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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

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE WITH THE
SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE.

ATTENTION

UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE MÊME TYPE.

Safety compliance

This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065
international electrical safety standard.

CAUTION

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not
remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot
in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket.

This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware
of the following installation and operation precautions.

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,

In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric

1. Take heed of warnings & instructions

You should read all the safety and operating instructions
before operating this appliance. Retain this handbook
for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the
handbook or on the appliance.

2. Water and moisture

The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous.

Do not use the appliance near water – for example next to
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool, etc.

3. Object or liquid entry

Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through any openings. Liquid-filled objects
such as vases should not be placed on the equipment.

4. Ventilation

Do not place the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
soft surface, or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet, since
ventilation may be impeded. We recommend a minimum
distance of 50mm around the sides and top of the
appliance to provide adequate ventilation.

5. Heat

Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat
producing equipment such as radiators, stoves 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 recommended for use with
audio equipment. If the equipment is on a portable rack it
should be moved with great care, to avoid overturning the
combination.

8. Cleaning

Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft,

damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other
chemical solvents for cleaning.

We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or
polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit
is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth.

9. Power sources

This appliance must be connected to a mains socket
outlet using the supplied power cord. To disconnect
this apparatus from power, you must disconnect the
power cord. Make sure the power cord is always easily
accessible.

Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type

described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the appliance.

This is a Class 1 device and must be earthed.
The power switch is a single-pole switch. When the switch

is in the “Off” position, the appliance is not completely
disconnected from the main power.

10. Power-cord protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11. Grounding

Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not
defeated.

12. Power lines

Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines.

13. Non-use periods

If the unit has a stand-by function, a small amount of
current will continue to flow into the equipment in this
mode. Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the
outlet if left unused for a long period of time.

14. Abnormal smell

If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
appliance, turn the power off immediately and unplug the
unit from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer immediately.

15. Servicing

You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond
that described in this handbook. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.

16. Damage requiring service

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:

A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the

appliance, or
C. the appliance has been exposed to rain, or
D. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance, or
E. the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure

damaged.

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2.4G and 5G FCC Statements

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des
réglementations de la FCC. Le fonctionnement de
l’appareil est sujetaux deux conditions suivantes :

1. cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences
néfastes, et

2. cet appareil doit tolérer les interférences reçues,
y compris celles qui risquent de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.

Note

: This product has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Please take attention that changes or modification
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body .

Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance
minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :

1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter
may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.

Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada,
le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur)
approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le
but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique
à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type
d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité
nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication
satisfaisante.

The CE symbol indicates that this Primare product
complies with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community.

The WEEE symbol indicates this Primare product complies
with the European Parliament and Council Directive
2002/96/EC concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). This product must be appropriately
recycled or processed in accordance with these directives.
Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance.

The RoHS symbol indicates that Primare products are
designed and manufactured to comply with the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as stated in the European
Parliament and Council Directive 2002/95/EC.

Copyright and acknowledgments

Copyright © 2017-18 Primare AB.
All rights reserved.

Primare AB
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http://www.primare.net
Issue: SC15Prisma/2
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as

of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of
continuous development and so the information is subject
to change without notice, and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Primare AB.

Primare is a trademark of Primare AB.
This guide was produced by

Human-Computer Interface Ltd.
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CONTENTS

Welcome! 6

Getting Started 7

1 Unpack the SC15 7

2 Connect outputs 7

3 Connect inputs 7

4 Connect the antennae 8

5 Connect power 8

6 Connect to a network 8

Back-panel connections 9

Using the remote control 10

Selecting SC15 mode 10

Fitting the batteries 10

Using the SC15 11

Front panel controls 11

Changing the volume 11

Selecting a source 11

Changing the display brightness 11

Configuring the settings 15

Using the settings menus 15

INPUT SETTINGS 15

AUDIO SETTINGS 16

GENERAL SETTINGS 16

STREAMING SETTINGS 17

NETWORK SETTINGS 17

Technical specification 18

Analogue inputs 18

Analogue outputs 18

Digital inputs 18

Digital outputs 18

Performance 18

Network 18

General 18

Additional information 19

Phase 19

Burn-in 19

Connecting direct sources 12

Playing music from a drive or music server 13

Streaming music from a phone, tablet, or PC 14

RS232 and trigger 19

Using the SC15 with a DD15 19

Factory reset 19

Network troubleshooting 19

Spotify Connect 19

Index 21

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WELCOME!

