L M N

O

P Q

R

AUDIO button

O

AUDIO

PURE A

TEST TONE

PLAYLIST

STEP / SLOW

SUBTITLE

SURR

THX All ST

DIRECT

CH SEL

ALBUM AR TIST GENRE

AUDIO SEL

CAPS DELETE

This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

P

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

Q

A-B button

This button is used to set the A–B repeat playback function.

RANDOMREC

LAST MANGLE

STEREO

MEMORY

SEARCHA-BREPEAT

DSP DSP

+

-

LEVEL

Re-EQ

L NIGHT

LANGUAGE LOCATION

S

f

T U

V

W

X Y

Z

a b

c

d e

Open/Close [ ]

button

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

S

LIGHT button

This button is used to turn on or off the remote controller’s illuminated buttons.

T

INPUT button

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “DVD” appears on the display.

U

MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s menu.

V

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901.

W

SETUP/GUIDE button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

X

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

Y

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start DVD playback.

Z

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop DVD playback.

RANDOM button

a

This button is used with the random playback function.

ANGLE button

b

This button is used to select different camera angles.

LAST M button

c

This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you to resume DVD playback from where you left off.

MEMORY button

d

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of titles, chapters, or tracks.

e

SEARCH button

This button is used to search for titles, chapters, tracks, and speciﬁc points in time.

f

CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

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CD Mode

CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select CD mode,

press the [MODE] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “CD” appears on the display .

Note:

While neither the [INPUT] button nor [MODE] button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously (e.g., set the input source and mode to “CD.”)

Scroll wheel

1

2

3

4 5

6

7 8

9

0

A

B

3

4

5 6

7

8

9

J

ON STANDBY

123

@. - ' / ABC DEF

456

GHI JKL MNO

789

PQRS TUV WXYZ

+

10 0

--/---

CUSTOM

MACRO

DIMMER

N

T V INPUT

E

M

P

O

T

+

CH

DISC

-

E

X

I

T

R

E

T

U

R

N

DISPLAY

STEP / SLOW

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SURR

THX All ST

PURE A

DIRECT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

ALBUM AR TIST GENRE

PLAYLIST

AUDIO SEL

CAPS DELETE

TV

CLEAR

DIRECT TUNING

M

U

E

N

U

A

U

D

I

O

A

D

J

ENTER

E

D

I

U

G

P

U

T

E

S

RANDOMREC

SEARCHA-BREPEAT

DSP DSP

-

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LANGUAGE LOCATION

INPUT

+

TV CH

-

TV VOL

ZONE

INPUTMODE

SLEEP

VOL

MUTING

LAST MANGLE

STEREO

MEMORY

LEVEL

Re-EQ

2

+

K

S

L

M

N O

P

Q

R

J

Boxed numbers are for MiniDisc mode (page 19).

A

ON button

This button is used to set the CD player to On or Standby.

B

Number/letter buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

C

MODE button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “CD” appears on the display.

CH/DISC button

D

This button is used to select discs on a CD changer.

E

A

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

F

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button is

I

used to select the next track.

G

FR/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

H

B

Pause [ ] button

This button is used to pause CD playback.

I

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback func-

C

tions.

Open/Close [ ]

button

This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

K

LIGHT button

D E

F

This button is used to turn on or off the remote controller’s illuminated buttons.

L

INPUT button

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until

G

“CD” appears on the display.

M

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901.

H

N

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

Play [ ] button

O

This button is used to start CD playback.

P

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop CD playback.

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RANDOM button

Q

This button is used with the random playback function.

MEMORY button

R

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.

S

CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

MiniDisc Mode

MiniDisc mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select

MiniDisc mode, press the [MODE] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “MD” appears on the display .

Note:

While neither the [INPUT] button nor [MODE] button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously (e.g., set the input source and mode to “MD.”)

ON button

1

This button is used to set the MiniDisc recorder to On or Standby.

Number/letter buttons

2

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

MODE button

3

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “MD” appears on the display.

4

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

5

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track.

6

FR/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

7

Pause [ ] button

This button is used to pause MiniDisc playback.

8

REC [ ] button

This button is used to start MiniDisc recording.

9

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

0

Eject [ ]

This button is used to set eject the MiniDisc.

A

LIGHT button

This button is used to turn on or off the remote controller’s illuminated buttons.

B

INPUT button

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “MD” appears on the display.

C

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901.

D

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

Play [ ] button

E

This button is used to start MiniDisc playback.

F

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop MiniDisc playback.

G

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

H

MEMORY button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.

