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HTP-1 16-CHANNEL HOME THEATER PROCESSOR
with Dolby Atmos
, DTS:X
, Auro-3D
, and Dirac Live
Compatibility
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37887
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  • Page 1 HTP-1 16-CHANNEL HOME THEATER PROCESSOR with Dolby Atmos , DTS:X , Auro-3D , and Dirac Live Compatibility ® ® ® ® 37887 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ........................... 5 INTRODUCTION ......................................7 CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................7 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................... 8 REQUIREMENTS ......................................8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................... 9 Front Panel ....................................... 9 Rear Panel ....................................... 10 Front Panel LCD Display ................................12 Remote Control ....................................13 Web GUI Home Page..................................
  • Page 3 Adjusting the Cutoff Frequencies ............................. 40 EQ ............................................41 INPUTS ..........................................42 Selecting Inputs ....................................42 Naming and Activating Inputs ............................. 43 UHD Capable ....................................... 44 Bluetooth ....................................... 45 PCM Detect Sensitivity ................................45 SOUND ENHANCEMENT .................................. 46 CONNECTIVITY ......................................50 Setting Up ARC/eARC and CEC ............................
  • Page 4 FEEDBACK ........................................65 IR CODE TABLE ......................................66 SIGNAL PROCESSING FLOW ................................ 68 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................68 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 69 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................ 70 Notice for FCC ....................................70 RF Exposure Statement for FCC ............................71 Notice for Industry Canada ..............................71 RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada ......................

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. • This device is intended for indoor use only. •...
  • Page 6 • This device uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection for safe operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not modify the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection. •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Monolith™ HTP-1 is an "AVR" or "Pre-Processor" designed for use in home theaters. It supports Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, Auro-3D®, and Dirac Live®. It features eight HDMI® Ultra High Definition (4K UHD) inputs and two HDMI 4K UHD outputs. It has seven digital audio inputs, two stereo analog inputs, one secondary stereo analog output, and sixteen balanced XLR analog outputs.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Dirac calibration. Dirac recommends using the MiniDSP UMIK-1 microphone. • The HTP-1 must be connected to an existing Ethernet wired or wireless network and to the internet. Computers or mobile devices connected to the network can be BASIC SETUP used to control and configure the HTP-1.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. LCD Display: This 5" touchscreen displays the volume level, selected input, upmix Front Panel LCD Display selection, and various other system statuses. See the section below for details. 2. Power Button: If the Master Power Switch on the rear panel is in the ON position, the front panel Power Button turns the unit on or puts it into standby.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    The input signal is mixed down to a stereo signal. 6. TRIGGER INPUT: This 3.5mm trigger input turns the HTP-1 on when a 12V signal is applied. The HTP-1 will go into standby mode when the trigger signal is removed.
  • Page 11 8. HDMI OUTPUTS: Two HDMI® outputs for connecting HDMI displays. The 1 output supports the Audio Return Channel (ARC)/Extended Audio Return Channel (eARC) HDMI features, which receives audio signals from the connected display. This is necessary if you are going to stream video from an app on your TV or if you are receiving over-the-air television broadcasts using an HD antenna.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Lcd Display

    Front Panel LCD Display 1. Input: The current active Input is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. The sample screenshot above shows Philips as the Input. The text for each input can be configured on the INPUTS tab on the System Configuration screen in the Web GUI.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    7. Wi-Fi Setup: Touch the gear icon to display the Wi-Fi® Setup screen. See the section for details. If the icon is yellow, a software update is available for the HTP-1. 8. Listening Format: The Listening Format is displayed beneath the Setup icon and...
  • Page 14 5. HDMI+: Press the HDMI+ button to cycle forward through the available HDMI® inputs, as well as the HDMI TV input. Note that when using the HDMI+ button, the display will show the new input about 3 seconds before the change is actually made.

  • Page 15: Web Gui Home Page

    15. STRM+: Press the STRM+ button to cycle through the Roon® and Bluetooth® streaming inputs. 16. ANALOG+: Press the ANALOG+ button to toggle between the two analog audio inputs. 17. DIALOG: Press the + button to increase the DIALOG volume level or press the - button to decrease the DIALOG volume level.
  • Page 16 3. Volume: The Volume level is displayed in the center of the screen. The sample screenshot above shows -17dB as the Volume. The decibel (dB) value is relative to the input sensitivity, which can be configured on the CALIBRATION tab on the System Configuration screen.

  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    BASIC SETUP The best way to become familiar with the HTP-1 is to simply start using it! Before delving into more advanced topics, we will connect one HDMI® source, an HDMI display, and a power amplifier in stereo 2.0.0 mode. Perform the following steps connect these devices.
  • Page 18 12. Flip the Master Power Switch on the rear panel to the ON position (I side depressed) to boot the system. The Monolith™ logo will be shown on the LCD Display and the Power Button on the front panel will flash blue while the HTP-1 is booting up.