Congratulations on selecting your new
SC15 Prisma System Control Center

This user guide 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 sources.

For additional support and assistance please contact your
local authorized Primare dealer, or visit our website at
www.primare.net.

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SC15 Prisma System Control Center User Guide

GETTING STARTED

1 Unpack the SC15

Your SC15 is supplied with:

This User Guide

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The Chromecast built-in Quick Start Guide

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Mains cable

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IR cable

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Trigger cable

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Antennas for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

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C25 remote control with batteries

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AC Polarity Pen

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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 Connect outputs

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 output

The SC15 also provides a coax digital output on an RCA
connector.

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

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

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using a cable terminated in a 3.5mm jack plug.

Digital sources

Connect digital optical sources to the digital optical

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inputs D2 to D4 using optical cables. D6 can be used
for an additional optical source.

Connect a digital coax source to D5, using a digital

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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

OR MUSIC SERVER

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

PHONE, TABLET, OR PC

PLAYING MUSIC FROM A DRIVE

, page 13.

STREAMING MUSIC FROM A

, page 14.

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4 Connect the antennae

Connect the two antennae supplied with the SC15 to

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the ANT 1 and ANT 2 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.

5 Connect power

Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the

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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
the best sound from your SC15.

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To switch on from standby

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The display shows:

Phase

, page 19, for information about getting

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.

Press O on the front panel or remote control.

PRIMARE

6 Connect to a network

The first time you start up the SC15 you will be prompted
to specify how you want to connect to the network:

How do you want to

setup your network?

WiFi

W iFi Cable

For best results we recommend connecting via cable.

Connecting via an Ethernet cable

To connect via an Ethernet cable select Cable.
When the SC15 is ready to set up the network the display

will show:

Configure network

Connect an Ethernet cable between your router and the

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LAN socket on the back panel of the SC15.
Install the free Google Home app on your mobile

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device.
Run Google Home.

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It will display New device found, SC15.

Click SET UP and follow the instructions.

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After playing a test sound you will be prompted to select a
name for your SC15.

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

Connecting via Wi-Fi

To connect via Wi-Fi select WiFi.
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

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mobile device.
Install the free Google Home app on your mobile device.

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Run Google Home.

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It will display New device found, SC15.

Click SET UP and follow the instructions.

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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.

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

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BACK-PANEL CONNECTIONS

OUT

ANALOG

IN

L

R

D2A1 D3 D4 D5 D6

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

PC/MAC

SPS

USB

LAN

TRIG

OUT

IR-IN RS232IR-OUT

CON

Analogue

output

Analogue

input

Coax
digital
input

Optical

digital/

analogue

input

Coax
digital

output

WiSA

transmitter

USB-B

input

Network

status

SPS

button

and status

Ethernet

and USB-A

input

Optical

digital inputs

Power and fuse

On/off

Trigger

IR

in/out

RS232

The following diagram explains the function of each of the
connectors on the back panel:

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Switch between on and standby
Press and hold to switch all
Primare products to standby

Step between dim levels

Navigate right in settings menus or
select next input

Increase the volume,
or navigate up in settings menus

Reduce the volume,
or navigate down in settings menus

Next/previous track in stream

In the settings menus navigates back
or cancels editing a setting

Press briefly to

mute the sound

Press and hold to

show network info

Select item in settings menus

Navigate left in settings menus or

select previous input

Select remote mode.

