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USER’S MANUAL

57

AP5.9 bit /

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11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

POWER SUPPLY

 

Voltage: 

7.5 ÷ 15 VDC

Idling current: 

1.5 A

Switched off: 

<1.4 mA

Consumption @ 14.4 VDC 2Ω Max Musical Power (without CPL): 

30 A

Remote IN 

7 ÷ 15 VDC (1 mA)

Remote OUT 

11 ÷ 15 VDC (200 mA)

Fuse 

30 A

ART (Automatic Remote Turn on/off) 

Speakers to input - selectable

AST (Automatic Signal Turn on/off) 

Pre-In to input - selectable

CPL (Continuous Power Limiting) 

Max continuous power - selectable

AMPLIFIER STAGE

 

Distortion - THD @ 1kHz 4Ω, 90% Output Power (Ch 1-2-3-4): 

0.08 %

Distortion - THD @ 1kHz 4Ω, 90% Output Power (Ch 5): 

0.1 %

Bandwidth (-3 dB, 2 V RMS, 4Ω): 

10 ÷ 20k Hz / 10 ÷ 500Hz SUB

S/N ratio @ A weighted, 1V, Output Power: 

95 dB A

Damping factor @ 1 kHz, 2 V RMS, 4Ω: 

>70

Input sensitivity: 

 2 ÷ 15 V RMS

Input impedance: 

15 kΩ

LOAD IMPEDANCE (MIN):

• Ch 1-2-3-4-5:  

2 Ω

MAX POWER: 

530 W

OUTPUT POWER (RMS) @ 14.4 VDC, 1% THD:

• 5 Ch @ 4Ω:  

20 W x 2 + 50 W x 2 + 150 W x 1

• 5 Ch @ 2Ω:  

40 W x 2 + 90 W x 2 + 270 W x 1

OUTPUT POWER (RMS) @ 14.4 VDC, 10% THD:

• 5 Ch @ 4Ω:  

25 W x 2 + 60 W x 2 + 190 W x 1

• 5 Ch @ 2Ω:  

50 W x 2 + 115 W x 2 + 350 W x 1

CEA Specifications:

• Output power @ 4 Ω, 

⩽

 1% THD+N, 14.4 V 

20 W x 2 + 50 W x 2 + 150 W x 1

• SN ratio (ref. 1 W output) 

80 dB A

SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

 

Input Stage:

• Config 1 

Hi / Lo level FL-FR-RL-RR + N.2 customizable

• Config 2 

Hi / Lo level FL-FR-RL-RR + Stereo Aux In (Selectable: DRC/select.)

• Optical IN (max 96 kHz/24 bit) 

S/P-DIF PCM 96 kHz/24 bit max (Selectable: DRC/select.)

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR 

(32 bit Cirrus Logic; Clock speed: 147 MHz)

 

Crossover:  

Full / Hi-Pass / Lo-Pass / Band Pass

Crossover type and slope: 

Linkwitz @ 12/24 dB - Butterworth @ 6/12/18/24 dB

Crossover Frequency: 

68 steps @ 20 ÷ 20k Hz

Phase inversion: 

0° / 180°

Analog Input Equalizer: 

Automatic De-Equalization

Output Equalizer  

N.9 Parametrics Equalizers: ±12 dB;10 pole; 20 ÷ 20k Hz

Time Alignment Distance 

0 ÷ 510 cm / 0 ÷ 200.8 in.

Time Alignment Delay 

0 ÷ 15 ms

Time Alignment Step 

0,08 ms; 2,8 cm / 1.1 in.

Time Alignment Fine Set 

0,02 ms; 0,7 cm / 0.27 in. 

SYSTEM SET:

Preset (Drive Preset) 

Rotary switch for 7 installation Presets

Acoustic Preset 

N.2 DSP Memory, DRC selectable

CONTROL CONNECTIONS 

From / to personal computer 

1 x micro USB-B

To Audison Electronics 

DRC controls

ASP 

For module: Automatic Speaker Presence

Optical / AUX select 

12V control for Optical In / AUX enable

Master enable 

12V control for Master In enable

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

 

PC connections 

Micro USB (1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0)

Software/PC requirements:  

Microsoft Windows (32/64 bit): XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Graphic card min. resolution: 

800 x 600

Ambient operating temperature range: 

0 °C to 55 °C (32°F to 131°F)

SIZE / WEIGHT

 

Max size (mm/in.): 

198 x 45,50 x 134 / 7.8 x 1.8 x 5.27

Weight (kg/lb):  

1.5 / 3.7

Summary of Contents for Prima AP5.9 bit

Page 1: ...rev 1 0 a USER s MANUAL AP5 9 ...