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    Safari® browsers, but has had some problems with Microsoft Edge®. Congratulations! You have finished the Basic Setup and are ready to learn more about the advanced features and functionality of the HTP-1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Click the gear icon in the upper right corner of the Web GUI Home Page to display the System Configuration screen, as shown below.

  • Page 20: Speakers

    SPEAKERS About Speaker Configurations A speaker configuration (also known as a Listening Mode) is described using 3 numbers separated by dots and an optional letter suffix. The first number is the number of speakers on the main listening level, with the speakers arranged at the ear level of a seated listener.

  • Page 21: Valid Speaker Configurations

    Valid Speaker Configurations The HTP-1 has 16 output channels, which can be configured in a variety of ways. You can have up to up to 9 Main level channels, up to 6 Upper channels, and up to 3 Subwoofers. The following table shows the available main and upper level configurations.
  • Page 22 Dolby® content is typically authored with the Upper level speakers in the ceiling. DTS® and Auro-3D® content is typically authored with the speakers High on the walls. The HTP-1 remaps the source material to match the user-defined speaker configuration. The following...
  • Page 23 • More than 1 Subwoofer can minimize dead spots in low frequency material. The HTP-1 supports up to 3 Subwoofers, depending on the allocation of channels for the Main and Upper level speakers. Mapping Channels to Speakers There can be cases in which the channels found in the source material do not exactly match the speakers in the room.
  • Page 24 • The full Auro-3D® channel set includes the "Voice of God" (VoG) speaker located directly overhead and the "Front Center High" or "Center Vertical High" (CVH) speaker on the wall above the screen. These signals are not directly supported as they are not generated by the other decoders.

  • Page 25: Speaker Setup

    5-10 Hz above the lower end of the speaker's frequency response. This allows the HTP-1's reliable, fourth order Linkwitz-Riley crossover to perform the work, rather than relying on the less predictable natural filtering of the speaker.
  • Page 26 The HTP-1 follows the rules set by the Dolby® and DTS® decoders. Some of these rules are: • The L/R Rear Surround speakers cannot be enabled until the L/R Surround speakers are enabled.

  • Page 27: Example Speaker Configurations

    Example Speaker Configurations 7.1.4h Speaker Configuration This speaker configuration uses 7 Main level speakers, 1 Subwoofer, and 4 High speakers mounted high on the walls.
  • Page 28 7.2.6 Speaker Configuration This speaker configuration uses 7 Main level speakers, 2 Subwoofers, and 6 Upper level speakers mounted in the ceiling.
  • Page 29 9.3.4 Speaker Configuration This speaker configuration uses 9 Main level speakers, 3 Subwoofers, and 4 Upper level speakers mounted in the ceiling.
  • Page 30 9.1.6 Speaker Configuration This speaker configuration uses 9 Main level speakers, 1 Subwoofer, and 6 Upper level speakers mounted in the ceiling.

  • Page 31: Dolby Enabled Speakers

    CALIBRATION tab on the System Configuration screen. Voltage Range and Amplifier Input Sensitivity The HTP-1 uses a sophisticated mixture of analog and digital volume controls. The analog volume control is used as much as possible. The digital volume control is adjusted to...
  • Page 32 2 volts. Consumer amplifiers with unbalanced inputs typically have a sensitivity of about 6V. When the Amplifier Sensitivity is set correctly, the amplifier should clip before the HTP-1 clips. This should only happen at the loudest volume that your amplifiers and speakers support.

  • Page 33: Dirac Calibration

    The HTP-1 makes it easy to perform a Dirac® calibration, so you should do such a calibration to get the most out of your system. Prior to performing the calibration, you should do the following: •...
  • Page 34 Note that ownership of the HTP-1 conveys a license for Dirac usage. 3. Open Dirac Live and connect to the HTP-1. The unit's name is the name you set on the SYSTEM tab on the System Configuration screen.
  • Page 35 Press Play again if you need more time. Repeat for each channel. The volumes don't have to all be the same, but they should be close. If several amplifiers are involved, like with a powered Subwoofer, it is better to get the volumes about the same using the amplifier volumes.
  • Page 36 7. The Dirac Live® tool encourages you to run sweeps at multiple locations. We suggest you first try a calibration with one location to understand the calibration process, then do a calibration with a full set of measurement locations for better correction.
  • Page 37 The name is visible in the HTP-1 UI, but the description is not, so create a name that is meaningful to you. 11. Click Export filter to send the filter to the HTP-1. This can take a minute or two. The filter is then installed and enabled on the HTP-1.
  • Page 38 14. Click the gear icon on the Web GUI Home Page, then click the CALIBRATION tab. In the sample screen below, it shows that the HTP-1 is setup for a 5.1 configuration and a 5.1 calibration is selected. If a calibration is for fewer speakers than the current configuration, the uncalibrated channels will then be passed without any filtering.

