Onkyo TX-DS898 Troubleshooting guide, Video and Audio, If one of the messages shown below appears

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Troubleshooting guide

VIDEO and AUDIO

Desired picture does not appear.

Improper connection.

Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors completely.

No OSD Menu display.

Improper connection.

Check connections.

OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT.

Confirm connections (see page 18).

No sound, or sound of the selected source is not heard.

Input Setup menu settings are incorrect. Check settings (see page 33).

No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).

TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver.

Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.

Video cable is not connected securely.

Check connections.

You have connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO connectors but the TX-DS898 is not set properly.

Check the Video Setup submenu of the Input Setup menu (page 35).

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Front panel controls function but remote controller controls do not.

No batteries in remote controller.

Insert batteries.

Batteries have worn out.

Replace batteries.

Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX- DS898.

Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX- DS898.

Remote controller is too far from the TX-DS898.

Operate the remote controller within 5 meters (16 feet).

Remote controller is functioning in a different mode

Press the RCVR MODE button.

OTHER

LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.

Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.

Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

Re-EQ function cannot be used.

Listening mode is set to Theater-Dimensional, THX, or Direct/ Pure Audio.

See page 43.

Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect etc.

Parameter may not be able to be set depending on the listening mode.

See table on page 43.

Multichannel audio is not output.

To listen to multichannel audio, “Yes” must be selected in the “Multichannel” in the Multichannel setup sub-menu of the Input Setup menu. Also, it is necessary to select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button.

Check that the component is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port and check the Setup menu settings.

Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate properly.

Components are incorrectly connected.

Check connections.

Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.

Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller signals.

If one of the messages shown below appears

“Not available with headphones use”

The operation is not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TX-DS898.

“Not available with Multichannel use”

Cannot be used while the multi-channel output is being used.

“Not available in this Sp Config”

Will not work with the current speaker configuration settings.

“Not available in Zone 2 mode”

The operation is not allowed because the Zone 2 mode is turned on.

“Only available with Dolby D”

No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set.

“Not available in this Listening mode”

Will not work with the current listening mode.

“Not available with this signal”

The listening mode cannot be selected with the current input source.

“Powerd Zone 2 is not Activated”

Will not work with the Zone 2 output set to non-activated (Not Activated).

“Not available with Muting”

Will not work because the muting is activated.

“Zone 2 is not On”

Will not work because the Zone 2 has not been turned on.

Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the compact disc player, DVD player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc., that compose your entertainment system.

The TX-DS898 contains an internal microcomputer that performs high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions, noise or interference from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then plug it back in. This should correct the situation.

*To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX- DS898 turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button. “CLEAR” appears in the front display and the TX-DS898 enters the standby state.

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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 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 StdbyAdvanced Menu Setup menusBasic Menu Press the Setup button Setup menusNavigating through the Setup menu Speaker Impedance sub-menu Hardware SetupHardware Setup menu IR in Setup sub-menuSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker SetupSpeaker Setup menu Speaker Distance sub-menu Speaker SetupRight Level Calibration sub-menuCalibrating the speaker levels LeftPeak Level Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuBass Peak Level Limiter 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 menu Volume Setup sub-menuPreference OSD Position sub-menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menuOSD Setup sub-menu PreferenceListening to Radio Broadcasts Tuning into a radio stationListening to a stereo radio station FM mode 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 zoneStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a sourceREC OUT 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 If one of the messages shown below appears Troubleshooting guideVideo and Audio Amplifier Section Specifications