Proceed DSD User Manual

Digital Surround Decoder

PRO C E E D

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NOTICE

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. These 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 installed and 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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected;

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version of this manual will be posted on our web site at http://www.madrigal.com.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed component.

1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting

any cables, or when cleaning any component.

2. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an

earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used. If your electrical outlets will not accept this type of plug, an adapter may be purchased. If an adapter is necessary, be sure it is an approved type and is used properly, supplying an earth ground. If you are not sure of the integrity of your home electrical system, contact a licensed electrician for assistance.

3. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.

4. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current-carrying capacity to power this product.

5. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.

6. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed.

7. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.

8. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.

9. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.

10. NEVER bypass any fuse.

11. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.

12. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your Proceed® dealer.

13. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.

14. NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

Table of C ontents

Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase..................................................... 7

send in that warranty card!............................................................................... 7

Unpacking and Placement ........................................................................ 8

unpacking the digital surround decoder......................................................... 8

re-labeling your PAV remote control.................................................................. 8

placement .......................................................................................................... 9

ventilation............................................................................................................ 9

serial number label ..................................................................................... 9

update you PAV software .................................................................................. 9

Operating Voltage & Frequency ...............................................................10

warm up/break-in period................................................................................ 10

A Word About Installati on .......................................................................... 11

A Quick Start For CD ..................................................................................12

A Quick Start For Laserdisc........................................................................13

Special Design Features ........................................................................... 14

hardware upgradable ..................................................................................... 14

software updatable ......................................................................................... 14

multichannel..................................................................................................... 14

audio computer ............................................................................................... 15

Front Panel ..................................................................................................16

Rear Panel ..................................................................................................18

ac power cord polarity ............................................................................ 19

Learning Remote Control.......................................................................... 26

installing batteries in the remote control......................................................... 26

Using The Menu System ............................................................................ 32

to enter the menu system ................................................................................ 32

to exit the menu system ................................................................................... 33

to select a menu item......................................................................................33

to change a menu item .................................................................................. 33

to save changes............................................................................................... 33

to “escape” or “cancel” without saving any changes.................................. 33

front panel equivalents....................................................................................33

The Operate Menu.................................................................................... 34

display position.................................................................................................34

status preferences............................................................................................. 34

display timeout................................................................................................. 35

display of text.................................................................................................... 35

display background.........................................................................................35

volume display ................................................................................................. 35

vol ume speed .................................................................................................. 36

volume mute level............................................................................................36

maximum volume ............................................................................................ 36

dialog normalization ........................................................................................ 36

auto migration ..................................................................................................36

forced/manual migration.........................................................................36

setup: locked/unlocked .................................................................................. 36

The Setup Menu......................................................................................... 38

set source buttons ............................................................................................ 39

example: setting up a cd transport ................................................................ 39

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renaming source buttons.................................................................................40

defining the input type.................................................................................... 40

choosing a surround mode..............................................................................41

is it a recording device? ...................................................................................41

how many input connectors? ......................................................................... 42

defining input connectors ............................................................................... 42

example: setting up a laserdisc player .......................................................... 43

defining the video connection .......................................................................44

defining multiple audio connections ............................................................. 44

set speakers ...................................................................................................... 46

set configuration............................................................................................... 47

set configuration menu ............................................................................ 47

set distance....................................................................................................... 48

set distance menu .................................................................................... 48

set levels ............................................................................................................ 49

set levels menu ..........................................................................................50

bass level manager ......................................................................................... 50

mode defaults ...................................................................................................51

before you use mode defaults................................................................. 52

The Custom Menu ..................................................................................... 55

teach IR commands to your remote............................................................... 56

remote only menu..................................................................................... 57

surround, path and misc control menus.................................................. 57

control trigger 1 menu...................................................................................... 58

control trigger 2 menu ..................................................................................... 59

rear ir input menu............................................................................................. 59

changing the pav’s ir address.........................................................................60

The About… Menu .....................................................................................6 1

Planning Your Installation .......................................................................... 62

choosing the equipment................................................................................. 62

planning your equipment placement............................................................ 62

the “correct” size for your television screen .................................................... 63

the power amplifiers ........................................................................................ 63

the left, center and right (LCR) front speakers ................................................63

toe-in of left & right speakers ...................................................................64

the subwoofer(s)............................................................................................... 64

the surround speakers...................................................................................... 64

dipolar surround placement .................................................................... 65

conventional surround placement..........................................................65

working in unusually large rooms ....................................................................65

System Planning Guide............................................................................. 66

video placemen t ............................................................................................. 66

electronics placement.....................................................................................66

speaker placement .........................................................................................66

additional notes on speaker placement........................................................ 67

Using PAV/PDSD ......................................................................................... 68

setting the volume............................................................................................ 68

home thx cinema®..........................................................................................68

dolby pro logic surround.................................................................................. 69

stereo surround ................................................................................................. 69

mono surround ................................................................................................. 69

surround off.......................................................................................................6 9

mono.................................................................................................................69

automatic migration ........................................................................................ 70

forced/manual migration ................................................................................ 70

watching a simulcast ....................................................................................... 70

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Programming the Remote Control ............................................................71

programming other components’ functions.................................................. 71

teaching the PAV remote control new commands ................................ 72

Planning Your Remote Control.................................................................. 73

the proceed bank: left .................................................................................... 73

the proceed bank: center .............................................................................. 73

the proceed bank: right .................................................................................. 73

bank 2: left ........................................................................................................ 74

bank 2: center .................................................................................................. 74

bank 2: right...................................................................................................... 74

