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Remote Handset Functions

Display On / Off  (The Red button on the upper left corner):

Each button press toggles between the 2 display modes. When the display led is on (display mode on) 

the display stays on continuously. When the led is off (display mode off ) the display will be on while you are 
using the pre-amp / remote functions and then after a short timeout the display turns off for dark listening. 

Buffer Mode (The Black button on the upper right corner):

Pressing this button toggles the currently selected source between 'Normal' and 'Buffer'  mode. The 

current buffer mode is indicated via the source leds just above the source buttons. Normal mode is indicated by a 
green led and 'Buffer Mode' is shown by the source's led turning orange. Note that there are 2 'stops' in buffer 
mode. Both these are identical for now – the extra stop is included to allow a future buffer to be easily inserted 
into your TAP-X. 

Mute (center of volume/balance grid):

This button toggle between mute and normal volume modes. When the mute led is on the system is 

muted. The mute will be canceled when the volume is adjusted by the remote handset or by the volume knob on 
the front of the pre-amp. 

Volume UP / Down ('+' and '-'): 

The volume up and down buttons step the volume up or down 1 step (1db) per button press or if held 

down continuously they continuously adjust volume. 

Balance Left / Right ('<' and '>'): 

The Balance Left / Right buttons step the volume levels to adjust the balance. This adjustment moves 

the sound to the right or left side by 1 volume step per button press (or if held down continuously balance will 
progressively move in the desired direction). A sliding / alternating balance is implemented where the level 
adjustment to move balance alternates from  left or right, etc... This way the overall volume level of the system is 
maintained. Also you can slide balance over to one side and then slide it back to the original volume by pressing 
the opposite balance button. If you hold the button down constantly while moving back towards center then the 
balance will stop as it reaches center. This is handy when adjusting balance back to the middle point. 

Source Select Buttons:

The buttons labeled '1' through '6' on the bottom portion of the remote handset directly access each of 

the 6 source inputs on the TAP-X. These direct buttons (rather than next/prev) are used to make sure that macro 
functions programmed into a (user supplied) advanced  programmable handset function repeatably. 

Содержание TAP-X

Страница 1: ...plifier System User Manual Thank you for choosing the TAP X pre amplifier Your ownership experience is very important to us so if at any time you have any questions please contact us directly at 604 538 9812 www bentaudio com ...

Страница 2: ...into the signal path to perform these functions Another significant benefit of the Autoformer is the way it treats impedances the load your source sees and the drive to your amplifier As the volume level is turned down to typical listening levels the output of the TAP X does a better and better job of driving cables and amplifiers From an impedance point of view the TAP X looks much like an active...

Страница 3: ...n to a full featured unit Sub Output This separate buffered and volume controlled output is not part of a single input unit See below for a full description of this feature Switchable Buffer Stage See below for a full description of this feature One other difference of note is that the single input unit runs on a 9Vdc power supply while the full featured unit uses a 12VAC power supply As long as y...

Страница 4: ... located just like a traditional active pre amp would be located in your rack close to the source components CD Player Phono stage etc This is nice because it keeps the multiple cables needed from sources to the TAP X nice and short Note that this is the opposite of traditional resistor based passive pre amp s where the pre amp to amp cable length must be kept VERY short for best performance and i...

Страница 5: ...ub connection so that you do not need to be at all concerned with a long cable connecting the pre amp to the subwoofer amp affecting the main output s 100 passive signal path If you are bi amping then use this output to feed the bass amp in the system Note the sub output is still full range and does not have a crossover function that would be part of your subwoofer system Step 3 Connect the TAPE O...

Страница 6: ...ircuit power supply Power draw is low so just plug the supply into the same power conditioner you use for your source components If you run your system directly from the wall supply then just plug the TAP X s power supply into the same wall outlets or power strip used Connect the other end of the power cable cable into the PWR jack on the back of the TAP X The display will light up The following i...

Страница 7: ...ost often this is used to program an input connected to a home theater processor so that the input will jump to level 54 unity gain when that input is selected As a non HT input is once again selected the level jumps back to the prior level setting A level 54 setting connects the input jack directly to the output jack An alternate level can also be used if you d like Each time that source is selec...

Страница 8: ...ton toggles between mute and normal volume modes When the mute led is on the system is muted The mute button on the remote also toggles mute mode Adjusting volume via the remote or the volume knob resets the TAP X to not muted Left Channel Volume Display This numeric led displays the current volume of the left channel In Mute Mode the display reads double dashes The lowest volume level level 1 is ...

Страница 9: ... yet to find a system where I like buffer mode better than 100 passive mode with the primary source It s really added as a helper in case any of your additional lower quality sources have trouble driving a passive pre amp Buffer mode selection is automatically stored for each input in non volatile memory so it will be saved after power is lost This way each source will remember its preferred mode ...

Страница 10: ...y the volume knob on the front of the pre amp Volume UP Down and The volume up and down buttons step the volume up or down 1 step 1db per button press or if held down continuously they continuously adjust volume Balance Left Right and The Balance Left Right buttons step the volume levels to adjust the balance This adjustment moves the sound to the right or left side by 1 volume step per button pre...

Страница 11: ...e Arlon PCB Material used for Signal Path Circuit Boards Extreme quality relays rated for billions of operations Modular Design for minimum internal wiring keeping the signal path VERY clean Expansion modules connect via fiber optic cables no chance of ground loops Entire Control System enters sleep mode after each command NO clock noise Endurance A Minimum of Mechanical Parts Maintenance free ope...

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