  • Page 39: Manual Calibration

    Dirac Live® calibration tool handles it with ease. Manual Calibration You can manually calibrate the HTP-1 using the User Delay and User Trim fields on the CALIBRATION tab. The Dirac® calibration is preferred because it is very accurate and simple to perform.

  • Page 40: Using The Peq

    Using the PEQ Dirac® calibration flattens the frequency response, and the Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) can be used to modify the frequency response after calibration. It can be argued that this is equivalent to setting a target curve during Dirac calibration. Adjusting the Cutoff Frequencies Now that the Dirac®...
  • Page 41 The EQ tab on the System Configuration screen gives you Tone Controls and a Parametric Equalizer (PEQ). The Parametric Equalizer is extremely flexible. It features sixteen bands, each of which allows you to independently set the Center Frequency, Gain, and Q (the width of the EQ band).

  • Page 42: Inputs

    INPUTS Selecting Inputs By default, the nine INPUT SELECT buttons on the Web GUI Home Page are set to the HDMI® inputs, including the HDMI TV input. Perform the following steps to reassign one or more of the buttons to an audio only input. 1.

  • Page 43: Naming And Activating Inputs

    Naming and Activating Inputs The HTP-1 allows you to change the displayed names of the inputs to something that is more recognizable than HDMI® 1, HDMI 2, etc., such as Cable Box or DVD Player. It also allows you to disable unused inputs, so that only the inputs that you have are displayed. To change the displayed names, click on the gear icon in the upper right of the Web GUI Home Page, then select the INPUTS tab.

  • Page 44: Uhd Capable

    1 Satellite, 2 Streaming Stick, 3 Cable Box, 4 Blu-ray™, 5 Game Console, 6 CD Player, 7 Roon® UHD Capable The HTP-1 supports HDMI® video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4K UHD), but some legacy (older) devices may have problems with the HTP-1 indicating support for UHD. A...

  • Page 45: Bluetooth

    Your mobile device should now be able to see the HTP-1 and pair. The typical pairing dialog is displayed. If you are pairing with the HTP-1 and at the same time are using your mobile device's web browser to control the HTP-1, you'll find that switching back and forth clears the pairing dialog and aborts pairing.

  • Page 46: Sound Enhancement

    Note: Only try these alternate settings if necessary. SOUND ENHANCEMENT The HTP-1 supports a number of different Surround Modes, which control how the source material is mapped to the current set of speakers. A number of surround modes use proprietary algorithms to spread sound to more speakers. You are encouraged to listen to each of them and choose which one you like best for a given soundtrack or piece of music.
  • Page 47 The following table describes each Surround Mode: Surround Mode Description The input stream is presented without modification. This is appropriate if you have a stereo source and you want to hear it through the two Front speakers only. Whether or not the Subwoofer Direct is engaged depends on whether or not the Front speakers are configured with a cutoff frequency.
  • Page 48 Surround Mode Description A DTS:X® stream is presented in its native format. Proprietary sound modes cannot be applied to an DTS:X stream, but it can be DTS:X overridden by using the Mono or Stereo modes. You cannot directly select the DTS:X mode. An Auro-3D®...
  • Page 49 Surround Mode Description Auro Technology's proprietary Auro-Matic® algorithm is applied to the input signal. Auro-Matic uses various cues in the signal to route the sound to the speaker set according to rules known only to Auro Tech. An obvious rule is that the material common to the Left and Right channels is extracted and routed to the Center channel.

  • Page 50: Connectivity

    Return Channel) HDMI® features. The ARC/eARC channel is used to return audio from the TV to the HTP-1 and acts as one of the available inputs. The main difference between the two is that eARC can support higher fidelity audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD™ and DTS-HD Master Audio™.
  • Page 51 CEC Control Options CEC implementations by other devices can vary enough that sometimes not all devices work well together. The various options allow you to selectively disable HTP-1 CEC controls, which may help eliminate undesirable control issues. Note that disabling these...
  • Page 52 Alternate TV Input If your TV does not support ARC/eARC or you must connect the HTP-1 HDMI® output to an HDMI TV input that does not support ARC/eARC, you may use the Alternate TV Input pop- up menu to specify an audio connection to the TV using one of the input ports listed in the menu.
  • Page 53 System Audio CEC has a feature called System Audio. When System Audio is ON, the HTP-1 is asked to render audio for the system. The HTP-1 will always turn on System Audio when it is first powered on and will attempt to determine where it should get the audio from . If there is an Active Source in the system, it will configure itself to receive audio from that device.

