Getting to Know the AV Controller—Continued

M12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)

These outputs can be connected to the 12-volt trig- ger inputs on other components.

NETHERNET

This port is for connecting the AV controller to home automation equipment and external control- lers. Use only shielded Ethernet cables.

OAM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio)

The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

PAC INLET

The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

QDIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connect- ing components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assign- able, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 49.

RDIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assign- able, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 49.

The optical digital audio output is for connecting a digital recorder with an optical digital input, such as a CD recorder.

SGND screw

This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

TBALANCE L/R INPUT

This balanced XLR input is for connecting a com- ponent with a stereo balanced XLR output. For a mono source, connect to the BALANCE L XLR.

UCD IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

VTAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

WAUX 1 IN

A VCR for playback only or other video source can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

XGAME/TV IN

A game console or TV output can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

YCBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

ZVCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There’s S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal.

aDVD IN

This input is for connecting a DVD player. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for con- necting the video signal.

bFRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER PREOUT

These balanced XLR outputs are for connecting a multichannel power amplifier and powered sub- woofer.

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp the front speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on page 23.

cMULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio out- put, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.

dPRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a multi- channel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV controller solely as a preamplifier. The SUB- WOOFER jack is for connecting a powered sub- woofer.

ePRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3

These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3. The SW jacks can be connected to the inputs on pow- ered subwoofers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.

fAC OUTLET

These switched AC outlets can be used to supply power to other AV components. The type and num- ber of outlets depends on the country in which you purchased your AV controller.

See pages 19–42 for hookup information.

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Onkyo PR-SC885 AM and FM Antenna HD Radio, Digital Coaxial in 1, 2, Digital Optical in 1, 2, and OUT, GND screw, Dvd

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