Audio Features
Video Features
Tuner Functions
USB/iPod Connectivity
Network Ready
Remote Control
Audio Features
Preamp/Processor: Delegating the amplification duties to a
separate component allows the Onkyo PR-SC5508 A/V Surround Preamplifier to keep
a healthy distance between noise-inducing high voltage/high current circuits in
the amplifier and sensitive low-level circuits in the preamp. This means that
the radio frequency and electromagnetic interferences that are found in most A/V
receivers don't exist in the preamp, or are reduced by several orders of magnitude.
The result is less distortion and less signal degradation in general.
Note: The Onkyo PR-SC5508 A/V Surround Preamplifier does
not feature a built-in amplifier and requires a separate power amplifier
such as the Onkyo PA-MC5500 nine-channel power amplifier (item number
580PAM5500, sold separately).
Preamp Outputs: There are RCA and XLR line level outputs for
each of the 9.2 main zone channels; front left, front right, center, surround
left, surround right, surround back left, surround back right, front high/wide
left, front high/wide right, subwoofer 1, and subwoofer 2. Zone 2 and Zone 3
both have 2.1 channel RCA outputs; left, right, and subwoofer. A menu setting
allows the output of both front high and front wide channels, in which case
there is no surround back output. The surround back outputs can also be
re-assigned to act as front channel bi-amp outputs.
XLR Input: The XLR (balanced) input can be assigned to the
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game, PC, Aux, Tape, TV/CD, or Phono input button.
Multi-room Capability: The PR-SC5508 has preamp outputs for
three zones; 9.2 channel surround with video in the main listening room, 2.1
channel (stereo plus subwoofer) with component video and composite video in Zone
2, and 2.1 channel audio only in Zone 3. The source for each zone is independently
selectable, allowing you to enjoy different sources in each room. The output level
of the Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs can be fixed or variable, so they can be connected
to an amplifier, receiver, or powered speakers equipped with or without volume
control. Only analog sources can be played in Zone 2 and Zone 3 and the Zone 2
video output is not converted (only composite video sources are available through
the composite video output and only component video sources are available through
the component video output).
ARC (Audio Return Channel): ARC allows audio to be sent from
your compatible HDTV to the preamp through the same HDMI cable already being used
to send audio and video to your HDTV. This eliminates the need for extra cables
connected to your television. The ARC function is only available through the main
HDMI monitor output.
Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs): To decode and playback
high-resolution recordings, this preamp is equipped with Burr-Brown 192kHz/32-bit
DACs for all channels.
Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC): Conventional D/A
conversion methods reduce digital pulse noise at the conversion stage but can't
remove it completely. VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A
conversion circuit to overcome this problem. Data is converted between sampling
points and these points are joined with analog vectors in real-time to produce a
smooth output wave form. The result is a virtually noiseless, smooth analog
signal based on the digital source to bring out even the most subtle of nuances
in your music, movie soundtracks and even MP3s.
Audyssey: This preamp is equipped with an automatic setup and
room equalization function, to achieve the ideal sound field for your room. The
Audyssey MultEQ XT32 function is designed to optimize the sound quality at each
listening position in the room. The included microphone is used to measure test
tones at each listening position. This measured data is then analyzed using a
program to improve acoustic characteristics in the listening area. For best
results multiple positions should be measured (up to 8), including a main
position. The main position is given more weight in the calculations.
Audyssey Settings:
- MultEQ XT32: The MultEQ XT32 function
automatically determines the number of speakers and optimizes
the crossover points, output levels, delay times, and
equalization of all speakers based on speaker frequency
response, speaker location, and room acoustics measurements.
- Dynamic EQ: Audio engineers mix
music and movie soundtracks at reference levels much louder than typical
home listening levels. At lower volumes the human ear perceives sound
differently; voices change, bass dissipates, and the surround effect becomes
less enveloping. Dynamic EQ adjusts the frequency response curve based on
volume to maintain consistent bass output, octave-to-octave balance, and
surround impact, resulting in rich sound at any volume.
- Dynamic Volume: Dynamic Volume
addresses the issue of commercials that are too loud and movie soundtracks
with vast differences between soft and loud passages; the results are more
intelligible dialogue, loud passages maintain impact, and soft whispers are
clearly heard. When the volume level changes, Dynamic EQ also adjusts the
frequency response to maintain sound quality.
