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Klipsch THX ULTRA2 User Manual

Klipsch THX ULTRA2 User Manual

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STAGE ONE
THX ULTRA2 SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER

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  • Page 1 STAGE ONE THX ULTRA2 SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    STAGE ONE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of the device enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an Aragon authorized service center.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the Aragon Stage One. We designed the Stage One as a high-performance multi-channel preamp/processor that would eliminate the need for separate home theater and two-channel music systems. It integrates an audiophile-quality analog stereo preamplifier (based on the design of the Aragon Aurum), an eight-channel analog preamplifier for connection to a DVD-Audio player, SACD player, or other multi-channel source with analog outputs, and an advanced THX®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    STAGE ONE TABLE OF CONTENTS Stage One Features Latest Digital Decoding and Post-processing Two-channel Analog Preamplifier Full Auto Format Selection Analog Volume Control In-system Software Upgradable Design 24-Bit A/D and D/A Converters Eight-channel Analog Preamplifier Combination Digital and Analog Bass Management Analog-Domain Dialog Normalization Adjustable Crossover Point Separate Level Settings for Each Mode...
  • Page 5 Power and Input Selection Modes Page Analog Digital Stereo Direct Pro Logic II DTS Neo:6 Club Mono 5-Channel Stereo Party Adjustments Pro Logic II Dolby Digital Display On-the-Fly Video Tuner Pro Logic II Modes Pro Logic II Setup Dolby Digital THX ASA/EX Tuner Separate Video...

  • Page 6: Stage One Features

    Matrix, DTS Neo:6, and Dolby Pro Logic II. No matter what the source, the Stage One can select and apply the best decoding method automatically. And with its THX Ultra2 post-processing algorithms, the Stage One makes sure that the final sound is exactly what the director intended. In addition, it can apply its DSP power to multi-channel enhancement of ordinary stereo programs via its Party, Club, and 5-Channel Stereo modes.

  • Page 7: Adjustable Crossover Point

    Adjustable Crossover Point The Stage One enables you to designate each set of speakers in your system (Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back) as either Large or Small and to adjust the crossover frequency below which bass is redirected away from the channels feeding the Small speakers.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Control Operations

    STAGE ONE FRONT-PANEL CONTROL OPERATIONS Stage Manager Control and Enter Button The Stage Manager control knob is turned clockwise and counter-clockwise to make adjustments, and it also functions as a pushbutton in certain operations. In combination with the Enter button, it controls many of the Stage One’s functions.

  • Page 9: Sampling Rate

    Modes page or loaded as the default based on system settings: PLII, Stereo, Mono, 5-Channel Stereo, Club, Party, DTS Neo:6, THX, THX MusicMode, and THX Ultra2 Cine. Certain modes may only be applied to DTS 2.0 signals that are not flagged as surround encoded (See "Modes.")

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Inputs

    STAGE ONE REAR-PANEL INPUTS REAR-PANEL INPUTS Be certain that the Stage One preamp/processor, your amplifiers, and all other associated components are powered OFF before making or break- ing any connections to the preamplifier. Failure to do so may result in damage to your speakers or other equipment.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Outputs

    REAR-PANEL OUTPUTS REAR-PANEL OUTPUTS 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT One component video output is provided to connect to a monitor with a component video input. This output is active only for routing the three Component Video inputs (TV, DVD and Video) connected to component video sources.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    STAGE ONE REMOTE CONTROL The supplied Philips ProntoNEO touchscreen remote control is pre-config- ® ured for the Stage One. This programmable learning remote is enormously flexible and can be customized to operate your entire audio/video system. The remote has its own manual, which explains its operation in full detail. Be sure to read the ProntoNEO manual as well as the descriptions below to get the most from the remote control.

  • Page 13: Power And Input Selection

    POWER AND INPUT 8 Ch In SELECTION There are separate power On and Off buttons for the Stage One. Direct access buttons are available for each of the eight source inputs, including the tuner. VIDEO CD/LD The 8 Ch In button selects the 8-channel analog input.

  • Page 14: Adjustments

    STAGE ONE ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments Pro Logic Dolby Dig Display On the Fly Video Tuner Pro Logic Pressing the Pro Logic button switches the remote to the Pro Logic II Modes page, where you can adjust the currently selected Dolby Pro Logic II mode. Dolby Digital Pressing the Dolby Digital button switches the remote to the Dolby Digital page, where you can adjust the Dolby Digital Night Mode compression level.

  • Page 15: Thx Asa/Ex

    THX ASA/EX Pg. 1 Cinema Music ASA Mode EX Off EX Auto EX On Surround EX Mode The THX ASA and EX setup page allows the THX Advanced Speaker Array and THX Surround EX modes to be adjusted. Available options for the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) mode are Ultra2 Cinema, THX MusicMode, and Off.

