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2. 1 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR AUXILIARY STEREO SOURCE 8 AUX IN L R OP oneri ES EERESERE TE oaee Aae ell 050005009 6955288 BS E iiir MASTER ENABLE m T MASTER ENABLE MP3 PLAYER FRONT LEFT FRONT right p N REAR LEFT i AUXILIARY STERE REAR RIGHT PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE ACP 6 ACP 2 i optional optional AUXILIARY STEREO A see sec 10 3 see sec 10 3 PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE ae lo S UPGRADE a OPTICAL IN h SPEAKER n Eni N C EPEE OTD ie MP3 PLAYER NN AUXILIARY STEREO E EM PREAMPLIFIER RCE 2 optional see sec 10 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS OPTICAL FIBER see sec 10 7 10 8 TOSLINK connector POWER 12V PRESETS UPGRADE 7 SPEAKER Nr di vC d OUT TEE REB p EO
3. T 12345 6 n REMOUT il MASTER ENABLE 16 White OUT 1 si er 8 White Black OUT 1 2 Ne 15 White OUT 2 7 White Black OUT 2 audison N 14 White OUT 3 6 White Black OUT 3 A amp g 13 White OUT 4 5 White Black OUT 4 4 12 White OUT 5 4 White Black OUT 5 ss 11 White OUT 6 3 White Black OUT 6 10 White OUT 7 2 White Black OUT 7 4 3 9 White OUT 8 1 White Black OUT 8 7 1 1 8 9 bit provides 8 amplified outputs Through the PC Software each output channel has the following available ee sec 7 2 a 10 pole graphic equalizer a 68 frequency electronic crossover and Butterworth or Linkwitz Riley type filters with 6 24 dB slopes see sec 7 3 10 a digital time delay line see sec 7 3 11 Phase Inversion activation see sec 7 3 10 2 Adjustment of the output level to better align the total system response see sec 7 3 13 CH 1 CH 8 AMPLIFIED OUTPUT CHANNELS CONFIGURATION POWER CHANNEL CONFIG CH1 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm CH2 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm
4. T lt 5 5 5 o o o OPTICAL SEL INPUTS oe E m ED c ET 1234 5 6 7 8 SUB OUT 123 45 6 REMOUT L MASTER ENABLE INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Memory A Acoustic Memory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver MEMORY CONFIGURATION 17 2f E PRESET 4 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUB LEFT RIGHT MD IN RIGHT FRONT INPUT WOOFER 2 LEFT RIGHT AJ FRONT FRONT S e REAR LEFT Y SUBWOOFER Uy 2 Out Out 7 Out 8 Out 2 ADE USB OPTICAL IN Com OPTICAL SEL REM IN INPUTS i H AC ni NS E 0000000 12345 6 7 8 SUB OUT 12345 6 u REM OUT L MASTER ENABLE INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM
5. bass boost en by clicking on it enables the Bass Boost function By clicking on it id disables the Bass Boost function see sec 7 3 4 2 amp 2 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 Eritcoessi 40 amp O OPERATIONAL ERROR MESSAGES audison 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 It indicates activation of the amplifier thermal protection due to isi iori asi 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 52 10 ACCESSORIES i ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE ASP is indispensable when installing AP8 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 cann
6. 5 EA i oe Y NUTS p le 2 meurs m a 2 asserts BEEBE para E DERE pr T _ oe ENABLE FRONT LEFT _ FL lt FRONT RIGHT _ FR SO E FRONT LEFT n FL REAR LEFT _ RL D FRONT RIGHT FR REAR RIGHT RR FA pr 5 em C REAR LEFT RL 4 REAR RIGHT RR ACP 6 CENTER OUT INI ACP 6 ik optional IN2 see sec 10 3 optional see sec 10 3 11 2f
7. POWER 12V PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICAL IN CaaS DI mJ OPTICAL SEL our 42 m INPUTS n1 B COL SA Jon 123 45 67 8 SUB OUT 123456058 2f 4 SPEAKER OUT AP8 9 bit comes with a 16 pole multipolar connector to manage the power output signals 200 mm 7 87 in mm 0 39 in white black white lt 4 _________________________ white black white white white black white white black whit FRONT VIEW white black OUT8 1 g OUT 8 ouT7 2 140 OUT 7 dM OUT6 3 C OUT 6 white black OUT5 4 C OUT 54 E OUT4 5 C OUT 4 m OUT3 6 OUT 34 white black OUT 7 C OUT 24 white OUTI 8 g OUT 1 minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 speakers be configured based on the system you wish to create in your vehicle see sec 5 4 SUB OUT Pre amplified output subject to LO PASS filtering optimized to drive mono amplifier for an external subwoofer or active subwoofer see sec 5 4 6 OPTICAL IN 8 9 bit accepts at its input PCM signal
8. 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 a 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 AP8 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 1 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 AP8 9 bi
9. 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 Copies the contents of memory A to File Memories Settings Offline memory B Copy Atos 2 Copy B to A Copies the contents of memory B to 2 copy Bto A Memory Reset current memory 1 _ 3 Reset current memories Resets the crossover and S standard equalizer values those that are proposed rod ASE at the end of the configuration procedure 4 Load memory from file It loads a previously saved ee ae memory by placing itin one of the two available memories 35 2f SETTINGS MAIN MENU 4 By clicking on this item drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image F 1 1 0 Configuration Wizard Sets up the system 2 Controlled ma and puts AP8 9 bit in the conditions needed to be able to De equalizer 4 perform this operation see sec 7 2 4 Working mode Sensitivity WARNING Whenever performing the I O Configuration Wizard the values G 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 eee equalization of sub channel and woofers ee ee By clicking on Settings you can choose the parame
10. Lo P slope Set distance Delay Fine set 4 5 11 3 0 00 EJS noe in ms ms L R link 4 41 2f 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 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 TYPE gt Range Low PassHigh Pass Pass selection Speakers have mechanical limits that must notbe weeter A 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 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 wees Butterworth When la
11. 72 3 13 oo D ne 75 Chi Ch2 Ch3 ch4 Ch5 Ch Ch7 chs cho 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 AP8 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 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 8 9 bit controls the system configuration operating by default on memory A but gives the option to store and recall two memories B Memory Memory STATUS BAR 15 It is an information area that can be found at the bottom of the PC soft
