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AV Controller PR-SC886 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller.
AV Controller PR-SC886 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. 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 Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller.
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... GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Precautions-Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this instruction manual is in the plug. Fit a suitable fuse in compliance with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your socket outlets, cut it ... responsibility, that indicated on the body of this apparatus may not correspond with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this unit should be connected to the terminal which is coloured blue must approved by qualified service personnel. ...
... GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Precautions-Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this instruction manual is in the plug. Fit a suitable fuse in compliance with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your socket outlets, cut it ... responsibility, that indicated on the body of this apparatus may not correspond with the corresponding technical standards such as that the ONKYO product described in this unit should be connected to the terminal which is coloured blue must approved by qualified service personnel. ...
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... used when setting Zone 3. There are used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on page 72. V TUNING MODE button (67) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. The OFF button is connected here for automatic speaker setup. [ AUX 2 INPUT (40, 74) Used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear...
... used when setting Zone 3. There are used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on page 72. V TUNING MODE button (67) Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode. The OFF button is connected here for automatic speaker setup. [ AUX 2 INPUT (40, 74) Used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear...
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...114) Indicate the type of headphones are set in the Speaker Configuration. Front & Rear Panels-Continued ct LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (75) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. D Tuning indicators HD (North American model only) (70) Lights up when tuned to a HD Radio station that 's selected as...abbreviations indicate which audio channels are included in parentheses. RDS (72): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected for speakers that are plugged into the PHONES jack. FM STEREO (67): Lights up when the Sleep function ...
...114) Indicate the type of headphones are set in the Speaker Configuration. Front & Rear Panels-Continued ct LISTENING MODE [F]/[S] buttons (75) Select the Onkyo original listening modes. D Tuning indicators HD (North American model only) (70) Lights up when tuned to a HD Radio station that 's selected as...abbreviations indicate which audio channels are included in parentheses. RDS (72): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected for speakers that are plugged into the PHONES jack. FM STEREO (67): Lights up when the Sleep function ...
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...VCR. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as expected with each type of the remote controller functions described in this manual may not work as the AV controller, you can also use with other components. 16 To set the remote controller to control the AV... control components made by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. Modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 117). 1 Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode. 2...
...VCR. Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes As well as expected with each type of the remote controller functions described in this manual may not work as the AV controller, you can also use with other components. 16 To set the remote controller to control the AV... control components made by using the REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via V. Modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 117). 1 Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select a mode. 2...
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... an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 57). • See to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. L REPEAT button* Used with the shuffle function. In order to select the DOCK remote controller mode. N Play [] button Starts...
... an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 57). • See to the RI Dock's instruction manual for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. L REPEAT button* Used with the shuffle function. In order to select the DOCK remote controller mode. N Play [] button Starts...
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... have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. Using Dipole Speakers You can do this automatically (see page 58) or manually (see page 89). The surround left and right dipole speakers should use the SURR BACK L output. Surround back left speaker 7 8 6. Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround...
... have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. Using Dipole Speakers You can do this automatically (see page 58) or manually (see page 89). The surround left and right dipole speakers should use the SURR BACK L output. Surround back left speaker 7 8 6. Speaker Configuration For 7.1-channel surround...
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... AV Controller-Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers. RDA-7.1 Surround back right speaker Surround right speaker Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker...
... AV Controller-Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller's SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers. RDA-7.1 Surround back right speaker Surround right speaker Front right speaker Center speaker Front left speaker Surround left speaker...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... outputs can only be used , the AV controller is used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for a pair of front speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be... in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers' woofer terminals. See your speaker manual. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT INPUT...
... outputs can only be used , the AV controller is used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your multichannel power amplifier's instruction manual for a pair of front speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be... in the main room. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers' woofer terminals. See your speaker manual. AV controller SURROUND BACK RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT FRONT RIGHT CENTER FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT Multichannel power amplifier SURROUND BACK LEFT INPUT SELECT OUTPUT INPUT...
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... and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. HDMI dard- Y CB/PB CR/PR Y CB/PB CR/PR Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently...does not support SCART connections. 28 Connecting the AV Controller-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Wrong! or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound ...
... and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. HDMI dard- Y CB/PB CR/PR Y CB/PB CR/PR Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently...does not support SCART connections. 28 Connecting the AV Controller-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. Wrong! or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound ...
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...; Video signals connected to the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to the recording VCR/DVD recorder's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video...
