Bryston SP2 PREAMP owner manual Menu Control Buttons, Source Select Buttons & Indicators

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6: MENU CONTROL BUTTONS

These .three .buttons .labeled .“”, .“”, . and .“SEL” .(SELECT) .are .used .to .con- trol .the .menu .and .setup .functions .dis- played .on .the .LCD. .To .enter .a .menu .

SEL mode, .you .can .press .any .one .of .these . buttons. .This .will .bring .up .the .main . menu. .Navigating .any .menu .or .sub-

menu .is .done .using .the .two .arrow .(.and .) .but- tons. .Once .the .desired .submenu .or .function .is . highlighted, .pressing .“SELECT” .will .make .it .the . current .menu .or .function. .

To. .exit .a .menu, .or .back .up .a .step .use .the .arrow . buttons .to .highlight .the .‘X’ .displayed .in .the .lower . right .hand .corner .of .the .LCD .window .and .press .

“SELECT”, .or .wait .3 .to .4 .seconds .for .the .menu .to . time .out .and .return .to .its .previous .state.

7:SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS & INDICATORS

Pressing .any .one .of .these .

 

 

 

buttons .will .instantly .switch .

 

 

 

 

 

 

the .SP2’s .analog .and .digital .

 

 

 

inputs .to .read .the .indicated .

 

 

 

TV/SAT DVD CD AUX VCR

TAPE

 

source. .

 

 

 

If .the .SP2 .is .in .its .digital .

 

 

 

mode, .as .soon .as .any .input .

is .selected .and .switched, .the .decoder .will .auto-

matically .try .to .determine .the .new .bitstream’s .type . and .mode. .

8:DIGITAL MODE SELECT BUTTON & INDICATOR

This .button .operates .as .a .three-way .toggle .

function. .The .LED .immediately .above .the .

button .has .two .colors .- .RED .and .GREEN, . and .an .OFF .mode .where .it .is .not .illuminat-

MODE ed. .

When .Digital .Mode .is .selected, .the .decoder . will .automatically .default .to .a .digital .signal .for .the . selected .input .if .one .is .present. .

. If .a .digital .signal .is .present .and .detected, .the . SP2 .will .automatically .determine .the .type .of .bit- stream .and .select .the .proper .decoding .mode. .The . indicator .LED .will .turn .green .when .this .happens. .

. If .NO .DIGITAL .SIGNAL .is .detected .the .SP2 .will . default .back .to .the .analog .input .for .the .selected . source. .This .also .automatically .puts .the .SP2 .into . its .Digital .Standby .Mode. .When .this .occurs .the .LED . indicator .will .turn .RED .

. In .this .mode, .the .decoder .will .continually .check . the .selected .source .inputs .for .the .presence .of .a . digital .signal. .If .one .is .detected, .the .SP2 .will .auto- matically .switch .over .to .the .pre-selected .digital .

operation .mode .for .that .source. .

. To .defeat .this .auto-digital .detect .mode .you . must .press .the .button .again. .If .you .do .the .LED .will . go .OFF. .

. When .this .mode .of .operation .is .selected .the . SP2 .will .look .at .ONLY .its .analog .inputs. .If .a .digital . signal .does .appear .the .SP2 .will .NOT .recognize .it . and .will .remain .in .its .analog .only .mode .until .you . press .the .Digital .button .again .to .either .select .the . digital .source .or .place .the .SP2 .into .its .auto .detect . mode .as .explained .above.

9:SURROUND MODE BUTTON & INDICATOR

Pressing .this .button .will .engage .the .SP2’s .

surround .listening .mode. .When .this .function .

is .operational .the .LED .will .turn .green. .For .

Dolby .Digital .and .DTS .bitstreams, .the .signal . SURROUND will .be .decoded .and .presented .with .no .addi- tional .post-processing. .For .2-channel .source .

material, .the .SP2 .will .synthesize .surround . information .based .on .the .chosen .Surround .Mode . (see .Appendix A: SP2 Surround Modes .for .more . information).

10: STEREO & STEREO DOWNMIX MODE

If .this .button .is .selected .and .the .supplied . bitstream .is .more .than .2 .channels, .the .

decoder .will .automatically .implement .a .ste-

reo .downmix. .Otherwise, .analog .or .digital . STEREO two .channel .signals .are .passed .as .conven-

tional .stereo.

11: MONO & MONO DOWNMIX MODE

 

 

If .this .button .is .selected .and .the .supplied .

 

 

 

bitstream .is .more .than .1 .channel, .the .SP2 .

 

 

 

software .will .create .a .Mono .mix .of .all .sig-

 

 

nals. .If .the .centre .channel .is .present, .the .

