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AV Receiver TX-DS494 Instruction Manual 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 ...retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Enjoying music or videos Speaker Setup 21 Selecting a sound source 22 Listening to obtain optimum performance and ...
AV Receiver TX-DS494 Instruction Manual 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 ...retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Enjoying music or videos Speaker Setup 21 Selecting a sound source 22 Listening to obtain optimum performance and ...
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... the service technician has used replacement parts specified by ASTA or BSI to Part 15 of this plug. However, there is fitted in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Unauthorized substitutions may cause harmful interference to match the voltage of the fuse. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Be sure...try to radio or television reception, which is coloured blue must be situated away from heat sources such as follows: The wire which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on a circuit ...
... the service technician has used replacement parts specified by ASTA or BSI to Part 15 of this plug. However, there is fitted in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Unauthorized substitutions may cause harmful interference to match the voltage of the fuse. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Be sure...try to radio or television reception, which is coloured blue must be situated away from heat sources such as follows: The wire which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on a circuit ...
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...remote controller is appropriate. Remote control sensor TX-DS494 STANDBY indicator 30° 30° Approx. 5 meters (16 feet) Installing batteries into the groove in the switch. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Be sure to set this...IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. TX-DS494 RATING: AC 120/220-230V 50 /60 Hz 260W AM FREQUENCY STEP 10 k Hz 9 k Hz R L SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX. VOLTAGE...
...remote controller is appropriate. Remote control sensor TX-DS494 STANDBY indicator 30° 30° Approx. 5 meters (16 feet) Installing batteries into the groove in the switch. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Be sure to set this...IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. TX-DS494 RATING: AC 120/220-230V 50 /60 Hz 260W AM FREQUENCY STEP 10 k Hz 9 k Hz R L SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX. VOLTAGE...
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Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS494. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DISPLAY STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 9 0 - = ~ SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT !@ # FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR $% TUNING ^ PRESET & * AB C D E F GH I J RDS 6
Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS494. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DISPLAY STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 9 0 - = ~ SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT !@ # FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR $% TUNING ^ PRESET & * AB C D E F GH I J RDS 6
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... setting for about 5 seconds ( ). 6 LISTENING MODE buttons Press these buttons to initiate the program format display. STEREO: Select for the TX-DS494. During Dolby Digital playback, this will be skipped. Front panel facilities 1 POWER switch Turns on the main power supply for normal stereo output...OFF) shuts down the main power supply into a different electrical circuit. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the TX-DS494 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. 3 STANDBY/ON button When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON while the POWER...
... setting for about 5 seconds ( ). 6 LISTENING MODE buttons Press these buttons to initiate the program format display. STEREO: Select for the TX-DS494. During Dolby Digital playback, this will be skipped. Front panel facilities 1 POWER switch Turns on the main power supply for normal stereo output...OFF) shuts down the main power supply into a different electrical circuit. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the TX-DS494 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. 3 STANDBY/ON button When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON while the POWER...
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... stereo and monaural. HFM MUTE indicator Lights up when the MEMORY button is displayed in the front display and it tunes into one of the TX-DS494, use . When the FM or AM input is pressed, it shows the frequency and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is selected, it... treble response. In addition, one . & PRESET ™/£ buttons These buttons make it to cut the treble response. ~ Remote control sensor This sensor receives the control signals from the speakers. 0 AUDIO SELECTOR button Press to show the source format when the FM or AM source is selected. DMUTING indicator...
... stereo and monaural. HFM MUTE indicator Lights up when the MEMORY button is displayed in the front display and it tunes into one of the TX-DS494, use . When the FM or AM input is pressed, it shows the frequency and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is selected, it... treble response. In addition, one . & PRESET ™/£ buttons These buttons make it to cut the treble response. ~ Remote control sensor This sensor receives the control signals from the speakers. 0 AUDIO SELECTOR button Press to show the source format when the FM or AM source is selected. DMUTING indicator...
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... or other than European models). 10 Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TX-DS494 and how they are used for video connections. • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Doing so may adversely effect the... 2 A IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. This output is for connecting an active subwoofer. 4 MONITOR OUT The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video configurations) and 1 RCA type...
... or other than European models). 10 Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TX-DS494 and how they are used for video connections. • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Doing so may adversely effect the... 2 A IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. This output is for connecting an active subwoofer. 4 MONITOR OUT The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video configurations) and 1 RCA type...
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... A Connecting a subwoofer Use the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack to connect a subwoofer with an impedance less that 6 Ω may damage the TX-DS494. • When you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.... IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch) of the cord. 3. Twist wire ends very tight. 15mm (5/8") Connecting the speaker cord 1. NO! Subwoofer ...
... A Connecting a subwoofer Use the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack to connect a subwoofer with an impedance less that 6 Ω may damage the TX-DS494. • When you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.... IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch) of the cord. 3. Twist wire ends very tight. 15mm (5/8") Connecting the speaker cord 1. NO! Subwoofer ...
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...models: Fully insert the end of distortion. During use, extend the antenna and move it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Unlike speaker cabling, there is recommended. 18 Insert the end of the cable into the groove on the stand.... If better reception cannot be connected to the original position. Connecting the FM indoor antenna North American models: 1. Strip away the insulation from the TX-DS494, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Insert into the groove. 3. Extend the antenna cord. Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. ANTENNA R ...
...models: Fully insert the end of distortion. During use, extend the antenna and move it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Unlike speaker cabling, there is recommended. 18 Insert the end of the cable into the groove on the stand.... If better reception cannot be connected to the original position. Connecting the FM indoor antenna North American models: 1. Strip away the insulation from the TX-DS494, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Insert into the groove. 3. Extend the antenna cord. Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. ANTENNA R ...
