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1. REAR RIGHT y PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE ACP 6 ACP 2 L peas optional optional i DO AUXILIARY STEREO R pa see sec 10 3 see sec 10 3 PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE p Co psi PRESETS UPGRADE A OPTICAL IN Geen DRC SB 2 06 eelerer EK U ch mm em AP5 9bt III seme OA ps MP3 PLAYER L AUXILIARY STEREO E PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE ACP 2 optional see sec 10 3 GER DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS OPTICAL FIBER see sec 10 7 10 8 TOSLINK connector GE El PRESETS UPGRADE USB_OPTIGALIN DSP OUT DRC 5 OFFON eY SPEAKER SE our ojfo ofojo so O O SH oofa INPUTS larka LL a XSB 12345 OPT SEL 123456 u n REMOUT AP5 9 bit O 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 mul
2. REAR RIGHT AN ACP 6 optional see sec 10 3 Prima 7 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR AUXILIARY STEREO SOURCE 8 AUX IN L R n C 5 PIS a E TEE i 3 E LILII MP3 PLAYER nc FRONT LEFT FRONT right AUXILIARY STEREO L pe gt d RL REAR LEFT AN
3. REM OU MASTER ENABLE D oa ojoo sjoa oa oa oo oa ASP APL 2 optional INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION AP TYPE OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 40 POWER 20 EN OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS 3000 Hz 012 dB 116 2 cm Pe 500 Hz 12 dB RE 500 Hz 12 dB seu ore sem one cano mena mam er Ter Max power suggested Loads 700 W 20 MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 2 f if YYC AP5 9 bit 5 POWER 12V T lie APL 2 optional Out 1 SUBWOOFER TEE ci o sls 5 5 sis 3113 gt gt gt 5 ojo o o o fo E AN CE POWER UPGRADE OPTICAL IN DSP OUT DRC OFF ON 4 1 i zaj M EEEE gt ii GUT ETH ee See DOD L e S SEE meurs H Selen 7 leet Fess sme US E EL ER Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2
4. 3 Audison AP5 9 bit Audison AP4 D with connection through APL 2 optional AP4D _audison L9 ligii 1 10 EXA o B EXE AAN CONO AAA 11 NA U DRC Connection terminal for remote control of the functions OPTIONAL on AP5 9 bit see sec 5 5 sec 9 2f if YYC 11 Fuse 2 AP5 9 bit 4 USB USB micro connection to connect the product 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 cholce 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 MODE 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
5. RL RL RR RR SUB n INI uum INI n IN2 N2 white white black gray gray black green green black violet violet black cyan cyan black orange orange black ale o INPUTS DOQODOD audison OPT SEL O REM IN E 5 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR CENTER SUB REAR gt aay PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC gt Poll ER ARGO ku DO INPUTS D AP5 9 bit RI SS S LERONT LEFT rey EL MM lt A FRONT RIGHT FR Al LIC 4 O REAR LEFT o lt RL E REAR RIGHT om mp RR CENTER OUT INI ACP 6 i optional n CIE see sec 10 3 12 RIGHT FRONT TW LEFT FLWF white t EL WE white black E FR WE gray FRWF gray black RL green RL green black RR violet RR violet
6. 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 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 3 4 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 4 7 11 2f if YYC AP5 9 bit 5 FWA INPUT SIGNALS 1 SPEAKER IN HI LEVEL FRONT REAR lr POWER 12V tmu C 3 OC AP5 9 bit 7 nio 30A E j PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT da C SPEAKER OUT CIC O IL eo REE g E JE OPT SI RI IN
7. Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max AP TYPE OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 40 POWER 20 E OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS 3000 Hz 012 dB 116 2 cm 80 Hz 912 dB _ 80 Hz 912 dB OUT 3 4 FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS 3000 HZ 12 dB 1162 cm 260W Mamory A Acustic som oura oner une someras nm ow 5 Mamor B Rhythm OUT 5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 912 dB 121 8 cm 140W 280W Xn Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 940 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION 21 2f TI GES PRESET 7 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL SUBWOOFER POWER 12V SENSITIVITY H M L SPEAKER PRE IN our RW D O R L O al Can 30A APL 2 optional CENTER CENTER TW WF e 5 TW TW I LEFT RIGHT d FRONT FRONT ZAW NS SUBWOOFER gt Out 1 LE LE precia UPGRADE USB_OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC OFF ON Cu p uj E I TETI h OUT H E n IT
8. 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 A 10 pole 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 4 Ohm 35 W 2 Ohm CH2 20 W 4 Ohm 35 W 2 Ohm CH3 50 W 4 Ohm 85 W 2 Ohm CHA 50 W 4 Ohm 85 W 2 Ohm CH5 140 W 4 Ohm 280 W 2 Ohm 2 The AP5 9 bit features a 12 pin DSP OUT connector to relay 4 additional channels internal to the DSP and managed by PC software It is possible to connect an AP4 D amplifier or a generic 4 channel amplifier to this socket through an adapter cable For connections see section 4 5 14 2f ifY1C ZAM PRESET O DEFAULT 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER TW LEFT RIGHT ur FRONT FRONT WF WF LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT SUBWOOFER d Out 1 Out 5 Out 5 Out 2 LIL me rr fc L POWER ay UPGRADE USB
9. 9 bit is properly interfaced with the PC and the DRC It also shows the Firmware version for the device and the Serial Number 35 2f TI Ap audison File Memories Settings Der 3 More SKS online 4 Preferences beat FEA FILE MAIN MENU z By clicking on the File tab a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image et oos Dean Pe bi toi 1 Load it loads the entire AP5 9 bit configuration from a previously saved file e g AP5 9 bit setup1 aps This function is present in both TARGET mode and in OFF LINE mode In TARGET mode it can reload all of the previously saved settings This function is useful if you wish to Install another AP5 9 bit with the same settings The input level calibration and possibly the De Eq levels must be repeated In OFF LINE mode you can check the previously saved settings 2 Save Setup it saves the entire AP5 9 bit configuration mu for AP5 9 bit in one file e g AP8 9Config aps that can be reloaded later in AP5 9 bit using the Load Setup function This function is present in both TARGET mode and in OFF LINE mode 3 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 TW in the chosen Language Italian or English PIER englis The PC Software automatically defau