Speaker Distance: The distance from your listening position
to each speaker can also be set manually; each channel is set individually from
0.2 to 30 feet in 0.2-foot increments (this includes left and right Front Wide
channels, left and right Front High channels, and two discrete subwoofer settings).
Speaker Levels: You can also manually adjust the level of
each channel output from -12dB to +12dB in 0.5dB increments; -15dB to +12dB for
the subwoofers.
THX Loudness Plus: A consequence of turning the volume below
Reference Level is that certain sound elements can be lost or perceived
differently by the listener. THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and
spatial shifts that occur when the volume is reduced by intelligently adjusting
ambient surround channel levels and frequency response. This enables users
to experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume setting. THX
Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in any THX listening mode.
Dolby Volume: Dolby Volume is an intelligent volume control
system that improves audio frequency response and corrects volume differences
between sources or types of content.
Half Mode: Dolby Volume can be set to apply bass and treble
attenuation to the audio when the system gain exceeds reference level (very loud).
This enables a more perceptually flat listening experience as human ears are more
sensitive to bass and treble at higher levels.
Double Bass: You can increase the bass output by activating
the Double Bass function; this feeds both the LFE and left and right channel bass
output to the subwoofer. Double Bass can be set only when the subwoofer is set to
On and the front speakers are set to full range.
Crossover: The PR-SC5508 has a built-in crossover for the
speaker system that can be set manually. The crossover points are set separately
for the front, center, surround, surround back, front wide, front high, and
subwoofer channels. The sub crossover options are 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 Hz.
The other channels can be set to Full Range, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80 (THX),
90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150, or 200 Hz. All but the main speakers can also be
turned off.
LFE Level: You can set the level of the LFE channel
individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, multi-channel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio, and DSD sources. The level can be set to -infinity, -20 dB, -10
dB or 0 dB.
Equalizer: Using the preamp's built-in electronic 7-band
equalizer you can manually adjust the tone of each channel; the bands are centered
at 63, 160, 400, 1000, 2500, 6300 and 16000 Hz and are adjustable from -6 dB to
+6 dB in 1 dB increments. The subwoofers are also adjustable from -6 dB to +6 dB
in 1 dB increments at 25, 40, 63, 100, and 160 Hz.
THX Ultra2 Plus Certified: THX surround technology was founded
by George Lucas. THX utilizes stringent standards that ensure movies are reproduced
in movie theaters and home theaters just as the director intended. The PR-SC5508
offers the following THX surround modes:
- Neural THX: Neural Surround employs
psychoacoustic frequency domain processing, which delivers
a more detailed sound stage, superior channel separation,
and localization of audio elements; Neural Surround can be
combined with THX Cinema, Music, and Games to expand 2-channel
sources to 5.1 or 7.1 channels; XM Satellite Radio uses Neural
THX encoding on select channels for decoding to 5.1 or 7.1-channel
for playback (XMHD)
- THX Cinema: carefully optimizes the
tonal and spatial characteristics of the soundtrack for
reproduction in the smaller home-theater environment
- THX Music: designed for use with music
(typically mastered at higher levels than movie soundtracks),
THX Loudness Plus also configured for music
- THX Games: designed for spatially
accurate playback of game audio (mixed for a smaller
environment than movies)
- THX Ultra2 Cinema: expands 5.1-channel
sources for 7.1-channel playback by analyzing the composition
of the surround source and optimizing the ambient and directional
sounds to produce the surround back channel output
- THX Ultra2 Music: expands 5.1-channel
sources for 7.1-channel music playback
- THX Ultra2 Games: expands 5.1-channel
sources for 7.1-channel game audio playback
- THX Surround EX: expands 5.1-channel
sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback, especially suited to
Dolby Digital EX sources
Listening Modes: This preamp incorporates powerful and accurate
32-bit DSP processors and a wide variety of listening modes to bring you maximum
enjoyment from your audio and video software. The listening modes include:
