Onkyo Stereo System TX DS898 User Manual
Contents  
AV Receiver  
Before using  
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TX-DS898  
Facilities and connections  
Setup and operation  
Remote controller  
Appendix  
Instruction Manual  
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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.  
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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. Recording Copyright  
For Canadian models  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is  
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.  
NOTE:  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CA-  
NADIAN ICES-003.  
2. AC Fuse  
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power  
does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH  
3. Care  
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
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 remove  
the panel lettering.  
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:  
4. Power  
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.  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.  
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to  
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area  
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC  
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.  
For U.S. models  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at-  
tention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for  
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground  
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close  
to the point of cable entry as practical.  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-  
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-  
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-  
ence by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
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Contents  
Before using  
Setup and operation  
Important Safeguards......................................... 2  
Precautions ......................................................... 3  
Contents .............................................................. 4  
Features ............................................................... 6  
Supplied accessories ......................................... 6  
Setup menus ..................................................... 26  
Navigating through the Setup menu .............................. 27  
Hardware Setup................................................. 28  
0. Hardware Setup menu ............................................. 28  
0-1. Speaker Impedance sub-menu ................................ 28  
0-2. IR IN Setup sub-menu ............................................ 28  
Before using this unit......................................... 7  
Installing the remote controller batteries ......................... 7  
Using the remote controller.............................................. 7  
Speaker Setup ................................................... 29  
1. Speaker Setup menu................................................. 29  
1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu ...................................... 29  
1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu.................................... 30  
1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu ................................... 31  
1-4. Bass Peak Level (Bass Peak Level Manager*)  
sub-menu ................................................................. 32  
Facilities and connections  
Front panel facilities ........................................... 8  
Remote controller ............................................. 10  
Rear panel facilities .......................................... 12  
Input Setup ........................................................ 33  
2. Input Setup menu ..................................................... 33  
2-1. Digital Setup sub-menu .......................................... 33  
2-2. Multichannel Setup sub-menu ................................ 34  
2-3. Video Setup sub-menu ............................................ 35  
2-4. Character Input sub-menu ...................................... 36  
2-5. Intelli Volume sub-menu......................................... 36  
2-6. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu ........................... 37  
Connections ...................................................... 15  
Connecting your audio components .............................. 15  
Connecting your video components .............................. 16  
Connecting speakers ....................................... 19  
Ideal speaker configuration ............................................ 19  
Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound  
playback .................................................................. 19  
Speaker placement.......................................................... 19  
Connecting speakers ....................................................... 20  
Connecting the speaker cable......................................... 20  
Connecting a subwoofer................................................. 20  
Audio Adjust...................................................... 40  
3. Audio Adjust Setup menu ........................................ 40  
Preference ......................................................... 44  
4. Preference menu ....................................................... 44  
4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu ......................................... 44  
4-2. Headphones Level Setup sub-menu ....................... 45  
4-3. OSD Setup sub-menu.............................................. 45  
4-4. OSD Position sub-menu ......................................... 45  
Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2)  
speakers ....................................................... 21  
Outline ........................................................................... 21  
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS  
terminals .................................................................. 21  
Listening to Radio Broadcasts........................ 46  
Tuning into a radio station ............................................. 46  
Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode) .............. 46  
Presetting a radio station ................................................ 47  
Selecting a preset radio station ...................................... 47  
Erasing a preset radio station ......................................... 47  
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT  
terminals .................................................................. 21  
When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals....................... 21  
Operating components not reached by the  
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT) ....... 22  
If the remote controller signal does not reach the TX-  
DS898 remote sensor .............................................. 22  
If the remote controller signal does not reach other  
components ............................................................. 22  
Connecting antennas ....................................... 23  
Assembling the AM loop antenna .................................. 23  
Connecting the AM antenna cable ................................. 23  
Connecting the included antennas ................................. 23  
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna............................... 24  
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna .............................. 24  
Directional linkage ......................................................... 24  
Connecting the power ...................................... 25  
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Contents  
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 ... 48  
Basic operation ............................................................... 48  
Temporarily turning off the sound ..................................... 48  
Adjusting the bass and treble ......................................... 48  
Listening with headphones............................................. 48  
Changing the listening mode.......................................... 49  
Entering names for input sources and tuner stations ..... 49  
Entering characters using the TX-DS898 ...................... 49  
Switching the display ..................................................... 50  
Adjusting the brightness of the front display ................ 50  
Using the sleep time (remote controller only) ............... 50  
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels ........... 50  
Changing the audio mode............................................... 51  
Enjoying the multichannel output .................................. 51  
Programming the commands of remote  
controllers for other devices into the  
remote controller ......................................... 63  
Programming procedure ................................................. 63  
Erasing the programmed command from one button .... 65  
Erasing all the commands programmed  
under a MODE button ............................................ 65  
Using a Macro function .................................... 66  
What is a Macro function? .......................................... 66  
Programming a Macro function ..................................... 66  
Running a Macro function ............................................. 66  
Programming the Direct Macro function....................... 67  
Running a Direct Macro function .................................. 67  
Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button ....... 68  
Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button ..... 68  
Erasing all commands and macros that have been  
Enjoying music in the remote zone ................ 52  
Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898 ...... 52  
Selecting an input source using the remote controller .. 52  
Adjusting the volume for the remote zone using the  
remote controller ..................................................... 52  
programmed ............................................................ 69  
(Macro mode programming memo ............................... 69)  
Recording a source .......................................... 53  
To record the input source signal you are currently  
watching or listening to .......................................... 53  
Apendix  
To record an input source signal different from that you  
are currently watching or listening to..................... 54  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 70  
POWER .......................................................................... 70  
SPEAKERS .................................................................... 70  
FM/AM TUNER............................................................. 70  
VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................................... 71  
REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................ 71  
OTHER ........................................................................... 71  
If one of the messages shown below appears ................ 71  
Recording the video from one source and the audio from  
another ..................................................................... 54  
Remote controller  
Using remote controller ................................... 55  
Overview ........................................................................ 55  
Calling up a preset radio station .................................... 55  
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck ...................... 55  
Controlling an Onkyo CD player ................................... 56  
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................ 57  
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder............................... 58  
SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons ................ 58  
Specifications ................................................... 72  
Learning a pre-programming code ................. 59  
Learning a pre-programming code................................. 59  
Pre-programming codes ................................................. 60  
Operating your programmed  
remote controller ......................................... 61  
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................ 61  
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) .............................. 61  
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)....................................... 61  
VCR MODE (VCR Mode) ............................................. 62  
TV MODE (TV Mode)................................................... 62  
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Features  
I 7 Assignable Digital Inputs (4 optical/3  
Coaxial), 2 outputs, and 1 Digital Input  
(optical)  
Amplifier Features  
I 110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS  
power to each of the seven channels into 8  
Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than  
0.08 %THD (FTC rated)  
I Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center,  
Surround L/R, Surround back L/R or Zone 2  
L/R and Subwoofer  
I 7 Channel Amplifier  
I Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)  
I Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
FM/AM Tuner Features  
I 40 FM/AM random presets  
I 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Converters (except for  
I FM auto tuning  
Surround Back L/R)  
Other Performance Features  
I IntelliVolume  
I Ready for HDTV, Progressive-Scan DVD  
and DVD-Audio  
I Zone-2 Capability  
I Character Input  
I Powerful backlit/preprogrammed learning  
Audio/Video Features  
I THX® Surround EX®  
remote with macro and mode-key LEDs  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
I THX Select Certified  
I Dolby®* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
•
•
“Theater-Dimensional” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.  
I DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix  
Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights  
reserved. Used under authorization.  
6.1 and DTS Neo:6  
I Theater-DimensionalTM Virtual Surround  
•
•
Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
Mode  
“DTS,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
I Non-Scaling Configuration  
•
•
Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.  
Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.  
I Onscreen displays (Basic menu/Advanced  
menu)  
THX Select  
I 2 Wideband Component-Video Inputs/1  
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select  
certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and  
performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX  
Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre  
products you purchase will give you superb performance for  
many years to come. THX Select requirements define hundreds  
of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-  
amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog  
domains. THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX  
technologies (e.g., THX Mode, see page 39) which accurately  
translate film soundtracks for home theater playback.  
Output  
I Composite to S-Video Conversion  
I 6 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs  
I 12V Trigger  
Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS898.  
R
C
-
4
6
0
M
AM loop antenna × 1  
FM indoor antenna × 1  
Remote controller × 1  
Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2  
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Before using this unit  
Installing the remote controller batteries  
Using the remote controller  
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The  
STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from  
the remote controller.  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing  
and sliding the cover.  
2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery  
compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram  
(positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the  
battery compartment.  
Remote control sensor  
TX-DS898  
STANDBY indicator  
3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly,  
replace the compartment cover.  
1
2
3
30˚  
30˚  
Approx. 16 feet  
R
C
-
4
6
0
M
Notes:  
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of  
batteries.  
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.  
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller  
is not to be used for a long time.  
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from  
corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,  
replace both the batteries at the same time.  
• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same  
room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays  
may cause operational interference.  
• Do not put objects on the remote controller. Its buttons may be  
pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.  
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.  
Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote  
controller operation.  
• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the  
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.  
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Front panel facilities  
Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS898.  
Front panel  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
ZONE  
2
(GRN)  
REC ( RED)  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
PUSH TO OPEN  
-
TX DS898  
Front door  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
Front panel display  
Rec out indicator  
Listening mode or digital input  
format indicators  
Sleep indicator  
Tuning indicators  
Zone 2 indicator  
Multi function display  
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Front panel facilities  
For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ].  
PHONES jack [48]  
This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.  
POWER switch [25]  
Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS898.  
ZONE 2 LEVEL  
/
buttons [52]  
Press to enter the mode for adjusting the volume in the remote zone  
(Zone 2).  
STANDBY/ON button [25]  
When this button is pressed with the main power switch turned on,  
the TX-DS898 turns on and the display lights up. Press again to  
return the TX-DS898 to the standby state.  
REC OUT/ZONE 2/OFF buttons [52-54]  
These buttons allow you to use the TX-DS898 to output to a remote  
zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording purposes (Rec  
Out). Press the REC OUT button to output the audio and video  
signals to a recording component for recording purposes. Press the  
ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the TX-DS898 in a different  
room, which is referred to as a remote zone (Zone 2).  
STANDBY indicator [7, 25]  
Lights when the TX-DS898 is in the standby state and flashes when  
a signal is received from the remote controller.  
When either button is pressed, the currently selected input source for  
recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the front  
panel display. If “SOURCE” is displayed, then the same input  
source as that selected for the main zone will be output.  
To select an input source, press the desired button (REC OUT or  
ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 5  
seconds. That source will be output for recording or viewing in the  
remote zone.  
AUDIO SELECTOR button [51]  
This button is used to select the type of audio input signal. Each time  
pressed, the setting cycles from “Auto” → “Multich” → “Analog”  
and back.  
Input source buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1–5, TAPE, FM,  
AM, PHONO, and CD) [25, 46, 48, 49]  
To set the REC OUT or ZONE 2 output to the source channel, press  
that button twice in succession. To turn off the REC OUT or ZONE  
2 output, press that button and then press the OFF button within 5  
seconds.  
These buttons are used to select the input source for the main zone.  
To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or recording  
out (Rec Out), first press the ZONE 2 or REC OUT button, and then  
the desired input source button. The input channel with its indicator  
lit red is output to REC OUT and the one with its indicator lit green is  
output to ZONE 2.  
Note:  
The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore  
cannot be used at the same time. When Rec Out is selected, nothing  
is output to Zone 2, and vice versa. When ZONE 2 is selected, REC  
OUT is automatically fixed to SOURCE.  
Front display  
Remote control sensor [7]  
LISTENING MODE buttons [49]  
Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input  
source.  
DISPLAY button [50]  
STEREO: Selects for normal stereo output.  
SURROUND: Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic, Neo:6, Dolby  
Digital, or DTS listening modes.  
THX: Selects for the THX listening mode.  
DSP / : Switches to the listening mode before or after the current  
one.  
The DISPLAY button is used to display information about the  
current input source signal. Each time you press the display button,  
the screen changes to show you different information concerning the  
input signal.  
MASTER VOLUME dial [48, 51]  
The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume for the  
main zone. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is independent.  
DIMMER button [50]  
Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are 3 settings  
available: normal, dark, and very dark.  
UPSAMPLING indicator [40]  
• The dimmer control for the front display can be performed at the  
remote controller.  
Lights during unsampling. This function is available when the input  
source is Analog/PCM and the listening mode is set to the stereo or  
surround mode.  
FM MODE button [46]  
If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound  
cuts out or there is a great deal of noise, switch from STEREO to  
MONO. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication turns  
on and off, and the stereo mode changes from AUTO to MONO and  
vice versa.  
PURE AUDIO indicator [49]  
Lights during pure audio playback.  
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button [49]  
Press to switch between the direct and pure audio modes.  
DIRECT: The direct mode outputs the sound without sound  
adjustment or filtration. In the direct mode, even if the Subwoofer  
setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set to “Yes,” no sound is  
output from the subwoofer and the left and right channels are output,  
as is, to the left and right speakers. Even for multichannel input  
signals, the sounds are not passed through the sound adjustment  
circuits.  
PURE AUDIO: Same as the direct mode except that the pure audio  
mode also turns off the display window, turns off the power supply  
to the video circuitry, and minimizes the sources of noise. The result  
is high-fidelity music playback true to the original source.  
MEMORY button [47]  
This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned  
in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station.  
SETUP button [27]  
Press to bring up the Setup menu. The OSD menu will appear on the  
TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX-DS898.  
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Front panel facilities  
TUNING  
/
buttons [46]  
PRESET  
/
buttons [47]  
Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner  
frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in  
50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz increments for AM.  
When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the tuning buttons  
and then release it to activate the auto-search feature. It will search  
for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when  
it tunes into one. When navigating through the menu settings, these  
buttons move the cursor up or down (or change the highlighted  
item).  
When AM or FM is selected as the input source, press one of these  
buttons to jump to a radio station that you preset using the  
MEMORY button. When navigating through the menu settings,  
these buttons select the value or item that you selected with the  
TUNING  
/
buttons.  
RETURN button [27]  
Press to exit the Main menu level or go back one level up.  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT terminals [18]  
ENTER button [27]  
For connecting a video camera or game device.  
Press to display the screen for the selected item in the OSD Menu.  
Remote controller  
SEND/LEARN indicator  
This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into  
or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an error  
is made or battery power is low.  
ON/STDBY button  
ON: Turns on the TX-DS898.  
STDBY: Places the TX-DS898 in the standby state.  
Be aware that pressing the STDBY button only places the TX-  
DS898 in standby and does not turn the power completely off.  
SLEEP button [50]  
Sets the sleep function.  
The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS898 to turn off  
automatically after a specified time period.  
DIRECT MACRO button [67]  
For executing and programming the Direct Macro function.  
MODE buttons and indicators [48, 55-58]  
For selecting the component to be operated by the remote controller.  
When a MODE button is pressed, it will light green for 8 seconds.  
The selected MODE button will also light whenever any other  
operation button is pressed to tell you which mode the remote  
controller is in.  
RETURN button [27]  
For entering the selected setting and returning to the previous menu.  
CH  
, DISC button [47, 56, 57]  
When in the RCVR mode, for selecting a tuner preset channel.  
For selecting the disc to be played back for components with disc  
changers when in the DVD or CD modes.  
CH SEL/TOP MENU button  
CH SEL: For selecting the speaker for level adjustment when in the  
RCVR mode. Used together with the LEVEL  
/
buttons. [11]  
TOP MENU: When in the DVD mode, for displaying the menu  
screen(s) recorded on DVD media. [57]  
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Remote controller  
AUDIO/TV/VCR button  
VOL  
button [48]  
AUDIO/A: For selecting the audio input signal. The setting changes  
from “Auto” to “Multich” to “Analog” and back each time this  
button is pressed. [51]  
For adjusting the volume.  
TEST/MENU button  
TV/VCR: Must be preprogrammed for use in the TV and VCR  
modes. [62]  
TEST: Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels.  
Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL  
/
and CH SEL  
buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Setup  
menu. When TEST button is pressed, the test noise (pink noise) is  
LEVEL /ANGLE and LEVEL /SUBTITLE buttons  
output. Use the LEVEL  
/
buttons to increase or decrease the  
LEVEL  
/
: Select the speaker whose volume is to be adjusted  
sound level. Use the CH SEL button to change from speaker to  
speaker. For a more detailed explanation of how to calibrate the  
speaker levels, see page 31.  
using the CH SEL button and adjust the volume using the LEVEL  
buttons in the RCVR mode.  
/
ANGLE: When in the DVD mode, for selecting a camera angle  
when a DVD-Video is recorded with multiple angle playback. [57]  
MENU: When in the DVD mode, this button displays the DVD  
menu. [57]  
SUBTITLE: When in the DVD mode, for selecting one of the  
subtitle languages recorded on a DVD-Video. [57]  
MUTING button [48]  
Activates the mute function.  
CD/TAPE/DVD/MD operation buttons [55-58]  
For operating other ONKYO components connected to the TX-  
ZONE 2/SEARCH/ENTER button  
DS898 through the  
terminals.  
ZONE 2: When in the RCVR mode, press this button to perform  
operations on the remote zone (Zone 2). [52]  
INPUT SELECTOR buttons [47, 48]  
Selects an input source.  
Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the TX-DS898.  
The input source for each buttons is given here. DVD:DVD, CD:CD,  
V1:VIDEO1, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3, V4:VIDEO4,  
V5:VIDEO5, TAP:TAPE, TUN:FM/AM, PH:PHONO.  
SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section  
on a disc where you want to start playback. [57]  
ENTER: When in the MD mode, for confirming the selection. [58]  
Numeric key/Listening mode SP A, B/  
Re-EQ/DISPLAY/DIMMER buttons  
1 to 9, +10, --/---, 0: For entering the number of a track. [56-58]  
STEREO, DIRECT, DSP /, SURR, THX: You can select a  
listening mode. [49]  
SP A, SP B: Not used with the TX-DS898.  
Re-EQ: Depending on the listening mode, you can turn the cinema  
re-equalization function on or off. [40, 43]  
DISPLAY: For changing the display in the front display. [50]  
DIMMER: Adjusts the display brightness.  
There are three settings available: normal, dark and very dark. [50]  
LIGHT button  
For illuminating the buttons of the remote controller.  
This button is useful when using the remote controller in dark  
locations. When pressed, the buttons on the remote controller light  
green.  
The button for the mode currently selected lights brighter than the  
rest.  
MODE MACRO button [66]  
For executing and programming the Macro function.  
SETUP button [27]  
For displaying and quitting the Setup menu.  
/ / / , ENTER button [27]  
When selecting items in the Setup menu, press the upper and lower  
portions to select an item, press the right and left portions to select  
parameter values or modes, and press ENTER to select the item.  
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Rear panel facilities  
Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TX-  
DS898 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio and  
video components, be sure to read this section carefully and then  
proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual  
component (see page 15).  
• 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 V) are used for  
video connection.  
• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power cords  
and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the  
picture and sound quality.  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
PRE OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R
L
ANTENNA  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
SURR SPEAKERS  
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
OUTPUT  
MONITOR  
R
L
R
L
OUT  
1
Y
:
CAUTION  
SPEAKER  
R
L
CENTER  
IMPEDANCE  
AM  
AC OUTLETS  
AC 120V 60Hz  
SWITCHED  
4
6
OHMS MIN. OR  
OHMS MIN.  
