7075A
Media Center Amplier
(ADAT Optical Interface)
USER’S GUIDE
Simpli Digital Inc. Media Center Amplier User’s Guide
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14 March 2006
Written and Published by
Simpli Digital Inc.
Sacramento, CA
PN 100326
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How to Contact Us:
Simpli Digital Incorporated
1418W North Market Blvd. 500A
Sacramento, California 95834
Ofce Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5 PST
Telephone:
(916) 679-1958
Fax: (916) 928-9539
Web Address: http://www.simplidigital.com/
Trademark Acknowledgements
Media Center Amplier is a registered trademark of SimpliFi
Digital Inc. ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis. Viiv and
Intel Audio Studio are registered trademarks of Intel. Other
names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright 2006 Simpli Digital Inc. All rights reserved.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the users manual that
accompanies the product.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: THE SYSTEM SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE SYSTEM.
WARNING: THE UNIT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS
SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION
(3-PRONG POWER CORD) ONLY.
WARNING: WHERE THE MAINS PLUG OR AN APPLIANCE
COUPLER IS USED AS THE DISCONNECT DEVICE, THE
DISCONNECTED DEVICE SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the groundingtype plug. The third prong is is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect your power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use the attachments and accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
12) Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for a long period of time.
13) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Simpli Digital Inc.,
1418W North Market Blvd. 500A
Sacramento, CA 95834 USA
916-679-1958
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Media Center Amplier 7075A
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
that is different from the one that the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Media Center Amplier 1
Before You Begin
Product Check List
Media Center PC or Standard PC Requirements
Rear Panel Overview
Connecting to the Windows Media Center PC
Amplier On/Off Power Control
Wiring Diagrams
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1
2
2
3
5
5
Intel Audio Studio 7
Setup the Audio Ports
Advanced Speakers Settings
Sonic Focus Sound Processing
Dolby Sound Processing
9
10
11
12
Surround Balance
13
Media Center Interface 14
Specications 18
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Media Center Amplier
Use this guide to set up your new Media Center Amplier.
The Simpli Digital Media Center Amplier has been designed to
be the perfect audio amplication solution for all Windows Media
Center PC’s as well as traditional PC’s. Utilizing the latest hybrid
audio amplier technology, the Media Center Amplier provides
pristine audio clarity for the audiophile and eliminates the need
for a separate remote control.
The Media Center Amplier can be installed in less than ve
minutes and will provide countless hours of reliable service and
enjoyment.
Before You Begin
Please read the following information. It contains important
guidelines and operating requirements for the Media Center
Amplier.
Product Check List
Ensure your box contains the following:
• Media Center Amplier
• USB Cable
• Optical Audio Cable
• User’s Guide
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Media Center PC or Standard PC Requirements
• ADAT optical audio output (supported on several Intel motherboards and Viiv computers that include Intel High Denition Audio
and Intel Audio Studio software version 2.0 or higher)
• Unused USB port (used for power control)
Rear Panel Overview
No. Rear Panel Description
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2
3
4
5
Media Center AC Power
AC power outlet for the Windows Media Center (nonswitched). It is not required to use this outlet for the amplier to operate properly.
USB Connector
USB control input from Windows Media Center.
ADAT Optical Audio Input
This is the optical input that connects directly to the optical
audio output connector of the Windows Media Center that
supports the ADAT audio standard.
Subwoofer Output
This is a line level output that connects to your powered
subwoofer.
Speaker Outputs
These are the connections to your speakers.
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