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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TX-NR646 The Basic Manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual has more detailed information and advanced settings. AV RECEIVER Basic Manual CONTENTS Front Panel ................. 3 2 Source Connection ............12 8 Other useful functions ...........
Page 2: Features
Features ● Equipped with 7 ch amplifier ● Supports playback in Dolby Atmos format which provides 360-degree placement and movement of sounds including overhead sound ● Supports playback in DTS:X, which is DTS's next- generation object-based surround sound technology that includes height to deliver a fully-immersive listening experience to your living room ●...
Page 3: Front Panel
(European, Australian (European, Australian and Asian models) and Asian models) Front Panel zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on or into TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode. circuits are turned off to switch the unit to Pure Audio DISPLAY button: Switches the information on the standby mode.
Page 4: Rear Panel
Rear Panel the listening mode. Stays lit when Music Optimizer is enabled. RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI SPEAKERS terminals: Speakers are connected. To Lights in the following conditions. "AUTO": Tuning mode jack can be connected and synchronized with this unit.
Page 5: Step 1: Connections
Step 1: Connections Characteristics of speaker types Dolby Surround listening mode. Install Top Front speakers so that they are positioned "# output front stereo sound and $ Connecting speakers at a point between directly above the output center sound such as dialogs and listening position and directly above the vocals.
Page 6 Step 1: Connections and the other type is designed to be integrated with normal speakers. Dolby Enabled Speakers placed with their " Right back Left back diaphragms facing toward the ceiling create higher effect Front R Front L Or right height Or left height in the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround listening modes A speaker configuration...
Page 7: Instructions On How To Connect Speakers
Step 1: Connections Instructions on how to connect speakers When using commercially available banana plugs: tighten the speaker terminals to the end and then insert the banana plugs. Do not insert the core of speaker cable directly into the hole for banana plug of speaker terminal. (North American models) Cut and remove the plastic coating from the end of the speaker cable, twist the core and connect it to the terminal.
Page 8: Connecting The Tv And Players
Step 1: Connections Connecting the TV and players HDMI HDMI To use the ARC function, connect to the ARC compatible HDMI jack of the TV and make an appropriate setting on the unit. See "2 Source Game console Connection" of "Step 2: Initial Setup".
Page 9: Connecting Components Without Hdmi
Step 1: Connections modify the settings to enable the input selection link with A player with a digital audio out jack can be connected. Video upconversion function CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compliant device, Digital optical cable (OPTICAL) connection with ARC compatible TV, and HDMI Standby Video signals input to the composite video input ...
Page 10: Other Connections
Step 1: Connections Network connection You can enjoy Internet radio, DLNA and AirPlay by Other connections connecting the unit to LAN. The unit can be connected to the router with an Ethernet cable or to the wireless LAN router with Wi-Fi connection. In case of wired connection, AM/FM antenna connections connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
Page 11: Step 2: Initial Setup
Step 2: Initial Setup "Initial Setup" automatically starts on the TV when you first Before Start turn the unit on. Setup is performed as a series of responses to questions AccuEQ Room Calibration asked by the unit. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Page 12: Source Connection
Step 2: Initial Setup  The subwoofer sound may not be detected since it is extremely 5� The test tones sound from the connected speakers press ENTER� ¼ low frequencies. Set the subwoofer volume to around the half of its and automatic speaker setting starts�...
Page 13: Remote Mode Setup
Step 2: Initial Setup Button" and "PIN code". See below for details of and Make the following preparations� how to set each method. Remote Mode Setup Wi-Fi connection requires an access point such as wireless LAN router (). Write down the SSID Enter Password: Enter the password of the access point and password (key) of the access point if they are to establish connection.
Page 14 Depending on the settings on the Blu-ray Disc Player, there http://www.onkyo.com/privacy/ may be cases when Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, and DTS- I have read Onkyo’s Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.  WPA/WPA2 method HD Master Audio is not output according to the format of the Select "WPA"...
