ATI Technologies ATP 8500 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. Page 11 OTHER CONNECTIONS Balanced Audio Inputs Page 11 RS 232 Control Mead nar Page 11 IR Input Output ret Page 11 Remote Trigger Outputs Page 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Power Standby Switch Page 12 Preview On Off AA Page 12 Source Select A and W Page 13 DOP An dd GO AA Page 13 ECA pasa Page 13 A n Page 13 Volume Control tidad Page 13 Headphone Volume and Input Page 14 Source Select Buttons aio Page 14 Input SCOTCH alia Page 14 AMIOMOMOCA A ao E Page 14 NI Page 14 7 1 Channel Input sassari Page 14 Mira wait a tin Page 14 REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET OPERATIONS POWEL wada aaa Page 16 Volume Acad Page 16 Channel A and sir Page 16 ME zed enna lady Page 16 WROC Page 16 MENU W a iaia Page 16 ZA Page 16 O rat Page 16 A V 4 Up Down Right Left Keys Page 17 Direct Access KOJ Sza A Page 17 Tape MOTO otr Ea Page 17 ila Page 17 B Bass Bass MIX Page 17 COMPLESS siii Page 17 Nba Page 18 Mode tand tan Page 18 Subwoofer afidi Page 18 Cera Page 18 Surround and serrate Page 18 BOSE anda Page 18 LOG dirai atean Page 18 ZONE RANAS Page 18 Licht doo O aa Page 18 REMOTE CONTROL LEARNING OPERATIONS Learning a New Command Page 19 Erase a Learned Command Page 19 Erase All Learned Commands Page 20 Volume Punch Through Page 20 P2. RRA ATP 8500 DIGITAL PREAMPLIFIER PROCESSOR OWNER S GUIDE Amplifier Technologies This product is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby the Double D symbol Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DTS is a trademark of Digital Theatre Systems Inc Page 2 Table of Gontents INTRODUCTION Functional Description Page 4 Software Vert Page 4 Unpacking metia A Sira tria Page 4 Safety Instruccion Page 5 Rack MOUNtino4 s risanare Page 5 QUICK SET UP GUIDE MOMMECHONS pila Page 6 Input Assignment epica Page 7 Digital Audio adwokat Page 7 Component Video add AKR Page 7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS Pow r Inlet ston A A Page 8 Power Switch MOS Page 8 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Analog INpUtS srl Page 8 Tape Input Output ts Page 9 Record Outputs salariati Page 9 Zone Audio Output ana Page 9 7 1 Channel Inputs amp Outputs Page 9 VIDEO CONNECTIONS Composite Video Inputs Page 10 Composite Video Outputs Page 10 Composite Video Zone Outputs Page 10 S Video Inputs amp Outputs Page 10 Component Video Inputs Outputs Page 10 DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Page 11 Optical Digital Audio Inputs Page 11 Optical Digital Audio Outputs
3. continental U S only In order to assure its safety use only the original packing and carton If you no longer have the proper packing materials a duplicate set may be ordered for a minimal charge Always ship via UPS or other approved carrier Never ship your unit via Parcel Post Page 32 Warranty usa ony LIMITED SEVEN YEAR WARRANTY This ATI product is warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for seven years from the date of purchase by the original owner The date of purchase shall be established by the original owner presenting to the ATI Customer Service Facility the original owner s purchase receipt or sales slip showing from whom the product was purchased the date of purchase and the purchase price of the unit In the event that proof of purchase cannot be established as stated in the preceding sentence the warranty period shall commence on the date of manufacture provided the serial number on the unit has not been altered in any manner During the warranty period ATI will repair or at its option replace at no charge components that prove to be defective provided the product is returned in accordance with the shipping instructions which are contained in the unit The unit is to be sent PREPAID via UPS to ATI in the event it needs factory servicing ATI will return it prepaid to you upon completion of the service This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result
4. COMP This key activates the Dolby Late Night function that compresses a Dolby Digital soundtrack so that all details are audible even at low listening levels but loud sounds are reduced in volume Note This function works only with Dolby Digital sources Page 17 NOISE This key switches on the Noise Test signal after the LEVEL key has been pressed or the level setup entered from the setup menu A broadband noise is sent first to the Left Front Channel for a few seconds the to the Center Channel and so on through the other channels You can also use the level TRIM keys to adjust the level of any channel during this cycle see below While the level is being trimmed the noise signal remains directed to that channel and it will only move to the next channel after the trimming has been completed MODE AND MODE These keys function in the same way as the MODE button on the front panel but allow selection up and down through the available modes You can use the MODE button to cycle through the Music Modes that are available when you select a 2 channel digital or analog source The Modes are as follows STEREO MONO PRO LOGIC and MUSIC and they are described in the table below If you select a multi channel digital source the ATP 8500 will automatically use the most appropriate multi channel processing format SW AND SW These keys function as the Subwoofer volume adjustment If you have pressed LEVEL or DELAY then these keys are for tr
5. Video and analog audio cables from a single source E g cables from a VCR VideoCassette Recorder should go to the VCR VIDEO VCR COMPOSITE VIDEO and VCR ANALOG inputs The composite video signal is selected from these signals and the signal is fed out from the COMPOSITE VIDEO record REC and monitor MON outputs On Screen Display information is added to the MON output 10 COMPOSITE VIDEO RECORD AND MONITOR OUTPUTS Connect the Composite Video input of your VCR to the COMPOSITE VIDEO REC output Connect the Composite Video input of your display device TV to the COMPOSITE VIDEO MON output The On Screen Display OSD information is present at this output You can also use the COMPOSITE VIDEO MON output even if there is no composite video source connected The S Video signal you have selected is down mixed to this output and you can use it for monitoring Even on OSD video outputs the OSD info can be turned off by going to the MENU function and selecting DISPLAY then selecting OFF 11 COMPOSITE VIDEO ZONE AND MONITOR OUTPUTS MONITOR WITHOUT OSD This is an additional Composite Video and Monitor output You can use it for example to give a different signal to a TV located in another room called zone 2 On this Monitor output the On Screen Display OSD is not displayed 12 S VIDEO INPUTS 1 THROUGH 6 Connect the S Video output cables from your video sources to these inputs Note Take care to use inputs with the same name for the Composit
6. be set to none You can have different tone control presets for every input source e EXIT returns to the main menu TABLE FOR RECORDING NEW SOURCE NAMES Source Original Source New Source Remote Control Remote Control Number Name Name Key Name Key Number DVD Laserdisc VCR 1 VCR 2 Satellite Video 1 GD Audio 2 Audio 3 AM FM Audio 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 I 8 9 Display Setup Menu e The Display Setup specifies the parameters for the On Screen Display In each case you may use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to alter the parameter you have selected e Select TV System to switch between NTSC and PAL to suit your TV system e Superimpose allows the OSD either to replace Display Setup TV System Superimpose Temp Display Video Format OSD Output the TV picture Off or be superimposed over it On e During normal operation you can make a temporary OSD appear for a few seconds every time you do any adjustment Set this by using the Temp Display parameter that you can set to Full Simple or Off if you so desire e You can set Video Format to S Video AN EXAMPLE OF THE DISPLAY SETUP MENU Composite or Auto this will automatically select the best source present e You can send the OSD On Screen Display either to the Composite or S Video Monitor outputs or both You can also switch it Off e OSD style changes the screen text color We suggest you try only the first 5 style
7. e You have selected an input with no source connected Press the Input Search button on the front panel to automatically search for input signals You have selected an input that has no signal e g tuner is not on or there is no disc in the CD player or the tape recorder has no tape running e The fuse is blown e The Tape Monitor function is ON e No 5 1 surround audio video works however because you don t have the digital audio output from the DVD player connected to one of the digital audio inputs you probably just have the analog audio connected The sound is missing in one or more channels e There is a defective interconnect cable or cables e If you re using the XLR balanced inputs and or outputs make certain pin 2 is wired hot Some products built in Asia and even some built in the USA use pin 3 as hot Also if you re using 2 wire adapters to the 3 wire XLR make certain pin 2 is wired correctly and pins 1 amp 3 are tied together e The interconnect cable is making poor contact or not connected at all Check and if necessary unplug and replug the cable or cables You might be listening to stereo not surround sound Iam hearing a buzz or hum e The interconnect cable is defective e The interconnect cable is partially out of its socket There is hum during tape playback e The tape deck is too close to the power amplifier Plugs are making poor contact with sockets Some functions are no
