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TacT Audio RCS 2.2 XP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual RCS 2.2 XP Preamplifi er / Dynamic Room Correction System...
  • Page 3 The lightning with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “Dangerous Voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to a person. Tact Audio...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    11. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Cleaning and Maintenance The >note< operation. 4 Tact Audio Read these instructions entirely before installing or operating this equip- ment. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do not use this equipment near water or allow it to become wet.

  • Page 5: Acknowledgments/Registration

    Registration IMPORTANT! Please record your serial number here for future reference. You will need this for future upgrades or should you ever require service on your RCS 2.2 XP Pream- plifi er. RCS 2.2 XP serial number: _____________________ Optional modules installed:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Dynamic Room Correction Automatic Room Correction Connecting the RCS 2.2X Front Panel Controls Remote Control Front Panel Display MAIN menu Room Correction Menu Parametric EQ Menu 6 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Main screen...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Rcs 2.2X

    You should fi nd the following items in the accessory kit: Accessories The RCS 2.2 XP is designed with an automatic switching power supply. It will oper- Operating voltage ate on 65-265 volts at 50-60 Hz. No external settings are required.

  • Page 8: Introduction Caution

    It will delay the main speakers for perfect time alignment to within 1/8 of an inch. The RCS 2.2 XP off ers you the opportunity to add subwoofers to a system and improve the transient response tremendously at the same. This contrasts sharply with the normal result of adding subwoofers to a system: slow –...

  • Page 9: Modular Design

    Introduction Modular design The internal layout of the RCS 2.2 XP is completely modular. All of the expensive components such as DSP’s, D/A and A/D converters are a plug-in type and are placed on a motherboard. This allows for easy and inexpensive future upgrades.

  • Page 10: Dynamic Room Correction

    DYNAMIC ROOM CORRECTION Dynamic Room Correction (DRC) ® is new technology developed by Tact Audio Inc. over past two years. This groundbreaking brings the science and art of Room Correction, and specifi cally Tact room correction products, to yet another level.
  • Page 11 fi lters. New correction fi lters are loaded into the signal path as the music is playing and the new correc- tion takes effect in a split of a second. The same process repeats again for any new master level setting. Tact Audio...

  • Page 12: Automatic Room Correction

    In another words, if a target curve is to be modifi ed by the PC software, the automatic correction feature has to be disabled. This following describes the automatic room correction process for all 2.2 XP operating modes. 12 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 13 fi lter to its highest frequency and main channel to its lowest cut off frequency. To disable crossover fi lters enter the RCS-DRC menu and select the CRO- ON(OFF) option in Fig.3 to enter Crossover screen Fig. 4. Fig. 3. RCS-DRC screen. Tact Audio...
  • Page 14 AVG This is a very important measurement parameter. It equals the number of measurements that are averaged prior to being saved. The averaging process reduces the effects of random environmental noise. Typical Average values go from 10 to 30. 14 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 15 MENU button to go back to the DRC-RCS screen (Fig. 3). At any time dur- ing the measurement process you can click on the CANCEL option to cancel the process. After the measurement is completed or the measurement was canceled, the CANCEL option changes its name to EXIT. Tact Audio...
  • Page 16 HF parameter block (2). In this way you can shape tar- get curves to match your specifi c listening needs. Please note that changes you make on this screen do not take effect until you click on the SET option. 16 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 17 Fig. 6. Mode menu. 2.1 mode selection is displayed in the upper left corner (1). The rest of the procedure is the same as in 2.2 mode. Note the change in the measurement screen in Fig. 7. The Tact-2.2 XP will automatically select channels for measurements based on the mode selection. Tact Audio...
  • Page 18 In 2.0 mode only the Left and Right channels will be measured. At the end of the measurement process the Subwoofer Left and Subwoofer Right measurement data will be set to 0 dB fl at response. 18 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 19 Tact Audio...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Rcs 2.2X

