Multi Channel Audio/Video Pre - Amplifier User's Manual
Content Content 3 Overview Connections 4 Placement and connection 5 Additional earth connection 6 Audionet Link 6 Polarisation of mains plug 6 Connecting the external power supply EPS 6 Audio/Video-Connections 7 First Steps 9 Usage front panel 11 Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 12 Setup 26 Menu Channel Setup 28 Menu Decoder Setup 30 Menu Global Setup 33 Menu Video Setup 34 Menu Bass Manager 35 Menu Delay Manager 37 Display 38 On Screen Display (OSD) 41 Prog
Overview Connections 4
Placement and connection · Important: Please read this manual prior to operating the MAP V2 in order to avoid damage on your valuable equipment. Also, please make sure all units of your audio/video system are switched off while connecting or disconnecting any cables to avoid damage of the input and/or output sections of your units. Please make sure that your Audionet MAP V2 is installed at a place that is sufficiently ventilated to allow the heat to leave.
Additional earth connection Optionally, there is a special cord available for an additional earth connection to be used with earth connector 21 . Use the screw of earth connector 21 to connect the additional ground cord to the MAP V2. Put the plug of the ground cord into a mains socket near your power cord. The sound will be improved.
Audio/Video-Connections Analog Inputs: Connect 2-channel analog sources to one of the 6 analog inputs 16 . If you are using a recording device (tape deck, MD recorder, VCR etc), connect it to IN 5 15 . The signal on this input is not routed through to the REC OUT output 17 in order to prevent feedback loops. Analog input IN 4 is setup for Dolby* Pro Logic IIx decoding by default (the user can change that in the setup menu!).
External 8-Channel Analog Inputs: Plug in analog multi channel sources (external decoder, DVD-Player with internal decoder, SACD-Player etc.) into the 8-channel analog input 11 of the MAP V2. · Note: The External 8-Channel Analog Input has no signal processing at all, only pure analog volume control! Analog Outputs: The output of the front channels L/R 19 (Cinch and XLR) are marked main line out or main right/main left and are located in the lower left part of the back panel.
· Note: Please refer to chapter 'Progressive Scan Card' for detailed information about connection and configuration of the optional Progressive Scan Card. First Steps The following provides a short overview of the first steps and their order to setup the MAP V2. For any detailed description please refer to the sections 'Usage front panel' and 'Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785'.
dependent level settings. To save the current level settings to all input channel, press the following keys on the remote control: Save Setting à Ch- à Mute Now all input channels have the same volume level settings. Of course, you can change these settings easily for each input channel independently if necessary. After these 3 steps the most important global settings are done. Following the global setup there are lots of options that are valid for each input channel separately.
Usage front panel There are 4 keys at the front panel to control the MAP V2. Although most of the setup can be done using those keys, the included remote control provides much more comfort (refer to sections 'Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785' and 'Setup'). The power key is used to switch on/off the MAP V2. To change volume or any settings in the setup menus, please press the up and down keys. With the set key you skip through the menu items of the setup menus.
Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 All functions of the MAP V2 can be controlled using the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785. Furthermore, it is possible to control up to 14 additional devices with the Harmony 785. Press key Devices to enter Device Mode. The display now lists all devices included in the current configuration of the Harmony 785. Select MAP V2 from the list to set the Harmony 785 to controlling the MAP V2.
· · · Important: The Power key is only available for Activities. In Device Mode the Power key has no function. Even without using an Activity, the user is able to control all functions of the MAP V2 using the Harmony 785 in Device Mode. The keys described below to control the MAP V2 refer to the factory default programming of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785. Understandably, any changes done to this setup by the user cannot be discussed here.
Key assignment MAP V2 Fri 12:45 MAP V2 Channel Setup Bass Manager Global Setup Delay Manager Video Setup ç Test Tone 6 OF 9 è 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Use key Guide to switch on/off the On Screen Display (OSD) of your MAP V2. This key has the same function as key OSD of the Harmony 785. Note: The OSD is only available at video outputs VIDEO OUT 1 (in Cinch Video and S-Video format). 2 Press key Info to activate the Show function.
3 Vol+ , increases the volume of the MAP V2 while in RUN mode. If the MAP V2 is in one of the setup menus, use Vol+ to select a setup option of the current menu item. This key has the same function as the key up on the front panel. 4 Ch+ , switches to the next input channel while in RUN mode. If the MAP V2 is in one of the setup menus, Ch+ goes back to the previous menu item. 5 Vol- , decreases the volume of the MAP V2 while in RUN mode.
