Legacy Luminance User manual

Owner’s Manual For The
LUMINANCE
Digital Surround Processor &
Five Channel 600 watt Amplifier

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CONTENTS 2
INTRODUCTION……………………………….….3
WARRANTY………………………………….….…4
DESCRIPTION……………………………….…….5
SETUP………………………………………….……6
CONNECTIONS PREVIEW……....………………7
MAKING CONNECTIONS...……...……………..12
CONNECTIONS OVERVIEW.…………………..16
USING LUMINANCE……………………………..17
CARE…………………………………..…………...24
SPECIFICATIONS………………………..….……25

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INTRODUCTION 3
Thank you for selecting a Legacy Electronics product.
This handcrafted instrument will provide you with
many years of listening enjoyment. Please take a few
moments to read this brief manual to insure maximum
benefit from your electronic system.

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WARRANTY 4
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Legacy Audio extends to the original owner coverage of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
One year from date of purchase.
This warranty does not include a) damage in shipment,
b) damage caused by accidental or intentional misuse or
abuse, c) units not registered with Legacy Audio, d)
damage resulting from unauthorized modifications or
repairs. Liability is limited to the repair or replacement,
at our option, of any defective component and shall not
include damage due to short circuits, property and/or
consequential damages which may result from the
failure of this product.
If this product should ever require servicing; simply call
1-800-283-4644 for immediate assistance.
CUSTOMER RECORD
MODEL NO. __________________________
SERIAL NO. __________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ____ / _____ / _____
OWNER ______________________________
STREET ADDRESS ____________________
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CITY ________________________________
STATE _______________________________
ZIP __________________________________

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DESCRIPTION 5
Your new LUMINANCE surround system will brighten
your home theater experience. This two-piece system
affords the great sound of separates at the price of a
receiver.
LUMINANCE is packed with performance. Features like
Dolby Digital and dts surround decoding extract the most
from your DVDs. A built-in calibration tone for setup and a
special DSP mode that will let you listen to your stereo
recordings in rich surround are just a sampling of what
LUMINANCE has to offer.
LUMINANCE is very easy to use. The scanning AUTO-
LINK feature locks onto the most recent source while
linking the video input to the audio input. Watching a DVD
is as simple as pressing play. A dedicated remote and on-
screen menu make setup a snap.
LUMINANCE is versatile. Hosting up to eight audio
sources; four digital (3 coaxial, 1 Toslink) and four analog
inputs, LUMINANCE switches four S-video or component
video signals while including an A/V tape monitor loop.
LUMINANCE is powerful. The class A/B amplifier boasts
a 600 watt power supply delivering 120 watts into each of
five channels @ 4 ohms (80 watts x 5 @ 8ohms). The
amplifier is remotely triggered on/off via the processor.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System Inc. US
Pat. No.5.451.942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater System Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater System Inc. All
right reserved.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby” “Pro
Logic” “AC-3” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

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SETUP 6
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1. Make sure you have received your remote and
power cord for your LUMINANCE Pre-Amp or
LUMINANCE Amplifier.
2. Ensure that you have enough speaker wire and
A/V cables to connect all of your equipment
properly.
3. Fill Out Your Warranty Card For Mailing.
4. Review Connections Sections

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CONNECTIONS PREVEIW 7
REAR PANEL CONNECTION: PREAMP
1. FRONT L and R AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
Analog signal pre-output of Front Left and Right channels.
It can connect to a power amplifier's L and R input jacks.
2. REAR L and R AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
Analog signal pre-output of Rear Left and Right channels.
It can connect to a power amplifier's L and R input jacks.
3. CENTER AUDIO OUTPUT jack
Analog signal pre-output of center channel. It can connect
to a power amplifier's input jack for Center channel.
4. SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUTPUT jack
Analog signal pre-output of subwoofer channel. It can
connect to a power amplifier's input jack for Subwoofer
channel or a self-powered subwoofer.
5. VCR RECORD L and R AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
Analog signal record output for VCR recording. It can
connect to a VCR’s record inputs.
6. VCR AUDIO L and R INPUT jacks
Analog signal left and right channels input. It can connect
to a VCR’s audio outputs.
7.CD AUDIO L and R INPUT jacks
Analog signal left and right channels input. It can connect
to CD player audio outputs.

