Onkyo TX-DS898 Using remote controller, Overview, Calling up a preset radio station, Rcvr TUN

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Using remote controller

RCVR

CH

TUN

Overview

The RC-460M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate the components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Then simply press the desired operation button and the component will operate accordingly. For example, if you wish to select the CD input source at the TX-DS898 with the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to select the TX-DS898 and then press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.

Calling up a preset radio station

1.Press the RCVR MODE button.

The RCVR MODE button lights green.

2.Press the TUN input selector button.

3.Press the CH or button to select the desired preset station number.

RCVR

VOL

MUTING

TAPE

operation buttons

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck

The connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14).

1.Press the RCVR MODE button.

The RCVR MODE button lights green.

2.Press the desired operation button.

The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo cassette tape deck.

Operation buttons:

: Play

: Stop

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next track.

: Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current track.

R (Rec): Record/Pause

: Reverse playback

You may also use the following buttons:

VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898

MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898

Note:

Even for devices with the and buttons, signal discrepancies may cause them not to work properly.

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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 display Front panel facilitiesFront panel Front doorFront panel facilities Remote controller Remote controller Digital INPUT/OUTPUT coaxial and optical Rear panel facilities3 4 Rear panel facilitiesGND IR IN/OUTVideo IN/OUT Multi Channel InputConnections Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a turntable PH Connecting a compact disc player CDConnections Connecting your video componentsFlow of the video signals is as follows Connecting a DVD player DVDConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Connecting a television monitor or projector Connecting video camera, etc. VideoSpeaker placement Connecting speakersIdeal speaker configuration Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playbackConnecting a subwoofer Connecting speakersConnecting speakers Connecting the speaker cableWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals When using the Zone 2 OUT terminalsFrom connecting block Assembling the AM loop antenna Connecting antennasConnecting the included antennas Connecting the AM antenna cableDirectional linkage Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting an AM outdoor antennaRcvr Connecting the powerPower STANDBY/ON StdbyBasic Menu Setup menusAdvanced Menu Navigating through the Setup menu Setup menusPress the Setup button Speaker Impedance sub-menu Hardware SetupHardware Setup menu IR in Setup sub-menuSpeaker Setup menu Speaker SetupSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker Distance sub-menu Speaker SetupRight Level Calibration sub-menuCalibrating the speaker levels LeftBass Peak Level Limiter Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuPeak Level Initial settings for each input source Input SetupInput Setup menu Digital Setup sub-menuDigital Format Input SetupMultichannel Setup sub-menu Digital InputComponent Video Video Setup sub-menuLast Valid enables the source last selected The source that VideoCharacter Display Intelli Volume sub-menuIntelli Volume Character Input sub-menuRelationship between input source and listening mode Listening Mode Preset sub-menuListening Modes Input source signalsTHX Cinema DTS Neo6DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES MatrixAudio Adjust Setup menu Audio AdjustAudio Adjust Pro Logic II Music Dimension Surround SetupSurr Mode Analog/PCM Surr Mode D.F.2chFront Effect THX SetupDecoder THX Surround EX Dolby DPreference Volume Setup sub-menuPreference menu OSD Position sub-menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menuOSD Setup sub-menu PreferenceListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Tuning into a radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Memory Enter Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio stationErasing a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsTemporarily turning off the sound Adjusting the bass and trebleListening with headphones Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Changing the listening modeEntering characters using the TX-DS898 Direct Setup Pure Audio Enter ReturnTemporarily changing the speaker output levels Switching the displayAdjusting the brightness of the front display Using the sleep time remote controller onlyEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeEnjoying music in the remote zone Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898Selecting an input source using the remote controller Adjusting the volume for the remote zoneREC OUT Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a source Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Using remote controllerCalling up a preset radio station OverviewControlling an Onkyo CD player Using remote controllerDisc Stdby CD Mode Press the CD Mode buttonControlling an Onkyo DVD player Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttonsOn Stdby MD Mode Press the MD Mode buttonDisplay When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code Learning a pre-programming codeCable Learning a pre-programming codePre-programming codes DVDCable Mode Cable Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerDVD Mode DVD Player Mode SAT Mode Satellite Tuner ModeOn Stdby VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR Muting Operating your programmed remote controllerVCR Mode VCR Mode TV Mode TV ModeLight Direct Mode Macro Macro Programming procedurePage Press and release the same button again Erasing the programmed command from one buttonErasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Press and release the same Mode button againProgramming a Macro function Using a Macro functionWhat is a Macro function? Mode MacroRunning a Direct Macro function Using a Macro functionRcvr CD Mode Programming the Direct Macro functionDirect Macro Erasing a macro from the Mode Macro buttonPress the Mode Macro button again Erasing a direct macro from the Direct Macro buttonPress the Enter button Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmedMacro mode programming memo On Stdby EnterTroubleshooting guide Video and Audio Troubleshooting guideIf one of the messages shown below appears Amplifier Section Specifications