Contents | Onkyo TX-DS898 guide

Contents

Before using
Important Safeguards	2
Precautions	3
Contents	4
Features	6
Supplied accessories	6
Before using this unit	7
Installing the remote controller batteries	7
Using the remote controller	7

Facilities and connections
Front panel facilities	8
Remote controller	10
Rear panel facilities	12
Connections	15
Connecting your audio components	15
Connecting your video components	16
Connecting speakers	19
Ideal speaker configuration	19
Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound
playback	19
Speaker placement	19
Connecting speakers	20
Connecting the speaker cable	20
Connecting a subwoofer	20
Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2)
speakers	21
Outline	21
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS
terminals	21
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT
terminals	21
When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals	21
Operating components not reached by the
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT)	22
If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-
DS898 remote sensor	22
If the remote controller signal does not reach other
components	22
Connecting antennas	23
Assembling the AM loop antenna	23
Connecting the AM antenna cable	23
Connecting the included antennas	23
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna	24
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna	24
Directional linkage	24
Connecting the power	25

Setup and operation
Setup menus	26
Navigating through the Setup menu	27
Hardware Setup	28
0. Hardware Setup menu	28
0-1. Speaker Impedance sub-menu	28
0-2. IR IN Setup sub-menu	28
Speaker Setup	29
1. Speaker Setup menu	29
1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu	29
1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu	30
1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu	31
1-4. Bass Peak Level (Bass Peak Level Manager*)
sub-menu	32
Input Setup	33
2. Input Setup menu	33
2-1. Digital Setup sub-menu	33
2-2. Multichannel Setup sub-menu	34
2-3. Video Setup sub-menu	35
2-4. Character Input sub-menu	36
2-5. Intelli Volume sub-menu	36
2-6. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu	37
Audio Adjust	40
3. Audio Adjust Setup menu	40
Preference	44
4. Preference menu	44
4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu	44
4-2. Headphones Level Setup sub-menu	45
4-3. OSD Setup sub-menu	45
4-4. OSD Position sub-menu	45
Listening to Radio Broadcasts	46
Tuning into a radio station	46
Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)	46
Presetting a radio station	47
Selecting a preset radio station	47
Erasing a preset radio station	47

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Onkyo TX-DS898 instruction manual Contents

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TX-DS898 Important Safeguards Avis Precautions Contents Contents Features Supplied accessories Installing the remote controller batteries Before using this unitUsing the remote controller Front panel facilities Front panelFront door Front panel display Front panel facilities Remote controller Remote controller Rear panel facilities Digital INPUT/OUTPUT coaxial and optical Rear panel facilities 3 4 IR IN/OUT Video IN/OUTMulti Channel Input GND Connecting your audio components Connecting a turntable PHConnecting a compact disc player CD Connections Connecting your video components Flow of the video signals is as followsConnecting a DVD player DVD Connections Connecting a video cassette recorder Video Connecting video camera, etc. Video Connecting a television monitor or projector Connecting speakers Ideal speaker configurationMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Speaker placement Connecting speakers Connecting speakersConnecting the speaker cable Connecting a subwoofer Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakers When using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminalsWhen using the Zone 2 OUT terminals When using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals From connecting block Connecting antennas Connecting the included antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Assembling the AM loop antenna Connecting antennas Connecting an FM outdoor antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Directional linkage Connecting the power PowerSTANDBY/ON Stdby Rcvr Basic Menu Setup menusAdvanced Menu Navigating through the Setup menu Setup menusPress the Setup button Hardware Setup Hardware Setup menuIR in Setup sub-menu Speaker Impedance sub-menu Speaker Setup menu Speaker SetupSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker Setup Speaker Distance sub-menu Level Calibration sub-menu Calibrating the speaker levelsLeft Right Bass Peak Level Limiter Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuPeak Level Input Setup Input Setup menuDigital Setup sub-menu Initial settings for each input source Input Setup Multichannel Setup sub-menuDigital Input Digital Format Video Setup sub-menu Last Valid enables the source last selected The source thatVideo Component Video Intelli Volume sub-menu Intelli VolumeCharacter Input sub-menu Character Display Listening Mode Preset sub-menu Relationship between input source and listening mode Input source signals Listening Modes DTS Neo6 DTS-ES DiscreteDTS-ES Matrix THX Cinema Audio Adjust Audio Adjust Setup menu Audio Adjust Surround Setup Surr Mode Analog/PCMSurr Mode D.F.2ch Pro Logic II Music Dimension THX Setup DecoderTHX Surround EX Dolby D Front Effect Preference Volume Setup sub-menuPreference menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menu OSD Setup sub-menuPreference OSD Position sub-menu Listening to a stereo radio station FM mode Tuning into a radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio station Erasing a preset radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Memory Enter Adjusting the bass and treble Listening with headphonesEnjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Temporarily turning off the sound Changing the listening mode Entering characters using the TX-DS898Direct Setup Pure Audio Enter Return Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Switching the display Adjusting the brightness of the front displayUsing the sleep time remote controller only Temporarily changing the speaker output levels Changing the audio mode Enjoying the multichannel output Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898 Selecting an input source using the remote controllerAdjusting the volume for the remote zone Enjoying music in the remote zone REC OUT Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a source Using remote controller Calling up a preset radio stationOverview Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Using remote controller Disc Stdby CD ModePress the CD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo CD player Controlling an Onkyo DVD player SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttons On Stdby MD ModePress the MD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players Learning a pre-programming codeLearning a pre-programming code Display Learning a pre-programming code Pre-programming codesDVD Cable Operating your programmed remote controller DVD Mode DVD Player ModeSAT Mode Satellite Tuner Mode Cable Mode Cable Mode Operating your programmed remote controller VCR Mode VCR ModeTV Mode TV Mode On Stdby VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR Muting Programming procedure Light Direct Mode Macro MacroPage Erasing the programmed command from one button Erasing all the commands programmed under a Mode buttonPress and release the same Mode button again Press and release the same button again Using a Macro function What is a Macro function?Mode Macro Programming a Macro function Using a Macro function Rcvr CD ModeProgramming the Direct Macro function Running a Direct Macro function Erasing a macro from the Mode Macro button Press the Mode Macro button againErasing a direct macro from the Direct Macro button Direct Macro Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed Macro mode programming memoOn Stdby Enter Press the Enter button Troubleshooting guide Video and Audio Troubleshooting guideIf one of the messages shown below appears Specifications Amplifier Section