Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS
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 instructio...
Page 3 - Precautions
3 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 The fuse is lo...
Page 4 - Supplied accessories; AM loop antenna; Remote controller; Declaration of Conformity; ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH; Features
4 Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS595. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 (connector will vary depending on model specifications) Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1 (For all models other than U...
Page 5 - Installing the remote controller batteries; Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing; Before using this unit; Using the remote controller; Remote control sensor
5 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 thebattery compartment. 3....
Page 6 - Front panel facilities; See illustration below; Front panel; Speakers A/B indicators
6 STANDBY/ON STANDBY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS 595 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE CH LEVEL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 DVD VCR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY RT / PTY/ TP PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN A B SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR 1...
Page 7 - PHONES jack; DIMMER (other than European models) button
7 Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. POWER switch [16] Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS595. STANDBY indicator [16] Lights when the TX-DS595 is in the standby state and flashes whena signal is received from the remote controlle...
Page 8 - LEVEL /ANGLE and LEVEL /SUBTITLE buttons
8 Remote controller AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TU...
Page 10 - Connections; Input source
10 Connections Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to theTX-DS595 in the standard manner. There are many ways that anyone component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide whichmethod best fits your situation. The directions given here are onlyone option and should only...
Page 11 - Connecting your audio components; Audio Setup; Audio connection cable
11 Connections REMOTE CONTROL FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND IN OUT IN IN IN L R CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURR SUBWOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 1 2 PRE OUT MULTI CHANNEL INPUT DIGITAL INPUT L R OUT IN PHONO TAPE CD MONITOR OUT DVD VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L (White) R (Red) L (White) R (Red) 3. Tape deck, MD recorder...
Page 12 - Connecting your video components; The flow of the video signals is as follows:; • The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO
12 Connections Connecting your video components Below is an example of how you can connect your videocomponents to the TX-DS595. Refer to the diagram above for thefollowing connection examples. The flow of the video signals is as follows: • The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT...
Page 13 - Connecting a television monitor or projector; Connect to devices with; CAUTION; connector
13 If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connectit to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT(OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS595 depending on the type ofconnector on the device. With the initial settings of the TX-DS595, the VIDEO 1 inputsource is set for digital inpu...
Page 14 - Connect to devices with multichannel output; TX-DS595 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT; Connecting speakers; Positioning speakers; The left, right, and center speakers should face the seated
14 Connect to devices with multichannel output By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other componentthat has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properlyconnect the TX-DS595 to the peripheral device. Cautions regardi...
Page 15 - Check the impedance of the speakers you are
15 Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer witha built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-inamplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jackand the subwoofer to the amplifier. Connecting the speaker cable 1. Strip away 5/8 in...
Page 16 - STANDBY indicator; Turn off; To wall outlet
16 STANDBY/ON STANDBY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS 595 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE CH LEVEL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 DVD VCR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY RT / PTY/ TP PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN A B SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR ...
Page 17 - Connecting antennas; Connecting the AM antenna cable; Connecting the FM indoor antenna:; Assembling the AM loop antenna
17 Connecting antennas Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever. 1 2 3 Hint: Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to eitherterminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AMbroadcast signals. Con...
Page 18 - Outdoor antenna; Slit B; Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300; Outdoor
18 Note: If you are using the TX-DS595 worldwide model in a region whereAM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set theAM Freq Step Setup setting accordingly (see page 32). 1 2 3, 4 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 6 mm 3 mm 6 mm 15mm 5/8" Connecting antennas Outdoor antenna (Indoor)AM lo...
Page 19 - Speaker Configuration; Speaker setup; Jog dial and indicators; Notes; Remote
19 2. Press the jog dial or ENTER button on the remote controller. If anything other than “1. SPEAKER SETUP”appears, turn the jog dial or press the and cursor buttons on the remote controller until “1.SPEAKER SETUP” appears. Speaker Configuration These settings tell the TX-DS595 which speakers you h...
Page 20 - Speaker Distance
20 Speaker setup 4. Press either the jog dial or the cursor button on the remote controlleragain. The test sound will now be heard from adifferent speaker. 5. Turn the jog dial or press the or cursor buttons on the remotecontroller to adjust the volume of thetest sound from this speaker to thesame l...
Page 21 - Listening to Radio Broadcasts; Tuning into a radio station; Press either the AM or FM input; Tuned in stereo; Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode); press the FM MODE button
21 STANDBY/ON STANDBY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS 595 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE CH LEVEL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 DVD VCR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY RT / PTY/ TP PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN A B SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR ...
Page 22 - Selecting a preset radio station; The RCVR MODE button lights green.; Erasing a preset radio station; Presetting a radio station; • Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory; The selected preset station is erased.
22 Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press either the AM or FM input source button. The front displayshould show the currently selectedfrequency. If it displays the listening mode, press the DISPLAY button todisplay the frequency. 2. Press the PRESET / button and select the number of the desiredpr...
Page 23 - Listening to RDS broadcasts
23 Listening to RDS broadcasts (European models only) Listening to RDS broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and only inareas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting.RDS was developed within the Eur...
Page 24 - program type you desire.; Performing a PTY scan; Performing a TP scan; Jog dial
24 3. Press the jog dial. The TX-DS595 will scan until it reaches astation broadcasting traffic information. If“NOT FOUND” appears on the display, aTP station cannot be located. 2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button three times. Listening to RDS broadcasts Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are c...
