AudioSource Universal Remote EQ Ten User's Manual
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1. the button in for continuous decrease G Sen Sen These two switches adjust the ET Display S nsitiv ity to show the relative levels of the twelve frequency bands As with the Volume and Volume switches _ press either Display Sen or Sen switch once to increase or decrease the display one step or hold in either switch to increase or decrease continuously Adjust the display sensitivity so that low level signals will be dis _ played and high level signals do not peak out of range These switches do not affect actual yolume levels or equalization of the twelve frequ uency bands They merely control the Spectrum Display Sensitivity Equalization Channel Selectors EQ L EQ R Press these buttons to adjust the left or right channel frequency levels through the Equalization Level Controls EQ L R Press this button to adjust both left and right channels simultaneously If you have set R and L channels at different equalizations be cause of your room s acoustics then in this setting the two channels will retain their distinc tions yet raise and lower at the same rate QD ME Memory Entry This switch prepares the EQ TEN to store an Equalization Curve in its memory After establishing the frequency setting you want with the Equalization Controls press the ME switch The indicator in the switch will flash showing that the memory is ready to receive the curve When you press one of the four Memory2. Preset Switches M1 M4 the curve is stored and the Memory light will stop flash ing If you want to cancel the command for the Memory to receive a curve simply press the Memory button again The light will stop flashing Memory Preset Switches M1 M2 M3 M4 Each of these four switches has two functions to store an Equalization Curve setting in the Memory and to recall that curve in the future To store When you have established an Equalization Curve that you want to preserve press ME and notice its flashing light Then press the Preset switch you want to store the setting in M1 M4 either filling an empty spot or overriding a previous setting That setting will remain inthe Memory until you override it You may wantto make a note of what setting you have put into each Memory bank u e M1 CD M2 Tuner M3 Tape and M4 Turntable or M1 Rock M2 Jazz M3 Pop and M4 Classical eh To recall Simply press a Memory Preset Switch M1 M4 to recall its setting from the Memory You can change the setting at that moment without losing the memory by pressing any one or more of the twelve Equali zation Level controls This way you can alter the remem bered setting and still return to it by pressing the Memory Preset Switch again An indicator light signifies which Memory Preset Switch is activated Important When a power line interruption occurs the information stored in the memory
3. music you listen to Since your speakers are not designed to play back pink noise do not raise the volume too much or you may dam age thespeakers If yousetthe volume too low however you will not get accurate sound measurements 6 You should analyze and equalize the left and right channels separately So press the EQ L first 7 Theeasiest way to equalize is to take advantage of the built in microprocessor in your EQ TEN Just press the Auto EQ switch and your system will be equalized to your room s acoustics You can further fine tune the equaliza tion with the individual frequency boost or cut buttons Due to your room s acoustics your speaker or amplifier yOu may not be able to set the lows and highs 25 40Hz 8 16KHZz at a flat level relative to the mid range frequen cies Try to set as close to flat as you can 8 Ifthe Display reads too low or high when you are satisfied with the volume adjust it with the Display Sen Sen switches to bring the Display into the middle of the screen 9 Now youcan read the Spectrum Display and see how each of the twelve frequency levels needs adjustment 10 To equalize the right channel press the equalizer s EQ R switch and follow the same procedure as the left channel 11 Once you have equalized both channels store the setting in the Memory First press the ME switch the light will flash and then press M1 M2 M3 or M4 Both left and right channel settings wil be sto
4. use the unit for an extended length of time it is wise to unplug it can adjust each of the twelve bands manually to suit your personal preference You can store your favorite equali zation curves in the four separate memories and recall them at the push of a button Tape to tape dubbing and tape equalization are a breeze with the EQ TEN After everything is properly connected you will be able to operate the EQ TEN from your favorite listening po sition with the thirty two function wireless remote con trol By spending a few nt tions carefully you will haye years of enhanced listening pleasure k REMOVAL OF CASE There are no user servicable parts inside the EQ TEN so you should never remove the case qualified service personnel INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Avoid installing your EQ TEN or any electrical device in areas exposed to direct sunlight near heat radiating appliances exposed to Gi inutes to read the operating instruc of the unit as risk of shock exists Refer all servicing to moisture or humidity exposed to dust and dirt in areas with poor ventilation directly on top of power amplifiers and other heat producing components or on surfaces which are unstable or prone to vibrations CLEANING Wipe the faceplate and case of the EQ TEN periodically with a soft cloth Avoid using any thinners or volatile liquids to clean the EQ TEN INPUT OUTPUT JACKS AND CONNECTIONS Before connec
