Summary of Contents for Acurus ACT 4
- Page 1 ACT 4 Home Theater Pre-Amp Processor Operating Manual and Installer Guide All models Version 0.9 Initial Production...
- Page 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com Acurus ACT 4 multi-zone amplifier USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 Acurus authorized service center. CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... - Page 4 Other Indications Firmware Update Settings RS-232 and Ethernet Control Problem Resolution Product Specifications RS-232 Troubleshooting Table Command Sequencing Obtaining Additional Help RS-232 Command Table Web-based Control Example XML table Acurus ACT 4 multi-zone amplifier USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
- Page 5 Mechanical (ACT 4) Mechanical (ARM-4 rack ear) About Acurus and Indy Audio Labs Warranty Acurus ACT 4 multi-zone amplifier USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
- Page 6 For future reference, we recommend recording your product information here: The ACT 4 unit is wrapped in a protective poly bag and sandwiched between 100% recycled foam bumpers. Model No. __________________________________________ Carefully lift the amplifier out of the package with the foam Serial No.
- Page 7 ACT 4 component. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Acurus ACT 4 is designed for ease of Front Panel connection and expandability. A white powder coat finish The front-panel of The ACT 4 was designed with beauty, makes connector labels easy to see in dimly lit rack mounting simplicity and control confidence as the primary goals.
- Page 8 OUTPUTS. These trigger outputs are enabled by default connected to the ACT from companies such as Amazon, to go active (high) along with ACT 4 power on. The delay Google or Roku. times on these trigger outputs can be individually adjusted to power on external devices such as power amplifiers in a sequence rather than all-at-once.
- Page 9 Balanced (XLR) Surround Outputs: Along the bottom of the ACT 4 rear panel are the balanced XLR outputs. Outputs are (from left to right) front right (“R”), front left (“L”), center (“C”), subwoofer 1 (“S1”), subwoofer 2 (“S2”), subwoofer 3 (“S3”), side surround right (“R”), side...
- Page 10 AC in fuse drawer, and AC mains inlet. The master power switch in the off position puts the ACT 4 in a state of zero current draw, however, in most installations, this power switch will...
- Page 11 IR Buttons The ACT 4 includes an IR remote control for everyday The buttons on the ACT 4 remote are chosen to minimize operation of the unit. In line-of-sight installations (where remote complexity and to bring out the most commonly the ACT 4 front panel is visible from the user’s seated...
- Page 12 Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
- Page 13 Avoid obstructing air flow through the side-facing The ACT 4 pre-amp processor can easily be configured for ventilation slits on the left and right sides of the ACT 4 rack mounting by removing the 4 rubber feet and using an unit.
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Page 14: System Connections
HDCP 2.2-compliant AV device to the 3.5mm 12V trigger input on the ACT 4. The source devices. ACT 4 trigger input jack is wired with its tip active and will accept either a stereo or mono plug. Coax Digital Audio Source Inputs... -
Page 15: Basic Operation
ACT 4. This process can take up to a minute or so to complete. The main screen shows the current state of the ACT 4 at a glance and is the central point for control. - Page 16 Stereo: This mode is available for any input signal source. Stereo allows the ACT 4 to play audio or video media in a basic left-right (2-channel stereo) format. Multi-channel audio is automatically downmixed to 2-channels. Any other loudspeakers present in the room other than the main left and right speakers will not playback.
- Page 17 (i16 - i20). Analog mode bypasses any digital channel signals greater than 7.1 to 7.1 loudspeaker format processing for utilizing the ACT 4 as a pure 2-channel pre- whenever necessary. 7.1 mode can be useful for providing a amplifier.
- Page 18 Note that this format is often not the same as the input DTS and/or PCM. The encoding technology is shown signal format, particularly if upmixing or downmixing is being graphically on the ACT 4 main page in the top middle performed. (above the volume number).
- Page 19 This button serves to bring up the Ethernet quick setup page for quickly retrieving the IP address of the ACT 4. It also indicates network status by illuminating brightly with an active Ethernet connection and dimmed out with no connection.
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Page 20: Initial Setup
ACT 4, use the forward arrow from the speaker layout screen to bring up the speaker parameter screen. This section describes the initial setup of The ACT 4 pre- amp processor via the front panel screen. Loudspeaker Settings The ACT 4 supports a wide variety of loudspeaker layouts and configuration options. - Page 21 Noise Generator: The ACT 4 features tone (sinusoidal), white and pink noise generators for aiding in system tuning and calibration. Enable the noise generators here. Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
- Page 22 HDMI Settings In the HDMI settings page, HDMI audio into the ACT 4 and the HDMI display itself can be fine-tuned. PEQ Reset: If desired, the EQ of loudspeaker being adjusted can be reset entirely by the push of a single button.
