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Steinway & Sons P300 2.1 Owner’s manual 

Rear Panel 

 

On the back of the Model P300 2.1, you will find a range of inputs and outputs: 
Various optical, coaxial, and analog stereo audio inputs. 
5 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs. eARC on HDMI OUT 1 
1 trigger input and 4 trigger outputs 
2 IR inputs (IR in A and B) and 1 IR connector output (IR in B - duplicated)  
2 LAN connectors: 
LAN A for Ethernet connection on the local network. IP control is supported. 
LAN B for connecting other products to the local network. 
2 USB connectors, for music file playback, software updating, etc. 
1 streaming USB input 
1 SD card slot for storing backup data 
1 microphone input for the RoomPerfect™ room correction microphone 
1 RS-232 connector for serial control of the unit 
1 16-channel DCI-compliant digital AES/EBU input (optional upgrade) 
1 16-channel AES67 digital AES/EBU output (optional upgrade) 
5 Digital Link outputs for connecting Steinway Lyngdorf’s amplifiers 

Note: In Standby mode, only LAN A is active; LAN B connector is not active. 

Note: HDMI 2.1 has a higher bandwidth and requires HDMI 2.1 8K compliant cables. 

Please check that the cable is HDMI certified with a “HDMI 2.1 Ultra High Speed“ label. 

Note: Using optical HDMI cables will require using an USB connection for power supply, as 

the HDMI connector provides max. 5V/50mA. Please check that the cable is HDMI certified. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for P300 2.1

Page 1: ... Skriv tekst PRELIMINARY INSTALLATION MANUAL MODEL P300 2 1 Version 0 1 fsm Steinway Sons P300 2 1 OWNER S MANUAL Version 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...tegration 8 IP Control 8 Preparing for Mounting in a Rack 8 Rear Panel 9 Remote 10 How to Pair Remote 11 Switching the Remote to RF or IR Mode 11 Setup Procedure 12 Installation via OSD 13 Installation via Web Interface 13 HOME Screen 14 SETUP 14 Source 14 Create 14 Source name 14 Lipsync offset 14 Volume offset 14 Audio input 14 Default post processing 14 Default voicing 14 Video input 15 Preset ...

Page 3: ... Random Room Positions 19 Calculation of Focus and Global Filters 20 Video Setup 21 Video Output 21 Video Input 21 Video Settings 21 Audio 22 HDMI Bandwidth 22 Audio Setup 23 Audio Processing 23 Voicing Setup 23 Editing and adding voicings 23 Zone B 23 Setup 23 System Configuration 24 General Setup 24 Power management 24 Default volume settings 24 HDMI CEC settings 24 Display timeout 24 Password p...

Page 4: ...8 Error Messages 28 No microphone connected 28 Fault No signal 28 Fault Signal clipping 28 Fault Low signal 28 Can t Turn on via LAN or Control System 29 Retrieving and Sending an Error Log 29 3D Compatibility Not Detected 29 Remote Control Doesn t Work 29 Network Setup 30 Connecting to Model P300 2 1 with a Network Cable 30 Set Up a Fixed IP Address in Windows XP or Windows 7 31 Set Up a Fixed IP...

Page 5: ...recycling and other forms of recovery are marked with the icon of the crossed out waste receptacle FCC Steinway Lyngdorf products and accessories comply with parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including any interference that may cause undesired...

Page 6: ...ears any sign of damage Note Keep the shipping carton and all packing material for future use If this unit is shipped without the original packing damage could occur and void the warranty Inventory Check the list below to ensure that all necessary product components have been delivered Report all discrepancies to your Steinway Lyngdorf representative immediately Power cord Link cable Remote LED Si...

Page 7: ...les and Plugs Use only mains cables and power plugs approved by Steinway Lyngdorf Using other types may cause damage to the system and will void the warranty Connecting For cabling between the processor and amplifiers please use RJ45 to RJ45 B standard cables Use only cables and connectors approved by Steinway Lyngdorf Poor quality cables may violate safety EMC regulations as well as cause noise a...

