Audison Prima Forza AP F8.9 bit User manual

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Index
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................3
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................................3
3. AP F8.9 bit and DRC INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................4
4. CONNECTION PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................5
1POWER ................................................................................................................................................................................5
2 CTRL (REM IN-OUT. / CONTROL)..................................................................................................................................6
3 SPEAKER IN........................................................................................................................................................................6
4 PRE IN..................................................................................................................................................................................7
5 SPEAKER OUT....................................................................................................................................................................7
6 SUB OUT..............................................................................................................................................................................8
7 OPTICAL IN.........................................................................................................................................................................8
8 DRC ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
9 USB ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
10 UPGRADE OFF-ON............................................................................................................................................................8
11 PRESET................................................................................................................................................................................8
12 FUSE ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
13 LOGO STATUS....................................................................................................................................................................9
5. CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................................10
5.1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON. ...............................................................................................................10
5.2 INPUT SIGNALS ..............................................................................................................................................................11
5.3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS .......................................................................................................................14
5.4 OUTPUT SIGNALS. .........................................................................................................................................................15
5.4.1 PRESET 0DEFAULT: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER.................................16
5.4.2 PRESET 1: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + 2 PASSIVE REAR + SUBWOOFER ...................................................17
5.4.3 PRESET 2: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + SUBWOOFER ......................................................................................18
5.4.4 PRESET 3: FRONT + REAR + SUBWOOFER ...................................................................................................19
5.4.5 PRESET 4: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + SUBWOOFER........................................................................20
5.4.6 PRESET 5: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB .............................................21
5.4.7 PRESET 6: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB .............................................22
5.4.8 PRESET 7: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB... 23
5.5 PERSONAL COMPUTER AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL (DRC)......................................................................24
6. GUIDE FOR INSTALLING/UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS .................................................25
6.1 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................25
6.2 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................27
6.3 UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE....................................................................................................................28
7. HOW TO SET UP AP F8.9 bit WITH A PC...........................................................................................................................29
7.1 OFFLINE MODE................................................................................................................................................................29
7.2 TARGET MODE ................................................................................................................................................................30
7.3 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION .................................................................................................................36
7.3.1 DEVICE INFO.........................................................................................................................................................36
7.3.2 FILE MAIN MENU.................................................................................................................................................37
7.3.3 MEMORIES MAIN MENU....................................................................................................................................37
7.3.4 SETTINGS MAIN MENU .....................................................................................................................................38
7.3.5 DEVICE MAIN MENU...........................................................................................................................................41
7.3.6 HELP MAIN MENU ..............................................................................................................................................42
7.3.7 SELECTED INPUT................................................................................................................................................42
7.3.8 CHANNEL MAP ....................................................................................................................................................42
7.3.9 SELECT CHANNEL ..............................................................................................................................................43
7.3.10FILTER SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................43
7.3.11SET DISTANCE AND DELAY ..............................................................................................................................45
7.3.12PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER.................................................................................................................................48
7.3.13OUTPUT LEVEL....................................................................................................................................................49
7.3.14MEMORY ...............................................................................................................................................................49
7.3.15STATUS BAR.........................................................................................................................................................49
8. TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................................50
8.1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC..................................................................................................................................51
8.2 BACKGROUND NOISE ....................................................................................................................................................52
8.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE....................................................................................................................................................53
9. ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................................................................................................................53
9.1 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL...............................................................................................................................53
9.1.1 DRC MP .................................................................................................................................................................53
9.1.2 DRC AB ..................................................................................................................................................................53
9.2 SPM4 (Stereo Passive Mixer 4 Ch)..............................................................................................................................53
9.3 OP 1.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1,5 m / 59.05 in..................................................................................................54
9.4 OP 4.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4,5 m / 177.16 in................................................................................................54
9.5 STA - F/F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER.. ...................................................................................................................54
10. CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE............................................................................................................................................55

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1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
-2 - 30 A replacement fuse:
-1.8 m USB cable:
-2.5 mm hex key:
-4 - 4.2 x 50 mm self-tapping, cross head mounting screws:
-AP F8.9 bit amplifier
-CD ROM containing:
AP F8.9 bit Software
This owner’s manual (.pdf)
Audio Test Tracks
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AP F8.9 bit is a 9-channel amplifier with 8 amplified channels settable in bridge mode; it also features a 32 bit,
147 MHz clock speed, 24 bit AD/DA converter digital sound processor (DSP), essential to maximize the acoustic
performance of your car audio system.
