By Larry from pensacola, fl on October 2, 2011
can I connect my ipod to this receiver
By Customer Service - Q&A on October 3, 2011
Answer:
Yes - use the stereo to RCA cable.By Customer Service - Q&A on October 7, 2011
Answer:
Yes it can...
You will need a 3.5mm stereo to 2 RCA adapter cable available from OSD in 1 to 12 foot lengths.
You will connect the 3.5mm to the headphone output of the the iPod, typically located at the top of the iPod. Then plug the two RCA's into the Aux input of the Sherwood Receiver. The RCA's are labeled red and white. Use the red for right and white for left on the input to the receiver.
Note: you can also connect you lap top or computer the same way.By Keith from d on January 1, 2012
Is there an audio out channel on this receiver that I can send to a second amplifier? I want to power 4 speaker pairs with this Sherwood receiver and 2 more speaker pairs with another amp.
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 3, 2012
Answer:
Hi Keith,
The only audio output is on the tape loop, probably not what you are looking for in your setup (this limits your choice of sources). This receiver features an independent second zone designation (A&B for Zone 1 and C&D for Zone 2). It is not recommended to run multiple speakers off the individual outputs, so you are limited to the four pair of speakers.
The only affordable option that might work would be to use an OSD DSM6 dual source speaker selector and connect Speaker A to Source 1 and Speaker C to Source 2. That way you can connect all six speakers to the speaker selector and still have the dual source choice for each zone (switchable at the speaker selector). You would not use speaker B or D output from the receiver.
TL/MABy Rick Borseti from Boston, ma on May 5, 2012
Can anyone recommend some passive subwoofers that are compatible with this receiver?
By Customer Service - Q&A on May 5, 2012
Answer:
Hi Rick;
We need more information to answer that question. What type of speakers, how many zones and why are you thinking passive sub-woofers. We offer powered sub-woofers that can take speaker level inputs and be combined with the satellite speakers you want to be utilized up to two zones with this Receiver. So please let us know exactly what is your application.
TLBy Fred from Sugar Land, Texas on January 17, 2012
Can I connect 2 pair of 8 ohm speakers to this receiver and run all 4 speakers at one time? In addition, would I use impedance matching vol controls for each pair?
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 17, 2012
Answer:
Fred,
If you are running two pairs, I would connect one pair to 'A' and the second to 'C'. This receiver allows you to run up to 4 pairs, sectioning A+B to Zone One and C+D to Zone Two. You have the ability to play both zones using one source, or either zone with a seperate source.
CLBy Ev from Richmond, VA on October 31, 2011
Aside from the 4 speakers, can this receiver support a subwoofer/bass?
By Customer Service - Q&A on October 31, 2011
Answer:
No - it doesn't have the subwoofer preamp output like home theatre receiver.By Customer Service - Q&A on November 1, 2011
Answer:
Yes, you can connect one of our Powered Sub Woofers, which allows you to connect to the Speaker level output. This allows you to add a subwoofer to both zones—Zone 1: Speaker A for the stereo pair and Speaker B for the Subwoofer, Zone 2: Speaker C output for the stereo pair, and Speaker Output D for the second Powered sub. Combine the two. Check out our S-10, which combines the connection flexibility, plenty of power at a great factory direct price. You can even buy two, one for each zone
TL/MABy Eric from Maryland on November 16, 2011
I am looking to power 4 pair (8 total) outdoor speakers with this receiver all playing the same audio source. This will be for a large patio/pool area. Does this receiver have enough power to power 8 speakers at once at a loud volume? The speakers would be 8 ohm. Thanks.
By Customer Service - Q&A on November 17, 2011
Answer:
Yes, you should be able to drive four independent pairs of speakers. It also has the ability of playing dual sources in two independent zones. As an example you might run A and B in the patio area and the C and D in the Pool area. This would allow you the flexibility to listen to a football game in the patio area (from the tuner) while music is playing around the Pool (from your IPod connected to the receiver). Or play a single source though all 4 pairs (8 total speakers) at once to answer your initial question. 8 Ohms would be the proper choice for each pair of speakers.
TLBy Neil from Florida on November 27, 2011
Does this unit have the ability to switch all 4 speaker zone on or off independently ex. A zone on all other speakers off or A B and D zone on and zone C off
By Customer Service - Q&A on November 27, 2011
Answer:
Hi Neil:
Yes...
The remote control has two control buttons, one for A/B (zone 1) and the second for C/D (zone 2) that cycle through four steps each. You can turn both A and B off with button labeled A/B while selecting to listen to only speaker C with D turned off. The real key is if you assign Speaker A and B to Room 1 and Speaker C and D to Room 2 you can listen to one source (tuner as an example) for Room 1 while listening to a different source (your iPod) for Room 2 at the same time. You have the option of having speakers in four different rooms but limited to two zone output (A/B or C/D). All of this contriolled by your remote.
Check the downloads section for the owners Manual which explains the remote control settings.
TLBy David from Oregon Coast on February 11, 2012
Can I adjust the volume to each set of speaker independently, or is there just a master volume
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 13, 2012
Answer:
David,
There is a master volume control, not one for each zone.
CLBy robertgood from bridgewaterma.02324 on February 26, 2012
canthisamprx/5502gooutdoors
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 27, 2012
Answer:
Robert,
No this receiver is an indoor only, sorry.
CLBy Customer Service - Q&A on February 27, 2012
Answer:
Robert,
No this receiver is an indoor only, sorry.
CLBy Scott from Texas on February 28, 2012
I am installing sound to an outdoor pool area. I am considering this receiver. I intend to connect my system as such. This receiver will output from "A" to one input of an SSVC4 or SSVC6 speaker selector while output "C" will input to the "B" input of the speaker selector. Channel 1 of the speaker selector will connect to an OM-SUB200 which will connect to two RS660OM rock speakers. Channel 2 of of the selector will connect another OM-SUB200 with two RS660OM speakers. Channel 3 of the selector will connect to a pair of Polk Atrium speakers installed at the ceiling of my patio. Will this setup work? If not please provide recommendations. Will this reciever provide enough power or do I need an AMP as well? If so, what do you recommend?
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 28, 2012
Answer:
Hi Scott,
The RX5502 would not be able to handle the configuration you are describing. Please verify that the Polk speakers are 8ohms. We would recommend an Amp300 (run A into input 1 and B into input 2), then into your choice of speaker selector. Home runs (i.e., each speaker on its own channel) are a better choice than wiring it together.
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