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1. REAR LEFT AUXILIARY STEREO REAR RIGHT 4 PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE ACP 6 ACP 2 Pai optional optional AUXILIARY STEREO R p see sec 10 3 see sec 10 3 PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE en D sje E AP5 9 bit eme MP3 PLAYER L AUXILIARY STEREO WE PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE ACP 2 optional see sec 10 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS OPTICAL FIBER see sec 10 7 10 8 TOSLINK connector eee PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTIZALIN DSP OUT DRC OFFON y SPEAKER 242 our ei INPUTS lt ASP 30A a EE SE I II fo ooo 12345 OPT SEL 12345 6 m REMOUT AP5 9 bit REM IN L MASTER ENABLE PCM Stereo signal max 96 kHz 24 bit WARNING The digital inputs accepts up to 96 kHz 24 bit stereo PCM signals So DOLBY DIGITAL AC3
2. 1 POWER Power 11 15 VDC connection terminal for AP5 9 bit power supply positive pole The jack accepts a stripped cable up to 15mm 0 6 with maximum section of 8 AWG 3 2mm 0 12 For better power transfer we recommend using cables with the largest possible cross section and with the same cross section as the cable connected to the negative pole Power Ground connection terminal for the negative power supply pole of the amplifier Connect here the negative battery cable or a cable connected to the vehicle chassis The opening will take a stripped cable up to 15mm 0 6 with a maximum section of 8 AWG 3 2mm 0 12 For better power transfer we recommend using cables with the largest possible section and with the same section as the cable connected to the positive pole In order to correctly connect the ground use a screw that is already present on the metal part of the vehicle If necessary remove any paint residue or grease using a tester to make sure there is continuity between the negative terminal on the battery and the mounting point If possible connect all of the grounds on the audio components to the same grounding point This helps reduce most of the interference than can occur in audio reproduction WARNING Make sure the connection polarity is as indicated on the terminals A misconnection may result in damage to the 7 AP5 9 bit After applying po
3. AP5 9 bit 5 5 CONNECTIONS AE POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON HEX KEY 2 5 mm m 2 1 12 PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC SPEAKER 6 2 i gr p 5 1 AP5 9b dic 12245 We ENABLE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER 20 cm 7 9 in AMPLIFIER Optional pc 9 FUSE HOLDER Not provided uL Suggested Fuse 12V 30 A delayed GROUND BATTERY GROUND H audison CSR HEAD UNIT 9 N96 2 REM IN REMOTE OUT blue REM IN blue white REM OUT N REMOTE pink OPTICAL SELECT AUX SELECT brown MASTER ENABLE 12V see sec 7 3 4 7 Turn AP5 9 bit on and off AP5 9 bit is on when the logo is lit blue It can be turned on off using the following methods 1 By pressing on the main DRC control knob ON By holding down the main control knob on the DRC OFF In this case no other Remote In connections are needed but they can co exist 2 By connecting the REMOTE IN terminal with a Remote Out signal coming from an after market audio source 3 Through the Hi Level MASTER FL FR input The AUTO TURN ON ART function is activated by connecting
4. ACP 6 optional see sec 10 3 Prima 1 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR AUXILIARY STEREO SOURCE 8 AUX IN L R OWER 12V 1 PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN D OFF ON O SPEAKER OUT gt 30A REM IN L AP5 9 bit 5 FRONT LEFT FRONT right px R IN2
5. 2 Audison AP5 9 bit 4 channel Amplifier e m audison c tronz TS U PEON Co SPEAKER mi e 5 ____ el ME INPUTS Ule _____ EI NN wes aor CH4 __ REM IN 1 white OUT 5 T white black OUT 5 2 OUT 6 8 gray black OUT 6 3 green OUT 7 9 green black OUT 7 4 violet OUT 8 10 violet black OUT 8 6 blue REM OUT 12 blue white MUTE _ 5 orange SUB 11 SUB 3 Audison AP5 9 bit Audison D with connection through APL 2 G audison 2 0 1 10 7 8 4h 8 8 2 1 0422 E 5 DRC Connection terminal for remote control of the functions OPTIONAL on AP5 9 bit see sec 5 5 sec 9 Prima 11 FUSE 2 AP5 9 bit 4 USB USB micro connection to connect the produc
6. 1 pu When using fine set fds will appear in green on the EMEN corresponding channel on the Channel Fig 2 L Invert phase L R link 92 Fig 2 Example of setting the time delay Fig 3 1 Choose the system listening point To Identify the listening point choose an ideal spot in the center of the listener s head driver or passenger For the front center and rear center choose a point between the two listeners 2 Measure the distance in a straight line from each speaker or group of speakers compared to the listening point For each speaker choose the center of the mobile membrane as the emission point For groups of speakers choose a point between them It will then be possible to fine tune it using the Fine Set function 3 On the Channel Map select the channel related to the speaker under examination and enter the respective distance in the Set Distance box in the Filter Settings menu 4 Repeat step 3 for each channel Fig 3 45 MANUALE D USO APS 9 bit 7 5 Once the time delay settings are complete start the musical reproduction and use the Fine Set box moving the values up or down except for the subwoofer since it is the farthest speaker to fine tune the system for optimal sound We recommend listening to various types of music percussion melodic etc for better evaluation of the coherence spatial stability of the different musical instruments
7. the Subwoofer you must clear the Front system selection However the software will only let you operate on a single channel and will show the message EDIT in red to the side of the channel that you can operate on More specifically the graph will show the electrical responses from the only crossover related to the channel being edited in red The overall electrical response from all channels selected will be shown in yellow taking into account the crossover filters and equalizations The final result will be shown in green To act on another channel without losing the selection simply click to the right of the desired channel in the EDIT column The CHANNEL MAP window also lets you mute the individual channels by clicking on MUTE to the left of the desired channel If MUTE is active on the channel m is shown in red If the SOLO function is active 5 is shown in green If there are time delays on the channel fds is shown in yellow A channel can also be selected as shown in the outline in the image see sec 7 3 9 rem SELECT CHANNEL 9 This window is enabled You can click directly on the speaker or speaker system to be able to display or set the parameters for the individual channel Once selected the speaker s will be highlighted If you hold down the CTRL key and click on another channel it will also be selected and highlighted as occurs with the Channel Map see sec 7 3 8 List
8. E g Even if using Front Left Full and Front Right Full as inputs the software will also perform the de equalization 8 32 on the Rear Center and Subwoofer since the processor must use the signals identified as Front to also control any possible Rear Center and Subwoofer outputs If you decide to perform this procedure follow the instructions below Insert the supplied Setup CD if the source used is an audio CD player Play track 2 press Play Set all of the tone controls to zero 0 Set the balance and fader to the center 0 Don t change the adjusted volume previously set through the automatic input level calibration Press BACK to return to the previous step Press GO to continue with the configuration Press SKIP to abandon the procedure Press CANCEL to exit the program The software uses a progress bar and specific messages to show how the procedure is being executed At the end of the procedure the window will show the equalization curves for the head unit De equalization Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the program Amplifier Output Setup This window shows the output channels setup There are 5 output channels which may be extended to 9 with the D amplifier menu Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Amplifier output setup
9. front right woofer 5dB front right tweeter subwoofer Set distance Delay Fine set a invert phase XOver L R link 4 High Pass Limiter Mode STD Remark Change the size of the window for the PC software To make the window full screen click on the Enlarge button or double click on the title bar of the PC Software window e To restore the previous size from full screen click on the Reset button or double click on the title bar on the window resize the PC Software window make it smaller or larger position the mouse pointer on one edge or corner of the window When the mouse pointer becomes an arrow with a double point drag 4 the edge or corner make the window larger or smaller 28 Prima MANUALE D USO TARGET MODE In order to configure the inputs amplified and pre amplified power outputs EQ and time delays for AP5 9 bit it must be interfaced with the PC When you get to this point you must already be aware of what type of system you intend to set up In order to change these choices at a later date you will need to perform the guided procedure again The guided procedure will ask he type of specialization for the main input channels used The guided procedure changes according to your choice type of signals that will be assigned to the main inputs e g Front Left or Center or Subwoofer etc he
10. DUE _ Hpi UPGRADE OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC SPE mij pn L T 31 nem olo o INPUTS ess 000000 AP5 9bit 12345 12 TG REM OUT L 1 dts __ REM IN INI MASTER ENABLE Z INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 300 Hz 012 dB OUT4 FRONTTWLEFT Linkwitz 3000 H2 6128 1162 Tom 80 Hz 912 dB dh 80 Hz 012 dB ES OUT 2 FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS 3000 HZ 12 dB 116 2 cm 140W Pa Mamory A Acustic OUT 4 REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm TOW 140W Mamory B Rhythm OUT 5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 140W 280W Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 700 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION 22 Prima MANUALE D USO PERSONAL COMPUTER E DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL DRC 1 Connecting AP5 9 bit to the PC audison audison G DRC optional provided 23 Prima MANUALE D USO 6 GUIDE FOR INSTALLING UNINSTALLING Prima SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS ME GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1 Insert the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 in the drive on the PC you wish to use 2 Windows XP access My Computer from the Windows START menu Windows Vista access Computer from the Windows S
