Bryston SP1.7 Series - Manual (Page 3)

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
a. Using the Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Rear Panel Input and Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 12
a. Setting the Optical Input Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
b. Programming the AUX Trigger Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. SP1.7 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table of
5. Setup and Calibration of the SP1.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
a. Explanation of ‘Saved Settings per Source’ . . . . . . . . . . 19
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b. Setting the Speaker Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
c. Explanation of ‘Xtra Bass’ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
d. Enabling the Subwoofer output in the Bypass mode . . . . 21
e. Setting the Speaker Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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f. Setting the Channel Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
S E R I E S
g. Calibrating and Setting Levels/Channel to . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Channel Balance
h. Setting the THX Subwoofer Limiter or Bass Peak . . . . . 24
Level Manager
i. Enabling DTS-ES 6.1 Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
j. Enabling THX Surround EX™ Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
k. Changing Dolby PLII Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
l. Changing DTS NEO:6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6. Appendix A – SP1.7 Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7. Appedix B – THX information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. Example Hook-up Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9. SP1.7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10. Suggested Surround Sound Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bryston SP1.7 pre-amplifier/processor. This product will provide you
with the finest available signal control and DSP audio processing available. Like all Bryston products the SP1.7
has been carefully designed and engineered to deliver a lifetime of enjoyment.
The SP1.7 offers both pre-amplifier and digital decoding functions, and it is very important that you thoroughly
read this manual BEFORE you install and use the SP1.7.
UNPACKING
Your SP1.7 was carefully packed at the factory to protect against any damage in shipping and handling.
Carefully examine the packing and the unit for any signs of external damage or impact and report those to your
dealer or Bryston prior to using the unit.
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