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Welcome

The Monolith™ HTP-1 is an "AVP," or Audio Video Pre-Processor, designed for use in home theaters. It supports Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, Auro-3D®, and Dirac Live®. It features eight HDMI® Ultra High Definition (4K UHD) inputs and two HDMI 4K UHD outputs. It has seven digital audio inputs, two stereo analog inputs, a Mix Out stereo analog output, and sixteen balanced XLR analog outputs.

You configure and control the HTP-1 from a built-in web interface, reachable from a computer, phone, or tablet, or from the included infrared remote control.

About This Manual

This guide covers firmware V2.1.1. It is organized to follow the order of the web interface's sidebar: setup chapters first, then a chapter for each group of settings pages, then reference material at the end.

The HTP-1 also ships two companion PDFs, linked from the Help page of the web interface: a User Guide Addendum covering Dirac Live ART, and a separate Front Panel Manual for the touchscreen. This guide does not duplicate either one.

What's New in V2.x

If you set up an HTP-1 some time ago, several things have changed:

  • Dirac Live ART (Active Room Treatment) is supported, alongside the existing Bass Control and Bass Management filter types. See Dirac Live.
  • The front panel touchscreen has been redesigned.
  • Seat Shaker support adds a dedicated tactile-transducer output with its own content routing, filtering, and presets.
  • Channel Levels adds a per-channel trim control ahead of tone control, loudness, bass management, and Dirac Live.
  • Peak Monitor is now its own page, with both a table and a bar-meter view.
  • The Mix Out output has its own volume and power-on volume, independent of the main volume.
  • A simple mobile remote control app is available at http://<your-htp1-ip>/remote.

Customer Service

The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering, purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com or via email at support@monoprice.com. Check the website for support times and links.

Package Contents

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.

  • 1x HTP-1 Home Theater Pre-Processor
  • 1x IR Remote Control
  • 1x Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi® Antenna
  • 1x AC Power Cord

Requirements

  • The HTP-1 must be connected to an existing Ethernet wired or wireless network for initial configuration. Computers or mobile devices connected to the network can be used to control and configure the HTP-1. The HTP-1 can be operated with no network connection once configuration is complete.
  • A separate power amplifier or powered speakers are required.
  • A laptop or desktop computer with a web browser. Macs and PCs are supported by the Dirac Live® calibration system.

Tip

A phone can easily access the web interface once initial setup is complete, but a bigger screen is very helpful for setup.

  • A USB connected calibrated microphone (not included) is required to perform a Dirac Live calibration. A smartphone or tablet cannot be used to perform a Dirac Live calibration. The Dirac Live ART upgrade requires its own license, purchased separately through Dirac. The Dirac Live calibration app is downloaded from dirac.com/resources/downloads; the same page lists recommended microphones.

Read Safety Warnings and Guidelines before using the device.