SP33 User Guide English
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1. The SPEAKER SETTING menu allows you to set up the speakers Option Description MODE 5ee below FRONT L R Select SMALL or LARGE to specify whether the front speakers can handle bass Select NONE SMALL or LARGE to specify whether there is a center speaker in the system and whether it is small or large Select NONE SMALL or LARGE to specify information about the surround speakers Select NONE I SMALL I LARGE 2 SMALL or 2 LARGE to specify the number and size of the surround back speakers Select OFF or ON to specify whether the layout should include a subwoofer LR LFE XOVER Allows you to define the CENTER XOVER crossover frequency 40Hz to SURR XOVER 200Hz or DEFAULT used for the LFE CENTER and SURR speakers CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK SUBWOOFER LEVEL ADJUST MODE GENERAL FRUHT LEFT 0 0dB CENTER OdB FRONT RIGHT OdB SURROUND RIGHT DdB SURR BACK RIGHT Ning SURR BACK LEFT OdB SURROUND LEFT OdB SUBMWUUFER DdB The LEVEL ADJUST menu allows you to adjust the levels so that the sound from each speaker Is equally loud at the listening position Highlight each of the speakers in turn a white noise signal will be played through the speaker Use the and P buttons on the remote control to adjust the level For best results measure the level at the listening position using a Sound Pressure Level meter SPEAKER DIST MODE GENERAL FRONT LEFT 10 CENTER 10 FRUHT RIGHT2. Changing the installer password To change the installer password Highlight CHANGE INST PASSWORD then press E on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control Enter the old password using the number keys or A V and P on the remote then press El on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control The screen will prompt PLEASE ENTER YOUR NEW PASSWORD TWICE Enter the new password and press El on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control Enter the new password again and press sl on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control If you have successfully changed the password you will be returned to the MEMORY menu SRO 3 SE oUm TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OUTPUTS Balanced analogue outputs Front left and right Center Sub Surr left and right Surr back left and right Unbalanced analogue outputs Front left and right Center Sub Surr left and right Surr back left and right Analogue record output RCA left and right Zone2 output RCA left and right Digital outputs RCA TOS Link Video output 2 HDMI INPUTS Analogue inputs 2 balanced 8 RCA incl 7 1 inputs Digital inputs balanced 3 RCA 3 TOS Link Video Inputs 5 HDMI DIGITAL Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0 2 8 THD and noise 0 005 Q I kHz AES 7 filter ANALOGUE THD 0 00526 20Hz 20kHz Signal to noise ratio 1008 Frequency response OHz OOKHz dB Input impedance 47kQ
3. I UNPACK THE SP33 Your SP33 is supplied with the following components Mains cable C24 remote control Two button cells for the remote control If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date 2 CONNECT A DISPLAY Connect the HDMI or HDMI 2 output from your SP33 to your television or display HDMI input For more information see Video connections page 3 3 CONNECT TO SPEAKERS The SP33 can drive up to seven full frequency channels and one subwoofer If your surround system does not include a full set of speakers the SP32 will distribute the signals from these channels to the other channels as appropriate in your system Connect the front centre surround and surround back outputs to the corresponding inputs on the amplifiers If your system includes a subwoofer connect the sub main output to the audio input of the subwoofer 4 CONNECT SOURCES The SP33 is supplied with seven standard sources already configured see Selecting a source page 5 Alternatively you can configure up to 15 sources to use the particular combination of analogue digital and video input you prefer for more information see nput setting page 8 5 CONNECT POWER Connect the SP33 to a wall socket using the supplied mains cable Switch on the SP33 using the switch next to the power connector on the back panel Press
