Onkyo TX-DS898 manual

Contents Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference. TX-DS898 A ppendix [...]

2 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructi[...]

3 1. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 3. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and[...]

4 Contents Bef ore using Important Safeguards ......................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................. 4 Features ............................................................... 6 Supplied accessories ..................[...]

5 Contents Remote controller Using remote controller ................................... 55 Overv iew ........................................................................ 55 Calling up a preset radio station .................................... 55 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ...................... 55 Controlling an Onkyo CD player .[...]

6 Features Amplifier Features ■ 110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the seven channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08 %THD (FTC rated) ■ 7 Channel Amplifier ■ Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) ■ Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry ■ 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters (except for Surround Back L/R)[...]

7 Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative ( – ) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated co[...]

8 Fr ont panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS898. Front panel Front panel display Rec out indicator Sleep indicator Listening mode or digital input format indicators Tuning indicators Multi function display Zone 2 indicator STANDBY/ON OFF ON POWER STANDBY MASTER VOLUME FM AM PHONO C D [...]

9 Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. POWER switch [25] Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS898. STANDBY/ON button [25] When this button is pressed with the main power switch turned on, the TX-DS898 turns on and the display lights up. Press again to return the TX-DS898 to the stan[...]

10 Remote contr oller SEND/LEARN indicator This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an error is made or battery power is low. ON/STDBY button ON: Turns on the TX-DS898. STDBY: Places the TX-DS898 in the standby state. Be aware that pressing the STDBY button only p[...]

11 Remote controller AUDIO/TV/VCR button AUDIO/A: For selecting the audio input signal. The setting changes from “ Auto ” to “ Multich ” to “ Analog ” and back each time this button is pressed. [51] TV/VCR: Must be preprogrammed for use in the TV and VCR modes. [62] LEVEL /ANGLE and LEVEL /SUBTITLE buttons LEVEL / : Select the speaker w[...]

12 Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TX- DS898 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio and video components, be sure to read this section carefully and then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual component (see page 15). • Be sure to always refer to the instru[...]

13 DIGIT AL OUTPUT PRE OUT OPT 2 COAX 2 3 FRONT SUB SURR CENTER R L 1 1 SURR BACK / ZONE 2 MUL TI C INPUT FRONT Front input Surround input Surround back Center Subwoofer R (red) L (white) R (red) L (white) R (red) L (white) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ANTENNA These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM loop antenna that are supplied with the TX[...]

14 DIGIT AL OUTPUT PRE OUT DIGIT AL INPUT OPT 2 COAX 2 3 1 2 3 4 FRONT SUB SURR CENTER R L 1 1 OPT GND SURR BACK / ZONE 2 MUL TI C INPUT FRONT SUB SURR SURR BACK CENTER L R L (white) R (red) L (white) R (red) L (white) R (red) Center Front output Surround back Surround Subwoofer Rear panel facilities (RI) The terminal on the TX-DS898 is for connect[...]

15 Connections Here is an explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS898 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully[...]

16 Connections Video connection cable S video connection cable Component video connection cable : Signal flow Audio connection cable Left (white) Right (red) L R C R /P R C B /P B Y C R /P R C B /P B Y PRE FRONT SUB SURR R GND SURR BACK / ZONE 2 FRONT SUB SURR SURR BACK R DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUT OPT 2 COAX 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 1 OPT TENNA DIO L PH [...]

17 Connections With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack. If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 33). 5. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device (VIDEO 2) Usin[...]

18 Connections N VIDEO 5 /VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L R DIGIT AL Video output Analog output Right (red) Left (white) Digital output (optical) 10. Video camera/Video game (VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT) S Video output PRE FRONT SUB SURR R GND SURR BACK / ZONE 2 FRONT SUB SURR SURR BACK R DIGIT AL OUTPUT DIGIT AL INPUT OPT 2 COAX 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 1 [...]

19 Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation towards the screen. So for the side dipoles, the arrows point forward. For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towards each other to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room. Connecting speaker s 1 TV or screen 2 Front left speaker 3 Subwoofer 4 Center speaker 5 Fro[...]

20 Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in amplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier. Connecting the speaker cable 1. Strip away 5/8 inch (15 mm) of wire insulation. 2. Twist wire en[...]

21 R L SURR BACK / ZONE 2 SPEAKER S When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals When you have connected all the speakers for 7.1-channel audio in the main room, connect the speakers as shown below. The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to the LINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume with the amplifier connected to the[...]

22 Operating components not reac hed b y the remote contr oller signals (IR IN/OUT) 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. [...]

23 Strip away the insulation from the end of the cable, then fully insert the stripped end of the cable. (Indoor) AM loop antenna Connecting antennas Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever. Insert into the hole. FM antenna Hint: Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can b[...]

