Phoenix Gold R5.1 Mobile Theater User manual

Specifications
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OCTANE-R SERIES
R5.1 Mobile Theater
6 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER WITH DOLBY DIGITAL PROCESSING
©2004 PHOENIX GOLD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
10/03 REV A
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Product Manual
6 Channel Amplifier
with Dolby Digital Processing
R5.1 Mobile Theater
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CHANNEL DECODING
DÉCODAGE DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
PRO LOGIC DECODING
DÉCODAGE DOLBY PRO-LOGIC
PHANTOM 4.1 LISTENING MODE
MARCHE/ARRÊT HAUT-PARLEUR CENTRAL UTILISANT LA TECHNOLOGIE PHANTOM 4.1
OPTICAL TOSLINK INPUT
1 ENTRÉE OPTIQUE
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT
1 ENTRÉE COAXIALE
2 ANALOG LINE LEVEL INPUTS
2 ENTRÉES ANALOGIQUES SÉLECTIONNABLES
HIGH QUALITY 24 BIT AD/DA CONVERTERS
TRAITEMENT AN/NA 24 BITS
6-CH LEVEL CONTROL: 20dB IN 1dB STEPS
CONTRÔLE DU NIVEAU INDIVIDUEL DES 6 CANAUX
24dB/OCTAVE LOW PASS CROSSOVER 60–220 Hz
FILTRE DE CROISEMENT VARIABLE LOW PASS 24 DB (60 HZ À 220 HZ PAR INCRÉMENT DE 10 HZ)
24dB/OCTAVE HIGH PASS CROSSOVER 60–220 Hz
FILTRE DE CROISEMENT VARIABLE HIGH PASS 12 DB (60 HZ À 220 HZ PAR INCRÉMENT DE 10 HZ)
FUNCTION CONTROL THROUGH OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)
AFFICHAGE DU MENU COMPLET PAR PAGE-ÉCRAN
IR REMOTE CONTROL
PORT INFRAROUGE CÂBLÉ À UTILISER AVEC UNE TÉLÉCOMMANDE
LIMITED WARRANTY
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in materials and workmanship for a limited period of time. For a period of one (1) year
from date of original purchase, we will repair or replace the electronic product, at our
option, without charge for parts and labor. Customer must pay all parts, labor and
shipping charges after the limited warranty period expires. The limited
warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety (90) days
from date of original purchase. This limited warranty applies only to purchases
from authorized Phoenix Gold Electronics/Speaker retailers.
This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is
valid only to consumers in the United States. Consumers are required to provide
a copy of the original sales invoice from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer when making
a claim against this limited warranty. This limited warranty only covers failures due to
defects in materials or workmanship that occur during normal use. It does not
cover failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modification, service by anyone
other than Phoenix Gold, or damage that is attributable to Acts of God. It does
not cover costs of transportation to Phoenix Gold or damage in transit.
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under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this warranty.
Should a product prove to be defective in workmanship or material, the consumer's sole
remedies will be repair or replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty.
Under no circumstances shall Phoenix Gold be liable for loss or damage,
direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use
the product. There are no express warranties other than described above.
GARANTIE LIMITÉ
Phoenix Gold International, Inc. (ou “Phoenix Gold) garantit ses produits contre
tous défauts matériels et de fabrication pour une période de temps limitée. Pour
une période d'un (1) an, comptée à partir de la date d'achat original, nous
réparerons ou remplacerons le produit électronique, à notre choix, sans frais de
pièce ou de main-d’œuvre. Le client doit payer pour toutes pièces, main-d’œuvre
et frais d’expédition une fois la période de garantie limitée expirée. La période
de garantie limitée pour des produits remis à neuf en usine expire après quatre-
vingt-dix (90) jours comptés à partir de la date d'achat original.
Cette garantie limitée s’applique seulement aux achats provenant de
détaillants PG d'Électronique/Haut-parleurs autorisés. Cette garantie limitée ne
couvre que l'achat original. Au moment de faire une demande pour faire valoir
cette garantie limitée, il peut être exigé des consommateurs de fournir une copie
de la facture de vente originale provenant d'un concessionnaire PG autorisé.