11. CIC and in OFF LINE mode In TARGET mode it can reload all of the previously saved settings This function is useful if you wish uid to install another AP5 9 bit with the same settings 9 The input level calibration and possibly the De Eq fons levels must be repeated In OFF mode you can check the previously ter saved settings M 2177 Nome file 1 bit setup 1 api N Tipo file setup files aps 2 Save Setup it saves the entire AP5 9 bit configuration IS for AP5 9 bit in one file e g AP8 9Config aps that O J be reloaded later in AP5 9 bit using the Load Setup Fe function This function is present in both TARGET mode pn and in OFF LINE mode Desktop Documenti GL Risorse del computer MC amp 272777 Nome file 1 bit setup 1 EN Salva come setup files aps M Annuli M 2 d More setup files online This function requires an internet connection By clicking on this entry a link to download new installation setups appears 4 Preferences Lets you display the context messages in the chosen Language Italian or English Language english The PC Software automatically defaults to English To change the language select language from the dawnload Bague 5 menu restart the PC Software Cancel Remark Other languages may also be available Verify through Chec
12. 6 Once the time alignment procedure is complete you can work on the output equalizer see sec 7 3 12 to optimize the system response based on the level alignment of the various frequencies Remark Measurements for the above operations can also be taken using a spectrum analyzer with a suitable microphone The results must be evaluated and optimized through listening tests Set distance Delay Fine set EIEI ms ms L invert phase L R link 2 WARNING If once you have set the distances for the driver listening point you click on the passenger listening point AP5 9 bit won t re calculate the delays for the new reference 2 point because the buttons available in the SELECT CHANNEL diagram are merely descriptive Their only purpose is to remind you that you have set the delays for that listening point 46 Prima MANUALE D USO PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER 2 The AP5 9 bit software provides equalizer that can be managed from a maximum of 10 graphic control points which automatically place a maximum of 10 parametric equalization points The quantity of graphic control points used doesn t match the parametric poles quantity which is determined by the adapting software CObypass B 8 The equalizer works according to the functional groups and so we have the following factory configuration one equalizer for the Front Tweeter one equalizer
13. bypass W L R link 59 47 Prima MANUALE D USO fem OUTPUT LEVEL 13 This section shows the settings related to the output levels of AP5 9 bit channels The description of the points shown in the figure is given below DRC Ox CD oda gt TE 2 20 E 40 ILERA Ch4 Ch5 1 Using one of the sliders for the output channels you can adjust the output level 40 0 dB for each channel The sliders are enabled based on the output configuration 2 This part of the display shows the output level for each individual channel 40 0 dB referring to the position of the Slider for the output channels 3 By clicking on the Mute button you can mute the corresponding output channels 4 By clicking on the Mute button again the mute function will be disabled 5 By clicking on the Link button you can simultaneously adjust all of AP5 9 bit output levels By clicking on the Link button again the function will be disabled 6 By clicking on the Solo button you can mute the output channels except for the one enabled 1 By manually clicking on the Solo button the function will be disabled 8 Using the Volume slider you can adjust the general output level for the system 60 0 dB 9 Using the Sub Volume button you can adjust the output level of the subwoofer 12 0 dB if the system features a subwoofer AP5 9 bit controls
14. Prima MANUALE D USO 7 3 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION The following paragraphs describe the functions to adjust the system and its acoustic fine tuning WARNING when exploring the functions do not change the parameters on AP5 9 bit Take your time to get familiar with the possibilities the software offers If you choose to leave the speakers amplifiers connected to AP5 9 bit remember to make adjustments with a general volume that won t damage the other speakers in the system see sec 7 3 13 8 90000 X File Memories Settings Device Sei solo audison 13 ah C 008 08 4 5 9bit link Flat Equalizer EQbypass HR link m 10dB 50Hz 100Hz 500Hz 1kHz 5kHz 10kHz front right mid hi front left woofer front right woofer subwoofer DEVICE INFO This window shows whether AP5 9 bit is properly interfaced with the PC and the It also shows the Firmware version for the device and the Serial Number 35 Prima MANUALE D USO AF audison File Memories Settings Dev FILE MAIN MENU 2 3 les online By clicking on the File tab a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image 1 Load it loads the entire AP5 9 bit configuration from a previously saved file e g AP5 9 bit setup1 aps ce This function is present both TARGET mode It
15. In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max AP TYPE OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 040 POWER 20 OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS 3000 Hz 012 dB 116 2 cm OUT 1 80 Hz 912 dB OUT 3 TW 80 Hz 912 dB ap FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS 3000 HZ 12 dB 116 2 260W Mamory A Acustic oura OUT 5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 912 dB 121 8 cm 140W 280W Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 940 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION 21 Prima X 4 8 PRESET 7 2 WAY FRONT REAR 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB SENSITIVITY M L SPEAKER PRE IN our m 1 m a rer es POWER 12V 30A APL 2 optional CENTER WF CENTER TW Out 3 TW TW LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT SUBWOOFER A Out 1
16. 12V USB oo o UPGRADE PER OPTICAL IN DSP OUT pm m m Juli r m 7 2083515 868 34 AP5 9bit _ _ 2345 L Oo J LJ INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 15 SUBWOOFER ey Out 3 Out 1 Out 2 POWER 12V use Sd E UPGRADE OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC al iln 4 e m Ile lele e INPUTS 1 2 D REM a PS E HE INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION FRONTRIGHT Hi PASS 80Hz 12dB 1162cm OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 140W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 16 2 na PRESET 2 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER TW LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRO
17. 9 bit sends back a linear signal via a de equalization function It comes with 7 signal inputs including 6 Hi Level and 1 S PDIF optical digital inputs and provides 5 amplified outputs and 4 relays for analog amplifiers to give a 9 channel amplified system Each output channel features a graphically adjustable parametric equalizer group a 68 frequency electronic crossover as well as BUTTERWORTH or LINKWITZ filters with 6 24 dB slopes and a digital time delay line The user can adjust the AP5 9 bit settings through the DRC remote control device 1 a PC provided with Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 operating system 1 5 GHz minimum O processor speed 1 GB RAM minimum memory and a 1024 x 600 pixels minimum resolution graphics card as well as at least 512 MB of available hard disk space are required to install the software and setup the product 2 Before connecting the product carefully read this manual Improper connections may cause damage to AP5 9 bit or to the speakers in your car audio system 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS AP5 9 bit amplifier Multipolar cable Inputs Rem Multipolar cable Speakers out cable DSP out NR 1 30A replacement fuse 18 m USB cable 2 5 mm hex key NR 4 4 2 x 50 mm self tapping cross head mounting screws ______ FERA CD ROM containing AP5 9 bit Software This owner s ma
18. OEM sources WARNING if interfacing AP5 9 bit with sources equipped with PRE OUT outputs this module must not be used oF PRESETS UPGRADE USB QpTICALIN DSP OUT OFF ON e SEL O REM IN 4 SPEAKER OUT AP5 9 bit comes with a 10 pole multipolar connector to manage the 5 power output channels 200 mm 7 87 in 0 mm 0 39 in white black white white black white white black white white black white white black FRONT VIEW 0 white OUT 5 OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 2 OUT 1 OUT 1 Prima 5 OPTICAL IN AP5 9 bit accepts at its input PCM signals up to 96 kHz 24 bit sampling frequency rate So 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 Connect a fiber optic cable with a TOSLINK connector This input can be selected using the external DRC control or by activating It using the OPTICAL IN terminal see sec 5 2 DSP OUT G The AP5 9 bit comes with a 12 pin connector to link 4 analog signals in the DSP to an Audison AP4 D amplifier or any 4 channel amplifier see example 2 The standard product comes with a cable that can be connected to the AP4 D Standard input cable by linking the relays to the inputs respecting the colors indicat
19. Press CANCEL to exit the program Cancel Rack Nex Prima 9 Speaker Connection Setup The speakers present in the system can be activated by simply clicking on them The software assumes that if the Left tweeter midrange or woofer are selected the Right ones are also activated Once the software is started this choice will affect the crossover type and frequencies with Default settings If passive crossover filters are not used each speaker corresponds to an output channel Selection of passive crossovers for groups of speakers The presence of passive crossovers managing functional speaker groups can be indicated E g If the audio system features passive crossovers the software will ask you to set them by clicking otherwise press NEXT A 2 or 3 way passive crossover occupies a single output channel If the addition of crossovers and or speakers exceeds 5 channels for an AP5 9 bit or 9 channels for an AP5 9 AP4 D the software will not allow you to proceed to the next step Double check the crossover configuration or the speaker setup through the BACK button WARNING One coaxial speaker is considered a as Tweeter Woofer 2 way passive crossover Select Bridge Mode outputs for groups of speakers In order to increase the front driving power you can set the APA D outputs connected to the AP5 9 bit in BRIDGE mode by selecting the check box as shown L Olols Press BACK to return to t
