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HMD8 DSP/
USER’S MANUAL
SUB OUT.
Pre-amplified output subject to low pass filtering optimized to drive a mono amplifier for an external subwoofer or
active subwoofer.
OPTICAL IN.
HMD8 DSP
accepts at its input PCM signals up to 192 kHz / 24 bit sampling frequency rate. Connect a fiber optic cable
with a TOSLINK connector.
Remark:
DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) multi-channel signals coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD)
or DTS can not be reproduced.
PRESET.
HMD8 DSP
features 7 setups preloaded in its memory, identified by the numbers 1 to 7 of the selector. They allow
the product to be used without the need to connect it to a PC.
WARNING:
Make sure you have connected the speakers according to the scheme of the selected preset
before turning the amplifier on.
Remark:
when using one of the 7 presets, communication via USB is inhibited and the configuration software is unable
to detect the device even if it is connected to the PC.
By turning the selector to position 0, the device is fully configurable by the user through the configuration software
via USB connection.
UPGRADE switch.
Switch ON allows the product to be updated in BOOT LOADER mode.
Micro USB.
USB micro receptacle to connect the product to a PC in order to manage the functions using the configuration
software. The connection is USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 compatible.
DRC.
Terminal for future use.
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LOGO STATUS.
HMD8 DSP
is provided with a built-in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections to the
speakers. The logo on the
HMD8 DSP
top cover will change its status in case of any possible product malfunctions.
A WHITE logo means:
HMD8 DSP
is on.
Flashing RED/WHITE logo means:
The “
UPGRADE MODE
” switch on the product is set to “
ON
” position, or the product Firmware is being updated.
Flashing RED logo means:
- HMD8 DSP
temperature reached 75° C and the thermal protection was triggered. It will start operating again at
around 70° C.
RED logo flashing twice every second means:
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Output overload. The red LED flashes when the output load goes below the minimum allowed capacity of about
2Ω impedance. The LED comes on without flashing, activating the protection. When listening to music, if the
acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds, check if the red amplifier LED is flashing. This means there was
an overload. Turn the amplifier off and check the speakers and wirings. This protection is self-restoring.
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Speaker wiring anomaly. The red LED flashes when a terminal on the speaker goes in short-circuit. When
listening to music, if the acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds, check to see if the red amplifier LED
is flashing; this means there was a short circuit between the two terminals. Turn off the amplifier and check the
speakers and wiring. This protection is self-restoring.
RED logo flashing four times every second means:
-
“
OVER VOLTAGE
” protection activation, due to the fact that the battery voltage is higher than
18V
(for HMD8 DSP 12V);
36V
(for HMD8 DSP 24V) .
The product will turn off after 3 minutes.
RED logo means:
-
Product internal fault. Please contact an authorized service centre. The product will turn off after 3 minutes.
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