Adcom GTP-600 User manual

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GTP-600
Surround
Sound
Tuner/Preamplifier
OWNER
S
MANUAL

THE
FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS
AND
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ARE
REQUIREMENTS
OF
UL
AND
CSA
SAFETY
REGULATIONS
Warning:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock,
do
not
expose
this
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
E3
CAUTION
m
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
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AVIS:
RISQUE
DE
CHOC
ELECTRIQUE-NE
PAS
OUVRIR.
A
The
graphic
symbol
of
a
lightning
flash
with
an
arrow
point
within
a
triangle
signifies
that
there
is
dangerous
voltage
within
the
unit
and
it
poses
a
hazard
to
anyone
removing
the
cover
to
gain
access
to
the
interior
of
the
unit.Only
qualified
service
personnel
should
make
any
such
attempt.
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The
graphic
symbol
of
an
exclamation
point
within
an
/
W
\
equilateral
triangle
warns
a
user
of
the
device
that
it
is
/
f
\
necessary
to
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
and
its
/
•
\
warnings
for
proper
operation
of
the
unit.
Do
not
place
this
unit
on
an
unstable
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table.
The
unit
may
fall,
causing
serious
injury
to
a
child
or
adult,
and
serious
damage
to
the
unit.
Use
only
with
a
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table
recommended
by
the
manufacturer,
or
sold
with
the
unit.
Any
mounting
of
the
device
should
follow
the
man¬
ufacturer’s
instructions,
and
should
use
a
mounting
ac¬
cessory
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
Read
all
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
before
connecting
or
using
this
unit.
Retain
this
notice
and
the
owner’s
manual
for
future
reference.
All
warnings
on
the
unit
and
in
its
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
All
operating
and
use
instructions
should
be
followed.
Do
not
use
this
unit
near
water;
tor
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool.
The
unit
should
be
installed
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
it
should
not
be
situated
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug,
or
similar
surface
that
may
block
the
ventilation
openings;
or
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
bookcase
or
cabinet,
that
may
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
its
ventilation
openings.
The
unit
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
devices
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
The
unit
should
be
connected
to
a
power-supply
outlet
only
of
the
voltage
and
frequency
marked
on
its
rear
panel.
The
power-supply
cord
should
be
routed
so
that
it
is
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched,
especially
near
the
plug,
convenience
receptacles,
or
where
the
cord
exits
from
the
unit.
Clean
unit
only
as
recommended
in
its
instruction
manual.
The
power-supply
cord
of
the
unit
should
be
unplugged
from
the
wall
outlet
when
it
is
to
be
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall,
and
liquids
are
not
spilled,
into
the
enclosure
through
any
openings.
This
unit
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
A.
T
he
power
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged;
or
B.
O
b
jects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled,
into
the
unit;
or
C.
T
he
unit
has
been
exposed
to
rain,
or
liquids
of
any
kind;
or
D.
T
he
unit
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally,
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
E.
T
he
device
has
been
dropped,
or
the
enclosure
damaged.
DO
NOT
ATTEMPT
SERVICING
OF
THIS
UNIT
YOURSELF.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION
POUR
PREVENIR
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
NE
PAS
UTILISER
CETTE
FICHE
POLARISEE
AVEC
UN
PROLONGATEUR,
UNE
PRISE
DE
COURANT
OU
UNE
AUTRE
SORTIE
DE
COURANT,
SAUF
SI
LES
LAMES
PEUVENT
ETRE
INSEREES
A
FOND
SANS
EN
LAISSER
AU-
CUNE
PARTIE
A
DECOUVERT.
CAUTION
TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
POLARIZED
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UN¬
LESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION
POWER
LINES
Any
outdoor
antenna
must
be
located
away
from
all
power
lines.
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
If
an
outside
antenna
is
connected
to
your
tuner
or
tuner-preamplifier,
be
sure
the
antenna
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built-up
static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
No.
70-1984,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
antenna
discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
a.
Use
No.10
AWG
(5.3
mm*)
copper,
No.8
AWG
(8.4
mm*)
aluminum,
No.17
AWG
(1.0
mm
2
)
copper-clad
steel
or
bronze
wire,
or
larger,
as
a
ground
wire.
Secure
antenna
lead-in
and
ground
wires
to
house
with
stand-off
insulators
spaced
from
4-6
feet
(1.22-1.83
m)
apart.
c.
Mount
antenna
discharge
unit
as
close
as
possible
to
where
lead-in
enters
house.
d.
Use
jumper
wire
not
smaller
than
No.6
AWG
(13.3
mm
2
)
copper,
or
the
equivalent,
when
a
separate
antenna-grounding
electrode
is
used.
See
NEC
Section
810-21
(j).
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED
IN
ARTICLE
810
-
RADIO
AND
TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT
POWER
LINES
STANDOFF
INSULATORS,
b
POWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
{e.
g.
interior
metal
water
pipe)
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN
WIRE
TO
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
TERMINALS
OF
RADIO
RECEIVER
BONDING
JUMPER,
d
GROUND
WIRE,
a.b
GROUND
CLAMPS
OPTIONAL
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
DRIVEN
8
FEET
(2.44
M)
INTO
THE
EARTH
IF
REQUIRED
BY
LOCAL
COOES.
SEE
NEC
SECTION
810-21
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NOTE
TO
CATV
SYSTEM
INSTALLER
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
installer's
attention
to
Article
820-22
of
the
National
Electrical
Code
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.

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tuner
section
uses
superbly
accurate
quartz
synthesizer
technology
for
excellent
reception.
The
preamplifier
section
derives
extensive
sonic
benefits
from
ADCOM’s
exclusive
Class
A
biased
linear
amplifiers
and
precision
Roederstein
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metal
film
resistors
in
all
critical
circuiTpaths
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You’ll
be
rewarriPd
with
a
much
better
understanding
of
how
the
GTP-600
works
and
what
its
capabilities
are
This
unit
is
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
It
is
additionally
licensed
under
one
or
more
of
the
following
patents:
U.S.
number
3,959,950,
Canadian
numbers
1,004,603
and
1,037,877.
“Dolby,”
“Pro
Logic”
and
the
double-D
symbol
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
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FRONT
and
REAR
PANELS
We
carefully
designed
the
GTP-600
with
your
enjoyment
in
mind.
We’ve
arranged
the
controls
in
functional
groups
so
that
their
use
is
almost
intuitive.
The
rear
panel
also
benefits
from
the
same
design
goals.
Take
a
few
moments
to
familiarize
yourself
with
them.
You'll
find
references
to
the
circled
ID
numbers
throughout
the
rest
of
this
manua.
GTP-600
FRONT
PANEL
DIAGRAM
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DIAGRAM
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GTP-600
REMOTE
CONTROL
DIAGRAM
©
Learn
indicator
LED
©
Learn/Use
mode
switch
©
Power
On/Off
©
Input
selectors
©
Numeric
keypad
©
Forward/Reverse
scan
(CD)
©
Surround
mode
selector
©
Display
(On
Screen
Display)
On/Off
©
Check
(Balance
Check)
On/Off
©
Delay
selector
©
Rear
level
set
Up/Down
©
Center
level
set
Up/Down
©
Sub(woofer)
level
set
Up/Down
©
Transmit
LED
CD
Reset
button
©
Audio
mute
On/Off
©
CD
player
controls
©
FM/AM
select
&
CD
disc
select
©
FM/AM
tuning
Up/Down
&
CD
track
change
buttons
©
Master
volume
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OUT
OF
THE
BOX---
1)
UNPACKING:
Unpack
the
GTP-600
carefully.
MAKE
SURE
YOU
REMOVE
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
FROM
THE
BOX.
Put
the
foam
inserts
and
other
packing
materials
back
in
the
carton
and
save
it.
2)
PLACEMENT:
Select
a
stable,
vibration-free
location
for
the
GTP-600
as
close
as
possible
to
your
other
audio
and
video
components.
3)
POWER
OFF!:
Turn
off
all
the
other
components
in
your
system.
This
means
everything.
And
don't
plug
the
GTP-
600
into
the
AC
outlet
yet.