20. Update firmware This allows and vice versa due to communication losses caused by the device shutting down or for other reasons Read from Device The PC loads the settings present Read settings from device in AP5 9 bit memory to the PC Software Write to device The PC loads the current settings to AP5 9 bit memory system calibration in the internal memory letting the AP5 9 bit operate without being connected to the PC A datu tait Press Yes to proceed When Finalize to AP5 9 bit is performed the software gives a warning that the previously saved data in AP5 9 bit will be overwritten __ Click on YES to load the data Click on NO to interrupt the procedure preset 0 memory to be editable see sec 5 4 2 5 4 8 cy Finalize the device Load setup preset gt A Update firmware __ Reset factory default firmware updates on AP5 9 bit see sec 8 3 Reset factory default Performs full reset of AP5 9 bit returning the product to its original conditions deleting all previously saved data from the processor memory Prima HELP MAIN MENU 6 By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image 1 Help online This function requires an internet connection By activating this function and moving the mouse pointer to the various sections of the graphic interface for the PC software the concerned area will be highlighted in r
21. applied Linkwitz default imas serian CTLTENEID H7 Linkwitz l e Butterworth When launching AP5 9 bit software Linkwitz is proposed as the filter 50 model for the speaker or speaker group connected to the related channel To apply the opposite Left Right enable the Xover L R Link If you change the model to Butterworth the change will be applied Hi P slope Lo P slope Set distance Delay Fine set Z EJ cm ms ms Invert phase L R link 84 5 Cut off frequencies Hi P Hz 10 20000 High Pass filter asa es Lo P Hz 10 20000 Low Pass filter If you select the Band Pass filter both the Hi P Hz Lo P Hz Hi P Hz and the Lo P Hz boxes will be enabled to be able to set the i500 ssid band frequency You can select the cut off frequency by AER gs clicking on the related drop down menu selecting the frequency range that includes the value to be set and then clicking on the Set distance actual value bss Bt ss Ee clicking on the related drop down menu selecting the pre chosen in frequency range and then moving from value to value using the arrow keys up down on the PC keyboard clicking twice on the related drop down menu and then moving from value to value by scrolling with the mouse Invert phase 43 ANUALE D USO AP5 9 bit 7 Filter type Filter model 6 Filter slope Hi P Slope 12 24 dB Oct Linkwitz 6 12 18 24dB Oct Butterw
22. bit remotely through the audio signal source Remote Out REM IN can be connected to the ignition switch terminal ACC The voltage must be between 7 and 14 5 VDC If using a source with a amplified outputs AP5 9 bit can be automatically turned on see sec 7 3 4 7 0 It will not be necessary to connect the REM IN terminal REM OUT Output to turn on other devices amplifiers connected after AP5 9 bit From the time it is turned on it takes 1 second to supply the signal to the REM OUT output but it will be possible to set this delay via software see sec 7 3 4 7 The 200 mA output current capability can also drive an automotive relay 4 SWITCH INPUTS OPTICAL SELECT It allows the input selection OPTICAL IN AUX IN This control is active bringing the terminal to 12 and the input choice to be activated can be programmed using the PC software see sec 7 3 4 7 the unit can also be turned on using this terminal MASTER ENABLE It enables the MASTER input selection This control is active bringing the terminal to 1 2V Prima ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE Input for ASP module if using signals coming from OEM sources This module simulates the load of the OEM factory system speakers allowing proper interface allowing proper interfacing between the source amplified outputs and the AP5 9 bit analog inputs see sec 7 3 4 The ASP module is optional and is required only in some cases when installing with factory
23. cable on the connector on AP5 9 bit to a free USB port on the PC WARNING When connecting a laptop via USB to AP5 9 bit while it is turned on the laptop has to work with its own battery and stay disconnected from the mains adapter external power supply Once the connection 3 26 1 between the laptop and AP5 9 bit has been established you can immediately connect the computer if necessary to the mains adapter Windows the PC will recognize AP5 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically J Found New Hardware Your new hardware is installed and ready to use z dixo Mj m 5 05 Windows Vista the PC will recognize AP5 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically X 1 Your devices are ready to use Device driver software installed successfully 7 41 AM Windows 7 the PC will recognize AP5 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically IM Your device is ready to use X P Device driver software installed successfully 8 40 AM Windows 8 the PC will recognize AP5 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically Your device is ready to use Device driver software installed successfully Prima 4 peripheral device has been installed correctly and is ready for use Remark AP5 9 bit uses the HID drivers already built into Windows For this reason they are not in
24. is turned off and back on again the connection is lost and the software cannot finalize the adjustments that were set To avoid losing the settings proceed as follows a Save the setup to a file on the PC using the FILE SAVE SETUP function b Exit the software c Turn AP5 9 bit on d Launch the software again e Load the setup file again that was saved using the FILE LOAD SETUP function 3 AP5 9 bit does not respond If calibrating the system with the PC connected to AP5 9 bit and the latter does not respond to the commands proceed as follows a Turn off AP5 9 bit by pressing the knob on the DRC or disconnecting the Remote IN or even disconnecting the power cable for a second b Save the setup to a file on the PC using the FILE SAVE SETUP function c Exit the software d Turn AP5 9 bit on e Launch the software again f Load the setup file again that was saved using the FILE LOAD SETUP function 4 Settings not saved To successfully complete AP5 9 bit configuration and not lose the work done remember to stored the settings that were made Access the File menu from the management software via the PC and choose Finalize the device 2 4 BACKGROUND NOISE Loud hissing background noise If there is excessive hissing background noise it may be necessary to repeat the setup for the input sensitivity and or correct the output level calibration For more details see sec 7 2 49 prima FIRMWARE UPG
25. multi channel signals coming from audio video sources such as the audio of a film in DVD or DTS can not be reproduced The output of these devices will therefore have to be set in STEREO mode for the signal to be reproduced If digital signals at J frequency higher than 96kHz Ex 192 kHz are supplied the AP5 9 bit will not be able to reproduce them How to select OPTICAL input 1 Using the DRC selecting the OPTICAL input 2 Using the appropriately set OPTICAL IN terminal see sec 7 3 4 7 This command is active connecting the terminal to 12V 13 Prima AP5 9 bit 5 OUTPUT SIGNALS e 1 _____ O ololololo inputs 1l asp l Hees r S Wille cons 1 white out 5 White Black OUT 1 7 white black out 5 2 gray out 6 White OUT 2 White Black OUT 2 pubs 3 green out 7 9 green black out 7 ES White OUT 3 White Black OUT 3 v OW Sues 2 10 violet black out 8 White OUT 4 PUDE White Black OUT 4 11 orange black SUB 6 blue REM IN Ne White OUT 5 12 bl
26. sec 7 2 51 Prima MANUALE D USO 9 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL The DRC is AP5 9 bit remote control system It is a microprocessor digital system that can also remotely control and monitor any amplifiers equipped with the AC Link bus control When first turned on the display will show the Firmware version installed on the DRC When configuring AP5 9 bit using the PC the DRC may stay connected but will show the message PC control DRC is disabled on the display Its functions are as follows AP5 9 bit power on off Main volume control Subwoofer volume control Front Rear Fader control Connected sources selection Memory selection DRC CONTROL DA PC AP5 9 bit ON Press Shorty AP5 9 bit OFF Press for 2 seconds audison audison unl bal fad sub Volume Control SEL E Default function 1 2 3 4 volume can be adjusted by simply H turning the main knob or by pressing the 1 button and turning the knob The volume ranges from 60 min to 0 dB max E Ln Select 2 the Input MAIN SCREEN audison unl bal fad sub Input Select Master To access the Right Left balance press the 2 button and turn the knob to adjust it PRESS BACK TO MASTER To access the Front Rear Fader press the 3 button and turn the knob to adjust it The independent volume for the Subwoofer operates only if a channel called Sub
27. secs on the Return delay sec Window By default this function is disabled Return delay sec Power Absorption By enabling this box you can limit the power absorbed by AP5 9 bit Shae RR If AP5 9 bit is powered through pre existing vehicle wiring there may a heavy voltage drop at the top of the power supply terminals on the device absergten ltr arabiad This could happen because the cross section of the pre existing cables is too small The voltage drops are proportional to the musical power peaks at high volumes and could generate distortions or even temporary shut down of AP5 9 bit If this situation occurs check the ENABLED box and choose the highest current value in order to eliminate the problem previously described Minimum Coran dram WARNING The current limitation allows power peaks intervening only when they are very frequent and prolonged ON It temporarily reduces the maximum volume of AP5 9 bit a 39 Prima MANUALE D USO DEVICE MAIN MENU 5 By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image File Memories Settings Device Help Synchronize SELECT dosis 4 Finalize the device Qi o N 1 Synchronize This function synchronizes the PC with AP5 9 bit 40 Finalize the device ets you load all of the parameters set during Load setup preset loads one of the 7 PRESETS in the AP5 9 bit Device Help
28. speakers in the system e g 3 way Front or Sub Stereo or 2 way Rear etc f there are passive crossovers that manage groups of speakers 3 way systems with active midrange If you intend to use an external monophonic amplifier to drive a Subwoofer or an external amplified subwoofer f you intend to use the amplified outputs on AP5 9 bit in BRIDGE configuration thus increasing the power on the output WARNING During this operation we recommend disconnecting the power connector from AP5 9 bit to the speakers disconnecting the SPEAKER OUT connection see sec 4 4 1 Connect the speaker outputs or the Pre Out outputs from the INPUTS on AP5 9 bit see sec 4 2 Before turning on the system make sure the power outputs are disconnected from AP5 9 bit to avoid damaging the speakers during calibration The input calibration operation must be performed with the vehicle engine running In this case the voltage is about 14 0 V The source will provide an undistorted output signal at higher volume 2 on AP5 9 bit and connect the USB cable to the PC Start AP5 9 bit software by clicking on the icon on the PC Desktop that was created upon installation 3 If synchronization is successful a communication window will appear that shows the data exchange between the processor and software Wait a few seconds Read settings from device 4 Click on the Settings menu and select Configuration Wizard Press Start
