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SP31.7 Multi-Channel Processor User Guide

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Page 1: ...SP31 7 Multi Channel Processor User Guide 0 Preface 26 7 02 12 50 pm 1...

Page 2: ...Laboratories Inc All rights reserved LaserDisc is a trademark of Pioneer Electric Corp All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners FCC Warning This equip...

Page 3: ...g the display Configuring the on screen display 23 Configuring the front panel display 23 Configuring the remote control 23 Introduction Using the SP31 7 with other Primare products 2 Technical specif...

Page 4: ...Preface iv Saving the configuration Introduction 25 Index 0 Preface 26 7 02 12 51 pm 4...

Page 5: ...discrete output channels for up to eight loudspeakers in a surround system The SP31 7 provides a wide range of processing options to allow you to choose the ideal mode for each type of material includ...

Page 6: ...ith the simplest possible user interface TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Analog inputs 1 XLR 7 RCA left and right Digital inputs 1 AES EBU 5 RCA 2 TOSlink Video inputs 4 composite 3 S Video 2 componen...

Page 7: ...n D The LEVEL button selects which setting you change with the VOLUME control E The STANDBY button switches the SP31 7 to standby F The VOLUME control changes the volume changes a setting selected wit...

Page 8: ...n be defined using analog inputs 5 to 8 When the SP31 7 Multi Channel Processor is first supplied the eight standard sources shown opposite are already set up for you You can simply disable any of the...

Page 9: ...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 a...

Page 10: ...Using the SP31 7 Multi Channel Processor 6 2 Using 26 7 02 12 51 pm 6...

Page 11: ...elect a menu option and change its value using either the front panel controls or the remote control To select a menu option Either Turn the INPUT SELECTOR to highlight the menu option you want to sel...

Page 12: ...he following options are available Option Description BYPASS The inputs are fed directly to the output with no decoding for the most faithful possible reproduction of stereo or multi channel sources S...

Page 13: ...rce you want to record from Or Press the MENU button on the front panel or remote control to display the MAIN MENU Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the A or V buttons on the remote control...

Page 14: ...Advanced use 10 3 Advanced 26 7 02 12 51 pm 10...

Page 15: ...R CENTER SUB SURR BACK REC MIC 12V OUT REMOTE N O P Q S T U R I L M F K G E H J D C B A A Digital AES EBU input B Digital SPDIF inputs C Digital optical TOSlink inputs D Digital SPDIF and TOSlink outp...

Page 16: ...up Digital inputs The SP31 7 Multi Channel Processor provides one AES EBU digital input five SPDIF digital inputs and two optical TOSlink digital inputs Analog inputs The SP31 7 provides eight analog...

Page 17: ...primaresystems com CONNECTING TO THE PRIMARE A30 5 MULTI CHANNEL AMPLIFIER The Primare A30 5 Multi Channel Amplifier is an ideal component for a surround system since it provides five discrete power...

Page 18: ...Connecting the SP31 7 14 4 Connecting 26 7 02 12 51 pm 14...

Page 19: ...hannel is handled by a subwoofer You can define four speaker layouts labelled GENERAL DTS DD and OTHER These are selected automatically for the appropriate source material To specify the speaker confi...

Page 20: ...2 LARGE to specify the number and size of the surround back speakers BASS MODE Specifies how to handle the bass from channels defined as SMALL TO SUB sends it to the subwoofer along with the LFE chan...

Page 21: ...ould next set the speaker levels so that the sound from each speaker is equally loud at the listening position The SP31 7 allows you to set the levels for the GENERAL layout in two alternative ways Th...

Page 22: ...el or the and buttons on the remote control to adjust the level When you have adjusted each speaker to balance the levels press the MENU button on the front panel or remote control to exit SETTING THE...

Page 23: ...set to balance the loudness when switching between sources If this standard set of sources meets your requirements you will get excellent results by using them and you can ignore the remainder of this...

Page 24: ...panel or the and buttons on the remote control to modify them as required The options are explained in the following table Option Description STATUS ENABLED or DISABLED to specify whether the source c...

Page 25: ...allows you to do this The following example shows how to define two sources with aliases MOVIES and MUSIC designed for use with a DVD player Choosing the MOVIES source selects the PLII CINEMA surroun...

Page 26: ...Setting up the sources 22 You can use the OFFSET option to adjust the relative level of the multi channel source compared with the other analog sources 6 Sources 26 7 02 12 52 pm 22...

Page 27: ...splayed TV SYSTEM Specifies the TV system to ensure the correct size and position of the on screen displays Can be set to NTSC or PAL Option Description continued OSD POSITION Specifies the position o...

Page 28: ...Configuring the display 24 7 Configuring 26 7 02 12 52 pm 24...

Page 29: ...ACTORY SETTINGS option is provided to return the SP31 7 to the default factory settings After saving or recalling settings always wait at least 10 seconds before switching off the unit using the mains...

Page 30: ...made You should save your settings first if you have not already done so Highlight RECALL INSTALLER SETTINGS or RECALL FACTORY SETTINGS in the MEMORY MENU and press the SELECT button on the front pane...

Page 31: ...dimming 4 G GENERAL layout 16 I INPUT MODE option 7 INPUT SELECTOR 3 INPUT SETTINGS menu 20 inputs 12 13 L layouts speaker 16 LEVEL button 3 levels changing 5 M MAIN MENU 7 MEMORY MENU 25 MENU button...

Page 32: ...nformation 8 editing 20 examples 21 multi channel 21 recording 9 removing 19 selecting 4 sharing inputs 21 SPEAKER CONFIG menu 16 speakers changing the levels automatically 17 changing the levels manu...

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