Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Main Room Room Supplementary Information Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.
Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Connecting the TV Update Information of the firmware To ARC/eARC TV Firmware Update Procedure To Non-ARC TV Part Names Connecting the SUB Monitor Front Panel SUB Monitor Display Connecting Playback Devices Rear Panel Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Remote Controller Mounted...
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Playing Back Amazon Music Play Queue Registering This Unit with Amazon Music Adding Play Queue Information Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller Sort and Delete Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller Playing Back Connecting the Sonos System for Playback...
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2. Speaker General Specifications 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source 5. Hardware 6. Multi Zone 7. Miscellaneous Web Setup Menu operations Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations Onkyo Controller Main features Initial Setup Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically Troubleshooting...
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Before starting the procedure What's in the box Note • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. • We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies.
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Firmware Update Updating the Firmware via Network This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: various functions to be added and operations to be improved.
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Updating via USB represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check. • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: Error Code – Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker • -01, -10: setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit Ethernet cable not found.
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4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • Others: • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
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Part Names Front Panel is within a distance of approx. 16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left. 5. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( →p82) 6. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off.
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Front Panel 13. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a 17. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker standard plug (ø1/4″/6.3 mm). setup microphone. ( →p128) 14. LISTENING MODE buttons: Switches the 18. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play listening mode ( →p64) by pressing "MOVIE/ music files.
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Display B: Audio is output only to ZONE B. AB: Audio is output to both ZONE A and ZONE 3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 4. Lights in the following conditions. TUNED: Receiving AM /FM radio FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
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Rear Panel 5. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component. 6. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with an Ethernet cable. 7. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music files.
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Rear Panel 13. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug connection is not supported.) * 9. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the (ZONE A) connected to this unit by connecting turntable.
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Remote Controller ON/STANDBY button selector is selected, pressing and holding this 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be button for 5 seconds or more will switch to the played. pairing mode. 3. Play buttons: Used for playback operations button: Returns the display to the previous for the Music Server ( →p89) or USB device state while setting.
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Remote Controller 12. TONE buttons: Adjusts the sound quality. Press 19. MODE button: Switches between automatic "TREBLE", "BASS", or "VOCAL" to select what tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations you want to adjust, then adjust with + and -. ( →p61).
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Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p114) or naming with the MODE button on the remote controller.) a preset radio station ( →p110).
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Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker Layout 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch ...
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Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout 1. ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). 2. ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the separate at the same time, or to play separate sources.
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Speaker Layout 3.1 Channel System A 3.1 Channel System that combines front speakers with a center speaker and a subwoofer. Basic system ( →p26) 3.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p26) 3.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 3.1ch 5.1ch...
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Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p26) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p26) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
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Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p27) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p27) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch...
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Speaker Layout 3.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 3.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 3.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p28) 3.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 3.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)) ( →p28) ( →p28)
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Speaker Layout 5.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p29) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p29) Surround)) ( →p29)
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Speaker Installation How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker Surround speaker Left...
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Speaker Installation 3.1 Channel System 5.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30° a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position an angle.
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Speaker Installation 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.
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Speaker Installation 3.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position.
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Speaker Installation 5.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
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Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speaker Connections and "Speaker Impedance" Settings 4-16 3.1 Channel System 33, 34, 35 Speaker Connections 5.1 Channel System 36, 37, 38 7.1 Channel System 39, 40 3.1.2 Channel System 41, 42, 43 5.1.2 Channel System 44, 45 3.1ch 5.1ch...
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Speaker Connections Speaker Connections and "Speaker Impedance" Settings Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance"...
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Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch...
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Speaker Connections 3.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 3.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
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Speaker Connections 3.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 3.1ch For low- frequency 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
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Speaker Connections 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 3.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
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Speaker Connections 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 3.1ch For low- frequency 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.
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Speaker Connections 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 3.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 5.1ch While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, surround back speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio. 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
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Speaker Connections 3.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 3.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
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Speaker Connections 3.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) For high- frequency 3.1ch For low- frequency 5.1ch 7.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 3.1.2ch your speakers as well.