10. APA 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 fe T wem Kei WARNING One coaxial speaker is considered a as O 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 Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure seg Dei hal 33 Prima 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 avallable 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
11. FINISH at the end of the installation s Windows Vista follow and complete the Installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the Installation fhe prot dez card dos pozna dy rotaled AP bi Cid rn Tu ren mecs Windows 7 follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation Windows 8 follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation BR GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION 1 2 Turn on AP5 9 bit Connect the USB 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 O own battery and stay disconnected from the mains adapter external power supply Once the connection 3 26 between the laptop and AP5 9 bit has been established you can immediately connect the computer if necessary to the mains adapter Windows XP the PC will recognize AP5 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically Found New Hardware Your new hardware is installed and ready to use 49 uy WS 5 05pm Windows Vista the PC will recognize AP5 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically I Tour GEIER ATE ready TG LA S Device diver software miled 100005 dh OE NAM IL Your device is ready to use X Z Device driver software installed successfully If Your d
12. Front stereo AUX stereo 8 2 WAY F SUB L R controls a 2 way active Front stereo SUB stereo 9 2 WAY F SUB L R controls a 2 way active Front stereo SUB mono 1 F R AUX 2 2 WAY F R 3 F R SUB L R i arpa ri Ug jet EMO TL 4 F R SUB 5 F R C SUB 6 F AUX L 7 2 WAY F AUX 8 2 WAY F SUB L R 9 2 WAY F SUB L R N i N i N AP5 9 bit will use these names to reconstruct a full band signal coming from an OEM source with a dedicated multichannel amplifier and to assign the corresponding signal to the respective output Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 30 2f ifY1C 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 If the head unit provides an adjustable equalizer make sure that the controls are set to zero flat 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 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 maximu
13. OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC OFF ON usaras Y 1 spel n p SHE L L e nessun ee HAL INPUTS DDOD ASP AP5 9 bit u bdo R OF REM IN a 23456 ASTER ENABLE CD CD INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION aw 80 Hz 12 dB 80 Hz 12 dB OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB E 140W NETOS W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 15 RAMO AP5 9 bit 5 FRONT SUBWOOFER A Y7 Out 3 Out 2 POWER 12V a UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC L OFF ON E OUT u O EM y 4 ee p ula EC EE EI EZ E EEE A i s SSG SET 12 1 one L a INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION OUT2 REARRIGHT HIPASS g0Hz 12dB 1162cm ours FRONTRIGHT HIPASS 80H2 12d8 11620m OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 12 dB 121 8 cm 140W NETOS W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point
14. 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 dB Butterworth 6 12 18 24 dB Crossover Frequency Phase inversion Analog Input Equalizer Output Equalizer Time Alignment Distance Time Alignment Delay Time Alignment Step Time Alignment Fine Set SYSTEM SET Preset 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 7 510 cm 0 200 8 in 0 T15 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 7 9 0 Microsoft Windows 32 64 bit XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 800 x 600 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F 198 x 45 50 x 134 7 8 x 1 8 x 5 27 127 3 7 5
15. 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 7 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 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 MN rio 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 PAU seers Documenti Setup laps O a J 0 1 Indicates the working status of AP5 9 bit PC software 2 Indicates the setup file that has been possibly loaded via PC so
16. black unm INT cyan INI cyan black unm IN2 orange s IN2 orange black 4 SPEAKER IN HI LEVEL FRONT REAR LEFT SUB RIGHT SUB PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC INPUTS e E p e OE i 12345 AP5 9 bit OPT SEL O REM IN QRA AAN J ry DOCOUJOU ILILILI LI L audison FL white FL white black FR gray FR gray black RL green RL green black RR violet RR violet black IN1 cyan IN1 cyan black IN2 orange IN2 orange black 6 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR ACP 2 optional see sec 10 2 POWER 12V mo E SPEAKER D TS m SQ Goong eleltelole 30A PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT OFF ON nO CC VOLO eo INPUTS E AP5 9 bit 5r FRONT LEFT CF FRONT RIGHT EA REAR LEFT
17. 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 protection 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
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19. imi EIS m DO rie E L AP5 9 bit TTT Sw 12 E L gt HI L L INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION i 300 Hz 12 dB EN OUTA FRONTTWLEFT HIPASS rwr 3000 H2 ez 1162 em sw s w Wes 80 Hz 12 dB a 80 Hz 12 dB OUT2 FRONTWFRIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz dos 01208 11620m 140 W OUT 3 REAR LEFT HI PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 140 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic OUT4 REAR RIGHT HI PASS 80 Hz 12 dB 116 2 cm 140W Mamory B Rhythm OUT5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 12 dB 121 8 cm 140W 280 W Par i Listening Point Driver Max power suggested Loads 700 W 22 2 f TI AP5 9 bit 5 AN PERSONAL COMPUTER E DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL DRC 1 Connecting AP5 9 bit to the PC audison audison amp DRC optional USB cable provided 23 2f ifY1C 6 GUIDE FOR INSTALLING UNINSTALLING Prima SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS ME GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 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 ull n Windows Vista access Computer from the Windows START menu Windows 7 access Computer from the Windows START menu Windows 8 access the Desktop from Windows 8 MAIN menu E e E 2 Windows XP Window
20. 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 indicated 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 AP4 D amp example 3 200 mm 7 87 in D mm 0 39 in white white black gt 2 gray LL gray black gt green gt green black 4 violet 10 violet black STATE Ge 11 orange black o i 6 blue ee 12 blue white SUB REM IN AP4 D EXAMPLES G 1 Audison AP5 9 bit Audison AP4 D BEE dison E 2 es E x wo pm m E EU ETT audiSO a NIE U EE T wos se FT a GR B du 3 white QUT5 4 Fa 10 white 4
21. listening tests 1 Set distance Delay Fine set oo EH oo LEZ 155 0 06 CIS im cm ms ms L Invert phase L R link Ka WARNING If once you have set the distances for the driver listening point you click on the passenger listening point O AP5 9 bit won t re calculate the delays for the new reference 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 2f ifY1C 8 8 FA PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER 12 The AP5 9 bit software provides an 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 IU Pages W Le Su The equalizer works according to the functional groups and so we have the following factory configuration one equalizer for the Front Tweeter one equalizer 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 Q factor in t
22. or Band Pass will be available For Front Mid Hi only High Pass and Band Pass will be available etc In EXPERT mode Any speaker system selected has any type of filter available WARNING In EXPERT mode pay careful attention to the filter O selection Speakers have mechanical limits that must not be exceeded otherwise it could lead to permanent damage When a filter is selected some optimized cut off frequencies are set by default to avoid breaking the speakers E g If you select Low Pass for a tweeter the default frequency is 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 applied Linkwitz default Butterworth When launching AP5 9 bit software Linkwitz is proposed as the filter 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 5 Cut off frequencies Hi P Hz 10 20000 High Pass filter Lo P Hz 10 20000 Low Pass filter If you select the Band Pass filter both the Hi P Hz and the Lo P Hz boxes will be enabled to be able to set the band frequency You can select the cut off frequency by clicking on the related drop down menu selecting the frequency range that includes the value to be set and then clicking on the actual value STANDARD MODE FILTER TYPE gt
23. 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 IN Input to turn on AP5 9 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 SO 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 12V 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 12V 2f TI ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE Input for ASP module if using sig
24. refer to sec 7 2 6 6 Input configuration Shows the specialization assigned to the inputs on AP5 9 bit during the Configuration wizard 37 PRIMO 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 e Turn ON by SPEAKER DC ART When Enabled is selected AP5 9 bit Can o sus be turned on through the amplified output BTL of a source connected to N the inputs FL FR RL RR kolia epi ir N This function can be disabled by selecting Disabled 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 IN1 IN2 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 o terminal to turn on the product by clicking on Enabled If you choose to m ses 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
25. 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 O AP5 9 bit After applying power wait at least 10 seconds before turning the AP5 9 bit on 2f TI 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 8 white black 15 gray 7 gray black 14 green 6 green black 200 mm 7 87 in 13 violet 5 violet black 12 cyan 4 cyan black 11 orange FRONT VIEW 3 orange black 1 2 9 blue REM IN 3 1 blue white REM OUT 3 4 10 pink EIER HE EE 4 7 2 brown MASTER ENABLE 8 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
26. 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 2f ifY1C 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 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
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28. 0 seconds and 1 minute the progress bar and the flashing logo on the AP5 9 bit will show its the updating process status WARNING During the update the updating process of the progress bar may stop O for a few seconds Do not interrupt the process in any way 50 2f ifY1C 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 sec 7 2 5 2f TI 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 Sh
29. 2 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION coccion 26 6 3 UNINSTALLING AP5 9 bit SOFTWARE i 27 7 HOW TO SET UP AP 8 9 BIT WITH A PC AP5 9 bit WITH A PC 28 7 1 OFFLINE MODE ttt ttti PII E E EEE EE E EE E 28 7 2 TARGET MODE ttt ttt ttti 29 7 8 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION coccion 35 MI MM HMM 35 7 32 FILE MAIN MENU 36 7 3 3 MEMORIES MAIN MENU ttt 36 7 3 4 SETTINGS MAIN MENU 37 7 3 5 DEVICE MAIN MENU ee EE E EEEE EE E E E EEEE EEEE EE EEEE EEEE EE EEEE 40 7 3 6 HELP MAIN MENU 4 7 3 7 SELECTED INPUT uu 4 TA 4 7 3 9 SELECT CHANNEL 42 7 3 10 FILTER SETTINGS cc 42 7 3 11 SET DISTANCE AND DELAY ttti rrr 44 7 3 12 PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER aaa AT 7 3 13 OUTPUT ri iii 48 E e a a a a 48 AS EES 48 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 8 1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A D 49 sa eo EEN 49 8 3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 49 9 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL aaa 52 9 1 SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS ttt ttti ttti ttti EEEE EEEE EEEn 53 9 2 OPERATIONAL ERROR MESSAGES 53 10 ACCESSORIES ttt ttt ttt ttti 54 10 1 ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE 54 10 2 ACP2 2 RCA ADAPTER CABLE ii 54 103A PDOSDECAADADTENC line M Re EP E E 54 10 4 APL 2 APA D AP D LINK CARE 54 10 5 APK 3 AUDISON PRIMA TOWER KIT 3 55 10 6 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL ttt 55 10 7 ECK DRC CABLE EXTENSION KIT aaee EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EE EEEE EEEn 55 10 8 OP 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 m 59 05 in 55 10 9 OP 4 5 TOSLINK OPTICA
30. 3 4 7 are set to the default values T Gatton 2 Controlled bass boost if enabled through eat this function you can operate on the Pia equalization of sub channel and woofers ee 17 L By clicking on Settings you can choose the parametric equalizer pole where you can operate and vary the Q 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 Getting 3 De Equalizer If activated Enabled this function enables the GE de equalization curve calculated during the Configuration Canio mizar Wizard If the function is deactivated Disabled no Cossiga Eee SET source de equalization curve is applied s The Reset command deletes the de equalization curve temp calculated during the Configuration Wizard di eegen 4 Working Mode The software can work in two modes acting on the el crossover filter section Standard simplified mode with some restrictions easing the use SE aay TOON of the software see sec 7 3 10 Ge Esper N Expert there are no restrictions in the software functions of use A 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
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32. AP5 9 bit software it offers Linkwitz with 12 dB Oct 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 H Crossover Frequency 80 Hz 6 dB Oct Hi pass 2000 Hz 24 dB Oct Low pass 10 Dh Kei Crossover Frequency 80 Hz 24 dB Oct Hi pass 2000 Hz 6 dB Oct Low pass Crossover Frequency 80 2000 Hz 24 dB Oct 8 388 SET DISTANCE AND DELAY D 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 Preliminary remarks K Sound moves through the air at a speed of 343 m sec 1 125 ft sec at 181391 Lo P Hz a temperature of 20 C 68 F If you know the distance from the sound go Lei emission point you can then calculate the time the sound takes to get ii SD If you set the distances of the different speakers AP5 9 bit will automatically change them into time ms milliseconds It does not Set distance Delay Fine set assign a delay 0 0 ms to the farthest speaker usually the Subwoofer E co EM EN e and progressively growing delays as much as the other speakers get ES ES im LTM ms m
33. DIR HERRA DODO psp Ss PY 12345 6 Orr SEL 1234565 NMOT r AAA udi E O MASTER ENABLE I LJ CD INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front AUX Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 80 Hz 12 dB 80 Hz 12 dB OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 12 dB 121 8 cm 140 W MET W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 18 2f TI ZAJ PRESET 4 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER SENSITIVITY H M L FAKT 5 PRE IN co l O n 0007 IN ON FF SPK IN sg APL 2 optional TW TW It LEFT RIGHT Il FRONT FRONT Out 1 Out 3 Out 4 SUBWOOFER L Out 1 Out 5 Out 4 Out 4 Out 2 Out 2 POWER 12V E UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC OFF ON ED y ZZ spel mE OUT i PIET IU H al ollo lolo INPUTS HJ oO000000 agp 30A nmnmunmnumu a LL 12345 OPT SEL 1234 REM OUT AP5 9 bit O REM IN MASTER ENABLE gt gt INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front AUX Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max AP TYPE OUTP
34. Driver 16 2f TI GE SCH PRESET 2 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER TW LEFT RIGHT ur FRONT FRONT WF WF LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT SUBWOOFER d Out 1 Out 5 Out 5 Out 2 LIL me rr fc L L odias UPGRADE USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT DRC OFF ON usaras Y 1 spel n p er i i L L e PRE LC soa H meurs IECH E Claes 3 AP5 9 bit u bdo R OF REM IN a 23456 ASTER ENABLE US INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION OUT2 FRONTTWRIGHT HI PASS 3000 Hz 12dB 1162cm m 80 Hz 912 dB 80 Hz 12 dB OUT 5 SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 140W MET W Max power suggested Loads 420 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION Mamory A Acustic Mamory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 17 2f TI 23 PRESET 3 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER Out 1 Out 2 PL UE SS DAS 8 UPGRADE USB OPTICALIN DSP OUT DRC LL OFF O d cm us IENA ofojojfco n INPUTS
35. L CABLE 4 5 m 171 16 in 56 10 10STA F F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER coccion 56 10 11 SFC SAMPLING FREQUENCY CONVERTER aaee EEEE E EEEE EEEE E EEEE EEEn 56 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS oc 57 2 RAMO 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 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 WARNING 1 a PC provided with Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system 1 5 GHz minimum 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
36. NABLE 7 32 31 CHANNEL MAP 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 Hel 2 3 4 5 6 I 8 g Help online 2 Tutorials online 3 User s manual online 4 Diagnostic 5 Check for updates online 6 Check for updates on startup Register product online 8 About Master Optical front night 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 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
37. Tweeter Midrange Woofer x Mid Hi Subwoofer X Full X X Full Range Low Pass High Pass Band Pass XX XXX X EXPERT MODE FILTER TYPE gt Full Range Low PassHigh Pass Band Pass Tweeter X Midrange Woofer Mid Hi Subwoofer Full X X x X Xx X XX lt amp lt ze X 5X amp lt lt ze X 5X 5X 0X XX Filter type Filter model Hi P Hz Hi P slope Lo P slope Set distance Delay Fine set am ms ms Im Butterworth k W Invert phase L R link Ka Filter type Filter model Hi P Hz 500 Lo P Hz 5000 Hi P slope 12 Set distance 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 45 EM 113 LM L Invert phase 3500 3750 4000 4250 4500 4750 5000 3300 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 15000 16000 17000 18000 19000 20000 43 2f ifY1C Filter type Filter model SEE Hi P Slope 12 24 dB Oct Linkwitz 6 12 18 24dB Oct Butterworth Lo P Slope 12 24 dB Oct Linkwitz 6 12 18 24 dB Oct Butterworth ts ts When starting the
