Bryston sp 1 7 owners manual

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BRYSTON 20-YEARWARRANTY Bryston products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for twenty years from the original date of manufacture This includes parts, labour and return shipping to the first owner and all subsequent owners. Warranty coverage Is automatic and commences with the original date of manufacture which is kept on file at Bryston. In the event of a defect or malfunctIon, Bryston will remedy the problem by repair or replacement, as we deem necessary, to restore the product to full performance. This warranty Is considered void if the defect, malfunction or failure of the product or any component part was caused by damage (not resulting from a defect or malfunction) or abuse while in the possession of the customer, tampering by persons other than factory-authorized service personnel, or failure to comply with Bryston operating Instructions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from provInce to province and country to country. For more information, Call us today or visit our website, 1 800 632 8217 www.bryston.ca BRYSTON SERVICE IN CANADA: BRYSTON SERVICE USA: 24 Steinway Blvd., Unit 48 79 Coventry Street, Suite 5 Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 6T8 Newport, Vermont 05855 Phone: 416675-2585Phone: 802334-1201 Fax: 416675-3103Fax: 802334-6658 BRYSTON SERVICE OUTSIDE CANADA: Contact Your Local Distrubutor or: Call Bryston Directly at: P.O. Box 2170 Phone: 705742-5325677 Neal Drive Fax: 705742-0882Peterborough, Ontario www.bryston.ca Canada K9J 7Y4

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1.Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2.Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 a. Using the Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3.Rear Panel Input and Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . .12 a. Setting the Optical Input Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 b. Programming the AUX Trigger Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 4.SP1.7 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Table of 5.Setup and Calibration of the SP1.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 a. Explanation of Saved Settings per Source . . . . . . . . . .19 Contents b. Setting the Speaker Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 c. Explanation of Xtra Bass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 d. Enabling the Subwoofer output in the Bypass mode . . . .21 e. Setting the Speaker Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . .21 SP1.7 f. Setting the Channel Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 SERIES g. Calibrating and Setting Levels/Channel to . . . . . . . . . . .23 Channel Balance h. Setting the THX Subwoofer Limiter or Bass Peak . . . . .24 Level Manager i. Enabling DTS-ES 6.1 Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 j. Enabling THX Surround EX™Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . .26 k. Changing Dolby PLII Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 l. Changing DTS NEO:6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 6.Appendix A – SP1.7 Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 7.Appedix B – THX information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 8.Example Hook-up Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 9.SP1.7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 10.Suggested Surround Sound Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Bryston SP1.7 pre-amplifier/processor. This product will provide you with the finest available signal control and DSP audio processing available. Like all Bryston products the SP1.7 has been carefully designed and engineered to deliver a lifetime of enjoyment. The SP1.7 offers both pre-amplifier and digital decoding functions, and it is very important that you thoroughly read this manual BEFORE you install and use the SP1.7. UNPACKING Your SP1.7 was carefully packed at the factory to protect against any damage in shipping and handling. Carefully examine the packing and the unit for any signs of external damage or impact and report those to your dealer or Bryston prior to using the unit. 1