2
OUT  
IN  
ZONE 2  
DVD  
P
P
B
/SPEAKER  
COAX  
1
SURR  
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.  
SEE  
INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL FOR  
CORRECT  
SETTINGS.  
R
SURR  
BACK/  
INPUT 1  
Y
ZONE  
2
FM  
75  
2
3
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 1  
SURR  
FRONT  
SUB  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
BACK  
P
P
B
/ZONE 2  
AUDIO  
L
SPEAKERS  
R
OPT  
1
CENTER  
PH  
OUT  
IN  
R
R
L
VIDEO 2  
INPUT 2  
Y
SURR  
2
3
4
CD  
IR  
12V TRIGGER  
ZONE 2  
AV RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. TX-DS898  
SURR  
BACK  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3
4
P
P
B
R
TAPE  
IN  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
OUT  
IN  
GND  
R
L
R
L
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
Coaxial cable  
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT  
(coaxial and optical)  
These are the digital audio inputs and outputs on the rear panel.  
There are three digital inputs with coaxial jacks and four with optical  
jacks. The inputs accept digital audio signals from a compact disc,  
LD, DVD, or other digital source component. For digital output,  
there is 1 optical output. The digital outputs can be connected to MD  
recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components.  
Optical fiber cable  
Optical digital input terminal  
• Since an analog connection must be made when using REC OUT  
or ZONE 2, make sure that the connection to the input source is  
not digital only, but analog as well.  
An optical digital input terminal is  
equipped with a protection cap. When  
connecting, remove this cap. When not  
using, put the cap back on the terminal.  
• When using one of the optical input or output jacks, remove the  
protective cap and keep it safely. When the jack is not used,  
replace the protective cap.  
• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an optical  
fiber cable.  
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PRE OUT  
ZONE 2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier.  
Connect the device that will be used in the remote zone (Zone 2). For  
more information regarding how to make the connections, refer to  
“Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers” on page 21.  
Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder  
volumes than with the TX-DS898 alone. If power amplifiers are  
used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT  
L (white)  
If your DVD player or other device has component video  
connectors, be sure to connect them to these component video  
connectors on the TX-DS898. The TX-DS898 has two component  
video input connectors to obtain the color information (Y, PB, PR)  
directly from the recorded DVD signal or other video component  
and one component video output connector to output it directly into  
the matrix decoder of the display device. By sending the pure DVD  
component video signal directly, the DVD signal forgoes the extra  
processing that normally would degrade the image. The result is  
vastly increased image quality, with incredibly lifelike colors and  
crisp detail.  
Front input  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
PRE OUT  
L
R
R (red)  
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
1
CENTER  
Subwoofer  
2
COAX  
1
SURR  
L (white)  
R (red)  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
Surround  
back  
2
3
FRONT  
MULTI C  
INPUT  
L (white)  
Surround input  
Y PB PR  
RCA type  
R (red)  
Center  
Power amplifier  
SPEAKERS  
Seven terminals are provided for the front left, front right, front  
center, surround left, surround right, surround back left, and  
surround back right speakers. Speaker outputs are compatible with  
banana plug connectors.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Front left speaker  
2. Front right speaker  
3. Subwoofer  
4. Surround back left  
speaker  
5. Surround back right  
speaker  
6. Surround left speaker  
7. Surround right speaker  
8. Center speaker  
AC OUTLETS  
The TX-DS898 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the  
power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied  
through the TX-DS898. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/  
ON button on the TX-DS898 to turn on and off the connected  
devices as well.  
ANTENNA  
These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM loop  
antenna that are supplied with the TX-DS898.  
Caution:  
Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected  
to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear  
panel (e.g., 120 watts).  
AUDIO IN/OUT  
These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are eight audio  
inputs and 3 audio outputs. The audio inputs and outputs require  
RCA-type connectors.  
• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure  
you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to  
VIDEO 3).  
• The PHONO (PH) input jacks on the TX-DS898 is designed for  
use with turntables that use moving magnet cartridges.  
RCA type  
AC OUTLETS  
AC 120V 60Hz  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.  
MONITOR OUT  
The monitor output includes both composite video and S video  
configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors or  
projectors.  
12V TRIGGER/ZONE 2 terminal  
When the TX-DS898 is in the ZONE 2 mode, this terminal outputs at  
12 V/100 mA.  
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Rear panel facilities  
(RI)  
IR IN/OUT  
The  
components equipped with the same  
component is -connected, you can point the remote controller  
supplied with the TX-DS898 at the sensor on the TX-DS898 and  
operate that component without having to switch remote controllers.  
terminal on the TX-DS898 is for connecting other Onkyo  
If the TX-DS898 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not  
allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to connect  
a remote sensor to IR IN input to be able to use the remote controller.  
Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked location where you  
can easily point the remote controller.  
terminal. When a  
In addition, by connecting components to the  
also perform the system operations given below.  
terminal, you can  
Using a mini-jack connector, connect the IR emitter to the IR OUT  
terminal on the TX-DS898 and then place the IR emitter on the  
remote sensor of the component or facing it.  
Power on/ready function  
When the TX-DS898 is in the standby state, if an  
-connected  
VIDEO IN/OUT  
component is turned on, then the TX-DS898 also turns on and the  
input source selected at the TX-DS898 automatically switches to  
that component.  
These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are  
five video inputs and two video outputs and each one includes both  
composite video and S video configurations. Connect VCRs, LD  
players, DVD players, and other video components to the video  
inputs.  
If the power cord for an  
-connected component is connected to  
the AC OUTLET on the TX-DS898, or if the TX-DS898 is turned  
on, this function will not work.  
The two video output channels can be used to be connected to video  
tape recorders for making recordings.  
Direct change function  
When the play button is pressed at an  
-connected component, the  
input source selected at the TX-DS898 automatically changes to that  
component.  
• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure  
you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to  
VIDEO 3).  
Power off function  
• The VIDEO 5 inputs are located on the front panel.  
When the TX-DS898 is placed in the standby state, all  
-
connected components are also automatically put into the standby  
state.  
Composite  
video jack  
CAUTION  
If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-DS898,  
switch the Input Selector from TAPE to MD (see page 25).  
S video jack  
TX-DS898  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
connector  
By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component  
that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1  
channel or 7.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can  
properly connect the TX-DS898 to the peripheral device.  
Ex: Onkyo CD player  
connector  
L (white)  
Front output  
Ex: Onkyo cassette tape  
deck  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
PRE OUT  
L
R (red)  
R
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
1
Subwoofer  
Surround  
CENTER  
2
COAX  
1
SURR  
L (white)  
R (red)  
To connect components using the  
remote control cable from this  
other component. An  
mm) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape  
deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an  
terminal.  
terminal, simply connect a  
terminal of the  
remote control cable with a 1/8-inch (3.5-  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE  
2
2
3
terminal to the  
FRONT  
SUB  
MULTI  
INPUT  
C
OPT  
1
CENTER  
Ex: DVD-Audio player/  
MPEG decoder  
SURR  
2
3
4
SURR  
BACK  
• When performing operations with  
using the system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2).  
-connected components  
R
L
R (red)  
Surround back  
Center  
GND  
• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must  
also be connected.  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
L (white)  
• If a component has two  
terminals, you can use either one to  
connect to the TX-DS898. The other one can be used to daisy  
chain with another component.  
• With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code  
so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote  
GND  
controller without connecting the  
terminals (see page 59).  
Use this GND terminal for connecting the ground (or earth) wire if a  
turntable is connected. Refer to “Connecting a turntable” on page 15.  
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Connections  
Here is an explanation of how to connect the main components to the  
TX-DS898 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any  
one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which  
method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only  
one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully  
understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as each  
of your components and their features to ascertain which method of  
connection is best.  
Audio connection cable  
Left (white)  
L
Right (red)  
R
: Signal flow  
Ground wire (earth)  
Analog audio output  
Digital audio input (optical)  
R (red)  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
PRE OUT  
L
R
ANTENNA  
OPT  
1
FRONT  
SUB  
Digital audio output (optical)  
CENTER  
L (white)  
AM  
2
COAX  
1
SURR  
1.Turntable (PH)  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
FM  
75  
2
3
3. Cassette tape deck, MD  
FRONT  
SUB  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
recorder, DAT deck, or CD  
recorder (TAPE)  
AUDIO  
L
R
OPT  
1
CENTER  
R (red)  
PH  
Analog audio output  
SURR  
2
3
4
CD  
R (red)  
SURR  
BACK  
OUT  
L (white)  
R
L
TAPE  
IN  
Analog audio input  
2. CD player (CD)  
L (white)  
R (red)  
GND  
R
L
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
Analog audio output  
Digital audio output (optical)  
L (white)  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the CD input source is  
set for digital input at the OPTICAL 1 jack.  
If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be  
changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page  
33).  
Connecting your audio components  
Below is an example of how you can connect your audio  
components to the TX-DS898. Refer to the diagram above for the  
following connection examples.  
3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT  
deck, or CD recorder (TAPE)  
1. Connecting a turntable (PH)  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output  
terminal on the turntable to the PH input jacks on the TX-DS898.  
Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack  
and the right channel to the R jack.  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output  
terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN jacks on the TX-  
DS898 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT jacks. Make  
sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the  
right channel to the R jack.  
Note:  
The TX-DS898 is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges.  
For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire to the GND  
terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting the ground wire  
may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a ground wire is not  
necessary and should not be connected.  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect  
it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT  
(OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the type of  
connector on the device.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the TAPE input source  
is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 2 jack.  
If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be  
changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page  
33).  
2. Connecting a compact disc player (CD)  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output  
terminal on the compact disc player to the CD input jacks on the TX-  
DS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L  
jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
Note:  
The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-DS898 is  
only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.  
If the compact disc player has a digital output jack as well, be sure to  
also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on  
the type of connector on the compact disc player.  
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: Signal flow  
Video connection cable  
S video connection cable  
Component video connection cable  
Audio connection cable  
Left (white)  
C
R/PR  
C
R/PR  
L
C
Y
B/PB  
C
B/PB  
Y
Right (red)  
R
Digital audio input (optical)  
Digital audio output (coaxial)  
S Video input  
Video input  
Digital audio output (coaxial)  
R (red)  
Analog audio  
output  
L (white)  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
PRE  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R (red)  
Analog audio  
input  
R
TENNA  
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
OUTPUT  
MONITOR  
Video output  
OUT  
1
Y
R
L
AM  
2
OUT  
IN  
ZONE 2  
DVD  
P
B
L (white)  
COAX  
1
SURR  
S Video output  
PR  
5. DVD recorder, other digital video  
recording device (VIDEO 2)  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
INPUT 1  
Y
FM  
75  
2
3
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 1  
FRONT  
SUB  
4. DVD player (DVD)  
PB  
DIO  
L
OPT  
1
PH  
OUT  
IN  
PR  
R (red)  
VIDEO 2  
INPUT 2  
Y
SURR  
2
3
4
CD  
SURR  
BACK  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
P
B
R
Analog audio  
output  
L (white)  
R
TAPE  
IN  
IN  
P
GND  
DIO  
L
R
L
Video output  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
Y
P
B
S Video output  
Y
PR  
PB  
Component video output  
Component video output  
PR  
Connecting your video components  
4. Connecting a DVD player (DVD)  
If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it  
to the DVD S VIDEO IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does  
not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output  
terminal to the DVD VIDEO IN terminal using an RCA-type video  
connection cable. You do not need to connect to both the DVD S  
VIDEO IN and DVD VIDEO IN terminals. If the device has  
component video outputs, connect them to one of the  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
Below is an example of how you can connect your video  
components to the TX-DS898. Refer to the diagram above for the  
following connection examples.  
The flow of the video signals is as follows:  
• The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT  
and S VIDEO OUT.  
• The signal that comes in from S VIDEO IN is sent to S VIDEO  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source  
is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jack.  
OUT and VIDEO OUT.  
• The signal that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO IN is only  
sent to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. When connecting a video  
player to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT terminals, be sure  
to connect your television to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUTPUT terminals.  
If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2,  
this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup  
→ Component Video (see page 35).  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the device to the audio DVD IN jacks on the TX-  
DS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L  
jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
Caution:  
If only the video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made, even  
if the input from each source component is through a component  
video connection, the picture will not appear. If only the S video  
connection for the MONITOR OUT is made, the picture will not  
appear.  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect  
it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT  
(OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the type of  
connector on the DVD player.  
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DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
PRE  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R
TENNA  
7. Settop box, video camera  
(VIDEO 3)  
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
OUTPUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
1
Y
R
L
AM  
2
OUT  
IN  
ZONE 2  
DVD  
P
P
B
R (red)  
COAX  
1
SURR  
S Video input  
Video input  
R
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
INPUT 1  
Y
Analog audio  
output  
FM  
75  
2
3
OUT  
IN  
L (white)  
VIDEO 1  
FRONT  
SUB  
P
P
B
DIO  
L
L (white)  
Analog audio  
input  
Video output  
OPT  
1
PH  
OUT  
IN  
R
VIDEO 2  
INPUT 2  
Y
SURR  
S Video output  
2
3
4
CD  
R (red)  
SURR  
BACK  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
P
P
B
R
Digital audio output (optical)  
R
TAPE  
IN  
6. VCR (VIDEO 1)  
IN  
GND  
DIO  
L
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
R (red)  
Analog audio  
output  
L (white)  
Video output  
S Video output  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source  
is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack.  
If the device also has a digital input jack, it can be connected to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 for digital  
recording of the source for REC OUT at the TX-DS898.  
If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be  
changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page  
33).  
Note:  
The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-DS898 is  
only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.  
5. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video  
recording device (VIDEO 2)  
6. Connecting a video cassette recorder (VIDEO 1)  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the device to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks  
on the TX-DS898 and video input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT  
jacks. If there is an S video input/output terminal on the device,  
connect it to the S VIDEO 2 IN/OUT jack using an S video cable.  
You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 2 IN and VIDEO 2  
IN terminals. If the device has component video outputs, connect  
them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the video cassette recorder to the  
VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the TX-DS898 and video input terminal to the  
VIDEO 1 OUT jacks. If there is an S video input/output terminal on  
the video cassette recorder, connect it to the S VIDEO 1 IN/OUT  
jack using an S video cable. You do not need to connect to both the  
S VIDEO 1 IN and VIDEO 1 IN terminals. If the video cassette  
recorder has component video outputs, connect them to one of the  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 2 input  
source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 1 input  
source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.  
If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1,  
this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup  
→ Component Video (see page 35).  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the device to the same VIDEO 2 IN audio jacks  
on the TX-DS898 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT  
audio jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to  
the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1,  
this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup  
→ Component Video (see page 35).  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO 1  
IN audio jacks on the TX-DS898 and audio input terminal to the  
VIDEO 1 OUT audio jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the  
left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect  
it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT  
(OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the type of  
connector on the device.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 1 input  
source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack.  
If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be  
changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page  
33).  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 2 input  
source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 3 jack.  
If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed  
at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 33).  
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Connections  
9.TV monitor or projector  
(MONITOR OUT)  
Y
PB  
Component video input  
PR  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
PRE  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
Video input  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R
TENNA  
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
OUTPUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
1
Y
8. Satellite tuner or television  
(VIDEO 4)  
S Video input  
R
L
AM  
2
OUT  
IN  
ZONE 2  
DVD  
P
B
COAX  
1
SURR  
Digital audio output  
(optical)  
PR  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
INPUT 1  
Y
FM  
75  
2
3
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 1  
R (red)  
FRONT  
SUB  
PB  
DIO  
L
OPT  
1
Analog audio  
output  
PH  
OUT  
IN  
P
R
L (white)  
VIDEO 2  
INPUT 2  
Y
SURR  
2
3
4
CD  
Video output  
SURR  
BACK  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
P
B
R
R
TAPE  
IN  
S Video output  
IN  
P
GND  
DIO  
L
R
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
If the monitor or projector is equipped with an S video output  
terminal, connect it to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO terminal with  
an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal,  
connect its video output terminal to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO  
terminal using an RCA-type video connection cable. You do not  
need to connect to both the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO and  
MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals. If the device has component  
video inputs, connect them to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT  
jacks.  
7, 8. Connecting a satellite tuner, television, or settop  
box (VIDEO 3 or 4)  
If the satellite tuner or television is equipped with an S video output  
terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminal with an S  
video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect  
its video output terminal to the VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminal using an  
RCA-type video connection cable. You do not need to connect to  
both the S VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN and VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN terminals. If  
the satellite tuner or television has component video outputs,  
connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
Caution:  
Note that the Setup menu will only be displayed on the monitor  
connected to MONITOR OUT and not those connected to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 3 and  
VIDEO 4 input sources are set for the COMPONENT VIDEO  
INPUT 2 jack.  
If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
1, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video  
Setup → Component Video (see page 35).  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the satellite tuner or television to the same  
VIDEO 3 (or 4) IN audio jacks on the TX-DS898. Make sure that  
you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right  
channel to the R jack.  
10. Connecting video camera, etc. (VIDEO 5)  
If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it  
to the S VIDEO 5 IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not  
have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to  
the VIDEO 5 IN terminal using an RCA-type video connection  
cable. You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 5 IN and  
VIDEO 5 IN terminals.  
The VIDEO 5 digital input is fixed to the OPTICAL input on the  
front panel.  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect  
it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT  
(OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS898 depending on the device.  
S Video output  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the VIDEO 3 input source  
is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 3 jack, and the VIDEO 4  
input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 4 jack.  
Digital output  
(optical)  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
N
If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed  
at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Digital Setup (see page 33).  
S
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL  
9. Connecting a television monitor or projector  
(MONITOR OUT)  
10. Video camera/Video game  
(VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT)  
The TX-DS898 is equipped with a simple Y/C separate circuit and  
simple Y/C mixed circuit. Since both the signal from the S VIDEO  
and VIDEO inputs are output to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO  
output, if the television or projector is equipped with an S video  
input, it is unnecessary to connect the video connectors. If it is  
equipped with only a video input, connect it to the MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO output.  
Video output  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Analog output  
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Connecting speakers  
Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting  
the instruction manuals that came with them.  
For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your  
speakers are very important.  
Surround back speakers  
• Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle  
between each speaker and the listener is approximately 30  
degrees.  
For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a  
THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.  
• Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter)  
higher than that of the listener’s ears.  
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Ideal speaker configuration  
• Front right and left speakers  
• Center speaker  
Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for  
the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic  
movement.  
8
9
• 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  
A subwoofer is recommended for the highest bass effect.  
• Surround back right and left speakers  
Layout with dipolar  
speakers  
Layout with monopolar  
speakers  
Required for enjoying THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,  
or DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 audio.  
1
1
• Subwoofer  
3
4
3
4
2
5
2
5
Produces powerful and heavy bass.  
Minimum speaker configuration for surround  
sound playback  
6
7
6
7
10  
10  
•
•
Front right and left speakers  
Surround right and left speakers  
8
9
8
9
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.  
1
2
3
4
5
TV or screen  
Front left speaker  
Subwoofer  
Center speaker  
Front right speaker  
6
Surround left speaker  
Surround right speaker  
Surround back left speaker  
Surround back right speaker  
7
8
9
10 Listening position  
Speaker placement  
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room  
and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of speaker  
placement and recommendations are shown.  
