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Media Center Amplifier (ADAT Optical Interface) USER’S GUIDE...
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide This document is published by Simplifi Digital Inc. This document, in whole or in part, may not be posted to the internet without the express consent of Simplifi Digital Inc. unless specifically embedded in a compilation or derivative work on which a substitute copyright or proprietary notice has been placed.
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Media Center Amplifier is a registered trademark of SimpliFi Digital Inc. ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis. Viiv and Intel Audio Studio are registered trademarks of Intel. Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
Simplifi Digital Inc. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Simplifi Digital Inc., 1418W North Market Blvd. 500A Sacramento, CA 95834 USA 916-679-1958 declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Media Center Amplifier 7075A complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
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Simplifi Digital Inc. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Rear Panel Overview 2 Connecting to the Windows Media Center PC 3 Amplifier On/Off Power Control 5 Wiring Diagrams 5 Intel Audio Studio 7 Setup the Audio Ports 9 Advanced Speakers Settings 10 Sonic Focus Sound Processing 11 Dolby Sound Processing 12...
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Media Center Amplifier Use this guide to set up your new Media Center Amplifier. The Simplifi Digital Media Center Amplifier has been designed to be the perfect audio amplification solution for all Windows Media Center PC’s as well as traditional PC’s.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center PC or Standard PC Requirements • ADAT optical audio output (supported on several Intel mother- boards and Viiv computers that include Intel High Definition Audio and Intel Audio Studio software version 2.0 or higher) • Unused USB port (used for power control)
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Connecting to the Windows Media Center PC The rear panel location of the optical audio output connector varies widely from manufacturer to manufacturer. Refer to the user’s manual that came with your Media Center PC for more information.
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide 2. Next, connect the USB cable from the Windows Media Center to the Media Center Amplifier using the supplied USB cable. Connect the narrow rectangular side (labeled 1 below) of the USB cable to any available port on the Windows Media Center.
The amplifier will remain on for about 20 minutes after the last sound has been detected. This method of power control allows the amplifier to be used with a variety of Media Center computers including those that support Intel’s “Rapid Resume” power technology. Wiring Diagrams...
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide...
XP interface) with callouts for some of the important functions: 1. Sound Processing On/Off Use this button to turn on and off Intel Audio Studio sound processing. When the sound processing is off, stereo music or standard definition (SD) TV television will only play through the front left and right speakers and the other speakers (including the subwoofer) will not be used.
Sports Fan, Game Zone, Sonic Wide, and Control Room. For a more detailed description of these settings, press “?” (help, button 5) on the upper corner of Intel Audio Studio. The Audio Preset pull down menu is not available when Dolby sound processing is selected. Any saved speaker settings, equalizer settings, room balance settings, etc.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Setup the Audio Ports Select the Setup Audio Ports tab on Intel Audio Studio. A window opens that looks like the following: Select 7.1 Speakers and ADAT from the pull down menus. If you are using only six speakers instead of eight, then you should select 5.1 Speakers from the pull down menu.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Advanced Speakers Settings Select the Advanced Speakers tab on Intel Audio Studio. A window opens that looks like the following: Select Activate and Send Bass to Sub Woofer and set the Speaker Crossover frequency that matches the installed subwoofer specification.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Sonic Focus Sound Processing The following screenshot shows the various Audio Presets when Sonic Focus sound processing is selected:...
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Dolby Sound Processing The following screenshot shows the main page when Dolby sound processing is selected: button is used to select Music mode, Movie mode, and Disabled. There are no user adjustments for Movie mode.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Surround Balance The following screenshot shows the Surround Balance adjustment panel: The user can move the listening position relative to the speaker placement if desired using this adjustment panel. This setting is used with all sound processing modes.
Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Media Center Interface The following are screenshots of Intel Audio Studio for Media Center. As you can see, all of the controls and settings described previously are available using your remote control.
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Settings Page...
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Refine Page...
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Balance Page...
Simplifi Digital Inc. Specifications Amplifier Power: 50W RMS per channel into 8 ohms Frequency Response: Total Harmonic Distortion: Optical Audio Input: Optical Performance: Subwoofer Output: AC Power: Dimensions: This Product is designed in the USA and manufactured in China Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide (1KHz sine wave, all channels) 75W RMS per channel into 4 ohms (1KHz sine wave, all channels)
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Return Policy Goods can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less the cost of shipping. Warranty Simplifi Digital, Inc. Limited Warranty and Product Use Warning We will be happy to assist you with our products. Just contact us at Simplifi Digital, Inc.
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL TERMINATE 180 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMI- TATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Simplifi Digital Inc. Media Center Amplifier User’s Guide Patents pending. Simplifi Digital shall not be held liable for technical or editorial omissions or errors made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This docu- ment contains information protected by copyright.
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