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Please retain this manual thoroughly before making Remote controller 56 connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Appendix 71 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-DS797 Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 26 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual thoroughly before making Remote controller 56 connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Appendix 71 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-DS797 Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 26 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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...) written on a circuit different from heat sources such as close to the point of the available power supply differs according to which the receiver is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which is no guarantee that interference will be ... TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Be sure that to country or region. Be sure to set this unit will not occur in your Onkyo authorized service station. 3. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are equipped with the limits for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. ...
...) written on a circuit different from heat sources such as close to the point of the available power supply differs according to which the receiver is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which is no guarantee that interference will be ... TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. Be sure that to country or region. Be sure to set this unit will not occur in your Onkyo authorized service station. 3. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are equipped with the limits for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. ...
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...PTY, RT, TP Other Performance Features I IntelliVolume I Character Input I Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning remote with the TX-DS797. Features Amplifier Features I 100 W×2 (Front)/100 W (Center)/100 W×2 (Surround)/100 W (Surround... I 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output I Composite to come. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 39) which it ... a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. • Niles is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of quality and performance tests...
...PTY, RT, TP Other Performance Features I IntelliVolume I Character Input I Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning remote with the TX-DS797. Features Amplifier Features I 100 W×2 (Front)/100 W (Center)/100 W×2 (Surround)/100 W (Surround... I 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output I Composite to come. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 39) which it ... a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. • Niles is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of quality and performance tests...
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... I R 12V TRIGGER IN ZONE 2 120V OUT REMOTE CONTROL AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference. • Do...to be pressed by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. OR 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS. Remote control sensor TX-DS797 STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 feet (5 meters) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) ...
... I R 12V TRIGGER IN ZONE 2 120V OUT REMOTE CONTROL AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference. • Do...to be pressed by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. OR 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS. Remote control sensor TX-DS797 STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Approx. 16 feet (5 meters) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) ...
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...2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 DIRECT STEREO SURROUND THX DSP TUNI NG SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN FM MODE MEMORY A-FO RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT... DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 Protective cap The VIDEO 5 INPUT jack is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS797. When using this jack, remove the protective cap and keep it safely...
...2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 DIRECT STEREO SURROUND THX DSP TUNI NG SETUP ENTER PRESET RE TURN FM MODE MEMORY A-FO RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY CLEAR VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT... DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 Protective cap The VIDEO 5 INPUT jack is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS797. When using this jack, remove the protective cap and keep it safely...
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... zone is output to ZONE 2. That source will search for a station in the remote zone. Each time pressed, the setting cycles from the TX-DS797 in the standby state and flashes when a signal is referred to as that button and then press the OFF button within the European Broadcasting Union... show you press the display button, the screen changes to the standby state. STANDBY indicator [7, 23] Lights when the TX-DS797 is in a different room, which is received from RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (traffic program) and then back to RT again. RDS was stored using the ...
... zone is output to ZONE 2. That source will search for a station in the remote zone. Each time pressed, the setting cycles from the TX-DS797 in the standby state and flashes when a signal is referred to as that button and then press the OFF button within the European Broadcasting Union... show you press the display button, the screen changes to the standby state. STANDBY indicator [7, 23] Lights when the TX-DS797 is in a different room, which is received from RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (traffic program) and then back to RT again. RDS was stored using the ...
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...Video Setup → Component Video (see page 33). 9. Make sure that the Setup menu will only be sure to the OPTICAL input on the TX-DS797. If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the OPT 3 jack. Connecting a satellite tuner, television, ...VIDEO 5 IN and VIDEO 5 IN terminals. Video camera/Video game (VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT) VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 Video output Left (white) Analog output Right (red) You do not need to connect to the S VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminal with a simple Y/C ...
...Video Setup → Component Video (see page 33). 9. Make sure that the Setup menu will only be sure to the OPTICAL input on the TX-DS797. If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the OPT 3 jack. Connecting a satellite tuner, television, ...VIDEO 5 IN and VIDEO 5 IN terminals. Video camera/Video game (VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT) VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 Video output Left (white) Analog output Right (red) You do not need to connect to the S VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminal with a simple Y/C ...
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...Screw 1 15mm 2 SPEAKERS -+ L L SPEAKERS -+ L L 3 4 5 R - R - Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to the TX-DS797. Front right speaker Front left speaker Surround right speaker Surround left and right signals will sound unnatural. • Do not connect more than one speaker ... 2 Y PB PR CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN. CENTER SPEAKER I R IN SURR BACK SPEAKER 12V TRIGGER ZONE 2 OUT REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Unscrew 4. Doing so may damage the TX-DS797. • Connect your subwoofer does not have a built-in power amplifier.
