TX-NR636

AV RECEIVER

Basic Manual

Advanced Manual found here

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr636/adv/en.html

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Before Start

Advanced Manual
Advanced Manual is always updated with the latest
information and its user friendly interface, which does not
matter whether you access from PC or Smartphone, helps
you to understand more deeply about the AV Receiver.
Advanced Manual is consisted of the following chapters.
Details on AM/FM playback
Playing Music Files on a USB Storage Device
Listening to Internet Radio
Playing Music with DLNA
Playing Music Files in a Shared Folder
Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller
Listening Mode
Advanced Settings
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller
Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components
Firmware Update
Details on Troubleshooting
Reference Information

Advanced Manual found here

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr636/adv/en.html

Supplied Accessories
Indoor FM antenna --- (1)

AM loop antenna --- (1)

Color labels for speaker cable --- (1)

Speaker Cable

The unit is designed to be connected in between the TV and

the playback components such as Blu-ray disc player. Video
signal from the playback devices will be sent through the unit
to the TV and audio will be reproduced with the speakers
creating Dolby Digital or other kind of surround sound field.
The unit has many in/out jacks on its rear panel which allows
you to connect a lot of playback devices simultaneously.
Equipped with 7 channel amplifier
Incorporates Qdeo technology for HDMI video
upscaling (to 4K compatible)
Equipped with 4K/60 Hz Passthrough-compatible HDMI
IN/OUT jacks (IN1 to IN4 of HDMI IN jacks are 4K
compatible)
Supports the HDMI Through function which allows
transmission from playback devices to the TV in standby state
Supports HDCP2.2, a strict copy-protection for providing
high quality content
Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Supports USB storage playback
Supports variety of network functions such as Internet
Radio, DLNA, etc.
Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MHL-enabled mobile
device
Bi-Amping capability
A/V Sync Control Function to correct deviation of audio and
video
Zone2 function which allows you to play a different
source in another room from the main room
32 bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor) with excellent
calculation performance
Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music files
Phase Matching Bass System
Automatic speaker setup available using supplied
calibrated microphone (AccuEQ Room Calibration)
Supports playback of MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC,
WAV, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
via network and USB storage device

Features

The Basic Manual leads you through the fundamental steps

to enjoy the AV Receiver from connections to TV, speaker
system and playback components, to necessary functions
for playback. As well as that, Basic Manual informs you with
the instructions on frequently used functions. Besides, there
is another part of the manual called Advanced Manual to
inform you with more detailed information, which we have
decided to publish on the web from the ecological point of
view.

About the Basic Manual

Remote controller (RC-880M) --- (1)

Batteries (AA/R6) --- (2)
Power cord (Taiwanese model) --- (1)

Speaker setup microphone --- (1)

The number in parenthesis indicates the quantity. On packaging, the
letter at the end of the product name indicates the color.

How to use the remote controller

Remote control sensor

AV Receiver
Batteries (AA/R6)

Approx.
16 ft. (5 m)
If you do not use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries
to prevent leakage.
Note that keeping consumed batteries inside may cause corrosion resulting
in damage of the remote controller.

Step 1: Connections
TV
Personal computer
HDMI
IN
HDMI
OUT

HDMI cable

To use the ARC function, connect to the

ARC compatible HDMI jack of the TV.

HDMI
OUT

HDMI
OUT

HDMI
OUT

Game console

Set-top box/Digital
video recorder, etc.

Connecting the TV and players

Important: The power cord must be connected only after all

other connections are completed.

HDMI cable connection

The unit has many HDMI jacks on its rear panel and each
of them corresponds to an input selector button of the same
name on the front panel. For example, a Blu-ray Disc player
will be connected to the IN 1 jack and the BD/DVD button
on the front panel will be used to listen to the playback
sound (if the player is CEC compliant, input will be switched
automatically). If you add another Blu-ray Disc player, you
can use any other jack than IN 1. It is possible to change

HDMI
OUT

Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player

Satellite/Cable
set-top box, etc.

assignment of the input jacks and input selector buttons.

For how to make settings, see the Advanced Manual (http://
www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr636/adv/en.html).
To connect the TV and the unit, connect the HDMI OUT
MAIN jack of the unit and the HDMI IN jack of the TV
using an HDMI cable. With this connection, it becomes
possible to display the setting screen of the unit on the
TV or transmit video/audio signals from the player to the
TV. If your TV supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), it
is possible to play the TV sound with the AV receiver's
speakers with this connection only. If your TV does not
support ARC, you need, in addition to the HDMI OUT MAIN
jack connection, a digital optical cable connection between
the digital audio out optical jack of the TV and the DIGITAL
IN OPTICAL jack of the unit or an analog audio cable
connection between the audio output jack of the TV and the
TV/CD analog audio input jack of the unit.

Select an appropriate
connection for your TV.

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT

AUDIO
OUT

TV

Connection with a TV not supporting ARC

The unit supports the HDMI Through function that allows

transmission from players to the TV even if the unit is in
standby. You have to modify the settings to enable the
input selection link with CEC compliant device, connection
with ARC compatible TV, and HDMI Through function. See

Step 1: Connections
the section 2 "2nd Step : Source Connection" of "Step 2:
Setting Up".
To enjoy HDCP2.2 protected video, connect the player to
the IN3 jack and the TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack of
the unit. Your player and TV need to support HDCP2.2.
To play 4K or 1080p video, use the high speed HDMI cable.
Another TV can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack.
To use the function to display the unit's setting screen on
the TV, connect the TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack.
It is possible to send video and audio of an MHL-enabled
mobile device by connecting the MHL-enabled mobile device
to the AUX INPUT HDMI/MHL jacks on the front panel.

Connecting Components without HDMI

If your AV component does not have HDMI jack, use an
available jack of your component for cable connection with
this unit. Just as the HDMI jacks, other jacks on this unit
have a preassigned input selector button on the front panel.
See the name of the input selector button shown with the
jack when connecting the device.
Audio signal connection

1 Digital connection: Use a digital optical cable

(OPTICAL) or digital coaxial cable (COAXIAL) for

connection.
Digital optical cable (OPTICAL)

As the digital in optical jack of the unit has a cover,

push in the cable against the cover as it is turned
inside.

3 Connection with turntable: If it uses an MM type

cartridge and does not have a built-in audio equalizer,

connect it to the 3 PHONO jack. If the connected
turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it to the
2 TV/CD jack.

If it uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible

with MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable by
connecting it to the 2 TV/CD jack. For details, refer to the turntable's
instruction manual.
If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the GND terminal of this
unit. If connecting the ground wire increases noise, disconnect it.

Video signal connection

The unit has a video upconversion function. For details, see
the section on the right.

