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Contents
AV Receiver
Before using 2
TX-DS797
Facilities and connections 8
Instruction Manual
Setup and operation 26
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Remote controller 56
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.
Appendix 71
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1: sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. ANTENNA 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LEAD IN WIRE appliance, ask the service technician to
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Contents Before using Setup and operation Important Safeguards......................................... 2 Setup menus ..................................................... 26 Navigating through the Setup menu .............................. 27 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Hardware Setup................................................. 28 Contents .............................................................. 4 0. Hardware Setup menu .....................
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Contents Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS797 ... 50 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the Basic operation ............................................................... 50 remote controller ......................................... 64 Temporarily turning off the sound ..................................... 50 Programming procedure ................................................. 64 Adjusting the bass and treble .........................................
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RC-460M Features Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center, Amplifier Features Surround L/R, Surround back L/R and 100 W×2 (Front)/100 W (Center)/100 W×2 Subwoofer (Surround)/100 W (Surround Back) at 8 Ω , 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD (FTC) FM/AM Tuner Features 135 W×2 (Front)/135 W (Center)/135 W×2 40 FM/AM random presets (Surround)/135 W (Surround Back) at 6 Ω (DIN) FM auto tuning 160 W×2 (Front)/160 W(Center)/160 W×2 (Surround)/160 W (Surround Back) at 6 Ω (EIAJ) RDS (European models onl
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RC-460M Before using this unit Setting the Voltage selector Using the remote controller (Worldwide models only) Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform the remote controller. with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. Remote control sensor Determine
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Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS797. Front panel See illustration below DISPLAY DIMMER REC OUT ZONE 2 OFF MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON SETUP TUNI NG ENTER STANDBY POWER RE TURN PRESET ON OFF DIRECT STEREO SURROUND THX DSP FM MODE MEMORY A-FO RM LISTENING MODE MEMORY UPSAMPLING CLEAR ZONE 2() GRN PHONES REC() VIDEO 5/VIDEO CAM INPUT RED AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D SELECTOR VCR 1 VCR 2
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Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. 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 POWER switch [23] is output to Zone 2, and vice versa. When ZONE 2 is selected, REC Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS797. OUT is automatically fixed to SOURCE. STANDBY/ON button [23] MASTER VOLUME dial [50, 53] When this button is pressed with the main
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Front panel facilities RETURN button [27] LISTENING MODE buttons [51] Press to exit the Main menu level or go back one level up. Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input source. STEREO: Selects for normal stereo output. MEMORY button [47] SURROUND: Selects for the Dolby Pro Logic, Neo:6, Dolby This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned Digital, or DTS listening modes. in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station. THX: Selec
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Remote controller AUDIO/TV/VCR button VOL button [50, 53] AUDIO/A: For selecting the audio input signal. The setting changes For adjusting the volume. from “Auto” to “Multich” to “Analog” and back each time this button is pressed. [53] TEST/MENU button TV/VCR: Must be preprogrammed for use in the TV and VCR TEST: Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels. modes. [63] Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL / and CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Set
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Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the TX- • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper DS797 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio and connections can result in noise, poor performance, or video components, be sure to read this section carefully and then damage to the equipment. proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual Improper connection component (see page 15). • Be sure to always refer to the instructi
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Rear panel facilities PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier. If your DVD player or other device has component video Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder connectors, be sure to connect them to these component video volumes than with the TX-DS797 alone. If power amplifiers are connectors on the TX-DS797. The TX-DS797 has two component used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier. video input conne
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Rear panel facilities REMOTE CONTROL IR IN/OUT The terminal on the TX-DS797 is for connecting other Onkyo If the TX-DS797 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not components equipped with the same terminal. When a allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to connect component is -connected, you can point the remote controller a remote sensor to IR IN input to be able to use the remote controller. supplied with the TX-DS797 at the sensor on the TX-DS797 and Then insta
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Connections Here is an explanation of how to connect the main components to the Audio connection cable TX-DS797 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any Left (white) L 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 Right (red) R of your components and their fe
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Connections : Signal flow Video connection cable Component video connection cable Audio connection cable PR PR Left (white) L PB PB S video connection cable Y Y Right (red) R Digital audio input (optical) Digital audio output (coaxial) S Video input Digital audio output (coaxial) Video input R (red) Analog audio output L (white) DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT R (red) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Analog audio OUTPUT R VIDEO TENNA FRONT OUTPUT MONITOR input OUT Video output OPT Y L R SUB AM ZONE 2 PB DIGITAL OU
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Connections DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OUTPUT TENNA R VIDEO FRONT 7. Settop box, video camera MONITOR OUTPUT OPT OUT Y (VIDEO 3) R L SUB AM OUT ZONE 2 PB DIGITAL INPUT R (red) COAX SURR S Video input 1 IN DVD PR SURR INPUT 1 Analog audio BACK Video input FM 2 OUT Y 75 output L (white) VIDEO 1 FRONT 3 IN PB DIO L (white) Analog audio L OPT Video output SUB input 1 PH OUT PR VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 SURR S Video output 2 CD IN Y R (red) SURR OUT BACK 3 IN VIDEO 3 PB Digital audio output (op
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Connections 9. TV monitor or projector Y (MONITOR OUT) Component video input PB PR DIGITAL PRE COMPONENT Video input AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OUTPUT R VIDEO TENNA FRONT MONITOR OUTPUT OUT OPT Y 8. Satellite tuner or television S Video input R L (VIDEO 4) SUB AM OUT ZONE 2 PB DIGITAL INPUT COAX SURR Digital audio output 1 IN DVD PR (optical) SURR INPUT 1 BACK FM 2 OUT Y 75 VIDEO 1 R (red) FRONT 3 IN PB DIO L OPT SUB Analog audio 1 PH OUT PR output VIDEO 2 L (white) SURR INPUT 2 2 Y CD IN Video outpu
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Connecting speakers Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting Surround back speaker/Surround back left and right speakers the instruction manuals that came with them. • Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your between each speaker and the listener is approximately 15 speakers are very important. degrees. For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a • Place these speakers so that
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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 2. Twist wire ends very tight. the TX-DS797. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4 and 6 Ω , be sure to set the speaker impedance setting 3. Unscrew accordingly (see page 28). 4. Insert wire Notes: • When you are using only one speaker or when you wish to listen to 5. Screw monaural (mono) sound,