I

CLEAR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

button

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Tape Mode

Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select Tape

mode, press the scroll wheel. “AMP” appears on the display .

Note:

While neither the [INPUT] button nor [MODE] button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously (e.g., set the input source and mode to “TAPE.”)

Scroll wheel

A

2

3

ON STANDBY

123

@. - ' / ABC DEF

456

GHI JKL MNO

789

PQRS TUV WXYZ

+

10 0

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MACRO

DIMMER

N

T V INPUT

E

M

P

O

T

+

CH

DISC

-

E

X

I

T

R

E

T

U

R

N

DISPLAY

CLEAR

DIRECT TUNING

M

U

E

N

U

A

U

D

I

O

A

D

ENTER

E

D

I

U

G

U

T

E

S

TV

INPUT

+

TV CH

-

TV VOL

ZONE

2

INPUTMODE

SLEEP

J

VOL

P

MUTING

E

F

G

8 9

A

MODE button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press the scroll wheel until “AMP” appears on the display.

B

Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track.

The Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons make not work properly with some cassette tapes depending on how they were recorded.

Rewind/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

C

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

D

REC [ ] button

This button is used to start tape recording.

E

LIGHT button

This button is used to turn on or off the remote controller’s illuminated buttons.

F

INPUT button

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button ﬁrst, and then roll the scroll wheel until “TAPE” appears on the display.

G

VOL button

This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901.

H

MUTING button

This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

I

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start tape playback.

J

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop tape playback.

K

Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

20

4

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SURR

THX All ST

PURE A

DIRECT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

ALBUM AR TIST GENRE

PLAYLIST

AUDIO SEL

CAPS DELETE

STEP / SLOW

SEARCHA-BREPEAT

DSP DSP

LEVEL

L NIGHT

LANGUAGE LOCATION

-

RANDOMREC

LAST MANGLE

STEREO

MEMORY

LEVEL

Re-EQ

J

K

+

✓

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About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

With the TX-NR901’s superb functionality you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.

For best results with DVDs that feature THX Surround EX, use a THX-certiﬁed THX speaker system. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS, Dolby Digital, and THX soundtracks. With TV and satellite broadcasts you can enjoy

Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Position it in a corner or onethird of the way along the front wall.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 3 feet (100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Surround back speakers

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 3 feet (100 cm) above ear level.

Speaker Conﬁguration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers: 234567

Front left

Front right

Center

Surround left

Surround right

Surround back

Surround back left

Surround back right

✓✓✓✓✓✓

✓ ✓✓✓

✓✓✓✓

✓

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass sound.

To get the best from your surround-sound system, you need to specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 43). In addition, you need to calibrate the level of each speaker individually to achieve the correct balance (see page 44.)

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Connecting the TX-NR901

Positioning Your Speakers

This section explains how to position your speakers. The picture on page 21 shows the general speaker positions.

Front Left & Right Speakers

The front left and right speakers should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center Speaker

The center speaker should be positioned close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround Left & Right Speakers

The surround left and right speakers should be positioned at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 3 feet (100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

Surround Back Left & Right Speakers

The surround back left and right speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete.

Position them behind the listener about 3 feet (100 cm) above ear level.

They should be equidistant from the listener, creating a triangle. Make sure that the angle at the apex of the triangle is about 60 degrees. This is recommended by THX.

Subwoofer

Surround back left speaker

The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, the best bass sound can be obtained by putting the subwoofer in a front corner or one-third of the way along the front wall.

1/3 room length

60˚

Surround back right speaker

Corner

experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within your room and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results at your listening position.

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipolar speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround left and right dipolar speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Dipole speakers

TV/screen TV/screen

2

3

5

7 8

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

1

4

Normal speakers

3

2

5

6

78

6. Surround right speaker

7. Surround back left speaker

8. Surround back right speaker

1

4

6

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The TX-NR901’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker terminal Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back/Zone 2 left Brown

Surround back/Zone 2 right Tan

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

To ﬁnd the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with a good bass sound,

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Connecting Your Speakers

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• Only connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any one speaker is between 4 and 6 ohms, be sure to select the 4 ohms setting on the TX-NR901 (see page 40).

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the TX-NR901.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-NR901.

• If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair, don’t connect it to the left and right terminals.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

L

SURR BACK ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

L

Front left speaker

Surround left speaker

Front right speaker

Surround right speaker

CENTER SPEAKER

Center speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS

RL

SURR SPEAKERS

R

RL RL

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Strip about 5/8" (15 mm)

1

of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

2

Fully insert the bare

3

wires.