Your System Settings.................................................................................. 75

operate menu settings..................................................................................... 75

cd 1 button defaults ......................................................................................... 75

cd 2 button defaults......................................................................................... 75

tape 1 button defaults...................................................................................... 76

tape 2 button defaults ..................................................................................... 76

bal/aux button defaults................................................................................... 76

tuner button defaults........................................................................................ 76

vcr 1 button defaults......................................................................................... 77

vcr 2 button defaults ........................................................................................ 77

laserdisc button defaults.................................................................................. 77

tv/aux button defaults ..................................................................................... 77

low freq cutoff settings..................................................................................... 78

set distance....................................................................................................... 78

set levels ............................................................................................................ 78

bass level manager ......................................................................................... 78

mode defaults: discrete ................................................................................... 78

mode defaults: pro logic ................................................................................. 78

mode defaults: stereo surround ...................................................................... 78

mode defaults: mono surround ...................................................................... 78

mode defaults: surround off ............................................................................ 79

mode defaults: mono ...................................................................................... 79

control trigger 1................................................................................................. 79

control trigger 2 ................................................................................................ 79

rear ir in.............................................................................................................. 79

ir address ........................................................................................................... 79

Room A cou stic s......................................................................................... 80

room reverberation .......................................................................................... 80

the boundary effect ........................................................................................ 80

room modes ......................................................................................................81

T roubleshooting ......................................................................................... 82

Care and Maintenance............................................................................ 84

U.S. and Canadian Warranty .................................................................... 85

90-day limited warranty ................................................................................... 85

five year extended warranty...........................................................................85

Obtaining Service ..................................................................................... 86

Specifications ............................................................................................ 87

Dimensions ................................................................................................ 88

Installation Notes....................................................................................... 89

Proceed PAV/PDSD System Quick Start… ................................................ 90

Maximizing the Value of You r P u rchase

Congratulations on choosing a superb product. Your Proceed Digital Surround Decod er (PDSD) is designed to g ive yo u many years of outstanding performance, and we are confident you will be happy with it.

We value our relationship with our customers, and often are in a position to help you enjoy your home entertainment system even more—if we have some way of conta ct in g y ou .

send in that warranty card! Sending in your warranty card registers your product with us so that warranty

service in the U.S. and Canada (see the warranty policy on page 85) can be obtained easily and quickly even if you have lost your original sales slip. (And how many of us are organized enough to retain all those sales slips?) Moreover, for customers in the U.S. and Canada, sending in the card automatically extends the warranty from 90 days to five years, at no cost to you. Please send it in soon, before you forget.

But there are even more benefits to sending in your registration card:

✓ software update notices ✓ performance upgrade notices ✓ free subscription to Madrigal’s QuarterNotes newsletter

We occasionally offer software updates to our products, providing new features and control options. In the case of the Digital Surround Decoder, these updates are easily done without even opening up the unit, via flash-memory. If they include features you would like to have, you can get them—if you know about

them.

We also try to offer hardware-oriented performance upgrades and/or conversions to make upgrading within a family of products as cost-effective as possible for our customers. With the extraordinary modularity of the Digital Surround Decoder, these upgrade modules are particularly easy to install and use. While not all upgrades can be inexpensive, we work to ensure that they all represent excellent values—if you know about them.

One of the best ways we have of communicating with the large number of customers we have around the world is through our company news letter, QuarterNotes. This ne wsl e tt e r conta ins information on in du s t ry de velop m e nt s, new products, software updates and upgrades, as well as general interest articles on recommended music and movies, and occasional profiles of customers and industry personalities. QuarterNotes is a service we provide to help keep open our lines of communication with our customers, and it is free—if we know

where to send them.

So please, take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card, and drop it in the mail.

U n pac k in g an d P l ac e m en t

unpacking the

digital surround decoder

Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Digital

re-labeling your PA V

remote control

Unpack your Digital Surround Decoder and remove all accessories from the carton.

Surround Decoder. Shipping your new component in anything other than its purpose-designed packing material may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.

The PAV/PDSD system uses the PAV remote control, but offers many new features and capabilities. Included with your PDSD is a new label for your remote control that reflects some of these new features. It is best to remove the original label and then replace it with the new one:

• use a hairdrier to warm and loosen the adhesive holding original label in place

• remove the label by prying a corner up and pulling gently

• remove any residual glue from the remote with a little alcohol applied to a soft cloth

• peel off the protective backing on the new label and carefully install it on the remote, keeping its holes reasonably centered on their corresponding buttons

• teach the remote control its new commands (only the buttons to the right of the numeric keypad are affected; see teach ir com- mands to your remote, pp. 57-58)

Alternatively, your dealer may teach your remote control its new commands from the remote control they use in their showroom. This option avoids having to use the menu system in the PAV/PDSD system, if you are new to the menu system and simply wish to start using the system.

Caution: Your Proceed remote control also contains a lithium battery

that maintains its memory in the absence of the alkaline batteries.

Installing a replacement lithium battery incorrectly may result in damage to the remote control and/or explosion of the battery. We recommend this be performed by the dealer.

This lithium battery must be replaced only with the same or equivalent type, and must be installed properly. Discard used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

placement Place the Digital Surround Decoder near the digital sources, thus keeping inter-

connecting cables reasonably short. It may be placed on a shelf or in a cabinet where it’s convenient to operate.

Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables must be left behind the Digital Surround Decoder. We suggest leaving at least three inches of free space behind the Digital Surround Decoder to allow all cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain.

ventilation It is normal for your Digital Surround Decoder to run quite warm. Be sure to al-

low 2 to 3 inches of clearance above it to allow heat dissipation through air circulation. The vents on both the bottom and the top of the Digital Surround Decoder must be kept free from any obstruction which would reduce the flow of air through the unit. Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow (such as carpeting).

