darts theater DP4000 IA User guide

DP4000 IA
System Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary dARTS Theater (Digital Audio
ReferenceTheaterSystem).This exciting entertainment system will provide
the best possible sound reproduction of music and video programming in
any room environment, and at every seat inthat room.
Please take a few moments to studythis Installation Guide to get the most
out of your dARTS Theater system. Your professional installer will make
every eort to place the speakers to take into account your room’s natural
acoustics, but will also accommodate your needs in making them fit into
your decorating plans. dARTS Theater’s perfectly matched speakers, and
Audyssey MultEQ Pro®room correction software as implemented by your
installer, will then work together to overcome the acoustic anomalies of
your room and give you ideal sound at every seating location.
Contents
Safety Instructions
Audyssey MultEQ Pro®Installation
DP4000 IA Features
Speaker Placement
DP4000 IA Features:
Audyssey MultEQ Pro®calibration software
Mini XLR mic input
Large dual mode powersupply
Eight (8) XLR balanced Inputs
Sixteen (16) configurable input/output channels
Auto–on or 12V trigger
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SystemWiring and Connection
Caring forYour DP4000 IA
Maintenance and Service
Warranty
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Manufactured underlicense from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. andforeign patents pending. MultEQ Pro®is a registeredtrademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
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Safety Instructions
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Explanation of Graphical Symbols
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or
back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service
personnel.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage: within the
product’s enclosure that may be off sufcient magni-
tude
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
1. Read Instructions - Allthe safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3.HeedWarnings - All warningson theappliance and inthe operatinginstructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions should befollowed.
5. Water and Moisture -The appliance should not be used nearwater -for example, near
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended bythe manufacturer.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to awall or ceiling onlyas
recommended bythe manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated sothat its location or position does not
interferewith its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on
a bed, sofa, rug, or similarsurface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
stoves, orother appliances that produce heat.
10. PowerSource - The appliance should be connected to a power supplyonly ofthe type
described in the operating instructions or as marked onthe appliance.
11.PowerCord Protection- Powersupplycordsshould berouted sothattheyare notlikely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed up or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point wherethey exitfrom
the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned onlyas recommended bythe manufactur-
er.
13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unusedfor a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should betaken so that neither objects fall nor liquids
spill into the inside ofthe appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The application should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
a. the powersupply cord orthe plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposedto rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped orthe cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing - The usershould not attempt to service the appliance beyondthose means
described in the operating instructions. All otherservicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
PORTABLE CARTWARNING
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE
APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE
ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.

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17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so thatthe grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
18. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing andthat no objects filled with liquids, such asvases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
19. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
20. Appliance coupleris used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
WARNING
21. To reducethe risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain ormoisture.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne-
ment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsiblefor compliance could voidthe user’s authorityto operate the equipment.
Thisequipment has beentested andfoundto complywiththe limitsfora Class Bdigital device, pursuant topart 15 oftheFCC Rules.These limits aredesigned toprovide reasonableprotec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one
or more ofthe following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that towhich the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealeror an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

Audyssey MultEQ Pro®Software Installation
Referring toAudyssey’s calibration guide, your installerwill use a professional calibrated microphone with his laptop computerto analyze your room’s acoustic properties as
they aect the entire seating area.This will give himthe informationto properlyset up thevolume levels and delays foreach speaker, and then itwill automaticallygenerate
a series of correction filters to load into your dARTS Theater DP4000 IA amplifier/speaker controller. This correction process will then return your speakers to their original
perfectly matched levels, and remove the room’s harmful acoustic contributions, leaving youwith superb sonic performance that sounds the same at everyseat in the room.
One DP4000 IA can accommodate up to 8 speakers. Forsystems requiring more than 8 speakers use a second DP4000 IA.
Speaker Placement
dARTS Theater’s abilityto precisely match each speaker to one another yields a much more enveloping and accurate soundfield. This immersive entertainment experience
will be enhanced ifyou follow afew basic rules of speaker placement. Thefront speakers (left, center, right) should all be placed in as closeto a horizontal line as possible,
and should be at or slightly above ear level while seated. The left and right speakers should be far enough apart (for example if seated 10 feet from your video display the
speakers should be from 8-10 feet apart) to separate the information from each channel, but not so far as to create a discontinuitywith the image on the video display. In
addition to being in linewith the front channels, the centerspeaker should be as close to the center ofthe display as possible, whether above/belowthe display, orbehind
a perforated projection screen. Please place the included rubber feet on the bottom corners ofeach speakerto keep it from vibrating against the shelf or stand on which it
sits.
