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8. Configuration of the DSP
The general DSP settings should be con-
ducted with the DSP PC-Tool software be-
fore using the signal processor for the first
time.
Ignoring this advice may result in damaging the
connected amplifiers / the loudspeakers. Infor
-
mation about connecting the DSP.3 to a com-
puter can be found below.
9. Connecting the remote output
This output (Remote out) is used to supply re-
mote signals to the external amplifier/s. Always
use this remote output signal to turn on the
amplifier/s in order to avoid on / off switching
noises.
It is possible to freely configure the HELIX DSP.3
with our DSP PC-Tool software.
The user interface is designed for easy handling of
all functions and allows an individual adjustment of
each of the eight DSP channels. Prior to connect-
ing the signal processor to your PC visit our web
-
site and download the
latest version of the DSP
PC-Tool software
.
Check from time to time for software updates. You
will find the software and the respective user manu
-
al on
www.audiotec-fischer.com
.
We strongly recommend to carefully read the user
manual (Sound Tuning Magazine) before using the
software for the first time in order to avoid any com
-
plications and failures.
Important:
Make sure that the signal processor is
not connected to your computer before the software
and USB driver are installed!
In the following the most important steps how to
connect and the first start-up are described:
1.
Download the latest version of the DSP
PC-Tool software (available on our website
www.audiotec-fischer.com
) and install it on
your computer.
2.
Connect the signal processor to your computer
using the USB cable that is included in delivery.
If you have to bridge longer distances please
use an active USB extension cable with inte
-
grated repeater and no passive extension.
3.
First turn on the signal processor and then start
the software. The operating software will be up-
dated automatically to the latest version if it is
not up-to-date.
4.
Now you are able to configure your HELIX
DSP.3 with our intuitive DSP PC-Tool software.
Nevertheless, interesting and useful hints can
be found e.g. in our “Sound Tuning Magazine”,
which can be downloaded for free from our
website.
Caution:
We highly recommend to set the vol
-
ume of your car radio to minimum position during
first start-up. Additionally no devices should be
connected to the signal processor until general
settings in the DSP PC-Tool software have been
made. Especially if the DSP.3 will be used in fully
active applications, a wrong setup can destroy your
speakers right away.
Connection to a PC
