Klipsch ProMedia DD-5.1 User Manual
Klipsch ProMedia DD-5.1 User Manual

Klipsch ProMedia DD-5.1 User Manual

Multimedia digital decoder preamplifer

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ProMedia
DD-5.1
Multimedia
Digital Decoder
Preamplifer
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  • Page 1 ProMedia DD-5.1 ™ Multimedia Digital Decoder Preamplifer...
  • Page 2 Acknowledgement & Trademark Acknowledgment & Trademark All contents are subject to change at any time without notice. No responsibility is assumed for its use; or for infringements of patents or other rights of third parties and no patent or license is implied hereby.
  • Page 3 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. Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 Checking Package Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 DD-5.1 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Important Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 DD-5.1 Front Panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 DD-5.1 Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Connecting DD-5.1 (with External Power Amplifier) ------------------------------------------ 9 Connecting DD-5.1 (with our Promedia 5.1 Speaker System) ----------------------------- 10 DD-5.1 Remote Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 DD-5.1 Operation...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    AC Adapter for Decoder (DC 12V, 1A) Adaptor Cable Note: Be sure to inspect the DD-5.1 from signs of damage due to shipping and handling. If you notice any damage or find any items missing , please contact Klipsch customer service at 888-554-5665...
  • Page 6: Dd-5.1 Features

    DD-5.1 Features - DTS - Dolby Digital - Dolby Pro Logic - Bass management - Sound field processing - Equalization Important Safety Instructions To ensure your safety, please read these instructions before operating this unit. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. Always use the correct line voltage.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Safety Voltage Chart: Use the following chart to find out the correct adapter for your country: Input Device Output Area Voltage Frequency AC 100 V 50/60 Hz DC 12V, 1A Japan North America/ AC 120 V 60 Hz DC 12V, 1A DD-5.1 Taiwan AC 230 V...
  • Page 8: Dd-5.1 Front Panel

    DD-5.1 Front Panel POWER 1. The POWER Button This button turns DD-5.1 ON or OFF. 2. The POWER Indicator This LED lights up when you plug in DC-12V. 3. Speaker Configuration LEDs Each LED represents the status of an individual channel. When a particular channel is active, the LED lights up.
  • Page 9: Dd-5.1 Rear Panel

    DD-5.1 Rear Panel AUX 2 AUX 1 LINE OUTPUT S/PDIF DC+12V DD-5.1 Rear Panel 1. G9 Audio Output:: (Not used with our Promedia 5.1 system) This output feeds 6 channels audio signals; L (Front Left), R (Front Right), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), C (Center) & SW (Subwoofer) to the matching inputs on a control center or power amplifier via G9 (DIN) cable.
  • Page 10: Connecting Dd-5.1 (With External Power Amplifier)

    Connecting DD-5.1 (with External Power Amplifier) CD player DVD Player Game Consoles Coaxial Audio Out Digital Audio Out Audio Out digital Output Coaxial Phone Jack Optical Play AUX 1 OUTPUT AUX 2 LINE S/PDIF DC+12V External Input Amplifier Output Surround Surround Powered Left...
  • Page 11: Connecting Dd-5.1 (With Our Promedia 5.1 Speaker System)

    Connecting DD-5.1 ( with Promedia 5.1 Speaker System) DVD Player Game Consoles CD player Coaxial Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Digital digital Output Coaxial Phone Jack Optical Play AUX 1 OUTPUT AUX 2 LINE S/PDIF DC+12V INPUTS REAR REAR FRONT REAR CENTER...
  • Page 12 Also, turn on the power of all audio sources, amplifier, and/or powered subwoofer. Having completed the installation, get ready to experience true Dolby Digital or DTS effect right in your living room. Note: When playing music or movie, be sure to have the volume set low initially. Gradually turn the volume up to an appropriate level after the playback has started.
  • Page 13: Dd-5.1 Remote Control

    DD-5.1 Remote Control DELAY Button Select the desired channel to engage the time delay adjustment. BALANCE Button power Custom set the volume setting for 6 channels EQ SETUP Button mute balance delay prologic Select up to 5 EQ Band Settings EQ ON/OFF Button on/off setup...
  • Page 14: Dd-5.1 Operation

    In the following pages, detailed explanations are given to guide you thru the proper operation of DD-5.1. As you might have noticed, there is only a POWER ON/OFF button on the front panel. The DD-5.1was purposely designed this way to eliminate the hassle of having too many buttons/knobs.
  • Page 15: Lcd Display

    DD-5.1 Operation – LCD Display Auto Decode Mode (Auto detect input stream type) When DD-5.1 is turned on, it automatically detects and differentiates the audio signal coming from source unit. Playing DVD title with Dolby Digital (AC3) format, the display shows the following information.
  • Page 16: Input Selection

    DD-5.1 Operation – Input Selection Input Selection The DD-5.1 can be connected up to 5 audio sources. power Select the input source feeding to DD-5.1 by mute balance delay prologic repeatedly pressing the INPUT Button on the remote on/off setup field control until the desire setting is reached.
  • Page 17: Test Mode

    DD-5.1 Operation – Test Mode Test Mode After completing the connection, press the TEST Button on the remote to see if the system functions properly. You can also use the test mode to test the location of the speakers. When TEST Button is power pressed, white noise is generated thru all satellite mute...
  • Page 18: Mute Mode

