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Using your DAP-601ES
This section provides information on the operation of your DAP-601ES. The DAP-601ES is simple to operate with all functions available from the
remote control. Insert the batteries in the remote control and aim at the remote sensor on the front panel. Remove the protective film over the
display panel before using the unit.
Input
Switching on and off
Before switching on for the first time, check all audio connections.
Ensure that the power cable is connected and the power is on at the wall.
The DAP-601ES enters a standby mode when you connect it to the power, this is indicated by the red standby LED to the right
of the display.
Push and release the
Power
button on the front of your DAP-601ES or on the remote control to switch the unit on or return to
standby mode. The blue power on LED and display will light up when the unit is switched on.
Testing your system
After connecting your source, amplifier and speakers, press and release the
Test
button to test your system. You can also use
the test mode to test the location of the speakers. When the
Test
button is pressed, white noise is generated in turn through
all satellite speakers in the order Front Left, Centre, Front Right, Surround Left, and Surround Right channels for 2 seconds
each. The display simultaneously indicates which channel is being tested. If you press the
Test
button during playback the
sound will be interrupted for the period of the test and return to your source when finished.
Selecting an input
The DAP-601ES surround sound processor is capable of processing the digital and analog audio signals from many different
audio sources. The DAP-601ES automatically detects and decodes the digital signal and shows the signal type on the display.
The DAP-601ES can be connected to up to five audio sources using the connectors on the rear panel. Select the input source
you want by repeatedly pressing the
Input
button until the desired source is selected. The input selected will be shown on the
top line of the display.
AUX
Coaxial analogue input labelled AUX on the rear panel
VCR
Coaxial analogue input labelled VCR on the rear panel
TV
Coaxial analogue input labelled TV on the rear panel
COAXIAL (CO) Coaxial digital input labelled S/PDIF on the rear panel
OPTICAL (OP) Optical digital input labelled S/PDIF on the rear panel
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust both the overall volume and the volume levels of individual channels to suit your listening environment and
source material.
Adjusting the overall volume
You adjust the overall volume level using the
Volume
+
/
-
and
Mute
controls.
Mute
Pressing
Mute
mutes all channel outputs. To disable the mute function, press
Mute
again.
The bottom line of the
display shows MUTE when mute is in operation.
Volume
To increase or decrease the master output volume of your DAP-601ES, press
/
-
. The bottom row of the
display shows the value and this remains on the display after adjusting. The default setting is -30 dB and the
range is from -60 to 0 dB. For information on setting the volume of individual channels see below.
Adjusting the volume of individual channels
You can set the volume level of each individual channel. Note the subwoofer channel adjusts the volume of the bass across
all channels where present. An additional LFE (Low Frequency Effect) MIX channel is also provided. The LFE channel is an
optional band-limited bass channel which may be included on some Dolby Digital recordings to enhance the bass at
particular points.
To adjust the volume of an individual channel, press
Balance
repeatedly until the desired channel is shown on the bottom
line of the display. Adjust volume on the selected channel by pressing
/
-
. The default setting for each channel is
+
0 dB.
Test
Mute
Volume
Balance
Volume
Power
