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MATRIX
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Coax
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Optical
XLR
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Stereo
Mono
MODE
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio Rail
Professional Fidelity
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Phonitor xe – User Manual
Headphone Amplifier
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+12
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Balanced
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Headphone Amplifier
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- Page 1 Phonitor xe MATRIX Coax Optical Stereo Mono MODE Balanced Standard VOLTAiR Headphone Amplifier 120V DC Audio Rail Phonitor xe – User Manual This User Manual is optimized for Acrobat Reader. Headphone Amplifier Interactive buttons may not appear in other applications.
- Page 2 Phonitor xe. The Phonitor xe is the ultimate standalone device for headphone enthusiasts. It offers connections for head- phones operated both balanced and unbalanced. With up to 3.7 W output power the Phonitor xe delivers an impressive performance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
How does the Phonitor Matrix work? Outputs Angle Internal operating voltages Crossfeed Power supply Setting of Crossfeed and Angle Dimensions (incl. feet) Adjustment of the Phonitor Matrix Weight Matrix On/Off Important Notes Source selection Declaration of CE Conformity SPL DAC768 F R B... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Getting started Read thoroughly and follow the instructions as well as the security advices of the Quickstart which is enclosed in the scope of delivery! You can also download the Quickstart here. By pressing the -Button you get to the table of contents. By pressing the -Button you get to the front view of the unit. -
Page 5: Front View
Front view Front view Phonitor Matrix On/Off VU Meters Crossfeed Angle Standby Phonitor xe MATRIX Coax Optical Stereo Mono MODE Balanced Standard VOLTAiR Headphone Amplifier 120V DC Audio Rail Mode Switch Volume Standard Headphone Output F/R Source Switch Laterality VU Level... -
Page 6: Rear View
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE • NE PAS OUVRIR RCAs: Unbalanced, Tip = Hot (+) 115V AC: T 1 A L 250 V ~ 115V AC / ~230V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, P max. 45 W COAX Phonitor xe Serial Number Balanced Standard... -
Page 7: Bottom View
Bottom view Bottom view DIP switches Factory setting DIP Switches F R B... -
Page 8: Voltair - 120V Rail Technology
Music sounds absolutely natural. SPL's 120V Rail Technology is the internal audio processing voltage (+/- 60V DC). It is not to be confused with the external mains voltage (e.g. 115V or 230V AC). -
Page 9: Comparisons
Operating Voltage Dynamic Range Volt 120 V 141,4 30 V 124,2 OPA 134@30 V SPL-OP@120 V + / - 15 Volt + / - 60 Volt F R B... - Page 10 130%. The operating level most commonly used for audio equipment is +/- 15 volts. Max. Audio Level THD&N -105 -106 33,2 -107 -109 21,5 -111 -113 -114,2 -115 OPA 134@30 V SPL-OP@120 V TL 071@30 V SPL-OP@120 V F R B...
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Page 11: Phonitor Matrix
Phonitor Matrix Phonitor Matrix Basics of stereo listening When listening to speakers sound coming from the right is not only perceived with the right ear (red line) but it is also perceived with the left ear (green line). The sensation is time delayed, lower in level and has a reduced fre- quency range (this applies to the left speaker accordingly). -
Page 12: Stereo Listening With An "Traditional" Headphone Preamplifier
Phonitor Matrix Our brain determines the direction of the sound by perceiving the time delay (interaural time difference) and the level difference (interaural level difference). Stereo listening with an “traditional“ headphone preamplifier When listening to music with a traditional headphone amplifier, the right ear only perceives the right signal (red line) and the left ear only perceives the left signal (green line). -
Page 13: How Does The Phonitor Matrix Work
Phonitor Matrix How does the Phonitor Matrix work? In simple terms, the Phonitor Matrix creates a speaker-like listening experience on headphones. It calculates the time and level differences with their specific frequency responses to deliver a true rendition of a speaker playback. Because time and level differences are set like real loudspeaker place- ment, the brain is able to correctly identify the direction of the sound. -
Page 14: Angle
Phonitor Matrix In Detail An analog filter design creates interaural time and level differences for four different speaker placements. This analog filter design is controlled by the crossfeed and angle parameters. Angle With the ANGLE switch you adjust the interaural time difference which is related to the placement of the speakers. -
Page 15: Crossfeed
Phonitor Matrix Crossfeed Crossfeed defines the interaural level difference. The six crossfeed values approximate the influences of room size, reflection and absorption characteristics. Frequency corrected time difference at max. Crossfeed and 30° Angle of Frequency corrected level difference at max. Crossfeed and 30° Angle of the right channel (red = right signal, green = left signal) the right channel (red = right signal, green = left signal) µs... -
Page 16: Setting Of Crossfeed And Angle
A vast number of factors, e.g. type of loudspeakers, room acoustics or the individual perception, influence the ste- reo-listening. This is why the Phonitor x offers six different switch positions to finely adjust the Crossfeed and to best match to your speaker playback. Phonitor xe – MATRIX... - Page 17 Phonitor Matrix Table: Settings of Crossfeed and Angle Angle parameter Crossfeed parameter Interaural level difference Interaural time difference (µs) Speaker angle 0,24 15° 0,35 20° 0,40 20° 22° 0,47 25° 0,50 25° 0,60 30° 0,40 20° 0,49 25° 0,56 30° 30°...
