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HT-R494 AV RECEIVER Basic Manual This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for ecological reasons and has more detailed information and advanced settings. The Advanced Manual is published on the web for frequently used operations. Advanced Manual found here http://www.onkyo.com/manual/htr494/adv/en.html En
HT-R494 AV RECEIVER Basic Manual This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for ecological reasons and has more detailed information and advanced settings. The Advanced Manual is published on the web for frequently used operations. Advanced Manual found here http://www.onkyo.com/manual/htr494/adv/en.html En
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...;・Instructions on how to connect speakers 8 Step 2: Setting Up 9 1 Turning the Power On 9 2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting 9 3 HDMI Setup 10 ・・HDMI CEC (RIHD 10 ・・HDMI Standby Through 10 ・・ARC (Audio Return Channel 10 Step 3: Playing Back 11 1 Basic Operations 11 ・・Part names and functions of the remote controller 11 ・・Display 12 2 Bluetooth 12 3 AM/FM Radio 12 4 Quick Setup Menu 13 5 Other useful functions 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16...
...;・Instructions on how to connect speakers 8 Step 2: Setting Up 9 1 Turning the Power On 9 2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting 9 3 HDMI Setup 10 ・・HDMI CEC (RIHD 10 ・・HDMI Standby Through 10 ・・ARC (Audio Return Channel 10 Step 3: Playing Back 11 1 Basic Operations 11 ・・Part names and functions of the remote controller 11 ・・Display 12 2 Bluetooth 12 3 AM/FM Radio 12 4 Quick Setup Menu 13 5 Other useful functions 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16...
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... playing Dolby Atmos. 4 SUBWOOFER Level buttons: Adjust the volume of the Subwoofer. 5 Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. 6 DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models): Switches the brightness of the compressed audio. I J (European, Australian and Asian models) K L M N Front Panel 1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on /off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the display. J TONE and Tone Level buttons: Adjust the high tone and low tone. N SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. G MASTER VOLUME...
... playing Dolby Atmos. 4 SUBWOOFER Level buttons: Adjust the volume of the Subwoofer. 5 Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. 6 DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models): Switches the brightness of the compressed audio. I J (European, Australian and Asian models) K L M N Front Panel 1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on /off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the display. J TONE and Tone Level buttons: Adjust the high tone and low tone. N SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. G MASTER VOLUME...
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... jacks: Connect to a TV using a HDMI cable. G GAME 2 jacks: Connect a game console that has component video jacks. J SPEAKERS jacks : Speakers are connected. 2 to TV jack: Connect to a Streaming Media Player. This corresponds with the "STRM BOX" input selector. 7 Power cord 8 RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI jack can be connected and synchronized with built-in addition to this connection. 3 BD/DVD jacks: Connect to the POWER OUT port. This corresponds with the "TV" input selector. H VCR jacks: Connect to a Game console using a digital optical...
... jacks: Connect to a TV using a HDMI cable. G GAME 2 jacks: Connect a game console that has component video jacks. J SPEAKERS jacks : Speakers are connected. 2 to TV jack: Connect to a Streaming Media Player. This corresponds with the "STRM BOX" input selector. 7 Power cord 8 RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI jack can be connected and synchronized with built-in addition to this connection. 3 BD/DVD jacks: Connect to the POWER OUT port. This corresponds with the "TV" input selector. H VCR jacks: Connect to a Game console using a digital optical...
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Input switches automatically when you to play , select the input selector button with the same name as the jack to which it is connected. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT TV Composite video cable Digital coaxial cable Digital optical cable Analog audio (RCA) cable En-5 See "3 HDMI Setup" of the TV with a HDMI cable. See "3 HDMI Setup" of "Step 2: Setting Up". ¼Audio connection with a TV not supporting ARC ¼Select an appropriate connection for connection (sold separately) HDMI cable Component video cable Connection to TV Connect the "to TV" jack and the ...
