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Support for systems without a center speaker or subwoofer • • High-definition 3D video pass-through via HDMI • Balanced stereo or mono downmix output • Balanced stereo mix input (Continued on following page) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 1...
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• Single-space rack mountable The HD-XSP from Crestron answers the call for a truly professional surround sound solution that is simple and affordable to implement. The HD-XSP provides the features and performance necessary to enable high-definition 7.1 channel audio for virtually any commercial environment.
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Sonnex™ Multiroom Audio System to provide surround sound processing for a single room zone. Via its Mix input and Downmix output, the HD-XSP solves a lot of problems that other processors do not address. The Mix input allows the signal from a microphone mixer to be passed through unprocessed and mixed with the program signal at the output.
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7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Crestron HD-XSP To drive all the room speakers, Crestron AMP Series Commercial Power Amplifiers* offer a high-performance, custom-configurable multichannel amplifier solution for boardrooms, auditoriums, and custom theaters of any configuration — even systems using 70 or 100 Volt ceiling speakers. Or, for the ultimate in ®...
Crestron HD-XSP 7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Applications The following diagrams show a HD-XSP in a residential and a commercial application. HD-XSP in a Residential Application Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 5...
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Crestron HD-XSP 7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Internal Block Diagram The following diagram represents the switching abilities of the HD-XSP. Internal Block Diagram of the HD-XSP Video HDMI HDMI Out 7.1 Audio Optical Downmix Downmix Out S/PDIF 1 Surround S/PDIF 2...
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Center Gain 0.0 to 1.0, Standard or Wide mode Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dimension ±3, Center Width 0 to 7, Settings Standard or Panorama (Continued on following page) 8 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
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Main Volume -80.0 to 0.0 dB plus mute, feeds front left/right outputs Downmix Volume -80.0 to 0.0 dB plus mute, feeds downmix outputs (Continued on following page) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 9...
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USB client for setup HDMI Passes CEC and EDID, CEC control system pass-through to HDMI input and output, supports HDCP, provides HDCP key management (Continued on following page) 10 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
HDMI requires an appropriate adapter or interface cable to accommodate a DisplayPort Multimode signal. Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on the HD-XSP. HD-XSP Physical View Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 11...
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USB computer console port (cable included); Pin 2 Pin 1 For setup only DESCRIPTION +5 Vdc Data - Pin 3 Pin 4 Data + Ground (Continued on following page) 12 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
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24 Vdc power input; Power pack included (1) 6–32 screw, chassis ground lug Interface connectors for MIX, FRONT, SURROUND, BACK, CENTER-SUB and DOWNMIX ports are provided with the unit. 14 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
The HD-XSP can be mounted in a rack or stacked with other equipment. Two “ears” are provided with the HD-XSP so that the unit can be rack mounted. These ears must be installed prior to mounting. Complete the following procedure to attach the ears to the unit.
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CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage, use only the rack ears Crestron provides for this device. There are screws that secure each side of the HD-XSP top cover. Using a #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws closest to the front panel from one side of the unit.
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Stacking Four “feet” are provided with the HD-XSP so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or stacked. These feet should be attached prior to the hookup procedure. Refer to the following illustration for placement of the feet.
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the HD-XSP, use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Hardware Connections for the HD-XSP (Front)
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(Center & Sub) Shield Shield Shield Right Subwoofer Left Right Left Center Unbalanced Output Unbalanced Unbalanced Output (Center & Sub) Input Jumpers Right Subwoofer Left Right Left Center Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 19...
Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication: USB and TCP/IP. USB Communication The COMPUTER port on the HD-XSP connects to the USB port on the PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable: Click Tools | System Info.
SIMPL Windows help file, or the Crestron Toolbox help file. Crestron Studio / If a Crestron Studio (or SIMPL Windows) program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system using Crestron Studio (or SIMPL Windows) or Crestron Toolbox.
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7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Crestron HD-XSP Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the HD-XSP. The entry should list the HD-XSP’s IP ID (specified on the HD-XSP’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1.
Crestron HD-XSP 7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Configuration The HD-XSP can be configured with the front panel controls or with Crestron Toolbox. For details on using Crestron Toolbox, please refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. Otherwise, continue reading below.