29. the REMOTE OUT signal to the amplifiers and turning off AP5 9 bit It is not usually necessary to change this parameter but it may be useful to decrease it whenever there are amplifiers that produce a turn off MUTE release delay sec This is the delay between turning on the device and the activation of the output audio Each amplifier has a turn on phase its own delay before being operational Setting Startup Time to a value equal to or greater than the longest delay will provide synchronized audio startup for the whole system SLEEP timeout for analog input min it sets the amplifier s stand by time when there is no audio signal The stand by time energy saver can be set from 1 min minimum to 20 mins maximum Normal operation is resumed when the audio signal is present This function is set on OFF by default and can be enabled by selecting the desired amount of minutes The SLEEP timeout for analog input function allows to save power and provides the ability for the product work at lower temperatures ius dew bed Com Remark we recommend that the shortest possible activation time is selected in case of hybrid or electric propulsion cars it won t affect the product normal operation e Wake delay from sleep sec It sets the amplifier resume delay from energy saver status The delay time can be adjusted from a minimum of sec to a maximum of 5 secs This function is se
30. the system configuration operating by default on memory A but gives the option to store and recall two memories A B Memory A Memory B STATUS BAR 15 It is an information area that can be found at the bottom of the PC software window It shows in real time the working status of AP5 9 bit PC software C Documents and Settings vincenzo c CORPORATE Desktop Setup1 aps Limiter 5 h b S Sil Ej 3 4 05 1 Indicates the working status of AP5 9 bit PC software 2 Indicates the setup file that has been possibly loaded via PC software to the AP5 9 bit 3 Limiter When the LED is lit that means the dynamic equalizer limiter is in operation see sec 7 3 42 4 De eq When the LED is lit that means the de equalization curve of the source is enabled see sec 7 3 4 3 5 Mode indicates whether it is in Expert EXP or Standard STD mode see sec 7 3 4 4 48 Prima 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ME SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC 1 AP5 9 bit operating problems If when calibrating the system with AP5 9 bit connected to a laptop there are operating problems try disconnecting the laptop power supply cable With the laptop working on battery power you avoid a possible voltage difference in the USB ground between the vehicle AP5 9 bit and the ground PC 2 Connection lost between AP5 9 bit and the PC If while calibrating the system with the PC connected to AP5 9 bit the amplifier
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36. HRONIZATION WITH 49 8 2 BACKGROUND NOISE D EEEn 49 8 3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ttti 49 9 DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL 52 9 1 SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS 53 9 2 OPERATIONAL ERROR 53 10 ACCESSORIES 54 10 1 ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER 54 10 2 ACP2 2 ADAPTER CABLE 54 10 3 ACP6 6 RCA ADAPTER 22000000 54 10 4 APL 2 D D LINK CABLE 54 10 5 AUDISON PRIMA TOWER KIT 3 55 10 6 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL 55 10 7 ECK CABLE EXTENSION KIT 55 10 8 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 m 59 05 in 55 10 9 OP 4 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4 5 m 177 16 in 56 10 10STA F F SOCKET TOSLINK 56 10 11 SFC SAMPLING FREQUENCY CONVERTER sett ttt ttt 56 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 57 2 MANUALE D USO AP5 9 bit 1 2 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRECAUTIONS The AP5 9 bit is a 5 channel amplifier with a 32 bit 147 MHz digital signal processor DSP and 24 bit Analog Digital and Digital Analog converters essential to optimize the acoustic performance of your Car Audio entertainment system It connects to any standard system even in vehicles with an integrated audio processor since the AP5
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38. NT SUBWOOFER Out 1 Out 2 1 1 o endis 9 UPGRADE 2 USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT NEN FFON Coss n gr O BEI EI meurs 55 5555 AP5 9 bit 12345 OPT SEL 123456 REMOUT r x E __ L MASTER ENABLE O J INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION X 80 Hz 912 dB 80 Hz Q12 dB OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 140W W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 17 SUBWOOFER Out 1 y L UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC 5 EN s E O elele 5 INPUTS AGB 7 pF INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front AUX Aux input In1 In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 80 Hz 912 dB 80 Hz Q12 dB OUT 5 SUB WO
39. OFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 140W ow W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 18 Out 2 T Prima mmo PRESET 4 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUB SENSITIVITY M L SPEAKER PRE IN QUT R L zi m 9 9 IA IN SPK IN 2 optional TW TW LEFT RIGHT Out 1 Out 3 Out 4 SUBWOOFER LO tos CN 5 55 55 TO POWER 12V D USB CEE pem IN DSP OUT DRC 55 H 2 gt le lofo INPUTS AP5 9 bit dd cb 023 MASTER ENABLE INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front AUX Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION som me Umm mn som ames ame RNC 500 Hz 012 dB Pe ors wes sre m T 500 Hz 012 dB Pe re wes we ve MEMORY CONFIGURATION
40. RADE If there are product UPGRADES available online proceed as follows Save the previous setup if you wish to consult it in OFFLINE mode Disconnect the Speaker out and Sub out AP5 9 bit on Set the product upgrade switch to the ON position on AP5 9 bit The logo will start flashing Start AP5 9 bit PC Software and select TARGET mode 1 Access the Help menu in the PC management software and choose Check for Updates 2 When you select Check for Updates the internet browser in the PC will open up and will automatically search for the URL www audisonbitdrive eu WARNING The files must be manually downloaded from the website w The software access method may be different from the following Refer to the instructions on the website 3 Oncethe related page is open click on the LINK for the product 4 Identify the newest file whose name includes the word Firmware followed by four numbers and click on the specific symbol to start the download When requested save the file to the PC ii File Memories Settings Device Help 5 Select Update Firmware The program will ask you to select the file that was just saved from the Download Area that was previously saved in the PC Update firmware Reset factory defaul ARMIS AP5 9 bit Firmware update procedure may be tricky It is of Aa the utmost importance that it is done under the best possible cond
41. TART menu Windows 7 access Computer from the Windows START menu Windows 8 access the Desktop from Windows 8 MAIN menu Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 3 Windows XP right click on the icon for the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Explore Windows Vista right click on the icon for the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Explore Windows 7 right click on the icon for the AP5 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Open Windows 8 access Computer from the Windows 8 menu Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 4 Windows XP double click on the setup icon Windows Vista double click on the setup icon Windows 7 double click on the setup icon Windows 8 select the CD drive and double click on the setup icon m D de d 2 g Ba E wwe pe 5 gs m 5 Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 24 Prima MANUALE D USO 5 Windows XP select NEXT to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it Windows Vista select NEXT to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it Windows 7 select NEXT to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it Windows 8 select NEXT to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it Ex d 50 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for AP bit The InstallShield R Wizard will install AP bit on your co
42. ad impedance to be able to activate the outputs usually the Rear section If 7 you cannot adjust the input signal level during the calibration procedure it may be necessary to connect the ASP module in parallel to the input cables for the channels with the error see sec 4 3 The check for whether or not the ASP module is needed on AP5 9 bit can be performed using the bit Tune SPEAKER SIMULATOR tool see sec 8 1 bit Tune Advanced Manual Head units output level instrument check The maximum output voltage and maximum undistorted level can be measured using the Audison bit Tune SOURCE CHECK tool see sec 7 1 bit Tune Advanced Manual ome 31 Prima T AP5 9 bit 7 De equalization De equalization of the OEM source operation not required and not necessary if using low level inputs Pre out During the high level input configuration procedure this function can be used to maximize use of the OEM head units even if they were equalized to adapt best to the acoustics of the car they are installed in The de equalization procedure performs an analysis of the electrical frequency response coming from the various channels on the OEM head unit and automatically applies an equalization opposite to the original one generating a linear signal that is much more suitable to driving high quality audio systems Regardless of the input channels used the de equalization will be performed by functional groups Ld
43. audison _ USER S costruito Prima AP5 9 bit Index 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ttt 3 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ttt 3 3 AP5 9 bit and DRC INSTALLATION 4 4 CONNECTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 5 1 POWER 5 2 INPUTS REM 6 3 ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE e aa o EEEE EE EEEE E EEEE EE EEEE EEEE EEEn 7 4 SPEAKER OUT nn n EE EEEE EEEE EEE EEE EEEE EE EE EE EEE E EE EEE T b OP TIGA IN oet ttes E 8 E ICON DM NM MN MN EDAM FN 8 9 8 58 222222 Wu 10 9 X UPGRADE 10 10 PRESET iieri 10 IEEE 10 12 10 5 CONNECTIONS 11 5 1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON 11 5 2 INPUT SIGNALS rrena a EEEE EE E EEEE EEEE 12 5 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS 13 5 4 OUTPUT SIGNALS na 14 5 4 1 PRESET 0 DEFAULT WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR ttti 15 5 4 2 PRESET 1 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT 2 PASSIVE REAR SUBWOOFER 16 5 4 3 PRESET 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER ann E EE EEE EnEn Ennn 17 5 4 4 PRESET 3 FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER aE E EE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE Enn 18 5 4 5 PRESET 4 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER 19 5 4 6 PR
