Table of Contents Compliance ......................5 Pre-Installation ..................... 6 Unpacking the unit .................... 6 Operating Voltage .................... 7 Ventilation Requirements ................. 7 Heat output ....................... 7 Home Automation System Integration ..............8 Rear Panel ......................9 Remote ......................10 Setup Procedure ....................11 Installation Via OSD ...................
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Zone B ....................... 19 Setup ......................19 System Configuration ..................19 General Setup ....................19 Power management ..................19 Default volume settings .................. 19 HDMI CEC settings ..................20 Display timeout ....................20 Password protection ..................20 Control of speaker setups ................20 Show bypass ....................
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Network Setup ....................26 Connecting to Head Unit Processor with a Network Cable ......26 Set Up a Fixed IP Address in Windows XP or Windows 7 ......27 Trademarks ......................28 Service Information .................... 28 Steinway & Sons Head Unit Processor – Installation Manual, version 1.0...
Steinway Lyngdorf products and accessories comply with parts 15 and 68 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 any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Carefully check for shipping damage. If the unit bears any sign of transport damage you need to photograph the damage, and report the incident to your Steinway Lyngdorf representative immediately Note: Keep the shipping carton and all packing material for future use. If this unit is shipped without the original packing, damage could occur and void the warranty.
Heat output Maximum: 85W / 290 BTU/hr. Cables and Plugs Use only mains cables and power plugs approved by Steinway Lyngdorf. Using other types may cause damage to the system and will void the warranty. Connecting For cabling between the processor and amplifiers, please use RJ45 to RJ45 B standard cables. Use only cables and connectors approved by Steinway Lyngdorf.
Home Automation System Integration The Head Unit Processor is compatible with home automation systems via the RS232 and network connector on the rear socket panel. The Head Unit Processor’s IR and trigger connections can also be programmed for use in a home automation system. IP Control Open a TCP connection on port 84 and use the same protocol as on the serial interface (see Head Unit Processor Serial Control Manual).
1 RS-232 connector for serial control of the unit. • 5 Digital Link outputs for connecting Steinway Lyngdorf’s amplifiers. Note: Do not use the USB ports for charging smartphones and tablets. In Standby mode, only LAN A is active; LAN B connector is not active.
Remote The Head Unit Processor comes with a dedicated RF and IR remote control for installations and everyday use. Setup Access the installation menu. Standby Turn the Head Unit Processor on and into standby. Audio Access the post-processing menu. Up/Down Move up and down in menus.
How to Pair Remote The remote control is paired to the Head Unit Processor at the factory, and you only need to pair it again if you have a new Head Unit Processor or remote. To pair the RF remote control to a Head Unit Processor: 1.
Installation Via OSD If connected to a screen, we recommend setting up the Head Unit Processor via the OSD setup guide. Access the menu system by pressing the Setup button on the remote control. Note: There are some differences between the options available via the web interface and OSD.
Audio input / Select the audio input. Default post processing / Select the default audio mode. Default voicing / Select the default voicing. Video input / Select the video input. Preset vTuner station / Select and preset a vTuner internet radio station. Speaker configuration / Select which speaker configuration to use.
If the woofers are lower than the listening position, measure the distance from the listening position to the top dust cap of the top woofer. If in doubt, contact your Steinway Lyngdorf representative for guidance. Steinway & Sons Head Unit Processor – Installation Manual, version 1.0...
The RoomPerfect™ microphone is a very sensitive and finely calibrated device which must be treated with utmost care. If the microphone has been dropped on the floor, it may be damaged. If this is the case, obtain a new microphone from your Steinway Lyngdorf representative before performing the system calibration.
longer calibration time or a measurement time-out. A low volume and long measurement will not affect the quality of the end result. The display reads 0 to 99.9 as volume level, where 88 refers to full gain (0 dB) Measuring the Focus Position When the calibration volume has been set, RoomPerfect™...
• the microphone should be in random and varying positions, heights, and orientations. Point it up/down/sideways, the more random positions the better. • the measurements should cover the entire room, not only your listening area. • do not take measurements behind plants, furniture, etc. •...
When RoomKnowledge has reached 90%, you can decide to add room measurements or do it at a later time. We recommend taking a couple of measurements within 50cm/.5ft of the walls and ceiling when above 90% RoomKnowledge. To fully optimize RoomPerfect™’s understanding of the room’s acoustical properties, we recommend you keep doing measurements until the RoomKnowledge is above 95%.
In the intuitive GUI for the voicing tool, you can edit or add a voicing by combining up to eight filter sections. For each section, you can choose between parametric or high and low shelves as well as high and low-pass filters.
o Use last volume – Sets the volume to be the same as when the Head Unit Processor was turned off. o Use fixed volume – Sets the default volume at startup. HDMI CEC settings Set enable CEC and use ARC channel as audio input to Off or On. Display timeout Set seconds before turning off the display.
Manage Software From this main menu you can access Head Unit Processor software information, backup, restore, etc. Software Information Show reference information about the current software in the Head Unit Processor. Network Information Show reference information about the network status of the Head Unit Processor. Backup Make a complete system backup, including speaker setup and RoomPerfect™...
2. Insert the SD-card / pen drive into the Head Unit Processor 3. Select the file in the menu and click Process. Update Via OSD Interface 1. Upload the update to a SD-card or a FAT 32 formatted pen drive. 2.
Voicing Skip between the active Voicings Skip Backward Press to skip backward through tracks playing on the streaming player. Skip Forward Press to skip forward through tracks playing on the streaming player. Play/Pause Activate playback or set the playback on pause. Steinway &...
Maintenance Steinway Lyngdorf systems high gloss lacquer finish is the same as that used on the finest Steinway pianos. To keep your Steinway Lyngdorf system looking superb it must be treated with care. Do not use ordinary furniture polish or cleaning agents as these usually contain wax or silicone that may cause damage to the system’s surface.
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Retrieving and Sending an Error Log To retrieve an error log, you need to access the Head Unit Processor via your browser. Here you can download a text file and email it to your Steinway Lyngdorf representative. 3D Compatibility Not Detected If the Head Unit Processor isn´t fully booted, a Blu-ray player will not be able to detect its 3D compatibility.
Network Setup Connecting to Head Unit Processor with a Network Cable It is possible to get access to the Head Unit Processor´s web interface via a direct cable connection between the Head Unit Processor and a computer, or a connection via a hub or switch. If you have a direct cable connection to a laptop (with no switch or router between the two) the network cable must be a crossover type.
Set Up a Fixed IP Address in Windows XP or Windows 7 Click Start / Control Panel / Network Connections to find the network connection that represents your connection to the Internet. Most often, this is labeled simply Local Area Connection. Right-click the connection and select Properties.
HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance. Service Information To obtain warranty service, you must contact your original dealer or the Steinway Lyngdorf distributor of the region or country where you are located. If you have trouble locating an authorized representative, please contact service@steinwaylyngdorf.com.
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