Lyngdorf Audio MP-40 User manual

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August 2018
LYNGDORF AUDIO MP-40
OWNER’S
MANUAL

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Table of contents
Compliance ......................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 5
Pre-installation .................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking the product .................................................................................... 6
Inventory .......................................................................................................... 6
Operating voltage ............................................................................................ 6
Ventilation requirements .................................................................................. 6
Home automation system integration ................................................................. 7
IP control ............................................................................................................. 7
Preparing the MP-40 for mounting in a rack ....................................................... 7
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................... 8
Remote control .................................................................................................... 9
How to pair remote control in RF mode ............................................................ 10
Switching remote between RF and IR mode .................................................... 10
Setup procedure ............................................................................................... 10
Installation via installer menu ............................................................................ 11
Installation via web interface ............................................................................. 11
HOME screen .................................................................................................... 11
SETUP .............................................................................................................. 12
Source ............................................................................................................... 12
Add/edit Source ................................................................................................ 12
Arrange ............................................................................................................. 13
Delete ................................................................................................................ 13
Speakers and room ........................................................................................... 13
RoomPerfect™ .................................................................................................. 16
Adjust subwoofer ........................................................................................... 17
How to set up RoomPerfect™ ....................................................................... 17
RoomPerfect™ preparations ......................................................................... 17
Placing the microphone in the focus position ................................................ 17
Volume setting ............................................................................................... 18

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Measuring the focus position ......................................................................... 18
Measuring random room positions ................................................................ 18
Room measurements above 90% RoomKnowledge ..................................... 20
Video setup ....................................................................................................... 21
Video output .................................................................................................. 21
Video input ..................................................................................................... 22
Audio Setup ...................................................................................................... 22
Audio Processing ........................................................................................... 22
Voicing Setup .................................................................................................... 23
Creating voicings ........................................................................................... 24
Zone B setup ..................................................................................................... 25
System configuration ......................................................................................... 25
General setup ................................................................................................ 25
Trigger In setup ............................................................................................. 26
Trigger Out setup ........................................................................................... 26
Network configuration .................................................................................... 26
Streaming setup ............................................................................................ 27
Streaming playback ....................................................................................... 27
Factory Reset ................................................................................................ 28
Software Update ............................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 29
Network Setup ................................................................................................... 31
Connecting to MP-40 with a network cable ................................................... 31
Trademarks ....................................................................................................... 33
Service information ........................................................................................... 34

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Compliance
WEEE
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have issued the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive. The purpose of the Directive is to prevent waste of electrical and electronic
equipment and to promote reuse, recycling, and other forms of waste recovery. Lyngdorf products and the
accessories packed with them are subject to the WEEE Directive. Please dispose of any waste materials in
accordance with your local recycling regulations. Products and equipment which must be collected for reuse,
recycling, and other forms of recovery are marked with the icon of the crossed-out waste receptacle.
FCC
Lyngdorf products and accessories comply with parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. Equipment marketed to a consumer must be capable of complying
with the necessary regulations in the configuration in which the equipment is marketed.

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Introduction
The MP-40 is an advanced processor with full support of the latest Dolby® Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D®
surround sound formats. The processor can decode 10 discrete channels from the source and features 16
balanced XLR outputs for the discrete channels, additional subwoofer outputs as well as channels designed
as matrixed/mixed from the discrete channels. Whatever your setup is, the MP-40 will provide the optimal
performance due to its bass-management and room correction system, RoomPerfect™.
Both Dolby, DTS and Auro provides modes for processing legacy formats or for upmixing the sound into all
your speakers. This is referred to as POST PROCESSING, and it can be set on a Source or controlled from
your remote control.
The MP-40 will support any setup from the simplest stereo setup to the most advanced 3D surround setup,
and we have made great efforts for having a simple user interface, where all settings are displayed and
arranged for easy installation.
Please read through this manual for understanding the functions available – or as later reference. The latest
version of this manual is available for download from www.lyngdorf.com
Enjoy!

