SP33
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user guide
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Primare SP33! Your SP33 is an advanced surround sound processor with the latest sound and video processing, making it the ultimate choice for home theatre.
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IR input digital input |
HDMI inputs |
outputs |
analogue inputs |
analogue outputs |
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Digital inputs Trigger outputs |
Balanced analogue inputs |
Balanced analogue outputs |
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Connecting the SP33
This page shows how to connect your SP33 to other equipment in your system.
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Connect the power connector on the back panel to your power outlet using the mains cable supplied with the SP33.
If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets contact your supplier for an alternative cable.
WARNING: Always disconnect the SP33 from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any cables, including the HDMI cables.
M a i n o u t p u t s
The SP33 provides eight discrete analog audio outputs for connecting to the power amplifiers and loudspeakers in the surround system. Each output is provided in both an unbalanced and a balanced version.
The SP33 provides a total of ten analog inputs and seven digital inputs. Because the SP33 is configurable, you have total flexibility about which input you use for each of your sources. In addition, you can optionally use four pairs of analog inputs for a single, multi-channel source, such as SACD.
The SP33 is supplied with a suggested set of sources already set up, and you may choose to leave the inputs assigned in this way. However, if you prefer, you can re-assign the inputs to sources in any way you prefer.
Digital inputs
The SP33 provides a total of seven digital inputs: one AES/EBU digital input, three SPDIF digital inputs, and three optical TOSlink digital inputs.
Analog inputs
The SP33 provides eight line-level stereo RCA inputs and two XLR inputs for connection to a source providing balanced outputs.
V i d e o c o n n e c t i o n s
The SP33 provides a choice of five HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs.
You can adjust the settings for each output for optimum performance with the display device, for example a TV and a projector.The on-screen display is provided on both outputs.
Connecting to a television or monitor
Connect the appropriate output to your television or display.
If your television includes an HDMI tuner output you can use the SP33 to perform switching between the television tuner and your other video sources such as DVD or Blu-Ray. In this case connect the television tuner output to the HDMI input corresponding to your TV source. If your television does not provide a tuner output you will need to switch the television between its internal tuner and the external video input.
Z o n e 2
An additional audio output is provided to feed a second zone, such as a second room system.
R e c o r d o u t p u t s
The SP33 Multi-Channel Processor allows you to make a recording of a digital source to the two digital record outputs, or of an analog source to the analog record output.
The SP33 provides two digital record outputs, SPDIF and optical TOSlink, and one analog RCA record output.
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T r i g g e r s
The IR input allows you to connect an external infra-red eye, for operation of the SP33 if the front panel is inaccessible.
The RS232 input allows an authorized dealer to connect the SP33 to a computer, for service and future upgrades, or to controller systems. For more information and details of control codes contact Primare or see the Primare Audio Web site at www.primare.net.
The Trigger outputs allow the SP33 to control external equipment, such as power amplifiers, or a projector screen.
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Getting Started
Set up your SP33 in seven simple steps:
1 U n p a c k t h e S P 3 3
Your SP33 is supplied with the following components:
•Mains cable.
•C24 remote control.
•Two button cells for the remote control.
If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier.We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date.
2 C o n n e c t a d i s p l ay
Connect the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 output from your SP33 to your television or display HDMI input.
For more information see Video connections, page 3.
3 C o n n e c t t o s p e a k e r s
The SP33 can drive up to seven full-frequency channels and one subwoofer. If your surround system does not include a full set of speakers, the SP32 will distribute the signals from these channels to the other channels as appropriate in your system.
•Connect the front, centre, surround, and surround back outputs to the corresponding inputs on the amplifiers.
•If your system includes a subwoofer, connect the sub main output to the audio input of the subwoofer.
4 C o n n e c t s o u r c e s
The SP33 is supplied with seven standard sources already configured; see Selecting a source, page 5.
