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MODIIC STEREO PROCESSOR

NOISE REDUCTION CARDS:
MD2Bx374
The SMART noise reduction cards provide noise
reduction for decoding Dolby type A stereo prints and
Spectral Recording (SR) encoded prints. The noise
reduction circuitry is automatically switched to the
proper mode when selected by the format switches on
the front of the processor. There are four trimpots and
two test points on each NR card. These are for factory
use only. Do not attempt to adjust these trimpots or
use the test points.

MATRIX CARD:
MOD4x317
This is the heart of the stereo conversion process. The
Wide Trac Deluxe Matrix card takes the signal from
the preamp and noise reduction circuits and converts
the two channel soundtrack into the four channels
required for normal stereo mode.

There is a surround null adjustment trimpot on the
Matrix Card which the installer can adjust to mini-
mize surround channel crosstalk without disturbing
the input signal calibration settings of the preamplifier
and noise reduction circuits.

OPTIONAL 1/3 OCTAVE EQUALIZER CARDS:
MOD4x320
Three one third octave room tuning equalizers can be specially ordered or added
later for the front stage speakers (Left, Center and Right). Each adjustable frequency
band in the stage EQs may be cut or boost ± 10 dB. A +6 dB gain adjustment is also on
each card. For overall unity gain, leave the gain pot in the CCW position. For unity
gain on each of the frequency band adjustments, leave the pot in the mid position. All
pots are the single turn type.

ONE OCTAVE EQUALIZER CARDS:
MOD4x324
This card is the standard EQ for the Stage Channels and the Left and Right Surround
Channels. There is no gain adjustment pot on the one octave EQ card. For the stage
channels, only the top eight trimpots are stuffed and used on each EQ card. For the
surround channels, one 1-octave EQ card is configured as a dual channel card. The
top eight trimpots are for Left Surround, and the bottom eight trimpots are for Right
Surround (see diagram).

1/3 Octave EQ

1 Octave EQ

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Страница 1: ...esulting from accident misuse or abuse lack of responsible care or failures not attributable to manufacturing defects except as provided herein SMART Devices Inc makes no warranties express or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose RETURN POLICY Factory authorization MUST be obtained before returning any product A 15 restocking charge will be issued on ...

Страница 2: ...s will allow you to offer a system that has a sound quality second to none SECTION 2 FEATURES FADER CONTROL To begin the MODIIC has one STEREO MASTER FADER that controls the overall playback level for all six channels This master fader is used as the volume control for all formats except music mode The master music level control is located behind the front panel on the Format Card FORMAT SWITCHING...

Страница 3: ...event power sag momentary drop of the supply output due to heavy loads This gives excellent transient response and superior stability EMERGENCY SOUND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY A backup power supply is included with the MODIIC to power the backup preamp built into the MODIIC This will ensure that you will never lose a show when using the MODIIC processor The backup supply is located within the main power...

Страница 4: ...ure is activated the button will remain lit all the time but the 3 D action is only used in Mono mode and only if the optional 3 D Mono card has been installed Without the optional 3 D Mono card the 3 D button has no effect in Mono mode In Stereo Digital and Music modes the 3 D action is not part of the signal process ing DUAL PROJECTOR PREAMP CARD MOD4x300 There are two stereo solar cell preampli...

Страница 5: ...e Both the Mono and 3 D Mono lights will be lit when this feature is active The 3 D Mono Backup card also contains the circuitry for the emergency backup system METER CARD MOD2x335 The two LED arrays on this card are used to monitor the levels of various points in the cir cuitry These are used during cali bration for setting preamp levels and also during normal operation for monitoring other level...

Страница 6: ...without disturbing the input signal calibration settings of the preamplifier and noise reduction circuits OPTIONAL 1 3 OCTAVE EQUALIZER CARDS MOD4x320 Three one third octave room tuning equalizers can be specially ordered or added later for the front stage speakers Left Center and Right Each adjustable frequency band in the stage EQs may be cut or boost 10 dB A 6 dB gain adjustment is also on each...

Страница 7: ...ximum setting of 160 milliseconds position F OUTPUT MUSIC CARD SRS5x330 Six channels of audio Left Center Right Left Surround Right Surround and Sub pass through the MASTER VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifiers locat ed on the Output Music Card The digital inputs also allow for separate Left Surround and Right Surround channels in addition to a separate subwoofer input The VCAs exhibit very close trac...

Страница 8: ...should be connected to the NEUTRAL projec tor 1 input terminal and the shield of the cables should be connected to a GROUND terminal Be sure to cut off the shield at the projector end so that a ground loop is not created Only the shields on the MODIIC end of the cable should be grounded It is good practice to tape or shrink wrap the end of the shielded cable at the sound head to prevent any stray ...

Страница 9: ...marked DIGITAL INPUTS that can be used to process the outputs from an external digital decoder i e DTS Dolby Digital The DIGITAL INPUTS accept any high level multi channel source The audio signals are processed through the individ ual equalizers Output Card and Master VCA circuit before they appear at the Main Outputs These signals do not pass through the Matrix or Time Delay circuits See the REAR...

Страница 10: ...he right hand side of the Format Card labeled REMOTE LOCAL allows the operator to select either local or remote volume control of the MODIIC This switch is easily accessible by removing the four thumb screws that attach the front plate to the MODIIC Note Remote operation is for film formats only and will not affect the music level SECTION 5 CALIBRATION For more detailed information about setting u...

Страница 11: ...window for the light to pass through 6 Check the high frequency output on both channels Make sure the response is the same on both channels With a narrow slit optical lens the response should be flat within 3 dB to about 12 kHz with NO slit loss correction If not this MUST be corrected before pro ceeding with the next steps It is not permissible to use slit loss correction to correct poor high fre...

Страница 12: ... of the optical sound lens This is a very critical soundhead adjustment if you expect to get the best performance BYPASS Run a film soundtrack Listen to the CENTER channel on the booth monitor Switch from Normal to Backup the switch on the Format Card and adjust the backup level pot on the Mono Card to achieve equal levels while switching from Normal mode to Backup mode This completes the A Chain ...

Страница 13: ...ls Left Center Right Left Surround Right Surround If more gain is needed then the gain pot on the stage EQs can be used which gives an addi tional 6 dB of gain However do not boost the gain on the EQ cards unless it is absolutely necessary The optional 1 3 octave stage channel equalizers in the MODIIC allow the same tuning results obtained in professional room tuning filter sets used in high end s...

Страница 14: ...o the stage speakers Now measure the dis tance from the ideal seat to the nearest surround speaker Subtract the two measurements Now add 20 to this number to get the delay in milliseconds required in the auditorium Set the rotary switch to the nearest setting in milliseconds DIGITAL LEVEL SETTINGS Incoming signals feeding the DIGITAL INPUT termi nals MUST be trimmed externally to match levels from...

Страница 15: ...e lower right side of the Format Card The four screws holding the front panel of the MODIIC must be removed to access the MUSIC LEVEL control EMERGENCY BYPASS SWITCH The MODIIC contains a backup system that will keep the show sound on the screen in the event of a failure of the processor This special circuitry is located on the Mono card in the main card cage unit and is activated by the NORMAL BA...

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