12. PRESETS pigeon OPTICAL IN DRC SPEAKER a lt on mi wes gt 668 5338228 12345678 SUB OUT 12345 6 REMOUT SI E N di audison _ Mounting Size How to mount 114 4 5 in 178 7 in DRC optional Installation audison ad sor zl fac 42 amp Important Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths to clean 35 1 38 02mm 1 8 the display Simply use soft N lo cotton cloth that has been S lightly dampened with water WO So ee 17mm 0 67 90 mm 3 54 9 E E LO el 2f 4 CONNECTION PANELS DESCRIPTION audison AP8 9 bit POWER 12V D USB OPTICAL IN O 0 OPTICAL SEL SPEAKER REM IN OUT 4 INPUTS 12345678 SUB OUT 123 45 6 s REM OUT L MASTER ENABLE
13. 1 POWER Power 11 15 VDC connection terminal for AP8 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 1 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 AP8 9 bit After applying power wait at least 10 seconds before turning the 8 9 b
14. 2 ASP 12345 67 8 SUB OUT 123 45 6 n REMOUT 1 MASTER ENABLE Q 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 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 frequency higher than 96 2 Ex 192 are supplied the AP8 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 12 2 f if YYC AP8 9 bit 5 7 OUTPUT SIGNALS POWER 12V lo PRESETS UPGRADE USB_ OPTICAL IN Fusti OPTICAL SEL SPEAKER e ya E rese TER 2
15. Out 2 DE OPTICAL IN ON Y gt OPTICAL SEL r REM IN INPUTS 123 4 5 6 n REMOUT 1 MASTER ENABLE 12345678 audison INPUT CONFIGURATION 9 Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 9 40 POWER 20 OUT2 FRONTTWRIGHT HI PASS 3000 61298 _ 1162 80 Hz 12 dB e 80 Hz 12 dB 9 Memory A Acoustic Memory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 21 AP8 9 bit 5 PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL DRC 1 Connecting 8 9 bit to the PC audison audison amp DRC optional USB cable provided 22 6 GUIDE FOR INSTALLING UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS ME GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Insert the AP8 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 in the drive on the PC you wish to use 2 Windows XP access My Computer
16. af in proceed When Finalize to AP8 9 bit is performed the software gives a warning that the previously saved data in AP8 9 bit will be overwritten 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 AP8 9 bit preset 0 memory to be editable see sec 5 4 2 5 4 8 4 Update firmware This allows firmware updates on AP8 9 bit see sec 8 3 5 Reset factory default Performs full reset of AP8 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 Help 1 Help online 2 Tutorials online 1 Help online This function requires an internet connection By activating this function and moving the mouse pointer to the various 3 Users manual online sections of the graphic interface for the PC software the concerned A Diagnostic 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 D Check for updates online manual related to that specific area The manual will be displayed in the Check for updates on startup language selected in FILE gt PREFERENCES see sec 7 3 2 4 Register product online THOTT A 8 About
17. 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 9 40 POWER 20 OUT2 FRONTMDTWRIGHT HI PASS 500Hz 12d8 1162 80 Hz 012 dB 80 Hz 12 dB Memory A Acoustic OUT 7 8 SUBWOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 012 dB 121 8 cm 130W N A Memory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver 18 TW TW SUBWOOFER C Out 1 POWER 12V D T USB OPTICAL IN DRC N OPTICAL SEL REM IN INPUTS II L LI 14444 4 5 12345678 e ooo ooo pono 0 0 ASP 123 45 6 n REM OUT L MASTER ENABLE 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 12 dB 1162 T 500 Hz 12 dB ui 500 Hz 12 dB m 80 Hz 912 dB 80 Hz 912 dB Memory A Acoustic SUB OUT SUB WOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 12 dB 121 8 Memory Rhythm
18. CH1 CH2 130 4 Ohm CH3 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm CH3 CH4 130W 4 Ohm 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm CH5 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm CH6 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm CH8 35 W 4 Ohm 65 W 2 Ohm 2 AP8 9 bit features one preamplified output 4 V Rms max SUB OUT that exclusively controls a mono amplifier for subwoofer or one active subwoofer to amplify the sound system This output can be activated during Wizard Configuration see sec 7 2 9 13 2f ifY1C TW TW li LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT MD RIGHT FRONT gt WF RIGHT FRONT 2 REAR RIGHT Out 1 Out 2 q cs esi 12 lp ur OPTICAL IN DRC OPTICAL SEL Be Qu H H H oe n m m x 12345678 D 2348 61 MASTER ENABLE INPUT CONFIGURATION to SUBWOOFER amplifier Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Shi 500 Hz 12 dB v 500 Hz 12 dB T 80 Hz Q12 dB i 8
19. 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 8 23 34 SELECT CHANNEL 9 This window 15 enabled You 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 passenge
20. 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 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 44 2f 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 15 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 c
21. 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 The software access method may be different from the following Refer to the instructions on the website 3 Once the 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 0 select the file that was just saved from the Download Area or that was previously saved in the PC WARNING AP8 9 bit Firmware update procedure may be tricky It is of the utmost importance that it is done under the best possible conditions If the operation is started and prematurely interrupted e g PC locked up loss of power to AP8 9 bit accidental disconnection of the USB cable during update you might need to contact our Customer Service for further support as AP8 9 bit may need to be reprogrammed 6 Before starting AP8 9 bit update the program warns you to not disconnect AP8 9 bit from the PC not disconnect AP8 9 bit from power temporarily disable the PC a
