Audison Thesis TH uno Advanced Manual
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ADVANCED
MANUAL
TH uno
Car Audio Mono Amplifier
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General
ADVANCED MANUAL / TH uno
INDEX
THESIS - The project 4
Packaging Contents 5
Installation 6
Fixing template 7
Rear Panel 11
Functions Description 11
How to remove the panel / the protection knob 11
How to connect the power supply 12
How to replace the fuse 13
How to connect the speakers using
one amplifier (MASTER) 14
How to connect the speakers using two amplifiers
in BRIDGE mode (MASTER+BRIDGE) 15
How to connect the speakers using more than one
amplifier in CHAIN mode (MASTER+CHAIN) 16
Input controls 17
Functions Description 17
How to move from one sensitivity range to another 17
Front Panel 18
Functions Description 18
How to connect the remote 19
How to connect the source through the preamplified analog input (MASTER mode) 20
How to connect the source through the IN R preamplified analog input (MASTER mode) 21
How to connect the source through the IN L preamplified analog input (MASTER mode) 22
Electronic Crossover 23
X-Over Slope 12 dB 24
X-Over Slope 24 dB 25
How to insert 26
Examples 27
TH amplifier on Subwoofer, Analog Input 27
Two Way + Sub, bi-amplified, TH amplifier, Analog Input 28
Three Way + Sub, multi-amplified, TH amplifier, Analog Input 29
Two Way + Sub, bi-amplified, with and without TH amplifiers, Analog Input 30
Three Way + Sub, multi-amplified, with and without TH amplifiers, Analog Input 31
THESIS 32
ASC (AMPLIFIER STATUS CONTROLLER) 32
INPUTS AND PRE-AMPLIFIER 32
ASC - Amplifier Status Controller 33
Functions Description 33
Setup Amplifier: Main Input 34
Digital Inputs 35
How to adjust the volume control and input selector using a digital source 35
Front Panel 36
How to achieve same output volume level using an analog source
(with its own volume control) and a digital source 36
How to connect a source through the optical digital input
in a system featuring more then one TH amplifier 37
How to connect a source through the optical digital input
in a system featuring other non-TH amplifiers 38
How to connect an analog and a digital source in a system
featuring more than one amplifier 39
How to connect an analog and a digital source in a system
featuring other non-TH amplifiers 40
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How to connect an analog and a digital source in a system
featuring more than one TH amplifier (IN R or IN L) 41
How to connect an analog and a digital source in a system
featuring other non-TH amplifiers (IN R o IN L) 42
ASC - Amplifier Status Controller 43
Setup Amplifier: Amp ID 43
Setup Amplifier: Amp ID-Preout 44
Front Panel 45
How to adjust the PRE OUT analog output 45
ASC - Amplifier Status Controller 46
Setup Amplifier: X-Over Slope 46
DUAL POWER & BIAS CONTROL 47
Setup Amplifier: DUAL POWER Settings 47
DUAL POWER Values 48
How to change presets on the Memory 49
Examples 50
Three Way + Sub, multi-amplified, TH amplifiers, Digital Input 50
Three Way + Sub, multi-amplified, TH amplifiers, Analog + Digital Input 51
Three Way + Sub, multi-amplified, with both TH and non-TH amplifiers, Analog + Digital Input 52
ASC - Amplifier Status Controller 53
Status Monitor 53
Runtime Monitor 54
Info and Alert sentences 55
DRC - Digital Remote Control 56
Info and Alert sentences 57
How to connect 58
How to install 58
ACNet - Audison Control Network 59
Descrizione delle funzioni 60
System Display 61
Amplifier Setting: Identification 62
Amplifier Setting: Inputs 63
Amplifier Setting: Sensitivity and Preout Level 64
Amplifier Setting: Dual Power Memory 65
System Audio Control 66
Amplifier Status 67
System Amplitude Setup 68
System Dual Power Setup 69
Technical Specifications 70
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THESIS
The Project
The roads travelled to reach “the Sound” have created a conceptual cross-road, where state of the art digital
technology and traditional techniques have gone their separate ways.