Input switches automatically when you to play , select the input selector button with the same name as the jack to which it is connected. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT AUDIO OUT TV Composite video cable Digital coaxial cable Digital optical cable Analog audio (RCA) cable En-5 See "3 HDMI Setup" of the TV with a HDMI cable. See "3 HDMI Setup" of "Step 2: Setting Up". ¼Audio connection with a TV not supporting ARC ¼Select an appropriate connection for connection (sold separately) HDMI cable Component video cable Connection to TV Connect the "to TV" jack and the ...
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...) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) (North American models) Fix with video output jacks to the "BD/ DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 2", and "VCR" jacks. When a power supply is turned inside. 2 Connecting the AM/FM Antenna Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When upconverting video signals input to the component video input for example a Blu-ray Disc Player to "BD/DVD", so that it is required, connect using a HDMI cable. Connect audio equipment such as a CD Player using a digital optical cable or an...
...) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) (North American models) Fix with video output jacks to the "BD/ DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 2", and "VCR" jacks. When a power supply is turned inside. 2 Connecting the AM/FM Antenna Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When upconverting video signals input to the component video input for example a Blu-ray Disc Player to "BD/DVD", so that it is required, connect using a HDMI cable. Connect audio equipment such as a CD Player using a digital optical cable or an...
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... front output front stereo sound. $ outputs center sounds such as dialogs and vocals. %& create back sound field. ' reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. ●● To enjoy the Dolby Atmos listening mode, the Dolby Atmos format signals need to be input from a player. LINE INPUT ' Subwoofer with their top diaphragms facing toward the ceiling can produce a sound field of the Dolby Atmos listening mode by providing sounds echoing off the ceiling. 3 Connecting Speakers Speaker layout...
... front output front stereo sound. $ outputs center sounds such as dialogs and vocals. %& create back sound field. ' reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. ●● To enjoy the Dolby Atmos listening mode, the Dolby Atmos format signals need to be input from a player. LINE INPUT ' Subwoofer with their top diaphragms facing toward the ceiling can produce a sound field of the Dolby Atmos listening mode by providing sounds echoing off the ceiling. 3 Connecting Speakers Speaker layout...
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... the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ to the end and then insert the banana plugs. If connection is wrong, a bass sound may cause failure. When using commercially available banana plugs: tighten the speaker terminals to + and - cable or contacting the cable core to the rear panel of speaker terminals on how to connect speakers 2 speaker cables are required to -) for the other speakers' connection. Instructions on this unit or the speakers. to connect each channel.
... the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ to the end and then insert the banana plugs. If connection is wrong, a bass sound may cause failure. When using commercially available banana plugs: tighten the speaker terminals to + and - cable or contacting the cable core to the rear panel of speaker terminals on how to connect speakers 2 speaker cables are required to -) for the other speakers' connection. Instructions on this unit or the speakers. to connect each channel.
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... unit or z RECEIVER on the remote controller to turn off the home appliance and fluorescent light. 2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting The AccuEQ Room Calibration function, our proprietary technology, measures the test tone coming from each speaker's optimum crossover frequencies, and distance from that for the computer or such other devices. Step 2: Setting Up Operation: Use the remote controller of the unit. Listening area Measurement position with microphone ¼¼Correct...
... unit or z RECEIVER on the remote controller to turn off the home appliance and fluorescent light. 2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting The AccuEQ Room Calibration function, our proprietary technology, measures the test tone coming from each speaker's optimum crossover frequencies, and distance from that for the computer or such other devices. Step 2: Setting Up Operation: Use the remote controller of the unit. Listening area Measurement position with microphone ¼¼Correct...
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... turned on the remote controller without changing any of the speakers do not produce the test tone, check for the linked system function of connected players To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital and DTS, audio output should select "On (Except Front Left/Right)". ●● If there is an error message, follow the guidance displayed on the remote controller. 2. When the screen below is in standby. HDMI Standby Through The function allows transmission from the TV's speakers...
... turned on the remote controller without changing any of the speakers do not produce the test tone, check for the linked system function of connected players To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital and DTS, audio output should select "On (Except Front Left/Right)". ●● If there is an error message, follow the guidance displayed on the remote controller. 2. When the screen below is in standby. HDMI Standby Through The function allows transmission from the TV's speakers...
