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Adcom GTP-880 Owner's Manual

Adcom GTP-880 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Please visit our web site at www.adcom.com to learn more about our complete line of stereo, home theater, and distributed audio/video products. On behalf of all of us at ADCOM, I want to thank you for selecting our product for your home or business entertainment system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ......4 Unpacking your GTP-880 ..... . 5 Warranty Information .

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    E. The device has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE CE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE CE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Gtp-880

    Be sure to verify that the serial number printed on the rear panel matches the serial number on the outer carton. If any number is altered or missing, or if the ADCOM warranty card is not included in the carton, you should notify us immediately in order to ensure that you have received a genuine ADCOM product which has not been opened, mishandled, or tampered with in any way.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Illustration

    [ 2 ] Room Two Control The GTP-880 has the ability to play and control an analog audio signal in a second room from the front panel or remote control. Any of the incoming analog audio signals can be distributed to the second room, with the exception of analog direct inputs.
  • Page 7 Press the down/up button again for 1/2 second to start searching again. The GTP-880 tuner can receive AM, FM and FM stereo broadcasts. Up to 32 stations can be preset and accessed from the front panel or remote. Stations can also be tuned manually.
  • Page 8 [ 7 ] Source Buttons These buttons select the active video and audio input for the GTP-880. The source that is currently selected will be shown in the front panel display and the LED in the source button will be red.

  • Page 9: Surround Format Information

    II, Dolby Digital® 5.1, Dolby Digital EX®, DTS®, DTS- ES® Discrete, DTS-ES® Matrix, DTS NEO:6® and ADCOM 7.1m²™. Within each mode, the GTP-880 also offers a wide range of additional processing options. This means you can precisely match a surround mode to your program mate- rial, loudspeaker setup and personal taste.
  • Page 10 Additional Information More detailed information about the various surround processing options contained in the GTP-880 can be found on the following websites: www.dolby.com & www.dtsonline.com...
  • Page 11 Keep the GTP-880 (and other audio/ video components) away from moisture and out of direct sunlight. Bear in mind that the GTP-880’s rear panel is the central connecting point for almost every component in your audio/video system. Leave sufficient room behind the rear panel to accommodate cables, antenna leads, power cords, etc.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Illustration

    [17] S-Video Output [18] Composite Video Inputs [19] Composite Video Output [20] 12V DC Trigger (main/room 2) | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual [21] IR Inputs (main/room 2) [22] Room 2 Analog Audio Output [23] RS232 Control (DB9) [24] SACD Input (DB25)

  • Page 13: Input & Output System Connections

    Note: You can only connect a 75Ω type FM antenna to the GTP-880. If you choose to use an antenna other than the one supplied, be sure to verify that it has the correct type of connector or that you obtain an appropriate adaptor.
  • Page 14 Connect a mono mini-plug between the DC trigger main jack on the rear panel of the GTP-880 and the low voltage trigger jack of the device to be controlled to enable re- mote turn-on of that component. The room 2 trigger jack...

  • Page 15: Connecting Components

    Insert the supplied power cord into the AC input of the rear panel of the GTP-880. Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the GTP-880. It’s designed for use with the GTP-880 and should not be used with any other device.

  • Page 16: Dvd Player

    S-video: If there is an s-video output on the DVD player, and you have an s-video input on your TV or monitor, con- nect it to the s-video DVD input on the rear of the GTP-880 using an s-video cable. S-video delivers a better picture...

  • Page 17: Video Recorder

    Audio Recorder A recording device such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, DAT deck or CD recorder can be connected to the GTP-880 using either or both of the following methods. Analog: Connect the L and R audio outputs on the recorder (usually marked “play”) to the tape in jacks on the rear of...

  • Page 18: Satellite Tuner Or Television

    Composite: Connect the composite video output from the satellite tuner or television to one of the video input jacks (video 1, 2 or 3) on the rear of the GTP-880 using an RCA-type video cable. S-video: If there is an s-video output on the satellite tuner...
  • Page 19 Connection Diagram: GTP-880 to a GFA-7807 Amplifier GFA-7807 Power Amplifier ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...
  • Page 20 Connection Diagram: GDV-850 DVD Player to the GTP-880 Direct Analog Input (DVD Audio) GDV-850 DVD Player GTP-880 Tuner Preamp | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Connection Diagram: GDV-850 DVD Player to the GTP-880 Digital & Analog Stereo Input GDV-850 DVD Player GTP-880 Tuner Preamp ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...
  • Page 22 Connection Diagram: Analog Source (CD, VCR, etc.) to the GTP-880 Analog Input Analog Source GTP-880 Tuner Preamp | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram: GTP-880 Video Outputs ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...

  • Page 24: Remote Control Illustration

    | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual 2.1 GRC-810 Remote Control [ 32 ] Main Button [ 33 ] Source Selection Buttons [ 34 ] Power Button [ 35 ] Mute Button [ 36 ] Volume Up & Down Buttons [ 37 ] Tape & Aux Buttons...

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    GTP-880 via remote, you must first ensure the main page is active. As an example, press main on the remote control. Now, press the dim button. If your GTP-880 is on, the brightness of the front panel display changes. Notice also that the main button on your remote illuminates.

