Ol'qI 3t'O. Contents AV Receiver Before using 2 TX-DS898 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Recel\ el. Please _ead tl'as manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging m the nmt.
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Contents I Before using Setup Important Safeguards ......................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................. 4 Features ............................................................... 6 Supplied accessories ......................................... 6 Before using this unit ......................................... 7 the remote controller balteries ..................
Contents Enjoying music or videos with theTX-DS898 )_! Basic operation ;_?_ hl Temporarily ... 48 ............................................................... turning off lhe sound Adjusting the bass and treble !ill _i Listening with headphones ih Changing the listening _;_ Entering names _i; Entering characters Ui!_ Switching the display _ Adjusting the brightness 48 .....................................
Features Amplifier • Features 110 Watts minimum of continuous 7 Channel • Wide Range • Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry • 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters Surround Back L/R) (except • Ready for HDTV, and DVD-Audio Zone-2 • Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround back L/R or Zone 2 L/R and Subwoofer (FTC rated) • • 7 Assignable Digital Inputs (4 optical/3 Coaxial), 2 outputs, and 1 Digital Input (optical) RMS power to each of the seven channels into 8 from 20 H
Before using this unit I Installing the remote controller 1. Remove the battery compartment and sliding the cover, 2. batteries cover by pressing L Using the remote controller Point the remote controller Ioward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment.
Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the fl'ont panel of the TX-DS898. Front panel @® ®® ® ® ® .......
Front panel facilities (_ For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. @ This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones. POWER switch [25] Turns on and off the main power @ STANDBY/ON supply (_ for the TX-DS898. the TX-DS898 @ to the standby state.
Front panel facilities TUNING A/T buttons [46] PRESET _ Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz increments for AM. When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the tuning buttons and then release it Io activate the auto=search feature. It will search for a station it tunes buttons item).
Remote controller AUDIO/TV/VCR AUDIO/A: from For selecting "Auto" button TV/VCR: VOL _ the audio input signal. The setting to "Multich" is pressed. modes.
Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TXDS898 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio and video components, be sure to read this section proceed to the explanations component (see page 15). • Be sure to always refer to the instructions component that you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power made. • For input jacks, right channel, connectors left channel, and yellow video connection.
Rear panel facilities ] PRE OUT ] These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier. Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to lislen at louder volumes than with the TX=DS898 alone. If power amplifiex_s are used, connect each speaker Io the corresponding power amplifier.
Rear panel facilities [] ] I_ I(RI) The 1711 terminal components on the TX=DS898 equipped with component is R I-connecled, supplied with the TX=DS898 is for connecting the same RI other terminal. Onkyo When If the TX-DS898 a you call point the remote controller at the sensor on the TX-DS898 and operate thai component without having to switch remote controllers.
Connections Here is an explanation of how 1o connect the main components 1o 1he Audio connection cable TX-DS898 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you 1o decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one oplion and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully understand the nalure of each connector and terminal as well as each of your components connection is best.
Connections : Signal flow Audio connection Video connection cable cable Component video connection CR/Pn cable CR/Pn Left (white) CB/P_ S video connection Right (red) cable _lllllllll IIIIII __ I Digital audio input (optical) Digital audio output (coaxial) S Video input Digde[ audio output (coaxial) Video input R (red) Analog input audio 0D_ R (red) ....: ...... CO_¢_oSNT Analog audio L (white) output I output L (white) =o.× S Video output _ 2 -- l 4.
Connections i=V;ll o ;X,V,d ..... e,° =] S VideO input ._ Analog Video input L R(white) (red) Analog input l audio I 6,VCR audio output R (red) (VIDEO Analog output 1) audio _ L (white) Video output IIIIIII t S Video output With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL I jack. If the digital changed 33).
Connections 9,TV monitor or projector (MONITOR OUT) Component video input Video input S Video input R (red) _ii¸) Analog L (white) audio output Video output -- 7, 8.
