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TX-NR901
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.
Contents
Introduction ............................... 2
Connections ............................ 22
Basic Setup ............................. 39
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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  • Page 1 Advanced Operation ....63 Advanced Setup ...... 67 Net-Tune........75 Zone 2 ........84 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...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    2. AC Fuse— The AC fuse inside the TX-NR901 is lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in TX-NR901, contact your Onkyo dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 5 Using the Multichannel Input ..................63 Advanced Features Recording........................65 Net-Tune About Net-Tune....................... 75 Networking Your TX-NR901 ................... 76 Using Internet Radio ...................... 77 Advanced Playing Net-Tune Server Tracks ..................79 Features Music Server Settings....................81 Network Settings ......................82 Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 ......................

  • Page 6: Features

    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.

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    Speaker cable labels 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.)

  • Page 8: Before Using The Tx-Nr901

    PHONO VOLTAGE VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 SURR SELECTOR 120V 12V TRIGGER OUT AC INLET 120V ZONE 2 To use the remote controller, point it at the TX-NR901’s VIDEO 3 RS232 220-230V SURR BACK TAPE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 4 DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 9: Front & Rear Panels

    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel American and Australian Models MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE REC ( VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO TAPE TUNER PHONO NET AUDIO AUDIO SELECTOR DISPLAY PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING PUSH TO OPEN Front door Push here to open the flap Other Models MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON...

  • Page 10: Connections

    This button is used to select the input source for Zone 2. STANDBY/ON button (37) This button is used to set the TX-NR901 to On or OFF button (65, 87) Standby. For models with a POWER switch, this This button is used to turn off the REC OUTs (i.e.,...
  • Page 11 Front & Rear Panels—Continued RETURN button VIDEO 5 INPUTs (33) This button is used to return to the previously dis- These optical digital audio, S-Video, composite played onscreen setup menu (OSD). video, and analog audio inputs can be used to con- nect a camcorder, games console, and so on.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    SURR L/R (36) These coaxial and optical digital audio inputs can be If you use the TX-NR901 as a preamp, these analog used to connect CD, DVD, or LD (laser disc) play- audio outputs can be connected to the inputs on a ers and other components with digital audio outputs.
  • Page 13 L/R surround back inputs on a separate power amp Ethernet network (i.e., router or switch) for use with when the TX-NR901 is used as a preamp, or to feed Net-Tune (i.e., Internet radio and MP3, WAV, and a power amp in Zone 2.

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    The TX-NR901’s remote controller is a multipurpose SURR button (59) device that can be used to control not just the TX-NR901 This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS lis- but your other AV components as well. This section tening modes.
  • Page 15 ] button is MUTING button (52) used to select the next track. This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This Pause [ ] button (79) function can be set only with the remote controller. This button is used to pause playback.

  • Page 16: Dvd Mode

    The TX-NR901’s remote controller. You only need to point Next [ ] button is used to select the next chapter the remote controller at the TX-NR901. See page 36 for or track. connection information. To use the...
  • Page 17 CUSTOM This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus. MACRO ZONE MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This MODE INPUT function can be set only with the remote controller. DIMMER SLEEP Play [...
  • Page 18 Remote Controller—Continued CD Mode CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player con- Boxed numbers are for MiniDisc mode (page 19). nected to the TX-NR901 via . To select CD mode, ON button press the [MODE] button, and then roll the scroll This button is used to set the CD player to On or wheel until “CD”...
  • Page 19 This button is used to set the volume of the TX-NR901. MiniDisc Mode MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-NR901. This MiniDisc mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc function can be set only with the remote controller. recorder connected to the TX-NR901 via .
  • Page 20 MODE button Tape Mode This button is used with the scroll wheel to select Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder the remote controller modes. Press the scroll wheel connected to the TX-NR901 via . To select Tape until “AMP”...

  • Page 21: About Home Theater

    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.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Speaker Labels

    Attaching the Speaker Labels Surround Surround is recommended by THX. back left back right The TX-NR901’s positive (+) speaker terminals are speaker speaker Subwoofer color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.) The volume and quality of the bass output from your...

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Speakers

    Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the TX-NR901’s PRE Connecting the Speaker Cables 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 Strip about 5/8"...