  • Page 26: Remote Function Table

    Then look under main to see if it is pre pro- grammed for a GTP-880 function, under CD to see what CD commands are pre programmed, and under tuner to see all pre programmed tuning functions.
  • Page 27 - pause/step dvd - stop dvd go-to programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable dvd - repeat (1/all) programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable programmable backlight programmable ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual | Code...
  • Page 28 2 backlight backlight programmable | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual Carrier Frequency: 38kHz Code Function: Tuner selects 880 codes selects 880 dvd input selects 880 vcr input selects 880 cd input selects 880 video 1 input...
  • Page 29 ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual | Code...
  • Page 30 2 backlight backlight programmable | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual Carrier Frequency: 38kHz Code Vunction: Video 3 selects 880 codes selects 880 dvd input selects 880 vcr input selects 880 cd input selects 880 video 1 input...
  • Page 31 Buttons Function: Macro 1 Function: Macro 2 Function: Macro 3 Function: Macro 4 Function: Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual | Data Code...

  • Page 32: Using Pre Programmed Commands

    2. Press the appropriate function button (volume up, volume down, etc.) If you’ve selected a button that actually triggers a GTP-880 command, the main button will again flash red to confirm your choice. If the main button does not flash, you’ve selected a function button that isn’t pre programmed.

  • Page 33: Programming Macro Buttons

    3. To exit this feature, press and hold the ADCOM remote’s source selector and select buttons simultaneously. The orange status LED and the source selector button will flash twice and then turn off.

  • Page 34: Function And Data List (Discrete)

    2.7 Function and Data List for GTP-880 (Discrete) Remote Control via IR Custom Code: 1AE8h Code Type: NEC2 Command GTP-880 Function pwr on turns power full on pwr off turns power off (standby) dvd-a on direct selection of dvd-a analog direct input...
  • Page 35 1000 1110 0101 0000 0101 0001 0001 0010 1000 1111 1100 1100 1000 0111 1100 0100 1100 0101 1100 0110 1100 0111 1001 0100 1001 0101 1001 0110 1001 0111 1000 0110 ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual | Deci Turn on...

  • Page 36: Setup Overview

    Make certain that the AC power cord supplied with the GTP-880 is fi rmly inserted into the socket on the unit’s rear panel. 2. Press the rear panel power switch to the on position to set the GTP-880 to standby mode.

  • Page 37: Input Configuration

    In fact, certain digital signals (Dolby Digital, DTS, some Dolby Digital EX, and others) contain a special digital “flag” that tells the GTP-880 to switch to that surround mode. When the GTP-880 receives one of these bitstreams it will switch to that mode of operation.
  • Page 38 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual To configure the GTP-880 for your speaker system: 1. Press the menu button to enter the main menu. The main menu appears on the front panel display and the OSD.

  • Page 39: Channel Configuration

    (xover) menu. The front, center and surround crossover menus are used to independently set the internal high pass filter of the GTP-880’s crossover for each of these three speaker groups. 7. Use the buttons to adjust the front crossover.

  • Page 40: Channel Trim

    You can also perform this calibration at any time by using the built in test tone, by pressing the ch. cal button on the GTP-880 remote control. To set channel levels using the test tone function: 1.

  • Page 41: Channel Trim

    Set the distance for the front L/R speakers to the nearest foot/meter. Rounding up is OK. Distances can be set in the following increments: Feet 0 to 20 feet in 1 foot increments. Meters 0 to 6 meters in 0.3 meter increments. ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...

  • Page 42: System Configurations

    6. After making your selection, exit the main menu. The dim button can also be used on the remote control. | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual Setting the OSD Time Out buttons. This menu is used to set how long the on screen display will remain visible after a button is pushed or setting is changed on the GTP-880.

  • Page 43: System Configurations

    Dolby Pro Logic II surround mode. For a description of these options, see the section titled “surround format information.” The PLII parameter menu is shown on the following page. ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...

  • Page 44: Room Two Configuration

    3.9 Room Two Configuration This menu controls the setting for your second room and the output from the room 2 out jacks on the rear of the GTP-880. This function can be accessed in three ways. You can press the rm.2 button on the remote control, you can access this...

  • Page 45: Additional Options

    3.10 Additional Options Surround Data Format Lock The GTP-880 will automatically set the surround format based on the signal it receives from the selected source. To avoid the slight delay occasionally encountered in the auto select process, you can choose to override the auto data format detection circuitry by following the procedure below.
  • Page 46 | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual In most cases a minimum amount of dynamic range reduc- tion is automatically included in the bitstream to ensure safe downmixing.
  • Page 47 Installer’s Notes This page has been intentionally left blank. ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...

  • Page 48: Resolving Problems

    System Reset In rare cases the GTP-880 internal processor may freeze or lock-up causing abnormal operation. This is common to all micro-processor controlled devices when the unit is subject to excessive static discharge, AC line noise, or power spikes.

  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    • Check station tuning. Switch off or move the source of the electrical noise • Check station tuning. Adjust or replace AM antenna • Check station tuning. Adjust or replace antenna • No remedy ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...

  • Page 50: Caring For Your Gtp-880

    If you will not be using your home theater system for an extended period of time, it is always a good idea to turn the unit off using the power switch on the rear panel of the GTP-880. This will prevent the automatic turn on circuits from accidentally turning the system on during your absence.

  • Page 51: Gtp-880 Specifications

    Depth ..16 inches / 406.4 mm Weight ..28 lbs. / 12.7 kg Trigger Outputs 1, 2 (Zone) ..Sequential Delay Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2.0A slow-blow 5x20mm 50 mA @ 12 VDC ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual |...
  • Page 52 ADCOM A division of Klein Technology Group, LLC 8551 East Anderson Drive, Suite 105 Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Voice: (480) 607-2277 Fax: (480) 348-9876 GTP880_manual_v1.3 http://www.adcom.com | ADCOM GTP-880 Owner’s Manual...

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