4 Use a component video cable to connect a TV

with component video input jacks and a player with

component video output jacks.
Component video cable

Its transmitted video has higher quality than that of

composite video cable.

5 Use a composite video cable to connect a TV with

composite video input jack or a player with composite

video output jack.
Composite video cable

Digital coaxial cable (COAXIAL)

2 Analog connection: Use an analog audio cable for

connection with a player.

To output audio of the Blu-ray Disc player or such other
player as the source of Zone playback, you need to
make analog connection using the analog audio cable
between the corresponding jacks of the player and this
unit. For details on the Zone function, see the section 6
"Using the ZONE function" of "Step 3: Playing Back".
Analog audio (RCA) cable

Video signals input to the composite video input

jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks will be
upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from
the HDMI output jack.

AV Receiver
When the video signals input to the COMPONENT VIDEO
jacks are upconverted and output from the HDMI output
jack, their resolution will be fixed to 480i. Set the output
resolution of the player to 480i/576i. If the input has 480p
or higher resolution, a message prompting you to change
the resolution setting will appear. If your player does not
support 480i/576i output, use the composite video jack.
If multiple video signal inputs are put into one input
system, the output will be made in the order of HDMI,
component video, and composite video. Note that it is not
possible to convert digital audio input signals to analog or
vice versa.

Step 1: Connections

1
Front L

2
Front R

Connecting speakers

3
Center

Important: The power cord must be connected only after all

other connections are completed.

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3 9F

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1 2 Front speakers
Center speaker
3
4 5 Surround speakers
Subwoofer
6
7 8 Surround back speakers
9 F Height speakers
5.1 ch: 1 2 3 4 5 6
7.1 ch: 1 2 3 4 5 6 + 7 8 or 1 2 3 4 5 6 +
9F
2 ch: 1 2, 3 ch: 1 2 3, 4 ch: 1 2 4 5
Up to two subwoofers can be connected.
When using the Zone function, refer to the section 6
"Using the ZONE function" of "Step 3: Playing Back".
It is ideal to install the front speakers and center speaker
at the height not too far from that of the screen. As for the
surround speakers, it is recommended to install at the
position slightly backward of the listening position and
higher than the listener's ears, since it is preferable to
obtain a diffused sound rather than a direct sound. As a
bass sound reproduced by subwoofer is less directional,
it is possible to place it at any position. Consider the best
installation position where a bass sound can be clearly
heard by listening to actual playback.

If there is only one

surround back
speaker, connect
it to the BACK or
HEIGHT L terminal.

6
6
Subwoofer with built- Subwoofer with builtin power amplifier
in power amplifier

5
Surround R

8F
Surround back/
height R

1/2"-5/8"(12-15 mm)

Important: Connect speakers with 6 to 16 impedance.

Using a speaker with less impedance than the supported
value may result in failure. ()
In the European, Australian and Asian models, it is possible to connect
a speaker with 4 impedance. You have to modify the setting if any of

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Surround back/
height L

4
Surround L

the speakers have 4 or more to less than 6 impedance. You can set
up by viewing the guidance displayed on the TV screen. Select the item
with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to
confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
Press RCV and then HOME on the remote controller. Select "Setup" - "2.
Speaker Setup" - "Speaker Settings" - "Speaker Impedance" and change
the default value "6ohms" to "4ohms".

Cut and remove the plastic coating from the end of the
speaker cable, twist the core and connect it to the terminal.
Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and
speaker's jacks (+ to + and - to -) for each channel. If

connection is wrong, a bass sound may become poor due to

reverse phase. Attaching the supplied colored speaker cable
labels to the + side on the both ends of each channel's cable
will help correct connection. The subwoofer jack supports
connection of a subwoofer with built-in power amplifier. Set
the cut-off filter selection switch of the subwoofer to DIRECT.
If the subwoofer does not have a cut-off filter selection
switch but has a cut-off frequency adjusting dial, turn it to the
maximum frequency. If your subwoofer does not have built-in
power amplifier, you can connect a power amplifier between
the unit and the subwoofer.
The speaker setting is 7.1 ch at the time of purchase. You
can change it manually or by using automatic speaker
setting.
Short-circuiting the + cable and - cable or contacting the
cable core to the rear panel of the unit may cause failure.
Also do not connect two or more cables to one speaker
terminal or one speaker to several terminals.
Using a speaker with less impedance than the setting
may result in failure.

Step 1: Connections

Network connection

Other connections

AM/FM antenna connections

Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When
listening to the broadcast for the first time, adjust the
antenna position and orientation to get the best reception.

You can enjoy Internet radio and DLNA by connecting the

unit to LAN. The unit can be connected to the router with an
Ethernet cable or to the wireless LAN router with Wi-Fi
connection. In case of wired connection, connect the
Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. See the section 2 "4th
Step : Network Connection" of "Step 2: Setting Up".
Internet radio

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Router

Indoor FM antenna
(supplied)

PC

NAS
Fix with a tack on
the wall.
(North American and
Taiwanese models)

(European, Australian
and Asian models)

Assemble the AM loop antenna (supplied).

When using commercially available banana plugs:

tighten the speaker terminals to the end and then insert the
banana plugs. Do not insert the cable core directly into the
hole for banana plug of speaker terminal. (North American
model)

Headphones connection
Connect stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4
inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack on the front panel.
Sound from the speakers will be off while you are using the
headphones.
If you selected any other listening mode than Pure
Audio (European, Australian and Asian models), Stereo,
Mono and Direct, connecting headphones will switch the
listening mode to Stereo.

Step 2: Setting Up
Important: When the unit is turned on for the first time, the
setup wizard of the section 2 will automatically be launched.
If you use the setup wizard to make the initial setup,
connect a TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack of the unit via
HDMI connection.

Turning the power on

Connect the power cord to the outlet. Press zON/

STANDBY on the main unit or zRECEIVER on the remote
controller to turn the unit on or to standby mode.

Making the Initial Setup with the Setup

Wizard

Read before starting the procedure: Set up by

answering the guidance displayed on the TV screen.
Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote
controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
If you terminate the procedure on the way or
change the setting made in the initial setup and
want to call up the setup wizard again, press RCV
and then HOME on the remote controller, select
"Setup" - "7.Hardware Setup" - "Initial Setup", and
press ENTER.

1st Step : AccuEQ Room Calibration

The test tone coming from each speaker will be measured to
enable setting of the number of speakers, volume level, each
speaker's optimum crossover frequencies, and distance from
the primary listening position, and also enable correction of
distortion caused by the room acoustic environment.
Initial Setup

AccuEQ Room Calibration

This step you can automatically calibrate
your room to get correct surround sound.
Would you like to cailbrate your room now
or later?

