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Loudspeaker outputs

Front (left and right, can be switched to surr back) 
Center, Sub, 
Surr (left and right)

Analogue outputs

Front (left and right) 
Center, Sub 
Surr (left and right) 
Surr back (left and right)

Analogue record output

1 RCA (left and right)

Zone2 output

1 RCA (left and right)

Digital outputs

1 RCA, 1 TOS-Link

Video Output

2 HDMI

Analogue inputs

8 RCA, incl. 7.1 inputs

Digital inputs

3 RCA, 3 TOS-Link.

Video Inputs

5 HDMI

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Frequency response

20Hz-20kHz ±0.2dB

THD and noise

0.005% @1kHz (AES17 filter)

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THD

<0.005%, 20Hz-20kHz

Signal to noise ratio

-110dB

Frequency response

10Hz-100kHz, 1dB

Input impedance

47k

Ω

 unbalanced

Output impedance

47

Ω

 unbalanced

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Output power

5 x 120W, 8

Ω

Output power 1kHz, one channel driven

8

Ω

 150W THD+N <1%, 

4

Ω

 300W THD+N <1%, 

AP AUX0025 Filter

Output power 1kHz, all channels driven

120W 4/8

Ω

 THD+N <0.1% 

AP AUX0025 Filter

THD

<0.01% 20Hz-20kHz 1W 8

Ω

, AP AES17 Filter

Signal-to-noise

80dBr, AP AES17 filter, ref 2.828Vrms.

Frequency response

20Hz-20kHz -0.2dB, 1W 8

Ω

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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 
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA

Decoding formats 

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Prologic II
Dolby Prologic IIx
Dolby EX
Dolby Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS ES
DTS Neo:6
DTS 96/24
DTS HDMaster Audio
DTS HD High Res audio
MULTI/2 CH PCM/LPCM

Sampling rates

32KHz,44.1KHz,48KHz,
88.2KHz,96KHz,192KHz

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1 IR Input 
3 12V outputs (triggers), 
1 RS232

RS232

The RS232 connector allows your dealer to 
upgrade the firmware on your SPA23, or control 
the SPA23 as part of a multi-room system. Do not 
connect anything to this socket unless instructed 
by your dealer.

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Power consumption

Operating: 800W at 1K, 8

Ω

 ,120W all channels 

driven. 
Fully stabilized SMPS

Size

430 x 385 x 180mm (WxDxH)

Weight

15kg

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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