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...Appendix Troubleshooting guide 34 Specifications back cover page AV Receiver HT-R490 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your equipment . 12 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 connect your new AV ...
...Appendix Troubleshooting guide 34 Specifications back cover page AV Receiver HT-R490 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your equipment . 12 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 connect your new AV ...
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"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are supplied with the HT-R490. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 Remote controller × 1 (RC-446M) Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 * Manufactured under...;, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding • All Channel stereo • 7 DSP soundfields • High Definition DSP • Late night mode (on, off) • "Easy-set" speaker configuration • Extensive bass management circuitry • 5.1-Channel input • Automatic signal detection • 2 Assignable digital inputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical) • 2 S-video inputs and ...
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are supplied with the HT-R490. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 Remote controller × 1 (RC-446M) Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 * Manufactured under...;, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding • All Channel stereo • 7 DSP soundfields • High Definition DSP • Late night mode (on, off) • "Easy-set" speaker configuration • Extensive bass management circuitry • 5.1-Channel input • Automatic signal detection • 2 Assignable digital inputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical) • 2 S-video inputs and ...
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Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the HT-R490. 1 2 34 5 STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR 6 STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP 7 8 MASTER VOLUME FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 9 0 - = SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT ~! @ FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR #$ TUNING % PRESET ^ & AB C D E F GH I 6
Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the HT-R490. 1 2 34 5 STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR 6 STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP 7 8 MASTER VOLUME FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 9 0 - = SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT ~! @ FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR #$ TUNING % PRESET ^ & AB C D E F GH I 6
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...to ON while the POWER switch is selected: Press the DISPLAY button once to the other display. When the speakers are properly connected. • Turning on the HT-R490 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than FM or AM is set the brightness...AM. The brightness changes to normal and dim. • The dimmer control for the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. Pressing the button again returns the HT-R490 to control the volume level. SPEAKERS A: Select for the front display can also be skipped. Front panel facilities 1 POWER switch...
...to ON while the POWER switch is selected: Press the DISPLAY button once to the other display. When the speakers are properly connected. • Turning on the HT-R490 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than FM or AM is set the brightness...AM. The brightness changes to normal and dim. • The dimmer control for the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. Pressing the button again returns the HT-R490 to control the volume level. SPEAKERS A: Select for the front display can also be skipped. Front panel facilities 1 POWER switch...
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... to boost the bass response. If audio is interrupted or noise interferes with an easy operation. & Display ASPEAKERS A/B indicators Shows the current speaker system in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station. % TUNING ™/£ buttons Use these indicators lights to show the source...them with audio during FM stereo broadcasting, press this button to assign the DIGITAL INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of the HT-R490, use . BSLEEP indicator Lights up to indicate FM muting. In addition, one of these buttons to change the tuner frequency. ...
... to boost the bass response. If audio is interrupted or noise interferes with an easy operation. & Display ASPEAKERS A/B indicators Shows the current speaker system in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station. % TUNING ™/£ buttons Use these indicators lights to show the source...them with audio during FM stereo broadcasting, press this button to assign the DIGITAL INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of the HT-R490, use . BSLEEP indicator Lights up to indicate FM muting. In addition, one of these buttons to change the tuner frequency. ...
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... select an audio input signal format other brand than FM and AM. = MODE buttons For selecting the component to the HT-R490. Remote controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE TUNER ...32. 7 TEST TONE/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons For setting the output levels for each speaker. This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page 23). ! You can... operate TV, VCR, satellite tuner and cable TV tuner from other than Onkyo by the remote controller. ~ MUTING button Activates the mute function. RC-446M For detailed ...
... select an audio input signal format other brand than FM and AM. = MODE buttons For selecting the component to the HT-R490. Remote controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE TUNER ...32. 7 TEST TONE/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons For setting the output levels for each speaker. This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page 23). ! You can... operate TV, VCR, satellite tuner and cable TV tuner from other than Onkyo by the remote controller. ~ MUTING button Activates the mute function. RC-446M For detailed ...
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...plug connectors. 6 AUDIO IN/OUT These are connecting. • Do not plug in noise, poor performance, or damage to a video output). HT-R490 6 47 8 9 R L SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. There are 5 audio inputs (3 of which are linked to video inputs) and 2 ...projectors. 4 VIDEO IN/OUT There are linked to the equipment. This output is an explanation of the HT-R490 and how they are compatible with power cords and speaker cables. Speaker outputs are used to be sure to read this section carefully and then proceed to the explanations on ...