- Pure Audio: the display and analog
video circuitry are turned off, minimizing possible noise
sources for high-fidelity reproduction
- Direct: audio from the input source
is output directly with minimal processing
- Stereo: sound is output from the
front left and right speakers and subwoofer
- Mono: monaural sound is output from
your choice of speaker combinations
- Multi-channel:
use with multi-channel PCM inputs
- Dolby Pro Logic II: expands any
2-channel source to 5.1 channels
(includes PLII Movie, PLII Music, and PLII Game)
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx: expands any
2-channel source to 7.1 channels
(includes PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, and PLIIx Game)
- Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height: designed to improve the
accuracy of the front stage when Front High speakers are used
- Dolby Digital: decodes Dolby Digital
soundtracks
- Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion (DSX): adds Front
Wide and/or Front High speakers to improve the front stage and applies
Surround Envelopment Processing to enhance the blend between the front and
surround channels, Audyssey DSX can be combined with Dolby Pro Logic II,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby EX
- Dolby Digital EX: decodes Dolby
Digital EX or expands 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources
to 6.1 or 7.1-channels
- Dolby Digital Plus: multi-channel
audio format that supports up to 7.1 channels with 48
kHz sampling rate
- TrueHD: delivers exceptional sound
that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, up to
7.1 channels at 48/96 kHz or up to 5.1 channels at 192
kHz
- DTS: decodes DTS soundtracks
- DTS 96/24: decodes high resolution
DTS 96/24 soundtracks
- DTS-ES Discrete: decodes DTS ES soundtracks
with additional discrete information
- DTS-ES Matrix: decodes DTS ES soundtracks
with additional matrix information
- DTS Neo:6 Cinema: expands any 2-channel
soundtrack to 6.1 or 7.1-channels
- DTS Neo:6 Music: expands any 2-channel
music source to 6.1 or 7.1-channels
- DTS-HD High Resolution: multi-channel
format supporting up to 7.1 channels with 96 kHz sampling
rate
- DTS-HD Master Audio: offers up to 7.1
discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1
channels with 192 kHz sampling rate
- DTS Express: supports up to 5.1 channels
and a lower sampling rate of 48kHz, often used for interactive
or commentary audio on HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs
- Neural Digital Music: specifically
designed to enhance playback of compressed digital music;
MP3, internet streams, etc
- DSD: used with SACDs that feature
multi-channel audio
- Onkyo Original DSP Modes:
- Orchestra: for classical or
operatic music
- Unplugged: for acoustic
instruments, vocals, and jazz
- Studio-Mix: suitable for rock or
pop
- TV Logic: adds realistic
acoustics to TV shows
- Game-RPG: use when playing
Role Playing Games
- Game-Action: use when playing
action games
- Game-Rock: use when playing
rock music games
- Game-Sports: use when playing
sports games
- All Ch Stereo: ideal for
background music
- Full Mono: all speakers
output the same sound in mono
- Theater-Dimensional (T-D): enjoy
virtual surround with two or three speakers (you can
set the virtual surround imaging to Narrow or Wide)
Note: You can assign a default
listening mode to each input that will be selected
automatically when you select the source.
Dolby Pro Logic II & IIx Music Modes: While listening in
the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music format, there are three further enhancements
you can adjust:
- Panorama: broadens the front stereo
image to the surround speakers to provide a wraparound effect, especially
effective when there is limited output from the surround channels, panorama
can be turned on/off in the menu
- Dimension: allows you to move the
sound field forward or backward
- Center Width: allows you to adjust
the width of the center channel
PL IIz Height Gain: The gain applied to the Front High speakers
(when using PL IIz) is adjustable; Low, Medium, or High.
Center Image: In the DTS Neo:6 Music mode, the Center Image
feature adjusts the output of the left and right channels relative to the center
channel, allowing you to make the center channel more or less dominant as needed.
This improves the image of the center channel, especially when the listener is
off-center.
Re-Equalization Circuitry: Re-EQ (re-equalization) corrects
a soundtrack with high frequency response that's too harsh, compensating for the
fact that sound mixed for large, plush theaters may sound too bright when played
back through speakers in the home environment. This can be turned On or Off.
