Onkyo Stereo Receiver HT R490 User Manual

Contents

Before using

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

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

Features ............................................................. 4

Supplied accessories ......................................... 4

Before using this unit ....................................... 5

AV Receiver

HT-R490

Facilities and connections

Front panel facilities ......................................... 6

Remote controller ............................................. 9

Rear panel facilities ........................................ 10

Example of how to connect your equipment . 12

Positioning speakers ....................................... 16

Connecting speakers ....................................... 17

Connecting antennas....................................... 18

Connecting the power..................................... 20

Instruction Manual

Enjoying music or videos

Speaker Setup ................................................. 21

Selecting a sound source ................................ 22

Listening to Radio Broadcasts........................ 24

To enjoy Surround mode ................................ 26

Recording a source ......................................... 29

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.

Remote controller

Using remote controller .................................. 30

Pre-programming remote controller .................. 32

Appendix

Troubleshooting guide.................................... 34

Specifications ........................... back cover page

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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,

be 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.

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

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 appli-

ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

S2898A

Precautions

1. Warranty Claim

Note to CATV system installer:

You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In

case of warranty claim, please report this number.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at-

tention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which pro-

vides 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.

2. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is

illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

FCC Information for User

3. 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.

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.

4. 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 chemi-

cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or re-

move the panel lettering.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-

its 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. How-

ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-

ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence 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.

5. 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 written

on the rear panel (AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

• 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 CON-FORME 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.

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Features

Supplied accessories

Amplifier Features

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the HT-R490.

• 55 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the

five channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than

0.08% THD (FTC rated)

• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)

• Extended Frequency Response (20 Hz to 100 kHz)

• Full bandwidth power to all 5 main channels

AM loop antenna × 1

FM indoor antenna × 1

•

High-current, low-impedance 6-Ohm drive for all five channels

• Oversized electrolytic capacitors

State-of-the-art linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels

•

• Fully discrete output stages for all five channels

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• Massive isolated transformer

• 2 Large high-grade extruded-aluminum heat sinks

• A/B speaker drive

• Tone control (bass, treble) for front L/R speakers

• Auto-protection circuitry

Remote controller × 1

(RC-446M)

Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2

Audio/Video Features

• Dolby^∗Digital, DTS^∗∗, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding

• All Channel stereo

• 7 DSP soundfields

• High Definition DSP

• Late night mode (on, off)

• “Easy-set” speaker configuration

• Extensive bass management circuitry

• 5.1-Channel input

• Automatic signal detection

• 2 Assignable digital inputs (1 coaxial, 1 optical)

• 2 S-video inputs and 1 output

• 3 A/V inputs

• 2 Audio inputs

• Dedicated line-level subwoofer pre out

• Full input/output cassette and VCR loops

• 7 Sets of heavy-duty multiway speaker binding posts (dual

banana-plug compatible)

FM/AM Tuner Features

• Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity

• 30 FM/AM random presets

• FM auto tuning

• Red FM stereo indicator

• 75-Ohms antenna input

• FM indoor antenna supplied

• AM loop antenna supplied

Other Performance Features

• Precision digital speed-sensitive volume control

• Absolute volume display

•

Separate PC (printed circuit) boards for audio and video sources

• Large bright fluorescent display

• 2-Mode display dimmer (normal, dim)

• Individual input selectors for each source

• Audio mute (remote controller)

• Sleep timer (remote controller)

• Battery-free memory backup

• 2 Switched AC convenience outlets with a total 120 watts

max.

• Heavy-duty power cord

• Large non-resonant feet

• Heavy-gauge, anti-resonant, reinforced-steel chassis

• Vibration-resistant cover

• Brushed aluminum front panel

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

• Powerful preprogrammed remote

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat.

No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS”

and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,

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Before using this unit

Installing batteries into the remote controller

Using the remote controller

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by

pressing and sliding the cover.

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

HT-R490

STANDBY indicator

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.

30°

Approx. 5 meters

(16 feet)

3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly,

replace the compartment cover.

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.

Notes:

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

of batteries.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the

remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

• 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 batteries at the same time.

• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this

will vary depending on usage.

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Front panel facilities

Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the HT-R490.

1 2

/DTS

SURROUND

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

POWER

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

CLEAR

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

BASS

TREBLE

AV RECEIVER HT-R490

DIGITAL INPUT

SP SEL SW MODE

FM MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

CLEAR

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# $ %

D E F GH

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Front panel facilities

POWER switch

DISPLAY button

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the screen changes as

follows:

Turns on the main power supply for the HT-R490. The

HT-R490 enters standby state and the STANDBY indicator lights

up. Pressing the switch again to the off position (— OFF) shuts

down the main power supply into the HT-R490.

When an input source other than FM or AM is

selected:

Press the DISPLAY button once to initiate the program format

display. Pressing the button again switches the display to the other

display.

• Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly

connected.

• Turning on the HT-R490 may cause a momentary power surge

that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the

same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the HT-R490 into a

different electrical circuit.

Input source +

volume

STANDBY indicator

Lights when the HT-R490 is in the standby state and flashes when

a signal is received from the remote controller.

Program format*

Input source +

Listening mode

STANDBY/ON button

When STANDBY/ON button is pressed to ON while the POWER

switch is set to ON, the display will light to show the current

volume setting for about 5 seconds then show the current sound

input source and listening mode. Pressing the button again returns

the HT-R490 to the standby state. This state turns off the display,

disables control functions.

* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this

will be skipped. The format display returns to the previous

display after the format display has lasted for about 5 seconds

(

When FM or AM is selected as the input source:

SPEAKERS A/B buttons

Press to switch the speaker systems in use between A and B.

FM/AM frequency

+ Preset no.

SPEAKERS A: Select for the speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS

and SUB WOOFER PRE OUT terminals. When the speakers are

turned on, the SPEAKERS A indicator lights up.

FM/AM +

Listening mode

LISTENING MODE buttons

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

SPEAKERS B: Select for the speakers connected to the FRONT

SPEAKERS B terminals. When the speakers are turned on, the

SPEAKERS B indicator lights up.

STEREO: Select for normal stereo output.

j/DTS SURROUND: Select for the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II,

Notes:

DOLBY DIGITAL, or DTS surround modes.

• Be sure to use SPEAKERS A to listen to the sound through

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port or in any listening mode

other than STEREO.

DSP: Select for the ORCHESTRA, UNPLUGGED, or ALL CH

ST surround modes. During Dolby Digital playback, this

button is used to switch the Late Night function between ON

and OFF.

• You cannot select surround mode when you are using

SPEAKERS B. If you select SPEAKERS B while surround

mode is selected, surround mode will be automatically

canceled.

DIMMER button

Press to set the brightness of the front display. The brightness

changes to normal and dim.

• You cannot use the A and B speakers simultaneously.

• The dimmer control for the front display can also be performed

by using the remote controller.

MASTER VOLUME dial

The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume level.

Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume level and

counterclockwise to decrease it.

AUDIO SELECTOR button

Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM.

Each time this button is pressed, the setting cycles; “AUTO” ¡

“MULTI CH” ¡ “ANALOG” ¡ “AUTO” (back to the beginning)

(refer to page 23).

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Front panel facilities

Input Selector Buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

FM, AM, TAPE and CD)

Display

ASPEAKERS A/B indicators

Shows the current speaker system in use.

These buttons are used to select the input source. Pressing and

holding the TAPE button for about 2 seconds allows the TAPE and

MD sources to be switched.

BSLEEP indicator

Lights up when the sleep timer is active.

BASS and TREBLE control knobs

Boosts or cuts the bass and treble response.

CSource/Listening mode indicators

BASS: Adjusts the bass response from the Front speakers. Turn

the knob clockwise to boost the bass response. Turn the knob

counterclockwise to cut the bass response.

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current

source as “PCM DIGITAL”, “Ÿ DIGITAL” or “DTS”. In

addition, one of the listening mode indicators “Ÿ PRO

LOGIC II”, “DSP” and “STEREO” lights according to the

current listening mode.