    96 kHz /16-24 bits. However, the AES/EBU and RCA/coaxial input also sup- port 192kHz. Digital output 1 The RCS 2.2 XP has 3 digital outputs for the main channels: main channels All outputs are 24-bits at 44.1, 48, 88, 96 or 192 kHz sampling rates (TosLink does not support 192kHz).
  • Page 21 These modules are based on the latest 24-bits/192 kHz state-of-the-art technology and offer performance far beyond that of most stand-alone converters. Due to the modular design of the RCS 2.2 XP, these modules can be added at any time or exchanged if upgrades should become available.
  • Page 22 NOTE: The optional ADC module is required for analog inputs. NOTE: A/D conversion is always performed at 24-bits/192 kHz. Analog output The RCS 2.2 XP has 2 stereo analog outputs for the main channels when the op- main channels tional DAC-MAIN module is installed: (optional DAC module) NOTE: The optional DAC module is required for analog outputs.
  • Page 23 Microphone input taking a room measurement for dynamic room correction. CAUTION: To avoid damage through static discharge, we strongly recom- mend that you turn off the RCS 2.2 XP via the rear panel mains switch before connecting the microphone. •...
  • Page 24 Use the “AUX” port to connect to TacT digital amplifiers or to daisy chain with multiple RS232 components. AC mains input Connect the RCS 2.2 XP to the AC mains wall socket. & mains switch Use the mains switch to turn power ON or OFF.

  • Page 25: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The front panel controls on the RCS 2.2 XP will allow you to access and control all menu settings. Digital Input Selector Standby Mute Analog Input Selector Standby Use the “STANDBY” button to toggle between Standby mode and ON.

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used to access the front panel display controls and menus. 26 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 27 Remote Control 1 - STANDBY The STANDBY button will either turn the RCS 2.2 XP on or will place it int standby mode. When in standby mode, the unit is placed into a low power “idling” state. The standby button is also used to save changes that were made in the menu parameters.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Display

    FRONT PANEL DISPLAY The main screen is displayed when the RCS 2.2 XP is powered on. To move the cursor indicator use the front panel or remote control navigation but- tons. To select an option press the “ENTER” button. Correction preset selection To select one of the nine correction presets or to bypass them use the “LEFT”...

  • Page 29: Master Level Indicator

    “OUT-FS” general menu option. Input sampling frequency indicator This displays the sampling frequency of the currently selected digital input. The RCS 2.2 XP will automatically detect input signal presence and display its sam- pling frequency. RCS 2.2 XP operating mode This displays the systems operating mode.

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    Front Panel > Main Menu MAIN menu The main menu screen lists all of the RCS 2.2 XP general menus. Access the main menu through the menu button on the front panel or the remote control. To highlight a menu option use the navigational buttons. To enter a highlighted option press the “ENTER”...

  • Page 31: Mode Menu

    MODE menu Use this menu to set the RCS 2.2 XP to one of four operating modes. highlight an option use the navigational buttons. To enter a highlighted option press the “ENTER” button. STEREO 2.2 STEREO 2.1 STEREO 2.0 MONO Front Panel >...

  • Page 32: Adc Menu

    Front Panel > Main Menu ADC menu The RCS 2.2 XP can be equipped with a state of the art Analog to Digital Con- (optional ADC module) verter (ADC module optional) . To further enhance the converter’s performance, the system off ers two selectable gain values for the ADC input stage, 0dB or -6dB.

  • Page 33: Dout Fs Menu

    Front Panel > Main Menu DOUT-FS menu The RCS 2.2 XP is equipped with a sample rate converter on each digital out- put. Each output can independently be set to 44.1, 48, 88, 96 and 192 KHz sam- pling frequencies.

  • Page 34: Pol Menu

    “Run Test” option and hold down the “ENTER” button to produce the test signal. The test tone will stop when the “ENTER” button is re- leased. Press the “MENU” button to exit this menu. 34 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...

