Why are my Onkyo receivers not working properly?
John Thompson
Published Apr 15, 2026
Why are my Onkyo receivers not working properly?
As part of our commitment to quality and customer service we have determined that a limited number of Onkyo Brand receivers manufactured between 2009 and 2012 may experience loss of audio or loss of network connection. This malfunction has been traced back to a defective network chip.
How many Onkyo a / V receivers have there been?
All (altogether 5) A/V receivers have been bought during the span of 3 years, starting end-of-2009 till now. All have OUTSTANDING sound quality and host of features which for the price associated are difficult to match with competitors.
How can I get my Onkyo headphones to work?
Unplug headphones from the receiver when you are trying to use your system with the external speakers. Press the “Muting” button on the remote control to unmute your Onkyo receiver. Check the inputs and outputs to ensure they are correctly connected to the receiver. Adjust the volume controls so you can hear sound.
How can I Unmute my Onkyo remote control?
Press the “Muting” button on the remote control to unmute your Onkyo receiver. Check the inputs and outputs to ensure they are correctly connected to the receiver. Adjust the volume controls so you can hear sound.
What should I do if my Onkyo receiver is not working?
Use a resolution setting that is supported by your TV to fix the problem. Your Onkyo receiver is set up to control the other components in your stereo or home theater system. The settings on the receiver and the components must be the same in order for the receiver to control the system.
All (altogether 5) A/V receivers have been bought during the span of 3 years, starting end-of-2009 till now. All have OUTSTANDING sound quality and host of features which for the price associated are difficult to match with competitors.
Press the “Muting” button on the remote control to unmute your Onkyo receiver. Check the inputs and outputs to ensure they are correctly connected to the receiver. Adjust the volume controls so you can hear sound.
When did Onkyo start making phonograph pickups?
Onkyo began making phonograph pickups in 1946. As of 2010, the company is still making audio components. Onkyo is known for their receivers, which enable other stereo or home theater components to work together to provide you with a complete listening and viewing entertainment experience.
As part of our commitment to quality and customer service we have determined that a limited number of Onkyo Brand receivers manufactured between 2009 and 2012 may experience loss of audio or loss of network connection. This malfunction has been traced back to a defective network chip.
Is there a problem with Onkyo tx-nr807 Nosound?
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How to fix no sound coming out of the AV receiver?
Contact onkyo and they should help you by fixing the broken part. Normally if its a onboard chip as i’m assuming it is, they are almost impossible to fix without expensive tools. Contact them and see what they can do, if they cant do anything, let me know and ill give you another option.
How does arc work on an Onkyo tx-nr727?
It’s connected to an Onkyo TX-NR727 via HDMI. I have AT uverse also connected to the Onkyo. ARC is enabled in the receiver and the TV, they are connected via HDMI 2/ARC on the LG and Monitor Out on the Onkyo. Audio from uverse is coming via HDMI into the receiver and works fine on HDMI input 3. Video is working fine.
What do you need to know about Onkyo setup?
The Basic Manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual has more detailed information and advanced settings. AV RECEIVER TX-NR656 > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names > Advanced Manual
Can a BD player work with an Onkyo?
sounds about right. no matter what, the onkyo will switch to the TV/CD for anything using ARC. any BD player with CEC enabled should set up the onkyo properly when powered on (if so desired). No matter what, when exiting the smart apps, the onkyo won’t go back to the previous input.
Is the Onkyo tx-nr609 an internet radio receiver?
As one of Onkyo’s new breed of receivers that can link directly to the internet or to your home PC via a local network, the TX-NR609 takes streaming audio and internet radio to a whole new level.
It’s connected to an Onkyo TX-NR727 via HDMI. I have AT uverse also connected to the Onkyo. ARC is enabled in the receiver and the TV, they are connected via HDMI 2/ARC on the LG and Monitor Out on the Onkyo. Audio from uverse is coming via HDMI into the receiver and works fine on HDMI input 3. Video is working fine.
What are the HDMI inputs on the tx-nr609?
The six HDMI inputs on the TX-NR609 let you simultaneously connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. A single output then sends a pristine signal to your connected high- resolution display.
Is there an app for the tx-nr609?
Available as a free download, this app lets you use your iPod touch or iPhone as a remote controller to control a range of functions on the TX-NR609. As well as letting you select internet radio stations, it also lets you select streaming audio input from a DLNA-compatible server.
How can you Hard Reset an Onkyo texas-nr708-hardware?
Reset the processor of the Onkyo by following the steps below: To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/ DVR, press ON/ STANDBY.
What was the daughter board spec for Onkyo?
Onkyo apparently got the daughter board in question from Toshiba and somehow the spec for the capacitors that fail should have been 105 degrees instead of 85 degrees. At some point they no doubt realized they screwed up, and didn’t do much about it.
How old are the speakers on my Onkyo receiver?
It is a little over 5 years old and has not ‘popped’ but the audio coming through the speakers crackles. A lot. I’ve even replaced some of the speakers thinking those speakers were old (they really were) but the crackling persists. On every channel.
How long should my Onkyo 727 Network receiver last?
The 727 was supposed to be a ‘network’ receiver and at a minimum I should be able to control the receiver via an app on my phone. That connection has worked about 40% of the time. The best times to get it working are after a complete power cycle at the power strip level. Then the app seems to work for a few days.
How old is the Onkyo tx-nr5027 AV receiver?
About a year ago I had a 5 year old TX-SR706 fail. Something ‘popped’ and the speakers started making crackling sounds whenever audio was played. Out of warranty I replaced it with a TX-NR727 which has been running fine. However I have a TX-SR506 connected to my computer.