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Steinway & Sons P300 Owner’s manual 

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HOME Screen 

The HOME screen refers to the daily operation as performed with the remote control. The 
page displays selected input and formats. 
 
Loudness management turns on a traditional loudness function for low playback level as well 
as functions dedicated to the specific formats being decoded. These functions are managed 
in the setup menu:  Audio Setup / Audio Processing. 
 
The interface for controlling the built-in media streamer is found in the bottom section of this 
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 by the 

audio and/or video input sockets they use.  
 

Create 

Source name 

Input the name for the source. 
 

Lipsync offset 

Set delay time in milliseconds to ensure that the video and audio signals are played back 
simultaneously.  
 

Volume offset 

Enables you to match input levels from different sources. 
 

Audio input 

Select the audio input. 
 

Default post processing 

Select the default audio mode. 
 

Default voicing 

Select the default voicing. 
 

Summary of Contents for Steinway & Sons P300

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

Page 2: ...anel 8 Remote 9 How to Pair Remote 10 Switching Remote to RF and IR Mode 10 Setup Procedure 11 Installation Via OSD 12 Installation Via Web Interface 12 Source 13 Create 13 Edit 14 Arrange 14 Delete 14 Speaker and Room 15 Speaker Configuration 15 RoomPerfect 15 How to Set Up RoomPerfect 17 Volume Setting 17 RoomPerfect Preparations 17 Placing the Microphone in the Focus Position 17 Measuring the F...

Page 3: ...Configuration 22 General Setup 22 Trigger In Setup 23 Trigger Out Setup 23 Network Configuration 23 Streaming Setup 23 Manage Software 24 Software Information 24 Network Information 24 Backup 24 Restore 24 Factory Reset 24 Software Update 24 Troubleshooting 26 RoomPerfect 26 Network Setup 28 Connecting to Model P300 with a Network Cable 28 Set Up a Fixed IP Address in Windows XP or Windows 7 29 Tr...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ...d 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 and int...

Page 7: ...el P300 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 by going to http P300 local in your browser Preparing for Mounting in a...

Page 8: ...the local network IP control is supported o 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 u...

Page 9: ...enu 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 volume up a...

Page 10: ...lashes 3 Point the remote control at the Model P300 and hold it within 30cm 1 foot of the front panel when the green LED stops blinking the remote is connected via Zigbee 4 The remote will be paired to the Model P300 To reset the pairing of the remote control press Back and OK until the red LED flashes twice Switching Remote to RF and IR Mode To switch the remote from RF to IR mode hold down OK an...

Page 11: ...ternal equipment such as a Blu ray player or home automation system to the Model P300 including inputs outputs and mains 6 Connect power to the Model P300 the amplifiers and all connected audio and video sources 7 Switch on the Model P300 8 Access Installer menu via Web or the remote and OSD 9 Go to Speaker and room Manage and add the Speaker Configuration file from a USB stick 10 Verify speaker s...

Page 12: ...rossover network cable for direct connection If you do not know the IP address of the Model P300 on your local network the Model P300 supports Apple s Bonjour Discovery service which must be on the computer you want to set up the Model P300 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 ap...

Page 13: ...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 by the audio and or video input sockets they use Create Source name Input the name for the source Lipsync offset Set de...

Page 14: ...hich 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 15: ...ng 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 woofers The best results are ...

Page 16: ... taller than the listening position measure the distance from the listening position to the dust cap of the middle of the stack of woofers If the woofers are lower than the listening position measure the distance from the listening position to the top dust cap of the top woofer If in doubt contact your Steinway Lyngdorf representative for guidance Do not measure distances at floor level as these m...

Page 17: ... 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 t...

Page 18: ...een 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 should...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ...outputs support Never we never advertise support for the given resolution regardless of what the TVs on the outputs support One we advertise support for the given resolution if one of the TVs on the outputs support the resolution All we advertise support for the given resolution if all of the TVs on the outputs support the resolution HDCP compatibility Generally this should only be changed if ther...

Page 21: ...Model P300 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 22: ... is a safety precaution Set startup volume o Use last volume Sets the volume to be the same as when the Model P300 was turned off o 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 setup section C...

Page 23: ...to set up the system so that the Model P300 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 the device...

Page 24: ... to the default factory settings Note All user preference settings system data and RoomPerfect data are lost when the Model P300 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 If you are using a Mac please right click and save as rather than downloading the file to avoid automatic unzipping Update...

Page 25: ...drive 2 Insert the SD card pendrive into the Model P300 3 Select the file in the menu and click 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 can automatically download and update the software ...

Page 26: ...ication 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 a ...

Page 27: ...not be able to detect its 3D compatibility Remote Control Doesn t Work The remote control is paired to the Model P300 at the factory you only need to pair it again if you have a new Model P300 or remote To pair the RF remote control to a Model P300 1 Turn on the Model P300 2 Hold down Play OK until the remote control s green LED flashes 3 Point the remote control at the Model P300 and hold it with...

Page 28: ...etween the Model P300 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 29: ...ct 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 cl...

Page 30: ...net 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 a...

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Page 32: ...y 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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