Bass and Treble: You can adjust the bass and treble separately
for the front, center, surround, Zone2, and Zone3 speakers. Bass is also adjustable
for the sub output. You can boost or cut low-frequency (50 Hz) bass output from -10
to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. You can boost or cut high-frequency (20kHz) treble output
from -10 to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
Late Night Feature: The Late Night feature limits the dynamic
range of Dolby Digital recordings, making easier to find a volume that ensures the
quiet sounds are not too quiet and the loud sounds are not too loud for night time
listening. This allows you to comfortably listen without the need to constantly
adjust the volume to keep from waking family/neighbors. The choices are Off, Low,
and High for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources; Auto, Off, and On for
Dolby TrueHD sources.
Note: This feature only works with
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD
encoded software and the depth of the feature will
vary based on the individual software package.
IntelliVolume: The IntelliVolume setup function allows you set
a volume correction value for each source, to prevent large jumps
in volume when switching from one source to another. This feature eliminates the
inconvenience of manually adjusting the volume control each time you switch
from a source with a weak signal to a source with a strong signal and vice
versa.
Volume Setup: The preamp volume can be configured in the
following ways:
- Volume Display: how the volume is
displayed can be set to Absolute (Min, 0.5 to 99.5, Max)
or Relative (-infinity, -81.5 dB to +18 dB)
- Muting Level: choose how much the
volume is attenuated when muted; -infinity (no sound) or
-50 dB to -10 dB in 10 dB steps
- Maximum Volume: prevent the volume from
accidentally being turned too high by setting a maximum level
- Power On Volume: specify the volume
when the preamp is turned on; choose Last (the same level
that was used when the preamp was turned off), Minimum, or
set any specific volume level (can't exceed the maximum
volume set above)
- Headphones Level: set the headphone
volume relative to the main volume, choose a level between
-12dB and +12dB
Digital Inputs: The PR-SC5508 has six assignable rear panel
digital audio inputs (3 optical/3 coaxial) allowing you to specify which input
source is connected to which digital input jack; each can be assigned to the
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game, PC, Tape, TV/CD, Phono, or Port input. The front
panel optical digital input is fixed as the Aux source.
Multi-Channel Input: The preamp is equipped with one set
of 8-channel RCA type inputs for use with an outboard 5.1 or 7.1 channel decoder;
there are inputs for left front, right front, center, left surround, right surround,
surround back left, surround back right, and subwoofer. The multi-channel input
can be assigned to the BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game, PC, Aux, Tape, TV/CD, or
Phono input.
Sleep Function: From the remote, you can set the unit to
automatically turn off after a specific time; from 10 minutes to 90 minutes in
10-minute increments.
Video Features
On-Screen Display (OSD): An OSD can be displayed on your
television for easy system setup. The cursor and enter buttons on the remote
make display navigation and setting adjustment simple and convenient. The setup
OSD is passed through all the monitor outputs (composite video, S-video, component
video, and HDMI). You can choose from several languages for the preamp's on-screen
display menu: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Chinese.
HDMI Switching: The PR-SC5508 has eight HDMI version 1.4a
inputs (7 rear/1 front) and two HDMI version 1.4a outputs for connecting Blu-ray
Disc players, HDTV set-top boxes, and other video components through the preamp
to your TV or projector. Any of the rear panel input jacks can be assigned to the
BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game, PC, Tape, TV/CD, Phono, or Port input (the front
panel HDMI input is fixed as Aux). Both outputs can be active simultaneously and
will pass digital audio and video. The HDMI ports are compatible with DVI, so TVs
and other displays with a DVI input can be connected using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter
cable, along with audio cables (if desired). The preamp uses HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components can display the
picture. The HDMI inputs accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signals and
the analog video inputs (composite video, S-video, and component video) are
converted to HDMI for transfer to the TV.
Notes: The 2 HDMI outputs display the
same video signal and can be used simultaneously.
Video Conversion and Scaling: The HDMI output can be scaled
to 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or 1080p/24; or the resolution can be set to Through
(no scaling), Auto (resolutions not supported by the display are automatically
converted), or Source (resolution set for each source individually). The PR-SC5508
utilizes HQV Reon-VX technology to convert interlaced video signals to progressive
scan signals. The HQV Reon-VX chip supports standard definition and high definition
de-interlacing, 1080p reconstruction of film sources, filtering of jaggies and
artifacts, and 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. The Onkyo PR-SC5508 will convert incoming analog composite video,
S-video, and component video signals to HDMI so you can connect all your video
sources through the preamp and then to your TV via a single HDMI cable. The preamp
can also convert composite video and S-video signal to component if your television
does not feature an HDMI input.
