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Primare SP31.7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor User Guide...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front panel display ........{ 3 Connecting to the Primare V25 DVD Player ... . {13 Switching on and off .
  • Page 4 Preface > Saving the configuration Introduction ......... . . {25 Index...
  • Page 5 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...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1Hz – 100kHz, 1dB V25 DVD Player. A particular benefit of using the SP31.7 <0.005%, 20Hz – 20kHz with the Primare DVD Player is that you can control both units with the single remote control, to give you a fully Signal-to-noise -110dB integrated system with the simplest possible user interface.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls

    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 SP31.7 Multi-Channel The following illustration shows the information on the front Processor can be accessed using the two front panel controls panel display:...

  • Page 8: Switching On And Off

    Using the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor > To dim the front panel display any source to use different inputs, or configure your own • Press the DIM button on the remote control. sources with any name you choose and using any particular inputs as appropriate for the source.

  • Page 9: Changing The Volume

    Using the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor > CHANGING THE VOLUME CHANGING THE BALANCE, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK, AND SUBWOOFER LEVELS The SP31.7 allows you to vary the volume from 0 (silence) to 99 (maximum volume), where each step is equivalent to You can independently change the balance, center level, side 0.5dB.
  • Page 10 Using the SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor >...

  • Page 11: Advanced Use

    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 You can select a menu option, and change its value, using available from the MAIN MENU, which you can display on either the front panel controls or the remote control.

  • Page 12: Choosing The Surround Mode

    Advanced use > CHOOSING THE SURROUND MODE If you are listening to a conventional two-channel analog or digital source, such as a CD, the following options are The surround mode determines how the sound is divided available: between the loudspeakers in your surround system. Each source is associated with a default surround mode, which will Option Description...

  • Page 13: Making Recordings

    Advanced use > • Press the SELECT button on the front panel or remote Alternatively, select NORMAL to make the record outputs control to display the characteristics of the source signal. follow the currently selected source, or OFF to mute the record outputs.
  • Page 14 Advanced use >...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Sp31.7

    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. BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS IN 1 IN 2 COMPONENT DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL OUT VIDEO VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO INPUTS S-VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 16: Power Connection

    Connecting the SP31.7 > POWER CONNECTION digital input, five SPDIF digital inputs, and two optical TOSlink digital inputs. Warning: Before connecting power check that the required Analog inputs supply voltage, indicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a different voltage is stated on the The SP31.7 provides eight analog inputs;...

  • Page 17: Record Outputs

    CONNECTING TO THE PRIMARE V25 DVD PLAYER The SP31.7 provides three record outputs, two digital and The Primare V25 DVD Player is an ideal source for use with one analog. the Primare SP31.7, to give superb quality video and 5.1 channel digital surround.
  • Page 18 Connecting the SP31.7 >...

  • Page 19: Configuring The Speakers

    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 To specify the speaker configuration • Press the MENU button on the front panel or remote The first step in configuring the speakers is to specify which control to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 20: Setting The Speaker Delays

    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.

  • Page 21: Setting The Speaker Levels

    Setting up the speakers > SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS all three front speakers reaches the listener at the same time. In the case of the rear speakers you will normally add a delay You should next set the speaker levels, so that the sound to increase the spaciousness of the sound.

  • Page 22: Setting The Analogue Input Level

    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 •...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Sources

    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 •...

  • Page 24: Editing Sources

    Setting up the sources > Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the A 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 the •...

  • Page 25: Examples Of Sources

    Setting up the sources > The currently selected character is shown highlighted with a The following example shows how to define two sources, block: 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.
  • Page 26 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:...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Display

    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)
  • Page 28 Configuring the display >...

  • Page 29: Saving The Configuration

    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 • Highlight SAVE SETTINGS and press the SELECT Once you have defined your own custom set of inputs, and button on the front panel or remote control to select it.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 ................3 outputs ....................12 configuring ....................23 dimming ......................4 power, connecting ................12 Primare A30.5 Multi-Channel Amplifier ........2 GENERAL layout ................16 connecting to .................... 13 Primare V25 DVD Player ............... 2 connecting to .................... 13...
  • Page 32 Index > SPEAKER CONFIG menu ............16 speakers RECALL FACTORY SETTINGS option ........26 changing the levels automatically ............17 RECALL INSTALLER SETTINGS option ......25, 26 changing the levels manually ..............18 RECALL SETTINGS option ............25 configuring ....................15 record outputs .................

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