It can be interfaced with any factory system, even on cars with built-in audio processors, since with the de-equalization
function, AP F8.9 bit will send back a linear signal.
It features 13 signal inputs, 6 Hi-Level, 6 Pre-In and 1 S/PDIF optical digital and provides 8 amplified power outputs
and 1 pre-amplified that is optimized to drive a subwoofer.
Each output channel provides: graphically adjustable parametric equalization group, 68-frequency steps electronic
crossover and BUTTERWORTH or LINKWITZ filters with 6-24 dB slopes and a digital time delay line.
The user can make adjustments that allow him or her to interact with the AP F8.9 bit through the DRC MP remote
control device.
WARNING: 1. A PC provided with Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system, 1.5 GHz minimum processor
speed, 2 GB RAM minimum memory and a 1024 x 600 pixels minimum resolution graphics card as well as at
least 1 GB of available hard-disk space are required to install the software and setup the product.
2. Before connecting the product, carefully read this manual. Improper connections may cause damage to AP F8.9 bit
or to the speakers in your car audio system.
-Multipolar cable, Input Speakers IN:
-Multipolar cable, Input Pre-IN:
-Multipolar cable, Rem/Control:
-Multipolar cable Speakers OUT:
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 6
IN 5
IN 4
IN 3
IN 2
IN 1
OUT 8
OUT 7
OUT 6
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
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3. AP F8.9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION
External size Mounting size
How to mount
DRC MP (optional)
Light sensor
87 mm / 3.45 in
36 mm / 1.41 in
11 mm / 0.43 in
155 mm / 6.1 in.
238 mm / 9.37 in.
135 mm / 5.3 in.
218 mm / 9.4 in.
49,5 mm / 1.95 in.
01
2
3
4
5
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USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
3
DRC AB (optional)
63 mm / 2.48 in
36 mm / 1.41 in
12 mm / 0.47 in
SRC
MEM
WARNING for all cable INPUT/OUTPUT
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4. CONNECTION PANELS - DESCRIPTION
POWER.
+Power (11-15 VDC): connection terminal for AP F8.9 bit power supply positive pole. The jack accepts a stripped
cable up to 15mm/0.6” with maximum section of 8 AWG (∅3,2mm / 0.12”). For better power transfer we recommend
using cables with the largest possible cross-section and with the same cross-section as the cable connected to the
negative pole.
- Power (Ground): connection terminal for the negative power supply pole of the amplifier. Connect here the negative
battery cable or a cable connected to the vehicle chassis. The soket will take a stripped cable up to 15mm/0.6”
with a maximum section of 8 AWG (∅ 3,2mm / 0.12”). For better power transfer, we recommend using cables with
the largest possible section and with the same section as the cable connected to the positive pole.
In order to correctly connect the ground (-), use a screw that is already present on the metal part of the vehicle; If
necessary, remove any paint residue or grease, using a tester to make sure there is continuity between the negative
terminal (-) on the battery and the mounting point. If possible, connect all of the grounds on the audio components
to the same grounding point. This helps reduce most of the interference than can occur in audio reproduction.
WARNING: make sure the connection polarity is as indicated on the terminals. A misconnection may result in damage to the
AP F8.9 bit. After applying power, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the AP F8.9 bit on.
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USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
11 10
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CTRL (REM IN-OUT / CONTROLS): terminals to turn on and control the AP F8.9bit.
- Remote IN. Input to turn on AP F8.9 bit remotely through the audio signal source Remote Out. REM IN can be
connected to the ignition switch terminal (ACC). The voltage must be between 7 and 14.5 VDC. If using a source
with amplified outputs such as BTL, AP F8.9bit can be automatically turned on (see sec. 7.2.5 - 7.3.4.7), so it will not be
necessary to connect the REM IN terminal.