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...over a period of the unit. When the TX-DS494 is already on, pressing the play button on climate and placement of a few weeks after step 2 below). • Before you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver returns to standby state. The memory preservation period ...DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO...
...over a period of the unit. When the TX-DS494 is already on, pressing the play button on climate and placement of a few weeks after step 2 below). • Before you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver returns to standby state. The memory preservation period ...DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO...
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... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST TONE CH SEL REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO...
... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST TONE CH SEL REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO...
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... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST TONE CH SEL DISC MUTING TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL MUTING VOLUME 5/∞ LEVEL 5/∞ AUDIO SELECTOR...
... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST TONE CH SEL DISC MUTING TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL MUTING VOLUME 5/∞ LEVEL 5/∞ AUDIO SELECTOR...
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...function (Remote controller only) The sleep timer can useful, for the VIDEO 2 input: 1. This can turn off by the receiver's audio muting circuits. Press the VIDEO 2 button. VIDEO 2 is displayed. The current setting is completed. Select this setting to...appears and the setting is displayed. 3. The SLEEP indicator will light and "SLEEP 90 MIN" (the TX-DS494 will be cancelled if you receive a telephone call while listening to play back the input from the same component, only the analog signal ... format If the input source is played. You can turn off the TX-DS494. 23
...function (Remote controller only) The sleep timer can useful, for the VIDEO 2 input: 1. This can turn off by the receiver's audio muting circuits. Press the VIDEO 2 button. VIDEO 2 is displayed. The current setting is completed. Select this setting to...appears and the setting is displayed. 3. The SLEEP indicator will light and "SLEEP 90 MIN" (the TX-DS494 will be cancelled if you receive a telephone call while listening to play back the input from the same component, only the analog signal ... format If the input source is played. You can turn off the TX-DS494. 23
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...panel, tune into the station you pressed (FM auto tuning mode). FM STEREO indicator FM MUTE indicator If no FM station can be received either the AM or FM input selector button. 2. To return to the stereo reception mode, press the FM MODE button so that ...SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL ...
...panel, tune into the station you pressed (FM auto tuning mode). FM STEREO indicator FM MUTE indicator If no FM station can be received either the AM or FM input selector button. 2. To return to the stereo reception mode, press the FM MODE button so that ...SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL ...
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... FM input selector button. Lights FM STEREO MEMORY Flashes (Preset number) 3. 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. 2. Up to...
... FM input selector button. Lights FM STEREO MEMORY Flashes (Preset number) 3. 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. 2. Up to...
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... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST TONE CH SEL DISC MUTING TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL 5/∞ Input selector Relationship between input...
... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST TONE CH SEL DISC MUTING TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL 5/∞ Input selector Relationship between input...
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... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 Input selector To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording of video and/or audio signals can record analog...
... SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 Input selector To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to Recording of video and/or audio signals can record analog...
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...TX-DS494 North American model. Press the desired operation button. TV/VCR : Switches the TV/VCR inputs. e : Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding. f : Fast-forwards the videotape. CABLE/SAT mode CH+ : Changes the received channel upward. if the first code does not work correctly. • If more than Onkyo... 31. DVD, satellite tuner, or television). 3. While holding down the MODE button on the TX-DS494. Press some operation buttons for the component that you reach the code for Onkyo DVD players that have an z connector, or it does not have an z connector that you...
...TX-DS494 North American model. Press the desired operation button. TV/VCR : Switches the TV/VCR inputs. e : Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding. f : Fast-forwards the videotape. CABLE/SAT mode CH+ : Changes the received channel upward. if the first code does not work correctly. • If more than Onkyo... 31. DVD, satellite tuner, or television). 3. While holding down the MODE button on the TX-DS494. Press some operation buttons for the component that you reach the code for Onkyo DVD players that have an z connector, or it does not have an z connector that you...
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... © Press the MUTING button on the rear panel is incorrect. © Adjust the placement of the TX-DS494 to make sure that it again (page 20). • AC fuse blown. © Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Input selector is not set properly. © Set to correct input source (page ...try to operate the controls on the TV screen (or monitor). • TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver. © Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input. • Video cable is not connected securely. © Check connections (pages 10-15). POWER No power....
... © Press the MUTING button on the rear panel is incorrect. © Adjust the placement of the TX-DS494 to make sure that it again (page 20). • AC fuse blown. © Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Input selector is not set properly. © Set to correct input source (page ...try to operate the controls on the TV screen (or monitor). • TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver. © Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input. • Video cable is not connected securely. © Check connections (pages 10-15). POWER No power....
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... on AM (particularly conspicuous at the remote sensor of the TX-DS494 (page 5). • Remote controller is too far from the road (page 19). © Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna. OTHER LATE NIGHT function cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not attached. ©.... © Change to different position (page 18). © Set up in the front display and the TX-DS494 enters the standby state. 35 RC-444M remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD player properly (North American models only). • Pre-programming code is too weak. © Install ...
... on AM (particularly conspicuous at the remote sensor of the TX-DS494 (page 5). • Remote controller is too far from the road (page 19). © Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna. OTHER LATE NIGHT function cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not attached. ©.... © Change to different position (page 18). © Set up in the front display and the TX-DS494 enters the standby state. 35 RC-444M remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD player properly (North American models only). • Pre-programming code is too weak. © Install ...