In order to create the optimum conditions for the best sound quality,  
be sure to place all the speakers so that the greatest difference  
between the distances of each speaker to the listening position is  
less than 20 feet.  
Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation  
towards the screen. So for the side dipoles, the arrows point forward.  
For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towards each other to  
achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room.  
Important points regarding speaker placement  
Front left and right speakers and center speaker  
• Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor.  
• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the  
listener’s ears when at the listening position.  
Surround left and right speakers  
• Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than  
that of the listener’s ears.  
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Connecting speakers  
Connecting speakers  
Connecting the speaker cable  
1. Strip away 5/8 inch (15 mm) of wire insulation.  
Caution:  
Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to  
the TX-DS898. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4  
and 6 Ω, be sure to set the speaker impedance setting  
accordingly (see page 28).  
2. Twist wire ends very tight.  
3. Unscrew  
4. Insert wire  
Notes:  
• When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to  
monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be  
connected in parallel to both the right and left-channel terminals  
simultaneously.  
5. Screw  
1
3
2
5
15mm  
4
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
–
+
–
+
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
–
+
–
+
• To prevent damage to circuitry,  
never short-circuit the positive (+)  
and negative (–) speaker wire.  
Connecting a subwoofer  
Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with  
a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in  
amplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack  
and the subwoofer to the amplifier.  
NO!  
• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the  
speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right signals  
will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.  
• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker  
terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-DS898.  
• Connect either your surround back speakers or the speakers you  
will be using in the remote zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK  
SPEAKERS/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (see page 21).  
Surround right  
speaker  
Surround left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
PRE OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R
L
ANTENNA  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
SURR SPEAKERS  
OPT  
FRONT  
SUB  
MONITOR  
R
L
R
L
OUT  
1
Y
:
CAUTION  
SPEAKER  
R
L
CENTER  
IMPEDANCE  
AM  
AC OUTLETS  
AC 120V 60Hz  
SWITCHED  
4
6
OHMS MIN. OR  
OHMS MIN.  
2
OUT  
IN  
ZONE 2  
DVD  
PB  
PR  
/SPEAKER  
COAX  
1
SURR  
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.  
SEE  
INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL FOR  
CORRECT  
SETTINGS.  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
INPUT 1  
Y
FM  
75  
2
3
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 1  
SURR  
BACK  
/ZONE 2  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
SUB  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
PB  
PR  
AUDIO  
L
R
OPT  
1
CENTER  
PH  
OUT  
IN  
R
L
VIDEO 2  
INPUT 2  
Y
SURR  
2
3
4
CD  
IR  
12V TRIGGER  
ZONE 2  
AV RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. TX-DS898  
SURR  
BACK  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
PB  
PR  
TAPE  
IN  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
OUT  
IN  
GND  
R
L
R
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
Back right  
speaker  
Center  
speaker  
Surround  
Back left  
speaker  
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Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2)  
speakers  
Outline  
Main Room  
Remote Zone (Zone 2)  
The TX-DS898 allows you to connect another set of speakers and  
place them in a different room or separated area for listening to  
music. This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone  
(Zone 2), while the room where the TX-DS898 is located is the  
main zone. In addition, the IR IN/OUT allows you to control the  
TX-DS898 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote  
controller even though the remote zone is physically separated.  
The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for  
the remote zone.  
PRE OUT  
R
L
FRONT  
SUB  
Zone 2  
Left  
speaker  
Zone 2  
Right  
speaker  
CENTER  
SURR  
SURR  
BACK/  
ZONE 2  
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS  
terminals  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you  
can connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open  
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.  
With this connection, select “Activated” for the Speaker Setup →  
Powered Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.  
Power amplifier  
TX-DS898  
Main Room  
Remote Zone (Zone 2)  
When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals  
When you have connected all the speakers for 7.1-channel audio in  
the main room, connect the speakers as shown below.  
The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to the  
LINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume  
with the amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 OUT terminal.  
Zone 2  
Left  
speaker  
Zone 2  
Right  
speaker  
1. Connect the TX-DS898 to the amplifier for the  
remote zone.  
SURR  
BACK  
/ZONE 2  
SPEAKERS  
2. Connect the remote zone speaker cables to the  
speaker terminals on the amplifier.  
R
L
Adjust the volume level at the amplifier.  
3. Connect the TX-DS898 to the monitor for the remote  
zone.  
TX-DS898  
Remote Zone (Zone 2)  
Note:  
Zone 2  
Left speaker  
Zone 2 monitor  
or projector Right speaker  
Zone 2  
It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance (see previous  
page).  
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT  
terminals  
If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you  
can connect the amplifier for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open  
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals and connect the remote  
zone speakers.  
Zone 2 amplifier  
With this connection, select “Activated” for the Speaker Setup →  
Powered Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.  
Main Room  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
OUT  
ZONE  
2
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
TX-DS898  
Note:  
The ZONE 2 out terminals of the TX-DS898 are of a fixed output  
level.  
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Operating components not reached by the  
remote controller signals (IR IN/OUT)  
The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for  
operation:  
Make connection as shown below. Do not plug the equipment into  
the power source until the connection is complete.  
• Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller  
Extension System), or  
from connecting block  
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles®  
Mini plug cable  
and Xantech® to name a few  
If the remote controller signal does not reach the  
TX-DS898 remote sensor  
IR  
IN  
If the TX-DS898 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where  
the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then  
operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a  
case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location  
outside of the cabinet for the infrared rays from the controller to  
reach.  
OUT  
TX-DS898  
With this connection, select “Main” for the Hardware Setup → IR IN  
Setup → Position setting in the Setup menu (see page 28).  
If the remote controller signal does not reach  
other components  
In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR  
emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT  
terminal on the TX-DS898 and then place the IR emitter on the  
remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is  
connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the  
IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remote sensor on the  
front of the TX-DS898 will not be output to the IR OUT terminal.  
IR Receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
TX-DS898  
Remote Controller  
IR Receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
In the  
cabinet  
TX-DS898  
IR OUT  
: Signal flow  
IR Emitter  
The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-DS898 from the  
remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the  
remote zone is physically separated. The diagram below shows how  
to make the proper connections for the remote zone.  
With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup → IR  
IN Setup → Position setting in the Setup menu (see page 28).  
Remote Controller  
other  
component  
: Signal flow  
To IR IN  
other component  
IR Receiver  
: Signal flow  
TX-DS898  
Remote control  
sensor  
Connecting  
block  
IR  
IN  
Emitter  
Mini plug  
OUT  
Mini plug cable  
Remote controller  
TX-DS898  
IR Emitter  
Main room  
: Signal flow  
Zone 2 room  
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Connecting antennas  
To use the tuner of TX-DS898, it is necessary to prepare the supplied  
FM and AM antennas.  
Connecting the included antennas  
Connecting the FM indoor antenna:  
• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for  
better reception must be done while listening to a station  
broadcast.  
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.  
If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor  
antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
• If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an  
outside antenna is recommended.  
Connecting the AM loop antenna:  
Assembling the AM loop antenna  
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction  
and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away  
as possible from the TX-DS898, televisions, speaker cables, and  
power cords.  
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.  
• Refer to “Connecting the AM loop antenna” below for details on  
When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop  
antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
connecting the loop antenna.  
FM antenna  
(Indoor) AM loop antenna  
Insert into the hole.  
RE OUT  
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
R
L
Connecting the AM antenna cable  
1. Press down the lever.  
ENTER  
AM  
2. Insert the wire into the hole.  
3. Release the lever.  
FM  
75  
1
2
3
Strip away the insulation from the end of  
the cable, then fully insert the stripped  
end of the cable.  
Hint:  
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.  
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Connecting antennas  
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna  
Directional linkage  
Please make sure that you follow the considerations:  
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.  
• 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, 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.  
To receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
RE OUT  
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
R
L
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
75  
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna  
An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched  
horizontally above a window or outside.  
• Do not remove the AM loop antenna.  
• 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.  
Outdoor antenna  
RE OUT  
AUDIO  
L
ANTENNA  
(Indoor)  
AM loop antenna  
R
L
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
75  
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Connecting the power  
STANDBY/ON  
STDBY  
ON  
STANDBY indicator  
RCVR  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
PUSH TO OPEN  
-
TX DS898  
TAPE  
To wall outlet  
POWER  
• The TX-DS898 is shipped with the main power (POWER)  
ON  
plugged in for the first time, the TX-DS898 will automatically  
enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light  
(same condition after step 2 below).  
To change the display of the input source from TAPE to  
MD:  
If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the TX-  
DS898, you can have “MD” appear when the TAPE source button is  
pressed. By changing the display, if an Onkyo MD recorder z-  
connected, the z system functions will become enabled.  
switch in the on position (  
). When the power cord is  
• Before you plug in the TX-DS898, confirm that all connections  
have been made properly.  
• 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.  
Changing the display:  
Press and hold down the TAPE source button until the display  
changes from TAPE to MD (approx. 3 seconds).  
TAPE  
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.  
STAND  
2. Press the POWER switch to set the  
POWER  
TX-DS898 to standby state.  
The STANDBY indicator will light up.  
ON  
OFF  
To return the display to its original setting, perform the same  
procedure. This setting is necessary to allow z system functions  
for the connected cassette tape or MD recorder.  
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to  
turn on the TX-DS898. The display  
and four jog dial indicators will light  
up and the STANDBY indicator will  
turn off.  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
Turn off  
Memory preservation  
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.  
If you press the STANDBY/ON button  
again, the receiver returns to Standby mode.  
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.  
Turning the power on from the remote controller:  
Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1  
and 2 above and place the TX-DS898 in the standby state.  
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.  
The RCVR MODE button lights green.  
2. Press the ON button to turn on the  
TX-DS898 (take it out of the standby  
state).  
To return the TX-DS898 to the standby  
state, press the STDBY button.  
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Setup menus  
When making the various settings required to configure your TX-DS898 optimally, you can either use the OSD menu that appears on your  
television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-DS898. The OSD menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV  
monitor. For use as reference when performing the setting procedures, this manual shows both the OSD menu displayed on your television  
monitor and the display on the front of the TX-DS898.  
The Setup menu consists of a main screen that is divided up into 5 menus: Hardware Setup, Speaker Setup, Input Setup, Audio Adjust, and  
Preference. These menus are then divided up into various sub-menus, and these contain settings for you to optimize your home theater as you wish.  
0.Hardware Setup  
0.Hardware Setup  
1.Speaker Impedance  
1.Speaker Impedance  
2.IR IN Setup  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
1.Speaker Setup  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
1.Speaker Setup  
Basic Menu  
Your TX-DS898 is provided with a  
Basic Setup Menu for those that  
have bought an AV receiver for the  
first time and those that wish to  
watch movies and listen to music  
with the minimal amount of setup.  
With the Basic Setup Menu, the  
settings that rarely need to be set or  
that are not needed for a reasonably  
good degree of sound quality are not  
displayed. Settings listed with  
next to their name are settings that  
can be set using the Basic Setup  
Menu.  
1.Speaker Config  
2.Speaker Distance  
3.Level Calibration  
1.Speaker Config  
2.Speaker Distance  
3.Level Calibration  
4.Bass Peak Level  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
1.Digital Setup  
2.Multichannel Setup  
3.Video Setup  
4.Character Input  
5.Intelli Volume  
1.Digital Setup  
2.Multichannel Setup  
3.Video Setup  
4.Character Input  
5.Intelli Volume  
6.Listening Mode Preset  
Basic Menu  
0.Hardware Setup  
1.Speaker Setup  
2.Input Setup  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
3.Audio Adjust  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
3.Audio Adjust  
3.Audio Adjust  
→
Advanced Menu  
1.Tone Control  
1.Tone Control  
2.Surround Speakers  
3.Sound Effect  
4.Delay  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
2.Surround Speakers  
3.Sound Effect  
5.LFE Level  
6.Mono Setup  
7.Theater Dimensional  
8.Surround Setup  
→
default  
Advanced Menu  
3.Audio Adjust  
The Advanced Menu provides an  
Advanced Setup Menu with features  
such as the Listening Mode Presets that  
allow you to customize the output sound  
for movies and music just the way you  
like and the AV Sync Setup that allows  
you to adjust for discrepancies between  
the video and audio timing.  
9.THX Setup  
10.Mono Movie Setup  
11.Enhanced 7 Setup  
12.Orchestra Setup  
13.Unplugged Setup  
14.Studio Mix Setup  
15.TV Logic Setup  
→
default  
Advanced Menu  
4.Preference  
0.Hardware Setup  
1.Speaker Setup  
2.Input Setup  
3.Audio Adjust  
4.Preference  
1.Volume Setup  
2.Headphone Level
3.OSD Setup  
→
Basic Menu  
4.OSD Position  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
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Setup menus  
Advanced Menu  
0.Hardware Setup  
1.Speaker Setup  
2.Input Setup  
3.Audio Adjust  
4.Preference  
1.Speaker Setup  
1.Speaker Config  
2.Speaker Distance  
3.Level Calibration  
4.Bass Peak Level  
1-1.Speaker Config  
→
Basic Menu  
a.Subwoofer  
b.Front  
c.Center  
:Yes  
:Small  
:Small  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
d.Surround L/R:Small  
e.Surround Bk :Small  
f.Powered Zone2  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
:Not Activated  
Main menu  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Menu  
Sub-menu  
Navigating through the Setup menu  
1. Press the SETUP button.  
The main menu screen of the Main menu appears on your TV  
monitor.  
You can change settings using the buttons on the front panel and on  
the remote controller.  
2. Using the and cursor buttons, select the menu  
that you want to enter.  
The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the TX-  
DS898 as shown below.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu.  
Button on remote controller Button on TX-DS898  
The screen for that menu appears.  
SETUP  
SETUP  
SETUP  
4. Using the and cursor buttons, select the sub-  
menu that you want to enter, and press the ENTER  
button.  
Each sub-menu has different settings that can be changed as  
desired, and they are all explained below. To change a setting,  
first select it using the and cursor buttons, and then change  
the setting using the and cursor buttons.  
(upper edge of  
ENTER button)  
UP  
(lower edge of  
ENTER button)  
DOWN  
5. Press the RETURN button to set the new settings and  
return to the previous menu screen, and again to  
return to the main screen.  
(left edge of  
ENTER button)  
LEFT  
Note:  
Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu immediately.  
(right edge of  
ENTER button)  
RIGHT  
ENTER  
ENTER  
ENTER  
RETURN  
RETURN  
RETURN  
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Hardware Setup  
0-2. IR IN Setup sub-menu  
0. Hardware Setup menu  
Advanced Menu  
Advanced Menu  
0.Hardware Setup  
0.Hardware Setup  
0-2.IR IN Setup  
a.Position  
1.Speaker Impedance  
2.IR IN Setup  
:Main  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
Quit:|SETUP|  
The Hardware Setup menu will need to be set before you use your  
TX-DS898 for the first time. Once you set the Speaker Impedance  
setting at the Hardware Setup menu, the setting will not be displayed  
again when you enter the Basic Menu. To change the setting at a later  
date, select the Advanced Menu to display the Hardware Setup  
menu.  
This sub-menu allows you to set where you will be using the remote  
controller when you are using it in conjunction with the IR IN  
terminal (i.e. remote controller signals are input at the IR IN  
terminal).  
Main: Select when you have a remote sensor for the remote  
controller connected to the IR IN terminal in the main room.  
Zone 2: Select to perform the remote zone (Zone 2) operations from  
the remote zone. When this is selected, the ON/STDBY, INPUT  
SELECTOR, CH  
, and LEVEL  
/
(or VOL ) buttons work  
without having to press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller.  
0-1. Speaker Impedance sub-menu  
Set the impedance level to match the specifications of the speakers  
you are using.  
If the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 Ω, select “6  
ohms.” If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω,  
select “4 ohms.”  
Note:  
Before you change this setting, be sure to first lower the volume at  
the TX-DS898 to the minimum level.  
Advanced Menu  
0.Hardware Setup  
0-1.Speaker Impedance  
a.Minimum  
:6 ohms  
Quit:|SETUP|  
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Speaker Setup  
1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu  
1. Speaker Setup menu  
After you have installed the TX-DS898, connected all the  
components, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to  
perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum  
sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.  
Before you perform the following settings, it is important that you  
first determine the following characteristics:  
Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size of  
each speaker.  
Advanced Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
• The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected.  
1-1.SpeakerConfig  
a.Subwoofer:Yes  
• The distance from each speaker to your normal listening  
position.  
b.Front  
c.Center  
:Small  
:Small  
Advanced Menu  
d.Surround L/R:Small  
e.Surround Bk :Small  
f.PoweredZone2
:Not Activated  
1.Speaker Setup  
Quit:|SETUP|  
1.Speaker Config  
2.Speaker Distance  
3.Level Calibration  
4.Bass Peak Level  
a. Subwoofer  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected.  
No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected.  
b. Front  
Memo:  
Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized.  
Small: Select if the front speakers are small sized.  
• If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting, then this setting  
Monitor  
is fixed to “Large.”  
SW  
Center  
[
Front  
Front  
c. Center  
[
]
]
m/ft  
[
m/ft  
None: Select if no center speaker is connected.  
Large: Select if the center speaker is large sized.  
Small: Select if the center speaker is small sized.  
[
]
m/ft  
]
m/ft  
• If “Small” is selected for the Front setting, then “Large”  
SL  
SR  
cannot be selected for this setting.  
[
]
[
]
m/ft  
m/ft  
d. Surround L/R  
None: Select if no surround left and right speakers are  
connected.  
[
]
[
]
m/ft  
m/ft  
SBL  
Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large sized.  
SBR  
Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are small sized.  
• If “Small” is selected for the Front setting, then “Large”  
cannot be selected for this setting.  
Tip:  
When setting the speaker size in the Speaker Config sub-menu, use  
the guidelines given below.  
e. Surround Bk  
Large: The complete frequency range for the channel you are  
setting will be output from the speaker.  
None: Select if no surround back left and right speakers are connected.  
Large: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are large sized.  
Small: Frequencies of the channel you are setting lower than 80  
Hz will be output from the subwoofer. If there is no subwoofer,  
then the output will be from the left and right front speakers. (Set  
all speakers for THX speaker systems to “small.”)  
Small: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are  
small sized.  
• If “None” is selected for the Surround L/R setting, the display  
disappears from the screen.  
• If “Small” is selected for the Surround L/R setting, then  
“Large” cannot be selected for this setting.  
• If “Activated” is selected for the Powered Zone 2 setting  
(below), then the display disappears from the screen.  
f. Powered Zone 2  
Activated: Select when connecting the speakers for the remote  
zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT or SURR  
BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (using the internal  
amplifier of the TX-DS898).  
Not Activated: Select when not connecting the speakers for the  
remote zone (Zone 2) to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT or  
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals (not using the  
internal amplifier of the TX-DS898).  
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Speaker Setup  
Note:  
a. Unit  
feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.  
meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.  
The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE  
2 SPEAKER terminals  
In order to have 7.1-channel playback in the main room, you must set  
the Powered Zone 2 setting to “Not Activated.” When set to “Not  
Activated,” the surround back signals are output from the SURR  
BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER  
terminals. Connect the surround back speakers to the SURR BACK/  
ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or to the speakers terminals of the  
power amplifier connected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT  
terminals.  
b. Front L/R  
Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9  
meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
Position the front left and right speakers so that they are the same  
distance from the listener. If they are not, you may lose the center  
position for stereo sound.  