5. 1 or Tape 2 jacks The _ indicator light turns on when Tape 2 is selected or when dubbing from Tape 2 to Tape 1 When you record dub from one tape deck onto another you must indicate with this switch which deck is the source and which is recording If you are recording from Tape 1 to Tape 2 press the Tape 1 2 button indicator light is off If you are recording from Tape 2 to Tape 1 press the Tape 2 1 button indicator light turns on O Monitor This button selects the source signal or output of the tape decks for monitoring C EQ Rec Press the EQ Rec switch to use the graphic eq ualiz izer while recording any source onto tape indicator light turns on PNG Pink Noise Generator R C Press the PNG switch to activate the internal pink noise generator It will override the other LINE and TAPE sources indicator light turns on Caution Very high levels of pink noise may damage speakers Be careful with the volume setting Q MIC Microphone Switch Press the MIC switch when using the microphone to analyze the Pink Noise signal on the Spectrum Display indicator light turns on Be sure to slide the on off switch on the microphone itself to the on white dot position whenever the microphone is used Vol Vol Volume Up Volume Down Press the Vol once to increase the volume one step or hold the button in for a continuous increase Press the Vol button once to decrease the volume one step or hold
6. 50 ponite STEREO AMPLIFIER TAPE 1 TAPE 2 D Q Q EQ Q TEN l AudioSource AUDIO TAPE DECK AUDIO TAPE DECK The chart below will help you identify which sliders on the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Section 3 will most affectthe sound and balance of particular instruments by illustrating where they lie in the overall sonic spectrum 31 5 63 125 T 500 1 000 2 000 4 000 8 000 16 000 KICK DRUM SNARE DRUM CYMBALS CHIMES BASS GUITAR LEAD GUITAR FEMALE VOCAL MALE VOCAL SAXOPHONE ORGAN PIANO STRING BASS VIOLIN CELLO CLARINET FLUTE TRUMPET es Fundamental note Harmonic or overtone Specifications MAIN UNIT EQUALIZER SECTION o O SECTION Frequency Resp nse conse M2 1POKH2 dB SSS oo 120KHz 1dB in FI ition in Distortion 0 008 at 1V Output Hum_ amp Noise 99 7d0B re 1V Maximum Input _ 4 0V Minimum Input 4 0V Input Impedance 47K ohms Ouput Impedance 660 ohms Control Center Points 25 40 63 100 160 250 500HZ ee K 2K 4K 8K 16KH2_ Control Range A n 12dB REAL TIME ANALYZER SECTION LED Displa 154 12 Green 142 Red Input impedance 47K ohms Display Range 12dB Display Mode Instantaneous Response Momentary Peak Hold Continuous Peak Hold MICROCOMPUTER o TO Four frequency curve memories l Set Flat Function _ Reverse Equalization PINK NOISE GENERATOR SECTION TE S E R A A O a a es Output Level 150mV Impedance 600 chms Fre
7. Owner s Manual my EQ TEN MANUAL Computerized Graphic Equalizer Spectrum Analyzer with Auto EQ and Remote Control AudioSource 1988 AudioSource Inc AudioSopree OBS TILL FRAN omkopplaren bryter inte anslutningen till eln tet Funktionen ar en sk stand by funktion och apparaten blir helt spanningsfri forst nar stickproppen dras ur vaggutt aget INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the AudioSource EQ TEN Computerized Graphic Equalizer Spectrum Analyzer It is a fully electronic unit with soft touch controls built in Pink Noise Generator and Calibrated Electret Condenser Microphone that will enable you to automatically adjust each of the twelve bands per channel while the results are displayed on the Spectrum Analyzer The EQ TEN will help you maximize the potential of your audio system while compensating for the acoustical problems caused by room size shape furnishings and other sound reflect ing surfaces The EQTEN s onboard computer will read the acoustics of your listening environment and set precise equaliza tion settings for optimum sound reproduction Or you INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Please follow these simple steps when operating the EQ TEN or any electrical device POWER PLUG Always grasp the plug when removing it from a socket Never pull on the wires Never remove or install the plug with wet hands or electrical shock could occur If you are not planning to
8. hat you will hear the greatest effect upon the sound coming through the equalizer and your speakers Therefore smaller changes in the mid range settings will produce more no ticeable sound alteration while larger changes in the outer octaves of extreme high and low frequencies will produce less apparent effects 7 Total power response sound reflection included is the most significant influence in our perception of tonal balance Direct sounds that are not reflected off of walls curtains furniture etc determine our ability to locate instruments in the composite sound The EQ TEN gives youthe power to adjusteach channel separately we only recommend doing so if your speakers are arranged in an asymmetrical environment In a symmetrical room and speaker arrangement you will probably want to use the same equalization curve for both speakers to achieve the best stereo imaging If your environment or speakers are different you may want to equalize them separately When recordings are made microphones are often placed so close to the instruments that they capture mostly direct sound losing the roll off produced by the reverber ant sound Therefore the flat response of a hi fi system will tend to reproduce higher frequencies more intensely that one would hear during a live performance You may find in many instances that a slight diminishment or roll off in the high frequencies will produce a more realistic and satisfying so
