Onkyo TX-DS595 manual

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    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. TX-DS595 A ppendix [...]

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    2 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructi[...]

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    3 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-service[...]

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    4 Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS595. AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 (connector will vary depending on model specifications) Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1 (For all models other than USA, Canadian and European models) R C - 4 4[...]

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    5 Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated corr[...]

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    6 STANDBY/ON STAND BY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX - DS 595 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE CH LEVEL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 DVD VCR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY RT / PTY/ TP PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN AB SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR 12 3 4 5 6 78 0 9A ch f t DIRECT DS P RDS SLEEP M[...]

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    7 Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. POWER switch [16] Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS595. STANDBY indicator [16] Lights when the TX-DS595 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. STANDBY/ON button [16] Press to turn on the TX[...]

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    8 Remote contr oller AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTROLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V [...]

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    9 Remote controller Selects an input source. Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the TX-DS595. The input source for each buttons is given here. DVD:DVD, CD:CD, V1:VIDEO1, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3, V4:Not used with the TX- DS595, T1:TAPE, T2:Not used with the TX-DS595, TUN:FM/AM, PH:PHONO. Numeric key/Listening mode selector/SP A, B/ Re[...]

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    10 Connections Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS595 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully un[...]

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    11 Connections REMOTE CONTROL FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND IN OUT IN IN IN L R CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURR SUBWOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 12 PRE OUT MUL TI CHANNEL INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT L R OUT IN PHONO T APE CD MONITOR OUT DVD VIDE O VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L (White) R (Red) L (White) R (Red) 3. T ape deck, MD recorder , DA T deck, CD recorder , (T APE) Analog aud[...]

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    12 Connections Connecting your video components Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to the TX-DS595. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples. The flow of the video signals is as follows: • The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT. • The signal that comes in from S VIDEO IN[...]

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    13 If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS595 depending on the type of connector on the device. With the initial settings of the TX-DS595, the VIDEO 1 input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack. If the digital connec[...]

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    14 Connect to devices with multichannel output By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX-DS595 to the peripheral device. Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors The TX-DS595 is su[...]

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    15 Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in amplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier. Connecting the speaker cable 1. Strip away 5/8 inch (15 mm) of wire insulation. 2. Twist wire en[...]

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    16 STANDBY/ON STANDBY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX - DS 595 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE CH LEVEL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 DVD VCR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY RT / PTY/ TP PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN AB SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR POWER STANDBY/ON AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE [...]

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    17 Connecting antennas Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever. 12 3 Hint: Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AM broadcast signals. Connecting the included antennas Connecting the FM i[...]

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    18 Note: If you are using the TX-DS595 worldwide model in a region where AM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set the AM Freq Step Setup setting accordingly (see page 32). 1 2 3, 4 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 6 mm 3 mm 6 mm 15mm 5/8" Connecting antennas Outdoor antenna (Indoor) AM loop antenna To TV (or VCR[...]

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    19 2. Press the jog dial or ENTER button on the remote controller. If anything other than “1. SPEAKER SETUP” appears, turn the jog dial or press the and cursor buttons on the remote controller until “1. SPEAKER SETUP” appears. Speaker Configuration These settings tell the TX-DS595 which speakers you have connected and what size they are. 1.[...]

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    20 Speaker setup 4. Press either the jog dial or the cursor button on the remote controller again. The test sound will now be heard from a different speaker. 5. Turn the jog dial or press the or cursor buttons on the remote controller to adjust the volume of the test sound from this speaker to the same level that you heard from the previous speaker[...]

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    21 STANDBY/ON STANDBY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX - DS 595 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE CH LEVEL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 DVD VCR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY RT / PTY/ TP PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN AB SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECTOR FM MODE AM FM TUNING / Listening to Radio Br oadc[...]

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    22 Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press either the AM or FM input source button. The front display should show the currently selected frequency. If it displays the listening mode, press the DISPLAY button to display the frequency. 2. Press the PRESET / button and select the number of the desired preset station. When using the remote controller[...]

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    23 Listening to RDS br oadcasts (Eur opean models only) Listening to RDS broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is availabl[...]

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    24 3. Press the jog dial. The TX-DS595 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information. If “ NOT FOUND ” appears on the display, a TP station cannot be located. 2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button three times. Listening to RDS broadcasts Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT si[...]