When you are not using the surround back speakers in the main room  
and using the internal amplifier to power the speakers for the remote  
zone (Zone 2), set the Powered Zone 2 setting to “Activated.” When  
set to “Activated,” the Zone 2 signals are output from the SURR  
BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER  
terminals. Connect the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers to the SURR  
BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKER terminals or to the speakers terminals of  
the power amplifier connected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE  
OUT terminals.  
c. Center  
Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening  
position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in  
0.15-meter intervals).  
d. Surr Right  
Set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9  
meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
e. Surr Bk R  
Set the distance from the surround back right speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9  
meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu  
f. Surr Bk L  
Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9  
meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
Here you will enter the distance from each speaker to your normal  
listening position. This is important for the timing of the acoustics to  
create the proper sound space that the TX-DS898 and today’s sound  
systems are able to produce.  
Note:  
If the Powered Zone 2 setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set  
to “Activated,” then the Surr Bk R and Surr Bk L settings will not be  
displayed.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker  
Config sub-menu will not appear.  
g. Surr Left  
• The difference between the distances of different speakers  
cannot be set to more than 20 feet.  
Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9  
meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
Advanced Menu  
h. Subwoofer  
1.Speaker Setup  
Set the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening  
position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in  
0.15-meter intervals).  
1-2.Speaker Distance  
a.Unit  
:feet  
b.Front L/R  
c.Center  
:12.0ft  
:12.0ft  
d.Surr Right : 7.0ft  
e.Surr Bk R  
f.Surr Bk L  
g.Surr Left  
h.Subwoofer  
: 7.0ft  
: 7.0ft  
: 7.0ft  
:12.Oft  
Quit:|SETUP|  
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Speaker Setup  
a. Left  
1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu  
Sound comes from the front left speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all  
heard by the listener at the same level. This is especially important  
for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different  
distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and  
configurations. These settings and the distance settings performed  
above are vital to create the proper acoustics required for the  
optimum sound space and dynamics.  
b. Center  
Sound comes from the center speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
c. Right  
Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
Note:  
The speaker level settings here are not effective for multi-channel  
input sources. To adjust the speaker levels for multi-channel input  
sources, you will need to use the CH SEL, LEVEL , and LEVEL  
buttons on the RC-460M remote controller. See page 51.  
d. Surr Right  
Sound comes from the surround right speaker. Adjust the sound  
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
e. Surr Bk R  
Sound comes from the surround back right speaker. Adjust the sound  
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
Advanced Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
f. Surr Bk L  
Sound comes from the surround back left speaker. Adjust the sound  
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
1-3.Level Calibration  
a.Left  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
Note:  
b.Center  
If the Powered Zone 2 setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set  
to “Activated,” then the Surr Bk R and Surr Bk L settings will not be  
displayed.  
c.Right  
d.Surr Right  
e.Surr Bk R  
f.Surr Bk L  
g.Surr Left  
h.Subwoofer  
g. Surr Left  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Sound comes from the surround left speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
h. Subwoofer  
Sound comes from the subwoofer. Adjust the sound level between  
–15 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
Calibrating the speaker levels  
(1) When this sub-menu is entered, the TX-DS898 will emit a pink  
noise from the front left speaker. At this time, the Master volume  
automatically increases to the reference level (0dB). Remember  
the level of this noise and then press the cursor button. (Note  
that this can be adjusted to any level between –12 and 12  
decibels in 1-decibel intervals.) The TX-DS898 will now emit  
the pink noise from the center speaker.  
(2) Using the and cursor buttons, adjust the volume level of the  
noise from the center speaker so that it is the same level as the  
front left speaker. You can jog back and forth between the  
speakers to help you compare the volume levels.  
(3) Press the cursor button again. The TX-DS898 will now emit  
the pink noise from the front right speaker.  
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) above for the front right and other  
speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume level.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker  
Config sub-menu will not appear.  
• To accurately set the output levels, it is recommended to use a  
handheld sound pressure level (SPL) meter. Set the meter to C-  
weighting and slow averaging. A Radio Shack® SPL meter or  
equivalent is recommended. Using the internal channel noise  
generators, set each channel so that you read a 75 decibel sound  
pressure level.  
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Speaker Setup  
a. Bass Peak Level Limiter  
1-4. Bass Peak Level  
On: Select to set the bass peak level. When “On” is selected, the  
Peak Level setting appears below.  
(Bass Peak Level Manager*) sub-menu  
Setting the bass peak level is important to keep your subwoofer from  
being damaged by preventing it from outputting over a set volume. If  
your subwoofer has a built-in limiter, set this setting to “Off.”  
Off: Select to turn off the bass peak level limiting function.  
Advanced Menu  
Note:  
If your system does not include a subwoofer, this setting will set the  
bass peak level for your front speakers.  
1.Speaker Setup  
1-4.Bass Peak Level  
a.Bass Peak Level  
Limiter :On  
Advanced Menu  
b.Peak Level  
:+18dB  
1.Speaker Setup  
Press to set  
Peak Level.  
Quit:|SETUP|  
1-4.Bass Peak Level  
a.Bass Peak Level  
Limiter :Off  
b. Peak Level  
The current bass peak level is displayed. Press the cursor button to  
output a test sound. Then press the cursor button (or turn the  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Master Volume dial) to slowly raise the volume to the point where  
the sound becomes distorted and then back it off until it returns to  
normal. This is the proper setting for the bass peak level.  
After setting the Peak Level at the Bass Peak Level sub-menu,  
press the RETURN button. The values are set and the previous  
screen appears.  
Advanced Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
1-4.Bass Peak Level  
b.Peak Level  
:-27dB  
1.Turn Volume up.  
2.Press RETURN just  
before sound is  
distorted.  
db  
Notes:  
• The volume can be adjusted to either –∞ or between –81 to +18  
decibels in 1-decibel increments.  
• Do not allow the distorted sound to be output from the  
subwoofer for a long time for it may damage the subwoofer.  
*
Bass Peak Level Manager is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
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Input Setup  
2-1. Digital Setup sub-menu  
2. Input Setup menu  
This menu allows you to setup the various input sources available  
with the TX-DS898. Each input source may have a great number of  
settings that are difficult to keep track of, so we recommend making  
a chart to record what you have set and for which component to  
prevent confusion later.  
The settings made in this sub-menu are valid for the input source that  
is currently selected with the input source buttons at the front panel  
and, therefore, these settings are made separately for each digital  
input source. This sub-menu will not appear if the selected input  
source button is AM or FM. If this setting is incorrectly made, the  
digital audio signals may not be properly output, or not heard at all.  
Also, since VIDEO 5 is fixed to the optical digital terminal on the  
front panel, this sub-menu will not appear if VIDEO 5 is selected.  
Advanced Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
Advanced Menu  
1.Digital Setup  
2.Multichannel Setup  
3.Video Setup  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
4.Character Input  
5.Intelli Volume  
6.Listening Mode Preset  
2-1.Digital Setup  
Input:DVD  
a.Digital Input  
:COAX1  
b.Digital Format  
:All  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Initial settings for each input source  
Input source  
CD  
Digital input  
OPTICAL 1  
----  
PHONO  
FM  
AM  
TAPE  
OPTICAL 2  
COAXIAL 2  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 5  
DVD  
COAXIAL 3  
OPTICAL 3  
OPTICAL 4  
OPTICAL on front panel (fixed)  
COAXIAL 1  
---- : Available for digital input but not set in initial settings.  
: Not available for digital input.  
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Input Setup  
a. Digital Input  
• You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from  
certain CD players and LD players even if you connect the  
player to the TX-DS898 digitally. This is because the digital  
signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling  
frequency, or frequency response) and the TX-DS898 cannot  
recognize the signal as DTS data. Therefore you may hear noise  
when you play a DTS source while processing the signal.  
This setting tells the TX-DS898 which input source button on the  
front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear  
panel. To perform this setting, you must first select a digital input  
source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input  
jack it is connected to here.  
For example, if the input source selected at the front panel is CD and  
the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) 1,  
then select “OPT1” here. If the input source selected is not connected  
to a digital input, then select “----.”  
• The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT, TAPE  
OUT, and ZONE 2 OUT output analog audio signals. Do not  
record from CDs or LDs that support DTS using these outputs. If  
you do, the DTS-encoded signal will be recorded as noise.  
OPT1-4: Connect your digital components to any of the  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) terminals 1 through 4.  
• If a compact disc or LD encoded in the DTS format is played  
back with “PCM” selected, only noise will be produced. Always  
select “All” or “DTS” when playing back DTS-encoded sources.  
COAX1-3: Connect your digital components to any of the  
COAXIAL INPUT (COAX) terminals 1 through 3.  
----: Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.  
b. Digital Format  
Sets the digital signal to which priority is given during signal  
2-2. Multichannel Setup sub-menu  
detection at the selected digital terminal.  
This setting is normally set to “No,” and only needs to be changed to  
“Yes” if a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has  
a multi channel port is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
port for 5.1-channel, 6.1-channel, or 7.1-channel audio. For  
example, if a DVD player is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT port, then select DVD at the front panel as the input source,  
bring up this sub-menu, and select “Yes” for the Multichannel  
setting. You can only select Multichannel with the AUDIO  
SELECTOR button when “Yes” is selected here.  
The default setting is “All.” If “----” is selected for this input source  
at the Digital Input setting, then this setting will not appear.  
Although you can use this default setting as is, you may change it as  
desired depending on the input signal format (e.g., if you know that  
you will always be listening to a certain input signal format from a  
particular input source).  
All: Select for automatic detection of the input signal format.  
The input signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or Analog)  
used by the selected input source is detected automatically to  
execute the required decoding process.  
Advanced Menu  
DTS: Select for DTS signal processing. The decoding process is  
executed only when DTS signals are input.  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
PCM: Select for PCM signal processing. The decoding process  
is executed only when PCM signals are input.  
2-2.Multichannel Setup  
Input:DVD  
Notes:  
a.Multichannel :Yes  
• If “All” is selected and a compact disc or LD is fast-forwarded  
during playback, decoded PCM signals may produce a skipping  
sound. In such cases, change the setting to “PCM.”  
• If a DTS signal is not input when “DTS” is selected, the TX-  
DS898 does not automatically switch to analog output even if  
“Auto” is selected with the AUDIO SELECTOR button.  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Notes on DTS:  
• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the “PCM”  
setting is selected on the TX-DS898, 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  
selected “All” or “DTS” and use the digital input jacks  
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to connect the DTS source.  
Input source selected  
CD  
Multichannel  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
PHONO  
FM  
AM  
TAPE  
• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when “All” 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.  
DVD  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 5  
• 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. In such cases, try playing the source in the “DTS”  
selected.  
• The DTS indicator on the TX-DS898 lights while a DTS source  
is played. When playback finishes and the DTS signal  
transmission stops, the TX-DS898 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 is immediately switched from DTS to PCM, the PCM  
signal may not be played. In this case, stop the playback of the  
source on the player for about three seconds and then resume  
playback.  
Note:  
When playing a device that is actually connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT terminal, select Multichannel with the AUDIO  
SELECTOR button.  
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Input Setup  
b. Component Video  
If a component is connected to the one of the COMPONENT  
2-3. Video Setup sub-menu  
VIDEO inputs (1 or 2), then that input must be set here.  
Advanced Menu  
The default settings are given below.  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
Input source selected  
CD  
Component video input  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
INPUT 1  
2-3.Video Setup  
Input:DVD  
PHONO  
FM  
a.Video  
:DVD  
AM  
b.Component Video  
:INPUT1  
TAPE  
DVD  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 5  
INPUT 2  
Quit:|SETUP|  
INPUT 2  
INPUT 2  
INPUT 2  
INPUT 2  
a. Video  
This setting allows you to match the audio from one component with  
the video from another. Therefore, you can set a video source to be  
displayed while the audio from another input source is heard. For  
example, this allows you to play the music from a compact disc,  
while displaying the picture from a video cassette player or other  
video source.  
Last Valid (enables the source last selected): The source that  
was selected last continues as the input source.  
The default settings are given below.  
Input source selected  
CD  
Video  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
DVD  
PHONO  
FM  
AM  
TAPE  
DVD  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 5  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 5  
Last Valid: When you change to an input source set to “Last  
Valid,” the video of the input source that you changed from is  
continued. For example, if the selected input source is VIDEO 1,  
and you then change to CD (set to “Last Valid”), then the audio  
from the CD input is played while the video from VIDEO 1  
continues.  
• If no video signal is to be assigned to the input source, set  
“----.”  
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Input Setup  
Using the cursor buttons, select the desired character and press the  
ENTER button. To change a character, move the cursor backward  
with the RETURN button or forward with the ENTER button to the  
location of mistaken character and enter the desired character. To  
erase a character, enter a blank space in its place. After completing  
the name, to exit, repeatedly press the ENTER button. Continue until  
the name is finished or until you have reached 10 characters.  
2-4. Character Input sub-menu  
This sub-menu allows you to give names to the stations you have  
preset for the AM/FM tuner, and to the input sources you have  
connected (excluding the tuner itself). Up to 10 characters can be  
entered for each name. For example, if you have a DVD connected to  
the VIDEO4 input jack, then you can give it the name “DVD2.” Or,  
if you have multiple VCRs connected, you can enter the model  
names or manufacturer names for each one so that you do not have to  
remember which is connected to which input source.  
If you want to enter a name for a preset broadcast radio station, select  
the station that you want to name and enter the name.  
2-5. Intelli Volume sub-menu  
This sub-menu allows you to set some of the special features offered  
by the TX-DS898.  
Advanced Menu  
Advanced Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2-4.Character Input  
Input:DVD  
2-5.IntelliVolume Setup  
Input:DVD  
a.Character Display  
:No  
a.IntelliVolume  
: 0dB  
b.Character  
:
Press  
to edit.  
to clear.  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Quit:|SETUP|  
a. Intelli Volume  
a. Character Display  
When switching input sources, you may find that the output level for  
different components or input sources connected to the TX-DS898 is  
different even though the main volume setting is the same. Under  
normal circumstances, you would then have to change the volume  
setting each time you change the input source. This Intelli Volume  
setting allows you to preset a volume level for each input source  
separately so that when you do switch from one input source to  
another, the TX-DS898 adjusts the volume accordingly so that the  
resulting volume stays the same. To set the Intelli Volume, simply  
select an input source at the front panel, and if that source is quieter  
Yes: Select to display the name you enter when the input source  
is selected.  
No: Select to display the default name.  
b. Character  
If you have selected “Yes” for the Character Display above, then  
here you can enter the name that you want to display. Press cursor  
button to clear the current entry. Press cursor button to bring up  
the Character Input screen.  
than other sources, increase its decibel level with the  
button, or if it is louder than other sources, decrease its decibel level  
with the cursor button.  
cursor  
At the Character Input screen, press the cursor buttons to move the  
cursor to the desired character and then press the ENTER button.  
That character will now appear in the 10-character space field above.  
Continue until the name is finished or until you have reached 10  
characters.  
The Intelli Volume can be adjusted between –12 and +12 decibels.  
Advanced Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2-4.Character Input  
Input:DVD  
b.Character  
:
ABCDEFGHIJKLM  
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
abcdefghijklm  
nopqrstuvwxyz  
|ENTER| 0123456789-.'  
Back:  
|RETURN|  
()+*/=,:;!?_  
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Input Setup  
* The 5.1-channel digital surround format has a variety of versions  
including Dolby Digital and DTS. The 5.1- channel digital  
surround format enables you to individually record and play five  
full-range (20 Hz to 20 kHz) channels (left and right front,  
center, and two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low  
Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a  
realistic sound that can be heard in the theaters and concert halls.  
2-6. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu  
With the TX-DS898, you can set a different listening mode for each  
different signal type that comes from each input source. For  
example, if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD  
video signal is Dolby Digital and the compact disc signal is PCM,  
then you can set a different listening mode for each.  
This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of  
movies or music.  
Advanced Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2-6.ListeningMode Preset  
Input:DVD  
a.Analog/PCM  
:Stereo  
b.PCM fs=96k :Stereo  
c.Dolby D :Dolby D  
d.DTS  
:DTS  
f.D.F.2ch  
:PLII  
g.D.F.Mono:Mono  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Relationship between input source and listening mode  
Input source signal  
(display)  
Analog/PCM  
(2ch)  
PCM fs=96kHz  
Dolby D  
(Multi CH)  
DTS  
(Multi CH)  
D.F.2ch  
(Digital Audio Format)  
D.F.Mono  
Type of software  
Tape, CD, MD,  
Record, Tuner,  
DVD  
(96k/24bit)  
DVD  
DVD  
DTS-CD  
DVD  
Digital satellite  
DVD  
DVD (Stereo), LD,  
Digital satellite  
Listening Mode  
Direct/Pure Audio  
Stereo  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Mono  
o
Theater-Dimensional  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Digital  
DTS Neo:6  
o
o
o
o
DTS  
o
o
o
o
DTS-ES Discrete  
DTS-ES Matrix  
THX Cinema(PLII)  
THX Cinema(Neo:6)  
THX Surround EX  
DTS-ES THX Cinema  
Mono Movie  
Enhanced 7  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
All Ch Stereo  
The listening modes that can be set are different for each input source format.  
Note:  
You may not be able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source.  
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Input Setup  
Input source signals  
Listening Modes  
a. Analog/PCM  
Mono  
Analog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts,  
cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is one  
form of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compact  
discs and DVDs without compression.  
This mode is for playing old movies whose sound is recorded in  
monaural or playing left and right channels separately in the movies  
which contains the different language signals recorded into  
individual channels. This mode also allows you to listen to the  
multiplexed soundtracks on DVDs, and other media that have them.  
b. PCM fs=96k  
Set a listening mode for the input signal from digital PCM sources  
Direct/Pure Audio  
recorded with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.  
This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality  
adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left  
front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and  
not output to the subwoofer.  
Same as the direct mode except that the pure audio mode also turns  
off the display window, turns off the power supply to the video  
circuitry, and minimizes the sources of noise. The result is high-  
fidelity music playback true to the original source.  
c. Dolby D (Dolby Digital)  
Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1-channel  
surround sound. This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs that  
have the  
mark and therefore recorded for 5.1-channel output.  
This source also comes from digital satellite broadcasts that support  
Dolby Digital.  
Dialog norm  
Stereo  
Dialogue Normalization (Dialog Norm) is feature of Dolby  
Digital. When playing back software that has been encoded in  
Dolby Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the  
front panel display that read Dialog Norm xdB (“x” being a  
numeric value). Dialogue Normalization serves to let you know  
if the source material has been recorded at a higher or lower level  
than usual. For example, if you see the message “Dialog Norm:  
+4” in the front panel display, to keep the overall output level  
constant just turn down the volume control by 4dB. In other  
words, the source material that you are listening to has been  
recorded 4dB louder than usual. If you do not see a message,  
then no adjustment of the volume control is necessary.  
This mode has all input sound is output from the left and right front  
speakers.  
Subwoofer also can be used for playback.  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommended that  
you have at least front left and right speakers, a center speaker, and  
surround left and right speakers. However, if you only have front left  
and right speakers, you can enjoy multichannel audio by using this  
mode.  
