Document Outline

• Contents
  • Before using
  • Preparation
  • Operation
  • Appendix
  • Control guide
• Important Safeguards
  • 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operatin...
  • 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating ...
  • 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance a...
  • 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use ins...
  • 5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall o...
  • 6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recomm...
  • 7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance n...
  • 8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an ...
  • 9. An appliance and cart combina9. tion should be ...
  • 10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabine...
  • 11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operat...
  • 12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may ...
  • 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords sho...
  • 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside ante...
  • 15. Lightning – For added protection for the appli...
  • 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should...
  • 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, ex...
  • 18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects o...
  • 19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appl...
  • 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the applianc...
  • A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
  • B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fal...
  • C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or wa...
  • D. If the appliance does not operate normally by f...
  • E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in...
  • F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change i...
    • 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are...
    • 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service ...
    • 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance shoul...
    • 24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away f...
• Precautions
  • 1. Warranty Claim
  • 2. Recording Copyright
  • 3. AC Fuse
  • 4. Care
  • 5. Power
• Before operating this unit
  • 1. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220...
  • 2. If the preset voltage is not correct for your a...
  • 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressin...
  • 2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into...
  • 3. After batteries are installed and seated correc...
• Audio equipment connections
• Video equipment connections
• Connecting other devices
  • Connecting other devices
• Connecting speakers
• Positioning speakers
• Connecting the power
  • 1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
  • 2. Press the POWER switch to set it to the ON() po...
  • 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button or POWER button on ...
• Making antenna connections
  • 1. With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, pr...
  • 2. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and i...
  • 3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagr...
    • 1 Insert the end of the cable.
    • 2 Clamp it in place with pliers.
  • 4. Re-install the cover.
  • 1. Press down the lever.
  • 2. Insert the wire into the hole.
  • 3. Release the lever to replace it.
  • Making antenna connections
• Features
• Supplied accessories
• Speaker setup
  • 1. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button once to di...
  • 2. Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER Ã/® buttons to 2...
  • 3. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
  • Speaker setup
    • 4. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
    • 5. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
    • 6. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
    • 7. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
    • 8. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
  • Speaker setup
    • 9. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display...
    • 10. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR ® button. The 10....
    • 1. Press the TEST TONE button.
    • 2. To adjust the level of each speaker, press the ...
    • 3. Press the TEST TONE button to complete adjustme...
• Selecting a sound source
  • Selecting a sound source
    • 1. Press MULTI CH INPUT button on the remote contr...
    • 2. Press the CH SEL button to select the desired s...
    • 3. Use the LEVEL ¹/† button to change the volume l...
    • 1. Use the VOLUME control to set the desired level...
    • 2. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR Ã or ® button 2. r...
    • 3. Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER Ã or ® button to...
  • Selecting a sound source
    • 1. Press the DVD Input Selector button.
    • 2. Press and hold the DVD button for about 2.5 sec...
    • 3. Press the DVD button again repeatedly to select...
    • 1. Start playing the source you would like to list...
    • 2. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to set the du...
• To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode
  • Surround Modes
  • DOLBY DIGITAL Surround, DTS (Digital Theater Syste...
  • To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode
    • DOLBY PRO LOGIC
    • STEREO
    • Notes on DTS
      • 1. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when t...
      • 2. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when t...
      • 3. If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the pl...
      • 4. The DTS indicator on the TX-DS484 lights up whi...
      • 5. Some CD players and LD players may be unable to...
      • 6. The Rec Out jacks of the TX-DS484 output analog...
      • 1. Press an Input Selector button to select the de...
      • 2. Press the SURROUND MODE button repeatedly until...
      • 3. Play the selected sound source.
  • To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode
    • 1. Press the DVD button.
    • 2. Select the desired input signal format using th...
• Tuning in a radio station
  • 1. Press the FM or AM button.
  • 2. Use the TUNING Ã/® buttons to change the freque...
