Onkyo TX-DS898 instruction manual

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AV Receiver

Before using

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TX-DS898

Instruction Manual

Facilities and connections

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Setup and operation

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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.

Remote controller

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Contents TX-DS898 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents Supplied accessories FeaturesInstalling the remote controller batteries Before using this unitUsing the remote controller Front panel Front panel facilitiesFront door Front panel displayFront panel facilities Remote controller Remote controller Digital INPUT/OUTPUT coaxial and optical Rear panel facilities3 4 Rear panel facilitiesVideo IN/OUT IR IN/OUTMulti Channel Input GNDConnecting a turntable PH Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a compact disc player CD ConnectionsFlow of the video signals is as follows Connecting your video componentsConnecting a DVD player DVD ConnectionsConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Connecting a television monitor or projector Connecting video camera, etc. VideoIdeal speaker configuration Connecting speakersMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Speaker placementConnecting speakers Connecting speakersConnecting the speaker cable Connecting a subwooferWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Zone 2 OUT terminals When using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminalsFrom connecting block Connecting the included antennas Connecting antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Directional linkagePower Connecting the powerSTANDBY/ON Stdby RcvrBasic Menu Setup menusAdvanced Menu Navigating through the Setup menu Setup menusPress the Setup button Hardware Setup menu Hardware SetupIR in Setup sub-menu Speaker Impedance sub-menuSpeaker Setup menu Speaker SetupSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker Distance sub-menu Speaker SetupCalibrating the speaker levels Level Calibration sub-menuLeft RightBass Peak Level Limiter Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuPeak Level Input Setup menu Input SetupDigital Setup sub-menu Initial settings for each input sourceMultichannel Setup sub-menu Input SetupDigital Input Digital FormatLast Valid enables the source last selected The source that Video Setup sub-menuVideo Component VideoIntelli Volume Intelli Volume sub-menuCharacter Input sub-menu Character DisplayRelationship between input source and listening mode Listening Mode Preset sub-menuListening Modes Input source signalsDTS-ES Discrete DTS Neo6DTS-ES Matrix THX CinemaAudio Adjust Setup menu Audio AdjustAudio Adjust Surr Mode Analog/PCM Surround SetupSurr Mode D.F.2ch Pro Logic II Music DimensionDecoder THX SetupTHX Surround EX Dolby D Front EffectPreference Volume Setup sub-menuPreference menu OSD Setup sub-menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menuPreference OSD Position sub-menuListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Tuning into a radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Erasing a preset radio station Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Memory EnterListening with headphones Adjusting the bass and trebleEnjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Temporarily turning off the soundEntering characters using the TX-DS898 Changing the listening modeDirect Setup Pure Audio Enter Return Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898Adjusting the brightness of the front display Switching the displayUsing the sleep time remote controller only Temporarily changing the speaker output levelsEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeSelecting an input source using the remote controller Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898Adjusting the volume for the remote zone Enjoying music in the remote zoneREC OUT Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a source Calling up a preset radio station Using remote controllerOverview Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deckDisc Stdby CD Mode Using remote controllerPress the CD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo CD playerControlling an Onkyo DVD player On Stdby MD Mode SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttonsPress the MD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo MD recorderLearning a pre-programming code When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code DisplayPre-programming codes Learning a pre-programming codeDVD CableDVD Mode DVD Player Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerSAT Mode Satellite Tuner Mode Cable Mode Cable ModeVCR Mode VCR Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerTV Mode TV Mode On Stdby VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR MutingLight Direct Mode Macro Macro Programming procedurePage Erasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Erasing the programmed command from one buttonPress and release the same Mode button again Press and release the same button againWhat is a Macro function? Using a Macro functionMode Macro Programming a Macro functionRcvr CD Mode Using a Macro functionProgramming the Direct Macro function Running a Direct Macro functionPress the Mode Macro button again Erasing a macro from the Mode Macro buttonErasing a direct macro from the Direct Macro button Direct MacroMacro mode programming memo Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmedOn Stdby Enter Press the Enter buttonTroubleshooting guide Video and Audio Troubleshooting guideIf one of the messages shown below appears Amplifier Section Specifications
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