This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that reaches each  
ear to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. To receive the full effect,  
there is an optimum listening position (sweet spot). Refer to the  
explanation of the listening angle. In addition, if the reflective sound  
components are large, it may be difficult to achieve the desired  
result, so be sure to set up your system and listening position to  
minimize reflective sound.  
d. DTS  
DTS (Digital Theater System) is compressed digital data with a  
maximum 5.1-channel surround output that allows for an extremely  
high-quality sound. This source signal requires a DVD player that  
supports DTS output and comes from DVDs, compact discs, and  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II  
This mode is a new generation 5-channel surround system that  
provides performance between the 4-channel (left front, right front,  
center, and monaural surround) Pro Logic Surround and the 5.1-  
channel Dolby Digital Surround. This mode can be set to the Movie  
mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed for  
listening to music. In the Movie mode, the surround channels, which  
used to provide monaural output over only a narrow frequency  
range, now provide complete stereo output over the full frequency  
range. The result is movie viewing with a realistic feel of movement.  
The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural  
sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo output.  
LDs that have the  
mark.  
f. D.F. 2 ch (Digital Format 2 channel)  
2 channel digital signal (except for PCM) such as Dolby Digital.  
DVD or LD in which the 2 channel sound are recorded may be this  
type of input signal.  
g. D.F. Mono (Digital Format Monaural)  
Monaural digital signal (except for PCM) such as Dolby Digital.  
DVD or LD in which the monaural sound are recorded may be this  
type of input signal.  
This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the  
mark and certain television programs. The Music mode  
can be used with music compact discs and other stereo sources.  
If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround sound is  
divided and output from the front left and right channels (3 stereo).  
Dolby D (Dolby Digital)  
Used for playing Dolby Digital source.  
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Input Setup  
DTS Neo:6  
Mono Movie  
This mode is for 6.1 channel playback of 2 channel sources such as  
PCM or analog sources. All 6 channel outputs are wide frequency  
range with a great separation between the different channels.  
This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as  
old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed  
original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center-  
channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This  
allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie  
theater.  
This mode can be set to the Cinema mode designed for playing  
movies and the Music mode designed for listening to music.  
The Cinema mode is good for movies. Reproduced surround sound  
makes realistic feel of movement as 6.1 channel sources. This mode  
can be used with VHS and television programs with stereo sound.  
Enhanced 7  
Enhanced 7 intends to reproduce a natural surround environment by  
using 7-channel speakers. The sound effects moving smoothly  
toward the surround back. This mode is good for music and TV  
sports programs.  
The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural  
sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo output. This  
mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo  
sources.  
Orchestra  
DTS  
This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center  
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen  
the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is  
created in large halls.  
Used for playing DTS source.  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
With the addition of the surround back channel, this new format has  
all 6.1 channels recorded independently for a completely discrete  
digital format. Since all channels are recorded independently, high-  
fidelity surround playback with the increased feeling of a separated  
sound space is achieved.  
Unplugged  
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and  
jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate  
the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage.  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1  
Studio-Mix  
This format has the surround back channel matrix encoded and  
inserted into the left and right surround channels so that at playback  
the output for the left, right, and back surround channels are decoded  
using a high-precision matrix decoder.  
This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are  
enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of  
being in a club or rock concert.  
TV Logic  
THX  
This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired  
from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of  
the conversation.  
This mode is for playing back sources using THX.  
For excellent fidelity when playing back THX sounds, it is  
recommended to use a THX-certified speaker system.  
All Ch Stereo  
• THX Cinema  
This mode is designed for playing background music. The front,  
surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that  
encompasses the entire area.  
This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This mode  
should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed  
for playback in large movie theater environments.  
• THX Surround EX  
“THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint  
development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of  
Lucasfilm Ltd.  
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with  
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an  
extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the  
program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds  
behind the listener in addition to the currently available front  
left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left, and  
subwoofer channels.  
This additional channel provides the opportunity for more  
detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,  
spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before.  
When released to the home consumer market, movies that were  
created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may  
have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies  
created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site  
at http://www.dolby.com <http://www.dolby.com> .  
This unit can play the 5.1 ch program in THX surround EX  
mode, even if the program is not encoded in Dolby Digital  
Surround EX format. For this kind of program, the sound from  
surround back channels depends on a program and may not fit to  
your taste.  
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Audio Adjust  
3-2. Surround Speakers  
3. Audio Adjust Setup menu  
Set the various parameters for the sound signals.  
This setting allows you to decide which speakers to output to when  
surround back speakers are connected and you are playing back a  
5.1-channel source.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back, Surround L/R  
Surr L/R + Back  
Advanced Menu  
3.Audio Adjust  
Surround L/R: This outputs the sound to the surround left and  
right speakers as normal and outputs nothing to the surround  
back speaker.  
1.Tone Control  
2.Surround Speakers  
3.Sound Effect  
4.Delay  
Surround Back: This outputs the sound to the surround back  
speakers and outputs nothing to the surround left and right  
speakers.  
5.LFE Level  
6.Mono Setup  
7.Theater Dimensional  
8.Surround Setup  
Sur L/R+Back: This outputs the sound to both the surround left  
and right speakers and the surround back speaker.  
3-3. Sound Effect  
Turn on and off the various sound effects.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Advanced Menu  
3.Audio Adjust  
Initial value  
a RE-EQ  
On, Off  
On, Off  
On, Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
b Upsampling  
9.THX Setup  
c Subwoofer  
(Ana/PCM)  
10.Mono Movie Setup  
11.Enhanced 7 Setup  
12.Orchestra Setup  
13.Unplugged Setup  
14.Studio Mix Setup  
15.TV Logic Setup  
d Late Night  
Off, Low, High  
Off  
→default  
a) Re-EQ  
Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or “brightness” out of  
your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound  
mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through  
speakers in the home environment.  
This can be set to either “On” or “Off.”  
b) Upsampling  
Upsampling processes the input digital signal, or the digital signal  
converted from an analog input source, and converts its digital  
sampling frequency to twice its current frequency for an even further  
detailed sound reproduction. This can be set to either “On” or “Off.”  
When “On” is selected, the Unsampling indicator lights.  
3-1. Tone Control  
Separately adjust the bass and treble settings as desired in 2-decibel  
units  
c) Subwoofer  
When “Yes” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker  
Config sub-menu, set this to “Off” if you do not want to have sound  
output from the subwoofer. This setting is only effective when the  
input source is Analog/PCM. If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer  
setting in the Speaker Config sub-menu, then this setting will not  
appear.  
Advanced Menu  
3.Audio Adjust  
3-1.Tone Control  
d) Late Night  
Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range; therefore, to hear the  
quieter sounds such as human conversations, they must be played  
back at larger volumes. When this parameter is set to “High” or  
“Low,” the dynamic range of the sound is narrowed down to allow  
you to easily hear minute sounds at low volumes. This function is  
especially useful if you wish to play a movie at low volumes during  
the nighttime.  
a.Bass  
:
:
0
0
b.Treble  
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This can be set to either “Off” or “Low,” or “High.”  
When this parameter is set to High or Low, the dynamic range of the  
sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear minute sounds at  
low volume.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Notes:  
Initial value  
• The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital  
encoded software.  
• The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby  
Digital software. Some sounds may produce no or little effect.  
a Bass  
–12 to +12  
0
0
b Treble  
–12 to +12  
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Audio Adjust  
3-4. Delay  
3-6. Mono Setup  
This sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of the  
audio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects or  
to adjust for unwanted asynchronous video and audio tracks.  
This sub-menu does not appear if “Direct” is selected as the  
listening mode.  
The settings shown below are enabled when the listening mode is set  
to “Mono.”  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Academy  
On, Off  
Off  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
b Input Channel  
Auto L+R, Left, Right  
Auto L+R  
a A/V Sync  
Relative Delay  
b Center  
0.0 ms to 74.0 ms  
0.0 ms  
a) Academy  
Older monaural film mixes relied on high-frequency rolloff in  
presentation to sound properly balanced, so that excessive hiss from  
the grain structure of the film would not be heard. The high-  
frequency loss was typically due to a combination of optical slit loss,  
electrical filters, loudspeaker response, and screen loss. Some films  
have been transferred to video without such a high-frequency rolloff,  
and thus sound overly bright and hissy. This unit includes this  
“Academy filter,” which is based on contemporary playback  
practices for such films over wide-range systems.  
–4.0 ms to +6.0 ms  
–4.0 ms to +6.0 ms  
–4.0 ms to +6.0 ms  
0.0 ms  
0.0 ms  
0.0 ms  
c Surr L/R  
d Surr Back  
a. A/V Sync  
If a digital signal processor is connected, there may be times when  
the audio and video from a DVD or LD player is not output in perfect  
sync. The result is where the sound and picture do not match and the  
sound is heard too early. In such a case, use this setting to properly  
synchronize the audio and video. This setting can be set between 0 to  
74.0 ms in 0.5-ms increments. Under normal circumstances, this can  
left at 0 ms. If set between 25.0 and 74.0 ms, upsampling is fixed to  
24.0 ms. For input sources using the multi channel port, this setting  
will not appear.  
This can be set to either “On” or “Off.”  
b) Input Channel  
This allows you to set which input channel to use for monaural  
sound.  
Auto L+R: Select this under normal circumstances.  
When the input source is center channel only, this channel is  
used for monaural sound input channel. Otherwise, left and right  
channels are mixed and the mixed signal is used for monaural  
sound input channel.  
Relative Delay  
b. Center, c. Surr L/R, d. Surr Back  
Besides level and delay adjustments, the TX-DS898 provides the  
ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to fine tune  
the soundfield for the listener. This is accomplished using Onkyo’s  
unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. This adjustment  
provides 10 milliseconds of delay for the speakers, which is  
equivalent to moving the speaker 10 feet away. This adjustment is  
set up to provide –4.0 or +6.0 milliseconds (–4 or +6 feet) of  
adjustment to the listener’s position.  
Once the coarse adjustments--speaker level and distance  
adjustments--are made, the system is set up to provide a typical or  
broad surround environment. By adjusting the relative position of  
the speakers, we are able to alter the soundfield to be more spread out  
(deeper) or focused (shallower).  
Left/Right: You will need to select either left or right when  
playing a video source that contains bilingual data. In such a  
case, the left and right channels will contain different language.  
Select the channel with the language you desire.  
3-7. Theater Dimensional Setup  
Select this to modify the Theater-Dimensional (T-D) listening  
modes. The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Listening Angle  
b Center  
20 deg, 40 deg  
On, Off  
20 deg  
Off  
Note:  
c Front Expander  
d Virtual Surr Level  
e Dialog Enhance  
On, Off  
On  
Surr Back will not appear if the Powered Zone 2 setting of the  
Speaker Config sub-menu is set to “Activated.”  
–3 dB to +3 dB  
On, Off  
0 dB  
Off  
3-5. LFE Level Setup  
This sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levels  
included in Dolby Digital and DTS software.  
Theater Dimensional  
For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommended that  
you have at least front left and right speakers, a center speaker, and  
surround left and right speakers. However, if you only have front left  
and right speakers, you can enjoy multichannel audio by using this  
mode.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Dollby Digital  
b DTS  
–∞, –10 dB to 0 dB  
–∞, –10 dB to 0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that reaches each  
ear to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. To receive the full effect,  
there is an optimum listening position (sweet spot). Refer to the  
explanation of the listening angle. In addition, if the reflective sound  
components are large, it may be difficult to achieve the desired  
result, so be sure to set up your system and listening position to  
minimize reflective sound.  
a. Dolby Digital  
The level can be adjusted to either –∞ or between –10 to 0 decibels in  
1-decibel increments. For Dolby Digital input source signals, the  
LFE level becomes that set here. A setting of 0 decibels is  
recommended for optimum performance; however, if the low  
frequency range is too strong, lower this setting as necessary.  
b. DTS  
The level can be adjusted to either –∞ or between –10 to 0 decibels in  
1-decibel increments. For DTS input source signals, the LFE level  
becomes that set here. A setting of 0 decibels is recommended for  
optimum performance; however, if the low frequency range is too  
strong, lower this setting as necessary.  
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Audio Adjust  
a) Listening angle  
a) Surr Mode (Analog/PCM)  
The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right  
speakers as seen from the listener. The setting of 20 and 40 degrees  
are only for nominal purposes, so select the setting that is closest to  
your actual listening angle.  
Changes the surround mode for 2-channel analog/PCM input  
signals.  
b) Surr Mode (D.F.2ch)  
Changes the surround mode for 2-channel digital input signals.  
b) DTS-ES  
Selects DTS-ES mode.  
Front left speaker  
Front right speaker  
Listening angle  
Auto: When the DTS source has the DTS-ES flag (ID signal for  
DTS-ES), the listening mode is automatically changed to DTS-  
ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. If the DTS source has no  
DTS-ES flag, the mode is changed to DTS 5.1.  
On: When the DTS source has the DTS-ES flag, the listening  
mode is automatically changed to DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 or DTS-  
ES Matrix 6.1. If the DTS source has no DTS-ES flag, the mode  
is forced to be DTS-ES Matrix 6.1.  
b) Center  
For systems that have a center speaker, the center channel signal can  
be output from the center speaker. For instance, in systems where the  
front left and right speakers are small, use of the center speaker may  
provide a better sound space. (If your system uses a center speaker,  
be sure to perform the level calibration with the left and right  
speakers in the Speaker Setup menu beforehand.)  
Off: Even when the DTS source has the DTS-ES flag, the DTS-  
ES listening modes are not used. The DTS sources are always  
played in DTS 5.1 mode.  
d) Pro Logic II Music Panorama  
Use this listening mode to expand sound space in front of a listener  
to both side of the listener.  
On: The center channel signal is output to the center speaker.  
Off: The center channel signal is output from the front left and  
right speakers (Phantom Center).  
On: Turns on the PL II Music Panorama mode.  
Off: Turns off the PL II Music Panorama mode.  
c) Front Expander  
The front expander function spreads out the sound from the front  
speakers for the feeling of a wide sound space.  
e) Pro Logic II Music Dimension  
Use this listening mode to modify the sound space location forward  
On: Select to turn on the front expander function to simulate a  
or backward.  
wider sound space.  
The setting of “3” is the normal position and setting to “2” or lower  
moves the sound space forward and setting to “4” or higher move the  
sound space backward.  
If the stereo recording has excessive broadness or too strong  
surroundness, move the sound space forward to get the appropriate  
sound balance. In contrast, if the stereo recording is somewhat felt  
like monaural or has narrowness, move the sound space backward to  
get more surroundness.  
Off: Select to turn off the front expander function for a normal  
sound space.  
d) Virtual Surr Level  
This parameter adjusts the virtual surround level. This can be set  
from –3 to +3 decibels.  
Lowering this setting can improve the sound when the definition is  
unclear or when the sound feels unnatural.  
e) Dialog Enhance  
f) Pro Logic II Music Center Width  
In Pro Logic II decoding, outstanding center signal will be output  
only from center speaker. When the center speaker is not used, the  
decoder divide the center signal equally to each front left and right  
speakers to create “phantom” center sound image.  
This parameter allows you to adjust the dialog sound level from the  
center speaker if it is difficult to hear.  
On: Enhances the vocal ranges for the center channel signal.  
Off: Outputs the center channel signal at the regular level and  
The Pro Logic II Music Center Width mode allows you to adjust  
where the center sound image is heard from. Depending on your  
setting, the center sound image will be heard from center speaker  
only, front left and right speakers (as phantom center sound image),  
or all three speakers (center, front left and right) in various level  
combinations. For home use, applying some “width” to center signal  
will improve the level balance for center and main speakers, and  
effect the width of the center sound image, or “mass” of the sound.  
Many of sound recordings processed for stereo playback will be  
reproduced better by controlling the parameter for this listening  
mode. The recommended setting for Pro Logic II Music mode is “3.”  
This allows you to easily distinguish the Pro Logic II Music mode  
from the Pro Logic II Movie mode whose setting is automatically set  
to “0.”  
frequency characteristics.  
3-8. Surround Setup  
Select this to modify the plain Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II  
Surround listening modes. The parameters that can be set are shown  
in the table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Surr Mode  
(Analog/PCM)  
Pro Logic II Movie  
Pro Logic II Music  
DTS Neo:6 Cinema  
DTS Neo:6 Music  
Pro Logic II Movie  
b Surr Mode  
(D.F.2ch)  
Pro Logic II Movie  
Pro Logic II Music  
Pro Logic II Movie  
c DTS-ES  
Auto, On, Off  
Auto  
<Pro Logic II Music>  
d Panorama  
Off, On  
Off  
3
e Dimension  
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  
f
Center Width  
3
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Audio Adjust  
3-9. THX Setup  
3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15.  
Select this Setup THX listening modes; the one that is currently set is  
the one that is modified. The parameters that can be set are shown in  
the table below.  
Mono Movie Setup/Enhanced 7 Setup/Orchestra Setup/  
Unplugged Setup/Studio-Mix Setup/TV Logic Setup  
When you set the parameters of this sub-menu and select Mono  
Movie, Enhanced 7, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, or TV  
Logic as the listening mode, the set parameters become enabled.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a RE-EQ (THX)  
Off, On  
On  
b Decoder (Analog/PCM)  
PL II, Neo:6  
Off, On  
PL II  
Auto  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
c THX Surround  
(Dolby D)  
a Front Effect  
b Reverb Level  
c Rever Time  
Off, On  
On  
Low, Middle, High  
Short, Middle, Long  
Middle  
Middle  
a) Re-EQ  
Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or “brightness” out of  
your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound  
mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through  
speakers in the home environment.  
a) Front Effect  
Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation. When you play  
these sources, more reverberation will be applied by the DSP,  
creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or  
presence. In this case, set this setting to “Off.” No reverberation from  
the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three front  
channels, so the sound source is be played as it is without any further  
reverberation.  
This can be set to either “On” or “Off”.  
b) Decoder  
Select the decoding mode for THX processes.  
PL II: Select for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.  
Neo:6: Select for DTS Neo:6 Cinema.  
b) Reverb Level  
c) THX Surround EX (Dolby D)  
This parameter allows you to adjust the depth of acoustic  
reverberation to match the playback source material, the acoustics of  
your room, and such other factors.  
This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources  
will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround back  
speaker is connected.  
Select from the three settings “Low,” “Middle,” and “High.”  
Auto: Automatically outputs signals with EX-identifying  
signals using THX Surround EX.  
c) Reverb Time  
On: Outputs using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or  
not the signal contains EX identifiers.  
Adjust the reverb time to match the source being played back and the  
acoustics of the room. Select from the three settings “Short,”  
“Middle,” and “Long.”  
Off: Does not output using THX Surround EX regardless of  
whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers (Dolby D is  
used).  
Note:  
THX Surround EX (Dolby D) will not appear if the Powered Zone 2  
setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set to “Activated.”  
Relationship between listening mode and parameter  
Parameter  
Tone  
Control  
Subwoofer Re-EQ Surround Upsamp  
LATE  
NIGHT  
LFE  
Level  
Front  
Effect  
Reverb  
Level  
Reverb  
Time  
Speakers  
ling  
Listening mode  
Direct/Pure Audio  
Stereo  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Mono  
Theater-Dimensional  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Digital  
DTS Neo:6  
G *1  
G
G *1  
G
G
G
G
DTS  
G
G
G
G
G
G
DTS-ES Discrete  
DTS-ES Matrix  
THX Cinema(PLII)  
THX Cinema(Neo:6)  
THX Surround EX  
DTS-ES THX Cinema  
Mono Movie  
Enhanced 7  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
All CH Stereo  
G
The surround given here refers to basic surround modes and consists of Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.  
*1 Enabled for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and DTS Neo:6 Cinema input sources.  
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Preference  
4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu  
4. Preference menu  
This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the  
volume control of the TX-DS898.  
