C 1 Controller Owner’s Guide
THANK YOU! Congratulations, and Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Halo by Parasound® C 1 Controller presents the latest advancements in surroundprocessor technology. The C 1 is built to the strict quality and performance standards set by Parasound. We’re proud to offer you this exceptional audio component that will bring you many years of enjoyment and dependability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking And Placement Guidelines For the C 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Controls and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATION Using the Main Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNPACKING AND PLACEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE C 1 Unpacking Your C 1 Carefully unpack your C 1 from the shipping carton and remove all the enclosed accessories: • Master and SideKick remote controls, with six AAA batteries • Serial cable, D9 female to 3.5-mm male plug, for programming remotes • AC cord • 18 BNC-to-RCA adapters for component-video/RGB jacks • 1 Omnidirectional electret condenser microphone for autocalibration, with 25-foot cord and 3.
GETTING STARTED The Parasound C 1 Controller is a complete home theater control center. With it, you can feed signals from any of four analog and digital audio and six audio/video components to your surround sound and video system, simultaneously feeding video and stereo audio (even from a different source) to rooms in a second entertainment zone, and integrate the C 1 into multi-room home-control systems. You can adjust volume, bass, and treble separately for each zone.
GETTING STARTED continued The various types of video jacks (composite, S-Video, and component) use differing connector types, but the so-called “RCA” type used for composite video (simply labeled “Video” on the back panel) is also used for analog and digital audio. The RCA jacks on the C 1 are color-coded: red and white for right-and left-channel analog audio, yellow for composite video, black for digital inputs, and red for digital output; for the 7.
GETTING STARTED continued Power switch or unplug either end of the AC cord before the C 1 has first been turned off by the remote control or front panel On-Off button! If AC power is removed from the C 1 before it is turned off you will lose the selections you made during setup and you may hear some nasty thumps in your speakers. For more detailed directions to connect the C 1, see the three chapters “Making Connections”. (pages 37-54).
GETTING STARTED continued The buttons are surrounded by a blue halo of light when the C 1 is turned on; the halo around every button (except DIM and STATUS) glows brighter when that button is pressed, and remains bright as long as the button’s function is active. The MUTE and MENU buttons stay active and bright until you turn them off. The SOURCE and SURROUND buttons, on the lower row, stay active and illuminated for 5 seconds, or for as long as you keep turning the knob to alter their settings.
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS Despite its versatility the Parasound Halo C 1 Controller has only ten pushbuttons, a knob, and a display on its front panel. That’s in part because we expect users will most often operate it by remote control and in part because many front-panel controls do more than one thing. The operations described in this chapter can be performed easily with the front panel or the Master remote control.
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS continued Off On Mute Volume + Volume – Off On Volume + Thumbpad Volume – Mute Volume and Muting The large knob on the C 1 front panel normally controls volume. However, when you press the front-panel SOURCE or SURROUND buttons, it will control those functions for the next 5 seconds, or for as long as you keep using the knob to change those functions’ settings. The C 1 Controller’s volume can be adjusted over a 106-dB range (–90 dB to +15 dB).
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS continued Changing Your Listening and Viewing Source The C 1 Controller can accept up to four audio and six audio/video sources. There are several ways to select a new source for listening or viewing. • • • • • • If you press the SOURCE button at the lower right of the C 1 front panel, its halo will glow a brighter blue and the front-panel knob temporarily changes its function from volume control to input source selector.
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS continued feedback, producing a loud, very unpleasant noise through your speakers until you change the source or press MUTE. Because the signal for the Zone output is selected separately, you can use that output to record one input source on an audio or video recorder while a different source is playing in the main zone.
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS continued wraps the sound of the front left and right speakers around the listening area, and Dimension, which moves the surround field toward the back or front of the room. These adjustments are made through the Dolby/DTS setup page of the Audio Setup menu (see page 24). • Dolby Digital EX: An enhancement of the original Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround system, it adds backof-the-room surround information to the information coming from the surround speakers at the room’s sides.
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS continued Listening Modes and the Signals They Work With TYPE OF INCOMING SIGNAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX 3/2.1 Mono Yes Yes Stereo Yes Direct Yes Stereo96 No Pro Logic DTS STEREO ES Discrete ES Matrix 3/2.
USING THE MAIN CONTROLS continued Using the Status and Info Buttons and the Displays The C 1 controller’s front-panel display screen can be set to show the current main-zone operating status (source, audio and video signal types, audio mode, and volume setting) continuously.