Page 15: Step 3: Playing Back
Step 3: Playing Back z RECEIVER button: Turns the unit on or into standby Part names and functions of the remote mode. controller Basic Operations REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switch the input to be played. Furthermore, by registering a particular remote control code to a button, you can switch the remote control mode to operate other equipment by pressing that button.
Page 16: Network Functions
Step 3: Playing Back ● This unit needs to be connected to the same router as a swipe from the bottom of the screen of the iOS device. computer or NAS device. ● If the AirPlay icon is not displayed, confirm that this unit Network Functions and the iOS device are both connected to the router Home media...
Page 17: Bluetooth
Step 3: Playing Back function takes some time to start up. When registered, the preset number stops flashing. ● If the volume setting on the Bluetooth-enabled device is To select a preset radio station, press PRESET Bluetooth ® low, the sound will not be output from this unit. on the main unit or CH +/−...
Page 18: Multi-Zone
Step 3: Playing Back  b� Connecting with speakers in a separate Making Multi-zone Connection room Multi-zone There are the following two methods of connection: Connect the speakers in another room to the SPEAKERS a. Connecting with a pre-main amplifier in a separate room ZONE2 jacks of the unit using speaker cables.
Page 19: Performing Multi-Zone Playback
● It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio room and then "BLUETOOTH" is selected as playback (interlink between Onkyo components) is disabled. (European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct. source in the separate room, the input in the main room ●...
Page 20: Other Useful Functions
Step 3: Playing Back ranges when set to "Off". Dialog Control: You can increase the dialog portion of Checking the Input Format ● It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio the audio in 1 dB steps up to 6 dB so that you can make Press DISPLAY on the remote controller several times to (European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
After that, turn the unit on again. If "NG" appears, it may be set to hide SSID or the ANY connection may be off. Change the setting and try again. unplug the power cord immediately and contact your Onkyo dealer. There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet�...
Page 22: Specifications
Others Specifications Network Section ● HDMI Input Ethernet LAN IN1 (BD/DVD, HDCP2.2), IN2 (CBL/SAT, HDCP2.2), IN3 (STRM BOX, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Amplifier Section HDCP2.2), IN4 (PC), IN5 (GAME), IN6, IN7, AUX INPUT HDMI (front) Wireless LAN Output IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standard Rated Output Power (North American) OUT MAIN (ARC), OUT SUB (Wi-Fi standard)
Page 23: Table Of Image Resolutions
Others Table of image resolutions Resolutions supported by HDMI Refer to the following table for information about the image formats and resolutions output by this unit in Content Input Display response to input signals protection Frame rate Color space Color Depth Remarks support resolution...
Page 24 GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter, called "LGPL"). that this product complies with the Onkyo notifies you that, according to the attached GPL/LGPL, you have right to obtain, modify, and redistribute software source – Onkyo Corporation vakuuttaa täten että TX-NR646 tyyppinen laite on standards: code for the listed software.
Page 25 Others translation is included without limitation in the term "modification".) specified in Subsection 6a, above, for a charge no more than the cost of performing this distribution. To apply these terms, attach the following notices to the library. It is safest to attach them to the start of each source file to most "Source code"...
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Page 30: License And Trademark Information
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Page 32: Supplied Accessories
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Page 33 Advanced speaker connections Pandora –Getting Started (U.S., Australia and Connecting Bi-amp Speakers New Zealand only) Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components Spotify How to Set SiriusXM Internet Radio (North American only) 1. Input/Output Assign About RI Function Slacker Personal Radio (North American only) 2.
Page 34: Details On Am/Fm Reception
Details on AM/FM reception  Tuning manually ¼ 1. Press TUNER on the main unit several times to select Details on AM/FM reception either "AM" or "FM". Tuning into a Radio Station 3. Using the number buttons, enter the frequency of the 2.