38. UT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 40 POWER 20 E OUT 2 FRONT TW RIGHT HI PASS 500 Hz 912 dB 116 2 cm NE 500 Hz 12 dB e 500 Hz 12 dB OUT 1 2 FRONTWFLEFT BAND PASS ke AE 260 W N A 80 Hz 012 dB Mamory A Acustic OUT3 4 FRONT WF RIGHT BAND PASS Linkwitz 1162 cm 260W N A so fourses rmowrwemom mmm tinte TRE eren ow MamoryB Rhythm OUT5 SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 1218 cm 140 W 280 W n s s zez sam ours aam ons mr ees Max power suggested Loads 940 W MEMORY CONFIGURATION 19 2 f TI AP5 9 bit 5 K AJ PRESET 5 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER POWER 12V T SPEAKER ou ie as PRE IN D SENSITIVITY H M L SPK IN O LOR O OT Out 3 Out 1 POWER 12V AP5 9 bit SUBWOOFER C a ML Lf TH U DM SPE UPGRADE OFF ON Le N i CZE a olo a A 12345 USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT INPUTS OPT SEL 12 O REM IN
39. and off Remote OUT delay sec This is the delay between disabling of 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 Bump 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 20 minutes 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 to work at lower temperatures 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 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 0 sec to a maximum of 5 secs This
40. audison AP5 9 bit USER S MANUAL rev 1 0 C gr d ideato progettato costruito in Italia 2f TI AP5 9 bit Index 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRECAUTIONS acc 3 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3 3 AP5 9 bit and DRC INSTALLATION ii 4 4 CONNECTION PANEL DESCRIPTION 5 1 POWER iii 5 2 INPUTS REM IN OUT ttti EEEE EEEE EEEn 6 3 ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE e a a EEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE 7 4 SPEAKER OUT T 5 DI abili 8 6 DOP UT EE 8 CL 9 8 USB acc 10 9 UPGRADE OFF ON iii 10 TO e 10 O ll _l11Giggrgn1rittti cin 10 12 LOGO ir ENEE 10 5 CONNECTIONS iii 11 5 1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON coccion 11 E eet 12 5 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS i 13 54 iii 14 5 4 1 PRESET 0 DEFAULT 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER tee 15 5 4 2 PRESET T FRONT REAR SUBWOGQFER s ttt ttti 16 5 4 3 PRESET 2 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER ttt ttti 17 5 4 4 PRESET 3 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER 18 5 4 5 PRESET 4 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT SUBWOOFER ttt 19 5 4 6 PRESET 5 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER ttt 20 5 4 7 PRESET 6 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER 21 5 4 8 PRESET 7 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL SUBWOOFER 22 5 5 PERSONAL COMPUTER AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL DRC 23 6 GUIDE FOR INSTALLING UNINSTALLING PRIMA SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS 24 6 1 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ernennen 24 6
41. b 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 WA 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 2f TI GES FIRMWARE UPGRADE 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 Turn 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 T
42. be overwritten Me Click on YES to load the data Click on NO to Interrupt the procedure 3 Load setup preset loads one of the 7 PRESETS in the AP5 9 bit preset O memory to be editable see sec 5 4 2 5 4 8 4 Update firmware This allows firmware updates on AP5 9 bit see sec 8 3 5 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 40 2 f if YYC AP5 9 bit 7 TAGA 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 red 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 k re 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
43. can adjust the brightness of the display and the red ring on the buttons PRESS SRC sEL 4 OPERATIONAL ERROR MESSAGES audison Gre se 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 EE It indicates activation of the amplifier thermal protection due to isi D aem nn 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 Audison service centre 53 2f TI 10 ACCESSORIES II ME 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 res
44. damage to AP5 9 bit or to the speakers in your car audio system processor speed 1 GB RAM minimum memory and a 1024 x 600 pixels minimum resolution graphics card as 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS AP5 9 bit amplifier Multipolar cable Inputs Rem i Multipolar cable Speakers out Multipolar cable DSP out NR 1 30A replacement fuse 1 8 m USB cable 2 5 mm hex key NR 4 4 2 x 50 mm self tapping cross head mounting screws PIF CD ROM containing AP5 9 bit Software This owner s manual pdf Audio Test Tracks Quick start guide Warranty 2f if Y1C 3 AP5 9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION External Size E 198 mm 7 8 in E 1 sh co PRESETS W pie IN DSP OUT e ze GO s IE a n Teo E ojojoja INPUTS Lech D to Bmw o 0123159 te K N N audison _ UdISO E E St gt AP5 9 bit Y Mounting Size How to mount audison 114 mm 4 5 in 178 mm 7 in DRC optional Installation audison ad sor zl saa fac 24 amp Important Do not use aggressive cleaning agents s or abrasive cloths to clean 35mm 1 38 02mm 1 8 I SE SR t
45. ense agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows 8 Select accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Tha Liranza Agreement De A amari ku ha AP pt Safameo i a legal agement beteren Ihe Leer w te Tow and Efeliromeda 3 11 Company far tht wee of ia AP b Software Sobwart aed the doc mamon Ant love Documental Hy Cc ua the Agree bullon bile o by wicbsiiwy Dio Gr ara ls Swany You azkmgas adge Eh nt Teu haer ped thee Agreement underetand il and agree in dad bourn by i i5 lemma and condon B Wo de mw m dm tlum jaman co eee Pike iaa o mim UI percept the t tna in ge kees agreement Erre de mat acosa de tenes in the karze agreement 7 Windows XP Vista 7 8 select Install to proceed with the installation Back if you wish to return to the previous page Cancel to exit installation Then click NEXT EH AP bat buet Wind EH AP RR aua Ready be Install Che Program let ng AF EL Tha sizard e ready to begin instalation The program fastures sou selected me being installo B ron ini be rinm cr change am of r w relation eins ch Back Sick Carmel k r Fiere sent w dz the Sot ieii wicand raids AF BR Ther manc take szk the ward impir fani el owi OO Ki LE Pep VG Das Fisher Poker Cron Fio LB Ta pr L i Lier information Bara La E 25 2f MAO 8 AP5 9 bit 6 Windows XP follow and complete the installation RJ AP lectura dear KS procedure and click
