Onkyo HT-R490 instruction

AV Receiver

HT-R490

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards	2
Precautions	3
Features	4
Supplied accessories	4
Before using this unit	5

Facilities and connections
Front panel facilities	6
Remote controller	9
Rear panel facilities	10
Example of how to connect your equipment . 12
Positioning speakers	16
Connecting speakers	17
Connecting antennas	18
Connecting the power	20

Enjoying music or videos
Speaker Setup	21
Selecting a sound source	22
Listening to Radio Broadcasts	24
To enjoy Surround mode	26
Recording a source	29

Remote controller
Using remote controller	30
Pre-programming remote controller	32

Appendix

Troubleshooting guide	.................................... 34
Specifications	back cover page

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Onkyo HT-R490 appendix

Contents

HT-R490 Avis Important Safeguards Precautions Supplied accessories Features Using the remote controller Before using this unit # $ Front panel facilities Front panel facilities SW Mode button = Remote control sensor# FM Mode button Tuning /£ buttons Remote controller Rear panel facilities Rear panel facilities Remote ControlDigital Input OPTICAL/COAXIAL Multi Channel Input Example of how to connect your equipment Connecting your audio components Connecting a CD player Example of how to connect your equipment Connecting a satellite tuner or television Connecting a video cassette recorderConnecting a television monitor or projector DVD Important points regarding speaker placement Speaker placementPositioning speakers Standard speaker system for reproducing surround sound Connecting speakers Fully insert the stripped end of the cord Connecting antennasExtend the antenna cord Connecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkage Connecting the power Connecting the powerTurning the power on from the remote controller Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the HT-R490 Selecting the speaker configuration Speaker SetupSetting the subwoofer mode Press the Test Tone button to complete adjustment Selecting a sound source Using Multi Channel InputStart playing the selected input source Selecting a sound source Preset 5/∞ Memory FM ModeListening to Radio Broadcasts Listening to FM/AM radio stations Press the Memory button to finalize the procedure Presetting a radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Tune into the radio station you desire Dolby PRO Logic II surround To enjoy Surround modeAnalog/PCM Pulse Code Modulation surround Relationship between input sources and surround modes To enjoy Surround modeDTS Surround Stereo DSP Input Selector During Dolby Digital surround playback, press the DSP button Late Night function Recording a source To record the input source signal you areCurrently watching or listening to Start recording at the recording component as desired CD Mode Using remote controllerTape Mode Controlling an Onkyo CD player Using remote controller When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players Pre-programming remote controllerLearning a pre-programming code Controlling a DVD player Mode Code List Pre-programming remote controllerBrand Power Troubleshooting guide Remote Controller Troubleshooting guideFM/AM Tuner Other Remote Control SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner Section Video Section