Specifications

En-2
ContentsFeatures
Advanced Manual (on the web)
The Advanced Manual, published as an e-manual on the
web, has more detailed information and advanced settings.
The Advanced Manual is created in a format that makes
it easy to read on a PC or Smartphone. The Advanced
Manual has the following content:
● Details on AM/FM reception
● Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller
● Using the Listening Modes
● Advanced Settings
● Operating Other Components with the Remote
Controller
● Advanced Speaker Connection
● Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components
● Troubleshooting
● Reference Information
Advanced Manual found here
http://www.onkyo.com/manual/htr494/adv/en.html
● 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 ch source to available speaker configurations
● Equipped with 4K compatible HDMI IN/OUT jacks (To
play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI cable
or high speed HDMI with Ethernet cable)
● Supports the HDMI Standby Through function which
allows signal transmission from players to the TV in
standby state
● Supports HDCP2.2, a strict copy-protection for providing
high quality content
● Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel)
● Supports Bluetooth
®
connection
● A/V Sync Function to correct deviation of audio and
video
● 32 bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor) with excellent
calculation performance
● Music Optimizer™ for compressed digital music files
● Phase Matching Bass System
● Automatic speaker setup available using supplied
calibrated microphone (AccuEQ Room Calibration)
● Supports multi-language on-screen displays
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch,
Swedish, Russian
1
, Chinese
1, 2
1
European, Australian and Asian models only
2
OSD is not displayed when the input selector is "BLUETOOTH".
Refer to the back cover for supplied accessories.
Basic Manual (this manual)
Front Panel ..........................................................................3
Rear Panel...........................................................................4
Step 1: Connections ����������������������������������������������5
1 Connecting the TV and Players ........................................5
･ Connection to TV ..........................................................5
･ Connection with a player that has a HDMI jack ............6
･ Connection with a player that does not have a
HDMI jack ......................................................................6
2 Connecting the AM/FM Antenna.......................................6
3 Connecting Speakers .......................................................7
･ Speaker layout ..............................................................7
･ Instructions on how to connect speakers ......................8
Step 2: Setting Up ��������������������������������������������������9
1 Turning the Power On ......................................................9
2 Making Automatic Speaker Setting ..................................9
3 HDMI Setup ....................................................................10
･ HDMI CEC (RIHD) ........................................................ 10
･ HDMI Standby Through ..............................................10
･ ARC (Audio Return Channel) ......................................10
Step 3: Playing Back ������������������������������������������� 11
1 Basic Operations ............................................................11
･ Part names and functions of the remote controller .....11
･ Display ........................................................................12
2 Bluetooth
®
......................................................................12
3 AM/FM Radio .................................................................12
4 Quick Setup Menu ..........................................................13
5 Other useful functions ....................................................14
Troubleshooting .................................................................15
Specifications ....................................................................16
Table of display resolutions ...............................................17
Resolutions supported by HDMI ........................................17
Supplied Accessories ..........................................Back cover
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