22. 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 R SUB L R controls Front stereo Rear stereo SUB stereo 4 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 WAY AUX controls a 2 way active Front stereo AUX stereo 8 2 WAY F SUB L R controls 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 2WAYF R 3 F R SUB L R i arpa Seite ae Pee 4 F SUB 5 F R SUB 6 F AUX 7 2 WAY F AUX 8 2 WAY F SUB L R 9 2 WAY F SUB L R N N 8 9 bit will use these names to reconstruct a full band signal coming from an 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 29 2f 6 Input Level Setup Play track 1 from the CD provided
23. at the top of the power supply terminals on the device 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 N of AP8 9 bit If this situation occurs check the ENABLED box and choose 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 It temporarily reduces the maximum volume of AP8 9 bit 38 Prima USER S MANUAL DEVICE MAIN MENU DEVICE MAIN MENU 5 1 ose Synchronize By clicking on this item a drop down menu appears with the entries 2 2 O Finalize the device shown in the Image 3 4 Update firmware 5 Reset factory default 1 Synchronize This function synchronizes the PC with AP8 9 bit 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 in AP8 9 bit memory to the PC Software Write to device The PC loads the current settings to AP8 9 bit memory 2 Finalize the device Lets you load all of the parameters set during system calibration in the internal memory letting the AP8 9 bit operate without being connected to the PC Paini i nie dina Praz
24. delay line The user can make adjustments that allow him or her to interact with AP8 9 bit through the DRC remote control device WARNING 1 a PC provided with Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system 1 5 GHz minimum processor speed 1 GB RAM minimum memory and a 1024 x 600 pixels minimum resolution graphics card as well as at least 512 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 AP8 9 bit or to the speakers in your car audio system 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS AP8 9 bit amplifier Multipolar cable Inputs Rem Multipolar cable Speakers out 1 39A replacement fuse 1 8m USB cable 2 5mm hex key 44 2x 50 mm self tapping cross head mounting screws CD ROM containing AP8 9 bit Software This owner s manual pdf Audio Test Tracks Quick start guide Warranty 2f 3 AP8 9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION External Size 198 mm 7 8 in A
25. file again that was saved using the FILE LOAD SETUP function 3 8 9 bit does not respond If calibrating the system with the PC connected to AP8 9 bit and the latter does not respond to the commands proceed as follows a Turn off AP8 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 AP8 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 AP8 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 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 48 Prima 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 AP8 9 bit on Set the product upgrade switch to the ON position Turn AP8 9 bit The logo will start flashing Start AP8 9 bit PC Software and select
26. with a double point drag the edge or corner to make the window larger or smaller 27 USER S MANUAL AP8 9 bit 7 TARGET MODE In order to configure the inputs amplified and pre amplified power outputs EQ and time delays for AP8 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 signals 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 an external amplified subwoofer If you intend to use the amplified outputs on AP8 9 bit in BRIDGE configuration thus increasing the power on the output WARNING During this operation we recommend disconnecting the power connector from AP8 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 AP8 9 bit sce sec 4 2 Before
27. 0 Hz 12 dB OUT8 REAR RIGHT FULL HI PASS 80 Hz 12 dB SUB OUT SUB WOOFER LO PASS 80 Hz 12 dB 9 9 9 9 9 9 Lem mum wes o mona 0 sv ow 14 X WA PRESET 1 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT 2 WAY PASSIVE REAR SUBWOOFER TW TW li LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT 2 WF N LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT c S REAR LEFT SUBWOOFER due wey N 7 r 5 POWER 12V D tape USB OPTICAL IN DRC OPTICALSEL 4 mom eu un m SUN i 5999999 gt 30A 12345678 SUBOUT 123456 m REMOUT L MASTER ENABLE INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT TYPE CUT FILTER FILTER TYPE CUT FREQUENCY TIME ALIGNMENT POWER 40 POWER 20 OUT2 FRONTTWRIGHT HI PASS 3000 Hz 12 dB 1162 80 Hz 12 dB ci 80 Hz 12 dB Memory A Acoustic Memory B Rhythm Listening Point Driver ME
28. 85W x8 4 Ch Bridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 40 170 4 CEA Specifications Output power 40 lt 1 THD N 14 4 V 35 W x 8 Ch SN ratio ref 1 W output 85 dB A SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Sub Out RCA Pre Out 0 4 V RMS Max Input Stage Config 1 Hi Lo level FL FR RL RR N 2 customizable Config 2 Hi Lo level FL FR RL RR Stereo Aux In DRC select Optical IN max 96 kHz 24 bit S P DIF PCM 96 kHz 24 bit max DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR 22 bit Cirrus Logic Clock speed 147 MHz Crossover Full Hi Pass Lo Pass Band Pass Crossover type and slope 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 56 Linkwitz 12 24 dB Butterworth 6 12 18 24 dB 68 steps 20 20k Hz 0 180 Automatic De Equalization N 9 Parametrics Equalizers 12 dB 10 pole 20 20k Hz 0 510 0 200 8 in 0 15 ms 0 08 ms 2 8 1 1 in 0 02 ms 0 7 cm 0 27 in Rotary switch for 7 installation Presets N 2 DSP Mem
29. Listening Point Driver 19 2f ma SUBWOOFER Out 1 Out 8 Out 5 Out 6 Out 2 Out 2 HAY HERI USB OPTICAL IN DRC ON OPTICAL SEL 4 inputs FF CO dl T O 4 4 4 _ 0000000 30A 12345678 T TERM MA E RENOU BE C J audison O INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION om 80 Hz 912 dB 80 Hz 12 dB mr ione gt Memory B Rhythm SUB OUT SUB WOOFER LO PASS Linkwitz 80 Hz 912 dB 121 8 Memory Rhythm Listening Point Driver 20 2f if YYC AP8 9 bit 5 X 2 8 PRESET 7 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB CENTER WF TW RIGHT V FRONT CENTER WF RIGHT FRONT REAR FULL REAR FULL LEFT RIGHT SN N 28 SUBWOOFER Out 8
