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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL rel. 1.0a...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / Index 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS ......................... 3 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................3 3. AP F8.9 bit and DRC INSTALLATION ............................ 4 4. CONNECTION PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................ 5 POWER ....................................5 CTRL (REM IN-OUT. / CONTROL) ..........................6 SPEAKER IN..................................6 PRE IN....................................7 SPEAKER OUT.

  • Page 3: Product Description / Precautions

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS AP F8.9 bit is a 9-channel amplifier with 8 amplified channels settable in bridge mode; it also features a 32 bit, 147 MHz clock speed, 24 bit AD/DA converter digital sound processor (DSP), essential to maximize the acoustic performance of your car audio system.

  • Page 4: Ap F8.9 Bit And Drc Installation

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 3. AP F8.9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION External size Mounting size 238 mm / 9.37 in 218 mm / 9.4 in. How to mount POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN...

  • Page 5: Connection Panel Description

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 4. CONNECTION PANELS - DESCRIPTION POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN SUB OUT PRE IN POWER. + Power (11-15 VDC): connection terminal for AP F8.9 bit power supply positive pole. The jack accepts a stripped cable up to 15mm/0.6”...

  • Page 6: Ctrl (Rem In-Out. / Control)

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / CTRL (REM IN-OUT / CONTROLS): terminals to turn on and control the AP F8.9bit. - Remote IN. Input to turn on AP F8.9 bit remotely through the audio signal source Remote Out. REM IN can be connected to the ignition switch terminal (ACC).

  • Page 7: Pre In

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / PRE IN AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 12 pole multipolar connector to manage the PRE IN input signals, by soldering the RCA female connectors to the terminals, or using the accessory ACP6 to interface head units featuring a PRE OUT output.

  • Page 8: Sub Out

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / SUB OUT. Pre-amplified output subject to LO PASS filtering optimized to drive a mono amplifier for an external subwoofer or active subwoofer. (see sec. 5.4) OPTICAL IN. AP F8.9 bit accepts at its input PCM signals up to 192 kHz / 24 bit sampling frequency rate. So DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) multi-channel signals coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD) or DTS can not be reproduced.

  • Page 9: Logo Status

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / LOGO STATUS. AP F8.9 bit is provided with a built-in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections to the speakers. The logo on the AP F8.9 bit top cover will change its status in case of any possible product malfunctions.

  • Page 10: Connections

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5. CONNECTIONS POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON HEX KEY 2,5 mm POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON 15 mm / 0.6 in. FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN SUB OUT PRE IN 8 AWG Max EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER...

  • Page 11: Input Signals

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / INPUT SIGNALS 1. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN SUB OUT PRE IN OEM SOURCE IN 1+ white IN 1- white/black IN 2+ gray...
  • Page 12 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 3. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SUB OUT PRE IN FL + IN 1+ white OEM SOURCE FL -...
  • Page 13 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5. SPEAKER INPUT: 3 WAY FRONT + REAR POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN SPEAKER OUT FUSE 2x30A CTRL SUB OUT PRE IN FL TW+ IN 1+ white FL TW- IN 1- white/black FR TW+...

  • Page 14: Digital Optical In Input Signals

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7. PRE INPUT FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB + REAR POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SUB OUT PRE IN FRONT LEFT IN 1 FRONT RIGHT IN 2...

  • Page 15: Output Signals

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / OUTPUT SIGNALS POWER - 12V PRESETS OPTICAL IN UPGRADE OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SUB OUT PRE IN 16: White OUT 1+ 8: White/Black OUT 1- 15: White OUT 2+ 7: White/Black OUT 2- 14: White...

  • Page 16: Preset 0 Default: 3 Way Active Front + Rear + External Subwoofer

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.1 PRESET DEFAULT: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A...

  • Page 17: Preset 1: 2 Way Active Front + 2 Passive Rear + Subwoofer

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.2 PRESET 1: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + 2 WAY PASSIVE REAR + SUBWOOFER LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A...

  • Page 18: Preset 2: 3 Way Active Front + Subwoofer

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.3 PRESET 2: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + SUBWOOFER LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SUB OUT...

  • Page 19: Preset 3: Front + Rear + Subwoofer

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.4 PRESET 3: FRONT + REAR + SUBWOOFER FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SUB OUT PRE IN INPUT CONFIGURATION: Master input: Front + Rear...

  • Page 20: Preset 4: 2 Way Active Front + Rear + Subwoofer

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.5 PRESET 4: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + SUB LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A...

  • Page 21: Preset 5: 3 Way Active Front + Rear + External Amplified Sub

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.6 PRESET 5: 3 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON...

  • Page 22: Preset 6: 2 Way Active Front + Rear + External Amplified Sub

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.7 PRESET 6: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN OFF ON SPEAKER IN FUSE 2x30A CTRL...