CONNECTIONS
4)
FM
ANTENNA:
Depending
on
the
antenna
you
use,
connect
it
to
either
the
75
Ohm
terminal
©
or
the
300-Ohm
screw
terminals
©
on
the
GTP-600’s
rear
panel.
The
“T"
shaped
FM
antenna
supplied
with
the
GTP-600
is
a
300
ohm
"dipole”
and
should
be
connected
accordingly.
You’ll
find
it
adequate
for
most
installations.
5)
AM
ANTENNA:
Connect
an
AM
antenna
to
the
“Ground"
and
“AM"
screw
terminals
©on
the
GTP-600’s
rear
panel.
The
supplied
AM
loop
antenna
is
sufficient
for
all
but
the
most
difficult
reception
areas.
However,
it
must
be
oriented
for
best
reception.
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6
)
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rf^
URCE
H0
°
K
UP:
Connect
up
to
three
external
hi
9
h
tevel
audio
sources
(CD
players,
cassette
decks
MD
or
DCC
devices,
etc.)
to
the
appropriate
input
jacks
(©
©
and
©)
on
the
rear
panel.
Be
sure
to
observe
proper
channel
continuity
(Left
channel
to
Left
channel,
Right
to
Right.)
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connected
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GTP-600
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s
corresponding
tape
output
7)
VIDEO
SOURCE
HOOK
UP:
Make
all
video
connections
to
and
from
the
GTP-600
(including
TV
monitor)
using
EITHER
the
standard
(composite)
video
jacks
OR
the
high
definition
S-video
connectors.
DO
NOT
INTERMIX
Connect
up
to
four
video
sources
(videodisc
players,
video
cassette
players,
camcorders,
video
cassette
recorders
etc.)
to
the
appropriate
jacks
on
the
rear
panel
Video
1
and
2
inputs
are
for
play-only
devices
(videodisc
players
for
example)
while
Video
3
and
Video
4
have
complete
input
and
output
connections
for
a
play/record
device
such
as
a
VCR.
Standard
(composite)
video
connections
go
to
the
appropriate
yellow
color-keyed
RCA
jacks
(©
©
©
©
©
and
©).
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)
9)
High
definition
S-video
connections
go
to
the
appropriate
multi-pin
connectors
(©
through
©).
Left
and
Right
channel
audio
connections
for
your
video
components
go
to
the
appropriate
white
and
red
color-keyed
RCA
jacks
(©©©©©
and
©).
TV
HOOK
UP:
Connect
your
TV
monitor
or
receiver
to
either
of
the
two
Standard
(composite)
Monitor
outputs
®
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th
®
S
'
vldeo
Monitor
output
©
by
using
the
appropriate
cable
from
the
GTP-600
to
the
corresponding
input
on
the
TV.
Use
the
same
format
(standard
or
S-video)
already
chosen
for
other
video
components.
If
you
own
an
older
TV
with
only
an
antenna
input
(either
screw
terminals
or
an
"F”
type
connector)
you
will
need
to
purchase
an
RF
modulator
at
an
electronic
parts
store.
Check
your
TVs
Owner's
Manual
for
additional
information.
VIDEO
MODE
SELECTION:
Set
the
Video
Mode
switch
©to
either
Standard
(composite)
or
S-video,
depending
on
which
format
you
have
chosen
for
video
signal
transfer.
10)
CENTER
CHANNEL
MODE
SELECTION:
Adjust
the
Center
Mode
switch
©
to
the
appropriate
position.
"Normal"
restricts
bass
information
below
100
Hz.
It
is
used
when
a
center
channel
speaker
has
somewhat
limited
bass
capability.
Choose
"Wideband"
when
the
center
channel
speaker/amplifier
combination
is
capable
of
extended
bass
response.
Choose
“Phantom”
only
when
a
center
channel
speaker
is
not
being
used.
!
11)
PREAMP
TO
POWER
AMP
CONNECTIONS:
Connect
the
GTP-600's
5
Main
Preamplifier
Outputs
(©
-
©)
to
the
corresponding
power
amplifier
inputs.
Remember
to
maintain
proper
channel
continuity:
Connect
the
GTP-
600
s
right
front
output
to
the
power
amplifier’s
right
front
input,
etc.
The
multi-pin
ADIink""
connector
©
simplifies
these
connections
when
used
with
ADCOM
5
or
6
channel
power
amplifiers.
.
^
12)
SUBWOOFER
CONNECTIONS:
Connect
a
powered
(self-amplified)
subwoofer
to
the
Subwoofer
output
©
using
anRCA
to
RCA
patchcord
to
the
line-level
(or
amplifier)
input
of
the
subwoofer.
Adjust
the
Low-pass
Filter
switch
©
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
supplied
with
the
subwoofer.
A
non-amplified
subwoofer
used
with
a
separate
power
amplifier
should
be
connected
in
the
same
manner-
Subwoofer
output
©to
amplifier
input.
Connect
the
subwoofer
to
the
amplifier
according
to
the
instructions
supplied
with
those
units.
13)
REMOTE
EXTENSION
ACCESSORIES:
Connect
up
to
two
(optional)
remote
control
repeater
units
(IRA-500)
to
the
Infrared
Repeater
outputs
©
if
needed.
Connect
the
(optional)
remote
control
sensor
(XR-500
II
or
SPM-500
II)
to
the
Remote
Sensor
Extension
©
according
to
the
instructions
supplied
with
these
units.
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14)
AC
CONVENIENCE
OUTLETS
(Certain
models
only):
A)
Switched
outlets:
Plug
up
to
two
sources
(CD
player,
etc.)
into
the
switched
AC
outlets
©
These
components
will
receive
AC
whenever
the
GTP-600
is
"ON"
(provided,
of
course,
that
the
GTP-600
itself
is
plugged
into
a
live
AC
outlet.)
B)
Unswitched
outlet:
This
outlet
©
supplies
AC
whenever
the
GTP-600
is
plugged
into
a
live
AC
outlet
regardless
of
whether
the
GTP-600
is
“ON"
or
not.
The
unswitched
outlet
is
usually
reserved
for
mechanical
devices
(such
as
a
tape
deck)
that
might
De
damaged
if
power
was
inadvertently
cut
off
before
the
mechanism
disengages.
15)
AC
LINE
FUSE:
This
socket
©
holds
the
AC
line
fuse.
In
the
unlikely
event
that
the
AC
fuse
opens,
replace
it
ONLY
with
a
fuse
of
the
exact
type
and
rating.
A
subsequent
fuse
failure
means
that
your
GTP-600
needs
service.
16)
AC
LINE
CORD:
Plug
the
AC
cord
©
into
an
unswitched
AC
wall
outlet
so
that
power
to
the
GTP-600
can
t
be
accidentally
interrupted
by
turning
off
an
AC
switch.
BASIC
OPERATION
NOTE:
This
section
assumes
that
you've
set
up
the
rest
of
your
system
(sources,
power
amplifiers
and
speakers,
etc.)
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
supplied
with
these
units.
17)
VOLUME
DOWN—POWER
ON!:
Turn
the
GTP-600's
volume
control
©
all
the
way
down
(fully
counterclockwise.)
Turn
the
unit
on
by
pressing
the
power
switch
O
•
Then
turn
the
other
system
components
on:
sources
first,
then
power
amplifiers.
18)
SOURCE
SELECTION
and
RECORDING:
Choose
a
source
by
pressing
the
GTP-600's
appropriate
Audio
or
Video
source
selectors
(©&
©respectively).
Then
operate
the
source
component
according
to
the
supplied
instructions.
NOTE:
Signals
from
the
chosen
source
are
available
at
all
recording
outputs.
This
means,
for
example,
that
you
can
record
a
CD
on
a
Hi
Fi
VCR
without
changing
any
of
the
rear
panel
connections.
Conversely,
you
can
record
the
audio
portion
of
a
video
tape
on
an
audio
cassette
recorder.
19)
THE
TUNER:
The
Tuner
button
selects
the
internal
AM/FM/FM
Stereo
tuner.
Choose
FM
or
AM
by
using
the
FM/
AM
selector
button
©..Tune
in
the
desired
station.
