TX-DS494: Instruction Manual

Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards ....................................... 2
AV Receiver Precautions ........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4
Before using this unit ....................................... 5
TX-DS494 Facilities and connections

Front panel facilities ......................................... 6
Remote controller ............................................. 9
Rear panel facilities ........................................ 10
Instruction Manual Example of how to connect your equipment . 12
Positioning speakers ....................................... 16
Connecting speakers ....................................... 17
Connecting antennas ....................................... 18
Connecting the power ..................................... 20
Enjoying music or videos

Speaker Setup ................................................. 21
Selecting a sound source ................................ 22
Listening to Radio Broadcasts ........................ 24
To enjoy Surround mode ................................ 26
Recording a source ......................................... 29
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit. Remote controller
Following the instructions in this manual will enable Using remote controller .................................. 30
you to obtain optimum performance and listening Pre-programming remote controller
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain (North American models only) .................... 32
this manual for future reference.
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide .................................... 34
Specifications ........................... back cover page
WARNING: WARNING AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
SERVICE PERSONNEL. (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
should be read before the appliance is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
should be retained for future reference. to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the they exit from the appliance.
operating instructions should be adhered to. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna
should be followed. or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides in-
cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom- formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
mended by the manufacturer. supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an an-
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by tenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water –for and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry 15. Lightning – For added protection for the appliance during a
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be lo-
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
Any mounting of the appliance light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
PORTABLE CART WARNING
should follow the manufacturer’s lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
instructions, and should use a extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
mounting accessory recom- power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
mended by the manufacturer. 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
9. An appliance and cart combina- or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
tion should be moved with care. of fire or electric shock.
Quick stops, excessive force, and 18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
uneven surfaces may cause the S3125A into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger-
appliance and cart combination ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire
to overturn. or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appli-
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided ance.
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance 19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified ser-
by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar vice personnel.
surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form the
provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
and an opening behind the appliance. under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you appliance,
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,
your appliance dealer or local power company. D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the restore the appliance to its normal operation,
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur- and
pose of the polarized plug. F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance – this indicates a need for service.
2
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, FIGURE 1:
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
ANTENNA
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LEAD IN
WIRE
appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. GROUND
CLAMP
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. (NEC SECTION 810-20)
24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat ELECTRIC
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli- SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
Precautions S2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H)
1. Warranty Claim For U.S. models

You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In Note to CATV system installer:
case of warranty claim, please report this number. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at-
2. Recording Copyright tention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which pro-
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
illegal without permission of the copyright holder. that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
3. AC Fuse of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If FCC Information for User
power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.
CAUTION:
4. Care The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth operate the equipment.
in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, NOTE:
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi- its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or re- Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
move the panel lettering.
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
5. Power equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
WARNING and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to con- • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
form to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the from that to which the receiver is connected.
unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord For Canadian models
of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
following code: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
Blue : Neutral WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may Modele pour les Canadien
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi- REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE
nals in your plug, proceed as follows: B EST CON-FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi- ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
IMPORTANT LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. 3
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Features Supplied accessories
Amplifier Features Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS494.
• 55 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the
five channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rated)
• 75 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the
five channels into 6 Ω at 1 kHz (European models, DIN)
• 100 Watts minimum to each of the five channels into 6 Ω at
1 kHz (Asian models, JEITA) AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1
• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) (Connector will vary depending on
• Extended Frequency Response (20 Hz to 100 kHz) model specifications)
• Full bandwidth power to all 5 main channels
• High-current, low-impedance 6-Ohm drive for all five channels
• Oversized electrolytic capacitors
• State-of-the-art linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
• Fully discrete output stages for all five channels
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• Massive isolated transformer
• 2 Large high-grade extruded-aluminum heat sinks Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2
• A/B speaker drive (RC-443S for models other
• Tone control (bass, treble) for front L/R speakers than North American models,
• Auto-protection circuitry RC-444M for North American
models)
Audio/Video Features
• Dolby∗ Digital, DTS∗∗, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
The following accessories may be available depending on the area
• All Channel stereo
which it was purchased.
• 7 DSP soundfields
• High Definition DSP
• Late night mode (on, off)
• “Easy-set” speaker configuration
• Extensive bass management circuitry
• 5.1-Channel input
• Automatic signal detection 75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1 Conversion plug × 1
• 3 Assignable digital inputs (2 coaxial, 1 optical) (Use this plug if the power cord
• 3 S-video inputs and 1 output plug of the TX-DS494 does not
• 3 A/V inputs fit your AC outlet. Shape may
• 3 Audio inputs vary depending on the area
• Phono input which it was purchased.)
• Dedicated line-level subwoofer pre out
• Full input/output cassette and VCR loops
• 7 Sets of heavy-duty multiway speaker binding posts (dual
banana-plug compatible)
FM/AM Tuner Features
• Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity
Declaration of Conformity
• 30 FM/AM random presets
• FM auto tuning We, ONKYO EUROPE
• RDS (European models) with PS ELECTRONICS GmbH
• Red FM stereo indicator INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
• 75-Ohms antenna input 82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY
• FM indoor antenna supplied
• AM loop antenna supplied declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
Other Performance Features technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and
• Precision digital speed-sensitive volume control EN61000-3-2, -3-3
• Absolute volume display GERMERING, GERMANY
• Separate PC (printed circuit) boards for audio and video sources
• Large bright fluorescent display A.HORIUCHI
• 2-Mode display dimmer (normal, dim) ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
• Individual input selectors for each source
• Headphone jack (standard size)
• Audio mute (remote controller)
• Sleep timer (remote controller) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
• Battery-free memory backup “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
• 2 Switched AC convenience outlets with a total 120 watts Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997
max. (100 watts max. for European/Asian models) Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Heavy-duty power cord **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.
• Large non-resonant feet No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS”
• Heavy-gauge, anti-resonant, reinforced-steel chassis and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
• Vibration-resistant cover Inc. ©1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Brushed aluminum front panel
4 • Powerful preprogrammed remote (North American models)
Before using this unit
Setting the AM tuning step frequency 3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly,
(Worldwide models only) replace the compartment cover.
Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the

AM band tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the AM
band tuning step frequency in your area.
U.S.A. and Canada: 10 kHz
Other areas: 9 kHz
AM FREQUENCY Notes:
STEP
10 k Hz
9 k Hz
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds
of batteries.
ANTENNA
SUB MONITOR
OUT
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 R L
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote
WOOFER
controller is not to be used for a long time.

PRE OUT
S VIDEO
R L
IN IN IN CENTER SURROUND
OUT
SPEAKER SPEAKERS
AM DIGITAL INPUT R L
TAPE OPTICAL
MONI- CAUTION: REMOTE
IN TOR
OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CONTROL
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from

6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH
COAXIAL 1 2 SPEAKER TERMINAL AC OUTLETS
FM
75
A SWITCHED
DVD IN TOTAL 100W MAX.
FRONT AV RECEIVER AM FREQUENCY

GND VIDEO 1 MODEL NO. TX-DS494 STEP
corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,

IN R L
RATING: AC 120 / 220 -230 V 10 k Hz
50 / 60 Hz 260 W 9 k Hz
SURR
PHONO CD VOLTAGE SELECTOR
OUT R L
220-230 V 120 V
L VIDEO 2 B
R
R L
IN
VIDEO MULTI
CENTER
CHANNEL INPUT
SUB
WOOFER
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
L
replace both batteries at the same time.
• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this
will vary depending on usage.
Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide models only) Using the remote controller
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The
conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal
match the voltage of the power supply in your area before from the remote controller.
plugging in the unit.
Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. If
Remote control sensor
the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver
into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way to the TX-DS494
right (120 V) or to the left (220-230 V), whichever is appropriate.
ANTENNA
R L
SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT
MONITOR
OUT
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
S VIDEO
R L
STANDBY indicator
OUT
SPEAKER SPEAKERS
TAPE OPTICAL
MONI- CAUTION: REMOTE
IN TOR
OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CONTROL
6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH
COAXIAL 1 2 SPEAKER TERMINAL AC OUTLETS
FM
75
A SWITCHED
DVD IN TOTAL 100W MAX.
FRONT AV RECEIVER AM FREQUENCY

GND VIDEO 1 IN R L MODEL NO. TX-DS494 STEP
RATING: AC 120 / 220 -230 V 10 k Hz
50 / 60 Hz 260 W 9 k Hz
SURR
PHONO CD VOLTAGE SELECTOR
OUT R L
220-230 V 120 V
L VIDEO 2 B
IN
R SUB
CENTER WOOFER
R L VIDEO MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT
R
FRONT SPEAKERS
L
30°
30°
Approx. 5 meters
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(16 feet)
220-230 V 120 V
Installing batteries into the remote controller Notes:

• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation
pressing and sliding the cover. of the remote controller.
• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same
room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays
may cause operational interference.
• Do not put objects on the remote controller. Its buttons may be
pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.
2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote
battery compartment. Carefully follow the controller operation.
polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) • If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the
symbols) inside the battery compartment. remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.
5
Front panel facilities
Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS494.
12 34 5 6 7 8
/ DTS
DISPLAY STEREO SURROUND DSP MASTER VOLUME
STANDBY/ON LISTENING MODE
STANDBY
POWER
DIMMER
ON OFF
SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT FM MODE MEMORY TUNING PRESET
A SPEAKERS B
CLEAR
AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO CD

SELECTOR
VCR
PHONES BASS TREBLE
AV RECEIVER TX-DS494
9 0 - =
CLEAR
!@ # $ % ^ & *
A B C D E F GH I J
RDS
6
1 POWER switch 5 DISPLAY button

