Onkyo TX-DS898 User Manual

AV Receiver

TX-DS898

Contents

Before using 2

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Facilities and connections 8

Setup and operation 26

Remote controller 55

Appendix 70

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important Safeguards

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

OUVRIR

NE PAS

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water –for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning – For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be lo- cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

appliance, C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water, D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-

justment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the appliance to its normal operation, E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,

and F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance – this indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

S2898A

sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Precautions

FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

1. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.

3. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

For U.S. models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian models

NOTE:

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modele pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE

DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Contents

Before using

Important Safeguards......................................... 2

Precautions ......................................................... 3

Contents .............................................................. 4

Features ...............................................................6

Supplied accessories ......................................... 6

Before using this unit......................................... 7

Installing the remote controller batteries ......................... 7

Using the remote controller.............................................. 7

Facilities and connections

Front panel facilities........................................... 8

Remote controller .............................................10

Rear panel facilities .......................................... 12

Connections ...................................................... 15

Connecting your audio components .............................. 15

Connecting your video components .............................. 16

Connecting speakers ....................................... 19

Ideal speaker configuration ............................................ 19

Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound

playback .................................................................. 19

Speaker placement .......................................................... 19

Connecting speakers ....................................................... 20

Connecting the speaker cable......................................... 20

Connecting a subwoofer ................................................. 20

Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2)

speakers ....................................................... 21

Outline ........................................................................... 21

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

terminals .................................................................. 21

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT

terminals .................................................................. 21

When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals....................... 21

Operating components not reached by the

remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) ....... 22

If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-

DS898 remote sensor .............................................. 22

If the remote controller signal does not reach other

components ............................................................. 22

Connecting antennas ....................................... 23

Assembling the AM loop antenna.................................. 23

Connecting the AM antenna cable ................................. 23

Connecting the included antennas ................................. 23

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna............................... 24

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna .............................. 24

Directional linkage ......................................................... 24

Connecting the power ...................................... 25

Setup and operation

Setup menus ..................................................... 26

Navigating through the Setup menu .............................. 27

Hardware Setup................................................. 28

0. Hardware Setup menu ............................................. 28

0-1. Speaker Impedance sub-menu ................................ 28

0-2. IR IN Setup sub-menu ............................................ 28

Speaker Setup ................................................... 29

1. Speaker Setup menu................................................. 29

1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu ...................................... 29

1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu.................................... 30

1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu ................................... 31

1-4. Bass Peak Level (Bass Peak Level Manager*)

sub-menu ................................................................. 32

Input Setup ........................................................33

2. Input Setup menu ..................................................... 33

2-1. Digital Setup sub-menu .......................................... 33

2-2. Multichannel Setup sub-menu ................................ 34

2-3. Video Setup sub-menu ............................................ 35

2-4. Character Input sub-menu ...................................... 36

2-5. Intelli Volume sub-menu ......................................... 36

2-6. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu ........................... 37

Audio Adjust...................................................... 40

3. Audio Adjust Setup menu ........................................ 40

Preference ......................................................... 44

4. Preference menu ....................................................... 44

4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu ......................................... 44

4-2. Headphones Level Setup sub-menu ....................... 45

4-3. OSD Setup sub-menu.............................................. 45

4-4. OSD Position sub-menu ......................................... 45

Listening to Radio Broadcasts........................ 46

Tuning into a radio station ............................................. 46

Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode) .............. 46

Presetting a radio station ................................................ 47

Selecting a preset radio station ...................................... 47

Erasing a preset radio station ......................................... 47

Contents

Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 ...

Basic operation ............................................................... 48

Temporarily turning off the sound ..................................... 48

Adjusting the bass and treble ......................................... 48

Listening with headphones............................................. 48

Changing the listening mode.......................................... 49

Entering names for input sources and tuner stations ..... 49

Entering characters using the TX-DS898 ...................... 49

Switching the display ..................................................... 50

Adjusting the brightness of the front display ................ 50

Using the sleep time (remote controller only) ............... 50

Temporarily changing the speaker output levels ........... 50

Changing the audio mode............................................... 51

Enjoying the multichannel output .................................. 51

Enjoying music in the remote zone ................ 52

Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898 ...... 52

Selecting an input source using the remote controller .. 52 Adjusting the volume for the remote zone using the

remote controller ..................................................... 52

Recording a source .......................................... 53

To record the input source signal you are currently

watching or listening to .......................................... 53

To record an input source signal different from that you

are currently watching or listening to..................... 54

Recording the video from one source and the audio from

another ..................................................................... 54

Remote controller

Using remote controller ................................... 55

Overview ........................................................................ 55

