Audison Prima AP F8.9bit Service Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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Index

1.	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................................................				3
2.	PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................................				3
3.	AP F8.9 bit and DRC INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................				4
4.	CONNECTION PANEL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................				5
	1	POWER.................................................................................................................................................................................			5
	2	CTRL (REM IN-OUT. / CONTROL)..................................................................................................................................			6
	3	SPEAKER IN........................................................................................................................................................................			6
	4	PRE IN..................................................................................................................................................................................			7
	5	SPEAKER OUT.....................................................................................................................................................................			7
	6	SUB OUT..............................................................................................................................................................................			8
	7	OPTICAL IN.........................................................................................................................................................................			8
	8	DRC	...................................................................................................................................................................................		8
	9	USB	...................................................................................................................................................................................		8
	10	UPGRADE OFF-ON............................................................................................................................................................			8
	11	PRESET................................................................................................................................................................................			8
	12	FUSE	...................................................................................................................................................................................		8
	13	LOGO STATUS....................................................................................................................................................................			9
5.	CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................				10
	5.1	POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON.................................................................................................................			10
	5.2	INPUT SIGNALS...............................................................................................................................................................			11
	5.3	DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT SIGNALS........................................................................................................................			14
	5.4	OUTPUT SIGNALS...........................................................................................................................................................			15
		5.4.1 PRESET		0 DEFAULT: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER..................................	16
		5.4.2	PRESET	1: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + 2 PASSIVE REAR + SUBWOOFER....................................................	17
		5.4.3	PRESET	2: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + SUBWOOFER.......................................................................................	18
		5.4.4	PRESET	3: FRONT + REAR + SUBWOOFER....................................................................................................	19
		5.4.5 PRESET		4: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + SUBWOOFER........................................................................	20
		5.4.6	PRESET	5: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB..............................................	21
		5.4.7	PRESET	6: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB..............................................	22
	5.5	5.4.8	PRESET	7: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB...	23
		PERSONAL COMPUTER AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL (DRC)......................................................................			24
6.	GUIDE FOR INSTALLING/UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS..................................................				25
	6.1	GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................			25
	6.2	GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION................................................................................................			27
	6.3	UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE.....................................................................................................................			28
7.	HOW TO SET UP AP F8.9 bit WITH A PC............................................................................................................................				29
	7.1	OFFLINE MODE................................................................................................................................................................			29
	7.2	TARGET MODE.................................................................................................................................................................			30
	7.3	ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION..................................................................................................................			36
		7.3.1	DEVICE INFO.........................................................................................................................................................		36
		7.3.2	FILE MAIN MENU.................................................................................................................................................		37
		7.3.3 MEMORIES MAIN MENU....................................................................................................................................			37
		7.3.4	SETTINGS MAIN MENU......................................................................................................................................		38
		7.3.5	DEVICE MAIN MENU...........................................................................................................................................		41
		7.3.6	HELP MAIN MENU...............................................................................................................................................		42
		7.3.7	SELECTED INPUT.................................................................................................................................................		42
		7.3.8	CHANNEL MAP.....................................................................................................................................................		42
		7.3.9	SELECT CHANNEL...............................................................................................................................................		43
		7.3.10FILTER SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................			43
		7.3.11SET DISTANCE AND DELAY...............................................................................................................................			45
		7.3.12PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER..................................................................................................................................			48
		7.3.13OUTPUT LEVEL....................................................................................................................................................			49
		7.3.14MEMORY................................................................................................................................................................			49
		7.3.15STATUS BAR.........................................................................................................................................................			49
8.	TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................................				50
	8.1	SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC..................................................................................................................................			51
	8.2	BACKGROUND NOISE.....................................................................................................................................................			52
	8.3	FIRMWARE UPGRADE....................................................................................................................................................			53
9.	ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................................................................................				53
	9.1	DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL...............................................................................................................................			53
		9.1.1	DRC MP..................................................................................................................................................................		53
	9.2	9.1.2	DRC AB...................................................................................................................................................................		53
		SPM4 (Stereo Passive Mixer 4 Ch)..............................................................................................................................			53
	9.3	OP 1.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1,5 m / 59.05 in..................................................................................................			54
	9.4	OP 4.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4,5 m / 177.16 in................................................................................................			54
	9.5	STA - F/F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER......................................................................................................................			54
10. CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE............................................................................................................................................					55