8. navigating in the menus The Menus are shown below as they appear on the On Screen Display OSD Use the UP and DOWN keys to move the cursor in the menu to highlight a sub menu or function to be adjusted To select a sub menu press the SEL key in the middle of the cursor keys Adjust the functions by using the LEFT and RIGHT KEYS The EXIT key escapes from the menu WITHOUT saving The front panel display shows only the title line and one other line of the menu commencing with the top line You can use the UP and DOWN keys to select the other lines of the menu to access a sub menu or a function to be adjusted Use the SEL LEFT and RIGHT keys as described above You can do all the setups by using just the front panel display Important To save any changes you make in the menu system you must back out of the menu system by scrolling to the Exit selection at the bottom of the display Pressing Exit on the front panel or the remote will cancel any and all changes you ve made This procedure helps prevent someone from making accidental or unauthorized changes Main Menu The main menu lists sub menus that can be highlighted by using the UP and DOWN keys F and accessed by pressing the SEL key M e Tone Controls include Bass and Treble controls Level setup defines the speaker levels e Delay setup sets the delays for the Center Left Surround and Right Surround speakers e Speaker setup defines the number and the s
9. parameter is shown in the OSD with a different color and in the bottom row of the front panel display or by an arrow in the beginning of the line DIRECT ACCESS KEYS There are up to 16 direct access keys in the remote control handset You can access all sources directly from these keys For example when you press the DVD key DVD audio and video signals are selected and they are then processed and fed to the appropriate outputs for listening viewing TAPE MONITOR When you press the TAPE MON key you can hear the output signal from a recorder connected to the TAPE PLAY sockets on the rear panel This is a toggle function key press it once to engage and again to disengage The TAPE MONITOR input also disengages if you select a new source either from the remote control handset or from the front panel When you press the TAPE MON key it has no effect on the other source select keys 7 1 CH The 7 1 key operates in the same way as the 7 1 button on the front panel It gives you instant access to select the 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT which is deselected when the source is changed by using either the remote control handset or the front panel SOURCE SELECT buttons or by pressing the 7 1 CH key again B BASS BASS MIX This key switches on and off the Bass Mix mode In this mode the bass signals are sent both to the Large loudspeakers and to the subwoofer channel This allows more bass volume provided full range main loudspeakers are employed
10. see it because there is no incoming program signal Page 6 Input Assignment Want to get a little more sophisticated Then add these steps to assign your VCR to a front panel input button 1 Go to Menu go to Source setup select input title VCR 1 2 Go to video select composite video 1 3 Go to audio select audio 1 4 Back out of the Menu by scrolling to EXIT do not press the Exit button on the front panel or the remote control and press enter You ve now assigned the VCR input to front panel button VCR 1 Digital Audio The next step up in complexity is to connect a DVD player with digital audio output so you can get 5 1 sound 1 Connect the composite video output of your DVD player normally the yellow colored jack to the composite video input 1 top row left side of the ATP 8500 as you did with the VCR in at left 2 Connect the Toslink optical output of your DVD player to the Optical Input 1 on the rear of the ATP 8500 top row slightly right of mid way If you only have an SP DIF digital audio connection RCA type jack use Digital Audio input 1 Warning some DVD players have a switch on the rear panel to select the analog or digital audio outputs make certain this is set to digital Follow steps 4 10 in the first example Component Video Want to use the component video output of your DVD player instead 1 Connect the 3 component video cables from your DVD player to the rear of the ATP 8500 mar
11. the Preset LEFT and RIGHT keys to select which one of the eight analog sources is to be set up When you select a Title you may edit the source Title if you so desire Press SEL and use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to choose the character you want to change and the jog wheel volume control knob to change the character When the editing is complete press SEL to store the new AN EXAMPLE OF THE SOURCE SETUP MENU name The table below lists the default names for all the sources and provides a column to enter new names you have programmed When you select Digital you may use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select which of the six digital sources is assigned to the analog source being set up You may assign a digital source to more than one analog source if you so desire When you select Analog sens you may adjust the input gain of the Analog to Digital converter You can set the gain to 6 dB 3dB 0dB or 3 dB For CD players and other sources with a similar signal level we recommend either 6 dB or 3 dB This is to ensure an adequate overload margin typically 3 Vrms with 3 dB and 4 Vrms with 6 dB Note If the input has a lower level you may set the input to be higher 0dB or 3 dB This will result in a properly reduced level of background noise If you hear distortion on loud signals with an analog source re select Analog sens to a lower level e Preset means one of the 5 tone control EQ presets This can also
12. video outputs of your DVD player to the ATP 8500 you must use the component video output of the ATP 8500 to the component video input of your TV and you must use your TV remote or master remote to switch to the component video input How do I change the title of a source With the remote control go to Menu go to Source When you select a source you may use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select which one of the sources is to be set up When you select a Title you may edit the source Title if you so desire Press SEL and use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to choose the character you want to change and the jog wheel volume control knob to change the character When the editing is complete press SEL to store the new name FYI the source number refers to the input the source is plugged into on the rear panel of the ATP 8500 But any source can be assigned an input name that shows up on the OSD For example input source 4 can be set with a title of My VCR What s the difference between Status screen and Preview mode Status shows the input source the volume level and other info Menu is used to change settings Does the Status display always have to be visible No way You have two choices no status display or temporary display displays status screen for about 10 seconds then turns off Go to Menu Go to Display select the mode you want You can also set the Status to show only the input selected and the volume level Is the OSD output
13. 5 1 channel sources e The range of adjustment is from 10 dB to Exit 15 dB except for the LFE channel which you can adjust only from 10 dB to 0 dB You can engage the noise signal by selecting AN EXAMPLE OF THE LEVEL SETUP MENU the Test signal and pressing either the LEFT or RIGHT key This will start the test signal cycling through the channels exactly as when you press TEST key see above but in this case you will do level adjustment by using the LEFT and RIGHT KEYS or TRIM keys Page 23 Delay Setup Menu e You can adjust the Center Right Surround Delay Setup and Left Surround speaker delays by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT keys The range of Center adjustment is from 0 to 5 ms milliseconds for Right Sur the Center channel and from 0 to 15 ms for the Left Sur Right Surround and Left Surround channels You should normally position the Left and Right Front speakers so that they are further away from the listening position than the other speakers Setting the delay time on the center channel speaker helps align the sound of actor s voices with the visual cues of their lips For example if the center speaker is located behind or in front of the video monitor then the arrival AN EXAMPLE OF THE DELAY SETUP MENU of the sound will not match the movements on the screen You can calculate the delay times by first measuring the distance from the listening position to each speaker At sea level 1 foot equals a