Cette garantie limitée ne couvre que les défaillances dues aux défauts matériels
ou de fabrication qui surviennent lors d’usage normal. Elle ne couvre pas les
défaillances survenant par accident, mauvais emploi, abus, négligence, fausse
manœuvre, démontage, altération, installation défectueuse, modification,
entretien par personne autre que PG, ou dégâts attribuables à une catastrophe
naturelle. Elle ne couvre pas les frais d’expédition à PG ou les dégâts survenus
en transit.
Cette garantie sera annulée si l'identification du numéro de série a été
complètement ou partiellement enlevée, changée ou effacée. La réparation ou le
remplacement selon les termes de cette garantie ne prolonge pas les termes de
cette garantie. S’il était prouvé qu’un produit a un défaut matériel ou de
fabrication, les seuls recours offerts au consommateur seront la réparation ou le
remplacement selon les termes de cette garantie. En aucune circonstance PG
ne sera responsable pour la perte ou de dégâts directs, indirects ou accidentels,
survenant par l’utilisation ou par l’impossibilité d’utilisation du produit. Il n'y a pas
de garantie expresse autre que celle décrite ci-dessus.
R5.1MT
FRONT, REAR AND CENTER CHANNELS: :
CANAUX AVANT, ARRIÈRE ET CENTRAL:
INTO 4 OHM STEREO AT 14.4 VDC (MAX POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 X 5
STÉRÉO SUR 4 OHMS À 14,4 V C.C. (PUISSANCE MAX)
INTO 4 OHM STEREO AT 14.4 VDC (RMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 X 5
STÉRÉO SUR 4 OHMS À 14,4 V C.C. (RMS)
INTO 4 OHM STEREO AT 12.5 VDC (IASCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 X 5
STÉRÉO SUR 4 OHMS À 12,5 V C.C. (IASCA)
SUBWOOFER CHANNEL
CANAL TRÈS BASSES FRÉQUENCES
INTO 4 OHM AT 14.4 VDC (MAX POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 X 1
SUR 4 OHM À 14,4 V C.C. (PUISSANCE MAX)
INTO 4 OHM AT 14.4 VDC (RMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 X 1
SUR 4 OHM À 14,4 V C.C. (RMS)
INTO 4 OHM AT 12.5 VDC (IASCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 X 1
SUR 4 OHM À 12,5 V C.C. (IASCA)
NOTE: In order to achieve the extraordinarily small footprint this product features, this amplifier is stable only into 4 ohm loads.
Please consult your Authorized Phoenix Gold dealer for assistance if you are uncertain of the impedance of your speakers.
REMARQUE: Afin d’obtenir l'exceptionnelle petite empreinte qu'offre ce produit, cet amplificateur est stable uniquement en charges de 4 ohm.
Veuillez contacter votre revendeur Phoenix Gold agréé pour obtenir de l’aide si vous n’êtes pas sûr de l’impédance de vos haut-parleurs.
RECOMMENDED FUSE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 AMP
TAILLE DE FUSIBLE RECOMMANDÉE
OVERALL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.8L X 6.2W X 1.8H
DIMENSIONS TOTALES
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 0.15% AT RATED POWER
DISTORSION HARMONIQUE TOTALE > 0,15 % À UNE PUISSANCE NOMINALE
FREQUENCY RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz TO 20kHz
RÉPONSE EN FRÉQUENCE DE 20 HZ À 20 KHZ
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>100dB
RAPPORTSIGNAL/BRUIT
SIGNAL INPUT SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 MILLIVOLTS TO 4 VOLTS
SENSIBILITÉ D’ENTRÉE DU SIGNAL DE 200 MV À 4 V
DC INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 VDC TO 15.5 VDC
PLAGE DE TENSION D’ENTRÉE C.C. DE 10 V C.C. À 15,5 V C.C.
TYPICAL CURRENT DRAW AT IDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<1.5 AMPS
APPEL DE COURANT TYPE EN VEILLE
HIGH PASS CROSSOVER SLOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12dB PER OCTAVE
PENTE DE CROISEMENT HIGH PASS 12 DB PAR OCTAVE
SUBWOOFER CROSSOVER SLOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24dB PER OCTAVE
PENTE DE CROISEMENT DU CAISSON D'EXTRÊMES GRAVES 24 DB PAR OCTAVE
CROSSOVER RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 TO 220Hz
PLAGE DE CROISEMENT DE 60 À 220 HZ
MINIMUM LOAD STABILITY FOR ALL CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 OHM
STABILITÉ DE CHARGE MINIMUM POUR TOUS LES CANAUX
DUE TO ONGOING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT, FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS, AND AVAILABILITY ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
EN RAISON DU DÉVELOPPEMENT ET DE L’AMÉLIORATION CONTINUS DU PRODUIT, LES CARACTÉRISTIQUES ET DISPONIBILITÉS SONT TOUTES SOUS RÉSERVE DE MODIFICATIONS.

