Bryston Ultimate Guide to SP1: Dynamic Range Control and LCD Display Setup
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USING THE DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

For the majority of applications this switch should be placed and remain in the middle or NORM position.

For late night viewing or at any time you wish to reduce the overall dynamic range of a program the switch may be set to the “LATE” (down) position.

If you wish to turn off all of the software’s built-in dynamic range management functions the switch can be set to the “MAX” (up) position.

NOTE: Caution should be exercised when choosing this option. Many smaller loudspeaker systems can- not handle the extremely wide range signals produced in this mode. Overall system volume should be ini- tially set quite low until you or your dealer are able to determine the maximum safe setting to avoid damage to your loudspeaker systems or power amplifiers.

5. LCD Display window

Contains the two line, black on green 16 character per line alphanumeric display which indicates the status and functional mode of the SP1.7. This screen is also used during the menu-setup function for calibration of the SP1 to your system. If connected to the Bryston SPV-1 Video Switcher, the menu-setup and status display will also be available on your video monitor with On-Screen Display (OSD).

On the first line, the decoding type [Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro-Logic, Music, etc.] is displayed. A sample screen is shown below:

Figure 4: Status display showing

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signal at input

On the second line, the type of signal being detected from the currently selected input is displayed. A sample screen is shown below:

Figure 5: Status display showing analog

input signal and Pro Logic decoding

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Contents SP1.7 800 632 Bryston 20-YEARWARRANTYContents SP1.7 Functional Layout AccessoriesPower Input Mode PowerPower Momentary Switch Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsStandby and IR Infrared Activity Indicator LCD Display window Using the Dynamic Range ControlMenu Control Buttons Source Selection Buttons and IndicatorsDigital Mode and Indicator Mode Selection ButtonsSurround Button Mono and Mono Downmix Modes Stereo and Stereo Downmix ModeTHX Button Available with THX Listening Mode… Mode ButtonBypass Button Master VolumeAnalog Balance Digital Audio Coaxial Inputs Rear Panel Input and Output ConnectionsBalanced and 2. Unbalanced Outputs Analog InputsToslink Digital Audio Optical Inputs Setting the Optical Audio Input AssignmentTape/Recording Outputs Aux IR Receiver RS-232 connectorRemote 12V Trigger Outputs Programming the AUX Trigger OutputSource Select Buttons SP1.7 Remote ControlIEC Power Connector Fuses Master Power SwitchSetup Buttons Mode Select ButtonsVolume/Trim Buttons Power ButtonPhoto Sensor Status LEDTo accomplish this process the following tools are needed SET UP and Calibration of the SP1.7Setting the Speaker Configuration Explanation of ‘Saved Settings per Source’ FeatureExplanation of ‘Xtra Bass’ Mode Highlight SP Setup Menu Setting the Speaker Crossover FrequencyChange the Crossover Frequency Setting the Channel DelaysSetting Channel Levels without Pink Noise Calibrating and Setting Levels/Channel to Channel BalanceSetting the THX Subwoofer Limiter or Bass Peak Level Manager Setting the Bplm with Pink NoiseEnabling DTS-ES 6.1 Decoding Setting the Bplm without Pink NoiseEnabling THX Surround EX Decoding Hightlight ES Other Settings MenuChange EX Control Setting Changing Dolby Plii Music SettingsHighlight Plii Setup Menu Center Image is a variable in Neo6 music mode only Changing DTS NEO6 SettingsAcknowledgements To change the Center ImageSurround Modes Appendix a SP1.7 Surround ModesPage Table of all available surround modes SignalDTS as per THX licensing agreements Appendix B THX InformationXLR/PHONE Example HOOK-UP DiagramsInputs SP1.7 SpecificationsSuggested Surround Speaker Placement
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