TX- DS898

D IGITAL S URROUND H OME T HEATER R ECEIVER
Shown: North American model (Black only) Europe: Black/Silver Asia: Black/Gold
True Multiroom Capability, Seven Channels of Amplification, Direct/Pure Audio Mode and a Whole Lot MoreWelcome Back the 8 Series
For years, the 8 series was a popular line of receivers for Onkyo. This year, we decided to revive the 8 series with the TX-DS898 to fill the gap between the TX-DS787 and the TX-DS989. In addition, Onkyo wanted to expand on its commitment to providing multiroom and custom installation capability. The TX-DS898 accomplishes this seamlessly with features like Powered Zone 2 capability, 12-Volt triggers, a RS-232 port (European and Asian models) and a new touchscreen LCD remote control (Europe and Asia supplied, optional in North America). Combine these with Onkyo exclusives like Linear Optimum Gain Volume Control, A-Form (Listening Mode Memory), Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) and youll find an unsurpassed level of sonic excellence that youll be glad we brought back.
Lucasfilm THX Select Certified The TX-DS898 boasts the distinction of the exclusive THX Select badge of approval. This gives you assurance that this receiver passed (and often exceeds) THXs numerous requirements in such areas as frequency response, distortion, power output, and stability. Powerful LCD Touchscreen Remote Onkyo has decided to add something special for the revival of the 8 series. With the TX-DS898s LCD Touchscreen Remote, the power is truly in your hands. This universal learning remote can learn to operate any device that receives infrared signals. The large touchscreen is customizable through a PC software package and software upgrades available via download so you can redesign the graphical interface to fit your needs.
(European and Asian models, optional North American models)
RS-232 Port As home theater is moving away from just mere components to becoming a network consisting of advanced touchscreen controllers computers, etc. Onkyo provides you with the RS-232 Port. The RS-232 port allows custom installers to incorporate the TX-DS898 into one home network. Customers need only use one remote to control audio, video, lighting, security functions, and more.
(European and Asian models only)
Direct/Pure Audio Switch Onkyo Engineers have gone to great lengths to reduce the noise that affects the audio signal. In the past, we have done such things as using separate PC boards and placing the FL display and video circuit far away from the audio signal. For those who require the purest signal possible, we have gone one step further, weve added the Direct/Pure Audio Switch. This feature automatically cuts power to the video circuit and tells the micro computer not to feed power to the FL display. This allows for the purest audio signal possible. Powered Zone 2 With 12-Volt Trigger for an External Amplifier This trigger allows you to set up an external amp/receiver and speakers in another room, push the Zone 2 button, select another source and youre done. If the amp/receiver in the Zone 2 room has a trigger, when Zone 2 is selected, the TX-DS898 will automatically send a signal via its 12V trigger to the amp/receiver turning it on.
A-Form Listening Memory Input Mode This Onkyo exclusive not only remembers the surround mode and subwoofer setting you entered during the configuration process for each input source, but also the settings when you choose that source. This is especially handy if you use your DVD player as your main CD player also. You can set the receivers DVD input to always playback digital sources (DTS/Dolby Digital) directly in 5.1-channel surround sound and 2-channel CDs in, say, All-Channel Stereo mode, for example. Designed to Handle every Decoding Format Known to Man In addition to the sound decoding formats youve come to expect from your receiver, weve added the latest and greatest. Here youll find THX Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Extended Surround, DTS Neo:6 and standard DTS and Dolby Digital decoding.
Shown: North American models

Amplifier Features

110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the seven channels into 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
(North American models, FTC rated)
150 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the seven channels into 6 ohms at 1 kHz

(European models, DIN)

Advanced 24-bit dual CRYSTAL DSP chips 36 DSP modes HD DSP (High Definition DSP) 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters x 6 A-Form Listening Mode Memory 96 kHz/24-bit audio A/D converters RS-232 control port
(European/Asian Models only)

FM/AM Tuner Features

Outstanding selectivity and sensitivity 40 FM/AM presets Automatic FM scan tuning AM loop antenna S/N ratio 76 dB (FM mono), 70 dB (FM stereo), 40 dB (AM) RDS (European models only)

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output

SPECIFICATIONS

180 Watts minimum to each of the seven channels into 6 ohms at 1 kHz

(Asian models, JEITA)

Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) Extended Frequency Response (10 Hz to 100 kHz) Full bandwidth power to all 7 main channels High-current, low-impedance 6 Ohm drive for all 7 channels Powered Zone 2 Reduced NFB (Negative Feedback) Design Non-scaling configuration Digital upsampling Discrete power amplifier circuitry for all channels Linear Optimum Gain Volume Control Absolute ground plate Thick bus bars Massive isolated transformer High-grade extruded-aluminum heat sink Bass and treble tone control (L/C/R/SW) Low Frequency Effect (LFE) level control
3 Audio (including phono) and 6 A/V Inputs 6 S-video inputs and 3 S-video outputs HDTV-Ready 2 Component-video inputs and 1 output Front panel Video Input (with S-Video)/ Camcorder input Front panel optical digital input Digital inputs assignable 5 optical (1 front panel)/3 coaxial 2 Digital outputs (optical) Heavy-duty, multi-way, dual bananaplug compatible binding posts Pre Out terminals for front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back L/R and subwoofer Rec selector (audio/video) Character input NTSC (North American models) NTSC/PAL compatible

(European/Asian Models)

Other Performance Features
Large 35-segment dot-matrix fluorescent display Pure Audio mode High resolution onscreen display 3-Mode display dimmer IntelliVolume Absolute/Relative volume display Audio muting, sleep timer (operable via remote) Battery-free memory backup A/V separate PC boards Headphone jack Brushed aluminum front panel Universal learning touchscreen remote
(European/Asian models, optional North American models)
North American Models Front L/R.. 110 W/ch (8 , 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08 % THD, FTC) Center.. 110 W (8 , 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08 % THD, FTC) Surround L/R. 110 W/ch (8 , 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08 % THD, FTC) Surround Back L/R.. 110 W/ch (8 , 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08 % THD, FTC) Front L/R.. 145 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, 0.1 % THD, FTC) Center.. 145 W (6 , 1 kHz, 0.1 % THD, FTC) Surround L/R. 145 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, 0.1 % THD, FTC) Surround Back L/R.. 145 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, 0.1 % THD, FTC) European Models Front L/R.. 150 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, DIN) Center.. 150 W (6 , 1 kHz, DIN) Surround L/R. 150 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, DIN) Surround Back L/R.. 150 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, DIN) Asian Models Front L/R... 180 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Center... 180 W (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Surround L/R. 180 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Surround Back L/R.. 180 W/ch (6 , 1 kHz, JEITA) Dynamic Power (front) 3 /4 /8.. 280 W/ch/220 W/ch/140 W/ch Total Harmonic Distortion. 0.08 % (all channels) Frequency Response.. 10 Hz-100 kHz (+ 1 dB, - 3 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Phono.. 80 dB (IHF-A, 5 mV input) CD/TAPE.. 110 dB (IHF-A, 0.5 V input)
Phono Overload.. 120 mV RMS, (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) Damping Factor.. 60 at 8 Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Phono MM.. 2.5 mV, 50 k CD and TAPE Play.. 200 mV, 50 k
Backlit/programmed learning remote with macro functions

(North American models)

Output Level and Impedance
TAPE REC.. 200 mV, 470 PREOUT.. 1.0 V 470

Tone Control

BASS.. 10 dB at 50 Hz TREBLE.. 10 dB at 20 kHz
Late night mode A/V Sync delay All-Channel stereo mode

TUNER SECTION

Usable Sensitivity
FM Mono.. 11.2 dBf, 1.0 V (75 IHF) 0.9 V (75 DIN) FM Stereo... 17.2 dBf, 2.0 V (75 IHF) 23 V (75 DIN) AM.. 30 V

Audio/Video Features

THX Select Certified THX Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital (AC-3) Theater Dimensional virtual surround DVD-Audio capability Composite to S-video conversion 7.1 Multichannel input Cinema Re-EQ
Unique Universal Learning Remote Control Large, Bright Touchscreen Display Fully Customizable to Your Individual Needs & Tastes Direct-Access Buttons for Frequently Used Functions Total Control of Infrared-Based Electronic Devices Bright Backlighting Programmable, Editable Macros & Timers Elegant, Intuitive Interface
FM Mono.. 76 dB, IHF-A FM Stereo... 70 dB, IHF-A AM.. 40 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
FM Mono.. 0.2 % FM Stereo... 0.3 % AM.. 0.7 % FM Stereo Separation.. 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz-10 kHz

GENERAL

Dimensions (W x H x D). 17 1/8 x 6 7/8 x 18 1/16
435 x 175 x 459 mm (North American models Supplied)
Weight.. 38.4 Ibs./17.4 kg
(North American Models) 17.9 kg/39.5 lbs (European/ Asian Models)
Backlit/programmed learning remote with macro functions
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. THX is a trademark of Lucasfilm LTD. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of ONKYO Corp. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Onkyo Corporation Sales & Product Planning Dept.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo.co.jp/ Onkyo Corporation Marketing Dept.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8008 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com/ Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation 18-10 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 http://www.onkyousa.com Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3226 http://www.onkyo.net Onkyo China Limited Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N. T., HONG KONG, SAR of China Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyochina.com

NPR No. 01N10 10/01 Printed in Japan
(European/Asian models Supplied)

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. 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 24. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 3. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 4. Power
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

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

For Canadian models

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Supplied accessories

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

M 60 -4 RC

AM loop antenna 1

FM indoor antenna 1

Remote controller 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) 2

Before using this unit

Installing the remote controller batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative () symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover.