24 Connecting antennas Outdoor antenna (Indoor) AM loop antenna To TV (or VCR) To receiver Connecting an AM outdoor antenna An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna. • To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follo[...]

25 • The TX-DS898 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position ( ON ). When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the TX-DS898 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below). • Before you plug in the TX-DS898, confirm that all connections have be[...]

26 Setup men us When making the various settings required to configure your TX-DS898 optimally, you can either use the OSD menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-DS898. The OSD menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor. For use as reference when performing the setting proced[...]

27 Button on remote controller Button on TX-DS898 SETUP (upper edge of ENTER button) (lower edge of ENTER button) (left edge of ENTER button) (right edge of ENTER button) ENTER RETURN SETUP UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ENTER RETURN Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| → Basic Menu 1.Sp[...]

28 Har d ware Setup 0-1. Speaker Impedance sub-menu Set the impedance level to match the specifications of the speakers you are using. If the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 Ω , select “ 6 ohms. ” If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω , select “ 4 ohms. ” Note: Before you change this setting, be sure [...]

29 Speaker Setup 1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size of each speaker. a. Subwoofer Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected. No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected. b. Front Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized. Small: Select if the front speakers are small sized. • If ?[...]

30 Speaker Setup a. Unit feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet. meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters. b. Front L/R Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals). Position the front left[...]

31 Speaker Setup a. Left Sound comes from the front left speaker. Adjust the sound level between – 12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals. b. Center Sound comes from the center speaker. Adjust the sound level between – 12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals. c. Right Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level between[...]

32 Speaker Setup a. Bass Peak Level Limiter On: Select to set the bass peak level. When “ On ” is selected, the Peak Level setting appears below. Off: Select to turn off the bass peak level limiting function. 1-4. Bass Peak Level (Bass Peak Level Manager * ) sub-menu Setting the bass peak level is important to keep your subwoofer from being dam[...]

33 Input Setup Initial settings for each input source Input source Digital input CD OPTICAL 1 PHONO ---- FM AM TAPE OPTICAL 2 VIDEO 1 COAXIAL 2 VIDEO 2 COAXIAL 3 VIDEO 3 OPTICAL 3 VIDEO 4 OPTICAL 4 VIDEO 5 OPTICAL on front panel (fixed) DVD COAXIAL 1 ---- : Available for digital input but not set in initial settings. : Not available for digital inp[...]

34 Input Setup a. Digital Input This setting tells the TX-DS898 which input source button on the front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear panel. To perform this setting, you must first select a digital input source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input jack it is connected to here. For example, if t[...]

35 Input Setup a. Video This setting allows you to match the audio from one component with the video from another. Therefore, you can set a video source to be displayed while the audio from another input source is heard. For example, this allows you to play the music from a compact disc, while displaying the picture from a video cassette player or [...]

36 Input Setup 2-4. Character Input sub-menu This sub-menu allows you to give names to the stations you have preset for the AM/FM tuner, and to the input sources you have connected (excluding the tuner itself). Up to 10 characters can be entered for each name. For example, if you have a DVD connected to the VIDEO4 input jack, then you can give it t[...]

37 Input Setup Relationship between input source and listening mode The listening modes that can be set are different for each input source format. Note: You may not be able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source. * The 5.1-channel digital surround format has a variety of ve[...]

38 Input Setup Listening Modes Mono This mode is for playing old movies whose sound is recorded in monaural or playing left and right channels separately in the movies which contains the different language signals recorded into individual channels. This mode also allows you to listen to the multiplexed soundtracks on DVDs, and other media that have[...]

39 Input Setup Mono Movie This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center- channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a mov[...]

40 A udio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust Setup menu Set the various parameters for the sound signals. Parameter Setting Initial value a Bass – 12 to +12 0 b Treble – 12 to +12 0 3-2. Surround Speakers This setting allows you to decide which speakers to output to when surround back speakers are connected and you are playing back a 5.1-channel source. Pa[...]

41 Audio Adjust 3-4. Delay This sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of the audio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects or to adjust for unwanted asynchronous video and audio tracks. This sub-menu does not appear if “ Direct ” is selected as the listening mode. Parameter Setting Initial value a A/V Sync 0.0[...]

42 Audio Adjust b) Center For systems that have a center speaker, the center channel signal can be output from the center speaker. For instance, in systems where the front left and right speakers are small, use of the center speaker may provide a better sound space. (If your system uses a center speaker, be sure to perform the level calibration wit[...]

43 Audio Adjust 3-9. THX Setup Select this Setup THX listening modes; the one that is currently set is the one that is modified. The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below. Parameter Setting Initial value a RE-EQ (THX) Off, On On b Decoder (Analog/PCM) PL II, Neo:6 PL II c THX Surround Off, On Auto (Dolby D) a) Re-EQ Re-EQ (re-equa[...]