4. back level and subwoofer level to alter the balance of sound in your surround system Changing the balance alters the level of both the left and right main loudspeakers to shift the position of the stereo image keeping the overall level of the sound the same The other adjustments change the level of the corresponding speaker s without affecting the remaining speakers in the surround system To change a level Press the M button on the front panel or the BAL ST button on the remote control until the display shows the level you want to change The first step allows you to change the balance of the main speakers Subsequent steps allow you to change the levels of the surround speakers Use the VOLUME control on the front panel or the and W buttons on the remote control to adjust the value Each setting can be changed from 10 0dB to 10 0dB After a short delay the display will revert to the normal display CHANGING THE LIPSYNC You can change the AV Delay lipsync from the front panel to compensate for processing delay in some video displays Choose the setting that gives correct lipsync To change the lipsync Press the M button on the front panel or the ST BAL button on the remote control until the display shows the current AV Delay Use the VOLUME control on the front panel or the and W buttons on the remote control to adjust the value The AV Delay can be changed from Oms to 40ms After
5. between Oms and 40ms to compensate for processing delay in some displays Allows you to turn off the default audio delay on the HDMI inputs which is added to compensate for the video processing time This Is useful in dual HDMI configurations The default surround mode for two channel sources BYPASS STEREO PLIIX MOVIE PLIIX MUSIC NEO6 CINEMA NEO6 MUSIC or PARTY VIDEO ADJUST IHPUT 1 ALIAS ASPECT RATIO DEINTERLACING PrEP AUTO 1 1 FRAHE R TE OFF UNDERSCAN BRIBHTHESS I CONTRAST II COLOR SATURATTON 0 HUE CTIHTJ 0 0 0 Blu ray 16 9 AUTO DETAIL ENHANCEMENT EDGE ENHANCEMENT MOSQUITO HR The VIDEO ADJUST menu allows you to specify advanced video input settings DISABLE Use the INPUT option to select the input you want to edit The menu then shows the current settings for that input and allows you to edit them Option ALIAS Description See o edit an input alias on the previous page Set to 16 9 or 4 3 to specify the display aspect ratio Specifies how a 480i 576i or 080 source is deinterlaced FILM is for 24p film VIDEO is for 50Hz or 60Hz video and AUTO selects the correct option based on the input signal Select AUTO to select Progressive ReProcessing to clean up poor source video processing or DISABLE to disable it ASPECT RATIO DEINTERLACING FREI Option I 1 FRAME RATE UNDERSCAN BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SATURATION HUE TINT DETAIL EDG
6. do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment 4 Ventilation Do not place the equipment on a bed sofa rug or similar soft surface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate ventilation Shoo SE II I I I The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock to persons product 5 Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators stoves or other appliances including other amplifiers that produce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the main
7. unbalanced 3kQ balanced Output impedance 47 unbalanced 47 balanced PROCESSING Upscaling 1080p 24 Video HDMI with HDvideo pass tru with 3Dpass and HDMI OSD Modes Stereo Bypass Party Dolby Prologic IIX Music Dolby Prologic IIX Movie DTS NEO 6 MUSIC DIS NEO 6 CINEMA Decoding formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Prologic II Dolby Prologic IIX Dolby EX Dolby Plus Dolby IrueHD 1215 DIS ES DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 DTS HDMaster Audio DTS HD High Res audio MULTI Crt PCM LPCM Sampling rates 32KHz 44 1 KHz 48KHz 88 2KHz 96KHz 92KHz SPSS S ERU CONTROL IR Input 3 2V outputs triggers 85232 RS232 The RS232 connector allows your dealer to upgrade the firmware on your SP33 or control the SP33 as part of a multi room system Do not connect anything to this socket unless instructed by your dealer GENERAL Power consumption Operating lt 60W Fully stabilized SMPS Size 430 x 385 x 180mm WxDxH Weight 2kg COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright 2013 2014 Primare AB All rights reserved Primare AB Limstensgatan 7 21616 Limhamn Sweden http www primare net Issue SP33 2 The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare AB Primare is
8. 10 SURROUND RIGHT 10 SURR BACK L R 10 SURROUND LEFT 10 SUBWOOFER 10 DISTAHCE UNITS FT The SPEAKER DIST menu allows you to specify the distance of each speaker from the listening position in feet or metres The SP33 will then add delays to each channel to ensure that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time You can also add an extra delay to the surround speakers to make the sound more spacious Use the and buttons on the remote control to adjust the distance or delay In GENERAL mode you can adjust the distance between 0 and 20 feet 0 and 6m Setting DISTANCE UNITS to MS shows the calculated delays and allows you to adjust them directly CONTROL SETTINGS USD TRANSPARENT HU OSD POPUP FULL OSD POPUP TIME 35 OSD POPUP POS BOTTOM VFD BRIGHTHESS VFD DISPLAY TIME 3 TRIGGER 1 INPUT TRIGGER 1 IM DELAY 0 TRIGGER 2 TRIGGER 2 OW DELAY 0 TRIGGER INPUT TRIGGER 3 ON DELAY 0 REMUTE SELELI FROM I FRONT PANEL UNLOCKED a a INPUT 5 5 5 Allows you to configure hardware settings of the SP33 Option Description OSD Set to YES to allow the video TRANSPARENT image to show through the background of the on screen display or NO to blank the video image when the on screen display is displayed OSD POPUP Determines what information is shown on the on screen display when changing source FULL shows the same information as the front panel display SIMPLE shows just the source name an