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CONNECTIONS PREVEIW 8
REAR PANEL CONNECTION: PREAMP (cont.)
8. TAPE AUDIO L and R INPUT jacks
Analog signal left and right channels input. It can connect
to TAPE audio outputs.
9. TUNER AUDIO L and R INPUT jacks
Analog signal left and right channels input. It can connect
to Tuner audio outputs.
10. OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT jack
Optical Digital Audio input. It can connect to a MD’s or a
DVD’s Optical Digital Audio output.
11. DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT jack
Coaxial Digital Audio input. It can connect to a A/V source
coaxial digital audio output such as DVD player.
12. VIDEO 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
jack
Coaxial Digital Audio input. It can connect to a A/V source
coaxial digital audio output such as DVD player.
13. VIDEO 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
jack
Coaxial Digital Audio input. It can connect to a A/V source
coaxial digital audio output such as DVD player.
14. DVD COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT jack
Composite video signal input. It can connect to a A/V
source video output such as DVD player
15. VIDEO 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT jack
Composite video signal input. It can connect to a A/V
source video output such as DVD player
16. VIDEO 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT jack
Composite video signal input. It can connect to a A/V
source video output such as DVD player
17. VCR COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT jack
Composite video signal input. It can connect to a VCR’s
composite video output

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CONNECTIONS PREVEIW 9
REAR PANEL CONNECTION: PREAMP (cont.)
18. VCR COMPOSITE VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT
jack
Composite video signal output. It can connect to a VCR’s
composite video record input
19. MONITOR COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT jack
Composite video output. It can connect to a TV’s
composite video input. This video output will equip On
Screen Display function.
20. DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT jack
S-VIDEO video signal input. It can connect to a A/V source
S-VIDEO video output such as DVD player
21. VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT jack
S-VIDEO video signal input. It can connect to a A/V source
S-VIDEO video output such as DVD player
22. VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT jack
S-VIDEO video signal input. It can connect to a A/V source
S-VIDEO video output such as DVD player
23. VCR S-VIDEO INPUT jack
S-VIDEO video signal input. It can connect to a VCR’s S-
VIDEO video output
24. VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT jack
S-VIDEO video signal output. It can connect to a VCR’s S-
VIDEO video record input
25. MONITOR S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT jack
S-VIDEO video signal output. It can connect to a S-VIDEO
video input of TV
This S-VIDEO video output will not equip On Screen
Display function.

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CONNECTIONS PREVEIW 10
REAR PANEL CONNECTION: PREAMP (cont.)
26. MAINS CONTROL OUTPUT jacks
This is a DC voltage output and it is equipped to turn
ON/OFF a LUMINANCE power amplifier that is equipped
DC voltage control input jack.
27. POWER CORD INPUT and FUSE HOLDER
28. UNSWITCHED COMPONET POWER OUTLETS

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CONNECTIONS PREVEIW 11
REAR PANEL CONNECTION: AMPLIFIER
1. CENTER INPUT
Connect the input jack to the Center Channel Audio Pre-
output of Digital surround Pre-amplifier.
2. REAR INPUT (L & R)
Connect each input jack (L & R) to the Rear (Surround)
Audio Pre-output of Digital surround Pre-amplifier.
3. FRONT INPUT (L & R)
Connect each input jack (L & R) to the Front Audio Pre-
output of Digital surround Pre-amplifier.
4. REAR SURROUND SPEAKER (L & R) OUTPUT
Connect each speaker to RED (+) and BLACK (-)
terminals.
5. CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT
Connect the speaker to RED (+) and BLACK (-) terminals.
6. FRONT SPEAKER (L & R) OUTPUT
Connect each speaker to RED (+) and BLACK (-)
terminals.
7.MAINS CONTROL INPUT
This input jack provides auto power ON/OFF control from
the LUMINANCE digital surround pre-amplifier.
8. POWER CORD INPUT and FUSE HOLDER