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Pre-installation
Please read all material carefully prior to installation. If you need additional assistance, contact your Lyngdorf
Audio representative or visit www.lyngdorf.com.
Unpacking the product
Carefully remove the unit and accessory kit from the carton and check for shipping damage. Contact the
shipper and your Lyngdorf Audio representative immediately, if the unit bears any sign of damage.
Note: Keep the shipping carton and all packing material for future use. If this unit
is shipped for service without the original packing, damage could occur and void
the warranty.
Inventory
Check the list below to ensure that all necessary product components have been delivered. Report all
discrepancies to your Lyngdorf Audio representative immediately.
• Owner’s manual
• Power cord
• Remote
• Microphone
• Microphone stand
• Microphone cable
• Rack ears
Operating voltage
Lyngdorf Audio products must be connected to the mains power system only. The MP-40 will automatically
detect voltage between 100-240v.
Ventilation requirements
The MP-40 does not have a built-in fan, nor does it require special measures to ensure proper heat
dissipation. It should be placed according to these guidelines:
• It should always have at least one inch / 25mm of free space on all sides.
• It should be placed in an environment free of excessive heat.
• In a rack system, the MP-40 should be placed at the bottom of the rack, still with at least one inch /
25mm free space on all sides.

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Home automation system integration
The MP-40 is compatible with home automation systems via the RS232 and network connector on the rear
socket panel. The MP-40’s IR and trigger connections can also be programmed for use in a home
automation system.
IP control
Access the MP-40 by going to http://mp40.local in your browser.
Pressing the OK button on the remote and toggling through the information, you will see the IP address
allocated to the MP-40.
Open a TCP connection on port 84 and use the same protocol as on the serial interface. Use Telnet, Putty,
or a similar program to open the TCP connection.
If you do not know the IP address of the MP-40 on your local network, the MP-40 supports Apple´s Bonjour
Discovery service, which must be on the computer with which you wish to set up the MP-40. The software is
built-in as part of the Apple OS X operating system (not iOS devices). For Windows operating systems, the
software can be found at http://www.apple.com/support/bonjour/
Preparing the MP-40 for mounting in a rack
The MP-40 processor is equipped from the factory with feet for free-standing placement.
To install the MP-40 in a rack:
1. Turn the MP-40 upside-down and place it on a stable, even surface.
2. The screws used to fasten the rack brackets to the bottom of the MP-40 are in the holes designated
for the brackets when the product leaves the factory.
3. Fasten the brackets for rack mounting to the MP-40.
4. If so required, the feet can be removed
5. Mount the MP-40 in a rack.

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Rear Panel
On the back of the MP-40, you will find a range of inputs and outputs:
• 16 x Differential balanced audio outputs (configured for 11.1 plus 4 auxiliary)
• 3 x HDMI inputs and 1 x HDMI outputs, all 4K / HDR compatible (HDMI 2.0b / 18 Gbps)
• 1 x HDBaseT™ output
• 2 x USB A connectors, for music file playback, backup, software updating, etc.
• 1 x Streaming USB B audio input
• 1 x RJ45 Network connector (LAN)
• 1 x Microphone input for the RoomPerfect™ room correction microphone
• 1 x SD card slot for storing backup data
• 3 x IR inputs
• 1 x Trigger input and 4 x trigger outputs
• 1 x RS-232 connector for serial control of the unit
• 4 x Optical, 1 x AES/EBU and 3 coaxial digital audio inputs
• 1 x Coaxial digital audio output (for zone B)
Note: The processor can decode maximum 12 speaker channels plus create
additional four auxiliary channels, like subwoofer outputs or Top Middles as a mix
of Top Fronts and Top Rears.
Note: Differential balanced output connection means that PIN 1 is Shield/Ground,
PIN2 holds audio signal and PIN 3 holds an inverted audio signal. If your power
amplifier requires a single ended (RCA) connection, you must ensure that the
PIN 3 is disconnected (lifted). PIN 3 in the MP-40 connector may not be
connected to ground.