Page 35: Using Rds (European, Australian And Asian Models)
Details on AM/FM reception 4. Press MEMORY again to register the station. Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian 2. Press PRESET to select the type of program to ● When the station is registered, the preset number models) search for. stops flashing.
Page 36: Playing Music Files On A Usb Storage Device
Details on AM/FM reception / Playing Music Files on a USB Storage Device 3. Press ENTER to search the radio stations of the selected type. Playing Music Files on a USB Storage Device 4. When such a radio station is found, the indication on the display flashes.
Page 37: Listening To Internet Radio
Listening to Internet Radio Listening to Internet Radio About Internet Radio ● The USB port of this unit conforms with the USB 1.1 The unit comes preset with Internet radio stations such standard. The transfer speed may be insufficient as TuneIn Radio for you to enjoy these services, just by for some content you play, which may cause some connecting the unit to the Internet.
Page 38: Pandora
After you have created your account or program being broadcast in "My Favorites". "My and stations you can return to your Onkyo receiver and Favorites" are displayed in the level under the one press ENTER to begin listening to your personalized displayed when you press NET.
Page 39: Spotify
Listening to Internet Radio Why is this track playing?: Discover some of the Spotify SiriusXM Internet Radio (North American only) musical attributes that Pandora uses to create your personal radio stations. This unit is compatible with Spotify Connect. To enable If you want to listen to the service, you must subscribe.
Page 40: Slacker Personal Radio (North American Only)
Listening to Internet Radio  Playing Back and you can listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio. You can ¼ control the tracks with the buttons on the remote control. 1. Press NET on the remote controller to display NET TOP Enabled buttons: screen.
Page 41: Registering Other Internet Radios
Listening to Internet Radio 4. If there are no mistakes in the information you have ● You can store up to 10 user accounts. entered, use / / / to select "OK" then press ENTER. ● To switch between accounts you must first log out from An account information confirmation screen appears.
Page 42 Listening to Internet Radio 4. Open the Internet browser on your PC or smartphone to display the registered Internet radio stations. and enter the IP address of the unit in the URL field. 3. With the cursors, select the radio station to delete and ●...
Page 43: Playing Music With Dlna
Playing Music with DLNA Configuring the Windows Media Player DLNA Playback Playing Music with DLNA ● Operation: You can set up by viewing the guidance  Windows Media Player 11 ¼ displayed on the TV screen (OSD). Select the item with the 1.
Page 44: Controlling Remote Playback From A Pc
Playing Music with DLNA Controlling Remote Playback from a PC ● Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the TV connected to the You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC HDMI output of the unit.
Page 45: Playing Music Files In A Shared Folder
Playing Music Files in a Shared Folder Setting PC Playing from a Shared Folder Playing Music Files in a Shared ● Operation: You can set up by viewing the guidance  Configuring the Sharing Options ¼ displayed on the TV screen (OSD). Select the item with the 1.
Page 46 Playing Music Files in a Shared Folder Network TuneIn Radio Pandora Spotify SiriusXM Internet Radio Slacker Personal Radio Deezer AirPlay 2. With the cursors, select "Home Media", and then press ENTER. 3. With the cursors, select the target server, and then press ENTER.
Page 47: Operating Music Files With The Remote Controller
Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller MODE: This button displays the video from the input selected in "Video Select". Each press of the button Operating Music Files with the displays or turns off the video. You can change the display position of the OSD by pressing ENTER Remote Controller while the video is displayed on the screen.
Page 48: Using The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Listening Mode Types player's output setting is bitstream.  Dolby D+ (Dolby Digital Plus) Using the Listening Modes The unit allows you to enjoy audio in a variety of listening ¼ modes. This section lists the types of listening modes Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital available on the unit and describes their functions.
Page 49 Using the Listening Modes  DTS 96/24  DTS:X  Game-Sports ¼ ¼ ¼ Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24. This mode is for use with DTS sources. DTS:X is DTS's Suitable for audio source with much reverberation. With 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, it provides next-generation object-based surround sound technology superior fidelity.