• Using preset radio stations
  • 1. Select the frequency that you want to store in ...
  • 2. Press the MEMORY button.
  • 3. Select the desired memory number using PRESET Ã...
  • 4. Press the MEMORY button.
  • 1. Select the tuner as the source by pressing the ...
  • 2. Enter the desired preset number using the PRESE...
  • 1. Select the tuner as the source by pressing the ...
  • 2. Press the PRESET (Ã or ®) button.
  • 1. Select the preset station you wish to remove as...
  • 2. Press the FM MODE button while holding down the...
    • 1. Use the CH SEL button on the remote controller ...
    • 2. Use the LEVEL ¹ or † button to adjust the level...
• Recording a source
  • 1. Insert a blank tape into the tape deck.
  • 2. Press the input selector button for the source ...
  • 3. Set the tape deck in recording mode. Start play...
  • Recording a source
    • 1. Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD pla...
    • 2. Press the VIDEO 1 or DVD button.
    • 3. Start playing the video disc player and recordi...
    • 1. Insert the disc or tape that you want to record...
    • 2. Insert a blank video tape in the VCR connected ...
    • 3. Press the VIDEO 1 button.
    • 4. Select the audio program source (FM, AM, PHONO,...
    • 5. Start playing the video connected to the VIDEO ...
• Troubleshooting guide
• Specifications
• Control positions and names
  • 1. STANDBY/ON button [9, 11]
  • 2. POWER switch [9, 11]
  • 3. SPEAKERS A/B button [17, 19]
  • 4. STANDBY indicator [5, 11]
  • 5. Remote control sensor [5]
  • 6. TUNER operation buttons 6. PRESET Ã/® buttons [...
  • 7. Display (Refer to the “Display” illustration.)
  • 8. PARAMETER SELECTOR buttons [14~16]
  • 9. PARAMETER CONTROLLER buttons [14~16]
  • 10. MASTER VOLUME control knob [17, 18]
  • 11. TREBLE control knob [17, 19]
  • 12. BASS control knob [17, 19]
  • 13. DIMMER button [17]
  • 14. LATE NIGHT button [20, 22]
  • 15. SURROUND MODE button [20, 21]
  • 16. Input selector buttons [17, 20]
  • 17. MULTI CH INPUT button [17, 18]
  • 18. PHONES jack [19]
  • a. Speakers A/B indicators
  • b. Sleep indicator
  • c. Surround Mode indicators
  • d. Audio Mute indicator
  • e. FM Stereo indicator
  • f. Tuned indicators
  • g. Memory indicator
  • h. FM Mute On/Off indicator
  • i. RDS station received indicator i. (European mod...
  • j. Multi function display j. (Frequency and Preset...
• Remote controller RC-427S
  • 1. Power button (POWER) [11]
  • 2. Sleep button (SLEEP) [17, 19]
  • 3. Input selector buttons [17]
  • 4. CD operation buttons [31]
  • 5. Tape operation buttons [31]
  • 6. Level up/down button (LEVEL ¹/†) [14, 16, 18]
  • 7. DIMMER button (DIMMER) [17]
  • 8. Surround mode button (SUR MODE) [20, 21]
  • 9. Multi channel input button [18]
  • 10. Tuner operation buttons (TUNER) [24, 31]
  • 11. DVD operation buttons [31]
  • 12. Channel selector button (CH SEL) [14, 16, 18]
  • 13. Test tone button (TEST TONE) [14, 16]
  • 14. Volume buttons (VOLUME ¹/†) [17]
  • 15. Audio muting button (MUTING) [17, 19]
• Using the remote controller
  • 1. Press the TUNER button.
  • 2. Use the PRESET buttons to select the desired st...
  • 1. Press the TAPE button.
  • 2. Press the transport buttons.
  • 1. Press the CD button.
  • 2. Press the transport buttons.
  • 1. Press the DVD button.
  • 2. Press the transport buttons.