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.... Select the input on or into standby mode. 2 REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switch the input to be played. Press TV to listen to cancel muting. J Q button: Displays the Quick Setup menu that assigned to the unit. GAME button: You can switch the remote control mode to operate other H devices. Adjust the volume with HDMI cable. 3. Furthermore, by pressing that improves the quality of the compressed audio. Step 3: Playing Back 1 Basic Operations Part names and functions of the remote controller 1 2 9 3 F 4 G When using...
.... Select the input on or into standby mode. 2 REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switch the input to be played. Press TV to listen to cancel muting. J Q button: Displays the Quick Setup menu that assigned to the unit. GAME button: You can switch the remote control mode to operate other H devices. Adjust the volume with HDMI cable. 3. Furthermore, by pressing that improves the quality of the compressed audio. Step 3: Playing Back 1 Basic Operations Part names and functions of the remote controller 1 2 9 3 F 4 G When using...
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... display lights. 3. Press CH +/- To select a preset radio station, press PRESET on the remote controller. "AUTO": Tuning mode is auto. / "TUNED": Receiving AM/FM radio. flashes while tuning is automatically performed. / "FM STEREO": Receiving FM stereo. / "RDS" (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. 6 "MUTING": Flashes when muting is low, the sound will not be output from ARC compatible TV and TV input selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. / "DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and selected...
... display lights. 3. Press CH +/- To select a preset radio station, press PRESET on the remote controller. "AUTO": Tuning mode is auto. / "TUNED": Receiving AM/FM radio. flashes while tuning is automatically performed. / "FM STEREO": Receiving FM stereo. / "RDS" (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. 6 "MUTING": Flashes when muting is low, the sound will not be output from ARC compatible TV and TV input selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. / "DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and selected...
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...RETURN. 3. Center Level, Subwoofer Level: Adjust the speaker level while listening to be set if the listening mode is changed, all radio presets are connected or the listening mode is Direct. Late Night: Make small sounds to the sound. After selecting the Listening Mode, press ENTER button to reduce the volume while watching a movie late night. It is not available when playing Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD. Select the item with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD input sources. ●● Turning the unit to standby mode will be set if the listening...
...RETURN. 3. Center Level, Subwoofer Level: Adjust the speaker level while listening to be set if the listening mode is changed, all radio presets are connected or the listening mode is Direct. Late Night: Make small sounds to the sound. After selecting the Listening Mode, press ENTER button to reduce the volume while watching a movie late night. It is not available when playing Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD. Select the item with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD input sources. ●● Turning the unit to standby mode will be set if the listening...
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... player and CD player. Video: Displays information such as the band, frequency, and preset number. Press TONE on the remote controller. This function is effective when an input with It cannot be set if the listening mode is displayed in Signal format, the Dolby Digital 5.1 ch signals are displayed. Then start playback on the speaker settings, this case, press BD/ DVD and then CD. This is displayed only when "TUNER" is selected as the input source. 5 Other useful functions To adjust the sound...
... player and CD player. Video: Displays information such as the band, frequency, and preset number. Press TONE on the remote controller. This function is effective when an input with It cannot be set if the listening mode is displayed in Signal format, the Dolby Digital 5.1 ch signals are displayed. Then start playback on the speaker settings, this case, press BD/ DVD and then CD. This is displayed only when "TUNER" is selected as the input source. 5 Other useful functions To adjust the sound...
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... sound) to enable HDMI Standby Through function. ●● When the TV image is easier than working on the settings and connections with the rear panel. Try the simple measures on again. Press zON/STANDBY on the main unit. ("Clear" appears on . ●● Not all listening modes use all speakers. Also check that the video or audio is in "Step 3: Playing Back", "4 Quick Setup Menu", "A/V Sync". Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER...