Page 2: ... 6 2 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION 26 6 3 UNINSTALLING AP5 9 bit SOFTWARE 27 7 HOW TO SET UP AP 8 9 BIT WITH A PC AP5 9 bit WITH A PC 28 7 1 OFFLINE MODE 28 7 2 TARGET MODE 29 7 3 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION 35 7 3 1 DEVICE INFO 35 7 3 2 FILE MAIN MENU 36 7 3 3 MEMORIES MAIN MENU 36 7 3 4 SETTINGS MAIN MENU 37 7 3 5 DEVICE MAIN MENU 40 7 3 6 HELP MAIN MENU 41 7 3 7 SELECTED INPUT 41...

Page 3: ...ERWORTH or LINKWITZ filters with 6 24 dB slopes and a digital time delay line The user can adjust the AP5 9 bit settings through the DRC remote control device WARNING 1 a PC provided with Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system 1 5 GHz minimum processor speed 1 GB RAM minimum memory and a 1024 x 600 pixels minimum resolution graphics card as well as at least 512 MB of avai...

Page 4: ...een lightly dampened with water 68 mm 2 68 90mm 3 54 90mm 3 54 35mm 1 38 35mm 1 38 Ø2mm 1 8 50 mm 2 16mm 0 63 17mm 0 67 12 5 mm 0 49 12 5 mm 0 49 43 5 mm 1 71 13 5mm 0 53 3 5mm 0 14 6mm 0 23 6mm 0 23 3 Mounting Size How to mount 134 mm 5 2 7 in 198 mm 7 8 in 114 mm 4 5 in 178 mm 7 in 45 50 mm 1 8 in USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON ...

Page 5: ...es with the largest possible section and with the same section as the cable connected to the positive pole In order to correctly connect the ground use a screw that is already present on the metal part of the vehicle If necessary remove any paint residue or grease using a tester to make sure there is continuity between the negative terminal on the battery and the mounting point If possible connect...

Page 6: ...ch terminal ACC The voltage must be between 7 and 14 5 VDC If using a source with a amplified outputs AP5 9 bit can be automatically turned on see sec 7 3 4 7 so it will not be necessary to connect the REM IN terminal REM OUT Output to turn on other devices amplifiers connected after AP5 9 bit From the time it is turned on it takes 1 second to supply the signal to the REM OUT output but it will be...

Page 7: ...If interfacing AP5 9 bit with sources equipped with PRE OUT outputs this module must not be used 4 3 USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V ASP OK ASP NO SPEAKER OUT AP5 9 bit comes with a 10 pole multipolar connector to manage the 5 power output channels 4 1 white black OUT 5 6 white OUT 5 2 white black OUT 4 7 ...

Page 8: ...ded with RCA connectors which might be connected to the amplifier used example 2 It is also possible to use a TLC AP4 1 accessory cable to directly connect the AP5 9 bit to an AP4 D amp example 3 5 6 USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V EXAMPLES 1 Audison AP5 9 bit Audison AP4 D 1 white OUT 5 7 white black OUT ...

Page 9: ...4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V 2 Audison AP5 9 bit 4 channel Amplifier 3 Audison AP5 9 bit Audison AP4 D with connection through APL 2 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 REM IN 1 white OUT 5 7 white black OUT 5 2 gray OUT 6 8 gray black OUT 6 3 green OUT 7 9 green black OUT 7 4 violet OUT 8 10 violet black OUT 8 6 blue REM OUT 12 blue white MUTE 5 orange SUB 11 o...

Page 10: ...means there was an overload Turn the amplifier off and check the speakers and wirings Speaker wiring anomaly The red LED flashes when a terminal on the speaker goes in short circuit with the vehicle chassis When listening to music if the acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds check to see if the red amplifier LED is flashing this means there was a short circuit between a terminal on a speak...

Page 11: ...N AST function is activated by connected the outputs on a preamplified source to the input channels to the AP5 9 bit input channels This function can be enabled disabled using AP5 9 bit PC Software This turn on control is available on the FL FR RL RR IN1 IN2 inputs see sec 7 3 4 7 5 By connecting the OPTICAL SELECT AUX IN SELECT terminal with a Remote Out signal coming from an auxiliary source or ...

Page 12: ... 6 7 POWER 12V USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V SD SD SD SD USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12...

Page 13: ... OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V 1 2 3 4 5 6 REM OUT MASTER E...