Press twice to select

device on second line

Decrease the volume

Play/pause stream

Increase the volume

Display the front panel settings menus

Indicators light when

pressing a button

Top: AMP, PRE, or CD mode

Bottom: AV, SC, or AUX mode

Select an input or track number
Press and hold to enter the first digit
of a two-digit input or track number,
then press the second digit

Pause stream

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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.

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To make the remote control operate another product

Press the AMP AV, CD SC, or PRE AUX button as

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appropriate.

Press once to select the product on the top line of the
button, or twice to select the product on the second line.

The indicators at the top of the remote control light when
pressing a button to show which mode the remote control
is in.

Fitting the batteries

Before using the remote control you need to insert the two
AAA cells supplied with the C25.

Open the cover on the back of the remote control by

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pressing the back cover gently near the centre of the
remote control, and sliding it towards the edge of the
remote control.

Insert the two batteries, with the polarity as indicated

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on the bottom of the battery compartment.
Replace the cover and push until it clips into place.

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When disposing of old batteries please be considerate to
the environment.

Note: Replace only with 1.5V alkaline cells type

AAA or equivalent.

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USING THE SC15

Front panel controls

Standby O

Switches the SC15 to standby, or switches it on from
standby.

SELECTOR

Steps between inputs.

A and V

Change the volume.

Settings menus

Pressing A and V simultaneously displays the settings
menus or exits from the menus.

In the settings menus:
Pressing A or V steps between the settings.
Pressing SELECTOR selects a setting or saves an edited

setting.
Holding down SELECTOR navigates back or cancels

editing a setting.

Changing the volume

Selecting a source

The SC15 provides a choice of seven inputs. Initially these
are labelled as shown in the following table, but you can
give them your own aliases to suit the sources in your
system; see

Label Description

A1 Analogue on RCA connectors.
D2–D4 Digital optical on TOS connectors.
D5 Digital coax on RCA connectors.
D6 Digital optical or analogue on a

PC/MAC Digital on a USB-B connector.

To select a source

Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel until

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the source is indicated on the front panel display; for
example:

Alternatively, press the < or > buttons on the remote

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control to step between sources, or press one of the
buttons 1 to 7 on the remote control to select the
corresponding source directly.

ALIAS

, page 15.

3.5mm jack.

A1

Changing the display brightness

To change the front panel display brightness

Press the DIM button on the remote control to step

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through the three levels of illumination and blank.

If you turn the display off it will be restored briefly when
you operate any control.

The display automatically dims after ten minutes; you can
adjust this delay in the settings menus; see

SETTINGS

, page 16.

GENERAL

The SC15 allows you to vary the volume from 0 (silence)
to 99 (maximum).

To change the volume

Press the A or V buttons on the front panel, or press

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the + or – buttons or the A or V buttons on the remote
control.

The current volume setting is shown on the front panel; for
example:

VOL 28

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OUT

ANALOG

IN

L

R

D2A1 D3 D4 D5 D6

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

PC/MAC

SPS

USB

LAN

TRIG

OUT

IR-IN RS232IR-OUT

CON

SC15

WiSA Loudspeakers

Digital optical source

USB-A to USB-B cable

Digital optical cable

Coax cable

RCA cable

PC/Mac

Digital coax source

Analogue source

CONNECTING DIRECT SOURCES

These methods of playing music from the SC15 involve
connecting the source to the SC15 via a cable, and don’t
require Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth.

To play music from a source

Connect the source via a suitable cable:

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Analogue Phono RCA cable
Digital optical source Digital optical cable
Digital source Digital coax cable

Select the source from the front panel, or using the

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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.

To use the SC15 as a PC/Mac sound output device

Connect the Mac or PC to the SC15 via a USB-A to

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USB-B cable.

PC

Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 (32/64-bit) is required. You
need to install the Primare xmos audio driver, available on
primare.net.

Macintosh

OSX 10.4 or later is recommended. No driver is required.

Connect the computer’s USB port to the USB B input on

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the SC15 using a USB A to USB B cable.

The SC15 will then appear as a sound output device
called SC15 in the Sound control panel (PC) or Sound
system preferences panel (Macintosh).

