Rear panel facilities

7AUDIO IN/OUT

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are 6 audio inputs (3 of which are linked to video inputs) and 2 audio outputs (1 of which are linked to a video output). The audio jacks are nominally labeled for turntables, compact disc players, cassette tape decks, and DVD players. To the audio jacks for VIDEO 1 and 2 connect the audio output from LD players, VCRs or other video components. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA type connectors.

RCA type

•When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 1).

•The PHONO jacks are designed for use with turntables that use moving magnet cartridges.

8DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

These are the digital audio inputs. There are 2 digital inputs with coaxial jacks and 1 with optical jacks. The inputs accept digital audio signals from a compact disc, LD, DVD, or other digital source component.

Optical fiber cable

OPTICAL

Coaxial cable (RCA type)

COAXIAL

•When using the optical input jack, remove the protective cap and keep it safely. When the jack is not used, replace the protective cap.

•When using an optical input jack, always use an optical fiber cable.

•When using the digital inputs, make sure to also connect the analog connections whenever possible.

9MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX-DS494 to the peripheral device.

 

 

COAXIAL 1

2

 

 

A

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

R

L

 

 

 

 

1

 

SURR

 

 

 

4

 

OUT

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

2

IN

 

 

 

 

5

 

3

 

CENTER

SUB

 

 

6

 

 

WOOFER

R

L

 

VIDEO

MULTI

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL INPUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Front right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Surround right

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Front left

 

DVD player/MPEG decoder

 

5.

Surround left

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Video

•Connect the video output to one of VIDEO IN connectors (DVD, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2).

pz (REMOTE CONTROL)

Connect the Onkyo components that have zconnectors such as a CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be controlled from the remote controller provided with the TX-DS494.

After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components (refer to page 30).

REMOTE

CONTROL

TX-DS494

zconnector

Ex: Onkyo DVD Player

zconnector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

•For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be connected.

•The RC-443S or RC-444M remote controller does not support turntables.

•If the connected component has two z connectors, you can use either one to connect to the TX-DS494. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

qAC OUTLETS

The TX-DS494 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX-DS494. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/ON button on the TX-DS494 to turn on and off the connected devices as well.

The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area of purchase.

Other components

AC OUTLETS

AC OUTLETS

AC 120V 60Hz

AC 230-240V 50Hz

SWITCHED

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

or

etc.

Caution:

Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel (e.g., 120 watts).

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