9. E ENHANCEMENT MOSQUITO NR Description Set to ON to set the output frame rate to the input frame rate which may cause stuttering or OFF for a fixed output frame rate Set to O to 20 to shrink the picture to adjust for an overscanned source Set to 100 to 100 default 0 Allow you to adjust the color characteristics of the image Set to 100 to 100 default 0 Allow you to accurately adjust the sharpness of the picture Set to DISABLE ON LOW or ON HIGH to reduce the compression artifacts in digitally compressed signals like cable satellite and internet based video SPS SUS EU AUDIO SETTINGS LATE NIGHT DOUBLE BASS LFE LEVEL VIII IIML DEFAUL I The AUDIO SETTINGS menu allows you to specify options affecting all audio outputs Option LATE NIGHT Description Set to ON to apply dynamic range compression to the audio to reduce loud transients for late night listening DOUBLE BASS Set to ON to copy the bass from speakers specified as LARGE and send this to the subwoofer LFE LEVEL Can be adjusted between 0 0dB and 10 0dB to reduce the LFE level VOLUME Determines the default volume DEFAULT 0 to 99 when the SP33 is turned on from standby You can also set the following settings that apply to both outputs VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT 1 SETTINGS RESOLUTION PASS THRU COLOR SPACE AUTO COLOURIWMETRY AUTO OUTPUT VID LEVEL VIDEO Option Description RATE NTSC to specify t
10. GGER 3 VOLUME VOLUME DEFAULT For each input the ZONE 2 SETTINGS menu allows you to specify an analogue audio input to be output to the Zone 2 output Option Description INPUT Select one of the 15 inputs to be configured AUDIO Allows you to specify an analogue audio input to be output to the Zone 2 output TRIGGER 1 3 Zone 2 trigger settings see Trigger settings on this page VOLUME Allows you to set the current Zone 2 volume 0 to 99 VOLUME Determines the default Zone 2 DEFAULT volume 0 to 99 when the SP33 is turned on from standby MEMORY RECALL FACT SETTINGS RECALL INST SETTINGS SETTINGS PASSWORD SAVE INST CHANGE INHSI The MEMORY menu allows you to save and recall the SP33 settings or restore the factory settings Saving installer settings Once you have configured the SP33 you can save the settings In a password protected file and then recall them at any time to restore the SP33 to your custom configuration Select SAVE INST SETTINGS from the MEMORY menu Enter the password using the number keys or A V and P on the remote then press El on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control If you have successfully saved the settings you will be returned to the MEMORY menu Recalling installer settings You can recall the installer settings at any time On the MEMORY menu select RECALL INST SETTINGS then select YES The SP33 will restart with the new configuration
11. NO AUDIO Blu ray 16 S IL 3 3 0 oUm WELCOME Welcome to the Primare SP33 Your SP33 is an advanced surround sound processor with the latest sound and video processing making it the ultimate choice for home theatre Balanced HDMI Unbalanced Unbalanced Digital outputs IR input digital input HDMI inputs outputs analogue inputs analogue outputs On off 5033 PRIDCESSOR PRIMARE SYSTEMS AB DESIGNED N SWEDEN CIE 9 DIGITAL HDMI INPUTS HDMI OUTPUTS OFF CM DIGITAL INPUT 7 ANALOG jid SS ANALOG OUTPUTS AES EBU 2 3 4 i ZONE 2 RECORD FRONT SURE CENTER SURE x G i polly pl og y 6 C 0 e 6 e DC TRIGGER OOO O AMONG 66 OM ANALOG m ANALOG INPUT iv ANALOG OUTPUTS m SURR L CENTER SUB SURE BACK R SURR BACK L p Digital inputs Trigger outputs Balanced analogue inputs Balanced analogue outputs Power CONNECTING THE SP33 This page shows how to connect your SP33 to other equipment in your system POWER Connect the power connector on the back panel to your power outlet using the mains cable supplied with the SP33 If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets contact your supplier for an alternative cable WARNING Always disconnect the SP33 from the mains power before connecting or discon