30. MORY CONFIGURATION 15 a RIGHT FRONT WF RIGHT FRONT SUBWOOFER Wed J Out 1 Out 7 Out 8 Out 2 NENNEN NENNEN POWER 12V E L ____ 2 OPTICAL SEL __ INPUTS oo me sol E ClO i UVE 9999098 __ To 123 45 67 8 SUB OUT 123456 LE REM L 1 0 INPUT CONFIGURATION Master input Front Rear Aux input In In 2 Optical S P DIF PCM 96kHz 24 bit max OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 500 Hz 812 dB 500 Hz 812 dB n 80 Hz 12 dB MEMORY CONFIGURATION Memory A Acoustic OUT7 8 SUBWOOFER LOPASS 80Hz 12d8 12180m 130W Memory Rhythm Listening Point Driver 16 2f REAR LEFT e SUBWOOFER
31. URCE N pink OPTICAL SELECT N AUX SELECT brown MASTER ENABLE 12V 7 7 3 4 7 Turn 8 9 bit on and off AP8 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 the output of an amplified source to the INPUT FL FR input channel This function can be enabled disabled using AP8 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 AP8 9 bit input channels This function can be enabled disabled using AP8 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 AP8 9 bit PC Software sec 7 3 4 7 2f if YYC AP8 9 bit 5 wa INPUT SIGNALS 1 SPEAKER IN HI LEVEL FRONT REAR
32. VE FRONT REAR 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB 21 5 5 PERSONAL COMPUTER AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL 22 6 GUIDE FOR INSTALLING UNINSTALLING PRIMA SOFTWARE AND 5 23 6 1 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 23 6 2 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION 25 6 3 UNINSTALLING AP8 9 bit SOFTWARE ttc 26 7 HOW TO SET UP AP 8 9 BIT WITH A PC AP8 9 bit WITH A PC 27 7 1 OFFLINE MODE 27 7 2 TARGET MODE 28 7 8 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION 34 GO o NNNM e 34 7 3 2 FILE MAIN 35 7 3 3 MEMORIES MAIN 35 7 3 4 SETTINGS MAIN MENU 36 7 3 5 DEVICE MAIN MENU 39 EIA 40 7 3 7 SELECTED 40 CE 40 7 3 9 SELECT 41 7 3 10 FILTER SETTINGS en e eeaeee E ttt ttti 41 7 3 11 SET DISTANCE AND DELAY 43 7 3 12 PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER nnn EEEE EEEn 46 7 3 13 OUTPUT LEVEL ii AT AT 1 3 15 STATUS BAR AT 8 TROUBLESHOOTING i 48 8 1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A 48 48 8 8 FIRMWARE 49 9 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL e 5 9 1 SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS 52 9 2 OPERATIONAL ERROR MESSAGES ttt ttt ttt ttt 52 10 ACCESSORIES ttt
33. amplifier and check the speakers and wiring A RED logo flashing four times every second means he 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 2f 5 CONNECTIONS ME POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON HEXKEY 2 5 mm Me PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICAL IN DRC STLC OFF ON SPEAKER 6 DI SET REM IN c INPUTS LETT DIO e 12345678 SUB OUT 1234568 s R TET EFE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER Max 20 cm 7 9 in AMPLIFIER Optional ess LL FUSE HOLDER Not provided joy Suggested Fuse 30 delayed H GROUND BATTERY GROUND audison 9 cu dM RS HEAD UNIT REM IN lt 3 REMOTE OUT blue REM IN blue white REM OUT e AJ OPTICAL SO
34. an also be taken using a spectrum analyzer with a suitable microphone The results must be evaluated and optimized through listening tests 1 Set distance Delay Fine set oo iov 0 06 in ms ms L Invert phase L R link E WARNING If once you have set the distances for the driver listening point you click on the passenger listening point AP8 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 1 to remind you that you have set the delays for that listening point 45 2f ifY1C PA PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER 2 The AP8 9 bit software provides an equalizer that can be managed from maximum of 10 graphic control points which automatically place 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 LM E 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 men
35. audison 8 9 bit USER S MANUAL rev 2 0 t ideato progettato costruito in Italia AP8 9 bit Index 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5 sten 3 2 PACKAGE 3 3 AP8 9 bit and INSTALLATION ttt 4 4 CONNECTION PANEL 5 POWER 5 2 INPUTS REMIN OUT i 6 3 AUTOMATIC SPEAKER PRESENCE 7 4 SPEAKEROUT 8 5 lil 8 6 OPTICAL IN i 8 CLI 8 OS 8 9 8 Io 9 i lla 9 12 LOGO STATUS 9 5 CONNECTIONS n 10 5 1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON i 10 FALLEN VV AE 10 5 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS 12 54 OUTPUTSICGNA Sii ia 13 5 4 1 PRESET DEFAULT 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER 14 5 4 2 PRESET 1 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT 2 PASSIVE REAR SUBWOOFER 15 5 4 3 PRESET 2 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT 16 5 4 4 PRESET 3 FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER 5 4 5 PRESET 4 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER 18 5 4 6 PRESET 5 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB ii 19 5 4 7 PRESET 6 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT REAR EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB ii 20 5 4 8 PRESET 7 2 WAY ACTI
36. be r sent tide the wicand retas bt Ther manc the ward impir Cog Cret snee OO Pep Dan Fisher cede CP roe are Fio AP La iks information 24 2f ma 8 Windows XP follow and complete the installation ICT n procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation Windows Vista follow and complete the installation procedure and click FINISH at the end of the installation 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 fhe pucceaz lly AP bi Cid rn t ren mecs GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION 1 Turn on 8 9 bit 2 Connect the USB cable on the connector on AP8 9 bit to a free USB port on the PC WARNING When connecting a laptop via USB to AP8 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 between the laptop and AP8 9 bit has been established you can immediately connect the computer if necessary to the mains adapter 3 Windows XP the PC will recognize AP8 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically Found New Hardware Your new hardwar
