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Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 21 First Time Setup 46 Basic Operation 64 Using the Listening Modes ........75 Advanced Setup 86 Zone 2 and Zone 3 115 Controlling Other Components ..122 Others 127 En AV Controller PR-SC886 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller. Contents Introduction 2 Connection 21 First Time Setup 46 Basic Operation 64 Using the Listening Modes ........75 Advanced Setup 86 Zone 2 and Zone 3 115 Controlling Other Components ..122 Others 127 En AV Controller PR-SC886 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference.
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... a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs ......23 Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs ......24 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 25 Connecting Antenna 26 About AV Connections 28 Connecting Both Audio & Video 29 Which Connections Should I Use 29 Connecting a TV or Projector 31 Connecting a DVD player 32 Connecting...an RI Dock 43 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only 43 Connecting Onkyo V Components 44 Connecting the Power Cord 44 Turning On the AV Controller 45 Turning On and Standby 45 First Time Setup 46 Monitor Setup 46 Selecting the Language ...
... a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs ......23 Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs ......24 Bi-amping the Front Speakers 25 Connecting Antenna 26 About AV Connections 28 Connecting Both Audio & Video 29 Which Connections Should I Use 29 Connecting a TV or Projector 31 Connecting a DVD player 32 Connecting...an RI Dock 43 Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only 43 Connecting Onkyo V Components 44 Connecting the Power Cord 44 Turning On the AV Controller 45 Turning On and Standby 45 First Time Setup 46 Monitor Setup 46 Selecting the Language ...
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...). And, you can enjoy the various listening modes, such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (see page 115). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV controller-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) for each room. Main Room: Enjoy up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 116). *The listening...
...). And, you can enjoy the various listening modes, such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (see page 115). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV controller-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) for each room. Main Room: Enjoy up to 7.1-channel surround-sound playback (see page 116). *The listening...
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... display). D ZONE 2 indicator (118) This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected. I MASTER VOLUME control (64) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV controller to On or Standby. J PURE AUDIO button and indicator (75) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when the... AV controller is on it. K AUDIO SEL button (114) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. L Input selector buttons (64) Select ...
... display). D ZONE 2 indicator (118) This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected. I MASTER VOLUME control (64) and indicator Sets the volume of the AV controller to On or Standby. J PURE AUDIO button and indicator (75) Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up when the... AV controller is on it. K AUDIO SEL button (114) Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel. L Input selector buttons (64) Select ...
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...or DIGITAL. FM STEREO (67): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is set to a radio station. Lights up when tuned to OFF, the AV controller is selected. When set to "Audyssey". Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set... AV controller is the main power switch. H Audio input indicators (70, 114) Indicate the type of headphones are included in parentheses. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are plugged into the PHONES jack. Front & Rear Panels-Continued ct LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (75) Select the Onkyo ...
...or DIGITAL. FM STEREO (67): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is set to a radio station. Lights up when tuned to OFF, the AV controller is selected. When set to "Audyssey". Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set... AV controller is the main power switch. H Audio input indicators (70, 114) Indicate the type of headphones are included in parentheses. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are plugged into the PHONES jack. Front & Rear Panels-Continued ct LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (75) Select the Onkyo ...
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D PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting the AV controller to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a turntable. 12 Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel North American model 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 bk bm bo bp bq br bs bt ck cl ... equipment and external controllers. C RS232 This port is for remote and system control. To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV controller and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
D PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting the AV controller to the V jack on another V-capable Onkyo component for connecting a turntable. 12 Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel North American model 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 bk bm bo bp bq br bs bt ck cl ... equipment and external controllers. C RS232 This port is for remote and system control. To use V, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV controller and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
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.... O IR IN A/B and OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN A or B jack, allowing you to control the AV controller while you can be connected to home automation equipment and external controllers. I SIRIUS antenna (on other end of sight, for example, installed in Zone... 2. X CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting the AV controller to a suitable wall outlet. See "Component Video Setup" on page 53. They're assignable, which means you 're in Zone 2, or ...
.... O IR IN A/B and OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN A or B jack, allowing you to control the AV controller while you can be connected to home automation equipment and external controllers. I SIRIUS antenna (on other end of sight, for example, installed in Zone... 2. X CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting the AV controller to a suitable wall outlet. See "Component Video Setup" on page 53. They're assignable, which means you 're in Zone 2, or ...
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...These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting the video signal. ct DVD IN This input is for when you purchased your AV controller. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting the video signal. See pages 21-44 for playback only or other... jacks for connecting the video signal. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting a component with an analog audio input and output, such as a preamplifier. dl MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting a DVD player. dm PRE OUT: FRONT ...
...These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting the video signal. ct DVD IN This input is for when you purchased your AV controller. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting the video signal. See pages 21-44 for playback only or other... jacks for connecting the video signal. There's S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting a component with an analog audio input and output, such as a preamplifier. dl MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting a DVD player. dm PRE OUT: FRONT ...
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... or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV controller is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to bright light, such...compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV controller's remote control sensor. 15 Keep this in mind when installing. • If another remote controller of the same type is used...
... or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV controller is subjected to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to bright light, such...compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover. Aiming the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it and the AV controller's remote control sensor. 15 Keep this in mind when installing. • If another remote controller of the same type is used...
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...or CD recorder made by that mode to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this manual may not work as the AV controller, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. You must enter the appropriate... manufacturers (see page 122). ■ CABLE/SAT Mode In CABLE/SAT mode, you can control the AV controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to control the AV controller. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 122). ■ CD/CDR...