Page 8: ...el P300 2 1 with The software is built in as part of the Apple OS X operating system not iOS devices For Windows operating systems the software can be found at http www apple com support bonjour Pressing the OK button on the remote and toggling through Info will also display the current IP address of the unit Access the Model P300 2 1 by going to http P300 local in your browser Preparing for Mount...

Page 9: ... USB input 1 SD card slot for storing backup data 1 microphone input for the RoomPerfect room correction microphone 1 RS 232 connector for serial control of the unit 1 16 channel DCI compliant digital AES EBU input optional upgrade 1 16 channel AES67 digital AES EBU output optional upgrade 5 Digital Link outputs for connecting Steinway Lyngdorf s amplifiers Note In Standby mode only LAN A is activ...

Page 10: ... in a menu Toggles between the available RoomPerfect filters Left Right Move left and right in menus Toggle between neutral and the available voicings OK Activate the info screen indicating the status of the unit Select a menu and store a selected setting Back Return to the previous menu Menu Access the user menu SRC Access the source menu list Source Toggle between active sources Volume Turn volu...

Page 11: ...ashes Point the remote control at the Model P300 2 1 and hold it within 30cm 1 foot of the front panel when the green LED stops blinking the remote is connected via Zigbee The remote will be paired to the Model P300 2 1 To reset the pairing of the remote control press Back and OK until the red LED flashes twice Switching the Remote to RF or IR Mode To switch the remote from RF to IR mode hold down...

Page 12: ... all external equipment such as a Blu ray player or home automation system to the Model P300 2 1 including inputs outputs and mains Connect power to the Model P300 2 1 the amplifiers and all connected audio and video sources Switch on the Model P300 2 1 Access Installer menu via Web or the remote and OSD Go to Speaker and room Manage and add the Speaker Configuration file from a USB stick Verify s...

Page 13: ...rossover network cable for direct connection If you do not know the IP address of the Model P300 2 1 on your local network the Model P300 2 1 supports Apple s Bonjour Discovery service which must be on the computer you want to set up the Model P300 2 1 with The software is built in as part of the Apple OS X operating system not iOS devices For Windows operating systems the software can be found at...

Page 14: ...is page For information as to the use of the interface see section for Streaming Setup SETUP The SETUP screen refers to all basic settings and option in the installation of the processor Source In the Source menu you can register the individual sources connected to the Model P300 2 1 by the audio and or video input sockets they use Create Source name Input the name for the source Lipsync offset Se...

Page 15: ... which speaker configuration to use Trigger out Choose which trigger output to activate when using this source Audio input Select the audio input This procedure must be followed for all connected sources Edit Edit all enabled sources Arrange Arrange the order of sources by making a prioritized list Delete Delete enabled sources Remember to press accept after making selections ...

Page 16: ... position This makes the focus filter the best solution for optimal sound quality at a single listening position It is possible to add multiple focus positions This must be done after RoomPerfect has been set up completely Edit distance Be sure to select the unit of measure then enter the distances to the speakers and woofers How to measure distances to speakers and subwoofers The best results are...

Page 17: ... is taller than the listening position measure the distance from the listening position to the dust cap of the middle of the stack of subwoofers If the subwoofers are lower than the listening position measure the distance from the listening position to the top dust cap of the top subwoofer If in doubt contact your Steinway Lyngdorf representative for guidance Do not measure distances at floor leve...

Page 18: ...e sure to fasten the screws properly so the microphone does not move during a measurement Plug the supplied microphone cable into the microphone Connect the microphone cable to the microphone terminal on the rear panel of your processor Placing the Microphone in the Focus Position When you are prompted to place the microphone in the focus position connect the microphone to the microphone input on ...

Page 19: ... been measured the next step is to measure the acoustical properties of the room It is important to perform well spaced measurements to get a comprehensive image of the acoustical properties of the room See RoomPerfect troubleshooting if the measurement stops prematurely Keep taking measurements until RoomKnowledge reaches 90 These are the rules of thumb when measuring the room The microphone shou...

Page 20: ...he microphone should be at least 1m 3ft from the front of the loudspeakers There should be at least 50cm 1 5ft between each measurement Do not take symmetrical measurements in the room Calculation of Focus and Global Filters When room measurements are complete the system will calculate the focus and global filters automatically ...