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Page 18: Adjustment Of The Phonitor Matrix
Phonitor xe to your room with your loudspeaker setup. • Play some audio material you know well with the Phonitor xe and go to a place where you usually listen to Phonitor xe music through speakers. -
Page 19: Matrix On/Off
Phonitor Matrix Phonitor xe Matrix On/Off With the MATRIX switch (3) you activate or deactivate the Matrix of the Phonitor x. MATRIX Coax Optical Stereo Mono MODE VOLTAiR 120V DC Audio Rail F R B... -
Page 20: Source Selection
It features two analog stereo inputs – XLR and RCA (16). Phonitor xe can be equipped with the DA768 converter. With that installed the available inputs are expanded by USB, coaxial, optical (TOSLink) and AES digital stereo inputs (17). Coax •... -
Page 21: Spl Dac768
SPL DAC768 SPL DAC768 If the optional SPL DAC768 is installed, the input count is increased by one USB, one coaxial, one optical and one AES/EBU connector. The SPL DAC768 is based on the 2-channel 32 bit premium D/A converter AK4490 from AKM. The VELVET SOUND architecture guarantees highest dynamic range together with lowest distortion. -
Page 22: Output Selection
– – MATRIX Output selection Output selection Coax Optical With the Output F/R switch (13) you send the headphone signal to the headhone connectors on Stereo the front or on the rear side. Mono MODE Set to the R setting, the headphone signal passes through to both the headhone connectors on Balanced Standard the rear side. -
Page 23: Mode Switch
VOLTAiR 120V DC Audio Rail Laterality Phonitor xe Laterality refers to the deviation of sound perception to either side of the ears. With the Laterality control (10) can compensate perceived volume differences between channels that may be due to a hearing impairment. -
Page 24: Vu Meters
The meter indicates levels from -20 dB to +5 dB. 0 dB corresponds to +4 dBu. If necessary you can lower the sensitivity by 6 or 12 dB so that the meters Phonitor xe go up to +17 dB intput level with the VU level switch (8). -
Page 25: Ir Remote Control
IR Remote control IR Remote control The volume potentiometer can be remotely controlled using any infrared (IR) remote control. The special feature is that the Phonitor xe learns your remote and not the other way around. You do not need a uni- versal remote control. - Page 26 IR Remote control • Point your remote control towards the VU meters (2) and push the button you wish to use to increase the volume. The power LED flashes once per push. Press the same button repeatedly until the power LED flashes three times within a short interval – programming this button is then completed.
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Page 27: Dip Switches
DIP switches DIP switches With the DIP switches (21) on the bottom of the unit the following settings can be chosen: Level increase of the headphone output By using the DIP switch 1 you can increase the level of the headphone outputs to better feed power-hungry headphones. -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Inputs XLR inputs • Neutrik XLR, balanced, Pin 2 = (+) • Impedance: ca. 20 kohms • CMR: -82 dBu (at 1 kHz) • Max. Input level: +32.5 dBu RCA inputs • Unbalanced • Impedance: ca. 10 kohms •... -
Page 29: Outputs
Specifications Outputs Balanced headphone output • Neutrik 4-pin XLR connector (front and rear side) • Pin wiring: 1 = L (+), 2 = L (-), 3 = R (+), 4 = R (-) • Impedance: 0.36 ohms • Damping factor: 180 @ 40 ohms •... - Page 30 Specifications Standard headphone output Warning: Never connect a mono jack cable to the standard headphone output (front panel stereo jack). Make sure that the stereo jack is fully inserted, otherwise a short circuit might damage the headphone amplifier! • 6.35 mm TRS connector (front and rear side) •...
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Page 31: Internal Operating Voltages
3. Flip O • Stand-by power consumption: 0.7 W Fuses: 230V AC 115V AC ~ 115V AC / ~230V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, P max. 45 W Phonitor xe Serial Refer to Number Manual Made in Germany F R B... -
Page 32: Dimensions (Incl. Feet)
Specifications Dimensions (incl. feet) • (WxHxD) 10.94 x 3.94 x 12.99 in (278 x 100 x 330 mm) Weight • 11.24 lbs (5,1 kg), unit only • 13.78 lbs (6,25 kg), shipping F R B... -
Page 33: Important Notes
Technical specifications are subject to change. © 2018 SPL electronics GmbH. This document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or fully, without prior authorization by SPL. Sound Performance Lab (SPL) continuously strives to improve its products and reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
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