  • Page 24: Connecting Antennas

    FM and AM antennas. Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The TX-NR901 won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use to use the tuner.
  • Page 25 Connecting the TX-NR901—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Move the small wire inside the adapter from position A to position B, as shown. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- Position A door FM antenna instead.

  • Page 26: Av Cables & Sockets

    Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to Optical Digital Inputs connect composite video inputs and outputs. The TX-NR901’s optical digital inputs have shutter-type Analog audio Right (red) Right (red) covers that open when an optical plug is inserted, and close when it’s removed.

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Tv Or Projector

    The TX-NR901 offers several connection formats for Using Composite Video compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s format you choose will depend on the formats supported VIDEO MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on by your AV components.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Dvd Player

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

  • Page 29: Connecting A Vcr For Playback

    Connecting a VCR for Playback If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio, and it has multichannel analog audio You can play a video from a VCR via the TX-NR901. outputs, you can enjoy DVD-Audio playback. Video Connections Use a multichannel analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901’s MULTI CH INPUT FRONT L/...
  • Page 30 • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 to the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN OPT 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the component video output on your D-VHS VCR, as optical output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Vcr For Recording

    OUTPUT For playback TX-NR901, use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN input to an S-Video output on your recording VCR, or use a composite video cable to connect the TX-NR901’s VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN...
  • Page 32 S VIDEO • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN COAX , 2, or 3 to the coaxial output on your video source, as shown. • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the VIDEO OUT TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN OPT 3 to the optical output...
  • Page 33 Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the TX-NR901’s AUDIO VIDEO 3 or 4 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs on your video source, as shown. MASTER VOLUME...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Cd Player

    TAPE OUT L/R outputs to the cassette recorder’s inputs, as shown. • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN COAX 2, or 3 to the coax- ial output on your CD player, as shown. DIGITAL...

  • Page 35: Connecting A Turntable

    • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-NR901 when the recorder’s digital input is con- TX-NR901’s DIGITAL IN COAX 2, or 3 to the coax- nected to one of the TX-NR901’s digital outputs. Doing ial output on your recorder, as shown.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Power Amp

    Connecting the TX-NR901—Continued Connecting a Power Amp Connecting Components If you want to use the TX-NR901 as a preamp and con- With (Remote Interactive) you can control your nect an external power amp, for example, a multichannel -compatible Onkyo CD player, DVD player, and so power amp that’s more powerful than the TX-NR901’s...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Rs232 Port

    If this is a problem, on and off as and when the TX-NR901 is turned on and plug the TX-NR901 into a different branch circuit.

  • Page 38: Turning On The Tx-Nr901

    Press the STANDBY/ON button again to enter Standby. Note: Turning on the TX-NR901 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-NR901 into a different branch circuit.

  • Page 39: Basic Setup

    This chapter explains the settings that you should make before using the TX-NR901. About the Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus (OSD) are used to configure the TX-NR901. They appear on the TV connected to the TX-NR901, and their large size makes them easy to use.

  • Page 40: Hardware Setup

    Re - EQ CAPS DELETE LANGUAGE LOCATION Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the Press the scroll wheel, and then TX-NR901’s [SETUP] button, [ press the [SETUP] button. buttons, and [ENTER] button. The main menu appears onscreen.
  • Page 41 Basic Setup—Continued Speaker Configuration Use the Up/Down [ ] but- This section explains how to specify which speakers are tons to select “1. Speaker Con- connected and their sizes. fig,” and then press the [ENTER] ENTER button. For speakers with a cone diameter over 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify The Speaker Config menu appear.
  • Page 42 • If the crossover frequency is set to a low value, and the umn. program material doesn’t contain any sounds that are below that frequency, accordingly, the subwoofer will not output much sound. • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901’s [SETUP] button, [ buttons, and [ENTER] button.

  • Page 43: Speaker Distance

    • If the distance between the furthest and nearest speak- ers is greater than 20 feet (6 meters), corrected values ENTER suitable for home theater use will be set automatically. • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901’s [SETUP] button, [ buttons, and [ENTER] button.

  • Page 44: Level Calibration

    • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the front left speaker. the TX-NR901 is muted, while a pair of headphones is ENTER Advanced Menu connected, or when using the multichannel inputs.