8 Skips back to the previous screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785). 9 Advances to the next screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785). Screen page 2 Use the keys on screen page 2 to select one of the 6 analog audio inputs of the MAP V2 directly. Fri 12:45 MAP V2 1 Analog In 1 Analog In 2 2 3 Analog In 3 Analog In 4 4 5 Analog In 5 Analog In 6 6 ç 2 OF 9 è 7 9 8 1 Select analog audio input IN 1 16 directly. 2 Select analog audio input IN 2 16 directly.
Screen page 3 Fri 12:45 MAP V2 1 Monitor 3 EQ 5 PCM Direct ç Dynamic Range 2 Dolby / DTS Mode 4 Listening Mode 6 3 OF 9 è 7 9 8 1 Press key Monitor to toggle monitor/effects loop MONITOR IN / OUT 18 . This loop works for Front channels Left/Right only. It enables you to listen to a recorder without interrupting the signal source being recorded or inserting effects processors e.g. equalizers etc. Connect MONITOR OUT to processor inputs and MONITOR IN to processor outputs.
PCM Direct off. PCM Direct mode cannot be activated if the MAP V2 receives digital data from an Audionet source using the HighBit interface. 6 Press key Listening Mode to select the desired Listening Mode. See section 'Listening Mode' for further details. 7 Number of current screen page and total number of pages (example: '3 OF 9' ® screen page 3 of 9). 8 Skips back to the previous screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785). 9 Advances to the next screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785).
8 Skips back to the previous screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785). 9 Advances to the next screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785). Use they keys on screen page 4 to adjust the volume levels of all output channels of your MAP V2. As soon as you press one of the keys, the MAP V2 enters the volume adjustment menu Level Setup. The level of the left front channel is the reference level of the whole system. The volume levels of all other channel are adjusted in reference to it.
Screen page 5 Fri 12:45 MAP V2 1 Digital Rec Select 3 Digital Filter 5 Load Setting ç 5 OF 9 Dim Display 2 OSD 4 Save Setting 6 è 7 9 8 1 Press key DigiRec Select to decide which signal is routed to the digital outputs. Use keys Vol- and Vol+ to select digital input is output at the digital output jacks DIGITAL OUT 8 independently from the current input channel. The digital signal is always available in both formats coaxial and optical.
settings. To change a name press key Ch+ . A cursor marks the character to be changed by pressing Vol- or Vol+ (see also Edit Channel Name). Move cursor one position to the right by pressing Mute . While the cursor is active, you get to the names of the other user settings with keys Ch+ and Ch- . To leave edit mode press Load Setting again. 6 To save the current settings as user setting press key Save Setting , and choose one of the 30 memory spaces with the Vol- and Vol+ keys.
Screen page 6 Fri 12:45 MAP V2 1 Channel Setup Bass Manager 2 3 Global Setup Delay Manager 4 5 Video Setup Test Tone 6 ç 6 OF 9 è 9 8 1 Channel Setup enters the Channel Setup menu. 2 Global Setup enters the Global Setup menu. 3 Video Setup enters the Video Setup menu. 4 Bass Manager enters the Bass Manager menu. 5 Delay Manager enters the Delay Manager menu. 6 7 Press key TestTone to start the internal test tone generator.
pressing one of the 8 keys invokes the setup mode for the equalizer. Then the keys have the following functions: Key Ch- selects the next channel, key Ch+ the previous channel. While in the equalizer setup mode you are still able to adjust the master volume using keys Vol- / Vol+ . Leave the equalizer setup mode by using one of the other setup menu keys. The MAP V2 then enters the corresponding menu. If you wait for approx.
Screen page 8 Fri 12:45 MAP V2 3 Q- 5 Gainç 8 OF 9 Q+ 4 Gain+ 6 è 7 9 8 1 Q- decreases the Q-factor of the current MPE filter. 2 Q+ increases the Q-factor of the current MPE filter. 3 Gain- decreases the gain factor of the current MPE filter. 4 Gain+ increases the gain factor of the current MPE filter. 5 Number of current screen page and total number of pages (example: '8 OF 9' ® screen page 8 of 9). 6 Skips back to the previous screen page (see user's manual Harmony 785).
Screen page 9 Fri 12:45 MAP V2 2 Power On 1 Power Off 3 Power Toggle ç 9 OF 9 è 4 6 5 1 If the MAP V2 is in stand-by mode, press key Power On to switch the unit on. 2 Use Power Toggle to switch on/off the MAP V2. This key has the same function as the key power on the front panel. If the MAP V2 is in stand-by mode, Power Toggle will switch on the unit. If the MAP V2 is already switched on, Power Toggle will switch off the unit to stand-by mode.