If your PDSD becomes too warm, it will display an on screen message to that effect. If the temperature continues to rise, the unit will eventually protect itself by shutting itself off. This eventuality is extremely unlikely unless its surrounding ambient temperature is uncomfortably hot for people (as well as electronics). An internal, temperature-controlled cooling fan kit may be ordered from Madrigal if you do see the on screen warnings about excessive temperatures, and if improving the available ventilation in the installation would be difficult. Contact your dealer or distributor for more information.

Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom cabinetry (see Dimensions).

The serial number for your Digital Surround Decoder is found on the bottom of the unit. Please note and reco rd this number for your fu ture reference.

serial number label

WARNING: BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE, REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR PROPER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE AVAILABLE INSIDE; DISCONNECT AC – MAINS CABLE BEFORE OPENING UNIT.

No User Serviceable Components Inside.

For service, contact Madrigal Audio Laboratories or an Authorized

Dealer. Any modification to this equipment will void all warranties.

digital surround decoder

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PRO C E E D

MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents: U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792 and 9,959,590; Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC. The term DTS and the DTS logo are trademarks of DTS Technology, LLC.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Additionally licensed under the following patents: U.S. number 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and 5,222,059. Foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm THX Audio, Lucasfilm, and Home THX Cinema are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

designed and manufactured in USA

update you PAV software The PDSD is shipped with an EPROM for the PAV with which it will be used.

This EPROM allows the two components to work together as a single system. It must be installed in your PAV by your dealer. Note that there are no user-ser-

viceable parts inside either the PAV or the PDSD.

register your purchase! Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to fill out the regis-

tration card. Please register your purchase so we can advise you of software updates and other items of interest.

In the U.S. and Canada, registering your purchase also automatically extends your warranty from 90 days to five years. It will take only a minute

or so. Please complete the card now, before you forget.

Operating Voltage & Frequency

The D igital Surround Decoder is set at th e factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, or 240V and either 50 or 60 Hz AC mains operation, as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold. (230V/50Hz only in European Union countries, in compliance with CE regulations.) Neither the voltage nor the line frequency setting may be changed by the user.

Make sure that the label on the rear panel of the Digital Surround Decoder (above the AC input receptacle) indicates the correct AC operating voltage for your location. Attempting to operate the Digital Surround Decoder at an incorrect voltage can damage the unit.

Warning: Neither the voltage nor the line frequency settings of your

Digital Surround Decoder may be changed by the user. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Please refer any problems to an authorized Proceed service center.

If the AC mains voltage or frequency indicated on your Digital Surround Decoder is incorrect, please contact your local, authorized Proceed dealer or distributor.

The Digital Surround Decoder can easily be powered by a normal 15-ampere AC mains line. If other devices are also powered from the same AC line, their additional power consumption should be taken into account.

warm up/break-in period Although your Proceed Digital Surround Decoder delivers outstanding perfor-

mance straight out of the box, you should expect to hear it continue to improve as it reaches its normal operating temperatures and its various components “break-in.” It has been our experience that the greatest changes occur within the first 300 hours as the PDSD reaches thermal equilibrium and the capacitors fully form. After this initial break-in period, the performance of your new product should remain quite consistent for years to come.

The only exception to this rule is if power is removed from the unit for an extended period of time, allowing it to cool down. Depending on the degree of cooling involved, you should expect a brief warm-up period before the Digital Surround Decoder’s sound quality is at its best. Unless your Digital Surround Decoder was allowed to become quite chilled, subsequent thermal re-stabilization should not take long.

A Word About I nstallation

Every effort has been made to make the Proceed PAV/PDSD system simple and straightforward to install and use. We know of no other product which offers this le vel of perf ormance and flexibility.

Still, we have no way to evaluate many other variables such as the size and shape of your room, its acoustics, and the associated equipment you have chosen to use with your PAV/PDSD. All of these factors influence the ultimate performance of your system. Moreover, the PAV/PDSD incorporates many system-specific adjustments which enhance its performance with the widest possible range of associated c om po nent s .

For this reason, we strongly encourage you to have your system installed and calibrated by your dealer, whose experience, training, and specialized equipment can make a profound difference in the final performance of the system.

The PAV/PDSD features the ability to “remember” the carefully calibrated settings chosen by your installer. You may adjust any or all of these settings to suit your taste for a particular recording, either from the front panel or from the remote control. When you want to return to the calibrated settings (which most accurately reproduce the widest variety of program material), simply press recall on the remote control or on the front panel.

A Qu ic k Start For CD

The PAV/PDSD is an exciting system, and we understand that many owners will be anxious to get it up and running as qu ickly as possible. What follows is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. Rather, it is pro vided so you can get some music playing from a single digital source as quickly as possible. It assumes that your system is already set up in other respects (speakers connected to power amps, etc.). Once done, please read up on how to do a complete setup and calibration in order to get the most from your investment (or have your dealer/installer do it for you).

1 MAKE THE PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS; TURN EVERYTHING ON

Connect the Communications Cable between the PAV and the PDSD; connect the outp uts of the PDSD to your power amplif iers, as indicated (front, rear, center, sub); connect a CD transport to any matching digital input connector on the PDSD, noting which connector you use; ensure that the main video output of the PAV is connected to your television (so you can see the on screen menus). Once this is done, turn on all the components involved (CD transport, PAV, PDSD, television, amplifiers). Turn the amps on last (always a good habit with any audio system).