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1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS

AP F8.9 bit is a 9-channel amplifier with 8 amplified channels settable in bridge mode; it also features a 32 bit, 147 MHz clock speed, 24 bit AD/DA converter digital sound processor (DSP), essential to maximize the acoustic performance of your car audio system.

It can be interfaced with any factory system, even on cars with built-in audio processors, since with the de-equalization function, AP F8.9 bit will send back a linear signal.

It features 13 signal inputs, 6 Hi-Level, 6 Pre-In and 1 S/PDIF optical digital and provides 8 amplified power outputs and 1 pre-amplified that is optimized to drive a subwoofer.

Each output channel provides: graphically adjustable parametric equalization group, 68-frequency steps electronic crossover and BUTTERWORTH or LINKWITZ filters with 6-24 dB slopes and a digital time delay line.

The user can make adjustments that allow him or her to interact with the AP F8.9 bit through the DRC MP remote control device.

WARNING: 1. A PC provided with Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system, 1.5 GHz minimum processor speed, 2 GB RAM minimum memory and a 1024 x 600 pixels minimum resolution graphics card as well as at least 1 GB of available hard-disk space are required to install the software and setup the product.

2. Before connecting the product, carefully read this manual. Improper connections may cause damage to AP F8.9 bit or to the speakers in your car audio system.

2. PACKAGE CONTENTS

-AP F8.9 bit amplifier

-Multipolar cable, Rem/Control:

	IN 6
	IN 5
- Multipolar cable, Input Pre-IN:	IN 4
	IN 3
	IN 2
	IN 1

- Multipolar cable, Input Speakers IN:

- Multipolar cable Speakers OUT:
-	2 - 30 A replacement fuse:	0	A
		3	30
		A
- 1.8 m USB cable:
- 2.5 mm hex key:
-	4 - 4.2 x 50 mm self-tapping, cross head mounting screws:
-	CD ROM containing:
	AP F8.9 bit Software
	This owner’s manual (.pdf)
	Audio Test Tracks

IN 6

IN 5

IN 4

IN 3

IN 2

IN 1

OUT 8

OUT 7

OUT 6

OUT 5

OUT 4

OUT 3

OUT 2

OUT 1

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3. AP F8.9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION

External size Mounting size

238 mm / 9.37 in.

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5	4	3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

6.1 in.		/ 5.3 in.
155 mm /		135 mm

49,5 mm / 1.95 in.

218 mm / 9.4 in.

How to mount

DRC MP (optional)

Light sensor

87 mm / 3.45 in

DRC AB (optional)

SRC

MEM

63 mm / 2.48 in

36 mm / 1.41 in

11 mm / 0.43 in

36 mm / 1.41 in

12 mm / 0.47 in

WARNING for all cable INPUT/OUTPUT

OK

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4. CONNECTION PANELS - DESCRIPTION

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12			11		10	9	7
POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC 8
				0	OFF ON
			7		1
			6		2
			5	4	3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN
1	2	5	3			6	4

1POWER.

+ Power (11-15 VDC): connection terminal for AP F8.9 bit power supply positive pole. The jack accepts a stripped cable up to 15mm/0.6” with maximum section of 8 AWG ( 3,2mm / 0.12”). For better power transfer we recommend using cables with the largest possible cross-section and with the same cross-section as the cable connected to the negative pole.

- Power (Ground): connection terminal for the negative power supply pole of the amplifier. Connect here the negative battery cable or a cable connected to the vehicle chassis. The soket will take a stripped cable up to 15mm/0.6” with a maximum section of 8 AWG ( 3,2mm / 0.12”). For better power transfer, we recommend using cables with the largest possible section and with the same section as the cable connected to the positive pole.

