HT-R494 AV RECEIVER Basic Manual This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual is published on the web for ecological reasons and has more detailed information and advanced settings. Advanced Manual found here http://www.onkyo.com/manual/htr494/adv/en.html HT-R494_BAS_En_SN29401998_1503xx.
Features Contents ●● Equipped with 7 ch amplifier ●● Supports playback in Dolby Atmos format which provides 360-degree placement and movement of sounds including overhead sound ●● Dolby Surround listening mode expands 2 ch, 5.1 ch or 7.
1 23 45 6 7 8 9 F G (European, Australian and Asian models) H I J K L M N Front Panel 1 zON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on or into 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 standby mode. BLUETOOTH indicator: Flashes while pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device is in progress and stays lit when pairing is completed. DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights when playing Dolby Atmos. SUBWOOFER Level buttons: Adjust the volume of the Subwoofer. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
1 8 2 9 3 4 F 5 G 6 H I 7 J Rear Panel 1 TUNER AM/FM (75Ω) terminals: The supplied antennas are connected. 2 to TV jack: Connect to a TV using a HDMI cable. Change the input selector to "TV" to hear audio from the TV. ¼¼If your TV does not support ARC, you need connection F in addition to this connection. 3 BD/DVD jacks: Connect to a Blu-ray Disc Player or DVD Player using a HDMI cable. This corresponds with the "BD/DVD" input selector.
Step 1: Connections 1 Connecting the TV and Players Before Start HDMI IN HDMI OUT AV OUT ● Connect this unit between the TV and player. ● To select the source to play, select the input selector button with the same name as the jack to which it is connected. Input switches automatically when you have connected equipment that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard to this unit using a HDMI cable.
Step 1: Connections Connection with a player that has a HDMI jack Connect to the "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME 1", and "STRM BOX" jacks using a HDMI cable. Connect the equipment to the corresponding jack, for example a Blu-ray Disc Player to "BD/DVD", so that it is easy for you when selecting with the input selector. Connect a Streaming Media Player to the "STRM BOX" jack. When a power supply is required, connect using a USB cable to the POWER OUT port. () ¼¼The POWER OUT jack supports a 5V/1A power supply.
Step 1: Connections 3 Connecting Speakers $ Speaker layout Center HEIGHT RIGHT HEIGHT LEFT #) "( Front & Height R Front & Height L FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT ) ( ' & $ # " % 1/2˝-5/8˝ (12-15 mm) 3/8˝-1/2˝ (10-12 mm) " # Front speakers Center speaker $ % & Surround speakers Subwoofer ' ( ) Height speakers Front & Height speakers "# & () placed with their top diaphragms facing toward the ceiling can produce a sound field of the Dolby Atmos listening mode by providing sounds echoing off the cei
Step 1: Connections Instructions on how to connect speakers 2 speaker cables are required to connect each Front & Height speaker. Use one speaker cable for the other speakers' connection. Cut and remove the plastic coating from the end of the speaker cable, twist the core and connect it to the terminal. Be sure to make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ to + and - to -) for each channel. If connection is wrong, a bass sound may become poor due to reverse phase.
Step 2: Setting Up Operation: Use the remote controller of this unit to operate the menus shown on the TV screen. To display the guidance, you need to make HDMI connection between the unit and TV. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. 1 Turning the Power On Connect the power cord to the outlet.
Step 2: Setting Up When the screen below is displayed, press ENTER on the remote controller without changing any of the settings. AccuEQ Room Calibration Speaker Channels Height Speaker The unit supports the linked system function such as power on/off link when connected via HDMI cable with a CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compliant TV or player. You need to change the default setting to use the linked system function, HDMI Standby Through function and ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. 5.1.
Step 3: Playing Back 1 Basic Operations 1 z RECEIVER button: Turns the unit on or into standby Part names and functions of the remote controller mode. 2 REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switch 1 2 3 9 3 4 5 F 4 When using the remote controller to operate the AV receiver: The remote controller of this unit has the remote mode function for controlling other devices. You cannot control this unit when the remote controller is in the remote mode other than RECEIVER mode (for controlling this unit).
Step 3: Playing Back Display 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 1 Lights in the following conditions. "HDMI": HDMI signals 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 are input and HDMI input selector is selected. This lights faintly when the HDMI Standby Through function is enabled and the unit is in standby. / "ARC": Audio signals are input from ARC compatible TV and TV input selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. / "DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and selected. Stays lit when headphones are connected.
Step 3: Playing Back main unit or CH +/− on the remote controller. ●● To delete a preset station, after selecting the preset station you want to delete, press MEMORY on the remote controller, and with the preset number flashing on the display, press CLR on the remote controller. AM/FM frequency step setting It may be necessary for you to change the frequency step to tune the radio in your area. Change the step with the following procedure.
Step 3: Playing Back To spread the width of the sound field to the left and right, set to "On". To concentrate sound in the center, set to "Off". ●● Depending on the speaker settings, this becomes "Off". Information: Audio: Displays the audio input source, format, number of channels, sampling frequency, listening mode, and number of output channels. Video: Displays information such as the video input source, resolution, color space, color depth, 3D information, Aspect and output.
Others Troubleshooting Video and audio are out of synch. ●● Video may be delayed relative to audio depending on the Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.
Others Specifications Bluetooth Section Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (North American) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 65 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Surround Mode Output Power () (6 ohms, 1 kHz THD 0.9%) 115 W per channel ¼¼ Reference output for each speakers. Depending on the source and the listening mode settings, there may be no sound output.
Others Table of display resolutions Refer to the following table for information about the image formats and resolutions output by this unit in response to input signals.
Others Precautions For European Models Declaration of Conformity We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the standards: –– Safety –– Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics –– Limits for harmonic current emissions –– Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker –– RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU –– Hereby, Onkyo Corporation, declares that this HT-R494 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provision
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Supplied Accessories How to use the remote controller Indoor FM antenna --- (1) Remote control sensor AV Receiver AM loop antenna --- (1) Remote controller (RC-897M) --- (1) Batteries (AA/R6) --- (2) Speaker setup microphone --- (1) ¼¼ The number in parenthesis indicates the quantity. On packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Kitahama Chuo Bldg, 2-2-22 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, OSAKA 541-0041, JAPAN http://www.onkyo.com/ The Americas 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J.