They both have benefits of a different nature, yet are capable of merging together to achieve much higher
Sound quality levels.
The Thesis amplifiers are born from these considerations. The parts related to signal amplification are
manufactured using the highest level of analog technology while, at the same time, the input section along with
the processing and monitoring functions of the amplifier are the result of the most advanced digital technology.
The TH uno is a mono power amplifier, designed for use in car. It is technologically progressive, featuring
original circuitry, with extraordinary sound, consistent with Audison tradition.
Sections:
This manual is divided into sections allowing the use of the TH amplifier in standard settings or
using its specific features in “digital” settings. Each section is marked by its corresponding
bookmark.
General Part:
The TH amplifiers need to be connected like any other amplifier, in compliance with safe
working conditions. Installation as well as power supply and speaker connections have to be
made properly, following the standard methods a specialty store normally follows.
Classic Domain:
Despite the endless settings and customising possibilities ASC (Amplifier Status Controller)
offers, the TH amplifiers can also be used in a traditional way, taking advantage of the analog
inputs and of the controls which provide the signal to the final stages.
The setting of the sensitivity, stereo or bridged mono configuration, the inputs sensitivity, the
electronic crossovers on slide-through boards as well as the PRE bypass out, anyway let to
include the TH within the traditional systems or to to build amplifying chains with absolute
audiophile quality.
Digital Domain:
The TH amplifiers feature ASC (Amplifier Status Controller) which provides several factory
functions for the complete control of all the amplifier’s functions.
Heart of the system is a digital power microprocessor. It manages the amplifier functions and
communicates with the user through a control panel as well as the Display Monitor, featuring the
DRC remote control or, in a more complete and direct way, through the ACNet Audison
Controller Network software.
The ASC menu allows the amplifier set up, monitors the working conditions, viewable through a
Status Monitor feature, also making the data available on the display intermittently. A USB
connector enables the connection of the system to a computer, while the AC Link (Audison
Control Link) allows the creation of communication network. The software will take care of the
functional operations for all the amplifiers within the whole chain (system), providing a simple
and complete interface. A revolutionary method for configuration which, up to know, were
impossible to achieve with traditional designs.
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Band
Hi
dB24
HI PASS
LO PASS
Frequency Setting
Filters
Mode
Mono
Lo Pass
TH-MXR.1
Packaging Contents
- TH uno amplifier
- Printed Quick Start Guide
- 1.0 m AC Link (RJ-12) cable
- 1.0 m AD Link (RJ-45) cable
- 2.0 m USB cable
- USB/AC Link converter
- TH crossover kit composed of:
- N. 1 TH-MXR stereo module
- N.8 frequency set modules (SS1-SW1-SW2-WM1-WM2-MT1-WT1-MT2)
- N. 2 CFB customizable modules
- N. 4 Fixing screws and plastic bushing
- Multispanner tooling
- 150 A AFS spare fuse
- INSTALLATION CD with:
CD ROM TEST SIGNALS
ACNet Software Track_01. sine sweep (0 dB) - 10 min
This Advanced Manual (.pdf) Track_02. white noise (-12 dB) - 15 min
AC Link Drivers Track_03. pink noise (0 dB) - 10 min
USB-ACNet Drivers Track_04. sine wave 50 Hz (0 dB) - 2 min
Track_05. sine wave 1 kHz (0 dB) - 2 min
Available accessories (not included):
DRC - Digital Remote Control
- DRC control panel
- 4.5 m DRC/AC Link cable
- N.2 fixing brackets
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510 mm / 20.07“
259 mm / 10.19“
TH un o
160 mm / 6.30”
478 mm / 18.82”
f 4.3 x 10.5 mm
3/16” x 7/16”
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker BSpeaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
TH un o
Installation
External size
How to fix
1) 2)
Fixing size
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Fixing template
Warning: to properly print the template at the real size,
select the “None” option into the “Page Scaling” setup.