Do it Now
Do it Later
HOME Exit

Initial Setup

Language Select

Select the language first. In the next screen, the summary

of the setup wizard as below will be displayed. Select "Yes"
in this screen and press ENTER on the remote controller.

English
Deutsch
Franais
Espaol
Italiano
Nederlands
Svenska

HOME Exit

Initial Setup

1. Place the speaker setup microphone.

When the start screen above is displayed, before
starting the procedure, place the supplied speaker setup
microphone at the measurement position by referring to
the figure below.

Welcome to initial setup. Have you connected all the speakers and devices?
Before starting, please connect speakers and sources.
Now, would you like to start initial setup?
1st Step : AccuEQ Room Calibration
2nd Step : Source Connection
3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup

Taiwanese models include a removable power cord. Connect the power

cord to AC INLET of the unit and then connect to the outlet. Always
disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord. When
the unit is turned on, a large instantaneous current may flow affecting
functionality of the computer and other devices. It is recommended to
use a separate outlet from that for the computer or such other sensitive
devices.

Firmware update notification: If the unit is connected

via LAN and there is firmware update available, the
"Firmware Update Available" message will appear. To
execute updating, select "Update Now" with the cursor
buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. When
"Completed!" appears, press zON/STANDBY on the main
unit to turn the unit into standby mode. Then updating will
be completed.

4th Step : Network Connection

Yes
No
HOME

1st Step : AccuEQ Room Calibration

2nd Step : Source Connection
3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup
4th Step : Network Connection

Exit

Listening area

Measurement position
with microphone

Correct measurement will not be possible if the microphone is held by

hand. Measurement is not possible if headphones are being used.
The subwoofer sound may not be detected since it is extremely low
frequencies. Raise the subwoofer volume to around the half of its
maximum volume and make its frequency to the maximum level.
A loud test tone will be heard during measurement. Measurement may
be interrupted if there is ambient noise or radio frequency interference.
Close the window and turn off the home appliance and fluorescent light.

Step 2: Setting Up
2. After placing the microphone at the measurement

position, select "Do it Now" with the cursors and

press ENTER.
3. Connect the microphone to the SETUP MIC jack of
the unit.
SETUP MIC jack

7. When "Please unplug setup microphone." is

displayed, disconnect the microphone.

2nd Step : Source Connection

You can check whether or not each input source is
connected correctly.

6. Select "Yes" with the cursors and press ENTER to

enable the CEC link function or select "No" and
press ENTER to keep it disabled.
Source Connection

The following CEC-compatible devices are found;

Do you wish to turn on the CEC link?

1. When the Source Connection start screen is

Integra DHS-8.8

displayed, select "Yes, Continue" with the cursors

and press ENTER.
Yes

Speaker setup
microphone

No

Initial Setup

HOME

If you select "Yes", the connection with ARC compatible

TV and HDMI Through function will be set to "Auto" and
enabled.y

This step will start to check if the

connections were made correctly.
Would you like to continue?

4. Follow the guidance displayed on the TV screen.

Yes. Continue

AccuEQ Room Calibration

Front Speakers Type
Powered Zone 2

No. Skip
HOME

Normal
Back

Subwoofer

Yes

2. Select the desired input to check the connection and

Set bi-amp only if you use 2 channel amp for each front speaker.

ENTER

Next

When the screen above is displayed, set the items with

the cursors on the remote controller. When the cursor
is on an item, the content of the item will be shown on
the lower left of the screen. After setting the items, press
ENTER on the remote controller. Press ENTER also in
the next screen,
5. The test tones sound from the connected speakers
and automatic speaker setting starts.
Measurement will be made twice for each speaker. It
takes several minutes to be completed. Keep the room
as quiet as possible during measurement. If any of
the speakers do not produce the test tone, check for
disconnection.
6. When the measurement is completed, the
measurement result is displayed.
Press t/u on the remote controller to check the
settings. Press ENTER with "Save" selected. In the next
screen showing that "AccuEQ" is "On", press ENTER on
the remote controller.
If there is an error message, follow the on-screen
instruction to remove the error cause.

Exi t

No

Back/Height

Exi t

Source Connection

press ENTER.
Start playback of the selected device. If connection is
correct, video/audio of the input source selected on the
unit will be played.
3. After checking the connection, select "Yes" with the
cursors and press ENTER.
If you select "No" and press ENTER, the error cause
will be displayed. Follow the guidance to remove the
error cause and check the connection again.
4. Select "Yes" with the cursors and press ENTER
on the remote controller to check the connection
of other inputs or select "No, Done Checking" and
press ENTER to skip.
If you select "Yes", you will return to the screen of step 2.
If you select "No, Done Checking", you will proceed to
step 5.
5. Enabling HDMI Linked Operation and Other
Functions
In the next screen, you can enable the HDMI linked
operation with CEC compliant device, connection with
ARC compatible TV, and HDMI Through function. Select
"Yes" with the cursors to enable them or "No, Done
Checking" to skip, and press ENTER on the remote
controller.

3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup

In this step, you can enable operation of the other
components using the remote controller of the unit. When
the Remote Mode Setup start screen is displayed, select
"Yes" with the cursors and press ENTER on the remote
controller. Follow the guidance to select the desired
REMOTE MODE button and in the keyboard screen, enter
the first three characters of the brand name of the device
you are going to program (e.g., "ONK" for ONKYO) and
search for the remote control code. The guidance will also
explain how to set the remote controller.
Initial Setup

Remote Mode Setup

Preprograming remote will give you control
of other devices from AV receiver remote
Would you like to setup your remote to
control your devices? This may take a while
depending on what and how many you have
connected. You can always come back to remote
setup from setup 8-2 Remote Mode Setup.
Yes
No. Skip
HOME

Exit

Step 2: Setting Up
2. Select and set the authentication method.

4th Step : Network Connection

Wi-Fi Setup

Initial Setup

Select the authentication method.

Network Connection
Do you want to connect network connection?
It gives you network services that our AV
receiver support. If you wish to skip this step.
select No. Skip.

3. Establish connection.

The connection process starts and the Wi-Fi indicator

on the left of the unit's display starts flashing. When
connection has been established, the Wi-Fi indicator
changes from flashing to staying lit. If the Wi-Fi indicator
does not stay lit, connection has not been established.
Make the setting again. If "Push Button" does not work,
try "Enter Password".