TREBLE: Adjusts the treble response from the Front speakers.

Turn the knob clockwise to boost the treble response. Turn the

knob counterclockwise to cut the treble response.

DMUTING indicator

Flashes when the mute function is active.

Remote control sensor

This sensor receives the control signals from the remote controller.

EFM STEREO indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast station is received.

SP SEL button

Press to select the optimum speaker configuration.

FTUNED indicator

Lights up when a radio station is received.

SW MODE button

Press to select the subwoofer mode.

GMEMORY indicator

Lights up when the MEMORY button is pressed in the radio

station preset operation.

DIGITAL INPUT button

When digital components are connected to the DIGITAL INPUT

jacks of the HT-R490, use this button to assign the DIGITAL

INPUT jacks to them according to their forms of connection.

HFM MUTE indicator

Lights up to indicate FM muting. It extinguishes when the

monaural reception mode is started by pressing the FM MODE

button.

FM MODE button

Press to switch the reception mode between stereo and monaural.

If audio is interrupted or noise interferes with audio during FM

stereo broadcasting, press this button to switch to the monaural

reception mode.

IMulti function display

In usual operation, shows the current input source and volume.

When the FM or AM input is selected, it shows the frequency

and preset number. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, it

shows the listening mode and input source format. However, it

does not show the source format when the FM or AM source is

selected.

MEMORY button

This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently

tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.

TUNING ™/£buttons

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.

PRESET ™/£buttons

These buttons make it possible to store desired radio stations under

the desired preset numbers and recall them with an easy operation.

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Remote controller

For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see “Front panel facilities”

on pages 6 through 8.

SLEEP button

For setting the sleep time.

This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page

23).

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON button

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE

TUNER

Turns on the HT-R490 or put it in standby.

D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

INPUT SELECTOR buttons

For selecting the input source.

TUNER

PRESET

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL

MODE

VCR

TAPE

CABLE SATELLITE

SUR MODE button

Press to select the surround mode.

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

SW MODE button

TV VOL

Press to select the subwoofer mode.

DVD/CD/TAPE operation buttons

For operating z-connected Onkyo components connected to the

DISC

MUTING

TV/VCR

TV VOL

HT-R490.

You can operate TV, VCR, satellite tuner and cable TV tuner from

other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming code.

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

VOLUME

For detailed descriptions on the buttons, see “Using remote

controller” on page 30 and “Pre-programming RC-446M remote

controller” on page 32.

SETUP

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

TEST TONE/CH SEL/LEVEL 5/∞ buttons

For setting the output levels for each speaker.

These buttons are provided only on the remote controller (refer to

page 21).

DIMMER button

For adjusting the brightness of the front display.

RC-446M

DISPLAY button

For changing the display.

TUNER PRESET 5/∞button

For selecting a tuner preset channel.

AUDIO SEL button

Press to select an audio input signal format other than FM and AM.

MODE buttons

For selecting the component to be operated by the remote

controller.

MUTING button

Activates the mute function.

This button is provided only on the remote controller (refer to page

23).

VOLUME 5/∞button

For adjusting the volume.

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Rear panel facilities

Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the

HT-R490 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 (refer to page 12).

• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper

connections can result in noise, poor performance, or

damage to the equipment.

Improper connection

• 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.

Inserted completely

• 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

VIDEO) are used for video connections.

• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power

cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect

the picture and sound quality.

SUB

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

S VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

OUT

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

TAPE

MONI-

TOR

OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

AC OUTLETS

DVD

COAXIAL

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

FRONT

AV RECEIVER

VIDEO 1

MODEL NO. HT-R490

SURR

OUT

VIDEO 2

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

VIDEO

MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

6 4 7 8

ANTENNA

SPEAKERS

These terminals are for connecting the FM antenna and AM

antenna (refer to page 18).

Speaker terminals are provided for the front left, front right,

center, surround left and surround right speakers. Speaker outputs

are compatible with banana plug connectors.

SUB WOOFER PRE OUT

This terminal is for connecting an active subwoofer.

AUDIO IN/OUT

These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are 5 audio

inputs (3 of which are linked to video inputs) and 2 audio outputs

(1 of which are linked to a video output). The audio jacks are

nominally labeled for compact disc players, cassette tape decks,

and DVD players. To the audio jacks for VIDEO 1 and 2 connect

the audio output from LD players, VCRs or other video

components. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA type

connectors.

MONITOR OUT

The monitor output includes both RCA type and S video

configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors

or projectors.

VIDEO IN/OUT

RCA type

There are 3 video inputs (RCA type and S video configurations)

and 1 RCA type video output. Connect DVD players, LD players,

VCRs or other video components to the video inputs.

• When connecting a DVD, VCR or other video component,

make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e.,

both to VIDEO 1).

The video output channel can be used to be connected to video

tape recorder for making recordings.

RCA type jack

S Video jack

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Rear panel facilities

z (REMOTE CONTROL)

DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

Connect the Onkyo components that have z connectors such as a

CD player, and cassette tape deck using the z cables provided

with them. When these components are interconnected, they can be

controlled from the remote controller provided with the HT-R490.

There are 2 digital inputs, one with a coaxial jack and the other

with an optical jack. The inputs accept digital audio signals from a

compact disc, LD, DVD, or other digital source component.

OPTICAL

Optical fiber cable

After connecting the z connectors, check the operation of the

remote controller buttons for use in controlling other components

(refer to page 30).

COAXIAL

Coaxial cable (RCA type)

REMOTE

CONTROL

HT-R490

z connector

• When using the optical input jack, remove the protective cap

and keep it safely. When the jack is not used, replace the

protective cap.

Ex: Onkyo DVD Player

z connector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

• When using an optical input jack, always use an optical fiber

cable.

Ex: Onkyo cassette

tape deck

• When using the digital inputs, make sure to also connect the

analog connections whenever possible.

• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables

must also be connected.

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

• If the connected component has two z connectors, you can

use either one to connect to the HT-R490. The other one can be

used to daisy chain with another component.

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 output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly

connect the HT-R490 to the peripheral device.

COAXIAL

AC OUTLETS

FRONT

The HT-R490 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting

the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied

through the HT-R490. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/

ON button on the HT-R490 to turn on and off the connected

devices as well.

SURR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

MULTI

VIDEO

CHANNEL INPUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

Other components

1. Front right

2. Surround right

3. Center

4. Front left

5. Surround left

6. Subwoofer

7. Video

DVD player/MPEG decoder

• Connect the video output to one of VIDEO IN connectors

(DVD, VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2).

AC OUTLETS

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

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 (120 watts).

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Example of how to connect your equipment

Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the

HT-R490 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.

For example, follow the steps below to assign OPTICAL to the

DVD device connected to the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack.

1. Press the DVD Input Selector button.

The DVD input is selected and “DVD” appears in the display.

• Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came

with the component that you are connecting.

2. Press the DIGITAL INPUT button.

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been

The current DVD setting (COAX) appears.

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 VIDEO) are used

for video connection.

3. Press the DIGITAL INPUT button repeatedly to

select “OPT”.

• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections

can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the

equipment.

Pressing the DIGITAL INPUT button repeatedly will change

the setting as follows:

Improper connection

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL.

Inserted completely

Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL.

• Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and

speaker cables. Doing so may adversely effect the sound

quality.

Select if the input source is not from a

digital input jack.

For a detailed explanation of how to connect the devices given

below, refer to the pages listed.

About five seconds after “OPT” is selected, the original

display appears and the setting is completed.

Speakers: See page 17

If you have selected digital input, you can also select the input

signal format (refer to “Setting the input signal format” on

page 23).

Radio antenna: See page 18

Setting the digital inputs

Note:

When connecting digital source components to the DIGITAL

INPUT jacks on the rear panel, assign the input source button on

the front panel to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL jack depending on the type of connector on the digital

source components. The DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and

TAPE inputs can be assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

Do not assign a single DIGITAL INPUT jack to more than one

source.