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES The Master and SideKick remote controls supplied with the C 1 Controller are programmed at the factory to operate the C 1, and the Master remote is, for testing and demonstration, pre-programmed at the factory with IR codes controlling various brands of televisions, VCRs, DVD players, and other components. However, it can also be programmed to operate virtually every other component in your home theater system.
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES continued Page 1 of the C1/C2 Menu Of the items on the Page 1 menu, the MODE–, +MODE, DIM, and ZONE functions have already been discussed in the last chapter, but the others are new. Here’s what they do: THX®: With most modes, this key simply switches THX Cinema processing on or off (see “Technically Speaking”).
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES continued • right front, right surround, right back, left back, left surround, and subwoofer. When used for manual level setting, it can be directed to whichever channel you’re adjusting. This feature is only available in “Level setup” on the “Speaker setup” menu. 7.1: Switches to the C 1 Controller’s 7.1-channel analog unbalanced inputs, for use with multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD players, or any future components that do their own surround decoding.
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES continued • Like the STATUS button on the front panel of the C 1, the STATUS button on the Master remote and the INFO button on the SideKick can be pressed to show the current main-zone operating status (source, audio and video signal types, audio mode, and volume setting) on the C 1 controller’s front-panel display or on any video projector or monitor connected to the “OSD” video output jacks. The status information will be shown for 5 seconds.
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES continued Controlling Other Components In Your System Exactly what your remotes do when controlling other components will depend on what components you have and how the remotes are custom-programmed.
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES continued • • • PREV CH recalls the last cable or satellite channel you were watching, as long as your cable or satellite tuner supports this function. GUIDE commonly displays your satellite or cable company’s program guide. The numerical keypad can be used for channel selection, time setting on VCRs, direct frequency entry for tuning some FM/AM tuners, and so on.
USING THE MASTER AND SIDEKICK REMOTES continued For Further Information The Halo Master and SideKick remotes are customized versions of the award-winning Home Theater Master MX-700, manufactured by Universal Remote Control, Inc. Further information, updates, and literature can be found at Universal’s Web site, www.hometheatermaster.com, together with the MX-Editor software and a tutorial and programming manual for it. However, the MX-Editor version at our Web site, www.parasound.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP As you’ve probably gathered from the many earlier references to this chapter, just about every aspect of the C 1 Controller’s operation is customizable to suit your preferences and your home theater system. Don’t rush your setup; it might take a few hours or more. But this time will be amply rewarded with years of incredible performance and ease of operation.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Audio setup Dolby/DTS setup Bass limiter setup Preset setup Treble Bass LFE level Reverb Exit 0dB 0dB –2dB Dry Bass limiter setup Bass limiter Limiter level Limiter noise Off —9dB Off Once again, pressing MENU on the front panel of the C 1, or rocking the Master remote’s thumbpad down, brings you to the next option, as shown by the on-screen cursor.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Audio Setup The settings made on this screen are “global,” affecting all inputs and modes unless specifically overridden by settings made via other screens or via the remote. Audio setup Dolby/DTS setup Bass limiter setup Preset setup Treble Bass LFE level Reverb Exit 0dB 0dB –2dB Dry Treble and Bass can be set here in 1-dB steps for up to 12 dB of cut or boost. Tone-control adjustments made via the Master remote will add to, or subtract from, these settings.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Bass Limiter Setup The bass in today’s film soundtracks is often far louder than it is on music recordings or older films. Handling these loud bass tones can make many smaller sub Bass limiter Off Limiter level —11dB woofers sound distorted and could, in very rare cases, Limiter noise Off even damage them. The bass limiter puts a cap on subExit woofer output levels, to prevent this.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Speaker Setup Speaker setup Level setup Distance setup Size setup Aux channel setup Level autocalibrate? Dist. autocalibate? To hear the closest possible match to what the filmmakers heard when they mixed their soundtracks, your home theater must be set up so that each speaker gets the proper signals, that no speaker is louder or softer than it should be, relative to the others, and so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the proper time.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Level Setup For proper surround, the sounds reaching you from the different speakers should have the same relative levels as the sounds reaching the audio engineer who mixed the soundtrack. Because home systems vary, the simplest way to do that is to send a standard test signal through each of the speakers in turn, measure each one’s sound levels at the main listening position, and then adjust each channel’s signal level so that all the sound levels are equal.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Aux (Programmable) Channel Setup The C 1 includes Parasound’s exclusive 7.5-Channel Enhanced Surround with four auxiliary (Aux) channels that provide wonderful options for enhancing your home theater. Two of these auxiliary channels provide for greater low-frequency power and accuracy. You can program the other two auxiliary channels to solve acoustical problems, add greater reality, or provide whatever audio enhancements or extensions your home theater needs.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Programming Aux Channels 9 and 10 Each of these two channels has independently adjustable high-pass and low-pass filters and provision for deriving content from any or all of the other eight channels, mixed in any proportion you like. They are programmed from this menu: Aux channel setup Ch 9 config setup —level —delay 0.0dB 0.0ms Ch 10 config setup —level —delay 0.0dB 0.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Level and Distance Autocalibrate First, prepare the calibration microphone supplied with the C 1, by unscrewing its barrel to open the battery compartment, inserting the AA battery supplied with its + (button) end toward the switch, screwing the barrel back on, and pushing the microphone’s On-Off switch toward the dot. Controller C1 Autocalibrating Please wait L U C A S F I L M Phones Cal Mic Mute Dim Speaker Level Ref. Level: Noise Level: Left -29.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued in ms (milliseconds), that the C 1 will apply. (This is equivalent to distance, since 1 ms at the speed of sound is roughly 1 foot or 0.3 meters.) The process is not only easier but more accurate than measuring physical distances, because it takes into account additional delays caused by signal processing, subwoofer filters, and other factors.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued adjustments controlled by the “Preset setup” submenu under “Audio setup.” When you select a source that has an associated preset, the preset’s bass and treble settings replace those made on the main “Audio setup” screen and the center, surround, and subwoofer level changes are added to the values selected in “Level setup.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Display Setup The options on this screen affect the appearance of any information displayed on the C 1 Controller’s built-in screen and on any video screen connected to the Controller’s “OSD” video output jacks. Display setup TV system Superimpose Temporary disp.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued Trigger Setup Many home theater components (including amplifiers, retractable screens, and some lighting equipment) can be controlled by DC trigger signals. The C 1 has three trigger outputs, two of which, P1 and P2, are programmable through this setup screen: Trigger setup Trigger 1 sense -polarity -delay -duration Trigger 2 sense -polarity -delay -duration Exit PowerOn Posit. No Infin. Vidsign Negat.
ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, AND SETUP continued ways, to see which gives you more lifelike bass). If your subwoofer does not meet these standards, setting THX Ultra2 Sub to “No” will disable boundary gain compensation. ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) processes the sound sent to the surround back (not the surround side) speakers.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS There are more than 100 signal input and output jacks on the Halo processor’s rear panel–more than you’re likely to use, but enough to ensure you can make any type of connection you’re likely to need.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued against hum and other noises, especially if your equipment rack is crowded with other components or your cables are more than 10 feet (3 meters) long. (For more information, refer to the “Balanced and Unbalanced Lines” section in the “Technically Speaking” section toward the end of this manual.) Balanced and unbalanced input signals normally appear at both the balanced and unbalanced outputs (including the recording outputs).
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Connecting a CD or Other Audio Source Component to the C 1 OUTPUTS Unbalanced Analog Audio R Digital Optical Output Digital Coaxial Output CD PLAYER L Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued OUTPUTS Component Composite Video Outputs Video R G Unbalanced Analog Audio B L Digital Optical Outputs S-Video DVD PLAYER R Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Connecting a Multichannel Source to the C 1 Certain multichannel sources, such as SACD and DVD-A players, have internal surround decoders and D/A converters and can deliver multichannel audio only via their analog output jacks. The diagram shows a 5.1-channel source, the most common type today, and indicates the “Back” connections to be used with 7.1-channel components when they become available.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Connecting a Balanced-Output Audio Source What You May Need: Two balanced interconnects with XLR plugs One optical digital cable with Toslink connectors (or: one 75-ohm digital coaxial cable with RCA plugs) Audio source component with balanced and unbalanced analog audio outputs and optical or coaxial digital output.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Connecting Recorders Recorders require two-way connections to the C 1, so that you can record from it as well as play back through it. The C 1 has one pair of input and several sets of output jacks for recorder use. There are other jacks available for playback. Composite Video Record Out S-Video Record Out Digital Audio Outputs Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Analog Recording Via the Tape Monitor Jacks What You May Need: Two pairs of unbalanced interconnects with RCA plugs Analog tape recorder, preferably with off-tape (third-head) monitoring • • RCA Plug Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Connecting a Digital Audio Recorder What You May Need: Two pairs of unbalanced interconnects with RCA plugs Two digital interconnects, Toslink or coaxial Digital audio recorder with digital and analog inputs and outputs • • • Toslink Connector RCA Plug Composite Video Record Out Zone & Record Outputs S-Video Record Out Digital Audio Outputs Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc.
