Onkyo TX-DS474 appendix

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Audio Video Control Receiver

TX-DS474

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards	2
Precautions	3
Features	4
Supplied accessories	4
Before operating this unit	5
Preparation
Audio equipment connections	6
Video equipment connections	7
Connecting other devices	8
Connecting speakers	10
Positioning speakers	11
Connecting the power	11
Making antenna connections	12
Operation
Speaker setup	14
Selecting a sound source	16
To enjoy Surround mode
or Stereo mode	20
Tuning in a radio station	22
Using preset radio stations	23
Recording a source	24
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide	26
Specifications	27
Control guide
Control positions and names	28
Remote controller RC-385S	29
Using the remote controller	30

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Contents TX-DS474 Important Safeguards Precautions Supplied accessories FeaturesMemory Preservation Setting the Voltage selector Worldwide models only Setting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models onlyInstalling the remote controller batteries Using the remote controllerSignal flow Digital audio connections Yellow connector marked V is used for video connectionAudio OUT Video OUT Surround OUT Subwoofer OUT Center OUT Connections for remote control Connecting other devicesAC outlet connection Connecting the speaker cable Connecting speakersOr B 6 ohms min./speaker Ohms min./speakerConnecting the power Connecting the powerPositioning speakers Positioning speakersMaking antenna connections Connecting the antenna cableDirectional Iinkage Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting the included antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Making antenna connectionsSpeaker setup Speaker setupTest Tone Remote controller only Speaker setupParameter selector Selecting a sound source Switching between digital and analog inputs When Multi channel input is selected as a sourceSelecting a sound source Listening through headphones Phones Adjusting the tone BASS, TrebleSpeakers selector Speakers A, B Temporary muting Muting Remote controller only Sleep function Remote controller onlyDisabling the Sleep function Surround Mode button Midnight Theater button To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo modeVolume knob Input selector buttonsSelecting a Surround mode To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo modeSetting the Surround mode parameters Manual tuning Tuning in a radio stationListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Receiving RDS European model onlySelecting a preset station Using preset radio stationsCancelling preset stations Programming radio stationsRecording an audio source Recording a sourceMonitoring Adding new sound to a video tape during video editing Recording a sourceTrouble Cause Remedy See Troubleshooting guideAmplifier Section SpeciﬁcationsFront panel Display Control positions and namesAudio muting button Muting 16 Remote controller RC-385SUsing an Onkyo tape deck Using the remote controllerUsing an Onkyo CD player Using an Onkyo DVD playerMemo Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation