Using Dipole Speakers, Balanced XLR cable | Onkyo PR-SC5508 manual

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speak- ers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

ab Front speakers

cCenter speaker

de Surround speakers

fSubwoofer(s)

gh Surround back speakers ij Front high speakers kl Front wide speakers

	Dipole speakers					Normal speakers

	i		j				i		j

f	TV/screen			f	f	TV/screen		f
k	a	c	b	l	k	a c	b	l

d		e d	e
g	h	g	h

Connecting the Powered Subwoofers

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller’s SW1 PRE OUT, SW2 PRE OUT to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your sub- woofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SW1 PRE OUT, SW2 PRE OUT to an input on the amp.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set indi- vidually for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to SW1 PRE OUT.

You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the AV controller’s balanced SUBWOOFER 1 PRE OUT, SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT jack by using a bal- anced XLR cable.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set indi- vidually for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to SUBWOOFER 1 PRE OUT.

Powered subwoofer

LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT

Powered subwoofer

INPUT

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER 1

SUBWOOFER 2

INPUT

Balanced XLR cable

Balanced XLR cable

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Onkyo PR-SC5508 instruction manual Using Dipole Speakers, Connecting the Powered Subwoofers, Balanced XLR cable

Contents

Advanced Operations Controlling iPod & Other Components Introduction Connections Away 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 cm Precautions Aiming the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Installing the Batteries Contents Analog RGB Video Input D-sub 15 for PC FeaturesProcessing Miscellaneous THX 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 Panel AUX Input jacks HDMI, VIDEO, Audio L/R and Digital 19 Return button Setup MIC jackDisplay Phones jack Zone 2, Zone 3 and OFF buttons Rear Panel Input jacks Balance L/R 12V Trigger OUT A/B/C jacksFront L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R Controlling the AV Controller Remote Controller Enjoying Home Theater About Home Theater Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs Connecting the AV ControllerConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration AV controller Multichannel Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs Using Dipole Speakers Connecting the Powered SubwoofersBalanced XLR cable Speaker Impedance Bi-amping the Front Speakers Stereo audio source with Balanced XLR output Connecting a Balanced Audio Source Hdmi cable About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components AV Cables and Jacks Audio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components with HdmiJack Signal Components Assignment can be changed 45 to Connecting Your Components Jack Signal Components AssignableFront Rear Remote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsHow to record the video Auto Power On AC Inlet Connecting AntennaConnecting the Power Cord North American European and Asian Models Video 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 setting Turning Off Standby indicatorTurning On/Off the AV Controller Turning On Setting 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 Activities Turning Off the Components Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker SetupRestoring Default Using Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Enter Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the Radio Using RDS excluding North American models Presetting FM/AM Stations Finding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY AV Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Recording Separate AV Sources Using the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Speaker Layout About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input Source Listening Modes Audio Resolution AudioDescription Input Speaker Source Layout DTS-HD High DTS-HD Master Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Sources such as MP3s and Internet streams Modes can be usedNeural Digital Music *5 Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu Input/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 Input Analog Audio Input Digital Audio Input Speaker Settings Speaker Setup Level Calibration Speaker Distance Equalizer Settings THX Audio SetupBGC Audio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby PLIIz Height Gain Dolby VolumeVolume Leveler Half Mode Source Setup Reference Level Dynamic Volume IntelliVolume SyncName Edit Picture Adjust Block NR*2*3*4*6 Resolution*2*4Mosquito NR*2*3*4*6 Random NR*2*3*4*6 DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD Listening Mode Preset Miscellaneous Volume SetupOSD Setup 12V Trigger A/B/C Setup Multi Zone Hardware SetupSirius Settings North American models Remote ID TV Control Power ControlHdmi ControlRIHD Audio Return Channel Using the Audio Settings Lock Setup Music Optimizer Audyssey SettingsDolby Volume Speaker Levels Setting 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 Server Windows Media Player 11 Setup AAC Supported Audio File FormatsWMA WAV About Dlna Windows Media Player 12 SetupRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Server Requirements Using Remote Playback Network Settings Dhcp Playing Music Files on a USB Device List of the device’s contents appearsAbout USB USB Mass Storage Device Requirements Folder1 02SongTrack2 Artist Album 011234 Zone 2 Video Output Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Multi Zone Zone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out Setting the Multi ZoneConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers Zone 2 Maximum Volume, Zone 3 Maximum Volume Zone 2 Component Out Using Zone 2/3Zone 2 Power On Volume, Zone 3 Power On Volume Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV controller Muting Zones Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zones Adjusting the Tone and Balance of Zones Trigger OUT B and C Using the 12V Triggers Using 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/iPhone Connecting an Onkyo Dock Models sold are different depending on the regionOnkyo Dock Cable UP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo Dock With the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock Without the RI Control E/rENTER PLAYLISTe/r Available buttonsOnkyo Dock Buttons UP-A1 Dock UDock Preprogrammed 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 model Tape Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Remote Mode BD/DVD Controlling Other Components Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settings CH + Disc + Components ButtonsCassettetape deck TV VOL q/w Activities 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 commands Running Macros Using Normal MacrosDeleting Learning Commands Making Macros There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red Can’t turn on the AV controller Only the center speaker produces sound There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode About DTS signals On-screen menus don’t appear Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture There’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi Stand-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 device How 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 work Nent Video Monitor OUT Important Note Regarding Video Playback Tuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video Section About 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 settings Before you start Firmware UpdateUpdate procedure Updating the Firmware via Network Troubleshooting Errors during update via networkUpdating the Firmware via USB Errors during update via USB Output Video Resolution Chart Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH