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ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten /

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Index 

1.  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PRECAUTIONARY NOTES

  ............................................................................03

2.  PACKAGING CONTENTS

 ..............................................................................................................................03

3.  bit Ten AND DRC INSTALLATION

 .................................................................................................................04

4.  CONNECTION PANELS - DESCRIPTION

  ....................................................................................................05

  

4.1 Multipolar connector .................................................................................................................................05

  

4.2 Input signals  ............................................................................................................................................06

  

4.3 Output signals  .........................................................................................................................................07

  

4.4 Inputs - remote control outputs and power supply  ...................................................................................07

  

4.5 Controls and settings  ...............................................................................................................................08

5. CONNECTIONS

 ..............................................................................................................................................09

  

5.1 Power supply and remote turn on .............................................................................................................09

  

5.2 How to turn the bit Ten on / off .................................................................................................................09

  

5.3 Personal computer and Digital Remote Control (DRC)...............................................................................10

  

5.4 High-Level input signals ............................................................................................................................10

  

5.5 Low-Level input signals .............................................................................................................................11

  

5.6 Connection with hands-free phone kit  ......................................................................................................11

  

5.7 Output signals  .........................................................................................................................................12

6.  HOW TO SETUP THE bit Ten WITHOUT A PC

 .............................................................................................13

  

6.1 How to calibrate the MASTER Front-Rear input sensitivity.........................................................................13

  

6.2 Source de-equalization .............................................................................................................................14

  

6.3 Amplifiers sensitivity calibration .................................................................................................................16

  

6.4 How to calibrate the PHONE and AUX IN INPUT sensitivities ....................................................................16

7.  bit Ten SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION GUIDE

 .....................................17

  

7.1 PC Software installation guide ...................................................................................................................17

  

7.2 Drivers installation guide ...........................................................................................................................19

  

7.3 bit Ten software uninstall ...........................................................................................................................20

8.  bit Ten INSTALLATION GUIDE USING A PC

 ................................................................................................21

  

8.1 Selecting the MASTER (Front / Rear) inputs and outputs - TARGET Mode ................................................21

  

8.2 OFFLINE mode .........................................................................................................................................28

  

8.3 Adjusting acoustic reproduction ................................................................................................................29

  

8.4 Device info ................................................................................................................................................29

  

8.5 FILE main menu ........................................................................................................................................30

  

8.6 CONFIG main menu  ................................................................................................................................31

  

8.7 SELECTED INPUT ....................................................................................................................................32

  

8.8 CHANNEL MAP ........................................................................................................................................32

  

8.9 SELECT CHANNEL ..................................................................................................................................32

  

8.10 FILTER SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................33

  

8.11 Set Distance and Delay ...........................................................................................................................35

  

8.12 Graphic equalizer ....................................................................................................................................37

  

8.13 Output level ............................................................................................................................................38

  

8.14 Memory ..................................................................................................................................................39

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

 ....................................................................................................................................40

  

9.1 Synchronization with a PC ........................................................................................................................40

  

9.2 Background noise .....................................................................................................................................40

  

9.3 Firmware upgrade .....................................................................................................................................40

  

9.4 RESCUE MODE ........................................................................................................................................43

10.  DRC - DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL

  ...........................................................................................................44

  

10.1 Phone call ...............................................................................................................................................45

  

10.2 SEL button - functions ............................................................................................................................45

  

10.3 Bypassing the DRC ................................................................................................................................45

  

10.4 DRC firmware upgrade ...........................................................................................................................46

11.  bit Ten ACCESSORIES

  .................................................................................................................................47

  

11.1 DRC cable extension kit ..........................................................................................................................47

12.  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Summary of Contents for bit Ten

Page 1: ...ADVANCED MANUAL www audison eu Rev 1 1c ...

Page 2: ...o calibrate the PHONE and AUX IN INPUT sensitivities 16 7 bit Ten SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS INSTALLATION UNINSTALLATION GUIDE 17 7 1 PC Software installation guide 17 7 2 Drivers installation guide 19 7 3 bit Ten software uninstall 20 8 bit Ten INSTALLATION GUIDE USING A PC 21 8 1 Selecting the MASTER Front Rear inputs and outputs TARGET Mode 21 8 2 OFFLINE mode 28 8 3 Adjusting acoustic reproduction 2...

