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Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS

2 Important Safeguards 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...

Page 3 - Precautions; Recording Copyright; For British model; Note to CATV system installer:; For Canadian model; Declaration of Conformity

3 Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In caseof warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use isillegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse Th...

Page 4 - Features; Amplifier Features; Supplied accessories; Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.; Memory Preservation; AM loop antenna

4 Features Amplifier Features ■ 55 Watts MINIMUM OF CONTINUOUS RMS POWER toeach of the five channels into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHzwith no more than 0.08% THD (North American models,FTC rating) — enough solid, clean power to drive your hometheater speakers with authority and produce dynamically ri...

Page 5 - Before operating this unit; If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screw-; Notes; Installing the remote controller batteries

5 Before operating this unit Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AMband tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the AM band tun-ing step frequency in your area. U.S.A. and Canada : 10 kHzOther areas : 9 kHz Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conf...

Page 6 - Audio equipment connections

6 Audio equipment connections • On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the rightchannel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. • Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con-nections. • This receiver is designed for use ...

Page 7 - Video equipment connections; Digital audio connections

7 FM75 ANTENNA CD AM GND PHONO R L R L (PLAY) (REC) R L V OUT I N MONI-TOROUT SUBWOOFERPRE OUT SURROUND FRONT R L TAPE I N VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 I N OUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L R L R CENTER SPEAKER R L L SURROUNDSPEAKERS DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE CONTROL MODEL NO. TX-DS474 FRONT SPEAKERS A B DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) ...

Page 8 - decoder with 5.1 channel output; Connecting other devices

8 FM75 ANTENNA CD AM GND PHONO R L R L (PLAY) (REC) R L V OUT I N MONI-TOROUT SUBWOOFERPRE OUT SURROUND FRONT R L TAPE I N VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 I N OUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L R L R CENTER SPEAKER R L L SURROUNDSPEAKERS DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE CONTROL MODEL NO. TX-DS474 FRONT SPEAKERS A B DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) ...

Page 9 - AC outlet connection; First turn the POWER switch ON (; Connections for remote control (; An

9 Connecting other devices AC outlet connection You can connect the power cord from anotheraudio device to the rear of this receiver.Since the AC outlets on the unit are aSWITCHED type outlet, you can use theSTANDBY/ON button, or the POWER buttonon the remote controller to turn on/off thepower to bo...

Page 10 - Release the lever; Connecting the speaker cable; Connecting speakers

10 • If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker. • Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals to connect a second pair of front speakers. • This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the ...

Page 11 - Standard speaker placement; Refer to the speaker’s instruction manual for more details.; Positioning speakers; Connecting the power; Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

11 Positioning speakers Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction ofSurround sound. The placement of the speakers varies dependingon the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room.The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speakerplacement. Refer to ...

Page 12 - Making antenna connections; Directional Iinkage

12 Making antenna connections Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire:Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Thentighten the screws with a screwdriver. Connecting the coaxial cable:1. With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover. 2. Remove...

Page 13 - Do not remove the AM loop antenna.; Connecting the included antennas

13 Making antenna connections Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna:The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend theantenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal isreceived. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the posi-tion that will cause the least amount of ...

Page 14 - LEVEL; Speaker setup

14 Speaker setup LEVEL π / † buttons Use these buttons to adjust the level of each speaker. PO W ER SLE EP DIM M ER SU R M O DE VID EO -1 VIDE O -2 TA PE DV D C D C D DV D TUN ER TU NE R PH O NO IN PUT S ELE CTO R DIS C TA PE VO LU M E LE VE L CH S EL PR ESE T M UT IN G TE ST TO NE MULTI-CH INPUT RE...

Page 15 - Parameter selector

15 START Subwoofer YES / NO FRONT Speaker LARGE / SMALL FRONT Speaker Distance 1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ft Center Speaker Distance 1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ft Surround Speaker Distance 1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ft QUIT LFE Level Attenuator 0 / –10dB Center Speaker YES / NO Surround Speaker YES / NO PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER SE...

Page 16 - Selecting a sound source; Press the desired input selector button; Use this button to select a desired sound source.; Follow the steps below to select a device to play the sound source.

16 Selecting a sound source PO W ER SLE EP DIM M ER SU R M O DE VID EO -1 VID EO -2 TAP E DVD C D C D DV D TU NE R TU NE R PH O NO IN PU T S ELE CTO R DISC TA PE VO LU M E LE VE L CH S EL PR ES ET M UTIN G TE ST TO NE MULTI-CH INPUT RE M O TE C O NTR O LL ER G RO UP RC -3 85 S TX-DS474 TREBLE BASS P...

Page 17 - You cannot select any Surround mode.; Press the CH SEL button to select the desired speakers.; When Multi channel input is selected as a source

17 Selecting a sound source Follow the steps below to adjust the level of each speaker if youhave selected MULTI-CH INPUT. 1. Press MULTI-CH INPUT button on the remote controller. You cannot select any Surround mode. 2. Press the CH SEL button to select the desired speakers. 3. Use the LEVEL π / † b...