Page 50 Using the Listening Modes  TV Logic ¼ Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.  Unplugged ¼...
Page 51: Selectable Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Selectable Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Direct Direct Listening modes that can be selected with the listening mode buttons will differ depending on the input signal Mono Mono format and actual speaker configuration. Also note that Dolby Surround 1 2 depending on the player settings and content, some...
Page 52 Using the Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Dolby D Direct Dolby TrueHD Direct DTS 96/24 Direct Mono Mono Mono Dolby D Dolby TrueHD DTS 96/24 1 2 1 2 1 2 Dolby Surround Dolby Surround Dolby Surround...
Page 53 Using the Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD HR Direct DTS-ES Direct Mono Mono DTS-HD HR 1 2 1 Dolby Surround ES Matrix 2 Neo:6 Cinema ES Discrete 3 2 DTS Neural:X Dolby Surround 3 TV Logic DTS Neural:X 4...
Page 54 Using the Listening Modes  MUSIC button ¼ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode You can select a mode suitable for music. Multich PCM Pure Audio (European, Dolby Atmos Pure Audio (European, ● The listening mode Australian and Asian models) Australian and Asian models) Input Format Listening Mode...
Page 55 Using the Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Dolby D+ Pure Audio (European, Pure Audio (European, DTS Express Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) Australian and Asian models) Australian and Asian models) Direct Direct Direct...
Page 56 Using the Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD MSTR Pure Audio (European, DTS-ES Pure Audio (European, DTS:X Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) Australian and Asian models) Australian and Asian models) Direct Direct Direct...
Page 57 Using the Listening Modes  GAME button ¼ Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode You can select a mode suitable for games. Multich PCM Direct Dolby Atmos Direct ● The listening mode Multich Dolby Atmos 1 Input Format Listening Mode of Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround...
Page 58 Using the Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Dolby D+ Direct Direct DTS Express Direct Dolby D+ DTS Express 1 2 1 2 1 2 Dolby Surround Dolby Surround Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X Game-RPG...
Page 59 Using the Listening Modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD MSTR Direct DTS:X Direct DTS-HD MSTR DTS:X 1 2 Dolby Surround Game-RPG 1 DTS Neural:X Game-Action 1 Game-RPG Game-Rock 3 1 Game-Action Game-Sports 3 1 Game-Rock AllCh Stereo 3 2 Game-Sports...
Page 60: Checking The Input Format
Using the Listening Modes  STEREO button Checking the Input Format ¼ You can select a listening mode for stereo and all channel While audio from the player is being input, press DISPLAY stereo sources. on the remote controller several times to switch the information shown on the main unit display.
Page 61: Advanced Settings (Setup Menu)
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu)  Operation ¼ 5. With the / / / cursors, select the item to configure the settings. 1. Press RECEIVER on the remote controller. Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) ● Always press RECEIVER first to change the remote controller to RECEIVER mode (the mode to operate 1-1.
Page 62 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) 1� Input/Output Assign HDMI Input You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. TV Out Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Select the HDMI jack to be connected with the TV. Make settings for the on-screen display BD/DVD HDMI 1 (HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)"...
Page 63 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details ----- "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 7": Assign a PHONO ----- "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the desired HDMI IN jack to the TV button. If you COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the PHONO do not assign a jack, select "-----".
Page 64 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Digital Audio Input 2� Speaker You can change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ Allows you to change the speaker configuration such as presence or not of subwoofer, OPTICAL 1 to 2 jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "-----". crossover frequency, and so on.
Page 65 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Powered Zone 2 Set the connection of speakers to Zone 2 speaker Height 100 Hz Select the crossover frequency from "40Hz" to terminals. "200Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each "Yes": When speakers are connected to ZONE2 channel.
