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- Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 1
AV RECEIVER TX-SR494 Instruction Manual En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 2
in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) 35 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE B) 35 Connecting Antennas 36 Connecting the Power Cord 37 Playback AV Component Playback 39 Basic Operations 39 BLUETOOTH® Playback 40 Basic Operations 40 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 41 Tuning into - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 3
78 6. 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≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 4
(AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. 4. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. AM loop antenna (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) * This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory. • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 5
" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( Operation of added new functions p81). If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference. Supplementary Information ≫ ❏❏Firmware Update Procedure ( p6) 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 6
operations on the unit such as turning the power off • Prepare a 128 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. -- Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function. -- USB storage devices equipped with - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 7
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Select "6. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source 5. Hardware 6. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner 2. Firmware Update 3. Initial - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 8
Part Names Front Panel Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏For details, see ( p9) 8 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 9
device are connected. 4. DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights up when Dolby Atmos signals are reproduced in appropriate listening mode. 5. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx. 16´/5 m, and an angle - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 10
≫ Setup ≫ 4 5 6 7 1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected listening mode. 2. Displays RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 11
Rear Panel Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏For details, see ( p12) 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 12
jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component. 3. POWER OUT port: The power (5 V/1 A) can be supplied to ) The playback function is not supported. 4. Power cord 5. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 13
to "CEC MODE" using the MODE button, an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component can be operated. (Depending on the device, operation may not be Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p41). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component is connected to this - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 14
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≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 15
check the connection method and default settings. Use height speakers? Yes • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p24) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p25) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p26) • 7.1 Channel System ( p27) 15 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 16
System 23 6 a b 5 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 17
23 6 a b 5 c 8 a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 7 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p16) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 18
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 types. ❏❏Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p19) ❏❏ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 19
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 front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 20
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 front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 21
Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example 8 7 a b 8 7 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 22
the Speaker Cables 1/2˝ (12 mm) Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 23
„„Connect the Subwoofer Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 23 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 24
Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 5.1 ch Yes - - No Fixed 6 ohms or above Select how many speakers you have. ENTER Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone B Speaker: No • Zone B Output Level: Set any value ( p35) • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p22 - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 25
same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time. "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p85) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 5.1 ch Yes - - Yes Variable 6 ohms or above Select how many speakers - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 26
the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p85) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 27
Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 7.1 ch Yes - - No Fixed 6 ohms or above Select how many speakers you have. ENTER Next • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone B Speaker: No • Zone B Output Level: Set any value ( p35) • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p22 - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 28
Output Level Speaker Impedance 5.1.2 ch Yes Front High No Fixed 6 ohms or above Select how many speakers you have. ENTER Next • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone B Speaker: No • Zone B Output Level: Set any - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 29
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker Channels 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch FRONT CENTER SURROUND (*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 30
on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. The ARC function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 31
≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with - "Audio Return Channel" to "On". ( p79) • For detailed settings for TV connection, CEC function and audio output, refer to the instruction manual of the TV. - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 32
cable Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical cable. • If you the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. TV 32 Front Panel≫ Rear - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 33
HDMI CEC function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc. and the HDMI Standby Through function that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV even if this unit is in standby mode. Also, the POWER OUT port on the rear panel can supply power (5 V/1 A) to - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 34
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. OR b a a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable CD 34 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 35
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE B) While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy 2-ch audio of - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 36
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. b (North American models) (European, Australian and - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 37
Connecting the Power Cord Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a Power cord a 37 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 38
Playback AV Component Playback BLUETOOTH® Playback Listening To the AM/FM Radio ZONE B Playback Convenience functions Listening Mode Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 39 40 41 46 48 50 38 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 39
Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. Basic Operations TV's REMOTE INPUT or player is connected to this unit using HDMI connection. 3. Start play on the AV component. TV Input selector 39 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 40
on. Pairing 1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on this unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled. Onkyo TX-SR494 XXX 2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, and then select this unit from among the devices displayed. If - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 41