Page 14: ...ection 7 3 11 Phase inversion see section 7 3 10 2 Output level adjustment to better align the total response of the system see section 7 3 13 2 The AP5 9 bit features a 12 pin DSP OUT connector to relay 4 additional channels internal to the DSP and managed by PC software It is possible to connect an AP4 D amplifier or a generic 4 channel amplifier to this socket through an adapter cable For conne...

Page 15: ...AL IN DSP OUT INPUTS 30A 1 2 3 4 5 6 DRC ASP REM OUT MASTER ENABLE UPGRADE PRESETS OFF ON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V Max power suggested Loads 420 W OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω OUT 1 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 0 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 0 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 ...

Page 16: ...Aux input In1 In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max Max power suggested Loads 420 W OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω OUT 1 REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 62 3 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 2 REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 3 FRONT LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 50 W 85 W OUT 4 FRONT RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 ...

Page 17: ...S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 420 W OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω OUT 1 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz ...

Page 18: ...P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 420 W OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω OUT 1 FRONT MD TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 2 FRONT MD TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 20 W 35 W OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 H...

Page 19: ...ORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 940 W OUTPUT CONFIGURATION AP TYPE OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω 5 9 bit OUT 1 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 20 W 35 W 5 9 bit OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 500 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 20 W 35 W 5 9 bit OUT 5 SUBWOOFER LO PA...

Page 20: ...ng Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 700 W OUTPUT CONFIGURATION AP TYPE OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω 5 9 bit OUT 1 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 20 W 35 W 5 9 bit OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 20 W 35 W 4 D OUT 3 REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 62 3 cm 70 W 140 W 4 D OUT 4 REAR RI...

Page 21: ...MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 940 W AP TYPE OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 4Ω POWER 2Ω 5 9 bit OUT 1 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 20 W 35 W 5 9 bit OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 20 W 35 W 5 9 bit OUT 3 REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 H...

Page 22: ...00 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 20 W 35 W 5 9 bit OUT 3 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 82 2 cm 50 W 85 W 5 9 bit OUT 4 FRONT TW LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 3000 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 50 W 85 W 4 D OUT 3 REAR LEFT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 62 3 cm 70 W 140 W 4 D OUT 4 REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 70 W 140 W 5 9 bit OUT 5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 121 8 cm 140 W 280 W 5 9...

Page 23: ...USER S MANUAL 23 AP5 9 bit 5 5 PERSONAL COMPUTER E DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL DRC 1 Connecting AP5 9 bit to the PC 5 DRC ACLink cable provied NO OK USB cable provided DRC optional DRC IN ...

Page 24: ...3 Windows XP right click on the icon for the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Explore Windows Vista right click on the icon for the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Explore Windows 7 right click on the icon for the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Open Windows 8 access Computer from the Windows 8 menu 4 Windows XP double click on the setup icon Windows Vista double click on the setup icon...

Page 25: ...ANCEL to interrupt it 6 Windows XP Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows Vista Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows 7 Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows 8 Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT 7 Windows XP Vista 7 8 ...

Page 26: ... procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation Windows Vista follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation Windows 7 follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation Windows 8 follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation 6 3 Windows XP the PC ...

Page 27: ...n they are not included on the CD and will always install automatically Procedure 1 To uninstall AP5 9 bit PC software you can use the link in the menu Start All programs AP5 9 bit uninstall Procedure 2 To uninstall AP5 9 bit PC software you can also use the standard procedure Start Control Panel Uninstall or change a program AP5 9 bit remove 6 3 UNINSTALLING AP5 9 bit SOFTWARE 6 ...

Page 28: ...s change the inputs and select the outputs select the function Configuration Wizard in the SETTINGS window of the software main menu 7 1 OFFLINE MODE Remark Change the size of the window for the PC software To make the window full screen click on the Enlarge button or double click on the title bar of the PC Software window To restore the previous size from full screen click on the Reset button or ...

Page 29: ...puts on AP5 9 bit in BRIDGE configuration thus increasing the power on the output WARNING During this operation we recommend disconnecting the power connector from AP5 9 bit to the speakers disconnecting the SPEAKER OUT connection see sec 4 4 1 Connect the speaker outputs or the Pre Out outputs from the INPUTS on AP5 9 bit see sec 4 2 Before turning on the system make sure the power outputs are di...

Page 30: ...en either by the input signal coming from the Front line or by the input signal coming from the Rear line or by the one coming from the mix of Front Rear lines 3 F R SUB L R controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB stereo 4 F R SUB controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB mono 5 F R C SUB controls Front stereo Rear stereo Center Sub 6 F AUX controls Front stereo AUX stereo 7 2 WAY F AUX controls a 2 way...

