Steinway & Sons SP-1 – Installation Manual
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Rack Installation
The SP-1 Stereo Processor is, depending on the order, shipped with foot rails for free- standing placement or
rack mounts. To install the rack mounts, turn the SP-1 Stereo Processor upside down and place it on a stable,
even surface. Take care to place it on a soft surface to avoid scratches. Using a TORX 10 screwdriver, fasten the
rack brackets in the designated holes.
The SP-1 should be installed with at least one inch of free space on all sides, and it should be placed in an
environment free of excessive heat. When placed in a rack system, the SP-1 should be placed at the bottom of
the rack, with the Steinway Lyngdorf amplifiers above it. This allows for proper dissipation of the heat
generated by the amplifiers without adverse effects on the SP-1.
CABLE CONNECTIONS
Power Cable Connections
Use only the power cables included with the product. Using other cable and/or plug types will void the
warranty and may cause damage to the system.
Interconnect Cable Connections
This Steinway Link cable carries both the digital audio signal as well as the control signals.
If using other cables for cabling between the processor and amplifiers, please use cables with standard RJ45 to
RJ45 B connectors. All RJ45 connectors should be shielded. For cable lengths less than 1 meter, use
CAT5E/shielded or CAT6 cable. For cable lengths in excess of 1 meter, use double- shielded CAT5E cables. Poor
quality cables and plugs may violate safety and EMC regulations, as well as cause significant noise and
interference. Only use cables and connectors approved by Steinway Lyngdorf.
Please refer to the wiring diagram supplied by Steinway Lyngdorf to determine which cables you need.
Using the USB Audio Input
To play sound from a computer to the SP-1, connect your computer to the USB-B input using a USB cable.
Select “USB” as input on the SP-1, and start playing on your computer. If the audio signal is part of a video or
movie, synchronizing might be necessary. Video delays have to be set in the computer; audio delays can be set
in the SP-1’s input settings (“Lipsync delay”).
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Updating the SP-1
• Save the new software on a USB stick.
• Switch off the SP-1 using the mains switch on the back.
• Insert the USB stick in the appropriate connector on the back of the SP-1.
• Press and hold the standby button on the front of the SP-1.
• Switch on the SP-1 using the mains switch on the back, while holding the standby button.
• Wait until the SP-1 has loaded the software, updated the software, and powered off to standby. Do not
remove the USB stick before the SP-1 has powered off, as this will cause the software in the SP-1 to be
corrupted.
