Violet Audio ADP61 Studio AV Preamp Decoder VOLUME Violet Audio User's Manual V1.3 incorporates software rev.
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Important Safety Instructions 13. Unplug receiver during lightning storms or if unused Setup and Maintenance of the Receiver for long periods of time. To prevent overheating, please provide sufficient ventilation. 14. All servicing issues should be referred on to qualified Do not connect to the AC outlet until all other connections have been completed. personnel, especially should the apparatus not operate in a normal manner.
Table of Content Table of Content 3 Features 4 Getting Started ADP61 5 Fittings Installing batteries in the remote controller Notes About the Remote Control Remote control operation range Connecting to Audio-Visual Components Digital Connections Connecting the Antenna AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna Connecting for Power Connecting Power Amplifiers or Powered Speakers Positioning your speakers Preferred surround placement Alternative Surround Placement Operating Your ADP61 Panel introduction Th
Main Features: Other Features Digital Sound-field Processing multi-mode Automatic Audio Format Recognition Dolby Digital Decoder Source Format Display DTS Decoder Bass Management system, Full Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder Sub-woofer x-over trim pot (50hz - 150hz) DTS 96/24 Decoder Adjustable Reference Level for each individual DTS ES Discrete Decoder input section (0db to -15db) DTS-ES Matrix Decoder Pink Noise Generator for line and speaker test DTS Neo:6 Cinema Treble & Bass tr
Getting Started ADP61 Fittings You should receive the following items: One ADP61 unit One Remote Control Indoor FM antenna VOLUME AM loop antenna AAA,R3P,UM-4 batteries One instruction manual User's Manual AAA,R3P,UM-4 batteries AAA,R3P,UM-4 batteries 2 x 19” EIU Rack Adaptors Violet Audio ADP61 Studio AV Preamp Decoder VOLUME Warranty Information: User's Manual V1.2 Please fill online warranty card on www.violetaudio.
Getting Started ADP61 Installing batteries in the remote controller Remote Control Operation Range Since the remote control will be used for many of this unit's control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1.Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries(AAA,R03P,UM-4 TYPE) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. Within approximately 6m(19.7feet) 3.
Getting Started ADP61 Connecting to Audio-Visual Components If you have a LD player, DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each LD player, DVD player or CD player.
Getting Started ADP61 Digital Connections If your CD, LD, DVD, TV/satellite tuner or DAW etc, are external unit, remove the cover from each optical terminal, and equipped with a either coaxial, optical or AES/EBU XLR then connect them by using a commercially available optical digital output terminals, you can take advantage of this fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ standards.Other cables might sonically superior connectivity by utilizing the corresponding not function correctly.
Getting Started ADP61 Connecting the Antenna Connecting for Power Make sure you connect up all your other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet, matching the wide blades of the AC INLET 240V~50Hz 30W TIA 250V plug with the wide slots of the outlet. US power plug Be sure to insert the plug completely. The AM and FM antennae connect to the top left section of the rear panel of the ADP-61.
Getting Started ADP61 Connecting Power Amplifiers.
Operating Your ADP61 Panel Introduction 1 3 2 12 13 14 5 4 15 16 11 6 7 8 17 18 19 9 10 20 11
Operating Your ADP61 1.ADJUST Surround, Center, Subwoofer. This control enables you to adjust individual parameter values, Clockwise rotation increases volume, while anti-clockwise with the exception of the master volume. reduces it. Note: Default parameter is REF (Reference Level for currently 12.POWER switch selected input). Press this switch to turn on the power. Press the switch again to turn off. Note: Power ON defaults to Standby mode. 2.
Operating Your ADP61 Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control.
Operating Your ADP61 Remote Control Function 1. Input selector section 12. Stores a station in the memory Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch. 13. MUTE 2. TUNER automatically tuning button Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio out to the Hold down the button for more than 3 seconds to start automa- previous volume level. tic preset tuning (AM/FM is detached). 14. DSP mode selection button 3.
Operating Your ADP61 Rear Panel Introduction (note..
