User manual ONKYO TX-DS494

[. . . ] Contents Before using AV Receiver Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TX-DS494 Facilities and connections Instruction Manual Front panel facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Tighten the screw. Connecting a subwoofer Use the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack to connect a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in amplifier, connect an amplifier to the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier. Connecting to SPEAKERS A Subwoofer Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Surround right speaker Surround left speaker ANTENNA SUB WOOFER PRE OUT MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S VIDEO R L R OUT AM L IN IN IN TAPE IN FM 75 DIGITAL INPUT MONITOR OUT OPTICAL R L CENTER SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL SURROUND SPEAKERS COAXIAL 1 2 A AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120 W 1A MAX. DVD IN FRONT GND VIDEO 1 IN R SURR L L B AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS 494 PHONO CD VIDEO 2 OUT R L R IN SUB WOOFER CENTER R L VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R L FRONT SPEAKERS Connecting to SPEAKERS B Front right speaker Front left speaker 17 Connecting antennas To the use the tuner of TX-DS494, it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas. · Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception must be done while listening to a station broadcast. · If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an outside antenna is recommended. 2. Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the groove on the stand. Insert into the groove. 3. Strip away the insulation from the end of the cord. FM indoor antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. Fully insert the stripped end of the cord. ANTENNA SUB WOOFER PRE OUT R OUT AM L 2. Insert the end of the cable into the hole. TAPE IN FM 75 MONITOR OUT DVD IN VIDEO 3. Release the lever. The lever will return to the original position. Except for North American models: Fully insert the end of the cord. AM loop antenna ANTENNA SUB WOOFER PRE OUT R OUT AM L TAPE IN FM 75 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA SUB WOOFER PRE OUT DVD IN R OUT AM L VIDEO TAPE IN FM 75 MONITOR OUT The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion. If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. DVD IN VIDEO Assembling the AM loop antenna 1. Rotate the outer frame of the antenna. Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AM broadcast signals. Set it in the 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. When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended. 18 Connecting antennas If the reception condition cannot be improved by adjusting the provided antenna, install an outdoor antenna and connect it to this unit. 4. Cut the ferrite core wire. Cut the ferrite core wire with nippers, etc. Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Please make sure that you follow the considerations: · Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads, etc. ). · To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the "Important Safeguards" on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna. FM outdoor antenna Distribute the wire along the groove. 5. Reinstall the cover. The cover ANTENNA SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Connecting the 300 ribbon wire 1. [. . . ] © Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road (page 19). © Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna. RC-444M remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD player properly (North American models only). · Pre-programming code is improper. © Change the pre-program code (page 32). OTHER LATE NIGHT function cannot be used. TUNED and STEREO indicators light on but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad. · Station is too strong. · Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains. [. . . ]