Advanced Menu  
4.Preference  
Advanced Menu  
4.Preference  
1.Volume Setup  
2.Headphones Level  
3.OSD Setup  
4-1.Volume Setup  
4.OSD Position  
a.Volume Display  
:Absolute  
|ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|  
b.Muting Level  
:-oodB  
c.Maximum Volume  
:Off  
d.Power On Volume  
:Last  
Quit:|SETUP|  
a. Volume Display  
You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting on  
screen.  
Absolute: This displays the volume with a minimum of min (0)  
for no sound and a maximum of max (100). As a reference, the  
volume setting of Ref (82) is used as the 0-decibel for the  
relative display method.  
Relative: This displays the volume as a decibel value on a scale  
with a designated reference point that is displayed as 0, which  
equals the volume setting of 82 for the absolute display method.  
With this display method, the minimum value is –∞, the next  
highest is –81, and the maximum value is +18.  
b. Muting Level  
This sets the attenuation level during playback when the MUTE  
button is pressed on the remote controller. This can be set between  
–∞, –50 and –10 decibels in 10-decibel increments.  
c. Maximum Volume  
This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be  
output with the MASTER VOLUME dial to prevent components  
from being damaged by excessively loud volumes. For the absolute  
volume display method, this can be set between 50 and 99. For the  
relative volume display method, this can be set between –32 and +17  
decibels. To not set a maximum volume, select “Off.”  
d. Power On Volume  
This sets a designated volume setting for the TX-DS898 to be set  
every time that the power is turned on. This prevents the TX-DS898  
from being turned on while it is set to an extremely high volume and  
suddenly output very loud sounds. For the absolute volume display  
method, this can be set between min and max. For the relative  
volume display method, this can be set between –∞ and +18  
decibels. If you do not mind having the TX-DS898 turned on with its  
current volume setting, set this to “Last.”  
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Preference  
Hint:  
4-2. Headphones Level Setup sub-menu  
If this is set to “Off,” the background color will not be displayed  
even when there is no video signal input.  
You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume output from the  
headphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers.  
The headphone volume can be adjusted between –12 and +12  
decibels.  
d. Display Position  
Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that  
appears when certain operations are performed. You can position the  
immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from the top  
all the way to the bottom.  
Advanced Menu  
4.Preference  
4-2.HeadphoneLevel Setup  
4-4. OSD Position sub-menu  
This sub-menu allows you to adjust the position of the OSD Setup  
menu as it is displayed on your screen. Depending on the monitor  
used, there may be cases where the OSD Setup menu is not displayed  
in the center and parts of the menus are cut off. To adjust the position  
of the OSD Setup menu, simply press the cursor buttons to inch the  
menu to position you desire.  
a.Headphones Level  
: 0dB  
Quit:|SETUP|  
Advanced Menu  
4.Preference  
4-4.OSD Position  
4-3. OSD Setup sub-menu  
This sub-menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup menu to  
display in the manner you desire.  
Advanced Menu  
4.Preference  
Exit:|RETURN|  
4-3.OSD Setup  
a.Background Color  
:Blue1  
b.Superimpose Mode  
:Normal  
c.Immediate Display  
:On  
d.Display Position  
:Bottom  
Quit:|SETUP|  
a. Background Color  
Select either Blue1, Blue2, Green1, Green2, Magenta, Red1, or  
Red2 as the background color while the OSD Setup menu is  
displayed.  
b. Superimpose  
Off: Select to have the OSD Setup menu displayed on the  
selected background color.  
Normal: Select to have the OSD Setup menu superimposed over  
the current video if one is displayed or on the selected  
background color if there is no video signal.  
Black: Select to have the OSD Setup menu displayed on a black  
background at all times.  
c. Immediate Display  
On: Select this to have the screen immediately display certain  
operations as you perform them. The display will remain for a  
few seconds after the operation is completed.  
Off: Select this to turn off the immediate display of operations.  
VIDEO 1  
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts  
FM AM  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
FM MODE  
/
TUNING  
One of the features of the TX-DS898 that is most frequently used is  
its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX-  
DS898 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to  
the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by  
presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently, you can select  
Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)  
FM MODE  
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”  
appears. If the signal is weak, it may be  
impossible to tune into the station in stereo. In  
such a case, press the FM MODE button on the  
front panel. The AUTO indication disappears  
and the radio station is output in the monaural  
mode. To return to stereo, press the FM MODE  
button again. “AUTO” appears. Some inter-  
station noise may be heard, but the sound will  
not cut in and out as it would if stereo was  
selected.  
them easily by pressing the CH  
button on the remote controller.  
Tuning into a radio station  
FM  
AM  
1. Press either the AM or FM input  
source button.  
2. Using the TUNING and buttons  
on the front panel, tune into the  
station you desire.  
TUNING  
“FM STEREO”  
Tuned  
(Lights red)  
in stereo Auto mode  
TUNED  
FM STEREO AUTO  
Band  
Frequency  
• 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  
or 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.  
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts  
FM AM  
RCVR  
CH  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
TUN  
PRESET  
ENTER  
/
MEMORY  
Presetting a radio station  
Selecting a preset radio station  
FM  
AM  
1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see “Tuning  
1. Press either the AM or FM input  
source button. The front display  
into a radio station” ).  
should show the currently selected  
frequency.  
2. Press the PRESET  
/
buttons and  
MEMORY  
2. Press the MEMORY button on the  
select the number of the desired  
preset station.  
PRESET  
front panel.  
The MEMORY indicator lights red.  
When using the remote controller:  
“MEMORY”  
(Lights red)  
Flash  
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.  
The RCVR MODE button lights green.  
TUNED  
MEMORY  
AUTO  
ch  
2. Press the TUN button.  
3. Press the CH  
button and select the number of the  
3. Using the PRESET  
/
buttons,  
desired preset station.  
PRESET  
select a preset number (from 1 to 40)  
to assign the station to be preset.  
Erasing a preset radio station  
4. Press the ENTER button to finalize  
the procedure.  
ENTER  
1. Press the AM or FM button and press the PRESET  
buttons to select the preset radio station that you  
/
“MEMORY”  
Light  
want erase (see above).  
(Lights red)  
ch  
TUNED  
MEMORY  
AUTO  
ch  
2. Press and hold the MEMORY button and then press  
the FM MODE button.  
This programs the radio station as a preset  
radio station.  
The selected preset station is erased.  
• Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory  
as preset radio stations.  
• You can enter text names for any of the  
preset radio stations (see page 36).  
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Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898  
Input source buttons  
MASTER VOLUME  
RCVR  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
VOL  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
MUTING  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
buttons  
PHONES  
Though the TX-DS898 is often used to listen to the radio, it does not  
show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch  
videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-DS898 has the latest in state-of-  
the-art features to play back today’s acoustic technologies with the  
utmost in fidelity and power. From a two-speaker system to a seven-  
speaker system, you are assured a sound space that you can always  
enjoy.  
Temporarily turning off the sound  
To turn off the sound momentarily, such as when interrupted by a  
phone call, press the MUTING button on the remote controller.  
When pressed, “Muting” is displayed on the TX-DS898. Press the  
MUTING button again to turn the sound back on.  
Remote controller  
Basic operation  
To use the remote controller, first press the RCVR button.  
1. Press the input source (or input selector on the  
remote controller) button.  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
You can adjust the bass and treble levels at the Setup menu:Audio  
Adjust → Tone Control. This function only affects the front left and  
right speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Only the bass level  
can be adjusted for the subwoofer (the treble adjustment is not  
effective). For multichannel sources, these dials will not work if the  
tone control is set to “Direct” or “Pure Audio.”  
TX-DS898  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
Remote controller  
Listening with headphones  
To listen with headphones, plug a pair of headphones with a standard  
stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX-DS898 front panel.  
When you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode  
automatically and no sound will be heard from the speakers.  
When the headphones are unplugged, the TX-DS898 returns to its  
original listening mode.  
When using the headphones, you can only use the Direct, Stereo, and  
Mono listening modes.  
If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you will hear sound only  
from the FRONT L and R channels.  
2. Turn on the corresponding component and play the  
media.  
3. Adjust the volume.  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
MASTER VOLUME  
The headphone volume level can be adjusted at the Setup menu (see  
page 45).  
Note that the signal to the remote zone (Zone 2) will not be affected  
whether or not headphones are connected.  
PHONES  
Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level output from  
all the speakers connected to the TX-DS898 together. If  
headphones are connected, this also adjusts the volume heard  
from the headphone speakers. To adjust the volume, either press  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
the VOL  
buttons on the remote controller or turn the  
MASTER VOLUME dial. To increase the volume, turn the dial  
clockwise; to decrease the volume, turn the dial  
counterclockwise. The volume can be set to Min, 1 to 99, and  
Max (or –∞, –81 to +18 dB)  
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Listening mode buttons  
Input source buttons  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
Listening  
mode  
buttons  
SETUP  
/
/
DIRECT/  
PURE AUDIO  
ENTER RETURN  
If surround back speakers are not connected, or if the Powered Zone  
2 setting of the Speaker Config menu is set to “Activated,” you  
cannot select THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, or DTS-ES  
Matrix 6.1.  
Changing the listening mode  
To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening  
mode buttons.  
The functions of the buttons on the TX-DS898 and those on the  
remote controller are the same.  
DSP / : Changes the listening mode as shown below.  
Mono → Direct/Pure Audio → Stereo → Theater-Dimensional →  
Surround → THX → Mono Movie → Enhanced 7 → Orchestra →  
Unplugged → Studio-Mix → TV Logic → All Ch Stereo → Mono.  
If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source set in the  
Listening Mode Preset is also changed.  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
Entering names for input sources and tuner stations  
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO (DIRECT): Changes the listening mode  
directly to the Direct listening mode. If pressed, the listening mode  
for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset is also  
changed to the Direct listening mode. When the listening mode is set  
to Direct, you can switch between Direct and Pure Audio.  
You can enter names for your components or radio station names as  
names for your input sources and have them displayed in the front  
panel display when that input source is selected. (see page 36)  
STEREO: Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo  
listening mode. If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input  
source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed to  
the Stereo listening mode.  
Entering characters using the TX-DS898  
1. Press the SETUP button.  
2. Press the button to select the “2.Input Setup” menu and  
press the ENTER button.  
SURROUND (SURR): Changes the listening mode to the surround  
mode for the current input signal (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby  
Digital, or DTS). If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input  
source set in the Listening Mode Preset is also changed to the  
Surround listening mode.  
3. Press the button to select the “Character Input?” sub-  
menu and press the ENTER button.  
4. Press the button to select “Char: ” and press the button.  
5. The screen changes to show you the characters you have  
already entered (< >) and then automatically changes to the  
Character Selection screen (ABCDEF...).  
When the Surround listening mode is selected  
• When playing back DTS sources  
Switches the DTS-ES setting from Auto → On → Off.  
Press the  
,
,
, and buttons to select the character you  
desire and press the ENTER button. The screen again shows you  
the characters entered for approximately two seconds and  
returns you to the Character Selection screen.  
• When playing back Analog/PCM sources  
Switches from Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music →  
DTS Neo6:Cinema → DTS Neo6:Music.  
If you enter an incorrect character, press the RETURN button to  
move the cursor to the left and re-enter the character.  
Repeat the above operations to enter up to 10 characters. When  
you are finished, the entered name appears.  
• When playing back D.F. 2-channel sources  
Switches from Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music.  
THX: Changes the listening mode to the THX listening mode.  
6. Press the SETUP button to complete the procedure.  
When the THX listening mode is selected  
• When playing back Dolby Digital sources  
Switches the THX Surround EX mode (Auto → On → Off) if the  
source is a Dolby Digital-compatible source.  
To correct entered characters  
Perform steps 1 to 4 given above. After performing step 4, press the  
button to display a name that has already been entered. Press the  
ENTER button to move the cursor to the location of the character  
that you want to change, enter the new character, and press the  
ENTER button.  
• When playing back Analog/PCM sources  
Switches the decoding mode (Pro Logic II Movie → DTS  
Neo6:Cinema) for THX processing.  
• When playing back DTS sources  
To delete an entered name  
Allows you to enjoy the DTS THX Cinema, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1  
THX Cinema, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 THX Cinema surround  
systems. The DTS-ES mode changes from Auto → On → Off.  
Perform the steps 1 to 3 given above. At step 4, press the button.  
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SLEEP  
RCVR  
Input source buttons  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
TEST  
CH SEL  
ON  
OFF  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
/
LEVEL  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
DISPLAY  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIMMER  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
Using the sleep time (remote controller only)  
Switching the display  
The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS898 to turn off  
automatically after a specified time period. If you press it once, the  
TX-DS898 will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is pressed  
thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-DS898 turns off  
decreases by 10 minutes. While, the sleep function is enabled, you  
can press the SLEEP button to see how much time is left. To cancel  
the sleep function, press the SLEEP button when the time displayed  
is less than 10 minutes.  
While listening to or watching an input source, you can display the  
information regarding the type of source and signal being input by  
pressing the DISPLAY button on the TX-DS898 or the remote  
controller.  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
DISPLAY  
If you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), it will turn off at the same  
time as the main zone. If you want to set the sleep function for Zone  
2 only, set the sleep function with main zone turned on and then put  
When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:  
Input + volume  
the main zone into the standby state.  
Remote controller  
Program format*  
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels  
Input +  
Listening mode  
or Multi Ch  
To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily, follow the  
procedure given below. Each channel can be set between –12 to +12  
decibels. Note that the calibration settings will return to the original  
settings when the TX-DS898 is put in standby.  
* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this will  
be skipped.  
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.  
When FM or AM is selected as the input source:  
2. Press the CH SEL button and select  
the desired speaker.  
FM/AM frequency +  
Preset no.  
ch  
3. Press the LEVEL or button to  
adjust the volume level.  
FM/AM +  
Listening mode  
Notes:  
• You cannot select a speaker if the Speaker Config sub-menu of  
the Speaker Setup is set to No or None.  
Adjusting the brightness of the front display  
• If the speaker level is set to +1 dB or higher, the maximum level  
indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume  
level.  
You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX-DS898  
with DIMMER button on the remote controller or on the TX-DS898  
front panel.  
• When you press the TEST button after you set the level, the  
current level will be used as the value set via the test tone.  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
DIMMER  
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MASTER VOLUME  
Input source buttons  
DIRECT/PURE AUDIO  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
VOL  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
AUDIO  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIRECT  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
3. Turn on the connected component and start playing  
the desired media.  
Changing the audio mode  
Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel (or AUDIO  
button on the remote controller) to change the audio mode. Each  
time the button is pressed, the mode changes from “Auto” →  
“Multich” → “Analog” and back to “Auto.” The “Auto” audio mode  
is recommended for normal circumstances.  
4. If necessary, adjust the output level of each speaker  
as desired (see page 50).  
Adjust the speaker output levels 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  
decibels. The subwoofer can be adjusted between –30 to +12  
decibels.  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
5. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dial or  
Auto (automatic detection): With this setting, the TX-DS898  
automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or analog.  
When a digital signal is not input, then the analog signal is played.  
the VOL  
buttons on the remote controller.  
TX-DS898  
MASTER VOLUME  
Remote controller  
Multich (Multichannel): Select this setting to play back the input  
from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
port. This setting is effective when the Multichannel setting in the  
Multichannel sub-menu is set to “Yes” (see page 34).  
Analog: Select this setting to play back the input from a source  
component connected to an analog audio input jacks. With this  
setting, even if a digital signal is input from the same component,  
only the analog signal will be output.  
Using the tone control:  
Each time you press the DIRECT button on the remote controller,  
the display changes from “Direct”→“Pure Audio”→“Tone On.” To  
make bass and treble adjustment work for multichannel sources, you  
must first set the tone control to “Tone On.”  
1. Press the DIRECT/PURE AUDIO button (or DIRECT  
button on the remote controller) to display “Tone  
On.”  
Enjoying the multichannel output  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
Before starting operations, first make sure that the multichannel  
connection is properly made and that the Multichannel setting of the  
Input Setup → Multichannel Setup sub-menu to “Yes.”  
1. Press the input source button for the component with  
multichannel output connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT on the rear of the TX-DS898.  
When pressed only once, the current setting appears, so press  
twice to change the setting.  
2. Select “Multich” using the AUDIO SELECTOR button  
on the front panel (AUDIO button on the remote  
controller).  
2. Adjust the tone at the Setup menu: Audio Adjust →  
Tone Control.  
TX-DS898  
Remote controller  
Note:  
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
Adjusting the volume level of each speaker for the MULTI CH  
INPUT source does not affect the speaker level adjusted by the  
listening position.  
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ON/STDBY  
SLEEP  
ZONE 2 indicator  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
LEVEL  
/
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
INPUT SELECTOR  
buttons  
Input source buttons  
OFF  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 2 LEVEL  
ZONE 2  
/
Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898  
1. Press the Zone 2 button on the TX-DS898.  
Selecting an input source using the remote  
controller  
Turning on the Zone 2 and putting it in the standby state  
when the TX-DS898 is in the standby state:  
After pressing the ZONE 2 button, press the ON/STDBY button  
within 5 seconds.  
2. Select a source.  
After pressing the Zone 2 button, you must press an input source  
button within 5 seconds. The Zone 2 indicator lights.  
Ex.: When the CD button is pressed.  
To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected  
for the main zone, press the Zone 2 button again until  
“Zone2Sel:SOURCE” appears in the display.  
Selecting an input source:  
After pressing the ZONE 2 button, press an input source button  
within 5 seconds.  
If tuner is selected with the TUN button, the CH  
enabled.  
button becomes  
When “Zone2Sel:Off” is displayed, the output to the remote  
zone is turned off.  
Notes:  
• If a sleep time is set with the SLEEP button, it will also work for  
the remote zone.  
Note:  
After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the  
STANDBY indicator on the TX-DS898 flashes for five seconds.  
During this time, you will not be able to perform operations in the  
main zone using the remote controller.  
• If the source for the main zone is selected as the source for the  
remote zone and the source for the main zone is changed, then  
the source for the remote zone will change as well.  
• The Zone 2 terminal is an analog output. Digital signals are not  
output. If no sound is heard from the selected input source, check  
if the component is connected to the analog inputs.  
Adjusting the volume for the remote zone  
• If the REC OUT button is pressed in the main room while  
someone is using the system in the remote zone, the Zone 2  
function will be deactivated and the source will turn off in the  
remote zone.  
When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to the  
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, or to an amplifier  
connected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals,  
adjust the volume as shown below.  
• If you select FM (or AM) with the input source buttons when the  
source for the remote zone (Zone 2) is set to AM (or FM), the  
output for the remote zone also changes to AM (or FM).  
Press the ZONE 2 LEVEL  
/
buttons on the front panel.  
• 7.1-channel playback in the main room is disabled if the  
Powered Zone 2 setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set to  
“Activated.”  
Adjusting the volume (using the remote controller):  
After pressing the ZONE 2 button, the STANDBY indicator on the  
TX-DS898 will flash for 5 seconds. During this time press the  
LEVEL / button.  
• When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2),  
system  
operation will not work.  
• When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), the Pure Audio  
setting will not work.  
• When you are not using the remote zone (Zone 2), press the  
ZONE 2 button and then press the OFF button to turn off the  
ZONE 2 indicator.  
Note:  
When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to the pre-  
main amplifier that is connected to the ZONE 2 terminal of the TX-  
DS898, adjust the volume for the remote zone at the pre-main  
amplifier.  