14. Press the Volume UP button Step 3 Press the AVC device button to select the type of volume control you wish to operate in that mode Example If you wish to have the AVC volume operate in the DVD mode press the DVD Device button in Step 1 of the instructions and the AVC Device button in Step 3 Page 20 Programming the Macro Buttons Macro buttons M1 M2 M3 M4 and Power can send out a sequence of up to 10 commands with one button press Macros can be programmed in both the AVC and SAT modes but can also be accessed in other modes If a macro is programmed in the AVC mode that macro can also be accessed in the CD DVD and AUX modes If a macro is programmed in the SAT mode that macro can also be accessed in the TV VCR and CBL modes Macros can be used to turn on or turn off up to five components or select favorite channels etc SETTING UP Step 1 Press a Device button AVC or SAT and Mute button simultaneously Hold both buttons until the red light under the Device button turns on Step 2 Press one of the five macro buttons M1 M2 M3 M4 or Power you wish to program The red light under the Device button will blink once for each subsequent button press Step 3 Press up to 10 commands you would like to include in the macro sequence Pressing a Device button to change modes is counted as one command Note The Power On Off command for devices other than the AVC receiver is programmed into a macro using the Mute button Ste
15. TV television VCR videocassette recorder and CBL cable box for learning functions from remote controls of other equipment from other manufacturers A red backlight appears under the Device buttons when functions for that device are selected on the remote The red light under the Device button is also used during programming and setting up the remote control For instructions on learning new commands turn to page 19 NOTE The top left pushbutton on the remote labeled AVC must be selected before using the remote to operate the ATP 8500 POWER This key operates the same way as the STANDBY button on the front panel It sends the command to switch the ATP 8500 into or out of standby mode VOLUME A AND W UP AND DOWN When you press the A key you will increase volume setting and when you press the W key you will decrease volume setting These keys work exactly the same way as the rotating volume control on the front panel If the ATP 8500 is in the mute mode after you have pressed the MUTE key on the handset and you then press the VOLUME A key the ATP 8500 will automatically disengage the mute mode and re connect the signal to the power amplifier and the loudspeakers This prevents an excessively high volume level from being set by mistake CHANNEL A AND W UP AND DOWN When in AVC mode the top left button on the remote these buttons scroll up and down the input selection MUTE When you press the MUTE key on the remote handset i
16. The signal is now ready for Dolby Pro Logic decoding or post processing with Music Modes Then the signal is fed to D A converters and to 7 1 Channel outputs D A Digital to Analog The signal you have selected is also fed to the three ANALOG outputs Note the balanced stereo input XLR connectors can be routed via the menu system to bypass the A to D conversion and operate completely in the analog domain Page 8 4 TAPE INPUT OUTPUT These connectors are for all types of tape recorders including 3 head types which allow you to monitor the signal from the tape at the same time it is being recorded Connect a stereo cable pair from the TAPE REC output sockets of the preamp to the LINE IN or REGORD IN sockets of your tape recorder Connect a second pair of stereo cables from the TAPE PLAY input sockets to the LINE OUT or PLAY OUT sockets of your tape recorder Using the TAPE loop you can monitor the level and quality of the recording at the same time as the recording takes place You can also use it for connecting external devices such as an equalizer to the signal path Note do not use an equalizer across the Tape Loop Any ANALOG stereo source you have selected on the ATP 8500 will be automatically fed to the TAPE REC output sockets for recording You cannot make a recording from a source that is connected ONLY to the digital inputs or the 7 1 channel inputs 5 RECORD OUTPUTS 1 amp 2 The REC outputs carry the signal from the currently selecte
17. available at the Component video outputs No just the S Video and composite video outs The character generator for the Menu and Status displays would reduce the resolution of the component video signal How do I use the remote trigger from another room You can get a repeater from a number of different manufacturers How do I set up Zone 2 Press Zone 2 on the front panel Quickly while the Zone 2 LED is on press a source button VCR for example then adjust the volume level Now don t touch anything until the Zone 2 LED goes off You ve now set a different source or the same source if you prefer AND volume level for a second zone FYI the record outputs to your VCR or tape deck only provide the source from Zone 1 or the primary source Page 29 Trouble Shooting Guide CAUTION If you detect a fault switch the preamplifier OFF immediately before you check the device or change cables or connections The remote control doesn t work e Check batteries e Make certain the rear panel power switch on the ATP 8500 is turned on e You must push the AVC button on the top row of the remote This sets the remote to address the ATP 8500 The other buttons on the top row are for controlling your other equipment DVD player CD players etc Then press the power button on the remote There is no sound e The power cord is disconnected or you have turned the power OFF Check whether the LED in the STANDBY button is illuminated
18. can adjust the listening volume level at the same time as recording takes place The volume setting indication is situated in the bottom right of the LCD display for example vol 15 The display shows the preamplifier gain in dB decibels If you set the volume below 20 the ATP 8500 will remember this level when you switch it into STANDBY mode and will re instate this same level when you switch the ATP 8500 on again Note If you switch the ATP 8500 into STANDBY mode with a volume setting higher than 20 dB for example 10 dB the ATP 8500 will automatically reset it to 20 dB when you switch it on again This is to protect your ears and the loudspeakers from sudden excessive sound levels Page 13 HEADPHONE VOLUME DOWN UP AND HEADPHONE INPUT The up and down buttons control the headphone volume independently of the main volume When adjusting the headphone volume the OSD shows the relative difference volume offset compared to the main volume It does not show the absolute level All speakers will be turned off when a set of headphones are plugged in SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS The buttons labeled DVD Laserdisc VCR 1 VCR 2 Satellite Video 1 CD Audio 2 Audio 3 AM FM and Audio 4 can be used to directly access the audio and video sources You can access all sources directly from these keys For example when you press the DVD key DVD audio and video signals are selected and they are then processed and fed to the appropriate outputs for li
19. controlling your other equipment DVD player CD players etc Then press the power button on the remote Page 28 How do I hook up a DVD player For component video use the 3 wire video cables to connect the component video outputs of the DVD player to the 1 component video input of the ATP 8500 Important to view the component video input DVD signal from the ATP 8500 you must use the component video output of the ATP 8500 to the component video input of the TV or monitor Ifyour TV or monitor doesn t have a component video input then you must connect the DVD player to the S Video or composite video inputs of the ATP 8500 not the component video outputs Then use the composite video or S Video outputs from the ATP 8500 to the same inputs on your TV or monitor For digital audio you need to connect the Toslink plastic optical cable from the DVD player to the ATP 8500 Toslink input 1 Otherwise you won t get Dolby Digital or DTS If your DVD player has a BNC connector for the digital output or RCA SP DIF then connect those to the same connector s on the rear of the ATP 8500 The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator LEDs will light automatically if they see the correct signal I can t see the video output of the ATP 8500 on my TV or monitor what s wrong You need to make certain the video input used for the ATP 8500 is also the same video output and it needs to be connected to the same input on your TV For example if you use the component
