Onkyo TX-DS898 instruction manual From connecting block

Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT)

The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for operation:

•Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or

•Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles® and Xantech® to name a few

Make connection as shown below. Do not plug the equipment into the power source until the connection is complete.

from connecting block

Mini plug cable

If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-DS898 remote sensor

If the TX-DS898 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet for the infrared rays from the controller to reach.

With this connection, select “Main” for the Hardware Setup → IR IN Setup → Position setting in the Setup menu (see page 28).

I R

IN

OUT

TX-DS898

If the remote controller signal does not reach other components

IR IN

TX-DS898

Connecting	IR Receiver
block

In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX-DS898 and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remote sensor on the front of the TX-DS898 will not be output to the IR OUT terminal.

In the cabinet

Remote Controller

Connecting block

IR IN

IR Receiver

TX-DS898

: Signal flow

The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-DS898 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is physically separated. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone.

With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup → IR IN Setup → Position setting in the Setup menu (see page 28).

To IR IN

IR Receiver

TX-DS898

Connecting block

Remote controller

Main room Zone 2 room

: Signal flow

IR OUT

IR Emitter

Remote Controller

other component

: Signal flow

other component

: Signal flow

		Remote control
		sensor
I R
IN		Emitter
OUT	Mini plug	Mini plug cable
TX-DS898	IR Emitter

22