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... Appendix Troubleshooting guide 68 The default settings 71 Your system setting 72 Specifications 76 Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-DS989 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF DISPLAY ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AM FM PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME...
... Appendix Troubleshooting guide 68 The default settings 71 Your system setting 72 Specifications 76 Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-DS989 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF DISPLAY ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AM FM PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME...
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...cart combination should be fatal. 17. See Figure 1. 15. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into such power lines or circuits. All operating and use a PORTABLE CART WARNING mounting accessory recom- in the operating instructions should be moved with... the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is operated. 2. Heed Warnings - Grounding or Polarization - Attachments- Power-supply cords should never be blocked by the operating instructions as opening behind the appliance. 11. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
...cart combination should be fatal. 17. See Figure 1. 15. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into such power lines or circuits. All operating and use a PORTABLE CART WARNING mounting accessory recom- in the operating instructions should be moved with... the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is operated. 2. Heed Warnings - Grounding or Polarization - Attachments- Power-supply cords should never be blocked by the operating instructions as opening behind the appliance. 11. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
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...TAPE 2 AM FM PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE AV RECEIVER TX-DS989 FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - For models having a power cord with a clean cloth. The appliance should be situated away from ...interference will be mounted to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with the limits for your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Unauthorized substitutions may cause harmful interference to Article 820-40 of the following measures: • Reorient...
...TAPE 2 AM FM PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE AV RECEIVER TX-DS989 FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - For models having a power cord with a clean cloth. The appliance should be situated away from ...interference will be mounted to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with the limits for your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Unauthorized substitutions may cause harmful interference to Article 820-40 of the following measures: • Reorient...
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... Facilities and connections Front panel facilities 8 Front panel 9 Lower buttons in the remote zone .. 49 Controlling the TX-DS989 from the remote zone ......... 49 Controlling the TX-DS989 without the remote controller .. 49 Listening to Radio Broadcasts 50 Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations 50 Tuning into... to the IR IN MAIN input 25 Outline 25 Connecting a graphic equalizer and power amplifiers 26 Connecting a graphic equalizer 26 Connecting power amplifiers 26 Connecting the power 27 Connecting the power 27 4 Setting OSD menu The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 28 Navigating ...
... Facilities and connections Front panel facilities 8 Front panel 9 Lower buttons in the remote zone .. 49 Controlling the TX-DS989 from the remote zone ......... 49 Controlling the TX-DS989 without the remote controller .. 49 Listening to Radio Broadcasts 50 Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations 50 Tuning into... to the IR IN MAIN input 25 Outline 25 Connecting a graphic equalizer and power amplifiers 26 Connecting a graphic equalizer 26 Connecting power amplifiers 26 Connecting the power 27 Connecting the power 27 4 Setting OSD menu The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 28 Navigating ...
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... the remote controller to control each device ....... 56 Controlling the TX-DS989 56 Controlling an Onkyo CD player 58 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder 58 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck 59 Calling up a preset radio station 59 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player 60 SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons... a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button 66 Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed 67 Appendix Troubleshooting guide 68 POWER 68 SPEAKERS 68 FM/AM TUNER 69 VIDEO and AUDIO 69 REMOTE CONTROLLER 69 OTHER 70 The default settings 71 Your system setting ...
... the remote controller to control each device ....... 56 Controlling the TX-DS989 56 Controlling an Onkyo CD player 58 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder 58 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck 59 Calling up a preset radio station 59 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player 60 SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons... a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button 66 Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed 67 Appendix Troubleshooting guide 68 POWER 68 SPEAKERS 68 FM/AM TUNER 69 VIDEO and AUDIO 69 REMOTE CONTROLLER 69 OTHER 70 The default settings 71 Your system setting ...