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 42
, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 43
Presetting a Radio Station Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Press MEMORY so that the preset - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 44
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete. 3. After pressing MEMORY, press CLEAR while - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 45
match the content delivered by the station. 3. When a station is found, the station blinks on the display. Pressing the ENTER button in this state will receive that station. If you don't press the ENTER button, the unit starts to search for another station. • If no stations are found, the message - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 46
audio to both the main room (ZONE A) and separate room (ZONE B). "A" and "B" on the display of the main unit light up. 2. Start play on the AV component. ZONE A/B 46 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 47
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3. If the unit is connected to the pre-main amplifier in the separate room, adjust the volume on the pre-main amplifier. If the unit is connected to the power amplifier or ZONE speaker in the separate room, adjust the volume on the remote controller. • - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 48
Convenience functions Adjusting the tone Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers. 1. Press TREBLE or BASS to select the setting to adjust. TREBLE: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front speakers. - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 49
Sleep Timer Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time has elapsed. Press SLEEP button on the remote controller to select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". "Off": The unit does not automatically enter - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 50
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode by pressing STEREO, MOVIE/TV or MUSIC. Selecting a Listening mode 1. Press one from among STEREO, MOVIE/TV and MUSIC during playback. - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 51
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing button on the remote controller or INFO button on the main unit repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order. • When using a BLUETOOTH connection, press the INFO button - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 52
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Listening mode Speaker layout 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) (*1) - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 53
2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*5) *1: Reproduced with the sound field according to the number of channels of input signals. *2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers. *3: Not output - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 54
. The sound is reproduced with the sound field based on the number of channels in the input signal. For example, a 2 ch signal is output only output on the player to Bitstream output. „„ Atmos (Firmware version supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.) Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 55
set audio output on the player to Bitstream output. „„ DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr) (Firmware version before supporting DSur 2.0, etc.) This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback according to the configuration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals from - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 56
is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set audio output on - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 57
is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural surround back channel added. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 58
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes according to the audio format of the signal to be input. • Selectable listening modes with the STEREO button are Stereo and AllCh Stereo only. • List of listening - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 59
to be installed. Input Format Listening Mode Atmos*1 Direct Atmos TV Logic AllCh Stereo Full Mono T-D*2 *1 With the firmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc., you can select the DD+ or DTHD listening mode when surround back speakers or height speakers are not connected. *2 Cannot - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 60
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DTS 96/24 Direct DTS 96/24*1 *2 DTS Neural:X*3 DTS Virtual:X*4 *5 TV Logic*6 AllCh Stereo*7 Full Mono*7 T-D*4 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 61
. Input Format Listening Mode Atmos*1 Direct Stereo Atmos Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix AllCh Stereo Full Mono *1 With the firmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc., you can select the DD+ or DTHD listening mode when surround back speakers or height speakers are not connected - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 62
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DD Direct Stereo DD*1 *2 DSur Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 AllCh Stereo*4 Full Mono*4 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *3 - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 63
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DTS Express Direct Stereo DTS Express*1 *2 DTS Neural:X*3 DTS Virtual:X*4 *5 Orchestra*6 Unplugged*6 Studio-Mix*6 AllCh Stereo*7 Full Mono*7 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *2 A center - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 64
Input Format Listening Mode DTS:X Direct Stereo DTS:X DTS Virtual:X*1 *2 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 AllCh Stereo*4 Full Mono*4 *1 Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off". *2 Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed. *3 Surround speakers or - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 65
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setup Menu Menu list You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to "Menu operations". ( p67) 1. Input/Output 1. TV Out / OSD Make settings for TV output and On-Screen - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 66
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Hardware 1. HDMI Change the settings for the HDMI functions. p78 2. Bluetooth Change the settings for the Bluetooth function. p79 3. Power Management Change the settings for the power-save function. p80 6. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner Change - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 67
Menu operations Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source 5. Hardware 6. Miscellaneous 1. - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 68
OSD Language English Impose OSD On Setting Details When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K for ": When this function is to be used Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K. When you have set "1080p -> 4K Upscaling" to "Auto", you can - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 69
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„2. HDMI Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. Setting Item BD/DVD GAME CBL/SAT STRM BOX PC CD Default Value HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 ----- Setting Details "HDMI 1" to "HDMI 4": Assign a desired HDMI IN - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 70
PC button. "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the CD button. "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the TV button. • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16 bit, 20 bit - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 71
even though connection is correct, check if the setting in "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels. Set whether speakers are connected to Zone B speaker terminals. " the indications on the back of the speakers or their instruction manual. 71 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 72
Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" is fixed to "Full Band", and the low pitched range of the other channels is output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting. Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 73
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„3. Distance Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Setting Item Front Left Center Front Right Height Left Height Right Surround Right Surr Back Right Surr Back Left Surround Left Subwoofer Default Value 12.0 ft/3.60 m 12.0 ft - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 74