20)
TONE
CONTROLS:
The
Bass
and
Treble
controls
(©&©
respectively)
emphasize
or
decrease
low
and
high
frequencies
to
suit
your
taste.
These
controls
are
active
only
when
the
Tone
in
switch
©
is
depressed.
A
separate
Bass
EQ
switch
©adds
a
predetermined
amount
of
bass
energy
to
all
signals.
You
may
find
this
particularly
convenient
to
enhance
video
soundtracks.
This
circuit
operates
independently
of
the
Tone
in
switch.
21
)
BALANCE
CONTROL:
The
Balance
control
©allows
you
to
compensate
for
source
eccentricities
or
unusual
listening
room
acoustics
by
adjusting
relative
output
from
the
main
system
speakers.
If
you
want
more
output
from
the
right
speaker,
for
example,
turn
the
control
to
the
right.
22)
VOLUME
CONTROL:
The
Volume
control
©
is
the
master
gain
control
for
the
entire
system.
Turn
it
clockwise
to
increase
volume
and
counterclockwise
to
decrease
volume.
NOTE:
The
LED
on
the
front
panel
Volume
control
glows
steadily
when
in
normal
operation.
When
the
Audio
mute
switch
©is
engaged,
the
LED
blinks.
23)
AUDIO
MUTE
CONTROL
©:
Push
this
to
fully
mute
the
output.
The
Volume
control
LED
blinks
when
mute
is
engaged.
24)
MONO
SWITCH
©:
Push
this
for
a
mono
signal.
You’ll
also
find
this
useful
to
reduce
background
noise
on
very
weak
FM
broadcasts.
25)
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL:
The
RC-65
hand
held
remote
controller
duplicates
all
front
panel
controls.
It
also
contains
additional
controls
that
are
used
only
from
remote
locations.
Basic
operating
instructions
are
on
the
rear
of
the
RC-65.
The
RC-65
is
a
“learning”
remote
and
can
be
programmed
to
operate
many
other
components.
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ADVANCED
OPERATION
26)
SYSTEM
BALANCING:
After
you’ve
physically
set
up
your
system,
use
the
RC-65
remote
controller
to
balance
the
relative
outputs
of
all
speakers
to
fully
enjoy
the
spatial
benefits
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic
decoding.
A)
Verify
that
you're
in
Cinema
or
Dolby
Pro
Logic
mode
by
making
sure
that
the
appropriate
LEDs
(the
ones
to
the
left
of
“Cinema”
and
“Dolby
Pro
Logic")
are
lighted.
If
some
other
mode
is
indicated,
press
the
“Surround”
button
(front
panel
©or
remote
©)
until
the
proper
LEDs
appear.
B)
Activate
the
Balance
Check
circuit
by
pressing
the
“bal
check"
button
(front
panel
©or
remote
©).
A
test
tone
that
sounds
like
rushing
water
will
start
in
the
left
front
loudspeaker.
C)
Adjust
the
center
and
rear
channel
outputs
so
that
the
sequential
“rushing
water"
noise
is
equally
loud
when
heard
through
each
speaker.
Sit
in
your
favorite
chair
and
use
the
remote
control
for
this
adjustment.
D)
Turn
off
the
sequential
test
tone
by
pushing
the
“bal
check”
control
(©or
©)
again.
27)
SURROUND
and
DELAY
CHOICES:
The
GTP-600
gives
you
7
operating
modes
to
choose
from.
Choose
the
mode
best
suited
for
your
source
by
pushing
the
front
panel
or
remote
Surround
button(©&
©
respectively)
until
the
LED
beside
the
chosen
mode
lights.
If
no
LED
is
visible,
you
have
chosen
2
channel
stereo
(or
surround
bypass.)
Each
surround
mode
has
a
pre-programmed
delay
setting
chosen
to
best
complement
that
mode.
You
may
select
another
by
sequentially
pushing
the
delay
button
(©
&
©).
Note
that
not
all
delay
settings
are
available
with
all
surround
choices.
28)
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY:
The
on-screen
display
gives
an
instant
status
check
of
selected
inputs,
operating
modes,
delay
choices,
etc.
Press
the
remote
control’s
Display
button
©
to
turn
on
the
display,
Press
it
again
to
turn
it
off.
EVERYTHING
YOU
NEED
TO
KNOW
This
section
uses
the
same
paragraph
numbers
as
the
preceding
QUICK
START
section.
We
hope
you
find
the
additional
information
useful
and
enjoyable.
OUT
OF
THE
BOX
-
-
1)
UNPACKING:
As
part
of
ADCOM’s
quality
control
procedures,
your
GTP-600
was
carefully
inspected
for
physical
imperfections
and
electrical
performance
before
it
left
our
plant.
In
the
event
of
physical
damage,
notify
your
ADCOM
dealer
immediately
and
request
help
in
filing
a
written
damage
claim.
THE
RIGHT
TO
A
CLAIM
AGAINST
A
COMMON
CARRIER
CAN
BE
FORFEITED
IFTHE
CARRIER
IS
NOT
NOTIFIED
PROMPTLY
IN
WRITING
AND
IF
THE
SHIPPING
CARTON
AND
PACKING
MATERIALS
ARE
NOT
AVAILABLE
FOR
INSPECTION.
SAVE
ALL
PACKING
MATERIALS
UNTIL
THE
CLAIM
HAS
BEEN
SETTLED.
The
foam
packing
and
carton
were
specifically
designed
to
protect
your
GTP-600.
Even
though
space
is
often
at
a
premium
in
today's
homes,
we
recommend
that
you
save
the
packing
materials
in
case
you
need
to
ship
the
unit
anywhere
in
the
future.
2)
PLACEMENT:
A
stable
supporting
surface
is
necessary.
The
more
massive
and
firmly
anchored
the
supporting
surface
is,
the
less
likely
you’ll
be
to
experience
any
problems.
3)
POWER
OFF!:
Turn
off
system
components
before
initial
installation
and
connection.
Remember
to
give
any
power
amplifiers
sufficient
time
to
fully
discharge
their
power
supplies
before
you
begin
your
connections:
30
seconds
after
turn-off
is
usually
sufficient.
CONNECTIONS
4)
F
M
ANTENNA:
The
“T”
shaped
300
ohm
dipole
antenna
supplied
with
the
GTP-600
will
probably
be
adequate
for
most
installations.
After
you’ve
connected
the
rest
of
your
system
and
turned
it
on,
select
Tuner
from
the
Audio
Source
selectors
©.
Then
choose
FM
by
pressing
the
FM/AM
selector
©
until
“FM"
appears
in
the
display
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window.
Tune
to
an
FM
station.
Extend
the
top
of
the
“T"
antenna
and
rotate
it
to
the
position
that
results
in
the
best
reception.
Once
you've
determined
that,
fasten
the
antenna
to
the
wall,
a
cabinet
back
or
even
the
ceiling
so
t
at
the
T
is
aligned
as
closely
as
possible
to
the
direction
that
gave
you
the
best
reception.
Remember
that
the
dipole
antenna
is
directional
—
it
is
most
sensitive
to
signals
arriving
at
right
angles
to
the
extended
T
and
relatively
insensitive
to
signals
arriving
from
the
ends
of
the
"T."
The
dipol
e
antenna
rapidly
looses
its
effectiveness
when
rolled
up
or
carelessly
dropped
behind
a
cabinet,
etc
If
the
“T"
antenna
is
undesirable
from
a
functional
or
decor
point
of
view,
your
ADCOM
dealer
will
be
pleased
to
show
you
a
variety
of
indoor
antennas
that
might
be
more
appropriate.
We
do
suggest,
however,
that
you
ask
for
a
home
trial
as
reception
conditions
vary
enormously
from
location
to
location.
The
GTP-600
can
also
be
used
with
a
75
ohm
antenna.
These
are
usually
large
roof
mounted
antennas
and
can
provide
superior
reception
when
compared
to
the
300
ohm
‘'dipole.”
In
addition,
most
cable
companies
use
75
ohm
cable
to
distribute
FM
signals.