Page 25 - Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS595; Basic operation; Selecting a listening mode
25 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS595 Basic operation To use the remote controller, first press the RCVR button. 1. Press the desired input source button. The selected source name appears on the display. If you have selected DVD, CD, or other digital devices, see “Digital Input”on page 29. I...
Page 26 - Using the sleep time (Remote controller only); Adjusting the volume; Switching the display; When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:
26 Using the sleep time (Remote controller only) The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS595 to turn offautomatically after a specified time period. If you press it once, theTX-DS595 will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is pressedthereafter, the remaining time until the TX-DS595 turns o...
Page 27 - Temporarily changing the speaker output levels
27 Enjoying the multichannel input Before starting operations, first make sure that the multichannelconnection is properly made and that the Multichannel setting of theInput Setup → Audio Setup is set to “YES” (see page 29). 1. Press the input source button for the component with multichannel output...
Page 28 - Using listening mode; Listening modes
28 Using listening mode Listening modes Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right frontspeakers. Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound qualityadjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and leftfront channels is output to the right and lef...
Page 29 - Audio Setup procedure; Input Setup; Default setting; Listening Mode Preset; Digital format Source:
29 If a component with a 5.1-channel outputterminal is connected (i.e., DVD player orMPEG decoder), turn the jog dial or pressthe and buttons on the remote controllerto select “YES.” 7. Press the RETURN button. “AUDIO SETUP?” appears in the frontdisplay. To exit the setup mode immediately, pressthe ...
Page 30 - Refer to the table to see what listening modes are available.; configuration or the selected input source.; Digital Format
30 7. Turn the jog dial or press the or cursor button on the remotecontroller to select the listeningmode. Refer to the table to see what listening modes are available. 8. Press the RETURN button. “LSTNMODEPRESET?” appears in thefront display. To exit the setup mode immediately, pressthe SETUP butto...
Page 31 - IntelliVolume; The currently set volume level appears.
31 Input Setup IntelliVolume When switching input sources, you may find that the output level fordifferent components or input sources connected to the TX-DS595 isdifferent even though the main volume setting is the same. Undernormal circumstances, you would then have to change the volumesetting eac...
Page 32 - Preference; Volume Setup; When Maximum Volume is not set, set this to OFF.; Headphones Level
32 Preference 3. Preference Volume Setup Maximum Volume (MAXIMUM VOL): This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be output with the MASTER VOLUMEdial to prevent components from being damaged by excessively loudvolumes. When Maximum Volume is not set, set this to OFF. Power On Volume...
Page 33 - Recording; Recording an audio source; Insert a blank tape into the tape deck.; Input source buttons; Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD player,
33 Recording The TX-DS595 can also be used to record an input source media.This allows you to make copies of the music or videos you like, copythem from one type of media to another, or even record what is beingbroadcast on television or radio. Recording an audio source Make all connections between ...
Page 34 - Using remote controller; Overview; Calling up a preset radio station; Press the CH or button to select the desired; Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck
34 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2 V 1...
Page 35 - Controlling an Onkyo CD player; STDBY
35 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2 V 1...
Page 36 - Controlling an Onkyo DVD player; Numeric keys
36 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2 V 1...
Page 37 - Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder
37 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2 V 1...
Page 38 - DISPLAY; Learning a pre-programming code; Find the 3-digit number for the brand name of the
38 Learning a pre-programming code AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO...
Page 39 - Pre-programmong codes; CABLE; SAT; BRAND; DVD; BRAND; TV; BRAND; VCR; BRAND
39 Pre-programmong codes Learning a pre-programming code CABLE BRAND SETTING No. GENERALINSTRUMENTS 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, 52...
Page 40 - Operating your programmed remote controller
40 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2 V 1...
Page 42 - MODE MACRO; Buttons that cannot be programmed.; Programming procedure; Place the remote controller and the remote controller
42 PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE SEND / LEARN MACRO SA T STDBY ON SLE EP M D VCR T V CAB LE C H MOD E RC VR C D DVD DIR ECT RE TU RN SETU P MODE MACRO DIRECT MACRO : AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A...
Page 44 - You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.; Press and hold down the desired MODE button for; • If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the
44 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC PREP ROGRA MMED & LEARNING CAPABILIT Y MODE INPUT SELECTOR SEND / LEARN MACRO DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2 V 1...
Page 45 - Using a Macro function; Programming a Macro function; CD MODE; What is a Macro function?; only pressing two buttons
45 Using a Macro function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO buttonfor each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then executed bypressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODEMACRO button. For example, to program the macro described...
Page 46 - Programming the Direct Macro function
46 Using a Macro function Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function, you can program a series of buttonoperations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so themacro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the directmacro function, only one macro can be programm...
Page 47 - Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button; Press and hold down the desired MODE button,; Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE
47 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 releaseboth buttons. When you press the MODE button, it lights green and theSEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MODEMACRO button, the...
Page 48 - Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from; Macro mode programming memo:
48 Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that havebeen programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that youhave programmed into the remote controller and return it to itsdefault settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings ofthe remote controller...
Page 49 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
49 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 75 W per channel min. RMS at8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than0.08% total harmonic distortion.100 W min. RMS at 6 Ω , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz withno more than 0.1% totalharmonic d...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting guide
50 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, firsttry to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-DS595 tomake sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) inthe remote controller. POWER Power shuts off immediately after power o...
Page 51 - VIDEO and AUDIO; “NOT AVAILABLE WITH HEADPHONES USE”
51 Troubleshooting guide No preset station is recalled. • Power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time. ➞ The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again. VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. • Improper connection. ➞ Check the connection ag...