Approx. 16 feet

Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller.
Remote control sensor TX-DS898

STANDBY indicator

Notes: Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries. To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time. Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly, replace both the batteries at the same time.

RC-460 M

Notes: Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller. Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference. Do not put objects on the remote controller. Its buttons may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries. Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation. If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

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

ZONE 2 ( GRN ) REC ( RED )

PURE AUDIO

COAXIAL

Coaxial cable

OPTICAL

Optical fiber cable
Optical digital input terminal An optical digital input terminal is equipped with a protection cap. When connecting, remove this cap. When not using, put the cap back on the terminal.
PRE OUT These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier. Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder volumes than with the TX-DS898 alone. If power amplifiers are used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier.
L (white) Front input R (red) Subwoofer

2 COAX

ZONE 2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connect the device that will be used in the remote zone (Zone 2). For more information regarding how to make the connections, refer to Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers on page 21. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT If your DVD player or other device has component video connectors, be sure to connect them to these component video connectors on the TX-DS898. The TX-DS898 has two component video input connectors to obtain the color information (Y, 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.

Y PB PR RCA type

Surround back

L (white)

1 SURR BACK / ZONE 2 2

R (red)

FRONT 3

MULTI C INPUT

L (white) Surround input R (red) Center

Power amplifier

1. 2. 3. 4.
Front left speaker Front right speaker Subwoofer Surround back left speaker
5. Surround back right speaker 6. Surround left speaker 7. Surround right speaker 8. Center speaker
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.

: Signal flow Audio connection cable Left (white) L S video connection cable Right (red)
Digital audio input (optical)

Video connection cable

Component video connection cable
CR/PR CB/PB Y CR/PR CB/PB Y
Digital audio output (coaxial)

S Video input

Video input R (red) Analog audio output

Analog audio input

PRE R TENNA

L (white) Video output

L (white) 5. DVD recorder, other digital video recording device (VIDEO 2)
SURR IN SURR BACK/ ZONE 2 DVD PR INPUT 1 FM 75 OUT VIDEO 1 FRONT Y

S Video output

4. DVD player (DVD)

OPT 1 SUB

PH OUT VIDEO 2 PR INPUT 2 Y

SURR 2 SURR BACK CD

Analog audio output Video output

TAPE IN VIDEO 4 PR

DIGITAL INPUT

GND L DIO

S Video output Y PB
PR Component video output Component video output PR
Connecting your video components
Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to the TX-DS898. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples. The flow of the video signals is as follows: The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT. The signal that comes in from S VIDEO IN is sent to S VIDEO 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. 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.
4. Connecting a DVD player (DVD) If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to the DVD VIDEO IN terminal using an RCA-type video connection cable. You do not need to connect to both the DVD S VIDEO IN and DVD VIDEO IN terminals. If the device has component video outputs, connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks. With the initial settings of the TX-DS898, the DVD input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jack. If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup Video Setup Component Video (see page 35). Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio output terminal on the device to the audio DVD IN jacks on the TXDS898. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack. 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.

To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD: If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the TXDS898, you can have MD appear when the TAPE source button is pressed. By changing the display, if an Onkyo MD recorder zconnected, the z system functions will become enabled. Changing the display: Press and hold down the TAPE source button until the display changes from TAPE to MD (approx. 3 seconds).
2. Press the POWER switch to set the TX-DS898 to standby state. The STANDBY indicator will light up. 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. If you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver returns to Standby mode.
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.

STAND BY

Turn off
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.
Memory preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A builtin 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. 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.

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.