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Speaker Connections 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 3.1ch FR(Z2) FL(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, height speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio. 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
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Connections Connecting the TV SUB Monitor Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting Antennas Network Connection Connections Connecting the Power Cord...
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Connections Connecting the TV By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit. To ARC/eARC TV IN(ARC) If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function(*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV.
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Connections Connecting the SUB Monitor SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( →p15) or "Quick Menu"...
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Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc.
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Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM- type cartridge to the PHONO jack. • If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack.
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Connections Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate room (ZONE 2).
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Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 LINE OUT terminal on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
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Connections Connecting Antennas Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. (North American (Australian models) models) a AM loop antenna, b Indoor FM antenna...
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Connections Network Connection This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the ETHERNET jack with the Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration.
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Connections Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a Power cord...
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Playback Basic Operations AV Component Playback BLUETOOTH Playback ® Listening To the Radio Listening Mode Quick Menu Network Services Playback Spotify AirPlay ® DTS Play-Fi ® Amazon Alexa Amazon Music Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Internet Radio Convenience functions Multi-zone Playing different audio and video USB Storage Device...
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Playback AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "Quick Menu" ( →p66) to switch between MAIN and SUB. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
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If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX". This display The illustration shows an image. can be changed using the Friendly Name function ( →p115) or Onkyo Controller ( →p129) (available on iOS or Android™).
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Playback Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices Pairing 1. Press the input selector you want to play. • Select a source other than "BLUETOOTH". This function does not work if you select "BLUETOOTH". • This function can be used in one location, either the main room (where this unit is located) or a separate room (ZONE 2).
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Playback Playing Back 1. Do the play operations on the AV component connected to this unit. Do the play operations on this unit when the input is TUNER or NET. You cannot adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device on this unit.
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Playback Listening To the Radio You can receive AM/FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1.
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Playback Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display. 3.
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Playback Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure Selecting a Preset Radio Station You can preset up to 40* of your favorite radio stations. 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.
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Playback Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME. ( →p146) • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p152). •...
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Playback Checking the input format and listening mode Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The display content for the BLUETOOH input is different. • Not all the information is necessarily displayed. Input source and volume Listening mode Input format...
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Playback Quick Menu Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen during playback. Press Q on the remote controller to display the Quick Menu. Quick Menu BD/DVD HDMI...
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Playback HDMI Stereo Assign: This function enables you to select a pair of speakers to output stereo sound. Apart from the front speakers (Front), you can select the Surround HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", speakers (Surround), Surround Back speakers (Surround Back), and Height "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
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Playback Room EQ It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio or Direct. AccuEQ: Enable or disable the equalizer function that corrects for sound distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room. On (All Ch): EQ that corrects according to the room acoustics acquired with the AccuEQ calibration is applied to all channels.
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Playback Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
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Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file. iPhone Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10...
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• Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced iPhone on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX device. Onkyo XXXXXXXX You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) Onkyo XXXXXXXX equipped.
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"Group playback" that plays the same music in https://www.onkyo.com/playfi/info_o.html separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be App (available on iOS or Android™).
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Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p129) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed. 3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Onkyo Controller screen, and after switching to the network menu, tap the "amazon alexa" icon.
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Operating this unit (*1) Log in using the same account as other terminals with Amazon Alexa. 7. When registration is finished, the screen returns to the one for Onkyo Controller. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with You can use voice commands to adjust the volume on this unit, start and stop Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and confirm that you can use voice...
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Playback Amazon Music Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 1. Register with the Amazon account on Onkyo Controller. This cannot be set with operations on this unit. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p129) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed.
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Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 1. Start up Onkyo Controller. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the screen to switch to the network screen.
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Playback Connecting the Sonos System for Playback How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 1. Connect the Sonos Connect to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the RCA audio cable supplied with the Sonos Connect. Any input jacks other than the PHONO jack can be used.
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Playback cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music.
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Playback Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio. • To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet. • Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service. Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
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Playback Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen.
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"BLUETOOTH". You cannot select different stations of AM/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Using Onkyo Controller ( →p129) is convenient for operations of multi-zone playback. You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet to which Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) has been downloaded.
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Playback Playing Back In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button, press other buttons for operation. 1. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, point the remote controller at this unit and press . •...
