Bryston SP1.7 guide

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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Bryston SP1.7 manual

Contents

SP1.7 Bryston 20-YEARWARRANTY 800 632 Contents Accessories SP1.7 Functional Layout Power Power Input Mode Power Momentary Switch Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsStandby and IR Infrared Activity Indicator Using the Dynamic Range Control LCD Display window Source Selection Buttons and Indicators Menu Control Buttons Digital Mode and Indicator Mode Selection ButtonsSurround Button Stereo and Stereo Downmix Mode Mono and Mono Downmix Modes THX 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 Inputs Toslink 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 Receiver Master Power Switch SP1.7 Remote ControlIEC Power Connector Fuses Source Select Buttons Power Button Mode Select ButtonsVolume/Trim Buttons Setup Buttons Status LED Photo Sensor SET UP and Calibration of the SP1.7 To accomplish this process the following tools are needed Explanation of ‘Saved Settings per Source’ Feature Setting the Speaker Configuration Explanation of ‘Xtra Bass’ Mode Setting the Speaker Crossover Frequency Highlight SP Setup Menu Setting the Channel Delays Change the Crossover Frequency Calibrating and Setting Levels/Channel to Channel Balance Setting Channel Levels without Pink Noise Setting the Bplm with Pink Noise Setting the THX Subwoofer Limiter or Bass Peak Level Manager Setting the Bplm without Pink Noise Enabling DTS-ES 6.1 Decoding Hightlight ES Other Settings Menu Enabling THX Surround EX Decoding Changing Dolby Plii Music Settings Change EX Control Setting Highlight Plii Setup Menu Changing DTS NEO6 Settings Center Image is a variable in Neo6 music mode only To change the Center Image Acknowledgements Appendix a SP1.7 Surround Modes Surround ModesPage Signal Table of all available surround modes Appendix B THX Information DTS as per THX licensing agreements Example HOOK-UP Diagrams XLR/PHONE SP1.7 Specifications Inputs Suggested Surround Speaker Placement