Operating Your ADP61 20.Voltage:AC 230V 50/60Hz AC 115V 50/60Hz 1.CD or DAW Balanced input jacks 2..FM antenna input 21.Front Right Balanced output 3.AM antenna input 22..Front Left Balanced output 4.CD input gain switch 23.Front Center Balanced output 5.Video input jacks Note: using corresponding analog audio jack. 24.Surround Right Balanced output 6.S-Video input jacks 25.Surround Left Balanced output Note: using corresponding analog audio jack. 26.Surround Center Balanced output 7.
Operating Your ADP61 Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 MEMORY 7 8 TUNED CD VIDEO AUX TV TUNER VCR DVD 6CH 9 1.DOLBY DIGITAL/DIGITAL.EX/PRO LOGIC II 9. Speaker Configuration Indicator Lights up when a Dolby Digital signal is received. Shows all currently active speaker outputs . Lights up when a Dolby Digital EX signal is received. Lights up when Dolby Pro logic II mode is selected. FL: Front Left channel FC: Front Center channel 2.
Operating Your ADP61 To Adjust the Tone Switching On / Off In order to get started, we need to be in Standby mode. For this to happen, make sure the POWER switch on the panel is pressed in. A red indicator light will confirm Standby mode on the display panel. Now, either press any of the 16 buttons on the front panel of the ADP61 or the STANDBY button on the remote control. You should now see the message VIOLET AUDIO scroll by. Basic equalisation control.
Operating Your ADP61 SMALL:Select this position if your front center speaker is sma- Speaker Setting(Speaker Mode Settings) ller than the main speakers. In this position, low bass signals Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your spea- (100 Hz)at the front center channels are output from the subw- ker configuration. oofer speaker,or output from left and right main speaker if the 1.Main Speakers subwoofer speaker is in "N" position.
Operating Your ADP61 5.Subwoofer Speaker Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right or buttons on the remote to select "SW SPEAK ", and turn the DS P ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down MENU or buttons on the remote to to select position. TEST Choices:YES,,NONE. Front Panel Remote Control MEMORY TUNED Initial setting:YES. CD VIDEO AUX TV TUNER VCR DVD 6CH YES: Select this position if your system includes a subwoofer.
Operating Your ADP61 Adjusting Speaker Output Levels MEMORY Use this feature to adjust speaker output levels. TUNED CD VIDEO AUX TV TUNER VCR DVD 6CH 1.Front Left Channel Level Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right or The level can be adjusted from -10dB to +10dB in 1 dB steps. buttons on the remote to select "FL 00dB", and turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down Initial setting:0dB. or buttons on the remote to set the level. 3.
Operating Your ADP61 The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume appear on the display, as shown. DS P MEMORY TUNED CD VIDEO AUX TV TUNER VCR DVD 6CH MENU TEST Front Panel The level can be adjusted from -10dB to +10dB in 1 dB steps. Remote Control The name of the currently selected speaker and its volume Initial setting:0dB. appear on the display, as shown. 5.
Operating Your ADP61 Speaker Level Calibration 2.Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in or test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at adjust. buttons on the remote to select the speaker you want to the listening position. Turn the ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Up and Down or Note: The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of this unit is muted, or when using the multichannel input.
Operating Your ADP61 Selecting the Input Source Switch Synchro Audio/Video Sources This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., The If you have two or more video devices in your system, please AV component that you want to listen to or watch). use Audio/Video signal synchro switch function. Connect each Video/Audio source's group to this unit's same This unit has one set exterior decode 6 channel input, six way group's input jacks.
Operating Your ADP61 SLEEP Use the built-in SLEEP timer to automatically turn this unit into the standby mode after the time you set elapses. The SLEEP DS P timer is useful when you plan to fall asleep while this unit is MENU MENU playing back or recording a source. TEST TEST Front Panel 1.Press the SLEEP button repeatedly Remote Control MEMORY TUNED CD VIDEO until the desired SLEEP time appears AUX TV TUNER VCR on the display. From 10 minutes to 120 DVD 6CH minutes.
