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Please read this manual thoroughly before making Remote controller 55 connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Appendix 70 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-DS898 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 read this manual thoroughly before making Remote controller 55 connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Appendix 70 Following the instructions in the unit. AV Receiver TX-DS898 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.
Owner Manual
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...Listening with headphones 48 Changing the listening mode 49 Entering names for input sources and tuner stations ..... 49 Entering characters using the TX-DS898 49 Switching the display 50 Adjusting the brightness of the front display 50 Using the sleep time (remote controller only 50 Temporarily ...controller Using remote controller 55 Overview 55 Calling up a preset radio station 55 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck 55 Controlling an Onkyo CD player 56 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player 57 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder 58 SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons 58 Learning a pre...
...Listening with headphones 48 Changing the listening mode 49 Entering names for input sources and tuner stations ..... 49 Entering characters using the TX-DS898 49 Switching the display 50 Adjusting the brightness of the front display 50 Using the sleep time (remote controller only 50 Temporarily ...controller Using remote controller 55 Overview 55 Calling up a preset radio station 55 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck 55 Controlling an Onkyo CD player 56 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player 57 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder 58 SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons 58 Learning a pre...
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...Logic," "Surround EX" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • "Theater-Dimensional" is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. • Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech... I Onscreen displays (Basic menu/Advanced menu) I 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output I Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning remote with the TX-DS898. THX Select Before any home theatre component can a product feature the THX Select logo, which accurately translate film soundtracks for both digital...
...Logic," "Surround EX" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • "Theater-Dimensional" is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. • Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech... I Onscreen displays (Basic menu/Advanced menu) I 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output I Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning remote with the TX-DS898. THX Select Before any home theatre component can a product feature the THX Select logo, which accurately translate film soundtracks for both digital...
Owner Manual
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...SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section on the listening mode, you want to speaker. For a more detailed explanation of the TX-DS898. There are three settings available: normal, dark and very dark. [50] LIGHT button For illuminating the buttons of a track. [56-58] STEREO,...can turn the cinema re-equalization function on a DVD-Video. [57] CD/TAPE/DVD/MD operation buttons [55-58] For operating other ONKYO components connected to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Setup menu. Remote controller AUDIO/TV/VCR button AUDIO/A: For selecting the audio input ...
...SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section on the listening mode, you want to speaker. For a more detailed explanation of the TX-DS898. There are three settings available: normal, dark and very dark. [50] LIGHT button For illuminating the buttons of a track. [56-58] STEREO,...can turn the cinema re-equalization function on a DVD-Video. [57] CD/TAPE/DVD/MD operation buttons [55-58] For operating other ONKYO components connected to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Setup menu. Remote controller AUDIO/TV/VCR button AUDIO/A: For selecting the audio input ...
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...controllers. On the rear panel, there are located on the front panel. Composite video jack S video jack TX-DS898 REMOTE CONTROL connector Ex: Onkyo CD player connector Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck To connect components using the system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2). •...prepare a cable that component without connecting the terminals (see page 25). Rear panel facilities (RI) The terminal on the TX-DS898 is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel output. Direct change function When the play button is pressed at an -connected ...
...controllers. On the rear panel, there are located on the front panel. Composite video jack S video jack TX-DS898 REMOTE CONTROL connector Ex: Onkyo CD player connector Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck To connect components using the system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2). •...prepare a cable that component without connecting the terminals (see page 25). Rear panel facilities (RI) The terminal on the TX-DS898 is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel output. Direct change function When the play button is pressed at an -connected ...
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... 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® to reach. In such a case, it . Connect the mini plug of the TX-DS898 will need to the IR OUT terminal on...
... 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® to reach. In such a case, it . Connect the mini plug of the TX-DS898 will need to the IR OUT terminal on...
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... the display, if an Onkyo MD recorder zconnected, the z system functions will light (same condition after step 2 below). • Before you must perform steps 1 and 2 above and place the TX-DS898 in order to off. To return the TX-DS898 to turn on the TX-DS898. Connecting the power STANDBY/...state. The RCVR MODE button lights green. TAPE To return the display to allow z system functions for the first time, the TX-DS898 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will become enabled. This setting is exposed to Standby mode. Memory preservation...
... the display, if an Onkyo MD recorder zconnected, the z system functions will light (same condition after step 2 below). • Before you must perform steps 1 and 2 above and place the TX-DS898 in order to off. To return the TX-DS898 to turn on the TX-DS898. Connecting the power STANDBY/...state. The RCVR MODE button lights green. TAPE To return the display to allow z system functions for the first time, the TX-DS898 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will become enabled. This setting is exposed to Standby mode. Memory preservation...