37. bected by copyrighit law and F r S rm 6 Windows XP Select 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 on the tab and then NEXT Tha Liranza Agreement ithe Ages amari AP pt i a legal agement beteren Ihe Leer Tou Tir and Efeliromeda Company far tht wee of ia AP Software Sobwart aed the doc ant Documenta Ey the Agree button belges or by bop or uar Swany You acer adge th You haee nid thee Agreement il and agree in by id i5 lemma and B Yos m lm 7 percept the ferma in the conse agreement Ert de mat es tenes in the licence agreement 1 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 bat intatte Wind EH AP Wizard Ready be Install Ehe Program let ng API Tha sizard e ready to begin instalation The program fastunes sou selected me being installo D ron int be rinm cr change am of your sottinga ch Back Sick Carmel
38. e 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 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 minimum of sec to a maximum of 5 secs This function is set 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 s
39. e is installed and ready to use 49 uy 5 05pm Windows Vista the PC will recognize AP8 9 bit interface and installation will start automatically Tour arg ready Tea Device diver scfnaare 1 Your device is ready to use X J Device driver software installed successfully If Your device is ready to use Er Device driver solve 25 2f 4 The peripheral device has been installed correctly and is ready for use Remark 8 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 Rif UNINSTALLING AP8 9 bit SOFTWARE Procedure 1 C Aabun Ed To uninstall AP8 9 bit PC software you can use the link in the menu Bic Start All programs 8 9 bit uninstall Procedure 2 To uninstall AP8 9 bit PC software you can also use the standard procedure Start Control Panel Uninstall or change a program AP8 9 bit remove 26 USER S MANUAL 7 HOW SET UP AP 8 9 BIT WITH A PC AP8 9 BIT WITH A PC OFFLINE MODE OFFLINE mode can be used to analyze the software without connecting AP8 9 bit to the PC to become familiar with the numerous functions of the processor For specific functions see TARGET mode section 7 2 activate the OFFLINE mode the device must be disc
40. ect 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 AP8 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 verd rip 30 2f 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 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 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 t
41. ection 4 3 If the head unit is turned off while the car is being used the AP8 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 delay from sleep sec reproduction of the first part of the mentioned signals might be missed 37 2f 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 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 secs on the Return delay sec Window By default this function is disabled Power Absorption By enabling this box you can limit the power absorbed by AP8 9 bit If AP8 9 bit is powered through pre existing vehicle wiring there may be a heavy voltage drop
42. el 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 gt When starting the 8 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 Crossover Frequency 80 Hz 24 dB Oct Hi pass 2000 Hz 6 dB Oct Low pass Crossover Frequency 80 2000 Hz 24 dB Oct SET DISTANCE AND DELAY 1 This setting is based 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 Sound moves through the air at a speed of 343 m sec 1 125 ft sec at 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 get ii If you set the distances of the different speakers AP8 9 bit will automatically change them into time ms milliseconds It does not Set d
43. ems 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 farthest 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 Prot let useeter the resulting delay physically applied to the output you 2 rari ighi boetes have to add the values shown in the Delay Default and J miiran Delay Fine Set boxes A negative value decreasing out peas 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 BESTRAF attempt to give the farthest speaker a negative value a Te warning message will appear Fig 1 When using fine set fds will appear in green on the corresponding channel on the Channel Map Fig 2 wosler rear left full Example of setting the time delay
44. from the Windows START menu ull 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 O A E Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 3 Windows XP right click on the icon for the AP8 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Explore Windows Vista right click on the icon the AP8 9 bit Setup CD 1 0 and click on Explore Windows 7 right click on the icon for the AP 8 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 23 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 audison Weloome to the instalisherdd wizard fhe E card dl AP bk on computer fo rere ik Nez WARMING This program amp peo
45. ge or woofer are selected the Right ones are also activated Once the software 15 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 otherwise press NEXT A 2 or 3 way passive crossover occupies a single output channel If the sum of the crossovers and or speakers exceeds the occupation of 8 PRE output channels the software will not allow you to proceed with the next operation Check again the configuration of the crossovers or using BACK the speakers setup 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 driving power of the speaker output set AP8 9 bit outputs to BRIDGE mode selecting the check mark as indicated in the image Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure L 32 roro 10 Output Configurations 11 12 Finish MANUAL AP8 9 bit 7 AP8 9 bit features 9 output channels In th
46. he 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 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 t
47. he 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 Press BACK to return to the previous step JE Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the program 8 Amplifier Output Setup This window shows the configuration outline for the output signals 8 output channels are available which can work in BRIDGE mode as shown in the image Press BACK to return to the previous step tems met etu Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the program 31 2f 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 midran
