Onkyo TX-SR494B - Manuals

5 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and opera...

6 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Firmware Update Procedure Approx. 30 minutes are required for updating. Existing settings are kept after updating. Disclaimer : The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own...

8 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Part Names Front Panel ❏ For details, see ( p9 )

11 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Rear Panel ❏ For details, see ( p12 )

13 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Remote Controller 1. ON/STANDBY button 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played. 3. Play buttons: Used for playback operation of a BLUETOOTH-enabled device. If the unit is switched to "CEC MODE&#...

15 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ - Connecting Speakers Connecting speakers You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your spe...

16 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System a b 1 2 4 5 3 6 a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center o...

18 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ 5.1.2 Channel System A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p16 ) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment ...

19 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example a b 7 8 7 8 a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° 3´ (0.9 m) or more 3´ (0.9 m) or more This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16 ) consisting of front spe...

20 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example a b c 7 8 8 8 7 7 a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150° This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16 ) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surro...

21 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example a b 7 8 7 8 a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16 ) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround spe...

22 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections „ (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more...

23 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ Connect the Subwoofer a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack...

30 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting the TV Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connecting this unit with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV, or play the audio of the TV on this unit. Conne...

33 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (...

34 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable a b OR CD

35 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE B) While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy 2-ch audio of the same source in the separa...

36 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting Antennas Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape....

37 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a Power cord a

38 Playback Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 39 BLUETOOTH ® Playback 40 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 41 ZONE B Playback 46 Convenience functions 48 Listening Mode 51

39 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to ...

40 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ BLUETOOTH ® Playback You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Pairing 1. When you press the BLUETOOT...

41 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1. Pre...

42 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( p42 ). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of t...

43 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Pre...

44 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete. 3. After...

45 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio station broad...

46 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ZONE B Playback While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy the audio of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time. Playing Back 1. Press ZONE A/B to select an audio output ...

48 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music While listening to the music from a CD or BLUETOOTH-enabled device, you can display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player. • For audio ...

49 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Adjusting the tone Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers. 1. Press TREBLE or BASS to select the setting to adjust. TREBLE: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front ...

51 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode by pressing STEREO, MOVIE/TV or MUSIC. Selecting a Listening mode 1. Press one from among STEREO, M...

52 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing button on the remote controller or INFO button on the main unit repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order. • When using a BLUETOOT...

55 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode Effects Updating of listening modes Listening modes such as Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are added when the firmware is updated after purchase or the firmware is switched in the product production process. Fo...

56 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ DD (Dolby Audio - DD) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is widely ...

57 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ by setting the output on the player side to the PCM output. • This listening mode cannot be selected if the output setting on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is not set to DSD. „ DTS This mode faithfully reproduces the s...

59 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes according to the audio format of the signal to be input. • Selectable listening modes with the STEREO button are Stereo and AllC...

62 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ MUSIC button Input Format Listening Mode Analog DirectStereo DSur DTS Neural:XDTS Virtual:X *1 *2 Orchestra *3 Unplugged *3 Studio-Mix *3 AllCh Stereo *4 Full Mono *4 *1 Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualize...

66 Setup Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setup Menu Menu list You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to "Menu operations". ( p68 ) 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / ...

71 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ 3. Digital Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BD/DVD ...

75 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ 5. Dolby Enabled Speaker Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Dolby Enabled Speaker to Ceiling 6.0 ft/1.80 m Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled Speaker an...

78 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector. The setting can be made for each input selector button. Select the input selector to make the set...

83 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Quick Menu Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen during playback. Press Q on the remote controller to display...

84 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ Audio Music Optimizer: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be set for each input. This works in signals whose sampling ...

85 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for ...

86 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ 1. Speaker Setup 1. Select the connected speaker configuration, and press ENTER. Note that the image on the screen changes each time you select the number of channels in "Speaker Channels". Speaker Setup Sel...

87 Troubleshooting Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, sett...

89 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting „ Power ❏ When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit. • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby stat...

90 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, ...

91 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏ Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio pin cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change...

92 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • When th...

93 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ Tuner ❏ Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinit...

94 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ ZONE B function ❏ Cannot ZONE B-output the audio of externally connected AV components • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination to "ZONE A+B" or "ZONE B". ( p46 ) „ Remote Contro...

95 Appendix Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ About HDMI Compatible functions HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, digital tuners, and other video components...

96 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported resolutions HDMI IN1 to IN4: • Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2 • Color space (Color Depth): – 720×480i 60 Hz, 720×576i 50 Hz, 720×480p 60 Hz, 720×576p 50 Hz, 1920×1080i 50/60 Hz, 1280×720p 2...

97 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ General Specifications „ Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% tot...

98 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Codecs SBC AAC Transmission range (A2DP) 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 15 m (*) * The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obst...

99 Front Panel ≫ Rear Panel ≫ Remote ≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „ Audio Outputs Analog ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R (North American models support banana plugs.), CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or ZONE B L/R Phones PHONES (Front, ø 6.3...