Calling up a preset radio station .................................... 55

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ...................... 55

Controlling an Onkyo CD player ................................... 56

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................ 57

Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder............................... 58

SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons ................ 58

Learning a pre-programming code ................. 59

Learning a pre-programming code................................. 59

Pre-programming codes ................................................. 60

Operating your programmed

remote controller ......................................... 61

DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................ 61

SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) .............................. 61

CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)....................................... 61

VCR MODE (VCR Mode) ............................................. 62

TV MODE (TV Mode) ................................................... 62

Programming the commands of remote

controllers for other devices into the

remote controller ......................................... 63

Programming procedure ................................................. 63

Erasing the programmed command from one button .... 65

Erasing all the commands programmed

under a MODE button ............................................ 65

Using a Macro function .................................... 66

What is a Macro function? .......................................... 66

Programming a Macro function ..................................... 66

Running a Macro function ............................................. 66

Programming the Direct Macro function....................... 67

Running a Direct Macro function .................................. 67

Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button ....... 68

Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button .....

Erasing all commands and macros that have been

programmed ............................................................ 69

(Macro mode programming memo ............................... 69)

Apendix

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 70

POWER .......................................................................... 70

SPEAKERS .................................................................... 70

FM/AM TUNER............................................................. 70

VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................................... 71

REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................ 71

OTHER ........................................................................... 71

If one of the messages shown below appears ................ 71

Specifications ................................................... 72

Features

Amplifier Features

■ 110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the seven channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than

0.08 %THD (FTC rated)

■ 7 Channel Amplifier

■ Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

■ Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

■ 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters (except for

Surround Back L/R)

■ Ready for HDTV, Progressive-Scan DVD and DVD-Audio

■ Zone-2 Capability

Audio/Video Features

■ THX® Surround EX

■ THX Select Certified

■ Dolby®* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II

■ DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix

6.1 and DTS Neo:6

■ Theater-DimensionalTM Virtual Surround Mode

■ Non-Scaling Configuration

■ Onscreen displays (Basic menu/Advanced

menu)

■ 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1 Output

■ Composite to S-Video Conversion

■ 6 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs

■ 12V Trigger

■ 7 Assignable Digital Inputs (4 optical/3 Coaxial), 2 outputs, and 1 Digital Input (optical)

■ Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround back L/R or Zone 2 L/R and Subwoofer

FM/AM Tuner Features

■ 40 FM/AM random presets

■ FM auto tuning

Other Performance Features

■ IntelliVolume

■ Character Input

■ Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning

remote with macro and mode-key LEDs

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•“Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

• Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights

reserved. Used under authorization.

• Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd.

• “DTS,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

• Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

THX Select

Before any home theatre component can be THX Select certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Select requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and preamplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 39) which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback.

Supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS898.

AM loop antenna × 1

FM indoor antenna × 1

R C

4 6

0 M

Remote controller × 1

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2

Before using this unit

Installing the remote controller batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover.

2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.

3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover.

321

Notes:

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly, replace both the batteries at the same time.

Using the remote controller

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller.

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

30˚

R C

-4 6 0 M

30˚

Notes:

• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation 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. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

TX-DS898

Approx. 16 feet

Front panel facilities

Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS898.

Front panel

STANDBY/ON

POWER

OFF

PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING

PHONES

STANDBY

()

ZONE

GRN

()

REC

RED

AUDIO

SELECTOR DISPL

DVD

VIDEO

TAPE

Front door

ZONE 2 LEVEL

STEREO SURROUND

THX DSPREC OUT ZONE 2OFF DIMMER

FM MODE MEMORY

CLEAR

SETUP

ENTER

TUNING PRESET

PHONO

RETURN

VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT

S VIDEO AUDIO

DIGITAL

MASTER VOLUME

VIDEO L R

PUSH TO OPEN

TX-DS

898

Front panel display

Rec out indicator Sleep indicator

Listening mode or digital input format indicators Tuning indicators

Multi function displayZone 2 indicator

Front panel facilities

For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ].