Page 3: ...processor since thanks to the de equalization function the bit Ten will send back a linear signal It features 7 signal inputs 4 Hi Level 1 Aux Stereo 1 Phone and provides 5 PRE OUT analog outputs Each output channel has a 31 band equalizer available It also features a 66 frequency electronic crossover as well as BUTTERWORTH or LINKWITZ filters with 6 24 dB slopes and a digital time delay line The ...

Page 4: ...0 16 x0 78 3 bit Ten D and DRC INSTALLATION External dimensions Mounting dimensions 68 mm 2 68 90 mm 3 54 35 mm 1 38 Ø 2 mm 1 8 50 mm 2 16 mm 0 63 17 mm 0 67 12 5 mm 0 49 43 5 mm 1 71 13 5 mm 0 53 3 5 mm 0 14 6 mm 0 23 3 183 6 mm 7 22 80 mm 3 14 191 mm 7 51 121 mm 4 76 34 mm 1 33 183 6 mm 7 22 80 mm 3 14 191 mm 7 51 121 mm 4 76 34 mm 1 33 183 6 mm 7 22 80 mm 3 14 191 mm 7 51 121 mm 4 76 34 mm 1 33...

Page 5: ...t signals power supply and various control connections 4 1 MULTIPOLAR CONNECTOR 4 CONNECTION PANELS DESCRIPTION 4 1 violet 2 gray 3 white 4 green 5 red 6 pink 7 brown 8 N C 9 blue 10 cyan light blue 11 violet 12 gray 13 white 14 green 15 red 16 pink 17 orange 18 yellow 19 N C 20 black ...

Page 6: ...2 V RMS is available you can connect it to the high level MASTER inputs SPEAKERS Sensitivity is increased by adjusting the IN LEVEL controls see 8 1 2 8 1 9 3 PHONE input for phone hands free kits IN Connect the audio output cables coming from the hands free kit system in use Input sensitivity is adjustable from 2 to 15 V RMS MUTE Connect the hands free kit remote mute control MUTE PHONE MUTE This...

Page 7: ...ly along with the audio signal Remote Out REM OUT output to turn on other devices amplifiers connected after the processor From the REMOTE IN signal the processor only takes 1 second to supply the signal to the REM OUT output The 130 mA output current capability can also drive an automotive relay making sure it doesn t exceed 130 mA WARNING the bit Ten must be switched on before any amplifiers are...

Page 8: ...onnect the processor to a PC and manage its functions through the bit Ten software The connection standard is USB 1 1 2 0 compatible 1 IN level Input signals adjustments By turning the dials counter clockwise sensitivity decreases by turning them clockwise it increases This setting is important for an optimal signal noise ratio see 8 1 8 2 2 CLIP Input clipping detector see 8 1 8 2 If the LED ligh...

Page 9: ...ugs using a signal coming from one source The KEY MEM connection is not required but it can coexist 3 Through the KEY MEM This method is memory dependent see 4 4 3 4 Through the MASTER INPUT FL input The AUTO TURN ON ART function is enabled by connecting an amplified head unit output to the INPUT FL input channel This function can be disabled by moving the SPEAKER TURN ON switch to OFF see 4 4 5 5...

Page 10: ...ove the indicated switch to the left to OFF position 2 SPEAKERS IN HI LEVEL MULTICHANNEL see 8 2 5 3 PERSONAL COMPUTER AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL DRC 5 4 HIGH LEVEL INPUT SIGNALS optional 5 USB cable provided FRONT REAR AMPLIFIED RADIO DECK OEM ORIGINAL AMPLIFIER SOURCE FRONT HI MAX 4 AMPLIFIED CHANNELS FRONT LOW OK NO DRC ACLink cable provied ...

Page 11: ...F This turns the bit Ten on When a phone call is received the ring tone is audible after around 5 seconds Once the phone call is finished the bit Ten turns off Nota The PHONE MUTE terminal can be used to enable the AUX IN input see 8 6 5 In this case the user won t be able to interface with the hands free kit through the bit Ten AUX IN L R Auxiliary analog stereo signal Sensitivity is adjustable f...

Page 12: ...tem connected with the default settings see 8 1 Some SUB amplifiers inputs need RCA split Some SUB amplifiers inputs need RCA split Example of a 2 way active Front Sub amplifier s system see 8 2 DRC optional FRONT REAR SUB DRC optional SUB FRONT WF FRONT TW 5 DRC optional FRONT REAR SUB DRC optional SUB FRONT WF FRONT TW ...