46. ery H 8 a k DE E z htasiec otra cha Cha Ths Filter type er macie EN SAT E 224x221 MEI el Hi F Hir hoP Hz czw ki PRA RMA ble D glewe Lee Dote keet wm maris T 1 K io mer rte ner I Dia Set destance Delay Fine set EJ Rz EXE in enm me me ILS 0H i M iei phase XOwer LE link wx R Remark Change the size of the window for the PC software To make the window full screen click on the Enlarge button HEH or double click on the title bar of the PC Software window To restore the previous size from full screen click on the Reset button Gei or double click on the title bar on the window To 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 the edge or corner to make the window larger or smaller 28 JSER S MANUAL AP5 9 bit 7 1474 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 The type of specialization for the main input channels used The guided procedure changes according to your choice The type of si
47. evice is ready to use Er Device driver solve ractalied suit 2f TI 4 The 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 included on the CD and will always install automatically EH UNINSTALLING AP5 9 bit SOFTWARE Procedure 1 C Aabun Ed Ap pn To uninstall AP5 9 bit PC software you can use the link in the menu St 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 21 2f TI USER S MANUAL 7 HOW TO SET UP AP 8 9 BIT WITH A PC AP5 9 BIT WITH A PC LAE 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 is 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 ui audison he Memones bering Offline Help DRC Prom Cena L Cr oan nas 1 E 20 o y ad d Mernorg A Mem
48. ftware to the AP5 9 bit 3 Bass Boost When the LED is lit that means the Bass Boost is in operation see sec 7 3 4 2 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 2f ifY1C 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 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 kno
49. function is set by default at O 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 O delay from sleep sec reproduction of the first part of the mentioned signals might be missed 38 2f TI Master priority MASTER ENABLE attenuation sets the signal level for the wa na tid cwi Em master input when enabled from the terminal l MASTER ENABLE You can choose the activation levels between 0 dB and 18 dB Power Absorption By enabling this box you can limit the power absorbed by AP5 9 bit If AP5 9 bit is powered through pre existing vehicle wiring there may be a heavy voltage drop at the top of the power supply terminals on the device This could happen because the cross section of the pre existing cab
50. ger 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 polnts FEALYU 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 on the Right Full Range Lo P Hz channel to the Left one and vice versa To activate it you must click putas Roo y on the blue light which will come on Xover L R Link acts on all of the A W 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 alignment problems among as KR 11 3 El 0 00 the different filtered channels in T m E 3 Filter Type Lets you select the type of filter to assign W Invert phase L R link Y to the channels d Full Range Low Pass High Pass Band Pass 42 2 f TI AP5 9 bit 7 In STANDARD mode Depending on the speaker or speaker system selected during configuration a suitable type of filter will be available E g For the Front Woofer only Low Pass
51. gnals that will be assigned to the main inputs e g Front Left or Center or Subwoofer etc The speakers in the system e g 3 way Front or Sub Stereo or 2 way Rear etc If there are passive crossovers that manage groups of speakers e g 3 way systems with active midrange If you intend to use an external monophonic amplifier to drive a Subwoofer or an external amplified subwoofer If 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 y gt 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 Turn 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 AP bit 3 If synchronization is successful a communication window will appear that shows the data exchange between the processor and software Wait a few second
52. he display Simply use a soft N lo 0 8 cotton cloth that has been S lightly dampened with water E E o E LO oo WO ACE WE 17mm 0 67 90 mm 3 54 EN E E LO el AP5 9 bit 4 4 CONNECTION PANELS DESCRIPTION OWI ZIN AE audison AP5 9 bit INPUTS Iagad 5333337 om0m00000 ASP EEN OO0Cc0C0O O OPT SEL m REMO O REM IN RE MASTER ENABLE 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 2 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
53. he files must be manually downloaded from the website O 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 5 Select Update Firmware The program will ask you to we 0 select the file that was just saved from the Download Area or that was previously saved in the PC WARNING AP5 9 bit Firmware update procedure may be tricky It is of the utmost importance that it is done under the best possible O conditions If the operation is started and prematurely interrupted 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 This process will last between 3
54. he 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 O 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 7 ttm A Lae o 8B 8 a 47 LME 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 BILE REST Ip B HB HB J H H BN 40 LA er A A Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 1 Using one of the sliders for the output channels you can adjust the output level 40 0 dB for each channel
55. 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 2 f if YYC AP5 9 bit 5 5 CONNECTIONS ME POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON HEX KEY 2 5 mm I POWER 12V USB mm SEZ IN DSP OUT DRC gt Bean OE ER i A EE ee E een E EE AP5 9bi M dra ante Macon am Toin EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER Optional A mm FUSE HOLDER ZZZ H Not provided Suggested Fuse ue e 1 N 12V 30 A delayed GROUND BATTERY GROUND audison CZE HEAD UNIT P N REM IN REMOTE OUT blue REM IN blue white REM OUT REMOTE OUT N pink OPTICAL SELECT N AUX SELECT brown MASTER ENABLE 12V 7 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