2 PRESS AND HOLD THE CD1 BUTTON ON THE FRONT OF THE PAV

This shortcut of pressing and holding an input button will take you directly to the define button menu for that button.

3 TELL THE SYSTEM WHICH CONNECTOR YOU USED FOR YOUR CD

TRANSPORT IN STEP 1

We have no way of knowing what sort of digital interface your particular CD transport might use (AES/EB U? RCA? BNC? EIA-J?), but logically, you’d like to be ab le to u se your main CD p laye r with the button labeled cd1. This step allows you to use whatever connector you need to use in conjunction with the button you’d like to use. Using the volume +/– buttons, move the arrow cursor down to the line that defines your first audio connection (1: Digital,

Dig 1

) and press ent er. The n move the arrow cur s or do wn (vol ume +/–) to the line that defines wh ich connector is being used, and press enter again. With the cursor changed to an x instead of an arrow, the volume +/– but- tons will allow you to select whatever digital input connector you used in Step 1. When done, press enter again to save your change.

4 PRESS MENU TO EXIT THE MENU SYSTEM, AND ENJOY

Make sure the volume is on at a low level before you fire up your CD player, pres s the cd1 butto n, and raise th e volume to a comfortable l evel. According to the factory defaults (which you can easily change), cd1 is preset to come on in 2-channel/surround off. You should properly calibrate the system so all speakers are playing at the proper volumes before you listen critically to multichannel audio. Performing this calibration only takes only a few more minutes, but you should read up on it a bit first. You can enjoy the PAV/PDSD system in regular stereo until then.

A Qu ic k Start For L aserdisc

Okay, so now you have some music to listen to while reading the manual. But you’re in a rush to hear Dolby Digital on your new system. Remember: What fol- low s is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. We will assume here that you have already done the CD setup on the previous page. To get a laserdisc player playing:

1 MAKE THE PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS

If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) output on your laserdisc player and the

RF Demodulator card in the PDSD, connect the AC-3 output to digital input 11

to any matching digital input on the PDSD, noting which one you use. Connect the analog outputs of the LD to the laserdisc input s of the PAV. Finally, don’t forget to connect the video output of your laserdisc player to the corresponding input on the PAV. Turn everything on.

2 PRESS AND HOLD THE LASERDISC BUTTON ON THE PAV

This shortcut of pressing and holding an input button will take you directly to the Define Button menu for that button.

on the PDSD. Also connect the (normal) digital output of y our LD

3 TELL THE SYSTEM WHICH CONNECTORS YOU USED FOR YOUR

LASERDISC PLAYER IN STEP 1

Using the volume +/– buttons, move the arrow cursor down to the line that def in es yo ur vide o conne ction and press enter. Co nfirm tha t the video is connected to the laserdisc connector, and whether you used composite or S-video connections. Press ent er to save any changes you might need to make, and then press menu to return to the previous menu.

Similarly, set up all three audio connections: move the arrow cursor down (volume +/–) to the line that defines your first choice, and press enter again. With the cursor changed to an x instead of an arrow, the volume +/– buttons will allow you to select digital input 11 RF (for example). When done, press enter again to save your change, and move on to your second choice (a digital input); then your third choice (the analog connection), saving c han ges as you go.

This hierarchy allows the system to automatically select the best available signal, by associating up to three different connections with a single button on the front panel of the PAV.

4 PRESS MENU TO EXIT THE MENU SYSTEM, AND ENJOY

Make sure the volume is on at a low level before you fire up your laserdisc player; press the laserdisc button once, and raise the volume to a moderate/ comfortable level. Important: you should properly calibrate the system so

all speakers are playing at the proper volumes before you listen critically to multichannel audio. Performing this calibration only takes only a few more

minutes, but you should read up on it first. Please review the chapter on The Setup Menu for more information, pp. 39-55.

Speci al D esi gn F eat ures

Congratulations on your purchase of the Proceed Digital Surround Decoder (PDSD). We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the PDSD remains “future-proof” even in these time s of chang e. As a result, you will be able to enjoy the outstanding performance of the Digita l Surround De coder for ma ny years. In case you are interested in technical details, what follows is a brief outline of some of the key technologies in your new product.

hardware upgradable The Digital Surround Decoder employs a ten slot backplane configuration. This

means that various combinations of up to ten “cards” can be inserted into the back of the unit, and that they will all communicate with each other as needed without having to install jumpers or deal with point-to-point wiring. In fact, the Digital Surround Decoder is in many respects more “plug and play” than many computers that lay claim to the name.

The modularity of the Digital Surround Decoder ensures that the product can easily accommodate changes in the future that might require new hardware. For example, if the industry were to establish a new standard for digital interconnection, using a different physical connector, most products would be obsolete overnight; with the PDSD, you would merely slide a new module into a slot.

Mind you, we do not believe that you will have to change hardware anytime soon. We even went to the trouble of designing our own high bandwidth, programmable DIR (Digital Interface Receiver), the circuitry that actually receives a digital signal and determine “which bits go where.” We did this to ensure that the product you buy today can handle everything that a dedicated DVD-for-audio disc may offer in the future. You see, conventional DIRs cannot handle the full 10 Mb/sec data rate of DVD… but ours can. Moreover, our DIR actually reclocks the incoming digital signal to greatly reduce timing errors in the signal (jitter), making every source you connect to the Digital Surround Decoder sound better than it could otherwise.

software updatable All the software that the Digital Surround Decoder uses is stored in special

“flash” memory that c an easily be updated as im prove ments ar e made available. These im prove ments can affect both opera tional and p e rformance e nhancements.

