Onkyo TX-DS484 Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS

2 PORTABLE CART WARNING S3125A 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 warning...

Page 3 - Precautions; For British model; IMPORTANT; For Canadian model

3 A N T E N N AD I S C H A R G E U N I T( N E C S E C T I O N 8 1 0 - 2 0 ) G R O U N D I N G C O N D U C T O R S( N E C S E C T I O N 8 1 0 - 2 1 ) G R O U N D C L A M P S P O W E R S E R V I C E G R O U N D I N GE L E C T R O D E S Y S T E M( N E C A R T 2 5 0 , P A R T H ) N E C – N A T I O N A L...

Page 4 - Features; Supplied accessories; Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.; Memory Preservation; FM indoor antenna; Declaration of Conformity; ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

4 Features ■ 55 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELSINTO 8 OHMS, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.08% THD (NorthAmerican models, FTC rating)75 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELSINTO 6 OHMS, 1 kHz, DIN (European models, DIN)100 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELSINTO 6 OHMS, 1 kHz, EIAJ (Asian models,EIAJ) ■ WIDE RANGE AMP...

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 - Digital audio connections; Video equipment connections

7 REMOTE CONTROL CD AM FM 75 ANTENNA GND PHONO R L R L (PLAY) (REC) OUT I N MONI-TOROUT SUBWOOFERPRE OUT SURROUND 2 1 FRONT R R A B L L R L TAPE VIDEO 1 CENTER SUB WOOFER R L V VIDEO 2 DVD CENTER R L DIGITAL INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS R L SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MULT I C...

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

8 REMOTE CONTROL CD AM FM 75 ANTENNA GND PHONO R L R L (PLAY) (REC) OUT I N MONI-TOROUT SUBWOOFERPRE OUT SURROUND 2 1 FRONT R R A B L L R L TAPE VIDEO 1 CENTER SUB WOOFER R L V VIDEO 2 DVD CENTER R L DIGITAL INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS R L SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MULT I C...

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 - 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.; Press the STANDBY/ON button or POWER button on the; Connecting the power

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; Other models

13 Making antenna connections Connecting the FM indoor antenna:The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antennaand 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 dist...

Page 14 - LEVEL; Speaker setup

14 Speaker setup TX-DS484 AV RECEIVER TREBLE BASS PHONES OFF ON POWER STANDBY/ON C D AM PHONO FM DVD 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO TI CH INPUT MUL TAPE DIMMER STANDBY PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR TUNING CLEAR MEMORY FM MODE SPEAKERS A B LATE NIGHT SURROUND MODE PRESET MASTER VOLUME U P D O W N LEVEL π ...

Page 15 - button repeatedly

15 Speaker setup 4. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR ® button to display the center speaker size parameter, and press the PARAME-TER CONTROLLER √ / ® buttons to select “LARGE”, “SMALL” and “NONE.” Note:If you have selected “SMALL” for the front speakers, you canselect only “SMALL” or “NONE” for the cent...

Page 16 - buttons; Parameter selector

16 Speaker setup 9. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR ® button to display the LFE LEVEL parameter, and press the PARAMETERCONTROLLER √ / ® buttons to set the value. You can set the LFE LEVEL parameter for the Dolby digital orDTS playback.In general, leave this parameter to 0dB.Pressing the PARAMETER CONT...

Page 17 - 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.

17 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 DV D 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 UT IN G TE ST TO NE MULTI-CH INPUT RE M O TE C O NT RO LLE R RC -427 S TX-DS484 AV RECEIVER TREBLE B...

Page 18 - You cannot select any Surround mode.; When Multi channel input is selected as a source

18 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 19 - TREBLE: Boosts or cuts the treble response.; press the MUTING button again, or; Press the DVD button again repeatedly to select “COAX 1.”; Switching between digital and analog inputs

19 Selecting a sound source SPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers connectedto the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUNDSPEAKERS and SUBWOOFER terminals. When the speakers are turned on, the SPEAKERS A indicatorlights up. SPEAKERS B: This button turns on or off the speakers connec...

Page 20 - To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode; Surround Modes; INPUT SELECTOR buttons; Input selector buttons; Select the desired input source.; SURROUND MODE button; Before Using Surround Mode

20 To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode This receiver has six Surround modes. Select a suitable modeaccording to the type of music you are listening to, the media used,and your personal preference. The selected surround mode is auto-matically stored along with the selected source. Next time yousele...

Page 21 - DOLBY PRO LOGIC; Press an Input Selector button to select the desired sound; Selecting a Surround mode; Playing the DOLBY DIGITAL source

21 To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode DOLBY PRO LOGIC This surround format consists of four channels (left and right front,center, and monaural surround channels) and emphasizes the cen-ter channel. This format is very effective for panning music, con-versation, and three-dimensional sound moveme...

Page 22 - Select the desired input signal format using the DVD button.; Setting the input signal format; LATE NIGHT; Setting the Surround mode parameters

22 To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode If the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or TAPE, you can specify the input signal format. The default setting is “AUTO.” How-ever, you can change this according to the signal format of the input source. For example, follow the steps below to specify...

Page 23 - Tuning in a radio station; FM; Manual tuning

23 Tuning in a radio station OFF ON POWER STANDBY/ON BASS TREBLE C D PHONES DIMMER TX-DS484 AV RECEIVER AM FM DVD PHONO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO TI CH INPUT MUL TAPE STANDBY TUNING CLEAR MEMORY FM MODE SPEAKERS A B LATE NIGHT SURROUND MODE PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR PRESET U P MASTER VOLUME D O ...

Page 24 - Using preset radio stations; The MEMORY indicator will light up for eight seconds.; and; Programming radio stations

24 Using preset radio stations √ PRESET ® TUNER √ PRESET ® 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 RC-427S √ TUNING ® FM MODE MEMORY AM FM OFF ON POWER STA...

Page 25 - Recording a source; You cannot record the source connected to MULTI CH INPUT jack.; Insert a blank tape into the tape deck.; Recording an audio source; Tape deck

25 Recording a source • You can record analog Audio, but not digital audio. Make sure that you have made a correct analog connection. • You cannot record the source connected to MULTI CH INPUT jack. • If you select another device as the input source during recording, the input signal from that devic...

Page 26 - Refer to the Video equipment connections section on the page 7.; VCR; CD player

26 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 27 - Troubleshooting guide; Trouble

27 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 28 - Specifications

28 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 29 - Control positions and names; g h; Display

29 Control positions and names a b c d e f g h i j Display OFF ON POWER STANDBY/ON BASS TREBLE C D PHONES DIMMER TX-DS484 AV RECEIVER AM FM DVD PHONO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO TI CH INPUT MUL TAPE STANDBY TUNING CLEAR MEMORY FM MODE SPEAKERS A B LATE NIGHT SURROUND MODE PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR...

Page 30 - Remote controller RC-427S

30 Remote controller RC-427S 1. Power button (POWER) [11]2. Sleep button (SLEEP) [17, 19]3. Input selector buttons [17]4. CD operation buttons [31]5. Tape operation buttons [31]6. Level up/down button (LEVEL π / † ) [14, 16, 18] 7. DIMMER button (DIMMER) [17]8. Surround mode button (SUR MODE) [20, 2...

Page 31 - Using the remote controller; Use the PRESET buttons to select the desired station.; Select a CD changer tray.; Listening to the radio

31 Using the remote controller 1. Press the TUNER button. 2. 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 button. 2. Press the transport buttons. Reverse playFo...