9. microphone uses one UM 3 AA size battery Be sure the battery is inserted correctly Inside the case you will see the correct graphics If you will not be using the microphone for several weeks remove the battery from its compartment C Remote Sensor Window This receives the signal from the wireless remote control unit Be sure that nothing blocks this window as the remote signal will then be blocked too Graphic Spectrum Display The function of the Display is controlled by the Graphic Spectrum switch and the twelve Equalization Level switches just below the Display This Display doubles as a Graphic Spectrum Display You can alternate between these two modes by using the Graph switch A As a Graphic Indicator It shows the cut or boost of each individual frequency band 25 Hz to 16 KHz The light in each band changes its position corre sponding to a boost or cut when you press the Equalization Leve switch just below it After 15 seconds if no other buttons are pressed the display automatically goes back to Spectrum Display mode i B Asa Spectrum Indicator It shows the fluctuating output signal in each of the twelve frequency bands as the sound passes through the equalizer To make viewing easier the indicator lights fall more slowly than they rise When in the Spectrum mode the Display will shift over to the Graph mode for abaut fifteen seconds and then back whenever you press any of the following s
10. quency Response Better than 20 Hz to 16KHz 3dB SIZE 19 W x 3 5 H x 8 75 D WEIGHT 7 lbs 140z REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Type Infrared Remote Control Batteries 1 5V Type AA x 2 Dimensions 2 5 W x 6 7 H x 0 7 D MICROPHONE Type Electret Condenser i Sensitivity 70dB at 1000Hz 3dB Impeda 600 ohms Directionality Omnidirectional Frequency Response 25 16 000HzZ Battery Requirement 15V Type AA De Designs and specifications subject to change without notice AudioSource 1327 N Carolan Ave i Burlingame CA 94010 Telephone 415 348 8114 FAX 415 348 8083 Telex 349328 60 386 07 a
11. red at once You can recall the setting any time by pressing whichever of the four memories you stored the curve in 12 Since you have four Preset Memory switches you can store four different settings compare them and pick the one you prefer for different music Rock Classical Jazz Pop etc or different sources Record Player CD Tuner Tape or four different locations in your listening room REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The Remote Control unit will perform most of the func tions that you can accomplish at the front of your EQ TEN Simply point it toward the Remote Sensor Window in the front of the equalizer and press the function you want to activate The buttons are self explanatory if you know how th switches work on the main unit However notice that to operate the Equalization Level controls you must first activate the band you want by pressing the frequency button 4 250Hz for instance and then alter the level by pressing the EQ or EQ buttons 8 After changing the 250 Hz setting you can work with any other band say 500 Hz by pressing the 500 Hz button and then working the EQ or EQ buttons Note The remote control uses two UM 3 AA size batteries Be sure the batteries are inserted correctly Inside the case you will see the correct graphics If you will not be using the Remote Control unit for several weeks remove the batteries from its compartment CY BO O00 gt
12. splay will hold the highest level that has registered in the display and hold it for three seconds or until that level has been overtaken by a higher reading which in turn will be held for three seconds or until overtaken Essentially this function holds the indicators at the peaks so you can read several levels before the lights fall back down B When you press and hold the switch in it will freeze the Spectrum Display so you can study a specific moment of sound such as a crescendo the entrance of an unusual in strument or a deep voice C Press the switch again to take out the feature described in step A Dimmer Press the Dimmer switch to decrease the intensity of the Display lighting Press it again to restore full illumination Graph _ This switch alternates the equalizer Display between the Graphic and Spectrum modes The display will automati cally return to the Spectrum mode in fifteen seconds or you can manually return to the Spectrum mode by press ing the switch again l Microphone Jack This is where you connect the supplied microphone for O o testing your listening room s acoustical response to pink noise You will use this in conjunction with the PNG switch and MIC switch Important Only use the EQ TEN microphone sup plied with your unit Do not attempt to plug in any other device i e some other microphone or headphone as it may cause damage to your equalizer Note The