Operating Your ADP61 Operating the Tuner 5.Tune by pressing SCAN + or SCAN - repeatedly until the The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold function. SCAN + or SCAN - for about one second to activate the automatic search function.In this mode, the receiver will automatic- There are 2 way to tune; automatic and manual. Automatic ally tune frequencies until it finds a station.
Operating Your ADP61 Manually Presetting Station Storing Tuner Presets: 1.Press the FM/AM button on the front panel or the remote to Automatic Preset Storing: select the reception band. 1.Press the TUNER button on the remote or INPUT buttons on 2.Tune to a radio station(see "Manual tuning" on page 28 front panel to select TUNER as the input source. above for details). 2.Press the FM/AM button on the front panel or the remote to select the reception band. 3.
Advanced Sound Control About the Listening Modes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Sur- the AV receiver can transform your home listening room into a round logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround.You movie theater or concert hall. can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV programs and If you connect surround center speakers will be used for 6.1- the AV receiver will create a 5.
Advanced Sound Control channel soundtrack and bear the Dolby Digital logo. Under DTS,DTS ES format source,this mode can be selected. Under Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Surround EX format source, this mode can be selected. DTS-ES Matrix DTS This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience This is DTS with an added surround center channel for 6.1 su- with exceptionalfidelity. It uses compressed digital audio data, rround sound. Use it to provide 6.
Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. MENU INPUT LISTEN MODE Dolby Pro Logic¢ TEST 2/6 STEREO 1.Dolby Pro Logic¢ has two modes: MOVIE for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources. Front Panel 2.When you play PCM-encoded music CDs, tuner or other 2- Remote Control channel sources.
Advanced Sound Control DTS/DTS ES to switch between 2 and 6 channel stereo listen modes. 1.When you play DTS ES-encoded or DTS-encoded DVD/CDs, 2 CH Stereo mode: only output from front Right,front Left and this unit automatically switches to DTS or DTS ES listen mode. subwoofer. 6 CH stereo mode:six channels output are the same signals. 2.Press the DTS/DTS ES button to switch between DTS and DTS ES listen modes. 3.DTS is none of surround center,DTS ES has surround center MENU signal.
Advanced Sound Control Adjusting the DTS, Dolby Digital LFE Level Dynamic Range(Night Mode) By using Dynamic Range Compression technology, you can This adjustment is effective only when DTS, DTS ES, DOLBY enjoy enhanced sound quality by Dolby digital at night without DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX is decoded and interrupting your roommates or neighbors.
Advanced Sound Control Adjusting the Delay Time 1.Select PRO LOGIC II MUSIC listen mode. You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the 2.Use the MENU button on the panel or the Left and Right sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound or effect from the surround and center speakers. The larger the adjust.Turn ADJUST knob on the panel or use the Down and value, the later the sound effect is generated.
Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below when the ADP61 does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or the instructions below do not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or service center. General Problem This unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON(or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, or enters in the standby mode soon after power has been turned on. No sound.
Troubleshooting Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Cause Remedy The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. Turn on the power, and play the source again. The sound is muted. Press MUTE to cancel a mute. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played.(Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel display does not light up.) The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Make an appropriate setting following the operations instructions for your component. No appropriate digital input source has been selected. Select an appropriate digital input source with the input selector buttons. A "humming" sound can be heard.
Troubleshooting Tuner Problem Cause FM stereo reception is noisy. FM AM Remedy The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method. There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multipath interference.
Other Resetting Factory Presets Available Selection All Listening Modes If you want to reset all of your unit's parameters for any reason, BYPASS( 2 CH STEREO) do the following. This procedure completely resets ALL param- 6 CH STEREO eters. including the "Speaker Setting", level, assign and tuner DOLBY DIGITAL presets.
Specifications PRE-AMPLIFIER SECTION: 6.1channel............................................................................................................Line Out Muting Attenuation.................................................................................................................65dB Frequency Response....................................................................................20Hz to 20 kHz 1.5 dB VIDEO SECTION: Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)..........................................
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