... sound) to enable HDMI Standby Through function. ●● When the TV image is easier than working on the settings and connections with the rear panel. Try the simple measures on again. Press zON/STANDBY on the main unit. ("Clear" appears on . ●● Not all listening modes use all speakers. Also check that the video or audio is in "Step 3: Playing Back", "4 Quick Setup Menu", "A/V Sync". Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER...
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..., 21:9 Aspect Ratio Video Format ●●Video Inputs Component COMPONENT VIDEO (BD/DVD, GAME 2) Composite VIDEO (CBL/SAT, VCR), AUX INPUT VIDEO (front) ●●Audio Inputs Digital OPTICAL (CD, TV) DIGITAL AUDIO (BD/DVD) Analog AUDIO (BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, GAME 2, VCR, CD, TV) AUX INPUT (front) ●●Audio Outputs Analog Pre Out (SUBWOOFER) Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT/BACK L/R Phones PHONES (Front, ø 6.3) ●●Others Setup Mic 1 (Front) RI REMOTE CONTROL 1 STRM BOX POWER OUT 1 (5 V/1 A) Specifications and features are subject...
..., 21:9 Aspect Ratio Video Format ●●Video Inputs Component COMPONENT VIDEO (BD/DVD, GAME 2) Composite VIDEO (CBL/SAT, VCR), AUX INPUT VIDEO (front) ●●Audio Inputs Digital OPTICAL (CD, TV) DIGITAL AUDIO (BD/DVD) Analog AUDIO (BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, GAME 2, VCR, CD, TV) AUX INPUT (front) ●●Audio Outputs Analog Pre Out (SUBWOOFER) Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, HEIGHT/BACK L/R Phones PHONES (Front, ø 6.3) ●●Others Setup Mic 1 (Front) RI REMOTE CONTROL 1 STRM BOX POWER OUT 1 (5 V/1 A) Specifications and features are subject...
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Input HDMI Component Composite Output HDMI 4K 4K 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i 480i/576i 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Resolutions supported... to the following table for information about the image formats and resolutions output by HDMI Input support HDMI input (BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, GAME1, STRM BOX) Content protection technology HDCP1.4 HDCP2.2 Display resolution Frame rate Color space Color Depth Remarks 720×480i 60Hz...
Input HDMI Component Composite Output HDMI 4K 4K 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i 480i/576i 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Resolutions supported... to the following table for information about the image formats and resolutions output by HDMI Input support HDMI input (BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, GAME1, STRM BOX) Content protection technology HDCP1.4 HDCP2.2 Display resolution Frame rate Color space Color Depth Remarks 720×480i 60Hz...
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... guarantee Bluetooth compatibility between the AV receiver and another device with your local authorities. Apple, Apple TV, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. -- and other countries. © DTS, Inc. DSD and the Direct Stream Digital logo are those of their respective owners." Safety -- Onkyo Corporation HT-R494 1999...
... guarantee Bluetooth compatibility between the AV receiver and another device with your local authorities. Apple, Apple TV, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. -- and other countries. © DTS, Inc. DSD and the Direct Stream Digital logo are those of their respective owners." Safety -- Onkyo Corporation HT-R494 1999...
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... House, No 3, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong. Visit the Onkyo web site for a long time, remove the batteries to Onkyo SUPPORT site. F1503-0 * 2 9 4 0 1 9 9 8 * Supplied Accessories Indoor FM antenna --- (1) AM loop antenna --- (1) Remote controller (RC-897M) --- (1) Batteries (AA/R6) --- (2) Speaker setup microphone --- (1) ¼¼The number in damage of the product name indicates the color. All rights reserved. (Mainland...
... House, No 3, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong. Visit the Onkyo web site for a long time, remove the batteries to Onkyo SUPPORT site. F1503-0 * 2 9 4 0 1 9 9 8 * Supplied Accessories Indoor FM antenna --- (1) AM loop antenna --- (1) Remote controller (RC-897M) --- (1) Batteries (AA/R6) --- (2) Speaker setup microphone --- (1) ¼¼The number in damage of the product name indicates the color. All rights reserved. (Mainland...