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AV RECEIVER TX-SR494 Instruction Manual En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
AV RECEIVER TX-SR494 Instruction Manual En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 4 Additional Function (Firmware Update) 5 Update Information of the firmware 5 Operation of added new functions 5 Firmware Update Procedure 6 Part Names ...8 Front Panel 8 Display 10 Rear Panel 11 Remote Controller 13 Connections Connecting speakers 15 Speaker Installation 16 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 22 Speaker combinations 29 Connecting the TV 30 To ARC TV 31 To Non-ARC TV 32 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV...
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 4 Additional Function (Firmware Update) 5 Update Information of the firmware 5 Operation of added new functions 5 Firmware Update Procedure 6 Part Names ...8 Front Panel 8 Display 10 Rear Panel 11 Remote Controller 13 Connections Connecting speakers 15 Speaker Installation 16 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 22 Speaker combinations 29 Connecting the TV 30 To ARC TV 31 To Non-ARC TV 32 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV...
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Miscellaneous 81 Quick Menu 82 Menu operations 82 Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 84 Operations 84 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically 87 Troubleshooting 88 Appendix About HDMI 94 General Specifications 96 3 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Input/Output Assign 68 2. Speaker 71 3. Hardware 78 6. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 58 Setup Setup Menu 65 Menu list 65 Menu operations 67 1. Source 76 5. Audio Adjust 74 4.
Miscellaneous 81 Quick Menu 82 Menu operations 82 Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 84 Operations 84 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically 87 Troubleshooting 88 Appendix About HDMI 94 General Specifications 96 3 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Input/Output Assign 68 2. Speaker 71 3. Hardware 78 6. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 58 Setup Setup Menu 65 Menu list 65 Menu operations 67 1. Source 76 5. Audio Adjust 74 4.
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It is an online instruction manual. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. Remote controller (RC-970R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. 4. What's in the box 1 2 3 4 5 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. AM loop antenna (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) * This document is not included as an accessory. • Connect speakers...
It is an online instruction manual. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. Remote controller (RC-970R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. 4. What's in the box 1 2 3 4 5 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. AM loop antenna (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) * This document is not included as an accessory. • Connect speakers...
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... reference. Miscellaneous" - Supplementary Information ≫ ❏❏Firmware Update Procedure ( p6) 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is announced after purchase. In such a case, new functions may be switched to "6. "Version" ( Operation of the firmware...
... reference. Miscellaneous" - Supplementary Information ≫ ❏❏Firmware Update Procedure ( p6) 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is announced after purchase. In such a case, new functions may be switched to "6. "Version" ( Operation of the firmware...
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...arising from the actual on your PC. 2. Audio Adjust 4. Hardware 6. TV Out / OSD 2. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Firmware Update Procedure Approx. 30 minutes are named as below. Updating the Firmware via USB • While updating the firmware, do not do ... 1. Connect the USB storage device to "Off". -- Firmware files are required for any other reason whatsoever. Input/Output Assign 2. Setup 1. Our company will be liable whatsoever for updating. The format of any kind, including, but not limited to your own risk. The...
...arising from the actual on your PC. 2. Audio Adjust 4. Hardware 6. TV Out / OSD 2. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Firmware Update Procedure Approx. 30 minutes are named as below. Updating the Firmware via USB • While updating the firmware, do not do ... 1. Connect the USB storage device to "Off". -- Firmware files are required for any other reason whatsoever. Input/Output Assign 2. Setup 1. Our company will be liable whatsoever for updating. The format of any kind, including, but not limited to your own risk. The...
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..., or the firmware file is displayed on the remote controller. Disconnect the USB storage device from the download of the unit. Select "6. Setup 1. "Update via USB" with "Update" selected, and start update. • During the update, the TV screen may go black ...the unit. 7 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Source 5. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. "Firmware Update" - Miscellaneous 1. Firmware Update 3. Initial Setup 4. Retry from the unit. 9. In such a case, check the progress on again. • During the update, do ...