Turns on the main power supply for the TX-DS494. The Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes as
TX-DS494 enters standby state and the STANDBY indicator follows:
lights up. Pressing the switch again to the off position (— OFF)
shuts down the main power supply into the TX-DS494. When an input source other than FM or AM is
• Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly selected:
connected.
Press the DISPLAY button once to initiate the program format
• Turning on the TX-DS494 may cause a momentary power display. Pressing the button again switches the display to the other
surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on display.
the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-DS494 into a
different electrical circuit. Input source +
volume
2 STANDBY indicator
Lights when the TX-DS494 is in the standby state and flashes Program format*
when a signal is received from the remote controller.
Input source +
3 STANDBY/ON button Listening mode
When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON while the POWER
* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this
switch is set to ON, the display will light to show the current
will be skipped. The format display returns to the previous
volume setting for about 5 seconds then show the current sound
display after the format display has lasted for about 5 seconds
input source and listening mode. Pressing the button again returns
( ).
the TX-DS494 to the standby state. This state turns off the display,
disables control functions.
When FM or AM is selected as the input source:
4 SPEAKERS A/B buttons FM/AM frequency ch
Press to switch the speaker systems in use between A and B. + Preset no.
SPEAKERS A: Select for the speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS FM/AM +
and SUB WOOFER PRE OUT terminals. When the speakers are Listening mode
turned on, the SPEAKERS A indicator lights up.
SPEAKERS B: Select for the speakers connected to the FRONT When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is
SPEAKERS B terminals. When the speakers are turned on, the settled as the input source (European models only):
SPEAKERS B indicator lights up. Press the DISPLAY button once to initiate the frequency display.
Pressing the button again switches the display to the other display.
Notes:
• Be sure to use SPEAKERS A to listen to the sound through Program Service
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port or in any listening mode Name + Preset no.
ch
other than STEREO.

• You cannot select surround mode when you are using FM frequency +
SPEAKERS B. If you select SPEAKERS B while surround Preset no.* ch
mode is selected, surround mode will be automatically

canceled.
FM + Listening
• You cannot use the A and B speakers simultaneously. mode
* The frequency display returns to the previous display after the

frequency display has lasted for about 5 seconds ( ).
6 LISTENING MODE buttons

Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input source.
STEREO: Select for normal stereo output.
j/DTS SURROUND: Select for the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II,
DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS surround modes.
DSP: Select for the ORCHESTRA, UNPLUGGED, or ALL CH
ST surround modes. During Dolby Digital playback, this
button is used to switch the Late Night function between ON
and OFF.
7
7 DIMMER button % MEMORY button

Press to set the brightness of the front display. The brightness This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently
changes to normal and dim. tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.
• The dimmer control for the front display can also be performed
by using the remote controller. ^ TUNING ™/£ buttons
Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner
8 MASTER VOLUME dial frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in
50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for
The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level. AM.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and
counterclockwise to decrease it. When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the TUNING ™/£
buttons and then release it to activate the auto-search feature. It will
search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop
9 PHONES jack when it tunes into one.
This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.
The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the & PRESET ™/£ buttons
headphone speakers. When the headphones are plugged in, the These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under
listening mode automatically changes to STEREO and sounds are the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation.
not output from the speakers.
* Display
0 AUDIO SELECTOR button
A SPEAKERS A/B indicators
Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM, AM and
PHONO. Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles; Shows the current speaker system in use.
“AUTO” → “MULTI CH” → “ANALOG” → “AUTO” (back to
the beginning) (refer to page 23). B SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the sleep timer is active.
- Input Selector Buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
C Source/Listening mode indicators
TAPE, FM, AM, PHONO, and CD)
One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current
These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and
source as “PCM DIGITAL”, “Ÿ DIGITAL” or “DTS”. In
holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and
addition, one of the listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO
MD sources to be switched.
LOGIC II”, “DSP” and “STEREO” lights according to the
current listening mode.
= BASS and TREBLE control knobs
Boosts or cuts the bass and treble response. D MUTING indicator
BASS: Adjusts the bass response from the Front speakers and Flashes when the mute function is active.
headphones. Turn the knob clockwise to boost the bass response.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to cut the bass response. E FM STEREO indicator
TREBLE: Adjusts the treble response from the Front speakers Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.
and headphones. Turn the knob clockwise to boost the treble
response. Turn the knob counterclockwise to cut the treble F TUNED indicator
response.
Lights up when a radio station is received.
~ Remote control sensor G MEMORY indicator

This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller. Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio
station preset operation.
! SP SEL button H FM MUTE indicator

Press to select the optimum speaker configuration. Lights up to indicate FM muting. It extinguishes when the
monaural reception mode is started by pressing the FM MODE
@ SW MODE button button.
Press to select the subwoofer mode.
I RDS indicator (European models only)
Lights up when a RDS station is received.
# DIGITAL INPUT button
When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT J Multi function display
jacks of the TX-DS494, use this button to assign the DIGITAL In usual operation, shows the current input source and volume.
INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of connection. When the FM or AM input is selected, it shows the frequency
and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, it
$ FM MODE button shows the listening mode and input source format. However, it
does not show the source format when the FM or AM source is
Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural. selected.
If audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM
stereo broadcasting, press this button to switch to the monaural
8 reception mode.
Remote controller
RC-443S (For models other than North For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see “Front panel facilities”
American models) on pages 6 through 8.
1 SLEEP button
For setting the sleep time.
1 8
ON
RE M OTE C-4 43TROLLER
RC S This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page
23).
STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY
2 9
CD
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE PHONO TUNER
2 STANDBY/ON button
3 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Turns on the TX-DS494 or put it in standby.
0
3
TUNER
SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESE T
4 INPUT SELECTOR buttons

5 - For selecting the input source.
MODE
4
STANDBY/ ON DVD CD TAPE
= SUR MODE button

Press to select the surround mode.
5 SW MODE button
6
DISC MUTING
~ Press to select the subwoofer mode.

TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
VOLUME
!
6 DVD/CD/TAPE operation buttons
RETURN SETUP For operating z-connected Onkyo components connected to the
TX-DS494.
7 TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL
When your remote controller is RC-444M, you can operate TV,
VCR, satellite tuner and cable TV tuner from other brand than
Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code.
For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see “Using remote
controller” on page 30 and “Pre-programming remote controller
(North American models only)” on page 32.
RC-444M (For North American models) 7 TEST TONE/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons
For setting the output levels for each speaker.
These buttons are provided only on the remote controller (refer to
page 21).
1 8 8
ON
RE M OTE C-4 44TMROLLER
RC
DIMMER button
2 INPUT SELECTOR
9 For adjusting the brightness of the front display.
9
CD TAPE PHONO TUNER
3 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

DISPLAY button
TUNER
0 For changing the display.
4 MODE
- 0 TUNER PRESET 5/∞ button
5
TV CABLE SATELLITE VCR

For selecting a tuner preset channel.
=
CH T V VOL CH
- AUDIO SEL button
Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM, AM and
PHONO.
6
DISC MUTING
~
TV/ VCR T V VOL
= MODE buttons
TOP MENU MENU
For selecting the component to be operated by the remote
!
ENTER
VOLUME
controller.
RETURN SETUP
7 TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL ~ MUTING button

Activates the mute function.
This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page
23).
! VOLUME 5/∞ button

For adjusting the volume.
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Rear panel facilities
Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper
TX-DS494 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio connections can result in noise, poor performance, or
and video components, be sure to read this section carefully and damage to the equipment.
then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each
Improper connection
individual component (refer to page 12).
• Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with
the component that you are connecting.
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have
been made.
Inserted completely
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for
the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used • Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power
for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect
VIDEO) are used for video connections. the picture and sound quality.
12 34 5 6
SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 R L

ANTENNA WOOFER OUT
PRE OUT
S VIDEO
R L
OUT
SPEAKER SPEAKERS
TAPE OPTICAL
MONI-
TOR REMOTE
IN CONTROL
OUT
COAXIAL 1 2
FM
75
A
DVD IN AC OUTLETS
AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120 W 1A MAX.
FRONT
GND VIDEO 1 IN R L AV RECEIVER
MODEL NO. TX-DS 494
SURR
PHONO CD OUT R L
L VIDEO 2 B
IN
R SUB
CENTER WOOFER
R L VIDEO MULTI R L
CHANNEL INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS
7 58 9 p q
1 ANTENNA 5 VIDEO IN/OUT

These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM There are 3 video inputs (each one includes both RCA type and S
antenna (refer to page 18). video configurations) and 1 RCA type video output. Connect DVD
players, LD players, VCRs or other video components to the video
2 GND
inputs.
The video output channel can be used to be connected to video
Use this GND terminal for connecting the ground (or earth) wire if
tape recorder for making recordings.
a turntable is connected. Refer to “Connecting a turntable” on page
13. RCA type jack
3 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT S Video jack

This terminal is for connecting an active subwoofer.
4 MONITOR OUT
6 SPEAKERS
Speaker terminals are provided for the front left, front right,
The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video
center, surround left and surround right speakers. Speaker outputs
configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors
are compatible with banana plug connectors (other than European
or projectors.
models).
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Rear panel facilities
7 AUDIO IN/OUT p z (REMOTE CONTROL)