POWER switch [25]

Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS898.

STANDBY/ON button [25]

When this button is pressed with the main power switch turned on, the TX-DS898 turns on and the display lights up. Press again to return the TX-DS898 to the standby state.

STANDBY indicator [7, 25]

Lights when the TX-DS898 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller.

AUDIO SELECTOR button [51]

This button is used to select the type of audio input signal. Each time pressed, the setting cycles from “Auto” → “Multich” → “Analog” and back.

Input source buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1–5, TAPE, FM, AM, PHONO, and CD) [25, 46, 48, 49]

These buttons are used to select the input source for the main zone. To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or recording out (Rec Out), first press the ZONE 2 or REC OUT button, and then the desired input source button. The input channel with its indicator lit red is output to REC OUT and the one with its indicator lit green is output to ZONE 2.

Front display

PHONES jack [48]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

ZONE 2 LEVEL / buttons [52]

Press to enter the mode for adjusting the volume in the remote zone (Zone 2).

REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [52-54]

These buttons allow you to use the TX-DS898 to output to a remote zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording purposes (Rec Out). Press the REC OUT button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording purposes. Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the TX-DS898 in a different room, which is referred to as a remote zone (Zone 2). When either button is pressed, the currently selected input source for recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the front panel display. If “SOURCE” is displayed, then the same input source as that selected for the main zone will be output. To select an input source, press the desired button (REC OUT or ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 5 seconds. That source will be output for recording or viewing in the remote zone. To set the REC OUT or ZONE 2 output to the source channel, press that button twice in succession. To turn off the REC OUT or ZONE 2 output, press that button and then press the OFF button within 5 seconds.

Note:

The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time. When Rec Out is selected, nothing is output to Zone 2, and vice versa. When ZONE 2 is selected, REC OUT is automatically fixed to SOURCE.

Remote control sensor [7]

DISPLAY button [50]

The DISPLAY button is used to display information about the current input source signal. Each time you press the display button, the screen changes to show you different information concerning the input signal.

MASTER VOLUME dial [48, 51]

The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume for the main zone. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is independent.

UPSAMPLING indicator [40]

Lights during unsampling. This function is available when the input source is Analog/PCM and the listening mode is set to the stereo or surround mode.

PURE AUDIO indicator [49]

Lights during pure audio playback.

DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button [49]

Press to switch between the direct and pure audio modes. DIRECT: The direct mode outputs the sound without sound adjustment or filtration. In the direct mode, even if the Subwoofer setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set to “Yes,” no sound is output from the subwoofer and the left and right channels are output, as is, to the left and right speakers. Even for multichannel input signals, the sounds are not passed through the sound adjustment circuits. PURE AUDIO: Same as the direct mode except that the pure audio mode also turns off the display window, turns off the power supply to the video circuitry, and minimizes the sources of noise. The result is high-fidelity music playback true to the original source.

LISTENING MODE buttons [49]

Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input source.

STEREO: Selects for normal stereo output. SURROUND: Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic, Neo:6, Dolby

Digital, or DTS listening modes.

THX: Selects for the THX listening mode. DSP

/ : Switches to the listening mode before or after the current

one.

DIMMER button [50]

Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are 3 settings available: normal, dark, and very dark.

• The dimmer control for the front display can be performed at the remote controller.

FM MODE button [46]

If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of noise, switch from STEREO to MONO. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication turns on and off, and the stereo mode changes from AUTO to MONO and vice versa.

MEMORY button [47]

This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.

SETUP button [27]

Press to bring up the Setup menu. The OSD menu will appear on the TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX-DS898.

Front panel facilities

TUNING / buttons [46]

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 to activate the auto-search feature. It will search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one. When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons move the cursor up or down (or change the highlighted item).

ENTER button [27]

Press to display the screen for the selected item in the OSD Menu.

Remote controller

PRESET / buttons [47]

When AM or FM is selected as the input source, press one of these buttons to jump to a radio station that you preset using the MEMORY button. When navigating through the menu settings, these buttons select the value or item that you selected with the TUNING

Press to exit the Main menu level or go back one level up.