  • Page 45: Input Setup

    Basic Setup—Continued Input Setup Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [SETUP] button. Digital Setup The main menu appears onscreen. This section explains how to assign digital inputs to input sources. You only need to change these assign- ments if you connect a component to a digital input other than the default assignment listed in the following table.

  • Page 46: Video Setup

    Basic Setup—Continued Video Setup Use the Up/Down [ ] but- This section explains how to assign the composite video/ tons to select “2. Input Setup,” S-Video inputs to input sources. You only need to change and then press the [ENTER] but- ENTER these settings if you connect a video component to a ton.

  • Page 47: Component Video Setup

    Basic Setup—Continued Component Video Setup Use the Up/Down [ ] but- This section explains how to assign the component video tons to select “3. Video Setup,” inputs to input sources. You only need to change this set- and then press the [ENTER] but- ENTER ting if you connect a video component to a component ton.

  • Page 48: Remote Setup

    Note: If you change the TX-NR901’s remote control ID, be sure to select the same ID on the remote controller (page 49). The default ID for both the TX-NR901 and remote controller is 1. Use the Up/Down [ ] but- tons to select “0.
  • Page 49 ] but- This section explains how to change the remote control- tons to select “0. Hardware ler’s ID. You may need to change this if the TX-NR901’s Setup,” and then press the ENTER remote controller interferes with other Onkyo compo- [ENTER] button.

  • Page 50: Changing The Input Source Display

    TX-NR901’s TAPE IN/OUT sockets, so that functions such as Auto Power On/Off work properly, you must change the input source display. This setting can only be changed on the TX-NR901. Use the Up/Down [ ] but- tons to select “0. Hardware...

  • Page 51: Basic Operation

    To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote controller’s [VOL] button. TX-NR901 Remote controller The volume can be set from 0 to 100. MASTER VOLUME The TX-NR901 is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment.

  • Page 52: Muting The Tx-Nr901 (Remote Controller Only)

    STEREO SURROUND (remote controller only) ZONE LEVEL With the sleep timer you can set the TX-NR901 so that it automatically turns off after a specified period. Notes: • Turn down the volume before connecting your head- Press the scroll wheel, and then phones.

  • Page 53: Setting The Input Signal Format

    DTS formats are accepted. If • This procedure can also be performed by using the no digital signal is present, TX-NR901’s input selector buttons and [AUDIO the analog input is used. SELECTOR] button. DTS: Select this option if playing a...

  • Page 54: Using The Tuner

    Basic Operation—Continued Listening to Stereo FM Radio Stations Using the Tuner When the TX-NR901 is properly tuned to a radio station, With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio the “ TUNED ” indicators appear on the display.
  • Page 55 Basic Operation—Continued Selecting Presets Deleting Presets This section explains how to delete presets. You can select previously stored presets as follows. MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY STANDBY POWER POWER ZONE ZONE REC ( AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO TAPE TUNER...

  • Page 56: Listening Modes

    Dolby Surround logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV pro- grams and the TX-NR901 will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.
  • Page 57 Basic Operation—Continued DSP Modes DTS Neo:6 This mode provides 6.1 channel playback from 2-chan- Orchestra nel sources. It offers six full-bandwidth channels with Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center excellent separation. There are two modes of operation: speaker is turned off and the surround channels are Cinema mode, which is suited to movies, and Music emphasized in order to widen the stereo image.
  • Page 58 Basic Operation—Continued The following table shows which listening modes can be used with which input signal formats. Dolby Digital Input signal format Analog, PCM 96 kHz PCM x/2.x 6.1ch Other 5.1ch (e.g., 5.1) (stereo) (mono) Source CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, vinyl, radio, 96 kHz/24 bit DVD, LD, CD, etc.
  • Page 59 On the TX-NR901, use the DSP [ ] buttons [DIRECT/PURE AUDIO], [STE- TX-NR901 These buttons are used to select Onkyo’s own DSP lis- REO], [SURROUND], [THX], or STEREO SURROUND tening modes—Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio Mix, etc., DSP [ ] buttons to select a and Mono or Theater-Dimensional.