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are 6 audio Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as a
inputs (3 of which are linked to video inputs) and 2 audio outputs CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided
(1 of which are linked to a video output). The audio jacks are with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be
nominally labeled for turntables, compact disc players, cassette controlled from the remote controller provided with the TX-DS494.
tape decks, and DVD players. To the audio jacks for VIDEO 1 and After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the
2 connect the audio output from LD players, VCRs or other video remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components
components. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA type (refer to page 30).
connectors.
RCA type REMOTE
CONTROL
TX-DS494
z connector
• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure

you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to
Ex: Onkyo DVD Player
VIDEO 1).
• The PHONO jacks are designed for use with turntables that z connector
use moving magnet cartridges.
Ex: Onkyo CD player
8 DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

These are the digital audio inputs. There are 2 digital inputs with Ex: Onkyo cassette
coaxial jacks and 1 with optical jacks. The inputs accept digital tape deck
audio signals from a compact disc, LD, DVD, or other digital
source component.
• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables
Optical fiber cable must also be connected.
OPTICAL
• The RC-443S or RC-444M remote controller does not support

turntables.
• If the connected component has two z connectors, you can
Coaxial cable (RCA type)
COAXIAL use either one to connect to the TX-DS494. The other one can
be used to daisy chain with another component.
• When using the optical input jack, remove the protective cap
and keep it safely. When the jack is not used, replace the
protective cap. q AC OUTLETS
The TX-DS494 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting
the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied
through the TX-DS494. By doing this, you can use the
STANDBY/ON button on the TX-DS494 to turn on and off the
connected devices as well.
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ
• When using an optical input jack, always use an optical fiber
depending on the area of purchase.
cable.
• When using the digital inputs, make sure to also connect the Other components
analog connections whenever possible.
9 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component
that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1
channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly
connect the TX-DS494 to the peripheral device.
COAXIAL 1 2
A AC OUTLETS
AC OUTLETS
IN AC 120V 60Hz
AC 230-240V 50Hz
SWITCHED SWITCHED
FRONT TOTAL 100W MAX. TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
IN R L
SURR
1 OUT R L 4
B
2 IN 5
SUB
3 VIDEO MULTI
CENTER WOOFER
R L 6
or etc.
7 1. Front right
2. Surround right
3. Center Caution:
4. Front left Make sure that the total capacity of the other components
DVD player/MPEG decoder 5. Surround left connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed
6. Subwoofer
7. Video
on the rear panel (e.g., 120 watts).
• Connect the video output to one of VIDEO IN connectors

(DVD, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2).
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Example of how to connect your equipment
Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL to the
TX-DS494 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack.
one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide
which method best fits your situation. The directions given here 1. Press the DVD Input Selector button.
are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.
to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as
well as each of your components and their features to ascertain
which method of connection is best.
• Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came
with the component that you are connecting. 2. Press the DIGITAL INPUT button.
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been The current DVD setting (COAX 1) appears.
made.
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the
right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the
left channel, and yellow connectors (marked VIDEO) are used 3. Press the DIGITAL INPUT button repeatedly to
for video connection.
select “OPT”.
• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections
can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the
equipment.
Pressing the DIGITAL INPUT button repeatedly will change
Improper connection
the setting as follows:
Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL.
Inserted completely
• Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL 1.
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound
quality.
Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT
For a detailed explanation of how to connect the devices given COAXIAL 2.
below, refer to the pages listed.
Select if the input source is not from a
digital input jack.
Speakers: See page 17
Radio antenna: See page 18
About five seconds after “OPT” is selected, the original
display appears and the setting is completed.
Setting the digital inputs If you have selected digital input, you can also select the input
signal format (refer to “Setting the input signal format” on
When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL page 23).
INPUT jacks on the rear panel, assign the input source button on
the front panel to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or Note:
COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital Do not assign a single DIGITAL INPUT jack to more than one
source components. The DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and source.
TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks. For example, if you assign the OPTICAL jack to the DVD input,
With the initial setting, the OPTICAL connector is assigned to the since the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD input by the initial
CD input, COAXIAL 1 is assigned to the DVD input and setting, it would result in assigning a single OPTICAL jack to both
COAXIAL 2 is assigned to the VIDEO 1 input, and no input the CD and DVD inputs.
connector is assigned to the VIDEO 2 and TAPE inputs. Whenever you assign a DIGITAL INPUT jack to a different
source from the initial setting, be sure to change the initial setting
Default setting for the jack in advance.
Input source Digital input

CD OPTICAL
PHONO
AM
FM
TAPE –––––
VIDEO 2 –––––
VIDEO 1 COAXIAL 2
DVD COAXIAL 1
– – – – – : Available for digital input but not set in initial setting.

: Not available for digital input.
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Connecting your audio components Example of audio equipment connections
Connecting a turntable
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output Tape deck, MD recorder,
terminal on the turntable to the PHONO L/R jacks on the DAT deck, CD recorder,
TX-DS494. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel (TAPE)
to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack. AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
(REC) (PLAY)
Note: R L R L
The TX-DS494 is designed for use with moving magnet

cartridges. For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire
to the GND terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting
the ground wire may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a
ground wire is not necessary and should not be connected.
Connecting a CD player
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output
terminal on the CD player to the CD L/R jacks on the TX-DS494.
Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack
and the right channel to the R jack. SUB MONITOR DVD VID
ANTENNA WOOFER OUT
PRE OUT
If the CD player has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also
R L
connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL
IN
jack on the TX-DS494 depending on the type of connector on the AM
OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
CD player. TAPE
MONI-
OPTICAL
TOR
With the initial settings of the TX-DS494, the CD input source is IN
OUT
set for digital input at the OPTICAL jack. If the digital connection FM COAXIAL 1 2
75
is made at a different jack, this must be changed (see page 12). DVD IN
FRONT
GND VIDEO 1 IN R L
Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder,
DAT deck, or CD recorder SURR
PHONO CD OUT R L
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output
terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the L VIDEO 2
TX-DS494 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R IN
jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the R SUB
CENTER WOOFER
L jack and the right channel to the R jack. R L VIDEO MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also
connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL
jack on the TX-DS494 depending on the type of connector on the
device.
With the initial settings of the TX-DS494, the DIGITAL INPUT
jack for the TAPE source is not assigned. If you connect the device
to the DIGITAL INPUT jack, then this input source must be set for
digital input at the DIGITAL INPUT button (see page 12).
R L R L OPTICAL
GND
AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL

OUT OUT OUT
Turntable CD player
(PHONO) (CD)
Audio (L)
Audio (R) Analog signal
Optical plug
Digital signal
Signal flow
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Connecting your video components
Connecting a DVD player or LD player Connecting a satellite tuner or television

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video
output terminal (composite) on the device to the DVD IN VIDEO output terminal (composite) on the satellite tuner or television to
jack on the TX-DS494. the VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jacks on the TX-DS494.
If there is an S video output terminal on the DVD player or LD player, If there is an S video output terminal on the satellite tuner or
connect it to the DVD IN S VIDEO jack using an S video cable. television, connect it to the VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO jack using an S
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio video cable.
output terminal on the DVD player or LD player to the audio DVD Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio
IN L/R jacks on the TX-DS494. Make sure that you properly output terminal on the satellite tuner or television to the same
connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks on the TX-DS494. Make sure that you
jack. properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right
If the DVD player or LD player has a digital output jack as well, be channel to the R jack.
sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or If the satellite tuner or television has a digital output jack as well,
COAXIAL jack on the TX-DS494 depending on the type of be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL
connector on the DVD player or LD player. or COAXIAL jack on the TX-DS494 depending on the type of
With the initial settings of the TX-DS494, the DVD input source is connector on the satellite tuner or television.
set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack. If the digital With the initial settings of the TX-DS494, the VIDEO 1 input
connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed (see source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack. If the digital
page 12). connection is made at a jack different from the initial settings, this
must be changed (see page 12).
Connecting a video cassette recorder

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video Connecting a television monitor or projector
output terminal (composite) on the video cassette recorder to the Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video
VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO jack on the TX-DS494 and video input input terminal (composite) on the monitor to the MONITOR OUT
terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT VIDEO jack. VIDEO jack on the TX-DS494.
If there is an S video output terminal on the video cassette If there is an S video input terminal on the monitor, connect it to
recorder, connect it to the VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO jack using an S the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack using an S video cable.
video cable.
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio
output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO
2 IN L/R jacks on the TX-DS494 and audio input terminal to the
VIDEO 2 OUT L/R jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the
left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.
If the video cassette recorder has a digital output jack as well, be
sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or
COAXIAL jack on the TX-DS494 depending on the type of
connector on the video cassette recorder.
With the initial settings of the TX-DS494, the DIGITAL INPUT
jack for the VIDEO 2 source is not assigned. If you connect the
video cassette recorder to the DIGITAL INPUT jack, then this
input source must be set for digital input at the DIGITAL INPUT
button (see page 12).
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Example of video equipment connections
DVD player or LD player TV monitor or Projector

(DVD) (MONITOR OUT)
AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT OUT OUT OUT IN IN
R L COAXIAL
SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ANTENNA WOOFER OUT
PRE OUT
S VIDEO
R L
OUT IN IN IN
TAPE OPTICAL
MONI-
IN TOR
OUT
COAXIAL 1 2
FM
75
A
DVD IN
FRONT
GND VIDEO 1 IN R L
SURR
PHONO CD OUT R L
L VIDEO 2 B
IN
R SUB
CENTER WOOFER
R L VIDEO MULTI R L
Video
Audio (L)
Analog signal
Audio (R)
COAXIAL R L R L R L
S Video plug
DIGITAL S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN IN OUT
S video signal
Coaxial plug
Satellite tuner or TV VCR Digital signal
(VIDEO 1) (VIDEO 2)
Signal flow
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Positioning speakers
This unit has two sets of speaker system terminals (for Speaker placement
SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B).
Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room
consulting the instruction manuals that came with them. and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of speaker
For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your placement and recommendations are shown.
speakers are very important.
Important points regarding speaker placement
Front left and right speakers and center speaker