For connecting a video camera or game device.

This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an error is made or battery power is low.

/ buttons.

RETURN button [27]

VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT terminals [18]

SEND/LEARN indicator

ON/STDBY button

ON: Turns on the TX-DS898. STDBY: Places the TX-DS898 in the standby state.

Be aware that pressing the STDBY button only places the TXDS898 in standby and does not turn the power completely off.

SLEEP button [50]

Sets the sleep function. The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS898 to turn off automatically after a specified time period.

DIRECT MACRO button [67]

For executing and programming the Direct Macro function.

MODE buttons and indicators [48, 55-58]

For selecting the component to be operated by the remote controller. When a MODE button is pressed, it will light green for 8 seconds. The selected MODE button will also light whenever any other operation button is pressed to tell you which mode the remote controller is in.

RETURN button [27]

For entering the selected setting and returning to the previous menu.

CH , DISC button [47, 56, 57]

When in the RCVR mode, for selecting a tuner preset channel. For selecting the disc to be played back for components with disc changers when in the DVD or CD modes.

CH SEL/TOP MENU button

CH SEL: For selecting the speaker for level adjustment when in the RCVR mode. Used together with the LEVEL

TOP MENU: When in the DVD mode, for displaying the menu screen(s) recorded on DVD media. [57]

/ buttons. [11]

Remote controller

AUDIO/TV/VCR button

AUDIO/A: For selecting the audio input signal. The setting changes from “Auto” to “Multich” to “Analog” and back each time this button is pressed. [51]

TV/VCR: Must be preprogrammed for use in the TV and VCR modes. [62]

LEVEL /ANGLE and LEVEL /SUBTITLE buttons

LEVEL / : Select the speaker whose volume is to be adjusted using the CH SEL button and adjust the volume using the LEVEL /

buttons in the RCVR mode.

ANGLE: When in the DVD mode, for selecting a camera angle when a DVD-Video is recorded with multiple angle playback. [57]

SUBTITLE: When in the DVD mode, for selecting one of the subtitle languages recorded on a DVD-Video. [57]

CD/TAPE/DVD/MD operation buttons [55-58]

For operating other ONKYO components connected to the TXDS898 through the

INPUT SELECTOR buttons [47, 48]

Selects an input source. Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the TX-DS898. The input source for each buttons is given here. DVD:DVD, CD:CD, V1:VIDEO1, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3, V4:VIDEO4, V5:VIDEO5, TAP:TAPE, TUN:FM/AM, PH:PHONO.

terminals.

VOL button [48]

For adjusting the volume.

TEST/MENU button

TEST: Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels. Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Setup menu. When TEST button is pressed, the test noise (pink noise) is output. Use the LEVEL sound level. Use the CH SEL button to change from speaker to speaker. For a more detailed explanation of how to calibrate the speaker levels, see page 31.

MENU: When in the DVD mode, this button displays the DVD menu. [57]

MUTING button [48]

Activates the mute function.

ZONE 2/SEARCH/ENTER button

ZONE 2: When in the RCVR mode, press this button to perform operations on the remote zone (Zone 2). [52]

SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section on a disc where you want to start playback. [57]

ENTER: When in the MD mode, for confirming the selection. [58]

/ buttons to increase or decrease the

/ and CH SEL

Numeric key/Listening mode SP A, B/ Re-EQ/DISPLAY/DIMMER buttons

1 to 9, +10, --/---, 0: For entering the number of a track. [56-58]

STEREO, DIRECT, DSP

listening mode. [49]

SP A, SP B: Not used with the TX-DS898. Re-EQ: Depending on the listening mode, you can turn the cinema

re-equalization function on or off. [40, 43]

DISPLAY: For changing the display in the front display. [50] DIMMER: Adjusts the display brightness.

There are three settings available: normal, dark and very dark. [50]

LIGHT button

For illuminating the buttons of the remote controller. This button is useful when using the remote controller in dark

locations. When pressed, the buttons on the remote controller light green.

The button for the mode currently selected lights brighter than the rest.

MODE MACRO button [66]

For executing and programming the Macro function.

SETUP button [27]

For displaying and quitting the Setup menu.