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Playback • If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase. • If ZONE 2 is turned on when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected in the main room, the mode will automatically switch to the Direct listening mode. To disable the function: While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, press .
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Playback Playing different audio and video Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music While listening to the music from a CD or BLUETOOTH enabled device, you can display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player. •...
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Playback Setting the video source to be displayed on TV beforehand: When playing the audio of "TUNER", "NET" and "BLUETOOTH", you can set the input selector to be displayed on TV beforehand using "Video Select" ( →p111) on the Setup Menu.
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Playback USB Storage Device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Supported Audio Formats USB Storage Device Requirements MP3 (.mp3) • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, storage class standard.
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Playback Playing music files saved on a USB storage device Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Plug your USB storage device with the music files into the USB port either on the front panel or rear panel of this unit.
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Playback • When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly. • This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the following conditions. When continuously playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless files with the same format, sampling frequency, the number of channels and quantization bit rate.
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Playback Music Server Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media Player 12, or NAS that ®...
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Playback Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. TV’s REMOTE 2. Start the server (Windows Media Player 12 or NAS device) containing the ®...
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Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen. You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC •...
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", "Play Next " or "Play Last " icon to add the the outlet. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p129) for information about the app. track to Play Queue. Adding Play Queue Information • If there are no tracks on the Play Queue list, only "Play Now "...
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Playback 2. Tap the " " icon of the track to sort, and drag the icon to the destination. 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ". If the device is on iOS, slide the " "...
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Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT terminal of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections Setting Up 1.
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Playback • If "On (A+B)" is selected as an audio output destination, you can select only the "Stereo" listening mode for ZONE A when using the 2.1 ch speaker layout. When using a speaker layout of 3.1 ch or more, you can select only the "AllCh Stereo"...
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Setup Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD 2. Speaker 2. HDMI Input 3. Audio Adjust 3.
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Setup Setup Menu Menu list 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the TV. 2. HDMI Input You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. p101 3.
Setup 4. Source 1. My Input Volume Set a volume value for each input selector. p110 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p110 Audio Select Select the prioritized input terminal when multiple audio sources are connected to one input p110 selector.
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Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD 1080p -> 4K Upscaling (Default Value: Off) When a TV supporting 4K is used, video signals input with 1080p can be Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the automatically output with 4K.
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Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format (Default Value: 4K Standard) Zone 2 HDMI (Default Value: Not Use) Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or Make the setting when you output to the Zone 2 TV connected to the HDMI OUT player connected.
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Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. HDMI Input Mini Player OSD (Default Value: Always On) You can display on the TV the images from another input selected last while You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN playing the audio from NET or BLUETOOTH input.
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Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 3. Digital Audio Input 4. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". you do not assign a jack, select "---".
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 2. Speaker 1. Configuration Zone 2 Lineout (Default Value: Zone 2) Set an output destination of the audio output from ZONE 2 LINE OUT/ZONE B Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. LINE OUT jack.
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 2. Crossover Surround Back: Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting Change the settings of crossover frequencies. frequencies for each channel. • As for the THX-certified speakers, the following settings are recommended. "Full Band": Full band will be output.
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 3. Distance 4. Level Calibration Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Front Left (Default Value: 12.0 ft/3.60 m) Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 12.0 ft/3.60 m) Center...
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 5. Dolby Enabled Speaker 6. Equalizer Settings Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. You can adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height Speaker" is set to Adjust the volume of different sound ranges for each speaker.
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 8. Speaker Virtualizer The Speaker Virtualizer function can be switched between On and Off. Speaker Virtualizer (Default Value: On) Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects can be selected. Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects cannot be selected.
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Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex/Mono 2. Dolby Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. Multiplex Input Channel (Default Value: Main) Loudness Management (Default Value: On) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which multilingual broadcasts, etc.
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Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust 4. LFE Level Power On Volume (Default Value: Last) Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Set the volume level of when the power is turned on. Select a value from "Last" Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals.
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Setup Setup 4. Source 4. Source 1. My Input Volume Audio Select Set a volume value for each input selector. Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack ...