Connecting speakers Before connecting the speakez_s,place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals thai came with them. For surround playback, the configuration speakers are very important. and placement Surround • of your back speakers Place these between degrees. For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a THX speaker syslem that is certified by Lucasfilm Lid.
Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker cable I Connecting speakers Caution: Connect only speakers the TX-DS898. with an impedance If the impedance and 6 £2, be sure to set accordingly (see page 28).
Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers Outline Main Room Remote Zone (Zone 2) The TX=DS898 allows you Io connect another set of speakers and place them in a different room or separated area for lislening to music. This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2), while the room where the TX=DS898 is located is the main zone.
Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for operation: • Onkyo's Multi-Room Extension Syslem), or System kits (IR Remote Make connection the power source as shown below. Do not plug the equipment until the connection is complete.
Connecting antennas To use the tuner of TX-DS898, FM and AM antennas. it is necessary to prepare the supplied • Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception must be done while listening to a station broadcast. • If better reception cannot be obtained, outside antenna is recommended. then placement of an I Connecting Connecting The FM indoor included the FM indoor antenna the AM loop The AM loop antenna Assemble 1he loop antenna as shown in the illustration.
Connecting antennas an FM outdoor I Connecting antenna Directional Please make sure that you follow the considerations: • Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads, etc.). • It is dangerous well away 1o put the antenna from power lines, • To avoid the risk of lightning close to power ffansformers, lines. linkage Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) receplion since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other.
Connecting the power STANDBY/ON ;TDBY STANDBY indicator .... joi/ ............ o oooooo oooo t._J I TAPE t._J To wall outlet POWER • The TX-DS898 is shipped with the main switch in the on position (.i. ON). When plugged in for the fii_st time, the TX-DS898 enter the standby state and the STANDBY (same condition after step 2 below). power (POWER) the power cord is will automatically To change MD: indicator DS898, you can have "MD" appear pressed.
Setup menus When making the various settings required to configure yore" TX-DS898 oplimally, you can either use the OSD menu thai appears on your television monilor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-DS898. The OSD menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor. monilor For use as reference and the display The Setup Preference. when performing the setting procedures, this manual shows both the OSD menu displayed on your lelevision on the front of the TX-DS898.
Setup menus =Advanced 0. Hardware Menu Setup l.Speaker Setup 2 .Input Setup 3 .Audio Adjust 4 .Preference 4Basic l-_l.Speaker 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration 4.Bass Peak Level Menu _[]_IENTER[Quit:ISETUPI [Iogme.Bke_- 5e_(,P _[_[ENTERIQuit:ISETUP I SFeakep Main menu Config b. Front :Small c. Center :Small d. Surround L/R:Small e. Surround Bk :Small f. Powered Zone2 :Not Activated I Co_i--? _ Quit:ISETUP 1 Menu Sub-menu 1.
Hardware Setup 0. Hardware Setup menu 0-2. IR IN Setup sub-menu =Advanced Menu =Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 0.Hardware Setup 0-_2.1R IN Setup l.Speaker Impedance 2.1R IN Setup a.P0siti0n :Main _[_IENTERIQuit:ISETUPI Quit:IsETuP [ [0_ H._dioa_eSe _uP _IR IN Setup? The Hardware Setup menu will need m be set before you use your TX-DS898 for the first time.
Speaker Setup 1. Speaker After you Setup menu have installed the I1-1. TX-DS898, connected components, and determined the speaker layout, perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu sound acoustics for your environment and speaker Before you perform first determine the following the following settings, all it is now time to for the optimmn layout. it is important Speaker sub-menu Q Here you will enter which speakers are connected anti the size of each speaker.
Speaker Setup Note: a. Unit The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals 2 PRE OUT and SURR feet: Select meters: In order 1o have 7. l-channel the Powered Zone 2 se,ing playback in the main room, you must set 1o "Not Activated." When set to "Not Activated," the surround back signals BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR terminals. Connect the sun'ound ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals power amplifier terminals.