  • Page 16: Input Connections

    STAGE ONE SATELLITE DIGITAL OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT ANALOG OUT SAT OUTPUT ANALOG COMPOSITE DIGITAL ANALOG OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD PLAYER INPUT CONNECTIONS The Stage One allows for analog, digital, and video outputs for seven sources to be connected to the rear panel inputs.

  • Page 17: Speaker Placement And Configuration

    SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND CONFIGURATION The number and placement of speakers is a very critical part of the function of the Stage One. While you can certainly use the Stage One in systems with as few as two main left and right speakers, you will not be able to realize the full surround sound potential of the processor without proper set-up of a complete surround speaker package.

  • Page 18: System Setup

    No. If it has a THX Ultra2-certified subwoofer or a subwoofer that is capable of reproducing frequencies down to 20Hz, choose Ultra2. If it has a subwoofer that is not THX Ultra2 certified and not capable of reproducing frequencies down to 20Hz, choose Yes. The sub-...

  • Page 19: Level Settings

    LEVEL SETTINGS The most accurate method for setting the relative levels of the speakers is to use the Stage One’s calibration signal in conjunction with a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter. The Level Settings menu will begin with the test signal set at a predetermined output level.

  • Page 20: Speaker Distances

    STAGE ONE SPEAKER DISTANCES In the Speaker Distances menu, you will enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position. This enables the Stage One’s DSP engine to set internal delays for time alignment of the speakers in the system to within 1/12th of a millisecond.

  • Page 21: Thx Setup

    Boundary-Gain Compensation If the Subwoofer is set to Ultra2 in the Speaker Configuration menu, indicating that your subwoofer is THX Ultra2-certified or capable of reproducing frequen- cies down to 20Hz, the Boundary-Gain Compensation menu will be available. When such a subwoofer is placed close to one or more room boundaries, such as the floor and a wall, very deep bass can be exaggerated by boundary reinforcement.

  • Page 22: Crossover Setup

    STAGE ONE THX On/Off This menu allows you to turn off all of the THX functions on the Stage One. This would prevent any THX post-processing from taking place on any sig- nals. The default setting for the THX circuit is ON. If THX is turned to OFF, the next time the unit is powered on, it will return to the default ON setting.

  • Page 23: Pro Logic Ii

    present, is active in Stereo Direct mode; you can turn it off by lowering its channel volume to below –10dB. 8-CHANNEL ANALOG INPUT The Stage One provides an 8-channel analog input for use with a DVD player that has a built-in surround decoder or with a DVD-Audio or SACD player. It also allows easy adaptation to any new surround formats that might appear in the future.
  • Page 24 STAGE ONE Dolby Digital A Dolby Digital signal can contain anywhere from one to 5.1 channels of per- ceptually coded audio. (The “.1” indicates a limited-bandwidth, bass-only channel called the low-frequency effects, or LFE, channel.) A single DVD can contain multiple soundtracks having varying numbers of channels. The Stage One can apply numerous forms of post-processing to a Dolby Digital 2.0 sig- nal: Stereo...

  • Page 25: Thx

    Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come.

  • Page 26: Am/Fm Tuner

    ASA is used in two new modes–THX Ultra2 Cinema and THX MusicMode. THX Ultra2 Cinema Mode THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode, ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds.

  • Page 27: Advanced Menus

    Separate Bass Management Settings for Stereo You can set up a separate bass-management scheme for Stereo mode, including a different crossover frequency. While the Stage One is in Stereo mode, enter the Advanced Menu and select the SpkrConfig STEREO menu. Configure the speakers for Stereo mode as Large or Small.

  • Page 28: Reset System

    THX SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER STAGE ONE AutoMute On Input The default setting is Yes. The Stage One’s Auto Format Detection requires that it read a flag from the incoming digital bitstream. This can cause a slight delay in the detection of a standard PCM signal from a CD player. To elimi- nate the delay, change this setting to No.
  • Page 29 WARRANTY U.S. and Canada The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada. The manufacturer warrants this ARAGON product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a peri- od of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 30 THX SURROUND PREAMPLIFIER STAGE ONE...
  • Page 31 CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE AND MAIL REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ARAGONELECTRONICS.COM! For multiple purchases, please fill out only one warranty card. Name: Street Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: E-mail Address: Would you like to receive the latest product updates and news via e-mail? Where did you purchase your Stage One THX Surround Preamplifier from? Store name______________________________________________________State_____________________ How did you hear about Aragon?
  • Page 32 For your records: Stage One THX Surround Preamplifier Date Purchased Serial # A KLIPSCH AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES BRAND 3502 WOODVIEW TRACE, SUITE 200 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-1104 WWW.ARAGONELECTRONICS.COM ©2002 Klipsch Audio Technologies. Aragon is a registered trademark of Klipsch Audio Technologies. REV 1 .5M0602...

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