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- Page 1 AMPx4 ADA 6.1 Surround Processor & 4 Channel Power Amplifier Operations & Installation Manual © Copyright 1999, Audio Design Associates, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Audio Design Associates, Inc., 602-610 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY, 10605, (914) 946-9595, FAX (914) 946-9620...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connection of the Power-On Trigger ..........9 6.1 Speaker Placement ..............10 Using Banana Pin Connectors (AMPx4) ........11 Connection of the ADA 6.1 & AMPx4 to a 5.1 Receiver .....12 Connection of the ADA 6.1 & AMPx4 to a 5.1 Receiver .....14 Filters, Calibration, and Testing...........16... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions & Electrical Warning
230V SETTING, CONSULT YOUR DEALER BEFORE PLUGGING THE UNIT IN. IN A CASE WHERE THE 230V SETTING WOULD BE NEEDED, AUDIO DESIGN ASSOCIATES WILL NOT PROVIDE A POWER CORD FOR THE UNIT. THEREFORE, THE USER MUST CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR ADA TO OBTAIN THE PROPER POWER CORD, AS WELL. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
System not operating on 115V AC (i.e. 230VAC International Customers) The ADA 6.1 Processor is shipped with a 115VAC to 12VAC (500 mA) power supply. While the ADA 6.1 Processor can be used on any system, the external power supply (transformer) cannot. As such, owners of systems operating on 230VAC will need to acquire locally, an appropriate power trans- former. -
Page 5: Introduction
ADA 6.1 on or into bypass mode. Because the ADA 6.1 uses Reed Relays for bypass control, when the ADA 6.1 is off, it is in a true bypass mode with no processing taking place at all. The surround channel inputs are then simply directed to the outputs for amplification. -
Page 6: Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADA 6.1 Compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS software? Yes, the ADA 6.1 is compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS software, but it is important to note, only if these mixes are recorded in a 5.1 format. Two channel mixes do exist, even though, they are encoded on DVD’s locked into Dolby Digital. - Page 7 Well first and foremost, new Surround EX software will truly take advantage of all the ADA 6.1 Proces- sor has to offer. However, listeners will most likely enjoy the benefits of the ADA 6.1 in most new films encoded in Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS surround sound. This is especially true of the films that take a advantage of the discrete surround channels offered by these two decoding formats.
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Page 8: Ada 6.1 Processor Features
ADA 6.1 Processor Features Power On/Bypass Switch - This switch turns the ADA 6.1 on. When it is in the off position, the ADA 6.1 is in a bypass mode. While in bypass, the surround right and left channels go directly through the ADA 6.1, completely unprocessed. -
Page 9: Ampx4 Four Channel Power Amplifier Features
AMPx4’s speaker to line convertor, takes the left and right surround speaker channels and converts them to line-level so that the ADA 6.1 can process these sig- nals. The AMPx4’s speaker to line-level convertor need not be used if the 5.1 A/V receiver you have features line-level audio outputs for the left and right surround channels. -
Page 10: Connection Of The Ada 6.1 To Preamp & Amp
Connection of the ADA 6.1 to Preamp & Amp Prior to connecting the ADA 6.1 to your home theater system, ADA suggests having the necessary interconnects available prior to commencing. ADA suggests using cables of equal length. The diagram illustrates the ADA 6.1 connected to the Cinema Reference A/V Preamplifier and the PTM-6150 Six Channel Power Amplifier. -
Page 11: Connection Of The Power-On Trigger
Connection of the Power-On Trigger The ADA 6.1 has a feature that permits it to be turned on or to bypass from an external source. This trigger can permit you to remotely control the activation of the ADA 6.1. When incorporated with systems that use some type of control system, a touch screen, buttons can be setup on the touch screen that would activate this trigger on demand. -
Page 12: 6.1 Speaker Placement
6.1 Speaker Placement As the ADA 6.1 is a home theater enhancement, as each home theater is unique in shape and seating, and as each listener has his or her own preferences, the best way to determine the ideal positioning of the back-surround speakers is through basic trial and error. -
Page 13: Using Banana Pin Connectors (Ampx4)
Using Banana Pin Connectors (AMPx4) The AMPx4’s only speaker output terminal are recessed “ba- Wire Guide nana pin” jacks. The AMPx4 comes with four banana pins Banana Connector which you will need to terminate to your speaker wire. Since Top View polarity and making a secure connection are important, please Lock Screws take the time to familiarize yourself with the use of banana... -
Page 14: Connection Of The Ada 6.1 & Ampx4 To A 5.1 Receiver
Connect the ADA 6.1 to the 5.1 A/V receiver as shown below. Please note, for best effects, use interconnect cables that are all of equal length. Connect the ADA 6.1 to the AMPx4. A picture of just these connections is on the top of the adjoining page. - Page 15 ADA 6.1 to AMPx4 LT SURR LT SURR BACK LT EXTERNAL POWER ON/OFF ADA 6.1 Surround Back Processor INPUT TRIGGER 12VAC MAIN POWER RT SURR RT SURR BACK RT 1(-) 2(+) INPUTS OUTPUTS Manufactured in the U.S.A. 12VDC MANUAL MADE IN U.S.A.
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Page 16: Connection Of The Ada 6.1 & Ampx4 To A 5.1 Receiver
Connect the 5.1 receiver’s left and right surround speaker level to the AMPx4’s speaker convertor inputs. (Below and the top of the opposite page). Connect the AMPx4’s line-level audio convertor’s output to the ADA 6.1. (Below and the bottom of the opposite page). - Page 17 R+ R- L- L+ OUT TO SPEAKERS IN FROM 6.1 IN FROM 6.1 OUT TO SPEAKERS OUT TO 6.1 SURR AMP IN AMPx4’s Convertor Output to ADA 6.1 LT SURR LT SURR BACK LT EXTERNAL POWER ON/OFF ADA 6.1 Surround Back Processor...
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Page 18: Filters, Calibration, And Testing
ON position. The best way to properly test and calibrate the ADA 6.1 and your home theater system is to use an SPL (Sound Pressure Level) Meter and the 5.1 preamplifier’s (or AV receiver’s) pink-noise generator. - Page 19 For adjusting the back-surround channels, you will need a RCA “Y” splitter. Unplug the right and left surround inputs to the ADA 6.1 and plug the “Y” connector into both left and right surround inputs on the ADA 6.1. Take the right surround channel and plug it into the open end of the “Y”...
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