Select the PC/MAC source on the SC15.

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Select the SC15 as the sound output device in the

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Mac Sound system preferences panel or the PC Sound
control panel.

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PLAYING MUSIC FROM A DRIVE OR MUSIC SERVER

OUT

ANALOG

IN

L

R

D2A1 D3 D4 D5 D6

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

PC/MAC

SPS

USB

LAN

TRIG

OUT

IR-IN RS232IR-OUT

CON

SC15

WiSA Loudspeakers

Music server

Hard drive

Router

You can play audio files from a USB flash drive, external
USB hard disk, or a network drive. These options are
ideal if you already have a digital library of CDs or music
files.

On a USB flash drive or USB hard disk the files can be
organised into folders, giving you one way of classifying
your music; eg by Artist.

On a NAS drive you have the option of running a media
server program, which will catalogue your music library
and give you the option 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 drive to the USB-A input on the SC15.

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The USB drive can contain folders and music files in any
of the popular formats; see
page 18, for details.

Use the Prisma app to browse, play, and control the

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music.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

To play audio files from a NAS (network) drive

Connect the NAS drive to the same network as the

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SC15.

The NAS drive can either contain folders and music files
in any of the popular formats, or it can run a music server.

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See

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

the supported file formats.

Use the Prisma app to browse, play, and control the

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music.

Alternatively you can select and play music from a Mac
or PC using a music server program such as JRiver or
Foobar2000.

, page 18, for details of

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OUT

ANALOG

IN

L

R

D2A1 D3 D4 D5 D6

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

PC/MAC

SPS

USB

LAN

TRIG

OUT

IR-IN RS232IR-OUT

CON

SC15

WiSA Loudspeakers

Router

Internet music

services

Ethernet cable

PC/Mac

STREAMING MUSIC FROM A PHONE, TABLET, OR PC

The SC15 can use Chromecast to connect directly to a
music service that supports Chromecast, such as Spotify,
Deezer, Tidal, or TuneIn Radio. The music is streamed
direct to the SC15; once set up you can use your phone
to make calls, or play other audio.

With a phone, tablet, or Mac/PC you can also play the
audio wirelessly to the SC15, using Bluetooth or AirPlay
(iOS only), so the sound from any apps you run on your
device will be played through the SC15.

Although you can stream music over Wi-Fi, for best
results connect the SC15 to your home router via an
Ethernet cable. If necessary, use the Google Home app to
configure the network settings on your SC15.

To stream using Chromecast

The SC15 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 device as
a controller.

Click the Cast button within your music service’s app

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and select the SC15 in the device list.

To stream using AirPlay

Use AirPlay to send audio over the network from your
Apple device to the SC15. AirPlay is only available on
Apple devices.

To stream using Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth to send audio directly to the SC15 from
your Bluetooth device using Bluetooth connection. You
don’t need a network to stream using Bluetooth.

To stream using Spotify Connect

The SC15 supports Spotify Connect, which means you
can stream music directly to the SC15 from the Spotify
music service over your network, using the Spotify app on
your desktop or mobile device as a controller.

Here are Spotify’s instructions:

Listen out loud with Spotify Connect

1. Connect the SC15 to your wifi network.

2. Open up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or
laptop using the same wifi network.

3. Play a song and select Devices Available.

4. Select the SC15 and start listening.

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CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS

Using the settings menus

You can view and change the SC15 settings from the front
panel, remote control, or using the Prisma app.

To display the settings menu

Simultaneously press the A or V buttons on the front

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panel, or press the MENU button on the remote control.

The settings menu is displayed:

SC15 SETTINGS 20
INPUT

AUDIO
GENERAL

To step between settings

Press the A or V buttons on the front panel or remote

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control.

The current setting is shown highlighted.

To change a setting

Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel or the

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SELECT

button on the remote control.

The current value is shown highlighted.

Press the A or V buttons on the front panel, or the

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A or V or < or > buttons on the remote control, to
change the value of the setting.

