Onkyo TX-DS484 User Manual

AV Receiver TX-DS484 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before makingconnections an

10• If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker.• Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminal

11Positioning speakersSpeaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction ofSurround sound. The placement of the speakers varies dependingon

12Making antenna connectionsConnecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire:Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Thentighten the screws with a

13Making antenna connectionsConnecting the FM indoor antenna:The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antennaand move it in various di

14Speaker setupTX-DS484AV RECEIVERTREBLEBASSPHONESOFFONPOWERSTANDBY/ONC DAMPHONOFMDVD1VIDEO2VIDEOTI CH INPUTMULTAPEDIMMERSTANDBYPARAMETER CONTROLLERP

15Speaker setup4. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to displaythe center speaker size parameter, and press the PARAME-TER CONTROLLER √/® buttons to

16Speaker setup9. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to displaythe LFE LEVEL parameter, and press the PARAMETERCONTROLLER √/® buttons to set the val

17Selecting a sound sourcePOWERSLEEPDIMMERSURMODEVIDEO-1VIDEO-2TAPEDVDC DC DDVDTUNERTUNERPHONOINPUT SELECTORDISCTAPEVOLUMELEVELCH SELPRESETMUTINGTESTT

18Selecting a sound sourceFollow the steps below to adjust the level of each speaker if youhave selected MULTI CH INPUT.1. Press MULTI CH INPUT button

19Selecting a sound sourceSPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers connectedto the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUNDSPEAKERS and

2 PORTABLE CART WARNINGS3125A Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the applian

20To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo modeThis receiver has six Surround modes. Select a suitable modeaccording to the type of music you are listening to

21To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo modeDOLBY PRO LOGICThis surround format consists of four channels (left and right front,center, and monaural surrou

22To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo modeIf the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or TAPE, you can specify the input signal format. The default

23Tuning in a radio stationOFFONPOWERSTANDBY/ONBASSTREBLEC DPHONESDIMMERTX-DS484AV RECEIVERAMFMDVD PHONO1VIDEO2VIDEOTI CH INPUTMULTAPESTANDBYTUNINGCLE

24Using preset radio stations√ PRESET ®TUNER√ PRESET ®POWERSLEEP DIMMERSURMODEVIDEO-1 VIDEO-2TAPEDVD C DC D DVDTUNERTUNERPHONOINPUT SELECTORDISCTAPE

25Recording a source• You can record analog Audio, but not digital audio. Make sure that you have made a correct analog connection.• You cannot record

26Recording a sourceVideo disc programs can be recorded onto a VCR (VIDEO 2).1. Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD player, andinsert a blank

27Troubleshooting guideIf a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit to

28SpecificationsAMPLIFIER SECTIONVIDEO SECTIONTUNER SECTION FMAMGENERALREMOTE CONTROLSpecifications and features are subject to change without notice.Po

29Control positions and namesab c defghijDisplayOFFONPOWERSTANDBY/ONBASSTREBLEC DPHONESDIMMERTX-DS484AV RECEIVERAMFMDVD PHONO1VIDEO2VIDEOTI CH INPUTMU

3 ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250,

30Remote controller RC-427S1. Power button (POWER) [11]2. Sleep button (SLEEP) [17, 19]3. Input selector buttons [17]4. CD operation buttons [31]5. Ta

31Using the remote controller1. Press the TUNER button.2. Use the PRESET buttons to select the desired station.These buttons enable you to control ONK

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4 Features 55 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE CHANNELSINTO 8 OHMS, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.08% THD (NorthAmerican models, FTC rating)75 W/CH TO EACH OF THE FIVE C

5 Before operating this unit Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AMband tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the A

6 Audio equipment connections • On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the rightchannel, and a white connector (marke

7REMOTE CONTROLCDAMFM75ANTENNAGNDPHONORLRL(PLAY)(REC)OUTI NMONI-TOROUTSUBWOOFERPRE OUTSURROUND21FRONTRRABLLRLTAPEVIDEO 1CENTERSUBWOOFERRLVVIDEO 2DVDCE

8REMOTE CONTROLCDAMFM75ANTENNAGNDPHONORLRL(PLAY)(REC)OUTI NMONI-TOROUTSUBWOOFERPRE OUTSURROUND21FRONTRRABLLRLTAPEVIDEO 1CENTERSUBWOOFERRLVVIDEO 2DVDCE

9Connecting other devicesAC outlet connectionYou can connect the power cord from anotheraudio device to the rear of this receiver.Since the AC outlets