- Remote OUT. Output to turn on other devices/amplifiers connected after the AP F8.9 bit. From the time it is turned
on, it takes 1 second to supply the signal to the REM OUT output, but it will be possible to set this delay via software
(see sec. 7.3.4.7)
The 200 mA output current capability can also drive an automotive relay.
- OPTICAL SEL: it allows the OPTICAL input selection. This control is active bringing the terminal to +12V.
- MASTER EN: it enables the MASTER input selection. This control is active bringing the terminal to +12V. The
control signals are interfaced with the AP F8.9 bit via a wiring featuring a 4 pole multipolar connector, described below.
SPEAKER IN.
AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 12 poles multipolar connector to manage the input signals. Connect up to a
maximum of 6 input channels using the multipolar connector supplied.
By default AP F8.9 bit accepts signals coming from Front Left/ Front Right, Rear Left/ Rear Right, and the signal
to be applied must have a value ranging between 2.2 and 22 V RMS. Such input channels can be then customized
using the PC (see sec. 7.3.4.7).
The channels FL FR RL RR feature the AUTO TURN ON (ART) function, automatic turn on/off, when connected
with the source loudspeakers outputs. This function can be disabled via PC Software.
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3
4
320 mm / 12.6 in.
Wire Size: AWG 20
10 mm
0.39 in.
brown
blue/black
blue
pink
FRONT VIEW
brownpink
blueblue/black
OPTICAL SEL.
MASTER EN.
REM IN
REM OUT
FRONT VIEW
orange
purple
gray
orange/black
purple/black
gray/black
blue
green
white
blue/black
green/black
white/black
320 mm / 12.6 in.
10 mm
0.39 in.
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PRE IN
AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 12 pole multipolar connector to manage the PRE IN input signals, by soldering the
RCA female connectors to the terminals, or using the accessory ACP6 to interface head units featuring a PRE
OUT output. Connect up to a maximum of 6 input channels using the multipolar connector supplied or the extra
cable provided with RCA connectors. By default the AP F8.9 bit accepts signals coming from Front Left/ Front
Right, Rear Left/ Rear Right, Center/ Sub and the signal to be applied must have a value ranging between 0.6 and
6 V RMS (Fig.4). Such input channels can be then customized using the PC (see sec. 5.2 - 7.3.5).
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4
IN 6
IN 5
IN 4
IN 3
IN 2
IN 1
320 mm / 12.6 in.
10 mm
0.39 in.
FRONT VIEW
orange
purple
gray
orange/black
purple/black
gray/black
blue
green
white
blue/black
green/black
white/black
SPEAKER OUT.
AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 16 pole multipolar connector to manage the power output signals.
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Wire Size: AWG 16
320 mm / 12.6 in.
10 mm
0.39 in.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
FRONT VIEW
OUT 8 +
OUT 6 +
OUT 4 +
OUT 2 +
OUT 8 -
OUT 6 -
OUT 4 -
OUT 2 -
OUT 7 +
OUT 5 +
OUT 3 +
OUT 1 +
OUT 7 -
OUT 5 -
OUT 3 -
OUT 1 -
A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 speakers can be configured based on the system you wish to create in your
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SUB OUT.
Pre-amplified output subject to LO PASS filtering optimized to drive a mono amplifier for an external subwoofer or
active subwoofer. (see sec. 5.4)
OPTICAL IN.
AP F8.9 bit accepts at its input PCM signals up to 192 kHz / 24 bit sampling frequency rate. So DOLBY DIGITAL
(AC3) multi-channel signals coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD) or DTS can not
be reproduced. Connect a fiber optic cable with a TOSLINK connector. This input can be selected using the external
DRC control or by activating it using the OPTICAL IN terminal. (see sec. 5.3)
DRC.
Connection terminal for remote control of the functions (OPTIONAL) of the AP F8.9 bit (see sec. 5.5)
USB.
USB (micro) connection to connect the product to a PC in order to manage the functions using AP F8.9 bit software.
The connection is USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 compatible.
UPGRADE OFF-ON.
Switch ON allows the product to be updated in BOOT LOADER mode. (see sec. 8.3)
PRESET.