56. istors would produce heat and in addition to that would make the source heat up unnecessarily IECH ACP 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 IER ACP 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 from 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 LES APL 2 APA D APT D LINK CABLE Cable to connect AP5 9 bit and AP4 9 bit to AP4 D and AP1 D amplifiers see section 4 7 3 54 Prima IEJ APTK 3 AUDISON PRIMA TOWER KIT 3 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 LEJ 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 AP5 9 bit processor offers The ability to select between main and aux Inputs Control of the general volume
57. les 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 x of AP5 9 bit If this situation occurs check the ENABLED box and choose E zi the highest current value in order to eliminate the problem previously described WARNING The current limitation allows power peaks intervening only when they are very frequent and prolonged 1 It temporarily reduces the maximum volume of AP5 9 bit 39 Prima USER S MANUAL DEVICE MAIN MENU RES DEVICE MAIN MENU GE rren 1 sem Synchronize K By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries 2 2 O Finalize the device shown in the Image 3 EEE 4 N Update firmware 5 Reset factory default 1 Synchronize This function synchronizes the PC with AP5 9 bit and vice versa due to communication losses caused by the device shutting down or for other reasons Read from Device he PC loads the settings present in AP5 9 bit memory to the PC Software Write to device The PC loads the current settings to AP5 9 bit memory 2 Finalize the device Lets you load all of the parameters set during system calibration in the internal memory letting the AP5 9 bit operate without being connected to the PC Picedn ni cimil dina Praz Ta in proceed When Finalize to AP5 9 bit is performed the software gives a warning that the previously saved data in AP5 9 bit will
58. lts to English To change the language select language from the IRE N menu and restart the PC Software Cancel Ok Remark Other languages may also be available Verify through Check for Updates D Exit Exits the PC software 16670 MEMORIES MAIN MENU 3 By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image 1 Copy A to B Copies the contents of memory A to File Memories Settings Offline Help memory B Copy Atos 2 Copy B to A Copies the contents of memory B to 2 copy Bro A Memory A 3 Reset current memory H 7 3 Reset current memories Resets the crossover and A ie mere ionic BOGA standard equalizer values those that are proposed SE at the end of the configuration procedure 4 Load memory from file It loads a previously saved ee SEN Da a memory by placing itin one of the two available memories 36 2f TI 8 73 SETTINGS MAIN MENU By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image a 1 1 0 Configuration Wizard Sets up the system 2 Controlled era gt and puts AP5 9 bit in the conditions needed to be able to 3 De equalizer 4 perform this operation see sec 7 2 4 Working mode gt B Sensitivity WARNING Whenever performing the 1 0 Configuration Wizard the values G berain T set in the Options menu see sec 7
59. m undistorted level If the initial head unit distortion level can not T 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 load impedance to be able to activate the outputs usually the Rear section If O 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 pat ked na 31 PRIMO T De equalization De equalization of the OEM source operation not required and not necessary if using low level inputs Pre out During the high le
60. n 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 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 Q 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 is 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 Q and another optical TOSLINK Both the outp
61. nals 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 OEM sources WARNING If interfacing AP5 9 bit with sources equipped with PRE OUT outputs this module must not be used Es PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICAL IN DSP OUT OFF ON m ER u O CC INPUTS IDUDDUODD OPT SEL 123456 mau O REM IN audison 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 2 mm 0 39 in white black L 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 2f TI 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
62. orty AP5 9 bit OFF Press for 2 seconds audison audizon vol bal fad sub Volume Control Default function 1 2 3 4 Re TL Ela SEL The volume can be adjusted by simply turning the main knob or by pressing the 1 button and turning the knob The volume ranges from 60 min to 0 dB max Select the Input PRESS FEU Select MAIN SCREEN ST Ota tal bel zz To access the Right Left balance press the 2 button and turn the knob to adjust it T 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 Subwoofer 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 52 RAMO AP5 9 bit 9 BE SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS E tegen STS uo 5 a euh By pressing the SEL button you can access NO 4 E L SRC SEL PRESS audison DSP Memory you can directly recall SP Hen A the A B memories saved through the software S and load them in AP5 9 bit kc se bass boost en by clicking on Y it enables the Bass Boost function By clicking on N it PRESS audison disables the Bass Boost function see sec 7 3 4 2 bass boost en Brightness to adapt the DRC to the Gc light conditions Inside the car you
63. ow the procedure is being executed At the end of the procedure the window will show the equalization curves for the head unit Press BACK to return to the previous step TE Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the program 8 Amplifier Output Setup This window shows the output channels setup There are 5 output channels which may be extended to 9 with the AP4 D amplifier menu Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration ert ar rs Press CANCEL to exit the program 32 2f ifY1C 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 on ld 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
64. 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 during calibration see sec 7 3 5 2 using the function FINALIZE the device 34 Prima USER S MANUAL I ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION The following paragraphs describe the functions to adjust the system and its acoustic fine tuning NE 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 OOOO APS Hp Fe Merser Setini Deum Heip aus EET i en Memory A Memory 14 s LJ KA Master Optical e D Lg T d 5 T E ki CHT Ch KN3 e E amp wa sati n L h O m e Filter type m model T Lei FA H tD ips O Up keck Es IE I1 Hki H POOH 500Hz kHz SEH 10 Food UTE engl br wg wraifes d ima saghe eren wiar 6 05 5 ea GH E IT IM BET Mor L R link E F 7 38 DEVICE INFO This window shows whether AP5