44. cal S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS 3000 Hz 012 dB 116 2 cm pius 500 Hz 012 dB Loo 500 Hz 012 dB v 80 Hz 912 dB 80 Hz 012 dB ES OUT 2 FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS 500 HZ 12 dB 116 2 cm 140W PE Mamory A Acustic OUT 4 REAR RIGHT HI PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm TOW 140W Mamory B Rhythm OUT 5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 140W 280W Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 700 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION 20 Prima AP5 9 bit 5 POWER 12V SENSITIVITY M L APL 2 optional Out 1 4 SUBWOOFER l 5 gt 2 2 5 gt ojo o r L TOWER TAY UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC OFFON pu uj a rn pL D P OUT s INPUTS E AP5 9 bit 3 12325 fu Master input Front Rear Aux input
45. cluded on the CD and will always install automatically SE UNINSTALLING AP5 9 bit SOFTWARE Procedure 1 To uninstall AP5 9 bit PC software you can use the link in the menu E Start All programs AP5 9 bit uninstall Procedure 2 To uninstall AP5 9 bit PC software you can also use the standard procedure Start Control Panel Uninstall or change a program AP5 9 bit remove 27 Prima MANUALE D USO 7 HOW SET UP AP 8 9 WITH A PC AP5 9 BIT WITH A PC OFFLINE MODE OFFLINE mode can be used to analyze the software without connecting AP5 9 bit to the PC to become familiar with the numerous functions of the processor For specific functions see TARGET mode section 7 2 To activate the OFFLINE mode the device must be disconnected from the PC The software 15 preset to start with a 3 way active FRONT REAR full multi amplified system To set a new virtual system and thus change the inputs and select the outputs select the function Configuration Wizard in the SETTINGS window of the software main menu audison Oo File Memories Settings Offline Help 008 Q E Memory Memory 12 Ch 2 sub Filter type Filter model Flat Equalizer 77 Q V EQ bypass 2 7 L R link 9 1048 50 2 100 2 500Hz 1kHz 5kHz 10kHz Hi P Hz Lo P Hz Hi P slope Lo P slope AUR
46. ction enables the de equalization curve calculated during the Configuration Wizard f the function is deactivated Disabled no source de equalization curve is applied The Reset command deletes the de equalization curve calculated during the Configuration Wizard 4 Working Mode The software can work in two modes acting on the crossover filter section Standard simplified mode with some restrictions easing the use of the software see sec 7 3 10 Expert there are no restrictions in the software functions of use see sec 7 3 10 WARNING switching from one mode to another resets the configuration of the filters to their original Default setting 5 Sensitivity Lets you display and adjust the sensitivity of AP5 9 bit inputs To perform the sensitivity calibration refer to sec 7 2 6 6 Input configuration Shows the specialization assigned to the inputs on AP5 9 bit during the Configuration wizard File Memaries Settings Device Help Configuration wiza Dynamic equalizer limiter gt De equalizer b Working mode gt Sensitivity Input configuration Options NOOR Settings Offline Configuration wizard Disabled Enabled Settings Settings Device Help Configuration wizard Disabled C Enab Working mode Configuration wizard Dynamic equalizer limiter gt Nee De equalizer Wor
47. dison service centre 53 Prima 10 ACCESSORIES LAE ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE ASP is indispensable when installing AP5 9 bit with some OEM sources requiring only at the initial turn on instant a resistive load impedance at the outputs to detect the speakers presence In case there is no load the source disables the outputs usually only for the Rear section Therefore if during the calibration process you cannot adjust the input signal level due to lack of signal on some or all of the AP5 9 bit inputs while installing the ASP module when you turn on the AP5 9 bit a temporary load will be simulated afterwards that load will automatically get disabled fixing the issue Thanks to ASP there is no need to mount fixed power resistors at the source outputs the resistors would produce heat and in addition to that would make the source heat up unnecessarily II VA 2 2 RCA ADAPTER CABLE It is a kit made up of wiring INPUTS AP5 9 bit with RCA connectors for the INT and IN2 inputs and a 3 5 mm RCA Jack adapter This wiring manages the signals coming from pre amplified auxiliary sources AUX through the RCA inputs or portable auxiliary sources using the 3 5 mm RCA Jack adapter 6 6 RCA ADAPTER CABLE It is a kit made up of wiring INPUTS AP5 9 bit with RCA terminations for the FL FR RL RR IN1 and IN2 inputs and a 3 5 mm RCA Jack adapter This wiring manages the signals coming fro
48. ed By clicking on the red area a link will activate opening up the default browser displaying the paragraph of the manual related to that specific area The manual will be displayed in the language selected in FILE gt PREFERENCES see sec 7 3 2 Bo 1 2 Tutorials online This function requires an internet connection Clicking on this item activates a youtube link to consult audio video information regarding the product 3 User s Manual online the internet browser installed in your PC will open up and a research for the URL www audisonbitdrive eu will automatically start offering the possibility to check the product manual online 4 Diagnostic this function is to use exclusively if requested by the Audison authorized service centre It generates file named that Is saved on the PC desktop to diagnose the product This function is useful to fix installation issues remotely 5 Check for Updates Connects to the website www audisonbitrive eu and checks for updates to the AP5 9 bit Software Firmware in order to be able to update the device in use see sec 8 3 To perform this operation the PC must have an active internet connection 6 Register product This function requires an internet connection and opens the default browser to the page for registering the product and creating a personal account in the bit Drive portal This operation only needs to be performed
49. ed see example 1 If you are not using an AP amplifier this cable can be re headed with RCA connectors which might be connected to the amplifier used example 2 It is also possible to use a TLC AP4 1 accessory cable to directly connect the AP5 9 bit to an 4 D amp example 3 200 mm 7 87 in mm 0 39 in white E white black 2 gray gray black 3 green green black 4 violet 10 violet black 11 orange black 6 blue e 12 blue white SUB REM IN AP4 D EXAMPLES G 1 Audison AP5 9 bit Audison 4 D pe 7 dison m 7 Sy SS audiso tI EUL CU mz L mue CUu Quee B 1 white OUT5 FL 10 white 7 white black OUT5 5 white black 2 gra OUT6 FRt 9 gra 8 gray black OUT6 FR 4 gray black 3 green OUT 7 RL 8 green 9 green black OUT7 3 green black 4 violet OUT8 RR _ 7 violet 1O violet black OUT8 2 violet black 6 blue REM OUT 6 blue 12 blue white MUTE MUTE 1 blue white 5 orange SUB _ 11 orange black SUB _ N A Prima
50. ening point visual indicator This window includes the position indicator in red There are four preset points driver passenger front center and rear center for passengers The indication only acts as a reference allowing you to display the listening points for which the digital display calculation was optimized see sec 7 3 11 If you set the delays in relation to the driver position and then you wish to also optimize the system for the passenger position you must reset the distances in the specific menu since the system does not update them automatically If used together with the presets see sec 7 3 14 it is useful to try different setups according to the different listening points P 1 OEC MIU FILTER SETTINGS AP5 9 bit manages nine crossover filters one for each output channel Each filter allows you to set the parameters of a single output channel Filter type Filter model 1 Xover L R Link Lets you transfer the adjustments made the Right Full Range LoP Hz channel to the Left one and vice versa To activate it you must click on the blue light which will come on Xover L R Link acts on all of the adjustments of the Filter Settings except for Set Distance Delay Lo P slope 2 Invert Phase Inverts the phase of the channel under examination by 180 This can be done by selecting the green light which will turn Set distance Delay Fine set on This can be useful to solve phase aligam
51. ent problems among 5 554 the different filtered channels in mS TS 3 Filter Type Lets you select the type of filter to assign W Invert phase L R link to the channels J Full Range Low Pass High Pass Band Pass 42 Prima In STANDARD mode STANDARD MODE Depending on the speaker or speaker system selected during FILTER configuration a suitable type of filter will be available gt Full Range Low PassHigh Pass Band Pass Tweeter X X E g For the Front Woofer only Low Pass or Band Pass will Midrange X be available For Front Mid Hi only High Pass and Band Woofer x X Pass will be available etc Mid Hi X X Subwoofer x X Full X X X x In EXPERT mode EXPERT MODE Any speaker system selected has any type of filter available FILTER WARNING in EXPERT mode pay careful attention to the filter selection Speakers have mechanical limits that must not be Tweeter X X X x 7 exceeded otherwise it could lead to permanent damage Midrange X X X X Woofer X X X X When a filter is selected some optimized cut off frequencies Mid Hi X X X X are set by default to avoid breaking the speakers Subwoofer X X X X E g If you select Low Pass for a tweeter the default frequency Full X X X x 15 suitable for a woofer but not for the tweeter which could be damaged 4 Filter Model lets you select the type of filter to be
52. for the Front Mid one equalizer for the Front Woofer one equalizer for the Rear To be able to change the parameters for the equalizer in order to set an equalization curve just choose the channel to equalize from the Channel Map menu positioning the mouse over the point to be set and shape the curve using the left mouse button green curve In order to vary the factor in the selected equalization point just scroll using the wheel of the mouse featuring that function In order to delete the changes just put the mouse over the point select it with the left button and press CANC on the PC keyboard The equalizer has specific functions that aid in calibration and make it easier 1 Flat brings all the cursors back to the 0 dB position 2 L R Link when active applies the equalization curve to both the right and left channel simultaneously 3 EQ by Pass when active lets you disable the equalizer to check its effect without losing its settings 4 Filter lets you display the electrical response subject to filtering XOVER by clicking on the box red curve 5 Filter Eq lets you display the electrical response subject to equalization by clicking on the box yellow curve Remark In order to clearly display the set equalization curve you can increase or decrease the vertical axis dB and horizontal axis Hz by moving the cursors to the side of them The default is set to 12 dB and 0 20 kHz X