2 3
INPUT 1 INPUT 2
L
R
COAXIAL
INPUT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN
SUB
OUT TOSLINK INPUT IR INPUT
SUB CENTER
REAR FRONT
+
–
+
––
RIGHT LEFT
++
––
RIGHT LEFT
++
–
B– B+R REMOTE
OUT
Digital Inputs The Octane R 5.1 can receive
either digital PCM or bitstream data via optical
or coaxial line. In most applications, one of
these two lines is connected to the digital
output of a DVD or CD player. Switching inputs
must be done by pressing the input select
button on the remote control.
Power Connections In order for the Octane
R 5.1 to function, the following connections
must be made to the vehicle’s electrical system:
Analog Inputs The Octane R 5.1 can
receive up to two separate analog line level
inputs through its stereo RCA inputs. In most
applications, one of these two lines are
connected to the analog output of a DVD or
CD player. The second input can be used for
an auxiliary source such as an MP3 player.
Line input can be from 0.2V to 6V RMS. All
functions provided by the decoder can be used
with the analog inputs. The two channels of
line input can be extended to 5.1 channels
using Pro Logic by selecting the ‘Surround’ or
‘Phantom’ modes.
REMOTE OUT This can turn on other
amplifiers or processors in the system.
B+ This must be connected to the positive
terminal (+12V) of the car’s battery.
B- This must be connected to the negative
terminal (-12V) of the car’s battery.
REMOTE This must be connected to switched
+12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the
head unit or ignition.
IR Remote Input To control the system
using the included remote control, you must
first connect the wired IR sensor to the IR
input of the system. To control the system,
there should be no obstacle between the
remote control and the IR sensor. For best
results, the remote control should point directly
at the front window of the wired IR sensor.
Line Input Level Setting The Octane R 5.1
has a line input sensitivity of 0.2V to 6V RMS.
The line input level value in the setup menu in
the On-Screen Display indicates the maximum
allowable level. As an example, if the output
level of the head unit is 3V RMS and the head
unit is connected to the first pair of RCA inputs
(INPUT1) of the Octane-R 5.1, then it is best to
set INPUT1 level to 3V. For optimal operation
and best audio quality, it is recommended that
the input level of the line input be set to the
maximum level of the output source. Please
note most head units use peak voltage ratings.
Be sure to set the level to the RMS or
Continuous value. Check your DVD or head
unit manual for details.
Video Input/Output The Octane R 5.1
provides function selection and display
exclusively by OSD (On-Screen Display). For
this purpose, the video output from a DVD or
other video source is connected into the video
input of the Octane R 5.1. The video output
should then be connected to the input of the
monitor, LCD, or TV. The Octane-R 5.1
system supports NTSC and PAL standards.
When video input into the system is absent,
the display color is blue and display position
may be altered. This allows selection and
display of functions even when no video
sources are playing.
SUB OUT Sends a subwoofer pre-amp signal
to a larger subwoofer amplifier if necessary.
LED The SuperBrite®Blue LED on the top
panel of the Octane R 5.1amplifier indicates
the system is powered on or off.
Operational Details
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System Control and Remote Buttons
1. Mute On/Off
When the Octane R5.1 is powered on, the MUTE button on the remote control is
used for instantaneous lowering of the volume to zero. Eliminating MUTE can be
done by pressing MUTE again, or volume up or down.
2. Input Selection
The INPUT SELECT button on the remote control provides manual switching
of the input coming into the system. The first press of the INPUT button displays
the current input source. The selection switches in order from Optical -> Coaxial->
Input1 -> Input2 and then back to Optical again. Input switching is possible while
the source is displayed on the screen. If there is an error in optical or coaxial input,
the display will blink continuously. In this circumstance, all controls are available
while blinking. The Octane R 5.1 has source memory: when you power the unit
off and then on again, it will remember the last source selected, and return
automatically to that source.