  • Page 60: Using The Digital Surround Modes

    Basic Operation—Continued DTS/DTS-ES Discrete/DTS-ES Matrix Using the Digital Surround Modes If you are using surround back speakers, you can choose This section explains functions that can be used when whether to use 6.1 channels or 5.1 channels to playback listening to Dolby Digital, and DTS formats. DTS material.

  • Page 61: Display Indicators & Source Info

    It appears on the display just to let you 1: one channel. know that it’s working. It’s unaffected by the C: the presence of an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) TX-NR901’s volume control. channel. 1: yes. Displaying Source Information Nothing means no.

  • Page 62: Using The Re-Eq Function

    (see page 69). • When the listening mode is THX, the default setting is Adjusting the Volume of Individual On. When the TX-NR901 is set to Standby, it returns Speakers to the default setting. • When the listening mode is not THX, the default set- With this function you can adjust the volume of each ting is Off.

  • Page 63: Advanced Operation Using The Multichannel Input

    Press the [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. Press the scroll wheel, and then Note: press the [SETUP] button. • This procedure can also be performed by using the The main menu appears. TX-NR901’s [SETUP] button, [ buttons, and [ENTER] button.
  • Page 64 • These settings are not the same as the level calibration • This procedure can also be performed by using the settings on page 44. TX-NR901’s input selector buttons and [AUDIO • These settings affect only the multichannel input SELECTOR] button.

  • Page 65: Recording

    Advanced Operation—Continued Recording a Separate Input Source Recording While enjoying one input source, you can record from a This section explains how to record the current input separate input source. You could, for example, watch a source, how to record an input source while listening or DVD while recording a CD to tape.
  • Page 66 INPUT then roll the scroll wheel to select the CD input source. Press the [REC OUT] button repeatedly until “Rec Sel: TX-NR901 SOURCE” appears on the dis- REC OUT play. Audio from the CD player and video from the camcorder can now be...

  • Page 67: Assigning Listening Modes To Input Sources

    Advanced Setup Assigning Listening Modes to Input Use the Up/Down [ ] but- Sources tons to select “2. Input Setup,” and then press the [ENTER] but- ENTER You can assign a listening mode to an each input source ton. so that it’s selected automatically each time you select The Input Setup menu appears.

  • Page 68: Advanced Audio Adjust Functions

    • You can select other listening modes during playback The setup menu closes. (see page 59), however, the listening mode assigned here will be resumed after the TX-NR901 has been set to Standby. Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901’s [SETUP] button, [...

  • Page 69: Tone Control

    This setting can be used with the following listening b. Relative Delay modes: DTS, DTS96/24, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro With Onkyo’s unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Logic II, THX Cinema (PL II), Mono Movie, Orchestra, Algorithm you can fine-tune the sound field by delaying Unplugged, Studio-Mix, and TV Logic.
  • Page 70 Advanced Setup—Continued 3-6. Mono b. Center With this setting you can specify whether or not you’re a. Academy Filter using a center speaker. If you are, the center channel Early movies had a mono soundtrack that suffered from sound will be output by the center speaker when using audible hiss and a poor high-frequency response due to the Theater-Dimensional listening mode.
  • Page 71 Advanced Setup—Continued e. Pro Logic II Music Panorama 3-9. THX With this function you can broaden the width of the front These settings are for the THX modes. stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music listening mode. a.

  • Page 72: Features Setting Preferences

    The absolute value 82 is equal to the relative value 0 dB. b. Muting Level This setting determines the volume level while the TX-NR901 is muted (see page 52). It can be set to –∞ dB Use the Up/Down [ ] but- (default) or between –50 dB and –10 dB in 10 dB steps.

  • Page 73: Osd Setup

    Advanced Setup—Continued 4-3. OSD Setup Naming Presets & Input Sources a. Background Color This section explains how to name radio presets and With this preference you can select a background color input sources. Names may consist of up to 10 characters. for the onscreen setup menus (OSD).

  • Page 74: Using Intellivolume

    Input:DVD a.IntelliVolume Note: Quit:|SETUP| • This procedure can also be performed by using the TX-NR901’s input selector buttons, [SETUP] button, Use the Up/Down [ ] but- ] buttons, and [ENTER] button. tons to select “a. IntelliVolume,” and use the Left/Right [ ENTER buttons to specify the level.