Component Video Switching: In addition to composite and S-Video
switching, this unit can switch between high resolution component video sources.
There are three component video inputs (each of which can be assigned to the BD/DVD,
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game, PC, Aux, Tape, TV/CD, Phono, or Port input) and one component
video monitor output. The component video inputs and outputs have a bandwidth of 5
Hz to 100 MHz.
3D-Compatible: The PR-SC5508's HDMI v.1.4a connections will
accept 3D video from your 3D Blu-ray player and output the video signal in 3D to
your 3D-ready HDTV.
x.v.Color: The preamp supports x.v.Color, offering a wider
color range than the current broadcast standard. For the x.v.Color feature to be
useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible
(camera-editing-format-player-display).
Deep Color: The Onkyo preamp also supports Deep Color
which allows increased color depth of video signals passing through HDMI.
Without Deep Color, the number of colors expressed by 1 pixel is 24 bits
(16,777,216 colors). Using Deep Color, the number of colors expressed by 1 pixel
is 36 bits. Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more
finely with more bits, continuous color changes can be more smoothly displayed.
For the Deep Color feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must
be compatible (camera-editing-format-player-display).
Note: x.v.Color and Deep Color technology
are supported only when the source, HDMI cable, media (original
recording), and HDTV all support those features.
Auto Lip Sync: The Lip Sync function can automatically
synchronize HDMI audio and video that has gotten out of sync due to the complex
digital video processing being performed. With HDMI Lip Sync, the audio delay
required to synchronize the audio and video is calculated and applied
automatically by the preamp. If additional delay is needed, the audio can be
manually adjusted from 0-250ms, in 5ms increments.
ISF Mode: The preamp has been designed to incorporate setup and
calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The
ISF has developed industry-recognized standards for optimal
video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and
installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from the
preamp. Accordingly, Onkyo recommends that setup and calibration be performed
by an ISF Certified installation technician.
Name Edit: You can enter a custom name for
each input (other than Tuner) and AM/FM radio preset for easy identification; up to 10
characters.
Lock Setup: This feature protects all the programmed settings
by locking the setup menus.
Display Dimmer: The display illumination includes the green
alphanumeric display and a blue ring around the volume knob. You can dim the
display as follows: Normal and Volume light on, Normal and Volume light off,
Dim and Volume light off, and Dimmer and Volume light off.
Tuner Functions
AM/FM Tuner: With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM
radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick
selection; store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio
stations.
HD Radio Ready: The Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio Module (item
number
580UPHT1, sold separately) sends high-quality digital AM/FM audio via a
single proprietary cable to the Onkyo preamp's Universal Port. The same cable
powers the tuner unit, saving on cable clutter. The tuner features 40 presets
for FM and AM stations. A rear-panel Universal Port input gives you the option of
daisy chaining a second compatible device, such as the UP-A1 Onkyo Dock for the
iPod.
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready: The PR-SC5508 can be
connected to the optional SiriusConnect Home Tuner kit (item number
607SCH1, sold separately) or SiriusConnect Home Tuner Receiver (item number
220SCH2P, sold separately), which allows you to receive Sirius Satellite
Radio through the preamp. You can search Sirius radio stations by Channel,
Category or Direct Tuning. You can also choose to display the following Sirius
information on the preamp's display - Channel Name, Channel Number, Category
Name, Artist Name or Song Title. You can store a combination of 40 of your
favorite Sirius, AM, and FM radio stations.
USB/iPod Connectivity
USB Ports: The preamp's front and rear panel USB inputs will
play music files stored on hard disc drives (AC adapter recommended to supply
power), flash drives, and MP3 players that fit the USB mass storage device class
(iPods are not compatible with the rear USB port). MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, WAV,
AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and LPCM file formats are compatible. USB devices formatted
with the FAT16 or FAT32 files system are supported; each folder may contain up to
20,000 music files and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep. If the storage
device has been partitioned, each section is treaded as a separate device.
iPod Compatibility: Using a USB to iPod Dock cable
plugged into the front panel USB port, music can be played directly from
an iPod. The iPod is controlled by the preamp's remote and text, album
art, and elapsed time are displayed on the connected video monitor. Video and
still photos (as well as music) can be played from an iPod using an optional
UP-A1
iPod dock. Using the dock cable to connect directly, iPod compatibility is as
follows (as of December 2010):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video Out |
Remote Control |
iPod |
Song Info |
Track Info |
| dock-connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| click-wheel |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video |
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates
may change functionality results. If you download a newer
software version, you may need to reset the device and your
iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work,
you may need to revert to the older software version or wait
until an newer software update is available.