Enter Password
Push Button

Yes

PIN code

No. Skip
HOME

Exit

You can check the network connection and make the Wi-Fi
setting. When the Network Connection start screen is
displayed, select "Yes" with the cursors and press ENTER
on the remote controller. If you select "Wired" in the next
screen, you can view the LAN cable connection status. To
make the Wi-Fi setting, select "Wireless", press ENTER on
the remote controller and follow the sections below.
Make the following preparations.
Wi-Fi connection requires an access point such as
wireless LAN router (). Write down the SSID and
password (key) of the access point if they are shown
in the label of the main body. If the access point has
an automatic setting button (may be called differently
according to the manufacturer), you can set up
without inputting the password. For how to use the
automatic setting button of the access point, refer to
its instruction manual.
The unit supports Wi-Fi connection with 2.4 GHz
access point.

1. Select the SSID of the access point to be connected

with the cursor buttons and press ENTER.

When the SSID of the access point appears on the TV
screen, select the desired access point.
If you changed the initial setting of the access point to
skip password entry, Step 3 starts automatically.
If you changed the initial setting of the access point
to hide the SSID, see "When the access point is not
displayed".

When the screen above is displayed, select and set one

of the three authentication methods: "Enter Password",
"Push Button" and "PIN code". See below for details of
and how to set each method.
Enter Password: Enter the password of the access point to
establish connection.
1 Select "Enter Password" with the cursor buttons and
press ENTER.
2 Enter the password () on the keyboard screen, select
"OK" with the cursor buttons and press ENTER.
The keyboard screen may be displayed automatically
if the access point device does not have an automatic
setting button.

Select "Shift" and press ENTER to toggle between upper and lower
case. Select "" or "" and press ENTER to move the cursor to the
selected direction. Select "Back Space" and press ENTER to delete
the character at the left of the cursor position. To select whether to
mask the password with "*" or display it in plain text, press D on the
remote control. Press + 10 on the remote controller to enable the
"Shift" function and CLR to delete all the input characters.

3 If the security method of the access point to be

connected is WEP, select "Default Key ID", select "OK"
and press ENTER.

When the access point is not displayed

Select "Other..." with the c cursor on the remote
controller and press ENTER to display the keyboard
screen. Input the SSID and password. Make the
following settings according to the router setting.
WPA/WPA2 method
Select "WPA" or "WPA2" in "Security Method", select
"OK" and press ENTER.
WEP method
Select "WEP" in "Security Method" and select
"Default Key ID". Then select "OK" and press ENTER.
If encryption setting has not been made on the
wireless LAN router, select "None" in "Security
Method", select "OK" and press ENTER.

Exiting the setup wizard

After finishing the initial setup, keep "Finished" selected
and press ENTER on the remote controller. Connection and
setting of the unit is now completed. See Step 3 and enjoy
your home theater.

Push Button: Use the automatic setting button of the

access point to establish connection.
1 Select "Push Button" with the cursor buttons and press
ENTER.
2 Hold down the automatic setting button of the access
point for the necessary seconds, select "OK" with the
cursor buttons and press ENTER.
PIN code: Select this method when the automatic setting
button of the access point is beyond the reach. Select "PIN
code" with the cursor buttons and press ENTER to display
the 8-digit PIN code. Register the displayed PIN code to the
access point, select "OK" with the cursor buttons and press
ENTER. For how to register the PIN code to the access
point, refer to its instruction manual.

Step 3: Playing Back

Playing the player and TV

Remote controller parts name

1 zRECEIVER button: Turns the unit on or into standby

mode.

2
3

2 RCV button: Switches the remote controller to the

mode for operating this unit.

3 REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR button: Switches

the input to be played.

To control the unit: You can control any other device

than this unit if you register the specified remote control
code to 3REMOTE MODE. As the remote controller
may be in the remote mode that enables control of other
devices, be sure to press 2RCV to select the RECEIVER
mode (for controlling this unit) before operating the unit.

1. Turn the power on.

Press 1zRECEIVER on the remote controller to turn

the power on.
Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the
unit. Use the TV's remote controller.
2. Select the input of the unit and start playback on the
player or TV.
Press 3INPUT SELECTOR to which the desired
player has been assigned. Press TV/CD to play the
TV's sound. You can also use the input selector
buttons on the main unit.
Input will automatically be selected if the TV or player
is CEC compliant and connected to the unit with
HDMI cable.
3. Select the desired listening mode.
Press 6 listening mode buttons to switch the mode so
that you can enjoy different listening modes. For details
about the listening modes, see "Listening modes" on the
next page.
4. Adjust the volume with F.

10

4 Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Moves the cursor

and confirms the selection.

5 Q SETUP button: Displays the Quick Setup menu that

4
5

G
H

allows you to set the frequently used functions including

input selection and volume adjustment.
6 Listening mode buttons: Allows you to select the
listening mode.
7 DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display.
8 ZONE2 button: For use when the unit is connected with
a pre-main amplifier in a separate room and sound is
played there.
9 MUTING button: Temporarily mutes audio.
F VOLUME buttons: Allows you to adjust the volume.
G RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous
state.
H HOME button: Displays the Home menu that allows you
to make advanced settings and use Internet radio and
DLNA.
I DISPLAY button: Switches the information on the
display.
The buttons other than those above are for operating
other devices.

Listening modes

Muting Temporarily: Press MUTING on the remote

controller. Press MUTING again to cancel muting.

Select the desired mode by switching and listening actual

sound in different modes. The selectable listening modes
depend on the format of the input signals.

Changing the Display Brightness: Press DIMMER on

the remote controller several times to select the desired
brightness.

MOVIE/TV: You can select a listening mode suitable for

movies and TV programs.

Changing the Input Display: Press DISPLAY on the

remote controller several times to switch the display of the
main unit in order of:

MUSIC: You can select a listening mode suitable for music.

GAME: You can select a listening mode suitable for games.
STEREO: You can select a listening mode for stereo and all
channel stereo sources.
PURE AUDIO (main unit only) (European, Australian
and Asian models): The display and analog video circuits
are cut off to provide purer sound.
For details on the listening modes, see the Advanced
Manual (http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr636/adv/
en.html).
"Direct" for playing the input signals as-is
Selecting this mode allows the input signals to be
played as they are. For example, 2 ch signals of music
CD will be played in stereo, 5.1 ch signals in 5.1 ch,
and Dolby Digital signals of blu-ray disc or DVD in the
Dolby Digital sound field according to the specified
number of channels.

Input source &

volume

Listening mode

Signal format

Listening to AM/FM Radio

The Basic Manual explains the method using automatic

tuning. For manual tuning, see the Advanced Manual
(http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txnr636/adv/en.html).

1. Press TUNER on the main unit several times to

select either "AM" or "FM".

2. Press TUNING MODE on the unit, so that the "AUTO"

indicator on the display lights.