/, SURR, THX: You can select a

/ / / , ENTER button [27]

When selecting items in the Setup menu, press the upper and lower portions to select an item, press the right and left portions to select parameter values or modes, and press ENTER to select the item.

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 carefully and then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual component (see page 15).

• 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.

• 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 V) are used for video connection.

OPT

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

PRE OUT

SUB

GND

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

FM 75

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

S VIDEO

• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

Improper connection

Inserted completely

• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality.

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR

6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

I R

OUT

SURR SPEAKERS

12V TRIGGER

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

SURR BACK /

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO.

TX-DS

898

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (coaxial and optical)

These are the digital audio inputs and outputs on the rear panel. There are three digital inputs with coaxial jacks and four with optical jacks. The inputs accept digital audio signals from a compact disc, LD, DVD, or other digital source component. For digital output, there is 1 optical output. The digital outputs can be connected to MD recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components.

• Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the input source is not digital only, but analog as well.

• When using one of the optical input or output jacks, remove the protective cap and keep it safely. When the jack is not used, replace the protective cap.

• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an optical fiber cable.

COAXIAL Coaxial cable

OPTICAL Optical fiber cable

Optical digital input terminal

An optical digital input terminal is equipped with a protection cap. When connecting, remove this cap. When not using, put the cap back on the terminal.

Rear panel facilities

PRE OUT

These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier. Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder volumes than with the TX-DS898 alone. If power amplifiers are used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier.

Front input

Power amplifier

Subwoofer

Surround back

L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

R (red)

Surround input

OPT

COAX

DIGITAL OUTPUT

Center

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

L (white)

R (red)

PRE OUT

CENTER

MULTI INPUT

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1. Front left speaker

2. Front right speaker

3. Subwoofer

4. Surround back left speaker

ANTENNA

These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM loop antenna that are supplied with the TX-DS898.

AUDIO IN/OUT

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are eight audio inputs and 3 audio outputs. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type connectors.

• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 3).

• The PHONO (PH) input jacks on the TX-DS898 is designed for use with turntables that use moving magnet cartridges.

5. Surround back right speaker

6. Surround left speaker

7. Surround right speaker

8. Center speaker

ZONE 2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

Connect the device that will be used in the remote zone (Zone 2). For more information regarding how to make the connections, refer to “Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers” on page 21.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT

If your DVD player or other device has component video connectors, be sure to connect them to these component video connectors on the TX-DS898. The TX-DS898 has two component video input connectors to obtain the color information (Y, P

B, PR)

directly from the recorded DVD signal or other video component and one component video output connector to output it directly into the matrix decoder of the display device. By sending the pure DVD component video signal directly, the DVD signal forgoes the extra processing that normally would degrade the image. The result is vastly increased image quality, with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp detail.

YPB PR RCA type

SPEAKERS

Seven terminals are provided for the front left, front right, front center, surround left, surround right, surround back left, and surround back right speakers. Speaker outputs are compatible with banana plug connectors.

AC OUTLETS

The TX-DS898 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX-DS898. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/ ON button on the TX-DS898 to turn on and off the connected devices as well.

Caution:

Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel (e.g., 120 watts).

RCA type

MONITOR OUT

The monitor output includes both composite video and S video configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors or projectors.

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

12V TRIGGER/ZONE 2 terminal

When the TX-DS898 is in the ZONE 2 mode, this terminal outputs at 12 V/100 mA.

Rear panel facilities

(RI)

The terminal on the TX-DS898 is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same

terminal. When a component is -connected, you can point the remote controller supplied with the TX-DS898 at the sensor on the TX-DS898 and operate that component without having to switch remote controllers. In addition, by connecting components to the

terminal, you can

also perform the system operations given below.

Power on/ready function

When the TX-DS898 is in the standby state, if an

-connected component is turned on, then the TX-DS898 also turns on and the input source selected at the TX-DS898 automatically switches to that component. If the power cord for an

-connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the TX-DS898, or if the TX-DS898 is turned on, this function will not work.

Direct change function

When the play button is pressed at an -connected component, the input source selected at the TX-DS898 automatically changes to that component.

Power off function

When the TX-DS898 is placed in the standby state, all connected components are also automatically put into the standby state.

CAUTION

If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-DS898, switch the Input Selector from TAPE to MD (see page 25).

