STEINWAY LYNGDORF P1 User manual

OWNER´S MANUAL
MODEL P1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
REMOTE CONTROL.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
THE BUILT-IN MENU SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 4
AUDIO MODES.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ROOMPERFECT™................................................................................................................................................................. 6
VOICINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT ZONES................................................................................................................................................................ 8
WARNING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
TRADEMARKS .....................................................................................................................................................................11
COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12

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This section describes the day-to-day operation of your system using the Steinway & Sons system remote control. If you use another
remote or a home automation system, the content of your menu system may vary. Note that the menu system is only accessible in
product setups which include a video display.
Press repeatedly to browse through available RoomPerfect™
settings. While viewing a menu, press to move upward in the
menu. Refer to page 7 for more information about RoomPerfect™.
Press to access the built-in menu system. While viewing a menu,
press to select a menu option.
Press repeatedly to browse through available Audio Modes. While
viewing a menu, press to move downward in the menu. Refer to
page 6 for more information about Audio Modes.
Turn the gold outer wheel to adjust the volume.
Press to mute the system. Press again to restore sound.
Press repeatedly to browse through Voicing options. Refer to page
8 for more information about Voicing.
Press and hold for one second to switch the system on and off. The
system takes approximately 20 seconds to switch on.
REMOTE CONTROL
RP
Menu
OK
Audio

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If you have connected a video display to your system, the following options are shown when you press the Menu button on your remote
control. Depending on the configuration of your Steinway & Sons setup, some menu items may be unavailable.
Source Selection
Select a connected source, such as a DVD player.
Audio Mode Selection
Select an Audio Mode that remixes the signal to suit your preferences
and setup. Refer to page 6 for more information about Audio Modes.
RoomPerfect™ Mode
Select a RoomPerfect™ filter for rich, perfect sound at your listening
positions. A Focus filter affects sound quality at a particular listening
position, and the Global filter affects sound in the whole room.
Refer to page 7 for more information about RoomPerfect™.
Voicing Selection
Select a predefined voicing to be able to modify the original frequency
balance to suit the source, programme material and/or your personal
taste. Refer to page 8 for more information about voicing.
Zone Control
Controls the audio/video in another zone. Refer to page 9 for more
information about zones.
Menu options are listed on the left, and the current settings for
each option are listed on the right. The number of arrows at the
top left indicate the current level in the menu hierarchy, and light
grey arrows at the top right indicate that additional information is
accessible by scrolling in the direction shown.
THE BUILT-IN MENU SYSTEM

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Your installer has set up your system to make certain types of signal
post processing – Audio Modes – available, provided these suit the
sources you have connected to your system. The purpose is to
improve your experience of sources for which content is oriented
towards different types of audio playback.
When you select a source and then press the Audio button on
your Model P1 remote control repeatedly, you toggle through
only those Audio Modes your installer has made available to tailor
the sound experience to your personal collection of sources and
your preferences. Three Audio Modes are accessible by default:
‘Music’, ‘Movie’ and ‘Games’.
AUDIO MODES

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ROOMPERFECT™
The patented RoomPerfect™ room correction technology procedure ensures that your sound system produces rich, pure sound
throughout your room. RoomPerfect™ gives you perfect sound at the Focus and Global positions. Your Steinway Lyngdorf dealer may
have renamed the RoomPerfect™ modes, the dealer can also add additional Focus listening positions at any time.
RoomPerfect™ modes
Focus
Focus improves the sound quality at a single listening position, or
master seat, thus making Focus the best solution for optimal sound
quality when you are listening on your own.
Global
Global optimizes the sound for the room as a whole. This is ideal
for larger groups of listeners, e.g. when entertaining dinner guests,
or while listening in a home theater context.

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VOICINGS
These predefined Voicings enable you to modify the original frequency balance, changing the sound to suit your personal taste, program
material and the listening situation. To select a voicing setting, press the button on your Steinway& Sons system remote control repeatedly
until the desired voicing is activated. Note that your Steinway Lyngdorf dealer can activate the Voicings you prefer to have in your system.
Neutral
No change in tonal balance. Recommended for high-quality
recordings.
Music
Lowers the midrange to compensate for recordings that would
otherwise sound too harsh.
News
Cuts low frequencies for live broadcasting and sports events.
Movie
Emulates the experience found in full-size theaters by lowering the
higher frequencies.
Action
Enhances the lower frequencies.
Action+Movie
A combination of the Action and Movie settings.

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If you have additional rooms – or zones – with audio/video products that are part of your Steinway& Sons system, then the Zone Control
menu will be accessible in the main menu. Depending on your system setup, however, some menu options might not be available.
Power
Turn power on and off in a zone.
Volume
Turn volume up and down in a zone. Cannot be adjusted if a
video-only source, e.g. component, is selected. If the volume
setting is Fixed, then the volume level is locked at a preset level.
Mute
Mute and restore the sound in a zone.
Source
Select a source to watch or listen to in a zone.
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Please note that the human perception of loudness is linked to
the level of distortion, and since Steinway Lyngdorf systems are
capable of reproducing very high sound pressure levels without
audible distortion, there is a risk that you may expose your ears to
sound levels that are significantly higher than they seem.
For this reason, we advise caution when you adjust the sound
volume, for levels close to and in excess of 0.0 on the volume
display. If you are in doubt as to whether a given sound pressure
level is harmful, simply reduce the volume to a more comfortable
level.
WARNING

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Surfaces
Do not use ordinary furniture polish or cleaning agents as these
usually contain wax or silicone that may cause damage to your
system. Use a micro fibre polishing cloth, dry or slightly dampened
with de-mineralised water to polish the surfaces instead. This
especially applies to products with a high gloss lacquer finish.
Do not attempt to polish out scratches, instead contact your
certified Steinway Lyngdorf dealer.
Model P1 Remote Control
We recommend that you charge the remote control unit once a
month using the charger included with your system. While the
remote control is charging, the lyra logo on top of the remote
control flashes red.
RoomPerfect™
If you make any significant changes that could affect room
acoustics, such as moving, adding or removing furniture, carpets
or drapes, your installer should perform a new RoomPerfect™
calibration. This ensures that your system remains perfectly tuned
to the listening room.
Additional Focus positions
If you would like to add or change Focus positions, contact your
certified Steinway Lyngdorf dealer. A total of eight Focus positions
can be stored.
Service
Do not attempt to open the product cabinets or perform service
on the system yourself. This may cause damage to the system.
Contact your certified Steinway Lyngdorf dealer instead.
MAINTENANCE