Owner Manual
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...this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your ... remote controller 30 Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only 32 Appendix Troubleshooting guide 34 Specifications back cover page 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...
...this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Please retain this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your ... remote controller 30 Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only 32 Appendix Troubleshooting guide 34 Specifications back cover page 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...
Owner Manual
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...× 2 The following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS494. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 (Connector will vary depending on the area which it was purchased.) Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in... this plug if the power cord plug of the TX-DS494 does not fit your AC outlet. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under...
...× 2 The following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS494. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 (Connector will vary depending on the area which it was purchased.) Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in... this plug if the power cord plug of the TX-DS494 does not fit your AC outlet. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under...
Owner Manual
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...button Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM, AM and PHONO. = MODE buttons For selecting the component to the TX-DS494. VOLUME 5/∞ button For adjusting the volume. 9 For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see "Using remote controller" on page 30... TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL 8 9 0 = ~ ! Remote controller RC-443S (For models other than Onkyo by the remote controller. ~ MUTING button Activates the mute function. For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see "Front panel facilities" on the remote ...
...button Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM, AM and PHONO. = MODE buttons For selecting the component to the TX-DS494. VOLUME 5/∞ button For adjusting the volume. 9 For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see "Using remote controller" on page 30... TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL 8 9 0 = ~ ! Remote controller RC-443S (For models other than Onkyo by the remote controller. ~ MUTING button Activates the mute function. For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see "Front panel facilities" on the remote ...
Owner Manual
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...with AC mains outlets for use in controlling other digital source component. When the jack is not used to the TX-DS494. Center 4. p z (REMOTE CONTROL) Connect the Onkyo components that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channel output. When these components... has two z connectors, you can use either one to connect to daisy chain with the TX-DS494. TX-DS494 REMOTE CONTROL z connector Ex: Onkyo DVD Player z connector Ex: Onkyo CD player Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck • For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be ...
...with AC mains outlets for use in controlling other digital source component. When the jack is not used to the TX-DS494. Center 4. p z (REMOTE CONTROL) Connect the Onkyo components that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channel output. When these components... has two z connectors, you can use either one to connect to daisy chain with the TX-DS494. TX-DS494 REMOTE CONTROL z connector Ex: Onkyo DVD Player z connector Ex: Onkyo CD player Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck • For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be ...
Owner Manual
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...CD that could damage the amplifier and speakers. It will be output. Otherwise, you operate the pause or skip button on the TX-DS494, the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will simulate a natural reverberation that can enjoy unique surround modes to individually... digital surround format enables you to Onkyo as DTS data. Analog/PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) surround Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting and cassette tapes. When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-DS494 remains in the played movies is more...
...CD that could damage the amplifier and speakers. It will be output. Otherwise, you operate the pause or skip button on the TX-DS494, the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will simulate a natural reverberation that can enjoy unique surround modes to individually... digital surround format enables you to Onkyo as DTS data. Analog/PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) surround Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting and cassette tapes. When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-DS494 remains in the played movies is more...
Owner Manual
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... B (the side facing the rear) of the next music. q : Rewinds the tape till the beginning of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to the beginning of the current or previous track. REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE... is used and selects the disc to be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to turn on the Onkyo compact disc player. 3. The illustration shows the RC-443S remote controller. Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be played. e : Stops playback, recording...
... B (the side facing the rear) of the next music. q : Rewinds the tape till the beginning of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to the beginning of the current or previous track. REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE... is used and selects the disc to be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to turn on the Onkyo compact disc player. 3. The illustration shows the RC-443S remote controller. Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be played. e : Stops playback, recording...
Owner Manual
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RETURN : Returns to turn on the Onkyo DVD player. 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to the previous menu. q : Starts playback from the beginning of the next chapter/track. ENTER : Enters the selection ... MODE DVD operation buttons TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL OSD operation buttons 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 be played.
RETURN : Returns to turn on the Onkyo DVD player. 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to the previous menu. q : Starts playback from the beginning of the next chapter/track. ENTER : Enters the selection ... MODE DVD operation buttons TOP MENU MENU ENTER VOLUME RETURN SETUP TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL OSD operation buttons 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 be played.
Owner Manual
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... by pointing the remote controller directly at the remote control sensor on the device. 3. Press some of Onkyo DVD players There are for the brand name of the component that you are connecting to the TX-DS494 with an z cable. Choose the SETTING number according to step 3. First enter 02 and if it...
... by pointing the remote controller directly at the remote control sensor on the device. 3. Press some of Onkyo DVD players There are for the brand name of the component that you are connecting to the TX-DS494 with an z cable. Choose the SETTING number according to step 3. First enter 02 and if it...
Owner Manual
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... indicator flashes. © Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it again (page 20). • AC fuse blown. © Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Input selector is not set properly. © Set to "OFF". © Check the subwoofer mode setting (page 21). • ... the output signals from the center speaker, or very minimal sound. • Speaker cable is not corrected. © Check the connection between the TX-DS494 and the speaker (page 17). • Listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA. © If listening mode is set to correct input source...
... indicator flashes. © Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it again (page 20). • AC fuse blown. © Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Input selector is not set properly. © Set to "OFF". © Check the subwoofer mode setting (page 21). • ... the output signals from the center speaker, or very minimal sound. • Speaker cable is not corrected. © Check the connection between the TX-DS494 and the speaker (page 17). • Listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA. © If listening mode is set to correct input source...
Owner Manual
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...© Use antenna which has better directivity and select a point where the distortion is least (page 19). RC-444M remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD player properly (North American models only). • Pre-programming code is improper. © Change the pre-program code (page 32). Also... Move unit away from TV set to AUTO or ANALOG. © Check that the component is connected to the respective instruction manuals of the TX-DS494 (page 5). • Remote controller is too far from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation. However, on and then ...
...© Use antenna which has better directivity and select a point where the distortion is least (page 19). RC-444M remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD player properly (North American models only). • Pre-programming code is improper. © Change the pre-program code (page 32). Also... Move unit away from TV set to AUTO or ANALOG. © Check that the component is connected to the respective instruction manuals of the TX-DS494 (page 5). • Remote controller is too far from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation. However, on and then ...