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... compatibility with MPEG-encoded software and broadcasts. s FLEXBILITY FEATURES FUTURE-PROOF INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE-a versatile RS232 port allows the TX-DS989's powerful 4Mbit Flash Memory to be THX Ultra certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. ... digital and analog domains. All rights reserved. • Theater-Dimensional and the symbol ONKYO CORPORATION. US Pat. THX Ultra requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for home theater playback. 6 are trademarks...
... compatibility with MPEG-encoded software and broadcasts. s FLEXBILITY FEATURES FUTURE-PROOF INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE-a versatile RS232 port allows the TX-DS989's powerful 4Mbit Flash Memory to be THX Ultra certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. ... digital and analog domains. All rights reserved. • Theater-Dimensional and the symbol ONKYO CORPORATION. US Pat. THX Ultra requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for home theater playback. 6 are trademarks...
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... two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ RC-390M TX-DS989 Approx. 5 meters Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. On the average, memory contents are ...doors do not have colored glass. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (-) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. The POWER switch must be set to a highly humid climate. 7 The memory preservation period after the last time the unit has been turned off varies...
... two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ RC-390M TX-DS989 Approx. 5 meters Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. On the average, memory contents are ...doors do not have colored glass. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (-) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. The POWER switch must be set to a highly humid climate. 7 The memory preservation period after the last time the unit has been turned off varies...
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... 12 3 Display 4 5 STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF DISPLAY ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AM FM PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE AV RECEIVER TX-DS989 6 Lower buttons in the front door 7 Front door CLEAR 9 CE 80 AB D F G PHONES AV RECEIVER TX-DS989 H Front panel display 1 DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG...
... 12 3 Display 4 5 STANDBY/ON STANDBY POWER ON OFF DISPLAY ZONE 2 (GRN ) REC ( RED ) DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AM FM PHONO C D MASTER VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE AV RECEIVER TX-DS989 6 Lower buttons in the front door 7 Front door CLEAR 9 CE 80 AB D F G PHONES AV RECEIVER TX-DS989 H Front panel display 1 DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG...
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... it to display information about the current input source signal. By connecting an additional amplifier or other electrical equipment on the TX-DS989 may cause a momentary power surge that being used at OPT1. When one of the current input source Each display is selected for the remote zone.... the input source signal does not have any information for a digital format of the receiver is set for the main zone. Zone 2 The TX-DS989 includes a second signal path separate from the recording terminal. 9 Each time you press the display button, the screen changes to show you to...
... it to display information about the current input source signal. By connecting an additional amplifier or other electrical equipment on the TX-DS989 may cause a momentary power surge that being used at OPT1. When one of the current input source Each display is selected for the remote zone.... the input source signal does not have any information for a digital format of the receiver is set for the main zone. Zone 2 The TX-DS989 includes a second signal path separate from the recording terminal. 9 Each time you press the display button, the screen changes to show you to...
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... 7 CH SEL 8 LATE NIGHT DIMMER + 10 0 DSP 3 DSP 6 LEVEL + 9 LEVEL - SEND/LEARN indicator LCD display POWER ON/STNBY button Be aware that pressing the STNBY button only places the TX-DS989 in standby and does not turn the power completely off. ENT HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-390M M For a more detailed explanation of how to...
... 7 CH SEL 8 LATE NIGHT DIMMER + 10 0 DSP 3 DSP 6 LEVEL + 9 LEVEL - SEND/LEARN indicator LCD display POWER ON/STNBY button Be aware that pressing the STNBY button only places the TX-DS989 in standby and does not turn the power completely off. ENT HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-390M M For a more detailed explanation of how to...
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... facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on how to connect each individual component (see pages 16). Improper connections can result in the power cord until all connections have been made. • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white connectors ...and then proceed to the explanations on the rear of the TX-DS989 and how they are connecting. • Do not plug in noise, poor performance, or damage to the instructions that came with power cords and speaker cables. TX-DS989 AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED AC OUTLETS TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. ...
... facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on how to connect each individual component (see pages 16). Improper connections can result in the power cord until all connections have been made. • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white connectors ...and then proceed to the explanations on the rear of the TX-DS989 and how they are connecting. • Do not plug in noise, poor performance, or damage to the instructions that came with power cords and speaker cables. TX-DS989 AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED AC OUTLETS TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. ...
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... Only remove the jumper plugs when required. AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. When connecting, remove this unit does not exceed the capacity that their power is equipped with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp detail. U.S. COAXIAL Coaxial cable AC-3RF Coaxial cable • When using one of the optical...and keep it directly into the matrix decoder of the other video component and one includes both composite video and S-video configurations. The TX-DS989 has three component video input connectors to lose them . • Only remove the jumper plugs when required. By sending the pure ...
... Only remove the jumper plugs when required. AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. When connecting, remove this unit does not exceed the capacity that their power is equipped with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp detail. U.S. COAXIAL Coaxial cable AC-3RF Coaxial cable • When using one of the optical...and keep it directly into the matrix decoder of the other video component and one includes both composite video and S-video configurations. The TX-DS989 has three component video input connectors to lose them . • Only remove the jumper plugs when required. By sending the pure ...
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... use moving magnet cartridges. 14 Doing so may also be used in the future to update the operating software of the TX-DS989 so that have the power cord disconnected from the TX-DS989 while the other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 3). • With LD...-25 end of the cable to -RCA 6-channel cable. The RS 232 port may cause an electric shock. Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet • Do not use with the TX-DS989 and should not be used in use the cable supplied with any other device. • Never have an AC...
... use moving magnet cartridges. 14 Doing so may also be used in the future to update the operating software of the TX-DS989 so that have the power cord disconnected from the TX-DS989 while the other video component, make sure you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to VIDEO 3). • With LD...-25 end of the cable to -RCA 6-channel cable. The RS 232 port may cause an electric shock. Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet • Do not use with the TX-DS989 and should not be used in use the cable supplied with any other device. • Never have an AC...
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... equipment DVD recorder or other digital video recording device 9. Improper connections can be thought of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS989 in the power cord until all connections have been made. • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, ...; Do not plug in the standard manner. Speakers: See page 20 Radio antenna: See page 22 Enjoying the TX-DS989 from a remote room (Zone 2): See page 24 Graphic equalizer: See page 26 Power amplifier: See page 26 Default setting Input source CD PHONO FM AM TAPE 1 TAPE 2 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO...
... equipment DVD recorder or other digital video recording device 9. Improper connections can be thought of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS989 in the power cord until all connections have been made. • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, ...; Do not plug in the standard manner. Speakers: See page 20 Radio antenna: See page 22 Enjoying the TX-DS989 from a remote room (Zone 2): See page 24 Graphic equalizer: See page 26 Power amplifier: See page 26 Default setting Input source CD PHONO FM AM TAPE 1 TAPE 2 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO...
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... to indicate their orientation towards each speaker so that came with the background and effect sound for enjoying THX Surround EX audio. • Subwoofer Produces powerful and heavy bass. Here, only typical example of the listener's ears when at the listening position. Surround back left speaker 9 Surround back right speaker 10...
... to indicate their orientation towards each speaker so that came with the background and effect sound for enjoying THX Surround EX audio. • Subwoofer Produces powerful and heavy bass. Here, only typical example of the listener's ears when at the listening position. Surround back left speaker 9 Surround back right speaker 10...
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... the connections. Screw 1 5/8" 2 • When you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in power amplifier. Connecting the speaker cable 1. CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω min. TX-DS989 AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED AC OUTLETS TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Twist wire ends very tight. 3. per each speaker terminal. FM... 3 Y PB PR OUTPUT Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) SURROUND (SURR) SPEAKERS AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Unscrew 4. Insert wire 5. Connecting speakers Connecting speakers Notes: • The TX-DS989 is the same.
