Onkyo TX-DS474 - User Manual

Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards........................ 2
Precautions ....................................... 3
Features............................................. 4
Supplied accessories......................... 4
Before operating this unit................. 5
Preparation
Audio equipment connections.......... 6
Video equipment connections .......... 7
Connecting other devices ................. 8
Connecting speakers....................... 10
Positioning speakers....................... 11
Connecting the power..................... 11
Making antenna connections.......... 12
Operation
Speaker setup.................................. 14
Selecting a sound source ................ 16
To enjoy Surround mode
or Stereo mode............................. 20
Tuning in a radio station................. 22
Using preset radio stations.............. 23
Recording a source ......................... 24
Appendix
Troubleshooting guide.................... 26
Specifications ................................. 27
Control guide
Control positions and names .......... 28
Remote controller RC-385S ........... 29
Using the remote controller............ 30
Audio Video Control Receiver
TX-DS474
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video
Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control
Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Onkyo TX-DS474 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	TX-DS474
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Important Safeguards

Precautions

Before Operating This Unit

Connecting Speakers

Connecting the Power

Speaker Setup

Selecting a Sound Source

When Multi Channel Input is Selected as a Source

Steps to adjust individual speaker levels when using Multi-channel input.

Speakers Selector (SPEAKERS A, B)

How to turn on/off speakers connected to the front, center, surround, and subwoofer terminals.

Switching Between Digital and Analog Inputs

Procedure to select digital or analog input for connected devices like DVD players.

To Enjoy Surround Mode or Stereo Mode

Surround Modes

Descriptions of available surround modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena, and Stereo.

Selecting a Surround Mode

Steps to select a desired surround mode using the SURROUND MODE button.

Setting the Surround Mode Parameters

Details on Midnight Theater function and LFE Level Attenuation for surround sound.

Tuning in a Radio Station

Manual Tuning

Instructions for manually tuning FM and AM radio stations using the TUNING buttons.

Listening to a Stereo Radio Station (FM Mode)

Using Preset Radio Stations

Programming Radio Stations

Steps to store favorite radio stations into memory groups (A, B, C).

Selecting a Preset Station

How to recall stored stations using group and preset buttons or scan function.

Recording a Source

Recording an Audio Source

Instructions for connecting a tape deck and recording audio from various sources.

Recording Data from a Video Disc Player (or a Video Camcorder) to VCR

Steps to record video content from a disc player or camcorder onto a VCR.

Adding New Sound to a Video Tape During Video Editing

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Control Positions and Names

Front Panel

Display

Remote Controller RC-385 S

Using the Remote Controller