Page 66 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Double Bass This can only be selected when "Configuration" - Back Right 7.0ft/2.10m Specify the distance between each speaker and "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to "Full the listening position.
Page 67 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB". Front 0 dB First select the frequency of the speaker from A test tone will be output each time you change "25 Hz"...
Page 68 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) 3� Audio Adjust Theater-Dimensional Make the settings for Theater-Dimensional listening mode. Configure various settings related to sound, such as settings for listening to multiplex audio or multilingual TV broadcasts and sound field settings for listening modes. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details...
Page 69 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) 4� Source Audio Select Make the audio input setting. The setting can be separately set to each input selector Make settings for input sources, such as volume difference adjustments for each input button. Select the input selector to configure. selector for the connected equipment.
Page 70 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Video Select Setting Item Default Value Setting Details DTS/DTS-ES/ Last Valid Set the listening mode for playing digital audio Setting Item Default Value Setting Details DTS-HD signals in DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution formats. Select the listening mode specified for Video Select Last Select the video input played along with...
Page 71 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) 6� Hardware HDMI Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Tuner HDMI CEC (RIHD) Setting to "On" enables the input selection link Setting Item Default Value Setting Details and other link functions with HDMI connected CEC compliant device. AM/FM Frequency 10kHz/0.2MHz Select a frequency step depending on your...
Page 72 Onkyo Remote app. TV settings, or reduce the volume of the unit. "Auto", "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these ●...
Page 73 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Power Management Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Audio TV Out (SUB) You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI connected TV while this unit is on. Sleep Timer Select to turn the unit into standby mode "On": Use this function automatically when the specified time elapses.
Page 74 ("Enable" is set by default) To assign fixed IP addresses to each application such as Onkyo Remote. components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable" and assign an address to this unit in ●...
Page 75 Usage Data As a means of improving the quality of our display on the equipment connected by network. products and services, Onkyo may collect 1. Press ENTER to display the Edit screen. information about your usage over the network. 2. Select a character or symbol with the cursors Select "Yes"...
Page 76 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) Bluetooth Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Status – Displays the status of the Bluetooth-enabled Setting Item Default Value Setting Details device connected to the unit. Bluetooth Select whether or not to use the Bluetooth "Ready": Not paired function.
Page 77 "1", "2", and "3" to prevent interference You can make the initial setup from the setup menu. between the unit and other Onkyo components ● Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network function is started up.
Page 78: Operating Other Components With The Remote Controller
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller Programming Remote Control Codes ● Program a remote control code in accordance with the input since each button also works as the input selector. (For example, when the CD player Operating Other Components with ...
Page 79 (Red) simultaneously until the remote indicator lights preprogrammed with remote control codes. (about 3 seconds). BD/DVD: Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ● Remapping is possible only for codes included in the CD: Onkyo CD player categories of the Remote Control Code List (DVD STRM BOX: Apple TV player, TV, etc.)
Page 80: Tv Operation
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller TV operation Press the REMOTE MODE button programmed with the remote control code for the relevant AV component to switch the remote controller mode to that for the AV component. Then, operate by using the corresponding buttons.
Page 81: Vcr/Pvr Operation
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller VCR/PVR operation Press the REMOTE MODE button programmed with the remote control code for the relevant AV component to switch the remote controller mode to that for the AV component. Then, operate by using the corresponding buttons.