For examp le, if a new, dedicated DVD-for-audio format is decided at some point, it may well have 24-bit, 96 kHz sampling rate data on it as well as traditional 16 bit, 44.1 kHz data (for backwards compatibility). With a simple software download a short time after such a standard is announced, your Digital Surround Decoder would be able to both decode and play back the new audio standard, and flip back and forth between the two versions of the music on the disc for comparison purposes.

The Digital Surround Decoder is designed to avoid the premature obsolescence that will be th e hallmark of far too many product s sol d in these c hanging times.

multichannel The Digital Surround Decoder is designed to be flexible with respect to its au-

dio configurations, as well. In its standard configuration, it provides the standard

5.1 channel selection of outputs made popular by home theater. However, it can

also be upgraded to an eight channel processor simply by inserting anoth er card, whether to accommodate larger rooms or more sophisticated audio processing. It is just a matter of what you want the system to do. That way, you can have the system the way you want it to work, rather than the way we thought you’d want it to work. (After all, a no-compromise, high performance audio system should not be “one size fits all.”)

Moreover, the PDSD was designed from the outset to be a high end multichannel product. All channels use full 20-bit mul tibit D/A converters rather then the less costly single-bit converters commonly found in multichannel products, for the simple reason that they sound better.

audio computer Conventional audio DSP design requires the addition of costly hardware every

time you wish to add functionality. In these designs, Dolby Digital (AC-3) has its own, dedicated DSP chip and associated supporting circuitry; so does DTS; so does MPEG/Musicam. Want a new feature? Buy more hardware.

This strikes us as ridiculous.

You would not buy a computer for writing, knowing that you would have to buy another computer for calculations, and another for graphics, and a fourth for database work. To do so would be enormously wasteful, as expensive microprocessors would sit idly while you were doing something else.

The same is true in “audio computers.”

The Digital Surround Decoder is the first of a new generation of power DSP (Digital Signal Processing) engines that can load software in and out of memory dynamically, as your computer does. Want to listen to a Dolby Digital soundtrack? The PDSD loads the appropriate software and runs it. Movie over, want to listen to CD? No problem. Oh, the CD is DTS-encoded? Still no problem — the DTS software is loaded and runs on the same chip that had been running Dolby Digital a few m oments ago.

Madrigal was an early partner of Motorola in developing the next generation of DSP chips, the 56300-series. Designed to replace the aging 5600X series, these new chips offer twice the performance and vastly more flexibility. With three such chips in each Digital Surround Decoder, we have the power to run any of these programs as well as our own proprietary digital filtering algorithms.

Why did we develop such advanced technology? Simple: better performance for today, and fo r tomorrow.

PR O C E E D

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Front P an e l

1 DIGITAL PROCESSING LED

This digital processing LED is normally completely off when an analog source has been chosen, indicating that no digital signal processing is even being a tt empt ed .

power

LUCASFIL

If the PDSD cannot communicate with the PAV (due to a forgotten communications cable, for example), the digital processing LED will blink to indi- cate that it is trying (but not succeeding) to communicate with the PAV.

The digital processing LED glows red when a digital signal has been se- lected, but cannot be “locked” onto and used. (Example: the RF output of a laserdisc player typically goes “dead” during scanning, chapter searches, and side changes, interrupting the signal and preventing the Digital Surround Decoder from doing what you have “asked” it to do.)

Finally, the digital processing LED glows amber when a digital signal has both been chosen and is being successfully received, indicating that digital proc e ssing is po ss i ble.

The Digital Surround Decoder will automatically and transparently decode

PCM (including a digital version of Dolby Pro Logic), Dolby Digital (for-

merly ca lled AC-3) and DTS Coherent Sound , switching to whatever form of digital decoding and processing the signal requires. In any of t hese cases, the digital processing LED will glow amber to indicate that the Digital Surround Decoder is handling the signal for yo u.

If you wish to learn which of these digital processes is active, press the sta-

tus

button on the remote control.

2 POWER & POWER LED

Assuming that the Digital Surround Decoder’s power cord is connected to AC power, pressing this latching power button connects the PDSD to the AC mains and turns on the un it. When power is restored after an interruption, the PDSD will be ready to operate (that is, it won’t be in standby), after a few moments’ delay to allow its circuits to stabilize.

Whil e the Digital Surro und De c od e r is in st an dby, t h e LED abov e t h e

power button is red. When the Digital Surround Decoder is ready to operate (that is, when it is not in standby mode), this LED is amber. Natu-

rally, when AC pow e r is off, the LE D is off.

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120VAC

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remote output

out

pav pass-through

rear

Rear Panel

surround

center/sub main

digital

out

processor loop

(optional)

inputs

front output

surround output

center/sub output

(optional)

aux. output

rem

on/off

slavemaster comm.

control

Caution! Disconnect all associated equipment from the AC mains

BEFORE making any signal connections and applying power to the Digital Surround Decoder.

1 AC MAINS INPUT

This input accepts AC power from the AC mains (via the supplied AC cable).

Warning! The Digital Surround Decoder is set internally for 100, 120, 220,

230, or 240VAC mains operation at either 50 or 60Hz. Make sure that the label on the rear of the unit indicates the correct AC operating voltage and frequency for your location before connecting it to AC mains.

Connect the female end of this cable to the Digital Surround Decoder. Connect the male end of this cable to wall outlet.

ac power cord polarity

digital inputs

1110

To Digital Surround

Decoder

132

To AC mains

1 = Line (hot)

2 = Neutral 3 = Earth ground

The power consumption of the Digital Surround Decoder is only about 100 watts, about the same as a light bulb. As such most people will leave it on (or in standby) at all times. If you elect to turn the PDSD completely off (rather than in placing it in standby), we advise waiting at least five seconds between power cycles to allow the normal power-up sequence to complete without interruption.