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Remote control
The MP-40 comes with a dedicated remote control, which can operate both with radio frequencies (RF) and
infrared control (IR)
Setup Access the installation menu.
Standby Turn the MP-40 on and into standby.
Audio Access the post-processing menu.
Trim Access to miscellaneous audio adjustments.
Up/Down Move up and down in menus.
Browse available settings in a menu.
Toggles between the available RoomPerfect™ filters.
Left/Right Move left and right in menus.
Toggle between neutral and the available voicings.
OK Activate the info screen, indicating the status of the unit.
Select a menu and store a selected setting.
Back Return to the previous menu.
Menu Access the user menu.
SRC Access the source menu list.
Source -/+ Toggle between active sources.
Volume +/- Turn volume up and down.
Mute Mute and restore the sound.
Play/Pause Play/pause the currently playing track in the media player.
Skip Forward/ Skip in the current playlist in the media player.
Backwards

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How to pair remote control in RF mode
The MP-40 remote has both an IR and RF mode, and is by default set to IR.
To pair the RF remote control to the MP-40:
1. Turn on the MP-40.
2. Hold down Play/Pause and OK until the remote control´s green LED flashes.
3. Release the buttons.
4. Point the remote control at the MP-40 and hold it within 30cm / 1 foot of the front panel; when the
green LED stops blinking, the remote is connected.
5. The remote is now RF paired to the MP-40.
To reset the pairing of the remote control, press Back and OK until the red LED flashes twice.
Switching remote between RF and IR mode
To switch the remote from IR to RF mode, hold down OK and 2. The LED will flash green twice.
To switch the remote from RF to IR mode, hold down OK and 1. The LED will flash red twice.
If you press a button on the remote and the red LED at the top turns on, then you
are in IR mode. If it turns green you are in RF mode.
Setup procedure
Set up the MP-40 surround sound processor by following these steps:
1. Connect the speaker to the power amplifiers.
2. Connect all external equipment, audio & video, home automation system, mains, etc. to the MP-40.
3. Switch on the MP-40 and all connected equipment.
4. Access the setup menu via the web interface or the Installer Menu on the screen.
5. Go to “Speaker and Room” and set up the system.
6. Connect the amplifiers to the specified outputs.
7. Select and press “Verify speakers.”
8. Adjust level(s) on your subwoofer(s) by the feature ‘Adjust Sub’.
9. Run RoomPerfect™ Guided Setup.
10. Set up video sources, audio, zone b, etc.
11. Save and back up settings.

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Installation via installer menu
Connect a screen to the MP-40 using any of the video output sockets on the back. Access the menu system
by pressing the Setup button on the remote control.
There are some differences between how the web interface and the Installer
Menu. This manual describes how to set up via the installer Menu interface.
Installation via web interface
You will need a computer, and the MP-40 must be connected to an existing network, or you may use a
crossover network cable for direct connection.
If you do not know the IP address of the MP-40 on your local network, the MP-40 supports Apple´s Bonjour
Discovery service, which must be on the computer with which you wish to set up the MP-40. The software is
built-in as part of the Apple OS X operating system (not iOS devices). For Windows operating systems, the
software can be found at http://www.apple.com/support/bonjour/
• Access the web menu by typing http://mp50.local/ in your browser.
• Or, press the OK button on the remote. Toggling through will display the IP address.
HOME screen
The HOME screen refers to the daily operation as performed with the remote control. The page displays
selected input and formats.
Loudness management turns on a traditional loudness function for low playback level as well as functions
dedicated to the specific formats being decoded. These functions are managed in the setup menu: Audio
Setup / Audio Processing.
The interface for controlling the built-in media streamer is found in the bottom section of this page. For
information as to the use of the interface see section for Streaming Setup.

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SETUP
The SETUP screen refers to all basic settings and option in the installation of the processor.
Source
In the Source menu, you will find a list related to the input connectors. This register is though very flexible as
a Source can be specified to use individual inputs for audio and video. This means that several sources can
relate to the same input connectors – and vary in relation to the content, like ‘Action Movie’ and ‘Music Video’
being identical in connections, but differ in Post Processing, Voicings and trigger actions.
Add/edit Source
Source name
Input the name for the source.
Lipsync offset (ms)
Set delay time in milliseconds to ensure that the video and audio signals are played back simultaneously.
Volume offset (dB)
Enables you to match input levels from different sources.
Audio input
Select the audio input connector. If you want the audio input to match the video input from an HDMI
source, select HDMI Audio
Default postprocessing
Select the default postprocessing mode.
Default voicing
Select the default voicing.
Video input
Select the video input connector.
Trigger out
Choose which trigger output to activate when using this source. (The interface for controlling the triggers is
found in the Trigger Setup under System Configuration)

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Preset vTuner station
Selects stored presets of the vTuner Internet radio station. (The interface for controlling the built-in
media streamer with vTuner is found in the bottom section of the HOME page)
To save changes, you must press “Accept” after making changes to a single
input. Do not go to the next input before saving changes.
Arrange
Change the order of a source by:
• Highlighting it
• Moving it out of the stack by pressing right on the remote
• Moving the source by pressing up/down
• Reinserting it by pressing left.
Delete
Delete an enabled source by highlighting it and pressing right on the remote.
Speakers and room
The purpose of the speaker setup is to tell the system which speakers and subwoofers are available and
how big they are, which in turn reveals how much bass they are capable of reproducing.

