Bryston SP1.7 manual

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Party. The Party (Five-Channel Mono) Mode converts stereo input to a mono signal which is then distributed to the five satellite channels.

Stereo5. The Stereo5 (Five-Channel Stereo) Mode converts stereo input to surround sound. The stereo signal is distributed to the five satellite channels, creating a giant stereo image in your listening space.

(Please note that the apparent effect of the Surround Mode can be adjusted by altering the delay parameters and channel volume of the centre, surrounds and back channel(s), using the appropriate menus).

NOTE: These music modes do NOT utilized the back surround speakers.

Remember there really are no “correct” settings that will work equally well for all kinds of music. You may need to adjust the parameters and mode depending on the music material.

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Contents SP1.7 Bryston 20-YEARWARRANTY 800 632Contents Accessories SP1.7 Functional LayoutPower Power Input ModePower Momentary Switch Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsStandby and IR Infrared Activity Indicator Using the Dynamic Range Control LCD Display windowSource Selection Buttons and Indicators Menu Control ButtonsDigital Mode and Indicator Mode Selection ButtonsSurround Button Stereo and Stereo Downmix Mode Mono and Mono Downmix ModesTHX Button Mode Button Available with THX Listening Mode…Bypass Button Master VolumeAnalog Balance Analog Inputs Rear Panel Input and Output ConnectionsBalanced and 2. Unbalanced Outputs Digital Audio Coaxial InputsToslink Digital Audio Optical Inputs Setting the Optical Audio Input AssignmentTape/Recording Outputs Programming the AUX Trigger Output RS-232 connectorRemote 12V Trigger Outputs Aux IR ReceiverMaster Power Switch SP1.7 Remote ControlIEC Power Connector Fuses Source Select ButtonsPower Button Mode Select ButtonsVolume/Trim Buttons Setup ButtonsStatus LED Photo SensorSET UP and Calibration of the SP1.7 To accomplish this process the following tools are neededExplanation of ‘Saved Settings per Source’ Feature Setting the Speaker ConfigurationExplanation of ‘Xtra Bass’ Mode Setting the Speaker Crossover Frequency Highlight SP Setup MenuSetting the Channel Delays Change the Crossover FrequencyCalibrating and Setting Levels/Channel to Channel Balance Setting Channel Levels without Pink NoiseSetting the Bplm with Pink Noise Setting the THX Subwoofer Limiter or Bass Peak Level ManagerSetting the Bplm without Pink Noise Enabling DTS-ES 6.1 DecodingHightlight ES Other Settings Menu Enabling THX Surround EX DecodingChanging Dolby Plii Music Settings Change EX Control SettingHighlight Plii Setup Menu Changing DTS NEO6 Settings Center Image is a variable in Neo6 music mode onlyTo change the Center Image AcknowledgementsAppendix a SP1.7 Surround Modes Surround ModesPage Signal Table of all available surround modesAppendix B THX Information DTS as per THX licensing agreementsExample HOOK-UP Diagrams XLR/PHONESP1.7 Specifications InputsSuggested Surround Speaker Placement