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SC15 Prisma System Control Center User Guide

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GETTING STARTED

1 Unpack the SC15

Your SC15 is supplied with:

This User Guide

The Chromecast built-in Quick Start Guide

Mains cable

IR cable

Trigger cable

Antennas for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

C5 remote control with batteries

AC Polarity Pen

If any of these items are missing please contact your 

supplier. We recommend you retain the packaging in 

case you need to transport the unit at a later date.
Note that the SCI5 is supplied with a protective film on the 

display glass. Remove the film for a clearer whiter display.

2 Pair the SC15 with speakers

The SC15 is designed to pair with WiSA loudspeakers, 

using the using the Speaker Pairing System (SPS).

Press the SPS button on the back panel to put the SC15 

into pairing mode. 
Press the pairing button on the WiSA speakers to pair 

the speakers with the SC15. 

Analogue outputs

The SC15 provides a fixed-level or variable-level 

analogue output on the ANALOG OUT output on RCA 

connectors, to allow you to connect to active speakers or 

an analogue recorder.

Digital outputs

The SC15 also provides a coax digital output on an RCA 

connector.

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3 Connect inputs

You can connect up to two analogue sources and up to 

four digital sources to the inputs on the back panel.

Analogue sources

Connect an analogue source to A1, using a high 

quality RCA cable.
A second analogue source can be connected to D6, 

using a cable terminated in a .5mm jack plug.

Digital sources

Connect digital optical sources to the digital optical 

inputs D to D using optical cables. D6 can be used 

for an additional optical source.
Connect a digital coax source to D5, using a digital 

RCA cable.

You can also connect a USB flash drive to the USB-A 

input, and a PC or Mac to the USB-B input to use the 

SC15 as an audio output device for your computer. For 

more information see 

PLAYING MUSIC FROM A DRIVE 

OR MUSIC SERVER

, page 1.

Streaming

You can stream music wirelessly to the SC15 from a 

mobile phone, tablet, computer, or other Prisma product 

via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or via a wired Ethernet connection. 

For more information see 

STREAMING MUSIC FROM A 

PHONE, TABLET, OR PC

, page 1. 

4 Connect the antennae

Connect the two antennae supplied with the SC15 to 

the ANT 1 and ANT  sockets on the back panel, and 

position the two antennae at a slight angle from the 

vertical.

One antenna is for Bluetooth connectivity, and the other 

one is for Wi-Fi connectivity.

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5 Connect power

Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the 

SC15 into the power connector on the back panel, 

and connect the other end to a wall socket.

If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please 

contact your supplier for an alternative cable.

note

: See 

Phase

, page 18, for information about getting 

the best sound from your SC15.

 

WARnInG:

 Always disconnect the SC15 from the 

mains power before connecting or disconnecting 

any cables.

Switch on the SC15, using the switch on the back panel. 

to switch on from standby

Press 

O

 on the front panel or remote control.

The display shows:

PRIMARE

6 Connect to Wi-Fi

When the SC15 is ready to set up the network the display 

will show 

Setup mode

.

Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on your 

mobile device.
Install the free 

Google Home

 app on your mobile device.

Run 

Google Home

.

It will display 

new device found

SC15

.

Click 

Set UP

 and follow the instructions.

After playing a test sound you will be prompted to 

connect to your home Wi-Fi network.

Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

You will now be able to stream music to your SC15.

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Summary of Contents for SC15 Prisma

Page 1: ...S C 1 5 P R I S M A s y s t e m c o n t r o l c e n t e r User Guide...

Page 2: ...oves or other appliances including other amplifiers that produce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recomme...

Page 3: ...y cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions...

Page 4: ...SC15 Prisma System Control Center User Guide...

Page 5: ...g the display brightness 10 Connecting direct sources 11 Playing music from a drive or music server 12 Streaming music from a phone tablet or PC 13 Configuring the settings 14 Using the settings menus...

Page 6: ...ide describes the features and explains how to set up the control center for the best sound quality and ease of operation in order to allow for the most enjoyable reproduction of sound from all your s...

Page 7: ...lso connect a USB flash drive to the USB A input and a PC or Mac to the USB B input to use the SC15 as an audio output device for your computer For more information see PLAYING MUSIC FROM A DRIVE OR M...

Page 8: ...LOG IN L R D2 A1 D3 D4 D5 D6 DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT PC MAC SPS USB LAN TRIG OUT IR IN RS232 IR OUT CON Analogue output Analogue input Coax digital input Optical digital analogue input Coax digital out...

Page 9: ...ond digit Selecting SC15 mode The remote control can operate any associated Primare products you have in your system To make the remote control operate the SC15 Press the CD SC button twice To make th...

Page 10: ...labelled as shown in the following table but you can give them your own aliases to suit the sources in your system see ALIAS page 14 Label Description A1 Analogue on RCA connectors D2 D4 Digital optic...

Page 11: ...e from the front panel or using the remote control If you have a phone or tablet on the same Wi Fi network as the SC15 you can also use the Prisma app to select and control sources l l To use the SC15...

Page 12: ...of organising it in different ways eg by Artist Genre Album or Composer One free option is MinimServer see http minimserver com To play audio files from a USB flash drive or hard drive Connect the USB...

Page 13: ...has Chromecast built in which means you can stream cast music over your network directly to the SC15 from any Chromecast supported music service using the music service s app on your desktop or mobile...

Page 14: ...The subsequent options will change according to the input ALIAS Allows you to give the source a name eg RADIO Highlight the ALIAS item then press the SELECT button on the remote control The RENAME IN...

Page 15: ...T PANEL Choose LOCKED to lock the front panel buttons or UNLOCKED default to use them To unlock the front panel buttons use the remote control to select this menu or remove power from the SC15 for a f...

Page 16: ...ir with your SC15 AUTO CONNECT can be set to ON to automatically connect to a paired bluetooth device when it s within range or OFF default to disable automatic connection AIRPLAY PASSWORD Allows you...

Page 17: ...ncy response 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB Distortion THD N 0 05 20Hz 20kHz Signal to Noise Digital 90 dB Analogue 80 dB Network Connectivity 1 x Ethernet LAN port 2 x Antennas for Bluetooth and Wi Fi LAN 10 100Mb...

Page 18: ...the two cables supplied with the SC15 To connect the trigger cable The Trigger cable ensures that the DD15 switches on or to standby when you operate the O button on the front panel of the SC15 Conne...

Page 19: ...gs menu 14 IR input 8 M Maximum volume settings menus 15 Menus Audio settings 15 General settings 15 Input settings 14 Network settings 16 Streaming settings 16 Metadata settings menus 16 Mute volume...

Page 20: ...L imstensgatan 7 2 1 6 1 6 L imhamn S weden More information at primare net T H E S O U N D A N D V I S I O N O F S C A N D I N AV I A S I N C E 1 9 8 6...

Page 21: ...obile device On the app s home page you will see a Device setup eld for any Prisma products to be setup Select the Prisma product you want to con gure by pressing Set Up The display of your Primare Pr...

Page 22: ...n indicating that the process is underway Once you are connected to the WiFi network the graphic will assemble into a stable image At this stage you will have the opportunity to link your Primare Pris...

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