First Time Setup

This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV controller for the very first time.

Speaker Settings

 

GAME/TV

AUX1

AUX2

TV CH

 

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

 

 

-

 

If you change these settings,

 

you must run the auto-

 

TAPE

TUNER

CD

 

 

 

 

matic speaker setup again (see page 52).

 

 

7

 

8

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

 

D. TUN

TV VOL

 

 

+10

 

0

CLEAR

 

 

 

--/--- 10

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

INPUT SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MACRO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

 

ZONE3

 

 

 

REMOTE MODE

 

 

 

 

DVD

VCR

CD

 

 

ZONE2

 

 

 

 

 

 

CDR/MD

 

1

 

TV

CABLE

DOCK

RECEIVER

 

 

SAT

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE/AMP

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEP

 

2, 3

 

 

 

ENU

M

EN

 

 

 

2–5

 

 

M

 

U

 

 

 

OP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALBUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1, 6

-

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UIDE

IT

 

 

 

 

PREV

 

 

EX

 

 

 

 

 

SE

T

UP

RE

 

 

N

 

 

 

CH

 

 

 

TU

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

 

 

REC

 

 

PLAYLIST

 

 

 

 

RANDOM

 

If you’ve fed your front speakers from the FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs for bi-amping, you must change the Speaker Type setting. For hookup informa- tion, see “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on page 23.

Notes:

• When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to feed up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

• Before you change these settings, turn down the vol- ume.

1

Press the [RECEIVER] button,

 

RECEIVER

followed by the [SETUP] button.

 

The main menu appears onscreen.

S

 

E

 

T

 

UP

 

2

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

buttons to select “2. Speaker

ENTER

Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

The Speaker Setup menu appears.

 

3

Use the Up and Down [

]/[ ]

 

buttons to select “1. Speaker Set-

 

tings,” and then press [ENTER].

 

ENTER

 

 

The Speaker Settings menu appears.

 

2-1.Speaker Settings

 

 

Speakers Type

Normal

 

ENTER

 

4

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

buttons to select “Speaker Type,”

and use the Left and Right

ENTER

[]/[ ] buttons to select:

Normal: Select this if you’ve con- nected your front speakers normally.

Bi-Amp:Select this if you’ve con- nected your front speakers for bi-amped operation.

5

 

Press the [SETUP] button.

 

 

 

S

Setup closes.

 

 

 

E

 

 

T

 

 

UP

 

Note:

•This procedure can also be performed on the AV con- troller by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow

buttons.

ENTER

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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.

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