3. Press TUNING on the unit.

The automatic tuning to a radio station starts. Searching

stops when one is tuned. When tuned into a radio
station, the " TUNED " indicator on the display lights.
The "FM STEREO" indicator lights if the radio station is
an FM radio station.

TUNED
AUTO

Sampling
frequency

FM STEREO
Input signal
resolution

Output resolution

Other useful functions

Playing Video and Audio from Different Sources: It
is possible to play audio and video from different sources.
For example, you can play audio from the CD player and
video from the BD/DVD player. In this case, press BD/DVD
and then TV/CD. Then start playback on the BD/DVD player
and CD player. This function is effective when an input with
audio only has been selected (TV/CD, TUNER or PHONO
in the initial setting).

Step 3: Playing Back

If "Dolby D 5.1" is displayed in signal format, the

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch signals are being input. When
listening to AM/FM radio, the band, frequency and
preset number are displayed.

Registering an AM/FM Radio Station:

It allows you to register up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM
radio stations.
1. Tune into the AM/FM radio station you want to
register.
2. Press MEMORY on the unit.
The preset number on the display flashes.
3. Repeatedly press PRESET on the unit to select
a number between 1 and 40 while the preset number
is flashing (about 8 seconds).
4. Press MEMORY on the unit again.
When registered, the preset number stops flashing.
To select a preset radio station, press PRESET
on the main unit or CH +/- on the remote controller.

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Connecting and playing the Bluetoothenabled device

You can wirelessly enjoy music files stored in a smartphone

or other Bluetooth-enabled device. The coverage area is 48
feet (15 meters).

The Bluetooth-enabled device needs to support the

A2DP profile.
Note that connection is not always guaranteed with all
Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Pairing
Pairing is necessary when using the Bluetooth-enabled
device for the first time. Before starting the procedure, learn
how to enable the Bluetooth setting function and to connect
with other devices on the Bluetooth-enabled device.

1. Press BLUETOOTH on the remote controller.

The unit enters the pairing mode and the BLUETOOTH

indicator starts flashing.
2. While the BLUETOOTH indicator is flashing,
complete connection on the Bluetooth-enabled
device in the nearby area within about 2 minutes.
If the name of this unit is displayed on the Bluetoothenabled device's display, select this unit. Paring will end
after a short time.
If a password is requested, enter "0000".
When connecting the unit to any other Bluetoothenabled device, start pairing by pressing and holding
BLUETOOTH until the BLUETOOTH indicator starts
flashing. This unit can store the data of up to ten paired
devices.

Step 3: Playing Back

Playing sound of the Bluetooth-enabled device
If the unit is on and the Bluetooth-enabled device is
connected, the input will be automatically switched to
BLUETOOTH. Play music in this state.
It may take about a minute until connection is established
when the unit is on since the Bluetooth function takes
some time to start up.
If the volume setting on the Bluetooth-enabled device is
low, the sound will not be output from this unit.
Due to the characteristics of Bluetooth wireless
technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly
be behind the sound played on the Bluetooth-enabled
device.

Using the Home menu

In the Home menu, you can make advanced settings and

use Internet radio and DLNA.

1. After pressing RCV, press HOME on the remote

controller.
The Home menu is displayed on the TV screen. You can
also use the HOME button on the main unit.
HOME

Setup

2. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the

remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your

selection.
For details on the Setup menu and how to play
Internet radio, DLNA and USB storage device, see
the Advanced Manual (http://www.onkyo.com/manual/
txnr636/adv/en.html).
To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. To
return to the Home menu, press HOME.

Sleep Timer: Select to turn the unit into standby mode

automatically when the specified time elapses.
InstaPrevue: Select to preview videos input from the
HDMI input jacks collectively in a single screen. The screen
has a main window (current input video) and sub windows
(other input videos). To switch the current input, select the

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desired sub window with the cursor buttons and press

ENTER.
A black sub window is shown for the input with no video
signals.
"InstaPrevue" cannot be selected if the video is being
input from HDMI IN 6 or there is no signal from the input
currently selected.
Depending on video signals, the picture may not be
properly rendered on the preview thumbnails.
1080p or higher resolution is not supported.
Setup: You can change the assignment of input terminals
and input selector buttons and also make various speaker
settings and other advanced settings.
Network Service: Select to use various Internet radio
services and DLNA.
"Network Setup" becomes selectable after the network
starts up even if it cannot be selected first. It may take
about a minute to start up.
When "Network Service" is selected for the first time,
the "DISCLAIMER" screen will appear on the TV. Select
"Agree" if you agree the content. If you do not agree the
content, you cannot use the network service.

You cannot use the function unless the TV is connected via HDMI since
selecting "Agree" in the "DISCLAIMER" screen is not possible.

Layout of the icons in the "Network Service" top menu

can be changed. Press NET on the remote controller
and press D. Select the source icon with the cursors and
press ENTER, and then select the destination icon and
press ENTER. The positions of the icons are switched
each other.

USB: Select to connect a USB storage device to the USB

port so that it can be played.
"USB" becomes selectable after the USB function starts
up even if it cannot be selected first. It may take about a
minute to start up.

Step 3: Playing Back

Using Quick Setup menu

In the Quick Setup menu, you can set frequently used

functions including input selection and volume adjustment.

1. Press Q SETUP on the remote controller.

The Quick Setup menu is displayed on the connected

TV's screen.
CBL/SAT
Input

BD DVD

Audio

CBL/SAT

Video

STB DVR

Information

GAME

Listening Mode

PC
AUX

2. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the

remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your

selection.
To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

Input: Select the input and check the assignment of input

selector buttons.
Audio:
A/V Sync: If the video is behind the audio, you can
delay the audio to offset the gap.
It cannot be set when audio is played from the TV's
speakers.
It cannot be set if the input is "NET", "USB" or
"BLUETOOTH".
It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio
(European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct.
Bass, Treble: Adjust volume of the front speaker.
It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio
(European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct.
Phase Matching Bass: Suppress phase shift in the
midrange to enhance bass sound. Thus smooth and
powerful bass sound can be obtained.
It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio
(European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct.
Subwoofer Level, Center Level: Adjust the speaker
level while listening to the sound. The adjustment you
made will be reset to the previous status when you turn
the unit to standby mode.
The speakers cannot be adjusted if they have been
set to "No" or "None" in "Speaker Configuration".