Connect
the
GTP-600
to
a
75
ohm
antenna
system
by
terminating
the
connecting
cable
with
an
“F”
connector
(available
at
most
electronic
parts
stores)
and
attaching
it
to
the
rear
panel
75
ohm
antenna
terminal
©.
The
grounding
schemes
used
by
cable
companies
are
very
complex
and
occasionally
cause
hum
when
the
cable
is
attached
to
the
75
ohm
antenna
input.
An
isolation
transformer
(again,
available
at
most
electronic
parts
stores)
will
usually
solve
the
problem.
5)
AM
ANTENNA:
The
supplied
movable
ferrite
“loop”
will
provide
reasonable
AM
reception
in
most
locations.
The
loop
should
be
rotated
away
from
the
body
of
the
GTP-600
and
some
experimentation
will
undoubtedly
improve
AM
reception.
K
In
the
event
that
you
need
better
reception,
you
can
make
your
own
AM
antenna
from
a
single
length
of
insulated
wire.
Connect
one
end
of
the
wire
to
the
terminal
marked
“AM"
and
run
the
other
end
to
a
high
location
in
your
home
or
hang
it
from
a
window.
In
most
cases,
a
second
wire
run
from
the
“Ground”
terminal
to
a
solid
earth
ground
(a
cold
water
pipe
for
example)
will
also
improve
AM
reception
as
well
as
provide
a
safe
“path
to
ground”
in
the
event
that
liqhtninq
strikes
an
outdoor
AM
antenna.
6)
AUDIO
SOURCE
HOOK
UP:
Patience
and
common
sense
will
help
you
avoid
almost
all
the
errors
you
might
make
when
rushing
the
initial
installation.
Remember
to
connect
Left
Channel
to
Left
Channel
and
Right
Channel
to
Right
Channel,
etc.
The
jacks
on
all
ADCOM
products
follow
conventional
color
coding:
White
for
Left
Channel
and
red
for
Right
Channel.
Most
interconnect
cables
observe
this
general
guideline:
the
connectors
on
each
end
ot
the
cable
are
usually
color
coded.
We
ve
received
many
questions
about
the
sonic
attributes
of
premium
interconnect
cables.
We
do
suggest
that
you
make
sure
any
cable
you
use
is
a
“low
capacitance"
design.
(Most
are.)
Your
ADCOM
salesperson
will
be
happy
to
make
cost-effective
recommendations
based
on
individual
component
characteristics
and
system
complexity.
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7)
VIDEO
SOURCE
HOOK
UP:
All
of
the
comments
immediately
above
apply
here
also,
especially
the
references
to
patience
and
common
sense.
You'll
notice
that
the
standard
composite
video
connections
use
RCA
jacks
color
coded
with
yellow
inserts.
This
makes
hookup
easier
by
distinguishing
the
video
signal
patti
from
associated
audio
signals
which
also
use
RCA
style
jacks.
The
S-video
connections
require
a
multi-conductor
cable
with
a
5
pin
DIN
connector
at
each
end.
S-video's
higher
definition
is
due
in
part
to
separate
transmission
and
processing
of
the
luminance
(black
and
white)
and
chrominance
(color)
video
signal
components
and
combining
them
only
when
needed.
S-video’s
“white
clip”
and
“dark
clip”
levels
are
also
different.
ADCOM
makes
no
format
recommendations.
Standard
(composite)
video
is
a
surprisingly
vivid
medium
when
properly
implemented
and
is
far
more
common.
S-video
is
not
as
widely
available
but
does
have
better
resolution
capability,
particularly
when
S-video
equipped
videodisc
players
are
used
as
sources.
8)
TV
HOOK
UP:
The
TV
monitor/receiver
should
be
connected
to
either
the
GTP-600's
standard
(composite)
video
or
S-video
monitor
output
and
operated
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
furnished
with
the
TV.
Generally
speaking,
connect
the
GTP-600's
Monitor
output
to
the
TV's
VIDEO
input
(either
an
RCA
jack
or
an
S-
video
DIN
socket.)
DO
NOT
USE
the
antenna
input.
If
your
TV
has
more
than
one
video
input,
choose.
(Read
the
TV’s
instruction
manual
first.)
Remember
to
keep
the
TV
switched
to
the
appropriate
video
input
or
you
won't
benefit
from
the
GTP-600’s
video
switching
or
on-screen
display
capabilities.
NOTE:
With
the
proliferation
of
cable
boxes,
VCRs,
videodisc
players,
satellite
receivers,
etc.,
there
are
many
different
system
configurations.
Unfortunately,
it
is
impossible
to
cover
all
of
them
in
this
manual.
Your
ADCOM
dealer
will
be
pleased
to
map
out
the
correct
connection
scheme
for
your
component
combination.
9)
video
MODE
SELECTION:
The
GTP-600
will
not
support
both
composite
video
and
S-video
formats
simultaneously.
Choose
one
or
the
other
and
set
the
rear
panel
Video
Mode
switch
©
accordingly!
10)
CENTER
CHANNEL
MODE
SELECTION:
The
Center
Mode
switch
©
controls
the
output
to
the
two
center
channel
preamp
outputs
©
A)
The
''Normal"
(left)
position
filters
bass
frequencies
below
100
Hz
at
a
rate
of
18
dB/octave.
Use
this
position
when
you've
chosen
a
smaller
center
channel
speaker
that
might
not
be
capable
of
extended
bass
reproduction.
Under
these
circumstances,
“Normal"
reduces
speaker
distortion
and
improves
center
channel
clarity.
This
position
should
also
be
used
when
the
center
channel
amplifier
is
of
lower
power
than
the
amplifiers
used
for
left
and
right
front
speakers.
B)
The
“Wideband"
position
sends
a
full
range
signal
to
the
center
channel
amplifier
and
speaker.
Use
this
position
when
the
center
channel
speaker
is
acoustically
similar
to
your
main
left
and
right
speakers
and
the
center
channel
speaker/amplifier
combination
is
capable
of
extended
bass
reproduction.
C)
Use
the
"Phantom"
position
when
you’re
not
using
a
center
channel
speaker.
This
position
splits
the
Pro
Logic
decoder’s
center
channel
output
between
both
main
speakers
to
synthesize
a
center
channel
image.
Although
the
“Phantom”
position
provides
an
excellent
interim
step
in
creating
a
home
theater
system,
it
is
somewhat
less
effective
than
using
a
center
channel
speaker.
NOTE:
The
center
channel
speaker
is
an
essential
component
in
a
Dolby
Pro
Logic
equipped
home
theater
system.
It
should
be
placed
as
close
to
your
TV
screen
as
is
physically
possible
and
must
be
magnetically
shielded
to
prevent
image
distortion
and
possible
damage
to
your
picture
tube.
In
conjunction
with
Dolby
Pro
Logic’s
"adaptive
matrix”
decoding,
the
center
channel
speaker
improves
coherency
by
anchoring
the
soundfield
to
the
screen's
image.
Dialog,
for
example,
always
appears
to
be
coming
from
your
TV
regardless
of
where
you’re
sitting
in
the
room.
We
strongly
recommend
a
center
channel
speaker.
Your
ADCOM
dealer
will
be
pleased
to
show
you
suitable
choices.
11)
PREAMP
TO
POWER
AMP
CONNECTIONS:
This
is,
once
again,
a
matter
of
patience
and
common
sense.
Remember,
the
only
real
difference
between
hooking
up
a
two
channel
stereo
music
system
and
a
five
or
six
channel
home
theater
system
is
three
or
four
more
channels!
Take
care
to
observe
channel
continuity—the
GTP-
600’s
right
front
output
should
go
to
the
power
amplifier's
right
front
input,
etc.
9

The
ADCOM
ADIink
,m
connector
duplicates
all
the
separate
RCA
type
preamplifier
outputs
in
one
8
pin
DIN-style
connector.
Use
this
connector
in
place
of
the
RCA
outputs
only
with
an
ADIink
,m
equipped
ADCOM
multi-channel
power
amplifier.
The
ADIink
,m
interconnect
cable
automatically
assures
proper
channel
continuity
from
preamp
to
power
amp
and
reduces
the
number
of
interconnect
cables
needed.
