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About this guide
This guide includes the most important information you need in order to use and setup the SDP-75 in your home theatre
system. From the most frequent daily operations to advanced calibration functionality, this document will guide you
through every step of the task you wish to accomplish.
This guide is organized in the following parts:
PART I: GETTING STARTED WITH THE SDP-75:
Introduction: unpacking the SDP-75 and an overview of the hardware and the software.
Network Setup: setting up the network to start using the software.
PART II: USING THE SDP-75 ON A DAILY BASIS IN YOUR HOME THEATRE:
Daily Operations: Explains how to perform simple operations such as power-on/power-off, volume control, source
selection, preset selection and decoder settings via the front panel, with the IR remote control or through the software
user interface.
Basic Settings: Explains how to name and configure your sources, how to switch on/off the level and delay alignment
options, how to manage presets, and how to backup/restore presets to/from a USB memory stick.
PART III: INTEGRATING THE SDP-75 IN YOUR HOME THEATRE SYSTEM:
Overview of the setup procedure: A summary of the main steps you must follow in order to successfully integrate the
SDP-75.
Essential tools and settings: Provides important information about the software tools and settings you need to know
before starting the setup process.
Specify the Speaker Layout: How to provide the SDP-75 with all the information about your set of speakers. This
information is required for the delay and level alignment of the speakers in the room.
Specify an Array of Speakers: Provides information to setup an array of speakers.
Decoder/Up-mixer Settings: Provides necessary information on the different decoders supported, their up-mixer and the
settings available.
Getting ready for delay and level alignment: Provides important tips and recommendations you need to know before
running the calibration procedure, including tips about microphone placement.
Setup Bass Management: Explains the advanced bass management options supported by the SDP-75.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SDP-75
SURROUND PROCESSOR:
Appendix: Technical information about automation, the signal flow, the 3D speaker placement recommendations,
connector pinouts.
To improve clarity throughout this document, references to user interface items will be shown in bold letters and
illustration’s caption will be shown in italic bold letters.
This guide also includes information about the latest 3D formats and common practice in terms of speaker placement
to help you understand the new approach of 3D Sound in the best possible and least confusing way.