In order to correctly connect the ground (-), use a screw that is already present on the metal part of the vehicle; If necessary, remove any paint residue or grease, using a tester to make sure there is continuity between the negative terminal (-) on the battery and the mounting point. If possible, connect all of the grounds on the audio components to the same grounding point. This helps reduce most of the interference than can occur in audio reproduction.

WARNING: make sure the connection polarity is as indicated on the terminals. A misconnection may result in damage to the AP F8.9 bit. After applying power, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the AP F8.9 bit on.

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2CTRL (REM IN-OUT / CONTROLS): terminals to turn on and control the AP F8.9bit.

-Remote IN. Input to turn on AP F8.9 bit remotely through the audio signal source Remote Out. REM IN can be connected to the ignition switch terminal (ACC). The voltage must be between 7 and 14.5 VDC. If using a source with amplified outputs such as BTL, AP F8.9bit can be automatically turned on (see sec. 7.2.5 - 7.3.4.7), so it will not be necessary to connect the REM IN terminal.

-Remote OUT. Output to turn on other devices/amplifiers connected after the AP F8.9 bit. From the time it is turned on, it takes 1 second to supply the signal to the REM OUT output, but it will be possible to set this delay via software

(see sec. 7.3.4.7)

The 200 mA output current capability can also drive an automotive relay.

-OPTICAL SEL: it allows the OPTICAL input selection. This control is active bringing the terminal to +12V.

-MASTER EN: it enables the MASTER input selection. This control is active bringing the terminal to +12V. The control signals are interfaced with the AP F8.9 bit via a wiring featuring a 4 pole multipolar connector, described below.

			320 mm / 12.6 in.
	FRONT VIEW	10 mm	OPTICAL SEL.	pink
		0.39 in.	MASTER EN.	brown
	blue	blue/black
	brown	pink	REM IN	blue
			REM OUT	blue/black

Wire Size: AWG 20

3SPEAKER IN.

AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 12 poles multipolar connector to manage the input signals. Connect up to a maximum of 6 input channels using the multipolar connector supplied.

By default AP F8.9 bit accepts signals coming from Front Left/ Front Right, Rear Left/ Rear Right, and the signal to be applied must have a value ranging between 2.2 and 22 V RMS. Such input channels can be then customized using the PC (see sec. 7.3.4.7).

320 mm / 12.6 in.

FRONT VIEW

10 mm

0.39 in.

orange

orange/black

blue

blue/black

purple

purple/black

green

green/black

gray

gray/black

white

white/black

Wire Size: AWG 20

The channels FL FR RL RR feature the AUTO TURN ON (ART) function, automatic turn on/off, when connected with the source loudspeakers outputs. This function can be disabled via PC Software.

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4PRE IN

AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 12 pole multipolar connector to manage the PRE IN input signals, by soldering the RCA female connectors to the terminals, or using the accessory ACP6 to interface head units featuring a PRE OUT output. Connect up to a maximum of 6 input channels using the multipolar connector supplied or the extra cable provided with RCA connectors. By default the AP F8.9 bit accepts signals coming from Front Left/ Front Right, Rear Left/ Rear Right, Center/ Sub and the signal to be applied must have a value ranging between 0.6 and 6 V RMS (Fig.4). Such input channels can be then customized using the PC (see sec. 5.2 - 7.3.5).

		320 mm / 12.6 in.
		IN 6
FRONT VIEW	10 mm	IN 5
	0.39 in.
orange/black	orange	IN 4
blue/black	blue
purple/black	purple
green/black	green	IN 3
gray/black	gray
white/black	white	IN 2

IN 1

5SPEAKER OUT.

AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 16 pole multipolar connector to manage the power output signals.

		FRONT VIEW
OUT 8 -				OUT 8 +
OUT 7 -				OUT 7 +
OUT 6 -				OUT 6 +
OUT 5 -				OUT 5 +
OUT 4 -				OUT 4 +
OUT 3 -				OUT 3 +
OUT 2 -				OUT 2 +
OUT 1 -				OUT 1 +

320 mm / 12.6 in.