..., or the firmware file is displayed on the remote controller. Disconnect the USB storage device from the download of the unit. Select "6. Setup 1. "Update via USB" with "Update" selected, and start update. • During the update, the TV screen may go black ...the unit. 7 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Source 5. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. "Firmware Update" - Miscellaneous 1. Firmware Update 3. Initial Setup 4. Retry from the unit. 9. In such a case, check the progress on again. • During the update, do ...
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...: Returns the display to stations. ( p41) 12. MASTER VOLUME 14. Press / of 20° in appropriate listening mode. 5. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p85) 9 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from the...to the previous state while setting. 13. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to operate RDS ( p45). 8. ON/STANDBY button 2. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the display to right and left. 6. DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights up ...
...: Returns the display to stations. ( p41) 12. MASTER VOLUME 14. Press / of 20° in appropriate listening mode. 5. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p85) 9 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from the...to the previous state while setting. 13. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to operate RDS ( p45). 8. ON/STANDBY button 2. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the display to right and left. 6. DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights up ...
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.... TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. Displays various information of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 5. Display 12 3 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 4 5 6 7 1. AB: Outputs audio to the separate room (ZONE B). Lights according to the type of the input signals. 10 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫...
.... TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. Displays various information of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 5. Display 12 3 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 4 5 6 7 1. AB: Outputs audio to the separate room (ZONE B). Lights according to the type of the input signals. 10 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫...
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... can be connected. using a USB cable. ( p33) The playback function is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 10. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1.
... can be connected. using a USB cable. ( p33) The playback function is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 10. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1.
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...). 9. button: Switches the information on the TV screen while playing. ( p82) 5. Remote Controller Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to have entered when entering text on the TV screen. 11. Play buttons: Used for one input selector...
...). 9. button: Switches the information on the TV screen while playing. ( p82) 5. Remote Controller Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to have entered when entering text on the TV screen. 11. Play buttons: Used for one input selector...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 15 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) 35 Connecting Antennas 36 Connecting the Power Cord 37 14 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 15 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) 35 Connecting Antennas 36 Connecting the Power Cord 37 14 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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... environment. Use height speakers? Use the following flow chart to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting speakers You can check the connection method and default settings.
... environment. Use height speakers? Use the following flow chart to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting speakers You can check the connection method and default settings.
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... speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System 23 6 a b 5 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing...
... speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System 23 6 a b 5 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing...
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... speakers should be positioned at ear height. • If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to 150° Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 7 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of sound in the back sound field, and provides a more real sound field. Placing the powered subwoofer between...
... speakers should be positioned at ear height. • If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to 150° Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 7 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of sound in the back sound field, and provides a more real sound field. Placing the powered subwoofer between...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( your speakers and usage environment from the following three ...
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( your speakers and usage environment from the following three ...
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... 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example 8 7 3´ (0.9 m) or more a b 8 7 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of...
... 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example 8 7 3´ (0.9 m) or more a b 8 7 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Ceiling Speakers Installation Example 8 8 8 777 c b a This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of the following: • Top Front Speakers...≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ The distance between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers. • Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers to the seating position. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Install...
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Ceiling Speakers Installation Example 8 8 8 777 c b a This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of the following: • Top Front Speakers...≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ The distance between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers. • Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers to the seating position. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Install...
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... Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example 8 7 a b 8 7 This is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the ceiling...
... Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example 8 7 a b 8 7 This is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the ceiling...
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminal when connecting. "Configuration" - When setting "Speaker...(12 mm) Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to - side) for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p84). Twist the wires exposed from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "Speaker Impedance" to reverse phase. If any of the speakers to ...
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of the speaker terminal when connecting. "Configuration" - When setting "Speaker...(12 mm) Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to - side) for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p84). Twist the wires exposed from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "Speaker Impedance" to reverse phase. If any of the speakers to ...