For example, if you assign the OPTICAL jack to the DVD input,

since the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD input by the initial

setting, it would result in assigning a single OPTICAL jack to both

the CD and DVD inputs.

With the initial setting, the OPTICAL jack is assigned to the CD

input, COAXIAL jack is assigned to the DVD input, and no input

connector is assigned to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and TAPE inputs.

Whenever you assign a DIGITAL INPUT jack to a different

source from the initial setting, be sure to change the initial setting

for the jack in advance.

Default setting

Input source

Digital input

OPTICAL

TAPE

– – – – –

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

DVD

– – – – –

COAXIAL

– – – – –

Available for digital input but not set in initial setting.

: Not available for digital input.

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Example of how to connect your equipment

Example of audio equipment connections

Connecting your audio components

Connecting a CD player

Tape deck, MD recorder,

DAT deck, CD recorder,

(TAPE)

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output

terminal on the CD player to the CD L/R jacks on the HT-R490.

Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack

and the right channel to the R jack.

AUDIO IN

(REC)

AUDIO OUT

(PLAY)

If the CD player has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also

connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL

jack on the HT-R490 depending on the type of connector on the

CD player.

With the initial settings of the HT-R490, the CD input source is set

for digital input at the OPTICAL jack. If the digital connection is

made at a different jack, this must be changed (see page 12).

Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder,

DAT deck, or CD recorder

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output

terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN L/R jacks on the

HT-R490 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT L/R

jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the

L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

SUB

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also

connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL

jack on the HT-R490 depending on the type of connector on the

device.

TAPE

MONI-

OPTICAL

TOR

OUT

DVD

COAXIAL

With the initial settings of the HT-R490, the DIGITAL INPUT jack

for the TAPE source is not assigned. If you connect the device to

the DIGITAL INPUT jack, then this input source must be set for

digital input at the DIGITAL INPUT button (see page 12).

FRONT

VIDEO 1

SURR

OUT

VIDEO 2

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

VIDEO

MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

OPTICAL

Analog signal

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

Optical plug

Digital signal

Signal flow

CD player

(CD)

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Example of how to connect your equipment

Connecting your video components

Connecting a DVD player or LD player

Connecting a satellite tuner or television

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video

output terminal (composite) on the device to the DVD IN VIDEO

jack on the HT-R490.

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video

output terminal (composite) on the satellite tuner or television to

the VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jacks on the HT-R490.

If there is an S video output terminal on the DVD player or LD player,

connect it to the DVD IN S VIDEO jack using an S video cable.

If there is an S video output terminal on the satellite tuner or

television, connect it to the VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO jack using an S

video cable.

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio

output terminal on the DVD player or LD player to the audio DVD

IN L/R jacks on the HT-R490. Make sure that you properly

connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R

jack.

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio

output terminal on the satellite tuner or television to the same

VIDEO 1 IN L/R jacks on the HT-R490. Make sure that you

properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right

channel to the R jack.

If the DVD player or LD player has a digital output jack as well, be

sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL jack on the HT-R490 depending on the type of

connector on the DVD player or LD player.

If the satellite tuner or television has a digital output jack as well,

be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL

or COAXIAL jack on the HT-R490 depending on the type of

connector on the satellite tuner or television.

With the initial settings of the HT-R490, the DVD input source is

set for digital input at the COAXIAL jack. If the digital connection

is made at a different jack, this must be changed (see page 12).

With the initial settings of the HT-R490, the DIGITAL INPUT

jack for the VIDEO 1 source is not assigned. If you connect the

video cassette recorder to the DIGITAL INPUT jack, then this

input source must be set for digital input at the DIGITAL INPUT

button (see page 12).

Connecting a video cassette recorder

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video

output terminal (composite) on the video cassette recorder to the

VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO jack on the HT-R490 and video input

terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT VIDEO jack.

Connecting a television monitor or projector

Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video

input terminal (composite) on the monitor to the MONITOR OUT

VIDEO jack on the HT-R490.

Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio

output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO

2 IN L/R jacks on the HT-R490 and audio input terminal to the

VIDEO 2 OUT L/R jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the

left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.

If there is an S video input terminal on the monitor, connect it to

the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO jack using an S video cable.

If the video cassette recorder has a digital output jack as well, be

sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL jack on the HT-R490 depending on the type of

connector on the video cassette recorder.

With the initial settings of the HT-R490, the DIGITAL INPUT

jack for the VIDEO 2 source is not assigned. If you connect the

video cassette recorder to the DIGITAL INPUT jack, then this

input source must be set for digital input at the DIGITAL INPUT

button (see page 12).

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Example of how to connect your equipment

Example of video equipment connections

TV monitor or Projector

DVD player or LD player

(DVD)

(MONITOR OUT)

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO DIGITAL

VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

SUB

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

TAPE

MONI-

TOR

OUT

OPTICAL

DVD

COAXIAL

FRONT

VIDEO 1

SURR

OUT

VIDEO 2

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

VIDEO

MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

Video

Audio (L)

Audio (R)

Analog signal

S video signal

S Video plug

Coaxial plug

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Satellite tuner or TV

(VIDEO 1)

VCR

(VIDEO 2)

Digital signal

Signal flow

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Positioning speakers

This unit has two sets of speaker system terminals (for

SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B).

Speaker placement

Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by

consulting the instruction manuals that came with them.

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.

For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your

speakers are very important.

Important points regarding speaker placement

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

Standard speaker system for reproducing

surround sound

• 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 at the listening position.

• Front right and left speakers

• Install the left and right front speakers at the same distance

from the listening position.

• 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 left and right speakers

• Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3.3 feet)

higher than that of the listener’s ears.

• Surround right and left speakers

Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces

environmental sound associated with the background and

effect sound for each scene.

Subwoofer

• The subwoofer can provide a similar sound effect regardless of

the installation position, provided that it is installed within the

room containing the listening position.

• Subwoofer

Produces powerful and heavy bass.

If the subwoofer and center speaker are not

available

TV/Monitor screen

Center

Subwoofer

Speaker

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.

Surround

left

Surround

right

speaker

Listening position

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Connecting speakers

• To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive

(+) and negative (–) speaker wire.

Connecting speakers

After installing the speakers, connect them to the HT-R490.

NO!

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 Ω min. per each speaker terminal.

• 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.

Preparation of speaker cords

15mm (5/8")

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

• Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.

Connecting speakers with an impedance less that 6 Ω may

damage the HT-R490.

of wire insulation.

2. Twist wire ends very tight.

• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker

terminal. Doing so may damage the HT-R490.

Connecting the speaker cord

1. Loosen the screw.

• 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.

NO!

2. Fully insert the end of the

cord.

3. Tighten the screw.

Connecting a subwoofer

Use the SUB WOOFER PRE OUT 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 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jack and the subwoofer

to the amplifier.

Connecting to SPEAKERS A

Surround Surround

Center

Front right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Subwoofer

right

left

speaker

SUB

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

VIDEO 1

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

S VIDEO

CENTER

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

OUT

SPEAKER

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

TAPE

MONI-

TOR

OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

AC OUTLETS

DVD

COAXIAL

AC 120V 60Hz

SWITCHED

TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

FRONT

VIDEO 1

AV RECEIVER

MODEL NO. HT-R490

SURR

OUT

VIDEO 2

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

VIDEO

MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT

FRONT SPEAKERS

Connecting to SPEAKERS B

Front right

speaker

Front left

speaker

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Connecting antennas

To the use the tuner of HT-R490, it is necessary to prepare the

supplied FM and AM antennas.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1. Press down the lever.

• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for

better reception must be done while listening to a station

broadcast.

• If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an

outside antenna is recommended.

2. Insert the end of the

cable into the hole.

Connecting the FM indoor antenna

3. Release the lever.

1. Strip away the insulation from the end of the

cord.

