Parasound AVC-2500 Owner's Manual page 40

Assigning the Input Source to Activate the External DC Trigger
You can program the input source to activate the external Main and/or Zone 12 V DC
trigger located on the rear panel, whenever the source is selected. When programmed
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select a particular source. This feature provides automation options such as turning on
projectors, lowering projection screens, etc.
To assign an Input Source to Activate the External DC Trigger when selected:
1. Select the source you want to program.
2. Press and hold the Setup/Trim button on the remote control until
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3. Press the Tune
4. Use either the Volume
5. Press the Tune
and hold the Setup/Trim button for three seconds to return to normal operation.
Setting the Input Source Level
Input level adjustment sets the signal level relative to all the other input sources. This
adjustment allows you to match the levels between all twelve inputs so they all have the
same apparent loudness. You can adjust the analog input level from –16 dB to + 16 dB.
To Set the Input Source Level:
1. Select the source you want to program.
2. Press and hold the Setup/Trim button on the remote control until
on the front panel or on-screen display.
3. Press the Tune
4. Use the Volume
dB. The input level defaults to 0 dB. In most cases, the default level of
optimum setting. You should only need to change this level if the source component has
an unusually high or low output.
5. Press the Tune > button to advance to the next
hold the Setup/Trim button for three seconds to return to normal operation.
Analog Input Level Adjustment Procedures
Analog Input Level Adjustment sets the incoming signal level to prevent distortion caused
by overloading the input of the internal analog-to-digital converters. You can adjust the
analog input level from –16 dB to + 16 dB. Even if you do not manually adjust the analog
input level, the AVC-2500 will automatically attenuate input levels to prevent overload when
necessary.
To Manually Set the Input Source Level:
1. Play material through the input source. Select something with loud transient peaks.
2. Press and hold the Setup/Trim button on the remote control until
on the front panel or on-screen display.
3. Press the Tune
4. Press Mem/Enter to engage the graphic level meters.
5. Use the Volume
The input level defaults at 0 dB. In most cases, the default level of
setting. You should only need to change this level if the source component has an unusually
high output and the overload LED flashes.
6. Press the Tune > button to advance to the next
hold the Setup/Trim button for three seconds to return to normal operation.
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