Page 82: Cd Player Operation
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller CD player operation To operate CEC-compatible components Press the REMOTE MODE button programmed with If this unit is connected via HDMI to a TV or BD/DVD the remote control code for the relevant AV component player, you may be able to control the devices using to switch the remote controller mode to that for the AV the remote controller of this unit with CEC (Consumer...
Page 83: Advanced Speaker Connections
Advanced speaker connections ● Before bi-amping, be sure to remove the short- circuit connector that connects the tweeter (treble) jack and the subwoofer (bass) jack. Advanced speaker connections ● Use speakers supporting bi-amping only. For details, refer to the speakers' instruction manual. Connecting Bi-amp Speakers It is possible to connect speakers supporting bi-amping to improve quality of the bass and treble.
Page 84: Connecting And Operating Onkyo Ri Components
Direct Change: When playback is started on a component connected via RI, the unit selects that component as the Connect an Onkyo component with RI jack to this unit using input source. an RI cable and an analog audio cable. For details, refer Remote Controller Operation: Allows you to operate to the instruction manual of the component with RI jack.
Page 85: R Operation
Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components iPod /iPhone Operation MENU The RI Dock allows you to use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate and play music on your iPod/iPhone. Moreover, it also allows you to view videos on your iPod/ iPhone on the screen of your TV, as well as perform RI operations if connected via RI.
Page 86: Firmware Update
In no event will Onkyo be liable to you or any third party for ● "Completed!" is displayed when the update is any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages complete.
Page 87: Updating The Firmware Via Usb
Try to disconnect and then connect again the power ½ Onkyo will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or ¼ storage failure arising from the use of the USB storage device with this to the unit and router.
Page 88 Firmware Update The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out 2. Speaker 2.HDMI Input 3. Audio Adjust 3. Video Input 4. Source 4. Digital Audio Input 5. Listening Mode Preset 6. Hardware 7.
Page 89: Troubleshooting
● If "Audio Select" - "PCM Fixed Mode" is set to "On", set ● Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD it to "Off". rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by If the above does not solve the problem, check the the unit’s malfunction.
Page 90 Troubleshooting that support DVD, the default setting is off.  Noise can be heard If the above does not solve the problem, check the ¼ ● With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an ● Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power following.
Page 91 Troubleshooting DeepColor function, simultaneously press the STRM Tuner  Music playback is unavailable on the unit even after ¼ BOX and ON/STANDBY buttons on the main unit. successful Bluetooth connection While holding down STRM BOX, press ON/STANDBY ● When the audio volume of your Bluetooth-enabled ...
Page 92 ● When other wireless LAN devices are used near the ● Performance of the hard disk that receive power from unit, several issues such as interrupted playback and  Operating other Onkyo component by using a RI ¼ the USB port of the unit is not guaranteed.
Page 93  When performing Automatic Speaker Setup, the ¼ connect properly to the Dock. Always remove your iPod/  Cannot operate Onkyo components (ones without RI measurement fails and the message "Ambient noise is ¼ iPhone from the case before inserting it into the Dock.
Page 94: Reference Information
● Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32 - 192 kHz, be output from the speakers connected to the AV receiver when ● Onkyo and Integra RIHD-compatible players 16/20/24 bit) you adjust the volume or switch the input on the AV receiver.
Page 95 Reference Information Caution: "traffic". The router has a role to control the information flow Server Requirements ● There are some content that can be played only with HDCP Rev. as the traffic control, between connected components. ● A router with a built-in 100Base-TX switch is 2.2 compatible devices.
Page 96 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Incompatible files cannot be played. ● Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or ● Supported bitrates: Between 32 kbps and 500 kbps. damage to data stored on a USB storage device when that Incompatible files cannot be played.
