User guide

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Connecting the SP32
This page shows how to connect your SP32 to other
equipment in your system.
Power
Connect the power connector on the
back panel to your power outlet using
the mains cable supplied with the
SP32.
If this cable is not suitable for your
power outlets contact your supplier for
an alternative cable.
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WARNING: Always disconnect
the SP32 from the mains
power before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
Main outputs
The SP32 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.
Audio inputs
The SP32 provides a total of ten analog
inputs and seven digital inputs.
Because the SP32 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 SP32 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 SP32 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 SP32 provides eight line-level
stereo RCA inputs and two XLR inputs
for connection to a source providing
balanced outputs.
Video connections
The SP32 provides a choice of
either HDMI, component, S-Video, or
composite video connections. If your
source or monitor provides a choice
we recommend using the HDMI or
component connections, as these
provide higher quality. However, we
recommend you first connect up
and calibrate your system using the
composite connection.
Video inputs
The SP32 provides three HDMI, three
component video, three S-Video, and
four composite video inputs.
Video outputs
The SP32 provides HDMI, component
video, S-Video, and composite video
outputs. The on-screen display is
provided on all the video outputs
except HDMI.
Connecting to a television or monitor
Connect the appropriate output to your
television or display.
If your television includes a tuner
output you can use the SP32 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 video
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.
Zone 2
An additional audio, S-Video, and
composite output is provided to feed
a second zone, such as a second room
system.
Record outputs
The SP32 provides two digital record
outputs, SPDIF and optical TOSlink, and
one analog RCA record output.
IR, RS232, and Triggers
The IR input allows you to connect an
external infra-red eye, for operation
of the SP32 if the front panel is
inaccessible.
The RS232 input allows an authorized
dealer to connect the SP32 to a
computer, for service and future
upgrades. For more information contact
Primare or see the Primare Audio Web
site at www.primaresystems.com.
The Trigger outputs allow the SP32 to
control external equipment, such as
power amplifiers, or a projector screen.