Advanced Menu 1.Speaker Setup 1-3.Level Calibration a.Left : 0dB b.Center : 0dB c.Right : 0dB d.Surr Right : 0dB e.Surr Bk R : 0dB f.Surr Bk L : 0dB g.Surr Left : 0dB h.Subwoofer : 0dB Quit:|SETUP|
1-4. Bass Peak Level (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. Note: If your system does not include a subwoofer, this setting will set the bass peak level for your front speakers. a. Bass Peak Level Limiter On: Select to set the bass peak level. When On is selected, the Peak Level setting appears below. Off: Select to turn off the bass peak level limiting function.
Advanced Menu 1.Speaker Setup 1-4.Bass Peak Level a.Bass Peak Level Limiter :On b.Peak Level :+18dB
Advanced Menu 1.Speaker Setup

Press to set Peak Level.

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 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.
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.

Input Setup

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.
2-1. Digital Setup sub-menu
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.

3-1. Tone Control Separately adjust the bass and treble settings as desired in 2-decibel units
Advanced Menu 3.Audio Adjust 3-1.Tone Control a.Bass b.Treble : : 0 0

Parameter

a Bass b Treble 12 to +to +12
3-4. Delay 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. Parameter
a A/V Sync Relative Delay b Center c Surr L/R d Surr Back 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 0.0 ms to 74.0 ms
3-6. Mono Setup The settings shown below are enabled when the listening mode is set to Mono. Parameter Setting Initial value
a Academy b Input Channel On, Off Auto L+R, Left, Right Off Auto L+R

0.0 ms

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. 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 Onkyos 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 listeners 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). Note: Surr Back will not appear if the Powered Zone 2 setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set to Activated. 3-5. LFE Level Setup This sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levels included in Dolby Digital and DTS software. Parameter Setting Initial value

Listening angle

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.) 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). c) Front Expander The front expander function spreads out the sound from the front speakers for the feeling of a wide sound space. On: Select to turn on the front expander function to simulate a wider sound space. 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 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 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 Pro Logic II Music Auto, On, Off Off, On 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Pro Logic II Movie
b Surr Mode (D.F.2ch) c DTS-ES <Pro Logic II Music> d Panorama e Dimension f Center Width
Pro Logic II Movie Auto Off 3 3
3-9. THX Setup 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. Parameter Setting Initial value
a RE-EQ (THX) b Decoder (Analog/PCM) c THX Surround (Dolby D) Off, On PL II, Neo:6 Off, On On PL II Auto a Front Effect b Reverb Level c Rever Time Off, On Low, Middle, High Short, Middle, Long
3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15. 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

SLEEP RCVR

CH SEL
PURE AUDIO UPSAMPLING AUDIO SELECTOR

TEST LEVEL /

L AUDIO R
PRESET DIGITAL S VIDEO VIDEO

Switching the display

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.
Using the sleep time (remote controller only)
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. 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 the main zone into the standby state.
When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:

Input + volume

Program format*
Input + Listening mode or Multi Ch
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels
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. 1. Press the RCVR MODE button.
* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this will be skipped.
When FM or AM is selected as the input source:
FM/AM frequency + Preset no.
2. Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker. 3. Press the LEVEL or button to adjust the volume level.

FM/AM + Listening mode

Adjusting the brightness of the front display
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.
Notes: You cannot select a speaker if the Speaker Config sub-menu of the Speaker Setup is set to No or None. 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. 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.

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.
2. Press the TUN input selector button. 3. Press the CH or button to select the desired preset station number.
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. 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: : Play : Stop : Rewind : Fast forward : Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next track. : 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.

VOL MUTING

TAPE operation buttons
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 CD MODE

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. Operation buttons: ON: Turns on and off the compact disc player (same as STDBY button on the remote controller). DISC : Selects a disc in the CD changer : Track down : Track up : 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. 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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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. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your satellite tuner unit. 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 : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers : 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
SAT MODE ENTER, CH VOL MENU MUTING

CABLE MODE (Cable Mode)

1. Press the CABLE MODE button. The CABLE button lights green.

ON STDBY

CABLE MODE
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. 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) CH : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers 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

VCR MODE (VCR Mode)

1. Press the VCR MODE button. The VCR button lights green.

VCR MODE

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 VCR. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them. ON: Turns on and off the VCR (same as STDBY button on the remote controller) CH : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers TV/VCR: Switches the AV input for the VCR : Play : Stop : Rewind : Fast Forward : Pause 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

CH TV/VCR

Video cassette recorder operation buttons

TV MODE (TV Mode)

1. Press the TV MODE button. The TV button lights green.

TV MODE

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. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them. ON: Turns on and off the television (same as STDBY button on the remote controller) CH : Moves up and down the television channels 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
Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller

Programming procedure

5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 inches)
When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC-460M remote controller, you must first decide under which MODE button you want the commands to be linked. In general, you 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. 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. 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. 3. Press and release the button on the remote controller to which you want to transfer the next command. 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.

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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