After printing, cut the sheets along the blue reference line and
then glue them.
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A
B
Fixing template
A
B
9
level panel
spacer
66 mm (2.6”)
Mode A
level panel
spacer
26 mm (1.02”)
Mode B
A B
A
B
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6 4
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10
level panel
spacer
66 mm (2.6”)
level panel
spacer
26 mm (1.02”)
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SPEAKER A SPEAKER B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
3 2 1 4
5
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker BSpeaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
Rear Panel
1 • POWER: Positive and negative terminals for 12 V car voltage supply. Size of connectors is 10 mm diameter
(2 AWG). Warning: connect positive and negative (GND) with polarity as indicated in the terminal. A wrong
connection cause an amplifier damage.
2 • +CAP: Terminal to connect positive pole of external capacitor.
3 • SPEAKER A: Terminals to connect speakers. Size of connectors is 6 mm (6 AWG). Pay attention to
connect speaker with polarity as indicated, wrong polarity causes a phase problem in the audio system.
4 • SPEAKER B: Terminals to connect speakers. This output is connected in parallel with SPEAKER A to allow
the connection of several speakers.
5 • FUSE: Protection Fuse Connection Audison AFS 150 A.
Functions Description
How to remove the panel / the protection knob
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SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
FUSE 150A
+
-
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
L: min 16 mm (5/8”)
L: max 26 mm (1”)
Ø MAX: 2 AWG
Super
Capacitor
Ground
Battery
Fuse Holder
Ground
Rear Panel
How to connect the power supply
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+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
Fuse AFS 150 A (provided)
SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
Rear Panel
How to replace the fuse
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SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
L: min 12 mm (1/2”)
L: max 16 mm (5/8”)
Ø MAX: 6 AWG
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
Rear Panel
How to connect the speakers using
one amplifier (MASTER)
Speaker A Speaker B
connected in parallel
with Speaker A
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SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
Rear Panel
How to connect the speakers using two amplifiers
in BRIDGE mode (MASTER + BRIDGE)
Speaker
Min 2 Ω Load
Disabled Disabled
Disabled
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SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
SPEAKER
A
SPEAKER
B
+
-
+
-
POWER
+
-
+
CAP
12 V
0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
+
-
FUSE 150A
Speaker B
Speaker A
+
-
-
12V
+
+
CAP
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
Rear Panel
How to connect the speakers using more than one
amplifier in CHAIN mode (MASTER + CHAIN)
Speaker
Min 1 Ω Load
Speaker
Min 1 Ω Load
Speaker
Min 1 Ω Load
Disabled Disabled
Disabled
Disabled Disabled
Disabled
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BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
1 2 3
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
TH u no
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
Low level
1) 2)
High level
1 • LEVEL: Input sensitivity adjustment. It features 2 ranges, Hi from .3 to 1.2 VRMS and Low from 1.2 to 4.8
VRMS. By pushing for three seconds on the knob you can change the range. To see voltage value and
range check the ASC display. Those controls are also available if ACNet sofware is used.
2 • AMP MODE: This switch sets the working mode of the amplifier (see pages 14 - 15 - 16).
3 • PHASE: This switch regulates the absolute acoustic phase of the amplifier.
Input controls
Functions Description
How to move from one sensitivity range to another
TURN THE KNOB TO REGULATE THE LEVEL
PRESS THE KNOB FOR 3” TO CHANGE
THE RANGE FROM LO TO HI
TURN THE KNOB TO REGULATE THE LEVEL
PRESS THE KNOB FOR 3” TO CHANGE
THE RANGE FROM HI TO LO
NOTE: sensitivity is automatically set on the lowest value of Hi Level range, but the difference
between the two levels could be dangerous for your system.
WARNING: be careful when passing from LO to HI level!
