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The 

VIDEO ADJUST

 menu allows you to 

specify advanced video input settings:

  Use the 

INPUT

 option to select the input 

you want to edit.

The menu then shows the current settings for that 
input and allows you to edit them.

Option

Description 

ALIAS

See 

To edit an input alias on 

the previous page.

ASPECT RATIO

Set to 

16:9

 or 

4:3

 to specify 

the display aspect ratio.

DEINTERLACING Specifies how a 480i, 576i, or 

1080i source is deinterlaced. 

FILM 

is for 24p film, 

VIDEO

 is for 50Hz or 

60Hz video, and 

AUTO

 

selects the correct option 
based on the input signal..

PrEP

Select 

AUTO

 to select 

Progressive ReProcessing to 
clean up poor source video 
processing, or 

DISABLE

 to 

disable it.

Option

Description 

1:1 FRAME RATE

Set to 

ON

 to set the output 

frame rate to the input 
frame rate, which may cause 
stuttering, or 

OFF

 for a 

fixed output frame rate.

UNDERSCAN

Set to 0 to 20 to shrink 
the picture to adjust for an 
overscanned source..

BRIGHTNESS, 
CONTRAST, 
COLOR 
SATURATION,
HUE (TINT)

Set to 100 to -100, default 
0. Allow you to adjust the 
color characteristics of the 
image.

DETAIL/EDGE 
ENHANCEMENT,

Set to 100 to -100, default 
0. Allow you to accurately 
adjust the sharpness of the 
picture..

MOSQUITO NR

Set to 

DISABLE

ON-

LOW

, or 

ON-HIGH

 to 

reduce the compression 
artifacts in digitally 
compressed signals, like cable, 
satellite and internet-based 
video.

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The 

AUDIO SETTINGS

 menu allows you to 

specify options affecting all audio outputs:

Option

Description 

INT AMP

The normal setting is 

FRONT

Can be set to 

BACK

 to change 

the front power amplifier to 
operate with the Surround Back 
channels, if you prefer to use a 
separate power amplifier with 
the front channels.

LATE NIGHT

Set to 

ON

 to apply dynamic 

range compression to the audio, 
to reduce loud transients for late 
night listening.

DOUBLE BASS Set to 

ON

 to copy the bass 

from speakers specified as 

LARGE

 and send this to the 

subwoofer.

LFE LEVEL

Can be adjusted between 0.0dB 
and -10.0dB to reduce the LFE 
level.

ADC LEVEL

Allows you to adjust the 
threshold for automatically 
setting the ADC input level. Can 
be adjusted between 12.0dB 
(more dynamic range) and 
-12.0dB (more headroom).

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The 

VIDEO OUTPUT

 menu allows you to 

customise the HDMI output settings.

For each output you can set:

Option

Description 

RESOLUTION

Set to 

PASS-THRU

AUTO

480p/576p

720p

1080i

1080p

, or 

1080p24

.

COLOR SPACE Set to 

AUTO

RGB

 for a 

Red, Green, Blue color space 
standard using 8 bits per 
primary color, 

YCbCr 422

 for 

10-bit component, or 

YCbCr 

444

 for 8-bit component.

COLORIMETRY Determines how RGB is 

converted to YCbCr: 

AUTO

ITU.601

 for Standard 

Definition video formats, or 

ITU.709

 for High Definition 

video formats.

OUTPUT VID 
LEVEL

Set to 

VIDEO

 for levels 

suitable for a TV, or 

PC

 for 

levels suitable for a computer 
display.

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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