53. he previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure f E 33 Prima MANUALE D USO 10 Output Configurations The AP5 9 bit features 5 output channels In this specific step of the procedure you can assign any signal to one of the output channels taking into account however the diversity of the available power outputs see section 5 4 1 Ex The 2 way front can be run as Medium to high passive separately amplified woofer 4 output channels are needed When selecting the output channels the software will show when the maximum of 5 is respected remove prior warning messages and display the NEXT button Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 11 Finish Stop playing the Test track and remove the setup CD from the source player Press BACK to return to the previous step Press CANCEL to exit the procedure Press FINISH to end the configuration 12 Software startup The software transfers to the central processor memory the settings selected during the guided procedure At the end of this operation an update confirmation will appear Press OK The product will now have to be finalized to avoid the data saved i during calibration see sec 7 3 5 2 using the function FINALIZE the device Write settings to device 34
54. ion Then click NEXT J AP bit InstallShield Wizard JE AP bit InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program Installing AP bit The wizard is ready to begin installation The program features you selected are being insta If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to 4 Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs AP bit This may take exit the wizard several minutes Current Settings Status Setup Type Typical Destination Folder C Program Files x86 4udison AP bit User Information Mame Company InstallShield InstallShield Cancel 25 2f 8 Windows XP follow and complete the installation Y AP bit InstallShield Wizard lt procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation a U d 6 O InstallShield Wizard Completed Windows Vista follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed AP bit Click Finish to exit the wizard Windows 7 follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation A Windows 8 follow complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation bit SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2 4 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION 1 2 Turn on AP5 9 bit Connect the USB
55. is a sampling frequency converter it converts the digital signal inputting an S PDIF digital signal with from 32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequency and outputting an S PDIF digital signal with 48 kHz sampling frequency SFC does not alter the information travelling along the signal it can not handle AC3 or Dolby Surround encoded signals but just stereo PCM ones and does not convert the digital signal into analog SFC features two inputs one coaxial electrical 75 and another optical TOSLINK You have to select which input will be used through the INPUT MODE switch When the ERROR LED lights up it indicates either that the input signal is not stereo PCM or that the signal 15 instable in that case the SFC goes into Mute status not to damage the devices connected to its outputs SFC features two outputs one coaxial electrical 75 0 and another optical TOSLINK Both the outputs are active 2f AP5 9 bit 11 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Voltage Idling current Switched off Consumption 14 4 VDC 20 Max Musical Power without CPL Remote IN Remote OUT Fuse ART Automatic Remote Turn on off AST Automatic Signal Turn on off CPL Continuous Power Limiting AMPLIFIER STAGE Distortion THD 1kHz 40 90 Power Ch 1 2 3 4 Distortion THD 1kHz 40 90 Power Ch 5 Bandwidth 3 dB 2 V RMS 40 S N ratio A weighted 1V Max Power Damping factor kHz 2 V RMS 40 Input
56. ith the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 30 Prima 6 Input Level Setup Play track 1 from the CD provided with AP5 9 bit Set all tone controls to zero flat Set balance and fader to center Adjust the head unit volume to the maximum undistorted output level f the head unit provides an adjustable equalizer make sure that the controls are set to zero flat input level setup Press BACK to return to the previous step Press GO to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure Press SKIP to skip the level calibration procedure awa m The input level calibration procedure is a delicate operation and must be performed very carefully If not performed correctly it can nullify the final sound results WARNING The head unit level must be adjusted to the maximum undistorted level If the initial head unit distortion level can not 7 be determined adjust the volume to approximately 80 of its maximum If the head unit output level is set too low the device may produce ground noise hissing sound when playing music tracks This is due to the low signal noise ratio provided by the head unit to the AP5 9 bit input If you experience this problem after calibrating the amplifiers sensitivity levels increase the head unit volume and repeat the AP5 9 bit calibration procedure as detailed in point 9 of this paragraph WARNING Some factory head units require a low lo
57. itions If the operation is started and prematurely interrupted X e g PC locked up loss of power to AP5 9 bit accidental disconnection of the USB cable during update you might need to contact our Customer Service for further support as AP5 9 bit may need to be reprogrammed 6 Before starting AP5 9 bit update the program warns you to not disconnect AP5 9 bit from the PC not disconnect AP5 9 bit from power temporarily disable the PC automatic stand by processes temporarily disable the screen saver on the PC close all running applications temporarily disable the anti virus and anti spyware systems 7 Once you have clicked on OK the Firmware update procedure starts Writing overlay data This process will last between 30 seconds and 1 minute the progress bar and the flashing logo on the AP5 9 bit will show its the updating process M status e During the s the updating process ofthe progress bar may stop 50 Prima MANUALE D USO 9 When successfully completed a notification window will appear In order to be able to use AP5 9 bit again you must close the program on the PC and turn off AP5 9 bit 10 Set the UPGRADE switch to the OFF position 11 Turn AP5 9 bit back on and restart the PC software If AP5 9 bit firmware update completed correctly the dialogue window will show new AP5 9 bit Firmware version 12 Repeat the product calibration operations see
58. k for Updates 5 Exit Exits the PC software MEMORIES MAIN MENU By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image AF audison File Memories Settings Dev 1 Copy A to B Copies the contents of memory A to memory B 2 Copy B to A Copies the contents of memory B to memory A 3 Reset current memories Resets the crossover and standard equalizer values those that are proposed at the end of the configuration procedure 36 Prima MANUALE D USO AP5 9 bit 7 SETTINGS MAIN MENU 4 By clicking on this item drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image 1 1 0 Configuration Wizard Sets up the system and puts AP5 9 bit in the conditions needed to be able to perform this operation see sec 7 2 WARNING whenever performing the Configuration Wizard the values set in the Options menu see sec 7 3 4 7 are set to the default values 2 Controlled bass boost if enabled through this function you can operate on the equalization of sub channel and woofers By clicking on Settings you can choose the parametric equalizer pole where you can operate and vary the factor by acting on the wheel of the mouse if it features that function When heavy equalization is set the software will activate through soft clipping eliminating the subsequent distortions see sec 9 1 3 De Equalizer f activated Enabled this fun
59. king mode D 37 Prima AP5 9 bit 7 1 Options By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image Signals Lets you set how AP5 9 bit is turned on through Turn ON by SPEAKER DC ART When Enabled is selected AP5 9 bit can be turned on through the amplified output BTL of a source connected to the inputs FL FR RL RR This function can be disabled by selecting Disabled Tura on by SIGNAL PRESENCE 457 Input pelector Turning ON by SIGNAL PRESENCE AST When Enabled is selected AP5 9 bit can be turned on through the presence of a signal from a source connected to the inputs FL FR RL RR 1 2 AUX The stand by time energy saver for the device when there is no signal can be set through the function TIMES gt SLEEP time out for analog input see next point The shut down time for the device when there is no signal is set to 30 mins This function can be disabled by selecting Disabled Input selector ets you specialize the OPTICAL SEL terminal for automatic selection of the OPTICAL or AUX input It is also possible to specialize this terminal to turn on the product by clicking on Enabled If you choose to use the OPTICAL SEL terminal it will be active by bringing it to 12 V Times Lets you change the settings for the times to turn AP5 9 bit on and off Remote OUT delay sec This is the delay between disabling of
60. m pre amplified auxiliary sources through the RCA inputs or portable auxiliary sources on the INT and IN2 inputs Portable audio sources can be connected using the 3 5 mm RCA Jack adapter IOS APL 2 D D LINK CABLE Cable to connect AP5 9 bit and AP4 9 bit to APA D and D amplifiers see section 4 7 3 54 Prima Ry 3 AUDISON PRIMA TOWER With the APTK 3 Audison Prima Tower Kit 3 installation system up to 3 AP amplifiers can be stacked in order to save space without them overheating DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL The DRC is the digital interface between the bit processors and the user The DRC mounted on the vehicle dashboard with the lisor AP5 9 bit processor offers he ability to select between main and aux inputs Control of the general volume subwoofer volume balance and fader The ability to choose between 2 memory presets defined by the user for the alignment settings of the equalizer crossover and time DRC CABLE EXTENSION KIT This kit includes a cable and an adapter that lets you extend the length of the cable provided with the DRC by 2 m This extension cable is needed for installations in very long vehicles like large SUVs The total length of the standard cable and extension combined is 6 5 m OP 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 M 59 05 IN Optical cable with TOSLINK connecto