Standard speaker system for reproducing
• Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor.
surround sound
• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the
• Front right and left speakers listener’s ears at the listening position.
• Center speaker • Install the left and right front speakers at the same distance
from the listening position.
Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for
the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic
Surround left and right speakers
movement.
• Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3.3 feet)
• Surround right and left speakers
higher than that of the listener’s ears.
Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces
environmental sound associated with the background and Subwoofer
effect sound for each scene.
• The subwoofer can provide a similar sound effect regardless of
• Subwoofer the installation position, provided that it is installed within the
Produces powerful and heavy bass. room containing the listening position.
If the subwoofer and center speaker are not TV/Monitor screen

available
eft Fro
nt l Center nt
Fro aker Subwoofer
Speaker spe right
sp e ake
r
The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will
be properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for
optimized surround playback.
Surround Surround
left right
speaker speaker
Listening position
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Connecting speakers
Connecting speakers • To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive
(+) and negative (–) speaker wire.
After installing the speakers, connect them to the TX-DS494.
CAUTION: NO!
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 Ω min. per each speaker terminal.
Preparation of speaker cords • Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the
speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right
15mm (5/8") signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.
1. Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch)
of wire insulation. • Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.
Connecting speakers with an impedance less that 6 Ω may
2. Twist wire ends very tight. damage the TX-DS494.
• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-DS494.
Connecting the speaker cord • When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to
listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should
1. Loosen the screw. never be connected in parallel to both the right and left-
channel terminals simultaneously.
NO! NO!
2. Fully insert the end of the
cord.
R L R L
3. Tighten the screw.
Connecting a subwoofer
Use the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT 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 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack and the subwoofer
Connecting to SPEAKERS A to the amplifier.
Front right Front left Center Surround Surround

Subwoofer speaker speaker right left
speaker
speaker speaker
SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 R L

ANTENNA WOOFER OUT
PRE OUT
S VIDEO
R L
OUT
SPEAKER SPEAKERS
TAPE OPTICAL
MONI-
TOR REMOTE
IN CONTROL
OUT
COAXIAL 1 2
FM
75
A AC OUTLETS
DVD IN AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120 W 1A MAX.
FRONT
GND VIDEO 1 IN R L AV RECEIVER
MODEL NO. TX-DS 494
SURR
PHONO CD OUT R L
L VIDEO 2 B
IN
R SUB
CENTER WOOFER
R L VIDEO MULTI R L
Connecting to SPEAKERS B
Front right Front left
speaker speaker
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Connecting antennas
To the use the tuner of TX-DS494, it is necessary to prepare the 2. Insert the bottom edge of
supplied FM and AM antennas. the outer frame into the
• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for groove on the stand.
better reception must be done while listening to a station
broadcast.
• If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an
outside antenna is recommended. Insert into the groove.
3. Extend the antenna cord.

Connecting the FM indoor antenna
North American models:
1. Strip away the insulation from the end of the

cord.
FM indoor antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna
1. Press down the lever.

2. Fully insert the stripped end of the cord.
SUB
ANTENNA WOOFER
R L
PRE OUT
2. Insert the end of the
OUT cable into the hole.
AM
TAPE
MONI-
IN TOR
OUT
FM
75
DVD IN
VIDEO 3. Release the lever.

The lever will return to the
original position.
Except for North American models:
Fully insert the end of the cord.

AM loop antenna
SUB
ANTENNA WOOFER
PRE OUT
R L
OUT
AM
TAPE
MONI-
IN TOR
OUT
SUB
FM
ANTENNA WOOFER
75 PRE OUT
DVD IN
R L
OUT
VIDEO AM
TAPE
MONI-
IN TOR
OUT
FM
75
The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend DVD IN
the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest VIDEO
signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in
the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.
Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to
If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for
antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. AM broadcast signals.
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction
and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away
as possible from the TX-DS494, televisions, speaker cables, and
Assembling the AM loop antenna power cords.
When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop
1. Rotate the outer frame of antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
the antenna.
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Connecting antennas
If the reception condition cannot be improved by adjusting the 4. Cut the ferrite core wire.
provided antenna, install an outdoor antenna and connect it to this unit.
Cut the
ferrite core
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna
wire with
nippers, etc.
Please make sure that you follow the considerations:
• Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy Distribute
roads, etc.). the wire
• It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it along the
groove.
well away from power lines, transformers, etc.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding 5. Reinstall the cover.
is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on
page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.
FM outdoor
antenna The cover
ANTENNA
SUB
WOOFER
Connecting the 300 Ω ribbon wire
PRE OUT
R L
AM
OUT 1. Loosen the screws with a
TAPE
IN
MONI-
TOR
OUT screwdriver.
FM
75
DVD IN
GND VIDEO 1 IN
Directional linkage
Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) 2. Wrap the wire around
reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with these screws.
each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna,
use a directional linkage type splitter.
3. Tighten the screws with a

screwdriver.
To TX-DS494 To TV (or VCR)
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω Connecting an AM outdoor antenna

antenna adapter (Worldwide models only)
An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched
horizontally above a window or outside.
Connecting the coaxial cable
AM loop antenna (Indoor)
1. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the
diagram.
Outdoor antenna
✦
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
✦
✦✦ ✦ ✦
✦
6 3 6 Connect both
mm mm mm
antennas.
15mm
(5/8")
2. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver,
press the stoppers of the 75/300 Ω antenna ANTENNA
adapter outward and remove the cover. R L

OUT
AM
TAPE
IN
Expand the
FM
stoppers.
Notes:
3. Connect the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter to the • Do not remove the AM loop antenna.
coaxial cable. • To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding
Clamp with radio
is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on
pliers, etc. page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.
Push in the extremity of the

conductor wire. 19
Connecting the power
STANDBY indicator
ON
RE M OTE C-4 43TSROLLER
RC
STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON
INPUT SELECTOR
CD TAPE PHONO TUNER
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
MODE
/ DTS STANDBY/ ON DVD CD TAPE
STANDBY DISC MUTING

POWER
DIMMER
ON OFF
A SPEAKERS B
CLEAR TOP MENU MENU
ENTER
VOLUME
RETURN SETUP
SELECTOR
TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL
VCR
PHONES BASS TREBLE
To wall outlet
POWER
Connecting the power Turning this unit ON from an z-connected

component
• The TX-DS494 is shipped with the main power (POWER)
switch in the on position (_ ON). When the power cord is When the DVD player, CD player or MD recorder connected with
plugged in for the first time, the TX-DS494 will automatically the TX-DS494 through z cables is turned on, the TX-DS494
enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light automatically turns on and selects the source that was turned on.
(same condition after step 2 below). Turning the TX-DS494 off sets the z-connected DVD player,
• Before you plug in the TX-DS494, confirm that all CD player or MD recorder to standby mode.
connections have been made properly. When the TX-DS494 is already on, pressing the play button on the
• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge, DVD player, CD player, cassette deck or MD recorder merely
which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the selects the input source that was played.
same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall
outlet on a different circuit. Notes:
• The function of turning on the TX-DS494 is not available if its
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. POWER switch is set to the off position (— OFF) or the source
components is not connected properly. When controlling the
TX-DS494 from an z-connected component, make sure that
2. Press the POWER switch to set the TX-DS494 to
the POWER switch of this unit is set to the on position (_ ON)
standby state. and that the component is connected properly.
The STANDBY indicator lights up. • When a cassette tape deck or MD recorder is connected with
the z connector of this unit, it can be controlled from the
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the source component selected with the TAPE button.
TX-DS494. • Certain component models may not be able to control the
The display lights up and the STANDBY indicator turns off. TX-DS494.
If you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver
returns to standby mode.
Turning the power on from the remote

controller Memory preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A
Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps built-in memory power backup system preserves the contents
1 and 2 above and place the TX-DS494 in the standby state. of the memory during power failures and even when the
POWER switch is set to off. The POWER switch must be set
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote to on in order to charge the backup system.
controller to turn on the TX-DS494 (take it out of The memory preservation period after the unit has been
turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the
the standby state).
unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a
• To return the TX-DS494 to the standby state, press the period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been
STANDBY/ON button on the remote controller. turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a
highly humid climate.
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Speaker Setup
ON
RC
SP SEL SW MODE CD
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE PHONO TUNER
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
/ DTS
SW MODE STANDBY/ ON DVD
MODE
CD TAPE
STANDBY DISC MUTING

POWER
VOLUME 5/∞
DIMMER
ON OFF
A SPEAKERS B
CLEAR TOP MENU MENU
ENTER
VOLUME
RETURN SETUP
SELECTOR
TEST TONE TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL
LEVEL 5/∞
VCR
PHONES BASS TREBLE
CH SEL
You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker Note:
system connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals (see page 17). When the subwoofer mode is set to MODE 2 and audio is
Notes: reproduced in the STEREO mode, the subwoofer may not output
audio from certain sources (2 channel-Dolby Digital/DTS source
• The speakers cannot be set up for optimum audio reproduction if; etc.).
– Headphones are connected (see page 8), or
– The SPEAKERS B system is On (see page 7).
• It is not necessary to set up again once you have completed the
setup unless you change the speaker configuration.
Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume
balance (Remote controller only)
Selecting the speaker configuration
Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volume
Press SP SEL button repeatedly to select the number of of all speaker’s test tones sound equal at the listening position.
channels for the SPEAKERS A system.
When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be 1. Press the TEST TONE button.
displayed for about 5 seconds. If you want to change it, press the Adjust the volume by gently increasing it with the VOLUME
same button again within the 5 seconds. 5 button. Each speaker produces the test tone (pink noise) in
When the button is pressed repeatedly, the number of channels the following order:
changes as follows:
Front left speaker