Page 18 - This button turns on or off the speakers connected

18 Selecting a sound source SPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUNDSPEAKERS and SUBWOOFER terminals. When you select Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, or Multi-CHINPUT, be sure to turn on SPEAKERS A. When the speakers are turned on,...

Page 19 - Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to set the duration of

19 Selecting a sound source The sleep timer can turn off the power to the system after a speci-fied time period.To set up this function, use the remote controller supplied with thisreceiver. 1. Start playing the source you would like to listen to (CD, tape, or radio broadcast). 2. Press the SLEEP bu...

Page 20 - To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode; mark and Dolby Digital broadcasts.; Input selector buttons; SURROUND MODE button; Select the desired input source.

20 To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode This receiver has five Surround modes. Select a suitable mode according to the type of music you are listening to, the media used, and yourpersonal preference. The selected surround mode is automatically stored along with the selected source. Next time you se...

Page 21 - Press an Input Selector button to select the desired sound; Selecting a Surround mode

21 To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode 1. Press an Input Selector button to select the desired sound source. 2. Press the SURROUND MODE button repeatedly until the desired Surround mode name appears.The display changes in the order shown on left each time youpress the button. • If you are using th...

Page 22 - Tuning in a radio station; FM; Manual tuning

22 Tuning in a radio station BASS TREBLE C D PHONES DIMMER AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TX-DS 474 SCAN GROUP AM FM DVD PHONO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO TI CH INPUT MUL TAPE( ) MONITOR STANDBY TUNING PRESET PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR CLEAR MEMORY FM MUTE / MODE SPEAKERS A B MIDNIGHT THEATER SURROUN...

Page 23 - Using preset radio stations; Programming radio stations

23 Using preset radio stations GROUP GROUP √ PRESET ® TUNER √ PRESET ® SCAN POWER SLEEP DIMMER SUR MODE VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 TAPE DVD C D C D DVD TUNER TUNER PHONO INPUT SELECTOR DISC TAPE VOLUME LEVEL CH SEL PRESET MUTING TEST TONE MULTI-CH INPUT REMOTE CONTROLLER GROUP RC-385S BASS TREBLE C D PHONES DI...

Page 24 - Recording a source; Insert a blank tape into the tape deck.; Refer to the tape deck’s instruction manual for more details.; Recording an audio source; Tape deck

24 Recording a source Make all connections between the tape deck and the receiver asshown in the “Audio equipment connections” diagram (page 6). 1. Insert a blank tape into the tape deck. 2. Press the input selector button for the source you want to record. • If you select DVD, VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2, o...

Page 25 - Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD player, and; Refer to the Video equipment connections section on the page 7.; Insert the disc or tape that you want to record into the; VCR; CD player

25 Recording a source Video disc programs can be recorded onto a VCR (VIDEO-2). 1. Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD player, and insert a blank tape in the VCR (VIDEO-2). 2. Press the VIDEO-1 or DVD button. 3. Start playing the video disc player and recording on the VCR. • Refer to the Vid...

Page 26 - Troubleshooting guide; Trouble

26 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit to make sure that itis not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller. Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of...

Page 27 - Specifications; REMOTE CONTROL

27 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VIDEO SECTION TUNER SECTION FM AM GENERAL REMOTE CONTROL Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit ispurchased. Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 55 wat...

Page 28 - Control positions and names; j k l m; Display; Front panel

28 Control positions and names SPEAKERS A B GROUP FM STEREO MEMORY A B C dB CH kHzMHz SLEEP RDS VIDEO DVD 1 2 MUTING DIGITAL 1 2 MIN TUNED TAPE MONITOR FM MUTE mSEC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO MIDNIGHT THEATER HALL ARENA LIVE a b c d f e g h i j k l m n Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16...

Page 29 - Remote controller RC-385S; GROUP: — Group selector button

29 Remote controller RC-385S 1. Power button (POWER) [11]2. Sleep button (SLEEP) [16, 19]3. Input selector buttons [16] (Video 1, 2, PHONO, CD, DVD, TAPE) 4. CD operation buttons [30]5. Tape operation buttons [30]6. Level up/down button (LEVEL π / † ) [14, 15, 17] 7. DIMMER button (DIMMER) [16]8. Su...

Page 30 - Using the remote controller; Press the GROUP button to select the desired GROUP.; Select a CD changer tray.; Listening to the radio

30 Using the remote controller 1. Press the TUNER button. 2. Press the GROUP button to select the desired GROUP. 3. Use the PRESET buttons to select the desired station. These buttons enable you to control ONKYO cassette tape decksthat can be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.) 1. Press the TAPE...

Page 31 - MEMO