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References to “speakers” in this
document are specific to satellite or
full-range speakers and do not include
subwoofers. The setup page is an
overview of the possible speaker
outputs, which you can activate.
As factory default the MP-40 is
displaying a 7.1 speaker configuration
as shown here:
Channel Channel
Designations Description
Low level speakers:
L Left
R Right
C Center
LS Left surround
RS Right surround
LRS Left rear surround
RRS Right rear surround
CB Center back
Speakers designated according to Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X specifications:
LW Left wide
RW Right wide
LTF Left top front
RTF Right top front
LTM Left top middle
RTM Right top middle
LTR Left top rear
RTR Right top rear
Speakers designated according to AURO 3D specifications:

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HL Height left
HR Height right
HLS Height left surround
HRS Height right surround
HC Height center
TOP Top ceiling / Voice of God
You need to configure the MP-40 according to your speaker setup, setting the sizes of the speakers, so that
the Bass Management function can optimize the performance. In the setup page the connectors will be
highlighted with information as to signal type.
In a separate document, called Speakers and Bass Management, you will find detailed descriptions as to
the options available, but we want to emphasize a few basic issues:
A single subwoofer must be set as LFE subwoofer – no matter where you position it in the room
Sub Right and Sub Left is used in combination only, as it is used for a stereo setup – but you can activate
both the LFE subwoofer and the Sub Right/Sub Left.
The MP-40 can decode up to 12 channels (including the LFE, Low Frequencies Effects) and output these 12
native channels plus up to 4 derived channels, like
- LW and RW (Wide front speakers – being a mix of front and surround speakers).
- RTM and LTM (Top Middle speakers) – being a mix of front and rear top speakers)
- Sub Right and Sub Left – Stereo Subwoofer channels handling low frequencies only.
The system will inform you, if you activate try to activate more speakers than the MP-40
can process.
In the web interface the designation of the output can be grey text instead of
white to indicate that these outputs are matrix generated.
Activating top or height speakers requires that the lower level features side surrounds for optimal integration
(LS, HS speakers). If you only have side or rear surround speakers, and these are mounted in the ceiling,
they must be designated as lower level speakers, as you are not creating a 3-dimensional sound field.
If you set the Center speaker to ‘None’, the MP-40 will automatically route the dialogue from the center
channel into the Left and Right speakers.

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RoomPerfect™
RoomPerfect™ is designed to analyze and correct for the negative effects that the listening room
has on the speaker sound. See our website www.lyngdorf.com for more detailed information.
Global filter
The global filter improves sound quality across the whole room. When you are moving
around a room, the global filter gives the best result.
Focus position
The focus filter improves the sound quality at a specific listening position. This makes the focus
filter the best solution for optimal sound quality at a single listening position.
It is possible to add multiple focus positions. This must be done after
RoomPerfect™ has been set up completely.
Initial setup
Be sure to select the unit of measure, then enter the distances to the speakers and woofers.
How to measure distances to speakers and woofers
The best results are obtained by using a laser-equipped measuring device. Before starting, place the
RoomPerfect™ microphone at listening height in the main listening position. For each channel, measure the
straight-line distance through the air from the tip of the RoomPerfect™ microphone to the center of the
tweeter unit in the loudspeaker in question. Do not measure distances at floor level, as these measurements
will not give acoustically accurate results.
When measuring distances to in-room woofers:
• If the woofer(s) is in the corner of the room, measure the distance to the corner of the room.
• If the woofer(s) is up against the wall, measure the distance from the listening position to the back edge
of the woofer.
• If you have a stack of woofers taller than the listening position, measure the distance from the listening
position to the back edge of the middle of the stack.
When measuring distances to in-wall woofers:
• If the stack of woofers is taller than the listening position, measure the distance from the listening
position to the dust cap of the middle of the stack of woofers.
• If the woofers are lower than the listening position, measure the distance from the listening position to
the top dust cap of the top woofer.