Front left and right speakers
Center speaker
Front left, right, and center speakers
Front right speaker

Front left and right, plus surround
left and right speakers
Surround right speaker
Front left, right, and center, plus
surround left and right speakers
Surround left speaker
Subwoofer
Setting the subwoofer mode
Press SW MODE button repeatedly to select the

subwoofer mode. 2. To adjust the level of each speaker, press the
CH SEL button to select a speaker and press the
When the button is pressed, the current subwoofer mode will be
displayed for about 5 seconds. If you want to change it, press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons to raise or lower the level.
same button again within the 5 seconds. The test tone should sound at the same level when you hear it
When the button is pressed repeatedly, the subwoofer mode in your listening position. You can adjust the level in the range
changes as follows: between –12 dB to +12 dB.
3. Press the TEST TONE button to complete

When small-with limited bass signal adjustment.
handling-front speakers are connected
When large-wideband-front speakers
are connected
When no subwoofer is connected

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Selecting a sound source
ON
RC
SLEEP STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY INPUT

SPEAKERS A MASTER VOLUME CD
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE PHONO TUNER SELECTOR
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
AUDIO SEL
MODE
STANDBY DISC MUTING

POWER
ON OFF
DIMMER
MUTING
A SPEAKERS B
TOP MENU MENU
VOLUME 5/∞
CLEAR
ENTER
VOLUME
RETURN SETUP
SELECTOR
PHONES
VCR
BASS TREBLE
TEST TONE LEVEL 5/∞
CH SEL
AUDIO SELECTOR Input selector BASS/TREBLE
Selecting a sound source Using MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
1. Press the desired input selector button. The MULTI CHANNEL INPUT refers to a system, which is
compatible with a source component equipped with 5.1-channel
The selected source name appears in the display.
outputs (DVD player, MPEG decoder, etc.), reproducing the left/
If the TAPE button is pressed, either the TAPE or MD input right front, center and left/right surround channels from five
which has been selected beforehand will be displayed. The respective speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from
TAPE and MD sources can be switched alternately by holding SUB WOOFER PRE OUT (refer to page 11).
the TAPE button for about 2 seconds.
2. When the selected source is other than FM, AM 1. Press AUDIO SELECTOR button repeatedly to
or PHONO, press the AUDIO SELECTOR button select “MULTI CH”.
on the front panel or the AUDIO SEL button on
the remote controller to select an audio input 2. Turn on the component connected to the MULTI
signal format. CHANNEL INPUT port and start playing the
Each time the button is pressed, the setting cycles; “AUTO” → desired media.
“MULTI CH” → “ANALOG” → “AUTO” (back to the
beginning) (refer to page 23). 3. If necessary, press the CH SEL button on the
3. Make sure that the SPEAKERS A indicator lights remote controller to select an individual
up in the display. speaker. Then press the LEVEL 5/∞ button to
adjust the output level as desired.
If it does not light, press the SPEAKERS A button.
Adjust the speaker output level so that you can hear the same
4. Start playing the selected input source. sound level from each speaker at the listening position. For the
Follow the operating instructions for the source device. front right, front left, center, surround right and surround left
speakers, the output levels can be adjusted between –12 to +12
5. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted between –30 to +12 dB.
dial on the front panel or the VOLUME 5/∞ The volume levels from the speakers reproducing MULTI
buttons on the remote controller. CHANNEL INPUT are independent from the speaker levels
Turn the MASTER VOLUME dial clockwise to increase the set using the test tone (page 21). These settings are not applied
volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. to speakers reproducing MULTI CHANNEL INPUT.
6. Adjust the tone with the BASS and TREBLE Notes:
control knobs on the front panel. • MULTI CH cannot be selected when FM, AM or PHONO is
Turn the BASS and TREBLE control knobs to adjust the bass selected as the input source.
and treble response from the Front speakers (refer to page 8). • The surround mode cannot be selected when MULTI CH is
Note: selected. Also, if MULTI CH is selected during use of a
If you hear no sound from the speakers, check the following items: surround mode, it is canceled automatically.
• Make sure that all devices and speakers are connected • If the speaker level is set to +1 dB or higher, the maximum
correctly and securely. level indicated in the display will change if you raise the
volume level.
• The sound is muted when the MUTING indicator flashes.
Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to cancel • Regardless of the speaker configuration, the input signal will
the mute function (refer to page 23). be output to each corresponding speaker. For example, even if
the speaker configuration is set to 2 ch, sound comes from all
• When you select a source that is connected to the DIGITAL
speakers.
INPUT jacks on the rear panel, you must select digital input
(refer to page 12).
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Selecting a sound source
Setting the input signal format Sleep function (Remote controller only)
If the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or TAPE, you The sleep timer can turn off the power to the system after a
can specify the input signal format. specified time period.
With the initial setting, AUTO is assigned to the DVD, CD and
VIDEO 1 inputs, and ANALOG is assigned to the TAPE and Press the SLEEP button on the remote controller.
VIDEO 2 inputs. You can change this according to the signal The SLEEP indicator will light and “SLEEP 90 MIN” (the
format of the input source. TX-DS494 will turn off after 90 minutes) appears in the display.
For example, follow the steps below to specify the input signal
format for the VIDEO 2 input:
1. Press the VIDEO 2 button. • Pressing the SLEEP button each time reduces the time value in
10-minute increments.
VIDEO 2 is selected as the input source and “VIDEO 2”
appears in the display. • To cancel the sleep function, press the SLEEP button when the
time displayed is less than 10 minutes.
2. Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button. • While the sleep function is enabled, you can press the SLEEP
button to see how much time is left.
The current setting is displayed.
3. Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button repeatedly

until the desired input signal format is displayed. Mute function (Remote controller only)
Each press of the button switches the displayed input format as
follows. AUTO is skipped when the selected input is not The muting function can turn down the playback sound
assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks (refer to page 12). immediately. This can useful, for example, when you receive a
telephone call while listening to music or another source.
Press the MUTING button on the remote controller.

Select this setting to play a digital The MUTING indicator will flash and the sound from the speakers
signal. When a digital signal is not
or headphones will be switched off by the receiver’s audio muting
input, the analog signal is played.
circuits.
Select this setting to play back the MUTING

input from the component connected
to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port. Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on.
Select this setting to play back the Note:

input from a source component The mute function will be cancelled if you turn off the TX-DS494.
connected to an audio input jack.
After 5 seconds, the original display appears and the setting is

completed.
Notes:
• With ANALOG setting, even if a digital signal is input from
the same component, only the analog signal will be output.
• When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal
format other than MULTI CH is set, the digital input becomes
automatically ANALOG if it has been “– – – – –” or “AUTO”
if it has been “OPT”, “COAX 1” or “COAX 2”.
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts
MEMORY ON
RC
FM MODE PRESET a/s CD

INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE PHONO TUNER
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

TUNER
TUNER
TUNER
PRESET 5/∞
MODE
/ DTS
DISC MUTING
STANDBY
POWER
DIMMER
ON OFF
A SPEAKERS B TOP MENU MENU
ENTER
CLEAR
VOLUME
RETURN SETUP

SELECTOR
VCR
PHONES BASS TREBLE
FM TUNING a/s
AM
Listening to FM/AM radio stations Tuning into a radio station
FM and AM broadcasting can be received either by tuning into a 1. Press either the AM or FM input selector button.
station or selecting a preset station.
2. Using the TUNING a/s buttons on the front
AM
TUNED indicator panel, tune into the station you desire.
When you tune into a radio station, TUNED indicator appears
in the display. If you tune into an FM station in stereo, then FM
STEREO indicator lights up.
• The tuner frequency changes in 50 kHz increments for FM
and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for AM.
• When tuning into FM stations, you can press the TUNING
Band Frequency
a/s button continuously for more than 0.5 seconds to
scan for an FM station in the direction of the button you
pressed (FM auto tuning mode). After you release the
button and a station is received in stereo, the scanning
FM
TUNED indicator
stops.
FM STEREO indicator FM MUTE indicator
If no FM station can be tuned in automatically:
RDS
RDS
If the signal is weak or is too noisy, press the FM MODE
indicator button to cancel the FM MUTE function. This turns the FM
MUTE indicator off and initiates the monaural reception
mode. In this mode, noise between stations is audible but
sound interruption experienced in the stereo reception mode is
Band Frequency removed.
To return to the stereo reception mode, press the FM MODE
button so that the FM MUTE indicator lights up.
Receiving RDS (European models only)
When an RDS (Radio Data System) station broadcasting PS

(Program Service Name) information is received, the RDS
indicator lights up and the name of the station is displayed.
• RDS reception is only available on the European models, and
only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts
Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio station
By storing (presetting) frequently received radio stations, they can 1. Press either the AM or FM input selector button.
be received automatically by pressing the PRESET ™/£ button The display should show the currently selected frequency. If it
on the front panel or TUNER PRESET 5/∞ buttons on the remote displays the listening mode, press the DISPLAY button to
controller. display the frequency.
Up to a total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset.
2. Using the PRESET ™/£ buttons, select the
1. Tune into the radio station you desire. number of the desired preset station.
FM STEREO When using the remote controller
1. Press the TUNER input selector button on the

remote controller.
2. Press the MEMORY button and, while the MEMORY
indicator lights, press the PRESET ™/£ button to 2. Press the TUNER PRESET 5/∞ buttons and
select the preset number (one of 1 to 30) to be used select the number of the desired preset station.
with the station to be preset.
Lights
Erasing a preset radio station

FM STEREO MEMORY
1. Select the preset radio station that you want erase.