  • Page 54: Ethernet

    SMA antenna connector on the rear panel. With the HTP-1 powered on, note the IP address on the LCD Display and enter it into your browser. Click the gear icon on the Web GUI Home Page to access the System Configuration screen.
  • Page 55 SSID (the default setting for most Wi-Fi® routers) for the HTP-1 to display it in the list of Available Networks. Highlight your Wi-Fi network, type your password in the Password field, then click the CONFIGURE button to save your network in the list of Configured Networks on the right.

  • Page 56: System

    • Unit Name: The current Unit Name is displayed at the top of the page (Monolith HTP-1 in the example above). To change the Unit Name, type a new name into the field next to the Unit Name label, then press Enter to save the change. The HTP-1 must be powered off using the Master Power Switch on the rear panel for the change to take effect.
  • Page 57 • Power On Volume: You can control the default volume level whenever the HTP-1 is powered on. To change the default volume level, type the new value into the field and press Enter.

  • Page 58: Audio Features

    EQ settings. It does not delete any Dirac® filter sets. This should only be done in emergency situations. AUDIO FEATURES The HTP-1 includes a full range of audio features. These are utilities that make the sound "better", which is a matter of taste, but they can all prove useful in certain situations. Night Mode Action movies are notorious for having a wide dynamic range.

  • Page 59: Dialog Enhancement

    Older audio receivers often included a Loudness button, that simply boosted the Bass. The HTP-1 uses a six-pole filter carefully designed to match the equal loudness contours. It is calibrated to the Volume Bar, so that 90% volume represents "natural" loudness. Bass...

  • Page 60: Bass Reinforcement

    A high-pass filter is also included to avoid boosting the region below 20Hz. The relatively large Bass boost applied when the volume is low means that it is often possible to hear a thump or a tick when turning Loudness on or off. Bass Reinforcement The Bass Reinforcement feature routes the Subwoofer signal not only to your Subwoofer, but also to any Large speakers in the system.

  • Page 61: Video Features

    The best dynamic range (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) will be achieved when the output is set to match the amplifier and the HTP-1 volume is at the maximum for the amplifier. The HTP-1 uses a high-quality analog volume control. It reserves some of its digital dynamic range using a small amount of digital attenuation.

  • Page 62: Dolby Vision

    12V 50mA signal and are over-current protected using a thermistor. The HTP-1 also has one TRIGGER INPUT that can be used to turn the HTP-1 on. If you use the trigger input, you should not use the Power Button on the Front Panel or the POWER...

  • Page 63: Using Roon

    96kHz 24-bit and 192kHz. Roon is a service that you must subscribe to. The HTP-1 takes the role of an output device in your Roon system. You can only play stereo audio using Roon.

  • Page 64: Software Upgrade

    Click the Update the system link to start the update process. The web interface and the LCD Display will show the progress of the update. The HTP-1 will reboot at the end of the process and all your settings will be preserved.

  • Page 65: Feedback

    On the Detailed Status screen above is the line: FEEDBACK Test: visit http://YOUR_IP/feedback. submission goes to Slack #olympia_cloud_bot To provide feedback about your HTP-1 and your experience using it, open a web browser and navigate to http://YOUR_IP/feedback. You will be presented with the following web page.

  • Page 66: Ir Code Table

    IR CODE TABLE The tables below show the entire set of supported IR codes. The HTP-1 accepts NEC® format remote codes at address 0x36C9. The first table lists the codes sent by the included IR Remote Control. Function NEC Code...
  • Page 67 The following table lists all other codes recognized by the HTP-1. Function NEC Code Function NEC Code Function NEC Code Power Off 25da TV Input 0ef1 In Analog 1 27d8 Power On 26d9 In HDMI 1 0ff0 In Analog 2...

  • Page 68: Signal Processing Flow

    SIGNAL PROCESSING FLOW The following diagram gives a rough idea of the signal flow inside the HTP-1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Surround®, DTS:X®, DTS Neural:X®, DTS-HD Master Audio™, Auro-3D®, Auro-Matic® Crossover Variable 4th order Linkwitz-Riley Room Correction/Equalization Dirac Live® (licensed with HTP-1 ownership) Bass and Treble tone controls, 16-band parametric Built-in Audio Correction equalizer with independent speaker control on each band Connectivity Wired 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 70: Regulatory Compliance

    REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Notice for FCC 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.

  • Page 71: Rf Exposure Statement For Fcc

    RF Exposure Statement for FCC Caution This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 72 Monolith™ is a trademark of Monoprice Inc. Dolby®, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Surround®, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby ProLogic®, Dolby TrueHD™, Dolby Vision™, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS®, DTS:X®, DTS Neural:X®, DTS Neo®, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 73 Product pictures are for reference only. Specifications described herein are subject to change without prior notification. All trademarks are the sole property of their respective companies. Monolith™ and the Monolith logo are trademarks of Monoprice Inc. Copyright © 2020 Monoprice, Inc. All rights reserved.

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