20. d ANALOG stereo source device except the source connected to the TAPE PLAY input or the 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT You can connect these outputs to the inputs of any recording device The signal can also be used in a multi room set up to feed power amplifiers in other rooms 6 ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT This is an additional stereo output that is routed separately from the primary signal In other words you can watch one video audio program in the living room and send a different video audio signal to the bedroom Zone 2 sends a different source from the ATP 8500 to a power amplifier and a pair of loudspeakers that are located in another room Note the video signal follows this Zone 2 audio 7 7 1 CHANNEL INPUTS LEFT FRONT CENTER RIGHT FRONT LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR AND SUBWOOFER Gonnect the audio inline outputs from any multi channel analog source such as a Super Audio CD SACD player or a DVD Audio player to these inputs by using up to eight interconnect cables or four stereo cable pairs The 7 1 CHANNEL inputs may be used with stereo mono 5 1 channel or 7 1 channel sources You can also use these inputs as an Analog Direct input if you want to bypass the digital section of ATP 8500 Note In this case you cannot use the record outputs 8 7 1 CHANNEL OUTPUTS LEFT FRONT CENTER RIGHT FRONT LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR AND SUBWOOFER Gonnect these outputs to the line inputs of your po
21. e Video S Video and analog audio cables from a single source S Video signals are of higher quality than Composite Video signals So if you have a source device with S Video outputs we recommend you to use them together with the S Video inputs on your display S Video inputs are also automatically down mixed to feed the Gomposite Video MON OSD output for displays that are without S Video inputs 13 S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT WITHOUT OSD On this S Video Monitor output the On Screen Display OSD is not displayed 14 S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT WITH OSD On this S Video Monitor output the On Screen Display OSD is displayed but you can switch it off by using the menu 15 S VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT Connect the S Video input of your VCR to the S VIDEO REC output Connect the S Video input of your display device TV to one of the two S VIDEO MONITOR outputs see items 13 and 14 23 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Connect the three component video cables from your DVD player HDTV tuner or HD Satellite Receiver to any of the three sets of Component Video Inputs Make certain you follow the color coding of the jacks and cables or the labels Pb Pr and Y Sometimes these are called Cb Cr and Y instead Connect the Component Video outputs of the ATP 8500 to the Component Video inputs on your TV Page 10 Ea 10 1 a 13 i 16 M T 2 ia 33 Z sosoock ja sz a rap o 6666 Parrini Peri M E Rew Tigges AO LLLI 1 34 v
22. e ZONE 2 button Quickly while the Zone 2 LED on the front panel is on press a source button DVD for example then adjust the volume level Now don t touch anything until the Zone 2 LED goes off You ve now set a different source or the same source if you prefer AND volume level for a second zone 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT The 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT is intended for future multi channel formats When you press this button it will access the 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT You may deselect it by changing the source using the SOURCE SELECTION buttons or by pressing the 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT button In the latter case the ATP 8500 will return to the input that was previously selected before the 7 1 CHANNEL button was pressed In both cases the similarly named buttons on the remote control handset function in exactly the same way SRC SRC and 7 1 CH MUTE When you press the MUTE key it will engage mute mode and the ATP 8500 s line outputs will be muted MUTE is a toggle function so when you press the key again it will disengage the mute mode Mute mode is also disengaged when you increase the volume setting by using the VOL A key on the remote handset Page 14 Page 15 Remote Gontrol Handset Operations The remote control is preprogrammed to operate the ATP 8500 Digital Preamplifier Processor in the AVC mode It also has 7 other Device modes accessed via the top two rows of buttons including CD CD player DVD DVD Player AUX auxillary SAT satellite
23. ear water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including power amplifiers that produce heat WARNING MOISTURE IS DANGEROUS FOR THIS DEVICE AND FORMS A HAZARD OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK IF LIQUID IS ACCIDENTALLY SPILLED ON IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF ITS POWER AT THE WALL OUTLET BY UNPLUGGING THE AC POWER CORD ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR COMPLETE EVAPORATION BEFORE USING THE PREAMPLIFIER AGAIN IF THE LIQUID IS ANY OTHER THAN WATER AND OR ALCOHOL DO NOT USE THE DEVICE BEFORE A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS EXAMINED IT DANGER Do not open the cover or try to modify or repair the preamplifier yourself All servicing must be done by a qualified technician IMPORTANT USE A DAMP CLOTH TO CLEAN THE MONITOR NEVER USE ABRASIVES OR SOLVENTS ON THE MONITOR NEVER SPRAY LIQUIDS DIRECTLY ON THE MONITOR Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using this unit All warnings on the unit and in this operating manual should be adhered to All operating and use instructions should be followed The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched especially near the plug convenience receptacles or wh
24. ecord outputs For video it has six S Video and composite inputs S Video and composite monitor outputs S Video and composite video record outputs and an S Video monitor output without OSD On Screen Display For Gomponent Video the ATP 8500 offers 3 sets of inputs and one set of outputs If you are using all three types of video composite S VHS and component you need to connect each output from the ATP 8500 to the appropriate connectors on the rear of your TV or monitor You then switch between video formats with your TV s remote or a smart system remote control The ATP 8500 has two main modes of function In the normal function mode the ATP 8500 automatically senses the type of the incoming signal and selects the mode that gives optimal reproduction quality The user can switch off the automatic selection and select different post processing modes for the incoming signals These modes are stereo Dolby Pro Logic mono down mixing and four Music Modes Natural Goncert Club and Party If desired the user can bypass the digital section of ATP 8500 and connect for example a stereo source to the Left and Right channels of the balanced XLR inputs System integration options are provided by the three 12VDC trigger outputs and one trigger input to control external equipment and by communication with a PC or home automation system via the RS 232 serial interface DB 9 connector Software Version In order to verify which version software y
25. ere the cord exits from the unit The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time To prevent electric shock do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit or C The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind or D The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Rack Mounting Your preamplifier processor may be mounted in a standard 19 inch rack by using the optional Rack Mount Panel CAUTION THE RACK MOUNT PANEL CANNOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF YOUR PREAMPLIFIER PROCESSOR BE SURE TO MOUNT THE UNIT ON A STRONG WELL SUPPORTED SHELF Page 5 Quick Set Up Guide PLEASE NOTE WHEN USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL THE ATP 8500 PREAMPLIFIER PROCESSOR YOU MUST FIRST PRESS THE AVC BUTTON IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE REMOTE CONTROL If you just can t wait and want to get the ATP 8500 up and running as quickly as possible here s the quickest way Gonnections 1 10 TURN UP THE VOLUME Connect the composite video output Connect the stereo audio outputs Connect t