The surround speakers should be placed above ear level in most rooms. Whether you are using direct-radiating speakers or our switchable dipolar/bipolar speakers for the
surround channels please pay attention to proper placement to create a large and enveloping soundfield. In a 5.1- channel configuration, you will use one pair of surround
speakers. If your listening area is near the back wall, the best results can often be obtained by placing the surround speakers on the side walls, centered on your listening
positions. With speakers directly to the sides, switching the surround speakers into “Dipole” mode (Not recommended) will create avery diuse, nondirectional soundfield.
Ifyou preferto have more localization ofthe surround eects, select the “Bipole”mode (Recommended) or use direct-radiating speakers to match the front channels. Ifyour
seatingisawayfromthe backwall,youcan choosetomountyoursurround channels eitherbesideorbehind the listening position. Forhigherchannel systemsincluding Dolby
Atmos®and DTS:X®, consult the Dolby or DTS website for proper speaker placement.
Experiment with both “Dipole” and “Bipole”surround settings withyour installer to see which sounds bestto you, so he can calibratethe room toyourtaste. Even ifyou choose
Dipole mode the calibration must be done with speakers set in the Bipole mode.After calibrationthey can be changeto the Dipole mode.
If you choose to implement 7.1-channel surround youwill use a pair of surrounds to the sides, and another pair behind you, spaced evenlyto fill the room. Ifyou change your
room’s furnishings in any significant way (floor coverings, drapes, furniture) please have your installer recalibrate the room to return your system to its original target
response curves.
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Your dARTS powered subwoofer(s) are specificallydesigned to blendwith the dARTS main speakers. They performwell with eithermusic or movies, augmentingthe deep bass
which is such an integral part ofour emotional involvement.Although very deep bass is essentiallynondirectional, the higher bassfrequencies and the initial attacks ofeach
note are often shared by the main speakers.Thus, subwoofers usuallyblend best when they are relatively close tothe front channels.The dARTS Custom Built-In DCB210SUB
is same width asthe DCB660LR or slightly largerthan the DCB535LR main speakers, so they can be readilyused as speaker stands, ensuring properintegration and impact.
Ifyoudo usethesysteminthisway, pleasehaveyourinstallermountthe included connecting bracketsto lockthesubsand main speakerstogether,withtheirfrontsvertical-
ly aligned.The brackets allowforvertical adjustment of the main speakers to accommodate the use of isolationfeet. The MultEQ Pro®room calibration softwarewill account
for sub placement (as it does forall speakers) while measuring yourroom and designing the correction curves, butthe closer you can come to ideal placement,the better the
results.
SystemWiring and Connection
dARTSTheatersystemsare unique in thatallspeakersare eitherbi-amplifiedortriamplified.This means thateachtweeter,andwoofersetisconnectedtotheirown individu-
al amplifier channelto allowfor greaterdynamic performance and flexibilityin configuration.To take advantage of these connections, front main and surround channels need
to be wired with four-conductor speaker wire. The horizontal box center channel is tri-amplified, (In-wall centers are bi-amplified), so it needs to have six conductors
available. dARTS Theater recommends using 14 AWG speaker wire (no smallerthan 16 gauge) for each ofthese connections. Wire with higher gauge numbers is thinner, and
is not recommended.
The dARTS subwoofer includes its own 500-watt on-board power amplifier. It will needto have a shielded audio interconnect run to its “LINE INPUTL” jackfrom the DP4000
IAamplifier/controller’s “SUB OUT 8”jack.The subwoofer’samplifierfeaturesboth line-level inputs and outputs to daisychain additionalsubwooferswhich increase the bass
performance in a large room. Have your installerrun an additional shielded audio interconnect from the first sub’s “LINE OUTPUT L”jack tothe second sub’s input “LINE INPUT
L” jack, continuing on to as many subs as desired. The sub amp’s volume control will be set during the calibration process, but can then be raised or lowered a bit to match
your own desired bass levels inthe room.
The heart ofthe dARTS system is the DP4000 IA digital amplifier/controller. It consists of a 16- channel poweramplifier (up to 250w/ch),the setup firmware used bydARTS
Theaterto individually matchyour speakers to each other (frequency response, crossover, time alignment), and space forthe room correction program yourinstaller will run
to calibratethe system toyour room. Each ofyourspeakers will connectto the DP4000 IA with eithertwo orthree pairs of speakerwire.Your surround processoror receiver’s
preamp outputs will also be connected to the DP4000 IA. If desired, your installer can connect a 12 V DC trigger to the amplifier’s “POWER CONTROL IN” jack from your
surround processororyour automated control system to turnthe amplifier on and o.There is also a “POWER CONTROL OUT” jack available to pass on the control voltage to
another component in your theater system. The DP4000 IA also has automatic signal sensing circuitry that will turn the amp on when signal is present and turn it back o
after 10 minuteswithout signal.