AccuEQ Room Calibration: Disables the sound field

correction setting set in the automatic speaker setting.
The setting can be separately set to each input.
This setting cannot be selected if the automatic
speaker setting has not been performed.
It cannot be set if headphones are connected or the
listening mode is Pure Audio (European, Australian
and Asian models) or Direct.
Late Night: Make small sounds to be easily heard. It
is useful when you need to reduce the volume while
watching a movie late night. You can enjoy the effect
on Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD
sources only.
Turning the unit to standby mode will set the setting
to "Off". In case of Dolby TrueHD, the setting will be
set to "Auto".
Music Optimizer: Improve the quality of the
compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy
compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The
setting can be separately set to each input.
The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or
less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream
signals.
It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio
(European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct.

the image quality will not be adjusted. In "Custom", you

can adjust the brightness, contrast, hue and saturation
as desired. If you do not adjust the resolution and image
quality, select "Bypass".
"Wide Mode" and "Picture Mode" can be set only on
the video output from the HDMI OUT MAIN jack.
Information:
Audio: Displays the audio input source, format, number of
channels, sampling frequency, listening mode, number of
output channels, and other audio information.
Video: Displays the video input source, resolution, signal
format, color tone, 3D information, Aspect, Picture Mode,
output, and other Video information.
Tuner: Displays the band, frequency, preset number, and
other tuner (radio) information.
Listening Mode: Select the listening mode from the
categories of "MOVIE/TV", "MUSIC" and "GAME".
It cannot be set when audio is played from the TV's
speakers.

Cinema Filter: Adjust the soundtrack that was

processed to enhance its high pitch range, in order to
make it suitable for home theater.
This function can be used in the following listening
modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby PLIIx Movie, Dolby PLII
Movie, Dolby PLIIz Height, Multichannel, DTS, DTSES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6,
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master
Audio and DTS Express
Video:
Monitor Out: The video input signals input to the unit
will be converted by the unit when they are output from
the HDMI OUT jack to the TV so that their resolution can
match that of the TV used. Select the HDMI OUT jack to
be used for output.
Wide Mode: You can set the aspect ratio.
Picture Mode: You can adjust the image quality.
"Cinema" will automatically adjust the image to be
suitable to watch movie and "Game" suitable to play
game. In "Standard", the resolution will be changed but

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Step 3: Playing Back

Using the ZONE function

You can connect the unit with a pre-main amplifier or

speakers in a separate room and playback audio sources
from an external device connected to the analog audio input
jacks of the unit. And also, you can enjoy sources of "NET",
"USB", "BLUETOOTH" as well as AM/FM broadcasting.
It is also possible to play the sound from different analog
connected devices in the main room and separate room.
As for the "NET", "USB" and "BLUETOOTH", you cannot
select different inputs for the main room and separate
room. For example, if "NET" has been selected in the
main room and then "USB" is selected as playback
source in the separate room, the input in the main room
will change to "USB" accordingly.
When listening to AM/FM broadcasting, you cannot select
different stations for the main room and separate room.
Therefore broadcasting of the same station will be heard
in the both rooms.

Connecting with Player

To output audio of the Blu-ray Disc player or such other player
as the source of Zone playback, it is necessary to connect the
RCA audio output jacks of the player and the analog audio
input jacks of the unit using the analog audio cable.
AUDIO
OUT

Connect the ZONE2 LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the
line-in jacks of the pre-main amplifier in a separate room
with an analog audio (RCA) cable.

Performing ZONE playback

1. Press ZONE2 on the remote controller, point the

Zone 2

The volume should be adjusted with the pre-main

amplifier used in the separate room.

Connecting speakers in another room

It is possible to directly connect the speakers in another
room without an amplifier. Connect the speakers in another
room to the ZONE2 speaker terminals of the unit using
speaker cables. In this case, 5.1 ch will be the maximum in
the main room when the Zone function is on.
Change the setting: After connecting the speakers,
press RCV and then HOME on the remote controller, select
"Setup" - "2.Speaker Setup" - "Speaker Settings" and set
"Powered Zone2" to "Yes", and press ENTER on the remote
controller.

Output to Zone is not possible if the connection is only

with HDMI cable or digital cable.
Analog audio output setting may be necessary on the player.

Making ZONE connection

Connecting an amplifier or receiver in another room
You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in the other room
during playing 7.1-channel in the main room.

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Adjust the volume on this unit. To adjust the volume,

press ZONE2 on the remote controller and adjust with
VOL/. You can mute the sound by pressing MUTING.

Zone 2

remote controller at the remote controller sensor and

press zRECEIVER.
"Z2" lights on the main unit display and the Zone function
is enabled. (ZONE 2 is now on.)
2. Press ZONE2 on the remote controller again and
press INPUT SELECTOR of the input to be played in
a separate room.
To play the same source in the main room and separate
room, hold down ZONE2 for approximately 3 seconds.
To control on the main unit, press ZONE2 and within 8 seconds, press
the input selector button of the input to be played in a separate room.
(To play the same source in the main room and separate room, press
ZONE2 twice.)

To turn off the ZONE function: Press ZONE2 on the

remote controller and press zRECEIVER. Alternatively
press OFF on the main unit.
Zone playback is not possible if the player and the unit
are connected via HDMI cable or digital cable. Connect
the player to the analog audio input jacks of the unit with
analog audio cable. Analog audio output setting may be
necessary on the player.
If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby
becomes larger than normal.
If ZONE 2 is turned on when the listening mode of the
main room is Pure Audio, it will automatically switch to
Direct. (European, Australian and Asian models)
While ZONE 2 is on, the RI linked system function
(interlink between Onkyo components) is disabled.

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(European, Australian
and Asian models)

(European, Australian
and Asian models)

Front Panel
1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on or into

standby mode.
2 BLUETOOTH indicator: Flashes while pairing with a
Bluetooth-enabled device is in progress and stays lit
when pairing is completed.
3 Wi-Fi indicator: Lights when the unit is connected to
the wireless LAN router.
4 ZONE 2 button: Controls the ZONE function.
5 Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the
remote controller.
6 OFF button: Switches the ZONE function to off.
7 Display
8 LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you to select the
listening mode.
9 DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese
models): Switches the brightness of the display.
RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and Asian
models): Can be used when receiving the station
transmitting text information.

F MEMORY button: Registers or deletes a station.

G TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode.
H DISPLAY button: Switches the information on the
display.

I HOME button: Displays the Home menu.

J Cursor buttons, lTUNINGj button, dPRESETc

button and ENTER button: Moves the cursor and

confirms the selection. When listening to AM/FM
broadcasting, tune in to the station with lTUNINGj or
select the registered station with dPRESETc.
K RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous
state.
L MASTER VOLUME: Allows you to adjust the volume.
M MUSIC OPTIMIZER button and indicator (North
American and Taiwanese models): Turns on/off the
MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of
the compressed audio.
PURE AUDIO button and indicator (European,
Australian and Asian models): Switches to the PURE
AUDIO mode.

N PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a standard plug

are connected.

O AUX INPUT HDMI/MHL jacks: An HD video camera or

MHL-enabled mobile device is connected. It is possible
to send video and audio of an MHL-enabled mobile
device.
P TONE and Tone Level buttons: Adjusts the high tone
and low tone.
Q Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be
played.
R USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that
music files stored in it can be played.
S SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup
microphone is connected.
T HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights if the unit enters
standby mode when the HDMI Through, network
standby or Wakeup from Bluetooth function is enabled.

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Display
1 Lights in the following conditions. "Z2": ZONE 2 output is

(Taiwanese model)

H I

"USB" and "NET" will flash if the connection is not correct.

2 Lights when headphones are connected.

3 Lights when NET or USB is controlled.
4 Lights according to the type of input digital signals and

Rear Panel
1 RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI

F Composite video and analog audio jacks: Analog

2 FM ANTENNA jack (75 ) and AM ANTENNA

G MONITOR OUT V jack: Video signals are output to the

jack can be connected and synchronized with this unit.

terminal: The supplied antennas are connected.

3 COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks: Component
video input/output jacks
4 ETHERNET port: Used for LAN connection
5 HDMI IN/OUT jacks: Digital video signals and audio
signals are transmitted between the unit and the
connected devices.
6 SPEAKERS terminals: Speakers are connected. To use
the Zone function, connect the speakers in the separate
room to the ZONE2 speaker terminals.
7 Power cord (North American, European, Australian
and Asian models)
AC INLET (Taiwanese model): The power cord is
connected.
8 DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks: Digital audio
signals are input.
9 GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable is
connected.

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on. / "HDMI": HDMI signals are input and

HDMI input selector is selected. / "ARC": Audio signals
are input from ARC compatible TV and TV/CD input
selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. /
"USB" (): "USB" input is selected and USB storage
device is connected. / "NET" (): "NET" input is
selected and the unit is connected to the network. /
"DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and the digital input
selector is selected. / Cursor indicators: NET or USB is
controlled.

video signals and audio signals are input.

connected monitor or TV.

H ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Analog audio signals are
output to the connected amplifier to be used in ZONE 2.
I SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: A subwoofer with builtin amplifier is connected.

the listening mode.

5 Lights when Music Optimizer is enabled.

6 Lights in the following conditions. "AUTO": Tuning mode
is auto. / "TUNED": Receiving AM/FM radio.
flashes while tuning is automatically performed./ "FM
STEREO": Receiving FM stereo. / "RDS" (European,
Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS
broadcasting.
7 "MUTING": Flashes when muting is on.
8 Lights in the following conditions. "SLEEP": Sleep timer
has been set. / "ASb" (Auto Standby): Auto Standby
is on. / "ch": Channel is being set. / "Hz": Crossover
frequencies are being set. / "m/ft": Speaker distances
are being set. / "dB": Speaker volume is being set.
9 Displays various information of the input signals.
Pressing DISPLAY displays the type of input digital
signals and the listening mode.

Troubleshooting
Before starting the procedure
Problems may be solved by simply turning the power
on/off or disconnecting/connecting the power cord,
which is easier than working on the connection,
setting and operating procedure. Try the simple
measures on both the unit and the connected
device. If the problem is that the video or audio is not
output or the HDMI linked operation does not work,
disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable may solve
it. When reconnecting, be careful not to wind the
HDMI cable since if wound the HDMI cable may not fit
well. After reconnecting, turn off and on the unit and
the connected device.

HDMI control does not function correctly.

Resetting the unit

Set the CEC link function of the unit to on. It is also

necessary to make the HDMI linked system setting on
the TV. See the TV's instruction manual for details.

Resetting the unit to the status at the time of shipment may

solve the problem. If the measures above do not solve the
problem, reset the unit with the following procedure. If you
reset the unit status, your preferences will be reset to the
defaults. Note them down before starting reset.

The remote controller does not work.

Be sure to press RCV first before operating the unit with
the remote controller.

There is no sound for Zone function.

The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly.
The AV receiver will automatically enter standby mode
when Auto Standby is set and launched.

Theres no sound, or its very quiet.

A wrong input selector button has been selected. Select
a correct input for the player. Also check that muting is
not on.
Not all listening modes use all speakers.

Theres no picture.
A wrong input selector button has been selected.
Video is not displayed if the listening mode is Pure Audio.
(European, Australian and Asian models)
To display video from the connected player on the TV
screen while the unit is in standby, you need to enable
HDMI Through function.
When the TV image is blurry or unclear, power cord or
connection cables of the unit may have interfered. In
that case, keep distance between TV antenna cable and
cables of the unit.

With Zone function, sound is output only when the signal

input source is an external component connected to
the analog audio input jacks of the unit, "NET", "USB"
or "BLUETOOTH". Zone playback is not possible if the
player and the unit are connected via HDMI cable or
digital cable. Connect the RCA audio output jacks of the
player and the analog audio input jacks of the unit with
analog audio cable. Also analog audio output setting may
be necessary on the player.

Cannot access to network.

Try plugging/unplugging the unit or the wireless LAN
router or check their power-on status. This will work well
in many cases.
If the desired wireless LAN router is not in the access
point list, it may be set to hide SSID or the ANY
connection may be off. Change the setting and try again.

Bluetooth

How to reset:

1. While holding down CBL/SAT on the main unit (note

that step 2 must be performed with this button
pressed down)

2. Press zON/STANDBY on the main unit ("Clear"

appears on the display and the unit returns to
standby)

Clear

2. Press
zON/
STANDBY.

holding
1. While
down CBL/SAT,

How to reset the remote controller:

1. While holding down RCV on the remote controller,

press HOME until the remote indicator lights (about

3 seconds)

2. Within 30 seconds, press RCV again

RCV

Remote
indicator

Try plugging/unplugging the unit and the Bluetoothenabled player. After that, check that the Bluetooth
function is enabled on the Bluetooth-enabled device and
the connection with the unit has been established.