Page 21: ...t cannot process the signal requested by the other screen EDID Extended Display Identification Data is an embedded data file sent from the television s through the P300 to the sources This communication of data differs from the communication between a television set and a source connected directly to the screen This is the reason why you cannot test the function of the P300 2 1 through connecting ...

Page 22: ...DMI 1 4 Audio Depending on the type of source you can specify the optimal audio track PCM or Bitstream multichannel Can be sent in stereo to Zone B only if played in main Zone PCM only multichannel PCM stereo only PCM stereo up to 48 kHz only HDMI Bandwidth If the HDMI signal chain cannot support the full resolution due to cable length or connected components you can limit the maximum bandwidth to...

Page 23: ...el P300 2 1 Editing and adding voicings In the intuitive GUI for the voicing tool you can edit or add a voicing by combining up to eight filter sections For each section you can choose between parametric or high and low shelves as well as high and low pass filters Once the filter type is selected you can insert a center frequency Q and gain Then the filter including the final voicing is shown as a...

Page 24: ...dB This setting is a safety precaution Set startup volume Use last volume Sets the volume to be the same as when Model P300 2 1 was turned off Use fixed volume Sets the default volume at startup HDMI CEC settings Set enable CEC and use ARC channel as audio input to Off or On Display timeout Set seconds before turning off the display Password protection Set a required password to enter the web setu...

Page 25: ...ws you to set up the system so that the Model P300 2 1 can control other devices in the system Network Configuration Change the network mode to Manual or Automatic For more info see the Network Setup chapter Streaming Setup Configure streaming player setup Streaming players can control volume Set to Off or On Streaming players can change input source Set to Off or On Streaming players can power on...

Page 26: ...ystem to the default factory settings Note All user preference settings system data and RoomPerfect data are lost when the Model P300 2 1 is restored to the default settings Software Update Please don t unzip or change the name of the file Simply save it and upload it to the Model P300 2 1 If you are using a Mac please right click and save as rather than downloading the file to avoid automatic unz...

Page 27: ...rive Insert the SD card flash drive into the Model P300 2 1 Select the file in the menu and press OK on the remote control Note System settings and RoomPerfect data remain intact during software updates Update from Remote Files When connected to the internet the Model P300 2 1 can automatically download and update the software ...

Page 28: ...ification of no sound This happens if the sound volume has been muted or a cable is disconnected Check the sound volume Check all cable connections Check the measuring signal volume If none of these measures solve the error request a replacement microphone from Steinway Lyngdorf Fault Signal clipping Either the incoming signal has been classified as too loud resulting in clipping or distortion or ...

Page 29: ...ect its 3D compatibility Remote Control Doesn t Work The remote control is paired to the Model P300 2 1 at the factory and you only need to pair it again if you have a new Model P300 2 1 or remote To pair the RF remote control to a Model P300 2 1 Turn on the Model P300 2 1 Hold down the Play OK buttons until the remote control s green LED flashes Point the remote control at the Model P300 2 1 and ...

Page 30: ... between the Model P300 2 1 and a computer or a connection via a hub or switch If you have a direct cable connection to a laptop with no switch or router between the two the network cable must be a crossover type Furthermore the Mode option in the Network Setup menu must be set to Manual IP Finally you must manually set an IP address on the computer you intend to use for setting up the Model P300 ...

Page 31: ...lect Properties Click Internet Protocol TCP IP in the list you may have to scroll down the list to find it Click Properties Most default configurations will have both Obtain an IP address and Obtain DNS server address automatically selected by default Click Use the following IP address and enter the following IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 Click OK to ...

Page 32: ...ernet Network and Sharing Center Click Manage network connections in the list of tasks Right click your local area connection and click Properties Select Internet Protocol TCP IP from the list Click the Properties button Click Use the Following IP address and enter the following IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 Click OK to close the configuration windows...

Page 33: ...timedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This product incorporates technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwis...

Page 34: ...nty service you must contact your original dealer or the Steinway Lyngdorf distributor of the region or country where you are located If you have trouble locating an authorized representative please contact service steinwaylyngdorf com Steinway Lyngdorf Ulvevej 28 DK 7800 Skive Denmark ...

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