10 mm

0.39 in.

Wire Size: AWG 16

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 speakers can be configured based on the system you wish to create in your vehicle.

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6SUB OUT.

Pre-amplified output subject to LO PASS filtering optimized to drive a mono amplifier for an external subwoofer or active subwoofer. (see sec. 5.4)

7OPTICAL IN.

AP F8.9 bit accepts at its input PCM signals up to 192 kHz / 24 bit sampling frequency rate. So DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) multi-channel signals coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD) or DTS can not be reproduced. Connect a fiber optic cable with a TOSLINK connector. This input can be selected using the external DRC control or by activating it using the OPTICAL IN terminal. (see sec. 5.3)

8DRC.

Connection terminal for remote control of the functions (OPTIONAL) of the AP F8.9 bit (see sec. 5.5)

9USB.

USB (micro) connection to connect the product to a PC in order to manage the functions using AP F8.9 bit software. The connection is USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 compatible.

10UPGRADE OFF-ON.

Switch ON allows the product to be updated in BOOT LOADER mode. (see sec. 8.3)

11PRESET.

AP F8.9 bit features 8 setups preloaded in its memory, one being editable. They allow the product to be used without the need to connect it to a PC. (see sec. 5.4.1; 5.4.8). The preset choice is based on the factory system in the car or the type of system you wish to create.

12FUSE.

30 A blade protection fuse. In case the fuse needs to be replaced, use same type and value as the original.

2 X 30A

Blade fuse

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13LOGO STATUS.

AP F8.9 bit is provided with a built-in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections to the speakers. The logo on the AP F8.9 bit top cover will change its status in case of any possible product malfunctions.

A BLUE logo means: AP F8.9 bit is on.

Flashing RED/BLUE logo means:

The “UPGRADE MODE” switch on the product is set to “ON” position, or the product Firmware is being updated.

Flashing BLUE logo means:

The unit is in stand-by (energy saver) because there is no audio signal. This function (AST) can be activated using the PC software. (see sec. 7.3.4.7) and the stand-by time ranges from a minimum of 5 mins. to a maximum of 20 mins. The unit will automatically turn off after 30 mins. when there is no signal.

Flashing RED logo means:

-AP F8.9 bit temperature reached 75° C and the thermal protection was triggered. It will start operating again at around 70° C.

RED logo flashing twice every second means:

-Output overload. The red LED flashes when the output load goes below the minimum allowed capacity of about

2Ω impedance. The LED comes on without flashing, activating the protection. When listening to music, if the acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds, check if the red amplifier LED is flashing. This means there was an overload. Turn the amplifier off and check the speakers and wirings. This protection is self-restoring.

-Speaker wiring anomaly. The red LED flashes when a terminal on the speaker goes in short-circuit with the vehicle chassis. When listening to music, if the acoustic reproduction stops for a few seconds, check to see if the red amplifier LED is flashing; this means there was a short circuit between a terminal on a speaker and

the vehicle chassis. Turn off the amplifier and check the speakers and wiring. This protection is self-restoring.

RED logo flashing four times every second means:

-The “OVER VOLTAGE” protection activation, due to the fact that the battery voltage is higher than 16V. The product will turn off after 3 minutes.

WARNING: check the state of charge of the car alternator.

RED logo means:

- Product internal fault. Please contact an authorized service centre. The product will turn off after 3 minutes.

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5.CONNECTIONS

5.1POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON

HEX KEY 2,5 mm

POWER - 12V

	15 mm/ 0.6 in.	FUSE 2x30A
	8 AWG Max

Max 20 cm / 7.9 in.