Network Ready
Network-Ready: The Onkyo PR-SC5508 preamp is network-ready,
which means you can connect it to your home network with a standard Ethernet cable
and enjoy the music files stored on your computer or media server. If your network
is connected to the Internet (broadband), you can also enjoy Internet radio.
Ethernet Connection (LAN): Connecting the A/V preamp's
Ethernet (RJ-45) port to a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is recommended
for best results. Use a shielded CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the preamp
to your home network.
Note: Although it is possible to play
music on a computer that is connected to the network wirelessly,
playback may be unreliable; a wired connect is recommended.
Internet Radio: The Onkyo PR-SC5508 offers the full vTuner
Internet Radio Service when connected to your home network so you can access
Internet Radio stations worldwide. Once connected to the Internet, you can search
for and play Internet radio stations and podcasts at any time. To enhance your
Internet radio experience, the onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal is available as an easy
way to browse stations, set up/organize your favorites, add your own stations,
and get help. You can preset up to 40 Internet radio stations for easy recall;
already programmed in the favorites list are vTuner, Pandora, Rhapsody, SIRIUS
Internet Radio, Slacker, Mediafly, and Napster.
Note: To receive Internet radio, your
Ethernet network must have Internet access. Internet URLs
in the following formats are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast
(RSS). However, depending on the type of data or audio format
used by the Internet radio station, you may not be able to
listen to some stations.
Media Server Playback: You can play music files stored on
your computer or media server (the PR-SC5508 is DLNA certified). MP3, WMA, WMA
Lossless, WAV, AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and LPCM file formats are compatible. Each
folder on the server may contain up to 20,000 music files, and folders may be
nested up to 16 levels deep.
Media Server Requirements: The preamp can play digital
music files stored on a computer or media server using the following
technologies:
- Windows Media Player 11
- Windows Media Connect 2.0
- DLNA-Compatible Media Server
Remote Control
Multi-brand/Learning Remote: The supplied wireless remote
is a multi-brand/learning remote. The remote is pre-programmed to operate Onkyo
components. Additionally the remote has codes to operate other popular brands
of equipment, including BD and DVD players, CD players and recorders, TVs, VCRs,
cable boxes, MD recorders/players, and satellite receivers. Also, the remote is
programmable and can learn between 70 and 90 commands (depending on the amount
of memory used by the specific commands) from infrared remotes of other components.
Macros: There are three Activities buttons; each can be
programmed to perform a sequence of up to 32 commands by pressing just one
button.
RIHD (Remote Interactivity Over HDMI): RIHD synchronizes
compatible displays and components for integrated control via HDMI connection
and use of the preamp's remote control. RIHD is currently compatible with
other Onkyo and Integra RIHD compatible units along with select Panasonic,
Toshiba, and Sharp TVs and BD/DVD players (these BD/DVD players are only
compatible when used with the same brand TV). The more generic HDMI-CEC
standard also provides interoperability with various components from other
manufacturers.
IR Input/Output: The two 3.5mm IR input jacks allow you to
control the preamp without line-of-sight access using an optional IR remote
control system and locating the remote sensor in sight. The 3.5mm IR output
jack allows you to send the control signals to additional components.
RI Remote Control Jack: The 3.5mm RI (Remote Interactive)
remote control jack allows you to connect this preamp to other compatible
Onkyo components.
12 Volt Triggers: The three 3.5mm mini-jack outputs can be
connected to the 12-volt trigger inputs on other components to turn them on
(generally amplifiers powering speakers in the main room, Zone2, and Zome3).
The conditions under which each trigger is energized is programmable.
RS-232 Port: The PR-SC5508 has an RS-232 port for connection
to external control systems from companies such as AMX or Crestron.