  • Page 23: Preset 7: 2 Way Active Front + Rear + 2 Way Center Channel + External Amplified Sub

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5.4.8 PRESET 7: 2 WAY ACTIVE FRONT + REAR + 2 WAY CENTER CHANNEL + EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SUB CENTER CENTER LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR FULL REAR FULL LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER POWER - 12V PRESETS...

  • Page 24: Personal Computer And Digital Remote Control (Drc)

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / PC CONNECTION AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL (DRC) 1. AP F8.9 bit connection with PC DRC IN USB cable (provided) DRC MP (optional) DRC AB (optional)

  • Page 25: Guide For Installing/Uninstalling Ap F8.9 Bit Software And Drivers

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 6. GUIDE FOR INSTALLING/UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Insert the "AP F8.9 bit Setup CD 1.0" in the drive on the PC you wish to use. Windows Vista: access Computer from the Windows START menu;...
  • Page 26 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / Windows Vista: select I AGREE to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows 7: select I AGREE to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows 8 / 10: select I AGREE to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows Vista: select INSTALL on the tab;...

  • Page 27: Guided Procedure For Driver Installation

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION Turn on AP F8.9 bit Connect the USB cable on the connector on AP F8.9 bit to a free USB port on the PC. WARNING: when connecting a laptop via USB to AP F8.9 bit while it is turned on, the laptop has to work with its own battery and stay disconnected from the mains adapter (external power supply).

  • Page 28: Uninstalling Ap F8.9 Bit Software

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE Procedure 1 To uninstall AP F8.9 bit PC software you can use the link in the menu: Start / All programs / AP F8.9 bit / uninstall Procedure 2 To uninstall AP F8.9 bit PC software, you can also use the standard procedure: Start / Control Panel / Uninstall or change a program / AP F8.9 bit / remove.

  • Page 29: How To Set Up Ap F8.9 Bit With A Pc

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7. HOW TO SET UP AP F8.9 BIT WITH A PC OFFLINE MODE OFFLINE mode can be used to analyze the software without connecting AP F8.9 bit to the PC to become familiar with the numerous functions of the processor. To activate the OFFLINE (For specific functions, see TARGET mode section...

  • Page 30: Target Mode

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / TARGET MODE In order to configure the inputs, amplified and pre-amplified power outputs, EQ and time delays for AP F8.9 bit, it must be interfaced with the PC. When you get to this point you must already be aware of what type of system you intend to set up.
  • Page 31 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5. Input Configuration Any of the input channels on AP8.9 bit can be given the name corresponding to the signal coming from the source. Choose one of the following input configurations: - (1) Front + Rear: controls Front stereo + Rear stereo. It is possible to select from the drop-down menu which input sections to use to drive the subwoofer in the audio system.
  • Page 32 9 of this paragraph. Head units output level instrument check The maximum output voltage and maximum undistorted level can be measured using the Audison bit Tune SOURCE CHECK tool (see sec. 7.1 bit Tune Advanced Manual)
  • Page 33 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7. De-equalization. De-equalization of the OEM source, operation not required and not necessary if using low level inputs (Pre out). During the high level input configuration procedure, this function can be used to maximize use of the OEM head units, even if they were equalized to adapt best to the acoustics of the car they are installed in.
  • Page 34 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 9. Speaker Connection Setup. The speakers available in the system can be activated by simply clicking on them. The software assumes that if the Left tweeter, midrange or woofer are selected, the Right ones are also activated. Once the software is started, this choice will affect the crossover type and frequencies with Default settings.
  • Page 35 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 10. Output Configurations. AP F8.9 bit features 9 output channels. In this specific step of the procedure you can assign any signal to one of the output channels. E.g.: The 3 way front can be controlled as: - multi amplified (6 output channels are needed);...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Acoustic Reproduction

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION The following paragraphs describe the functions to adjust the system and its acoustic fine tuning. WARNING: when exploring the functions, do not change the parameters on AP F8.9 bit. Take your time to get familiar with the possibilities the software offers.

  • Page 37: File Main Menu

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7.3.2 FILE MAIN MENU By clicking on the File tab, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: Load: it loads the entire AP F8.9 bit configuration from a previously saved file (e.g.: “AP F8.9 bit setup1.apf”). This function is present in both TARGET mode and in OFF LlNE mode.

  • Page 38: Settings Main Menu

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7.3.4 SETTINGS MAIN MENU By clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: I/O Configuration Wizard: it sets up the system, and puts AP F8.9 bit in the conditions needed to be able to perform this operation (see sec.
  • Page 39 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / Input configuration: shows the specialization assigned to the inputs on AP F8.9 bit during the Configuration wizard. Options: by clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: Signals: lets you set how AP F8.9 bit is turned on through: •...
  • Page 40 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / WARNING: if the car is equipped with security alerts, phone alerts, navigation system alerts, …etc., if you set a too long Wake delay from sleep (sec), reproduction of the first part of the mentioned signals might be missed. Master priority: it allows the user to modify the audio signal level settings.