61. mputer To continue click Next 5 WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Cancel 6 Windows XP Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows Vista Select accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows 7 Select accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows 8 Select accept the terms in the license agreements the tab and then NEXT dE AP bit InstallShield Wizard 000 License Agreement Please read the Following license agre LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement the Agreement for the AP bit Software is a legal agreement between the User Y ou or Your and Elettromedia s r l Company for the use of the AP bit Software Software and the documentation enclosed Documentation By clicking the Agree button below or by accessing copying or using the Software You acknowledge that You have read this Agreement understand it and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions M M eua nat naan ta tha tavaan ane af thin Auemmunmm alil tha I C I do not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield 7 Windows Vista 7 8 select Install to proceed with the installation Back if you wish to return to the previous page Cancel to exit installat
62. nfiguration wizard Eve exque atn compat CO e TRIN setup cnnfuparateon Ves ward Input configuration inve De equoakration Ampie output setup Speaker connectat man Output confunitamon Configuration wicsed anges configuration iael mmu an wt peser connection setup Output configuration Farwsh Select put comiguraton Front Lift Wonfer i M3 Kea Let Rear lt From Left Tr Trepet MIETEN Jum ES DES RS t AILES m AUK i I NECI T Fay F Sob LR 5 F R C SUB Front Hight Let Raar Center Sotrenater TAS S 90 FeR Subj he Sum Aux me NG f Sub input configuration Finat Let Wooter Front Wooler Loft IN A Front Right Tweeter Subwodober Left Sustmwoofer Raght 11 AUX Dumt LIIS Soki Sub 4 wif eRe C Sub re Ake LEG away AUX Dey Sub Le Sot configuration Inge De equakctnmn conien conf
63. nual pdf Audio Test Tracks Quick start guide Warranty AP5 9 bit 3 3 AP5 9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION External Size 198 mm 7 8 in 1 cA PRESETS a IN indiana meram tnu INPUTS HH to 2345 91234564 Y N N audison UdISO 5 AP5 9 bit Mounting Size How to mount audison 114 mm 4 5 in 178 mm 7 in DRC optional Installation audison audison bal fad sub Important Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths to clean 35 1 38 02 1 8 CU NES ___ the display Simply use a soft N lo o 8 cotton cloth that has been lightly dampened with water E oo WO oS a aan 1 17mm 0 67 90 mm 3 54 E LO el Prima 4 CONNECTION PANELS DESCRIPTION audison AP5 9 bit PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN DSP OUT py 4 7 e ISOC 535225 e SEL 123 45 6 n REMOUT O REM IN L MASTER ENABLE
64. o INPUTS AP5 9 bit Sim PR ne CI ELT FRONT LEFT _ L u ed FRONT RIGHT FR 2 l 4 O REARLEFT _ cpu RL REAR RIGHT RR CENTER OUT sey INI ACP 6 7 optional lt 2 12 see sec 10 3 IN1 IN1 IN2 IN2 EDEBE EEE i zz TB audison white white black gray gray black green green black violet violet black ACP 2 cyan optional cyan black Boot orange see sec 10 2 orange black 6 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR POWER 12V AP5 9 bit 4 tropa an SEL PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT OFF ON DRE LOS oun con Lle o 5 o 345 313 FRONT LEFT FL LTD lt FRONT RIGHT FR REAR LEFT _ RL SS REAR RIGHT RR rH
65. oes not Set distance Delay Fine set assign a delay 0 0 ms to the farthest speaker usually the Subwoofer TE LEE ooo ooo and progressively growing delays as much as the other speakers get mi Ll closer to the listening point in order for all the emission points to reach the listening point at the same time Bl invert phase L R link 87 ms ms SET DISTANCE Lets you set the distance between the speaker and the listening point Choose cm centimeters or in inches The Set Distance boxes can be set using the cursors DELAY ms default Displays the time in ms milliseconds calculated according to the distance DELAY ms fine set AP5 9 bit time delay calculation system also lets you perform manual fine tuning 44 Prima D USO AP5 9 bit 7 Preliminary remarks Fine set and Phase delay Delay assignment according to distance calculation is theoretical Small variations must be applied due to small errors in distance measurement back wave reflections inside the car and primarily the speaker phase problem Two speakers reproducing two frequency areas that are close to each other e g Woofer and Midrange will simultaneously reproduce the same frequencies in their crossing area at a attenuated level Due to the different nature of the speakers they will have a phase difference that for a short frequency interval acts as a time delay By using fine set you can partly cor
66. once then you can access your account through the Login Account 5 About Shows information regarding AP5 9 bit software in use SELECTED INPUT The Selected Input window shows the active source during connection with the PC This can be used to select the desired source Once disconnected from the PC you can select the input source through the DRC see sec 9 or through the external funvtions MASTER ENABLE and OPTICAL ENABLE 8 32 32 CHANNEL This window shows the name attributed to the output channels The window Is active You can click on it to manage the individual channel that once selected will be highlighted If you hold down the CTRL key and click on another channel it will also be selected and highlighted At the same time the filter curve will appear on the graph area Multiple selection is only allowed for functional groups except for the Subwoofer which can be selected together with any group E g Front Left Full together with Subwoofer but not with Rear Left Full MANUALE D USO AP5 9 bit 7 Help 1 Help online 2 Tutorials online 3 Users manual online 4 Diagnostic 5 Check for update online 6 Register praduct online About Master Optical front right mid hi X rear left rear right subwoofer front left woofer front right woofer 41 Prima If you wish to check the electrical response of the Rear system together with
67. orth Lo P Slope 12 24 dB Oct Linkwitz 6 12 18 24 dB Oct Butterworth When starting the AP5 9 bit software it offers Linkwitz with 12 dB Oct gt slope Hi P slope Lo P slope E g If you select Band Pass as the filter type the same slope will be applied to both the hi pass and low pass as the default slope but they can also be unbound The crossover filter response related to the selected channel is displayed graphically by a yellow curve as shown in the examples below E g Band Pass Crossover Frequency 80 2000 Hz 12 dB Oct Crossover Frequency 80 Hz 6 dB Oct Hi pass 2000 Hz 24 dB Oct Low pass Crossover Frequency 80 2000 Hz 24 dB Oct Crossover Frequency 80 Hz 24 dB Oct Hi pass 2000 Hz 6 dB Oct Low pass SET DISTANCE AND DELAY 1 This setting is based on an automatic system that calculates the time needed for the sound to get from the speaker to the listener s ear Filter type Filter model Butterworth Preliminary remarks Sound moves through the air at a speed of 343 m sec 1 125 ft sec at ae i Lo P Hz a temperature of 20 C 68 F If you know the distance from the sound emission point you can then calculate the time the sound takes to get Hi P slope Lo P slo to the listener s ear E nn ee If you set the distances of the different speakers AP5 9 bit will automatically change them into time ms milliseconds It d
68. rect these Phase Delay problems By using the fine set button you can change the automatically set delay time The delay is increased or decreased x xx by the delay value shown in the window Delay default and This is the farthest speaker does not change the value shown which is the one that Set the new distance to reduce delay Is automatically assigned Assigning a positive value x xx using fine delay means increasing the delay for that speaker and thus moving it farther away from the listening point Likewise assigning a negative value x xx means decreasing the speaker delay and thus moving it closer Fig T to the listening point In order for you to see how much Fine Set has been manually changed both delay values are shown To see front left tweeter Fiter type Filter model the resulting delay physically applied to the output you front right tweeter have to add the values shown in the Delay Default and Delay Fine Set boxes negative value decreasing ded a ae the delay can not be assigned to the farthest speaker it NEU Cm ont right woofer can only be assigned to the other speakers as they are UC slope Lo P slope all already delayed compared to the farthest one If you E dr rd O attempt to give the farthest speaker a negative value a PE subwoofer Got Delay Fine set warning message will appear Fig 1
69. rs for S PDIF digital audio signals Cable length 1 5 m 59 05 55 Prima 11 1 OP 4 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4 5 177 16 IN Optical cable with TOSLINK terminations for S PDIF digital audio signals Cable length 4 5 m 17716 in STA F F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER Optical adapter to extend optical cables with TOSLINK connectors LOSSE SFC SAMPLING FREQUENCY CONVERTER SFC is a digital audio signal adaptor SVPDIF to place between two devices with digital input output The main purpose of this adaptor is to solve issues related to digital interfacing of the two devices such as 1 Digital head unit with higher sampling frequency 96 192 kHz while the receiver can t handle frequencies higher than 96 kHz 2 he receiver transmitter does not feature an optical or electric coaxial input output the SFC can be used to recreate the missing connection 3 Malfunctioning or anomalous noises when the head unit is set to Pause The issue is caused by the fact that while being paused some head units strip away the digital signal carrier wave SFC constantly provides the carrier wave to the receiver 4 When Play is selected on the head unit and the music program Is starter or during normal functioning intermittent noises can be heard even at low volume This phenomenon is due to poor quality or insufficient level of the digital signal SFC can recover the signal eliminating the issue Description SFC
70. sensitivity Input impedance LOAD IMPEDANCE MIN Ch 1 2 3 4 5 MAX POWER OUTPUT POWER RMS 12 0 14 4 VDC 1 THD 5 Ch 40 5 Ch 20 OUTPUT POWER RMS 14 4 VDC 10 THD 5Ch 40 5 Ch 9o 20 CEA Specifications Output power 4 Q lt 1 THD N 14 4 V SN ratio ref 1 W output SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Input Stage 15006 1 5A 1 4 mA 30A 1 15 VDC 1 11 15 VDC 200 mA 30A Speakers to input selectable Pre In to input selectable Max continuous power selectable 0 08 96 0 1 10 20k Hz 10 500Hz SUB 95dBA gt 0 2 15VRMS 15 kO 20 20 2 2 150 x1 2 90 2 270 1 25 Wx2 60Wx2 190 1 50 2 115 2 350 1 20 2 50 2 150 1 80 dBA Config 1 Config 2 Optical IN max 96 kHz 24 bit Hi Lo level FL FR RL RR N 2 customizable Hi Lo level FL FR RL RR Stereo Aux In Selectable DRC select S P DIF PCM 96 kHz 24 bit max Selectable DRC select DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR 32 bit Cirrus Logic Clock speed 147 MHz Crossover Crossover type and slope Full Hi Pass Lo Pass Band Pass Linkwitz 12 24 Butterworth 6 12 18 24 Crossover Frequency Phase Inversion Analog Input Equalizer Output Equalizer Time Alignment Distance Time Alignment Delay Time Alignment Step Time Alignment Fine Set SYSTEM SET Pre
