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DUAL-USER MODE
The Realiser allows two people to listen simultaneously, each using his or her own PRIR and HPEQ
measurements and with independent head tracking. If head tracking is used, one set-top is sufficient
for both listeners, but of course two head-top units are required; additional head-tops are available
from Smyth Research.
Note: presets which were loaded before dual-user-capable firmware was installed will not work
properly unless the PRIRs are re-loaded into those presets. The HPEQ files do not need to be re-
loaded, and the parameters will be undisturbed.
Connections
The first user is connected in the normal way, via either the two
PHONES
jacks on the rear panel, or
the ¼”
PHONES
jack on the front panel.
The second listener’s headphone signal is available on
LINE OUT
jacks
3
and
4
. These are line-
level signals, so a headphone amplifier is required.
Presets
The primary listener can use any preset. The second listener must use preset 4.
Setting up the head trackers
Here are the setup steps for dual-mode operation with two head-top units:
1. Set the tiny switches on the set-top and on both head-tops in the down position.
2. Plug the second listener’s head-top into the USB-type jack on the Realiser’s front panel.
3. Press
MENU-TE
. The screen will say:
MODE:Ir1 RANGE:L
0°
>TKR NO:0
FILTER:360°/s
With the cursor on
TKR NO
, use the < and > keys to select tracker
1
and press
OK
..
4. Unplug the head-top. With the
TE
menu still on the screen, rotate the head-top in front of the set-
top and confirm that the
OFFSET
reading is changing and that the LEDs on the set-top are responding.
5. Press
CANCEL
to exit the TE menu. Attach the head-top to the second listener’s headphones.
6. Plug the primary listener’s head-top into the USB-type jack on the Realiser front panel.
7. Press
MENU-TE
, set
TKR NO
to
0
and press
OK
.
8. Unplug the head-top. With the
TE
menu still on the screen, rotate the head-top in front of the set-
top and confirm that the
OFFSET
reading is changing and that the LEDs on the set-top are responding.
9. Press
CANCEL
to exit the TE menu. Attach the head-top to the primary listener’s headphones.