...plug connectors. 6 AUDIO IN/OUT These are connecting. • Do not plug in noise, poor performance, or damage to a video output). HT-R490 6 47 8 9 R L SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. There are 5 audio inputs (3 of which are linked to video inputs) and 2 ...projectors. 4 VIDEO IN/OUT There are linked to the equipment. This output is an explanation of the HT-R490 and how they are compatible with power cords and speaker cables. Speaker outputs are used to be sure to read this section carefully and then proceed to the explanations on ...
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...2 IN 4 B 5 3 SUB CENTER WOOFER VIDEO MULTI R L 6 CHANNEL INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS 7 DVD player/MPEG decoder 1. Center 4. Subwoofer 7. HT-R490 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...jack, always use either one of VIDEO IN connectors (DVD, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2). 9 z (REMOTE CONTROL) Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as well. Other components AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Rear panel ...
...2 IN 4 B 5 3 SUB CENTER WOOFER VIDEO MULTI R L 6 CHANNEL INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS 7 DVD player/MPEG decoder 1. Center 4. Subwoofer 7. HT-R490 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...jack, always use either one of VIDEO IN connectors (DVD, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2). 9 z (REMOTE CONTROL) Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as well. Other components AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Rear panel ...
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... connector on the digital source components. Select if the input source is up to you to the instruction manual that came with power cords and speaker cables. For example, if you assign the OPTICAL jack to the DVD input, since the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD input by... setting, be thought of how to connect the main components to ascertain which method best fits your components and their features to the HT-R490 in advance. Speakers: See page 17 Radio antenna: See page 18 Setting the digital inputs When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on...
... connector on the digital source components. Select if the input source is up to you to the instruction manual that came with power cords and speaker cables. For example, if you assign the OPTICAL jack to the DVD input, since the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD input by... setting, be thought of how to connect the main components to ascertain which method best fits your components and their features to the HT-R490 in advance. Speakers: See page 17 Radio antenna: See page 18 Setting the digital inputs When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on...
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... shown. Frsopnetalkeeftr TV/Monitor screen Subwoofer Center Speaker Fsrpoenatkreigr ht Surround left and right speakers • Place these three speakers at the same height from the listening position. Before connecting the speakers, place them . Important points regarding speaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speaker • Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3.3 feet) higher...
... shown. Frsopnetalkeeftr TV/Monitor screen Subwoofer Center Speaker Fsrpoenatkreigr ht Surround left and right speakers • Place these three speakers at the same height from the listening position. Before connecting the speakers, place them . Important points regarding speaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speaker • Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3.3 feet) higher...
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.... NO! Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch) of the cord. 3. Loosen the screw. 2. Tighten the screw. • To prevent damage to the HT-R490. Front right speaker Front left speaker speaker ANTENNA R OUT AM TAPE IN FM 75 DVD VIDEO 1 CD L VIDEO 2 R R SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 WOOFER OUT PRE OUT L S VIDEO IN IN DIGITAL INPUT...
.... NO! Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch) of the cord. 3. Loosen the screw. 2. Tighten the screw. • To prevent damage to the HT-R490. Front right speaker Front left speaker speaker ANTENNA R OUT AM TAPE IN FM 75 DVD VIDEO 1 CD L VIDEO 2 R R SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 WOOFER OUT PRE OUT L S VIDEO IN IN DIGITAL INPUT...
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Strip away the insulation from the HT-R490, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Fully insert the stripped end of the cord....the FM indoor antenna 1. Assembling the AM loop antenna 1. FM indoor antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. Unlike speaker cabling, there is recommended. Put it as far away as possible from the end of the cord. Extend the ...implements in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Connecting antennas To the use the tuner of HT-R490, it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas. • Adjustment and placement of ...
Strip away the insulation from the HT-R490, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Fully insert the stripped end of the cord....the FM indoor antenna 1. Assembling the AM loop antenna 1. FM indoor antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. Unlike speaker cabling, there is recommended. Put it as far away as possible from the end of the cord. Extend the ...implements in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Connecting antennas To the use the tuner of HT-R490, it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas. • Adjustment and placement of ...
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... that the POWER switch of the standby state). • To return the HT-R490 to control the HT-R490. Connecting the power STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B 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 FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490v STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER...
... that the POWER switch of the standby state). • To return the HT-R490 to control the HT-R490. Connecting the power STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B 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 FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490v STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER...
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...POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B SP SEL SW MODE DISPLAY STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME SW MODE SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 TEST TONE CH...When no subwoofer is pressed repeatedly, the subwoofer mode changes as follows: Note: When the subwoofer mode is reproduced in your listening position. Each speaker produces the test tone (pink noise) in the range between -12 dB to raise or lower the level. You can adjust the level ...
...POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B SP SEL SW MODE DISPLAY STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME SW MODE SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 TEST TONE CH...When no subwoofer is pressed repeatedly, the subwoofer mode changes as follows: Note: When the subwoofer mode is reproduced in your listening position. Each speaker produces the test tone (pink noise) in the range between -12 dB to raise or lower the level. You can adjust the level ...
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... POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR MASTER VOLUME SLEEP STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 TEST TONE CH ...TREBLE Selecting a sound source 1. The selected source name appears in the display. Each time the button is selected during use of the speaker configuration, the input signal will be switched alternately by holding the TAPE button for the source device. 5. Press the MUTING button on the...
... POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR MASTER VOLUME SLEEP STEREO LISTENING MODE /DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 TEST TONE CH ...TREBLE Selecting a sound source 1. The selected source name appears in the display. Each time the button is selected during use of the speaker configuration, the input signal will be switched alternately by holding the TAPE button for the source device. 5. Press the MUTING button on the...
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... source component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port. Notes: • With ANALOG setting, even if a digital signal is input from the speakers will be switched off by the receiver's audio muting circuits. Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button repeatedly until the desired input signal format is displayed. ... value in the display. 2. Press the MUTING button on the remote controller. The SLEEP indicator will light and "SLEEP 90 MIN" (the HT-R490 will be output. • When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal format other than 10 minutes. • While...
... source component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port. Notes: • With ANALOG setting, even if a digital signal is input from the speakers will be switched off by the receiver's audio muting circuits. Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button repeatedly until the desired input signal format is displayed. ... value in the display. 2. Press the MUTING button on the remote controller. The SLEEP indicator will light and "SLEEP 90 MIN" (the HT-R490 will be output. • When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal format other than 10 minutes. • While...
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... PRESET a/s STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B 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 FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR...
... PRESET a/s STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B 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 FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR...
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... a DVD video that has a mark. To enjoy Surround mode The HT-R490's surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence of the speakers are emphasized to widen the stereo image. Refer to "Positioning speakers" on page 16 and "Connecting speakers" on page 23.) • If you play a DVD player, laser...reverberation that supports DTS when the "AUTO" setting is not a malfunction. • If you to Onkyo as some of digital audio signal, which has been monaural and based on the HT-R490 lights up while it will be played. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it plays the DTS...
... a DVD video that has a mark. To enjoy Surround mode The HT-R490's surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence of the speakers are emphasized to widen the stereo image. Refer to "Positioning speakers" on page 16 and "Connecting speakers" on page 23.) • If you play a DVD player, laser...reverberation that supports DTS when the "AUTO" setting is not a malfunction. • If you to Onkyo as some of digital audio signal, which has been monaural and based on the HT-R490 lights up while it will be played. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it plays the DTS...
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...of "PL II". *3 These modes cannot be selected when SP SEL is selected. To enjoy Surround mode STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR Ÿ/DTS SURROUND STEREO DSP INPUT SELECTOR STEREO LISTENING MODE .../DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 TEST TONE CH SEL STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW ...
...of "PL II". *3 These modes cannot be selected when SP SEL is selected. To enjoy Surround mode STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B DISPLAY SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR Ÿ/DTS SURROUND STEREO DSP INPUT SELECTOR STEREO LISTENING MODE .../DTS SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME FM MODE MEMORY CLEAR TUNING PRESET FM AM TAPE C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER HT-R490 TEST TONE CH SEL STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE TUNER D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TUNER SUR MODE SW ...
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...DTS-encoded ones are reproduced with Dolby Digital is played, the surround mode will automatically switch to the DOLBY D surround mode. Selecting Onkyo's surround modes 1. Play the selected sound source. When software compatible with DTS is especially convenient when you want to listen to ...surround mode name appears. Selecting STEREO modes 1. The selected mode appears in Dolby Digital Surround mode. • The degree of each speaker. 1. Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes as environmental sounds and low human voices. Press the LEVEL 5/∞...
...DTS-encoded ones are reproduced with Dolby Digital is played, the surround mode will automatically switch to the DOLBY D surround mode. Selecting Onkyo's surround modes 1. Play the selected sound source. When software compatible with DTS is especially convenient when you want to listen to ...surround mode name appears. Selecting STEREO modes 1. The selected mode appears in Dolby Digital Surround mode. • The degree of each speaker. 1. Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes as environmental sounds and low human voices. Press the LEVEL 5/∞...