IR IN/OUT

If the TX-DS898 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to connect a remote sensor to IR IN input to be able to use the remote controller. Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked location where you can easily point the remote controller. Using a mini-jack connector, connect the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX-DS898 and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it.

VIDEO IN/OUT

These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are five video inputs and two video outputs and each one includes both composite video and S video configurations. Connect VCRs, LD players, DVD players, and other video components to the video inputs.

The two video output channels can be used to be connected to video tape recorders for making recordings.

• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 3).

• The VIDEO 5 inputs are located on the front panel.

Composite

video jack

S video jack

TX-DS898

REMOTE CONTROL

connector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

To connect components using the

terminal, simply connect a remote control cable from this terminal to the terminal of the other component. An

remote control cable with a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an

terminal.

• When performing operations with -connected components using the

system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2).

• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be connected.

• If a component has two

terminals, you can use either one to connect to the TX-DS898. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

• With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the

terminals (see page 59).

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 or 7.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX-DS898 to the peripheral device.

Front output

Subwoofer

Surround

Ex: DVD-Audio player/ MPEG decoder

Surround back

Center

L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

COAX

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

DIGITAL

INPUT

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

PRE OUT

CENTER

SUB

MULTI

SUB

INPUT

CENTER

GND

Use this GND terminal for connecting the ground (or earth) wire if a turntable is connected. Refer to “Connecting a turntable” on page 15.

Connections

Here is an explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS898 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best 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.

: Signal flow

Digital audio input (optical)

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPT

FRONT

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL

INPUT

SURR

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

SUB

Digital audio output (optical)

3. Cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or CD recorder (TAPE)

Analog audio input

R (red)

L (white)

R (red)

GND

PRE OUT

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

Audio connection cable

Left (white)

Right (red)

Ground wire (earth)

R (red)

FM 75

OUT

TAPE

L (white)

R (red)

L (white)

Analog audio output

1. Turntable (PH)

Analog audio output

2. CD player (CD)

Analog audio output

L (white)

Connecting your audio components

Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components to the TX-DS898. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples.

1. Connecting a turntable (PH)

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminal on the turntable to the PH input jacks on the TX-DS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

Note:

The TX-DS898 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.

2. Connecting a compact disc player (CD)

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminal on the compact disc player to the CD input jacks on the TXDS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the compact disc player has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc player.

Digital audio output (optical)

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the CD input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 1 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page

33).

3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or CD recorder (TAPE)

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN jacks on the TXDS898 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the type of connector on the device.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the TAPE input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 2 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page

33).

Note:

The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-DS898 is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.

Connections

CR/PR

CB/PB

CR/PR

CB/PB

PRE

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

OPT

COAX

OPT

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

: Signal flow

Audio connection cable

Left (white)

Right (red)

Digital audio input (optical)

Digital audio output (coaxial)

S Video input

Video input

Analog audio input

5. DVD recorder, other digital video recording device (VIDEO 2)

R (red)

L (white)

Video connection cable

S video connection cable

Component video connection cable

Digital audio output (coaxial)

R (red)

L (white)

Analog audio output

Video output

S Video output

4. DVD player (DVD)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

Video output

S Video output

Component video output

Connecting your video components

Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to the TX-DS898. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples.

The flow of the video signals is as follows:

• The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT.

• The signal that comes in from S VIDEO IN is sent to S VIDEO

Caution:

If only the video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made, even if the input from each source component is through a component video connection, the picture will not appear. If only the S video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made, the picture will not appear.

• The signal that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO IN is only

OUT and VIDEO OUT.

sent to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. When connecting a video player to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals, be sure to connect your television to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT terminals.

Component video output

4. Connecting a DVD player (DVD)

If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to the DVD VIDEO IN terminal using an RCA-type video connection cable. You do not need to connect to both the DVD S VIDEO IN and DVD VIDEO IN terminals. If the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jack.

If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 35).

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the device to the audio DVD IN jacks on the TXDS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

Connections

PRE

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

OPT

COAX

OPT

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

FM 75

7. Settop box, video camera (VIDEO 3)

S Video input

Video input

Analog audio input

6. VCR (VIDEO 1)

L (white)

R (red)

Analog audio

L (white)

output

Video output

S Video output

Digital audio output (optical)

R (red)

Analog audio output

L (white)

Video output

S Video output

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page

33).

5. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video

If the device also has a digital input jack, it can be connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 for digital recording of the source for REC OUT at the TX-DS898.

Note:

The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-DS898 is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.

recording device (VIDEO 2)

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video output terminal (composite) on the device to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX-DS898 and video input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT jacks. If there is an S video input/output terminal on the device, connect it to the S VIDEO 2 IN/OUT jack using an S video cable. You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 2 IN and VIDEO 2 IN terminals. If the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 2 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.

If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 35).

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the device to the same VIDEO 2 IN audio jacks on the TX-DS898 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT audio jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 2 input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 3 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 33).

6. Connecting a video cassette recorder (VIDEO 1)

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video output terminal (composite) on the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the TX-DS898 and video input terminal to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. If there is an S video input/output terminal on the video cassette recorder, connect it to the S VIDEO 1 IN/OUT jack using an S video cable. You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 1 IN and VIDEO 1 IN terminals. If the video cassette recorder has component video outputs, connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 1 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.

If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 35).

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO 1 IN audio jacks on the TX-DS898 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 1 OUT audio jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 1 input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page

33).

Connections

PRE

FRONT

SUB

SURR

GND

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SUB

SURR

SURR BACK

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

OPT

COAX

OPT

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

FM 75

9. TV monitor or projector (MONITOR OUT)

Component video input

Video input

S Video input

7, 8. Connecting a satellite tuner, television, or settop

box (VIDEO 3 or 4)

If the satellite tuner or television is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminal using an RCA-type video connection cable. You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN and VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminals. If the satellite tuner or television has component video outputs, connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 input sources are set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.

If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup → Component Video (see page 35).

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the satellite tuner or television to the same VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN audio jacks on the TX-DS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the device.

With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 3 input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 3 jack, and the VIDEO 4 input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 4 jack.

If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 33).

9. Connecting a television monitor or projector

The TX-DS898 is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit and simple Y/C mixed circuit. Since both the signal from the S VIDEO and VIDEO inputs are output to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO output, if the television or projector is equipped with an S video input, it is unnecessary to connect the video connectors. If it is equipped with only a video input, connect it to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO output.

(MONITOR OUT)

8. Satellite tuner or television (VIDEO 4)

Digital audio output (optical)

R (red)

Analog audio

L (white)

output

Video output

S Video output

If the monitor or projector is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO terminal with an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminal using an RCA-type video connection cable. You do not need to connect to both the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO and MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals. If the device has component video inputs, connect them to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.

Caution:

Note that the Setup menu will only be displayed on the monitor connected to MONITOR OUT and not those connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.

10. Connecting video camera, etc. (VIDEO 5)

If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO 5 IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 5 IN terminal using an RCA-type video connection cable. You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 5 IN and VIDEO 5 IN terminals. The VIDEO 5 digital input is fixed to the OPTICAL input on the front panel.

S Video output

Digital output (optical)

10. Video camera/Video game (VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT)

Video output

Left (white)

Analog output

Right (red)

VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT

S VIDEO AUDIO

DIGITAL

VIDEO L R

Connecting speakers

8 9

Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that came with them. For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important.

For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.

Ideal speaker configuration

• Front right and left speakers

• Center speaker

Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic movement.

• Surround right and left speakers

Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with the background and effect sound for each scene.

• Surround back right and left speakers

Required for enjoying THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, or DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 audio.

• Subwoofer

Produces powerful and heavy bass.

Surround back speakers

• Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle between each speaker and the listener is approximately 30 degrees.

• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher than that of the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer

A subwoofer is recommended for the highest bass effect.

Layout with dipolar speakers

Layout with monopolar speakers

Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback

• Front right and left speakers

• Surround right and left speakers

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.

Speaker placement

Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are shown. In order to create the optimum conditions for the best sound quality, be sure to place all the speakers so that the greatest difference between the distances of each speaker to the listening position is less than 20 feet.

Important points regarding speaker placement

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

• Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor.

• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listener’s ears when at the listening position.

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1 TV or screen 2 Front left speaker 3 Subwoofer 4 Center speaker 5 Front right speaker

6 Surround left speaker 7 Surround right speaker 8 Surround back left speaker 9 Surround back right speaker 10 Listening position

Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation towards the screen. So for the side dipoles, the arrows point forward. For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towards each other to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room.

