Onkyo PR-SC5508 User manual

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PR-SC5508 9.2-Channel Network A/V Controller
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Every World-Class Orchestra Needs a Great Conductor
If you’ve invested in a high-end power amp, speakers, and playback devices, you need a savvy and capable pre-pro to make them all work
in harmony. Enter stage left, the PR-SC5508. Onkyo’s newest and most advanced pre-pro packs a wide selection of the latest processing
features and gives you untold flexibility in connecting and setting up your home entertainment system. Eight of the latest HDMIÆ1.4a
inputs support the new 3D video format, as well as 1080p upscaling with HQV Reon-VX. Meanwhile, 9.2 pristine audio channels let you
enjoy expanded surround formats from Dolby and Audyssey, as well as lossless audio from DTS and Dolby. ISF video calibration and
Audyssey MultEQÆXT32 work to custom-fit your video and audio, while a new overlaid on-screen display lets you adjust settings on the
fly. Home network capability enables you to incorporate internet radio or PC-based audio into your main system. And noise-reducing
XLR inputs and pre outs provide further options for the serious home cinema fan. So raise the baton and let the performance begin!
HDMIÆ1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return
Channel
The eight HDMI 1.4a inputs on the PR-SC5508 let you simultaneously
connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console,
and a cable/satellite tuner. And the two HDMI outputs let you send a
pristine signal at the same time to two different high-resolution displays.
As the latest version of this connector, HDMI 1.4a adds the exciting
possibilities of 3D video and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the
next big thing in home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast
content on the increase and 3D-compatible TVs coming to market.
The PR-SC5508 also offers the convenience of an Audio Return
Channel via HDMI. Audio content received directly by your HDTV’s
tuner can be sent “upstream” to your A/V controller, without the need
for a separate S/PDIF audio cable.
PC Audio and Internet Radio via Network Function with
DLNA 1.5 and Windows
Æ
7 Compatibility
Linking directly to the internet or to your home PC via a local network,
the PR-SC5508 takes streaming audio and internet radio to a whole
new level. MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis,
AAC, and LPCM audio files—whether on your PC or from the
internet—can now be played back through your main system with
unprecedented power and fidelity. The PR-SC5508 brings to life a huge
array of internet radio channels from Last.fm and vTuner*. As well as
being compatible with earlier platforms, the controller is compatible
with Microsoft’s Windows 7 platform, which includes the DLNA
1.5-specified “Play To” media-streaming feature. Another benefit of
having the PR-SC5508 connected to the internet is that you can then
easily update its firmware.
*Availability of services depends on region.
THXÆUltra2 Plus™Certified
The ultimate benchmark for home audio performance, THX Ultra2
Plus is specified for rooms where the screen-to-seat viewing distance
is more than 4 meters and the room volume is 85 cubic meters or
greater. To achieve THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the PR-SC5508 must
meet the world’s most demanding standards for home cinema audio
quality and performance, and must play at reference volume levels with
minimal distortion.
Advanced Video Processing and 1080p Upscaling with
HQV Reon-VX
HQV Reon-VX is the most sophisticated video-processing chip
available for home cinema. It provides the ultimate support for 1080p
scaling; for filtering of jaggies and artifacts; and for the reduction of
random, “mosquito”, and block (codec) noise. HQV Reon-VX also
enables color region enhancement and the rendering of more than one
billion colors.

PR-SC5508 9.2-Channel Network A/V Controller
NPR No. 10N57 06/10
Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which are registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign
patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume are registered trademarks and Audyssey DSX is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. „Made for iPod“ and „Made for iPhone“ mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. HQV is a registered trademark of Silicon Optix. Windows 7 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. VLSC, Music Optimizer, and
Theater-Dimensional are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Onkyo Corporation 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, Osaka 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.onkyo.com/
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Onkyo UK Office The Coach House, 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1AB, UNITED KINGDOM Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] http://www.onkyo.co.uk/
SPECIFICATIONS
Controller SeCtion
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.05% (Rated power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 kΩ(Line)
2.5 mV/47 kΩ(Phono MM)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
1 V/470 Ω(Pre out)
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance
5.5 V/470 Ω(Pre out)
Frequency Response 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)
Tone Control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110 dB (Line, IHF-A)
80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)
Video SeCtion
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω(Component and S-Video Y)
0.7 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
0.28 Vp–p/75 Ω(S-Video C)
1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω(Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response
5 Hz–100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dB
tuner SeCtion
Tuning Frequency Range
FM 87.5 MHz–108 MHz
AM 522 kHz–1,611 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory
40 stations
General
Power Supply AC 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 110 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 198.5 x 453.5 mm
Weight 14.0 kg
nCARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D) 594 x 337 x 576 mm
Weight 18.5 kg
nSupplied Accessories
• Indoor FM antenna • AM loop antenna • Speaker set-up microphone
• Instruction manual • Quick set-up guide • Remote controller
• AA (R6) batteries x 2
VLSC™(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Onkyo’s VLSC employs a unique digital-to-analog
conversion circuit to mitigate the effects of signal
noise. Data is converted between discrete sampling
points, which are then joined with analog vectors
in real-time to produce a continuous output wave
form. The result—a noiseless, smooth analog signal
based on the digital source.
