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Congratulations on your purchase of the Vantas DPA-S50 Digital Surround Processor/Amplifier,
a combination Dolby Digital decoder and amplifier. Integrated into any stereo system the DPA-S50 allows
immediate access to the vast array of 5.1 Dolby Digital and Surround soundtracks found on DVD, Laserdiscs,
Cable, DSS (Digital Satellite System), TV, CD and VCR sources.
A three-channel (100 watts per channel) amplifier is included to drive the center and surround channels, while
your existing stereo amp continues to drive the front (main) left and right speakers. With the introduction of the
DPA-S50, Vantas presents a proprietary technology known as VTRACK™. Intelligently monitoring the stereo
amp’s main speaker volume levels, VTRACK™ adjusts the center and surround speakers accordingly. All volume
adjustments can then be made from the master volume control of the stereo receiver/preamp.
You can expect years of enjoyment from the DPA-S50 as it allows for future expandability, providing discrete
6-channel audio line outputs for connecting the DPA-S50 to external amplifiers. When used with a 5.1 Ready
receiver/integrated amp or external amplifiers, the DPA-S50’s internal amplifiers can be disabled, converting
the DPA-S50 into a stand-alone decoder.
When the DPA-S50 detects a source, it automatically turns on and switches to the active source. When there is
no source, the DPA-S50 is bypassed allowing full operation of the existing stereo system. The user-friendly
DPA-S50 becomes virtually invisible providing remote-free operation. A variety of system configurations allows
the DPA-S50 to be installed in the simplest to the most complex home theaters.
In addition to the DPA-S50, you should have received the following items in your packaging:
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2 - Speaker wire pairs
(3-feet each and scored for easy stripping)
Use these to connect the stereo amp’s speaker outputs with the DPA-S50’s
speaker inputs.
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1 - RCA audio cable
Use this cable to connect the DPA-S50’s MAIN-AUDIO LINE OUT to the stereo receiver/preamp’s
tape play input jacks.
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1 - Owner’s Manual
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1 - Quick Start Instructions
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1 - Product Registration Card and Limited Warranty Notice
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship
the unit in the future.
INTRODUCTION