12)
SUBWOOFER
CONNECTIONS:
The
Subwoofer
jack
©
supplies
a
line
level
output
for
direct
connection
to
the
line
input
of
a
powered
(self-amplified)
subwoofer
or
the
input
of
a
dedicated
subwoofer
power
amplifier.
The
Subwoofer
output
is
a
mono
(L+R)
output
—
right
and
left
front
information
is
combined
or
mixed
before
it
is
sent
to
the
jack.
The
Low
pass
filter
switch
©
changes
the
characteristics
of
the
subwoofer
output.
The
“In”
position
filters
high
frequencies
above
100
Hz
at
a
rate
of
18
dB/octave.
This
is
called
a
"low
pass"
filler
iri
that
only
low
frequency
information
is
allowed
to
"pass"
through.
The
“Out”
position
bypasses
the
filter
to
send
a
full
range
mono
signal
from
the
subwoofer
jack.
It
is
not
good
audio
practice
to
send
a
signal
through
a
series
of
low
pass
filters
and
most
self-powered
subwoofers
have
an
adjustable
low
pass
filter
at
their
input.
For
that
reason,
we
suggest
that
you
use
either
the
GTP-600's
filter
OR
the
subwoofer’s
filter
but
NOT
BOTH.
Read
the
subwoofer’s
instruction
manual
for
further
information.
After
that,
you
may
want
to
experiment
to
determine
the
best
sounding
alternative.
13)
REMOTE
EXTENSION
ACCESSORIES:
ADCOM's
remote
control
accessories
can
add
enormous
flexibility
when
used
with
the
GTP-600.
Optional
remote
sensors
(either
the
component-styled
XR-50011
or
the
in-wall
SPM-500
II)
allow
you
to
fully
control
the
GTP-600
from
a
number
of
additional
locations
in
your
home.
Either
sensor
plugs
into
the
Remote
Sensor
Extension
©
Complete
instructions
are
included
with
the
XR-500
II
and
SPM-500
II.
The
IRA-500
(also
optional)
repeats
infrared
command
pulses
received
from
XR-500
II
or
SPM-500
II
external
sensors.
It
should
be
plugged
into
either
of
the
Infrared
Repeater
outputs
©.
The
triangular
end
of
the
IRA-500
should
be
placed
close
to
the
sensor
of
the
non-ADCOM
component
and
then
secured
with
the
supplied
double
sided
mounting
tape.
The
IRA-500
also
resolves
the
dilemma
inherent
in
setting
up
a
technically
complete
but
non-intrusive
home
entertainment
system.
All
of
the
components
can
be
hidden
in
custom
cabinets
or
closets.
Aside
from
a
TV
screen,
the
only
item
that
needs
to
be
visible
is
an
XR-500
II
or
SPM-500
II
external
sensor.
We’ll
be
happy
to
send
you
additional
information
on
these
units
—
simply
call
ADCOM’s
Customer
Service
Department
(see
the
rear
of
this
manual.)
14)
AC
CONVENIENCE
OUTLETS
(Certain
models
only):
A)
Switched
outlets:
Make
sure
that
the
components
plugged
into
these
outlets
do
not
draw
in
excess
of
500
watts.
You’ll
find
the
power
consumption
of
most
components
marked
on
the
rear
panel
near
the
power
cord
or
model
number
identification.
B)
Unswitched
outlet:
Do
not
exceed
800
watts.
Remember
that
large
power
amplifiers
can
impose
substantial
demands
on
any
electrical
outlet,
especially
during
“turn
on."
For
your
information,
the
proper
unit
of
measure
here
is
the
Voit/Amp,
abbreviated
VA.
A
Volt/Amp
is
the
AC
equivalent
of
a
watt.
However,
most
people
use
the
term
"watt,"
so
we
won’t
confuse
the
issue.
We
strongly
recommend
the
use
of
ADCOM’s
ACE-515
AC
line
enhancer/sequential
switcher.
In
addition
to
providing
the
convenience
and
safety
of
surge
protected
multiple
outlets
and
dramatically
superior
RF
and
EMI
filtering,
the
ACE-515
simplifies
system
turn-on
and
turn-off
as
well.
Time
delay
switching
protects
your
speakers
from
the
potentially
annoying
effects
of
power
transients.
Check
with
your
ADCOM
dealer
for
details.
15)
AC
LINE
FUSE:
The
line
fuse
is
a
1
ampere
AGC
type.
It
should
be
replaced
only
with
a
fuse
of
the
same
type
and
rating.
A
higher
rating
or
different
fuse
type
will
not
protect
the
GTP-600,
will
void
the
warranty,
and
may
be
afire
hazard!
This
fuse
DOES
NOT
PROTECT
the
AC
convenience
outlets.
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16)
AC
LINE
CORD:
This
should
be
plugged
into
an
unswitched
outlet
providing
the
appropriate
voltage
at
either
50
or
60
Hz.
If
the
unit
is
without
AC
power
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
usually
longer
than
48
hours,
station
memory
and
remote
turn-on
features
may
be
affected.
BASIC
OPERATION
17)
VOLUME
DOWN
_
P
O
WER
ON!:
Avoid
unintentional
initial
high
sound
levels
by
turning
the
volume
control
down
(fully
counterclockwise)
before
powering
the
system.
18)
SOURCE
SELECTION
and
RECORDING
:
The
GTP-600
provides
extensive
recording
and
“cross
dubbing"
capability
Any
selected
source
is
available
at
all
audio
and
video
recording
outputs.
The
only
exception
to
this
rule
occurs
when
you
are
transferring
from
one
recording
device
to
another:
The
GTP-600
automatically
blocks
for
example,
the
output
from
Tape
1
from
appearing
at
the
inputs
of
the
same
device.
This
prevents
any
inadvertent
and
possibly
destructive
feedback
loops
from
developing.
19)
THE
TUNER:
The
Tuner
section
is
responsible
for
processing
and
amplifying
extremely
weak
signals
“pulled
in"
by
the
appropriate
antenna
ACCOM's
refined
quartz
synthesis
technology
makes
this
a
highly
accurate
exercise.
However,
Using
the
tuner
is
a
simple
process.
A)
The
Display
window
®
provides
an
instant
status
check
of
the
following
important
items.
1)
AM
&
FM
signal
strength:
Up
to
five
red
LEDs
on
the
left
hand
side
of
the
display
will
light
depending
on
signal
strength.
This
display
can
help
you
find
the
best
location
for
your
antenna
the
more
LEDs
showing,
the
stronger
the
signal.
2)
FM/AM
band/frequency
indicator:
This
is
displayed
at
the
center
of
the
window.
3)
FM
“Seek”
mode
indicator:
Appears
immediately
above
the
“MHz"
indicator.
Note
that
Seek
does
not
function
in
AM.
(See
Section
B2
below.)
4)
Preset
indicator:
Located
on
the
far
right
hand
side
of
the
display,
this
lights
when
one
of
the
pre-
programmed
stations
is
chosen.
B)
After
selecting
FM
or
AM
(©or
©),
tune
to
the
desired
station
by
one
of
the
following
methods:
1)
Press
one
of
the
Tuning
up/down
arrows
©
until
the
Display
©
shows
the
proper
station
frequency.
2)
Enter
“Seek"
mode
(FM
only)
by
pressing
the
Seek/manual
button
©.
“Seek"
appears
in
the
display
Then
press
either
of
the
Tuning
up/down
arrows
©.
The
GTP-600
will
automatically
advance
to
the
next
active
broadcast
frequency.
Note:
“Seek"
is
not
operative
in
AM
mode.
3)
Press
any
of
the
Tuner
Preset
buttons
©
to
recall
preprogrammed
station
frequencies.
Of
course,
this
works
only
after
you’ve
programmed
your
favorite
stations.
Here’s
how:
a)
Tune
to
the
desired
broadcast
frequency
by
using
either
of
the
methods
outlined
in
B1
or
B2
above.
b)
Decide
what
preset
#
you
want
to
assign
to
that
frequency.
c)
Hold
down
the
corresponding
button
until
the
word
“preset"
and
that
number
appears
on
the
right
hand
side
of
the
display.