  • Page 75: Net-Tune

    Computer Requirements About Net-Tune The computer requirements necessary for running the The TX-NR901 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a Net-Tune Central server software are as follows: standard Ethernet network. By installing Onkyo’s Net- • Operating system: Windows 98SE, Me, XP, or 2000.

  • Page 76: Networking Your Tx-Nr901

    (see page 82). Networking Your TX-NR901 To connect the TX-NR901 to your Ethernet network, plug one end of a CAT5 Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET (Net- Tune) port, and plug the other end into a LAN port on your router or switch.

  • Page 77: Using Internet Radio

    ] buttons to select stations by genre, location, or language. select a language. To use Internet radio, you must connect the TX-NR901 If no information is found, “No List” to a network with Internet access (see page 75). appears onscreen. In this case, press the...
  • Page 78 You can store up to 30 Internet radio stations as presets. preset. CLEAR --/--- DIRECT TUNING CUSTOM DISC MACRO ZONE On the TX-NR901, use the PRE- MODE INPUT SET [ ] buttons to select DIMMER SLEEP the presets. INPUT The station name is displayed for sev-...

  • Page 79: Features Playing Net-Tune Server Tracks

    Notes: • When you connect the TX-NR901 to a network for the very first time, it connects to the first Net-Tune server it finds. If you’re using several servers, use the Select...
  • Page 80 2 will be the current listening mode. selected. • Although you are operating the TX-NR901, the com- mands are actually being sent to the Net-Tune server. Sometimes it may take the server awhile to respond to...

  • Page 81: Music Server Settings

    “2. Playback OSD Display,” ENTER • This procedure can also be performed by using the and then press the [ENTER] but- TX-NR901’s input selector buttons, [SETUP] button, ton. ] buttons, and [ENTER] button. • The track information display is not affected by the Display Position setting on page 73.

  • Page 82: Network Settings

    If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, by default the The Network Setup menu appears. TX-NR901 is set use DHCP to configure itself automat- ically (i.e., the DHCP/AUTO IP setting is On), so you 5.Network Setup don’t need to change any of the settings on the 1.IP Address...

  • Page 83: Proxy Setup

    You must specify the subnet mask IP address if you set a. Client Name the DHCP/AUTO IP setting to Off. You can check the TX-NR901’s client name. This name Enter the subnet mask IP address provided by your ISP is preset at the factory and cannot be changed.

  • Page 84: Connecting Zone 2

    With this connection method you can use 5.1 surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in Zone 2. Zone 2’s volume is adjusted on the TX-NR901. • Set the Surr Back/Zone2 setting to Zone 2 (see TX-NR901 page 86).

  • Page 85: Using The Remote Control In Zone 2

    Using the 12V Trigger Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet While Zone 2 is active on the TX-NR901, the ZONE 2 In the following diagram, an IR receiver picks up the 12V TRIGGER OUT outputs 12 volts (100 milliamperes infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds max).

  • Page 86: Setting The Surr Back/Zone 2 Outputs

    Advanced menu. able. • This procedure can also be performed by using the Use the Up/Down [ ] but- TX-NR901’s [SETUP] button, [ tons to select “0. Hardware buttons, and [ENTER] button. Setup,” and then press the ENTER [ENTER] button.

  • Page 87: Controlling Zone 2

    • If the Sleep function has been set, any Zone 2 compo- [ON] button. nent will turn off along with the TX-NR901 when the This activates Zone 2 and, if connected specified sleep time expires. To use the Sleep function to the TX-NR901’s 12V TRIGGER...

  • Page 88: Using The Remote Controller With Other Components

    “PRGRM,” and then press the Remote Control Codes for an Onkyo DVD scroll wheel. Player The remote control code that you use with an Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it’s connected via as follows: 5001: Use this code if you’ve connected an...