48. ing on the File tab a drop down menu appears with the entries shown in the image lt s Coram Pi 1 Load it loads the entire 8 9 bit configuration from a previously saved file e g AP8 9bit setup 1 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 AP8 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 AP8 9 bit configuration for AP8 9 bit in one file e g AP8 9Config aps that can be reloaded later in AP8 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 LS S 4 Preferences Lets you display the context messages e 3 in the chosen Language Italian or English anguage englis The PC Software automatically defaults to English To change the language select language from the PEE EE E 5 menu and restart the PC Software Cancel Ok Remark Other languages may also be available Verify through Check for Updates 5 Exit Exits the PC software
49. is specific step of the procedure you can assign any signal to one of the output channels E g The 3 way front can be controlled as multi amplified 6 output channels are needed passive midrange woofer amplified separately 4 output channels are needed way passive 2 output channels are needed During the selection the software will automatically notify that the 9 output channel limit has been respected the warning message will disappear and the NEXT button will appear For convenience if output 1 1 assigned to the left Tweeter the software will automatically assign output 2 to the right Tweeter During the procedure if the left midrange speakers are also assigned output 1 the software will display a warning message Simply change the assignment of one of the two numbers in red and the software will automatically position it to the first available channel Press BACK to return to the previous step Press NEXT to continue with the configuration Press CANCEL to exit the procedure 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 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 t
50. istance Delay Fine set assign a delay 0 0 ms to the farthest speaker usually the Subwoofer DI oso e and progressively growing delays as much as the other speakers get Pesi im om ms ms the listening point at the same time Invert phase LIR link 5 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 AP8 9 bit time delay calculation system also lets you perform manual fine tuning 43 2f 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 probl
51. it on Prima INPUTS REM IN OUT 8 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 OP MICA C ELECTI 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 output min 2V to the AP8 9 bit inputs see sec 10 2 10 3 2 INPUTS 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 AP8 9 bit remotely through the audio signal source Remote Out REM IN can be connected to the ignition switch terminal ACC The voltage
52. menu appears with the entries shown in the image Signals Lets you set how 8 9 bit is turned on through e Turn ON by SPEAKER DC ART When Enabled is selected AP8 9 bit can be turned on through the amplified output BTL of a source connected N the inputs FL FR RL RR nad epi ir This function can be disabled by selecting Disabled Turning ON by SIGNAL PRESENCE AST When Enabled is selected AP8 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 you choose to m suu 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 AP8 9 bit on and off Remote OUT delay sec This is the delay between disabling of the REMOTE OUT signal to the amplifiers and turning off AP8 9 bit It is not usually necessary to change this parameter but it may be useful to decreas
53. must be between 7 and 14 5 VDC If using a source with a amplified outputs 8 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 AP8 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 12V 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 AP8 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 AP8 9 bit with sources equipped with PRE OUT outputs this module must not be used
54. ng 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 AP8 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
55. o avoid the data saved during calibration see sec 7 3 5 2 using the function FINALIZE the device 33 Prima USER S MANUAL ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION The following paragraphs describe the functions to adjust the system and its acoustic fine tuning When exploring the functions do not change the parameters 8 9 bit Take your time to get familiar with the possibilities the software offers If you choose to leave the speakers amplifiers connected to AP8 9 bit remember to make adjustments with a general volume that won t damage the other speakers the system see sec 7 3 13 8 inn z r aud uu APS Sb di m 0 a i _ MB Wo Master Optical ch Gh ha cha link 5 mant passio dope pE renal C Lal ux Chet Dele Pane oot ma 81 2 ES Tin ES les oo oo p oo p Vaud T in E iriser IB imet pham ior L R link R and vincente CURPURA Presst AP 7 DEVICE INFO This window shows whether 8 9 bit is properly interfaced with the PC and the DRC It also shows the Firmware version for the device and the Serial Number 34 2f AP audison File Memories Settings Dex 3 More cups online 4 Preferences FILE MAIN MENU 2 By click
56. o 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 outputs are active 55 2f if YYC AP8 9 bit 11 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Voltage 57 15 VDC Idling current 1 5 Switched lt 0 04 mA Consumption 14 4 VDC 20 Max Musical Power without CPL 30 A Remote IN 7 15 VDC 1 mA Remote OUT 11 15 VDC 200 mA Fuse 30A ART Automatic Remote Turn on off AST Automatic Signal Turn on off CPL Continuous Power Limiting AMPLIFIER STAGE Speakers to input selectable Pre In to input selectable Max continuous power selectable Distortion THD 1kHz 9 40 90 Power 0 05 Bandwidth 3 dB 2 V RMS 40 10 22k Hz S N ratio A weighted 1V Max Power 95 dBA Damping factor 1 kHz 2 RMS 40 gt 70 Input sensitivity 2 15VRMS Input impedance 15 LOAD IMPEDANCE MIN e 8 Ch 20 e 4 Ch Bridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4Q OUTPUT POWER RMS 12 0 14 4 VDC 1 THD 8 0 40 35 8 8 20 65W x8 4 Ch Bridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 40 130 W x4 OUTPUT POWER RMS 14 4 VDC 10 THD 8 0 40 45Wx8 8 0 20
