Onkyo PR-SC5508 Speaker Levels, Audyssey Settings, Dolby Volume, Music Optimizer, Late Night

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Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV controller is set to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go to “Level Calibration” (49) before setting the AV controller to Standby.

Subwoofer 1

`–15.0dBto 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Subwoofer 2

`–15.0dBto 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Center

`–12.0dBto 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Note

You cannot use this function while the AV controller is muted.

Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” (48) cannot be adjusted.

This function will not work when the Pure Audio or Direct lis- tening mode is selected to play analog audio.

This setting cannot be used while a pair of headphones is con- nected.

Audyssey Settings

Dynamic EQ

See “Dynamic EQ” of “Source Setup” (53).

Dynamic Volume

See “Dynamic Volumeof “Source Setup” (54).

Dolby Volume

Dolby Volume

See “Dolby Volume” of “Audio Adjust” (52).

For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:

`Auto:

The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically.

`Off:

Late Night function off.

`On:

Late Night function on.

Note

The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV controller is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to “Auto”.

Music Optimizer

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.

Music Optimizer

`Off:

Music Optimizer off.

`On:

Music Optimizer on. The M.Opt indicator will light (9).

Note

The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and ana- log audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected.

The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

Late Night

With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels— ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Late Night

For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the

options are:

`Off:

Late Night function off.

`Low:

Small reduction in dynamic range.

`High:

Large reduction in dynamic range.

Screen Centered Dialog

Screen Ctr Dialog” is a function for moving the Center image of dialog etc. upwards through use of the front high speaker to fix the image to the display height.

Screen Ctr Dialog

As the value increases, the Center image moves upwards.

`0:

Screen Centered Dialog off.

`1 to 5:

Screen Centered Dialog on.

Note

The “Screen Ctr Dialog” can be used when supported listening mode is selected and “Center” and “Front High” are set to effective in “Speaker Configuration” (48).

This setting cannot be used while a pair of headphones is con- nected.

