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SP33 4KVM AV Preamplifier User Guide

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1 UnPACK the SP33 4KVM

Your SP33 4KVM is supplied with the following 
components:

  Mains cable.

  C24 remote control, including two button cells.

  Zone 2 remote control, including button cell.

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.

 ConneCt A diSPlAy

Connect the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 output from your SP33 
4KVM to your television or display HDMI input.

For more information see 

Video connections, page 6.

3 ConneCt to SPeAKerS

The SP33 4KVM can drive up to seven full-frequency 
channels and one subwoofer. If your surround system 
does not include a full set of speakers, the SP33 4KVM 
will distribute the signals from these channels to the 
other channels as appropriate in your system.

  Connect the front, center, 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 4KVM is supplied with nine standard sources 
already configured; see 

Selecting a source, page 8. 

Alternatively you can configure up to 15 sources to use 
the particular combination of analog, digital, and video 
inputs you prefer; for more information see 

Input/Output, 

page 12.

 ConneCt Power

  Connect the SP33 4KVM to a wall socket, using the 

supplied mains cable.

  Switch on the SP33 4KVM, using the switch next to the 

power connector on the back panel. 

  Press the 

O

 button to switch on the SP33 4KVM.

Phase

The phase of the AC supply can make a significant 
difference to the sound.

Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable is 
connected to the left-hand pin of the power connector, 
viewed from the back panel:

Live

6 ConfiGUre the SPeAKerS

Before using the SP33 4KVM you need to configure it 
to specify the combination of speakers you have in your 
surround system. For more information see 

SPEAKER 

SETTING, page 13.

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 11, and SPEAKER DIST, page 

11. 

7 PlAy A SoUrCe

  Use the SELECTOR control on the front panel or the 

A

 and 

V

 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 8. 

Summary of Contents for SP33

Page 1: ...SP33 4KVM AV Preamplifier User Guide...

Page 2: ...e SP33 3 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 n...

Page 3: ...panel controls 8 Front panel display 8 Switching on and off 8 Selecting a source 8 Changing the volume 9 To mute the sound 9 Changing the levels 9 Changing the lipsync 9 Choosing the surround mode 9...

Page 4: ...scribes the features and explains how to set up the processor for the best sound quality and ease of operation in order to allow for the most enjoyable reproduction of sound and image from all your so...

Page 5: ...page 8 Alternatively you can configure up to 15 sources to use the particular combination of analog digital and video inputs you prefer for more information see Input Output page 12 5 Connect power C...

Page 6: ...of each of the connectors on the back panel Back panel connections Trigger outputs Balanced analog outputs Balanced analog inputs Digital inputs Power On off IR input HDMI outputs Unbalanced analog in...

Page 7: ...se the volume Increase the volume Display the setup menus Display or change the surround mode Select an input Press 10 first to select an input 9 Fitting the batteries Before using the remote control...

Page 8: ...panel or remote control Selecting a source The SP33 4KVM 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 o...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...channel sources STEREO Conventional stereo using just the main left and right loudspeakers PLIIX Dolby s updated Pro Logic decoder provides 7 1 channel surround sound from any two channel source with...

Page 11: ...e front panel or the A or V buttons on the remote control to highlight the setting you want to change Press R on the front panel or SELECT or on the remote control to display a list of the alternative...

Page 12: ...fies which HDMI input you want to output on HDMI OUT 2 Option Description OUT 1 AUDIO Set to TV to pass the HDMI audio to the TV or SP33 to get the SP33 4KVM to process the audio 2CH MODE The default...

Page 13: ...en set the other parameters as appropriate for the speakers in your system Additional modes DOLBY D DTS and OTHER are available in order to alter the GENERAL settings of SPEAKER SETUP LEVEL ADJUST and...

Page 14: ...can also add an extra delay to the surround speakers to make the sound more spacious Use the A and V buttons on the remote control to adjust the distance or delay In GENERAL mode you can adjust the d...

Page 15: ...OCKED to lock the front panel you will then only be able to operate the SP33 4KVM via the remote control Reset to UNLOCKED when you turn off the SP33 4KVM at the back panel Note After changing this op...

Page 16: ...guration Select SAVE INST SETTINGS from the MEMORY menu Enter the password using the number keys or A V and on the remote then press on the front panel or SETUP on the remote control If you have succe...

Page 17: ...impedance 47 unbalanced 47 balanced PROCESSING Video HDMI matrix switching with HDCP 2 2 and OSD 3D and 4K UHD pass through 24Hz 4 4 4 4096 x 2160 24 25 30Hz 4 4 4 3840 x 2160 50 60Hz 4 2 0 3840 x 216...

Page 18: ...you to connect the SP33 4KVM to a controller system For more information please contact your authorized Primare dealer Trigger outputs The trigger outputs allow you to link your Primare products toge...

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Page 20: ...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 r...

Page 21: ...12 IR input 6 18 L LEVEL ADJUST menu 13 Levels changing 9 M MEMORY menu 16 Muting 9 O Offsets for analog sources 12 Optical inputs 6 Optical output 6 P Phase 18 R Record outputs 10 Remote control 7 R...

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