Page 13: ... figure Note the volume used by the head unit It must be left in this position for the following operations 6 HOW TO SETUP THE bit Ten WITHOUT A PC The bit Ten can be used without a PC In this case you can mainly use only the DE EQ de equalization function to eliminate any pre existing equalization in the audio system usually installed as standard by the car manufacturer The device will store the ...

Page 14: ...w and you may experience noise whistle on the speakers A few quick LED flashes indicate only a small distortion when handling maximum peaks very occasional of music tracks If the source is not equalized response is flat and the LEDs will always be on or always off In this case calibrating is easy because you will simply need to adjust the knobs so that the LEDs turn off just below the point they t...

Page 15: ...ll erase the ones previously stored Important Confirm or abort the de equalization process within 5 minutes otherwise the bit Ten will automatically reset and turn off DE EQ CHECK LED OUT OF DE EQ PROCESS DE EQ IN PROGRESS ABORT DE EQ PROCESS NO NEED DE EQ ANALYZING MEMORY CANCEL LED OFF LED ON DE EQ OK NO DE EQ NEED DE EQ END DE EQ SET 0 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec 1 sec LED OFF END DE EQ CHECK LED OUT OF ...

Page 16: ...track C Turn the IN Level AUX knobs until the first distortion symptoms appear Check if the IN Level AUX LEDs flash occasionally 1 Amplifiers sensitivity calibration by listening Place the head unit volume where the bit Ten inputs were calibrated and play a highly dynamic track Work on the amplifiers sensitivity controls slowly bringing them to higher sensitivity less than 4 0 Volts Once the first...

Page 17: ...on the DESKTOP icon Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 3 Windows XP right click the bit Ten Setup CD 1 0 CD icon and click Explore Windows Vista right click the bit Ten Setup CD 1 0 CD icon and click Explore Windows 7 right click the bit Ten Setup CD 1 0 CD icon and click Open Windows 8 double click on the Computer icon Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 4 Windows XP double cli...

Page 18: ...ne who uses that PC Just me if you want that once installed the program can only be used by yourself as a single system user Then click NEXT Windows 8 select Everyone if you have the system administrator privileges so once installed the program can be used by anyone who uses that PC Just me if you want that once installed the program can only be used by yourself as single system user Then click on...

Page 19: ...ll recognize the bit Ten interface and will automatically install the driver Windows Vista Windows Vista Windows 7 the PC will recognize the bit Ten interface and will automatically install the driver Windows 7 Windows 7 4 The peripheral device has been installed correctly and is ready for use 7 2 DRIVERS INSTALLATION GUIDE Remark The bit Ten uses HID drivers already integrated in Windows For this...

Page 20: ... you can use the link listed on the following menu Start All Programs bit Ten uninstall Procedure 2 To uninstall the bit Ten PC software you can also follow the standard procedure Start Control Panel Applications Installation bit Ten uninstall 7 3 bit Ten SOFTWARE UNINSTALL 7 ...

Page 21: ...plugs to the amplifiers 3 Turn on the bit Ten and connect the USB cable to a PC After installing the bit Ten software start it by clicking the icon previously created on the PC desktop The first screen shown is the start page where you need to choose among three operational modes Select the Target 1 start mode on the drop down menu then double click 2 on the bit Ten image or press ENTER 8 1 SELECT...

Page 22: ...X PHONE Which kind of signals will be allocated to the main inputs e g Front Left or Front Right etc Which speakers you are using for your system e g 2 way Front Sub etc If the system features passive crossovers managing speaker groups e g 2 way system with active mid low 6 Select the inputs Select among the auxiliary inputs AUX PHONE those that will be used You can change this setting later on by...

Page 23: ...unit input level instrument check You will need an oscilloscope for this instrument check Connect the head unit output to the oscilloscope Play track 1 of the bit Ten CD Set tone fader and balance controls and the equalizer if any to zero flat Turn on the car Adjust the volume control so that the oscilloscope shows a sine wave with slightly cut peaks as shown in the figure Note the volume used by ...

Page 24: ...on when handling maximum peaks very occasional of music tracks If the source is not equalized response is flat and the LEDs will always be on or always off In this case calibrating is easy because you will simply need to adjust the knobs so that the LEDs turn off just below the point they turn on 10 How to select the speakers available in the system Speakers can be selected just by clicking on the...