The lever will return to the

original position.

FM indoor antenna

2. Fully insert the stripped end of the cord.

AM loop antenna

SUB

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

OUT

TAPE

MONI-

TOR

OUT

SUB

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

DVD

OUT

TAPE

MONI-

TOR

OUT

DVD

The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend

the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest

signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in

the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.

Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to

either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for

AM broadcast signals.

If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor

antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction

and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away

as possible from the HT-R490, televisions, speaker cables, and

power cords.

Assembling the AM loop antenna

When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop

antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

1. Rotate the outer frame of

the antenna.

2. Insert the bottom edge of

the outer frame into the

groove on the stand.

Insert into the groove.

3. Extend the antenna cord.

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Connecting antennas

If the reception condition cannot be improved by adjusting the

provided antenna, install an outdoor antenna and connect it to this unit.

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna

An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched

horizontally above a window or outside.

AM loop antenna (Indoor)

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna

Please make sure that you follow the considerations:

Outdoor antenna

• Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy

roads, etc.).

Connect both

antennas.

• It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it

well away from power lines, transformers, etc.

• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding

is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on

page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

ANTENNA

OUT

FM outdoor

antenna

TAPE

Notes:

SUB

ANTENNA

WOOFER

PRE OUT

• Do not remove the AM loop antenna.

OUT

• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding

is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on

page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

TAPE

MONI-

TOR

OUT

DVD

VIDEO

Directional linkage

Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)

reception 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 splitter.

To HT-R490

To TV (or VCR)

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Connecting the power

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO

TUNER

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESET

MODE

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

/DTS

SURROUND

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

TV VOL

STANDBY

POWER

DISC

MUTING

TV/VCR

TV VOL

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

CLEAR

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

VOLUME

SETUP

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

BASS

TREBLE

AV RECEIVER HT-R490v

To wall outlet

POWER

Connecting the power

Turning this unit ON from an z-connected

component

• The HT-R490 is shipped with the main power (POWER)

switch in the on position (_ ON). When the power cord is

plugged in for the first time, the HT-R490 will automatically

enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light

(same condition after step 2 below).

When the DVD player, CD player or MD recorder connected with

the HT-R490 through z cables is turned on, the HT-R490

automatically turns on and selects the source that was turned on.

Turning the HT-R490 off sets the z-connected DVD player, CD

player or MD recorder to standby mode.

• Before you plug in the HT-R490, confirm that all connections

have been made properly.

When the HT-R490 is already on, pressing the play button on the

DVD player, CD player, cassette deck or MD recorder merely

selects the input source that was played.

• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge,

which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the

same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall

outlet on a different circuit.

Notes:

•

The function of turning on the HT-R490 is not available if its

POWER switch is set to the off position (— OFF) or the source

components is not connected properly. When controlling the

HT-R490 from an z-connected component, make sure that

the POWER switch of this unit is set to the on position (_ON)

and that the component is connected properly.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

2. Press the POWER switch to set the HT-R490 to

standby state.

The STANDBY indicator lights up.

•

When a cassette tape deck or MD recorder is connected with

the z connector of this unit, it can be controlled from the

source component selected with the TAPE button.

3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the

HT-R490.

• Certain component models may not be able to control the

The display lights up and the STANDBY indicator turns off.

HT-R490.

If you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver

returns to standby mode.

Memory preservation

Turning the power on from the remote

controller

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A

built-in memory power backup system preserves the contents

of the memory during power failures and even when the

POWER switch is set to off. The POWER switch must be set

to on in order to charge the backup system.

Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps

1 and 2 above and place the HT-R490 in the standby state.

The memory preservation period after the unit has been

turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the

unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a

period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been

turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a

highly humid climate.

Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote

controller to turn on the HT-R490 (take it out of the

standby state).

• To return the HT-R490 to the standby state, press the

STANDBY/ON button on the remote controller.

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Speaker Setup

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE

TUNER

SP SEL

SW MODE

VIDEO

TUNER

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESET

MODE

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

SW MODE

/DTS

SURROUND

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

TV VOL

STANDBY

POWER

DISC

MUTING

TV/VCR

TV VOL

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

CLEAR

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

VOLUME 5/∞

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

VOLUME

SETUP

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

TEST TONE

CH SEL

BASS

TREBLE

AV RECEIVER HT-R490

LEVEL 5/∞

You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker

system connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals (see page 17).

Note:

When the subwoofer mode is set to MODE 2 and audio is

reproduced in the STEREO mode, the subwoofer may not output

audio from certain sources (2 channel-Dolby Digital/DTS source

etc.).

Notes:

• The speakers cannot be set up for optimum audio reproduction

if the SPEAKERS B system is On (see page 7).

• It is not necessary to set up again once you have completed the

setup unless you change the speaker configuration.

Adjusting each speaker’s relative volume

balance (Remote controller only)

Selecting the speaker configuration

Press SP SEL button repeatedly to select the number of

channels for the SPEAKERS A system.

Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volume

of all speaker’s test tones sound equal at the listening position.

When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be

displayed for about 5 seconds. If you want to change it, press the

same button again within the 5 seconds.

1. Press the TEST TONE button.

Adjust the volume by gently increasing it with the VOLUME

5button. Each speaker produces the test tone (pink noise) in

the following order:

When the button is pressed repeatedly, the number of channels

changes as follows:

Front left speaker

Center speaker

Front left and right speakers

Front left, right, and center speakers

Front left and right, plus surround

left and right speakers

Front right speaker

Front left, right, and center, plus

surround left and right speakers

Surround right speaker

Surround left speaker

Subwoofer

Setting the subwoofer mode

Press SW MODE button repeatedly to select the

subwoofer mode.

2. To adjust the level of each speaker, press the

CH SEL button to select a speaker and press the

LEVEL 5/∞buttons to raise or lower the level.

When the button is pressed, the current subwoofer mode will be

displayed for about 5 seconds. If you want to change it, press the

same button again within the 5 seconds.

The test tone should sound at the same level when you hear it

in your listening position. You can adjust the level in the range

between –12 dB to +12 dB.

When the button is pressed repeatedly, the subwoofer mode

changes as follows:

3. Press the TEST TONE button to complete

adjustment.

When small-with limited bass signal

handling-front speakers are connected

When large-wideband-front speakers

are connected

When no subwoofer is connected

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Selecting a sound source

SLEEP

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT

SELECTOR

SPEAKERS A

MASTER VOLUME

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO

TUNER

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESET

MODE

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

AUDIO SEL

/DTS

SURROUND

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

TV VOL

STANDBY

POWER

DISC

MUTING

TV/VCR

TV VOL

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

TOP MENU

RETURN

CLEAR

ENTER

VOLUME

VOLUME 5/∞

SETUP

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

BASS

TREBLE

TEST TONE

CH SEL

AV RECEIVER HT-R490

LEVEL 5/∞

AUDIO SELECTOR

BASS/TREBLE

Input selector

Using MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

Selecting a sound source

The MULTI CHANNEL INPUT refers to a system, which is

compatible with a source component equipped with 5.1-channel

outputs (DVD player, MPEG decoder, etc.), reproducing the left/

right front, center and left/right surround channels from five

respective speakers and outputting the subwoofer channel from

SUB WOOFER PRE OUT (refer to page 11).

1. Press the desired input selector button.

The selected source name appears in the display.

If the TAPE button is pressed, either the TAPE or MD input

which has been selected beforehand will be displayed. The

TAPE and MD sources can be switched alternately by holding

the TAPE button for about 2 seconds.

1. Press AUDIO SELECTOR button repeatedly to

2. When the selected source is other than FM or

AM, press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the

front panel or the AUDIO SEL button on the

remote controller to select an audio input signal

format.

select “MULTI CH”.

2. Turn on the component connected to the MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT port and start playing the

desired media.

