Onkyo HT-R494 User Manual

HT-R494

AV RECEIVER

Basic Manual

This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual is published on the web for ecological reasons and has more detailed information and advanced settings.

Advanced Manual found here

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/htr494/adv/en.html

ContentsFeatures

● Equipped with 7 ch amplifier

● Supports playback in Dolby Atmos format which provides 360-degree placement and movement of sounds including overhead sound

● Dolby Surround listening mode expands 2 ch, 5.1 ch or

7.1 ch source to available speaker configurations

● Equipped with 4K compatible HDMI IN/OUT jacks (To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI cable or high speed HDMI with Ethernet cable)

● Supports the HDMI Standby Through function which allows signal transmission from players to the TV in standby state

● Supports HDCP2.2, a strict copy-protection for providing high quality content

● Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel)

● Supports Bluetooth® connection

● A/V Sync Function to correct deviation of audio and video

● 32 bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor) with excellent calculation performance

● Music Optimizer™ for compressed digital music files

● Phase Matching Bass System

● Automatic speaker setup available using supplied calibrated microphone (AccuEQ Room Calibration)

● Supports multi-language on-screen displays English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian1, Chinese

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European, Australian and Asian models only

2

OSD is not displayed when the input selector is "BLUETOOTH".

Refer to the back cover for supplied accessories.

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Basic Manual (this manual)

Front Panel ..........................................................................3

Rear Panel...........................................................................4

Step 1: Connections �� 5

1 Connecting the TV and Players ........................................5

･ Connection to TV ..........................................................5

･ Connection with a player that has a HDMI jack ............6

･ Connection with a player that does not have a

HDMI jack ......................................................................6

2 Connecting the AM/FM Antenna.......................................6

3 Connecting Speakers .......................................................7

･ Speaker layout ..............................................................7

･ Instructions on how to connect speakers ......................8

Step 2: Setting Up ��9

1 Turning the Power On ......................................................9

2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting ..................................9

3 HDMI Setup ....................................................................10

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HDMI CEC (RIHD) ........................................................ 10

･ HDMI Standby Through ..............................................10

･ ARC (Audio Return Channel) ......................................10

Step 3: Playing Back �� 11

1 Basic Operations ............................................................ 11

･ Part names and functions of the remote controller .....11

･ Display ........................................................................12

2 Bluetooth® ......................................................................12

3 AM/FM Radio .................................................................12

4 Quick Setup Menu ..........................................................13

5 Other useful functions ....................................................14

Troubleshooting .................................................................15

Specifications ....................................................................16

Table of display resolutions ...............................................17

Resolutions supported by HDMI ........................................17

Supplied Accessories ..........................................Back cover

Advanced Manual (on the web)

The Advanced Manual, published as an e-manual on the web, has more detailed information and advanced settings. The Advanced Manual is created in a format that makes it easy to read on a PC or Smartphone. The Advanced Manual has the following content:

● Details on AM/FM reception

● Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller

● Using the Listening Modes

● Advanced Settings

● Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller

● Advanced Speaker Connection

● Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components

● Troubleshooting

● Reference Information

Advanced Manual found here

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/htr494/adv/en.html

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Front Panel

1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on or into

standby mode.

2 BLUETOOTH indicator: Flashes while pairing with a

Bluetooth-enabled device is in progress and stays lit when pairing is completed.

3 DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights when playing Dolby

Atmos.

4 SUBWOOFER Level buttons: Adjust the volume of the

Subwoofer.

5 Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the

remote controller.

6 DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese

models): Switches the brightness of the display. RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and Asian models): Can be used when receiving the station

transmitting text information.

7 Display: Refer to page 12 for details. 8 SETUP button: Used when making settings.

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(European, Australian and Asian models)

9 Cursor buttons,

button and ENTER button: Move the cursor and confirms the selection. When listening to AM/FM broadcasting, tune in to the station with lTUNINGj or select the registered station with dPRESETc.

TUNINGj button, dPRESETc

F RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous

state.

G MASTER VOLUME: Allows you to adjust the volume. H MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC

OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed audio.

I PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a standard plug

are connected.

J TONE and Tone Level buttons: Adjust the high tone

and low tone.

K Input selector buttons: Switch the input to be played. L LISTENING MODE buttons: Allow you to select the

listening mode.

M AUX INPUT VIDEO/AUDIO jacks: A video camera or

such other device is connected.

N SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup

microphone is connected.

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Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 TUNER AM/FM (75Ω) terminals: The supplied

antennas are connected.

2 to TV jack: Connect to a TV using a HDMI cable.