(Not provided. Suggested Fuse 30 A delayed)

HEAD UNIT	blue REM IN
REMOTE OUT

SD

	REMOTE OUT	OPTICAL/SEL
OPTICAL SOURCE		pink
TO ACTIVE + 12 V
OPTICAL INPUT

	PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
		0	OFF ON
	67		12
	5 4		3
SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER

AMPLIFIER (Optional)

REM IN

blue/white REM OUT

brown MASTER ENABLE

+ 12 V

* (see sec. 7.3.4.7)

Turn AP F8.9 bit on and off

AP F8.9 bit is on when the logo is blue. It can be turned on/off using the following methods:

1.By pressing on the main DRC control knob (ON). By holding down the main control knob on the DRC (OFF). In this case, no other Remote In connections are needed, but they can co-exist.

2.By connecting the REMOTE IN terminal with a Remote Out signal coming from an after market audio source.

3.Through the Hi Level MASTER (FL - FR) input. The AUTO TURN ON (ART) function is activated by connecting the output of an amplified source to the INPUT FL - FR input channel. This function can be enabled/disabled using

AP F8.9 bit PC software (see sec. 7.3.4.7).

4.Using the Speaker IN input. The AUTO TURN ON (AST) function is activated by connected the outputs

on a amplified source to the input channels to the AP F8.9 bit input channels.

This function can be enabled/disabled using AP F8.9 bit PC Software. This turn on control is available on the IN 1; IN 2; IN 3; IN 4; IN5; IN6 inputs (see sec. 7.3.4.7).

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5.2INPUT SIGNALS

1.SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR

POWER - 12V		PRESETS		UPGRADE USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
			0	OFF ON
		67		12
		5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT		SUB OUT	PRE IN

OEM SOURCE

FL+	IN 1+	white
FL-	IN 1-	white/black
FR+	IN 2+	gray
FR-	IN 2-	gray/black
RL+	IN 3+	green
RL-	IN 3-	green/black
RR+	IN 4+	violet
RR-	IN 4-	violet/black

(see sec. 7.2.5.1)

2. SPEAKER INPUT: 2 WAY FRONT + REAR

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

OEM SOURCE

OEM AMPIFIER

(see sec. 7.2.5.6)

FL TW+	IN 1+	white
FL TW-	IN 1-	white/black
FR TW+	IN 2+	gray
FR TW-	IN 2-	gray/black
FL WF+	IN 3+	green
FL WF-	IN 3-	green/black
FR WF +	IN 4+	violet
FR WF-	IN 4-	violet/black
RL+	IN 5+	cyan
RL-	IN 5-	cyan/black
RR+	IN 6+	orange
RR-	IN 6-	orange/black

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3. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

OEM SOURCE

OEM AMPIFIER

(see sec. 7.2.5.4)

FL +	IN 1+	white
FL -	IN 1-	white/black
FR +	IN 2+	gray
FR -	IN 2-	gray/black
RL +	IN 3+	green
RL -	IN 3-	green/black
RR +	IN 4+	violet
RR -	IN 4-	violet/black
CENTER +	IN 5+	cyan
CENTER -	IN 5-	cyan/black
SUB +	IN 6+	orange
SUB -	IN 6-	orange/black

4. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR + LEFT SUB + RIGHT SUB

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

OEM SOURCE

OEM AMPIFIER

(see sec. 7.2.5.3)

FL +	IN 1+	white
FL -	IN 1-	white/black
FR +	IN 2+	gray
FR -	IN 2-	gray/black
RL +	IN 3+	green
RL -	IN 3-	green/black
RR +	IN 4+	violet
RR -	IN 4-	violet/black
SUB L+	IN 5+	cyan
SUB L-	IN 5-	cyan/black
SUB R+	IN 6+	orange
SUB R-	IN 6-	orange/black

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5. SPEAKER INPUT: 3 WAY FRONT + REAR

