Rear panel facilities

VIDEO IN/OUT

These are the video inputs and outputs. There are 6 video inputs and 2 video outputs and each one includes both composite video and S-video configurations. Connect VCRs, LD players, DVD players, and other video components to the video inputs. S-video sources can be viewed via the S-video or composite outputs, while composite sources can only be viewed through the composite output.

The 2 video output channels can be used to be connected to video tape recorders for making recordings.

Composite video jack

S video jack

z connector

TX-DS989

Ex: Onkyo CD player

z connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

•When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 3).

•With LD players that have an AC-3RF terminal, connect the video source to the video inputs of VIDEO 4 because only it supports the AC-3RF settings during digital setup.

ZONE 2

These are the audio and video output jacks for the remote zone (Zone 2). Use these outputs to connect the remote zone. For the connection procedure, refer to “Setting up the remote zone” on page 24. These outputs are activated by the Zone 2 button on the front panel.

SPEAKERS

Seven terminals are provided for the front left, front right, front center, surround left, surround right, surround back left, and surround back right speakers. In addition to being able to reproduce the conventional 5.1-channel source input, outputs for surround back left and surround back right speakers have been added for support of the state-of-the-art THX Surround EX.

Speaker outputs are compatible with banana plug connectors .

z (RI)

By connecting the z connector as shown in the diagram below, you can use the RC-390M remote controller to operate Onkyo cassette tape decks and compact disc players that also have Onkyo’s z connectors. Simply connect a remote control cable from this connector to the z connector of the cassette tape deck or compact disc player. An z remote control cable with a 3.5-

mm(1/8-inch) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck and compact disc player that has an z connector.

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

•The RC-390M remote controller does not support turntables.

•If the connected component has two RI connectors, you can use either one to connect to the TX-DS989. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

•For Onkyo DVD or MD players, you can control them by simply pointing the RC-390M controller directly at the component.

IR IN MAIN

If the TX-DS989 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to connect a remote sensor* to this input to be able to use the remote controller. Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked location where you can easily point the remote controller.

* An optional remote sensor kit is required.

IR IN ZONE 2

This jack allows you to connect a multiroom system kit so that you can use the remote controller while you are in the remote zone (Zone 2), which may be far separated from the TX-DS989.

*To be able to use the remote controller in the remote zone (Zone 2), you must connect one of the following (sold separately):

•Onkyo’s Multi-Room System Kit (IR Remote Controller Extension System).

•A multiroom A/V distribution and control system from Niles® , Xantech® , or the like

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