...; Video signals connected to the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to the recording VCR/DVD recorder's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video...
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... a PC are normally output by the HDMI MAIN OUT and SUB OUT for details. 38 Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to the connected component's instruction manual for display on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV controller). Hint! If the picture is poor or there...
... a PC are normally output by the HDMI MAIN OUT and SUB OUT for details. 38 Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to the connected component's instruction manual for display on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV controller). Hint! If the picture is poor or there...
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... to connect the AV controller's PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turntable has a ground wire, connect it . • If your phono equalizer's manual for use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV controller CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ ■...
... to connect the AV controller's PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turntable has a ground wire, connect it . • If your phono equalizer's manual for use a and b , or a and c .) Connection a b c AV controller CD IN L/R DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR) DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD) Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ ■...
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...controller is set to On or Standby, or Ready mode in the RI Dock (see page 122). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. For information about which iPod models are on the AV controller. Connecting the AV Controller-Continued Connecting an RI Dock Not all...iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your iPod in this case, so any components connected to them cannot be turned on or off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on all iPod models output video. These components can ...
...controller is set to On or Standby, or Ready mode in the RI Dock (see page 122). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more information. For information about which iPod models are on the AV controller. Connecting the AV Controller-Continued Connecting an RI Dock Not all...iPod Doesn't Support Video: Connect your iPod in this case, so any components connected to them cannot be turned on or off automatically. • Onkyo components connected via V should be connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on all iPod models output video. These components can ...
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... RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 74), as the Direct Change V function selects the DVD IN L/R jacks. Refer to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (RCA). The other jack is a problem, plug the AV controller into a suitable wall outlet. • Turning...are supplied with components that are connected to V jacks. Notes: • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to an AC OUTLET on Standby. If this is for V connections. Step 3: If you 'll need to press the [AUDIO SEL] button ...
... RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 74), as the Direct Change V function selects the DVD IN L/R jacks. Refer to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (RCA). The other jack is a problem, plug the AV controller into a suitable wall outlet. • Turning...are supplied with components that are connected to V jacks. Notes: • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to an AC OUTLET on Standby. If this is for V connections. Step 3: If you 'll need to press the [AUDIO SEL] button ...
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... MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Note: The "TV Format" (*) setting is not available on your Instruction Manual is in the same language as the Instruction Manual. Selecting the Language used for the 4 onscreen setup menus This setting determines the language used for the onscreen...Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese Press the [SETUP] button. The "OSD Setup" menu appears. 6-2. First Time Setup-Continued In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to...
... MOVE VALUE RETURN RETURN SETUP EXIT Note: The "TV Format" (*) setting is not available on your Instruction Manual is in the same language as the Instruction Manual. Selecting the Language used for the 4 onscreen setup menus This setting determines the language used for the onscreen...Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese Press the [SETUP] button. The "OSD Setup" menu appears. 6-2. First Time Setup-Continued In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to...
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...- Speaker Set- Speaker Distance 4. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in this manual may be performed on the AV controller by the [SETUP] button. The "Speaker Settings" menu appears. 2-1. The main menu appears onscreen. Setup closes. tons to...
...- Speaker Set- Speaker Distance 4. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in this manual may be performed on the AV controller by the [SETUP] button. The "Speaker Settings" menu appears. 2-1. The main menu appears onscreen. Setup closes. tons to...
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... Setup, arrange the room and connect the speakers as possible. Auto Speaker Setup Do not unplug Setup Mic. ics during the measurement process as this manual may be turned off or placed away from talking during measurements and do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid obstacles blocking the...
... Setup, arrange the room and connect the speakers as possible. Auto Speaker Setup Do not unplug Setup Mic. ics during the measurement process as this manual may be turned off or placed away from talking during measurements and do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid obstacles blocking the...
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...8226; Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually. Notes: • For THX-certified speakers, the 80 Hz (THX) cross- If running the automatic speaker setup again. over frequency is still...buttons to select the settings that if the volume is set it may be detected by the automatic speaker setup. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In rare situations, proper measurements taken may occur, so use the automatic speaker setup, you want to the previous screen. If the ...
...8226; Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually. Notes: • For THX-certified speakers, the 80 Hz (THX) cross- If running the automatic speaker setup again. over frequency is still...buttons to select the settings that if the volume is set it may be detected by the automatic speaker setup. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually In rare situations, proper measurements taken may occur, so use the automatic speaker setup, you want to the previous screen. If the ...