Onkyo HT-SP904 instruction manual Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

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Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable

■CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp

Step 1:

Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( a , b , or c ). Use connection a for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.

		b COAX-
			IAL	2
				(CBL/SAT)
Connect one		c
or the other		c	OPTICAL
			OPTICAL
Connection	b		2
Connection	b		(CD)
			(CD)
must be
assigned (see
page 41)
		COAXIAL
		OUT		L
				L

IN

L

R

CD

a

R

					HDMI				SIRIUS	XM
IN 2		IN 1		OUT	ASSIGNABLE	ANTENNA					IN
DIGITAL IN					AM		FM 75
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAX-										L
IAL1				Y
(DVD)				Y					MONITOR
					CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR		DVD	MONITOR
					CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR		DVD	OUT V
									OUT V
2				CB/PB	V
(CBL/SAT)				CB/PB	V					R
OPTICAL									S	R
1				CR/PR	S
(VCR/DVR)				CR/PR							CD
CBL/SAT IN	VCR/DVR IN	DVD IN	OUT		IN	OUT	IN	IN			CD
COMPONENT VIDEO
2	IN	OUT	IN		IN		IN	FRONT	SURROUND CENTER
(CD)	IN	OUT	IN		IN	OUT	IN	FRONT	SURROUND CENTER
L				L	L					L	a
R				R	R					R	a
REMOTE										SUB
CONTROL	CD	TAPE			CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR			DVD	WOOFER

L

R

AUDIO

OUTPUT

OPTICAL	AUDIO	CD player
OUT	OUT	CD player

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono preamp

•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or turntable and listen via speaker set B.

•To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or c . (For recording, use and , or and .)

	Connection			AV receiver	Signal ﬂow		CD or turntable
				CD IN L/R		⇐	Analog audio L/R output
		a
				DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2		⇐	Digital coaxial output
		b

		c		DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2		⇐	Digital optical output

■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in						■ Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge
A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that						An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to
doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.						connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

IN 2		IN 1			HDMI	ANTENNA
IN 2		IN 1		OUT	ASSIGNABLE	ANTENNA
DIGITAL IN					AM		FM 75
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAX-
IAL1				Y
(DVD)				Y
					CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR
2				CB/PB	V
(CBL/SAT)				CB/PB	V
OPTICAL
1				CR/PR	S
(VCR/DVR)				CR/PR
CBL/SAT IN	VCR/DVR IN	DVD IN	OUT		IN	OUT	IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
2	IN	OUT	IN		IN		IN
(CD)	IN	OUT	IN		IN	OUT	IN
L				L	L
R				R	R
REMOTE
CONTROL	CD	TAPE			CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR
	CD	TAPE			CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR

SIRIUS XM

	DVD	MONITOR
	DVD	OUT V
		OUT V
		S

IN

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

					HDMI				SIRIUS	XM
IN 2		IN 1		OUT	ASSIGNABLE	ANTENNA
DIGITAL IN					AM		FM 75
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
COAX-
IAL1				Y
(DVD)				Y					MONITOR
					CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR		DVD	OUT V
									OUT V
2				CB/PB	V
(CBL/SAT)				CB/PB	V
OPTICAL									S
1				CR/PR	S
(VCR/DVR)				CR/PR
CBL/SAT IN	VCR/DVR IN	DVD IN	OUT		IN	OUT	IN	IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
2	IN	OUT	IN		IN		IN	FRONT	SURROUND CENTER
(CD)	IN	OUT	IN		IN	OUT	IN	FRONT	SURROUND CENTER
L				L	L					L
R				R	R					R
REMOTE										SUB
CONTROL	CD	TAPE			CBL/SAT	VCR/DVR			DVD	WOOFER

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

IN

L

R

CD

AUDIO

OUTPUT L

R

Phono preamp

IN

L

R

CD

OUTPUT L

R

Phono preamp

INPUT	OUTPUT
L	L

R R

AUDIO

OUTPUT

L

R

AUDIO INPUT

L

R

MC head amp or MC transformer

AUDIO	AUDIO
OUTPUT	INPUT
L	L
R	R

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Contents HT-SP904 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserSpeaker Precautions Package ContentsPackage Contents Features Contents Setup Automatic Speaker SetupHdmi Video Digital Input Input DisplayGetting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayRear Panel Aiming the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Listening Mode buttons Remote Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected Buttons used when the Tape input is selectedDVD Mode CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Mode To select the input source, pressDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow / and Enter buttonsSpeakers Subwoofer SKW-750Connecting Your Speakers Using Rubber Spacers with the SpeakersEnjoying Home Theater Front left and right speakers SKF-750FConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsUsing the Speaker Terminal Tool Connecting SpeakersUsing the included rubber spacers Center Speaker BaseWall Mounting Mounting verticallyConnecting Antennas Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shownConnecting Antennas Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting Your Components About AV ConnectionsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Your Components Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV ReceiverWhich Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection FormatsConnecting a TV or Projector HintDVD player Connecting a DVD playerChoose a video connection from a , B , and C Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting Components with Hdmi Assign the HdmiTurn on the AV receiver, and then assign the Hdmi in see TipConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCR or DVD recorderVCR DVD recorderConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceChoose a video connection from a and B Make the video connection a Make the audio connection aVideo source Satellite, cable, set-top box, etcConnecting a CD Player or Turntable CD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp StepIf Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video Connecting the DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPodIf Your iPod Supports Video Cassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderCassette recorder, CDR, etc Connecting Onkyo Components Connecting the Power CordAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Turning On the AV ReceiverTurning On and Standby Measurement Points First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ First Time Setup Using Audyssey 2EQError Messages To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered SubwooferHdmi Video Setup Digital Audio Input Setup Changing the Input DisplayBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Displaying Source Information Using the Multichannel DVD InputPlaying Your AV Components Listening to AM/FM Stations Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations Listening to the RadioDS-A1X Package Contents DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPodAbout the RI Dock Compatible iPodsAdjusting the iPod Adapter DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPodPutting Your iPod in the RI Dock Function OverviewUsing Your iPod’s Alarm Clock Charging Your iPod’s BatteryAdjusting the Bass and Treble Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverUsing the Sleep Timer Adjusting Speaker LevelsUsing Headphones Common FunctionsUsing the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote ControllerThis button selects the Stereo listening mode Selecting Listening ModesUsing the Listening Modes About the Listening ModesDirect StereoDTS Use this mode when playing game discsOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Audio Adjust Settings Using the CinemaFILTERUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Input Channel Settings Plii Music Mode SettingsDTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Listening Angle SettingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Speaker Conﬁguration Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Double Bass Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Speaker Distance Setup closes Speaker LevelsButtons to select Level Cal, and then press Enter Pink noise test tone is output by the front left speakerButtons to select Equalizer, Equalizer SettingsSetup menu closes Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture SyncEntering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsSTANDBY/ON, TV TV VOLCH + Operates the VCRTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote controller doesn’t work AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPodSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t control other componentsFunctions don’t work RI Dock DS-A1X SpeciﬁcationsAV Receiver HT-R557 Speciﬁcations 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package HTP-650Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbHOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

HT-SP904 specifications

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