13. ting the EQ TEN to your system all units should be turned off At the rear of your EQ TEN you will find six sets of jacks which require cables with RCA plugs LINE TAPE 1 amp TAPE 2 TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 allow you to run two different tape units through the equalizer LINE supplies the link to your receiver or integrated amplifier Connect the LINE IN of the equalizer to TAPE RECORD on your am plifier Connect the LINE OUT on the equalizer to TAPE IN or MONITOR on your amplifier To connect your tape deck to the equalizer TAPE 1 IN from the equalizer goes to TAPE OUT PLAY on your tape deck And TAPE 1 OUT from the equalizer goes to TAPE IN REC on your tape deck Make the same connections in TAPE 2 to the second tape deck if you have one ELECTRONIC CONTROLS The remote control duplicates the basic functions Pressing the button causes beep Power Press to turn the equalizer ON Press again to turn the power OFF Line Tape Source Selector This switch determines which component will run through the equalizer To listen to sound or record from a source connected to the LINE terminals jacks press the Line Tape switch indicator lights should be off To listen to sound or record from a tape deck connected to the TAPE jacks press the Line Tape switch and the indicator will light up 3 Tape 1 2 2 1 Pressing this switch shifts your listening between tape decks that are plugged into the Tape
14. und particularly at the 16KHz level Caution Extreme boosts of lower bass or higher treble frequencies can overload the capacity of your amplifier or speakers causing distortion in the amplifier or damage to your speakers Therefore exercise moderation in the highs and lows Also since the tone controls on your preamp or receiver and the Equalization Level controls on the equalizer both affect the tone frequency level their effect is cumulative We recommend leaving the tone controls and or contour boost switch of your preamplifier or receiver in the flat position PINK NOISE GENERATOR OPERATION The Pink Noise Generator produces a uniform volume or signal intensity in the entire frequency band Since your listening room greatly influences the sound you hear you can set a flat response at all levels of frequency by using the Pink Noise Generator and a microphone 1 Plug the microphone into the MIC jack and place it where you normally listen 2 Press the MIC switch 3 Press the Graph switch so the Display is in Spectrum mode 4 Press the Flat switch in order to bring all settings to the zero GB level 5 Lower the volume on your receiver or preamp To activate the Pink Noise Generator press the PNG switch indicator light will turn on Carefully turn up the volume on your preamp or receiver and you will hear an airy rushing sound similar to the hiss between FM stations Turn the volume up as loud as the loudest
15. will be erased There fore we Suggest that you write down the settings you have stored for future reference Flat Press this switch for a flat response leveling all frequency adjustments to the 0 dB level indicated by the green row of lights on the Display Auto EQ r c Plug in the microphone and locate it at a typical listening _ location Turn on the pink noise and raise the volume to a normal listening level Set the display to the Spectrum mode then press the Auto EQ button The EQ TEN will analyze the pink noise sound and the microprocessor will automatically set a flat response curve This switch should be used in conjunction with the Microphone Pink Noise Generator although it will automatically equalize any signal coming through the microphone or line inputs Given your room s acoustics it will automatically estab lish a flat response G Mute Press this switch to mute the sound without interrupting the source or changing the volume setting Press again to restore the sound at precisely the same volume G Reverse Reverse allows you to play back a tape which you have recorded at a particular equalizer setting and hear it played back at a flat level QD Pause Press the Pause switch when the Display is working in the Spectrum mode that is when the twelve light indicators are moving with the sound fluctuations This switch has three functions A Press it once and the Spectrum Di
16. witches Equalization Level Up Down switches Memory Preset switches M1 M4 ME Switch Flat switch Reverse switch EQ L EQ R EQ L R or Auto EQ switches You can make the Display return to Spectrum immediately by pressing the Graph switch GD Average Level Indicator L Channel R Channel ny Located at the far right side of the Display this indicator shows the relative input level for each channel Equalization Level Up Down Controls Each switch controls one frequency band between the range 25Hz to 16KHz and cut or boost of each band can be varied a total of 12dB by pressing the top up or bottom down portion of each switch When you press one of the Equalization Level switches the Display aboye immediately shifts into the Graphic mode and shows you the settings of all twelve bands After about fifteen seconds the Display shifts back into the Spectrum mode Adjust the equalization level one band one switch at a time Press a switch once and the level changes one step Hold the switch in and the level changes continuously EQUALIZING MUSIC The fundamental range for most instruments falls between 63Hz and 4 5KHz easily within the range of human hearing and your equalizer s control Within this funda mental range instruments sound surprisingly similar whereas the overtones or harmonics above the funda mental range give each instrument its timbre its distinct character Still it is the mid range controls t
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