3. Test Tone
The Octane R5.1 features a test tone to check if speakers are connected properly.
When this button is selected (on the remote control), white noise of a fairly low
volume is output to each of the 5 main speakers in order from Front Left ->
Center -> Front Right -> Rear Right -> Rear Left every 2 seconds until the
button is pressed once more. There is no test tone for the SUB output.
4. Set-Up
This button causes the On Screen Display to open the menu for setting up the
Octane R 5.1. In this window, the selection, function, and control of the selected
function can be accomplished. The Set-Up menu allows control of:
• Pro Logic Selection
• Dynamic Range Compresion Selection for Dolby 5.1 material
• Crossover Filter selection for LPF and HPF used in Bass Management
• INPUT1 Level
• INPUT2 Level
• Channel Level (Trim) Control
By pressing the Set-Up button on the remote when the menu is on-screen will
cause the menu to hide. This button is also used to return to the main Set-Up
menu from the channel level control menu.
5. Menu Up/Down
When the menu is displayed on the OSD (On-Screen Display) the function to be
controlled can be selected by these buttons. The buttons are set up in a circular
pattern for ease of use.
6. Selection Left/Right
After the selection of function using the Menu Up/Down button, function-dependant
values can be changed using the Left/Right buttons on the Remote Control. As soon
as the value is changed, the new value is displayed without requirement of confirma-
tion. For value changes, the left button is used for decreasing values, and the right
button is used for increasing values.
7. Enter
This button is used to enter the channel level control in the Set-Up menu.
8. Source Display
By pushing this button, you can display the decoding mode or Pro Logic mode
on the monitor or TV. The following is an explanation of the modes:
• Dolby Digital – Input source is Dolby Digital bitstream for all listening modes
• Pro Logic – Input source is PCM and Pro Logic is on for phantom
or surround modes.
• Dolby Surround – Input source is Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo and Pro Logic
is on for phantom and surround modes.
• PCM – Input source is PCM and Pro Logic is off for all listening modes
or input source is PCM and Pro Logic is on for stereo mode.
9. Volume Up/Down
These buttons control the master volume of the system. These buttons are only
for master volume control. When channel level menu is invoked, these buttons
cannot be used for control of channel levels. Channel levels can be changed using
left or right button.
10. NTSC/PAL
This button is used to change between U.S. and foreign standards. Press
the button for three seconds to change between NTSC and PAL. The unit ships
in NTSC mode.
Volume
NTSC/PAL MUTE INPUT
TEST TONE LISTEN MODE
SRC DISPLAY SETUP
ENTER
5.1 Mobile Theater
1
2
3
10
4
56
7
9
8

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Input 1 Input 2
Coaxial Input
Tos link Input
Video Out
Video In
Tuner
MP3
LCD
DVD
Tuner
LCD
F L
R L
F R
R R
C
SUB
Speaker Diagram A/V Diagram
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Center
Subwoofer
Front
Left
Rear
Left
Front
Right
Rear
Right
* Please note: Do not attempt to bridge any channels on the speaker outputs

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1. Input Source Selection
To select the input source for the system, the system should be turned on, then:
1) Push "INPUT" selection button on remote controller.
2) Continuing to push the "INPUT" selection button while the input is displayed
on the monitor or TV makes a change in the input source as follows:
OPTICAL -> COAXIAL -> INPUT1 -> INPUT2 -> OPTICAL (in circular order).
If there is an error in the data received via the optical or coaxial line the display
will blink continuously. For more details, please see section 14. Digital Error Detect.
2. Listening Mode Selection
The system provides three kinds of listening modes:
Surround Listening Mode
This mode is selected with a full set of 5.1 speakers connected . This mode is
recommended for use while Dolby Digital or Pro Logic is working.
Phantom 4.1 Listening Mode
This mode is selected when a center speaker is absent. This mode
is recommended for use with Dolby Digital or Pro Logic when working without
a center channel speaker.
2-Channel Stereo Listening Mode
When this mode is selected, the rear channels are identical to the front channels.
That is, the front left and right channels are copied to rear left and right channels
respectively. In this mode, center signal is not produced, but SUB signal is produced.