→

Each time the button is pressed, the setting cycles; “AUTO”

→

“MULTI CH”

“ANALOG”

“AUTO” (back to the

3. If necessary, press the CH SEL button on the

remote controller to select an individual

speaker. Then press the LEVEL 5/∞ button to

adjust the output level as desired.

beginning) (refer to page 23).

3. Make sure that the SPEAKERS A indicator lights

up in the display.

If it does not light, press the SPEAKERS A button.

Adjust the speaker output level so that you can hear the same

sound level from each speaker at the listening position. For the

front right, front left, center, surround right and surround left

speakers, the output levels can be adjusted between –12 to +12

dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted between –30 to +12 dB.

4. Start playing the selected input source.

Follow the operating instructions for the source device.

5. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME

dial on the front panel or the VOLUME 5/∞

buttons on the remote controller.

The volume levels from the speakers reproducing MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT are independent from the speaker levels

set using the test tone (page 21). These settings are not applied

to speakers reproducing MULTI CHANNEL INPUT.

Turn the MASTER VOLUME dial clockwise to increase the

volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.

6. Adjust the tone with the BASS and TREBLE

control knobs on the front panel.

Notes:

• MULTI CH cannot be selected when FM or AM is selected as

the input source.

Turn the BASS and TREBLE control knobs to adjust the bass

and treble response from the Front speakers (refer to page 8).

• The surround mode cannot be selected when MULTI CH is

selected. Also, if MULTI CH is selected during use of a

surround mode, it is canceled automatically.

Note:

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

• If the speaker level is set to +1 dB or higher, the maximum

level indicated in the display will change if you raise the

volume level.

• 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 function (refer to page 23).

• Regardless of the speaker configuration, the input signal will

be output to each corresponding speaker. For example, even if

the speaker configuration is set to 2 ch, sound comes from all

speakers.

• 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 12).

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Selecting a sound source

Setting the input signal format

Sleep function (Remote controller only)

If the input source is DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or TAPE, you

can specify the input signal format.

The sleep timer can turn off the power to the system after a

specified time period.

With the initial setting, AUTO is assigned to the DVD and CD

inputs, and ANALOG is assigned to the TAPE, VIDEO 1 and

VIDEO 2 inputs. You can change this according to the signal

format of the input source.

Press the SLEEP button on the remote controller.

The SLEEP indicator will light and “SLEEP 90 MIN” (the

HT-R490 will turn off after 90 minutes) appears in the display.

For example, follow the steps below to specify the input signal

format for the VIDEO 2 input:

• Pressing the SLEEP button each time reduces the time value in

10-minute increments.

1. Press the VIDEO 2 button.

VIDEO 2 is selected as the input source and “VIDEO 2”

appears in the display.

• To cancel the sleep function, press the SLEEP button when the

time displayed is less than 10 minutes.

• While the sleep function is enabled, you can press the SLEEP

button to see how much time is left.

2. Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button.

The current setting is displayed.

3. Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button repeatedly

until the desired input signal format is displayed.

Mute function (Remote controller only)

Each press of the button switches the displayed input format as

follows. AUTO is skipped when the selected input is not

assigned to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks (refer to page 12).

The muting function can turn down the playback sound

immediately. This can useful, for example, when you receive a

telephone call while listening to music or another source.

Press the MUTING button on the remote controller.

The MUTING indicator will flash and the sound from the speakers

will be switched off by the receiver’s audio muting circuits.

Select this setting to play a digital

signal. When a digital signal is not

input, the analog signal is played.

MUTING

Select this setting to play back the

input from the component connected

to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port.

Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on.

Note:

Select this setting to play back the

The mute function will be cancelled if you turn off the HT-R490.

input from

source component

connected to an audio input jack.

After 5 seconds, the original display appears and the setting is

completed.

Notes:

• With ANALOG setting, even if a digital signal is input from

the same component, only the analog signal will be output.

• When a digital input setting is changed while an input signal

format other than MULTI CH is set, the digital input becomes

automatically ANALOG if it has been “– – – – –” or “AUTO”

if it has been “OPT” or “COAX”.

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Listening to Radio Broadcasts

MEMORY

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

FM MODE

PRESET a/s

TAPE

TUNER

PRESET 5/∞

VIDEO

TUNER

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESET

MODE

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

/DTS

SURROUND

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

TV VOL

DISC

MUTING

STANDBY

POWER

TV/VCR

TV VOL

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

CLEAR

VOLUME

SETUP

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

BASS

TREBLE

AV RECEIVER HT-R490

TUNING a/s

Listening to FM/AM radio stations

Tuning into a radio station

FM and AM broadcasting can be received either by tuning into a

station or selecting a preset station.

1. Press either the AM or FM input selector button.

2. Using the TUNING a/s buttons on the front

panel, tune into the station you desire.

TUNED indicator

When you tune into a radio station, TUNED indicator appears

in the display. If you tune into an FM station in stereo, then FM

STEREO indicator lights up.

• The tuner frequency changes in 50 kHz increments for FM

and 10 kHz increments for AM.

• When tuning into FM stations, you can press the TUNING

a/s button continuously for more than 0.5 seconds to

scan for an FM station in the direction of the button you

pressed (FM auto tuning mode). After you release the

button and a station is received in stereo, the scanning

stops.

Band

Frequency

TUNED indicator

FM STEREO indicator

FM MUTE indicator

If no FM station can be tuned in automatically:

If the signal is weak or is too noisy, press the FM MODE

button to cancel the FM MUTE function. This turns the FM

MUTE indicator off and initiates the monaural reception

mode. In this mode, noise between stations is audible but

sound interruption experienced in the stereo reception mode is

removed.

Band

Frequency

To return to the stereo reception mode, press the FM MODE

button so that the FM MUTE indicator lights up.

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Listening to Radio Broadcasts

Presetting a radio station

Selecting a preset radio station

1. Press either the AM or FM input selector button.

By storing (presetting) frequently received radio stations, they can

be received automatically by pressing the PRESET ™/£ button

on the front panel or TUNER PRESET 5/∞buttons on the remote

controller.

The display should show the currently selected frequency. If it

displays the listening mode, press the DISPLAY button to

display the frequency.

Up to a total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset.

2. Using the PRESET ™/£ buttons, select the

number of the desired preset station.

1. Tune into the radio station you desire.

FM STEREO

When using the remote controller

1. Press the TUNER input selector button on the

remote controller.

2. Press the MEMORY button and, while the MEMORY

indicator lights, press the PRESET ™/£ button to

select the preset number (one of 1 to 30) to be used

with the station to be preset.

2. Press the TUNER PRESET 5/∞ buttons and

select the number of the desired preset station.

Lights

Erasing a preset radio station

FM STEREO MEMORY

1. Select the preset radio station that you want erase.

Refer to “Selecting a preset radio station” above.

Flashes (Preset number)

2. Press the FM MODE button while holding down

the MEMORY button.

3. Press the MEMORY button to finalize the procedure.

Lights off

FM MODE

MEMORY

CLEAR

FM STEREO

• Once the preset station has been cancelled, the memory

location can be used to store another station.

Lights

This programs the radio station as a preset radio station.

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To enjoy Surround mode

The HT-R490’s surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence

Notes on DTS

of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.

• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the

“ANALOG” setting is selected on the HT-R490, the DTS

encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output.

This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers.

Therefore, be sure to select “AUTO” and use the DIGITAL

INPUT jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) to connect the DTS

source. (Refer to “Setting the input signal format” on page 23.)

Before using a surround mode, make sure the speaker setup has

been set (refer to page 21).

The configuration of the speakers are very important for the

surround sound. Refer to “Positioning speakers” on page 16 and

“Connecting speakers” on page 17.

• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the “AUTO”

setting is selected, you may hear a noise for a short while until

the DTS decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts

operating. This is not a malfunction.

Surround modes

• If you press the pause or skip button on the player while

playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a

malfunction.

DOLBY DIGITAL Surround, DTS (Digital Theater

System) Surround

This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to individually

record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and

right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE channel

(Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create

a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls.