POWER - 12V

PRESETS

UPGRADE

USB

OPTICAL IN

DRC

0

OFF ON

67

12

5 4 3

FUSE 2x30A

CTRL

SPEAKER OUT

SPEAKER IN

SUB OUT

PRE IN

FL TW+

IN 1+

white

FL TW-

IN 1-

white/black

FR TW+

IN 2+

gray

OEM SOURCE

FR TW-

IN 2-

gray/black

FL MID+

AMPIFIER

FL MID-

MID + WF

WF+MID RIGHT+ IN 4+

violet

FL WF+

FR MID+

WF+MID LEFT+

IN 3+

green

FR MID-

FRONT MIX

WF+MID LEFT-

IN 3- green/black

OEM

FL WF-

WF+MID RIGHTIN 4-

violet/black

FR WF+

FR WF-

RL+

IN 5+

cyan

RL-

IN 5-

cyan/black

RR+

IN 6+

orange

RR-

IN 6-

orange/black

6. PRE INPUT FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB + REAR

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

(see sec. 7.2.5.3)
FRONT LEFT	IN 1
FRONT RIGHT	IN 2
REAR LEFT	IN 3
SD
REAR RIGHT	IN 4
CENTER OUT	IN 5
SUB OUT	IN 6

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7. PRE INPUT FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB + REAR

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

FRONT LEFT

FRONT RIGHT

REAR LEFT

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

SD

REAR RIGHT

IN 4

(see sec. 7.2.5.1)

5.3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT

OPTICAL FIBER (vedi sez. 9.4; 9.5)

TOSLINK connector

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			67		12
			5	4	3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

PCM Stereo signal, max 192 kHz / 24 bit

DRC MP (Optional)

DRC AB (Optional)

SRC

MEM

WARNING: the digital input accepts up to 192 kHz / 24 bit stereo PCM signals. So DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) multi-channel signals coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD) or DTS can not be reproduced. The output of these devices will therefore have to be set in STEREO mode for the signal to be reproduced.

How to select the OPTICAL input:

1.Using the DRC, selecting the OPTICAL input.

2.Using the OPTICAL IN terminal.

This command is active connecting the terminal to + 12V.

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5.4 OUTPUT SIGNALS

POWER - 12V		PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
			0	OFF ON
		7		1
		6		2
		5 4		3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER IN			T	PRE IN

2

16: White	OUT 1+
8: White/Black	OUT 1-
15: White	OUT 2+
7: White/Black	OUT 2-
14: White	OUT 3+
6: White/Black	OUT 3-
13: White	OUT 4+
5: White/Black	OUT 4-
12: White	OUT 5+
4: White/Black	OUT 5-
11: White	OUT 6+
3: White/Black	OUT 6-
10: White	OUT 7+
2: White/Black	OUT 7-
9: White	OUT 8+
1: White/Black	OUT 8-

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1.AP F8.9 bit provides 8 amplified outputs. Through the PC Software, each output channel is provided with the following (ee sec. 7.2):

-a 10 pole graphic equalizer;

-a 68-frequency electronic crossover and Butterworth or Linkwitz-Riley type filters with 6-24 dB slopes (see sec. 7.3.10);

-a digital time delay line (see sec. 7.3.11);

-phase inversion activation (see sec. 7.3.10.2);

-adjustment of the output level to better align the total system response (see sec. 7.3.13);

CH 1÷CH 8 AMPLIFIED OUTPUT CHANNELS CONFIGURATION

POWER CHANNEL CONFIG

		STEREO MODE	BRIDGE MODE
	CH1 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm		CH1+ / CH2 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
	CH2	85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
	CH3 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm		CH3+ / CH4 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
	CH4	85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
	CH5 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm		CH5+ / CH6 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
	CH6	85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm
	CH7 85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm		CH7+ / CH8 - 300 W @ 4 Ohm
	CH8	85 W @ 4 Ohm / 150 W @ 2 Ohm

2.AP F8.9 bit features a preamplified output (4 V Rms max.) SUB OUT that exclusively controls a mono amplifier for subwoofer, or one active subwoofer to amplify the sound system. This output can be activated during I/O Wizard Configuration (see sec. 7.2.9).