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Specifications
Amplifier Section

Preset Channel
40

Rated Output Power

All channels:

95 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads,
2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total
harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC)
115 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2
channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion
of 0.7% (FTC)
(North American)

7 ch 160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% (IEC) (Others)
Maximum Effective Output Power

7 ch 175 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven (JEITA) (Asian)
Dynamic Power ()
IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power

240 W (3 , Front)

210 W (4 , Front)

120 W (8 , Front)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)

0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Damping Factor

60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Unbalance)

200 mV/47 k (LINE)

2.5 mV/47 k (PHONO MM)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

200 mV/2.2 k (LINE OUT)
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance

2 V/2.2 k (LINE OUT)
Phono Overload

70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)
Frequency Response

5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, 3 dB (Direct mode)
Tone Control Characteristics

10 dB, 20 Hz (BASS)

10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
Signal to Noise Ratio

106 dB (LINE, IHF-A)

80 dB (PHONO MM, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance

6 - 16 (North American and Taiwanese)

4 - 16 (Others)

Network Section

Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance

1 Vp-p/75 (Component Y)

0.7 Vp-p/75 (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)

1 Vp-p/75 (Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response

5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, 3 dB

Tuner Section
FM Tuning Frequency Range

87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (North American and Taiwanese)

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS (Others)
AM Tuning Frequency Range

522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

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Ethernet LAN
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wireless LAN

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standard
(Wi-Fi standard)

2.4 GHz band:
1 - 11 ch (North American)
10 - 11 ch (Spain)
10 - 13 ch (France)
1 - 13 ch (Others)
(Wi-Fi standard)

Bluetooth Section
Communication system
Bluetooth Specification version 2.1 +EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Maximum communication range
Line of sight approx. 15 m ()
Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Compatible Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
Supported Codecs
SBC
Transmission range (A2DP)
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)
The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,
cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antennas performance, operating
system, software application, etc.

General
Power Supply

AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North American and Taiwanese)

AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Others)
Power Consumption

6.3 A (North American and Taiwanese)

630 W (Others)

0.1 W (Stand-by, North American and Taiwanese)

0.2 W (Stand-by, Others)

80 W (No-sound)
Dimensions (W H D)

435 mm 173.5 mm 329 mm

17-1/8" 6-13/16" 12-15/16"
Weight

10.0 kg (22.0 lbs.) (North American and Taiwanese)

10.5 kg (23.1 lbs.) (Others)

HDMI

Input

IN1 (BD/DVD, 4K), IN2 (CBL/SAT, 4K), IN3 (STB/DVR, 4K, HDCP2.2), IN4
(GAME, 4K), IN5 (PC), IN6, AUX INPUT (HDMI/MHL) (front)
Output

OUT MAIN (ARC, HDCP2.2), OUT SUB
Video Resolution

Pass through: 4K 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0)

Upscaling: 4K 30 Hz
Audio Format

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, DSD, Multichannel PCM
Supported

3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor, x.v.Color, LipSync, CEC (RIHD),
4K (Upscaling and Passthrough)

Video Inputs

Component

IN (CBL/SAT)
Composite

IN1 (CBL/SAT), IN2 (STB/DVR), IN3 (GAME)

Video Outputs
Component
OUT
Composite

MONITOR OUT

Audio Inputs

Digital

OPTICAL (TV/CD)
COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD), 2 (CBL/SAT)
Analog

BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STB/DVR, GAME, PC, TV/CD, PHONO

Audio Outputs

Analog

ZONE2 LINE OUT

2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
Speaker Outputs

FRONT L/ R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, BACK or HEIGHT L/R, ZONE2
L/R
Phones

PHONES (Front, 6.3)

Others

Setup Mic
1 (Front)
RI 1
USB
1 (Front)
Ethernet 1
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Others
License and Trademark Information
MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or
registered trademarks of MHL LLC in the United States and other counties.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

InstaPrevue and the InstaPrevue logo are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Apple, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Apple TV is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from

DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark
of DTS, Inc. DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use
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Precautions

Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
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For European Models

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Declaration of Conformity

AccuEQ, Music Optimizer, RIHD and WRAT are trademarks of Onkyo

Corporation.

Safari is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the

United States and other countries.

RIHD and RIHD (logo) are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.

x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
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For compatibility between the AV receiver and another device with Bluetooth
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We declare, under our sole responsibility, that

this product complies with the standards:
Safety
Limits and methods of measurement of
radio disturbance characteristics
Limits for harmonic current emissions
Limitation of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker
RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU
Hereby, Onkyo Corporation, declares that this TX-NR636 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
, Onkyo Corporation, , TX-NR636

1999/5/EC.
Onkyo Corporation tmto prohlauje, e TX-NR636 spluje zkladn
poadavky a vechna pslun ustanoveni Smrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede Onkyo Corporation erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr TXNR636 overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklrt Onkyo Corporation, dass sich das Gert TX-NR636 in
bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen
einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Kesolevaga kinnitab Onkyo Corporation seadme TX-NR636 vastavust
direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele
teistele asjakohastele stetele.
Onkyo Corporation
TX-NR636
1999/5/
Por la presente, Onkyo Corporation, declara que este TX-NR636 cumple
con los requisitos esenciales y otras exigencias relevantes de la Directiva
1999/5/EC.

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 Par la prsente, Onkyo Corporation dclare que lappareil TX-NR636 est

conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes
de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente Onkyo Corporation dichiara che questo TX-NR636
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar o Onkyo Corporation deklar, ka TX-NR636 atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/
EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem.
iuo Onkyo Corporation deklaruoja, kad is TX-NR636 atitinka esminius
reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
A Onkyo Corporation ezzennel kijelenti, hogy a TX-NR636 tpus berendezs teljesti az alapvet kvetelmnyeket s ms 1999/5/EK irnyelvben
meghatrozott vonatkoz rendelkezseket.
Hierbij verklaart Onkyo Corporation dat het toestel l TX-NR636 in
overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Niniejszym Onkyo Corporation deklaruje e TX-NR636 jest zgodny
z zasadniczymi wymaganiami i innymi waciwymi postanowieniami
Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Eu, Onkyo Corporation, declaro que o TX-NR636 cumpre os requisitos
essenciais e outras provises relevantes da Directiva 1999/5/EC.
Prin prezenta, Onkyo Corporation, declar c aparatul TX-NR636 este
n conformitate cu cerinele eseniale i cu alte prevederi pertinente ale
Directivei 1999/5/CE.
Onkyo Corporation tmto vyhlasuje, e TX-NR636 a spa zkladn
poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Onkyo Corporation izjavlja, da je ta TX-NR636 v skladu z bistvenimi

zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Onkyo Corporation vakuuttaa tten ett TX-NR636 tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Hrmed frklarar Onkyo Corporation att denna TX-NR636 fljer de
vsentliga kraven och andra relevanta stadgar i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Hr me lsir Onkyo Corporation v yfir a varan TX-NR636 er samrmi
vi grunnkrfur og arar krfur sem gerar eru tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Onkyo Corporation erklrer herved at denne TX-NR636 er i
overensstemmelse med vesentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i
direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Ovime Onkyo Corporation, potvruje da je TX-NR636 u suglasnosti sa
osnovnim zahtjevima i ostalim relevantnim odredbama Direktive 1999/5/EC.

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