Outputs: Set the audio parameters for the theater and downmix outputs. • Network: Configure and view the HD-XSP’s Ethernet settings. • Control: Configure and view the HD-XSP’s front panel settings. To exit the “Installer” menu, press HOME. Exit “Installer” Menu Configure Inputs The name and compensation level for each input are set from the Inputs section of the “Installer”...
7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Name the Input The inputs of the HD-XSP are assigned default names from the factory. However a new name can be assigned to the input. To change the name: Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Name and press SELECT. The sources name screen is displayed.
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Select the output to configure as described in “Configure Outputs” which starts on page 25. Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Stereo or Mono and press SELECT. The setting toggles between “Stereo” and “Mono”. 26 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
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Select the output to configure as described in “Configure Outputs” which starts on page 25. Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Startup Volume and press SELECT. The “Startup Volume” screen is displayed. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 27...
SELECT. The setting toggles between “Use” and “Ignore”. Configure Network Ethernet settings for the HD-XSP are set from the Network section of the “Installer” menu. To configure the Ethernet settings: Open the “Installer” menu as described in “Open “Installer” Menu” on page Press ∧...
Press SELECT to return to the previous menu. Enable/Disable DHCP The HD-XSP can obtain an IP address, subnet mask, and default router information from a DHCP server. To enable or disable DHCP: Open the “Network” menu as described in “Configure Network” on page Press ∧...
To save the IP address and return to the “Network Setup” menu, move the cursor to the rightmost octet and press SELECT. To cancel the operation and return to the previous screen, press BACK. If any changes were made, the HD-XSP reboots upon exiting the “Installer” menu. Subnet Mask The subnet mask can be manually set or obtained from a DHCP server.
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If any changes were made, the HD-XSP reboots upon exiting the “Installer” menu. Control System The “Control System” menu is used to specify the HD-XSP’s IP ID and the IP address of the control system. To specify the IP ID and the control system IP address: Open the “Network”...
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“Control System” Menu Control System IP ID IP Address Set the IP ID that identifies the HD-XSP in the Crestron Studio (or SIMPL Windows) program: Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight IP ID and press SELECT. The “IP ID” screen is displayed.
“Installer” menu. Configure Front Panel Settings for the HD-XSP’s front panel controls are set from the Control section of the “Installer” menu. To configure the front panel controls: Open the “Installer” menu as described in “Open “Installer” Menu” on page Press ∧...
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When the password is displayed, move the cursor to the rightmost digit and press SELECT to save the password. The “Control” menu is displayed. To restore the HD-XSP to the factory default settings: Restore Defaults Open the “Control” menu as described in “Configure Front Panel” on page Press ∧...
7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Operation When power is applied to the HD-XSP, the “Crestron HD-XSP” screen is displayed, followed by the “Current Source” menu. For details on using the “Current Source” menu, refer to “Select a Source or Decoding Mode”, which starts below.
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Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight the desired mode and press SELECT. The display returns to the “Current Source” menu showing the selected source and the selected decoding mode. 36 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
Refer to “Mute” on page 41 for details. Additional Functions Controls for the theater output, downmix output and display are available from the “HD-XSP” menu. To display the “HD-XSP” menu: Press HOME. Press SELECT. The “HD-XSP” menu is displayed.
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35 for details. Theater The Theater section of the “HD-XSP” menu provides controls for managing the audio settings for the theater output. To open the “Theater” menu, press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Theater and press SELECT. The “Theater” menu is displayed.
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• Level: Select the level of DRC to be applied. Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Level and press SELECT. The “DRC Level” menu is displayed. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 39...
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Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Loudness: On or Loudness: Off and press SELECT. The setting toggles between “On” and “Off”. Equalizer The HD-XSP can use a custom equalization setting that is created in Crestron Toolbox. To set the equalization: Open the “Theater” menu as described in “Theater” on page 38.
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Open the “Downmix” menu as described in “Downmix” which starts on page 40. Press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Treble and press SELECT. The “Treble” screen is displayed. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP • 41...
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The display can be turned on or off during operation. To switch the display on or off during operation, press ∧ or ∨ to highlight Display Off and press SELECT. The display goes dark. To turn the display on again, press SELECT. 42 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
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7.1 High-Definition Professional Surround Processor Crestron HD-XSP Check the Crestron Web site periodically for manual update availability and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download column. 44 • 7.1 High-Definition Surround Processor: HD-XSP Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7446A...
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