Screw the terminal tight.

4

5/8" (15 mm)

Surround back right speaker

Surround back left speaker

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the TX-NR901’s PRE OUT SUB output to the powered subwoofer’s input, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amp, connect the PRE OUT SUB output to the amp’s input.

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

DIGITAL

COAX

1

2

3

OPT

1

2

3

4

OPT

1

2

DIGITAL

SUB

IN

OUT

PRE OUT

R

FRONT

SUB

SURR

R

BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

R

SUB

SURR

R

SURR BACK

GND

PRE OUT

L

CENTER

AUDIO

R

L

MULTICH INPUT

AUDIO

L

R

CENTER

L

R

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

L

R

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

IN

L

TUNER

OUT

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

L

PHONO

OUT

IN

VIDEO 2

CD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 3

IN

TAPE

VIDEO 4

IN

L

R

L

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

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Connecting Antenna

This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

The TX-NR901 won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

ANTENNA

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

OPT 1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

R

RL

R

CENTER

AM

L

FM

75

MULTICH INPUT

AUDIO

L

R

CENTER

PHONO IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

R

L

R

AUDIO

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

1

American and Australian Models

FM 75

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

L

Y

ZONE 2

P

B

OUT

DVD

IN

PR

INPUT 1

Y

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

ETHERNET (Net-Tune)

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

S VIDEO

CENTER

B

P

SPEAKER

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

PR

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

FRONT SPEAKERS

RS232

SURR SPEAKERS

MODEL NO. /

LRLR

TX-NR

901

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

L

R

I R

12V TRIGGER OUT

IN

ZONE 2

OUT

REMOTE CONTROL

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

120V

AC INLET

220-230V

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 25).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

1

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

2

antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Other Models

FM 75

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

Once your TX-NR901 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

2

ﬁx the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself

when using thumbtacks.

Push Insert wire Release

AM

Once your TX-NR901 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your TX-NR901, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 25).

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Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

FM

75

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away for tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Using the 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter

The 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter is not supplied with American and European models.

The 75/300-ohm antenna adapter can be used to connect an FM antenna using either 75-ohm coaxial cable or 300-ohm twin-core ﬂat cable.

Move the small wire inside the adapter

3

from position A to position B, as shown.

Position A

Wire

Position B

Insert the central conductor (

4

shown, and use a small pair of pliers to clamp the shielding and outer insulation sections of the cable (

Make sure the shielding is not touching the central conductor.

Reﬁt the adapter’s cover, and then plug

5

the adapter into the 75 Ω socket.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

2

1

), as

), as shown.

1

2

Connecting 300-ohm Flat Cable

Using a screwdriver, loosen the

1

two screws on the adapter, wrap the bare wires around the screws, and then retighten them, as shown.

Plug the adapter into the 75 Ω socket.

2

Connecting 75-ohm Coaxial Cable

Strip and prepare the

1

75 ohm coaxial cable, as shown.

Using your ﬁngernails or a small screw-

2

driver, lever the adapter’s tabs outward and remove the cover, as shown.

15 mm

6mm3mm6

1/4" 1/8" 1/4"

5/8"

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna (aerial)

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

mm

AM

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

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Before Making Any Connections

• Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connections.

Optical Digital Inputs

The TX-NR901’s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted, and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

AV Cables & Sockets

Video

Cable Socket Description

P

R

P

B

Y

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

P

R

P

B

Y

RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding

RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

•To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and

Y

color difference signals (P

B

P

picture quality. Some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets differently.

PR

S VIDEO

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video.

VIDEO

Composite video is the most common video connection format and is found on virtually all TVs, VCRs, and video equipment.

Analog audio

Composite video

R

B

, P

), providing the best

Right (red)

Left (white)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

26

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA/ phono)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA/ phono)

Cable Socket Description

OPT

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

COAX

Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.

AUDIO

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-

LR

mon connection format for analog audio, and can be found on virtually all AV components.

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

R

SUB

R

L

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and

MULTI CH INPUT

L

it’s typically used to connect DVD players with

CENTER

individual 5.1/7.1 analog audio outputs. Several normal analog audio cables can be used as an alternative to a multichannel cable.

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Connecting Your TV or Projector

The TX-NR901 offers several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your AV components. Use the following section as a guide.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the TX-NR901 using the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, or component video, the latter offering the best picture quality.

The following diagram shows that composite video input signals are output by composite video and S-Video outputs, and that S-Video input signals are output by S-Video and composite video outputs.