Setup Description of all menu items RUN mode: This is the normal operation mode, if no menu is selected. Use Vol- and Vol+ keys to adjust the master volume. The display shows name and number of selected input channel in the first line. The second line shows the current volume (see chapter 'Display'). Select Input: Use up and down keys to select desired input channel. The input channels are aligned in the following order: Analog In 1 to 6 16 , Digital In 1 to 5 10 , External 8ch In 11 .
Overview Listening Modes Program Audionet D8 Surround 2-channel formats PCM Dolby Digital 2/0 (not Surround encoded) Dolby Digital 2/0 (Surround encoded) DTS 2/0 (not Surround encoded) DTS 2/0 (Surround encoded) Dolby Pro Logic IIx 2) or DTS Neo:6 4) 1) Stereo PCM Dolby Digital + Pro Logic IIx 2) Dolby Digital 2/0 Dolby Digital + Pro Logic IIx 2) Dolby Digital + Pro Logic IIx 2) DTS Neo:6 3) DTS 2/0 DTS Neo:6 3) DTS Neo:6 3) Multi channel formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital + Pro Logic IIx 2
Menu Channel Setup This menu comprises all settings, that are valid only for the current selected input channel. If you change the input channel, all settings are saved automatically and the channel settings for the new channel are loaded. Therefore, you can adjust the MAP V2 to each connected source independently, and don't have to worry about saving and reloading the settings you made. The MAP V2 will do the work automatically.
If the optional Progressive Scan Card is inserted, some more video inputs are available. In this case, please refer to chapter 'Progressive Scan Card' for more detailed information. · · Note: This menu item is located in the menu Channel Setup, as it is a setting, that can be selected for each input channel independently.
Edit Channel Name: While in menu Channel Setup proceed to this menu item by pressing key Ch- if menu item Dolby PLIIx Mode is selected, or by pressing Ch+ while menu item Set Decoder is selected. For each input channel you can choose a name up to 14 characters in length (exception: the name for the Monitor/Effects loop is up to 12 characters in length). A cursor (^) marks the current character to be changed by pressing Vol- and Vol+ keys.
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. The Music mode includes controls (CenterWidth, DimensionControl and Panorama), that allow the sound to be tailored to your listening tastes. All three of these controls may be used alone or in any combination. After you experimented with them on a few programs, you will easily understand their effect and consider which setting you may prefer. Pro Logic: Original Dolby Pro Logic mode.
· Note: This menu item is only available, if the Internal Decoder is set to active and the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode Music is selected. Panorama: This control extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting 'wraparound' effect with side wall imaging. It is particularly effective for recordings which have strong left or right channel elements in the mix, as these are detected and accentuated by the Panorama process.
Menu Global Setup This menu adjusts global options for the MAP V2, which are saved automatically when switching off the unit to stand by mode and re-loaded automatically when switching on. Select the Options Setup menu by pressing key Global Setup . · Note: The first selected menu item of the On Screen Display is always Output Phase although it is not the top item. The reason is, that the first two items in the menu both are accessible directly via keys on the remote control.
Use buffered input, if the output impedance of a source connected to the 8-ch. analog input is greater than 100 Ohms. · Note: If you connect Audionet devices to the 8-ch. analog input, the input signals do not need to be buffered. In this case use option direct.
Set Video Input: This it the same function as in the Channel Setup menu. It's also integrated here for easier access. · Note: The video input setting applies to each audio input channel independently! All other video settings are set globally. Set TV System: For correct conversion from cinch video to S-Video please select the corresponding TV System. Press Vol- key for NTSC. Press Vol+ for PAL. All other items in the Video Setup menu relate to an optional Progressive Scan Card.
reproduce the bass of this group, an unwanted bass gain could occur. In this case switch to setting Large or Small Note: This option is only available, if a subwoofer is connected and set to available. Set X-Over Freq: Use keys Vol- and Vol+ to adjust crossover frequency (X-Over Freq.) for the speakers of the current channel group. Skip through channel groups by using keys Ch+ / Ch- . Set High Pass Q: Adjust Q factor of current high pass filter. Default setting is 0.71 and should only be altered by experts.
Menu Delay Manager Use this menu to enter the distances from your speakers to your listening position (Set Distance). The distance ranges from 0 to 1500 cm in steps of 5cm. Alternatively, you can enter the distance in Inches (Set Distance Unit). According to the entered distances, the MAP V2 calculates the necessary delays of each channel to ensure, that all signals from all speakers arrive at the same time at the listening position.
