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INDY AUDIO LABS Acurus ASPEQT Installer's Manual

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  • Page 1 All models Version 1.21 (Revision 20210314 – Initial Production Version)
  • 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...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! 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: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions Contents Congratulations Unpacking Carton Package Contents Register your Product Record your Unit information ASPEQT design philosophy ASPEQT Kit Contents Preliminary Setup Steps Acoustics and Measurements HDMI Stick System Setup Pre-requisites Hardware Architecture Mic Box System Setup Overview Software Mic Stands USB Mics...
  • Page 5 In the unlikely event of any of the above items missing, immediately contact your dealer or Acurus Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the ASPEQT Service: Automatic Speaker Parameter and EQ Tool from Indy Audio Labs. ASPEQT is the most efficient and effective way to ACURUS CUSTOMER SERVICE tune and optimize an Acurus pre-amp processor for its phone: 1-866-781-7284...

  • Page 6: Acoustics And Measurements

    further optimize EQ and other parameters following ASPEQT room tuning. Hardware Architecture The ASPEQT system consists of hardware specifically The ASPEQT system represents the marriage of several chosen for portability, ease of setup and reliability through revolutionary and proprietary concepts in professional years of usage.

  • Page 7: Hdmi Stick

    1 – Mic Box and Power Supply 4 – Mic Stand (4x) The Mic Box houses four USB connections for four Four full-sized fully adjustable microphone stands are precision measurement microphones. The mic box included to make optimal placement of microphones in any also hosts the closed ASPEQT Wi-Fi network on which environment simple.
  • Page 8 Video Output Requirements: ASPEQT displays setup and status information via the HDMI input of the processor to the main video display in the room. In the ASPEQT has been engineered to be a portable, easy-to-use event the processor is used for audio-only and video is and reliable method for tuning an Acurus ACT 4 20 or MUSE NOT passing through it, making a temporary for best performance in an installed environment.
  • Page 9 There are several steps to setup the ASPEQT system but they are all quite simple and after only a few runs, these instructions will become intuitive and memorized. ASPEQT HDMI Stick Setup the HDMI Stick 6 – Confirm the “Welcome to ASPEQT” screen on the main theater display 1 - Connect the HDMI Stick to an open HDMI input on After a couple minutes of bootup, you should see the...
  • Page 10 ASPEQT Mic Box Setup the Mic Box 4 – Wait a minute as ASPEQT automatically updates firmware in the Mic Box (when available) 1 - Place the Mic Box in the theater room near the If an update is available, the Mic Box will main listening area.
  • Page 11 Room Setup 1 – Click “Proceed” to begin the Room Setup step After setting up mouse control, click “proceed” on the screen below. 3 – Select the number of Seats per Row Click the + and – buttons to adjust the number of seats per row in the cinema.
  • Page 12 3 – Click “Confirm” After all four microphones are connect, click “Confirm” Microphone Setup to continue. 1 – Microphone Connections In this step, microphones 1 through 4 are connected to the Mic Box according to the diagram on-screen. Curve Selection Microphone 1 should be connected first, followed by microphone 2, microphone 3, then microphone 4.
  • Page 13 4 – Set Lower and Upper EQ Limits Parameter Setup The shaded area behind the target curve shows the range of frequencies that will be affected. To limit that Not all rooms behave the same and not all range, use the + and – buttons to alter the Lower and homeowners have the same listening preferences.

  • Page 14: Initial Steps

    Loudspeaker Tests Initial Steps Loudspeaker Layout Indication ASPEQT automates the next several steps of the The status of each ASPEQT test is displayed per measurement and calibration process. The installer loudspeaker. The loudspeakers to be tested are the can view the status of the measurements on the main active loudspeakers in the selected layout.

  • Page 15: Test Sequence Outline

    Test Sequence Outline EQ Status Indication Because there are several measurement steps in the For the next several minutes, ASPEQT runs hundreds ASPEQT process, this indicator helps provide guidance of tests in order to optimize the parameters of each regarding whether a given measurement is happening Loudspeaker in the room.
  • Page 16 Results Report (On-Screen) Curve View Overlay Options In the Results phase, ASPEQT displays the resulting “After” EQ Response Curve (AFT) responses for each loudspeaker. Several curves may This is the resulting curve from applying ASPEQT EQ. be overlayed to gain a better understanding of the processing applied and the change of response from “Before”...
  • Page 17 Parametric EQ Filters (PEQ) PEQ Technical Notes The lower left section of the results display shows the The PEQ filters used in Acurus Processors are actual parametric filter parameters set in the processor symmetrically shaped in their boost and cut responses. for each loudspeaker by ASPEQT.
  • Page 18 Results Report (Print-ready E-copy) In addition to the on-screen results display, ASPEQT results are automatically saved for each complete run on the micro SD card located in the HDMI Stick. Retrieving the Report Customizable Logo Simply remove the micro SD card and insert it in a You can customize the logo in the upper left corner of computer.
  • Page 19 Evaluating Results HDMI Stick After completing an ASPEQT session, it is always The HDMI Stick has a side slot for a micro SD card. advisable to play some familiar recorded content and This card is used to store output from ASPEQT listen to the results.
  • Page 20 From time to time, problems may occur. The following table is intended to help categorize and solve issues that may arise. Of course, if problems persist, do not hesitate to call your local dealer or Acurus Customer Service. Troubleshooting Table problem or symptom possible cause recommendations...
  • Page 21 problem or symptom possible cause recommendations Check network light in upper left corner of • ASPEQT Network Microphones are not found theater display. If necessary, power cycle Mic Disconnected Box and re-start ASPEQT Check network light in upper left corner of •...
  • Page 22 HDMI Stick Input Power 5V/2.5A DC maximum via USB connector Processor Intel Celeron J4105 quad-core 2.6GHz Storage 32GB eMMC (Internal), 8Gb micro-SD (external) Network Connectivity 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 Video Output HDMI 2.0 Audio Output Format PCM 2.0 USB Ports Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Mic Box...
  • Page 23 If returning the product you will brand, Aragon. Like its predecessor, Mondial, Indy Audio Labs need to obtain a Return Authorization from Indy Audio Labs and ship designs and manufactures all of its audio components in the this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an USA using custom fabricated parts and assemblies.

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