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ATP7500
DIGITAL PREAMPLIFIER-PROCESSOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
TRANSLATING
TECHNOLOGY
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Please Read First Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using this unit. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. All warnings on the unit and in this operating manual should Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. be adhered to. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
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Table of Contents ATP7500 Features ® Please Read First ............................................................ Page 2 Surround Modes include Dolby Digital 5.1 , Dolby Digital ® ® Safety Instructions ........................................................ Page 2 Surround EX , Dolby Surround Pro Logic II , DTS Digital ® ® ® Table of Contents .......................................................... Page 3 Surround 5.1 , DTS-ES Surround 6.1 , DTS Neo:6 and ® Introduction ....................
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General Recommendations Precautions Before you begin the SETUP, we strongly recommend that you • Install the ATP7500 on a solid shelf. take a few moments to: • Be sure that the area surrounding the unit is well • Familiarize yourself with the controls and functions of the ventilated and not near a heat source of any kind. preamplifier-processor. • Prevent any moisture from entering the unit. • Carefully study the system connection diagrams and basic • Do not place anything on top of the unit. op
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System Setup 2. Speaker Distance We urge you, at least the first time you set up your system, to You will need to set the distance, in feet, between your take the time and thoroughly follow each of the following listening position and each speaker. These settings automatically steps precisely. Even though this may take some time, it will calculate the accurate delay settings for each channel. Select guarantee that your system will function properly and offer the number of the channel you wish to
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Advanced Input Assignment: Analog Input Name Change 6. Calibration This set is available should you wish to rename any of the You must calibrate the relative level of each channel to get a analog inputs. Press the number of the input you wish to proper surround sound presentation. For the most precise rename then press the GUIDE button. A new menu on the calibration, you should use a sound pressure level (SPL) OSD page will appear. This menu will show the default and meter. A loud pink noise ton
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0. Reset to Defaults and remember to select this input on your screen whenever We recommend not using this feature unless there is trouble you need to access the OSD of the ATP7500. with any of the settings you have made. This is a quick way to return the unit to “out of box” conditions. This will also be The “RECORD OUT” section has two audio/video outputs that used when there are updates to the firmware. Press “0” on you can use to connect to a VCR or a tape deck, for example. the remote when
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Typical Source Connections Here is a typical source connection for the ATP7500. It is shown only as an example and is by no means mandatory. There are endless possibilities regarding what and how you can connect to the rear panel. DVD Player DSS Satellite Receiver FM Antenna (not included) VCR Page 8
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5.1 Speaker Setup & Configuration ATP7500 Rear Panel Five Channel Power Amplifier Powered Sub Woofer Page 9 Listening Room
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6.1 Speaker Setup & Configuration ATP7500 Rear Panel Six Channel Power Amplifier Powered Sub Woofer Page 10 Listening Room
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7.1 Speaker Setup & Configuration ATP7500 Rear Panel Seven Channel Power Amplifier Powered Sub Woofer Page 11 Listening Room
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Remote Control Operation The remote control is preprogrammed to operate the ATP7500 Digital Preamplifier-Processor in the AVC mode. It also has 7 other Device modes (accessed via the top two rows of buttons) including CD (CD player), DVD (DVD Player), AUX (auxillary), SAT (satellite), TV (television), VCR (videocassette recorder) and CBL (cable box) for learning functions from the remote controls of other equipment from other manufacturers. A red backlight appears under the Device buttons when f
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MENU M1, M2, M3 and M$ When you press this key, the ATP7500 goes to setup mode. These macro buttons can send out a sequence of up to ten Use the up/down/left/right keys to navigate the menus. (10) commands by pressing one (1) button. For further The ATP7500 escapes from setup mode when you either details on the macro function, see the remote control select EXIT from the OSD or press the MENU key again. programming section. EXIT This key exits the setup mode without saving the new settings. Z
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Remote Control Programming The remote allows you to transfer a command from a button on your source remote control (original equipment remote control) to a button on the ATP7500 remote control. In the CD, DVD, AUX, SAT, TV,VCR and CBL device modes, new commands can be taught to any button except the LIGHT button. The remote control provides distinct visual feedback with LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that are located at the top left of the remote control (Status LED) and under the Device buttons.
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To Erase a Learned Command Volume Punch Through From a Button The user can have the Audio Volume controls (VOL , VOL Step 1. Press the Device button and SELECT buttons and MUTE) operate in any of the eight Device modes. simultaneously, and hold until the orange Status LED and the Device button turn on and remain lit. Step 1. Press the Device and MUTE buttons, simultaneously. Step 2. On the remote control, press the button that is to be Step 2. Press the VOL button. erased. The orange Stat
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Programming the Macro Buttons Programming a Macro Sequence An Example Macro buttons (M1, M2, M3, M4 and POWER) can send out a sequence of up to ten (10) commands with one button press. To program the M1 button in the AVC mode to turn on the Macros can be programmed in both the AVC and SAT modes receiver, turn on the CD, turn on the TV and turn on the VCR. but can also be accessed in other modes. If a macro is programmed in the AVC mode, that macro can also be Step1. Press the AVC button and MUTE
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Replacing the AC Power Fuse ATI Service Information 1. Turn the unit off. In the event that the unit must be returned to the factory, an 2. Disconnect the AC power cord. RMA (Returned Merchandise Authorization) number must be 3. Slide open the fuse drawer completely. requested from Amplifier Technologies, Inc. prior to shipping 4. Remove and replace the fuse in the rear compartment. the unit to ATI. Under no circumstances should the unit be 5. Close fuse drawer completely. shipped to ATI without
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Specifications All Specifications refer to 1 Vrms and 0 dBf digital or 2 Vrms analog input, except when stated. Input Level 200mVrms Output Level (Preamp) 3.5 Vrms Input Impedance 15 k Ohms Total Harmonic Distortion (Stereo Source) <0.03% Total Harmonic Distortion (7.1 Channel Source) 0.003% Frequency Response (Stereo Bypass Mode) 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.3 dB) Stereo Analog Input Level 2 Vrms Signal-to-Noise Ratio 98 dB CCIR-ARM Digital Audio Inputs/Outputs 4 Coax, 2 Optical/1 Optical Analog Audio
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90-Day Limited Warranty Transferability Terms and Conditions The above warranties are transferable to subsequent (7-Year Optional Extended Warranty) owners as long as all the conditions are met under the Optional Extended Warranty Program. The warranty is not This ATI product is warranted against defects in materials and transferable if the unit(s) was originally purchased from an workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by the unauthorized seller. original owner. The date of purchase s
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Amplifier Technologies, Inc. 19528 Ventura Boulevard #318 Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 343-4777 Fax: (818) 343-7444 http://www.ati-amp.com EMAIL: sales@ati-amp.com Revision 1.0