at the same time. • For multiplex audio broadcasts, pressing the button on the remote controller will display "1+1" on the main unit's display. Set the input channel to play 2-ch digital sources such as Dolby Digital, or 2-ch analog/PCM sources in the Mono listening mode. "Left": Left - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 75
function is not used Adjust the width of the sound field of the front channel when playing in the Dolby Audio - Surr listening mode. "On": To this function is used "Off": Audio is played using the same number of channels in the input signal according to the speaker configuration of this unit. • - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 76
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5. Volume Change the Volume settings. Setting Item Mute Level Default Value -∞ dB Maximum Volume Off Power On Volume Last Headphone Level 0 dB Setting Details Set the volume lowered from the listening volume when muting is on. Select a value - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 77
Analog Audio Input" setting. Setting Item Default Value PCM Fixed Mode Off Setting Details Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except multi-channel PCM) when you select "HDMI", "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the "Audio Select" setting. Set this item to "On" if noise is produced or truncation - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 78
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Hardware „„1. HDMI Change the settings of the HDMI function. Setting Item HDMI CEC Default Value Off Setting Details Setting this to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI-connected CECcompatible device. "On": - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 79
Setup ≫ Setting Item Audio TV Out Audio Return Channel Auto Lip Sync Default Value Off Off On Setting input is not switched automatically, set this to "Off", and change the input manually. This function automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected last when you change - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 80
to clear the pairing information on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device beforehand. For information on how to clear the pairing information, refer to the instruction manual of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected to the unit. • The name is not displayed - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 81
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Miscellaneous „„1. Tuner Change the frequency step for the tuner. Setting Item AM/FM Frequency Step (North American models) AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and Asian models) Default Value 10 kHz/0.2 MHz 9 kHz Setting Details Select a - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 82
the Quick Menu. Quick Menu HDMI Audio AccuEQ Level A/V Sync Audio Return Channel BD/DVD Select the item with the cursors / of the remote controller • It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct. Audio Return Channel: You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected ARCcompatible TV through the - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 83
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„Audio Music Optimizer: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be set for each input. This works in signals whose sampling frequencies are 48 kHz or less. The - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 84
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations TV's REMOTE INPUT Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 TV When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 85
changes each time you select the number of channels in "Speaker Channels". Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone B the test tone. Press ENTER after confirmation. 4. If there is no problem with the speaker connection, select "Next" and press ENTER. To return - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 86
≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting „„Tuner 92 „„BLUETOOTH function 92 Before starting the procedure „„ZONE B function 93 Problems may be solved turn off and on the unit and the connected device. • The AV receiver contains a microPC for signal processing and control functions. In very rare - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 87
and then restart the unit. (The settings on this unit are kept.) If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of the factory default at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 88
Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting „„Power ❏❏When the power from the outlet immediately, and contact the dealer or our company's Support. „„Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ( p80) 88 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 89
the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, connect the TV output setting on the connected device. On some game consoles, such as those supporting DVD, the default setting may be off. • For some DVD-Video discs, - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 90
picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ❏❏The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard • Since it takes longer to identify and you can check the input format. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ❏❏Cannot select a desired - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 91
side such as a TV. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ❏❏No image appears not displayed. In this case, the TV does not support the resolution of the video input from the player. instruction manual. ( p78) ( p82) ( p78) 91 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 92
may be effective. • BLUETOOTH-enabled devices must support the A2DP profile. • Because a radio wave not be possible. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ❏❏ on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, the Send/Receive selector switch may be equipped. Select Send - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 93
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„ZONE B function ❏❏Cannot ZONE B-output the audio of externally connected AV components • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination to "ZONE A+B" or "ZONE B". „„Remote Controller • Make sure that the batteries are inserted with - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 94
; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand RIHD- AV components can be transmitted to the TV. 3D: You can transmit 3D video signals from AV components to the TV. 4K: This unit supports .4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-channel linear PCM: Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 95
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported resolutions HDMI IN1 to IN4: • Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2 • Color space (Color Depth): -- 720×480i 60 Hz, 720×576i 50 Hz, 720×480p 60 - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 96
16 Ω Headphone Rated Output 80 mW + 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Supported impedance of Headphones 8 Ω - 600 Ω Headphones Frequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz „„Tuner 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz (Others) Preset Channel 40 „„BLUETOOTH Section Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2 - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 97
band(s) (European) 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz (4 dBm (e.i.r.p)) „„HDMI Input IN1 (BD/DVD), IN2 (GAME), IN3 (CBL/SAT), IN4 (STRM BOX) Output OUT Supported Audio Return Channel, 3D, 4K 60 Hz, 6G, HDR10, BT.2020, HLG, Dolby Vision, Auto Lip Sync, CEC Audio Format Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 98
≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„Audio Outputs Analog ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R (North American models support banana plugs.), CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or ZONE B L/R Phones PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4") „„Others Setup Mic: 1 (Front) USB: 1 (Power - Onkyo TX-SR494 A/V Receiver | Owners Manual - English - Page 99
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Instruction Manual
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Table of contents
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Connections
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- Connecting Speakers
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Setup
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