Page 97 Reference Information ● Wireless LAN devices (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (apartment, townhouse, etc.) and if your neighbor’s ● Wireless AV equipment microwave oven is placed near your AV receiver, you ● Wireless controllers for game systems may experience radio wave interference. If this occurs, ●...
Page 98 Reference Information Remote Control Codes Amstrad 10037, 10171, Bang & Olufsen 10620 Bush 11037, 10037, 11037 12676, 10668, Barco 10556  Television (A to E) ¼ 10714, 13790, Anam 10037, 10650 Base 10698 A.R. Systems 10037, 10556 13005, 11667, Andersson 12676, 11585 Basic Line 10037, 10668,...
Page 99 Reference Information  Television (F to J) ¼ Coby 13478, 12315, Devant 12098 Elbe 10037, 10556 F&U 12676 13627 12239 Electroband 10000 Commercial Solutions 11447 FairTec 11585 Diamant 10037 Electrograph 11755 Condor 10037 Favi 13382 Diamond 10698, 10672 Electrohome 11670 Conia 11498, 11523, Fedders Lloyd...
Page 100 Reference Information 11447, 10178, 12098, 13067 Hitachi 11643, 12676, 10698 10735, 10625, 11576, 11585, Haier 12876, 11749, Isis 12676 10093, 11454 11037, 11691, 12309, 13382, Isukai 10037 13317, 11667, 10037 11753, 13620, iSymphony 13429, 13382, 10634, 13639, 13613, 13429, General Electric 11447, 10178, 13118 10037, 10679,...
Page 101 Reference Information Kioto 10556 Loewe 10512, 10633, Maxess 12493 Mitsubishi Electric 11250, 12313, 10037 10150, 10178, Kiton 10037, 10668 Meck 10698 10512, 11797, Logic 11585 10037 Mediator 10037, 10556 10093, 10556, Logik 13432, 13005, Kneissel 10037, 10556 Medion 12676, 10714, 10037, 11150, 12486, 11037, 10037, 10668,...
Page 102 10714 Panavision 10037 Polaroid 11523, 11769, Dimension 11498, 11687, Onix 10698 Panavox 13835 11767, 12676, New Sonic 11826 Onkyo 11807, 13100, Panda 10698, 10208, 14035, 12125, New Tech 10037, 10556 13500 10508 11826 Newave 10093, 10178, 12125, 11667 PARK 12104...
Page 103 Reference Information Quelle 10037, 10512, Rolsen 12098, 13067, Save 10037 Shinelco 12104 11037, 10195, 13434 10037, 10556 Shintoshi 10037 10668 Rowa 10898, 13047, Sceptre 13899, 12528, Shivaki 12197, 10178, Radiola 10037, 10556 10698, 11038, 12337 10037 13001, 10037 Radiomarelli 10037 Schaub Lorenz 10714, 12676, Siam...
Page 104 Reference Information Soyo 11826 Tandy 10093 TELE System 11585, 12125 Tokaido 11037 Spectroniq 11498, 11687 Tashiko 10650, 11150 Telecor 10037 Tophouse 10672, 10698 Squareview 10171 Tatung 10037, 11150, Telefunken 10625, 12676, Topline 10668, 11037 11687 12414, 10698, SR Standard 10037, 11037 Toshiba 11508, 11524, 12239, 11585,...
Page 105 Reference Information Venturer 13005 Watson 11037, 10037, Zenith 10017, 10178, Mitsubishi Electric 34004 10668, 10714 11423, 10000, Vestel 11037, 11585, 32966 12731, 11365, 10037, 12676, WeCube 11860 32966 12358, 12362 10668, 11667 Wega 10037 Orava 30713 Zepto 11585 Vexa 10037 Orion 30713 Welltech...
Page 106 Reference Information Aiwa 30533 Celcus 32966 DK Digital 30831, 32095, GoWell 31643 31643 Akai 32966, 30770, Centrum 30713, 30675 30741 31233, 30675 Donghai 31233 Changhong 30627 Gran Prix 30831 Akura 31233 Dragon 30831 Cinea 30831 Grandin 30713, 31233 Alba 32966, 30713, 32095, 30675 Cineral 30730...
Page 107 32139 Proson 30713 33313, 30713 Mark 30713 One For All 32555 Prosonic 32966 Sherwood 30741, 30770, Marquant 30770 Onkyo 30627, 32147, 30539, 30646, 32820, 33837 Matsui 30713, 32966 30503, 31769, 30675 Shinsonic 30533 31612, 30571, Maxim 30713, 30872 Radionette 30741...
Page 108 Windy Sam 30573 Marantz 32414, 33444 Sonashi 30831 Mitsubishi Electric 34004 Theta Digital 30571 Woxter 32139 Soniq 30831 Onkyo 32147, 32900, Thomson 30551, 30522, Xbox 32083, 31708, 33101, 33501, Sony 31516, 31633, 30831 32202, 30522 32910, 33100, 30533, 31033, Thule Audio...
Page 109 Reference Information Go Video 30741 Yamaha 30646 Amino 01615, 01898, Bright House 01877, 01376, 01481, 02482, 00476 30741 Zenith 30741 01998, 02302, British Telecom 02294 Hitachi 31664 03028 Broadstripe 00476, 01376 Humax 30646  VCR ¼ Anguang Network 03936 02979 Insignia 32095 DirecTV...
Page 110 Reference Information China Telecom 04196, 02913, Comporium 01877, 03560, Extra TV 02132 Hathw@y 02043, 02726 03937 02187 Hawaiian Telcom 03028 China Unicom 04366, 04196 Consolidated 01877, 01376, 01376, 01877,  Cable Set Top Box (F to J) ¼ Communications 01998, 02302, Chongqing Cable 03954 01982, 02979,...
Page 111 Reference Information HyTV 02979, 03340 KabelBW 02889, 01981, Mega 02683 Numericable 02436 Hyundai Digital 03465 01983 Mega TV 02683 Technology KabelNoord 02015 Megacable 01376, 00476  Cable Set Top Box (O to S) ¼ HZRTV 02960 Kaon 02493, 02889, 02401 02586 I-Cable 01374...
Page 112 Reference Information PTCI 01376 Seokyung 03340 StarHub 01927, 00276 Thomson 01582, 01981, 03348 Service Electric 01376, 00476, Stipte 01898 01982, 01983, 01982 03007, 02407 QooK TV 02683, 03478 Stofa 02015 Qook-Skylife 02683, 03478 SetaBox 01917 Suddenlink 01877, 01376, T-Hrvatski Telekom 02132 Qrix 03465, 02979...