  • Page 41: Device Main Menu

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7.3.5 DEVICE MAIN MENU By clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: Synchronize: this function synchronizes the PC with AP F8.9 bit and vice versa due to communication losses caused by the device shutting down or for other reasons.

  • Page 42: Help Main Menu

    URL www.audisonbitdrive.eu will automatically start, offering the possibility to check the product manual online. 4) Diagnostic: this function is to use exclusively if requested by the Audison authorized service centre. It generates a file named “xxxxxxxxxxx.dng” that is saved on the PC desktop, to diagnose the product.

  • Page 43: Select Channel

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / If you wish to check the electrical response of the Rear system together with the Subwoofer, you must clear the Front system selection. However, the software will only let you operate on a single channel and will show the message “EDIT”...
  • Page 44 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / STANDARD MODE In STANDARD mode: FILTER Full Range Low Pass High Pass Band Pass TYPE -> Depending on the speaker or speaker system selected during Tweeter configuration, a suitable type of filter will be available. Midrange E.g.: For the Front Woofer, only Low Pass or Band Pass will Woofer...

  • Page 45: Set Distance And Delay

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 6. Filter slope - Hi-P Slope 12/24 dB/Oct. (Linkwitz) 6/12/18/24dB/Oct (Butterworth) - Lo-P Slope 12/24 dB/Oct. (Linkwitz) 6/12/18/24 dB/Oct (Butterworth) When starting the AP F8.9 bit software, it offers Linkwitz with 12 dB/Oct. slope. E.g.: If you select Band Pass as the filter type, the same slope will be applied to both the hi-pass and low-pass as the default slope, but they can also be unbound.
  • Page 46 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / Preliminary remarks Fine set and Phase delay Delay assignment according to distance calculation is theoretical. Small variations must be applied due to small errors in distance measurement, back-wave reflections inside the car and, primarily, the speaker phase problem. Two speakers reproducing two frequency areas that are close to each other (e.g.: Woofer and Midrange) will simultaneously reproduce the same frequencies in their crossing area, at a attenuated level.
  • Page 47 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 5. Once the time delay settings are complete, start the musical reproduction and use the Fine Set box, moving the values up or down (except for the subwoofer since it is the farthest speaker) to fine tune the system for optimal sound.

  • Page 48: Parametric Equalizer

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7.3.12 PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER The AP F8.9 bit software provides an equalizer, that can be managed from a maximum of 10 graphic control points which automatically place a maximum of 10 parametric equalization points. The quantity of graphic control points used doesn’t match the parametric poles quantity, which is determined by the adapting software.

  • Page 49: Output Level

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7.3.13 OUTPUT LEVEL This section shows the settings related to the output levels of AP F8.9 bit channels. The description of the points shown in the figure is given below. 1. Using one of the sliders for the output channels, you can adjust the output level (-40÷0 dB) for each channel. The sliders are enabled based on the output configuration.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 8. TROUBLESHOOTING SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC 1. AP F8.9 bit operating problems If, when calibrating the system with AP F8.9 bit connected to a laptop there are operating problems, try disconnecting the laptop power supply cable. With the laptop working on battery power you avoid a possible voltage difference in the USB ground between the vehicle (AP F8.9 bit) and the ground (PC).

  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / FIRMWARE UPGRADE If there are product UPGRADES available online, proceed as follows: - Save the previous setup (if you wish to consult it in OFFLINE mode); - Disconnect the "Speaker out" and "Sub out" AP F8.9 bit on. - Set the product upgrade switch to the "ON"...
  • Page 52 USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 9. When successfully completed, a notification window will appear. In order to be able to use AP F8.9 bit again, you must close POWER - 12V the program on the PC and turn off AP F8.9 bit. PRESETS UPGRADE OPTICAL IN...

  • Page 53: Accessories

    180° dephasing. SPM4 is especially recommended to extend the number of inputs of the Audison digital processors or amplifiers with built-in DSP because they feature a De-equalizer (De-Eq). In that case, any...

  • Page 54: Op 1.5 Toslink Optical Cable 1,5 M / 59.05 In

    USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / OP 1.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1,5 M / 59.05 IN. Optical cable with TOSLINK connectors for S/PDIF digital audio signals. Cable length 1.5 m / 59.05 in. OP 4.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4,5 M / 177.16 IN. Optical cable with TOSLINK terminations for S/PDIF digital audio signals.

  • Page 55: Caratteristiche Tecniche

    Acoustic Preset: N.2 DSP Memory, DRC selectable CONTROL CONNECTIONS From / to personal computer: 1 x micro USB-B To Audison DRC AB / MP: 1 x AC Link Optical select: Optical select wire control +12 V enable Master enable: Master enable wire control +12 V enable...
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