2 DIGITAL INPUTS 7-11

Please remember to make a note of what sources you connect to which inputs. You will need to set up the relationships between front panel buttons and rear panel connecto rs later, in th e setup menu system.

For now, you can connect any source to any compatible connector—just keep a list of what-goes-where. (Just such a list is waiting for you later in this manual. You might want to copy it in order to keep the original clean for future use.)

Digital Input 7 accepts digital audio in the EIAJ optical (sometimes called

“Toslink”) digital interface standard from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source component. Connect the EIAJ digital output of your source component to the EIAJ input of the Digital Sur- round Decoder using a high quality EIAJ optical cable.

Digital Inputs 8-9 accept digital audio conforming to the 75Ω S/PDIF digital

interface standard (via 75Ω cables equipped with BNC-type connectors) from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source component. Connect the 75Ω S/PDIF output of your source compo- nent to either of these inputs of the Digital Surround Decoder, using a high quality 75Ω cable such as Madrigal MDC-2.

Digital Inputs 10-11 accept digital audio conforming to the 75Ω S/PDIF digital

interface standard (via cables equipped with RCA-type connectors) from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source component. Connect the 75Ω S/PDIF output of your source component to either of these inputs of the Digital Surround Decoder, using a high quality 75Ω cable such as Madrigal MDC-2.

If you have the optional internal RF demodulator installed in your Digital Surround Decoder, Digital Input 11 is dedicated to that RF connection and can only be used for that purpose. Connect the RF (Dolby Digital/AC-3) output from your laserdisc player to Digital Input 11 if you have the internal RF demodulator installed, using low-capacitance cable such as CZ Gel-2.

3 DIGITAL INPUTS 1-6

Please remember to make a note of what sources you connect to which

inputs. You will need to set up the relationships between front panel buttons and rear panel connectors later, in the setu p menu sy stem. For now, you can connect any source to any compatible connector—just keep a list of what-goes-where. (Jus t such a list is waiting for you later in this manual. You might want to copy it in order to keep the original clean for future

use .)

digital inputs

PUSH

Digital Input 1 accepts digital audio in the EIAJ optical (sometimes called

“Toslink”) digital interface standard from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source component. Connect the eiaj digital output of your source component to the EIAJ input of the Digital Surround Decoder using a high quality EIAJ optical cable.

Digital Inputs 2-5 accept digital audio conforming to the 75Ω S/PDIF digital

Digital Input 6 a ccepts digital audio in the profe ssional 110Ω AES/EBU digital

interface standard (via a cable equipped with XLR-type connectors) from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source compone nt. Connect the AES/EB U digital output of your source component to the AES/EBU input of the PDSD using a high quality 110Ω AES/EBU cable such as Madrigal MDC-1.

The pin assignments of these AES/EBU XLR-type femal e input connectors are:

PUSH

Pin 1: Shiel d Pin 2: Digital + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Digital – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground

digital

out

remote output

These pin assignments are consistent with the standards adopted by the Audio Engineering Society and the European Broadcast Union. Refer to the operating manuals of your digital sources to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to the Digital Surround Decoder. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.

4 REMOTE OUTPUT (ANALOG & DIGITAL)

By connecting the balanced (analog) remote outputs in this module to the

bal/aux input on the PAV, all of the digital sources connected directly to the

Digital Surround Decoder will be available for distribution to either the PAV’s remote zone or its record path. When you se lect (on the PAV) a digital source for e ither the remote zone or the record path, the PDSD will pass that digital signal to this module, where it will be converted to analog and forwarded to the PAV, which will in turn send the signal out its appropria t e a nalo g o ut p u t s.

By l oopin g t he digital so u rces back throu gh th e PAV in this mann e r, the PAV can d istribut e either a nalog or digita l s o urces to the r e mote zon e or rec ord path witho u t your ha ving t o t h ink about t h e details o f whe r e t he signal originate s.

The remote output module also includes a S/PDIF (on an RCA) digital outp ut, should you wish to distribute a digital source in its original, unprocessed digital form. For example, if you had another multichannel system elsewhere in the home, you could forward a Dolby Digital bitstream to the other system from this one—running a single digital cable instead of five or six analog cables for surround sound applications.

Note: The digital remote output can forward only digital sources to

another zone or system. By their nature, analog sources would be excluded from this method of distribution unless they were first converted to digital form.

5 PAV PASS-THROUGH

You must connect the six main output channels of the PAV to their corresponding pav pass-through inputs on the Digital Surround Decoder. When listening to an analog source connected to the PAV, any signal processing will be done in the analog domain (in the PAV), and simply forwarded to the amplifiers through the PDSD. In this way, you can continue to enjoy the performance of the PAV with analog sources even while adding the capabilities of the Digital Surround Decoder for digital sources.

(optional)

digital

out

processor loop

One benefit to this approach is that all six channels of the PAV are con- verted to balanced signals prior to being sent to the power amplifiers (contrasted with only two channels of the PAV being balanced when used by itself). Balanced interconnection between the PDSD and the power amplifiers can result in lower noise and better subjective performance, particularly when long runs of cable are required.

6 DIGITAL PROCESSOR LOOP (OPTIONAL)

If you have already invested in a high quality, two-channel digital audio processor that you would prefer to use for the Left and Right Front speakers, the Digital Surround Decoder’s optional external Digital Processor Loop

inputs

can be installed to accommodate your wishes. This assembly consists of two cards, one of which replaces the two channels of 20-bit D/A conversion and volume control normally used for the Left and Right Front speakers.