Page 25: ...ure Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 11 How to select passive crossovers for speaker groups You can set if passive crossovers exist that manage speaker functional groups Eg If the audio system has passive crossovers the software will ask you to set them otherwise press NEXT A 2 or 3 way passive crossover only takes a single channel If the sum of crossovers and or speakers exceeds 5 output channe...

Page 26: ...ualized so we recommend to de equalize the signal afterwards Head unit is not equalized The head unit is not equalized so you don t need to de equalize the signal afterwards Press BACK to go back to the previous step Press NEXT to go ahead with the setup procedure Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 16 Source de equalization Press BACK to go back to the previous step Press NEXT to go ahead with the...

Page 27: ...an 4 0 Volts Once the first distortion symptoms show you should stop This is easier if you work on one channel stereo at a time by disconnecting the other channels amplifiers inputs Once the amplifiers are calibrated reconnect all the system channels and if necessary reduce the sensitivity back to 4 0 volts of those channels that may have excessive volume B Amplifiers sensitivity instrument calibr...

Page 28: ...ening A Connect the bit Ten RCA inputs AUX IN to the head unit output B Play a music track C Turn the IN Level AUX knobs until the first distortion symptoms appear Check if the IN Level AUX LEDs flash occasionally In this mode even if the bit Ten processor is connected to the PC it does not interact with the software The OFFLINE mode see 8 1 3 can be used to work on the software without connecting...

Page 29: ...lso shows the device Firmware version Clicking the File tab a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image 1 Load Setup the entire bit Ten configuration is loaded from a previously saved file e g bitTenConfig dip This feature is available both in TARGET and in OFF LINE mode In TARGET mode this lets you load all the settings that have been previously saved This is useful if you want t...

Page 30: ...son communication between the PC and the bit Ten has been interrupted To restore the communication click PC bit Ten The PC loads into the bit Ten the settings that have been selected so far PC bit Ten The PC loads the settings that have been previously stored in the bit Ten WARNING This operation cannot guarantee that data are always retrieved If once you run it the operation is not successful you...

Page 31: ...s the entire audio system will be synchronized Shutdown time is the delay between turning the REMOTE OUT signal off for the amplifiers and turning the bit Ten off It is generally not necessary to change this parameter but can be decreased if your amplifiers produce a Bump when shut down 5 Mute In Phone Mute settings allows you to specialize the MUTE IN PHONE MUTE terminals default settings for the...

Page 32: ...ce through the DRC see 10 This window displays the names given to the output channels When this window is active you can manage each channel that once selected will be highlighted Press the CTRL key and click another channel to select and highlight it as well The filter curve will appear on the graph at the same time Multiple selection is only allowed for functional groups except for the Subwoofer...

Page 33: ...ss will be available etc In EXPERT mode Every speaker system selected has every filter type available WARNING In EXPERT mode pay due attention to the filter selection Speakers have mechanical limits that must not be exceeded otherwise they could lead to permanent damage When you select a filter some optimized cut off frequencies are set by default to avoid breaking the speakers E g if you select L...

Page 34: ...d Hi hi pass cut off frequency will also automatically change If you change the Subwoofer low pass cut off frequency instead the Front Woofer hi pass cut off frequency won t change In EXPERT mode the crossing frequency for speakers of the same front is free meaning that cut offs can be created with a value other than 3 dB 6 Filter slope Hi P Slope 12 24 dB Oct Linkwitz 6 12 18 24dB Oct Butterworth...

Page 35: ... and mainly the speaker phase problem Two speakers reproducing two areas of frequency close to each other e g Woofer and Midrange will simultaneously reproduce in their crossing area at attenuated level the same frequencies Due to the different nature of the speakers they will show a difference in phase that for a short frequency interval works like a time delay By using Fine Set you can partly co...

Page 36: ...ngs start playing music and select the Fine Set box As you move it positive or negative except for the Subwoofer in Fig 6 since it is the farthest speaker you will find the best time alignment and correct acoustic scene It is advisable to listen to different types of music percussion melodic etc for a comprehensive evaluation of different musical instruments space stability 6 Once the time alignme...