Speaker Setup Jl-3. Level Calibration sub-menu a. Left Q Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all heard by the lislener at the same level. This is especially important Sound comes from the front led speaker. Adjust between -12 and 12 decibels in l=decibel intervals. the sound level Adjust intervals. the sound level Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust between -12 and 12 decibels in l-decibe[ intervals. the sound level b.
Speaker Setup a. Bass Peak Level 1-4. Bass Peak Level (Bass Peak Level Manager*) sub-menu On: Select to set the bass peak level. When "On" Peak Level setting appem_s below. Setting the bass peak level is important to keep your subwoofer from being damaged by preventing it from outpmfing over a set volume. If your subwoofer has a built-in limiter, set this setting to "Oft'.
Input Setup 2. Input Setup This menu allows menu you to setup 2-1. Digital Setup sub-menu the various input sources O available with the TX-DS898.
Input Setup a. Digital Input This setting tells the TX-DS898 front panel is connected which with which input digital source button input jack on the on the rear panel. To perform this selling, you must first select a digital source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital jack it is connected to here. input input For example, if the input source selected at Ihe front panel is CD and the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OIq') 1, then select "OIVl "1'' here.
Input Setup 2-3. Video Setup sub-menu b. Component Q If a component VIDEO Advanced 2.1nput Menu Input 2-3.Video Setup Input:DVD a.Video is connected to the one of the COMPONENT inputs (1 or 2), then thai input must be set here. The default Setup Input:DVD Video settings source are given selected below. Component video CD Last Valid PHONO Last Valid EM Last Valid AM Last Valid TAPE Last Valid input :DVD b.Component Video :INPUTI DVD _ Quit:[SETUP 1 IUideo Setup? a.
Input Setup 2-4. Character Input sub-menu This sub-menu allows Q you to give names to the stations you have preset for the AM/FM tuner, and to the input sources you have connected (excluding the tuner itself). Up 1o 10 characters can be entered for each name. For example, if you have a DVD connected Io the VIDEO4 input jack, then you can give it the name "DVD2.
Input Setup * The 5.l-channel 2-6. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu including digital sun'ound Dolby Digital formal and DTS. has a variely of vensions The 5.1- channel digital With the TX-DS898, you can set a different listening mode for each different signal type that comes from each input source.
Input Setup Input source signals Listening Modes a. Analog/PCM Analog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts, cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is one form of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compact discs and DVDs without compression. Mono This mode is for playing old movies whose sound is recorded in monaural or playing lefl and right channels separately in the movies which contains the different language signals recorded into individual channels.
Input Setup DTS Neo:6 Mono This mode is for 6.1 channel playback of 2 channel sources such as Movie This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as PCM or analog sources. All 6 channel outputs are wide frequency range with a great separation between the different channels. old movie soundtracks.
Audio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust Setup menu 3-2. Surround Speakers This setting allows you to decide Set the various surround back speakens 5. l-channel source. parameten_ for the sound signals. a Surround Speakers Advanced Menu which speakers are connected to output to when and you are playing back a Parameter Setting Initial value Surround L/R, Surround Back, Surf L/R + Back Surround L/R 3.Audio Adjust Surround l.Tone Control 2.Surromnd Speakers 3.Sound Effect 4.Delay 5.LFE Level 6.
Audio Adjust 3-4. Delay This sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of the audio output from the speakers 1o give certain soundfield effects or Io adjust for unwanted asynchronous video and audio 1racks. This sub-menu does not appear if "Direct" is selected as the listening mode. Parameter Setting Initial value 0.0 ms m 74.0 ms 0d) ms b Cen_er --4.0 ms to +6d) ms 0d) ms c Surr L/R --4.0 ms to +6.0 ms 0d) ms d Surf Back --4.0 ms to +6.0 ms 0d) ms a A!V Sync 3-6.
Audio Adjust a) Listening angle The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right speakers as seen from the listener. The setting of 20 and 40 degrees are only for nominal purposes, so select 1he setting that is closest to your actual lislening angle. DTS=ES On: b) Center be output that have a center speaker, from the center speaker.