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS continued Connecting a Video Recorder What You May Need: • • RCA Plug • S-Video Connector • Two pairs of unbalanced analog audio interconnects, with RCA plugs Two composite video interconnects, with RCA plugs Two S-video interconnects, with multi-pin plugs VCR or other video recorder The video Record jacks, and the Record 1 and Record 2 audio output jacks, carry the same signal as the other main-zone outputs.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUTS The output jacks of the C 1 are grouped with the input jacks of the same types: S-Video Inputs & Outputs Component Video Inputs & Outputs Digital Audio Outputs & Inputs Balanced Analog Audio Inputs & Outputs Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUTS continued Connecting Audio Amplifiers to the C 1 What You May Need: Male • Female RCA Plug 6 to 8 unbalanced or balanced analog interconnects (one per channel) XLR Connectors Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUTS continued Connecting Video Displays What You May Need: • • • RCA Plug S-Video Connector Component Video Outputs Two composite video cables with RCA plugs One S-video cable with multi-pin connectors One three-cable component video cable set, with RCA plugs at one end, RCA or BNC plugs at the other S-Video Outputs Composite Video Outputs Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUTS continued Although the “No OSD” jacks do not pass on-screen display information generated by the C 1, they will pass status information coming from such source components as VCR and DVD players, because that information is part of the video signal fed to the C 1. (Note: No on-screen display is sent to the component video outputs, because on-screen display circuits reduce video bandwidth and detract from component video’s increased signal purity and picture clarity.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUTS continued The C 1 allows you to feed separate audio or audio-video programs to two different areas, or zones, in your home. To feed video and audio to a second zone, connect a video cable with RCA plugs to the “Zone” composite video jack and a pair of audio cables to the “Zone” unbalancedoutput jacks. The “Zone” audio output is always stereo (unless you are playing a monophonic source).
CONNECTING THE AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUTS continued • • • • • • from the appropriate-side surround channel and the back channel. Time delays for these new speakers should be set for the distance to the closest seats. Add a rear-channel subwoofer: try 50% B, 25% LS, and 25% RS. Then add low-pass filtering, if needed, and a delay time for the sub’s distance from your seat.
CONTROL CONNECTIONS Component Video Inputs and Outputs Pr Y Pb CAUTION C2 Controller Parasound Products, Inc. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CONTROL CONNECTIONS continued 12-Volt Triggers The three trigger output jacks transmit DC trigger signals that can be used to control many amplifiers, retractable screens, TV sets and projectors, and even some lighting equipment. Outputs P1 and P2 can be individually programmed to send trigger signals in response to such events as a change of audio or video signal, selection of a specific input, activation of the C 1 display dimmer, and switching the C 1 on or off.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY No power Power cord is disconnected Connect power cord Rear-panel AC switch is turned off Turn switch back on AC outlet is dead Check outlet by plugging in another device; if dead, check fuse or circuit-breaker Level control set too low Turn up volume Muting enabled Switch muting off Headphones plugged in Unplug headphones Wrong input selected Check input selection Input source inactive Make sure source is turned on and playing Sour
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE continued TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Bass Weak or Missing, continued Subwoofer level too low Check level control on subwoofer or subwoofer amp, “Sub” trim on Page 3 of C1/C2 menu on Master remote, and subwoofer level settings on “Speaker setup” menu Double filtering Disable low-pass filter in subwoofer or in C 1 Bass from sub does not blend with other channels Sub polarity is incorrect Reverse polarity on sub amplifier Hum and/or buzz heard through speakers or headpho
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE continued TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Remote control does not work Remote beam reaching both built-in and remote infrared sensor at once Change setup so beam reaches only one sensor Infrared beam from remote cannot reach sensor Clear any obstructions Battery problem Make sure batteries are fresh and are inserted correctly Source component is turned off Turn source component on Player is stopped Make sure player is in “Play” or “Pause Wrong signal types Check connec