... the connections. Screw 1 5/8" 2 • When you wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in power amplifier. Connecting the speaker cable 1. CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω min. TX-DS989 AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED AC OUTLETS TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. Twist wire ends very tight. 3. per each speaker terminal. FM... 3 Y PB PR OUTPUT Y PB PR DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) SURROUND (SURR) SPEAKERS AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Unscrew 4. Insert wire 5. Connecting speakers Connecting speakers Notes: • The TX-DS989 is the same.
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... AM loop antenna. Connecting the AM loop antenna: The AM loop antenna is recommended. U.S. Release the lever. 1 2 3 Strip away the insulation from the TX-DS989, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting antennas Connecting the included antennas Connecting the FM indoor antenna: The FM indoor antenna is not satisfactory with the attached AM...
... AM loop antenna. Connecting the AM loop antenna: The AM loop antenna is recommended. U.S. Release the lever. 1 2 3 Strip away the insulation from the TX-DS989, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. Connecting antennas Connecting the included antennas Connecting the FM indoor antenna: The FM indoor antenna is not satisfactory with the attached AM...
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...) SURROUND (SURR) SPEAKERS AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 R L GND DVD 3 IN R L VIDEO S VIDEO CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. TX-DS989 BACK R TAPE 2 I N VIDEO IN 3 DIGITAL L OUTPUT (OPTICAL) C D RS232 PHONO R I N I N VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO IN 4 VIDEO IN 5 DIGITAL L OUTPUT (OPTICAL)... 15mm Slit C Wire A 23 PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to power lines. Outdoor antenna 300 Ω ribbon wire Connecting an AM outdoor antenna An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it well...
...) SURROUND (SURR) SPEAKERS AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 R L GND DVD 3 IN R L VIDEO S VIDEO CAUTION:SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. TX-DS989 BACK R TAPE 2 I N VIDEO IN 3 DIGITAL L OUTPUT (OPTICAL) C D RS232 PHONO R I N I N VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO IN 4 VIDEO IN 5 DIGITAL L OUTPUT (OPTICAL)... 15mm Slit C Wire A 23 PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL To receiver To TV (or VCR) Connecting the antenna cable to power lines. Outdoor antenna 300 Ω ribbon wire Connecting an AM outdoor antenna An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it well...
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...Connection example for operation from the remote zone: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or • Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles® and Xantech® to control the TX-DS989 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the amplifier connected...zone. 2. Install the remote sensor in the main zone. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 TX-DS989 IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 Wall outlet Mini plug cable Power supply Connecting block (Multi-Room System kit) Video and S-video connection cables Zone 2 speaker Zone 2 speaker...
...Connection example for operation from the remote zone: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or • Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles® and Xantech® to control the TX-DS989 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the amplifier connected...zone. 2. Install the remote sensor in the main zone. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 TX-DS989 IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 Wall outlet Mini plug cable Power supply Connecting block (Multi-Room System kit) Video and S-video connection cables Zone 2 speaker Zone 2 speaker...
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...) SURROUND (SURR) SPEAKERS BACK L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 TX-DS989 IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 Wall outlet Mini plug cable Power supply Connecting block (Multi-Room System kit) Outside of the cabinet for the infrared beams from the remote controller cannot...25 In such a case, it can detect the infrared beams from the remote controller. 3. Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input Outline If the TX-DS989 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared beams from the controller to reach. 1. L FRONT SPEAKERS AC INLET R CENTER SPEAKER...
...) SURROUND (SURR) SPEAKERS BACK L AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 TX-DS989 IR IN MAIN ZONE 2 Wall outlet Mini plug cable Power supply Connecting block (Multi-Room System kit) Outside of the cabinet for the infrared beams from the remote controller cannot...25 In such a case, it can detect the infrared beams from the remote controller. 3. Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input Outline If the TX-DS989 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared beams from the controller to reach. 1. L FRONT SPEAKERS AC INLET R CENTER SPEAKER...