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6 4
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1 • IN L/R: Analog Input Left / Right
2 • OUT L/R: Bypass Analog Output Left / Right. To check out how they work see page 20 ÷ 22 / 37 ÷ 42
3 • IN/OUT TO SLAVES: Analog Input and Output to control the amplifier in BRIDGE or CHAIN Mode
4 • DC OUT: 15 V supply for external devices
CONTROL BUS
5 • AC Link 1 and 2: RJ-12 terminals to connect other provided ACLink devices such as TH amplifiers, DRC
(Digital Remote Control), Audio Digital Processors, ACLink/USB Adapter for Personal Computer
connection. The use of connector 1 or 2 is interchangeable. The RJ-12 connectors provided cable is
normally used for digital telephone connection. It features 6-way connectors. The AC Link connection can
give power supply to the amplifier external devices.
6 • ADRS: ADRS: It’s the digital address of the amplifier when you want to realize a system with more than
one TH. Switch selector from 0 to 9 to set in a different number on each TH amplifier of the AC Link
network. Maximum allowed chain amplifiers number is 10.
Warning: a different number has to be assigned to each amplifier starting from number zero, otherwise
the ACLink network will not work properly. The selected number is shown on the Status display
between brackets.
Front Panel
Functions Description
DIGITAL AUDIO
7 • AD Link: is an Audio Digital Bus that can carry 8 channels. It employs a Class 5 or 6 shielded Ethernet LAN
cable with the provided shielded connectors, normally used in computers network.
- AD Link IN: RJ-45 terminal input to connect digital audio coming from previous TH amplifier or the
provided external device AD Link such as Digital Audio Processor.
- AD Link OUT: RJ-45 terminal output to connect to the next TH amplifier.
8 • OPTICAL IN: Input to connect the provided optical cable with TOSLINK connectors. The optical audio
digital signal in S/PDIF standard is supplied from provided sources such as CD/DVD players. Accetta in
ingresso segnali stereo PCM fino a 192 kHz / 24 bit.
9 • REM IN/OUT: Turn On Remote Input and Output for other devices.
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Rem
In
Rem
In
Rem
Out
Rem Out
L: 7 mm (5/16”)
MAX: 16 AWG
MENU
ENTER
UP
DOWN
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
Front Panel
How to connect the remote
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0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
REM Out
Stereo Pre In
Stereo Pre Out
REM In
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
TH u no
Front Panel
Input: Stereo Analog
Pre Out: Stereo Analog
Power Output: Mono Mix L+R
TH configured in MASTER mode
Default preset
How to connect the source through the
preamplified analog input (standard mode)
Power Output: to carry out connections, check page 14 ÷ 16
DRC: not required
PRE OUT: To cascade-connect other amplifiers when using the analog input you MUST use
the Pre Out analog output.
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0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
REM Out
Mono Pre In
Mono Pre Out
REM In
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
TH u no
Front Panel
Input: Mono IN R Analog
Pre Out: Mono Analog = IN R
Power Output: Mono = IN R
TH configured in MASTER mode
How to connect the source through the IN R
preamplified analog input (standard mode)
Power Output: to carry out connections, check page 14 ÷ 16
DRC: not required
PRE OUT: To cascade-connect other amplifiers when using the analog input you MUST use
the Pre Out analog output.
Default preset
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0
5
8
7
6 4
3
2
19
REM Out
Mono Pre In
Mono Pre Out
REM In
BRIDGE 0 180
PHASE
MASTER
CHAIN
PUSH
LEVEL
0.3 ÷ 1.2V RMS
1.2 ÷ 4.8V RMS
Hi :
Lo :
TH u no
Front Panel
Input: Mono IN L Analog
Pre Out: Mono Analog = IN L
Power Output: Mono = IN L
TH configured in MASTER mode
How to connect the source through the IN L
preamplified analog input (standard mode)
Power Output: to carry out connections, check page 14 ÷ 16
DRC: not required
PRE OUT: To cascade-connect other amplifiers when using the analog input you MUST use
the Pre Out analog output.
Default preset
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