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Onkyo SC886 - PR Preamplifier / Processor Manual

UPC - 751398008405

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AV Controller PR-SC886 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller. 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 Controller. Please retain this manual 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

Section	Page
Important Safety Instructions	2
Features	6
Supplied Accessories	7
Multiroom Capability	8
Front & Rear Panels	9
Front Panel	9
Display	11
Rear Panel	12
Remote Controller	15
Installing the Batteries	15
Aiming the Remote Controller	15
About the Remote Controller Modes	16
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode	16
DVD Mode	18
CD/MD/CDR Modes	19
DOCK Mode	20
About Home Theater	21
Enjoying Home Theater	21
Connecting the AV Controller	22
Connecting Your Speakers	22
Connecting 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 a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback	34
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording	35
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source	36
Connecting Components with HDMI	37
Connecting a Game Console	39
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device	40
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable	41
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder	42
Connecting a Balanced Audio Source	42
Connecting an RI Dock	43
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only)	43
Connecting Onkyo RI 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 used for the onscreen setup menus	47
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus	48
Monitor Out Setup	49
Video Input Setup	50
Digital Audio Input Setup	53
Analog Audio Input Setup	54
Speaker Settings	55
TV Format Setup (not North American models)	56
AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models)	57
Changing the Input Display	57
Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ(R) XT)	58
Basic Operations	64
Selecting the Input Source	64
Setting the Display Brightness	65
Adjusting Speaker Levels	65
Muting the AV Controller	65
Using the Sleep Timer	66
Using Headphones	66
Adjusting the Bass & Treble	66
Displaying Source Information	66
Listening to the Radio	67
Listening to AM/FM Stations	67
Presetting AM/FM Stations	69
Listening to HD Radio™ Stations (North American model only)	70
Using RDS	72
Recording	74
Recording the Input Source	74
Recording from Different AV Sources	74
Using the Listening Modes	75
Selecting the Listening Modes	75
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format	76
About the Listening Modes	82
Advanced Setup	86
Menu Map	86
Monitor Out Setup	87
Speaker Setup	89
Audio Adjust	98
Using the Music Optimizer	101
Using the Re-EQ Function	101
Using the Late Night Function	102
Source Setup	102
Listening Mode Presets	107
Miscellaneous Setup	108
Hardware Setup	110
Network Settings	112
Lock Setup	113
Selecting Audio Inputs	114
Specifying the Digital Signal Format	114
Zone 2 and Zone 3	115
Connecting Zone 2	115
Connecting Zone 3	116
Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings	117
Using Zone 2 and Zone 3	117
Using the 12V Triggers	120
Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits	121
Controlling Other Components	122
Entering Remote Control Codes	122
Resetting the Remote Controller	123
Learning Commands	125
Using Macros	126
Troubleshooting	127