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MAKING CONNECTIONS 12
1. AMP/Speakers: Connect your LUMINANCE preamp speaker
channel outputs to your Amplifiers matching inputs, also connect
the mains control out on the preamp to the mains control input on
the amplifier. Then connect your Speakers to the coresponding
outputs on your amplifier. The Sub out should plug directly into
your powered subwoofer
2. TV/Monitor: Connect your TV or Video Monitor to the Monitor
Outputs.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS (cont.) 13
3. DVD: Connect your DVD player to the DVD input. If your DVD
has S-Video or Digital Coaxial you should by all means use them
for the best quality sound and picture.
4. VCR: Connect your VCR to the VCR inputs.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS (cont.) 14
5. DSS/Cable: Conect your DSS/Cable Box to the Video 1 inputs.
6. CD Player: Conect your CD Player to the CD inputs.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS (cont.) 15
7. Tape Deck: Connect your Tape Deck to the Tape inputs. The REC
Output is Shared With the VCR you will need a interconnect
splitter to connect to both the TAPE and VCR REC Inputs.
8. TUNER: Connect your Tuner to the Tuner input.

CONNECTIONS OVERVIEW 16

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USING LUMINANCE 17
A. POWER STANDBY/ON
Press this button to turn ON or STANDBY this Pre-Amplifier.
ON:
When turned ON, power is supplied and the unit becomes
operational and the STANDBY indicator in the center of this
button will be OFF.
STANDBY:
When set to STANDBY the main power is cut-off and the unit is
no longer fully operational except for the micro controller. The
STANDBY indicator lights during standby.
NOTE: When the LUMINANCE Amp is connected to the preamp via the
mains control the indicator in the center of its button will be lit when the unit is
on and off when the unit is in standby mode.
B. REAR CHANNEL DELAY TIME UP/DOWN
These UP/DOWN buttons are used to adjust the delay time of
the REAR channels to get optimum Sound balance. The delay
time in milliseconds is indicated on the display window. The
adjustable time delay ranges are:
Dolby Digital mode: 0ms to 15ms in 1ms steps
Pro Logic mode: 15ms to 30ms in 1ms steps
NOTE: The rear channel delay time setting is for Dolby Digital and Pro Logic
mode only. These 2 buttons will not be used for “dts” and DSP surround mode.
C. CENTER CHANNEL DELAY TIME UP/DOWN
These UP/DOWN buttons are used to adjust the delay time of
the CENTRE channel to get optimum sound balance when you
play it in Dolby Digital surround mode only. The delay time in
milliseconds is indicated on the display window. The adjustable
range is 0ms to 5ms on 1ms/step.
NOTE: The center channel delay time setting is for Dolby Digital mode only.
These 2 buttons will not be used for Dolby Pro Logic, “dts” and DSP surround
mode.

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USING LUMINANCE (cont.) 18
D. TEST TONE
This is the TEST TONE button and it enables you to adjust the
volume level of each channel to get optimum sound balance. The
setup procedure is:
1. Press TEST TONE button to switch ON this function
then the indicator on the center of TEST TONE button
will light-up, the test tone will be produced at Front Left
channel and the channel indicator LED of the Front Left
channel will blink.
2. Press the master VOLUME UP or DOWN to get your
preference sound level.
3. Press the LEVEL + or - button to get your preference
sound level for the FRONT LEFT channel.
4. Press the CHANNEL button to select the next channel
for TEST TONE level adjustment
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete TEST TONE and
sound balance adjustment for each channel. The
adjustment sequence will be:
FRONT LEFT ---- CENTER ---- FRONT RIGHT----
REAR LEFT ---- REAR RIGHT ---- SUB-W
6. Press the TEST button again to switch OFF TEST
TONE function when you have finished the TEST
TONE level adjustments for each channel.

