Onkyo HT-R490 User Manual

Contents
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
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.
HT-R490
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide .................................... 34
Specifications ........................... back cover page
Remote controller
Using remote controller .................................. 30
Pre-programming remote controller .................. 32
Enjoying music or videos
Speaker Setup ................................................. 21
Selecting a sound source ................................ 22
Listening to Radio Broadcasts........................ 24
To enjoy Surround mode ................................ 26
Recording a source ......................................... 29
Before using
Important Safeguards ....................................... 2
Precautions........................................................ 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ......................................... 4
Before using this unit ....................................... 5
AV Receiver
Instruction Manual
Facilities and connections
Front panel facilities ......................................... 6
Remote controller ............................................. 9
Rear panel facilities ........................................ 10
Example of how to connect your equipment . 12
Positioning speakers ....................................... 16
Connecting speakers ....................................... 17
Connecting antennas....................................... 18
Connecting the power ..................................... 20

Onkyo HT-R490 Specifications

Amplifier Section

continuous average power output (FTC) - 8 ohms	55 watts per channel min. RMS
continuous average power output (FTC) - 6 ohms	70 watts min. RMS
continuous power output (DIN)	75 watts × 5 at 6 ohms
maximum power output (EIAJ)	100 watts × 5 at 6 ohms
total harmonic distortion	0.08% at rated power (Front)
IM distortion	0.08% at rated power (Front)
damping factor	60 at 8 ohms (Front)
input sensitivity and impedance - LINE	200 mV, 50 kohms
input sensitivity and impedance - MULTICHANNEL INPUT (FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R, CENTER)	200 mV, 50 kohms
input sensitivity and impedance - MULTICHANNEL INPUT (SUBWOOFER)	36 mV, 50 kohms
input sensitivity and impedance - DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL)	0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
output level and impedance - Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 2)	200 mV, 2.2 kohms
output level and impedance - Pre out (SUBWOOFER)	1 V, 2.2 kohms
frequency response	20 Hz to 100 kHz, +1/–3 dB
RIAA deviation	20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB
tone control - Bass	±10 dB at 50 Hz
tone control - Treble	±10 dB at 10 kHz
signal-to-noise ratio - CD/Tape	100 dB (IHF-A)

Tuner Section

FM tuning range	87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz steps)
FM usable sensitivity - Mono	11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms)
FM usable sensitivity - Stereo	17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
FM 50 dB quieting sensitivity - Mono	17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
FM 50 dB quieting sensitivity - Stereo	37.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
FM capture ratio	2.0 dB
FM image rejection ratio	40 dB
FM IF rejection ratio	90 dB
FM signal-to-noise ratio - Mono	76 dB
FM signal-to-noise ratio - Stereo	70 dB
FM alternate channel attenuation	55 dB
FM selectivity	50 dB (DIN)
FM AM suppression ratio	50 dB
FM total harmonic distortion - Mono	0.2%
FM total harmonic distortion - Stereo	0.3%
FM frequency response	30 Hz-15 kHz, ±1.0 dB
FM stereo separation	45 dB at 1 kHz
AM tuning range	530-1, 710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
AM usable sensitivity	30 µV
AM image rejection ratio	40 dB
AM IF rejection ratio	40 dB
AM signal-to-noise ratio	40 dB
AM total harmonic distortion	0.7%

General

power supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
power consumption	3.4 A
dimensions (W × H × D)	435 × 150 × 339 mm
weight	9.7 kg, 21.4 lbs.