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Contents Advanced Operations Controlling iPod & Other Components Introduction ConnectionsAway from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cmPrecautions Aiming the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesContents Analog RGB Video Input D-sub 15 for PC FeaturesProcessing MiscellaneousTHX Ultra2 Plus V.Color is a trademark of Sony CorporationMusic Optimizer is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation ON/STANDBY button Pure Audio button Hdmi Thru indicatorFront & Rear Panels Front PanelAUX Input jacks HDMI, VIDEO, Audio L/R and Digital 19 Return button Setup MIC jackDisplay Phones jack Zone 2, Zone 3 and OFF buttonsRear Panel Input jacks Balance L/R 12V Trigger OUT A/B/C jacksFront L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R Controlling the AV Controller Remote ControllerEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterConnecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs Connecting the AV ControllerConnecting Your Speakers Speaker ConfigurationAV controller Multichannel Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR InputsUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting the Powered SubwoofersBalanced XLR cable Speaker Impedance Bi-amping the Front SpeakersStereo audio source with Balanced XLR output Connecting a Balanced Audio SourceHdmi cable About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components AV Cables and JacksAudio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components with HdmiJack Signal Components Assignment can be changed 45 toConnecting Your Components Jack Signal Components AssignableFront Rear Remote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsHow to record the video Auto Power OnAC Inlet Connecting AntennaConnecting the Power Cord North American European and Asian ModelsVideo Connection Formats Monitor Out setting set to Hdmi Main or Hdmi SubMonitor Out setting set to Both, BothMain or BothSub Which Connections Should I Use?Audio Connection Formats Monitor Out setting set to AnalogFor details, refer to Video Resolution Chart Depends on the Audio TV Out settingTurning Off Standby indicatorTurning On/Off the AV Controller Turning OnSetting the Display Brightness Displaying Source InformationTOR Using the Sleep Timer Using the Home MenuMuting the AV Controller Changing the Input Display Using HeadphonesUsing Activities to Start Easy Macros Starting Components Using ActivitiesTurning Off the Components Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker SetupRestoring Default Using Audyssey MultEQ XT32Enter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioUsing RDS excluding North American models Presetting FM/AM StationsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY AV Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Recording Separate AV SourcesUsing the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Speaker Layout About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input SourceListening Modes Audio Resolution AudioDescription Input Speaker Source Layout DTS-HD High DTS-HD MasterListening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Sources such as MP3s and Internet streams Modes can be usedNeural Digital Music *5Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup MenuInput/Output Assign Monitor OutOUT Main Resolution Hdmi InputBD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, Tape TV/CD, PHONO, Port ` in 1, in 2, Component Video InputAnalog Audio Input Digital Audio InputSpeaker Settings Speaker SetupLevel Calibration Speaker DistanceEqualizer Settings THX Audio SetupBGC Audio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby PLIIz Height Gain Dolby VolumeVolume Leveler Half ModeSource Setup Reference Level Dynamic VolumeIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Picture Adjust Block NR*2*3*4*6 Resolution*2*4Mosquito NR*2*3*4*6 Random NR*2*3*4*6DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD Listening Mode PresetMiscellaneous Volume SetupOSD Setup 12V Trigger A/B/C SetupMulti Zone Hardware SetupSirius Settings North American models Remote IDTV Control Power ControlHdmi ControlRIHD Audio Return ChannelUsing the Audio Settings Lock SetupMusic Optimizer Audyssey SettingsDolby Volume Speaker LevelsSetting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Re-EQAudio Selector Connecting the AV Controller About NETNetwork Requirements Listening to Internet Radio Listening to vTuner Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio Items on the Internet Radio Top Menu Registering Presets*1Station and Song Presets Playing Music Files on a ServerWindows Media Player 11 Setup AAC Supported Audio File FormatsWMA WAVAbout Dlna Windows Media Player 12 SetupRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Server RequirementsUsing Remote Playback Network SettingsDhcp Playing Music Files on a USB Device List of the device’s contents appearsAbout USB USB Mass Storage Device RequirementsFolder1 02SongTrack2 Artist Album 011234 Zone 2 Video Output Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Multi ZoneZone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out Setting the Multi ZoneConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers Zone 2 Maximum Volume, Zone 3 Maximum VolumeZone 2 Component Out Using Zone 2/3Zone 2 Power On Volume, Zone 3 Power On Volume Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV controllerMuting Zones Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zones Adjusting the Tone and Balance of ZonesTrigger OUT B and C Using the 12V TriggersUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3 Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Top screen list Standard Mode controlExtended Mode control Playing Music Files on the iPod/iPhoneConnecting an Onkyo Dock Models sold are different depending on the regionOnkyo Dock Cable UP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockWith the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock Without the RI ControlE/rENTER PLAYLISTe/r Available buttonsOnkyo Dock Buttons UP-A1 Dock UDockPreprogrammed Remote Control Codes Looking up for Remote Control CodeControlling Other Components Select Skip, and then press Enter Use q/wto select Search by model numberVia network, and then press Enter Or if you are not sure about the exact modelTape Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Remote Mode BD/DVDControlling Other Components Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settingsCH + Disc + Components ButtonsCassettetape deck TV VOL q/wActivities Setup Remote MODE, ALL OFF, MY MOVIE, MY TV, MY Music and Mode Learning CommandsTo learn more commands, repeat steps 2 Following buttons cannot learn new commandsRunning Macros Using Normal MacrosDeleting Learning Commands Making MacrosThere’s no sound, or it’s very quiet TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red Can’t turn on the AV controllerOnly the center speaker produces sound There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode About DTS signalsOn-screen menus don’t appear Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiStand-by power consumption Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the server or Internet radio Can’t access the music files on a USB deviceHow do I change the language of a multiplex source Sound changes when I connect my headphonesSpeaker distance cannot be set as required Display doesn’t workNent Video Monitor OUT Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Operate with the remote controller How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Confirm the settingsBefore you start Firmware UpdateUpdate procedure Updating the Firmware via NetworkTroubleshooting Errors during update via networkUpdating the Firmware via USB Errors during update via USB Output Video Resolution ChartOnkyo Europe 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