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Recording a source  
Input source buttons  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ON  
OFF  
ZONE  
REC  
2
(GRN  
RED  
)
)
(
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
VIDEO  
5
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
AUDIO  
SELECTOR  
DISPLAY  
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING  
VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
PHONES  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
OFF  
STEREO SURROUND  
THX  
DSP  
DIMMER FM MODE MEMORY  
SETUP  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ZONE  
2
LEVEL  
CLEAR  
TUNING  
PRESET  
DIGITAL  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
REC OUT  
Notes:  
To record the input source signal you are  
currently watching or listening to  
• If you change the input source during recording, you will record  
the signals from the newly selected input source.  
This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently  
selected input source signal. This method allows you to a signal  
while you are actually listening to or watching it.  
• You cannot record the surround effects.  
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) and  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) inputs will be output to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) output.  
1. Select the input source to record by pressing the  
corresponding input source button.  
• Digital input signals are only output to the digital outputs and  
analog input signals are only output from the analog outputs.  
There is no conversion from digital to analog or vice versa.  
When connecting CD players and other digital components, do  
not connect only the digital terminals, but the analog ones as  
well.  
The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to  
it as desired.  
2. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until “Rec  
Sel:SOURCE” appears in the front display.  
• There are some restrictions on recording digital signals. When  
making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that  
came with your digital recording equipment (e.g., MD recorder  
or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed.  
The currently selected input source signal to the TAPE OUT,  
VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording.  
• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT connector.  
3. Start recording at the recording component as  
desired.  
To confirm the settings, press the Rec Out button. The current  
settings will appear for 3 seconds in the front display.  
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Recording a source  
To record an input source signal different from  
that you are currently watching or listening to  
Recording the video from one source and the  
audio from another  
This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the signal from  
the input source that you select here. This allows you to record an  
input source signal different from that which you are listening to or  
watching at the time of recording.  
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 IN and the video from a video camera  
connected to VIDEO 5 IN to video cassette tape in a video cassette  
recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack.  
1. Press the Rec Out button.  
2. Within 5 seconds, press the input source selector  
button of the input source signal that you wish to  
record.  
1. Press the CD input source button.  
2. Set “VIDEO 5” for the Video setting in the Video  
Setup sub-menu of the Setup menu: Input Setup →  
Video Setup → Video.  
The signal from the selected input source will now be output to  
the TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for  
recording.  
3. Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in the  
video camera connected to the VIDEO 5 IN.  
4. Insert a video tape for recording in the video cassette  
recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT.  
3. Start recording at the recording component as  
desired.  
5. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until “Rec  
To confirm the settings, press the Rec Out button. The current  
settings will appear for 5 seconds in the front display.  
Sel:SOURCE” appears in the front display.  
Now “CD” has been selected as the audio input source and  
“VIDEO 5” as the video input source.  
Notes:  
• Be aware that the remote (Zone 2) and recording (REC OUT)  
outputs use the same circuit and therefore can be used at the  
same time.  
6. Start recording on the video cassette recorder and  
start playing at the CD player and video camera as  
desired.  
• You cannot record the surround effects.  
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) and  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) inputs will be output to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) outputs.  
Notes:  
• 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.  
• There are some restrictions on recording digital signals. When  
making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that  
came with your digital recording equipment (e.g., MD recorder  
or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed.  
• You cannot record the surround effects.  
• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT connector.  
• If you select FM (or AM) with the input source buttons when the  
recording source is set to AM (or FM), the output for the  
recording source also changes to AM (or FM).  
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Using remote controller  
Overview  
The RC-460M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate  
the components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Mode  
button that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Then  
simply press the desired operation button and the component will  
operate accordingly. For example, if you wish to select the CD input  
source at the TX-DS898 with the remote controller, first press the  
RCVR MODE button to select the TX-DS898 and then press the CD  
(INPUT SELECTOR) button.  
Calling up a preset radio station  
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.  
The RCVR MODE button lights green.  
RCVR  
CH  
2. Press the TUN input selector button.  
3. Press the CH or button to select the desired  
preset station number.  
TUN  
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck  
The  
connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be  
connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14).  
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.  
The RCVR MODE button lights green.  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
RCVR  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo cassette tape deck.  
Operation buttons:  
VOL  
: Play  
: Stop  
MUTING  
: Rewind  
: Fast forward  
TAPE  
: Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next track.  
operation  
buttons  
: Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current  
track.  
R (Rec): Record/Pause  
: Reverse playback  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
Note:  
Even for devices with the  
and  
buttons, signal discrepancies  
may cause them not to work properly.  
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Controlling an Onkyo CD player  
The  
connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be  
connected to the TX-DS898 (see page 14).  
1. Press the CD MODE button.  
The CD MODE button lights green.  
STDBY  
ON  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact disc  
player.  
CD MODE  
Operation buttons:  
DISC  
ON: Turns on and off the compact disc player (same as STDBY  
button on the remote controller).  
VOL  
DISC : Selects a disc in the CD changer  
MUTING  
: Track down  
: Track up  
CD  
operation  
buttons  
: Play  
: Stop  
: Fast reverse  
: Fast forward  
: Pause  
OPEN/CLOSE : Open/close the disc tray  
0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
RANDOM/R: For random playback.  
Numeric keys  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
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Using remote controller  
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player  
The  
connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to  
the TX-DS898 (see page 14).  
1. Press the DVD MODE button.  
The DVD MODE button lights green.  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo DVD player.  
Operation buttons:  
ON: Turns the DVD player on and off  
STDBY: Turns the DVD player off. (Some sets may not respond to  
this button. In this case, use the ON button to put the DVD player in  
the standby state.)  
STDBY  
ON  
SETUP: Displays the menu  
: Moves the cursor  
DVD MODE  
ENTER: Confirms the selection  
RETURN: Return button  
RETURN  
ENTER,  
SETUP  
VOL  
TOP MENU or MENU: Displays the menu screen(s) recorded on  
DVD media.  
DISC  
DISC  
: Selects a disc in the DVD changer.  
MENU  
MUTING  
TOP MENU  
AUDIO  
AUDIO: Press repeatedly to select an audio and/or language track  
recorded on a DVD-Audio/Video.  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
ANGLE: Press repeatedly to select a camera angle when a DVD-  
Video is recorded with multiple angle playback.  
DVD  
operation  
buttons  
SUBTITLE: Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages  
recorded on a DVD-Video.  
SEARCH: Press to find the specific section on a disc where you  
want to start playback.  
RANDOM/R: Press to start random playback.  
Numeric keys  
SEARCH  
: Chapter/Track down  
: Chapter/Track up  
: Play  
: Stop  
: Fast reverse  
: Fast forward  
: Pause  
OPEN/CLOSE : Open/close the disc tray  
0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
Note:  
When operating an Onkyo DVD player directly with the remote  
controller without connecting the  
terminals, pre-programming is  
necessary (see page 59).  
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Using remote controller  
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder  
The  
connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to  
the TX-DS898 (see page 14).  
1. Press the MD MODE button.  
The MD MODE button lights green.  
STDBY  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
ON  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo MD recorder.  
MD MODE  
Operation buttons:  
ON: Turns on and off the MD player (same as STDBY button on the  
remote controller).  
VOL  
: Track down  
: Track up  
MUTING  
: Play  
MD  
: Stop  
operation  
buttons  
: Fast reverse  
: Fast forward  
R (Rec): Record  
: Pause  
: Eject the disc  
1 to 9, 0, --/---: Numeric keys  
ENTER: Enters the settings  
Numeric keys  
ENTER  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons  
No preset codes are programmed into the SAT, CABLE, VCR, and  
TV MODE buttons. You can use these buttons to program the  
remote controller signals of other devices.  
There are two methods. One method is selecting the name of a  
different brand from the table, entering the setting number listed, and  
calling up the pre-programming code (see page 59). The other  
method is learning the commands from the other brand’s remote  
control directly into this remote controller (see page 63).  
CABLE  
SAT  
VCR  
TV  
When in the SAT, CABLE and VCR mode, you may use the  
following buttons:  
VOL  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
MUTING  
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Learning a pre-programming code  
The remote controller has three learning functions. One is entering  
Learning a pre-programming code  
the signal number for a remote controller of another brand that is pre-  
programmed. Another is a normal learning function that enables the  
remote controller to learn the codes from other remote controllers.  
And the last is a macro learning function that enables you to program  
a series of operations into the remote controller so that the operations  
can all be performed at once by pressing one button.  
By learning a pre-programming code, you can make the RC-460M  
remote controller able to operate a product from another brand. The  
buttons that are used for operation are given on the next page.  
1. Find the 3-digit number for the brand name of the  
component that you want to operate in the table on  
the next page.  
2. Turn on the component that you want to operate (i.e.  
DVD, satellite tuner, or television).  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
3. While holding down the MODE button on the RC-  
460M that you want to program, press the DISPLAY  
button, and then release both buttons.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator lights when the MODE button is  
pressed and turns off when the DISPLAY button is pressed. Wait  
until the indicator turns off before releasing both buttons. Then  
the SEND/LEARN indicator lights again.  
Buttons that  
can be pre-  
programmed  
VOL  
4. Within 30 seconds, enter the 3-digit code number.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. If the SEND/  
LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times, then either a  
mistaken 3-digit code was entered or an incorrect operation was  
performed. If this occurs, return to step 3.  
5. Press the button that you programmed and check if  
the system operates correctly.  
• If the component does not operate properly, return to step 3  
and repeat the steps above.  
• If it still does not operate properly, then program the  
commands one by one to the buttons on the RC-460M remote  
controller.  
Numeric keys  
DISPLAY  
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.  
No. 601/613: These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player  
by pointing the remote controller directly at it, either because it does  
Caution  
not have an  
terminal, or it does but you are not using an  
cable  
With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work  
correctly. In this case, program the command separately.  
and connecting it. First enter 601 and if it does not operate properly,  
enter 613.  
No. 600: This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an  
terminal that you are connecting to the TX-DS898 with an  
cable.  
You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote  
controller at the remote control sensor on the TX-DS898. You do not  
need to enter this code because it is factory preset. However, if the  
code has been changed to 601 or 613, then you will need to change it  
back to 600.  
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Learning a pre-programming code  
Pre-programming codes  
VCR  
TV  
BRAND  
SETTING No.  
300, 301, 302  
303, 304, 305, 306,  
307  
308  
309  
310  
311, 312, 313  
314  
315, 316  
317  
318, 319, 320, 321,  
322  
323  
BRAND  
SETTING No.  
100, 101  
102, 103, 104  
105  
106  
107  
108, 109  
110  
111, 112, 113  
114  
115, 116  
117, 118, 119, 120,  
121  
AIWA  
AKAI  
AIWA  
AKAI  
Note:  
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).  
AUDIOSONIC  
BELL & HOWELL  
BLAUPUNKT  
BRIONVEGA  
CENTURION  
COLTINA  
CORONAD  
CROWN  
DAEWOO  
BAIRD  
BELL & HOWELL  
BLAUPUNKT  
CGM  
COLTINA  
DAEWOO  
DIGITAL  
DVD  
BRAND  
SETTING No.  
602, 609  
603  
DENON  
HITACHI  
JVC  
EMERSON  
604  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MITSUBISHI  
ONKYO  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
PROSCAN  
RCA  
605  
606, 613  
607  
608, 613  
600, 601, 613  
609  
610  
611  
611  
FENNER  
FISHER  
DUAL  
EMERSON  
122  
324, 325, 326, 327  
123, 124, 125, 126,  
127  
128, 129  
130, 131  
132  
FUJITSU GENERAL 328  
FUNAI  
GE  
GO VIDEO  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
JVC  
FENNER  
FERGUSON  
FISHER  
329  
330, 331  
332, 336, 337  
333, 334  
335  
FUNAI  
133, 134, 135  
FUJITSU GENERAL 136, 137, 138  
GE  
139, 140, 141  
142, 143  
144  
145, 146  
147, 148, 149, 150  
151  
SONY  
612  
338  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
HYPER  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
613  
609, 614  
613, 615  
339, 340, 341  
342, 343, 344, 345,  
346, 347, 348, 349,  
350  
LOEWE  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
351, 352  
INNO HIT  
IRRADIO  
JVC  
152  
103  
353, 354, 355  
356, 357, 358, 359,  
360, 361, 362, 363,  
364  
SAT  
BRAND  
153, 154, 155, 156,  
157  
158  
SETTING No.  
ECHOSTAR  
GENERAL  
INSTRUMENTS  
HITACHI  
HUGHES  
NETWORK  
SYSTEMS  
PANASONIC  
PRIMESTAR  
PROSCAN  
RCA  
700  
KENDO  
NEC  
NOKIA  
NORDMENDE  
OKANO  
ORION  
365, 366, 367  
313  
368, 369, 370  
371, 372  
319, 373  
374, 375, 376, 377,  
378  
353, 379, 380  
311  
381  
382  
383  
KTV  
LUXOR  
159, 160  
161  
162, 163  
164  
701  
702  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MARK  
MATSUI  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVAR  
NEC  
NOKIA  
OCEANIC  
NORDMENDE  
OKANO  
ORION  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
PROSCAN  
QUASAR  
RADIO SHACK  
RCA  
165  
703  
704  
705  
706, 707  
706, 707  
708  
PANASONIC  
166, 167, 168, 169  
170, 171, 172, 173  
174, 175  
176, 177  
178, 179, 180, 181  
181  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
PIONEER  
RCA  
SABA  
SAMSUNG  
SONY  
TOSHIBA  
709  
182, 183  
152  
384, 385, 386, 387,  
388, 389, 390  
391, 392, 393  
394  
184, 185, 186  
187, 188, 189, 190  
152, 162, 191  
192, 193  
194  
SANYO  
SCOTT  
SELECO  
SHARP  
SHINTOM  
SIEMENS  
SONY  
CABLE  
BRAND  
GENERAL  
INSTRUMENTS  
GEMINI  
SETTING No.  
395  
396, 397, 398, 399  
400  
401  
402, 403, 404, 405,  
406, 407, 408, 409,  
410, 411, 412, 413  
414  
414, 415  
416, 417  
418, 419, 420  
500  
501  
195  
196  
HAMLIN  
JERROLD  
502, 503, 504, 505  
500, 506, 507, 508,  
509, 510, 511, 512,  
513, 514  
515, 516, 517  
518  
519, 520, 521  
522, 523  
524, 525, 526, 527,  
528, 529  
110, 141, 197, 198,  
199, 200  
182, 183, 201  
202, 203, 204, 205,  
206, 207, 208  
209, 210, 211, 212  
103  
SABA  
SAMSUNG  
SYMPHONIC  
TEKNIKA  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
WHITE  
WESTINGHOUSE  
WATSON  
MACOM  
MAGNAVOX  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
SANYO  
SCHNEIDER  
SEARS  
SELECO  
SHARP  
213  
333  
421  
422  
214, 215  
216, 217  
218, 219, 220, 221,  
222, 223  
224, 225  
201, 226, 227  
228  
213, 229  
230  
231, 232  
PIONEER  
SCIENTIFIC  
ATLANTA  
SAMSUNG  
TOCOM  
530, 531  
ZENITH  
SONY  
532, 533, 534  
535  
536  
SYMPHONIC  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
UNIVERSUM  
ZENITH  
ZENITH  
537, 538  
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Operating your programmed remote controller  
After performing the procedure given above, the following  
modes become enabled for use.  
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode)  
Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the  
operational buttons on page 57.  
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode)  
1. Press the SAT MODE button.  
The SAT button lights green.  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
STDBY  
VOL  
ON  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control your satellite tuner unit.  
SAT MODE  
ENTER,  
The buttons given below have operations programmed  
into them.  
ON: Turns on and off the satellite tuner unit (same as STDBY button  
on the remote controller)  
CH  
CH  
: Moves up and down the preset channel numbers  
MENU  
MUTING  
: Moves the cursor  
ENTER: Confirms the selection  
MENU: Displays the menu  
0,1 to 9: Numeric keys  
ENTER: Confirm  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
Numeric keys  
ENTER  
CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)  
1. Press the CABLE MODE button.  
The CABLE button lights green.  
STDBY  
ON  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control your cable TV unit.  
CABLE MODE  
The buttons given below have operations programmed  
into them.  
ON: Turns on and off the cable TV unit (same as STDBY button on  
the remote controller)  
VOL  
CH  
CH  
: Moves up and down the preset channel numbers  
MUTING  
0,1 to 9: Numeric keys  
ENTER: Confirm  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
Numeric keys  
ENTER  
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VCR MODE (VCR Mode)  
1. Press the VCR MODE button.  
The VCR button lights green.  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
STDBY  
ON  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control your VCR.  
VCR MODE  
The buttons given below have operations programmed  
into them.  
ON: Turns on and off the VCR (same as STDBY button on the  
remote controller)  
VOL  
CH  
TV/VCR  
CH  
: Moves up and down the preset channel numbers  
TV/VCR: Switches the AV input for the VCR  
MUTING  
: Play  
: Stop  
Video cassette  
recorder  
operation  
buttons  
: Rewind  
: Fast Forward  
: Pause  
0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
You may also use the following buttons:  
Numeric keys  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS898  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS898  
TV MODE (TV Mode)  
1. Press the TV MODE button.  
The TV button lights green.  
STDBY  
ON  
2. Press the desired operation button.  
The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation  
buttons that can be used to control your television.  
TV MODE  
The buttons given below have operations programmed  
into them.  
ON: Turns on and off the television (same as STDBY button on the  
remote controller)  
VOL  
CH  
CH  
: Moves up and down the television channels  
TV/VCR  
MUTING  
TV/VCR: Switches the TV/VCR input for the television  
0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
ENTER: Confirm  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the television  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the television  
Numeric keys  
ENTER  
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Programming the commands of remote controllers  
for other devices into the remote controller  
Programming procedure  
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will select the MODE button that corresponds to the component you  
are programming. For example, if you are programming the  
functions from a remote controller for a compact disc player, you  
would choose the CD MODE button. Then, by pressing the CD  
MODE button, the buttons on the RC-460M remote controller will  
change to the commands you program here to operate the compact  
disc player.  
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After programming which MODE button to use, you will then  
transfer the separate commands from the other remote controller  
over to the RC-460M remote controller one at a time. Each  
command is then programmed to a different button on the RC-460M  
remote controller. Any button is programmable for this step except  
for the eight MODE buttons (RCVR, CD, DVD, MD, SAT, CABLE,  
VCR, and TV), the two MACRO buttons (DIRECT and MODE),  
and the LIGHT button.  
5 to 15 cm  
(2 to 6 inches)  
Even after the commands have been memorized, keep your old  
remote controller in a safe place. If for some reason the commands  
are lost (e.g., when the batteries run down), it will be necessary to  
memorize them once again.  
1. Place the remote controller and the remote controller  
for the other device facing each other at a distance of  
5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 inches) apart.  
2. While pressing and holding down the desired MODE  
button on the remote controller, press the ENTER  
button and then release both buttons.  
When you press and hold down the MODE button, the SEND/  
LEARN indicator lights. When you press the ENTER button, the  
lamp turns off. When you release the buttons, the lamp lights  
again.  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
3. Press and release the button on the remote controller  
to which you want to transfer the next command.  
MODE  
buttons  
You may select any button but the eleven ones indicated in the  
figure below. When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator turns off. When you release the button, the indicator  
lights again.  