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Adjust subwoofer
With an active subwoofer or more connected to the MP-40, this menu will guide you into setting the
volume level on the subwoofer(s) controls. Follow the instructions on the display to go through two
phases:
1. Find the correct system volume to do the Subwoofer adjustment (tones through speakers)
2. Find the optimal volume setting on the Subwoofer for the RoomPerfect™ calibration.
You can choose to use a volume setting other than the one requested by the system. The
calibration will not be inferior in quality, but the time required for an exact measurement will be
longer. If the volume setting is too high, the system will display Error – Clipping. Reduce the
volume and try again.
How to set up RoomPerfect™
The RoomPerfect™ microphone is a very sensitive and finely calibrated device
which must be treated with utmost care. If the microphone has been dropped on
the floor, it may be damaged. If this is the case, obtain a new microphone from
your Lyngdorf Audio representative before performing the system calibration.
RoomPerfect™ preparations
• Place the RoomPerfectTM calibration microphone on the stand. Be sure to fasten the screws properly so
the microphone does not move during a measurement.
• Plug the supplied microphone cable into the microphone.
• Connect the microphone cable to the microphone terminal on the rear panel of your processor
Each RoomPerfect™ microphone is calibrated within very small parameters and
using a new microphone does not require adding any calibration file. The
microphone does not work with traditional power supply, and it cannot be
replaced by any other microphone design.
Placing the microphone in the focus position
When you are prompted to place the microphone in the focus position, place the microphone,
using the microphone stand, in your primary listening position. The height and the orientation of the
microphone should correspond to your head’s height and direction.

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Volume setting
Press Enter and a test signal will start from the left speaker. The system will give an estimated
optimal volume for calibrating the system or will accept the current volume. Adjust the volume if
required by the system and retry the measurement.
The calibration volume should not be so loud that it is inconvenient to you, or that it causes
damage to your loudspeakers. If this is the case, set it to a lower and more appropriate level. A low
volume can result in a longer calibration time or a measurement time-out. A low volume and long
measurement will not affect the quality of the result.
Measuring the focus position
When the calibration volume has been set, RoomPerfect™ will send a range of tones to measure
the focus position. If there is noise in the room, the measurement may take longer. This will not
affect the quality of the result. See RoomPerfect™ troubleshooting if the measurement stops
prematurely, and then retry the measurement.
Measuring random room positions
When the focus position has been measured, the next step is to measure the acoustical properties of the
room. It is important to perform well spaced measurements to get a comprehensive image of the acoustical
properties of the room. See RoomPerfect™ troubleshooting if the measurement stops prematurely.
Keep taking measurements until RoomKnowledge reaches minimum 90%.
These are the rules of thumb when measuring the room:

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• the microphone should be in random and varying positions, heights, and orientations. Point
it up/down/sideways, the more random positions the better.
• the measurements should cover the entire room, not only your listening area.
• do not take measurements behind plants, furniture, etc.
Side view of room
• the microphone should not be closer than 0.5m/1.5ft from the floor, ceiling, and walls.
• the microphone should be at least 1m/3ft from the front of the loudspeakers.
• there should be at least 50cm/1.5ft between each measurement.
• do not take symmetrical measurements in the room.
Top view of room

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Room measurements above 90% RoomKnowledge
When RoomKnowledge has reached 90%, you can decide to add room measurements or do it
later.
To fully optimize RoomPerfect™’s understanding of the room’s acoustical properties, we
recommend you keep doing measurements until the RoomKnowledge is above 95%. The higher
the RoomKnowledge, the more accurate the room correction filters will be.
Hot Tip: if the bass level is too high, you can add a few measurements within
50cm/1.5ft of the walls and ceiling. In this area there is relatively high bass level,
and the added measurements will result in the system bringing the overall level
down.
Calculation of focus and global filters
When room measurements are complete, the system will calculate the focus and global filters
automatically.
Note: We recommend that you ALWAYS make a backup of the MP-40 settings
and calibration data after having performed a RoomPerfect™ calibration (see
Manage Software in the Setup section).