User guide

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ANALOG INPUTS
RS232
IR INPUT
HDMI
ZONE2
COMPONENT
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUTS
HDMI INPUTS VIDEO OUTPUTS
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS
ANALOG OUTPUTS
OFF ON
DC TRIGGER
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL INPUTS
S-VIDEO INPUTS
FRONT SPEAKER R
+– 87
FRONT SPEAKER L
+– 87
SURROUND R
+– 87
SURROUND L
+– 87
CENTER
+– 87
Trigger
outputs
Digital
inputs
Front
speakers
Analogue
inputs
Analogue
outputs
Surround
speakers
Centre
speaker
Power
Component
inputs
Video inputs Video outputs
Composite S-Video S-VideoHDMI HDMI Component
Digital
outputs
Connecting the SPA22
This page shows how to connect your SPA22 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
SPA22.
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 SPA22 from the mains
power before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
Main outputs
The SPA22 provides five loudspeaker
outputs for connecting directly to the
loudspeakers in a 5-channel surround
system. It also provides eight analog
audio outputs, for connecting to power
amplifiers and loudspeakers.
Audio inputs
The SPA22 provides a total of eight
analog inputs and six digital inputs.
Because the SPA22 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 SPA22 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 SPA22 provides a total of six digital
inputs: three SPDIF digital inputs and
three optical TOSlink digital inputs.
Analog inputs
The SPA22 provides eight line-level
stereo RCA inputs.
Video connections
The SPA22 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 SPA22 provides three HDMI, three
component video, three S-Video, and
four composite video inputs.
Video outputs
The SPA22 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 SPA22 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 SPA22 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 SPA22 if the front panel is
inaccessible.
The RS232 input allows an authorized
dealer to connect the SPA22 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 SPA22 to
control external equipment, such as
power amplifiers, or a projector screen.