If you press the wrong button by mistake, press that same button  
again. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode.  
LIGHT  
DIRECT  
MACRO  
MODE  
MACRO  
MODE buttons  
ENTER  
:
Buttons that cannot be programmed.  
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Notes:  
4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to  
• The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players,  
cassette tape decks, DVD players, and mini disc recorder have  
already been programmed into buttons on the remote controller.  
You may, however, use these buttons to program the codes for  
other remote controllers. If you wish to restore the Onkyo preset  
codes after you program new codes, you must first erase the new  
codes (see page 65).  
the command you are programming) on the remote  
controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN  
lamp on the remote controller flashes twice.  
After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will light  
again.  
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands  
you desire from the other remote controller and  
program them to buttons on the remote controller  
under the same MODE.  
• The remote controller has 408 memory slots (8 modes × 51  
buttons). Some remote controllers may have more commands  
that can be remembered by the remote controller. In such cases,  
it will be necessary for you to determine which commands are  
more important than others.  
Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands to a different  
MODE (e.g., when programming from a different remote  
controller).  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, or if you perform an invalid operation during  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times  
quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming mode.  
Resume from Step 2.  
6. Press the MODE button that you pressed in step 2 to  
complete the programming.  
• If a failure occurs during programming, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator flashes three times quickly, and the remote controller  
exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 3.  
7. Operate the newly programmed buttons to make sure  
the learning function was performed properly.  
• If a failure occurs five times in row during programming, the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 3.  
• If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote  
controller, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes six times  
quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming mode.  
Try programming under a different MODE button.  
• When you want to program a command to a button to which you  
have already programmed a command, simply follow the same  
procedure given and programming for that button will be  
overwritten.  
• The remote controller uses infrared rays to send its commands,  
as do most other remote controllers. Though most remote  
controller codes can be memorized by the remote controller, be  
aware that some remote controllers use a system that is quite  
different from the remote controller and therefore may not be  
able to be programmed.  
• Some remote controllers have a single button that performs  
multiple functions (for example, the function may change each  
time the button is pressed). If this is the case, each function must  
be programmed to a separate button on the remote controller.  
• Once you have transferred the commands from the other remote  
controller, refer to the instruction manual that came with that  
product for instructions on how to operate that product.  
• Make sure both the remote controller and the other remote  
controller have new batteries. If either of them has batteries that  
are low, you may not be able to program the commands of the  
other remote controller properly into the remote controller.  
See page 69 for how to erase the memorized commands from all  
buttons.  
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remote controller  
Erasing the programmed command from one  
button  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button for  
the command, press the ENTER button, and then  
release both buttons.  
MODE  
buttons  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator  
lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the lamp lights again.  
2. Press and release the button for the command you  
wish to erase.  
When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns  
off. When you release the button, the lamp lights again.  
3. Press and release the same button again.  
The SEND/LEARN lamp flashes twice slowly. The memorized  
command is erased.  
Note:  
If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the erasing  
procedure, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly,  
and the remote controller exits the erasing mode. Resume from Step  
1.  
ENTER  
Erasing all the commands programmed under a  
MODE button  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button,  
press the ENTER button twice, and then release both  
buttons.  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator  
lights. When you press the ENTER button, the lamp turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the lamp flashes twice slowly and  
then lights again.  
MODE  
buttons  
2. Press and release the same MODE button again.  
When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator  
flashes twice slowly. This erases all the commands memorized  
to the MODE button.  
Notes:  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
erasing procedure, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode.  
Resume from Step 1.  
• If you perform an invalid operation during erasing, the SEND/  
LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly, and the remote  
controller exits the erasing mode. Resume from Step 1.  
• If many commands have been programmed to the MODE  
button, then the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain lit for up  
to 20 seconds during Step 2. This is not a malfunction.  
ENTER  
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Using a Macro function  
Programming a Macro function  
What is a Macro function?  
A Macro function enables you to program a series of button  
operations (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single button.  
For example, to play a compact disc player connected to the TX-  
DS898 normally, you must perform the following steps:  
You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button  
for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then executed by  
pressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODE  
MACRO button. For example, to program the macro described  
above into the CD MODE button, perform the steps given below.  
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.  
2. Press the ON button.  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button (in  
this case, the CD MODE button), press the MODE  
MACRO button, and then release both buttons.  
3. Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.  
4. Press the CD MODE button.  
5. Press the playback ( ) button.  
When you press the CD MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and the CD MODE button lights green. When  
you press the MODE MACRO button, the indicator turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the indicator flashes and lights  
again.  
By using the macro function, you can perform the above five  
operations by only pressing two buttons.  
2. Press the operation buttons you wish to program in  
order (in this case, press RCVR MODE → ON → CD  
(INPUT SELECTOR) → CD MODE → playback (  
)
button).  
When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns  
off. When you release the button, the indicator lights.  
ON  
3. Press the MODE MACRO button to complete the  
programming.  
MODE MACRO  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly.  
CD MODE  
RCVR  
4. Run the macro to check to see if the macro has been  
properly programmed.  
Notes:  
• You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro  
function. If you try to program a 17th operation, it will be  
ignored, and programming is stopped.  
(CD playback)  
CD  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times  
quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming mode.  
Resume from Step 1.  
• If you perform an invalid operation during programming, the  
SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 1.  
(INPUT  
SELECTOR)  
Running a Macro function  
Perform the procedure below to run a macro function that you have  
programmed into the remote controller. After programming a macro,  
you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has been  
programmed properly.  
Tips:  
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in  
a macro, that operation of that button will no longer work in the  
macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to reprogram the  
macro in order to avoid incorrect operation.  
1. Point the remote controller at the TX-DS898 and  
press the CD MODE button.  
• The codes programmed into a macro will be transmitted at an  
interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may not be able  
to complete one operation in 0.5 seconds and may miss the next  
code. In this case, after pressing one operation button, you can  
press the same MODE button again before pressing the next  
operation button to add another 0.5 seconds between the two  
operations.  
2. Press the MODE MACRO, and verify that the devices  
operate properly.  
It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting, so be  
sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until  
the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off.  
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Using a Macro function  
Programming the Direct Macro function  
With the direct macro function, you can program a series of button  
operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the  
macro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the direct  
macro function, only one macro can be programmed. For example,  
to program the macro described on the previous page for the  
DIRECT MACRO button, perform the steps given below.  
ON  
DIRECT  
MACRO  
CD MODE  
1. Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE  
buttons, press the DIRECT MACRO button, and then  
release both buttons.  
MODE buttons  
When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the  
SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the DIRECT  
MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When you release the  
buttons, the indicator flashes briefly and then lights again.  
RCVR  
(CD playback)  
2. Press the operation buttons you wish to program in  
order (in this case, press RCVR MODE → ON → CD  
(INPUT SELECTOR) → CD MODE → playback (  
)
button).  
CD  
(INPUT  
SELECTOR)  
When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns  
off. When you release the button, the indicator lights.  
3. Press the DIRECT MACRO button to complete the  
procedure.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly.  
4. Check to see if the macro has been properly  
programmed.  
Notes:  
Tips:  
• You may program up to 16 button operations into the direct  
macro function. If you try to program a 17th operation, it will be  
ignored, and programming is stopped.  
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in  
the direct macro, that operation of that button will no longer  
work in the macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to  
reprogram the direct macro in order to avoid incorrect operation.  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times  
quickly, and the remote controller exits the programming mode.  
Resume from Step 1.  
• The codes programmed into a direct macro will be transmitted at  
an interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may not be  
able to complete one operation in 0.5 seconds and may miss the  
next code. In this case, after pressing one operation button, you  
can press the same MODE button again before pressing the next  
operation button to add another 0.5 seconds between the two  
operations.  
• If you perform an invalid operation during programming, the  
SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 1.  
Running a Direct Macro function  
Perform the procedure below to run a direct macro function that you  
have programmed into the remote controller. After programming a  
direct macro, you should always run it at least once to make sure that  
it has been programmed properly.  
Point the remote controller at the TX-DS898 and press  
the DIRECT MACRO button.  
It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting, so be sure to  
continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND/  
LEARN indicator turns off.  
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Using a Macro function  
Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button,  
press the MODE MACRO button, and then release  
both buttons.  
When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the  
SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MODE  
MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When you release the  
buttons, the indicator flashes once.  
MODE MACRO  
MODE buttons  
2. Press the MODE MACRO button again.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. The macro  
programmed to the MODE button pressed in Step 1 above is  
erased.  
Notes:  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
erasing procedure, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly, and the remote controller exits the erasing mode.  
Resume from Step 1.  
• Be aware that if you press a button other than MODE MACRO  
button in Step 2, then you will in effect be overwriting the  
previous macro with a new macro.  
Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT  
MACRO button  
1. Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE  
buttons, press the DIRECT MACRO button, and then  
release both buttons.  
When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the  
SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the DIRECT  
MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When you release the  
buttons, the indicator flashes once.  
DIRECT  
MACRO  
MODE buttons  
2. Press the DIRECT MACRO button again.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. The macro  
programmed to the DIRECT MACRO button is erased.  
Notes:  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
erasing procedure, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly, and the remote controller exits the erasing mode.  
Resume from Step 1.  
• Be aware that if you press a button other than DIRECT MACRO  
button in Step 2, then you will in effect be overwriting the  
previous direct macro with a new direct macro.  
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Using a Macro function  
Erasing all commands and macros that have  
been programmed  
This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you  
have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its  
default settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings of  
the remote controller.  
STDBY  
ON  
1. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from  
the remote controller.  
2. While pressing and holding down the ON and STDBY  
buttons, re-insert the batteries in their correct  
orientation, and then release both buttons.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes slowly.  
3. Press the ENTER button.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds and  
then turns off.  
All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote  
controller returns to its factory presets.  
Notes:  
• Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2; otherwise, the  
batteries will be consumed quickly.  
ENTER  
• If you press any button other than the ENTER button in Step 3,  
nothing will be erased. In this case, resume from Step 1.  
Macro mode programming memo:  
MACRO  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MACRO  
↓
DIRECT  
MACRO  
MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO  
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
RCVR  
CD  
DVD  
MD  
SAT  
CABLE  
VCR  
TV  
Operation 1  
Operation 2  
Operation 3  
Operation 4  
Operation 5  
Operation 6  
Operation 7  
Operation 8  
Operation 9  
Operation 10  
Operation 11  
Operation 12  
Operation 13  
Operation 14  
Operation 15  
Operation 16  
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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 TX-DS898 to  
make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in  
the remote controller.  
• Turntable motor is not properly grounded.  
©Check for proper ground connection.  
• Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected  
incorrectly.  
©Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum.  
Howling is heard when the volume is turned up.  
POWER  
• Turntable and speakers are located too close together.  
©Move them farther apart.  
Power shuts off immediately after power on.  
Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is not  
clear.  
• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.  
©Remove the power cord from outlet immediately. Contact  
your Onkyo service center.  
• The needles of turntable is dirty or worn, or a problem exists  
with a connected component.  
©Refer to the instruction of the connected components and  
check for problem.  
No power.  
• Power cord is disconnected.  
©Connect power cord.  
• Treble control is too high.  
©Turn treble down (see page 40).  
• External noise in the affecting the internal microcomputer.  
©Turn the power button off and then on again or remove the  
power cord from the outlet and then plug it in again.  
• Internal fuse is blown.  
©Contact your Onkyo Service Center.  
FM/AM TUNER  
AM stations cannot be received.  
Power turns on but no sound.  
• “Muting” is displayed.  
©Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it  
• AM loop antenna is not connected.  
©Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna  
terminals.  
off.  
• Bad connections or wiring.  
©Check connections, speaker cables, etc.  
Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at  
night or with weak stations).  
• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.  
©Contact your Onkyo Service Center.  
• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp.  
©Move the AM loop antenna to different position.  
©Set up an outdoor AM antenna.  
The sound of the playback source is not heard.  
• Input selector is not set properly.  
Noise is heard at high-pitched sounds on AM stations.  
©Set to correct input source.  
• Noise from TV set.  
• Headphones are connected.  
©Lower volume and then disconnect headphones.  
©Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV.  
©Move unit away from TV set.  
Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations.  
• Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off.  
©Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp.  
SPEAKERS  
• Noise from automobile ignition.  
©Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the  
road.  
No sound from the center speaker, or at very low  
volume.  
©Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.  
• Speaker cable is not connected.  
©Check the connection between the amplifier and the speaker.  
The indicators light for stereo reception, but sound is  
distorted and stereo separation is bad.  
• Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct.  
©Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or  
Direct. The output to the center speaker may differ depending  
on the listening mode.  
• Station is too strong.  
©Change to FM indoor antenna.  
• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings  
or mountains.  
©Use antenna that has better directivity and select a point  
where distortion is least.  
• Center speaker level is set to minimum.  
©Set the Center speaker level to the appropriate volume (page  
31).  
• The Center setting of the Speaker Config submenu is set to  
“None.”  
©Set the Center setting at the Speaker Config submenu to  
“Large” or “Small” (see page 29).  
Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard  
on FM stations.  
• Station is too weak.  
©Install an outdoor FM antenna.  
No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.  
• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an  
ordinary broadcast.  
©Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.  
• Subwoofer is set to “No.”  
©Check the speaker setting (pages 29, 40).  
• Subwoofer speakers output level setting is improper.  
©Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test tone.  
No preset station is recalled.  
• Power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been  
turned off for a long time.  
©The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again.  
Low frequency humming is heard.  
• Not properly grounded.  
©Check outer conductor of input plugs.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
VIDEO and AUDIO  
Multichannel audio is not output.  
• To listen to multichannel audio, “Yes” must be selected in the  
“Multichannel” in the Multichannel setup sub-menu of the Input  
Setup menu. Also, it is necessary to select Multichannel with the  
AUDIO SELECTOR button.  
©Check that the component is connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT port and check the Setup menu settings.  
Desired picture does not appear.  
• Improper connection.  
©Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors  
completely.  
No OSD Menu display.  
Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate  
properly.  
• Improper connection.  
©Check connections.  
• Components are incorrectly connected.  
©Check connections.  
• OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or  
S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT.  
©Confirm connections (see page 18).  
• Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.  
©Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller  
signals.  
No sound, or sound of the selected source is not heard.  
• Input Setup menu settings are incorrect.  
©Check settings (see page 33).  
No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).  
If one of the messages shown below appears  
• TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the  
receiver.  
©Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.  
“Not available with headphones use”  
The operation is not allowed because headphones are plugged into  
the TX-DS898.  
• Video cable is not connected securely.  
©Check connections.  
“Not available with Multichannel use”  
Cannot be used while the multi-channel output is being used.  
• You have connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO connectors  
but the TX-DS898 is not set properly.  
©Check the Video Setup submenu of the Input Setup menu  
(page 35).  
“Not available in this Sp Config”  
Will not work with the current speaker configuration settings.  
“Not available in Zone 2 mode”  
The operation is not allowed because the Zone 2 mode is turned on.  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
“Only available with Dolby D”  
No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set.  
Front panel controls function but remote controller  
controls do not.  
“Not available in this Listening mode”  
• No batteries in remote controller.  
Will not work with the current listening mode.  
©Insert batteries.  
“Not available with this signal”  
The listening mode cannot be selected with the current input source.  
• Batteries have worn out.  
©Replace batteries.  
• Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX-  
DS898.  
©Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX-  
DS898.  
“Powerd Zone 2 is not Activated”  
Will not work with the Zone 2 output set to non-activated (Not  
Activated).  
“Not available with Muting”  
Will not work because the muting is activated.  
• Remote controller is too far from the TX-DS898.  
©Operate the remote controller within 5 meters (16 feet).  
• Remote controller is functioning in a different mode  
©Press the RCVR MODE button.  
“Zone 2 is not On”  
Will not work because the Zone 2 has not been turned on.  
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.  
OTHER  
The TX-DS898 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.  
LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.  
• Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.  
©Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the  
display.  
Re-EQ function cannot be used.  
* To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory  
default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX-  
DS898 turned on and then press the STANDBY/ON button.  
“CLEAR” appears in the front display and the TX-DS898 enters  
the standby state.  
• Listening mode is set to Theater-Dimensional, THX, or Direct/  
Pure Audio.  
©See page 43.  
Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect etc.  
• Parameter may not be able to be set depending on the listening  
mode.  
©See table on page 43.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
TUNER SECTION  
Continuous Average Power output (FTC)  
FM  
All channels:  
110 watts per channel min. RMS at  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity  
Mono:  
87.5 — 108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)  
8 ohms, 2 channels driven from 20  
Hz to 20 kHz with no more than  
0.08% total harmonic distortion.  
145 watts min. RMS at 6 ohms, 2  
channels driven from 1 kHz with  
no more than 0.1% total harmonic  
distortion.  
150 watts at 6 ohms  
180 watts at 6 ohms  
2 × 280 watts at 3 ohms  
2 × 220 watts at 4 ohms  
2 × 140 watts at 8 ohms  
0.08% at rated power  
11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms IHF)  
0.9 µV (75 ohms DIN)  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms IHF)  
23 µV (75 ohms DIN)  
Stereo:  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Capture Ratio:  
Image Rejection Ratio  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)  
37.2 dBf, 20 µV (75 ohms)  
2.0 dB  
Continuous Power output (DIN)  
Maximum Power output (EIAJ)  
Dynamic Power Output (Stereo)  
40 dB  
IF Rejection Ratio:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Mono:  
90 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
IM Distortion:  
0.08% at 1 Watt output  
0.08% at rated power  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Stereo:  
0.08% at 1 Watt output  
60 at 8 ohms  
Alternate Channel Attenuation:  
Selectivity:  
AM Suppression Ratio:  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Mono:  
55 dB  
50 dB (DIN)  
50 dB  
Damping Factor:  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
PHONO:  
LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD,  
VIDEO 1-5):  
2.5 mV, 50 kohms  
200 mV, 50 kohms  
0.2%  
0.3%  
Stereo:  
MULTICHANNEL INPUT  
(FRONT L/C/R, SURROUND  
L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R): 200 mV, 50 kohms  
(SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 kohms  
COAXIAL 1, 2, 3 (DIGITAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Frequency Response:  
Stereo Separation:  
30 Hz — 15 kHz, 1.0 dB  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 dB at 100 Hz — 10 kHz  
AM  
Tuning Range:  
530—1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)  
DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Image Rejection Ratio:  
IF Rejection Ratio:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
30 µV  
40 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
0.7%  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)  
0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (C)  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)  
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (PB, PR)  
COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2:  
Output Level and Impedance  
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1, 2):  
GENERAL  
Power Supply:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Weight:  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
7.8 A  
17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 18-1/16"  
38.4 lbs.  
200 mV, 470 ohms  
1 V, 470 ohms  
100mV, 470 ohms  
Pre out:  
ZONE 2 OUT:  
VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR  
OUT, ZONE 2 OUT):  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)  
0.28 p-p, 75 ohms (C)  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
Transmitter:  
Signal range:  
Power supply:  
Infrared  
Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft.  
Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)  
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (PB, PR)  
Phono Overload:  
Frequency Response:  
120 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D.  
10 Hz to 100 kHz : +1/–3 dB  
(CD in Direct mode)  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
RIAA Deviation:  
Tone Control  
Bass:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz : 0.8 dB  
10 dB at 50 Hz  
Treble:  
10 dB at 20,000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Stereo)  
Phono:  
CD/Tape:  
80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input)  
110 dB (IHF A, 0.5 V input)  
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