CABLE CONECTIONS ………….………………………................6 SOFTWARE UPDATE ………….……….………………................6 CONNECTIONS AND FRONT PANEL ………………….……….............7 REMOTE CONTROL ........................8 FIRST SETUP ..........................11 SETUP MENU OVERVIEW ......................12 SETTING UP ROOMPERFECT ....................15 SPEAKER ROUTING ………......................20 VOICINGS ……………..……..…………….…………………..............25 SPECIFICATIONS ........................28 SERVICE INFORMATION ......................29 Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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 remove the unit and accessory kit from the carton and visually check for shipping damage. Contact both the shipper and your Steinway Lyngdorf representative immediately if the unit bears any sign of damage from mishandling. Note: Keep shipping carton and packing material for future use or in the unlikely event that the unit needs servicing.
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An Installer Kit is available for setting up the SP-1 Stereo Processor. The Installer Kit is identical for all Steinway Lyngdorf systems and should be ordered individually as needed. Microphone Stand RoomPerfect Microphone Microphone Cable Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
When placed in a rack system, the SP-1 should be placed at the bottom of the rack, with the Steinway Lyngdorf amplifiers above it. This allows for proper dissipation of the heat generated by the amplifiers without adverse effects on the SP-1.
Note: The volume is displayed with 0.0dB to indicate full gain on an input with maximum level. You can turn the volume to +12dB, which allows full gain on inputs with lower levels. LED indicator Red: Stand-by mode b. Orange: Loading Green: On / Ready Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
Back in menu Menu Accesses the SP-1 main menu Toggles through sources (inputs) Adjusts the volume level Mutes and unmutes the sound SRC + - Toggles up and down between audio sources (inputs) Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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Toggles through Shuffle Play 0 - 9 Selects CD tracks directly Audio Toggles through Repeat Play Sets CDP-1 Display Mode Play / Pause Press for Previous / Next track, hold down for Rewind / Forward Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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To switch the remote from RF to IR mode, hold down OK and 1. The LED will flash red twice. To switch the remote from IR to RF mode, hold down OK and 2. The LED will flash green twice. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
FIRST SETUP Set up your Steinway Lyngdorf system in the following order: • ID-assign the Steinway Lyngdorf amplifier(s) via dip-switches on socket panels. See Speaker Routing chapter in this manual. • Connect speakers to the Steinway Lyngdorf amplifier(s). • Connect Steinway Lyngdorf amplifier(s) to SP-1 Stereo Processor and to each other •...
SETUP MENU OVERVIEW Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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Adjust the sensitivity from 0 to +24dB for the selected source, so that all sources are at a uniform level. Setup / Input Setup / Input lipsync Sets an audio signal delay (0 to 500ms) for the current input. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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Lock the menu system to avoid unintentional changes of advanced functions. Unlock the menu system by entering the code 7800. Setup / Advanced / Factory reset Return to factory defaults. Please note that all settings and RoomPerfect calibrations will be erased. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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. Placing the Microphone in the Focus Position When you are prompted to place the microphone in the focus position, place the microphone using the microphone stand in your primary listening position.
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If there is noise in the room, the measurement may take longer. This will not affect the quality of the end result. See RoomPerfect troubleshooting if the measurement stops prematurely, and then retry the measurement. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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• The microphone should be at least 1m/3ft from the front of the loudspeakers. • There should be at least 50cm/1.5ft between each measurement. • Do not take symmetrical measurements in the room. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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Add Focus Position/Add Room Position. You can add up to seven more Focus positions for the room, repeating the Focus 1 measurement procedure. You can also add more room measurements to approach 100% Room Knowledge. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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Check the sound volume. Check all cable connections. Check the measuring signal volume. If none of these measures solve the error, request a replacement microphone from Steinway Lyngdorf. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
SPEAKER ROUTING Overview: Assign ID Codes to the Steinway Lyngdorf Amplifier(s) The DIP switchboard on the back of the amplifier must be encoded in order to make it possible for the SP-1 Stereo Processor to identify the amplifier. Each unit must have a sequential ID in the network.
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After this, all subwoofers will be allocated in the same way as for 1-way speakers with right first, then left for the following amplifiers until the requested number of woofers have been assigned. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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The passive Model C is wired as any other 1-way speaker, see section above. The active version of Model C is wired with ID #0 for the left Model C amplifier and ID #1 for the right Model C amplifier. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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1 on this amplifier for the mid part of the left speaker, output 2 for the high part of the left speaker, then it will continue with the left woofers in the same manner as for the right side. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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If any woofers are used, the left woofers will be assigned on the next amplifiers first output and onwards. The algorithm will then jump to the next amplifier, which should be the same type of amplifier as ID #0 and repeat the same assignments for the left side. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
Enhances the lower frequencies and dampens the midrange to compensate for recordings that would high range frequencies. otherwise sound too harsh. Bass2 Movie Further enhances the lower frequencies and dampens Dampens the high range frequencies the midrange. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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News Neutral Cuts low frequencies for live broadcasting and sports No change in tonal balance. events. Open Open Air Dampens the low range frequencies Further dampens the low range frequencies Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
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Soft Relaxed Dampens upper tones slightly, making bright tracks Dampens the low and midrange frequencies. warmer and more balanced. Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual...
In order to obtain warranty service or any other product support, 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 email contact@steinwaylyngdorf.com or use the form on our website www.steinwaylyngdorf.com...
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