Note
that
preset
positions
1
through
7
are
accessed
directly
-
simply
push
the
button
with
the
corresponding
number.
To
access
presets
8
through
14,
press
the
Shift
button
©
and
then
a
preset
button.
For
example,
if
you
want
preset
number
11,
press
Shift
and
then
press
Preset
4
(7+4=11).
If
you
want
preset
number
8,
press
Shift
and
Preset
1
in
that
order
(7+1=8).
Note
that
the
+10
button
on
the
remote
is
the
equivalent
of
the
shift
button
on
the
front
panel.
All
preset
numbers
are
“random''
in
that
you
can
assign
any
preset
number
to
any
FM
or
AM
signal.
In
other
words,
preset
1
can
be
AM,
presets
2-4
can
be
FM,
preset
5
can
be
AM,
etc.
C)
T
h
e
Hiqh
blend
button
©
can
reduce
the
background
noise
sometimes
encountered
on
weaker
stereo
FM
signals
The
“In”
position
also
turns
off
the
FM
mute
circuit
and
may
make
it
possible
to
receive
very
weak
signals
that
would
otherwise
be
ignored
by
the
tuners
circuitry.
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20)
TONE
CONTROLS:
ACCOM's
tone
controls
(©&
0)
are
far
more
subtle
than
similar
controls
on
competitive
units.
While
conventional
controls
affect
large
portions
of
the
midrange
in
addition
to
either
bass
or
treble,
ACCOM's
circuits
affect
only
the
frequency
extremes
and
leave
the
critical
midrange
virtually
untouched.
The
benefit
is
that
musical
clarity
is
unchanged
even
when
you
select
large
amounts
of
tonal
compensation.
For
video
applications,
this
design
has
the
advantage
of
not
decreasing
dialog
intelligibility.
For
absolute
sonic
purity,
these
circuits
are
bypassed
until
the
Tone
in
button
0
is
pressed.
21
)
BALANCE
CONTROL:
The
balance
control
©
adjusts
for
unequal
volume
levels
between
the
front
left
and
front
right
channels.
To
use
it
accurately,
select
the
Bypass
operating
mode
(no
surround
mode
LEDs
lighted.)
Use
a
mono
source
(or
press
the
Mono
switch
©
to
the
"In"
position)
and
adjust
the
balance
control
until
the
sound
appears
to
originate
from
a
point
centered
between
the
front
left
and
front
right
speakers.
The
final
position
of
the
balance
knob
will
vary
depending
on
room
acoustics
and
your
listening/viewing
position.
22)
VOLUME
CONTROL:
This
knob
©
controls
a
precision
6-segment
potentiometer
that
determines
loudspeaker
and
headphone
volume.
The
control
features
"stepless"
operation
for
precise
gain
adjustment.
The
LED
located
on
the
outer
edge
of
the
knob’s
front
surface
glows
steadily
during
normal
operation.
When
Audio
mute
©
is
engaged,
the
LED
flashes
at
0.5
second
intervals
as
a
reminder.
CAUTION:
Do
not
disengage
Audio
mute
while
the
Volume
control
is
set
higher
than
approximately
10:00
O'clock.
23)
AUDIO
MUTE
CONTROL
0:
This
control
fully
mutes
the
GTP-600’s
main
and
headphone
outputs.
This
is
in
contrast
to
most
competitive
circuits
that
simply
reduce
the
output
by
an
arbitrary
fraction.
This
conventional
approach
is
problematic
in
that
our
ears
perceive
loudness
in
a
relative
rather
than
an
absolute
way.
Circuits
that
simply
reduce
gain
have
a
different
subjective
effect
depending
on
the
original
position
of
the
volume
control:
ADCOM’s
infinite
attenuation
circuit
has
the
same
subjective
effect
at
any
volume
control
position.
24)
MONO
SWITCH
©:
This
has
several
uses.
As
stated
before,
you
can
decrease
the
background
noise
of
weaker
stereo
FM
signals
by
pressing
this
switch.
(Actually,
you
should
first
use
the
High
blend
button.
If
that
doesn’t
screen
enough
noise
out
of
the
signal,
try
Mono.
In
addition,
Mono
is
used
whenever
you
need
a
monaural
signal
in
Bypass
(2
channel
stereo)
mode
to
properly
phase
left
and
right
loudspeakers,
etc.
25)
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL:
Basic
operating
instructions
for
the
RC-65
hand
held
controller
are
on
the
back
of
the
RC-65.
Please
refer
to
them
as
needed.
The
RC-65
has
three
operating
modes:
Remote
Operation,
Learn
and
Delete.
Command
codes
for
the
GTP-600
and
ADCOM
CD
players
are
already
preprogrammed
into
the
RC-65's
non-volatile
memory:
These
ADCOM-
specific
commands
CAN
NOT
be
erased.
However,
non-ADCOM
codes
can
be
programmed
into
the
RC-65
to
supersede
the
ADCOM
codes
if
desired.
In
addition,
other
non-dedicated
keys
can
also
be
programmed.
This
allows
you
to
teach
the
RC-65
commands
for
up
to
eight
other
components
and
use
it
as
the
remote
controller
for
a
complex
audio/video
home
entertainment
system.
Of
course,
the
RC-65
can
also
be
“deprogrammed”
and
then
"reprogrammed"
with
new
commands
when
you
change
components.
A)
To
use
the
RC-65
as
a
dedicated
remote
controller
for
the
GTP-600
and
other
ADCOM
components,
follow
these
instructions:
1)
Select
the
desired
source
by
pressing
the
proper
Input
Selector
button
©.
The
Transmit
LED
©
fleshes
to
confirm.
2)
Select
the
desired
function
for
that
source
by
pressing
the
appropriate
command
key.
The
transmit
LED
flashes.
For
example,
if
you
want
to
turn
on
the
GTP-600,
select
the
CD
input
and
start
playing
disc
4
in
a
GCD-600,
press
Power
©
press
CD
©,
press
Play
©,
press
Disc
©,
then
press
“0”
and
“4”
on
the
numeric
keypad
©
B)
To
program
the
RC-65
with
commands
for
other
components:
1)
Place
the
RC-65
and
other
remote
controller
so
that
the
infrared
transmitter
elements
face
each
other
—
usually
this
is
a
“top
to
top”
position.
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2)
Press
the
RC-65
Learn
key
©
to
enter
Learn
mode.
The
Learn
LED
©
glows
steadily.
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Press
the
RC-65
command
key
you
wish
to
program.
The
Learn
LED
blinks
once.
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the
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until
the
RC-65
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LED
blinks
twice
The
Learn
LED
then
resumes
steady
operation.
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by
simultaneous
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of
Learn
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Transmit
LEDs.
If
this
happens
repeat
steps
3
through
5
as
needed.
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6)
Repeat
steps
3
through
5
above
for
all
other
desired
commands.
7)
When
finished,
press
the
Learn
key
to
exit
Learn
mode.
The
Learn
LED
goes
out.
C)
To
delete
previously
programmed
commands
(except
non-erasable
ADCOM
commands):
1)
Press
the
RC-65
Learn
key
©
to
enter
Learn
mode.
The
Learn
LED©
glows
steadily.
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Selector
button
to
identify
the
corresponding
component.
The
Learn
LED
3)
Press
the
RC-65
Reset
button©.
The
Learn
LED
blinks
continuously
4)
operation.
R
C
'
6
5
C
°
mmand
^
Y
°
U
WiSh
t0
dear
'
The
Learn
LED
st
°P
s
^king
&
resumes
steady
of|
te
t
YC
\
L
'
C
,
an
del
f
e
an
entire
bank
of
buttons
<
a
l
1
command
keys
associated
with
a
particular
Input
belector)
at
once
by
pressing
the
appropriate
Input
Selector
again.
5)
Repeat
steps
3
&
4
as
desired.
6)
Press
the
Learn
key
to
exit
Learn
mode.
Learn
LED
goes
out.
ADVANCED
OPERATION
26)
K
Y
STE
m
B
A
L
ANCING:
AGCUrate
balancin9
enhances
the
s
P
a
tia(
^curacy
of
your
audio/video
playback
system
by
matching
the
acoustic
levels
of
all
system
speakers
in
your
room
as
closely
as
possible.