26. ery esl vue ined Digital Audio Connections 17 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 1 THROUGH 4 Connect the coaxial digital output cables from your source devices to these inputs You can freely associate the digital inputs to any source see menu option for further reference 18 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 1 amp 2 These connections require optical cables and connectors You can freely associate the optical inputs to any audio source see menu option for further reference 16 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Connect the optical input of your digital recorder to the DIGITAL output The selected primary digital source is fed to this output in optical format Other Connections 19 BALANCED AUDIO INPUT This connection requires an XLR cable and connectors Pin 2 is hot 20 RS 232 CONTROL INTERFACE Via this interface you can connect the ATP 8500 to a home automation system Contact your dealer for details 21 IR INPUT OUTPUT These connections are for an additional InfraRed remote controller 22 REMOTE TRIGGER OUTPUTS 1 THROUGH 3 You can connect the DC trigger inputs of any audio or other device to the TRIGGER outputs The TRIGGER output may be activated when the ATP 8500 is switched out of STANDBY and immediately turned off again when the ATP 8500 is switched into STANDBY again You can also program the TRIGGER outputs to be activated under other conditions see menu section The TRIGGER outputs deliver 12 VDC at a max
27. he ATP 8500 use the display and the buttons on each side of the display to assign inputs and adjust the system parameters 3 When adjusting the volume the display will show the volume level for a short time then automatically disappear 4 The video display can be set to off or only show the input video signal or the display can be set to superimpose the parameters over the video source 5 The style and color of the information on the display can be changed in the set up menu We suggest using modes 1 2 or 3 for general purposes 6 The brightness of the display can be changed using the remote control Each time you press the display button marked Bright the brightness level changes EXIT This key exits the setup mode without saving the new settings Use it if you have adjusted the setup menu by accident ENTER This is the enter key in setup mode You can us it to access sub menus or to activate special menu items MENU When you press this key the ATP 8500 goes to setup mode Use the up down left right keys to navigate the menus The ATP 8500 escapes from setup mode when you either select EXIT from the OSD or press the MENU key again VOLUME CONTROL With the volume control the large round knob in the upper right quadrant of the front panel you can adjust the sound level of the signals that are fed to the LINE inputs Note The volume control does not affect the signals that are fed to the TAPE REC sockets so you
28. he composite video output Turn on the rear panel power Turn on the power amp Press play on the VCR Press the Input Search button Connect your power amp to the outputs gold plated RCA connectors on upper right side of the ATP 8500 The RR amp LR outputs are for the additional 7 1 mode Normally you ll just use the first 6 outputs for 5 1 operation FYI the RCA outputs and the XLR outputs can be used at the same time because they have separate driver electronics Pin 2 is hot on the XLRs of your VCR normally the yellow colored jack to the composite video input 1 top row left side red amp white of the VCR to the analog audio inputs 1 bottom row left side of the ATP 8500 top row just to the right of the 6 video input jacks to ae the composite video input of your TV You have two choices use the output labeled Mon OSD On Screen Display if you want to the see the menu and status display on your TV Use the output jack labeled MON if aaa you don t want to see the menu e CN ada za af Lota Make certain your TV is set to NK a pi gt monitor composite video input bibione TEEN WO bc 2 3 isa switch of the ATP 8500 Press the front panel power switch of the ATP 8500 on the front panel of the ATP 8500 This searches for any incoming signals and will automatically find the source Ifyour VCR or DVD is not in play mode the input search function will not
29. imming speaker levels of the LEVEL mode or speaker delays in the DELAY mode First press LEVEL or DELAY and then trim by using these keys CTR AND CTR These keys adjust the level of the center channel speaker SURR AND SURR These keys adjust the volume of the surround speakers BRIGHT This toggles between 3 levels of brightness of the front panel video display LOCK Pressing this button locks the front panel of the ATP 8500 from use the front panel controls won t work Pressing again unlocks the front panel controls If you lose the remote but have locked the front panel controls simply turn off the ATP 8500 using the REAR panel power switch and turn it back on again The front panel controls will now operate ZONE same as ZONE 2 on the front panel Press the ZONE button Quickly while the Zone 2 LED on the front panel is on press a source button DVD for example then adjust the volume level Now don t touch anything until the Zone 2 LED goes off You ve now set a different source or the same source if you prefer AND volume level for a second zone LIGHT The backlight will turn on for seven seconds when the LIGHT button is pressed The light will remain on for another seven seconds whenever any other button is pressed while the light is on Page 18 Remote Gontrol Learning Operations The remote allows you to transfer a command from a button on your source remote control original equipment remote control to a but
30. imum total current for the three outputs of 200 mA CAUTION CONNECT OR DISCONNECT THE TRIGGERS ONLY WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF OR THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED FROM MAINS POWER Page 11 Front Panel Gontrols POWER STANDBY SWITCH ON FRONT PANEL When you plug the ATP 8500 into a live mains power wall socket and turn the rear panel POWER switch ON it will power up in standby mode In this mode the internal circuit of the ATP 8500 is powered but inactive When you press the front panel power button which effectively functions as a standby switch the ATP 8500 circuitry is activated and the INPUT last used the MODE last used and the volume level unless it was too loud are automatically selected The LINE outputs will be muted for a few seconds If the volume is turned down and you are next to the ATP 8500 you may hear some slight clicking noises This is normal and the clicking noises you hear are from the switching relays When you press the front panel power button again the device will return to standby mode and the LED above the power button will glow red again NOTE Always switch the ATP 8500 to STANDBY before switching the POWER OFF at the rear panel DANGER In the STANDBY mode the internal circuitry is still live Therefore follow all safety precautions to prevent electric shock or fire PREVIEW ON OFF When you press this key once the status of the ATP 8500 will be displayed on the OSD The s
31. ize Large Small of the speakers e Source setup defines source related parameters e Display setup sets video formats and defines how the On Screen Display works e Trigger setup sets the parameters for the TRIGGER function EXIT returns to the normal operation mode ain Menu Tone Controls Level Setup DIAEA Speaker Setup Source Setup Display Setup Trigger Setup Exit AN EXAMPLE OF THE MAIN MENU Page 22 Tone Gontrols Menu e You can adjust bass between 12 dB cut 12 dB Tone Controls and 12 dB boost 12 dB in 1 dB steps e You can adjust treble between 12 dB cut and Bass 12 dB boost in 1 dB steps Treble e 5 preset EQs are available You can set a Preset particular EQ setting for your DVD playback i e preset 1 and assign a different EQ setting preset 2 to the CD playback e EXIT returns to the main menu AN EXAMPLE OF THE TONE CONTROLS MENU Level Setup Menu You can adjust the speaker levels by pressing Level Setup the LEFT and RIGHT keys e The subwoofer level refers to the signal level Left O dB sent to the subwoofer Center O dB e The LFE Low Frequency Effects level refers Right O dB to the level of the redirected bass from the Right Surround O dB LFE channel to the large speakers in case Left Surround O dB there is no subwoofer The LFE channel is Subwoofer O dB the 0 1 of the 5 1 channel digital surround LFE O dB signal It is present only with Dolby Digital Test Signal and DTS
32. ked Component Video Input 1 Make certain you follow the color coding of the cables or the labels Pb Pr and Y Sometimes these are called Cb Cr and Y instead 2 Connect the Component Video outputs of the ATP 8500 to the TV Once again make certain you have the cables connected to the correct jacks On your TV select the component video input 4 Play a DVD with a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack 5 Press Input Search If the component video in is not detected you TELEVISION may need to go to the Menu system and tell the ATP 8500 to turn on these inputs Go to Menu go to Source Setup select component video on Now press Input Search again Want to set the DVD to a front panel input Follow the same steps as you did for the VCR assignment except use the front panel button DVD and select the video source composite component S VHS and the digital audio source Remember to back out of the Menu by scrolling to the Exit selection Ov Now you ve really got to read the manual to get any further We suggest using an experienced installer to work with things like the trigger inputs and default settings Page 7 Rear Panel Gonnections Power Connections 1 POWER INLET Before making any connections check that the mains AC voltage or range of voltages printed on the rear panel is the same as your local mains supply voltage Plug the female socket end of the power cord into the power inlet on the rea
