Introduction - Xpress D2.1 User Manual

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Xpress D2.1, Digital 2.1 channel audio
amplifier!
The compact size and advanced design of the D2.1 deliver a whole lot more than just great,
powerful, clear audio in a small package. The D2.1 delivers a true 50 Watts at 8 Ohms, making
it the perfect companion for all Xpress in ceiling and in wall speakers. Though we'd rather that
you used our speakers, the D2.1 will also team up nicely with other branded speakers...when
those situations are just unavoidable.
Are you a bass freak? If so, the D2.1 has a line level subwoofer output that can be used to
drive an Xpress subwoofer amplifier and subwoofer for additional bass extension and pres-
ence. (Of course, if you have to, you can use other branded amps and subs, but c'mon...Get
Beale!)
Beyond all of the great audio amplification and subwoofer flexibility, are the other great fea-
tures that make the D2.1 so powerful. Let's start with three audio inputs, including stereo line
level, Digital Optical and a special Bluetooth streaming input. All three inputs are auto-sensing
so when the music plays on any source, the D2.1 will automatically turn ON making system
control as easy as pressing the play button or turning on the TV.
The D2.1 also features IR control from the D2.1 IR Remote for source selection, volume, mute,
EQ. The IR Remote also features commands for Bluetooth device control for most current
Bluetooth devices. (Even though the D2.1 is auto-sensing we have also provided IR control
of power ON/OFF, for applications where manual power is preferable.) The built-in IR eye,
increases installation location options in that by using an IR control system, and yes we make
those too, the D2.1 can be hidden away in a cabinet or closet and still be controlled via remote
control.
Got Bluetooth? Good...so do we! The Xpress Bluetooth Module will interface with most cur-
rent Bluetooth devices for streaming audio from smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth
devices. The D2.1 features a special port for the Bluetooth Module that not only acts as an
audio input, but also outputs play commands to the Bluetooth device, when triggered by the
D2.1 IR Remote!
So let's see...compact size, big power, sub out, three audio inputs, auto-sensing, IR control of
the amp and a Bluetooth device, wow, that's a whole lot of stuff right?
Well there's more...like the D2.1 Setup App.
The Setup App communicates with the D2.1 via the Bluetooth Module. The App allows access
to and control of typical functions like volume, balance, sub level and source select but there's
more to it than that. Like the ability to create, store and recall different amp setup configura-
tions. Max output limiting. Select and set custom EQ settings that can then be selected with
the IR Remote. Auto-sense ON/OFF with source priority that determines which source plays
if more than one source is playing at the same time and variable auto-OFF delay. The App also
includes configurable sub/LFE selection, variable crossover, slope and phase with a variable
high-pass setting for main speaker low frequency cutoff for fine tuning the amp and speakers
to the given room environment.
So yes, the best things do come in small packages.
Please read and follow the instructions in this User Guide to assure you are getting the most
from your new Xpress D2.1 Digital 2.1 Channel Amplifier.
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