• The DTS indicator on the HT-R490 lights up while it plays the

DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal

transmission stops, the HT-R490 remains in DTS mode and

the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you

operate the pause or skip button on the player. Therefore, if the

source switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal

immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In this case,

stop the playback of the source on the player for about 3

seconds, then resume playback.

DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD

video that has a

DTS: Select this option when you play a DVD player, laser disc,

or CD that has a mark.

mark.

• Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS

sources correctly even if you connect the player to the

HT-R490 digitally. This is because the digital signal has been

processed (such as the output level, sampling frequency,

frequency response, etc.), and the HT-R490 cannot recognize

the signal as DTS data. Therefore, you may hear noise when

you play a DTS source while processing the signal.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II surround

This is a 5-channel surround system of a new generation, casting a

bridge between the previous 4-channel (Left/Right Front, Center

and monaural surround channels) Pro Logic surround and 5.1-

channel Dolby Digital surround. Dolby Pro Logic II provides the

MOVIE mode optimized for viewing movies and the MUSIC

mode optimized for listening to music. In the MOVIE mode, the

surround channel, which has been monaural and based on narrow

band, is reproduced in stereo so that the feeling of movement in the

played movies is more enhanced. In the MUSIC mode, the

surround channel reproduces natural sound field even with 2-

channel music sources.

• The TAPE OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks of the HT-R490

output analog audio. Do not record CDs or LDs that support

DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you will record a DTS

encoded signal as noise.

The MOVIE mode allows you to enjoy VHS and DVD software

carrying the

marking as well as some of TV broadcast

programs. The MUSIC mode allows you to enjoy stereo music

from CD, etc.

Analog/PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) surround

Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting

and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a

kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or

DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source

is played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed

below.

ORCHESTRA: This mode is suitable for classics and opera

music. The center channel is cut and the

surround channels are emphasized to widen the

stereo image. It will simulate

natural

reverberation that can be created in a large hall.

UNPLUGGED: This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental

sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By

emphasizing the front stereo image, it will

simulate the acoustics in front of the stage.

ALL CH ST:

This mode is useful for background music. The

front and surround channels will create a stereo

image.

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To enjoy Surround mode

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

Ÿ/DTS SURROUND

TAPE

TUNER

VIDEO

INPUT SELECTOR

STEREO

DSP

TUNER

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL PRESET

MODE

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

/DTS

SURROUND

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

TV VOL

STANDBY

POWER

DISC

MUTING

TV/VCR

TV VOL

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

TOP MENU

RETURN

CLEAR

ENTER

VOLUME

SETUP

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

TEST TONE

CH SEL

BASS

TREBLE

AV RECEIVER HT-R490

LEVEL 5/∞

Input selector

Relationship between input sources and surround modes

The surround modes that can be selected are variable depending on the signal formats employed with the input sources.

Input source signal format

Source software

Analog

PCM*⁴

Dolby Digital*⁵

dts

MULTI CH*⁶

Video DVD

Tape, Record,

Tuner

CD, Audio DVD,

Video DVD

Video DVD, LD,

Digital satellite

broadcast

CD, LD,

Video DVD

Listening mode

STEREO*¹

PRO LOGIC II*²

DOLBY D

DTS

ORCHESTRA*³

UNPLUGGED*³

ALL CH ST*³

MULTI CH

*1 Only STEREO can be selected when SP SEL is set to 2 ch or when SPEAKERS B is selected.

*2 When SP SEL is set to 3 ch, “3 ST” is displayed in place of “PL II”.

*3 These modes cannot be selected when SP SEL is set to 2 ch or 3 ch.

*4 Only STEREO can be selected when the PCM source has been recorded with a sampling rate 96 kHz.

*5 Only DOLBY D (PL II if the source is a 2-channel source) or STEREO can be selected when Dolby Digital surround audio is reproduced.

*6 The surround mode cannot be selected when MULTI CH is selected.

Selecting DOLBY PRO LOGIC II surround

1. Press an input selector button to select the

desired sound source.

You can adjust the level of each speaker.

1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a

speaker.

2. Press the Ÿ/DTS SURROUND button repeatedly

2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller to

to select DOLBY PRO LOGIC II.

raise or lower the level.

The selected mode appears in the display. Each time you press

the button, the surround mode changes as follows:

• The speaker levels set here are cleared when this unit is set to

STANDBY. (The speaker levels return to the levels set using

the test tone.)

• When the TEST TONE button on the remote controller is

pressed after the above adjustment, the set levels will become

the levels adjusted using the test tone by overwriting the

existing ones.

3. Play the selected sound source.

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To enjoy Surround mode

Selecting DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS surround

Selecting Onkyo’s surround modes

1. Press an input selector button to select the

desired sound source.

1. Press an input selector button to select the

desired sound source.

2. Press the Ÿ/DTS SURROUND button.

3. Play the selected sound source.

2. Press the DSP button repeatedly until the

desired surround mode name appears.

The selected mode appears in the display. Each time you press

the button, the surround mode changes as follows:

You can adjust the level of each speaker.

1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a

speaker.

2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller to

raise or lower the level.

• The speaker levels set here are cleared when this unit is set to

STANDBY. (The speaker levels return to the levels set using

the test tone.)

• When the TEST TONE button on the remote controller is

pressed after the above adjustment, the set levels will become

the levels adjusted using the test tone by overwriting the

existing ones.

3. Play the selected sound source.

Note:

When software compatible with Dolby Digital is played, the

surround mode will automatically switch to the DOLBY D

surround mode. When software compatible with DTS is

played, the surround mode will automatically switch to the

DTS mode.

Sources other than Dolby Digital/DTS-encoded ones are reproduced

with Dolby Pro Logic II.

You can adjust the level of each speaker.

Late Night function

1. Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select a

speaker.

Since the audio in movies produced for theaters has a big

difference between the highest and lowest levels (dynamic range),

it is sometimes necessary to increase the volume to a very high

level when you want to listen to low-level audio such as

environmental sounds and low human voices. In such a case,

switch the Late Night function to ON to reduce the dynamic range

so that even low-level audio can be identifiable without increasing

the overall listening volume.

2. Press the LEVEL 5/∞ buttons on the remote controller to

raise or lower the level.

• The speaker levels set here are cleared when this unit is set to

STANDBY. (The speaker levels return to the levels set using

the test tone.)

• When the TEST TONE button on the remote controller is

pressed after the above adjustment, the set levels will become

the levels adjusted using the test tone by overwriting the

existing ones.

This function is especially convenient when you have to view a

movie at a low volume in the night time, etc.

During Dolby Digital surround playback, press the

DSP button.

Each press of the button switches the Late Night function ON and

OFF alternately.

Selecting STEREO modes

1. Press an input selector button to select the

desired sound source.

Notes:

• The Late Night function is available only in Dolby Digital

Surround mode.

2. Press the STEREO button.

• The degree of the Late Night effect is already programmed

into the source materials. Some materials may produce only

small or no effects.

3. Play the selected sound source.

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Recording a source

/DTS

SURROUND

DISPLAY

STEREO

DSP

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

POWER

DIMMER

OFF

SP SEL SW MODE DIGITAL INPUT

FM MODE

CLEAR

MEMORY

TUNING

PRESET

SPEAKERS

AUDIO

SELECTOR

DVD

VIDEO

VCR

TAPE

BASS

TREBLE

AV RECEIVER HT-R490

Input selector

2, 5

FRONT

To record the input source signal you are

currently watching or listening to

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

OUT

Video

camera

SURR

Recording of video and/or audio signals can be performed on the

components connected to the VIDEO 2 OUT and TAPE OUT

(audio only) jacks.

CENTER

VIDEO

MULTI

CHANNEL

1. Press an input selector button to select the

input source to record.

1, 5

The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen

to it as desired. The currently selected input source signal to

the TAPE OUT and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording.

