Onkyo TX-DS484 instruction

AV Receiver

TX-DS484

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV 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 AV 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	17
To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo
mode	20
Tuning in a radio station	23
Using preset radio stations	24
Recording a source	25
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide	27
Specifications	28
Control guide

Control positions and names	29
Remote controller RC-427S	30
Using the remote controller	31

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Onkyo TX-DS484 instruction manual

Contents

TX-DS484 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 controller Input Output REC Audio equipment connections Digital audio connections Video equipment connections Decoder with 5.1 channel output Connecting other devices Connections for remote control Connecting other devicesAC outlet connection Connecting the speaker cable Connecting speakersOr B 6 ohms min./speaker Ohms min./speaker Connecting the power Connecting the powerPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Note Positioning speakers Making antenna connections Connecting the antenna cableDirectional Iinkage Assembling the AM loop antenna Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting the included antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Making antenna connections Speaker setup Speaker setup Speaker setup Press the Test Tone button to complete adjustment Test Tone Remote controller onlyParameter selector Press the Test Tone button Selecting a sound source Using the Power On Volume function When Multi channel input is selected as a sourceSelecting a sound source Press the Parameter Controller √ or button to select on Adjusting the tone BASS, Treble Switching between digital and analog inputsListening through headphones Phones Sleep function Remote controller only Before Using Surround Mode To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo modeSurround Mode button Late Night button Volume knob Selecting a Surround mode To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode Setting the input signal format Setting the Surround mode parametersAuto Auto Detect mode Manual tuning Tuning in a radio stationListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Receiving RDS European model only Selecting a preset station Using preset radio stationsCancelling preset stations Programming radio stations Recording an audio source Recording a source Adding new sound to a video tape during video editing Recording a source Trouble Cause Remedy See Troubleshooting guide Amplifier Section Speciﬁcations Front panel Display Control positions and names Audio muting button Muting 17 Remote controller RC-427S Using an Onkyo tape deck Using the remote controllerUsing an Onkyo CD player Using an Onkyo DVD player Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation