Onkyo TX-NR696 Home Audio Smart Audio and Video Receiver-Complete Features/Insruction Guide

Onkyo TX-NR696 Home Audio Smart Audio and Video Receiver

Specifications

• Product Dimensions
  17.13 x 14.94 x 6.83 inches

• Item Weight
  26 pounds

• Batteries
  2 AAA batteries required

• Connectivity Technology
  Bluetooth, USB

• Supported Internet Services
  Pandora

• Output Wattage
  1050 Watts

• Compatible Devices
  Speaker, Tablet, Smartphone, Personal Computer

• Audio Encoding
  DTS

• Control Method
  App

• Brand
  Onkyo

Introduction

Home audio smart audio and video receiver from Onkyo, model TX-NR696. THX Certified Select offers home entertainment that is future-proof. The TX-NR696 adapts to entertainment life and discovers the emotion in every sound source, from 3D film scores to vinyl records. It is a harmonious blend of technology and tradition. This product excels in every way thanks to its rejuvenated DAA system, 4K/60p/HDR HDMI terminals, and many extras. FEATURES: Compatible with Sonos. Dolby Atmos Supported Built-in Chromecast is gathered by the SMART AV Receiver. a new 802.11ac (2×2 MIMO) Wi-Fi specification that is fast. A theater-reference experience is guaranteed by THX Certified Select. Seven-ch Main design and Zone 2 speakers are also made possible by separate Zone 2 outputs with switching. Enjoy HDR (High Dynamic Range) video support. supports HDR and 4K/60p (HDR10, hlg, Dolby vision, BT.2020). modified with improved HDMI grounds, a separate SoC board,

What’s In the Box?

• AV Receiver
• Indoor FM Antenna, AM loop antenna
• Speaker Setup Microphone
• Quick Start Guide
• Remote controller, AAA Batteries x 2 

To ARC TV

If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection. You connect the HDMI cable to the port labeled OUT on the receiver side.

• 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 ( p16) or “Quick Menu” ( p135). Note that this jack is not ARC-compatible.
• If devices with different resolutions are connected to HDMI OUT MAIN jack and SUB jack, images are output with the lower resolution.
• If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High-Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a “PREMIUM Certified Cable” label.

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. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install a phono equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, and then connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack.

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). The TV in the separate room can play only the video of devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks of this unit.

• Audio from an externally connected AV component can be output only when the audio is 2ch PCM audio signal. Also, the audio output of the AV component may need to be changed to the PCM output.

USB   Storage Device

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

• Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.
• Plug your USB storage device containing music files into the USB port of this unit’s rear panel.
• Press NET to display the network service list screen.
• Select “USB” with the cursors, and then press ENTER. If the “USB” indicator blinks on the display, check whether the USB storage device is plugged in properly. Do not unplug the USB storage device while “Connecting…” is being displayed on the display. This may cause data corruption or malfunction.
• Press ENTER on the next screen again. The list of folders and music files on the USB storage device is displayed. Select the folder with the cursors, and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
• Select the music file with the cursors, and then press ENTER to start playback.

Receiver AV Smart

The brain of your home entertainment system is the SMART AV Receiver. Work with Sonos, Chromecast built-in*, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi, and FlareConnect to share sound as part of a multi-room system and access streaming music from Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn.

Theater-caliber audio

When watching a movie in a room where the viewing distance from the screen is between 10 and 12 feet, THX Certified Select ensures that the reference volume and sound quality are the same as in a commercial theatre. Receivers must pass 2,000 bench tests in 75 categories covering 14,000 data points in order to offer THX reference movie sound.

Streaming is simple with Chromecast

You may easily stream any type of music to the receiver from your laptop, smartphone, or computer. On your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, Chromebook, or another device with Chromecast support, you may use your favorite apps to control playback. You can cue, play, and control music playback with your voice if you have a smart speaker that has Google Assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you use sonos connect to add sonos ones as surround speakers while watching movie, essentially creating wireless rear speakers?
  Hello Justin, no, the Sonos Connect app will allow you to stream to the receiver from the app, it will not allow you to use the Sonos Speakers as part of your home theater speakers unless they also have a wired connection. – MM.

• Song Titles shown on the receiver screen do not match or keep up with what is being played via my Spotify from my android phone – why ?
  Do not know. I use pandora and tidal and have never experienced that problem.

• Updated Xfinity cable box and the comcast remote won’t control the volume on my 4-year-old Yamaha receiver. Will it work with this Onkyo?
  Yes, it will control the volume.

• Can I connect separate Analog components to this receiver such as reel to reel?
  There are 4 assignable inputs for analog devices (RCA L&R).

• Can you play music from a Bluetooth source (amazon music) to the zone 2 speakers?
  Yes….start playing your Amazon off your phone (make sure your phone is paired to the receiver), select the Zone 2 button, then select the Bluetooth input for Zone 2.

• Can i play music from Spotify in one zone and music from amazon music from zone 2 at the same time?
  No, zone 2 plays what zone 1 is playing through the net or Bluetooth. But you can play a cd in zone 2 while zone 1 is in use.

• Would I be able to connect a mini disc recorder and be able to record and playback with this unit?
  It does have a 2nd HDMI output so maybe.

• If using HDMI out from tv, and HDMI in on the receiver, is an Optical cable also needed to achieve the highest quality sound?
  If utilizing the “ARC” feature, it is not required to run the optical cable connection as well. -DH

• Is there some way to change the volume amount? It is on 50 and it is a normal sound. My last one was loud at 30.
  I don’t know I don’t have any voice below 30, so I have to keep it at least 54 and above. I thought it was normal.

• Can the volume of zone 2 be controlled by the receiver if outputting to a separate amp while playing the same source?
  no, this receiver has a LINE OUT and so you would need a volume control on the second amplifier to control the volume.

• Can someone post a pic of the remote, please?
  Here’s a pic of the RC-972R remote that is included with the TX-NR696 receiver. The cat hair is extra.

• Does this play SiriusXM and can you actually log in and out (unlike our old Onkyo)?
  Download the owner’s manual for this item. It should help you figure this out.

• Can i use my phono plug equalizer?
  Hello. The TX-NR696 has a “Phono” port that supports a “Moving Magnet” cartridge. Any additional equipment you wish to connect to this receiver has to match the corresponding inputs on the receiver.

• Does it shut out when gets hot? or cut out the volume level if too loud? ty, I had one that did that if was loud and clipping would shut out?
  ** My particular unit never has, but I may not be pushing it too hard for casual (but experiential viewing) film purposes. **

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• Does this receiver have a dac and usb input to play music from my pc?
  yes, this receiver does have a DAC and can accept input from your PC into the receiver by HDMI, RCA, Optical or Digital COAX. Please note that some audio formats on a computer may not be recognized and are not able to play out through the receiver.

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