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Table of Contents
PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................................... ii
WARNING......................................................................................................................................................iii
Generation VIII Identification Record ............................................................................................................. iv
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................................................v
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................ vii
List of Tables................................................................................................................................................. vii
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................1
Getting to know your Generation VIII..............................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................................................................................................................................2
Reference Manual Conventions......................................................................................................................2
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations.............................................................................................................3
Generation VIII Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................4
Front Panel Layout..........................................................................................................................................5
Rear Panel Layout ..........................................................................................................................................6
Menu Maps .....................................................................................................................................................7
Setup Menu Pages ......................................................................................................................................7
Remote Control ...............................................................................................................................................8
Introduction to the User interface....................................................................................................................9
OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................10
Input Select Buttons ......................................................................................................................................10
Changing Inputs ........................................................................................................................................10
SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Jack and Input Names...............................................................................................................................11
Clocking.....................................................................................................................................................12
Unity Gain ..................................................................................................................................................12
Input Offset Level ......................................................................................................................................12
Burn In .......................................................................................................................................................13
Remote Triggering.....................................................................................................................................13
RS232........................................................................................................................................................14
IR Source...................................................................................................................................................15
Using Generation VIII as an External DAC ...............................................................................................15
Screensaver ..............................................................................................................................................16
Initial Volume Level ...................................................................................................................................16
Serial Number/Software Versions .............................................................................................................17
BALANCE Function.......................................................................................................................................17
APPENDIXES...................................................................................................................................................18
Appendix A
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................19
Appendix B
Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................................................................20
Appendix C
Upgrading/Re-installing Generation VIII Software...............................................................22
Appendix D
Remote Extender Jack Technical Description and Protocol ...............................................23
Appendix E
RS232 Protocol....................................................................................................................24
RS232 Hardware Connections..................................................................................................................24
Appendix F
Specifications.......................................................................................................................30
Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................................32
Summary of Contents for Generation VIII Series 3
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