12. THE MENUS Press H on the front panel or SELECT or on the remote control to display a list of the alternative values for the setting Use the SELECTOR control on the front panel the A or buttons on the remote INPUT AUDIO VIDEO SETTING OUTPUT SPEAKER SETTING CONTROL MEMORY ABOUT Press H on the front panel or SELECT on the remote control to select the highlighted The SETUP MENU gives access to a series of setting menus which allow you to customize different aspects of the operation of the SP33 To display the SETUP MENU Press El on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control Alternatively press El on the front panel or RETURN or 4 on the remote control to return to the menu without changing the setting To edit an input alias Press SELECT to edit the name of the To display a menu source Use the SELECTOR control on the front panel or the A or W buttons on the remote control to highlight the menu on the SETUP MENU that you want to display Use lt or P to select a character Use A or V to edit it Finally press 41 on the front panel or Press H on the front panel or SELECT or SELECT on the remote control to finish gt on the remote control to select it To exit from the current menu Press El on the front panel or RETURN on the remote control Exiting from the SETUP MENU returns to normal operation of the SP33 To change a setting Use the SELECTOR on the front panel
13. a short delay the display will revert to the normal display CHOOSING THE SURROUND MODE The surround mode determines how the sound is divided between the loudspeakers in your surround system Each source is associated with a default surround mode which will be used when you select that source but you can choose a different surround mode for the source if you prefer For example the standard surround mode for the DVB source is PLIDX Movie since most T V broadcasts are Pro Logic encoded but if you are watching a music concert you may prefer to choose the Stereo or Bypass surround modes as these give a more natural sound when listening to music To change the surround mode Press the AUDIO button on the remote control to display the current surround mode Press again to step between the available surround modes The options available depend on the source you are listening to Lossless sources Blu ray players provide three lossless audio formats Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio and Linear Pulse Code Modulation LPCM These formats will all convey eight discrete channels 7 1 of lossless audio that exactly duplicate the original studio masters Format Variants Dolby Dolby Prologic IIX Dolby Digital EX Plus TrueHD DTS DTS ES DTS NEO 6 DTS 96 24 DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio 2ch PCM Multi PCM LPCM Multi channel sources For Dolby Digital or DTS sources only the following opt
14. a trademark of Primare AB This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION lo reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING lo reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION In Canada and the USA to prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards However you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions I Take heed of warnings amp instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the appliance 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the appliance near water for example next to a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects
15. d OFF turns it off OSD POPUP Set to l 10 sec to determine TIME how long the on screen display stays on the screen OSD POPUP Position of on screen display POS VFD 3 to specify the front panel BRIGHTNESS display brightness SPSS S Eo Option Description VFD DISPLAY If the front panel display is TIME blanked sets the delay 1 10 sec before the display is blanked after operating any control TRIGGER to See ngger settings below TRIGGER 3 REMOTE Select FRONT to use an infra SELECT red remote control pointer at the front panel or BACK to control the SP33 using the IR input on the back panel FRONT PANEL Select LOCKED to lock the front panel you will then only be able to operate the SP33 via the remote control Reset to UNLOCKED when you turn off the SP33 at the back panel Note After changing this option you will not be able to use the remote control to control the SP33 To reset this option operate the menus from the front panel Trigger settings For each trigger you can set the following Option TRIGGER 1 3 Description Specifies when the current trigger is active OFF STANDBY to enable it when the SP33 is in standby INPUT S to take the setting from the INPUT SETTING menu or ZONE 2 to take the setting from the ZONE 2 menu Allows you to specify a delay of 0 1 2 or 5 secs before the trigger is activated TRIGGER 1 3 ON DELAY ZONE 2 INPUT AUDIO TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER 2 TRI