33. main menu Trigger Setup Trigl sense Power On Trigl polar Posit Trigl delay No Trigl durat Infin Trig2 sense DVD Trig2 polar Posit Trig2 delay Is Trig2 durat 30s AN EXAMPLE OF THE TRIGGER SETUP MENU Page 27 Customer Support Frequently Asked Questions How do I switch the on screen display OSD off Go to Menu go to Display Setup go to OSD Output select Off Remember to exit by using the menu select buttons to exit otherwise your changes will not register Or use a different video output on the rear panel not marked OSD either S Video or composite if you never want the menu system to be seen on your TV How do I get the OSD to superimpose the video Go to Menu go to Display Setup go to Superimpose select On Remember to exit by using the menu select buttons to exit otherwise your changes will not register How do I change the color of the OSD Go to Menu go to Display Setup go to OSD Style select a number 1 8 How do I route the balanced audio inputs to bypass the A D converters Go to Menu go to Source Setup go to Audio select bypass The bypass function only works with the stereo balanced inputs XLR connectors How do I see the video in the front panel LCD display Press Preview button on the front panel Why don t the changes I make get memorized or stored To save any changes you make in the menu system you must back out of the menu system by scrolling to the Exi
34. of modification by other than the ATI factory service facility ATI shall not be held liable for consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES GIVEN BY ATI WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE SOLD MERCHANTABILITY DESCRIPTION QUALITY PRODUCTIVENESS OR ANY OTHER MATTERS ARE LIMITED TO THE SEVEN YEAR TERM OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN STATED Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitation may not apply to you Obligation To Make Changes Products are sold on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of sales ATI shall have no obligation to modify or to update products once sold This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is applicable only in the United States Page 33 Page 34 Save For Your Reference Date of Purchase Model Number Serial Number Where Purchased Notes Page 35 Amplifier Technologies Inc 19528 Ventura Boulevard 318 Tarzana CA 91356 818 343 4777 Fax 818 343 7444 http www ati amp com EMAIL amptech ix netcom com Amplifier Technologies
35. ote control once again to verify that the new command has been learned correctly The Status LED will flash green twice and then turn to a steady orange color indicating that the programming was successful The Device LED will turn on Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for any other buttons to be taught in the Device mode selected in Step 1 Step 5 Once you have completed learning new commands to buttons in the selected Device mode you must save the programmed information Press and hold the Device button and SELECT button simultaneously and hold until the orange Status LED flashes twice The Device button will turn off Please repeat for any other Device modes starting from Step 1 To Erase a Learned Command From a Button Step 1 Press the Device button and SELECT buttons simultaneously and hold until the orange Status LED and the Device button turn on and remain lit Continued on next page Page 19 Step 2 On the remote control press the button that is to be erased The orange Status LED will flash continuously and the Device button will turn off Step 3 Press the LIGHT button The green status LED will flash twice then turn to a steady orange The Device button will turn on Repeat from Step 2 for any other buttons to be erased in the selected Device mode Step 4 To exit this feature press and hold the Device button and the SELECT button simultaneously once again The orange Status LED will flash twice and then turn off The Device b
36. ou have installed in the ATP 8500 push and hold the front panel power button for a few seconds and the software version number will appear under the ATI name on the LCD Unpacking The ATP 8500 has been carefully inspected tested and packed before leaving the factory Immediately upon receiving your preamplifier processor inspect the carton for evidence of mishandling during shipment Then carefully unpack the preamplifier processor and inspect it for damage Please save the shipping carton and all inner packing materials in the event that the preamplifier processor needs to be shipped for service or moved to a new location Should you discover that the preamplifier processor has been damaged during shipping please contact your dealer or ATI immediately and request the name of the carrier so a written claim can be made THE RIGHT TO A CLAIM AGAINST A PUBLIC CARRIER CAN BE FORFEITED IF THE CARRIER IS NOT NOTIFIED PROMPTLY IN WRITING AND IF THE SHIPPING CARTON AND PACKING MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE CARRIER SAVE ALL PACKING MATERIALS UNTIL THE CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED Page 4 Safety Instructions NOTE FOR INSTALLATION The ATP 8500 generates a certain amount of heat and requires ventilation Do not place it on a soft surface such as a rug into which it could sink You should also avoid a built in installation place such as a bookcase or a rack unless you can provide proper ventilation for ATP 8500 Do not use this unit n
37. p 4 Press the CH UP button to store the commands The red Status LED and the Device button will blink twice to confirm the program and then turn off TO ERASE A MACRO SEQUENCE Follow the above Steps 1 2 and 4 without going through Step 3 AN EXAMPLE OF PROGRAMMING A MACRO SEQUENCE To program the M1 button in the AVC mode to turn on the receiver turn on the CD turn on the TV and turn on the VCR Step1 Press the AVC button and Mute buttons simultaneously Hold both buttons until the red light under the AVC button turns on The red light will blink once during each subsequent button press Step 2 Press the M1 button to select the M1 macro Step 3 Programming the M1 macro Button Press the AVC button to select the AVC Power command Press the CD Device button to select the CD mode Press the Mute button to select the CD Power command Press the TV Device button to select the TV mode Press the Mute button to select the TV Power command Press the VCR Device button to select the VCR mode Press the Mute button to select the VCR Power command Step 4 Press the CH UP button The red light under the AVC button will blink twice and then turn off indicating that the macro sequence has been stored Page 21 On Screen Display and Front Panel Display Setup Menus Accessing The Setup Menus When you press the MENU key on the remote controller it will access the Setup Menus The UP A DOWN V LEFT 4 and RIGHT gt arrow keys are for
38. pproximately 1 millisecond 20 feet equals 20 milliseconds Enter then these measurements in the table below Place the Left and Right speakers at an equal distance from the listening position Write the Left Right Front speaker distance down three times in each of the boxes in the top row If you get the delay settings correct the spatial perspective of the audio will be very good to excellent If you get these wrong especially the center channel then the audio perspective will be inferior One complication humans have difficulty perceiving delays shorter than about 25 30 milliseconds You may find that exaggerating the delay time makes the audio sound better to YOUR ears or maybe not Once you set the delay times by measurement you might want to experiment with the time settings The following example illustrates the calculation of correct delays The Left and Right Front speakers are at 10 feet the Center speaker is at 7 feet the Left Surround and Right Surround speakers are at 13 feet from the listener AN EXAMPLE OF THE DELAY TABLE IN FEET DISTANCE TO LISTENING POSITION FEET Speaker Center Right Surround Left Surround Left and Right Front 10 Feet 10 Feet 10 Feet Center 7 Feet SSS Right Surround 10 Feet Left Surround L R Front Ctr or Surr 0 Feet Delay in ms 0 ms Page 24 Speaker Setup Menu e The speaker setup defines which speakers can Speaker Setup handle full scale low frequency