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The followingtables’show how each channel’s wiring is connected to the amplifier/controller’s input and outputterminals:
Connections From DP4000 IAto Surround Preamp/Receiver
Connections From DP4000 IAto System’s Speakers
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In
p
ut
XLR Balanced
In
p
ut Pream
p
Out
p
ut Channels
11Left Front
22Ri
g
ht Front
53Center Channel
64Subwoofe
r
95Left Surround
10 6Ri
g
ht Surround
13 7Left Rear Surround in 7.1
S
y
stem
;
Rear Center in 6.1
14 8Ri
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ht Rear Surround in 7.1 S
y
stem
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Output
Speaker Connections
1Left Front Woofer
2Left Front Tweeter
3Right Front Woofer
4Right Front Tweeter
5
Center Channel Woofer
Note: Not connected if using a 2-way
center channel speaker
6Center Channel Woofer/Midrange
7Center Channel Tweeter
8 (RCA “Sub Out 8” Jack) To Subwoofer
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Out
p
ut
S
p
eaker Connections
9Left Surround Woofe
r
10 Left Surround
T
weete
r
11 Ri
g
ht Surround Woofe
r
12 Ri
g
ht Surround
T
weete
r
13 Left Rear Woofer in 7.1 System
(
or Rear Center Woofe
r
in 6.1 S
y
stem
)
14 Left Rear Tweeter;
(
or Rear Center Woofe
r
in 6.1 S
y
stem
)
15 Ri
g
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16
T
o Ri
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weete
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Caring forYour
DP4000IA
We recommendusinga lint-freeragwithasmall amountofglasscleanertomaintainthelong-lasting beautyofthefinish.Avoidproductscontainingsilicones,oils, oilderivatives,
or solvents. Aluminum enclosures may be cleaned with a damp cloth as necessary.
CAUTION: Avoid putting any liquids on any ofthe perforated areas ofthe enclosure
Maintenance and Service
Because of dARTS Theater’s uncompromising quality control programs, it’s unlikely that your DP4000 IA will ever need service if connected and used as outlined in this
Owners’Manual. In the unlikely event that a problem does occur, please contact yourPhase Technology dealer. Your dealerhas the necessaryfactory-authorized parts and
trained technicians to quicklyrestore your speaker to its original performance specifications.
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Connections From DP4000 IAto Surround Preamp/Receiver
Height or Ceiling speaker connections
DP Input
Number
XLR Balanced
In
p
ut Number
Pream
p
Out
p
ut Channels
1 1Left Center Ceiling/Height
22Right Center Ceiling/Height
ght
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S
p
eaker Out
p
ut
S
p
eaker Connections
9Left Front Ceilin
g
Woofe
r
10 Left Front Ceilin
g
T
weete
r
11 Ri
g
ht Front Ceilin
g
Woofe
r
12 Right Front Ceiling Tweeter
1
2
Left Center Ceiling Woofer
Left Center Ceiling Tweeter
Right Center Ceiling Woofer
Right Center Ceiling Tweeter
3
4
13 Left Rear Ceiling Woofer
14 Left Rear Ceiling Tweeter
15 Ri
g
ht Rear Ceilin
g
Woofe
r
16 Ri
g
ht Rea
r
Ceilin
g
T
weete
r
PLEASENOTE:Althoughtheseconnectingdirectionsarenot “normal,”basedonconventionalsurround systems,theyARE correctforthe dARTS system,and must befollowed
exactlyfor the system to operate properlyand safely. Please do not plug the amplifier intoAC power orturn it on until ALLsystem connections have been securely made.
13 13 Left Rea
r
Ceilin
g
/
Hei
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14 14 Ri
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Ceilin
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Hei
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9 9Left Front Ceilin /Hei
g
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10 10 Ri
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g

Warranty
Limited Warranty
dARTS Theater warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years for speaker product and three (3) years for the
electronic components to the original purchaser. Purchase must be made from an authorized Phase Technology dealer.
This warranty does not coverservice or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damagewhile in transit, alterations, unauthorized repairs, failureto followinstruc-
tions, fire, flood or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of dARTS Theater. Defects in speaker cabinets or grilles must be brought to the attention of your dealer
immediately after purchase. This warranty will bevoid if the products’serial number has been altered orremoved.
To obtain warranty service,the defective product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent togetherwith original invoice or bill of sale, insured and prepaid to your
authorized dARTS Theater dealer or thefactorywhen warrantyservice is requested.
If you choose to return the defective product to the factory you must first call us at 913.663.5600 to obtain a Return Authorization number prior to shipping. Product
repaired underthis warranty will be returned to you freight collect.
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AC Input SubwooferLine Level Output Mini XLR MultEQ Mic Input
12V Input Trigger 12V Output Trigger
Speaker Outputs 1-16
Input Channels 1-16
XLR Balanced Level Inputs