57. onnected 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 can File Offense Help a E T SL T E 3 7 1 Memory Memory B 40 1 d u mm ui Wastes hi 4 HS Che h7 he min son x Filter type Filtrer motel l yamin Ut bypass E Lo P Hz 0 5 50 x i sk TO Frnt left miners h left wooden Set distance Deb Fine art cre rate om oo E raus in ma mi IR ERE Dmeert phase Lin imk E Remark Change size of the window for the PC software make the window full screen click on the Enlarge button 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 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
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59. ot adjust the input Signal level due to lack of signal on some or all of the AP8 9 bit inputs while installing the ASP module when you turn on the AP8 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 ACP 2 2 RCA ADAPTER CABLE It is a kit made up of wiring INPUTS AP8 9 bit with RCA connectors for the IN 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 ACP 6 6 RCA ADAPTER CABLE It is a kit made up of wiring INPUTS AP8 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 IN IN2 inputs Portable audio sources can be connected using the 3 5 mm RCA Jack adapter IZS APL 2 D APT D LINK CABLE Cable to connect AP5 9 bit and AP4 9 bit to APA D and AP1 D amplifiers see section 4 7 3 53 Prima IEJ APTK 3 AUDISON PRIMA TOWER KIT With the APTK 3 Audison Prima Tower Kit 3 installation s
60. ray black green 3 RL green green black EL RL green black violet RR violet violet black RR violet black FRONT TW FRONT TW INT cyan RIGHT LEFT INI cyan black IN2 orange IN2 orange black 4 SPEAKER IN HI LEVEL FRONT REAR LEFT SUB RIGHT SUB 3 SPEAKER IN HI LEVEL FRONT REAR CENTER SUB T ROWERSHSY PRESETS UPGRADE USB OPTICAL IN DRC POWER S32 t SIL 0 y OFF_ON ui ome speaken MITIS C ar gt UT ica I o Y 1 OO AN udison gt 12345678 SUBOUT E n i white ST white st FL white black gra n gray g
61. reen FR gray black green black RL green violet RL green black ed USE violet black RR violet black ACP 2 RA optional SUB CENTER N cyan vedi sez 10 2 INI cyan black orange black n IN2 orange IN2 5 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR CENTER SUB REAR 6 MASTER PRE IN FRONT REAR lr lr oe
62. rol DRC 1 disabled on the display Its functions are as follows AP8 9 bit power on off Main volume control Subwoofer volume control Front Rear Fader control Connected sources selection Memory selection DRC CONTROL DA PC AP8 9 bit ON Press Shorty AP8 9 bit OFF Press for 2 seconds audison audizon vol bal fad sub Volume Control Default function 1 2 3 4 Re TL 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 Select MAIN SCREEN zki Lol bel acco To access the Right Left balance press the 2 button and turn the knob to adjust 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 51 AP8 9 bit 9 BE SEL BUTTON FUNCTIONS audison By pressing the SEL button you can access lt gt lt O PRESS audison DSP Memory you can directly recall the A B memories saved through the software H and load them in AP8 9 bit amp 0
63. rs 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 FILTER SETTINGS AP8 9 bit manages nine crossover filters one for each output channel Each filter allows you to set the parameters of a single output channel 1 Xover L R Link Lets you transfer the adjustments made on the Right 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 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 on This can be useful to solve phase alignment problems among the different filtered channels 3 Filter Type Lets you select the type of filter to assign to the channels Full Range Low Pass High Pass Band Pass Filter type L Invert phase Filter model Full Range Low Pass High Pass Lo P Hz 5000
64. s up to 96 kHz 24 bit sampling frequency rate So DOLBY DIGITAL 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 DRC Connection terminal for remote control of the functions OPTIONAL on AP8 9 bit see sec 5 5 sec 9 USB USB micro connection to connect the product to a PC in order to manage the functions using AP8 9 bit software The connection 1 USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 compatible e UPGRADE OFF ON Switch ON allows the product to be updated in BOOT LOADER mode see sec 8 3 2f if YYC 8 9 bit 4 PRESET AP8 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 1 FUSE 30 A blade protection fuse needs to be replaced use same type and value as the original 12 Loco STATUS AP8 9 bit has an built in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections to the speakers The logo on the AP8 9 bit top cover will change its status in case of any possible product malfunctions A BLUE logo means AP8 9 bit is on A flashi
65. t software in use SELECTED INPUT The Selected Input window shows the active source during connection with the This can be used to select the desired source Once disconnected Master Optical 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 7 72 31 CHANNEL This window shows the name attributed to the output channels The window front right tweeter N Is active You can click on it to manage the individual channel that once front left midrange selected will be highlighted If you hold down the CTRL key and click on front right midrange 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 homers bit oye ta ni murem riga front left twester front left woofer front right woofer rear left full 8 rear right full E g Front Left Full together with Subwoofer but not with Rear Left Full 9 PRE subwoofer 40 2f 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
66. tric 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 1 set the software will activate through soft clipping eliminating the subsequent distortions see sec 9 1 Getting De Equalizer If activated Enabled this function enables the os de equalization curve calculated during the Configuration Canio mizar Wizard If the function is deactivated Disabled no Cossiga Dalida source de equalization curve is applied Zoe s The Reset command deletes the de equalization curve calculated during the Configuration Wizard apa 4 Working Mode The software can work in two modes acting on the deese crossover filter section Standard simplified mode with some restrictions easing the use of the software see sec 7 3 10 tara 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 AP8 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 AP8 9 bit during the Configuration wizard 36 2f 1 Options By clicking on this item a drop down