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USER’S MANUAL			AP F8.9 bit / 5
	7	0	1
5.4.1 PRESET 0 DEFAULT: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER 6			2
	5	4	3
TW	TW
LEFT	RIGHT
FRONT	FRONT
MD	MD
LEFT	RIGHT
FRONT	FRONT
WF	WF
LEFT	RIGHT
FRONT	FRONT
REAR	REAR
LEFT	RIGHT

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

Out 1

Out 1

Out 3

Out 3

Out 5

Out 5

Out 7

Out 7

Out 8

Out 8

Out 6

Out 6

Out 4

Out 4

Out 2

Out 2

POWER - 12V	USB OPTICAL IN	DRC
PRESETS UPGRADE

	0	OFF	ON
7		1
6		2
5	4 3

FUSE 2x30A

CTRL

SPEAKER OUT

SPEAKER IN

OUT

PRE IN

INPUT CONFIGURATION:

Master input: Front + Rear

Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max

OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:

to SUBWOOFER amplifier

	OUTPUT	TYPE	CUT FILTER	FILTER TYPE	CUT FREQUENCY	TIME ALIGNMENT*	POWER 4Ω	POWER 2Ω
	OUT 1	FRONT TW LEFT	HI PASS	Linkwitz	5000 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
	OUT 2	FRONT TW RIGHT	HI PASS	Linkwitz	5000 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
	OUT 3	FRONT MD LEFT	BAND PASS	Linkwitz	500 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
					3000 HZ @ 12 dB
	OUT 4	FRONT MD RIGHT	BAND PASS	Linkwitz	500 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
					3000 HZ @ 12 dB
	OUT 5	FRONT WF LEFT	BAND PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
					500 HZ @ 12 dB
	OUT 6	FRONT WF RIGHT	BAND PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
					500 HZ @ 12 dB
	OUT 7	REAR LEFT FULL	HI PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
	OUT 8	REAR RIGHT FULL	HI PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	0	85 W	150 W
	SUB OUT	SUB WOOFER	LO PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	0	-	-

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USER’S MANUAL			AP F8.9 bit / 5
	7	0	1
5.4.2 PRESET 1: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + 2 WAY PASSIVE REAR + SUBWOOFER 6			2
	5	4	3
TW	TW
LEFT	RIGHT
FRONT	FRONT
WF	WF
LEFT	RIGHT
FRONT	FRONT

			REAR			REAR
			LEFT			RIGHT
				SUBWOOFER
(+)	(-)	(+) (-)	(+) (-)	(+)	(-)	(+)	(-)	(+)	(-)	(+) (-)
Out 1	Out 1	Out 3 Out 3	Out 5 Out 5	Out 7	Out 8	Out 6	Out 6	Out 4	Out 4	Out 2 Out 2

POWER - 12V			PRESETS		UPGRADE	USB	OPTICAL IN	DRC
				0	OFF ON
			7		1
			6		2
			5	4	3
FUSE 2x30A	CTRL	SPEAKER OUT	SPEAKER IN			SUB OUT	PRE IN

INPUT CONFIGURATION:

Master input: Front + Rear

Optical: S/P-DIF PCM 192kHz/24 bit max

OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:

	OUTPUT	TYPE	CUT FILTER	FILTER TYPE	CUT FREQUENCY	TIME ALIGNMENT*	POWER 4Ω	POWER 2Ω
	OUT 1	FRONT TW LEFT	HI PASS	Linkwitz	3000 Hz @12 dB	82,2	85 W	150 W
	OUT 2	FRONT TW RIGHT	HI PASS	Linkwitz	3000 Hz @12 dB	116,2	85 W	150 W
	OUT 3	FRONT WF LEFT	BAND PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	82,2	85 W	150 W
					3000 HZ @ 12 dB
	OUT 4	FRONT WF RIGHT	BAND PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	116,2	85 W	150 W
					3000 HZ @ 12 dB
	OUT 5	REAR LEFT	HI PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	62,3	85 W	150 W
	OUT 6	REAR RIGHT	HI PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	116,2	85 W	150 W	MEMORY CONFIGURATION:
	OUT 7+ 8-	SUBWOOFER	LO PASS	Linkwitz	80 Hz @12 dB	121,8	300 W	N. A.	Memory A: Acoustic
									Memory B: Rhythm

*Listening Point: Driver

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