65. rthest speaker Set the new distance to reduce delay does not change the value shown which is the one that 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 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 let bester m the resulting delay physically applied to the output you 5 kat right bebes ll oma i have to add the values shown in the Delay Default and front lat midrange Lince e Delay Fine Set boxes A negative value decreasing botta the delay can not be assigned to the farthest speaker it can only be assigned to the other speakers as they are all already delayed compared to the farthest one If you ZPAF attempt to give the farthest speaker a negative value a W mz peal Daly Fine cat warning message will appear Fig 1 Ez When using fine set fds will appear in green on the ES corresponding channel on the Channel Map Fig 2 ox R A Wd L R ek E Fig 2 heni righb wosler rear left full Lo P epa 2 50 Linz 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
66. s Read settings from device 4 Click on the Settings menu and select Configuration Wizard Press Start to continue with the configuration Press Cancel to exit the procedure 29 2f ifY1C 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 a 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 F R SUB L R controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB stereo 4 F R SUB controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB mono 5 F R C SUB controls Front stereo Rear stereo Center Sub 6 F AUX controls Front stereo AUX stereo 7 2 WAYF AUX controls a 2 way active
67. s the listening point at the same time MW Invert phase L R link CN Hi P slope Lo P slope closer to the listening point in order for all the emission points to reach 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 2f TI 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 correct these Phase Delay problems By using the fine set button you can change the automatically set delay time The delay is increased x xx or decreased x xx by the delay value shown in the window Delay default and This is the fa
68. s 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 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 24 Pril na USER S MANUAL 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 audison wirionme to the instaliSh ed wizard e pote E card salma AP b on row computer fo rere ik Nez WARMING This program H peobected by copyrighit lawe and F r S eel 6 Windows XP Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows Vista Select I accept the terms in the license agreements on the tab and then NEXT Windows 7 Select I accept the terms in the lic
69. 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 be ECK 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 IER OP 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 M 59 05 IN Optical cable with TOSLINK connectors for S PDIF digital audio signals Cable length 1 5 m 59 05 in 55 LEJ OP 4 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4 5 M 177 16 IN Optical cable with TOSLINK terminations for S PDIF digital audio signals Cable length 4 5 m 177 16 in LALI STA F F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER Optical adapter to extend optical cables with TOSLINK connectors II MEE 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 connectio
70. 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 s 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 8 23 34 SELECT CHANNEL 2 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 Listening 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 passen
71. ti 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 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 2 f TI AP5 9 bit 5 E OUTPUT SIGNALS al nm p Be bl dd L ofojojofo Inputs 1 fasosoo asp EI ace AE ru ET gt LL N ME SER 1 white out 5 j White Black OUT 1 l 7 white black out 5 whit OUT 2 2 gray out 6 ite White Black OUT 2 S es SEH 3 green out 7 L Whit OUT 3 9 green black out 7 ite White Black OUT 3 4 violet out 8 10violet black out 8 z White OUT 4 9 orange SUB j White Black OUT 4 11 orange black SUB 6 blue REM IN Se White OUT 5 12 blue white out 5
72. uts are active 2f ma 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 Output Power Ch 1 2 3 4 Distortion THD 1kHz 40 90 Output Power Ch 5 Bandwidth 3 dB 2 V RMS 40 S N ratio A weighted 1V Output Power Damping factor kHz 2 V RMS 40 Input sensitivity Input impedance LOAD IMPEDANCE MIN e Ch 1 2 3 4 5 MAX POWER OUTPUT POWER RMS 14 4 VDC 1 THD e D Ch 40 D Ch 9 20 OUTPUT POWER RMS 14 4 VDC 10 THD e D Ch Q 40 e 5 Ch Q 20 CEA Specifications Output power 4 Q lt 1 THD N 14 4 V e SN ratio ref 1 W output SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Input Stage Config 1 7 5 15 VDC 1 5A 1 4 mA 30A 16 VDO L mA 11 15 VDC 200 mA 30A Speakers to input selectable Pre In to input selectable Max continuous power selectable 0 08 96 01 10 20k Hz 10 500Hz SUB 95 dBA gt 0 2 15V RMS 15k0 20 530 W 20Wx2 50Wx2 150Wx1 40Wx2 90Wx24 2 0W x1 25Wx2 60Wx2 190W x1 DOW x2 115Wx2 350Wx 1 20Wx2 50Wx2 150W x1 80 dB A Hi Lo level FL FR RL RR N 2 customizable Config 2 Optical IN max 96 kHz 24 bit Hi Lo level FL FR RL
73. vel 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 E g Even if using Front Left Full and Front Right Full as inputs the software will also perform the de equalization 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 h
74. 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 a file named xxxxxxxxxxx dng 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 Check for Updates on startup when enabled the availability of new firmware PC Software updates is checked automatically each time you start the program 7 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 once then you can access your account through the Login Account 8 About Shows information regarding AP5 9 bit software in use L NA 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 E

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