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You can also set the following settings that apply 
to both outputs:

Option

Description 

DEFAULT FRAME 
RATE

Set to 

50p

 (PAL) or 

60p

 

(NTSC) to specify the native 
system of your display.

TESTPATTERN

Displays one of a set of 
alternative test patterns for 
aligning projection displays.

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The 

SPEAKER SETTING

 menu allows you to 

set up the speakers:

Option

Description 

MODE

See below. 

FRONT L+R

Select 

SMALL

 or 

LARGE

 

to specify whether the front 
speakers can handle bass. 

CENTER

Select 

NONE

SMALL

, or 

LARGE

 to specify whether 

there is a center speaker in the 
system, and whether it is small 
or large. 

SURROUND 

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. 

SUBWOOFER

Select 

OFF

 or 

ON

 to specify 

whether the layout should 
include a subwoofer. 

LR+LFE XOVER 
CENTER XOVER 
SURR XOVER

Allows you to define the 
crossover frequency (40Hz 
to 200Hz) used for the LFE, 
CENTER, and SURR speakers.

  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.

 

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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 

>

 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.

Summary of Contents for SPA23

Page 1: ...user guide SPA23 s u r r o u n d s o u n d a m p l i f i e r...

Page 2: ...rround back speaker Left front or surround back speaker Power On off IR input HDMI outputs Analogue inputs Analogue outputs HDMI inputs Digital outputs Welcome Welcome to the Primare SPA23 Your SPA23...

Page 3: ...23 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 aTV and a projector The on screen...

Page 4: ...B analog output to the audio input of the subwoofer 4 C o n n e c t s o u r c e s The SPA23 is supplied with seven standard sources already configured see Selecting a source page 5 Alternatively you c...

Page 5: ...front panel or remote control S e l e c t i n g a s o u r c e The SPA23 allows you to define up to 15 sources Each source can use one of the six digital and eight analog inputs and any source can be...

Page 6: ...ode for the source if you prefer For example the standard surround mode for the DVB source is PLIIX Movie since mostTV broadcasts are Pro Logic encoded but if you are watching a music concert you may...

Page 7: ...ss 10 first to select an input 9 Using the remote control F i t t i n g t h e b a t t e r i e s Before using the remote control you need to insert the two button cells supplied with the C24 Open the c...

Page 8: ...o select a character Use A or V to edit it Finally press R on the front panel or SELECT on the remote control to finish To exit from the current menu Press on the front panel or RETURN on the remote c...

Page 9: ...ressed signals like cable satellite and internet based video A u d i o s e t t i n g s The AUDIO SETTINGS menu allows you to specify options affecting all audio outputs Option Description INT AMP The...

Page 10: ...or 2 LARGE to specify the number and size of the surround back speakers SUBWOOFER Select OFF or ON to specify whether the layout should include a subwoofer LR LFE XOVER CENTER XOVER SURR XOVER Allows...

Page 11: ...ISPLAY TIME Set to 1 10 sec to set the time before the front panel display dims TRIGGER 1 to TRIGGER 3 See Trigger settings below REMOTE SELECT Select FRONT to use an infra red remote control pointer...

Page 12: ...alling installer settings You can recall the installer settings at any time On the MEMORY menu select RECALL INST SETTINGS then select YES The SPA23 will restart with the new configuration Changing th...

Page 13: ...ut power 1kHz all channels driven 120W 4 8 THD N 0 1 AP AUX0025 Filter THD 0 01 20Hz 20kHz 1W 8 AP AES17 Filter Signal to noise 80dBr AP AES17 filter ref 2 828Vrms Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0 2dB...

Page 14: ...damp cloth 9 Power sources This appliance must be connected to a mains socket outlet using the supplied power cord To disconnect this apparatus from power you must disconnect the power cord Make sure...

Page 15: ...s i t p r i m a r e n e t f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t o u r p r o d u c t s t h e s o u n d a n d v i s i o n o f s c a n d i n a v i a primare ab limstensgatan 7 21616 limhamn swed...

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