    DD-5.1 Operation – Mute Mode Mute Mode Pressing MUTE Button on the remote control can interrupt all signal outputs (including the G9 power and 6 RCA connectors.) mute To disable the mute function, press MUTE balance prologic delay on/off setup field Button again.
  • Page 19: Balance Setting

    DD-5.1 Operation – Balance Setting Balance Balance button balance delay prologic Users can customize the volume setting of each field on/off setup individual channel. preset 1 preset 2 preset 3 To select a channel, press BALANCE Button on save preset 4 load the remote control.
  • Page 20 DD-5.1 Operation – Delay Calibration The ideal listening position is defined as below: Center channel speaker should be placed in a position that has an equal distance as the left and right speakers to listener. Surround left and surround right speakers should be placed on the backside of listener and above listener’s ear level.
  • Page 21: Delay Calibration

    DD-5.1 Operation – Time Delay Adjustment on Center Channel Speaker Delay Calibration Press DELAY Button to select the length of balance delay prologic delay time for SL/SR/C channels. Repeatedly field on/off setup pressing DELAY Button will allow you to select preset 1 preset 2 preset 3...
  • Page 22: Time Delay Adjustment On Surround Speakers

    DD-5.1 Operation – Time Delay Adjustment on Surround Speakers Delay Calibration Press DELAY Button to select the length of balance delay prologic delay time for SL/SR/C channels. Repeatedly field on/off setup pressing DELAY Button will allow you to select preset 1 preset 2 preset 3 among 3 surround speakers (SL, SR, C.)
  • Page 23: Pro Logic Mode

    DD-5.1 Operation – Pro Logic Mode Pro Logic Mode Your DD-5.1 will automatically switch to Pro logic mode when it detects the Pro logic signal. With power other signal inputs, you can select the Dolby Pro mute Logic mode by pressing Prologic Button on the balance prologic delay...
  • Page 24: Speaker Mode With Bass Manager

    DD-5.1 Operation – Speaker Mode with Bass Manager Speaker Mode with Bass Manager save preset 4 load Six LEDs on front panel of DD-5.1 represent 6 SL/SR discrete audio channels (L, R, C, SL, SR, D Time SW). If a particular channel is active, the LED will light up in green.
  • Page 25 S P K O F F Bass Manager By pressing BASS MANAGER Button, you can select among three different settings of Bass Config.1, Bass Config.2 and Bass Config.3. These selections will feed the bass signal below 120Hz to different speakers. Bass Config.1 With this setting, bass signal below 120Hz will be sent to subwoofer;...
  • Page 26: Saving Presets

    DD-5.1 Operation – Saving Presets Setting Presets mute The DD-5.1 allows you to customize up to 4 balance delay prologic settings. This function allows you to program, save on/off setup field and load your favorite configurations at any time preset 1 preset 2 preset 3 you want.
  • Page 27: Loading Presets

    DD-5.1 Operation – Loading Preset Loading Preset balance delay on/off setup field You can load previously saved preset by preset 1 preset 2 preset 3 save preset 4 load pressing LOAD Button on the remote. SL/SR D Time Preset 1: Press any of the 4 preset buttons, (PRESET 1, PRESET 2, PRESET 3 or PRESET 4), the display will show the following information: D o l b y...
  • Page 28: Sound Field Processing

    DD-5.1 Operation – Sound Field Processing DSP Sound Field The DD-5.1 is equipped with a sound field processor balance delay prologic that gives you six different field effects including Disable, on/off setup field Hall, Theater, Stadium, Club, and Church. By pressing preset 1 preset 2 preset 3...
  • Page 29: Equalization

    DD-5.1 Operation – Equalization 5–Band Equalization The DD-5.1 features an on board 5-band equalizer which allows you to fine tune the sound of your favorite movie/music. Press EQ SETUP Button on the remote to activate it. Repeatedly pressing EQ mute SETUP Button will circle among 5 bands.
  • Page 30: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    DD-5.1 Operation – DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) DD-5.1 features Dynamic Range Compression (DRC), its sophisticated technology creates realistic sound fields with richly detailed sound that is remarkably free from distortion. save preset 4 load Repeatedly pressing DRC button will circle among 3 modes, and the 3 modes are explained SL/SR as below:...
  • Page 31: Resetting

    DD-5.1 Operation – Resetting Resetting SL/SR D Time The DD-5.1 can be reset to its default settings by pressing RESET Button on the remote. Press the RESET Button will reset the DD-5.1 to its factory default settings. D o l b y D i g i t a I R E S E T F a c t o r Y...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section is to help you solve the problems you might encounter. Common questions and answers regarding installation and connection are listed below for your reference. In case these methods do not solve the problem, contact Technical Support for further assistance.
  • Page 33 Amendment DD-5.1 Operation – Balance Setting Balance Balance button Users can customize the volume setting of each individual channel. balance delay prologic To select a channel, press BALANCE Button on on/off setup field the remote control. Press this button repeatedly preset 1 preset 2 preset 3...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    KLIPSCH or someone authorized by KLIPSH to do warranty work. Any unauthorized repairs will void this warranty. This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been altered or removed from this product.

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