As you change it the new value is shown in the menu.

Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel or the

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SELECT

button on the remote control to save the value

you have set.

To navigate back or cancel editing a setting

Press and hold the SELECTOR button on the front panel,

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or press the button on the remote control.

To exit from the settings menu

Simultaneously press the A or V buttons on the front

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panel, or press the MENU button on the remote control.

INPUT SETTINGS

The INPUT SETTINGS menu allows you to customise the
inputs to suit the sources in your system:

A1 SETTINGS 20
INPUT A1

ALIAS A1
STATUS ENABLED

INPUT

Initially the INPUT SETTINGS shows the settings for the
currently selected input. Alternatively the INPUT option
allows you to step between all the inputs. 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 SELECTOR

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button on the front panel, or the SELECT button on the
remote control.

The RENAME INPUT menu is displayed:

RENAME INPUT 20
A

Press the A or V buttons on the front panel, or the < or

l

> buttons on the remote control, to select the first letter.
Press the SELECTOR button on the front panel or the

l

SELECT

button on the remote control, to select it.

After adding each character you have the options:

ADD NEW CHARACTER

CONFIRM ‘A’

CLEAR ALIAS

where CONFIRM shows the alias you have entered so far.

Select ADD NEW CHARACTER to add the remaining

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letters, up to a maximum of six characters.
Select CONFIRM when you have entered the alias you

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want.

STATUS

Choose between ENABLED (default) or DISABLED to
specify whether the input is enabled.

AUTO SENSE

Choose between: SELECT to automatically select an
input containing an audio signal if the SC15 is on;

WAKE+SELECT

standby, if necessary, and select an input containing
an audio signal; and OFF (default) to disable automatic
switching.

to automatically wake up the SC15 from

VOLUME

Choose between VARIABLE (default) or FIXED to specify
whether the input should have variable or fixed gain.

FIXED is 0dB gain, equivalent to volume setting 66, and
will overrule MAXIMUM VOLUME in AUDIO SETTINGS.

Selecting FIXED will show a loud-volume warning. Select

YES

to proceed or NO to cancel the fixed gain setting.

Fixed gain functions as an SSP (Surround Sound Pass­through) allowing the SC15 to be used as an amplifier in
a multi-channel system setup

INPUT GAIN

Choose between: -30dB to -1dB, 0dB (default), or +1dB to
+30dB to set the gain for the selected input.

If the gain is set too high on an input clipping may occur.

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AUDIO SETTINGS

The AUDIO SETTINGS menu allows you to customise the
balance and start-up volume, and the maximum and mute
volume.

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BALANCE 00LR00

STARTUP VOLUME 30
MAXIMUM VOLUME 99

BALANCE

Allows you to adjust the balance between 00LR-9 (far left),
00LR00 (centred, default) and -9LR00 (far right).

STARTUP VOLUME

Sets the general startup volume to between 0 and 60. The
default is 20.

MAXIMUM VOLUME

Set maximum volume limit between 0 and 99. The default
is 99.

MUTE VOLUME

Sets the volume when unit is muted. You can choose
between 0 (default) and 30.

GENERAL SETTINGS

The GENERAL SETTINGS menu allows you to configure the
general operation of the SC15:

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FRONT PANEL UNLOCKED

AUTO-DIM AFTER 10MIN
STANDBY SETTINGS

SHOW INPUTS

Choose between ALL (default), to show all inputs, or WITH
SIGNAL

FRONT PANEL

Choose LOCKED to lock the front panel buttons, or
UNLOCKED

To unlock the front panel buttons use the remote control to
select this menu, or remove power from the SC15 for a
few seconds.

AUTO-DIM

Allows you to choose the delay for dimming the display
after no user interaction, between: AFTER 1MIN, AFTER

5MIN

, to show only inputs that have a signal.

(default) to use them.

, AFTER 10MIN (default), or OFF.

FACTORY RESET

Resets the SC15 to the factory default settings.
You are prompted to confirm. Select YES to proceed or

NO to cancel.