- Page 23 Dynamic Range Control (DRC) metadata with the signal. This metadata can then be applied to the signal by the decoder (ACT 4) to reduce the signal’s dynamic range more intelligently. Dolby Dynamic Range Control can by applied by setting this switch to “ON”.
- Page 24 In certain installations, the front panel of the The level settings in the ACT 4 allow fine-tuning of system ACT 4 can not be located in line-of-sight with the IR remote behavior such as maximum volume, analog input volume control.
- Page 25 The brightness on the ACT 4 front panel screen may adjusted according to the particular lighting in the environment the ACT 4 is installed in. The standard levels are “Low”, “Med”, and “High”. In addition, “Auto” mode is provided which utilizes ambient light sensing...
- Page 26 DHCP button on the ACT 4 can be touched. Touching the DHCP button with cause the ACT 4 to request a new IP address from the DHCP server. Once received, the new address is displayed.
- Page 27 This indicator (on the lower- right corner of the ACT 4 home screen) shows whether or not the ACT 4 Ethernet link is active. The button is dimmed (inactive) when the network is not detected and glows (active) when the network is detected.
- Page 28 Factory Reset If needed, the ACT 4 can be completely reset to factory default settings using the factory reset function here. Factory Reset Button: Press the factory reset button to restore the ACT 4 to its factory default settings. To prevent...
- Page 29 One unique feature of the ACT 4 via RS-232 and UDP FORMAT SETTING commands is the fact that you can send most commands to control an ACT 4 even if the ACT4 is currently in the Baud Rate 9600 standby state. This is great for installers and custom Data Bits integrators using the ACT 4.
- Page 30 Firmware 0.7 and newer SDM3.1 OK, Sound Mode 3.1 Firmware 0.7 and newer SDM5.1 OK, Sound Mode 5.1 Firmware 0.7 and newer SDM7.1 OK, Sound Mode 7.1 Firmware 0.7 and newer Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
- Page 31 UDP Format / Initial Settings: All UDP control devices will http://www.simplecomtools.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.as require both the IP Address of the ACT 4 and the ACT 4 p?idproduct=6&idcategory=5 UDP Control Port. The ACT 4 IP Address can vary depending on the installation.
- Page 32 </ACURUS> The following page shows a complete XML file example for the ACT 4 which enables all the above data to be read and parsed as often as needed by the control system. Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE...
- Page 33 <SC> A sample XML file taken from a ACT 4 is shown below: <TYPE>ZONE7</TYPE> <POWER>0</POWER> <ACURUS> <MUTE>0</MUTE> <SC> <VOLUME>1</VOLUME> <TYPE>TEMPERATURE</TYPE> <INPUT>7</INPUT> <DATA>39</DATA> <BALANCE>11</BALANCE> </SC> <MAXVOLUME>98</MAXVOLUME> <SC> <STEREO>1</STEREO> <TYPE>WEBZONE</TYPE> </SC> <DATA>1</DATA> <SC> </SC> <TYPE>ZONE8</TYPE> <SC> <POWER>0</POWER> <TYPE>ZBUS</TYPE> <MUTE>0</MUTE> <DATA>1</DATA> <VOLUME>1</VOLUME> </SC>...
- Page 34 Network IP range begins with 192.168… Networks out of this range may not network incompatible work with ACT 4. Reset the IP of the router to 192.168.x.y if possible. Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
- Page 35 • Check to ensure the external amplifier(s) are powered on Amplifiers not and signal cables between ACT 4 and the external amplifier active are connected • Check connections between source device and ACT 4 • Defective source Try using an alternate source device to eliminate the possibility of an ACT 4 problem.
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Page 36: Product Specifications
7” (17.8cm) x 17” (43.2cm) x 15.0” (38.1cm) Product dimensions Product weight 30 lbs. (13.6kg) Finish Black satin anodized, laser-etched logo, white rear panel 12” (25.4cm) x 22” (55.9cm) x 20” (50.8cm) Carton dimensions Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608... - Page 37 (ACT 4) Acurus ACT 4 pre-amp processor USER GUIDE Document 1000905 Revision 20160608...
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- Page 39 The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a Acurus and Aragon and wholly owned brands of Indy Audio period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period, the manufacturer will repair or replace (at the Labs, LLC.