Video cassette

recorder

CD player

2. Start recording at the recording component as

desired.

1. Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in

the video camera connected to the VIDEO 1.

Notes:

2. Insert a video tape for recording in the video

cassette recorder connected to VIDEO 2 OUT.

• You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure

that you have made a correct analog connection.

• If you change the input source during recording, you will

record the signals from the newly selected input source.

3. Press the VIDEO 1 input selector button.

4. Press the CD input selector button.

• You cannot record the surround effects.

• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI

This switches the audio output to CD, but the video output

remains VIDEO 1 that has been selected in step 3.

CHANNEL INPUT port.

5. Start recording on the video cassette recorder

and start playing at the CD player and video

camera as desired.

Recording the video from one source and the

audio from another

The recorded video signal becomes the output from the video

camera and recorded audio signal becomes that from the CD

player.

You can add the sound from one source to the video of another

source to make your own video recordings.

Below is an example of recording the sound from a compact disc

player connected to CD L/R jacks and the video from a video

camera connected to VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jack to video cassette

tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 2 OUT

L/R and VIDEO jacks.

Notes:

• You can record analog audio, but not digital audio. Make sure

that you have made a correct analog connection.

• If you change the input source during recording, you will

record the audio signals from the newly selected input source

and the video signals assigned to that input source.

• You cannot record the surround effects.

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Using remote controller

You can operate the z-connected Onkyo CD player, cassette

tape deck or DVD player with the remote controller provided with

the HT-R490.

Controlling an Onkyo CD player

The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be

connected to the HT-R490 (refer to page 11).

1. Press the CD MODE button.

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the

Onkyo compact disc player.

TAPE

TUNER

D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

TUNER

PRESET

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL

MODE

3. Press the desired operation button.

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

: Starts playback of CD.

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

CD MODE

: Stops playback, fast forward or fast reverse.

STANDBY/ON

TV VOL

f : Fast forwards the CD.

CD operation

buttons

d : Fast reverses the CD.

DISC

MUTING

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily

w : Skips to the beginning of the next track.

TV/VCR

TV VOL

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

VOLUME

q : Skips to the beginning of the current or previous

SETUP

track.

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

DISC : This button is valid when the CD changer is used

and selects the disc to be played.

Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck

The z connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be

connected to the HT-R490 (refer to page 11).

1. Press the TAPE MODE button.

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

2. Press the desired operation button.

TAPE

TUNER

D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

: Plays side A (the side facing the front) of tape.

TUNER

PRESET

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL

MODE

: Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding.

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

f : Fast forwards the tape.

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

d : Rewinds the tape.

TAPE MODE

TV VOL

2/8 : Plays side B (the side facing the rear) of the tape.

TAPE operation

buttons

w : Fast forwards the tape till the beginning of the next

DISC

MUTING

music.

TV/VCR

TV VOL

q : Rewinds the tape till the beginning of the current or

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

previous music.

VOLUME

SETUP

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

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Using remote controller

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player

Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the remote

control sensor of the DVD player. If it does not operate properly,

change the code to 02 (refer to page 32).

When the DVD player is connected with z connecter of the

HT-R490, change the code to 01 and point the remote controller

toward the HT-R490 (refer to page 32).

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

1. Press the DVD MODE button.

TAPE

TUNER

D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the

Onkyo DVD player.

TUNER

PRESET

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL

MODE

STANDBY/ ON

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

DVD

TAPE

3. Press the desired operation button.

STANDBY/ON

DVD MODE

TV VOL

DVD operation buttons

DVD operation

buttons

DISC

MUTING

: Starts playback of DVD.

: Stops playback.

TV/VCR

TV VOL

TOP MENU

RETURN

ENTER

OSD operation

buttons

f : Searches the disc in the forward direction.

VOLUME

SETUP

d : Searches the disc in the reverse direction.

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily or advances the disc

frame by frame.

w : Starts playback from the beginning of the next

chapter/track.

q : Starts playback from the beginning of the current

chapter/track.

DISC : This button is valid when the DVD changer is used

and selects the disc to be played.

OSD operation buttons

TOP MENU : Displays the top menu of each DVD disc.

: Displays a menu recorded in the DVD disc.

: Returns to the previous menu.

: Displays the setup menu.

RETURN

SETUP

5/∞/2/3 : Selects an item in a menu.

ENTER : Enters the selection in memory.

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Pre-programming remote controller

Learning a pre-programming code

Controlling a DVD player

You can make RC-446M remote controller to operate a product

from other brand than Onkyo by storing the pre-programming

code of the brand in the RC-446M.

Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as

the operational buttons on page 31.

When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players

There are three SETTING numbers. Choose the SETTING

number according to how you will be using the DVD player.

1. Find the 2-digit number for the brand name of

the component that you want to operate in the

table on page 33.

No. 02/03: These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player

by pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it

does not have an z connector, or it does but you are not using an

z cable and connecting it. With the initial setting of the

RC-446M, the code is set to 03. If it does not operate properly,

enter 02.

2. Turn on the component that you want to operate

(i.e. DVD, satellite tuner, or television).

3. While holding down the MODE button on the

RC-446M that you want to program, press the

LEVEL 5button, and then release both buttons.

No. 01: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an z

connector that you are connecting to the HT-R490 with an z

cable. You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the

remote controller at the remote control sensor on the HT-R490.

4. Within 30 seconds, enter the 2-digit code

number.

With the initial setting of the RC-446M, the code is set to 03.

When the DVD player is connected with z connecter of the

HT-R490, you will need to change the code to 01.

To enable entry of the 2-digit code number, some of the remote

controller keys become the numeric keys with the assignment

as shown in the figure.

5. Press some operation buttons for the component

that you want to operate to check if the system

operates properly.

Controlling a TV/VCR/Cable TV/Satellite tuner

1. Press the desired MODE button.

If the system operates properly, the code is correct. If the

component does not operate properly, return to step 3.

2. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the

device.

3. Press the desired operation button.

TV mode

STANDBY/ ON SLEEP DIMMER DISPLAY

INPUT SELECTOR

CH+

: Changes the TV channel upward.

: Changes the TV channel downward.

TAPE

TUNER

CH–

D V D VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

TUNER

TV VOL+ : Increases the TV volume.

TV VOL– : Decrease the TV volume.

TV/VCR : Switches the TV/VCR inputs.

PRESET

SUR MODE SW MODE AUDIO SEL

MODE

CABLE SATELLITE VCR

MODE

STANDBY/ ON

DVD

TAPE

TV VOL

VCR mode

CH+ : Changes the received channel upward.

CH– : Changes the received channel downward.

DISC

MUTING

TV/VCR

TV VOL

TOP MENU

RETURN

: Starts playback of videotape.

ENTER

VOLUME

: Stops playback, recording, fast forward or rewinding.

SETUP

f : Fast-forwards the videotape.

d : Rewinds the videotape.

TEST TONE CH SEL

LEVEL

LEVEL 5

2/8 : Lets playback pause temporarily.

CABLE/SAT mode

CH+ : Changes the received channel upward.

CH– : Changes the received channel downward.

Notes:

• With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work

correctly.

• If more than one code is given in the table, try the code one by

one until you reach the code for your component (i.e. if the

first code does not work, then try the next).