Once
you've
done
his
any
level
differences
from
left
to
center
or
from
center
to
rear,
etc.,
are
differences
intended
the
original
soundtrack,
not
some
unwanted
aberration
caused
by
the
acoustics
of
your
room.
EVERY
ROOM
IS
ACOUSTICALLY
DIFFERENT
AND
THE
RELATIVE
CHANNEL-TO-CHANNFI
I
FVFi
6
wn
i
'T«nge
AS
you
move
around
the
room,
this
means
that
you
should
perform
thebauwce
CHECK
WHILE
SEATED
IN
YOUR
FAVORITE
LISTENING/VIEWING
LOCATION.
ThaTs
why
weVe^induded^Ihe
necessary
center,
rear,
and
subwoofer
level
adjustments
ONLY
on
the
RC-65
hand
held
remote
controller.
A)
Activate
the
"Balance
check”
circuit:
Push
the
Bal
check
button
©
An
internal
signal
generator
interrupts
e
normal
audio
information
and
sends
a
test
tone
to
all
loudspeakers
sequentially
The
test
tone
is
a
filtered
broadband
signal
close
in
overall
balance
to
the
normal
distribution
of
tones
encountered
in
real
iffe
Yh
f!°
n
e
9
e
n
e
r
ator
will
“step”
through
all
speakers
sequentially
beginning
with
the
left
front.
After
two
seconds
of
left
front
output,
the
tone
will
shift
to
the
center
channel.
B)
cl5ily
e
as
C
poSble
Vel
Up/D
°
Wn
”
bUtt
°
nS
®
t
0
adjust
center
channel
out
P
u
t
to
match
'eft
channel
volume
as
C)
?l
e
;
=
i
mat
^
T
?
C
.°
ndS
'
t
h
e
C6nter
Channel
Wi
"
m
u
te
and
you
'
"
hear
the
test
tone
through
the
right
front
speaker,
probably
at
the
same
level
as
that
of
the
left
channel.
If
this
is
the
case,
do
nothing.
9
OTP
?nn-c
a
h^
b
S
t
antial
,
dlf
!l
en
o
Ce
between
left
front
and
r
'
g
h
t
front
outputs,
correct
the
difference
with
the
GTP-600S
balance
control
©
Significant
placement
differences
for
left
and
right
front
speakers
may
cause
mJk'^
b
th
a
n
C
|
e:
dea
"
y
5
l
ey
ah0uldbe
spaced
symmetrically
on
either
side
of
the
TV
screen.
If
room
decor
balaTOicorrecro
ment
^
'
f
Y
°
U
Pr6fer
l
°
Slt
off
'
center
from
the
W
screen,
you
may
need
left-right
13

D)
The
test
tone
will
shift
to
the
rear
speakers.
Use
the
“Rear
Level
Up”
and
“Rear
Level
Down”
buttons
Q
to
adjust
rear
channel
output
to
match
that
of
the
front
left,
center,
and
front
right
speakers.
You
II
probably
need
to
let
the
Balance
Check
test
tones
cycle
through
all
speakers
three
or
four
times
until
you've
matched
levels
closely.
Don't
worry
about
how
fast
you
can
accomplish
this
balance
adjustment
—
just
take
your
time
and
do
it
carefully.
NOTE:
DO
NOT
PLAY
ANY
OTHER
SOURCE
THROUGH
THE
GTP-600
WHEN
USING
THE
BALANCE
CHECK
CIRCUIT:
if
you
need
to
check
balances
when
playing
a
source,
simply
put
the
source
on
“Pause,”
go
through
the
balance
check
routine,
then
resume
playing
the
source.
27)
SURROUND
and
DELAY
CHOICES:
The
GTP-600
is
an
enormously
flexible
unit.
This
section
is
the
most
subjective
in
the
entire
Owner’s
Manual:
Feel
free
to
take
the
suggestions
here
as
starting
points
for
your
own
experimentation.
Above
all,
enjoy!
A)
Choosing
the
proper
operating
mode:
The
GTP-600
provides
seven
operating
modes
selected
by
the
“Surround"
button
on
the
front
panel
©
or
the
remote
controller
©.
These
are:
Cinema,
Dolby
Pro
Logic,
Stadium,
Concert
Hall,
Nightclub,
5
channel
stereo,
and
Bypass
(2
channel
stereo.)
Each
of
the
first
six
modes
is
indicated
by
a
front
panel
LED.
(The
Cinema
mode
displays
two
LEDs
—
one
to
the
left
of
"Cinema"
and
the
second
to
the
left
of
“Dolby
Pro
Logic.’’)
In
Bypass,
or
2
channel
stereo,
no
Mode
LED
lights.
1
)
CINEMA:
This
ADCOM
circuit
enhances
the
dimensional
accuracy
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic
decoding
with
proprietary
signal
processing
techniques
to
more
closely
approximate
the
acoustical
soundfield
of
a
large
movie
theater.
A
shelving
filter
with
a
corner
frequency
of
7
kHz
reduces
the
often
excessive
high
frequencies
that
make
some
video
soundtracks
fatiguing
to
listen
to.
In
addition,
Cinema
mode
adds
diminishing
multiple
delays
through
the
rear
speakers
to
diffuse
the
surround
information
even
further
than
is
possible
throuqh
Dolbv
Pro
Logic.
Left
&
right
front
output:
enhanced
Pro
Logic
matrix
Center
channel:
Yes
Initial
rear
delay
setting:
30
milliseconds
Additional
delay
choice:
20
milliseconds
2)
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
is
one
of
the
two
preferred
modes
for
properly
processing
Dolby
Surround"
11
encoded
video
soundtracks,
a
growing
number
of
CDs,
and
even
the
audio
portion
of
some
computer
games!:
In
this
mode,
the
GTP-600
presents
a
spatially
correct
soundstage
with
precise
lateral
imaging
and
front
to
back
depth.
Left
&
right
front
output:
Pro
Logic
matrix
Center
channel
output:
Yes
Initial
delay
setting:
20
milliseconds
Additional
delay
choices:
30
&
15
milliseconds
3)
STADIUM
is
used
for
non-Dolby
Surround
encoded
material
and
recreates
a
large
and
acoustically
reverberant
environment
well
suited
for
video
sporting
events
and
playback
of
music
that
is
usually
performed
in
large
outdoor
arenas.
A
slight
upper
midrange
frequency
emphasis
is
added
to
the
front
channels
to
enhance
intelligibility.
STADIUM
mode
is
also
well
suited
for
playback
of
older
epic
movies
with
mono
soundtracks.
Left
&
right
front
output:
Wide
matrix
Center
channel
output:
No
Initial
delay
setting:
75
milliseconds
Additional
delay
choices:
100
&
50
milliseconds
14

4)
CONCERT
HALL
replicates
an
indoor
performance
space
that
is
still
relatively
large.
Front
channel
frequency
response
is
flat
for
maximum
musical
clarity
while
the
diminishing
multiple
rear
channel
delays
first
seen
in
Cinema
mode
enhance
the
sense
of
spaciousness.
Left
&
right
front
output:
Stereo
Center
channel
output:
No
Initial
delay
setting:
50
milliseconds
Additional
delay
choices:
75
&
30
milliseconds
5)
NIGHTCLUB
synthesizes
a
smaller
and
more
intimate
soundfield
ideal
for
many
types
of
jazz
and
popular
music.
NIGHTCLUB
is
also
a
good
choice
for
playback
of
classic
movies
with
mono
soundtracks.
Left
&
right
front
output:
Narrow
matrix
Center
channel
output:
No
Initial
delay
setting:
15
milliseconds
Additional
delay
choices:
30
&
20
milliseconds
6)
5
CHANNEL
STEREO
sends
a
mono
(L
+
R)
signal
to
the
center
channel
speaker.
When
no
delay
is
chosen
(the
default
choice,)
left
front
information
goes
to
the
left
rear
speaker
and
right
front
data
to
the
right
rear
speaker.
If
delay
is
chosen,
the
left
and
right
rear
outputs
are
summed
to
mono
and
then
sent
through
the
delay
line.