Surround left and right speakers

• Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than that of the listener’s ears.

Connecting speakers

Caution: Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to the TX-DS898. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω, be sure to set the speaker impedance setting accordingly (see page 28).

Notes:

• When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left-channel terminals simultaneously.

SPEAKERS

+–

SPEAKERS

+–

• To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wire.

NO!

• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.

• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-DS898.

• Connect either your surround back speakers or the speakers you will be using in the remote zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK SPEAKERS/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (see page 21).

Front right

speaker

Connecting the speaker cable

1. Strip away 5/8 inch (15 mm) of wire insulation.

2. Twist wire ends very tight.

3. Unscrew

4. Insert wire

5. Screw

15mm

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Connecting a subwoofer

Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 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 PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier.

Front left

speaker

Surround right

speaker

Surround left

speaker

OPT

COAX

OPT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK/

ZONE 2

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK

PRE OUT

SUB

GND

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

DVD

OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. OR 6 OHMS MIN. /SPEAKER

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTINGS.

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT SPEAKERS

OUT

I R

SURR SPEAKERS

12V TRIGGER

ZONE 2

REMOTE CONTROL

SURR BACK / ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

AC OUTLETS

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. TX-DS

898

Subwoofer

Center

speaker

Surround

Back right

speaker

Surround

Back left speaker

Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers

Outline

The TX-DS898 allows you to connect another set of speakers and place them in a different room or separated area for listening 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. In addition, the IR IN/OUT allows you to control the TX-DS898 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is physically separated. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone.

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals

If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you can connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. With this connection, select “Activated” for the Speaker Setup → Powered Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)Main Room

Zone 2

Left

speaker

Zone 2

Right

speaker

Remote Zone (Zone 2)Main Room

PRE OUT

FRONT

SURR

SURR BACK/ ZONE 2

Zone 2

SUB

CENTER

Left

speaker

Zone 2

Right

speaker

Left (white)

Power amplifier

TX-DS898

Right (red)

When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals

When you have connected all the speakers for 7.1-channel audio in the main room, connect the speakers as shown below. The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to the LINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume with the amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 OUT terminal.

SURR BACK / ZONE 2 SPEAKER

TX-DS898

Note:

It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance (see previous page).

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals

If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you can connect the amplifier for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals and connect the remote zone speakers. With this connection, select “Activated” for the Speaker Setup → Powered Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.

1. Connect the TX-DS898 to the amplifier for the remote zone.

2. Connect the remote zone speaker cables to the speaker terminals on the amplifier.

Adjust the volume level at the amplifier.

3. Connect the TX-DS898 to the monitor for the remote zone.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2

Left speaker

Right (red)

Zone 2 monitor

or projector

Zone 2 amplifier

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Zone 2

Right speaker

Main Room

S VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

Left (white)

TX-DS898

Note:

The ZONE 2 out terminals of the TX-DS898 are of a fixed output level.

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 System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or

• Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles and Xantech® to name a few

If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-DS898 remote sensor

If the TX-DS898 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet for the infrared rays from the controller to reach.

With this connection, select “Main” for the Hardware Setup → IR IN Setup → Position setting in the Setup menu (see page 28).

IR Receiver

: Signal flow

IR IN

TX-DS898

In the cabinet

Connecting block

Remote Controller

Make connection as shown below. Do not plug the equipment into the power source until the connection is complete.

from connecting block

Mini plug cable

I R

OUT

TX-DS898

If the remote controller signal does not reach other components

In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX-DS898 and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remote sensor on the front of the TX-DS898 will not be output to the IR OUT terminal.

IR Receiver

IR IN

IR OUT

Connecting block

TX-DS898

IR Emitter

The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-DS898 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is physically separated. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone. With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup → IR IN Setup → Position setting in the Setup menu (see page 28).

To IR IN

IR Receiver

TX-DS898

Connecting block

Remote controller

Main room

: Signal flow

Zone 2 room

other component

: Signal flow

I R

OUT

TX-DS898

other component

Mini plug

IR Emitter

Remote Controller

: Signal flow

Emitter

Mini plug cable

Remote control sensor

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