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- Page 1 UCSPRO-RM2 User's Manual Version 1.1 ---English--- PRELIMINARY...
- Page 2 The UCSPRO-RM2 is designed exclusively for use with the Alto Mobile UCS PRO audio processor. Do not attempt to use the UCSPRO-RM2 with any other product, even if the connector plug physically fits. The pin wiring and data protocols will not be compatible with other products and could cause damage to both products.
- Page 3 NOTE: The UCS PRO has a password access system that your installer may have set in safeguard the settings. If you are unable to access menu items with the UCSPRO-RM2, check with your dealer. UCSPRO-RM2 Programmer for the Alto Mobile UCS PRO digital...
- Page 4 There are no controls on the UCS PRO itself. Setting the parameters of the UCS PRO is achieved in one of two ways - either by using the UCSPRO-RM2 Programmer, or by connecting a suitable computer to the 9-pin RS232 serial interface and running Alto's dedicated PC Editor software. Set-up using a PC is covered in the...
- Page 5 A D-SUB 25-pin male terminal on the UCS PRO mates with the recessed 25-pin female socket on the rear of the UCSPRO-RM2 Programmer. The connectors are shaped in such a way that they will fit together only when correctly aligned.
- Page 6 Using the RM2 remotely from the UCS PRO If you wish to use the UCSPRO-RM2 remotely from the main UCS PRO, you will need to obtain a Serial DB25 (25-pin) male-female Extension cable (not supplied). For example, Belkin 3m extension cable, code F3D112b10, or other computer grade extension data cable.
- Page 7 The UCSPRO-RM2 uses a backlit LCD display, a set of buttons and a very user-friendly, continuously adjustable rotary control to allow full editing control of the UCS PRO. When you switch on power to the UCS PRO, the RM2 will show an initial welcome screen (showing the internal software version number). This will last for about 5 seconds while the UCS PRO initialises.
- Page 8 EDITING PARAMETERS USING THE RM2 below, indicating that it is an editable parameter. Now you can use the rotary knob to change the value. Once you have set the required value, simply press the ESC (Escape) button. This will take you one level back up the menu tree.
- Page 9 arrow key. When you have finished selecting a new name for your preset, time when you must press ENTER. If you press ESC, your new set-up will not have been stored. NOTE: Every time you make changes to the settings of the UCS PRO using the RM2, we recommend you save the new set-up under a new Preset Number.
- Page 10 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Time Alignment (Delay Menu): A wide ranging amount of time delay, from as little as 21 microseconds (0.021ms), can be set on each of the input and output channels. Input Delay: Select MODE Delay Input Delay parameter for Input A (INA) will flash to show it is editable (Note: the unit type - time or distance - can be adjusted via the Units...
- Page 11 the subwoofer will be mounted in the trunk or rear firewall and will be the furthest speaker from the listener/driver, so this will often be the 'zero reference'. If the subwoofer's sound enters the passenger cabin via a vent, consider the mouth of the vent to be the zero reference point. (2) measure the distance (in millimetres) from the midrange driver in the left front door to the driver's head.
- Page 12 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Press ESC to quit the Input Gain Setting mode. It is important to optimize the Input and Output Gain settings of the UCS PRO to ideally match the output from your car audio head unit and the input stage of your power amplifier(s). The optimum settings will ensure the lowest possible noise and no distortion.
- Page 13 Select MODE Edit NEXT First choose the settings for Input A (left channel). Use the arrow keys to select each function: Attack Time (AT) and Release Time setting by using the rotary control. When this step has been completed press NEXT. Now set the remaining functions for Input A (typically the left channel).
- Page 14 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide EQ Type: Allows one of several EQ contours to be applied. In some cases Gain or Bandwidth is automatically set by the software and will not be adjustable. Peaking (Peak) - The default setting is the typical Parametric EQ mode, allowing gain cut or boost either side of a specified center frequency.
- Page 15 Frequency: The center frequency of each band independently can be set between 15.6Hz and 16,000Hz. Bandwidth: This dictates how the frequencies next to the center frequency will be affected during gain boost or cut ( Peaking & Notch modes). With a narrow bandwidth (minimum 0.05 octave), frequencies other than the center frequency and its immediate neighbours will be largely unaltered.
- Page 16 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Select MODE Edit NEXT x3 You are first presented with the parameters relating to the Low-Pass Filter (LPF) of Output 1 (OP1) - see Fig.2. Use the arrow keys to select each parameter: Signal Phase .
- Page 17 Phase: Each Output channel provides fine control (in 5 degree steps) of the signal's phase. The effect of this control is summed with that of the 0/180 degrees Output Polarity ( further on. In this way it is possible to adjust the phase of each individual output through a full 360 degrees. When you have completed adjustments for Output 1, press NEXT.
- Page 18 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Refer to the details under Input Equalization - the available parameters are identical. Pressing NEXT steps through each of the available EQ bands for Output 1, and then Output 2, and so on to Output 6. Press ESC to quit this mode. Output Gain (Edit Menu): The UCS PRO has no analog output gain controls - gain adjustment is handled entirely in the digital domain.
- Page 19 Compressor/Limiter (Edit Menu): each individual output to be kept within a set level range. This gives several benefits. By limiting peak output levels it helps protect the components of a sound system and at the same time provides a more consistent listening level.
- Page 20 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide avoid an audible distortion, but the signal roll-off beyond the level threshold setting is very rapid. Turning the rotary control counter-clockwise selects various compression ratios, from 20.0 to 1.1. A compression ratio of 20.0 (also written as 20:1) means that for every 20dB increase (above the set Level Threshold) at the input of that channel, the output from that channel will increase by just 1dB.
- Page 21 Delay Unit : The options are uS (microseconds), ms (milliseconds), mm (millimetres) and m (metres). These can be set separately for Input Delay and Output Delay, using the arrow keys to switch between Use the rotary control to change the unit type. Compressor/Limiter Threshold Unit unit type.
- Page 22 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Lock (Utility Menu): Select MODE Here you can enable or disable the hardware lock function designed to protect the UCS PRO from tampering or accidental changes to the current set-up. It allows you to enter a password to enable a Lock condition, or to return to Full Editing...
- Page 23 The display will revert to the default (switch-on) status and you will now see either a key icon, signifying that the device is in Total or Partial Lock mode (Fig.6). Fig. 6 Total Protection enabled A 1 3 B 2 4 2 W + 2 Total Lock : Preset Selection:...
- Page 24 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide The display should show UNLOCK, with Password below it and the first digit (represented by an asterisk '*') flashing (Fig.7). Use the rotary control to select the first digit of your chosen password, then use the right arrow key to move to the next digit and so on, until you have entered your full password.
- Page 25 To be protected by this warranty, the buyer must be able to produce a numbered, machine printed sales receipt (original only accepted, not a copy) from his supplying dealer that clearly shows the dealer's name and address, the buyer's name and address, purchase date, model name/number and serial number of the product.
- Page 26 SEKAKU ELECTRON CO., LTD. No. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi W. Road, Taichung, 401 Taiwan http://www.altomobile.com Tel: 886-4-22313737 email: info@altomobile.com Fax: 886-4-22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO MOBILE. All features and content might be changed without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this manual without written permission is forbidden.
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