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Onkyo TX-DS494 Instruction Manual

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AV Receiver
TX-DS494
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain
this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards ....................................... 2
Precautions ........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4
Before using this unit ....................................... 5
Facilities and connections
Front panel facilities ......................................... 6
Remote controller ............................................. 9
Rear panel facilities ........................................ 10
Positioning speakers ....................................... 16
Connecting speakers ....................................... 17
Connecting antennas ....................................... 18
Connecting the power ..................................... 20
Enjoying music or videos
Speaker Setup ................................................. 21
Selecting a sound source ................................ 22
Listening to Radio Broadcasts ........................ 24
To enjoy Surround mode ................................ 26
Recording a source ......................................... 29
Remote controller
Using remote controller .................................. 30
(North American models only) .................... 32
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide .................................... 34
Specifications ........................... back cover page

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AV Receiver TX-DS494 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth.

  • Page 4: Features

    • Vibration-resistant cover • Brushed aluminum front panel • Powerful preprogrammed remote (North American models) Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS494. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 (Connector will vary depending on model specifications) Remote controller ×...

  • Page 5: Before Using This Unit

    CONTROL 6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH COAXIAL SPEAKER TERMINAL FRONT AV RECEIVER AM FREQUENCY VIDEO 1 MODEL NO. TX-DS494 STEP RATING: AC 120 / 220 -230 V 10 k Hz 50 / 60 Hz 260 W 9 k Hz SURR...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Facilities

    Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS494. STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR PHONES SP SEL DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT FM MODE CLEAR VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 7 • Turning on the TX-DS494 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-DS494 into a different electrical circuit. STANDBY indicator Lights when the TX-DS494 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller.
  • Page 8 Press to select the subwoofer mode. DIGITAL INPUT button When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks of the TX-DS494, use this button to assign the DIGITAL INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of connection. FM MODE button Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural.

  • Page 9: Remote Controller

    For setting the sleep time. This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page 23). STANDBY/ON button Turns on the TX-DS494 or put it in standby. INPUT SELECTOR buttons For selecting the input source. SUR MODE button Press to select the surround mode.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Facilities

    Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TX-DS494 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio and video components, be sure to read this section carefully and then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual component (refer to page 12).
  • Page 11 • The RC-443S or RC-444M remote controller does not support turntables. • If the connected component has two z connectors, you can use either one to connect to the TX-DS494. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component. AC OUTLETS...

  • Page 12: Example Of How To Connect Your Equipment

    Example of how to connect your equipment Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS494 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation.
  • Page 13 Connecting a CD player Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminal on the CD player to the CD L/R jacks on the TX-DS494. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.
  • Page 14 Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO 2 IN L/R jacks on the TX-DS494 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT L/R jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.
  • Page 15 Example of how to connect your equipment Example of video equipment connections DVD player or LD player (DVD) AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL S VIDEO COAXIAL ANTENNA TAPE VIDEO 1 PHONO VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Satellite tuner or TV (VIDEO 1) TV monitor or Projector (MONITOR OUT)

  • Page 16: Positioning Speakers

    Positioning speakers This unit has two sets of speaker system terminals (for SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B). Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that came with them. For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important.

  • Page 17: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting speakers Connecting speakers After installing the speakers, connect them to the TX-DS494. CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω min. per each speaker terminal. Preparation of speaker cords 1. Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch) of wire insulation. 2. Twist wire ends very tight.

  • Page 18: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting antennas To the use the tuner of TX-DS494, it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas. • Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception must be done while listening to a station broadcast.
  • Page 19 FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter. To TX-DS494 Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (Worldwide models only) Connecting the coaxial cable 1.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power

    Notes: • The function of turning on the TX-DS494 is not available if its POWER switch is set to the off position (— OFF) or the source components is not connected properly. When controlling the...

  • Page 21: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup SP SEL SW MODE DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT FM MODE SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE AUDIO SELECTOR PHONES You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals (see page 17). Notes: •...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Sound Source

    Selecting a sound source SPEAKERS A DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT SPEAKERS VIDEO AUDIO SELECTOR PHONES AUDIO SELECTOR Selecting a sound source 1. Press the desired input selector button. The selected source name appears in the display. If the TAPE button is pressed, either the TAPE or MD input which has been selected beforehand will be displayed.
  • Page 23 The MUTING indicator will flash and the sound from the speakers or headphones will be switched off by the receiver’s audio muting circuits. MUTING Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on. Note: The mute function will be cancelled if you turn off the TX-DS494.

  • Page 24: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to Radio Broadcasts STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR PHONES Listening to FM/AM radio stations FM and AM broadcasting can be received either by tuning into a station or selecting a preset station. Band Frequency FM STEREO indicator Band Frequency MEMORY FM MODE...
  • Page 25 Listening to Radio Broadcasts Presetting a radio station By storing (presetting) frequently received radio stations, they can be received automatically by pressing the PRESET ™/£ button on the front panel or TUNER PRESET 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller. Up to a total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset. 1.

  • Page 26: To Enjoy Surround Mode

    DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. • The DTS indicator on the TX-DS494 lights up while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-DS494 remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit.
  • Page 27 To enjoy Surround mode DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE AUDIO SELECTOR PHONES Input selector Relationship between input sources and surround modes The surround modes that can be selected are variable depending on the signal formats employed with the input sources. Input source signal format Analog Source software...
  • Page 28 • The degree of the Late Night effect is already programmed into the source materials. Some materials may produce only small or no effects. Selecting Onkyo’s surround modes 1. Press an input selector button to select the desired sound source.

  • Page 29: Recording A Source

    Recording a source STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS PHONES To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the components connected to the VIDEO 2 OUT and TAPE OUT (audio only) jacks.

  • Page 30: Using Remote Controller

    TX-DS494. The illustration shows the RC-443S remote controller. Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to page 11). 1. Press the CD MODE button. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the Onkyo compact disc player.
  • Page 31 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to page 11). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the Onkyo DVD player.

  • Page 32: Pre-Programming Remote Controller (North American Models Only)

    First enter 02 and if it does not operate properly, enter 03. No. 01: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z connector that you are connecting to the TX-DS494 with an z cable.
  • Page 33 04, 09, 13 MARANTZ — MARTA — MEMOREX — MINOLTA — MITSUBISHI 04, 23 MULTITECH — — OLYMPIC — ONKYO — PANASONIC 16-18, 24 PENTAX — PHILCO 04, 09, 13 PHILIPS PIONEER 10, 18, 25 PORTLAND 04, 26 PRIMESTAR — PROSCAN...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-DS494 to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller.
  • Page 35 *To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX-DS494 turned on and then press the SPEAKERS A button. “CLEAR” appears in the front display and the TX-DS494 enters...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Stereo: 37.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms) Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com...

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