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USING LUMINANCE (cont.) 19
E. SPEAKER MODE SET-UP FOR FRONT,
CENTER, REAR and SUBWOOFER
1. Press SPEAKER SET button first then you will see the
indicator in the center of this button will light up.
2. Press buttons FRONT, CENT, REAR and SUB.W to set the
speaker size that you are going to use it. LUMINANCE will
produce suitable signal output to match the size and number
of speakers in your system.
3. Press SPEAKER SET button again to disable this function
when you finished your speaker mode setting.
•LARGE (RED indicator):
Suitable setting for speakers that can comfortably
reproduce frequencies below 120Hz
•SMALL (GREEN indicator):
Suitable setting for speakers that cannot comfortably
reproduce frequencies below 120Hz
•OFF (OFF indicator):
Set to OFF when no speaker is connected
FRONT: LARGE <<--->> SMALL cyclic
Set the FRONT L and R speakers size.
CENT: LARGE -->> SMALL -->> OFF cyclic
Set the CENT speaker LARGE or SMALL or OFF.
REAR: LARGE -->> SMALL -->> OFF cyclic
Set the REAR L and R speakers LARGE or SMALL or
OFF.
SUBWOOFER: ON <<--->> OFF cyclic
Set the SUBWOOFER speaker ON or OFF.
F. CHANNEL and LEVEL +, -
Press the CHANNEL button sequentially to select either the
Front Left, Center, Front Right, Rear Right, Rear Left or
subwoofer channel to adjust that channel's output level. Press
LEVEL + or - to adjust each channel output level by 1dB/steps
across the adjustable range of -10dB to +10dB. The level you set
will be indicated in the display window.
NOTE: The LUMINANCE will memorize the CHANNEL LEVEL, the
SPEAKER MODE, Rear and Cent Delay Time and Surround Mode that you
have set for different input source.

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USING LUMINANCE (cont.) 20
G. MASTER VOLUME
Press VOLUME UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease all
of the 6 channels output sound level settings in 1dB steps from -
80dB to 0dB.
H. SURROUND MODE
Press this button sequentially to set the SURROUND MODE to
Digital Surround, PRO LOGIC or STEREO.
Digital Surround:
This mode is available when you select the digital sources DVD,
Video 1, Video 2, or Optical as the listen source with INPUT
SOURCE select button and the program that you are playing has
to be Dolby Digital or “dts” encoded signal.
Pro LOGIC:
You can select this surround mode for analog or digital sources
when the source is not Dolby Digital or “dts” encoded.
STEREO:
It is SURROUND OFF when you select this mode and only
front left and right channels have output.
I. INPUT SOURCE
Press this button sequentially to select one of eight audio input
sources DVD, Video 1, Video 2, Optical, VCR, CD, TAPE or
Tuner. The indicator will point to the input source that you
selected. DVD, Video 1, and Video 2 are coaxial Digital Inputs.
Optical is an Optical (TOSLINK) Digital Input. VCR, TUNER,
TAPE and CD are Stereo analog Inputs. Only DVD, Video 1,
Video 2, and VCR have the match video input in the eight audio
input sources.
NOTE: LUMINANCE can automatically detect the input source that you are
playing. You can press INPUT SOURCE button to select the source you want
if the auto detected source is not the source that you want to play.
J. DYNAMIC RANGE
Press this button to select Dynamic Range Compression ON or
OFF when the instruction for dynamic range compression of a
Dolby Digital source's original signal has been specified.
ON: The indicator LED above this button will illuminate.
OFF: The indicator LED above this button will turn off
NOTE: Dynamic Range ON/OFF setting is for Dolby Digital mode only. This
button will not be used for Dolby Pro Logic, “dts” and DSP surround mode.