Page 37: ... right shaping the curve as you like see Fig 1 The graphic equalizer features five specific functions to ease adjustments see Fig 2 1 Select ALL once an equalization curve has been set this provides the ability to move all the cursors at the same time 2 Flat brings all the cursors back to the 0 dB position 3 EQ L R Link when active applies the equalization curve to both the right and the left chan...

Page 38: ... Sub Volume slider you can adjust the Subwoofer output level 12 0 dB if the system features a Subwoofer Remark if installation includes a mono Subwoofer the sensitivity of its dedicated amplifier needs to be increased by 3 dB compared to the rest of the amplifiers see the Amplifiers Sensivity chart This empirical method takes many factors into account and provides a better adjustment of the Sub Le...

Page 39: ...system s configuration however it also offers the possibility to store and recall two memories A B By pressing the MEMORY button on the main menu different functions are available for the featured presets The following features are available Load All Presets loads both memories A B from a file previously saved prs format Save All Presets saves both memories A B in a file that can be recalled prs f...

Page 40: ...r the following steps a turn the bit Ten off with the DRC knob disconnect the Remote IN or disconnect the power supply cable for a few seconds b save the setup as a file on the PC using the function FILE SAVE SETUP c exit the software d turn on the bit Ten e launch the software again f load the setup file again using the function FILE LOAD SETUP 4 Settings not stored In order to successfully compl...

Page 41: ...ed by four numbers and click its icon to start the download When requested save the file to your PC 6 Select Update Firmware the software will ask you to select the file that you just downloaded from the Download Area or that you previously saved in your PC WARNING To ensure the Firmware is updated correctly disconnect if any the terminals for the hands free kit in use from the bit Ten PHONE input...

Page 42: ...g process will last from 30 seconds to 1 minute with the green progress bar showing correct advancement WARNING During the updating process the progress bar could stop for few seconds Do not interrupt the process in any way 9 Once the update has been successfully completed the window on the right will appear To use the bit Ten again you have to exit the PC software and the bit Ten will turn off 10...

Page 43: ...to proceed as follows Save the previous setup in case you want to open it in OFFLINE mode Unplug the bit Ten from the amplifiers Turn the bit Ten off disconnect the power supply Set the UPGRADE MODE to ON see 4 5 6 Reconnect the power supply and turn the bit Ten on Restart the bit Ten PC software and select RESCUE MODE The screenshot on the right shows the Boot Loader version currently installed o...

Page 44: ...ar fader control Set sources selection Memory selection To access the Right Left balance push button 2 and turn the knob to adjust it Volume can be adjusted either by turning the main knob or pressing button 1 and then turning the knob The volume range goes from 60 min to 0 dB max To access the Front Rear fader push button 3 and turn the knob to adjust it Independent volume for the Subwoofer only ...

Page 45: ...unit and the steering wheel if featured The following conditions are required to bypass the DRC you do not use the AUX input you do not use the memories By pressing the SEL button you can access DSP Memory A B memories saved through software can be recalled and loaded into the processor bit Ten DSP Settings lets you go back to the head unit volume level used when the bit Ten was calibrated Select ...

Page 46: ...t possible conditions if the firmware upgrade is launched but prematurely interrupted for example because the PC locks up or a supply voltage drop occurs to the bit Ten or the USB accidentally disconnects during the firmware upgrade you might need to contact our Customer Service for further support as DRC reprogramming may be necessary 1 Connect the PC to the audio system where the DRC is installe...

Page 47: ...ble supplied with the DRC This extension is necessary in installations on particularly long vehicles such as large SUVs The total length of the supplied cable with the extension is equal to 6 5 m 225 90 CONNECTION PATTERN 11 1 DRC CABLE EXTENSION KIT 11 2 m 78 74 DRC cable extension RJ12 DRC ACLink cable 4 5 m 177 16 RJ12 female female adapter ...

Page 48: ... 2 2 kΩ Max Output Level RMS 0 1 THD 4 V RMS INPUT STAGE High Level Speaker FL FR RL RR Phone IN Low Level Pre AUX IN OUTPUT STAGE Low Level Pre default FRONT L R REAR L R SUB CONNECTION From To Personal Computer 1 x USB B 1 1 2 0 CROSSOVER N 5 one each output channel Filter Type Full High Pass Low Pass Band Pass Filter mode and slope Linkwitz 12 24 dB Butterworth 6 12 18 24 dB Crossover frequency...

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