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- Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 1
AV Receiver TX-DS494 Instruction Manual Contents Before using Important Safeguards 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before using this unit 5 Facilities and connections Front panel facilities 6 Remote controller 9 Rear panel facilities 10 Example of how to connect your - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 2
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 3
for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 4
that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS494. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 (Connector will vary depending on model specifications) Remote controller × 1 (RC-443S for models other than North American models, RC-444M for North American models) Batteries (AA, R6 or UM - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 5
FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS494 RATING: AC 120/220-230V 50 /60 Hz 260W AM FREQUENCY STEP 10 - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 6
ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES 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 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 9 0 - = ~ SP SEL - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 7
show the current sound input source and listening mode. Pressing the button again returns the TX-DS494 to the standby state. This state turns off the display, disables control functions. 4 SPEAKERS A/B buttons Press to switch the speaker systems in use between A and B. SPEAKERS A: Select for the - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 8
This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller. ! SP SEL button Press to select the optimum speaker configuration. @ SW MODE button Press to select the subwoofer mode. # DIGITAL INPUT button When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks of the TX-DS494, use - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 9
than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code. For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see "Using remote controller" on page 30 and "Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only)" on page 32. 7 TEST TONE/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons For setting the output levels for each speaker - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 10
IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS 494 7 58 9 p R L SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. q 1 ANTENNA These terminals are - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 11
to page 30). TX-DS494 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 connected. • The RC-443S or RC-444M remote controller does not support turntables. • If the - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 12
to the TX-DS494 in the to always refer to the instruction manual that came with the component that you INPUT button repeatedly will change the setting as follows: Inserted completely • Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 13
CD recorder Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the TX-DS494 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 14
an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO 2 IN L/R jacks on the TX-DS494 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT L/R jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 15
R L MONITOR OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 A IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS COAXIAL RL DIGITAL S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT OUT Satellite tuner or TV (VIDEO 1) RL RL AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 16
by consulting the instruction manuals that came with them. For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important. Standard speaker system for reproducing surround sound • Front right and left speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 17
OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 A IN FRONT IN R L SURR OUT R L IN L VIDEO SUB CENTER WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT B R L FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS 494 R L SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Front right - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 18
DVD VIDEO SUB WOOFER PRE OUT L MONITOR OUT IN Except for North American models: Fully insert the end of the cord. ANTENNA R OUT AM TAPE IN FM direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away as possible from the TX-DS494, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 19
with a screwdriver. 2. Wrap the wire around these screws. 3. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver. To TX-DS494 To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (Worldwide models only) Connecting the coaxial cable 1. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 20
ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES 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 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 21
A SPEAKERS B PHONES 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 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 TEST - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 22
up in the display. If it does not light, press the SPEAKERS A button. 4. Start playing the selected input source. Follow the operating instructions for the source device. 5. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dial on the front panel or the VOLUME 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller. Turn the - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 23
on the remote controller. The MUTING indicator will flash and the sound from the speakers or headphones will be switched off by the receiver's audio muting circuits. MUTING Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on. Note: The mute function will be cancelled if you turn off the TX-DS494 - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 24
ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES 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 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 REMOTRECC-4O4N3TSROLLER - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 25
or TUNER PRESET 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller. Up to a total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset. 1. Tune into the radio station you desire. Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press either the AM or FM input selector button. The display should show the currently selected frequency. If - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 26
play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the "ANALOG" setting is selected on the TX-DS494, the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output. This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers. Therefore, be sure to select "AUTO" and use the DIGITAL INPUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) to - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 27
sound source. 2. Press the Ÿ/DTS SURROUND button repeatedly to select DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. The selected mode appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the surround mode changes as follows: You can adjust the level of each speaker. 1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 28
input selector button to select the desired sound source. 2. Press the Ÿ/DTS SURROUND button. 3. Play the selected sound source. You can adjust the level of each speaker. 1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a speaker. 2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 29
SPEAKERS B PHONES 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 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DIMMER BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS494 Input recording the sound from a - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 30
remote controller provided with the TX-DS494. The illustration shows the RC-443S remote controller. Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-DS494 4O4N3TSROLLER STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 31
remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to page 11). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the Onkyo STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT SELECTOR CD TAPE PHONO TUNER - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 32
remote controller for TX-DS494 North American model. Learning a pre-programming code You can make RC-444M remote controller to operate a product from other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code VCR inputs. VCR mode CH+ : Changes the received channel upward. CH- : Changes the received - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 33
Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only) CODE LIST Brand ADMIRAL AIWA AOC AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL & HOWELL KTV LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MEMOREX MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NEC OAK OLYMPIC ONKYO PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PRIMESTAR PROSCAN QUASAR RADIO SHACK - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 34
the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it off (page 23). • Bad connections. © Check connections, speaker leads, etc (pages 10-17). • Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated. ("PROTECT" will be displayed.) © Contact your Onkyo Service Center. • Input selector is not set properly - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 35
controller at the remote sensor of the TX-DS494 (page 5). • Remote controller is too far from the TX-DS494. © Operate the remote controller within 5 meters (16 feet) (page 5). RC-444M remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD player properly (North American models only). • Pre-programming code - Onkyo TX-DS494 | Owner Manual - Page 36
North American models: 9.7 kg, 21.4 lbs. European & Australian models:10.3 kg, 22.7 lbs. Worldwide models: 10.9 kg, 24.0 lbs. REMOTE CONTROL Transmitter: 29343037 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 ONKYO
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain
this manual for future reference.
TX-DS494
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide
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34
Specifications
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back cover page
Remote controller
Using remote controller
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30
Pre-programming remote controller
(North American models only)
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32
Enjoying music or videos
Speaker Setup
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21
Selecting a sound source
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22
Listening to Radio Broadcasts
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24
To enjoy Surround mode
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26
Recording a source
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29
Before using
Important Safeguards
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2
Precautions
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3
Features
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4
Supplied accessories
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4
Before using this unit
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5
AV Receiver
Instruction Manual
Facilities and connections
Front panel facilities
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6
Remote controller
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9
Rear panel facilities
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10
Example of how to connect your equipment . 12
Positioning speakers
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16
Connecting speakers
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17
Connecting antennas
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18
Connecting the power
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20