5
1.
G
Gllo
ob
ba
all B
By
yp
pa
assss:: This switch disables all functions except the sub woofer control which still functions as
a cross-over level control (with the kosmos bass effects turned off ) when bypassed. The status is
indicated by a red LED which is lit when bypassed.
2.
IIn
np
pu
utt LLe
evve
ell:: This control sets the input gain of the unit. For optimum signal to noise and performance,
it should be set so that the 0 dB LED (+4 dBu) of the level meter (when set to monitor the input) is
flickering most of the time and the clip LED does not blink. The center detent position is the unity gain
point. If the levels are too high, heavy bass material could result in clipping and distortion.
3.
M
Me
ette
err S
Se
elle
ecctt:: The meter will display the level of either the input signal after the input level control or
the output. The top LED has two colors; it will illuminate yellow as a warning, then change to red 4 dB
below the clip point.
4.
O
Ou
uttp
pu
utt LLe
evve
ell:: The output of the unit is set by the output level control. The detent position is the unity
gain point, with an additional 10 dB gain available. Set this control so that the output level does not
change when the bypass switch is pressed. This control also affects the S/PDIF output level.
5.
C
Cu
utt S
Su
ub
b--b
ba
assss ffrro
om
m M
Ma
aiin
n:: This switch removes the QUAKE sub-harmonics and the THUD bass from the
main left and right outputs. (It does NOT remove normal bass from the program material.) This allows
all the ADDED bass to be sent only to the sub woofer output when a three speaker system is used.
When the left and right speakers can not handle the additional bass produced, this is the best way to
route low frequency enhancements. The XPANSE, and STRATOS signals are always sent to the mains
and are not affected by this switch’s setting.
6.
S
Su
ub
b--tte
errrra
an
ne
ea
an
n S
Sh
hiifftt:: This switch changes the sub-harmonic tuning between two speaker size settings.
The “out” position has a higher center frequency which is more suitable for small speakers, the “in”
position shifts the frequency content lower for larger speakers that can handle the deeper bass. If there
is no noticeable difference, the speakers may not be able to reproduce the deep bass, so the small
speaker setting is recommended. This trims back the lowest frequencies, keeping the amplifier from
delivering power that the speaker can’t use or may even be harmful.
7.
Q
Qu
ua
ak
ke
e:: This control adds a synthesized bass signal one octave lower than what is present in the
source. It works in tandem with the DYNAMICS control. The circuitry of this process looks for specific
bass information (frequency and amplitude) and generates natural sounding sub-harmonics. It does no
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