Left
&
right
front
output:
Stereo
Center
channel
output:
Yes
(L+R)
Initial
delay
setting:
No
delay
(stereo
rear)
Additional
delay
choices:
100,
75,50,30,
20
&
15
milliseconds
(mono
rear)
7)
2
CHANNEL
STEREO
(Bypass):
This
is
the
“what's
on
the
disc
is
what
you
get”
mode:
No
processing,
no
delay
and
no
center
channel.
Obviously,
this
mode
is
for
the
serious
listener
who
wants
the
maximum
in
stereo
music
reproduction.
Here,
the
full
audible
benefits
of
ADCOM's
proprietary
linear
gam
line
amplifier
stages
and
precision
Roederstein
1
%
metal
film
resistors
are
obvious.
Left
&
right
front
output:
Stereo
Center
channel
output:
No
Initial
delay
setting:
None
Additional
delay
choices:
None
B)
Choosing
the
proper
rear
channel
delay
setting
Rear
channel
delay
(available
in
Cinema,
Dolby
Pro
Logic,
Stadium,
Concert
Hall,
Nightclub
and
5
channel
stereo
operating
modes)
is
a
technique
that
has
been
used
in
consumer
audio
equipment
since
the
early
70s.
Sometimes
confused
with
the
various
quadraphonic
technologies
briefly
popular
two
decades
ago,
time
delay
is
a
much
more
defined
and
exact
process.
Briefly
stated,
time
delay
takes
information
from
the
rear
(or
surround)
output
of
the
decoder,
stores
it
for
a
brief
period
of
time
(usually
less
than
one
tenth
of
a
second),
and
then
sends
it
to
the
rear
speakers.
While
a
useful
technique
to
enhance
apparent
spaciousness
and
ambience,
time
delay
also
serves
a
specific
purpose
in
Cinema
and
Dolby
Surround
playback.
Here,
proper
time
delay
prevents
us
from
hearing
front
channel
information,
particularly
dialog,
from
the
rear
speakers.
Based
on
a
psychoacoustic
effect
called
“masking,
this
technique
preserves
the
proper
directional
clues
intended
by
the
source's
producer.
For
this
reason,
both
Cinema
and
Dolby
Pro
Logic
modes
intentionally
limit
rear
channel
time
delay
to
very
small
amounts.
If
you
delay
rear
channel
information
for
a
longer
period,
you
lose
the
"masking''
effect
and
become
aware
of
a
qrowing
discontinuity
between
front
and
rear
outputs.
Eventually,
you’ll
perceive
the
rear
channel
output
as
a
discrete
echo
rather
as
an
integral
part
of
a
coherent
soundfield.
Of
course,
this
is
exactly
what
happens
in
a
large
environment
like
a
stadium.
That's
why
ADCOM
has
included
longer
delay
times
in
the
GTP-600:
the
additional
aural
flexibility
makes
reproduction
of
some
audio/video
events
more
realistic.
Somewhere
in
the
middle
of
this
range
of
effects,
time
delay
has
other
interesting
and
useful
applications.
For
example
longer
delay
times
often
give
the
impression
that
we
are
in
a
large
room
—
the
longer
the
delay,
t
e
larger
the
apparent
space
is.
If
we’re
not
particularly
concerned
with
the
“masking
effect,"
we
can
experiment.
15

Telephone
inquiries
are
welcomed
from
Monday
through
Friday
between
9
AM
and
4
PM,
Eastern
Time.
Please
call
(732)683-2356
Well
also
be
happy
to
answer
FAX
inquiries
sent
to
((732)683-9792
.
Please
include
your
phone
and
FAX
number
so
we
can
respond.
When
inquiring
about
your
unit,
please
include
the
serial
number,
the
name
of
the
dealer
from
whom
you
purchased
the
unit
and
the
date
or
purchase.
If
we
ask
you
to
return
the
unit
to
us
for
service,
we
will
issue
a
specific
Return
Authorization
number
for
your
use.
UNDER
NO
CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD
THE
UNIT
BE
SHIPPED
TO
US
WITHOUT
PROPER
AUTHORIZATION
OR
PACKED
IN
ANYTHING
OTHER
THAN
ITS
ORIGINAL
PACKING.
If
the
original
packing
has
been
lost,
discarded
or
damaged,
we
will
be
happy
to
supply
a
replacement
at
a
nominal
charge.
Please
mention
your
need
when
you
call
or
write.
Always
ship
PREPAID
via
UPS
(United
Parcel
Service)
or
other
appropriate
carrier.
FREIGHT
COLLECT
SHIPMENTS
WILL
BE
REFUSED.
DO
NOT
SHIP
VIA
PARCEL
POST
as
the
packaging
may
not
withstand
handling
by
our
Postal
Service.
17

GTP-600
SPECIFICATIONS
Preamplifier
Section
Output
Impedance
Main
Outputs.
Tape
Outputs.
Output
Level
(Rated).
Input
Impedance.
Frequency
Response
20Hz
to
20kHz.
THD+N
@
Rated
Output
20Hz
to
20kHz.
IM
Distortion
(CCIF
from
4kHz
to
20kHz).
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(Ref.
to
2
volt)
“A"
Weighted.
Surround
Modes
Left,
Right,
and
Center
Channels
Line
Outputs
Frequency
Response
(All
Surround
Modes,
Center
Channel
in
Wide
Mode)
20Hz
to
?0kHz.
THD+N
@
Rated
Output
(5
Channel
Mode)
20Hz
to
20kHz.
THD+N
<3>
Rated
Output
(Dolby
Pro
Logic
Mode)
100Hz
to
20kHz.
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(All
Surround
Modes,
Ref.
to
2
volt)
"A"
Weighted.
Rear
Channel
Line
Outputs
Frequency
Response
(5
Channel
Mode,
No
Delay)
20Hz
to
20kHz.
Frequency
Response
(All
Modes
With
Delay)
20Hz
to
7kHz.
THD+N
@
Rated
Output
(5
Channel
Mode,
No
Delay)
20Hz
to
20kHz.
THD+N
@
Rated
Output
(All
Modes
With
Delay)
1kHz.
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(5
Channel
Mode,
No
Delay,
Ref.
to
2
volt)
“A"
Weighted.
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
(Ref.
to
2
volt)
“A”
Weighted.
.}*'“.
FM
Tuner
Section
Usable
Sensitivity
(Mono).
Quieting
Sensitivity
(50dB)
Mono.
Stereo.
Signal
To
Noise
(65dBf,
“A”
weighted)
Mono...
Stereo.
THD+N
(1kHz,
65dBf)
.>.
Mono.
Stereo.
.
.
Capture
Ratio.
Alternate
Channel
Selectivity
(±
400kHz)
.
Separation
(@1
kHz).
Frequency
Response
(±0.5dB).
AM
Tuner
Section
Sensitivity..
Selectivity
(±10kHz).
Signal
To
Noise
(5mV/m
“A”
Weighted)
..Z".'
.475ft
.500ft
.2.0V
.25kft
+0,
-0.5dB
.
<0.005%
<0.005%
..>100dB
..
+0,
-0.5dB
<0.005%
<0.05%
>95dB
+0,
-0.5dB
+0,
-3dB
<0.008%
...
<0.4%
...>95dB
...>70dB
1.2
pV
/13
dBf
1.7
pV
/
16
dBf
27
pV
/
40
dBf
.78
dB
.70
dB
.0.05%
.0.09%
.1.5dB
.>75dB
.>50dB
30Hz
to
15kHz
300pV/m
...>
40dB
...
>45dB
General
Power
(available
in
220V
or
240V
on
special
order).
Chassis
Dimensions.
Maximum
Dimensions.
Weight.
Weight,
Packed.
.120VAC/50-60Hz
....
4"(
102mm)
x
17"(432mm)
x
11
1
/
2
,
,
(
2
9
2
m
m
)
4V4"(108mm)
x
17‘(432mm)
x
12
3
/4
M
(
3
24mm)
.
17
lbs.(7.7kg)
.20.5
lbs.(10.5kg)
GTP600/1.0/1093
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