Onkyo TX-DS898 Operating your programmed remote controller, VCR Mode VCR Mode, TV Mode TV Mode

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Operating your programmed remote controller

ON STDBY

	VCR MODE
CH	VOL
TV/VCR	MUTING
	Video cassette
	recorder
	operation
	buttons

Numeric keys

VCR MODE (VCR Mode)

1.Press the VCR MODE button.

The VCR 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 your VCR.

The buttons given below have operations programmed into them.

ON: Turns on and off the VCR (same as STDBY button on the remote controller)

CH : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers

TV/VCR: Switches the AV input for the VCR

: Play

: Stop

: Rewind

: Fast Forward

: Pause

0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys

You may also use the following buttons:

VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898

MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898

ON STDBY

	TV MODE
CH	VOL
TV/VCR	MUTING

Numeric keys

ENTER

TV MODE (TV Mode)

1.Press the TV MODE button.

The TV 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 your television.

The buttons given below have operations programmed into them.

ON: Turns on and off the television (same as STDBY button on the remote controller)

CH : Moves up and down the television channels

TV/VCR: Switches the TV/VCR input for the television

0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys

ENTER: Confirm

VOL : Adjusts the volume at the television

MUTING: Activates the muting function at the television

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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