16. ent menu option Level m 2d Selects which setting you change with the VOLUME control Mute Standby 0 Press briefly to mute the sound Hold down to switch the SP33 to standby Volume Adjusts the volume FRONT PANEL DISPLAY The front panel display shows The processing mode eg STERELD or MO LUCK if there is no signal on a digital input The current source eg LL The volume eg 41 or HUTE To blank the front panel display Press the DIM button on the remote control The normal display will reappear while you adjust any settings Press the DIM button again to restore the display SWITCHING ON AND OFF To switch on Use the switch on the back panel During normal operation you can leave the SP33 switched on and in standby To switch to standby Hold down the 0 button on the front panel or remote control To switch on from standby Press the button on the front panel or remote control SELECTING A SOURCE The SP33 allows you to define up to 15 sources Each source can use one of the seven digital and ten analog inputs and any source can be combined with one of the HDMI inputs Alternatively a multi channel source called EXT 7 1 can be defined using analog inputs 5 to 8 When the SP33 is first supplied the seven standard sources shown in the table below are already set up for you You can simply disable any of these sources that you do not need see nput setting page 8 You can also change any
17. evision or display If your television includes an HDMI tuner output you can use the SP33 to perform switching between the television tuner and your other video sources such as DVD or Blu Ray In this case connect the television tuner output to the HDMI input corresponding to your TV source If your television does not provide a tuner output you will need to switch the television between its internal tuner and the external video input ZONE 2 An additional audio output is provided to feed a second zone such as a second room system Sip 5g S Ero IL RECORD OUTPUTS The SP33 Multi Channel Processor allows you to make a recording of a digital source to the two digital record outputs or of an analog source to the analog record output The SP33 provides two digital record outputs SPDIF and optical TOSlink and one analog RCA record output IR 15232 TRIGGERS AND The IR input allows you to connect an external infra red eye for operation of the SP33 if the front panel is inaccessible The RS232 input allows an authorized dealer to connect the SP33 to a computer for service and future upgrades or to controller systems For more information and details of control codes contact Primare or see the Primare Audio Web site at www primare net The Trigger outputs allow the SP33 to control external equipment such as power amplifiers or a projector screen GETTING STARTED Set up your SP33 in seven simple steps
18. he native system of your display TESTPATTERN Displays one of a set of alternative test patterns for aligning projection displays HDMI OUTPUT 2 SETTINGS RESOLUTION PASS THRU COLOR SPACE AUTO COLORTHETRY AUTO OUTPUT VID LEVEL VIDEO DEFAULT FRAME RATE 60P TESTPATTERH OFF The VIDEO OUTPUT menu allows you to customise the HDMI output settings For each output you can set Option RESOLUTION Description Set to PASS THRU AUTO 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p or 1080p24 COLOR SPACE Set to AUTO RGB for a Red Green Blue color space standard using 8 bits per primary color YCbCr 422 for O bit component or YCbCr 444 for 8 bit component COLORIMETRY Determines how RGB is converted to YCbCr AUTO ITU 601 for Standard Definition video formats or ITU 709 for High Definition video formats OUTPUT VID Set to VIDEO for levels LEVEL suitable for a T V or PC for levels suitable for a computer display DEFAULT FRAME Set to 50p PAL or 60p oU SE I I I I LC SPEAKER SETTING Set MODE to GENERAL and then set the other parameters as appropriate for the speakers in your system You can then define DOLBY D DTS and OTHER modes which can be used to add an offset to the GENERAL settings for Dolby Digital DTS and 2 channel sources respectively MODE GENERAL FRONT L R LARGE CENTER SMALL SURROUND 2 SMALL SURR BACK HONE SUBHOUFER YES LR LFE XOVER B Hz CENTER KOVER B Hz SURRE KOVER B Hz
19. ion is available Option AUTO Description Automatically detects an incoming digital signal and locks onto it The SP33 automatically detects a Dolby Digital or DTS input and displays Dolby Digital on the front panel display SRO 3 SE oUm I the Dolby Digital input only contains two channels or it is a PCM signal the default surround mode specified in the INPUT SETTINGS menu is also displayed For more information see nput setting page 8 Two channel sources If you are listening to a conventional two channel analog or digital source such as a CD the following options are available Option BYPASS analog sources only Description The inputs are fed directly to the output with no decoding for the most faithful possible reproduction of stereo or multi channel sources STEREO Conventional stereo using just the main left and right loudspeakers PLIIX Dolby s updated Pro Logic decoder provides channel surround sound from any two channel source with stereo surround back channels and full frequency range A variant of PLIDX optimised for movie soundtracks A variant of PLIDX optimised for music sources PLIIX CINEMA PLIIX MUSIC PARTY The same signal to the front left and right surround left and right and surround back left and right loudspeakers if connected and enabled DTS NEO 6 CINEMA Provides up to 6 1 channel surround sound from conventional stereo sources A vers