FIRMWARE VERSIONS

Displays the FIRMWARE VERSIONS menu to allow you to
view the versions of firmware installed.

If the current volume is lower than the specified MUTE

VOLUME

, the volume will be set to 0 when pressing mute.

STANDBY SETTINGS

Displays the STANDBY SETTINGS menu to allow you to
specify the standby settings.

STANDBY MODE can be set to ECO to reduce the standby
consumption to less than 0.5W, but only allows the SC15
to wake from the analogue and digital inputs, or NORMAL
which also allows the SC15 to wake from streaming and
the PC/MAC input.

AUTO-STANDBY automatically switches the SC15 to
standby if there is no user interaction or audio from the
current source for a specified delay: AFTER 10MIN, AFTER

15MIN

, AFTER 20MIN (default), or OFF.

Note: The AUTO-STANDBY function will be disabled if the

network has not been set up.

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STREAMING SETTINGS

NETWORK SETTINGS

Allows you to configure the SC15 streaming:

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METADATA ON

BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
AIRPLAY PASSWORD

METADATA

Allows you to choose ON (default) or OFF to specify
whether metadata, such as the artist name and song title,
should be displayed.

BLUETOOTH SETTINGS

Displays the BLUETOOTH SETTINGS menu.
VISIBLE can be set to ON to make the SC15 visible to

other Bluetooth devices, or OFF (default) to make the
SC15 not visible.

Note: VISIBLE allows any Bluetooth-enabled device within
range to discover and pair with your SC15.

AUTO-CONNECT can be set to ON to automatically
reconnect to a paired mobile Bluetooth device when the
Bluetooth input on the SC15 is selected, or OFF (default)
to disable automatic connection.

AIRPLAY PASSWORD

Allows you to set an optional password for connection by
AirPlay. Leave empty for no password.

Allows you to configure the network connection:

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QUICK INFO

NETWORK MODE WiFi

QUICK INFO

Shows the NETWORK INFO screen with the following
information:

Connection: one of CONNECTED BY WIFI, CONNECTED

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BY CABLE
NETWORK, the current SSID.

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IP, the current IP address.

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DEVICE NAME, the device name.

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WIFI MAC, the Wi-Fi MAC address.

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BT MAC, the current Bluetooth MAC address.

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, or NOT CONNECTED.

You can also display this information by holding down the

i button on the remote control.

NETWORK MODE

Allows you to select between WiFi or Cable to specify how
to connect to the network.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Analogue inputs

1 x RCA, 9.5kΩ impedance.
1 x 3.5mm stereo jack, 15kΩ impedance.

Analogue outputs

Preamplifier output

1 x RCA, 150Ω impedance.

Digital inputs

3 x Optical/TOSLINK 192kHz/24bit
1 x RCA 192kHz/24bit
1x USB-A up to 192kHZ/24bit; up to DSD128 (5.6MHz)
1x USB-B up to 768kHz/32bit; up to DSD256 (11.2MHz)

Digital outputs

1x RCA
Analogue input = 48kHz
Digital input = native output
1x Wireless stereo output using WiSA® technology

Performance

Gain:

Preamplifier output: 16.5 dB

Analogue frequency 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: 10/100Mbit Ethernet port
WLAN: IEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant; 2.4/5GHz;

b, g, n mode

Audio formats

WAV, LPCM, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, WMA, OGG: Up to
192kHz/24bit

General

Control

C25 system remote control
RS232
IR in/out
Trigger out

Power Consumption

Standby (ECO): <0.5W
Operate: <12W

Dimensions

350 x 329 x 73 mm (wxdxh) with knobs and connectors
350 x 310 x 73 mm (wxdxh) without knobs and

connectors

Weight

6 kg

Colour

Black or titanium

MP3, MP4 (AAC): Up to 48kHz/16bits, VBR & CBR
320kbps

DSD: Up to DSD128 (5.6MHz)

Streaming

Airplay®
Bluetooth®
Chromecast built-in®
Spotify Connect®
DLNA/UPnP

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Live

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

These instructions help you get the best possible sound
from your SC15.