67. ttt 53 10 1 ASP AUTOMATIC SPEAKER 53 10 2 ACP2 2 RCA ADAPTER CABLE 53 o DER Eli e tete La 53 10 4 APL 2 APA D D LINK CABLE 53 10 5 AUDISON PRIMA TOWER KIT 54 10 6 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL stt 54 10 7 ECK CABLE EXTENSION KIT stre 54 10 8 OP 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 m 59 05 in 54 10 9 4 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4 5 m 177 16 in 55 10 10STA F F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER nnana tte 55 10 11 SFC SAMPLING FREQUENCY CONVERTER 55 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ttt 56 2 2f 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRECAUTIONS AP8 9 bit is a 9 channel amplifier with 8 channels amplified and settable in bridge mode It also features a 32 bit 147 MHz clock speed 24 bit AD DA converter digital sound processor DSP essential to maximize the acoustic performance of your car audio system It can be interfaced with any factory system even on cars with built in audio processors since with the de equalization function AP8 9 bit will send back a linear signal It features 7 signal inputs 6 Hi Level and 1 S PDIF optical digital and provides 8 amplified power outputs and 1 pre amplified that is optimized for driving a subwoofer Each output channel has available graphically adjustable parametric equalizers 68 frequency steps electronic crossover and BUTTERWORTH or LINKWITZ filters with 6 24 dB slopes and a digital time
68. turning on the system make sure the power outputs are disconnected from AP8 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 1 about 14 0 V The source will provide an undistorted output signal at higher volume 2 Turn on AP8 9 bit and connect the USB cable to the PC Start AP8 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 seconds 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 28 2f 5 Input Configuration Any of the input channels on AP8 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
69. u 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 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 Lae 4 8 46 2f OUTPUT LEVEL 3 This section shows the settings related to the output levels of AP8 9 bit channels The description of the points shown in the figure Is given below 40 EX
70. unching AP8 9 bit software Linkwitz is proposed as the filter model for the speaker speaker group connected the related T is c channel To apply the opposite Left Right enable the Xover L R Link 1 If you change the model to Butterworth the change will be applied Set distance Delay Fine set a 45 11 3 E 0 00 Ea in ru i om ms ms W Invert phase L R link 4 5 Cut off frequencies Hi P Hz 10 20000 High Pass filter dir posi 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 500 band frequency 3500 You can select the cut off frequency by c E clicking on the related drop down menu selecting the frequency 4250 range that includes the value to be set and then clicking on the Set distance actual value 45 EN 13 5000 5500 6000 6500 W Invert phase 7000 7500 clicking on the related drop down menu selecting the pre chosen in cm 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 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000 13000 15000 16000 17000 18000 19000 20000 42 2f Filter type Filter mod
71. utomatic 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 30 seconds and 1 minute the progress bar and the flashing logo on the AP8 9 bit will show its the updating process Status WARNING During the update the updating process of the progress bar may stop for a few seconds Do not interrupt the process in any way 49 2f 9 When successfully completed a notification window will appear In order to be able to use AP8 9 bit again you must close the program on the PC and turn off AP8 9 bit 10 Set the UPGRADE switch to the OFF position 11 Turn AP8 9 bit back on and restart the PC software If AP8 9 bit firmware update completed correctly the dialogue window will show new AP8 9 bit Firmware version 12 Repeat the product calibration operations see sec 7 2 50 2f 9 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL The DRC 1 AP8 9 bit remote control system It 1 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 AP8 9 bit using the PC the DRC may stay connected but will show the message PC cont
72. ware window It shows in real time the working status of AP8 9 bit PC software ser Documenti laps o a G 5 1 Indicates the working status of AP8 9 bit PC software 2 Indicates the setup file that has been possibly loaded via PC software to the AP8 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 1 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 47 2f 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ME SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC 1 AP8 9 bit operating problems If when calibrating the system with AP8 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 AP8 9 bit and the ground PC 2 Connection lost between AP8 9 bit and the PC If while calibrating the system with the PC connected to AP8 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 AP8 9 bit on d Launch the software again e Load the setup
73. with AP8 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 maximum undistorted level If the initial head unit distortion level can not 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 AP8 9 bit input If you experience this problem after calibrating the amplifiers sensitivity levels increase the head unit volume and repeat the AP8 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 conn
74. ystem 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 AP8 9 bit processor offers The 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 1 6 5 OP 1 5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1 5 59 05 IN Optical cable with TOSLINK connectors for S PDIF digital audio signals Cable length 1 5 m 59 05 in 54 LEJ 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 II MI STA F F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER Optical adapter to extend optical cables with TOSLINK connectors SFC SAMPLING FREQUENCY CONVERTER SFC is a digital audio signal adaptor SVPDIF to place between two devices with digital input output T

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