Refer to “Selecting a preset radio station” above.
Flashes (Preset number)
2. Press the FM MODE button while holding down
3. Press the MEMORY button to finalize the procedure.
the MEMORY button.
Lights off
FM MODE MEMORY
CLEAR
FM STEREO
Lights
• Once the preset station has been cancelled, the memory
location can be used to store another station.
This programs the radio station as a preset radio station.
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To enjoy Surround mode
The TX-DS494’s surround sound enables you to enjoy the Notes on DTS
presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room. • If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the
Before using a surround mode, make sure the speaker setup has “ANALOG” setting is selected on the TX-DS494, the DTS
been set (refer to page 21). encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output.
The configuration of the speakers are very important for the This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers.
surround sound. Refer to “Positioning speakers” on page 16 and Therefore, be sure to select “AUTO” and use the DIGITAL
“Connecting speakers” on page 17. INPUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) to connect the DTS
source. (Refer to “Setting the input signal format” on page 23.)
• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the “AUTO”
setting is selected, you may hear a noise for a short while until
Surround modes the DTS decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts
operating. This is not a malfunction.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround, DTS (Digital Theater • If you press the pause or skip button on the player while
System) Surround playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to individually
record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and • The DTS indicator on the TX-DS494 lights up while it plays
right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE channel the DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal
(Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create transmission stops, the TX-DS494 remains in DTS mode and
a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls. the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you
operate the pause or skip button on the player. Therefore, if the
DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD source switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal
video that has a mark.
immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In this case,
DTS: Select this option when you play a DVD player, laser disc, stop the playback of the source on the player for about 3
or CD that has a mark. seconds, then resume playback.
• Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II surround sources correctly even if you connect the player to the
This is a 5-channel surround system of a new generation, casting a TX-DS494 digitally. This is because the digital signal has
bridge between the previous 4-channel (Left/Right Front, Center been processed (such as the output level, sampling frequency,
and monaural surround channels) Pro Logic surround and 5.1- frequency response, etc.), and the TX-DS494 cannot recognize
channel Dolby Digital surround. Dolby Pro Logic II provides the the signal as DTS data. Therefore, you may hear noise when
MOVIE mode optimized for viewing movies and the MUSIC you play a DTS source while processing the signal.
mode optimized for listening to music. In the MOVIE mode, the • The TAPE OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks of the TX-DS494
surround channel, which has been monaural and based on narrow output analog audio. Do not record CDs or LDs that support
band, is reproduced in stereo so that the feeling of movement in the DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you will record a DTS
played movies is more enhanced. In the MUSIC mode, the encoded signal as noise.
surround channel reproduces natural sound field even with 2-
channel music sources.
The MOVIE mode allows you to enjoy VHS and DVD software
carrying the marking as well as some of TV broadcast
programs. The MUSIC mode allows you to enjoy stereo music
from CD, etc.
Analog/PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) surround

Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting
and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a
kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or
DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source
is played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed
below.
ORCHESTRA: This mode is suitable for classics and opera
music. The center channel is cut and the
surround channels are emphasized to widen the
stereo image. It will simulate a natural
reverberation that can be created in a large hall.
UNPLUGGED: This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental
sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By
emphasizing the front stereo image, it will
simulate the acoustics in front of the stage.
ALL CH ST: This mode is useful for background music. The
front and surround channels will create a stereo
image.
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ON
RC
Ÿ/DTS SURROUND
INPUT SELECTOR
CD TAPE PHONO TUNER
STEREO DSP INPUT SELECTOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
MODE
STANDBY DISC MUTING

POWER
DIMMER
ON OFF
A SPEAKERS B
CLEAR TOP MENU MENU

ENTER
VOLUME
RETURN SETUP
SELECTOR
TEST TONE TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL
LEVEL 5/∞
VCR
PHONES BASS TREBLE
CH SEL
Input selector
Relationship between input sources and surround modes
The surround modes that can be selected are variable depending on the signal formats employed with the input sources.
Input source signal format Analog PCM*4 Dolby Digital*5 dts MULTI CH*6
Source software Tape, Record, CD, Audio DVD, Video DVD, LD, CD, LD, Video DVD
Tuner Video DVD Digital satellite Video DVD
Listening mode broadcast
STEREO*1 ● ● ● ●
PRO LOGIC II* 2
● ● ●
DOLBY D ●
DTS ●
ORCHESTRA* 3
● ●
UNPLUGGED*3 ● ●
ALL CH ST* 3
● ●
MULTI CH ●
*1 Only STEREO can be selected when SP SEL is set to 2 ch, when SPEAKERS B is selected or when headphones are used.
*2 When SP SEL is set to 3 ch, “3 ST” is displayed in place of “PL II”.
*3 These modes cannot be selected when SP SEL is set to 2 ch or 3 ch.
*4 Only STEREO can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz.
*5 Only DOLBY D (PL II if the source is a 2-channel source) or STEREO can be selected when Dolby Digital surround audio is reproduced.
*6 The surround mode cannot be selected when MULTI CH is selected.
Selecting DOLBY PRO LOGIC II surround
1. Press an input selector button to select the You can adjust the level of each speaker.
desired sound source. 1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a
speaker.
2. Press the Ÿ/DTS SURROUND button repeatedly 2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller to
to select DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. raise or lower the level.
The selected mode appears in the display. Each time you press • The speaker levels set here are cleared when this unit is set to
the button, the surround mode changes as follows: STANDBY. (The speaker levels return to the levels set using
the test tone.)
• When the TEST TONE button on the remote controller is
pressed after the above adjustment, the set levels will become
the levels adjusted using the test tone by overwriting the
existing ones.
3. Play the selected sound source.
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Selecting DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS surround Selecting Onkyo’s surround modes
1. Press an input selector button to select the 1. Press an input selector button to select the
desired sound source. desired sound source.
2. Press the Ÿ/DTS SURROUND button. 2. Press the DSP button repeatedly until the
desired surround mode name appears.
3. Play the selected sound source. The selected mode appears in the display. Each time you press
the button, the surround mode changes as follows:
You can adjust the level of each speaker.
1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a
speaker.
2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller to
raise or lower the level.
• The speaker levels set here are cleared when this unit is set to
STANDBY. (The speaker levels return to the levels set using
the test tone.)
• When the TEST TONE button on the remote controller is
existing ones.
Note: When software compatible with Dolby Digital is played, the
Sources other than Dolby Digital/DTS-encoded ones are reproduced surround mode will automatically switch to the DOLBY D
with Dolby Pro Logic II. surround mode. When software compatible with DTS is
played, the surround mode will automatically switch to the
DTS mode.
Late Night function You can adjust the level of each speaker.
1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a
Since the audio in movies produced for theaters has a big speaker.
difference between the highest and lowest levels (dynamic range), 2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller to
it is sometimes necessary to increase the volume to a very high raise or lower the level.
level when you want to listen to low-level audio such as
• The speaker levels set here are cleared when this unit is set to
environmental sounds and low human voices. In such a case,
STANDBY. (The speaker levels return to the levels set using
switch the Late Night function to ON to reduce the dynamic range
the test tone.)
so that even low-level audio can be identifiable without increasing
the overall listening volume. • When the TEST TONE button on the remote controller is
This function is especially convenient when you have to view a
movie at a low volume in the night time, etc.
existing ones.
During Dolby Digital surround playback, press the

DSP button.
Each press of the button switches the Late Night function ON and Selecting STEREO modes
OFF alternately.
1. Press an input selector button to select the
Notes:
desired sound source.
• The Late Night function is available only in Dolby Digital
Surround mode.
2. Press the STEREO button.
• The degree of the Late Night effect is already programmed
into the source materials. Some materials may produce only
small or no effects.
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Recording a source
/ DTS
STANDBY
POWER
DIMMER
ON OFF
A SPEAKERS B
CLEAR

SELECTOR
VCR
PHONES BASS TREBLE
Input selector
2, 5
To record the input source signal you are GND VIDEO 1 IN
FRONT
R Video
currently watching or listening to SURR camera
PHONO CD OUT R
Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the L VIDEO 2

IN
components connected to the VIDEO 2 OUT and TAPE OUT
R
(audio only) jacks. CENTER
R L VIDEO MULTI
CHANNEL
1. Press an input selector button to select the

input source to record. 1, 5 1, 5
The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen Video cassette
to it as desired. The currently selected input source signal to CD player
recorder
the TAPE OUT and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording.
2. Start recording at the recording component as

desired. 1. Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in
the video camera connected to the VIDEO 1.
Notes:
• You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure 2. Insert a video tape for recording in the video
that you have made a correct analog connection. cassette recorder connected to VIDEO 2 OUT.
• If you change the input source during recording, you will
record the signals from the newly selected input source. 3. Press the VIDEO 1 input selector button.
• You cannot record the surround effects.
• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI 4. Press the CD input selector button.
CHANNEL INPUT port. This switches the audio output to CD, but the video output
remains VIDEO 1 that has been selected in step 3.
5. Start recording on the video cassette recorder