If you connect a video source to a component video input, you’ll need to connect your TV or projector to the component video output. Normally, component video input #1 or #2 feeds the component video output. However, you can conﬁgure the TX-NR901 to output composite video and S-Video input signals as component video (see “Component Video Setup” on page 47).

DVD player,

etc.

Output

TX-NR901

Input

Composite S-Video Component

IN

Composite S-Video Component

OUT

Composite S-Video Component

page 47

Depending on the type of video input on your TV, choose one of the following connection methods.

Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV, as shown.

VIDEO

MONITOR

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

L

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

L

OPT

1

SURR

BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

ANTENNA

L

R

CENTER

AM

FM 75

MULTICH INPUT

AUDIO

L

R

CENTER

PHONO

IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

ZONE 2

B

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

P

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

VIDEO 1

B

P

PR

VIDEO 2

INPUT 2

Y

VIDEO 3

B

P

VIDEO 4

PR

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, etc.

Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, as shown.

S VIDEO

MONITOR

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

COAX

1

2

3

OPT

1

2

3

4

OPT

1

2

DIGITAL

OUT

ANTENNA

L

R

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

R

L

BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

MULTICH INPUT

AUDIO

R

L

R

SUB

CENTER

SURR

R

L

SURR

BACK

GND

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

L

R

AM

FM 75

L

ZONE 2

OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

PHONO

OUT

IN

VIDEO 2

CD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 3

IN

TAPE

VIDEO 4

IN

L

R

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

OUT

Y

P

B

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

B

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

PR

S VIDEO

S VIDEO IN

TV, projector, etc.

TV,

projector,

etc.

Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT to a component video input on your TV, as shown.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

COAX

1

2

3

OPT

1

2

3

4

OPT

1

2

DIGITAL

OUT

ANTENNA

L

R

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

R

L

BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

MULTICH INPUT

R

L

R

SUB

CENTER

SURR

R

L

SURR BACK

GND

R

TV, projector, etc.

AUDIO

L

R

AM

FM

75

AUDIO

L

PHONO

IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

ZONE 2

B

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

P

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

VIDEO 1

B

P

PR

VIDEO 2

INPUT 2

Y

VIDEO 3

P

B

VIDEO 4

PR

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

YPB PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OUTPUT

Y

P

PR

B

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Connecting a DVD Player

Video Connections

You only need to use one of the following connection methods.

Using Composite Video

Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s VIDEO DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player, as shown.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

L

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

L

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

CENTER

MULTICH INPUT

L

CENTER

ANTENNA

R

AUDIO

L

R

AM

FM

75

AUDIO

L

PHONO IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

AUDIO

DVD player

Using S-Video

Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s S VIDEO DVD IN to the S-Video output on your DVD player, as shown.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

L

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

L

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

CENTER

MULTICH INPUT

L

CENTER

ANTENNA

R

AUDIO

L

R

AM

OUT

FM

OUT

75

IN

AUDIO

L

PHONO

OUT

IN

CD

IN

OUT

IN

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

AUDIO

DVD player

Using Component Video

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 to the component video output on your DVD player, as shown.

•Your TV must also be connected via component video.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

COAX

1

2

3

OPT

1

2

3

4

OPT

1

2

DIGITAL

OUT

ANTENNA

L

R

FRONT

SUB

CENTER

SURR

R

L

BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

MULTICH INPUT

AUDIO

R

L

R

SUB

CENTER

SURR

R

L

SURR BACK

GND

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

L

R

AM

FM 75

L

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

PHONO

OUT

IN

VIDEO 2

CD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 3

IN

TAPE

VIDEO 4

IN

L

R

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

ZONE 2

P

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

B

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

VIDEO 1

B

P

PR

VIDEO 2

INPUT 2

Y

VIDEO 3

P

B

VIDEO 4

PR

S VIDEO

DVD

IN

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

DVD

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

S VIDEO

IN

B

P

PR

INPUT 1

Y

B

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

PR

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Y

B

P

PR

INPUT 1

Y

B

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

PR

S VIDEO

INPUT 1

Y

P

B

PR

Audio Connections

Using Coaxial or Optical Connections

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN COAX 1 to the coaxial output on your DVD player, as shown.

OR

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN OPT 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the optical output on your DVD player, as shown.

DIGITAL

OPT

1

2

3

4

PRE OUT

IN

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

ANTENNA

L

CENTER

L

MULTICH INPUT

L

CENTER

L

R

AM

FM 75

AUDIO

L

R

PHONO IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DVD player

Initially, the COAX 1 digital input is assigned to the DVD input source. If you connect your DVD player to a different digital input, you’ll need to reassign the DVD input source (see page 45).

