SPA21 SURROUND PROCESSING AMPLIFIER
PREFACE
Copyright and acknowledgements
Copyright © 2004 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved.
Primare Systems AB
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SE-352 45 Växjö
Sweden
Issue: SPA21
The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare Systems AB.
Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. LaserDisc is a trademark of Pioneer Electric Corp. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
FCC Warning:This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device. These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations.
EEC:This product has been designed and type-tested to comply with the limits set out in EN55013 and EN55020.
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CONTENTS
Introduction |
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Exceptional processing and |
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amplifying performance ............................................... |
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Using the SPA21 with other Primare products ............. |
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Technical specifications ................................................ |
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How to get started |
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Connecting the SPA21 Surround Amplifier with |
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standard configurations ................................................ |
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Quick connection of speakers....................................... |
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Power connection......................................................... |
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Switching on and off.................................................... |
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Front panel controls ..................................................... |
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Front panel display....................................................... |
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Selecting a preset source ............................................... |
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Advanced connecting |
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Back panel connections................................................ |
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Power connection......................................................... |
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Safety instructions........................................................ |
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Main outputs ............................................................... |
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Audio inputs ................................................................ |
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Video connections........................................................ |
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Record inputs............................................................... |
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Data and RS232........................................................... |
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DC-trigger outputs (12V)............................................ |
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Connecting to the Primare DVD26 DVD Player......... |
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Operating the SPA21 |
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Changing volume....................................................... |
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Changing levels.......................................................... |
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Using menus |
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Using the main menu................................................. |
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Using the menus ........................................................ |
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Choosing the surround mode..................................... |
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Locking the front panel.............................................. |
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Saving the configuration............................................. |
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Configuring the on-screen display.............................. |
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Configuring the front panel display............................ |
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Configuring the remote control.................................. |
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Setting up the speakers |
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Configuring the speakers............................................ |
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Selection of possible speaker configurations................ |
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Setting the speaker delays........................................... |
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Setting the speaker levels ............................................ |
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Setting the analogue input level.................................. |
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Setting up the sources |
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Standard sources......................................................... |
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Removing sources....................................................... |
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Editing sources........................................................... |
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Examples of sources.................................................... |
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Primare SPA21 Surround Amplifier! This chapter introduces you to its key features, and explains how you can take advantage of its configurability to create a system perfectly suited to your requirements.
WELCOME TO THE SPA21 SURROUND AMPLIFIER
The SPA21 provides a comprehensive range of features to make it ideal as the heart of an unparalleled music or home entertainment system:
Exceptional processing and amplifying performance
The SPA21 uses proprietary DSP circuitry developed by Primare, providing better analog performance than the current off-the-shelf circuits used in many other surround amplifier, resulting in a very high standard of multichannel audio reproduction. The SPA21 provides up to 192kHz/ 24 bit processing to accommodate all the current multi-channel audio formats and allow for expansion as new formats are introduced. The SPA21 incorporates a high quality power amplifier providing 100 Watts per channel.
Flexible range of inputs
The SPA21 provides a range of inputs flexible enough to cater for virtually any combination of sources including: eight or five plus one external analog RCA inputs, two coaxial digital inputs, two TOS-Link optical digital inputs.
Video switching
The SPA21 provides two component video inputs, two S-Video inputs and four composite video inputs, allowing you to switch up to eight audio-visual sources.
Digital Surround Processing
The SPA21 can decode multi-channel sources encoded in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, or DTS formats to provide eight discrete output channels for up to eight loudspeakers in a surround system. The SPA21 provides
a wide range of processing options to allow you to choose the ideal mode for each type of material, including Dolby Pro Logic II, an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic, and several new processing modes designed to provide superb results with eight-channel systems from Dolby Digital and DTS encoded materials.
Multi-channel analog input
In addition to decoding encoded multi-channel sources, the SPA21 provides a discrete eight-channel analog input for a DVD audio or SACD player that provides a multichannel output.