Page 31: ...t output level is set too low the device may produce ground noise hissing sound when playing music tracks This is due to the low signal noise ratio provided by the head unit to the AP5 9 bit input If you experience this problem after calibrating the amplifiers sensitivity levels increase the head unit volume and repeat the AP5 9 bit calibration procedure as detailed in point 9 of this paragraph WA...

Page 32: ...s BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the program E g Even if using Front Left Full and Front Right Full as inputs the software will also perform the de equalization on the Rear Center and Subwoofer since the processor must use the signals identified as Front to also control any possible Rear Center and Subwoofer outputs If you dec...

Page 33: ... check the crossover configuration or the speaker setup through the BACK button Select Bridge Mode outputs for groups of speakers In order to increase the front driving power you can set the AP4 D outputs connected to the AP5 9 bit in BRIDGE mode by selecting the check box as shown Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the proc...

Page 34: ...ing messages and display the NEXT button Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 11 Finish Stop playing the Test track and remove the setup CD from the source player Press BACK to return to the previous step Press CANCEL to exit the procedure Press FINISH to end the configuration 12 Software startup The software tra...

Page 35: ...ce and the Serial Number If you choose to leave the speakers amplifiers connected to AP5 9 bit remember to make adjustments with a general volume that won t damage the other speakers in the system see sec 7 3 13 8 7 3 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION WARNING When exploring the functions do not change the parameters on AP5 9 bit Take your time to get familiar with the possibilities the software offe...

Page 36: ...This function requires an internet connection By clicking on this entry a link to download new installation setups appears 5 Exit Exits the PC software Remark Other languages may also be available Verify through Check for Updates 4 Preferences Lets you display the context messages in the chosen Language Italian or English The PC Software automatically defaults to English To change the language sel...

Page 37: ...equalization curve calculated during the Configuration Wizard 6 Input configuration Shows the specialization assigned to the inputs on AP5 9 bit during the Configuration wizard WARNING switching from one mode to another resets the configuration of the filters to their original Default setting WARNING Whenever performing the I O Configuration Wizard the values set in the Options menu see sec 7 3 4 ...

Page 38: ... before being operational Setting Startup Time to a value equal to or greater than the longest delay will provide synchronized audio startup for the whole system SLEEP timeout for analog input min it sets the amplifier s stand by time when there is no audio signal The stand by time energy saver can be set from 1 min minimum to 20 mins maximum Normal operation is resumed when the audio signal is pr...

Page 39: ...eaks at high volumes and could generate distortions or even temporary shut down of AP5 9 bit If this situation occurs check the ENABLED box and choose the highest current value in order to eliminate the problem previously described 7 Master priority MASTER ENABLE attenuation sets the signal level for the master input when enabled from the terminal MASTER ENABLE You can choose the activation levels...

Page 40: ...SETS in the AP5 9 bit preset 0 memory to be editable see sec 5 4 2 5 4 8 4 Update firmware This allows firmware updates on AP5 9 bit see sec 8 3 5 Reset factory default Performs full reset of AP5 9 bit returning the product to its original conditions deleting all previously saved data from the processor memory 2 Finalize the device Lets you load all of the parameters set during system calibration ...

Page 41: ...he Subwoofer which can be selected together with any group E g Front Left Full together with Subwoofer but not with Rear Left Full 7 3 6 HELP MAIN MENU 7 3 7 SELECTED INPUT 7 3 8 CHANNEL MAP 6 7 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Tutorials online This function requires an internet connection Clicking on this item activates a youtube link to consult audio video information regarding the product 3 User s Manual on...

Page 42: ...r L R Link acts on all of the adjustments of the Filter Settings except for Set Distance Delay 2 Invert Phase Inverts the phase of the channel under examination by 180 This can be done by selecting the green light which will turn on This can be useful to solve phase alignment problems among the different filtered channels 3 Filter Type Lets you select the type of filter to assign to the channels F...

Page 43: ...on to the filter selection Speakers have mechanical limits that must not be exceeded otherwise it could lead to permanent damage 4 Filter Model lets you select the type of filter to be applied Linkwitz default Butterworth When launching AP5 9 bit software Linkwitz is proposed as the filter model for the speaker or speaker group connected to the related channel To apply the opposite Left Right enab...

Page 44: ...d to get from the speaker to the listener s ear Preliminary remarks Sound moves through the air at a speed of 343 m sec 1 125 ft sec at a temperature of 20 C 68 F If you know the distance from the sound emission point you can then calculate the time the sound takes to get to the listener s ear If you set the distances of the different speakers AP5 9 bit will automatically change them into time ms ...