Using Analog Connections

Even if your DVD player is connected digitally (coaxial or optical), to use , or to record audio from your DVD player, you’ll need to make analog connections as well.

Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901’s AUDIO DVD IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your DVD player, as shown.

If your DVD player has left, right, and multichannel outputs, be sure to use the left and right outputs.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

ANTENNA

L

CENTER

L

MULTICH INPUT

L

CENTER

L

R

AM

FM 75

AUDIO

L

R

PHONO

IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

OUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 3

IN

VIDEO 4

IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 1

IN

OUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 3

IN

VIDEO 4

IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OUTPUT Y

P

B

PR

INPUT 1

Y

B

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Y

P

B

DIGITAL

PR

INPUT 1

Y

P

PR

INPUT 2

Y

P

PR

IN

COAX

1

B

L

R

IN

28

DVD player

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD player

AUDIO

OUTPUT

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Using Multichannel Connections

If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio, and it has multichannel analog audio outputs, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback.

Use a multichannel analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901’s MULTI CH INPUT FRONT L/ R, SUB, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R to the 5.1 or 7.1 analog outputs on your DVD player, as shown. Alternatively, use several analog audio cables (RCA/phono).

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

ANTENNA

L

CENTER

L

MULTICH INPUT

L

CENTER

L

R

AM

FM 75

AUDIO

L

R

PHONO IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

ZONE 2

B

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

P

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

FRONT

VIDEO 1

B

P

PR

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

SUB

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

SURR

PR

S VIDEO

SURR BACK

MULTI CH INPUT

R

L

CENTER

R

L

FRONT

R

SUB

L

CENTER

SURR

R

L

SURR BACK

Connecting a VCR for Playback

You can play a video from a VCR via the TX-NR901.

Video Connections

• Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to the S-Video output on your VCR, as shown.

OR

• Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN to a composite video output on your VCR, as shown.

An S-Video connection provides better picture quality than a composite video connection.

Audio Connections

• Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901’s AUDIO VIDEO 1 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown.

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

2

R

SUB

3

SURR

4

R

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

LR

VIDEO 1

AUDIO

ANTENNA

L

CENTER

L

MULTICH INPUT

L

CENTER

L

R

AM

FM 75

AUDIO

L

R

PHONO

IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

ZONE 2

P

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

B

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

VIDEO 1

B

P

PR

VIDEO 2

INPUT 2

Y

VIDEO 3

P

B

VIDEO 4

PR

S VIDEO

DVD player

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VCR

Connect one or the other

LR

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

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Connecting the TX-NR901 —Continued

Connecting a D-VHS VCR for Playback

Video Connections

Use a component video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 to the component video output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown.

Your TV must also be connected via component video. A component video connection provides better picture

quality than an S-Video connection.

DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

INPUT 2

Y

P

B

PR

Y

P

PR

B

PRE OUT

IN

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

CENTER

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

L

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

MULTICH

2

INPUT

R

L

SUB

CENTER

3

SURR

4

R

L

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

DIGITAL

OUT

D-VHS VCR

ANTENNA

R

AUDIO

L

R

AM

FM 75

AUDIO

L

PHONO IN

CD

IN

OUT

TAPE

IN

L

R

L

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MONITOR

OUT

Y

ZONE 2

B

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO

P

DVD

PR

INPUT 1

Y

VIDEO 1

B

P

PR

VIDEO 2

INPUT 2

Y

VIDEO 3

B

P

VIDEO 4

PR

S VIDEO

Audio Connections

• Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN OPT 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the optical output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown.

OR

• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN COAX 2 or 3 to the coaxial output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown.

OPT

1

2

3

4

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

IN

ANTENNA

L

R

COAX

FRONT

1

SUB

CENTER

2

SURR

3

SURR

R

L

BACK/

OPT

ZONE 2

1

FRONT

MULTICH

2

INPUT

AUDIO

R

L

R

SUB

CENTER

3

SURR

4

R

L

OPT

1

SURR BACK

2

GND

R

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

L

R

AM

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

IN

FM

OUT

75

VIDEO 1

IN

L

PHONO

OUT

IN

VIDEO 2

CD

IN

OUT

VIDEO 3

IN

TAPE

VIDEO 4

IN

L

R

L

VIDEO

AUDIO

Connect one or the other

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

DIGIT

COAX

AL

IN

1

S VIDEO

2

3

S VIDEO

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D-VHS VCR

You might need to change the digital input-to-input source assignments (page 45).