Pro Logic is automatically deactivated in this mode.
To select a listening mode described above, the system should be turned on and
1) Push "LISTEN MODE" selection button on remote controller.
2) Continuing to push "LISTEN SELECTION" button while it is displayed
in monitor or TV makes a change in the listening mode as follows:
SURROUND -> PHANTOM 4.1 -> 2-STEREO (in circular order). While Pro
Logic is off for a PCM source (CD or line input), if the listening mode is
"SURROUND" or "PHANTOM 4.1" there is no surround and center sound.
For surround sound, Pro Logic should be on in setup menu or alternatively,
you can use "2-STEREO" listening mode.
3. DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) On/Off
This function currently supports only Dolby Digital 5.1 sources. For other programs
and non-surround listening modes, this function is not effective. When this function
is on, high level signal (e.g., explosions, bombing, jet takeoff) is compressed or
attenuated while having no influence on low level signal. When this function is off,
the output is of full dynamic range as programmed.
This function can be selected using DRC on/off switch in setup menu.
1) Push "SETUP" button.
2) Move blinking arrow to "DRC" using "MENU UP" or "MENU DOWN" button.
3) Select On or Off using "MENU LEFT" or "MENU RIGHT" button.
4) After finished, push "SETUP" button again to escape setup window.
When DRC is on the high level of sound is suppressed with no effects
on low level sound.
For normal listening, set DRC to off.
4. Pro Logic On/Off
This function makes stereo programs able to be reproduced by multiple channels.
When this function is not selected, the original stereo source is bypassed to front
speakers. This function is automatically bypassed for stereo listening mode regard-
less of its selection in setup menu.
To enable or disable Pro Logic, the system should be turned on and:
1) Push "SETUP" button.
2) Move blinking arrow to "PRO LOGIC" using "MENU UP"
or "MENU DOWN" button.
3) Select On or Off using "MENU LEFT" or "MENU RIGHT" button.
4) After you are finished, push the "SETUP" button again to escape setup window.
5. Crossover Filter Selection
The SUB channel is low-pass filtered and other channels are high-pass filtered.
The cutoff frequency of those low pass and high pass filters is changed simultane-
ously in this selection. This selection provides 60Hz to 220Hz of cutoff frequency in
10 Hz step.
To select suitable crossover filter to match one's own speaker system,
1) Push "SETUP" button.
2) Using "MENU LEFT" and "MENU RIGHT" buttons on the remote control, select
cutoff frequency in decreasing and increasing order respectively. One push of
the left or right button makes one step movement in frequency. The frequency
which is selected (displayed) is promptly reflected.
3) After you are finished, push "SETUP" button again to escape setup window.
6. Channel Level Control
The system provides the ability to control each channel level from -10dB to +10dB
with 1dB step. This trim control can be used for matching levels of different types
of speakers or used when more power is required.
To enable channel level menu and to control values,
1) Push "SETUP" button.
2) Move blinking arrow to "CHANNEL LEVEL" using "MENU UP"
or "MENU DOWN" button.
3) Push the “Enter" button on the remote controller. The window
for channel level control will open.
4) Move the blinking arrow to the channel to be controlled using the
"MENU UP" or "MENU DOWN" button
5) For level increasing, use the "MENU RIGHT" button,
and the "MENU LEFT" button for level decreasing.
6) After finished, push the "SETUP" button to escape channel window
and push the "SETUP" button again to completely escape setup menu.
7. Test Tone On/Off
To use test tone, master volume must be at a relatively high level because the level
output when the test tone is playing is relatively lower than that of normal audio
output at the same master volume level.
To enable or disable the test tone output,
1) Push the "TEST TONE" button on the remote control. The test tone will be
output to one channel at a time in the order of "FRONT LEFT -> CENTER ->
FRONT RIGHT -> REAR RIGHT -> REAR LEFT" continuously. While the test
tone is playing, pressing any other function button does not work.
2) To output normal sound, push "TEST TONE" button again. The test tone mode
is then disabled to produce normal audio output.
Note: Test tone does not include a tone for the SUB channel. Checking the connection of SUB
speaker is only possible with real audio sound through the SUB speaker.
