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1. Press the desired input selector button 

or MULTI CH INPUT button.
The selected source name appears on the 
display. Refer to page 18 for more 
information on MULTI CH INPUT.

2. Make sure that the SPEAKERS A 

indicator is lit on the display. If it is not lit, 
press the SPEAKERS A button.
(Refer to the “Speakers selector” section on 
the page 19 for more details.)

3. Start playing the selected input source.

Follow the operating instructions for the 
source device.

4. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

These controls allow you to adjust the volume of the 
Front, Center, Surround speakers and subwoofer 
simultaneously. Turning the control clockwise 
increases the volume level. Turning the control 
counter-clockwise decreases the volume level.

DIMMER button
Use this button to change 
the brightness of the 
display (normal or dim).

5. Use the bass, treble 

controls to adjust the tone.
(Refer to page 19 for more 
details.)

4. VOLUME button 

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Use this button to adjust 
the volume level.

1. INPUT SELECTOR button

Use this button to select a desired sound source.

DIMMER button
Use this button to change the 
brightness of the display (normal 
or dim).

SLEEP button
This button allows you to set 
the sleep timer.
(Refer to page 19 for more 
details.)

MUTING button
This button mutes the sound temporarily.
(Refer to page 19 for more details.)

Follow the steps below to select a device to play the sound source.

Note:
If you hear no sound from the speakers, check the following items:

Make sure that all devices and speakers are connected correctly and securely.

The sound is muted when the MUTING indicator flashes. Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to cancel the mute func-
tion.

When you select a source that is connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the rear panel, you must select digital input (refer to
page 19.). 

If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you need to adjust the level of each speaker (refer to page 18).

Summary of Contents for TX-DS484

Page 1: ...autions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this unit 5 Preparation Audio equipment connections 6 Video equipment connections 7 Connecting other devices 8 Connecting speakers 10 Posit...

Page 2: ...o 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 a...

Page 3: ...the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMPORTANT A 5 amp...

Page 4: ...e trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with this...

Page 5: ...l vary depending on usage Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller Notes Place the unit a...

Page 6: ...D 2 1 FRONT R R A B L L R L VIDEO 1 CENTER SUB WOOFER R L V VIDEO 2 DVD CENTER R L DIGITAL INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS R L SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKERS SURROUND COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTICAL MULTI CH INPUT OUT IN IN IN...

Page 7: ...the corresponding analog input See page 19 Video equipment connections On each pair of input jacks a red connector marked R corresponds to the right channel and a white connector marked L to the left...

Page 8: ...O OUT VIDEO OUT SURROUND OUT L Left R Right L R V Video V Audio connection cable Video connection cable On each pair of input jacks a red connector marked R corresponds to the right channel and a whit...

Page 9: ...European models Capacity is total 100 watts ON REMOTE CONTROL CD AM FM 75 ANTENNA GND PHONO R L R L PLAY REC OUT IN MONI TOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SURROUND 2 1 FRONT R R A B L L R L TAPE VIDEO 1 CENT...

Page 10: ...ROL CD AM FM 75 ANTENNA GND PHONO R L R L PLAY REC OUT IN MONI TOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SURROUND 2 1 FRONT R R A B L L R L TAPE VIDEO 1 CENTER SUB WOOFER R L V VIDEO 2 DVD CENTER R L DIGITAL INPUT F...

Page 11: ...er Left Front speaker Right Connecting the power Before you plug in the receiver confirm that all connections have been made properly Turning on this receiver s power may cause a momentary power surge...

Page 12: ...e same antenna for both FM and TV or VCR recep tion since the FM and TV or VCR signals can interfere with each other If you must use a common FM TV or VCR antenna use a directional linkage type splitt...

Page 13: ...siderations below regard ing the location Keep the antenna away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines Keep it well away from power lines...

Page 14: ...the type and distance TEST TONE button Use this button to adjust the level of each speaker CH SEL button Use this button to select a speaker Before operating your stereo system you need to set the ty...

Page 15: ...ROLLER button repeatedly increases the value Pressing the PARAMETER CONTROLLER button repeat edly decreases the value Set the value closest to the actual distance 7 Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR button...

Page 16: ...the connected speakers 1 Press the TEST TONE button Each speaker produces the test tone pink noise in the follow ing order 2 To adjust the level of each speaker press the CH SEL button to select a sp...

Page 17: ...olume of the Front Center Surround speakers and subwoofer simultaneously Turning the control clockwise increases the volume level Turning the control counter clockwise decreases the volume level DIMME...

Page 18: ...r OFF appears 3 Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER or button to select ON Even if the parameter has already been set to ON turn it OFF then turn it ON again to enable the Power On Volume function The orig...

Page 19: ...eep function Press the SLEEP button until it returns to the selected input source name or The timer setting will be cancelled if you turn off the power to the unit Press the MUTING button on the remot...

Page 20: ...a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and con cert halls DOLBY DIGITAL Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a mark DTS Select this option when you play a DVD player la...

Page 21: ...player while play ing a DTS source a short noise may be heard This is not a mal function 4 The DTS indicator on the TX DS484 lights up while it plays the DTS source When playback concludes and the DTS...

Page 22: ...N BASS TREBLE C D PHONES DIMMER TX DS484 AV RECEIVER AM FM DVD PHONO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO TI CH INPUT MUL TAPE STANDBY TUNING CLEAR MEMORY FM MODE SPEAKERS A B LATE NIGHT SURROUND MODE PARAMETER CONTROLLER...

Page 23: ...lly FM auto tun ing mode When a broadcast is received scanning stops When an RDS Radio Data System station broadcasting PS Pro gram Service Name information is received the RDS indicator lights up and...

Page 24: ...desired memory number using PRESET button 4 Press the MEMORY button Total of 30 stations can be stored in the memory 1 Select the tuner as the source by pressing the AM or FM input selector button on...

Page 25: ...record If you select DVD VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 only the audio will be recorded If you select FM or AM set the tuner to the station you want to record 3 Set the tape deck in recording mode Start playing...

Page 26: ...that is connected to the VIDEO 2 terminal Refer to the video disc player video camcorder DVD or VCR instruction manuals for additional information Recording data from a video disc player or a video ca...

Page 27: ...together Move them farther apart Rough or scratchy sound High range is not clear Stylus of turntable pick up is worn Turntable stylus tip is dirty Treble control too high Replace Clean Turn treble con...

Page 28: ...Hz to 20 kHz 0 8 dB Tone Control Bass 10 dB at 50 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio Phono 80 dB IHF A 5 mV input CD Tape 100 dB IHF A Signal sensitivity and impedance 1 Vp p 75 ohms DVD...

Page 29: ...4 FM MODE button 23 24 MEMORY button 24 7 Display Refer to the Display illustration 8 PARAMETER SELECTOR buttons 14 16 9 PARAMETER CONTROLLER buttons 14 16 10 MASTER VOLUME control knob 17 18 11 TREBL...

Page 30: ...ns TUNER 24 31 PRESET Preset memory up down buttons 11 DVD operation buttons 31 12 Channel selector button CH SEL 14 16 18 13 Test tone button TEST TONE 14 16 14 Volume buttons VOLUME 17 Volume contro...

Page 31: ...Down Up Fast Rewind Fast Forward Listening to the radio Using an Onkyo tape deck Using an Onkyo CD player Using an Onkyo DVD player POWER SLEEP DIMMER SUR MODE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE DVD C D C D DVD TUN...

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