Connecting Your Components—Continued

Connecting a CD Player

Step 1:

Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

b

c

COAXIAL IN 2

OPTICAL

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC INLET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS232

 

 

 

 

IN 4

 

IN 3

 

IN 2

IN 1

 

OUT

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHERNET

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT 2

SIRIUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

MONITOR

/ZONE 2 OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CB/PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12V TRIGGER OUT

 

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

(DVD)

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

OUT

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

OUT

 

IN

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

SURR BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

SURR BACK

 

IN 2

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

IN 3

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

 

 

 

IN 1

 

 

PHONO

 

CD

TAPE

 

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

MULTI CH

 

 

PRE OUT

 

(GAME/TV)

GND

 

 

BALANCE L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

SURR BACK R

SURR R

 

FRONT R

 

CENTER

FRONT L

 

SURR L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE R

MONO

 

 

Bi-AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOT

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect one or the other

 

L

R

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

OUT

CD player

With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use and , or and .)

Connection

AV controller

Signal flow

CD

 

a

 

CD IN L/R

Analog audio L/R output

 

 

 

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2

Digital coaxial output

 

b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c

 

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2

Digital optical output

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting a Turntable

The AV controller’s PHONO IN is designed for use with a moving magnet (MM) type cartridge.

Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV controller’s PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turn- table.

Notes:

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV controller’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it.

If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type car- tridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer. Connect your turntable to the head amp or transformer, and connect that to the AV controller’s PHONO IN L/R jacks.

You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turn- table with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer’s manual for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS232

 

 

 

IN 4

 

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

 

OUT

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHERNET

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT 2

SIRIUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1(DVD)

MONITOR

/ZONE 2 OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

MONITOR

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CB/PB

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE 2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12V TRIGGER OUT

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

(DVD)

CR/PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

OUT

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

IN

OUT

 

IN

IN

IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

SURR BACK

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

SURR BACK

 

IN 2

(VCR/DVR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 3

(CBL/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

 

 

IN 1

 

PHONO

 

CD

 

TAPE

AUX 1

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

DVD

 

MULTI CH

 

 

PRE OUT

 

(GAME/TV)

GND

 

BALANCE L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURR BACK R

 

 

 

 

CENTER

 

 

IN SURR L

 

 

 

 

IN 2

 

BALANCE R

MONO

 

 

Bi-AMP

 

SURR R

 

FRONT R

 

FRONT L

 

 

 

 

(CD)

2

1

 

 

3

 

 

OUT

 

 

L

 

HOT GND

 

COLD

 

INPUT

R

PHONO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

L

R

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Onkyo PR-SC885 instruction manual Connecting a CD Player, Connecting a Turntable, Step, CD player

PR-SC885 specifications

The Onkyo PR-SC885 is a high-end A/V preamp featuring advanced technology and robust design that caters to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. Launched as part of Onkyo’s premium line, this model is renowned for its exceptional sound quality and comprehensive connectivity options.

One of the standout features of the PR-SC885 is its support for an extensive array of audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which enables the reproduction of high-resolution audio tracks. This allows users to enjoy a cinematic experience right in their homes, with sound that is both rich and immersive.

The PR-SC885 also incorporates advanced digital processing capabilities. With its 32-bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and multiple digital inputs, the preamp ensures that sound is processed with precision and clarity. The inclusion of the latest HDMI technology means that users can connect various devices, including Blu-ray players, game consoles, and streaming devices, facilitating seamless integration into any entertainment system.

In terms of connectivity, the Onkyo PR-SC885 provides multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, as well as legacy connections including composite, component, and optical inputs. This extensive range of connectivity options makes it easy to integrate into both modern and older audio systems.

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The PR-SC885 also features a sleek and stylish design, with a user-friendly interface that includes an intuitive remote control, making navigation and setup straightforward. Its robust chassis not only looks good but is designed to minimize interference and enhance performance.

In summary, the Onkyo PR-SC885 stands out for its exceptional audio processing capabilities, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly design. Whether for serious movie watching or high-fidelity music listening, this A/V preamp is engineered to deliver an immersive audio experience that meets the demands of even the most discerning users. Its blend of cutting-edge technology and practical features makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment system.