Features

Amplifier Features

•55 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rated)

•75 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6 Ω at 1 kHz (European models, DIN)

•100 Watts minimum to each of the five channels into 6 Ω at 1 kHz (Asian models, JEITA)

•Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

•Extended Frequency Response (20 Hz to 100 kHz)

•Full bandwidth power to all 5 main channels

•High-current, low-impedance 6-Ohm drive for all five channels

•Oversized electrolytic capacitors

•State-of-the-art linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels

•Fully discrete output stages for all five channels

•Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

•Massive isolated transformer

•2 Large high-grade extruded-aluminum heat sinks

•A/B speaker drive

•Tone control (bass, treble) for front L/R speakers

•Auto-protection circuitry

Audio/Video Features

•Dolby∗ Digital, DTS∗∗, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding

•All Channel stereo

•7 DSP soundfields

•High Definition DSP

•Late night mode (on, off)

•“Easy-set” speaker configuration

•Extensive bass management circuitry

•5.1-Channel input

•Automatic signal detection

•3 Assignable digital inputs (2 coaxial, 1 optical)

•3 S-video inputs and 1 output

•3 A/V inputs

•3 Audio inputs

•Phono input

•Dedicated line-level subwoofer pre out

•Full input/output cassette and VCR loops

•7 Sets of heavy-duty multiway speaker binding posts (dual banana-plug compatible)

FM/AM Tuner Features

• Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity

• 30 FM/AM random presets

• FM auto tuning

• RDS (European models) with PS

• Red FM stereo indicator

• 75-Ohms antenna input

• FM indoor antenna supplied

• AM loop antenna supplied

Other Performance Features

 

• Precision digital speed-sensitive volume control

 

• Absolute volume display

 

• Separate PC (printed circuit) boards for audio and video sources

 

• Large bright fluorescent display

 

• 2-Mode display dimmer (normal, dim)

 

• Individual input selectors for each source

 

• Headphone jack (standard size)

 

• Audio mute (remote controller)

 

• Sleep timer (remote controller)

 

• Battery-free memory backup

 

• 2 Switched AC convenience outlets with a total 120 watts

 

max. (100 watts max. for European/Asian models)

 

• Heavy-duty power cord

 

• Large non-resonant feet

 

• Heavy-gauge, anti-resonant, reinforced-steel chassis

 

• Vibration-resistant cover

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• Brushed aluminum front panel

• Powerful preprogrammed remote (North American models)

Supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS494.

AM loop antenna ⋅ 1

FM indoor antenna ⋅ 1

 

(Connector will vary depending on

 

model specifications)

Remote controller ⋅ 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) ⋅ 2

(RC-443S for models other

 

than North American models,

 

RC-444M for North American

 

models)

 

The following accessories may be available depending on the area which it was purchased.

75/300 Ω antenna adapter ⋅ 1 Conversion plug ⋅ 1

(Use this plug if the power cord plug of the TX-DS494 does not fit your AC outlet. Shape may vary depending on the area which it was purchased.)

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3

GERMERING, GERMANY

A.HORIUCHI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.