71. set Drive Preset Acoustic Preset CONTROL CONNECTIONS From to personal computer To Audison Electronics ASP Optical AUX select Master enable GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PC connections Software PC requirements Graphic card min resolution Ambient operating temperature range SIZE WEIGHT Max size mm in Weight kg lb 68 steps 20 20k Hz Q 180 Automatic De Equalization N 9 Parametrics Equalizers 12 dB 10 pole 20 20k Hz 0 510 0 200 8 in O 15 ms 0 08 ms 2 8 cm 1 1 in 0 02 ms 0 7 cm 0 27 in Rotary switch for 7 installation Presets N 2 DSP Memory DRC selectable 1 x micro USB B DRC controls For module Automatic Speaker Presence 12V control for Optical In AUX enable 12V control for Master In enable Micro USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 Microsoft Windows 32 64 bit Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 800 x 600 0 C to 55 32 to 198 x 45 50 134 7 8 x 1 8 x 5 27 1 5 3 7 57 Manufactured ty gt www audison eu audison ISTINTO INNOVATIVO PART OF ELETTROMEDIA 62018 Potenza Picena MO Italy 39 0733 870 810 439 0755 E10 G0 www elettromedia it JOalqns suoneouioeds
72. t by default at 0 secs disabled Remark some factory OEM head units are provided with a control signal lasting approx 2 secs during the turn on phase to check if loudspeakers are in the system see section 4 3 If the head unit is turned off while the car is being used the AP5 9 bit if turned on through ART will keep working to let the security alerts phone alerts navigation system alerts etc be reproduced When the head unit is turned on again the speaker presence control alerts may be reproduced To avoid this happens you can set the Wake delay from sleep sec duration at a value slightly higher than the duration of the speaker presence control alerts WARNING If the car is equipped with security alerts phone alerts navigation system alerts etc if you set a too long Wake 7 delay from sleep sec reproduction of the first part of the mentioned signals might be missed 38 Prim MANUALE D USO AP5 9 bit 7 Master priority MASTER ENABLE attenuation sets the signal level for the master input when enabled from the terminal MASTER ENABLE You can choose the activation levels between 0 dB and 18 dB MASTER ENABLE attenuation Muted Head Unit Enable sets automatic selection of the OPTICAL AUX inputs when the head unit connected to the MASTER input is turned off or set to MUTE volume 0 It is also possible to manage the activation delay of the OPTICAL AUX inputs by selecting a value between 2 7
73. t to a PC in order to manage the functions using AP5 9 bit software The connection is USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 compatible UPGRADE OFF ON Switch ON allows the product to be updated in BOOT LOADER mode see sec 8 3 PRESET AP5 9 bit has 8 setups preloaded in its memory one being editable They allow the product to be used without the need to connect it to a PC see sec 5 4 1 5 4 8 The preset choice is based on the factory system in the car or the type of system you wish to create 30 A blade protection fuse needs to be replaced use same type and value as the original LOGO STATUS AP5 9 bit has an built in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections to the speakers The logo on the AP5 9 bit top cover will change its status in case of any possible product malfunctions A BLUE logo means AP5 9 bit is on A flashing RED BLUE logo means The UPGRADE switch on the product is set to ON position or the product Firmware is being updated A flashing BLUE logo means The unit is in stand by energy saver because there is no audio signal This function AST can be activated using the PC software see sec 7 3 4 7 and the stand by time ranges from a minimum of 5 mins to a maximum of 20 mins The unit will automatically turn off after 30 mins when there is no signal A RED logo flashing one single time every 2 seconds means AP5 9 bit temperature reached 75 C and the thermal protec
74. the output of an amplified source to the INPUT FL FR input channel This function can be enabled disabled using AP5 9 bit PC software see sec 7 3 4 7 4 Using the Low Level Pre Out input The AUTO TURN ON AST function is activated by connected the outputs on a preamplified source to the input channels to the AP5 9 bit input channels This function can be enabled disabled using AP5 9 bit PC Software This turn on control is available on the FL FR RL RR INT IN2 inputs see sec 7 34 7 5 By connecting the OPTICAL SELECT AUX IN SELECT terminal with a Remote Out signal coming from an auxiliary source or connecting to terminal to 12V This function can be enabled disabled using AP5 9 bit PC Software ee sec 7 3 47 11 wa INPUT SIGNALS 1 SPEAKER IN HI LEVEL FRONT REAR lr POWER 12V AP5 9 bit PRESETS UPGRADE OFF ON SPEAKER OUT IA 551515 30A C OPT SEL REM IN USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT n DIDO HHA f M DRC audison rem FL FR RL RR 3 SPEAKER IN
75. tion was triggered It will start operating again at around 70 C A RED logo flashing twice every second means Output overload The red LED flashes when the output load goes below the minimum allowed capacity of about 20 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 Speaker wiring anomaly The red LED flashes when a terminal on the speaker goes in short circuit with the vehicle chassis 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 a terminal on a speaker and the vehicle chassis Turn off the amplifier and check the speakers and wiring A RED logo flashing four times every second means The OVER VOLTAGE protection activation due to the fact that the battery voltage is higher than 16V The product will turn off after 3 minutes WARNING Check the state of charge of the car alternator A RED logo means Product internal fault You have to go to an authorized service centre The product will turn off after 3 minutes Prima
76. to continue with the configuration Press Cancel to exit the procedure File Memories Settings Device Help Configuration wizard Prima MANUALE D USO 5 Input Configuration Any of the input channels on AP5 9 bit can be given the name corresponding to the signal coming from the source Choose one of the following input configurations 1 F R AUX controls Front stereo Rear stereo AUX input It is possible to select from the drop down menu which input sections to use to drive the subwoofer in the audio system The subwoofer channel s can be driven either by the input signal coming from the Front line or by the input signal coming from the Rear line or by the one coming from the mix of Front Rear lines 2 2 WAY F R controls 2 way active Front stereo Rear stereo It is possible to select from the drop down menu which input sections to use to drive the subwoofer in the audio system The subwoofer channel s can be driven either by the input signal coming from the Front line or by the input signal coming from the Rear line or by the one coming from the mix of Front Rear lines 3 SUB L R controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB stereo A SUB controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB mono B F R C SUB controls Front stereo Rear stereo Center Sub 6 F AUX controls Front stereo AUX stereo 7 2 AUX controls a 2 way active Front stereo AUX stereo
77. ue white out 5 White Black OUT 5 2 1 1 L AP5 9 bit The AP5 9 bit provides 5 amplified outputs Each output channel is configured through PC software see section 7 2 10 parametric equalizer A 68 frequency electronic crossover and Butterworth or Linkwitz Riley filters with 6 24 dB slopes see section 7 3 10 A digital time delay line see section 7 3 11 Phase inversion see section 7 3 10 2 Output level adjustment to better align the total response of the system see section 7 3 13 CH1 CH5 AMPLIFIED OUTPUT CHANNEL CONFIGURATION POWER CHANNEL CONFIG CH1 20 W 0 4 Ohm 35 W 2 Ohm CH2 20 W 4 Ohm 35 W 2 Ohm CH3 50 W 4 Ohm 85 W 2 Ohm 50 W 0 4 Ohm 85 W 2 Ohm CH5 140 W 4 Ohm 280 W 2 Ohm 2 The AP5 9 bit features 12 pin AP4 D connector to relay 4 additional channels internal to the DSP and managed by PC software It is possible to connect APA D amplifier or a generic 4 channel amplifier to this socket through an adapter cable For connections see section 4 5 14 TW TW LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT S 22 INPUT WOOFER SUBWOOFER z mln sis 5 5 o POWER
78. wer wait at least 10 seconds before turning the AP5 9 bit on Prima AP5 9 bit 4 2 INPUTS REM IN OUT AP5 9 bit comes with a 16 pole multipolar connector to manage the input signals REM IN REM OUT connections and the control functions for the auxiliary inputs 10 0 39 in 200 mm 7 87 in FRONT VIEW 40 01 16 white 8 white black 15 gray 1 gray black 14 green 6 green black 13 violet 5 violet black 12 cyan 4 cyan black 11 orange 3 orange black 9 blue REM IN 1 blue white REM OUT 3 10 pink 4 2 brown MASTER ENABLE 1 INPUTS FL FR RL RR MASTER inputs connect here the amplified signal wires coming from the main analog source Input sensitivity automatically adjustable from 2 to 15 V RMS see sec 7 2 5 Channels FL FR RL RR feature the AUTO TURN ON ART function through connection with the outputs on the source speakers This function can be excluded using the PC Software Remark The ACP6 ACP2 accessory can also be used to interface head units equipped with PRE OUT output min 2V to the AP5 9 bit inputs see sec 10 2 10 3 2 INPUTS INT IN2 Auxiliary signal inputs that can be used when configuring the unit to reconstruct a multi amplified signal Front Tweeter Front Mid Hi Center Sub or specialized like AUX inputs see sec 7 2 5 3 REMOTE REM Input to turn on AP5 9
79. woofer was set up during configuration Press the 4 button and turn the knob to adjust from MUTE min to O dB from 11 5 to 0 dB at 0 5 steps eH 52 Prima MANUALE D USO AP5 9 bit 9 ME SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS audison By pressing the SEL button you can access PES ae a 00 PRESS audison DSP Memory you can directly recall TF the A B memories saved through the software and load them in AP5 9 bit Ge bass boost en by clicking on Y it enables the Bass Boost function By clicking on it oe audison disables the Bass Boost function see sec 7 3 4 2 X G amp O OO Brightness to adapt the DRC to the light conditions inside the car you can adjust the brightness of the display and the PRESS audison red ring on the buttons 0 9 2 OPERATIONAL ERROR MESSAGES audison audison vol bal fad sub Ske sO It indicates activation of the amplifier thermal protection as temperature reached 80 degrees Celsius The amplifier will get back to normal functioning when temperature decreases to 75 degrees Celsius It indicates activation of the amplifier thermal protection due to overloaded outputs It indicates activation of amplifier thermal protection due to battery voltage exceeding 16 VDC It indicates an internal fault You should contact an authorized Au

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