Caution! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Proceed Digital

Surround Decoder. Please contact your dealer for assistance if you need to swap modules in order to install this or any other option.

When both modules in the external Digital Processor Loop are installed, a standard S/PDIF digital signal for the Left and Right Front speakers is sent out to th e external processor via th e processor loop module’s digital output. This signal is a standard digital audio signal, regardless of its original form (Dol by Digital, DTS, etc.), and can be conv e rted to analog by an outboard, two-channel, high quality converter.

Connect this digital output to an appropriate input on your external con- verter. Then connect the (analog) output of your converter to the balanced

inputs

on the same module. The adjacent module (that replaced the standard front output module) contains a high quality two-channel fully bal- anced volume control and output buffer circuitry—effectively a small high end preamplifier on a single circuit board.

Connecting the balanced outputs of this second module to the amplifier(s) responsible for the Left a nd Right Front sp eakers comp lete s the signal path, and provides for centralized control of the volume of all channels—includ- ing the two being converted by an external DAC over which the Digital Surround Decoder would otherwise have no control.

7 FRONT OUTPUTS

The pin assignments of these XLR-type male outputs conform to the international AES standard, and are as follows:

front output

surround output

Pin 1: Signal ground

Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground

Refer to your power amplifier’s operating manual to verify that the pin assignments of its input connectors correspond to the Digital Surround Decoder. If not, wire the cable so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin, or reverse the leads of both your speaker cables to “reverse the reversal” and restore correct polarity.

High quality single-ended outputs are also provided for compatibility with power amplifiers lac king balanced inputs.

Connect the left-front and right-front outputs of the Digital Surround Decoder to the corresponding inputs on your power amplifier(s).

8 SURROUND OUTPUTS

The pin assignments of these XLR-type male outputs conform to the international AES standard, and are as follows:

Pin 1: Signal ground

Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground

center/sub output

High quality single-ended outputs are also provided for compatibility with power amplifiers lacking balanced inputs.

Connect the left-surround and right-surround outputs of the Digital Surround Dec oder to the co rresponding inpu ts on your power amplifie r(s).

9 CENTER/SUB OUTPUTS

The pin assignments of these XLR-type male outputs conform to the international AES standard, and are as follows:

Pin 1: Signal ground

Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground

High quality single-ended outputs are also provided for compatibility with power amplifiers lacking balanced inputs.

Connect the center and subwoofer outputs of the Digital Surround Decoder to th e correspo nding inputs on y o ur power amplif ier(s).

10 AUX OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

An additional two output channels may be added to the Digital Surround Decoder if desired. These channels are most commonly used for side speakers in addition to the rear speakers. This 7.1 channel arrangement is particularly beneficial in large rooms, as it ensures more uniform surround coverage throughout the listening area. Your dealer can install and set up these additional channels for you should you need them.

Caution! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Proceed Digital

Surround Decoder. Please contact your dealer for assistance if you need to swap modules in order to install this or any other option.

The pin assignments of these XLR-type male outputs conform to the international AES standard, and are as follows:

Pin 1: Signal ground

Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground

the equivalent input pin, or reverse the leads of both your speaker cables to “reverse the reversal” and restore correct polarity.

High quality single-ended outputs are also provided for compatibility with power amplifiers lac king balanced inputs.

Connect the left and right auxiliary outputs of the Digital Surround Decoder to the appro priate inputs on your pow e r amp lifier(s).

11 CONTROL/COMMUNICATIONS

The Digital Surround Decoder provides for robust communications between co mp on e nts us in g this module. The up pe rm os t comm. port is reserved for communications with the PAV, which provides the user interface (among other things) for the PDSD. Connect a modular RJ-11 cable (supplied with the Digital Surround Decoder) between this port and the corresponding port on the PAV.

Important! If you are using a PAV that was built before early 1997, your

dealer will need to perform a simple hardware update to your PAV prior to being able to use it with the Digital Surround Decoder. This update will provide the necessary physical connection at the PAV end.

control

rem

on/off

slavemaster comm.

If your PAV already has the communication port next to its power switch on the rear panel, then your dealer will need only to update its EPROM with the one that came with the PDSD for it to work seamlessly with the Digital Surround Decoder.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Proceed Digital Surround Decoder. Please contact your dealer for assistance if you need to swap modules in order to install this or any other option.

Each of the two remote on/off triggers can be configured by your installer to provide either 5V or 12V trigger signals, either in response to the PAV/ PDSD system coming out of standby into operate, or in response to an independent IR command. The tip polarity for each of these triggers is as shown below:

+–

5-12 volts @ less than 100 mA

These triggers provide some degree of control and automation over products t hat l ack more sophisticated communic ations capabilitie s. For example, yo u c o uld ha ve one of these trig gers toggle your a m plifiers on and off acc ording to the op e r ational sta tu s of the PAV/PDSD combina tion, while t he other served t o lower the scre e n for your projectio n television when a pa rt i c ular IR comma nd w a s receiv ed.

The remaining two communications ports at the bottom of the module provide for sophisticated inter-component communications between the PAV/PDSD system and future Proceed products. Your dealer can assist you in taking advantage of these advanced features.

12 DB-15 CONNECTOR

This DB-15 connector is reserved for future applications. (After all, your Digital Surround Decoder will be in your system a long, long time….)