Audio Adjust 3-10. 3-11.3-12. 3-9. THX Setup Select this Setup THX lislening the one thai is modified. the table below.
Preference 4. Preference menu Advanced 4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the volume control of the TX-DS898. Menu 4.Preference Advanced l.Volume Menu Setup 2.Headphones 3.0SD Setup 4.0SD Position 4.Preference Level 4-l.Volume Setup a. Volume Display :Abs01ute_ Level :-00dB_ c.Maximum Volume :Off d. Power On Volume :Last _ Quit:ISETUP 1 _[_IENTERIQuit:ISETUPI b.Muting 4. P_e {et.enffe a.
Preference Hint: 4-2. Headphones Level Setup sub-menu You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume oulput from the headphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers. The headphone decibels. volume can be adjusted between -12 and +12 If this is set to "Off," the background color even when there is no video signal input. d.
Listening to Radio Broadcasts FM AM FM MODE One of the features of the TX-DS898 thai is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX= DS898 provides a nmnber of lislening modes perfect for lislening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by presetting radio stalions that you listen to frequently, you can select them easily by pressing the CH +/= button on the remole controller.
Listening to Radio Broadcasts FM AM RCVR_ CH+/=_ ®_ MEMORY ENTER a radio station I Presetting I Selecting a preset radio station 1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see "Tuning into a radio station" ). i- i'i C:=_Z,. J.L.ii'ii-i.,£ 1. Press either the AM or FM input source button. The front display should show the currently selected frequency. 2. 2. TUN Press the MEMORY button on the ...... front panel. The MEMORY indicator lights red. _'\ Press the PRESET _ buttons and select the
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Input source buttons MASTER VOLUME RCVR * _VOL 0© 1 _/_ MUT,.G ® ÷ _ L_J INPUT I SELECTOR uttons PHONES Though the TX=DS898 is often used to listen Io the radio, it does no1 show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX=DS898 has 1he latest in state=of= the=art fealures Io play back Ioday's utmost in fidelity speaker enjoy. system, and power.
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Listening mode buttons input source buttons DIRECT/ PURE AUDIO I Changing the listening ENTER Listening mode buttons RETURN mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons. The functions of the buttons on the TX-DS898 and those on the remote controller are the same.
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 SLEEP Input source buttons RCVR CH SEL TEST DISPLAY _ LEVEL•/A DIMMER DISPLA_ _DIMMER I Switching the display Using the sleep time (remote controller only) While listening Io or watching an input source, you can display the information regarding the type of source and signal being input by pressing the DISPLAY butlon on the TX-DS898 or the remote controller.
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 DIRECT/PURE AUDIO Input source buttons MASTER VOLUME DIRECT AUDIO SELECTOR I Changing the audio mode Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button Turn on the connected component and start playing the desired media. 4. If necessary, on the front panel (or AUDIO button on the remole controller) to change the audio mode. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes from "Auto" --_ "Multich" --) "Analog" and back to "Auto.
Enjoying music in the remote zone ON/STDBY ZONE 2 indicator LEVELWA buttons ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL
Recording a source Input source buttons REC OUT Notes: To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to This method outputs Io the audio and video outputs the currently selected input source signal. This method allows you to a signal while you m'e actually listening to or watching it. 1. Select the input source to record by pressing the corresponding input source button. The input source it as desired. 2.
Recording a source To record an input source signal different from that you are currently watching or listening to This method the input outputs source Io the audio and video outputs that you select here. This allows input source signal different from watching at the time of recording.
Using remote controller Overview The RC=460M remote controller is a useful Iool 1o help you operate the components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Then simply operate press the desired operation betton and the component will accordingly.
Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo CD player The gl connector of the Onkyo compact connected Io the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. disc player must be Press the CD MODE button. The CD MODE bulton lighls green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The butlons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact disc player. Operation buttons: ON: Turns on and oft" the compact disc player (same as STDBY button on the remole controller).
