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Bryston SP2 User Manual

Bryston SP2
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Bryston SP2 Specifications

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BrandBryston
ModelSP2
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions and Limited Warranty

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers electrical safety, proper usage, and care for the apparatus.

Bryston Warranty Coverage and Conditions

Details warranty periods, transferability, and voiding conditions.

Introduction, Unpacking, and Power

SP2 Product Introduction and Features

Welcomes user, highlights SP2 capabilities, lists new features.

Unpacking, Accessories, and Safety Advice

Guidance on checking for damage, included items, and safety prerequisites.

Power Inlet and Switch Operation

Details the rear panel main power switch and its relation to standby mode.

SP2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Power, IR, Display, and Menu Controls

Covers power button, IR sensor, display screen, and menu navigation buttons.

Source Selection and Digital Mode

Buttons for selecting sources and toggling digital input modes.

Dynamic Range and Surround Modes

Controls signal compression and engages surround listening modes.

Front Panel Control Functions - Part 2

Stereo, Mono, and THX Mode Controls

Manages stereo/mono downmix, THX processing, and general listening modes.

Bypass, Balance, and Volume Controls

Toggles bypass modes, adjusts analog balance, and controls master volume.

Front Panel Control Features - Part 3

THX Listening Mode Explanations

Explains specific THX modes like Cinema, Surround EX, and Music.

Bypass Button Operation

Describes the Bypass 2ch, 5.1ch, and Off modes and their functions.

Analog Balance and Master Volume Details

Controls analog balance circuit and master system volume.

Rear Panel Connections and Trigger Outputs

Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs

Describes XLR and RCA outputs for amplifiers or powered speakers.

Analog and Digital Audio Inputs

Details analog RCA, digital coaxial, and optical TOSLINK input options.

Remote 12V Trigger Outputs

Provides programmable trigger signals for controlling external components.

Rear Panel Connectivity and Remote Control

IR Receiver, RS-232, and Power Inlet

Covers auxiliary IR input, RS-232 control, and IEC power connector.

Fuses, Power Switch, and Video Port

Details fuses, main power switch, and the video switcher data port.

SP2 Remote Control Overview

Lists remote control buttons and their primary functions.

SP2 Remote Control Operation Details

Source, Bypass, and Mute Functions

Selects sources, toggles bypass modes, and mutes audio output.

Mode, Volume, and Trim Adjustments

Changes decoding modes, adjusts volume, and fine-tunes speaker levels.

Setup Button Functions

Accesses menu settings like SUB, CENTER, OSD, REAR, BACK, SELECT.

SP2 Setup and Calibration Procedures

Speaker Configuration and Saved Settings

Sets speaker parameters and explains saving source-specific settings.

Speaker Level Calibration with Pink Noise

Guides using a sound level meter and pink noise for accurate level matching.

Speaker Setup and Crossover Frequency

Speaker Configuration Details

Defines speaker parameters like size, surrounds, and back channels.

Xtra Bass Mode and Crossover Settings

Explains Xtra Bass mode and setting the crossover frequency.

Channel Delays and Level Calibration

Setting Channel Delays

Measures speaker distances and enters delay values for accurate timing.

Calibrating Levels with Pink Noise

Uses pink noise to match all speaker channel levels precisely.

Advanced Calibration and DTS-ES Settings

Setting Channel Levels Without Pink Noise

Adjusts speaker trims manually via the front panel menu system.

THX Subwoofer Limiter and DTS-ES

Manages subwoofer bass and configures DTS-ES 6.1 decoding.

THX Surround EX and Dolby PLII Settings

DTS-ES Control and THX EX Decoding

Configures DTS-ES and THX Surround EX decoding based on input.

Dolby PLII Music Settings

Adjusts Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters like Center Width and Dimension.

Dolby PLII and DTS Neo:6 Mode Adjustments

Dolby PLII Music Parameter Tuning

Adjusts Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama for PLII Music mode.

DTS Neo:6 Settings Configuration

Configures DTS Neo:6 center image, LFE, and other parameters.

Surround Sound Mode Explanations

Acoustic Simulation Modes

Describes Hall, Theatre, Stadium, Club, Church, and Natural modes.

Stereo Conversion Modes

Explains Party and Stereo5 modes for converting stereo to multi-channel.

SP2 Specifications and Remote Codes

Infra-Red Remote Control Codes

Lists IR codes for various functions like input selection and mode changes.

Performance and Physical Specifications

Details audio performance metrics and physical dimensions/power.

Example Hookup Diagrams

Speaker Connections Diagram

Illustrates wiring for powered subwoofers and various speaker configurations.

Suggested Surround Speaker Placement

Recommended Speaker Positioning

Diagrams and guidance for optimal placement of front, surround, and back speakers.

Vertical Speaker Placement Advice

Advises on elevating front speakers to align with the center speaker.

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