8. Master Volume Up/Down
This controls the output level of all channels simultaneously. It is designed to
control in 1dB step for high volume levels, in 2dB step for middle levels and in
3~5dB for low levels. When volume level meets the minimum the level goes to
mute. A short duration push of the "VOLUME UP" or "VOLUME DOWN" button
makes one step change and long duration push makes multiple step changes.
9. Mute On/Off
This function is to enable or disable muting of decoder output. When mute
is enabled, this is indicated on the screen until disabled. To disable mute, use
"MUTE" button again or master "VOLUME UP” or master "VOLUME DOWN” button.
10. Setup Menu Display
Controlling DRC, Pro Logic, crossover, line input levels and each channel level
is only possible in setup menu. For more information, refer to the previous pages
of this section. When setup menu is invoked the following display is shown.
-> PRO LOGIC ON/OFF
-> DRC ON/OFF
-> CROSSOVER XXXHz*
-> INPUT1 LEVEL X V**
-> INPUT2 LEVEL X V
-> CHANNEL LEVEL
* XXXHz of Crossover is 60Hz to 220Hz in 10Hz step
** X V has the range of 0.2 ~ 6
Movement of arrows in the left column is achieved by pressing the "MENU UP"
or "MENU DOWN" button. When a function is selected, the arrow corresponding
to the function is blinking. The on or off status is controlled by "MENU RIGHT"
or "MENU LEFT" button. In this case, both buttons act identically. The change of
cutoff frequency for the crossover filter is also made by "MENU RIGHT" or "MENU
LEFT" button. However, the left button is used for decreasing frequency and right
button for increasing in this case. The "SETUP" button is used to enable and
disable setup menu.
11. Channel Level Control Menu Display
As the sub-menu of setup menu, the following menu for channel level control
is provided. To view this sub-menu, move to "CHANNEL LEVEL" in setup menu
using "MENU UP" or "MENU DOWN" button. Then, push the "ENTER" button
on remote controller.
-> FRONT LEFT XX dB*
-> FRONT RIGHT XX dB
-> CENTER XX dB
-> REAR LEFT XX dB
-> REAR RIGHT XX dB
-> WOOFER XX dB
* XXdB is -10 to 10dB in 1dB step
The selection of channels is identical to the selection of functions in the setup
menu. The level change is made by "MENU LEFT" and "MENU RIGHT" buttons.
The left button is used for value decreasing and the right button for increasing
as with the crossover filter. To escape the channel sub-menu, pushing the button
twice is required. The first push is to return to setup menu from this sub-menu
and the second pushing is to escape setup menu.
12. Volume Fade In and Out
Volume fading is involved in the following cases.
1) Listening Mode Change
2) Input Source Change
3) Return From Test Tone
While volume fading, the display is blinking and the controller does not accept any
command from remote controller. When the blinking is finished user can control the
system using remote controller. Since this fading is related to current volume level,
if the volume level is higher, more fading time is required than lower volume level.
13. Digital Error Detect
The system provides two digital inputs; optical and coaxial. The coaxial input
should be used with a true 75 ohm cable. When one (or two) digital inputs is not
connected or connected inappropriately (or source unit is not powered on) the
system can detect this situation. When pushing input button in remote controller
the selected input source is displayed for about 7 sec. If digital data has no problem,
then the display changes from blinking to not blinking after about 2 sec due to the
volume fading. If the digital data has a problem, it remains blinking. When this situ-
ation occurs, connections or output of source unit should be checked. Note that
the system does not provide error detection or zero-bit input detection on analog
input such as line input1 and line input2.
14. Amplifier Shutdown and Message Display
The system can detect the following trouble modes of the amplifier.
1) Short Circuit and Over Current
2) Under Voltage
3) Over Temperature
When the system is in an under-voltage situation (2) (less than 9.5V) the overall
system is shut down. The system will not give any message for under voltage
situation. When the system is first put into protection for situations (1) or (3) it will
self-test for 10 milliseconds. (While the system is self-testing, the sound may be
discontinued.) If the same situation is detected after time is elapsed, the system
causes the amplifier to shut down by disconnecting the amplifier section from the
power supply, and will display "AMP PROTECT" on the OSD for about 110 sec
(~2 minutes). In this situation, no command can be effected. After the stated time
has elapsed, the system automatically recovers to normal operation with volume
two steps down from the level prior to shutoff.
Operation Guide Operation Guide cont’d.
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