 

 

MONO

 

Mono .signal .will .appear .in .the .centre .chan-

 

 

 

 

nel. .If .no .centre .channel .is .present, .the .

 

mono .signal .will .appear .simultaneously .on .the .

Left/Right .speakers. .

NOTE: Downmix [stereo or mono] is a software based automatic mixing function available within the SP2. This process exists because whenever the number of active decoder outputs or loudspeakers selected in setup is less than the number of chan- nels in the Dolby Digital program, some channel combining will be necessary to present the pro- gram on the available number of channels/loud- speakers.

As .a .part .of .any .program’s .production, .its .produc- ers .can .set .and .adjust .the .type .and .ratios .allowed . for .downmixing .somewhat .to .ensure .optimum . results .without .compromising .the .full .Multichannel . balance. .This .is .accomplished .by .including .specific . data .within .the .Dolby .Digital .bitstream .which .rep-

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Contents SP2 Bryston Limited Warranty Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents Power Inlet & Switch AccessoriesSafety IntroductionSP2 Front Panel Controls & Indicators Front Panel Controls & IndicatorsSurround Mode Button & Indicator Source Select Buttons & IndicatorsDigital Mode Select Button & Indicator Stereo & Stereo Downmix ModeTHX Button Mode ButtonMaster Volume Control Bypass ButtonRear Panel Input & Output Connections Balanced Outputs Unbalanced OutputsSP2 Remote Control Video Switcher Data PortSource Select Buttons Setup & Calibration of the SP2 Explanation of ‘Saved Settings per Source’ FeatureSetting the Speaker Configuration Large vs Small Speaker Settings Explanation of ‘Xtra Bass’ ModeSetting the Speaker Crossover Frequency None. .no .subwoofer .attached .to .the .systemSetting Channel Levels without Pink Noise Setting the Channel DelaysCalibrating and Setting Levels/Channel to Channel Balance Feet .to .every .speaker, .resulting .in .zeroMenu .to .make .further .adjustments .if .needed Setting the Bplm with Pink NoiseSetting the Bplm without Pink Noise Enabling DTS-ES 6.1 DecodingChanging Dolby Plii Music Settings EnabledEnabling THX Surround EX Decoding Appendix a Changing DTS NEO6 SettingsCenter Image is a variable in Neo6 music mode only SP2 Surround ModesErs Surround .Modes Natural .This .mode .enhances .the .basic .steWas .being .performed SP2 Specifications Appendix BInfra-red remote codes SP2 PREAMP/PROCESSOR Suggested Surround Speaker Placement

SP2 PREAMP specifications

The Bryston SP2 preamplifier stands as a hallmark of high-performance audio engineering, designed to deliver an exceptional listening experience to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. This remarkable component is not only a testament to Bryston's commitment to quality but also incorporates advanced technologies that cater to a wide range of audio applications.

One of the standout features of the SP2 is its extensive connectivity options. The preamp offers multiple analog and digital inputs, including balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, and a variety of digital formats such as coaxial, optical, and USB. This versatility allows users to seamlessly integrate the SP2 into their existing audio systems, accommodating a plethora of sources ranging from traditional vinyl players to modern digital streamers.

Incorporating advanced digital signal processing (DSP), the SP2 also features room correction capabilities, enabling users to tailor their audio experience to the unique acoustics of their space. This technology optimizes the sound output, ensuring that every note and nuance is delivered with precision, regardless of environmental factors. Users can benefit from improved spatial imaging and clarity, leading to a more immersive soundstage.

The SP2 also boasts a high-quality D/A converter, which enhances audio playback realism. Capable of decoding high-resolution audio formats, it ensures that even the most intricate details in a recording are accurately reproduced. With support for sample rates up to 192 kHz, the SP2 promises a listening experience that is both engaging and true to the original recording.

Another prominent feature of the Bryston SP2 is its customizable processing options, including bass management and surround sound processing. This allows for an optimized audio experience whether listening to music or immersing in a cinematic adventure. The flexibility of adding or bypassing various sound modes provides users with extensive control over their audio experience.

Built with Bryston's renowned reliability, the SP2 is constructed with premium components that provide durability and long-lasting performance. The design ethos emphasizes both elegance and functionality, making it an attractive centerpiece for any audio setup.

In summary, the Bryston SP2 preamp combines advanced technologies and thoughtful design to create a powerful audio tool. With its extensive connectivity options, superior D/A conversion, DSP capabilities, and robust build quality, the SP2 sets a high standard in the realm of audio preamplifiers, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking an unparalleled listening experience.
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