39. r of the preamplifier Plug the male plug end of the cord into a wall socket or an extension power cord NOTE CONNECT THE ATP 8500 ONLY TO A GROUNDED WALL SOCKET 2 POWER SWITCH REAR PANEL Press the rocker switch to the I position to turn the preamplifier ON and the O position to turn it OFF In the OFF position all power is disconnected from the preamplifier In the OFF position the ATP 8500 cannot be powered up from the front panel or the remote control In the ON position provided the device receives power from the wall outlet the ATP 8500 will power up in standby mode see FRONT PANEL CONTROLS STANDBY If you are not going to be using the ATP 8500 for an extended period of time you should turn the rear panel POWER switch OFF NOTE ALWAYS SWITCH THE ATP 5800 TO STANDBY MODE FRONT PANEL SWITCH OFF BEFORE SWITCHING THE REAR PANEL POWER SWITCH OFF ADAIN BA oo AAA LAICA Li E Je L Audio Gonnections e OO Ta PIASTRA ne corel 3 ANALOG INPUTS 1 THROUGH 10 Connect the output cables of the analog audio devices to these sockets Always connect these inputs even when you are going to listen only via digital inputs such sources as DVD or CD players This ensures that there is always a signal at the record outputs The signal coming from the ANALOG audio inputs goes through an A D converter that turns the analog signal into digital form A D Analog to Digital
40. rogramming the Macro Buttons Page 21 ON SCREEN DISPLAY AND FRONT PANEL DISPLAY SETUP MENUS Accessing the Setup Menus Page 22 Main MOTIUE aoi A EE Page 22 Tone Controls Menu ar Page 23 Level Op toda Page 23 Delay Setup Ment sidra Page 24 Speaker Setup Menu nata Page 25 Source Setup Menu ia ds Page 26 Display Setup Mens GRE Page 27 Trigger Setup Menu aaa Page 27 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Frequently Asked Questions Page 28 Trouble Shooting Guide Page 30 Specifications satire AAC Page 31 General Maintenance and Service Page 32 NATI swa ij aea Page 33 Obligation To Make Changes Page 33 Save For Your Reference OE Page 35 Page 3 Introduction Functional Description Thank you for selecting ATI s ATP 8500 Digital Preamplifier Processor for your audio and video home theater The ATP 8500 is the center of a high end cinema and audio system The ATP 8500 decodes Dolby Digital DTS and Dolby Pro Logic Naturally the ATP 8500 can also function as a High End stereo preamplifier and the digital signal processing and conversion can be bypassed The 7 1 channel input is provided with comprehensive volume control facilities This ensures that ATP 8500 will remain compatible with new multi channel formats to appear in the future For audio the ATP 8500 accepts up to six digital input sources ten line level input sources a tape loop and two additional r
41. s e EXIT returns to the main menu OSD Style Trigger Setup Menu e The Trigger Setup specifies the parameters for the DC Trigger outputs You may set each of these parameters for Trig1 which controls the TRIGGER 1 output and Trig2 which controls the TRIGGER 2 and TRIGGER 3 OUTPUTS Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the parameter you wish to change Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to alter the parameter you have selected e Sense sets which controls activate the trigger output Set to Power On to activate the trigger when switching out of STANDBY and Exit de activate it when returning to STANDBY Alternatively you may activate the trigger output when you select any of the inputs Tuner CD TV DVD SAT VCR Aux1 Aux2 or 7 1CH e Polar sets the polarity of the trigger output Posit gives a 12V DC output when trigger is active and 0V when inactive Negat gives OV DC output when the trigger is active and 12V DC when the trigger is inactive e Delay sets a delay between the sense signal and the trigger output voltage change You may set the delay to last from 1 second to 3 minutes or to No position that gives zero delay e Durat sets the period duration when the trigger output is active You may set the trigger duration last from 10 ms milliseconds to 3 minutes or to Infin that keeps the trigger active while the sense condition prevails e EXIT returns to the
42. s been taken to ensure that your preamplifier is as flawless in appearance as it is in performance The front panel is finished with a high grade anodizing process for durability as well as beauty It is best cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with a mild solution of liquid detergent and water CAUTION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A LYE SOLUTION POWDERED CLEANSER OR ABRASIVE CLEANER BE USED ON THEUNIT IMPORTANT USE DAMP CLOTH ONLY TO CLEAN THE MONITOR WARNING NEVER USE ABRASIVES OR SOLVENTS ON THE MONITOR NEVER SPRAY LIQUIDS DIRECTLY ON THE MONITOR For service please have your serial number and software version number ready when you contact us To find your software version press and hold down the front panel Power button for a few seconds then a number such as Version 2 15 will appear In the event that the unit must be returned to the factory an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number must be requested from Amplifier Technologies Inc prior to shipping the unit to ATI Under no circumstances should the unit be shipped to ATI without prior authorization Please contact Amplifier Technologies Inc 1749 Chapin Road Montebello CA 90640 Phone 818 343 4777 amptech ix netcom com It is important that you include a note describing the problem you are experiencing with the unit so that repair technicians may provide better service The unit must be sent freight PREPAID to ATI and we will return it to you on a prepaid basis
43. signals as in the case of Large speakers It also defines Main Speakers whether the bass from these channels must be Center Speaker redirected to those which have Large Surr Speakers speakers and or a subwoofer e The speakers that can handle full frequency Subwoofer signal are set to be Large Sub Freq e The speakers that cannot handle full Bass Mix frequency signal are set to be Small The bass signal does not go to Small speakers but is redirected to Large speakers and or subwoofer Exit e If a speaker is not present e g Center you should set it to None e You can set the subwoofer crossover frequency AN EXAMPLE OF THE SPEAKER SETUP MENU from 40 Hz to 140 Hz The crossover frequency defines the frequency below which the low frequency signal does not go to Small speakers but is redirected to Large speakers and or a subwoofer e Bass Mix duplicates the subwoofer information to both Large speakers and subwoofer You may desire this in same cases to get more bass from the system EXIT returns to the main menu Page 25 Source Setup Menu e Source Setup specifies the parameters for each Source Setup analog source This includes which digital input is assigned to each source It also indicates the Source analog input sensitivity In addition you can Title change the name of a source as it appears in Digital the On Screen and Front Panel displays Analog sens e When you select a source you may also use
44. stening viewing Each of these inputs can be assigned to access whatever sources are connected INPUT SEARCH Pressing this button searches all the inputs and stops on the first active input it sees This is useful if you don t know what sources are currently on AUDIO MONITOR 1 By pressing the AUDIO MONITOR 1 button you can hear the output signal coming from a recorder connected to the TAPE PLAY sockets on the rear panel The switch is of toggle type When you press it once it will engage and when you press it again it will disengage The TAPE MONITOR input also disengages if you select a new source from the front panel or from the remote handset The AUDIO MONITOR 1 button has no effect on the other select buttons The signal source you have selected with the SOURCE A and W buttons will be fed to the TAPE REC output sockets whether the TAPE button is engaged or disengaged has no effect If you have a three head tape recorder that permits off tape monitoring you can use the TAPE button to compare the source signal to the off tape signal Thus you can check the level and the quality of the recording while the recording takes place If you press the AUDIO MONITOR 1 button it does not have any effect on the operating mode of the ATP 8500 The mode remains as currently selected Note If you engage the AUDIO MONITOR 1 button with no signal source connected to the TAPE PLAY or with no tape running you will hear only silence ZONE 2 Press th
45. t selection at the bottom of the menu display Pressing Exit on the front panel or the remote will cancel any and all changes you ve made How do I assign an input signal to one of the front panel input selections Go to Menu go to Source Setup go to Source and select the input for audio and video with the jog wheel on the front panel or the left right buttons on the remote When I press the THX button on the front panel or other functions nothing happens except for the words future option display at the bottom right of the screen You probably have an earlier version of the hardware software Contact ATI to purchase upgrades if available How do I set the crossover frequency and what are your recommendations Go to Menu go to Speaker Setup got to Sub Freq and select one of the following 1 12 bass speaker 60Hz 1 10 bass speaker 70Hz 1 6 5 bass driver 80Hz 1 5 25 bass driver 120Hz Please consider this just a guide and experiment with the settings for the best sound in your room You can also try selecting Large or Small speakers to affect the low frequency output Why doesn t the remote control power button turn on the ATP 8500 First check batteries Second make certain the rear panel power switch on the ATP 8500 is turned on Third you must push the AVC button on the top row of the remote This sets the remote to address the ATP 8500 The other buttons on the top row are for