1 2 3

ready to learn learned / sending error / low battery

a b c d vcr 1 vcr 2 l.d.

stop rew play ff tv/aux cd 1 cd 2

input prev. pause next tape 1 tape 2 bal/aux

power tuner

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mode status late night

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display bal path

input cntr

delay rear

recall sub enter

volume

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Learn in g Remote Control

installing batteries in

the remote control

Caution: Your Proceed remote control also contains a lithium battery

Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover up and away from the body of the remote. Insert the four alkaline batteries found in the Accessories kit, being careful to follow the polarity indications given on the inside of the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. Your remote control should now be ready for use.

that maintains its memory in the absence of the alkaline batteries.

Installing a replacement lithium battery incorrectly may result in damage to the remote control and/or explosion of the battery. We recommend this be performed by the dealer.

This lithium battery must be replaced only with the same or equivalent type, and must be installed properly. Discard used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

1 INDICATOR LEDS

These indicators provide visual feedback on the operation of your PAV/ PDSD learning remote control.

• ready to learn: when in the learning mode, this LED lights to in-

dicate that the PAV/PDSD learning remote is ready to learn new commands, either from the PAV itself or from another remote control. It is illuminated only in the learning mode, and it turns off briefly each time a command is successfully learned.

• learned/sending: when in the learning mode, this LED lights to

indicate that the PAV/PDSD learning remote is ready to learn new commands, but needs you to select the button which you would like to program. This LED will blink briefly after a command has been learned to confirm success. During normal operation, this LED indicates when the remote cont rol is sending an infrared command.

• error/low battery: when in the learning mode, this LED lights to

indicate that the remote did not “understand” the command you gav e it (error—try again). During normal operation, this LED in- dicates when the batteries need to be replaced, or that a butt on has been pressed that has not had a command assigned to it.

For more information on the Learning mode, see Programming the Remote Control.

2 BANK SWITCH

The PAV/PDSD learning remote has two complete “banks” of settings which may be stored for your use. As delivered from the factory, many but not all of the buttons in the “Proceed” bank (the one in use when the sliding switch is under the Proceed logo) are used to control the PAV/PDSD. The remaining buttons in the Proceed bank are available to operate your primary source component(s). In this way, you should rarely have to switch to the second bank of controls.

Still, some home theater systems involve many remote-controlled components and may require more remote functions than a single bank of buttons can easily provide. Sliding the switch to the “2” position gives you a “clean slate” of buttons in which to store more remote control functions. All of the settings in Bank 2 are left unprogrammed, ready for you to set up for whatever uses you see fit.

For more information on the teaching your remote control new functi ons, see Programm ing t he Rem ote Control .

3 USE/LEARN BUTTON

This button is recessed to prevent accidental use, and must be accessed with the tip of a pencil or similar pointed object.

Caution: This button allows you to alter the remote control commands

stored in the PAV remote’s memory. Please read the section of this man u al e n titled “Programming the Remote Control” completely before engaging the

use/learn

button.

When engaged, the use/learn button will toggle the remote control between normal, day-to-day operation and the learning mode. When in the

learning mode, the ready to learn indicator LED will be lit. If you have in-

advertently entered the learning mode, press the use/learn button again to return to normal operation and the ready to learn indicator LED will be extinguished.

For more information on the teaching your remote new functions, see Pro- gra mming the Remote C ontro l.

4 a, b, c, d BUTTONS

These “extra” buttons are provided for your convenience and may be programmed with any function you wish (above and beyond the other, more specifically-labeled buttons on the remote control). For example, if your cable-TV converter box uses both A and B trunks, you might program a and b accordingly to select the incoming cables. Alternatively, you may wish to program all four buttons to directly access the different signal paths (main, remote, both, record) without having t o cycle thro ugh t h e c h oice s. The PAV/PDSD can teach such “Direct Access” commands directly to your remote control. For mo re information, see Progra mming the Remote C ontro l.

5THX®, mode, status, late night, std by BUTT ONS

Several commonly used button are placed along the top right side of the PAV/PDSD remote control where they may be easily found even in dimly-lit rooms. Note that these buttons are round, rather than the rectangular shape used in most of the rest of the remote control. This further helps to identify them by touch.

• THX: pressing this button will toggle the THX processing within the PAV/PDSD on and off. When listening to a Dolby Pro Logic signal, the four channel version of THX processing is used; the

5.1 channel version of THX is used for discrete multichannel digital sources such as Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG/Musicam.

• mode: pres s ing this button cycles the PAV through t he va ri ous tw ocha nn el s urr ound p r oce ss in g m ode s (pr o logi c, ster eo surround,

mono surround, two-c han n el st e r eo, and mono), ind i c a ted bot h o n

the front p anel a nd on sc r e e n. (PAV own ers will note that Home THX Cinema m ode is no longer part of t his list, s inc e it has its own button now, an d may be added to discrete m ultic hannel sou rc e s a s well as t o t he two-chan n el s urround modes listed her e.)

• status: pressing and holding the status butto n will dis play a variety of inf ormation perta in ing to t he curre nt opera tional statu s o f t he PAV/PDSD (for a s lon g a s you continue to hold the button). For example, if you ever find yourself wondering what surround mode you are in, pressing status will let you know.

• late night: modern Dolby Digital soundtracks can sometimes have more dynamic range than is desired, particularly if you are listening at night or in an apartment building and wish not to disturb others. Pressing the late night button will cycle you through three le vels of dynami c ra nge c o ntr o l: none, low, and high. Hig h contr o l will result in the greatest compression with the least opportunity for loud “surprises” in the soundtrack’s level.

• std by: this b utton will place the PAV/PDSD into standby mode. Pre ssing it again will return th e PAV/PDSD to operat e mode.

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