Tailor Multichannel Audio to Your Home
with Audyssey and Dolby Technologies
The PR-SC5508 is equipped with MultEQÆXT32,
Audyssey’s most powerful room-correction
technology. MultEQ XT32 gathers frequency
and time-domain measurements from up to 8
positions in the listening area, to help create a
clear, well-balanced, and natural sound. Two other
Audyssey technologies, Dynamic EQÆand Dynamic
VolumeÆ, work to optimize frequency response and
dynamic range at all volume levels. In a similar vein,
DolbyÆVolume performs independent loudness
adjustments to different frequencies and channels
to produce a listening experience that includes
all the dynamics of the original mix at whatever
volume you choose. It also offers the option of
maintaining playback volume at the same user-
chosen level across all input sources.
ISF Video Calibration for Accurate Video
Reproduction
The PR-SC5508 is equipped with industry-leading
ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) video calibration
to dramatically improve your home cinema by
enabling you to adjust the brightness, hue, contrast,
saturation, and gamma levels on all video inputs.
Transforming your A/V controller into a video hub,
this function ensures that every video source is
independently calibrated for your connected high-
definition display. What’s more, ISF video calibration
has been shown to improve energy savings in
displays and projectors by up to 50%.
• THXÆUltra2 Plus™Certified
• HDMIÆ(Version 1.4a to Support 3D and Audio Return
Channel) with Deep Color™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, DolbyÆ
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super Audio
CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
• 8 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/7 Rear) and 2 Outputs
• HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with HQV Reon-VX
• VLSC™(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for All Channels
• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/32-Bit DACs (PCM1795 x 6) for
All Channels
• Audyssey MultEQÆXT32 for Room Acoustic Correction
• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files (MP3, WMA,
WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and LPCM)
• Internet Radio Connectivity (Last.fm and vTuner)*1
• Zone 2 and Zone 3 Pre Outs for Distributed Audio Playback
in Multiple Rooms
• Zone 2 and Zone 3 Subwoofer Pre Outs
• Zone 2 Monitor Outputs (Component and Composite Video)
• 2-Channel Balanced XLR Audio Inputs
• 9.2-Channel Balanced Line-Level XLR Pre Outs (with Front
Bi-Amping Capability)
• 2 USB Inputs (Front/Rear) for Memory Devices and iPhone/
iPod Models (Enables Display of Album Artwork)*2
• Gold-Plated, Machined Solid Brass, 18 mm-Pitch Audio Inputs
(TV/CD and Phono)
*1 Availability of services depends on region. *2 Only front-panel USB
input is compatible with iPhone/iPod.
ADVANCED FEATURES
• Three 32-Bit Processing DSP Chips (DA830 x 1, DA788 x 2)
• PLL Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology
• DSD Direct for Super Audio CD
• Audyssey DSX™and DolbyÆPro LogicÆIIz for New Surround
Channels
• DolbyÆTrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DolbyÆDigital
Plus, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio™Decoding
• DTS Neural Surround™Decoding
• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG
• Music Optimizer™for Compressed Digital Music Files
• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode
• Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
PROCESSING FEATURES
• Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional
Onkyo Dock for iPhone/iPod or DAB+ Radio Tuner
• Component Video Switching (3 Inputs and 1 Output)
• 4 S-Video Inputs and 1 Output
• Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub, 15 pin) and Audio Input
for PC
• 7 Digital Inputs (4 Optical and 3 Coaxial)
• 5 A/V Inputs (1 Front/4 Rear) and 1 Output
• Color-Coded, 7.1 Multichannel Inputs
• Video/S-Video Outputs (Monitor)
• 1 Audio Input and 1 Output
• Color-Coded, 9.2 Multichannel Pre Outs (Including 2
Independent Subwoofer Pre Outs)
• Dual IR Inputs with Common Output
• 12 V Trigger Outs (A, B, and C)
• RS232 Port
• RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control
CONNECTION FEATURES
• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration for
Optimal Video Performance
• Certified with WindowsÆ7 and DLNA Version 1.5
• Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB
• Audyssey Dynamic EQÆfor Loudness Correction
• Audyssey Dynamic VolumeÆto Maintain Optimal Listening
Level and Dynamic Range
• DolbyÆVolume for Reference-Quality Listening Experience
at Any Volume
• Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) via All Video
Outputs
• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/
200 Hz)
OTHER FEATURES
• A/V Sync Control Function (Up to 250 ms in 5 ms Steps)
• 40 FM/AM Random Presets
• RDS (PS/RT/PTY/TP)
• Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for iPod
• Bi-Directional, Preprogrammed, and Customizable RI Remote
Control with Backlight, On-Screen Setup, Mode-Key LEDs,
and Macro Presets for Four Activities