...or CD recorder made by that mode to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. ■ DVD Mode By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this manual may not work as the AV controller, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. You must enter the appropriate... manufacturers (see page 122). ■ CABLE/SAT Mode In CABLE/SAT mode, you can control the AV controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. To set the remote controller to control the AV controller. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 122). ■ CD/CDR...
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... MODE button for radio. R RETURN button Returns to select the input source. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (64) Adjusts the volume of the AV controller regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback....the Previous and Next []/[] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes. S MUTING button (65) Mutes or unmutes the AV controller. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. D INPUT SELECTOR buttons (64) Used to the ...
... MODE button for radio. R RETURN button Returns to select the input source. Q VOL [R]/[X] button (64) Adjusts the volume of the AV controller regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode. The Fast Forward [] button starts fast forward. Reverse Play [U] button Starts reverse playback....the Previous and Next []/[] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes. S MUTING button (65) Mutes or unmutes the AV controller. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. D INPUT SELECTOR buttons (64) Used to the ...
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...Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV controller's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 122). C ON button* Turns on components with a DS-A2 RI Dock. button* Selects the next or previous album.... M MENU button* Used to select the previous or next playlist on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Press it works as a Play/Pause button.) O Next [] button Selects the next song. If the component is for 30 seconds. G DISPLAY button* ...
...Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV controller's Input Display to "DOCK" (see page 122). C ON button* Turns on components with a DS-A2 RI Dock. button* Selects the next or previous album.... M MENU button* Used to select the previous or next playlist on the backlight for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. Press it works as a Play/Pause button.) O Next [] button Selects the next song. If the component is for 30 seconds. G DISPLAY button* ...
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... and right speakers These speakers are used mainly for the sound image. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They should be positioned facing the listener at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. They enhance ...behind the listener about ear level, and equally spaced from the listener. Corner position 21 About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV controller's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your subwoofer at various positions within the room and...
... and right speakers These speakers are used mainly for the sound image. With DVDs you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. They should be positioned facing the listener at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. They enhance ...behind the listener about ear level, and equally spaced from the listener. Corner position 21 About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV controller's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your subwoofer at various positions within the room and...
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...to the amplifier's speakers terminals. You can use based on the AV controller. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. Front left speaker 7 8 6. Center speaker 4. You connect the AV controller's PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier's inputs, and connect ... speaker 8. Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 65 6 7 8 1. Connecting the AV Controller Connecting Your Speakers The AV controller is recommended for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Front right speaker 5. No matter how many...
...to the amplifier's speakers terminals. You can use based on the AV controller. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. Front left speaker 7 8 6. Center speaker 4. You connect the AV controller's PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier's inputs, and connect ... speaker 8. Dipole speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 Normal speakers TV/screen 1 2 3 4 5 65 6 7 8 1. Connecting the AV Controller Connecting Your Speakers The AV controller is recommended for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Front right speaker 5. No matter how many...
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...several stereo RCA audio cables. If your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for more information on your powered subwoofer. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT ...INLET 12V TRIGGER IN OUT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MODEL NO. Connecting the AV Controller-Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the amp's input. RDA-7.1 Surround back right speaker Surround...
...several stereo RCA audio cables. If your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for more information on your powered subwoofer. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT ...INLET 12V TRIGGER IN OUT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MODEL NO. Connecting the AV Controller-Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the amp's input. RDA-7.1 Surround back right speaker Surround...
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...right speaker Surround right speaker Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker Surround back left speaker 24 The AV controller's balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL AC INLET 12V TRIGGER IN OUT INPUT... jacks by using several XLR audio cables. See your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT...
...right speaker Surround right speaker Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker Surround back left speaker 24 The AV controller's balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL AC INLET 12V TRIGGER IN OUT INPUT... jacks by using several XLR audio cables. See your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT...
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... to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers' woofer terminals. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT INPUT SELECT...EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL AC INLET 12V TRIGGER IN OUT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MODEL NO. See your speaker manual. Connecting the AV Controller-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can only be used with front speakers and ...
... to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers' woofer terminals. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT INPUT SELECT...EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL AC INLET 12V TRIGGER IN OUT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MODEL NO. See your speaker manual. Connecting the AV Controller-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can only be used with front speakers and ...
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...Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. Once your AV controller is for use the tuner. ■ North American Model AM ANTENNA push terminals 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna ... of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 26 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to tune into position. The AV controller won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM...
...Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is ready for indoor use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. Once your AV controller is for use the tuner. ■ North American Model AM ANTENNA push terminals 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna ... of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. 26 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to tune into position. The AV controller won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM...
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...away as possible from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV controller To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using it , use , you cannot achieve... good reception with local regulations to your AV controller, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can cause interference problems. If circumstances...
...away as possible from power lines and other high-voltage equipment. • Outdoor antenna must be left connected. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV controller To TV (or VCR) Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using it , use , you cannot achieve... good reception with local regulations to your AV controller, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can cause interference problems. If circumstances...
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... optical. Several standard analog audio cables can carry uncompressed stan- Push plugs in all AV components. HDMI dard- Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable Balanced XLR ...PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.) S-Video separates the luminance and color signals S and provides better picture quality than composite video. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) • Push plugs in all AV...
... optical. Several standard analog audio cables can carry uncompressed stan- Push plugs in all AV components. HDMI dard- Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial digital audio cable Balanced XLR ...PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.) S-Video separates the luminance and color signals S and provides better picture quality than composite video. Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) • Push plugs in all AV...
