Rear panel facilities – Onkyo TX-DS989 User Manual

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VIDEO IN/OUT

These are the video inputs and outputs. There are 6 video inputs
and 2 video outputs and each one includes both composite video
and S-video configurations. Connect VCRs, LD players, DVD
players, and other video components to the video inputs. S-video
sources can be viewed via the S-video or composite outputs, while
composite sources can only be viewed through the composite
output.

The 2 video output channels can be used to be connected to video
tape recorders for making recordings.

Composite

video jack

S video jack

Ex: Onkyo CD player

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure

you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to
VIDEO 3).

• With LD players that have an AC-3RF terminal, connect the

video source to the video inputs of VIDEO 4 because only it
supports the AC-3RF settings during digital setup.

ZONE 2

These are the audio and video output jacks for the remote zone
(Zone 2). Use these outputs to connect the remote zone. For the
connection procedure, refer to “Setting up the remote zone” on
page 24. These outputs are activated by the Zone 2 button on the
front panel.

SPEAKERS

Seven terminals are provided for the front left, front right, front
center, surround left, surround right, surround back left, and
surround back right speakers. In addition to being able to
reproduce the conventional 5.1-channel source input, outputs for
surround back left and surround back right speakers have been
added for support of the state-of-the-art THX Surround EX.

Speaker outputs are compatible with banana plug connectors .

(RI)

By connecting the z connector as shown in the diagram below,
you can use the RC-390M remote controller to operate Onkyo
cassette tape decks and compact disc players that also have
Onkyo’s z connectors. Simply connect a remote control cable
from this connector to the z connector of the cassette tape deck
or compact disc player. An z remote control cable with a 3.5-
mm (1/8-inch) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every
cassette tape deck and compact disc player that has an z
connector.

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• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables

must also be connected.

• The RC-390M remote controller does not support turntables.

• If the connected component has two RI connectors, you can

use either one to connect to the TX-DS989. The other one can
be used to daisy chain with another component.

• For Onkyo DVD or MD players, you can control them by

simply pointing the RC-390M controller directly at the
component.

IR IN MAIN

If the TX-DS989 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not
allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to
connect a remote sensor* to this input to be able to use the remote
controller. Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked location
where you can easily point the remote controller.

* An optional remote sensor kit is required.

IR IN ZONE 2

This jack allows you to connect a multiroom system kit so that you
can use the remote controller while you are in the remote zone
(Zone 2), which may be far separated from the TX-DS989.

To be able to use the remote controller in the remote zone
(Zone 2), you must connect one of the following (sold
separately):

• Onkyo’s Multi-Room System Kit (IR Remote Controller

Extension System).

• A multiroom A/V distribution and control system from Niles

Xantech

, or the like

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