  • Page 35: Display Menu

    This parameter can be set to any value between 1 and MAX(16). This option determines the front panel brightness after timeout has expired. This parameter can be set to any value between OFF (0) and MAX(16). Tact Audio...

  • Page 36: Comm Menu

    The RCS 2.2X is shipped with the default address set at 1. NOTE: If you change the device address make sure that you select the ap- propriate device address in the RCS 2.2X Room Correction software. 36 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...

  • Page 37: Amp Menu

    Front Panel > Main Menu AMP menu The AMP menu is designed to allow the RCS 2.2 XP to interface with the TacT line of digital amplifi ers. The RCS 2.2 XP can control multiple digital amplifi ers. This setting should be ENABLED only if you have a Tact digital amplifi er attached to the RCS 2.2 XP.

  • Page 38: Options Menu

    Max Level Detection Wheel Remote GAIN 38 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION This option controls the system’s maximum signal level. For example, if this option is set to -3.0 dB, the volume control can not go above -3.0 dB. The minimum value is -99.9 and the maximum value is equal to the value of the...

  • Page 39: Lock Menu

    When this option is set to YES the user can not change current correction presets and can not enter the DRC- RCS screen. When this option is set to YES the user can not change current ParEq presets and can not enter the PAR EQ screen. Tact Audio...

  • Page 40: Msr Menu

    XP. This screen also provides Tact Audi Pleae feel free to contact us should you require any furthe information from us - we would love to hear from you! 40 Tact Audio Tact Audi o’s web address and phone number.

  • Page 41: Room Correction Menu

    CORRECTION menu Access the CORRECTION menu by selecting DRC-RCS from the RCS 2.2 XP fi rst screen. To highlight a menu option use the navigational buttons. To enter a highlighted option press the “ENTER” button. LEVELS menu DELAYS menu NAMES menu...

  • Page 42: Levels Menu

    To use manually set delay times set the fi eld (1). Tact-2.2 XP keeps track of de- lay times set for both AUTO and MANUAL delay option. 42 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...

  • Page 43: Names Menu

    Press the enter button to engage the selected correction preset. CRO menu Use this screen to set RCS 2.2 XP crossover parameters. To highlight a menu option use the navigational buttons. To select a highlighted option press the “ENTER” button.

  • Page 44: Msr Menu

    Selected (enabled) channels are marked by a rectangle. To select or deselect a channel place the cursor over desired channel and press ENTER button. 44 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION 2.2 XP is factory confi gured to measurement parameters as displayed above. The...
  • Page 45 CANCEL option to cancel the process. After the measurement is completed or the measurement was canceled, the CANCEL option changes its name to EXIT. NOTE: For instructions on how to initiate Automatic Room Correction, please go to p.12. Tact Audio...

  • Page 46: Parametric Eq Menu

    PAR EQ option on the RCS 2.2X fi rst screen. If Par Eq preset is set to BP - bypass the following screen will be displayed: In this screen only two options are enabled: PRESET and LOCK. 46 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION...

  • Page 47: Table Menu

    Active Preset display. This displays the preset that is currently loaded into the system. This is not a selectable menu option. Front Panel > Parametric EQ Menu When the LINK option is set to YES the fol- lowing screen is displayed. Tact Audio...
  • Page 48 To change a parameter fi rst highlight it and press ENTER button. Then use the LEFT and RIGHT navigational buttons change the parameter value. 48 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION Indicates that this table is for linked fi lters Current parametric EQ preset.
  • Page 49 LEFT and RIGHT navigational buttons change the parameter value. Indicates the left or right channel fi lter table. Current parametric EQ preset. Filter order. For more fi lters scroll down the list. Front Panel > Parametric EQ Menu Tact Audio...
  • Page 50 TacT Audio, Inc. 201 Gates Road Unit G, Little Ferry – New Jersey 07643, USA Phone: +1 201 440 9300 – Fax: +1 201 440 5580 – Email: info@tactaudio.com www.tactlab.com...

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