Recording the video from one source and the and start playing at the CD player and video
audio from another camera as desired.
The recorded video signal becomes the output from the video
You can add the sound from one source to the video of another camera and recorded audio signal becomes that from the CD
source to make your own video recordings. player.
Below is an example of recording the sound from a compact disc
player connected to CD L/R jacks and the video from a video Notes:
camera connected to VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jack to video cassette • You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure
tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 2 OUT that you have made a correct analog connection.
L/R and VIDEO jacks.
• If you change the input source during recording, you will
record the audio signals from the newly selected input source
and the video signals assigned to that input source.
• You cannot record the surround effects.
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Using remote controller
You can operate the z-connected Onkyo CD player, cassette
tape deck or DVD player with the remote controller provided with
the TX-DS494. The illustration shows the RC-443S remote
controller.
Controlling an Onkyo CD player
The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be

connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to page 11).
1. Press the CD MODE button. ONTROLLER

RE M OTE C-4
RC 43S
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the INPUT SELECTOR

CD TAPE PHONO TUNER
Onkyo compact disc player.
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
3. Press the desired operation button. SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESE T
s : Starts playback of CD.

e : Stops playback, fast forward or fast reverse.
STANDBY/ ON DVD
MODE
CD TAPE CD MODE
STANDBY/ON
f : Fast forwards the CD.
CD operation
d : Fast reverses the CD. buttons
DISC MUTING
2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.

w : Skips to the beginning of the next track. TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
VOLUME
q : Skips to the beginning of the current or previous RETURN SETUP
track.
DISC : This button is valid when the CD changer is used

and selects the disc to be played.
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck
The z connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be

connected to the TX-DS494 (refer to page 11).
1. Press the TAPE MODE button. ONTROLLER

RE M OTE C-4
RC 43S
2. Press the desired operation button. CD

INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE PHONO TUNER
s : Plays side A (the side facing the front) of tape. DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
e : Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding. SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESE T
f : Fast forwards the tape.

MODE
d : Rewinds the tape. TAPE MODE
2/8 : Plays side B (the side facing the rear) of the tape.
TAPE operation
w : Fast forwards the tape till the beginning of the next
DISC MUTING buttons
music.
q : Rewinds the tape till the beginning of the current or
TOP MENU MENU
previous music. ENTER
VOLUME
RETURN SETUP
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Using remote controller
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player
The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to

the TX-DS494 (refer to page 11).
1. Press the DVD MODE button.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the ONTROLLER

RE M OTE C-4
RC 43S
Onkyo DVD player. STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY
INPUT SELECTOR
CD TAPE PHONO TUNER
3. Press the desired operation button.

DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
DVD operation buttons
s : Starts playback of DVD. MODE
e : Stops playback. STANDBY/ON DVD MODE

f : Searches the disc in the forward direction.
DVD operation
d : Searches the disc in the reverse direction. DISC MUTING
buttons
2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily or advances the disc
frame by frame. TOP MENU
ENTER
MENU
OSD operation
w : Starts playback from the beginning of the next RETURN SETUP
VOLUME
buttons
chapter/track.
q : Starts playback from the beginning of the current

chapter/track.
DISC : This button is valid when the DVD changer is used
and selects the disc to be played.
OSD operation buttons

TOP MENU : Displays the top menu of each DVD disc.
MENU : Displays a menu recorded in the DVD disc.
RETURN : Returns to the previous menu.
SETUP : Displays the setup menu.
5/∞/2/3 : Selects an item in a menu.
ENTER : Enters the selection in memory.
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Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only)
Pre-programming code is only available on the RC-444M remote Controlling a DVD player
controller for TX-DS494 North American model.
Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as
the operational buttons on page 31.
Learning a pre-programming code
You can make RC-444M remote controller to operate a product When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players
from other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming There are three SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING
code of the brand in the RC-444M. number according to how you will be using the DVD player.
No. 02/03: These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player
1. Find the 2-digit number for the brand name of by pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it
the component that you want to operate in the does not have an z connector, or it does but you are not using an
table on page 33. z cable and connecting it. First enter 02 and if it does not operate
properly, enter 03.
2. Turn on the component that you want to operate No. 01: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z
connector that you are connecting to the TX-DS494 with an z
(i.e. DVD, satellite tuner, or television).
cable. You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the
remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX-DS494.
3. While holding down the MODE button on the You do not need to enter this code because it is factory preset.
RC-444M that you want to program, press the However, if the code has been changed to 02 or 03, then you will
LEVEL 5 button, and then release both buttons. need to change it back to 01.
4. Within 30 seconds, enter the 2-digit code

number.
Controlling a TV/VCR/Cable TV/Satellite tuner
To enable entry of the 2-digit code number, some of the remote
controller keys become the numeric keys with the assignment
as shown in the figure. 1. Press the desired MODE button.
5. Press some operation buttons for the component 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the
that you want to operate to check if the system device.
operates properly.
3. Press the desired operation button.
If the system operates properly, the code is correct. If the
component does not operate properly, return to step 3.
TV mode
CH+ : Changes the TV channel upward.
CH– : Changes the TV channel downward.
RE M OTE CONTROLLER
RC-4 4 4M TV VOL+ : Increases the TV volume.
TV VOL– : Decrease the TV volume.
INPUT SELECTOR
CD TAPE PHONO TUNER
TV/VCR : Switches the TV/VCR inputs.
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
TUNER
SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESE T VCR mode
TV
MODE
CABLE SATELLITE VCR CH+ : Changes the received channel upward.
MODE CH– : Changes the received channel downward.
CH TV VOL CH s : Starts playback of videotape.
1 2 3
e : Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding.
DISC MUTING
4 5 6
f : Fast-forwards the videotape.
TV/ VCR TV VOL
7 8 9 d : Rewinds the videotape.

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.
TOP MENU MENU
ENTER
VOLUME 0
RETURN SETUP

CABLE/SAT mode
LEVEL 5 CH+ : Changes the received channel upward.
CH– : Changes the received channel downward.
Notes:
• With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work
correctly.
• If more than one code is given in the table, try the code one by
one until you reach the code for your component (i.e. if the
first code does not work, then try the next).
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Pre-programming remote controller (North American models only)
CODE LIST
Brand TV VCR CABLE DVD SAT
ADMIRAL 01-03 01 — — —
AIWA — 02 — — —
AOC 04 — — — —
AUDIO DYNAMIC — 03, 04 — — —
BELL & HOWELL 01, 02 05 — — —
BROKSONIC 04 06, 07 — — —
CANON — 08, 09 — — —
CITIZEN — 10 — — —
CRAIG 05-08 10 — — —
CROSLEX 09 — — — —
CURTIS MATHIS 04, 08, 10 02, 09, 11 — — —
DAEWOO 04, 11, 12 09, 12, 13 — — —
DAYTRON 13 — — — —
DBX — 03, 04, 14 — — —
DENON — — — 04, 05 —
DIMENSIA — 11 — — —
ECHOSTAR — — — — 01
EMERSON 04-08, 13, 14 06, 07, 13, 15-17 — — —
FISHER 15 05, 18-20 — — —
FUNAI — 02 — — —
GE 03, 04, 16-18 09, 11, 21 — — —
GENERAL INSTRUMENT — — 06-13 — 02
GOLDSTAR 04, 13, 19 10 — — —
HAMLIN — — 01-05 — —
HITACHI 04, 13, 20, 21 08, 11, 22 — — 07
INSTANT REPLAY — 08, 09 — — —
JC PENNEY 03, 04, 17, 19 03-05, 09, 11, 22 — — —
JERROLD — — 06-13 — 02
JVC 22 03, 04 — 06 01
KENWOOD — 03, 04, 10 — — —
KTV 04, 08, 13 — — — —
LXI 03, 09, 10, 15 02, 05, 10, 18-20, 22 — — —
MAGNAVOX 04, 09, 13 08, 09, 23 — — 08
MARANTZ — 03, 04
MARTA — 10 — — —
MEMOREX — 09, 20 — — —
MINOLTA — 11, 22 — — —
MITSUBISHI 04, 23 24-27 — — —
MULTITECH — 02, 26, 28 — — —
NEC 04 03, 04 — — 03, 04
OAK — — 14-16 — —
OLYMPIC — 08, 09 — — —
ONKYO — — — 01-03 —
PANASONIC 16-18, 24 08, 09, 29 17-19 05, 07 09
PENTAX — 11, 22 — — —
PHILCO 04, 09, 13 08, 09 — — —
PHILIPS 09 08, 09, 23 — — —
PIONEER 10, 18, 25 08 20, 21 08-10 —
PORTLAND 04, 26 — — — —
PRIMESTAR — — — — 02
PROSCAN 03 08, 09, 11, 12, — — —
22, 23, 30, 31
QUASAR 17, 18 08, 09 — — —
RADIO SHACK 03, 04, 08, 23 — — — 10
RCA 03, 04, 17, 26-28 08, 09, 11, 12, — 11 05
22, 23, 30, 31
REALISTIC — 02, 05, 09, 20, 25, 32 — — —
SAMSUNG 04, 13, 29 28, 31, 33 — 12 —
SANSUI — 03 — — —
SANYO 15 05, 20 — — —
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA — — 22-24 — —
SCOTT 04, 08 12, 20, 24-28, 31 — — —
SHARP 02, 13, 14 01, 32 — — —
SIGNATURE 2000 01, 02 01, 02 — — —
SONY 30 34-36 — 13 06
SYLVANIA 04, 09 02, 08, 09, 23 — — —
SYMPHONIC 08 02 — — —
TASHIRO — 10 — — —
TATUNG — 03, 04 — — —
TEAC — 02-04 — — —
TECHNICS — 08, 09 — — —
TOCOM — — 25 — —
TOSHIBA 02, 10 12, 30 — 14 11
UNIDEN — — — — 08
VIDTECH 04, 20 — — — —
WARDS 04, 13, 14 01, 10, 20, 32, 37 — — —
YAMAHA 02, 23 03-05, 24 — 05, 15 —
ZENITH 01, 31 37 26, 27 — 12
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Troubleshooting guide
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first Hum, low-frequency noise.
try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-DS494 to
make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) • Poor or no input ground.
in the remote controller. ➞ Check outer conductor of input plugs (pages 10-15).
• Poor or no phono motor ground.
➞ Check for proper ground connection (page 13).
POWER • The placement of the audio connection cables on the rear panel
is incorrect.
No power. ➞ Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum.
• Power cord is disconnected.
➞ Connect power cord (page 20). Howling when the volume is turned up.
• There is external noise in the computer circuits of this unit. • Turntable and speakers are too close together.
➞ Remove the AC plug from the outlet and then plug it again ➞ Move them farther apart.
(page 20).
• AC fuse blown. Rough or scratchy sound. High range is not clear.
➞ Contact your Onkyo Service Center.
• Stylus of turntable pick-up is worn.
➞ Replace.
Power on but no sound.
• Turntable stylus tip is dirty.
• MUTING indicator flashes. ➞ Clean.
➞ Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn
it off (page 23). • Treble control too high.
➞ Turn treble control down (page 8).
• Bad connections.
➞ Check connections, speaker leads, etc (pages 10-17).
• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.
(“PROTECT” will be displayed.) VIDEO and AUDIO
➞ Contact your Onkyo Service Center.
• Input selector is not set properly. Desired picture does not appear.
➞ Set to correct input source (page 22). • Improper connection.
• Headphones are connected. ➞ Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and
connectors completely (pages 10-15).
➞ Lower volume and then disconnect headphones (page 8).
Picture and sound do not match.