  • Page 89: Remote Control Codes

    Marantz 5025, 5026 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, Realistic Stargate 3011 2012, 2017 Mitsubishi 5005 Tocom 3013 Samsung 2008 Onkyo 5001, 5002 Universal 3005, 3006 Sansui 2006 Panasonic 5011, 5017, 5020 View Star 3009, 3014, 3016 Sanyo 2007, 2008 Philips 5004...
  • Page 90 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components—Continued Manufacturer Control code Manufacturer Control code Akai 1002 1003, 1004, 1007, 1008, Philips 1014, 1018 Amtron 1009 Pioneer 1004, 1006 Anam National 1003, 1009 Portland 1004, 1005, 1006 1004, 1005, 1006 Prism 1012 Audiovox 1009 Proscan...

  • Page 91: Controlling A Satellite Receiver

    ] Select menu items Stop [ENTER] Confirm selection Rewind Number buttons Enter numbers Fast forward The following buttons control the TX-NR901. Pause [VOL] Adjust the TX-NR901 volume REC [ Record [MUTING] Mute the TX-NR901 The following buttons control the TX-NR901.

  • Page 92: Controlling A Tv

    Select cable channels TV CH [+]/[–] Select TV channels Number buttons Enter numbers Number buttons Enter numbers The following buttons control the TX-NR901. [CH/DISC] Select cable channels [TV INPUT] Select TV or VCR input [VOL] Adjust the TX-NR901 volume Adjust the TV volume...

  • Page 93: Learning Commands From Another Remote Controller

    Roll the scroll wheel to select the [INPUT], [ZONE 2], and the scroll wheel button. the remote controller mode you • The TX-NR901’s remote controller can learn a total of want to teach a new command, 150 commands. However, the commands of some and then press the scroll wheel.

  • Page 94: Using Macros

    1. Press the scroll wheel, (to select AMP mode). Macro #1 selected 2. Press the [ON] button (to turn on the TX-NR901). 3. Roll the scroll wheel to select CD (to select the CD remote controller mode and the CD input source).
  • Page 95 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components—Continued Running Macros Programmed macros can be run as follows. Press the [MACRO] button. Macro #1 selected Roll the scroll wheel to select the macro’s number, and then press 1st character the scroll wheel. The actions in the macro are performed in the order in which they were pro- Roll the scroll wheel to select a...

  • Page 96: Editing Remote Controller Modes

    Using the Remote Controller with Other Components—Continued Reordering the Remote Controller Modes Editing Remote Controller Modes You can change the order in which the remote controller Adding New Remote Controller Modes modes appears when you roll the scroll wheel. The posi- tion of the AMP mode cannot be changed.

  • Page 97: Deleting Remote Controller Modes

    Using the Remote Controller with Other Components—Continued Deleting Remote Controller Modes Assigning Remote Controller Modes You can delete remote controller modes that you don’t With this function you can assign a remote controller need, such as modes for components that you don’t have. mode to an input source.

  • Page 98: Changing The Remote Controller's Transmission Signal Format (Ir/Rf)

    RF receiver to pick up commands from the remote controller, which are then fed to the TX-NR901 via its IR IN socket. For this to work, you must assign the same ID and channel to the remote controller and RF receiver.

  • Page 99: Others

    Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your TX-NR901, look for • Specify the speaker distances (page 43) and adjust the a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue individual speaker levels (page 44). yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.
  • Page 100 (page 63). • Relocate your antenna. • Set the audio input signal format to Multich (page 53). • Move the TX-NR901 away from your TV or com- puter. About DTS signals • Try using the AUTO FM mode (page 54).
  • Page 101 Can’t access Internet radio or the Net-Tune Relocate if necessary. server? • If the TX-NR901 is installed in a rack or cabinet with • Check the connection between the TX-NR901 and the colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not LAN port on your router or switch.
  • Page 102 (page 43). To reset the TX-NR901 to its factory defaults, turn it on The display doesn’t work? and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the • The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listen- [STANDBY/ON] button.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section General 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, FTC) Power output: Power supply: American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz All channels: (American Model) Australian model: AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz 180 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, EIAJ) (Asian Model) Others models: AC 220–230 V and 120 V 150 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN) switchable 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 104 Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, HOMEPAGE N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyo.com/ SN 29343573 I0310-1 (C) Copyright 2003 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.
  • Page 105 • This guide explains how to get started quickly with Net-Tune. • By installing Onkyo’s Net-Tune Central server software on your computer, you can play all of your MP3, WMA, and WAV files through the TX-NR901. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also tune into Internet radio stations.

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