Onkyo PR-SC5508 Product Release

PR-SC5508
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 HDMI
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 MultEQ XT32 work to custom-fit your video and audio, while a new overlaid on-screen display lets you adjust settings on the
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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!
HDMI 1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return
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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 7 Compatibility
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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
9.2-Channel Network A/V Controller
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.
THX
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.
Ultra2 Plus Certified
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Microphone for
Audyssey
The less frequently used
controls are neatly tucked away
behind the drop-down panel.
1.4a
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