• Improper connection.
SPEAKERS
➞ Check connections (pages 10-15).
No sound from the center speaker, or very minimal

sound. No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).
• Speaker cable is not corrected. • TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the
receiver.
➞ Check the connection between the TX-DS494 and the
speaker (page 17). ➞ Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.
• Listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA. • Video cable is not connected securely.
➞ If listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA, the ➞ Check connections (pages 10-15).
center speaker outputs only the effect sound (pages 26-28).
• Speaker configuration is set to 2 ch or 4 ch.
➞ Set the speaker configuration to the 3 ch or 5 ch (page 21).
No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.

• Subwoofer mode is set to “OFF”.
➞ Check the subwoofer mode setting (page 21).
• Subwoofer mode setting is improper.
➞ Check the subwoofer mode setting (page 21).
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Troubleshooting guide
FM/AM TUNER REMOTE CONTROLLER
AM stations cannot be received. Front panel controls function but remote controller
• AM loop antenna is not attached. does not.
➞ Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna • No batteries in remote controller.
terminals (page 18). ➞ Insert batteries (page 5).
• Batteries have worn out.
Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous at ➞ Replace batteries (page 5).
night or with weak stations).
• Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the
• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. TX-DS494.
➞ Move the AM loop antenna to different position (page 18). ➞ Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the
➞ Set up an outdoor AM antenna (page 19). TX-DS494 (page 5).
• Remote controller is too far from the TX-DS494.
High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM. ➞ Operate the remote controller within 5 meters (16 feet)
(page 5).
• Noise from TV set.
➞ Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV.
RC-444M remote controller does not operate
➞ Move unit away from TV set.
Onkyo DVD player properly (North American
Crackling noise on AM, FM. models only).
• Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on and off. • Pre-programming code is improper.
➞ Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp. ➞ Change the pre-program code (page 32).
• Noise from automobile ignition.

➞ Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the
road (page 19). OTHER
➞ Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.
LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.
TUNED and STEREO indicators light on but sound • Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.
is distorted and stereo separation is bad. ➞ Check that the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up in the display
• Station is too strong. (pages 8, 28).
➞ Change to FM indoor antenna (page 18).
• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings Multichannel audio is not output.
or mountains. • Input signal format is set to AUTO or ANALOG.
➞ Use antenna which has better directivity and select a point ➞ Check that the component is connected to the MULTI
where the distortion is least (page 19). CHANNEL INPUT port and check the input signal format
setting (pages 11, 23).
TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and hiss is
heard on FM.
Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the compact
• Station is too weak.
disc player, DVD player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor,
➞ Install an outdoor FM antenna (page 19). etc., that compose your entertainment system.
• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an The TX-DS494 contains an internal microcomputer that performs
ordinary broadcast. high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions,
➞ Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna. noise or interference from an external source or static electricity
may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then plug it
No station is recalled. back in. This should correct the situation.
• The power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has *To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory
been turned off for a long time. default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the
TX-DS494 turned on and then press the SPEAKERS A button.
➞ The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again “CLEAR” appears in the front display and the TX-DS494 enters
(page 25). the standby state.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB
Continuous Average Power output (FTC) Image Rejection Ratio
All channels: 55 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, North American models: 40 dB
2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Other models: 85 dB
with no more than 0.08% total harmonic IF Rejection Ratio: 90 dB
distortion. Signal-to-Noise Ratio
70 watts min. RMS at 6 ohms, 2 channels Mono: 76 dB
driven from 1 kHz with no more than Stereo: 70 dB
0.1% total harmonic distortion. Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB
Continuous Power output (DIN) 75 watts × 5 at 6 ohms Selectivity: 50 dB (DIN)
Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 100 watts × 5 at 6 ohms AM Suppression Ratio: 50 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power (Front) Total Harmonic Distortion
IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power (Front) Mono: 0.2%
Damping Factor: 60 at 8 ohms (Front) Stereo: 0.3%
Input Sensitivity and Impedance Frequency Response: 30 Hz-15 kHz, ±1.0 dB
PHONO: 2.5 mV, 50 kohms Stereo Separation: 45 dB at 1 kHz
LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2): 200 mV, 50 kohms 30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz
MULTICHANNEL INPUT AM
(FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R, Tuning Range
CENTER): 200 mV, 50 kohms North American models: 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
(SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 kohms European & Australian models:522-1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps)
DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms Worldwide models: 531-1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps),
Output Level and Impedance 530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 2): 200 mV, 2.2 kohms Usable Sensitivity: 30 µV
Pre out (SUBWOOFER): 1 V, 2.2 kohms Image Rejection Ratio: 40 dB
Phono Overload: 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D. IF Rejection Ratio: 40 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 100 kHz, +1/–3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 40 dB
RIAA Deviation: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%
Tone Control GENERAL
Bass: ±10 dB at 50 Hz Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable,
Phono: 80 dB (IHF-A, 5 mV input) 50/60 Hz
CD/Tape: 100 dB (IHF-A) Power Consumption: 3.4 A
VIDEO SECTION 260 W
Input Sensitivity and Impedance Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 150 × 339 mm
VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 17-1/8” × 5-7/8” × 13-3/8”
S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y) Weight
0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C) North American models: 9.7 kg, 21.4 lbs.
Output Level and Impedance European & Australian models:10.3 kg, 22.7 lbs.
VIDEO (VIDEO 2, MONITOR):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Worldwide models: 10.9 kg, 24.0 lbs.
S VIDEO (MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y) REMOTE CONTROL
0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C) Transmitter: Infrared
TUNER SECTION Signal range: Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft.
FM Power supply: Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)
Tuning Range: 87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)
Usable Sensitivity Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
Mono: 11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms) Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is
Stereo: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms) purchased.
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
Mono: 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
Stereo: 37.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
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Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.
Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net
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TX-DS494 Facilities and connections

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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

Precautions S2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H)

1. Warranty Claim For U.S. models

Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the

controller is not to be used for a long time.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from

FRONT AV RECEIVER AM FREQUENCY

corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,

FRONT AV RECEIVER AM FREQUENCY

Installing batteries into the remote controller Notes:

AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE FM AM PHONO CD

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT FM MODE MEMORY TUNING PRESET

1 POWER switch 5 DISPLAY button

4 SPEAKERS A/B buttons FM/AM frequency ch

SPEAKERS A: Select for the speakers connected to the FRONT

other than STEREO.

mode is selected, surround mode will be automatically

* The frequency display returns to the previous display after the

6 LISTENING MODE buttons

7 DIMMER button % MEMORY button

~ Remote control sensor G MEMORY indicator

! SP SEL button H FM MUTE indicator

4 INPUT SELECTOR buttons

= SUR MODE button

~ Press to select the subwoofer mode.

3 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

STANDBY/ ON DVD CD TAPE

7 TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL ~ MUTING button

! VOLUME 5/∞ button

SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 R L

1 ANTENNA 5 VIDEO IN/OUT

3 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT S Video jack

7 AUDIO IN/OUT p z (REMOTE CONTROL)

• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure

8 DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

• The RC-443S or RC-444M remote controller does not support

9 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

• Connect the video output to one of VIDEO IN connectors

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

Input source Digital input

– – – – – : Available for digital input but not set in initial setting.

Connecting your audio components Example of audio equipment connections

The TX-DS494 is designed for use with moving magnet

AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL

Audio (R) Analog signal

Connecting your video components

Connecting a DVD player or LD player Connecting a satellite tuner or television

Connecting a video cassette recorder

Example of video equipment connections

DVD player or LD player TV monitor or Projector

AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO

SUB MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

If the subwoofer and center speaker are not TV/Monitor screen

3. Tighten the screw.