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Setup Setup 4. Source Video Select Analog When giving priority to the input signal from AUDIO IN jacks • This item can be selected only when the input to be set When "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, you can set the is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "1.
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When this function is used When "Last" is selected, you can switch the input of the unit When this function is not used using the remote controller or the Onkyo Controller even in the standby mode. Auto, Select one of these settings when you have connected Auto (Eco) equipment that conforms to the CEC standard.
Setup Setup 5. Hardware Audio TV Out (Default Value: Auto) Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARC- •...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware 2. Network DHCP (Default Value: Enable) Change the settings of the Network function. Enable Auto configuration by DHCP • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure Disable Manual configuration without DHCP the setting automatically.
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5. Hardware Friendly Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX) AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-NR6050 XXXXXX) Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the device Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the AirPlay- connected to the network to an easily recognized name.
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware AirPlay Password (Default Value: -) Privacy Statement (Default Value: Not Accepted) You can set a password of up to 31 characters so that only users that have When using a network service that requires a login name, email address, input can use AirPlay.
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware 3. Bluetooth Pairing Information (Default Value: -) You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. If you are no longer Change the settings for the BLUETOOTH function. able to connect with a device you have paired, try doing this. ( →p137) •...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware (Bluetooth Transmitter) Pairing Information (Default Value: -) Bluetooth Transmitter (Default Value: Off) You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. If you are no longer able to connect with a device you have paired, try doing this. ( →p138) Select whether or not to use the function that transmits audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices.
• Default values vary depending on the regions. application such as Onkyo Controller that can control this unit. • When this function is set to "On", the power consumption in standby state The unit will automatically enter standby mode ("AUTO STBY"...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware 5. Works with SONOS Bluetooth Wakeup (Default Value: Off) This function wakes up the unit on standby by connecting a BLUETOOTH Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. enabled device. (SONOS-1/SONOS-2) When this function is used ...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware Preset Volume (Default Value: Main=Last / Zone 2=Last) You can set the volume beforehand for playing back the Sonos Connect. You can set volumes for the main room (where this unit is located) and separate room (ZONE 2) respectively.
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Setup Setup 6. Multi Zone 6. Multi Zone 1. Zone 2 2. Remote Play Zone Change the settings for Zone 2. Change the settings for remote play. Maximum Volume (Default Value: Off) Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server Set the maximum value for Zone 2 to avoid too high volume.
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Remote ID (Default Value: 1) Update via NET (Default Value: -) If multiple ONKYO products are installed in the same room, select the ID for the remote control used with this unit from "1", "2" and "3" to prevent Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware via network.
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Setup Setup 7. Miscellaneous 5. Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. Setup Parameter (Default Value: Unlocked) Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. Locked The menu is locked. Unlocked The menu is unlocked.
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Setup Web Setup Menu operations Device Information You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc.
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Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings TV’s REMOTE required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. Inputs 1.
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Setup Network Connection Keyboard Input 1. A confirmation screen asking you whether to agree to the privacy statement To switch between upper and lower cases, select "A/a" on the screen, and press is displayed during network setting. If you agree, select "Accept" and press ENTER on the remote controller.
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Setup 1. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and press ENTER. connect it to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. 2. Multi Zone Sound Check Output test tones to ZONE 2 to enjoy audio in a separate room (ZONE 2) in addition to the main room.
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(internet radio or play of a music file) without looking at the TV. • To use Onkyo Controller, this unit needs to be connected to the same network as the mobile device.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Listening Modes Video Before starting the procedure Linked operation Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ Tuner connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure.
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Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit. • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
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Troubleshooting No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV doesn't support the ARC function, along with connection by HDMI, connect the TV and this unit using a digital optical cable. ( →p47) ...
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Troubleshooting Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio pin cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ...
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Troubleshooting About Dolby signals • When surround back speakers are included in the speaker layout, and software that is recorded with the 5.1-channel Dolby audio format is played, the surround channel audio may be output from the surround back speakers. •...
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Troubleshooting No image from a device connected to HDMI IN jack • To display video from the connected player on the TV while the unit is in standby, you need to enable "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI Standby ( →p112) Through"...
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Troubleshooting Tuner Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. ( →p53) • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference. •...
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Troubleshooting Cannot connect this unit to a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (wireless headphones, etc.) • Check if the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device is enabled. ( →p118) • Initialize the pairing information and perform pairing again. Firstly delete all the pairing information saved on this unit.
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Troubleshooting Network function • If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up. • When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network. •...
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Troubleshooting USB storage device USB storage device is not displayed • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. ( →p86) • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. •...
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Troubleshooting ZONE B function Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on Quick menu to "On (A+B)" or "On (B)" and also set ( →p94) "2.
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Troubleshooting Others Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use different outlets for this unit and the device. ...
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Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1)
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Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Refer to the following table for the listening modes that can be selected with each listening mode button. LISTENING MODE buttons LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DD (Dolby Audio - DD)
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Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Unplugged Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllCh Stereo Mono Music T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
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Appendix Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes Listening mode DTHD according to the audio format of the signal to be Pure Audio DSur (Dolby Audio (Dolby Atmos input. Direct (Dolby Audio (Dolby Audio - DD+) Audio - (*13)
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Appendix Listening mode DTS-HD HR DTS-HD ES Discrete ES Matrix DTS 96/24 (DTS-HD High Master (DTS- (DTS-ES DTS (*2) Express (DTS-ES DTS:X Neural:X Virtual:X (*2) Resolution) HD Master Discrete) (*2) Matrix) (*5) (*6) (*9) (*10) Input format (*2) Audio) (*2) (*5) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM...
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Appendix Listening mode Orchestra/ Unplugged/ AllCh T-D (Theater- Studio-Mix/ TV Logic/ Game- Stereo / (Multich Mono Dimensional) (*2)(*12) Action/ Game-Rock/Game- Mono Music PCM) (*2) (*9) Input format RPG/ Game-Sports (*7) (*8) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1) DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR /...
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Appendix (*1) You cannot select any mode other than Pure Audio, Stereo, AllCh Stereo and Mono Music if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. (*2) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*3) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can be selected. (*4) This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
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Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order speakers and height speakers installed. AllCh Stereo • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the •...
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Appendix Direct The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless" format expanded based on the lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects the master audio recorded in the studio.
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Appendix DTS 96/24 • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 ...
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Appendix ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) Mono Music This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you Discrete audio format. hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room. DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video ...
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Appendix T-D (Theater-Dimensional) In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. • This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( →p107) is set to "Off"...
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Appendix Speaker Combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. SURROUND ZONE 2 Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT Bi-AMP BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch (*1) (*1) 3.1 ch (*1) (*1) 4.1 ch (*1) (*1) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1)
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Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, Rated Output Power with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. (FTC) Maximum Effective Output Power 200 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD Dynamic Power (IEC60268-Short-term...
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Appendix Tuner Section FM Tuning Frequency Range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 dB quieting sensitivity (FM MONO) 1.0 μV, 11.2 dBf (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD) AM Tuning Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz Preset Channel BLUETOOTH Section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 Frequency band...
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Operation has been confirmed on the following devices: (As of April 2020) Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand RIHD-compatible players; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand players and recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television)
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Appendix Network Section Ethernet LAN 1 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard (Wi-Fi standard) 5 GHz/2.4 GHz band ® MP3 (.mp3) • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR WMA (.wma) • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR •...
Appendix Bluetooth Wakeup 1.6 W HDMI CEC 0.10 W Standby mode (ALL ON) 1.7 W 2.7 W Equipment with HiNA functionality Standby This equipment complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 as equipment with HiNA mode, Network disconnect and Network functionality.
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Appendix Audio Outputs LINE OUT (ZONE 2)(*) × 1 Analog PRE OUT (SUBWOOFER) × 2 *Can be changed to LINE OUT (ZONE B). 9 (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT L/R or SURROUND BACK L/R, ZONE 2 L/R) Speaker Outputs •...
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How do I activate Zone 2 speaker output?
To activate Zone 2 speaker output on the Onkyo TX-NR6050:
1. Press the ZONE 2 button on the main unit or remote control.
2. Ensure the 'Z2' indicator lights up on the display.
This confirms that Zone 2 is activated and ready for audio output.
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