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Pre-programming remote controller

CODE LIST

Brand

VCR

CABLE

—

06-13

—

01-05

—

06-13

—

DVD

—

04, 05

—

SAT

—

ADMIRAL

AIWA

01-03

—

01, 02

—

05-08

—

03, 04

06, 07

08, 09

AOC

AUDIO DYNAMIC

BELL & HOWELL

BROKSONIC

CANON

CITIZEN

CRAIG

CROSLEX

CURTIS MATHIS

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

—

04, 08, 10

04, 11, 12

—

04-08, 13, 14

—

03, 04, 16-18

—

04, 13, 19

—

04, 13, 20, 21

—

03, 04, 17, 19

—

04, 08, 13

03, 09, 10, 15

04, 09, 13

—

04, 23

02, 09, 11

09, 12, 13

—

03, 04, 14

—

06, 07, 13, 15-17

05, 18-20

09, 11, 21

—

08, 11, 22

08, 09

03-05, 09, 11, 22

—

03, 04

03, 04, 10

—

02, 05, 10, 18-20, 22

08, 09, 23

03, 04

09, 20

11, 22

24-27

02, 26, 28

DENON

DIMENSIA

ECHOSTAR

EMERSON

FISHER

FUNAI

GENERAL INSTRUMENT

GOLDSTAR

HAMLIN

HITACHI

INSTANT REPLAY

JC PENNEY

JERROLD

JVC

KENWOOD

KTV

LXI

—

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MARTA

MEMOREX

MINOLTA

MITSUBISHI

MULTITECH

NEC

OAK

OLYMPIC

ONKYO

PANASONIC

PENTAX

PHILCO

—

14-16

—

17-19

—

20, 21

—

01-03

05, 07

—

08-10

—

03, 04

—

03, 04

—

08, 09

—

08, 09, 29

11, 22

08, 09

08, 09, 23

—

16-18, 24

—

04, 09, 13

10, 18, 25

04, 26

—

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PRIMESTAR

PROSCAN

—

08, 09, 11, 12,

—

22, 23, 30, 31

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

17, 18

03, 04, 08, 23

03, 04, 17, 26-28

08, 09

—

08, 09, 11, 12,

—

22, 23, 30, 31

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

SANYO

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SCOTT

SHARP

SIGNATURE 2000

SONY

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TASHIRO

TATUNG

TEAC

TECHNICS

TOCOM

TOSHIBA

UNIDEN

VIDTECH

WARDS

YAMAHA

ZENITH

—

02, 05, 09, 20, 25, 32

28, 31, 33

05, 20

—

22-24

—

05, 15

—

04, 13, 29

—

04, 08

02, 13, 14

01, 02

04, 09

—

02, 10

—

04, 20

04, 13, 14

02, 23

01, 31

12, 20, 24-28, 31

01, 32

01, 02

34-36

02, 08, 09, 23

03, 04

02-04

08, 09

—

12, 30

—

01, 10, 20, 32, 37

03-05, 24

26, 27

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Troubleshooting guide

If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first

try to operate the controls on the front panel of the HT-R490 to

make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries)

in the remote controller.

No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.

• Subwoofer mode is set to “OFF”.

• Subwoofer mode setting is improper.

POWER

Hum, low-frequency noise.

No power.

• Poor or no input ground.

• Power cord is disconnected.

• The placement of the audio connection cables on the rear panel

is incorrect.

• There is external noise in the computer circuits of this unit.

(page 20).

• AC fuse blown.

Rough or scratchy sound. High range is not clear.

• Treble control too high.

Power on but no sound.

• MUTING indicator flashes.

VIDEO and AUDIO

it off (page 23).

• Bad connections.

Desired picture does not appear.

• Improper connection.

• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.

(“PROTECT” will be displayed.)

connectors completely (pages 10-15).

• Input selector is not set properly.

Picture and sound do not match.

• Improper connection.

SPEAKERS

No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).

• TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the

receiver.

No sound from the center speaker, or very minimal

sound.

• Speaker cable is not corrected.

• Video cable is not connected securely.

speaker (page 17).

• Listening mode is set to STEREO or ORCHESTRA.

center speaker outputs only the effect sound (pages 26-28).

• Speaker configuration is set to 2 ch or 4 ch.

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Troubleshooting guide

FM/AM TUNER

REMOTE CONTROLLER

AM stations cannot be received.

Front panel controls function but remote controller

does not.

• AM loop antenna is not attached.

• No batteries in remote controller.

terminals (page 18).

• Batteries have worn out.

Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuous at

night or with weak stations).

• Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the

• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp.

HT-R490.

HT-R490 (page 5).

• Remote controller is too far from the HT-R490.

High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM.

(page 5).

• Noise from TV set.

Remote controller does not operate Onkyo DVD

player properly.

• Pre-programming code is improper.

Crackling noise on AM, FM.

• Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on and off.

• Noise from automobile ignition.

OTHER

road (page 19).

LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.

• Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.

TUNED and STEREO indicators light on but sound

is distorted and stereo separation is bad.

Check that the Ÿ DIGITAL indicator lights up in the display

(pages 8, 28).

• Station is too strong.

Multichannel audio is not output.

• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings

or mountains.

• Input signal format is set to AUTO or ANALOG.

CHANNEL INPUT port and check the input signal format

setting (pages 11, 23).

where the distortion is least (page 19).

TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and hiss is

heard on FM.

Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the compact

disc player, DVD player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor,

etc., that compose your entertainment system.

• Station is too weak.

The HT-R490 contains an internal microcomputer that performs

high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions,

noise or interference from an external source or static electricity

may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power cord

from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then plug it

back in. This should correct the situation.

• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an

ordinary broadcast.

No station is recalled.

*To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory

default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the

HT-R490 turned on and then press the SPEAKERS A button.

“CLEAR” appears in the front display and the HT-R490 enters the

standby state.

• The power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has

been turned off for a long time.

(page 25).

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

TUNER SECTION

Continuous Average Power output (FTC)

All channels:

55 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms,

Tuning Range:

Usable Sensitivity

Mono:

87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)

2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

with no more than 0.08% total harmonic

distortion.

11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms)

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

Stereo:

70 watts min. RMS at 6 ohms, 2 channels

driven from 1 kHz with no more than

0.1% total harmonic distortion.

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono:

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

37.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

Stereo:

Continuous Power output (DIN) 75 watts × 5 at 6 ohms

Capture Ratio:

Image Rejection Ratio:

IF Rejection Ratio:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono:

2.0 dB

40 dB

90 dB

Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 100 watts × 5 at 6 ohms

Total Harmonic Distortion:

IM Distortion:

Damping Factor:

0.08% at rated power (Front)

60 at 8 ohms (Front)

76 dB

70 dB

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Stereo:

LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2): 200 mV, 50 kohms

MULTICHANNEL INPUT

Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB

Selectivity:

50 dB (DIN)

(FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R,

AM Suppression Ratio:

Total Harmonic Distortion

Mono:

Stereo:

Frequency Response:

Stereo Separation:

50 dB

CENTER)

200 mV, 50 kohms

36 mV, 50 kohms

0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

(SUBWOOFER):

DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL):

Output Level and Impedance

0.2%

0.3%

30 Hz-15 kHz, 1.0 dB

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 2): 200 mV, 2.2 kohms

Pre out (SUBWOOFER):

Frequency Response:

RIAA Deviation:

Tone Control

Bass:

Treble:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

CD/Tape:

1 V, 2.2 kohms

20 Hz to 100 kHz, +1/–3 dB

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.8 dB

Tuning Range:

530-1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

Usable Sensitivity:

Image Rejection Ratio:

IF Rejection Ratio:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Total Harmonic Distortion:

30 µV

40 dB

0.7%

10 dB at 50 Hz

10 dB at 10 kHz

100 dB (IHF-A)

VIDEO SECTION

GENERAL

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Power Supply:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

3.4 A

435 × 150 × 339 mm

17-1/8” × 5-7/8” × 13-3/8”

9.7 kg, 21.4 lbs.

VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1, 2): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO (DVD, VIDEO 1): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)

Power Consumption:

Dimensions (W × H × D):

Output Level and Impedance

Weight:

VIDEO (VIDEO 2, MONITOR):1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

REMOTE CONTROL

Transmitter:

Signal range:

S VIDEO (MONITOR):

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

Infrared

0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)

Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft.

Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)

Power supply:

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN

Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222

ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.

Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 E-mail: [email protected]

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY

Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: [email protected]

ONKYO CHINA LIMITED

Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,

N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039

HOMEPAGE

http://www.onkyo.co.jp/

W0103-1

SN 29343046

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