46. t will engage mute mode and the ATP 8500 s line outputs will be muted MUTE is a toggle function so when you press the key again it will disengage the mute mode Mute mode is also disengaged when you increase the volume setting by using the VOL A key on the remote handset GUIDE same as PREVIEW on the front panel When you press this key once the status of the ATP 8500 will be displayed on the OSD The status display shows selected source audio and video signal type audio output type and volume information The status display disappears after ten seconds or when you press the same key again Note There will be no status information if you have selected Temp Display Off from the OSD setup menu MENU When you press this key the ATP 8500 goes to setup mode Use the up down left right keys to navigate the menus The ATP 8500 escapes from setup mode when you either select EXIT from the OSD or press the MENU key again EXIT This key exits the setup mode without saving the new settings Use it if you have adjusted the setup menu by accident SELECT PLAY This is the enter key in setup mode You can us it to access sub menus or to activate special menu items Page 16 A Y lt gt UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT KEYS You can use these keys to navigate in the menu The up and down keys are for selecting the parameter to be adjusted The left and right keys are for adjusting the parameter you have selected with the up and down keys The selected
47. t working e The control processor is latched Switch POWER off rear panel power switch and wait for about a minute Switch POWER on The ATP 8500 should now operate normally Page 30 ATP 8500 Specifications All specifications refer to 1 Vrms and 0 dBf digital or 2 Vrms analog input except when stated Stereo Analog Inputs Input level Input Impedance Capacitance Maximum input level input sensitivity 6dB 2 Vrms 17 kQ 100 pF 4 Vrms Stereo Analog Outputs Tape REC and Record Outputs Output Level 2 Vrms same as input Output Impedance Tape REC 500Q Record Outputs 600 7 1 Channel Analog Inputs Input Level 1 Vrms Input Impedance Capacitance 17 kQ 100 pF Maximum Input Level 8 Vrms 7 1 Channel Line Inputs Input Level 1 Vrms Output Impedance 60 Q Total Harmonic Distortion Stereo Source 0 01 7 1 Channel Source 0 003 Signal to Noise Ratio A Weighted Analog Sources Stereo Source 90 dB 7 1 Channel Source 95 dB Maximum Output Level 8 Vrms Voltage Automatic Setting 100 or 240 V Chassis Dimensions Width Height and Depth 17x7x 15 5 inches 431 8 x 177 8 x 393 7 mm Rack Mount Panel Optional Standard 19 inches 482 6 mm Rack mounting EIA RS 310 B Weight Net Weight Shipping Weight 24 Ibs 10 91 kg 32 Ibs 14 55 kg All descriptions and specifications are subject to change without notice Page 41 General Maintenance And Service Great care ha
48. tatus display shows selected source audio and video signal type audio output type and volume information The status display disappears after ten seconds or when you press the same key again Note There will be no status information if you have selected Temp Display Off from the OSD setup menu Page 12 SOURCE SELECT A AND W UP AND DOWN With these buttons you can browse up or down through the inputs to select the source audio or audio video that is fed to the main outputs The signal you have selected will also be fed to the TAPE REC output sockets for recording The display shows the input you have selected The SOURCE A and W buttons browse through all the sources except TAPE You can select the 7 1 CHANNEL and TAPE inputs by the TAPE MONITOR and 7 1 CHANNEL input buttons When you select an input the ATP 8500 will automatically switch to the operating MODE last used with that input or to the correct digital decoding if an active digital source is assigned to the input DISPLAY To operate the display use the Preview button on the front panel or press Guide on the remote control This function toggles on off The front panel video display has a number of modes 1 When switching to a new input source the display will show all major information about the selected input For example if you select DVD the assigned video input will be listed in addition to the audio input and surround sound mode 2 When setting up t
49. ton on the remote control New commands can be taught to any button in the CD DVD AUX SAT TV VCR and CBL device modes except on the LIGHT button The remote control provides distinct visual feedback with LEDs Light Emitting Diodes that are located at the top left of the remote control Status LED and under the Device buttons The Status LED at the top left of the remote operates in three colors red orange and green The Device buttons have a red color LED behind them These LEDs will assist you in programming in the learning section of the remote control Learning a New Command Select a Device mode in which you would like to teach the new command i e if you wanted to learn a new command to the PRE CH button in the TV mode on the remote you would select the TV Device button and then use the instruc tions below to teach the new command to the PRE CH button Step 1 Press the Device button and the SELECT button simultaneously and hold until the orange Status LED and the Device button turn on and remain lit Step 2 On the remote control press the button that is to be taught the new command The orange Status LED will begin to flash continuously The Device LED will turn off Step 3 On the source remote control original remote control press and hold the button for the command to be learned until the Status LED on the remote turns green Release the button on the source remote control Step 4 Press the button on the source rem
50. utton will turn off To Erase All the Learned Commands in One Device Mode Step 1 Press the Device button and SELECT buttons simultaneously and hold until orange Status LED and the Device button turn on and remain lit Step 2 Press and hold the LIGHT button The red Status LED will flash five times Release the LIGHT button The Status LED will then flash green twice and then the Device button will turn off The Status LED will go to a constant orange indicating that all the learned information on buttons in the Device mode have been erased The Device button will turn on Step 3 To exit this feature press and hold the Device button and the SELECT button simultaneously The orange Status LED will flash twice and then turn off The Device button will turn off To Erase All the Learned Commands in All Device Modes Warning This procedure will erase all learned commands on all buttons in the CD DVD AUX SAT TV VCR and CBL device modes Step 1 Press and hold the TV Device button and the LIGHT button simultaneously The red Status LED will flash continuously The Status LED will then flash green once orange once then turn off indicating that all of the learned commands on all of the Device modes on the remote control have been erased Volume Punch Through The user can have the Audio Volume control Volume UP DOWN and MUTE operate in any of the eight Device modes Step 1 Press the Device and MUTE buttons simultaneously Step 2
51. wer amplifiers The SUB output is normally fed to the low level Line Input of an active subwoofer Alternatively it may feed a passive subwoofer with a separate power amplifier These 7 1 outputs are available at two different types of connectors The deluxe RCA style phono jacks on the upper right of the rear panel The balanced XLR connectors running across the center of the rear panel Both connectors can be used at the same time because they have two completely separate drive amplifier sections In fact the balanced audio output circuitry of the ATP 8500 is superior to products costing 2 3 times more than the ATP 8500 As per professional audio standards pin 2 of the output connector is hot This is also true of the balanced XLR input connectors The LEFT REAR LR and RIGHT REAR RR outputs are reserved for future surround formats These outputs carry the analog signal that is fed to the LEFT REAR and RIGHT REAR 7 1 CHANNEL INPUTS lt None gt so that ATP 8500 can be used with an external 7 1 channel analog source connected to the 7 1 channel inputs In the future it will be possible to fit the ATP 8500 with hardware software capable of decoding 7 1 channel digital sources Page 9 Video Connections 9 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUTS 1 THROUGH 6 These are the default video inputs Connect the composite video output cables coming from your video sources to these inputs Note Take care to use inputs with the same name for the composite video S
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