Page 45: ...or you to see how much Fine Set has been manually changed both delay values are shown To see the resulting delay physically applied to the output you have to add the values shown in the Delay Default and Delay Fine Set boxes A negative value decreasing the delay can not be assigned to the farthest speaker it can only be assigned to the other speakers as they are all already delayed compared to the...

Page 46: ...ne Set box moving the values up or down except for the subwoofer since it is the farthest speaker to fine tune the system for optimal sound We recommend listening to various types of music percussion melodic etc for better evaluation of the coherence spatial stability of the different musical instruments 6 Once the time alignment procedure is complete you can work on the output equalizer see sec 7...

Page 47: ...r in the selected equalization point just scroll using the wheel of the mouse featuring that function In order to delete the changes just put the mouse over the point select it with the left button and press CANC on the PC keyboard The equalizer has specific functions that aid in calibration and make it easier Flat brings all the cursors back to the 0 dB position L R Link when active applies the e...

Page 48: ...1 Using one of the sliders for the output channels you can adjust the output level 40 0 dB for each channel The sliders are enabled based on the output configuration 2 This part of the display shows the output level for each individual channel 40 0 dB referring to the position of the Slider for the output channels 3 By clicking on the Mute button you can mute the corresponding output channels 4 By...

Page 49: ...sing the FILE LOAD SETUP function 3 AP5 9 bit does not respond If calibrating the system with the PC connected to AP5 9 bit and the latter does not respond to the commands proceed as follows a Turn off AP5 9 bit by pressing the knob on the DRC or disconnecting the Remote IN or even disconnecting the power cable for a second b Save the setup to a file on the PC using the FILE SAVE SETUP function c ...

Page 50: ...st file whose name includes the word Firmware followed by four numbers and click on the specific symbol to start the download When requested save the file to the PC 5 Select Update Firmware The program will ask you to select the file that was just saved from the Download Area or that was previously saved in the PC 2 When you select Check for Updates the internet browser in the PC will open up and ...

Page 51: ...t the UPGRADE switch to the OFF position 11 Turn AP5 9 bit back on and restart the PC software If AP5 9 bit firmware update completed correctly the dialogue window will show new AP5 9 bit Firmware version 12 Repeat the product calibration operations see sec 7 2 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER 12V USB OPTICAL S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 8 UPGRADE PRESETS SPEAKER OUT OPTICAL IN SUB OUT INPUTS OFF ON REM 30A...

Page 52: ... dB at 0 5 steps Volume Control Default function The DRC is AP5 9 bit remote control system It is a microprocessor digital system that can also remotely control and monitor any amplifiers equipped with the AC Link bus control When first turned on the display will show the Firmware version installed on the DRC When configuring AP5 9 bit using the PC the DRC may stay connected but will show the mess...

Page 53: ...ghtness of the display and the red ring on the buttons 9 1 SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS 9 It indicates activation of the amplifier thermal protection as temperature reached 80 degrees Celsius The amplifier will get back to normal functioning when temperature decreases to 75 degrees Celsius It indicates activation of the amplifier thermal protection due to overloaded outputs It indicates activation of ampl...

Page 54: ...A Jack adapter 10 1 ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE ASP is indispensable when installing AP5 9 bit with some OEM sources requiring only at the initial turn on instant a resistive load impedance at the outputs to detect the speakers presence In case there is no load the source disables the outputs usually only for the Rear section Therefore if during the calibration process you cannot adjust the inp...

Page 55: ... and time 10 7 ECK DRC CABLE EXTENSION KIT This kit includes a cable and an adapter that lets you extend the length of the cable provided with the DRC by 2 m This extension cable is needed for installations in very long vehicles like large SUVs The total length of the standard cable and extension combined is 6 5 m 10 8 OP 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 M 59 05 IN Optical cable with TOSLINK connecto...

Page 56: ...liminating the issue Description SFC is a sampling frequency converter it converts the digital signal inputting an S PDIF digital signal with from 32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequency and outputting an S PDIF digital signal with 48 kHz sampling frequency SFC does not alter the information travelling along the signal it can not handle AC3 or Dolby Surround encoded signals but just stereo PCM ones a...

Page 57: ... RR N 2 customizable Config 2 Hi Lo level FL FR RL RR Stereo Aux In Selectable DRC select Optical IN max 96 kHz 24 bit S P DIF PCM 96 kHz 24 bit max Selectable DRC select DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR 32 bit Cirrus Logic Clock speed 147 MHz Crossover Full Hi Pass Lo Pass Band Pass Crossover type and slope Linkwitz 12 24 dB Butterworth 6 12 18 24 dB Crossover Frequency 68 steps 20 20k Hz Phase inversion...

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