SERVICING YOUR C 1 If All Else Fails – Call Us for Help Call your Parasound dealer or Parasound’s Technical Service Department toll-free at 1-866-770-TECH (8324). We can often help you solve the problem, with simple diagnostic tests you can perform yourself. If we determine that your C 1 will need further inspection or servicing, we will: a) refer you to an authorized Parasound repair center near you, or b) authorize return of the unit to us and advise you of the correct procedure.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING Balanced and Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections Recording and broadcast studios use balanced connections almost exclusively because of balanced lines’ inherent ability to reject noise and hum, even when components are far apart and connected by long cables. Certain high-quality preamplifiers, amplifiers, and surround controllers built for residential use include balanced connections with XLR jacks for the same reasons.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING continued the C 1 are used for connecting the C 1 to wired infrared repeater sensors or system controllers. Note that the main and remote zones each have their own IR input jacks. The IR input jacks accept standard 1⁄8" (3.5 mm) twoconductor mini-plugs, with the positive wired to the plug’s tip and the negative to its sleeve. Your Authorized Parasound Dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible infrared repeater system for the C 1.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING continued the front channels and, in THX Surround EX mode, to the surround back channels, but not to the side surrounds. Re-Equalization is not used in the THX MusicMode. Using Unmatched Power Amplifiers: While it’s best to use identical amplifiers for all channels, it’s sometimes more convenient or economical to use a mixture of amps, especially if you already have some.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING continued response down to 20 Hz (including subwoofers that meet THX Ultra2 standards) are used in typical-sized home listening rooms. It should be activated in setup if you have such subwoofers, but otherwise turned off.
PARASOUND C 1 DESIGN OVERVIEW The Halo By Parasound components are designed to add extra distinction to Parasound’s 20-year reputation for rock-solid reliability, amazing sound quality, and unequaled value. Although built for the home, our components have seen extensive use in professional studios. Parasound equipment was used by Lucasfilm in the production of two Star Wars movies (we received screen credits for Episodes I and II) and by other production companies.
PARASOUND C 1 DESIGN OVERVIEW continued Functionality The C 1 has inputs and outputs to accommodate any home theater configuration, the ability to automatically decode all current surround signal formats, and a control and interface structure that’s totally programmable. To make that versatility manageable, the C 1 uses context-sensitive control logic that, with minor exceptions, offers you only those options that are valid in your current situation.
PARASOUND C 1 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Characteristics Video Characteristics Frequency Response Bandwidth Digital Inputs Analog Inputs 7.1-Channel Input 20 Hz – 42 kHz 20 Hz – 22 kHz 5 Hz – 200 kHz, - 3 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz, - 0.5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion Digital Inputs Analog Inputs 7.1-Channel Inputs < 0.002% < 0.002% < 0.002% Signal-to-Noise Ratio Digital Inputs Analog Inputs 7.1-Channel Input > 102 dB > 98 dB > 107 dB Input Impedance Coaxial Digital Inputs Unbalanced Analog Inputs 7.
INDEX A AC cord, 6 AC outlet, 6 AC connection, 6 AC power switch, 6 AC voltage, 6 A/D (Analog-to-Digital) Converters, 12, 63 Adaptive Decorrelation, 61 Advanced Speaker Array (ASA), 36, 61 Amplifiers, unmatched, 47, 61 Analog Monitor, 33, 55 Analog audio sources, connecting, 3739, 41, 42 ASA (see: Advanced Speaker Array) Associating presets with inputs, 32 Audio recorders, 11-12, 44-45 Audio Setup menu, 25-26, 55 Autocalibration, abort, 31 Autocalibration, Distance & Level, 30-31 Autosearch input select
INDEX continued o On-off switch (Also see: Rear-panel switch), 9, 15, 18 On-off trigger, 35, 54 On-screen display (OSD), 6-7, 10-11, 15, 33, 34, 49-50, 57 Operating voltage, 6 Optical digital (Toslink) cables, 38 OSD (Also see: On-Screen Display) “OSD” and “Non-OSD” video output jacks, 15, 46, 49-50, 57 OSD Setup (see: Display Setup) Output/Input table, 52 Overhead Speaker (see: Centered Ceiling Speaker, 29, 52 P PAGE button (on Master Remote), 11, 16 PAL video system, 34, 40 Panorama (see: PL II Panora
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