Onkyo TX-DS898 instruction manual Ir In/Out, Video IN/OUT, Multi Channel Input, Gnd

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Rear panel facilities

(RI)

The terminal on the TX-DS898 is for connecting other Onkyo

components equipped with the same terminal. When a

component is -connected, you can point the remote controller supplied with the TX-DS898 at the sensor on the TX-DS898 and operate that component without having to switch remote controllers.

In addition, by connecting components to the terminal, you can also perform the system operations given below.

Power on/ready function

When the TX-DS898 is in the standby state, if an -connected component is turned on, then the TX-DS898 also turns on and the input source selected at the TX-DS898 automatically switches to that component.

If the power cord for an -connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the TX-DS898, or if the TX-DS898 is turned on, this function will not work.

Direct change function

When the play button is pressed at an -connected component, the input source selected at the TX-DS898 automatically changes to that component.

Power off function

When the TX-DS898 is placed in the standby state, all - connected components are also automatically put into the standby state.

CAUTION

If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-DS898, switch the Input Selector from TAPE to MD (see page 25).

TX-DS898

connector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

IR IN/OUT

If the TX-DS898 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to connect a remote sensor to IR IN input to be able to use the remote controller. Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked location where you can easily point the remote controller.

Using a mini-jack connector, connect the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX-DS898 and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it.

VIDEO IN/OUT

These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are five video inputs and two video outputs and each one includes both composite video and S video configurations. Connect VCRs, LD players, DVD players, and other video components to the video inputs.

The two video output channels can be used to be connected to video tape recorders for making recordings.

•When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 3).

•The VIDEO 5 inputs are located on the front panel.

Composite video jack

S video jack

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX-DS898 to the peripheral device.

L (white)

Front output

R (red)

DIGITAL

PRE OUT

OUTPUT

R

L

 

OPT

FRONT

 

To connect components using the terminal, simply connect a

remote control cable from this terminal to the terminal of the

other component. An remote control cable with a 1/8-inch (3.5-

mm)miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an terminal.

Subwoofer

L (white)

Surround

R (red)

Ex: DVD-Audio player/

MPEG decoder

1

 

SUB

2

 

COAX

SURR

1

 

 

SURR

 

BACK/

2

ZONE 2

 

3

FRONT

 

OPT

SUB

1

 

SURR

2

CENTER

MULTI C INPUT

CENTER

•When performing operations with -connected components

using the system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2).

•For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be connected.

•If a component has two terminals, you can use either one to connect to the TX-DS898. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

•With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote

controller without connecting the terminals (see page 59).

 

SURR

 

 

BACK

 

 

3

 

 

R

L

 

R (red)

 

Surround back

4

 

GND

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

INPUT

 

 

L (white)

 

Center

 

 

GND

Use this GND terminal for connecting the ground (or earth) wire if a turntable is connected. Refer to “Connecting a turntable” on page 15.

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Contents TX-DS898 Important Safeguards AvisPrecautions Contents Contents Features Supplied accessoriesUsing the remote controller Before using this unitInstalling the remote controller batteries Front door Front panel facilitiesFront panel Front panel displayFront panel facilities Remote controller Remote controller Rear panel facilities Digital INPUT/OUTPUT coaxial and opticalRear panel facilities 3 4Multi Channel Input IR IN/OUTVideo IN/OUT GNDConnecting a compact disc player CD Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a turntable PH ConnectionsConnecting a DVD player DVD Connecting your video componentsFlow of the video signals is as follows ConnectionsConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Connecting video camera, etc. Video Connecting a television monitor or projectorMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Connecting speakersIdeal speaker configuration Speaker placementConnecting the speaker cable Connecting speakersConnecting speakers Connecting a subwooferWhen using the Zone 2 OUT terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals When using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminalsFrom connecting block Connecting the AM antenna cable Connecting antennasConnecting the included antennas Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkageSTANDBY/ON Stdby Connecting the powerPower RcvrAdvanced Menu Setup menusBasic Menu Press the Setup button Setup menusNavigating through the Setup menu IR in Setup sub-menu Hardware SetupHardware Setup menu Speaker Impedance sub-menuSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker SetupSpeaker Setup menu Speaker Setup Speaker Distance sub-menuLeft Level Calibration sub-menuCalibrating the speaker levels RightPeak Level Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuBass Peak Level Limiter Digital Setup sub-menu Input SetupInput Setup menu Initial settings for each input sourceDigital Input Input SetupMultichannel Setup sub-menu Digital FormatVideo Video Setup sub-menuLast Valid enables the source last selected The source that Component VideoCharacter Input sub-menu Intelli Volume sub-menuIntelli Volume Character DisplayListening Mode Preset sub-menu Relationship between input source and listening modeInput source signals Listening ModesDTS-ES Matrix DTS Neo6DTS-ES Discrete THX CinemaAudio Adjust Audio Adjust Setup menuAudio Adjust Surr Mode D.F.2ch Surround SetupSurr Mode Analog/PCM Pro Logic II Music DimensionTHX Surround EX Dolby D THX SetupDecoder Front EffectPreference menu Volume Setup sub-menuPreference Preference Headphones Level Setup sub-menuOSD Setup sub-menu OSD Position sub-menuListening to Radio Broadcasts Tuning into a radio stationListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Listening to Radio Broadcasts Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio stationErasing a preset radio station Memory EnterEnjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Adjusting the bass and trebleListening with headphones Temporarily turning off the soundDirect Setup Pure Audio Enter Return Changing the listening modeEntering characters using the TX-DS898 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898Using the sleep time remote controller only Switching the displayAdjusting the brightness of the front display Temporarily changing the speaker output levelsChanging the audio mode Enjoying the multichannel outputAdjusting the volume for the remote zone Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898Selecting an input source using the remote controller Enjoying music in the remote zoneStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a sourceREC OUT Recording a source Overview Using remote controllerCalling up a preset radio station Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deckPress the CD Mode button Using remote controllerDisc Stdby CD Mode Controlling an Onkyo CD playerControlling an Onkyo DVD player Press the MD Mode button SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttonsOn Stdby MD Mode Controlling an Onkyo MD recorderLearning a pre-programming code When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code DisplayDVD Learning a pre-programming codePre-programming codes CableSAT Mode Satellite Tuner Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerDVD Mode DVD Player Mode Cable Mode Cable ModeTV Mode TV Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerVCR Mode VCR Mode On Stdby VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR MutingProgramming procedure Light Direct Mode Macro MacroPage Press and release the same Mode button again Erasing the programmed command from one buttonErasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Press and release the same button againMode Macro Using a Macro functionWhat is a Macro function? Programming a Macro functionProgramming the Direct Macro function Using a Macro functionRcvr CD Mode Running a Direct Macro functionErasing a direct macro from the Direct Macro button Erasing a macro from the Mode Macro buttonPress the Mode Macro button again Direct MacroOn Stdby Enter Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmedMacro mode programming memo Press the Enter buttonTroubleshooting guide If one of the messages shown below appears Troubleshooting guideVideo and Audio Specifications Amplifier Section
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