Display While in RUN mode the first line of the display provides the number of the input channel (1 to 6 for Analog In 1 to 6, 1 to 5 for Digital In 1 to 5, E for 8ch External Input) followed by the (user definable) channel name (14 characters long). If the monitor/effects loop is active, its name is only 12 characters long. To inform the user of the activated monitor/effects loop an M is printed in the upper right corner of the display.
The first line shows information about the current decoder mode: Display Test Tone on Decoder mode Test tone generator is active Stereo PCM input signals PCM 2-Ch Stereo A/D conv 2ch 2-channel PCM is played back as stereo signal Analog-to-Digital-converted stereo signal Dolby PLIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx in Movie mode Dolby PLIIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx in Music mode Dolby PLIIx Matrx Dolby Pro Logic IIx in Matrix mode Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx in P
PCM input signal information about the usage of emphasis during recording is shown instead of the bitrate: EMPH recorded using emphasis – no emphasis used. After several seconds the display changes. Now the second line provides information about the output and speaker configuration.
On Screen Display (OSD) Activate the On Screen Display by pressing the key OSD or Guide on the remote control. The signal of the OSD is available at the video outputs VIDEO OUT 1 in cinch video and S-Video format and replaces the current video image. Press OSD or Guide again to switch the On Screen Display off. Now the current video image is back at OUT 1.
Progressive Scan Card The optional Progressive Scan Card is recognized by the MAP V2 automatically and needs no special system setup. The configuration of the Progressive Scan Card refers only to simple adjustments to meet the needs of the video display (video beamer/projector, plasma TV etc) connected to the MAP V2.
· Note: The Progressive Scan Card will process only interlaced video signals! IN OUT IN 1 CB/B IN IN Y U IN 2 IN 3 VIDEO IN IN 4 (OSD) S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 4 V OUT 2 OUT 1 VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS left OUT CR/G NEG. OUT Y/R Audionet EPS only. This unit must be earthed.
· Note: Many units use a SCART connector to provide the RGB video format. In this case, please use a suitable adaptor from SCART to 'RGB with Sync'. The Sync signal is at pin #19 of the SCART connector, the colour signals are at pin #15 = R, Pin #11 = G and Pin #7 = B. IN OUT IN R IN G IN 1 CB/B IN 2 IN 3 VIDEO IN IN 4 S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 4 B + Sync OUT 1 OUT 2 VIDEO OUT (OSD) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS left OUT CR/G NEG.
· Important: Only for the RGB video output mode it is necessary to select the correct Sync output mode using function Set Video Out. If you are on screen page 6 of the device menu MAP V2 of the remote control, press the following keys to enter the function: Video Setup à Ch+ Now use keys Vol- and Vol+ to select desired option: Composite Video outputs OUT1 and OUT2 7 provide the (Composite-)Video signal from one of the video inputs IN1 to IN4 (default function without Progressive Scan Card).
IN OUT IN R IN G IN 2 IN 3 VIDEO IN IN 4 S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 4 B OUT 1 OUT 2 VIDEO OUT (OSD) DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS C-Sync to video input of video display (4x Cinch) VGA · IN 1 CB/B OPTICAL left OUT CR/G NEG. OUT Y/R Audionet EPS only. RGB + C-Sync This unit must be earthed.
Connection diagram RGB video output H/V-Sync: If your video display has a video input for progressive RGB video signals with separate H-Sync/V-Sync signals, connect the MAP V2 according to the following diagram: IN IN R OUT IN 1 CB/B IN G IN 2 IN 4 (Hsync) (OSD) S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 4 B OUT 2 OUT 1 VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS V-Sync monitor H-Sync to video input of video display (5x Cinch) VGA alternative connection to video input of vid
· IN OUT CB/B IN R IN G VGA IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 VIDEO IN IN 4 S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 4 B +Sync OUT 1 OUT 2 VIDEO OUT (OSD) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 ANALOG OUTPUTS left OUT CR/G NEG. OUT Y/R Audionet EPS only. RGB+Sync on Green This unit must be earthed.
Syncless Component Sync on Green · Important: For this video output mode it is necessary to set the jumper on the Progressive Scan PCB to position SyncOnGreen (see diagram below). For all other modes, the jumper has to be in position Syncless Component (default setting).
Security advice ¨ Avoid packaging material, especially plastic bags, to come into children's hands. ¨ Store and operate the unit in a dry room at a reasonable room temperature ¨ Avoid moisture or any liquid to get into the unit ¨ Set up the unit in a sufficiently ventilated place ¨ Do not cover, e.g. with a blanket ¨ Do not open the case. Unauthorised opening will cause loss of guarantee.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6", and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