Full configurability
The SPA21 is fully configurable from either the front panel or remote control, using a simple set of on-screen menus, to allow you to set it up with the exact combination of sources and outputs that you want to use for your own system. The SPA21 is supplied already set up with a standard set of sources, designed to cater for the most usual combination of inputs and outputs in a typical system, but you can modify these or define your own sources with total flexibility.
Intuitive user interface
In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems, the SPA21 ’s powerful range of features can be controlled through a very simple and intuitive interface, designed so that it will not distract you from the pleasure of listening to music or watching movies on your system.
In fact almost all the features of the SPA21 can be accessed through just two front panel controls and five push buttons; alternatively the same degree of control is provided through the C20 Remote Control supplied with the SPA21.
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Using the SPA21 with other Primare products
Although the SPA21 is flexible enough to work with virtually any other equipment you have in your system, it is ideal for use with the other products in the Primare range. A particular benefit of using the SPA21 with the Primare DVD Player is that you can control both units with the single remote control, to give you a fully integrated system with the simplest possible user interface.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
General
Output power |
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× 100W 8 Ω |
Analog inputs |
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RCA. |
Digital inputs |
2 |
RCA, 2 TOS-Link. |
Video inputs |
4 composite, 2 S-Video, 2 component. |
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Analog outputs |
Front (left and right), center, sub, surround |
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(left and right), surround back (left and right). |
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Analog record output |
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RCA (left and right). |
Digital outputs |
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RCA. |
Video outputs |
2 composite, 2 S-Video, 1 component. |
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Modes |
Dolby Pro Logic II |
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Dolby Digital 5.1 |
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DTS Neo:6 |
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DTS 5.1 |
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DTS ES 6.1 |
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DTS ES 6.1 Discrete |
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Video |
NTSC/PAL |
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Analog data
THD |
<0.07 %, 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
Signal-to-noise |
-100 dB |
Frequency response |
<10 Hz – 100 kHz, -3dB |
Digital data
Frequency response |
<10 Hz – 100 kHz, -3 dB |
Dimensions (W´D´H) |
430 × 400 × 135mm |
Weight |
24,5 kg |
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Connecting the SPA21 Surround Amplifier with standard configurations
Source |
Audio |
Video |
Surround |
Description |
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mode |
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CD |
Analog 1 |
None |
Bypass |
High quality CD |
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player |
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DVD |
Digital 1 |
S-Video 1 |
2-CH |
DVD player |
Tuner |
Analog 2 |
None |
Stereo |
FM radio tuner |
TV |
Analog 3 |
Video 1 |
Dolby Pro |
Television or |
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Logic II |
monitor |
Sat |
Analog 5 |
Video 2 |
Dolby Pro |
Satellite receiver |
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Logic II |
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1 |
2 |
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HOW TO GET STARTED
This chapter explains how to get started quickly with the SPA21 Surround Amplifier. More detailed instructions are presented in the following chapters.
Quick connection of speakers
The SPA21 is preset for you to connect a five channel surroundsystem with a subwoofer.
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Standard video connections |
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Standard audio connections |
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TV |
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Sat |
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CD |
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Sat |
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TV |
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DVD |
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DVD |
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Tuner |
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Power connection
WARNING: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage, in-
dicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a different voltage
is stated on the type plate do not connect the SPA21 to the mains power, and seek advice from your dealer.
Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable.
NOTE: Always disconnect the SPA21 and all other units from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables. Failure to do this might seriously damage the unit.
Switching on and off
To switch on
•Use the main switch under the left-hand edge of the housing (1).
During normal operation you can leave the SPA21 switched on and in standby mode.
To switch to standby
•Hold down the
button on the front panel or the remote control.
When the SPA21 is in standby mode the red
indicator will be illuminated.
Safety instructions
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the SPA21.
If you want to build in the SPA21 you need to be sure to allow space of at least 20 cm behind, 10 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. This is to prevent fire or damage. Although you have to make sure that the main switch is accessable.
To switch on from standby
•Hold down the
button on the front panel or the remote control.
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