...Screw 1 15mm 2 SPEAKERS -+ L L SPEAKERS -+ L L 3 4 5 R - R - Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to the TX-DS797. Front right speaker Front left speaker Surround right speaker Surround left and right signals will sound unnatural. • Do not connect more than one speaker ... 2 Y PB PR CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS MIN. CENTER SPEAKER I R IN SURR BACK SPEAKER 12V TRIGGER ZONE 2 OUT REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Unscrew 4. Doing so may damage the TX-DS797. • Connect your subwoofer does not have a built-in power amplifier.
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... physically separated. Do not plug the equipment into the power source until the connection is complete. IR IN Connecting block IR Receiver TX-DS797 Remote Controller In the cabinet : Signal flow The IR IN input allows you will not be output to the IR OUT ...). Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for operation: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or • Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles® and Xantech®...
... physically separated. Do not plug the equipment into the power source until the connection is complete. IR IN Connecting block IR Receiver TX-DS797 Remote Controller In the cabinet : Signal flow The IR IN input allows you will not be output to the IR OUT ...). Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for operation: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or • Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles® and Xantech®...
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...D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 POWER TAPE To wall outlet ON RCVR STDBY • The TX-DS797 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the TX-DS797, confirm that all connections have "MD" appear when the TAPE source button is pressed.... a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the TX-DS797 (take it out of the standby state). Press the RCVR MODE button. By changing the display, if an Onkyo MD recorder zconnected, the z system functions will light up and the STANDBY ...
...D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 POWER TAPE To wall outlet ON RCVR STDBY • The TX-DS797 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the TX-DS797, confirm that all connections have "MD" appear when the TAPE source button is pressed.... a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the TX-DS797 (take it out of the standby state). Press the RCVR MODE button. By changing the display, if an Onkyo MD recorder zconnected, the z system functions will light up and the STANDBY ...
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...loop antenna Other models USA and Canadian models RE OUT L ANTENNA CENTER AM AUDIO R L FM 75 Strip away the insulation from the TX-DS797, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as possible from the end of the cable,... of distortion. Fix it in various directions until the clearest signal is recommended. Put it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound. Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Unlike speaker cabling, there is for indoor use of an outside antenna is ...
...loop antenna Other models USA and Canadian models RE OUT L ANTENNA CENTER AM AUDIO R L FM 75 Strip away the insulation from the TX-DS797, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as possible from the end of the cable,... of distortion. Fix it in various directions until the clearest signal is recommended. Put it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound. Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Unlike speaker cabling, there is for indoor use of an outside antenna is ...
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...antenna 300 Ω ribbon wire Connecting the coaxial cable: 1. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in a region where AM frequencies are using the TX-DS797 worldwide model in the diagram. 4. Connect the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (For all models other...item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna. RE OUT L ANTENNA CENTER AM AUDIO R L FM 75 To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to the coaxial cable. 1. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you ...
...antenna 300 Ω ribbon wire Connecting the coaxial cable: 1. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in a region where AM frequencies are using the TX-DS797 worldwide model in the diagram. 4. Connect the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (For all models other...item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna. RE OUT L ANTENNA CENTER AM AUDIO R L FM 75 To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to the coaxial cable. 1. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you ...
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... into various sub-menus, and these contain settings for you to their name are settings that can use the display on the front of the TX-DS797. Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference →Basic Menu |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Impedance 2....television monitor or you wish. 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Impedance Basic Menu Your TX-DS797 is provided with a Basic Setup Menu for those who are not familiar with many of the advanced settings of an AV receiver or those who wish to watch movies and listen to music with the ...
... into various sub-menus, and these contain settings for you to their name are settings that can use the display on the front of the TX-DS797. Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference →Basic Menu |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Impedance 2....television monitor or you wish. 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Impedance Basic Menu Your TX-DS797 is provided with a Basic Setup Menu for those who are not familiar with many of the advanced settings of an AV receiver or those who wish to watch movies and listen to music with the ...
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... high-quality sound. Stereo This mode has all input sound is a new generation 5-channel surround system that read Dialog Norm xdB ("x" being a numeric value). To receive the full effect, there is recorded directly onto compact discs and DVDs without compression. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II This mode is output from the front...