Phase

The phase of the AC supply can make a significant
difference to the sound.

Use the Polarity Pen supplied with the SC15 to verify
which pin is live on your AC power cable.

Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable is
connected to the left-hand pin of the power connector,
viewed from the back panel:

Burn-in

Your Primare will start to sound best after an initial burn-in
of approximately 24 hours.

You will notice a further smaller improvement in sound
quality for at least another 3 days’ playing.

Using the SC15 with a DD15

Your SC15 is an ideal companion to the Primare DD15
CD Transport. For best results link the two products
together as follows using 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.

Connect the Trigger cable from the SC15 TRIG OUT to

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the DD15 TRIG IN.

Factory reset

Press and hold the O standby button on the front panel to
display the main firmware version number.

Press and hold the O standby button on the front panel for
10 seconds to perform a factory reset of the SC15.

You can also do a factory reset from the Prisma app,
or from the GENERAL SETTINGS menu; see

SETTINGS

, page 16.

GENERAL

Network troubleshooting

Front panel display

The front panel display indicates the type of network
connection:

LAN indicates that you are connected by an Ethernet
cable.

WiFi indicates that you are connected by wireless.

Network status

The CON indicator on the back panel indicates the
network status:

ON Indicates the SC15 is connected to a network
OFF Indicates no connection to a network
Flashing indicates that the network needs to be configured

using the Google Home app.

Spotify Connect

The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses
found here:

https://beta.developer.spotify.com/private­documentation/esdk-third_party_licenses

RS232 and trigger

The RS232 input allows you to connect the SC15 to a
controller system. Use a twisted (null modem) cable. For
more information contact Primare at [e-mail] or
visit www.primare.net.

The Trigger output allows the SC15 to switch on other
devices, such as a DD15.

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INDEX

A

AirPlay, streaming 14
AirPlay password (settings menus) 17
Alias (settings menus) 15
Analogue inputs and output 9
Antennae, connecting 8
Audio settings menu 16
Auto-dim (settings menus) 16
Auto sense (settings menus) 15

B

Back panel 9
Balance (settings menus) 16
Bluetooth, streaming 14
Bluetooth settings (settings menus) 17

C

Chromecast, streaming 14
Clipping 15
Coax input 9

Front panel (settings menus) 16
Front panel controls 11

G

General settings menu 16

H

Hard disk, playing music from 13

I

Input (settings menus) 15
Input gain (settings menus) 15
Inputs, connecting 7
Input settings menu 15
IR input 9

M

Maximum volume (settings menus) 16
Menus

Audio settings 16
General settings 16

N

Network, connecting to 8
Network drive, playing music from 13
Network settings menu 17
Network troubleshooting 19

O

Optical inputs 9

P

PC/Mac sound output device 12
Phase 19
Power, connecting 8

Q

Quick info (settings menus) 17

R

Remote control 10

Fitting batteries 10

RS232 input 9, 19

Startup volume (settings menus) 16
Status (settings menus) 15
Streaming music 7, 14
Streaming settings menus 17

T

Technical specification 18
Trigger outputs 9

U

Unbalanced inputs and output 9
USB flash drive, playing music from 7

V

Volume (settings menus) 15
Volume, changing 11

W

Wi-fi, connecting to 8

Input settings 15

D

Digital inputs and output 9
Display brightness, changing 11

F

Factory reset 19
Factory reset (settings menus) 16
Firmware (settings menus) 16

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Network settings 17

Streaming settings 17
Metadata (settings menus) 17
Mute volume (settings menus) 16

S

Settings menus 15
Show inputs (settings menus) 15, 16
Sources

Connecting 12

Selecting 11
Spotify Connect, streaming 14
Standby settings (settings menus) 16

L I MS T EN S GAT A N 7,

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 A V I A S I N C E 1 9 8 6

2 1 6 1 6 L IM H A M N , S W ED E N

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