Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only)

Pre-programming code is only available on the RC-444M remote controller for TX-DS494 North American model.

Learning a pre-programming code

You can make RC-444M remote controller to operate a product from other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code of the brand in the RC-444M.

1.Find the 2-digit number for the brand name of the component that you want to operate in the table on page 33.

2.Turn on the component that you want to operate (i.e. DVD, satellite tuner, or television).

3.While holding down the MODE button on the RC-444M that you want to program, press the LEVEL 5 button, and then release both buttons.

4.Within 30 seconds, enter the 2-digit code number.

To enable entry of the 2-digit code number, some of the remote controller keys become the numeric keys with the assignment as shown in the figure.

5.Press some operation buttons for the component that you want to operate to check if the system operates properly.

If the system operates properly, the code is correct. If the component does not operate properly, return to step 3.

REMOTE CONTROLLER

 

 

 

 

RC-444M

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ ON

SLEEP

DIMMER

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

CD

TAPE

PHONO

TUNER

 

 

 

D V D

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

 

 

 

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESET

 

 

 

 

MODE

VCR

 

 

 

TV

CABLE SATELLITE

 

 

 

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

CD

TAPE

MODE

 

CH

TV VOL

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

DISC

 

 

MUTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

TV/ VCR

TV VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

TOP MENU

E N T E R

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

RETURN

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

 

 

 

LEVEL 5

Notes:

•With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work correctly.

•If more than one code is given in the table, try the code one by one until you reach the code for your component (i.e. if the

first code does not work, then try the next).

Controlling a DVD player

Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the operational buttons on page 31.

When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players

There are three SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING number according to how you will be using the DVD player.

No. 02/03: These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player by pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it does not have an zconnector, or it does but you are not using an

zcable and connecting it. First enter 02 and if it does not operate properly, enter 03.

No. 01: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z connector that you are connecting to the TX-DS494 with an z cable. You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX-DS494. You do not need to enter this code because it is factory preset. However, if the code has been changed to 02 or 03, then you will need to change it back to 01.

Controlling a TV/VCR/Cable TV/Satellite tuner

1.Press the desired MODE button.

2.Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the device.

3.Press the desired operation button.

TV mode

 

CH+

: Changes the TV channel upward.

CH–

: Changes the TV channel downward.

TV VOL+ : Increases the TV volume.

TV VOL–

: Decrease the TV volume.

TV/VCR

: Switches the TV/VCR inputs.

VCR mode

CH+

: Changes the received channel upward.

CH–

: Changes the received channel downward.

s: Starts playback of videotape.

e: Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding.

f: Fast-forwards the videotape.

d: Rewinds the videotape.

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.

CABLE/SAT mode

CH+ : Changes the received channel upward.

CH– : Changes the received channel downward.

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