20. ion of DTS Neo 6 ideal for stereo music sources DIS NEO 6 MUSIC USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Press briefly to mute the sound This page explains how to use the C24 remote control to operate the SP33 and how to fit the batteries into the remote control FITTING THE BATTERIES Before using the remote control you need to insert the two button cells supplied with the C24 Open the cover on the back of the remote control by pressing the tab gently Select SP33 mode Move left on settings menu 4 Edit item on settings menu Insert the two batteries positive side uppermost Increase the volume Decrease the volume E Display th I Replace the cover and push until IL clips into place pe A When disposing of old batteries please be considerate to the environment Note Replace only with 3V button cells type CR2025 or equivalent Display or change the surround mode SR 5g S Ecos 69 Switch on off MUTE m Select an input Press 10 first to select an input gt 9 or move up on settings menu Move right on settings menu Select previous input reduce level or move down on settings menu Control the CD player SETUP DISP REP AUDIO ANG RES ST BAL Change the balance or levels GOTO ZOOM HOME DIM Blank or restore the front panel display fi 7 CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS This page explains how to use the SP33 menus to configure the operation of your SP33 USING
21. necting any cables including the HDMI cables MAIN OUTPUTS The SP33 provides eight discrete analog audio outputs for connecting to the power amplifiers and loudspeakers in the surround system Each output is provided in both an unbalanced and a balanced version AUDIO INPUTS The SP33 provides a total of ten analog inputs and seven digital inputs Because the SP33 is configurable you have total flexibility about which input you use for each of your sources In addition you can optionally use four pairs of analog inputs for a single multi channel source such as SACD The SP33 is supplied with a suggested set of sources already set up and you may choose to leave the inputs assigned in this way However if you prefer you can re assign the inputs to sources in any way you prefer Digital inputs The SP33 provides a total of seven digital inputs one AES EBU digital input three SPDIF digital inputs and three optical TOSlink digital inputs Analog inputs The SP33 provides eight line level stereo RCA inputs and two XLR inputs for connection to a source providing balanced outputs VIDEO CONNECTIONS The SP33 provides a choice of five HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs You can adjust the settings for each output for optimum performance with the display device for example a IV and a projector The on screen display is provided on both outputs Connecting to a television or monitor Connect the appropriate output to your tel
22. or the A or V buttons on the remote control to highlight the setting you want to change control to step between the alternative values INPUT SETTING INPUT 1 STATUS ENABLED ALTAS Blu ray AUDIO HDHI 1 TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER 2 TRIGGER 3 VIDEO HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUDIO VOLUME OFFSET AY DELAY AUTO LIPSYNG CH MODE The INPUT SETTING menu allows you to configure any of the 15 inputs STERED Use the INPUT option to select the input you want to edit The menu then shows the current settings for that input and allows you to edit them SPS 3 SE oUm Option Description STATUS ENABLED or DISABLED to specify whether the source can be selected from the front panel or remote control ALIAS See 7o edit an input alias on this page AUDIO The audio input used for the source NONE ANALOG I to 10 EXT 7 1 DIGITAL I to 7 or HDMI I to 5 TRIGGER 1 3 Can be set to ON or OFF to set the corresponding trigger or to take the value from the CONTROL menu see rigger settings page VIDEO The video input used for the source NONE or HDMI I to 5 HDMIVIDEO The video output used for the OUT source OUT I or OUT 2 HDMI AUDIO Set to TV to pass the HDMI audio to the TV or SP33 to get the SP33 to process the audio VOLUME OFFSET Press or P to vary the sensitivity of the source between 12 0dB to 12 0dB in 0 5dB steps Option AV DELAY AUTO LIPSYNC ZH MODE Description Can be adjusted