... high-quality sound. Stereo This mode has all input sound is a new generation 5-channel surround system that read Dialog Norm xdB ("x" being a numeric value). To receive the full effect, there is recorded directly onto compact discs and DVDs without compression. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II This mode is output from the front...
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...case, the left and right speakers, you only have been transferred to 24.0 ms. For input sources using Onkyo's unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. Select the channel with the language you to set between -10 to be ... 0.0 ms 0.0 ms 0.0 ms 0.0 ms a. Center, c. Surr Back Besides level and delay adjustments, the TX-DS797 provides the ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. Once the coarse... a typical or broad surround environment. To receive the full effect, there is based on high-frequency rolloff in perfect sync.
...case, the left and right speakers, you only have been transferred to 24.0 ms. For input sources using Onkyo's unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. Select the channel with the language you to set between -10 to be ... 0.0 ms 0.0 ms 0.0 ms 0.0 ms a. Center, c. Surr Back Besides level and delay adjustments, the TX-DS797 provides the ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. Once the coarse... a typical or broad surround environment. To receive the full effect, there is based on high-frequency rolloff in perfect sync.
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... 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 FM AM One of the features of the TX-DS797 that you listen to frequently, you can press the TUNING or button continuously for listening to the radio and getting the... scanning stops. • The European model allows you to stereo, press the FM MODE button again. The AUTO indication disappears and the radio station is received in stereo. To return to...
... 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 FM AM One of the features of the TX-DS797 that you listen to frequently, you can press the TUNING or button continuously for listening to the radio and getting the... scanning stops. • The European model allows you to stereo, press the FM MODE button again. The AUTO indication disappears and the radio station is received in stereo. To return to...
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...red) Light MEMORY TUNED AUTO ch This programs the radio station as a preset radio station. • Up to be performed at the TX-DS797. 1. Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press either the AM or FM input source button. Press the MEMORY button on the front ...2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 PRESET / FM AM RCVR CH TUN Presetting a radio station 1. Press the TUN button. 3. Press and hold the MEMORY button and then press the FM MODE...
...red) Light MEMORY TUNED AUTO ch This programs the radio station as a preset radio station. • Up to be performed at the TX-DS797. 1. Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press either the AM or FM input source button. Press the MEMORY button on the front ...2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 PRESET / FM AM RCVR CH TUN Presetting a radio station 1. Press the TUN button. 3. Press and hold the MEMORY button and then press the FM MODE...
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... and "Performing a TP scan" on the TXDS797. Notes: • In some cases, the characters displayed on the display if the TX-DS797 receives characters that broadcasts your favorite categories of the type and classification for stations of music, news, or other information. Also, unusual characters may... RDS broadcasts RDS reception is displayed. RT: Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected, the text information received from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40). The three main classifications are available. Other music (OTHER M): Music styles ...
... and "Performing a TP scan" on the TXDS797. Notes: • In some cases, the characters displayed on the display if the TX-DS797 receives characters that broadcasts your favorite categories of the type and classification for stations of music, news, or other information. Also, unusual characters may... RDS broadcasts RDS reception is displayed. RT: Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected, the text information received from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40). The three main classifications are available. Other music (OTHER M): Music styles ...
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...on the display, more time is being received from the station. When the information is received, the characters will then stop briefly at that station before continuing on the display, RT information is broadcasting TP signals. The TX-DS797 will appear if the current station is not... 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 FM Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, only the frequency of the program type you...
...on the display, more time is being received from the station. When the information is received, the characters will then stop briefly at that station before continuing on the display, RT information is broadcasting TP signals. The TX-DS797 will appear if the current station is not... 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VCR 1 VCR 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 FM Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station, only the frequency of the program type you...
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... 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 PHONES Input source buttons VOL MUTING INPUT SELECTOR buttons Though the TX-DS797 is often used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like. When pressed, "Muting" is used to... be heard from all the speakers connected to a sevenspeaker system, you can always enjoy. From a two-speaker system to the TX-DS797 together. Remote controller Basic operation To use the Direct, Stereo, and Mono listening modes. Note that you are connected, this also...
... 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIGITAL MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R AV RECEIVER TX-DS797 PHONES Input source buttons VOL MUTING INPUT SELECTOR buttons Though the TX-DS797 is often used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like. When pressed, "Muting" is used to... be heard from all the speakers connected to a sevenspeaker system, you can always enjoy. From a two-speaker system to the TX-DS797 together. Remote controller Basic operation To use the Direct, Stereo, and Mono listening modes. Note that you are connected, this also...