44 Preference 4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the volume control of the TX-DS898. a. Volume Display You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting on screen. Absolute: This displays the volume with a minimum of min (0) for no sound and a maximum of max (100). As a reference, the[...]

45 4-2. Headphones Level Setup sub-menu You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume output from the headphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers. The headphone volume can be adjusted between – 12 and +12 decibels. Preference 4-3. OSD Setup sub-menu This sub-menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup menu to display in the m[...]

46 Listening to Radio Br oadcasts One of the features of the TX-DS898 that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX- DS898 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequ[...]

47 Listening to Radio Broadcasts Erasing a preset radio station 1. Press the AM or FM button and press the PRESET / buttons to select the preset radio station that you want erase (see above). 2. Press and hold the MEMORY button and then press the FM MODE button. The selected preset station is erased. Light Presetting a radio station 1. Tune into th[...]

48 Enjo ying m usic or videos with the TX-DS898 Though the TX-DS898 is often used to listen to the radio, it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-DS898 has the latest in state-of- the-art features to play back today ’ s acoustic technologies with the utmost in fidelity and p[...]

49 Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons. The functions of the buttons on the TX-DS898 and those on the remote controller are the same. DIRECT/PURE AUDIO (DIRECT): Changes the listening mode directly to the Direct listening mode. If pressed, the listening mode for the selected inp[...]

50 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Using the sleep time (remote controller only) The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS898 to turn off automatically after a specified time period. If you press it once, the TX-DS898 will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is pressed thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-DS898 turns off d[...]

51 Changing the audio mode Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel (or AUDIO button on the remote controller) to change the audio mode. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes from “ Auto ” → “ Multich ” → “ Analog ” and back to “ Auto. ” The “ Auto ” audio mode is recommended for normal circumstances. E[...]

52 Enjo ying m usic in the remote zone Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898 1. Press the Zone 2 button on the TX-DS898. 2. Select a source. After pressing the Zone 2 button, you must press an input source button within 5 seconds. The Zone 2 indicator lights. ZONE 2 indicator To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected [...]

53 To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently selected input source signal. This method allows you to a signal while you are actually listening to or watching it. 1. Select the input source to record by pressing the corresponding input source button. [...]

54 Recording a source To record an input source signal different from that you are currently watching or listening to This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the signal from the input source that you select here. This allows you to record an input source signal different from that which you are listening to or watching at the time of rec[...]

55 Using remote contr oller Overview The RC-460M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate the components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Then simply press the desired operation button and the component will operate accordingly. For example, if you wish to [...]

56 Controlling an Onkyo CD player The connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Press the CD MODE button. The CD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact dis[...]

57 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. The DVD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an[...]

58 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Press the MD MODE button. The MD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo MD recorder. Oper[...]

59 Learning a pre-pr ogramming code SEND/LEARN indicator Numeric keys Buttons that can be pre- programmed Learning a pre-programming code By learning a pre-programming code, you can make the RC-460M remote controller able to operate a product from another brand. The buttons that are used for operation are given on the next page. 1. Find the 3-digit[...]

60 Pre-programming codes Learning a pre-programming code CABLE BRAND SETTING No. GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 500 GEMINI 501 HAMLIN 502, 503, 504, 505 JERROLD 500, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514 MACOM 515, 516, 517 MAGNAVOX 518 OAK 519, 520, 521 PANASONIC 522, 523 PHILIPS 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529 PIONEER 530, 531 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 532, 533[...]

61 Operating y our pr ogrammed remote contr oller Numeric keys CABLE MODE (Cable Mode) 1. Press the CABLE MODE button. The CABLE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your cable TV unit. The buttons given below have operations pr[...]

62 Operating your programmed remote controller Numeric keys Numeric keys Video cassette recorder operation buttons TV MODE (TV Mode) 1. Press the TV MODE button. The TV button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your television. The b[...]

63 Pr ogramming the commands of remote contr oller s f or other de vices into the remote contr oller 5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 inches) Buttons that cannot be programmed. SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons MODE buttons Programming procedure When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC-460M remote controller, you must first decide und[...]

64 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to the command you are programming) on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will ligh[...]

65 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones. 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button for the command, press the ENTER b[...]

66 Using a Macr o function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then executed by pressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODE MACRO button. For example, to program the macro described above into the CD MODE button, perform the st[...]

67 Using a Macro function Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function, you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the macro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the direct macro function, only one macro can be programmed. For example, to program the macro described[...]

68 Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, and then release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MODE MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When you release the butt[...]

69 Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller. 1. Open the battery cover and remove the bat[...]

70 FM/AM TUNER AM stations cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not connected. ➞ Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals. Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at night or with weak stations). • Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. ➞ Move the AM loop antenna to different posi[...]

71 Troubleshooting guide VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. • Improper connection. ➞ Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors completely. No OSD Menu display. • Improper connection. ➞ Check connections. • OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT. ➞ Confirm connec[...]

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