Page 113 Reference Information  Satellite Set top Box ¼ Vodafone 02401 Atevio 02928 Boxer 02443, 01692, @sat 01300 01957, 04024 Volia 02493 Atlanta 02418, 03320 @Sky 01334 Brainwave 00658, 01672 Volia Cable 02493 Atom 02289 02742 1.Sky 03538 BSkyB 01175, 01662, Audiola 03012, 02418 00847...
Page 114 Fuba 02750, 00173, Comwell 01956 Digiturk 03517, 02097 Edision 01631 00299, 03726 Continent 01986 Digiwave 01631 Ekotech 03422 Fuji Onkyo 02728, 01631 Coship 03787, 03790, Dikom 02938, 02842 Elap 01413 Funai United 03012 01672, 02525, Dilog 01957, 01780 Elbe 02418...
Page 115 Reference Information Grundig 00173, 00847, Humax 01176, 02443, Jaeger 02797, 01334 Logik 02034, 01284, 02376, 01291, 01427, 01808, 01906, 02842, Jameson 02813 02034, 00853, 02736, 01882, 01803, 03652 Jerrold 00869 02813, 01284, 01915, 03140, LogiSat 02797, 02026, Jiuzhou 03140 01780, 02738, 02231, 02408, 02813, 02458 00775, 01284...
Page 116 Reference Information Metronic 01986, 02418, Nilox 02278 Pace 00847, 00887, PremiumX 03374 02738, 01334, 01356, 02754, Nokia 00853 Primacom 01176, 01195, 01631, 01413, 01682, 01175, 01197 Nordmende 01611 01672, 01935, 01693, 02475, Pro Basic 00853 Noru 02938 02278 00853, 02231, ProLine 01284 Nova...
Page 117 Reference Information Samsung 03063, 00253, SHOI 02938 Skylink 02957, 01545, Sun Box 03571 01442, 01377, 02443, 02928, Siemens 00173, 01657, Sun Direct 02525 02467, 01682, 01195, 01197, 01429, 02418, Sunny 01300 01989, 03266, 01986 01626, 01334, Sunstech 02738 00853, 01662, 01672 Skymaster 01409, 02205,...
Page 118 Reference Information Telestar 01100, 01099, TrekStor 02738 Viasat 01682, 01197, Zehnder 01777, 03422, 01334, 01197, 01195, 02235, 01334, 01413, Triax 01291, 01626, 02540, 01195, 00253 02289, 03424, 00853, 01099, 01351, 01626, 02034, 00740, 01611, 01631 Videocon 03077 01672 01631 Tricolor TV 02622, 03064 Vietnam Television 03834...
Page 119 Victor 70072 Popcorn Hour 02260 Dimension 70157 Wards 70032, 70000, 03335 70157 Cairn 70157 70157 Ricavision 01272 Onkyo 71817 California Audio Labs 70029, 70303 Yamaha 70036, 70032, Roku 03061, 02371 Optimus 70032, 70000 Cambridge 70157 70490 Seagate 02698 Panasonic 70303, 70029...
Page 120 Reference Information Arcam 40076 Onkyo 81993, 82990, 02294 Guangxi 02897 82351, 82352, Broadcasting Audiolab 40029, 40229 BT Vision 02294 82353 Guangxi 02897 Carver 40029 Cabovisao 02436 Polk Audio 82228 Broadcasting Denon 40076 CalTel Connections 02586 Network Epworth 40029 Canal Digital...
Page 121 Reference Information MHTC 01481, 01998, 02401 T-Home 02132 CenturyLink 01998 02254, 02302, Qwerty 01898, 01481, Thomson 03007, 02407 03647 02482 01615 01615 Chunghwa 03647 Minerva Networks 03118 Qwerty.TV 01898 U+ tvG 02682 Cisco 03028, 02132, 02275, 02802 Reliance 02556 00858, 02047, U-verse 00858 mio TV...
Page 122 03790 03266 Pace 00858, 01998, Airtel 02248 Cyfrowy Polsat 02527 Freesat+ 02443, 03266 03454, 02294, Altech UEC 02097, 03517 03517 Fuji Onkyo 01631 02401 Amiko 04197 Deutsche Telekabel 01195, 01197 Galaxy Innovations 02799, 04197 Philips 02378 Amstrad 01662, 01175, Digenius...
Page 123 Reference Information IceCrypt 04197, 02928 Octagon 02928 02034 TechniSat 01197, 01195, 03440 ID Sat 01334 Openbox 02928 Set-One 03240 Technotrend 01429 Indovision 01989 Opensat 02957, 02719 Sharp 02034, 01935 Techwood 02034 iNETBOX 01237 Opticum 02957, 02797, Shaw Direct 00869 02932 Telasat 02466 Intv...
Page 124 Reference Information Xoro 02738, 02813, Curtis 12855, 12466, Hikona 11983 Nordmende 13835 03422 13895, 13636, Hisense 13519 13434, 12676 14035 Xtreme 01300 Hitachi 12676, 11037, 12676 Dantax 12676 Xtrend 03320 11667 Orava 11037 Denver 12197, 13067, Zehnder 03422, 03424, Hyundai 12676 Orion 11037, 12676...
Page 125 Reference Information Sencor 12197 Viore 13429, 12352, 12104, 13382, Sharp 10818, 12676, 13118 12360 VisionPlus 12426 Shinelco 12104 Walker 12676 Shivaki 12197 Waltham 11037 Skyworth 12963 Weltstar 11037 Soniq 12493, 13005 Westinghouse 11712 Sontech 11983 Wharfedale 11983 Sony 12778, 10000 Xiahua 11753 Soundwave...
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Onkyo TX-NR646 User Manual

Section

Contents

Step 1: Connections

Step 2: Initial Setup

Step 3: Playing Back

Section 2

Contents

Details on AM/FM Reception

Playing Music Files on a USB Storage Device

Listening to Internet Radio

Playing Music with DLNA

Playing Music Files in a Shared Folder

Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller

Using the Listening Modes

Advanced Settings (Setup Menu)

Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller

Advanced Speaker Connections

Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components

Firmware Update

Troubleshooting

Reference Information

Quick Links

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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