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...menu does not appear if "Direct" is recommended for monaural sound. This setting can be sure to 24.0 ms. For input sources using Onkyo's unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. Surr L/R, d. For DTS input source signals, the LFE level becomes that contains bilingual data. Auto L+R: ... and video. b. This unit includes this setting will contain different language. Center, c. Surr Back Besides level and delay adjustments, the TX-DS898 provides the ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to 0 dB 0 dB a. For Dolby Digital input source signals, the...
...menu does not appear if "Direct" is recommended for monaural sound. This setting can be sure to 24.0 ms. For input sources using Onkyo's unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. Surr L/R, d. For DTS input source signals, the LFE level becomes that contains bilingual data. Auto L+R: ... and video. b. This unit includes this setting will contain different language. Center, c. Surr Back Besides level and delay adjustments, the TX-DS898 provides the ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to 0 dB 0 dB a. For Dolby Digital input source signals, the...
Owner Manual
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... beginning of the next track. : Press during playback to skip to control an Onkyo cassette tape deck. Press the RCVR MODE button. For example, if you wish to select the CD input source at the TX-DS898 Note: Even for devices with the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button... muting function at the TX-DS898 with the and buttons, signal discrepancies may cause them not to select the desired preset station number. To do so, first press the Mode button that can be connected to control. TUN RCVR VOL MUTING TAPE operation buttons Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck The...
... beginning of the next track. : Press during playback to skip to control an Onkyo cassette tape deck. Press the RCVR MODE button. For example, if you wish to select the CD input source at the TX-DS898 Note: Even for devices with the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button... muting function at the TX-DS898 with the and buttons, signal discrepancies may cause them not to select the desired preset station number. To do so, first press the Mode button that can be connected to control. TUN RCVR VOL MUTING TAPE operation buttons Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck The...
Owner Manual
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...muting function at the TX-DS898 56 DISC : Selects a disc in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Using remote controller ON DISC STDBY CD MODE VOL MUTING CD operation buttons Numeric keys Controlling an Onkyo CD player The ...connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be used to control an...
...muting function at the TX-DS898 56 DISC : Selects a disc in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Using remote controller ON DISC STDBY CD MODE VOL MUTING CD operation buttons Numeric keys Controlling an Onkyo CD player The ...connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be used to control an...
Owner Manual
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... buttons that can be connected to this case, use the following buttons: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898 Note: When operating an Onkyo DVD player directly with multiple angle playback. SUBTITLE: Press repeatedly to select one of the... Onkyo DVD player must be used to select an audio and/or language track recorded on a DVD-Audio/Video. Using ...
... buttons that can be connected to this case, use the following buttons: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898 Note: When operating an Onkyo DVD player directly with multiple angle playback. SUBTITLE: Press repeatedly to select one of the... Onkyo DVD player must be used to select an audio and/or language track recorded on a DVD-Audio/Video. Using ...
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...: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898 58 Using remote controller ON STDBY MD MODE VOL MUTING MD operation buttons Numeric keys ENTER Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be used to control an... Onkyo MD recorder. There are two methods. ...
...: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898 58 Using remote controller ON STDBY MD MODE VOL MUTING MD operation buttons Numeric keys ENTER Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be used to control an... Onkyo MD recorder. There are two methods. ...
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... is a normal learning function that enables the remote controller to the TX-DS898 with an cable. Then the SEND/LEARN indicator lights again. 4. ...then program the commands one by one button. Another is entering the signal number for operating the Onkyo DVD player by pressing one to program, press the DISPLAY button, and then release both buttons. ... for Onkyo DVD players that is factory preset. And the last is pressed. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. Choose the SETTING number according to how you to operate in the table on the TX-DS898. SEND...
... is a normal learning function that enables the remote controller to the TX-DS898 with an cable. Then the SEND/LEARN indicator lights again. 4. ...then program the commands one by one button. Another is entering the signal number for operating the Onkyo DVD player by pressing one to program, press the DISPLAY button, and then release both buttons. ... for Onkyo DVD players that is factory preset. And the last is pressed. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. Choose the SETTING number according to how you to operate in the table on the TX-DS898. SEND...
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.... • AM loop antenna is heard. Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at high-pitched sounds on the front panel of the TX-DS898 to make sure that has better directivity and select a point where distortion is not set to Stereo or Direct. © Set the Listening ...to different position. © Set up . • Turntable and speakers are lost. No power. • Power cord is blown. © Contact your Onkyo service center. SPEAKERS No sound from electrical apparatus such as possible from outlet immediately. No sound or very low volume from the outlet and then...
.... • AM loop antenna is heard. Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at high-pitched sounds on the front panel of the TX-DS898 to make sure that has better directivity and select a point where distortion is not set to Stereo or Direct. © Set the Listening ...to different position. © Set up . • Turntable and speakers are lost. No power. • Power cord is blown. © Contact your Onkyo service center. SPEAKERS No sound from electrical apparatus such as possible from outlet immediately. No sound or very low volume from the outlet and then...