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> Preface COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright © 2002 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved. Primare Systems AB Idavägen 17D SE-352 46 Växjö Sweden Issue: SP31.7/2 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 Systems AB. Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB.
> Contents Introduction Audio inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . {12 Using the SP31.7 with other Primare products . . . . . . . . . . { 2 Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . {12 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . { 2 Record outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> Preface Saving the configuration Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> Introduction Welcome to the Primare SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor! This chapter introduces you to its key features, and explains how you can take advantage of its configurability to create a system perfectly suited to your requirements. WELCOME TO THE SP31.7 MULTI-CHANNEL PROCESSOR The SP31.7 provides a comprehensive range of features to make it ideal as the heart of an unparalleled music or home entertainment system: Exceptional processing performance The SP31.
Introduction > Easy to set up The SP31.7 is also exceptionally easy to set up for a perfectly balanced surround sound. Simply plug a microphone into the appropriate SP31.7 input, and position it at the listening position. The built-in calibration test will then balance the level of each output to give a correct sound image for your system and the room you are listening in. General (continued) Modes Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX 6.1 Dolby Digital Matrix 6.
> Using the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor This chapter explains how to operate the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor, using either the front panel controls or the direct remote control commands. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Almost all the functions of the SP31.
> Using the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor To dim the front panel display • Press the DIM button on the remote control. The display will dim to a single bar. The normal display will reappear while you adjust any settings. any source to use different inputs, or configure your own sources with any name you choose and using any particular inputs as appropriate for the source. To restore the front panel display • Press the DIM button again.
> Using the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor CHANGING THE VOLUME The SP31.7 allows you to vary the volume from 0 (silence) to 99 (maximum volume), where each step is equivalent to 0.5dB. To change the volume • Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel, or press the > or < buttons on the remote control. The current volume setting is shown on the front panel and on-screen displays: To mute the sound • Press the MUTE button on the remote control.
> Using the SP31.
> Advanced use This chapter explains how to make use of the more advanced features of the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor, including changing the surround mode and making recordings. USING THE MAIN MENU USING THE MENUS The advanced options described in this chapter are all available from the MAIN MENU, which you can display on the on-screen display using the remote control. You can select a menu option, and change its value, using either the front panel controls or the remote control.
> Advanced use CHOOSING THE SURROUND MODE The surround mode determines how the sound is divided between the loudspeakers in your surround system. Each source is associated with a default surround mode, which will be used when you select that source, but you can choose a different surround mode for the source if you prefer.
> • Advanced use Press the SELECT button on the front panel or remote control to display the characteristics of the source signal. Alternatively, select NORMAL to make the record outputs follow the currently selected source, or OFF to mute the record outputs. MAKING RECORDINGS The SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor allows you to make a recording of a digital source to the two digital record outputs, or of an analog source to the analog record output.
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> Connecting the SP31.7 This chapter explains how to connect the SP31.7 to the other components in your system, using the connections on the back panel.
> Connecting the SP31.7 POWER CONNECTION Warning: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage, indicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the SP31.7 to the mains power, and seek advice from your dealer. digital input, five SPDIF digital inputs, and two optical TOSlink digital inputs. Analog inputs The SP31.
> Connecting the SP31.7 RECORD OUTPUTS CONNECTING TO THE PRIMARE V25 DVD PLAYER The SP31.7 provides three record outputs, two digital and one analog. The Primare V25 DVD Player is an ideal source for use with the Primare SP31.7, to give superb quality video and 5.1 channel digital surround. Digital record outputs Both SPDIF and optical TOSlink digital record outputs are provided.
> Connecting the SP31.
> Setting up the speakers This chapter explains how to set up the speakers, levels, and delays for the best possible sound with your surround sound configuration. CONFIGURING THE SPEAKERS The first step in configuring the speakers is to specify which particular combination of speakers you have in your system. The diagrams shown below give some suggested alternative layouts. The SP31.
> Setting up the speakers The SPEAKER CONFIG menu will be displayed: Option Description (continued) SURR Select NONE, SMALL, or LARGE to specify information about the surround speakers. SURR BACK Select NONE, 1/SMALL, 1/LARGE, 2/SMALL, or 2/LARGE to specify the number and size of the surround back speakers. BASS MODE Specifies how to handle the bass from channels defined as SMALL. TO SUB sends it to the subwoofer, along with the LFE channel.
> Setting up the speakers all three front speakers reaches the listener at the same time. In the case of the rear speakers you will normally add a delay to increase the spaciousness of the sound. To change the speaker delays • Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the A and V buttons on the remote control to highlight the DELAY SETTINGS option and press the SELECT button on the front panel or remote control to select it.
> Setting up the speakers The following display confirms that calibration is in progress: • With MODE highlighted use the VOLUME control on the front panel or the < and > buttons on the remote control to select the layout you want to define. • Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the A and V buttons on the remote control to highlight each speaker in turn.
Setting up the sources > This chapter gives details of the standard inputs that are defined when the SP31.7 is first supplied. It then explains how to modify the standard inputs, or define new inputs, to give you total flexibility in the way you set up the SP31.7 in your own system. STANDARD SOURCES • The standard surround mode used for the source. The SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor allows you to define up to 15 sources, referred to as INPUT 1 to INPUT 15.
> Setting up the sources To disable or enable sources • Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the A and V buttons on the remote control to highlight INPUT SETTINGS on the SETUP MENU and press the SELECT button on the front panel or remote control to select it.
> Setting up the sources The currently selected character is shown highlighted with a block: The following example shows how to define two sources, with aliases MOVIES and MUSIC, designed for use with a DVD player. Choosing the MOVIES source selects the PLII CINEMA surround mode, which is ideal for movie soundtracks. Choosing the MUSIC source selects the 2-CH surround mode, for the best possible reproduction of audio CDs.
> Setting up the sources You can use the OFFSET option to adjust the relative level of the multi-channel source compared with the other analog sources: 22 §6 Sources 22 26/7/02, 12:52 pm
> Configuring the display The SP31.7 provides several options to allow you to choose how information is displayed on the front panel and on-screen displays. This chapter describes the options for doing this, and gives examples of each of the options. CONFIGURING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Option Description (continued) You can choose to show information about the SP31.7 settings superimposed on the video image as an on-screen display, and the SP31.
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> Saving the configuration This chapter explains how to save the configuration of your SP31.7, and how to recall a saved configuration, or reset the SP31.7 to the factory settings. INTRODUCTION • Once you have defined your own custom set of inputs, and have calibrated the speaker settings and other configuration options to suit your own requirements, you should save your settings permanently in the SP31.7.
> • Saving the configuration Press the MENU button on the front panel or remote control to return to the MEMORY MENU. To recall the installer or factory settings Note: This will lose any inputs you have defined, or any calibration changes you have made. You should save your settings first if you have not already done so. • Highlight RECALL INSTALLER SETTINGS or RECALL FACTORY SETTINGS in the MEMORY MENU and press the SELECT button on the front panel or remote control to select it.
> Index A I analog inputs.................................................................................... 12 analogue input level ....................................................................... 18 audio inputs ...................................................................................... 12 INPUT MODE option ....................................................................... 7 INPUT SELECTOR ..........................................................................
Index > R RECALL FACTORY SETTINGS option ................................... 26 RECALL INSTALLER SETTINGS option ........................ 25, 26 RECALL SETTINGS option ........................................................ 25 record outputs ................................................................................. 13 recording ............................................................................................. 9 remote control, configuring ................................................