Change the input selector to "TV" to hear audio from the TV.

¼ If your TV does not support ARC, you need connection F in addition to

this connection.

3 BD/DVD jacks: Connect to a Blu-ray Disc Player or

DVD Player using a HDMI cable. This corresponds with the "BD/DVD" input selector.

4 CBL/SAT jacks: Connect to a Cable Set-top box using

a HDMI cable. This corresponds with the "CBL/SAT" input selector.

5 GAME 1 jack: Connect to a Game console using a

HDMI cable. This corresponds with the "GAME 1" input selector.

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6 STRM BOX jacks: Connect to a Streaming Media

Player. When a power supply is required, connect using a USB cable to the POWER OUT port. This corresponds with the "STRM BOX" input selector.

7 Power cord 8 RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI

jack can be connected and synchronized with this unit.

9 CD jacks: Connect to audio equipment such as a CD

Player using a digital optical cable. This corresponds with the "CD" input selector.

F TV jacks: If your TV does not support ARC, you need

to connect this jack to the audio output jack on the TV, in addition to connection 2. This corresponds with the "TV" input selector.

G GAME 2 jacks: Connect a game console that has

component video jacks. This corresponds with the "GAME 2" input selector.

H VCR jacks: Connect to a Video Cassette Recorder. This

corresponds with the "VCR" input selector.

I SUBWOOFER jack : A subwoofer with built-in amplifier

is connected.

J SPEAKERS jacks : Speakers are connected. Up to 7

channels of speakers can be connected.

Step 1: Connections

1 Connecting the TV and Players

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Before Start

● Connect this unit between the TV and player.

● To select the source to play, select

HDMI

OUT

AV OUT

the input selector button with the same name as the jack to which it is connected. Input switches automatically when you have connected equipment that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard to this unit using a HDMI cable. ()

● This allows audio and video signal transmission from players to the TV even if this unit is in standby. (HDMI Standby Through function) ()

● The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are

Connection to TV

Connect the "to TV" jack and the HDMI IN jack of the TV with a HDMI cable. This is the only connection necessary with a TV that supports ARC. If your TV does not support ARC, you need to connect the "TV" jack to the audio output jack on the TV with a digital optical cable or an RCA cable, in addition to this connection to the "to TV" jack.

¼ This function enables you to play the audio from

the TV through the speakers of this unit just by connecting this unit and the TV with a single HDMI cable. To use the ARC function, connect to the ARC compatible HDMI jack of the TV and make appropriate settings on this unit. See "3 HDMI Setup" of "Step 2: Setting Up".

completed.

Connection example

¼ It is necessary to make appropriate settings to enable

this function. See "3 HDMI Setup" of "Step 2: Setting Up".

Cable used for connection (sold separately)

HDMI cable

Component video cable

Composite video cable

¼ Audio connection with a TV not supporting ARC

¼ Select an appropriate

connection for your TV.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Digital coaxial cable

Digital optical cable

Analog audio (RCA) cable

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Connection with a player that has a HDMI jack

Connect to the "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 1", and "STRM BOX" jacks using a HDMI cable. Connect the equipment to the corresponding jack, for example a Blu-ray Disc Player to "BD/DVD", so that it is easy for you when selecting with the input selector. Connect a Streaming Media Player to the "STRM BOX" jack. When a power supply is required, connect using a USB cable to the POWER OUT port. ()

¼ The POWER OUT jack supports a 5V/1A power supply.

Connection with a player that does not have a HDMI jack

Connect equipment with video output jacks to the "BD/ DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 2", and "VCR" jacks. Connect with component video cable or composite video cable for video signals and digital coaxial cable or RCA cable for audio signals. Connect audio equipment such as a CD Player using a digital optical cable or an RCA cable to the "CD" jack.

● Video signals input to the component video input or the composite video input will be upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from the "to TV" jack. When upconverting video signals input to the component video input for output from the HDMI OUT jack, set the output resolution of the player to 480i or 576i. If the input has 480p/576p or higher resolution, a message prompting you to change the resolution setting will appear. If your player does not support 480i or 576i output, use the composite video jack.

● Connection with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable is necessary for playback of digital surround sources such as Dolby Digital. The digital in optical jack of the unit has a cover, push in the cable against the cover as it is turned inside.

2 Connecting the AM/FM Antenna

Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When listening to the broadcast for the first time, adjust the antenna position and orientation to get the best reception.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Fix with a tack on the wall.

(North American models) (European, Australian

Assemble the AM loop antenna (supplied).

and Asian models)

Step 1: Connections

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