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XSP-1
Note: If you prefer NOT to use bass management and don’t have a subwoofer, then
your speakers will be connected to the Main Outputs, and the Full Range / High Pass
selector will be set to Full Range (the settings of the Full Range / Low Pass selector
and the two Crossover Frequency adjustments don’t matter with these settings).
Note: Typically, when bass management is enabled, the selectors are set to Low Pass
and High Pass (respectively) and both Crossover Frequency adjustments are set to
the same frequency. A commonly recommended frequency is 80 Hz, which works
well with smaller satellite speakers. With these settings, the crossover control in the
subwoofer (if it has one) should be set to “flat” or “direct”.
Connecting a component to the processor Loop on your XSP-1
The Processor Loop Output carries the audio signal from the selected input on the
XSP-1; when the Processor Loop is enabled, the signal present at the processor Loop
Input is selected as the source for all subsequent processing and output. This is similar
functionality to what was often known as a “tape monitor”.
Connecting the Trigger Input and Trigger Output
The Trigger Input accepts a 12 VDC (nominal) trigger signal from another device via a
standard 1/8” mono plug. When the trigger is asserted, the XSP-1 will switch On; when the
trigger is removed, the XSP-1 will return to Standby mode. The Trigger Output sends out 12
VDC whenever the main power to the XSP-1 is On (and NOT when it is in Standby mode)
which can be used to switch on other units with trigger capabilities.
Connecting a home theater source to your XSP-1
The XSP-1 provides a Home Theater Bypass mode, which allows you to share a pair of
stereo speakers and/or a powered subwoofer with a home theater system. Typically, the
main pair of speakers in the home theater system (Front Left and Front Right) are also used
by the XSP-1 for stereo listening. If you’re using bass management, then the home theater
subwoofer is also used by the XSP-1 for stereo listening. Refer to the Figure on the next
page for connection details
In this configuration, the Front Left, Front Right, and Sub outputs of your home theater
pre/pro are connected to the Home Theater Inputs on the XSP-1, the Main Outputs on the
XSP-1 are connected to the amplifier driving the main speakers, and the Subwoofer Output
on the XSP-1 is connected to the input of the powered subwoofer. When HT Bypass is not
engaged, the speakers and sub are controlled by the XSP-1 for stereo listening. When HT
Bypass is engaged, the XSP-1 is entirely bypassed, and the signal at the Home Theater
Inputs is routed directly to the Main Outputs.
Note: In HT Bypass mode, all controls in the XSP-1 are bypassed (including the level
control), and the signal is passed directly from the Home Theater Inputs. The XSP-1
must, however, remain on while in this mode or the signal will be interrupted.