AP F8.9 bit features 8 setups preloaded in its memory, one being editable. They allow the product to be used
without the need to connect it to a PC. (see sec. 5.4.1; 5.4.8). The preset choice is based on the factory system in
the car or the type of system you wish to create.
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FUSE.
30 A blade protection fuse. In case the fuse needs to be replaced, use same type and value as the original.
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LOGO STATUS.
AP F8.9 bit is provided with a built-in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections
to the speakers. The logo on the AP F8.9 bit top cover will change its status in case of any possible product
malfunctions.
A BLUE logo means:
AP F8.9 bit is on.
Flashing RED/BLUE logo means:
The “UPGRADE MODE” switch on the product is set to “ON” position, or the product Firmware is being updated.
Flashing BLUE logo means:
The unit is in stand-by (energy saver) because there is no audio signal. This function (AST) can be activated using
the PC software. (see sec. 7.3.4.7) and the stand-by time ranges from a minimum of 5 mins. to a maximum of 20 mins.
The unit will automatically turn off after 30 mins. when there is no signal.
Flashing RED logo means:
- AP F8.9 bit temperature reached 75° C and the thermal protection was triggered. It will start operating again at
around 70° C.
RED logo flashing twice every second means:
- Output overload. The red LED flashes when the output load goes below the minimum allowed capacity of about
2Ω impedance. The LED comes on without flashing, activating the protection. When listening to music, if the
acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds, check if the red amplifier LED is flashing. This means there was
an overload. Turn the amplifier off and check the speakers and wirings. This protection is self-restoring.
- Speaker wiring anomaly. The red LED flashes when a terminal on the speaker goes in short-circuit with the
vehicle chassis. When listening to music, if the acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds, check to see
if the red amplifier LED is flashing; this means there was a short circuit between a terminal on a speaker and
the vehicle chassis. Turn off the amplifier and check the speakers and wiring. This protection is self-restoring.
RED logo flashing four times every second means:
- The “OVER VOLTAGE” protection activation, due to the fact that the battery voltage is higher than 16V.
The product will turn off after 3 minutes.
WARNING: check the state of charge of the car alternator.
RED logo means:
- Product internal fault. Please contact an authorized service centre. The product will turn off after 3 minutes.
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5. CONNECTIONS
5.1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON
AP F8.9 bit is on when the logo is blue. It can be turned on/off using the following methods:
1. By pressing on the main DRC control knob (ON). By holding down the main control knob on the DRC (OFF). In this
case, no other Remote In connections are needed, but they can co-exist.
2. By connecting the REMOTE IN terminal with a Remote Out signal coming from an after market audio source.
3. Through the Hi Level MASTER (FL - FR) input. The AUTO TURN ON (ART) function is activated by connecting the
output of an amplified source to the INPUT FL - FR input channel. This function can be enabled/disabled using
AP F8.9 bit PC software (see sec. 7.3.4.7).
4. Using the Speaker IN input. The AUTO TURN ON (AST) function is activated by connected the outputs
on a amplified source to the input channels to the AP F8.9 bit input channels.
This function can be enabled/disabled using AP F8.9 bit PC Software. This turn on control is available on the
IN 1; IN 2; IN 3; IN 4; IN5; IN6 inputs (see sec. 7.3.4.7).
Turn AP F8.9 bit on and off
SD
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7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
(Not provided.
Suggested Fuse
30 A delayed)
Max 20 cm / 7.9 in.
15 mm / 0.6 in.