23. plug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet if left unused for a long period of time 14 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance turn the power off immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately 15 Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 16 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the powersupply cord or the plug has been damaged or B objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or the appliance has been exposed to rain or the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 14 UO m R M A R E THE SOUND AND VISION OF SCANDINAVIA PLEASE VISIT PRIMARE NET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS PRIMARE AB LIMSTENSGATAN 7 21616 LIMHAMN SWEDEN PRIMARE NET
24. s supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft damp lint free cloth Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth 9 Power sources This appliance must be connected to a mains socket outlet using the supplied power cord lo disconnect this apparatus from power you must disconnect the power cord Make sure the power cord is always easily accessible Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance This is a Class device and must be earthed The power switch is a single pole switch When the switch is in the Off position the appliance is not completely disconnected from the main power 10 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance 1 Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated 12 Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna aerial away from power lines 3 Non use periods If the unit has a stand by function a small amount of current will continue to flow into the equipment in this mode Un
25. source to use different inputs or configure your own sources with any name you choose and using any particular inputs as appropriate for the source Input Source Audio Video Blu ray HDMI HDMI 2 DVB HDMI 2 HDMI 2 3 Games HDMI 3 HDMI 3 4 Server HDMI 4 HDMI 4 5 DVB T HDMI 5 HDMI 5 6 CD Analog None 7 SACD Ext 7 None Sip 5g S Ero IL To select a source Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel until the name of the source is shown on the front panel display Alternatively press the A or W buttons on the remote control to step between sources CHANGING THE VOLUME The SP33 allows you to vary the volume from 0 silence to 99 maximum volume To change the volume Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel or press the VOL or VOL buttons on the remote control The current volume setting is shown on the front panel display 2CH mode Description Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Bypass Stereo Blu Ray disc player Digital satellite receiver Game console Streaming server Digital television receiver CD player SACD player TO MUTE THE SOUND Press the button on the front panel or the MUTE button on the remote control To restore the sound to its original volume Press the 0 or MUTE button again The sound is also restored to its original volume if you increase the volume CHANGING THE LEVELS You can independently change the balance center level surround level surround
26. the D button to switch on the SP33 The button indicators will light up showing the function of the two controls and four buttons on the front panel oU SE I I I I LC 6 CONFIGURE THE SPEAKERS Before using the SP33 you need to configure IL to specify the combination of speakers you have in your surround system For more information see SPEAKER SETTING page 10 You then need to set up the speaker levels and speaker distances to ensure that the sound image is correctly focused at the listening position For more information see LEVEL ADJUST page 10 and SPEAKER DIST page I I 7 PLAY A SOURCE Use the SELECTOR control on the front panel or the A and W buttons on the remote control to select the source Use the VOLUME control on the front panel or the VOL and VOL buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume For more information about playing sources see Selecting a source page 5 USING THE SP33 This page explains how to operate your SP33 using the functions available from the front panel or C24 remote control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Almost all the functions of the SP33 Multi Channel Processor can be accessed using the two front panel controls and four push buttons and information about its operation is displayed on the front panel display Selector Selects an input or operates the on screen menus Menu 3l Selects the on screen menus Select I Selects the curr
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