User manual ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY P-2000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] Instruction Manual P-2000 7. 1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner 2 Warnings P-2000 7. 1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Please Read First Outdoor Antenna Grounding­If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Lightning­For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines­An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading­Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. [. . . ] You will need to correctly set each source to the appropriate input and select a default surround mode for each source connected to your P-2000. Once you have completed these selections, proceed to the next step: configuring your loudspeaker setup and calibrating your system. Subwoofer Subwoofer placement can frequently be a trial and error affair as bass energy sets up"standing waves"in most every room. These standing waves can cause areas with too much bass, areas with too little bass, and areas in between. You may have to move the subwoofer and/or the prime listening area to improve the bass response. A few inches can make a big difference. Be aware that every surface you place the woofer close to (one wall, floor, two walls in a corner) will increase the overall apparent bass in the room. When connecting any speakers, be sure to read the instruction manuals that came with the product and check your power amplifier's instruction manual for proper hook-up of the loudspeakers. System Setup Instruction Manual 25 Speaker Placement Left Center Right Subwoofer Left Surround Right Surround Left Surround Back Right Surround Back ° 26 System Setup P-2000 7. 1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner The first step in configuring the P-2000 to operate with your speaker system is to set the type, number and crossover frequencies of your particular loudspeakers. You make these selections using the Speaker Configuration menu shown below. Figure 2 IMPORTANT NOTE: Contrary to popular myth it is not a matter of opinion as to whether your speakers should be set to large or small. The low bass capability of your satellite speakers will determine which setting should be used. If you have any doubts or questions on this setting for your system please call us at 781-762-6300. SPEAKER CONFIG > FRONT :SMALL CENTER :SMALL SURR :SMALL SURR REAR :LB/RB SUBWOOFER :ON FRONT XOVER :100Hz CENTER XOVER :100Hz SURR XOVER :100Hz RETURN TO MAIN MENU To configure the P-2000 for your speaker system: 1. Use the < and > buttons to cycle through the speaker options for the FRONT speaker. The following options are available for each group of loudspeakers: For FRONT you can select SMALL or LARGE For CENTER you can select SMALL, LARGE or NONE For SURR(OUNDS) you can select SMALL, LARGE or NONE For SURR(OUNDS) REAR you can select BS(LB), LB/RB or NONE LB/RB means you have a Left Back and Right Back rear surround speaker setup for use in a 7. 1 configuration. BS(LB) means you have a single centrally placed BACK Surround speaker for use in a 6. 1 (EX) type configuration, connected to the left back output. The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD. The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Input Configuration menu and INPUT CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display. 2. button once to select the Speaker Configuration For SUBWOOFER you can select ON or OFF button after you have made a selection. 5. Press the The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Speaker Configuration menu and SPEAKER CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display. 3. Press SELECT to enter the Speaker Configuration menu. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed selecting the speaker type for each loudspeaker in your system. 6. Press the button when you are finished to select the Front Crossover (XOVER) menu. The Speaker Configuration menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD (see figure 2). The first three settings in the Speaker configuration menu deal with the type of speakers you are using in your system. It is very important that you understand what is meant by the LARGE and SMALL settings in this menu. They do not refer to the physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to handle very powerful deep bass. Most loudspeaker systems on the market should be classified as Small, since they do not have the capability to handle the often extraordinary amount of deep bass content that film soundtracks can contain. It is strongly recommended that you consult your loudspeaker instruction manual regarding the capabilities of your particular system with regard to low bass/low frequency reproduction. Please note that all THX certified loudspeaker systems are classified under this method as SMALL since a subwoofer is required for any THX certified loudspeaker system. In any case you should consider using a subwoofer for any system which you expect to effectively handle the low frequency dynamics of modern motion picture soundtrack sources such as DVD or HDTV feeds, and many other discrete multi-channel programming sources. If you aren't sure about your speaker's real world capabilities and you are using a subwoofer, choose Small, since this will insure that all the appropriate low frequency information is directed to the subwoofer where it can be most effectively handled. The Front, Center and Surround Crossover menus are used to independently set the internal High Pass filter of the P-2000's Cirrus Triple Crossover for each of these three speaker groups. 7. Use the < and > buttons to adjust the Front Crossover. The crossover settings appear as follows as you scroll through them: 40Hz60Hz80Hz100Hz120Hz150Hz You can scroll in either direction using the < and > buttons . Consult the material that came with your loudspeakers to determine the correct settings, if any are recommended. [. . . ] The Device button will turn off. To erase all the learned commands in all device modes: Note: This procedure will erase all learned commands on all buttons in the CD, TV, DVD, SAT, CBL, VCR and AUX Source modes. The orange Status LED will begin to flash continuously. The Device LED will turn off. Both remote controls must be head to head, approximately 2 to 3 inches apart, with the IR emitters face to face. 3. On the source remote control (original remote control), press and hold the button for the command to be learned until the Status LED on the P-2000 remote turns green. Release the button on the source remote control. Press and hold the TV Source button and the LIGHT button simultaneously. The red Status LED will flash continuously. [. . . ]