Using remote controller I Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The R I connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected Io the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. The DVD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure buttons thai can be used Io control Operation to the left are the operation an Onkyo DVD player. buttons: ON: Turns STDBY: the DVD player on and off Turns the DVD player off. (Some this button.
Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The g I connector of lhe Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14). 1. Press the MD MODE button. The MD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The butlons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo MD recorder. Operation buttons: ON: Turns on anti off 1he MD player (same as STDBY butlon on the remote controller).
Learning a pre-programming code The remote controller has three learning functions_ One is entering the signal number for a remote controller of another brand that is preprogrammed. Another is a normal learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the codes from other remote controllers_ And the last is a macro learning function thai enables you to program a series of operalions inlo the remote controller so thai the operations can all be performed at once by pressing one button.
Learning a pre-programming I Pre-programming codes VCR Note: If more than one code is given in the table, try the code code for code does one your not by one until reach the (i.e. if the first try the next). component work, then you code DVD No. TV BRAND SETTING No.
Operating your programmed remote controller After performing the procedure modes become enabled for use. given above, the following I DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) Buttons with programmed usage anti operations are the same as the operational buttons on page 57. I SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) 1. Press the SAT MODE button. The SAT button lights green. 2. Press the desired The buttons buttons operation shaded button. in the figure thai can be used Io control The buttons into them.
Operating your programmed remote controller VCR MODE 1. (VCR Mode) Press the VCR MODE button. The VCR button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The butlons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your VCR. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them.
Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller I Programming procedure 5to15cm (2 to 6 inches) When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC-460M remote controller, you must fi_st decide under which MODE button you want the commands Io be linked. In general, you will select the MODE button thai corresponds Io the component you are programming.
Programming the commands remote controller 4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to the command you are programming) on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN again. 5. of remote controllers indicator will light Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands you desire from the other remote controller and program them to buttons on the remote controller under the same MODE.
Programming the commands remote controller of remote controllers for other devices into the Erasing the programmed command from one button SEND/LEARN indicator You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones. Press and hold down the desired MODE button for the command, press the ENTER button, and then release both buttons. t. MODE buttons When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off.
Using a Macro function What is a Macro function? Programming a Macro function A Macro function enables you to program a series of button operations (up 1o 16) on the remote controller into a single button. For example, to play a compact disc player connecled 1o the TXDS898 normally, you must perform the following steps: You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button for each of the eight MODE buttons.
Using a Macro function I Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function, you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the macro ON can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the direct macro function, only one macro can be programmed. to program the macro described on the previous DIRECT MACRO CD MODE DIRECT MACRO button, perform For example, page for the the steps given below.
Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, and then release both buttons. When you press SEND/LEARN MODE MACRO the MODE indicator button, lights. it lights When MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When buttons, the indicator flashes once. MODE buttons 2. green you press and the the MODE you release the Press the MODE MACRO button again. The SEND/LEARN indicalor flashes twice slowly.
Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This STDBY procedure will erase all the commands and macros have programmed into the remote controller default selfings. This operation will not affect the remote controller. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the remote controller. t. 2. While pressing and holding down the ON and STDBY buttons, re-insert the batteries in their correct orientation, and then release both buttons.
Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX=DS898 Io make sure that it is not due Io a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller. • Turntable motor is no1 properly grounded. -"*Check for proper ground connection.
Troubleshooting guide Multichannel I VIDEO and AUDIO • Desired picture does not appear. audio "Multichannel" • hnproper connection. -"*Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectons completely. • OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT. -"*Confirm connections (see page 18). No sound, or sound of the selected source is not heard.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 110 watts per channel rain. RMS at 8 ohms, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. 145 watts rain. RMS at 6 ohms, 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic Continuous Power output (DIN) Maximum Power output (EIAJ) Dynamic Power Output (Stereo) Total Harmonic Distortion: 1).1)8% 1).1)8% 1).1)8% 1).