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Q: QuestionI see that Onkyo TX-NR696 has 2 zones and 2 sources... Just wanted to clarify that I can watch TV using zone 1 and play bluetooth music outside on the deck using zone 2 with different source (i.e. spotify or CD player, etc...) Thank you.

Asked 4 years ago by bsk2000.

• A:Answer Yes, you can do this.

  Answered 3 years ago by JeromeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I connect a CD player and turntable to this receiver?

Asked 4 years ago by newbe.

• A:Answer Yes, and a Blu ray player, Apple TV, etc.

  Answered 4 years ago by Lensportraits

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Q: QuestionI have a total of 10 speakers and 2 zones 4 speakers in one zone and 5 in 1 in another zone will this receiver handle that?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionDoes the receiver have Sirius Radio?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No.

  Answered 3 years ago by MinneomanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWe have two iPhones users in my house. Will be dominant over the other

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

Q: Questiondoes this remote (or any other receiver stock remote) work through a solid cabinet door? Also want to be able to independently send more power to different channels - does this have the capability?

Asked 4 years ago by Bizy.

• A:Answer No, I do not think the remote will work through a solid cabinet door and Yes you can Bi-Amplify the front right and left speakers,

  Answered 4 years ago by EdPel

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Q: QuestionCan I control the volume with my comcast xfinity remote?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer YES, I have the comcast X1 remote set to adjust the volume & top change the channels. You need to use the procedure to assign the X1 remote fore the TV and it will ask you if you want to set the remote for the Noko as well.

  Answered 4 years ago by genedmVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI’m asking this question for my father he wants to know what is the distortion level for this product? Any information on distortion levels will be helpful.

Asked 4 years ago by Oldertechy79.

• A:Answer You should reach out to Onkyo support at https://www.onkyousa.com/contact-support/ to get the distortion level answer. I sent a couple of questions to them using that website before my recent purchase of the TX-NR696. They got back to me the same day. They also have a telephone number, if you prefer: 800-229-1687 (9-5 EST). After a couple of follow up questions, I purchased the unit and I absolutely love it. I upgraded my old Onkyo Ampli-tuner AV HT-RG10(B) AV receiver and it was LONG overdue!

  Answered 4 years ago by JFedVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs a place to for an IR extender on this receiver? Due to lack of room, I will have to put the receiver behind a wall.

Asked 4 years ago by Tony.

• A:Answer No I do not think so

  Answered 4 years ago by EdPel

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Q: QuestionJust set up my 696 and I when I push the movie button on the remote, the avr doesnt show dolby Atmos as a choice. I have mine setup for 5.1.2 and its calibrated for height speakers and its updated to the latest firmware too. What am I missing

Asked 4 years ago by Afnas.

• A:Answer It only shows dolby atmos as an option if the source is actually Dolby atmos. Some Uhd and Blu ray movies have the codec and some Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney plus offerings as well. Look for the Dolby Atmos indicator on the disk box or in the description of the movie on a streaming service. You also need to be using your hdmi input from the source. You have plenty of hdmi inputs on the receiver so you shouldn't have to use your tv as a hub. Just use the arc hdmi slot to connect the TV with the receiver in order to have both respond to the same remote. Hope that helps.

  Answered 4 years ago by Danger

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Q: QuestionDoes this receiver allow you to bi-amp? If so, does it take you down to a 5.2 or does it allow other zones to be utilized?

Asked 4 years ago by ScubaSteve.

• A:Answer It will drop to 5.1.

  Answered 3 years ago by Mark

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Q: Questiondoes it work with alexa?

Asked 4 years ago by dave.

Q: QuestionOn Apple TV, Netflix etc, I hear the background music on movies but don't hear the voices , any tips?

Asked 4 years ago by Steve.

• A:Answer I had this problem when I first set up the receiver. Assuming you have no center channel speaker, check your source, either dvd or tv if bringing network through your tv. Switch audio to PCM. Problem is, when using DTS audio, it is sending most dialogue to the center channel. Hope this helps.

  Answered 4 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this receiver 7.2 channels with 3 zones? And can I separate my living room speakers from my patio speakers?

Asked 4 years ago by Frank.

• A:Answer The Onkyo is a hearing changer!! No it is 7.1 however I have it configured so that I have several Sony Bookshelf speakers and two sets of Sony floor standing speakers and it is WONDERFUL I have it set up so that I have "SURROUND SOUND" even with Xfinity. I picked the Onkyo for the phone input which was very important to me as well as a USB connection in the back of the receiver. I have all my 'CD's on a flash drive and the sound is increasable!! It is well worth the price. Con: I had a ONKYO TX-NR656. I purchased the extended warranty. I had three (3) cases of a power surge and I had to have BestBuy send it in and replace the motherboard. It was connected to a second APC Battery back up and that did not help.

  Answered 4 years ago by genedmVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionOne can obviously transmit to the unit via Bluetooth but can one listen privately by connecting Bluetooth headphones?

Asked 4 years ago by JayB.

Q: QuestionDoes it have a built in EQ so I can adjust the Highs, Mid and Lows?

Asked 4 years ago by Steve.

• A:Answer Yes you can adjust the eq

  Answered 4 years ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow easy is the set up?

Asked 4 years ago by Steve.

• A:Answer ONKYO TX-NR696 7.2CH 4K ATMOS AVR. Easy, just takes time hooking up and running all of the wires. Took about 40 minutes to reconnect all devices, 7.1 surround sound speakers, Wifi, on-screen set-up and speaker calibration. Upgraded from an 14+ year old 7.1 surround sound receiver and sounds amazing.

  Answered 4 years ago by JohnLVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this receiver support EARC? Also, does it support 120Hz 4k video. My TV, Xbox, and PC all support 120Hz, but my current Onkyo receiver doesn't seem to support it.

Asked 4 years ago by RomieHomie.

Q: QuestionWorks with sonos ?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 4 years ago by DudeWhoReviewedThisVerified Purchase

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