Alternatively you can configure up to 15 sources to use the particular combination of analogue, digital, and video input you prefer; for more information see Input setting, page 8.
5 C o n n e c t p o w e r
•Connect the SP33 to a wall socket, using the supplied mains cable.
•Switch on the SP33, using the switch next to the power connector on the back panel.
•Press the O button to switch on the SP33.
The button indicators will light up, showing the function of the two controls and four buttons on the front panel.
6 C o n f i g u r e t h e s p e a k e r s
Before using the SP33 you need to configure it to specify the combination of speakers you have in your surround system. For more information see
SPEAKER SETTING, page 10.
You then need to set up the speaker levels and speaker distances, to ensure that the sound image is correctly focused at the listening position. For more information see LEVEL ADJUST, page 10, and SPEAKER DIST, page 11.
7 P l ay a s o u r c e
•Use the SELECTOR control on the front panel or the A and V buttons on the remote control to select the source.
•Use the VOLUME control on the front panel or the VOL + and VOL – buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume.
For more information about playing sources see
Selecting a source, page 5.
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Using the SP33
This page explains how to operate your SP33, using the functions available from the front panel or C24 remote control.
F r o n t p a n e l c o n t r o l s
Almost all the functions of the SP33 MultiChannel Processor can be accessed using the two front panel controls and four push buttons, and information about its operation is displayed on the front panel display:
Selector
Selects an input, or operates the on-screen menus
Menu @
Selects the on-screen menus.
Select R
Selects the current menu option.
Level _
Selects which setting you change with the VOLUME control.
Mute/Standby O
Press briefly to mute the sound.
Hold down to switch the SP33 to standby.
Volume
Adjusts the volume.
F r o n t p a n e l d i s p l ay
The front panel display shows:
•The processing mode; eg STEREO, or NO LOCK if there is no signal on a digital input.
•The current source; eg DVD
•The volume; eg 41 or MUTE.
To blank the front panel display
• Press the DIM button on the remote control.
The normal display will reappear while you adjust any settings.
Press the DIM button again to restore the display.
S w i t c h i n g o n a n d o f f
To switch on
• Use the switch on the back panel.
During normal operation you can leave the SP33 switched on and in standby.
To switch to standby
•Hold down the O button on the front panel or remote control.
To switch on from standby
•Press the O button on the front panel or remote control.
S e l e c t i n g a s o u r c e
The SP33 allows you to define up to 15 sources. Each source can use one of the seven digital and ten analog inputs, and any source can
be combined with one of the HDMI inputs. Alternatively, a multi-channel source, called
EXT 7.1, can be defined using analog inputs 5 to 8.
When the SP33 is first supplied the seven standard sources shown in the table below are already set up for you.
You can simply disable any of these sources that you do not need; see Input setting, page 8.You can also change any source to use different inputs, or configure your own sources with any name you choose and using any particular inputs as appropriate for the source.
To select a source
•Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel until the name of the source is shown on the front panel display.
•Alternatively, press the A or V buttons on the remote control to step between sources.
C h a n g i n g t h e v o l u m e
The SP33 allows you to vary the volume from 0 (silence) to 99 (maximum volume).
To change the volume
•Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel, or press the VOL + or VOL – buttons on the remote control.
The current volume setting is shown on the front panel display.
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Video |
2CH mode |
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Blu-ray |
HDMI 1 |
HDMI 1 |
Stereo |
Blu-Ray disc player |
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DVB |
HDMI 2 |
HDMI 2 |
Stereo |
Digital satellite receiver |
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Games |
HDMI 3 |
HDMI 3 |
Stereo |
Game console |
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Server |
HDMI 4 |
HDMI 4 |
Stereo |
Streaming server |
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DVB-T |
HDMI 5 |
HDMI 5 |
Stereo |
Digital television receiver |
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CD |
Analog 1 |
None |
Bypass |
CD player |
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SACD |
Ext 7.1 |
None |
Stereo |
SACD player |
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