Lyngdorf Audio MP-50 User manual

MP-50
SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
April, 2017

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Table of Contents
Compliance.........................................................................................................4
Pre-Installation....................................................................................................5
Unpacking the Product....................................................................................5
Operating Voltage............................................................................................5
Ventilation Requirements ................................................................................5
Home Automation System Integration.................................................................6
Preparing the MP-50 for Mounting in a Rack......................................................6
Rear Panel..........................................................................................................7
Remote Control...................................................................................................8
How to Pair Remote Control in RF Mode............................................................9
Setup Procedure.................................................................................................9
Installation Via OSD..........................................................................................10
Installation Via Web Interface ...........................................................................10
HOME Screen...................................................................................................10
Source Management.........................................................................................11
Speaker and Room...........................................................................................13
Bass Management.........................................................................................13
7.1, LFE Sub, All XL Speakers......................................................................16
7.1, LFE Sub .................................................................................................17
7.1, LFE Sub, Front XXL Speakers ...............................................................18
7.1, LFE Sub, Front XXL Speakers, Surround XL Speakers .........................19
5.1, LFE Sub, Front XL Speakers..................................................................20
7.1, Front Subwoofers...................................................................................21
7.1.4, Front Subwoofers................................................................................22
5.1, Front Subwoofers, XL Front Speakers ...................................................23
7.1 LFE Sub and Front Subwoofers ..............................................................24
7.1.4, LFE Sub, Front and Rear Subwoofers.................................................25
7.1.4, LFE Sub, Front and Rear Subwoofers and XL Front Speakers...........26
7.1.4, LFE Sub and XXL Front and Surround Speakers................................27
7.1.4, XXL Front and Surround Speakers......................................................28
5.1, XXL Front Speakers...............................................................................29
7.1, XXL Front Speakers and XL Surrounds .................................................30
11.1, LFE Sub ...............................................................................................31
Auro-3D Example: 11.1.................................................................................33

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Dolby Atmos Example: 7.1.4.........................................................................34
Hybrid Auro-3D and Dolby Atmos Example...................................................35
RoomPerfect™..............................................................................................37
How to Set Up RoomPerfect™ .........................................................................37
RoomPerfect™ Preparations.........................................................................38
Placing the Microphone in the Focus Position...............................................38
Measuring the Focus Position .......................................................................39
Measuring Random Room Positions.............................................................39
Room Measurements Above 90% RoomKnowledge.....................................41
Video Setup ......................................................................................................42
Video Output .................................................................................................42
Video Input....................................................................................................43
Audio Setup ......................................................................................................44
Audio Processing...........................................................................................44
Voicing Setup ................................................................................................44
Zone B Setup....................................................................................................44
System Configuration........................................................................................45
General Setup ...............................................................................................45
Trigger In Setup.............................................................................................46
Trigger Out Setup..........................................................................................46
Network Configuration...................................................................................46
Streaming Setup............................................................................................46
Manage Software..............................................................................................47
Factory Reset................................................................................................47
Software Update............................................................................................48
Troubleshooting................................................................................................49
Network Setup ..................................................................................................51
Trademarks.......................................................................................................54
Service Information...........................................................................................54

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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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Pre-Installation
Please read all material carefully prior to installation. If you need additional assistance, contact
your Lyngdorf Audio representative or visit 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 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-50 will
automatically detect voltage between 100-240v.
Ventilation Requirements
The MP-50 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-50 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-50 is compatible with home automation systems via the RS232 and network connector
on the rear socket panel. The MP-50’s IR and trigger connections can also be programmed for
use in a home automation system.
IP Control
Access the MP-50 by going to http://mp50.local in your browser.
Pressing the OK button on the remote and toggling through will display the IP address of the
MP-50 on the OSD and on the front of the product.
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-50 on your local network, the MP-50 supports
Apple´s Bonjour Discovery service, which must be on the computer with which you wish to set
up the MP-50. 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-50 for Mounting in a Rack
The MP-50 processor is equipped from the factory with feet for free-standing placement.
To install the MP-50 in a rack:
1. Turn the MP-50 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-50 are in the holes
designated for the brackets when the product leaves the factory.
3. Fasten the brackets for rack mounting to the MP-50.
4. Mount the MP-50 in a rack.
Because of ventilation requirements, we recommend keeping the feet on the
MP-50 when mounting it in a rack.

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Rear Panel
On the back of the MP-50, you will find a range of inputs and outputs:
•16 x balanced audio outputs (configured for 11.1 plus 4 auxiliary)
•8 x HDMI inputs and 4 x HDMI outputs, all 4K compatible
•1 x HDBaseT output
•2 x USB connectors, for music file playback, software updating, etc.
•1 x streaming USB audio input
•1 x LAN connector
•1 x microphone input for the RoomPerfect™ room correction microphone
•1 x SD card slot for storing backup data
•2 x IR inputs
•1 x trigger input and 4 x trigger outputs
•1 x RS-232 connector for serial control of the unit
•1 x DCI-compliant digital AES/EBU input (optional upgrade)
•4 x optical, 1 x AES/EBU and 3 coaxial digital audio inputs
•1 x coaxial digital audio output (for zone B)
Note: Do not use the USB ports for charging smartphones and tablets.

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Remote Control
The MP-50 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-50 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-50 remote has both an IR and RF mode, and is by default set to IR.
To pair the RF remote control to the MP-50:
1. Turn on the MP-50.
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-50 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-50.
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-50 surround sound processor by following these steps:
1. Connect the speaker to the power amplifiers.
2. Connect all external equipment, audio and video, home automation system, mains, etc.
to the MP-50.
3. Switch on the MP-50 and all connected equipment.
4. Access the setup menu via the web interface or the remote and OSD.
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. Run RoomPerfect™ Guided Setup.
9. Set up video sources, audio, zone b, etc.
10. Save and back up settings.

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Installation Via OSD
Connect a screen to the MP-50 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 OSD
function. This manual describes how to set up via the OSD interface.
Installation Via Web Interface
You will need a computer, and the MP-50 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-50 on your local network, the MP-50 supports
Apple´s Bonjour Discovery service, which must be on the computer with which you wish to set
up the MP-50. 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.