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    25 Enjo ying m usic or videos with the TX-DS595 Basic operation To use the remote controller, first press the RCVR button. 1. Press the desired input source button. The selected source name appears on the display. If you have selected DVD, CD, or other digital devices, see “Digital Input” on page 29. If you have selected a multichannel input, s[...]

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    26 Using the sleep time (Remote controller only) The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS595 to turn off automatically after a specified time period. If you press it once, the TX-DS595 will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is pressed thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-DS595 turns off decreases by 10 minutes. While, the sleep fu[...]

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    27 Enjoying the multichannel input Before starting operations, first make sure that the multichannel connection is properly made and that the Multichannel setting of the Input Setup → Audio Setup is set to “ YES ” (see page 29). 1. Press the input source button for the component with multichannel output connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT on[...]

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    28 Using listening mode Listening modes Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right front speakers. Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the sub[...]

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    29 If a component with a 5.1-channel output terminal is connected (i.e., DVD player or MPEG decoder), turn the jog dial or press the and buttons on the remote controller to select “ YES. ” 7. Press the RETURN button. “ AUDIO SETUP? ” appears in the front display. To exit the setup mode immediately, press the SETUP button. OPT1: Select if co[...]

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    30 7. Turn the jog dial or press the or cursor button on the remote controller to select the listening mode. Refer to the table to see what listening modes are available. 8. Press the RETURN button. “ LSTNMODEPRESET? ” appears in the front display. To exit the setup mode immediately, press the SETUP button. Input Setup FM AM PHONO C D TAPE VIDE[...]

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    31 Input Setup IntelliVolume When switching input sources, you may find that the output level for different components or input sources connected to the TX-DS595 is different even though the main volume setting is the same. Under normal circumstances, you would then have to change the volume setting each time you change the input source. This Intel[...]

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    32 Preference 3. Preference Volume Setup Maximum Volume (MAXIMUM VOL): This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be output with the MASTER VOLUME dial to prevent components from being damaged by excessively loud volumes. When Maximum Volume is not set, set this to OFF. Power On Volume (POWERONVOL): This sets a designated volume set[...]

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    33 Recor ding The TX-DS595 can also be used to record an input source media. This allows you to make copies of the music or videos you like, copy them from one type of media to another, or even record what is being broadcast on television or radio. Recording an audio source Make all connections between the tape deck and the receiver as shown in the[...]

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    34 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    35 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    36 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    37 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    38 Learning a pre-pr ogramming code AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A [...]

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    39 Pre-programmong codes Learning a pre-programming code CABLE BRAND SETTING No. GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 500 GEMINI 501 HAMLIN 502, 503, 504, 505 JERROLD 500, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514 MACOM 515, 516, 517 MAGNAVOX 518 OAK 519, 520, 521 PANASONIC 522, 523 PHILIPS 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529 PIONEER 530, 531 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 532, 533[...]

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    40 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    41 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    42 P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O S A T S T D B Y O N S L E E P M D V C R T V C A B L E CH M O D E R C V R C D D V D D I R E C T R E T U R N S E T U P MODE MACRO DIRECT MACRO : AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER R[...]

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    43 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to the command you are programming) on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will ligh[...]

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    44 AUDIO OPEN / CLOSE MUTING ANGLE SUBTITLE -- / --- TV / VCR LEVEL ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 447M STEREO SURR A.ST SP B Re-EQ DIMMER ZONE 2 DIRECT DSP DSP SP A DISPLAY RANDOM REC P R E P R O G R A M M E D & L E A R N I N G C A P A B I L I T Y M O D E I N P U T S E L E C T O R S E N D / L E A R N M A C R O DVD V 3 V 4 TUN T 1 C D V 2[...]

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    45 Using a Macr o function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then executed by pressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODE MACRO button. For example, to program the macro described above into the CD MODE button, perform the st[...]

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    46 Using a Macro function Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function, you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the macro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the direct macro function, only one macro can be programmed. For example, to program the macro described[...]

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    47 Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, and then release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MODE MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When you release the butt[...]

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    48 Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller. 1. Open the battery cover and remove the bat[...]

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    49 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 75 W per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. 100 W min. RMS at 6 Ω , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic distortion. Continuous Power output (DIN) [...]

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    50 T r oub leshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-DS595 to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller. POWER Power shuts off immediately after power on. • Amplifier protection circuitry has be[...]

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    51 Troubleshooting guide No preset station is recalled. • Power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time. ➞ The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again. VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. • Improper connection. ➞ Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors compl[...]

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