8 AWG Max
REMOTE OUT
REMOTE OUT
TO ACTIVE
OPTICAL INPUT
pink OPTICAL/SEL blue REM IN
blue/white REM OUT
REM IN
EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER
AMPLIFIER (Optional)
HEX KEY 2,5 mm
OPTICAL SOURCE
HEAD UNIT
brown MASTER ENABLE + 12 V
+ 12 V
*(see sec. 7.3.4.7)
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USB
PRESETSOPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
5.2 INPUT SIGNALS
1. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR
2. SPEAKER INPUT: 2 WAY FRONT + REAR
(see sec. 7.2.5.1)
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(see sec. 7.2.5.6)
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5
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7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
white
green
gray
violet
white/black
green/black
gray/black
violet/black
FL+
RL+
FR+
RR+
FL-
RL-
FR-
RR-
IN 1+
IN 3+
IN 2+
IN 4+
IN 1-
IN 3-
IN 2-
IN 4-
white
green
cyan
gray
violet
orange
white/black
green/black
cyan/black
gray/black
violet/black
orange/black
FL TW+
FL WF+
RL+
FR TW+
FR WF +
RR+
FL TW-
FL WF-
RL-
FR TW-
FR WF-
RR-
IN 1+
IN 3+
IN 5+
IN 2+
IN 4+
IN 6+
IN 1-
IN 3-
IN 5-
IN 2-
IN 4-
IN 6-
OEM SOURCE
OEM SOURCE
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USB
PRESETSOPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
01
2
3
4
5
6
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USB
PRESETSOPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
3. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB
4. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR + LEFT SUB + RIGHT SUB
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(see sec. 7.2.5.4)
(see sec. 7.2.5.3)
white
white
green
green
cyan
cyan
gray
gray
violet
violet
orange
orange
white/black
white/black
green/black
green/black
cyan/black
cyan/black
gray/black
gray/black
violet/black
violet/black
orange/black
orange/black
FL +
RL +
CENTER +
FR +
RR +
SUB +
FL -
RL -
CENTER -
FR -
RR -
SUB -
IN 1+
IN 1+
IN 3+
IN 3+
IN 5+
IN 5+
IN 2+
IN 2+
IN 4+
IN 4+
IN 6+
IN 6+
IN 1-
IN 1-
IN 3-
IN 3-
IN 5-
IN 5-
IN 2-
IN 2-
IN 4-
IN 4-
IN 6-
IN 6-
OEM SOURCE
OEM SOURCE
OEM AMPIFIEROEM AMPIFIER
FL +
RL +
SUB L+
FR +
RR +
SUB R+
FL -
RL -
SUB L-
FR -
RR -
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USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
SD
5. SPEAKER INPUT: 3 WAY FRONT + REAR
6. PRE INPUT FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB + REAR
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(see sec. 7.2.5.3)
01
2
3
4
5
6
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USB
PRESETSOPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
white
green
cyan
gray
violet
orange
white/black
green/black
cyan/black
gray/black
violet/black
orange/black
FL TW+
FL MID+
WF+ MID LEFT+
WF+ MID RIGHT+
WF+ MID LEFT-
WF+ MID RIGHT-
FL WF+
RL+
FR TW+
FR MID+
FR WF+
RR+
FL TW-
FL MID-
FL WF-
RL-
FR TW-
FR MID-
FR WF-
RR-
IN 1+
IN 3+
IN 5+
IN 2+
IN 4+
IN 6+
IN 1-
IN 3-
IN 5-
IN 2-
IN 4-
IN 6-
FRONT MIX
MID + WF
CENTER OUT
SUB OUT
FRONT LEFT
FRONT RIGHT
REAR LEFT
REAR RIGHT
IN 1
IN 3
IN 5
IN 2
IN 4
IN 6
OEM SOURCE
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1.Using the DRC, selecting the OPTICAL input.
2.Using the OPTICAL IN terminal.
This command is active connecting the terminal to + 12V.
How to select the OPTICAL input:
5.3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT
WARNING: the digital input accepts up to 192 kHz / 24 bit stereo PCM signals. So DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) multi-channel signals
coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD) or DTS can not be reproduced. The output of
these devices will therefore have to be set in STEREO mode for the signal to be reproduced.
