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Illusonic Immersive Audio Processor Owner’s Manual 1

2 Illusonic Immersive Audio Processor
Version 1.1.0
Published by Illusonic GmbH
Illusonic GmbH, registered offices:
Bahnstrasse 23, 8610 Uster, Switzerland
www.illusonic.com
Illusonic is a registered trademark of Illusonic GmbH
Copyright c �Illusonic GmbH, 2011–2012
All rights reserved
Printed in Switzerland

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Important Information
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection 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 or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
– Connect the equipment into a mains outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Disposal – Environmental Care
Directive 2002/96/EG of the European Parliament requires
consumer electro-technical appliances to be disposed sepa-
rately and have to be indicated with the symbol on the left.
Should you dispose this component, please do so in confor-
mity with local and global legal and environmental regulations
and according to best practices. We strongly encourage you to
recycle any batteries used with this component.

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Safety Notice
Make sure to respect the following rules:
– Install the Processor on a stable base.
– Do not install the Processor near water.
– Do not expose the Processor to any kind of liquid.
– Do not install the Processor near any heat source
or in direct sun light.
– Do not install the Processor in a confined space and make
sure sufficient air can flow around it.
– Do not operate the Processor under high (>35◦C) or low (<5◦C)
ambient temperature. See operating conditions in Chapter 11.1.
– Do not operate the Processor under extremely high humidity.
See operating conditions in Chapter 11.1.
– Do not open the Processor nor try to service it by yourself.
Always refer to a qualified technician for service and maintenance.
Failure to do so will void the warranty.
– Make sure to use 3 terminals (phase, neutral, and earth) power cables
with ground conductor. Make sure your local AC voltage matches
the voltage printed next to the Processor’s AC power connector.

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Contents
Important Information 3
FCC Notice .............................................. 3
Disposal – Environmental Care .............................. 3
Safety Notice ............................................. 4
1 Introduction 7
1.1 Welcome! ........................................... 7
1.2 How To Use This Manual .............................. 8
1.3 Immersive Audio ..................................... 9
Introduction ....................................... 9
Goals ............................................ 10
Loudspeaker Positions and Benefits ................... 11
2 Getting Started 13
Step 1: Unpacking ........................................ 13
Step 2: Installing the AC Power Cable ........................ 13
Step 3: Choosing a Loudspeaker Setup ....................... 14
Step 4: Connecting Audio/Video Devices ..................... 14
Step 5: Using the Immersive Audio Processor .................. 15
Advanced Setup .......................................... 16
3 Usage 17
3.1 Front Panel and Remote Control ........................ 17
3.2 Back Panel .......................................... 18
3.3 Common Usage ...................................... 21
3.4 Immersive Audio Settings .............................. 22
3.5 Menu Mode ......................................... 24
3.6 Cleaning ............................................ 26
3.7 Maintenance and Service .............................. 26
4 Menu: Speaker Setup 27
4.1 Choosing and Connecting a Loudspeaker Setup ........... 27
4.2 Configuring the Immersive Audio Processor ............... 39
5 Menu: Inputs 41

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6 Menu: Outputs 45
7 Menu: Bass Management 47
7.1 Introduction ......................................... 47
7.2 Bass Management Use Cases .......................... 48
7.3 Bass Management Menu .............................. 50
8 Menu: Equalizer 53
8.1 Introduction ......................................... 53
8.2 Equalizer Menu ...................................... 53
8.3 Equalizer Types and Parameters ......................... 55
9 Menu: System 57
10 Using an External D/A Converter 59
11 Specifications 61
11.1 Technical ........................................... 61
11.2 Factory Settings ..................................... 62
Index 63

Illusonic Immersive Audio Processor Chapter 1 Introduction 7
1
Introduction
1.1
Welcome!
Thanks and congratulations for purchasing the Immersive Audio Processor!
Unique in three ways:
–Immersive Audio
Breathtaking multi-channel sound for all content (see next pages
for more information).
–Freedom
Choose a loudspeaker setup optimal for you and your venue
(168 variations, 2 to 16 loudspeakers).
–Quality
High-quality D/A converters and other components, otherwise only
found in 2-channel high-end audio equipment. No unnecessary parts
and features. Swiss Made.
We have put a great deal of effort into this revolutionary product. Reaching
excellence of sound requires proper setup of the Immersive Audio Processor.
This manual will guide you through this process. Get started easily by follow-
ing Chapter 2.
I hope you’ll enjoy countless hours of quality listening and entertainment!
Yours truly,
Christof Faller
Founder and Owner of Illusonic

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1.2
How To Use This Manual
– The manual is structured to be read through from beginning to end.
– In case you read the manual only punctually, there are many pointers
within the text, referring to related information and chapters. Detailed
contents in the beginning and an index in the end help you find desired
information quickly.
– You will find text and figures with additional information and insights
placed in the info margin.11This text is in the info margin.
This symbol indicates important information.
General knowledge and tutorial information is indicated with this symbol.