Onkyo HT-R490 appendix Example of how to connect your equipment

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Example of how to connect your equipment

Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the HT-R490 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as each of your components and their features to ascertain which method of connection is best.

Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came with the component that you are connecting.

Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made.

For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked VIDEO) are used for video connection.

Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

Improper connection

Inserted completely

Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound quality.

For a detailed explanation of how to connect the devices given below, refer to the pages listed.

Speakers: See page 17

Radio antenna: See page 18

Setting the digital inputs

When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the rear panel, assign the input source button on the front panel to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital source components. The DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

With the initial setting, the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD input, COAXIAL jack is assigned to the DVD input, and no input connector is assigned to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and TAPE inputs.

Default setting

Input source

Digital input

 

 

CD

OPTICAL

 

 

AM

 

 

 

FM

 

 

 

TAPE

– – – – –

 

 

VIDEO 2

– – – – –

 

 

VIDEO 1

– – – – –

 

 

DVD

COAXIAL

 

 

– – – – : Available for digital input but not set in initial setting.

: Not available for digital input.

For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL to the DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack.

1.Press the DVD Input Selector button.

The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.

2.Press the DIGITAL INPUT button.

The current DVD setting (COAX) appears.

3.Press the DIGITAL INPUT button repeatedly to select “OPT”.

Pressing the DIGITAL INPUT button repeatedly will change the setting as follows:

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL.

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL.

Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.

About five seconds after “OPT” is selected, the original display appears and the setting is completed.

If you have selected digital input, you can also select the input signal format (refer to “Setting the input signal format” on page 23).

Note:

Do not assign a single DIGITAL INPUT jack to more than one source.

For example, if you assign the OPTICAL jack to the DVD input, since the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD input by the initial setting, it would result in assigning a single OPTICAL jack to both the CD and DVD inputs.

Whenever you assign a DIGITAL INPUT jack to a different source from the initial setting, be sure to change the initial setting for the jack in advance.

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Contents HT-R490 Important Safeguards AvisPrecautions Features Supplied accessoriesBefore using this unit Using the remote controllerFront panel facilities # $Front panel facilities = Remote control sensor SW Mode button# FM Mode button Tuning /£ buttonsRemote controller Rear panel facilities Remote Control Rear panel facilitiesDigital Input OPTICAL/COAXIAL Multi Channel InputExample of how to connect your equipment Example of how to connect your equipment Connecting your audio components Connecting a CD playerConnecting a video cassette recorder Connecting a satellite tuner or televisionConnecting a television monitor or projector DVD Speaker placement Important points regarding speaker placementPositioning speakers Standard speaker system for reproducing surround soundConnecting speakers Connecting antennas Fully insert the stripped end of the cordExtend the antenna cord Connecting antennas Connecting an AM outdoor antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkageConnecting the power Connecting the powerTurning the power on from the remote controller Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the HT-R490Speaker Setup Selecting the speaker configurationSetting the subwoofer mode Press the Test Tone button to complete adjustmentUsing Multi Channel Input Selecting a sound sourceStart playing the selected input source Selecting a sound source Memory FM Mode Preset 5/∞Listening to Radio Broadcasts Listening to FM/AM radio stationsPresetting a radio station Press the Memory button to finalize the procedureListening to Radio Broadcasts Tune into the radio station you desireTo enjoy Surround mode Dolby PRO Logic II surroundAnalog/PCM Pulse Code Modulation surround To enjoy Surround mode Relationship between input sources and surround modesDTS Surround Stereo DSP Input SelectorLate Night function During Dolby Digital surround playback, press the DSP buttonTo record the input source signal you are Recording a sourceCurrently watching or listening to Start recording at the recording component as desiredUsing remote controller CD ModeTape Mode Controlling an Onkyo CD playerUsing remote controller Pre-programming remote controller When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code Controlling a DVD player ModePre-programming remote controller Code ListBrand Troubleshooting guide PowerTroubleshooting guide Remote ControllerFM/AM Tuner OtherSpecifications Remote ControlAmplifier Section Tuner Section Video Section