7. PRE INPUT FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB + REAR
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(see sec. 7.2.5.1)
OPTICAL FIBER (vedi sez. 9.4; 9.5)
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USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CT RL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
SRC
MEM
TOSLINK connector
PCM Stereo signal, max 192 kHz / 24 bit
DRC MP (Optional)
DRC AB (Optional)
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PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
SD
FRONT LEFT
FRONT RIGHT
REAR LEFT
REAR RIGHT
IN 1
IN 3
IN 2
IN 4

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5.4 OUTPUT SIGNALS
1. AP F8.9 bit provides 8 amplified outputs. Through the PC Software, each output channel is provided with the
following (ee sec. 7.2):
-a 10 pole graphic equalizer;
-a 68-frequency electronic crossover and Butterworth or Linkwitz-Riley type filters with 6-24 dB slopes (see sec. 7.3.10);
-a digital time delay line (see sec. 7.3.11);
-phase inversion activation (see sec. 7.3.10.2);
-adjustment of the output level to better align the total system response (see sec. 7.3.13);
2. AP F8.9 bit features a preamplified output (4 V Rms max.) SUB OUT that exclusively controls a mono amplifier
for subwoofer, or one active subwoofer to amplify the sound system. This output can be activated during I/O
Wizard Configuration (see sec. 7.2.9).
CH 1÷CH 8 AMPLIFIED OUTPUT CHANNELS CONFIGURATION
01
2
3
4
5
6
7
USB
PRESETSOPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
16: White OUT 1+
15: White OUT 2+
14: White OUT 3+
13: White OUT 4+
12: White OUT 5+
11: White OUT 6+
10: White OUT 7+
9: White OUT 8+
8: White/Black OUT 1-
7: White/Black OUT 2-
6: White/Black OUT 3-
5: White/Black OUT 4-
4: White/Black OUT 5-
3: White/Black OUT 6-
2: White/Black OUT 7-
1: White/Black OUT 8-
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POWER CHANNEL CONFIG
STEREO MODE BRIDGE MODE
CH1 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
CH2 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm CH1+ / CH2 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
CH3 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
CH4 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm CH3+ / CH4 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
CH5 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
CH6 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm CH5+ / CH6 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
CH7 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
CH8 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm CH7+ / CH8 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
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5.4.1 PRESET 0DEFAULT: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER
1
2
3
4
5
6
70
INPUT CONFIGURATION:
Master input: Front + Rear
Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
01
2
3
4
5
6
7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
Out 1 (+) Out 8 (+) Out 3 (+) Out 6 (+) Out 5 (+) Out 4 (+) Out 7 (+) Out 2 (+) Out 1 (-) Out 8 (-) Out 3 (-) Out 6 (-) Out 5 (-) Out 4 (-) Out 7 (-) Out 2 (-)
REAR
LEFT
WF
LEFT
FRONT
MD
LEFT
FRONT
TW
LEFT
FRONT
WF
RIGHT
FRONT
MD
RIGHT
FRONT
TW
RIGHT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT
to SUBWOOFER amplifier
OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT*POWER 4 Ω POWER 2 Ω
OUT 1
FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 5000 Hz @12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
OUT 2
FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 5000 Hz @12 dB 085 W 150 W
OUT 3
FRONT MD LEFT BAND PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz @12 dB
3000 HZ @ 12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
OUT 4
FRONT MD RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz @12 dB
3000 HZ @ 12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
OUT 5
FRONT WF LEFT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
500 HZ @ 12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
OUT 6
FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
500 HZ @ 12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
OUT 7
REAR LEFT FULL HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
OUT 8
REAR RIGHT FULL HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 0 85 W 150 W
SUB OUT
SUB WOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 0 - -
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5.4.2 PRESET 1: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + 2 WAY PASSIVE REAR + SUBWOOFER
1
2
3
4
5
6
70
MEMORY CONFIGURATION:
Memory A: Acoustic
Memory B: Rhythm
*Listening Point: Driver
01
2
3
4
5
6
7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
Out 1 (+) Out 6 (+) Out 3 (+) Out 4 (+) Out 5 (+) Out 7 (+) Out 2 (+) Out 1 (-) Out 6 (-) Out 3 (-) Out 4 (-) Out 5 (-) Out 8 (-) Out 2 (-)
SUBWOOFER
REAR
LEFT
WF
LEFT
FRONT
TW
LEFT
FRONT
WF
RIGHT
FRONT
TW
RIGHT
FRONT
REAR
RIGHT
INPUT CONFIGURATION:
Master input: Front + Rear
Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT*POWER 4 Ω POWER 2 Ω
OUT 1
FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz @12 dB 82,2 85 W 150 W
OUT 2
FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz @12 dB 116,2 85 W 150 W
OUT 3
FRONT WF LEFT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
3000 HZ @ 12 dB 82,2 85 W 150 W
OUT 4
FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
3000 HZ @ 12 dB 116,2 85 W 150 W
OUT 5
REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 62,3 85 W 150 W
OUT 6
REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 116,2 85 W 15 0 W
OUT 7 + 8
SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 121,8 300 W N. A.
