Onkyo TX-DS898 instruction manual Contents

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Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 ... 48

Basic operation	48
Temporarily turning off the sound	48
Adjusting the bass and treble	48
Listening with headphones	48
Changing the listening mode	49
Entering names for input sources and tuner stations	49
Entering characters using the TX-DS898	49
Switching the display	50
Adjusting the brightness of the front display	50
Using the sleep time (remote controller only)	50
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels	50
Changing the audio mode	51
Enjoying the multichannel output	51
Enjoying music in the remote zone	52
Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898	52
Selecting an input source using the remote controller ..	52
Adjusting the volume for the remote zone using the
remote controller	52
Recording a source	53
To record the input source signal you are currently
watching or listening to	53
To record an input source signal different from that you
are currently watching or listening to	54
Recording the video from one source and the audio from
another	54

Remote controller
Using remote controller	55
Overview	55
Calling up a preset radio station	55
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck	55
Controlling an Onkyo CD player	56
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player	57
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder	58
SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons	58
Learning a pre-programming code	59
Learning a pre-programming code	59
Pre-programming codes	60
Operating your programmed
remote controller	61
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode)	61
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode)	61
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)	61
VCR MODE (VCR Mode)	62
TV MODE (TV Mode)	62

Programming the commands of remote
controllers for other devices into the
remote controller	63
Programming procedure	63
Erasing the programmed command from one button ....	65
Erasing all the commands programmed
under a MODE button	65
Using a Macro function	66
What is a Macro function?	66
Programming a Macro function	66
Running a Macro function	66
Programming the Direct Macro function	67
Running a Direct Macro function	67
Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button	68
Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button	68
Erasing all commands and macros that have been
programmed	69
(Macro mode programming memo	69)

Apendix
Troubleshooting guide	70
POWER	70
SPEAKERS	70
FM/AM TUNER	70
VIDEO and AUDIO	71
REMOTE CONTROLLER	71
OTHER	71
If one of the messages shown below appears	71
Specifications	72

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Contents TX-DS898 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents Supplied accessories FeaturesUsing the remote controller Before using this unitInstalling the remote controller batteries 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 RcvrAdvanced Menu Setup menusBasic Menu Press the Setup button Setup menusNavigating through the Setup menu Hardware Setup menu Hardware SetupIR in Setup sub-menu Speaker Impedance sub-menuSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker SetupSpeaker Setup menu Speaker Distance sub-menu Speaker SetupCalibrating the speaker levels Level Calibration sub-menuLeft RightPeak Level Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuBass Peak Level Limiter 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 menu Volume Setup sub-menuPreference OSD Setup sub-menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menuPreference OSD Position sub-menuListening to Radio Broadcasts Tuning into a radio stationListening to a stereo radio station FM mode 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 zoneStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a sourceREC OUT 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 If one of the messages shown below appears Troubleshooting guideVideo and Audio Amplifier Section Specifications