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5.4.3 PRESET 2: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + SUBWOOFER
1
2
3
4
5
6
70
INPUT CONFIGURATION:
Master input: Front + Rear
Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max
01
2
3
4
5
6
7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
Out 1 (+) Out 6 (+) Out 7 (+) Out 3 (+) Out 4 (+) Out 5 (+) Out 2 (+) Out 1 (-) Out 6 (-) Out 8 (-) Out 3 (-) Out 4 (-) Out 5 (-) Out 2 (-)
SUBWOOFER
MD
LEFT
FRONT
WF
LEFT
FRONT
TW
LEFT
FRONT
WF
RIGHT
FRONT
MD
RIGHT
FRONT
TW
RIGHT
FRONT
MEMORY CONFIGURATION:
Memory A: Acoustic
Memory B: Rhythm
*Listening Point: Driver
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT*POWER 4 Ω POWER 2 Ω
OUT 1
FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz @12 dB 82,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 2
FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz @12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 3
FRONT MD LEFT BAND PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz @12 dB
3000 HZ @ 12 dB 82,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 4
FRONT MD RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz @12 dB
3000 HZ @ 12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 5
FRONT WF LEFT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
500 HZ @ 12 dB 82,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 6
FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
500 HZ @ 12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 7 + 8
SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 121,8 cm 300 W N. A.
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5.4.4 PRESET 3: FRONT + REAR + SUBWOOFER
1
2
3
4
5
6
70
01
2
3
4
5
6
7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
SUBWOOFER
REAR
LEFT
FRONT
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
FRONT
RIGHT
Out 1 (+) Out 6 (+) Out 5 (+) Out 3 (+) Out 7 (+) Out 2 (-) Out 6 (-) Out 5 (-) Out 4 (-) Out 8 (-)
INPUT CONFIGURATION:
Master input: Front + Rear
Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max
MEMORY CONFIGURATION:
Memory A: Acoustic
Memory B: Rhythm
*Listening Point: Driver
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT*POWER 4 Ω POWER 2 Ω
OUT 1 + 2-
FRONT LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 82,2 cm 300 W N. A.
OUT 3 + 4-
FRONT RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 116,2 cm 300 W N. A.
OUT 5
REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 62,3 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 6
REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 7 + 8-
SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 121,8 cm 300 W N. A.
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5.4.5 PRESET 4: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + SUB
1
2
3
4
5
6
70
01
2
3
4
5
6
7
USB
PRESETS OPTICAL IN
SUB OUTFUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER IN PRE IN
DRC
UPGRADE
OFF ON
SPEAKER OUT
POWER - 12V
Out 1 (+) Out 3 (+) Out 5 (+) Out 7 (+) Out 6 (+) Out 4 (+) Out 2 (+) Out 1 (-) Out 3 (-) Out 5 (-) Out 8 (-) Out 6 (-) Out 4 (-) Out 2 (-)
SUBWOOFER
WF
LEFT
FRONT
MD
LEFT
FRONT
TW
LEFT
FRONT
WF
RIGHT
FRONT
MD
RIGHT
FRONT
TW
RIGHT
FRONT
REAR
LEFT REAR RIGHT
INPUT CONFIGURATION:
Master input: Front + Rear
Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max
MEMORY CONFIGURATION:
Memory A: Acoustic
Memory B: Rhythm
*Listening Point: Driver
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT*POWER 4 Ω POWER 2 Ω
OUT 1
FRONT MD TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz @12 dB 82,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 2
FRONT MD TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz @12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 3
FRONT WF LEFT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
500 HZ @ 12 dB 82,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 4
FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB
500 HZ @ 12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 5
REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 62,3 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 6
REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 116,2 cm 85 W 150 W
OUT 7 + 8-
SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz @12 dB 121,8 cm 300 W N. A.
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