m-Dimension Glow DSP8 Bedienungsanleitung
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Table of Contents-
Installation Considerations -
DSP8 Hardware Identification-
Input Port & Features -
Speaker level/OEM Integration
Signal Input Harness -
Speaker Output Harness & Port -
Connecting to your PC -
Getting to your User Interface -
Synchronizing your PC to the DSP8 -
Saving and retrieving setup files -
Password Protection and File Security -
Firmware Updates -
Manually Installing USB Boot loader -
Other Controls -
V.U. Meters -
Intro -
Inital Considerations -
System Tuning Functions -
1. Input/Output Level Setting -
2. Input Mixer and Polarity Setting -
3. Operating the Mixer -
Initial Settings and Tuning-
1. Input Mixer Level and Polarity -
2.Output Level Settings -
3. Initial EQ Settings -
4. Initial Crossover Settings -
5. Initial Signal Delay Settings -
Trouble Shooting -
Specifications -
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Section 1 - Installation
Section 2 - Getting started (Software, Firmware updates and more)
Section 3 - Tuning Your System (Considerations and Basics)
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Thank you for purchasing the DSP8 reference digital amplifier
system with integrated DSP technology.
The DSP8 is a state of the art 8 channel digital amplifier system
with a first of its kind full open architecture digital sound processor
available for the car audio market. Even with the compact size of
the DSP8 and careful consideration to speaker selection the DSP8
offers you the opportunity upgrade your vehicles OEM and/or
aftermarket audio system and to custom tailor the sound to your
personal likings with audiophile precision.
Practice Responsible Listening
The DSP8 in conjunction with the right components is capable of
playing at high volumes well above 85dB for extended periods of
time. Your ears are very delicate, prolonged exposure to sound
pressure levels above 85dB will cause damage to your hearing. If
you have ever been to a party or to a concert where loud music was
played, you may have experienced Temporary Threshold Shift
(TTS). This temporary loss of hearing can become permanent if
exposure is done on a regular basis. If this happens, you will never
hear fully again. We highly recommend and urge you to limit your
exposure to volumes above 85dB.
Please take note that your state has laws governing the volume
of an audio system in a vehicle and your system may exceed this
governed level. Please be aware of all local, state and federal laws
in your territory.
Installation Instructions
The DSP8 is designed for in most cases a easy installation process
into a wide variety of vehicles. Due to the changing nature and wide
combinations of audio systems and electrical systems in vehicles
worldwide certain provisions and vehicle specific considerations may
be necessary to obtain optimum quality and performance of the
DSP8.
Considerations
To Ensure proper operation of your new purchase, please follow the
instructions and suggestions located throughout this manual.
Before You Begin
Please check the suitability of the installation before you begin. Do
not cut an portion of the cars structure. Pay close attention to what is
behind the vehicles panels or carpeted area you are considering to
mount your newly purchased product. Often vehicle manufacture will
hide wires, computers or other electronic devices in the exact areas
your wish to install in.
Installation, tuning and calibrations of the DSP8 is not recommended
for novice or inexperienced installers. If you do not have experience
with automotive electrical and mechanical systems please contact a
professional installer. Paying a qualified installer is almost always
cheaper than paying a dealership to repair your car.
Picking a Location For Your Amplifier
Your DSP8 must be securely mounted to a solid surface. Please
select a location in the trunk or passenger compartment of your
vehicle that will continuously be dry and free of moisture and allow
for adequate airflow to provide cooling to your amplifier. Do not
mount the amplifier to any area that may be effected by excessive
vibration (like a subwoofer enclosure).
Supplying enough Power
Your amplifier does NOT make power. Amplifiers convert existing
power, or current from your vehicles electrical system and turn into
musical energy. Simply stating, It takes power to make power. If the
amplifier cannot receive the power it needs it will no produce its full
factory specified output.
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If the voltage of your vehicles charging system drops too low even
the most expensive of audiophile rated amplifiers will drop below
their rated output. Make sure your charging system is in good
working order. If you are unsure if your charging system is working
properly have it tested by a qualified professional technician or take
it to a certified authorized dealership.
Connecting the Ground
WARNING: NOT FOLLOWING THIS DETAIL CAN CAUSE YOUR
DSP8 TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, INDUCE NOISE INTO
YOUR SYSTEM, CAUSE DAMAGE TO SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AND CREATE POSSIBLE COMMUNICATION ISSUES WITH
YOUR COMPUTER INTERFACE!
The ground wire should be connected directly to the chassis of your
vehicle. Find a clear location on vehicles inner body or chassis
nearest to your amplifier and remove all paint, sound deadeners
and other coverings exposing bare metal. Using a #10 or larger
screw to secure it to this location. NEVER USE A SEAT BOLT OR
VEHICLE BOLT AS A GROUNDING POINT!!
Remember the ground wire must carry the same high current as the
positive power wire. Make sure to use the same gauge of ground
wire as your power wire. Make sure that the ground wires from your
vehicles battery to the body meet or exceed the gauge of your
amplifiers power and ground wire leads.
Tune Safely
Do not try to do all of the system tuning in a single session. It is
good practice to spend only an hour or so tuning a system at any
single session, and to use several or many sessions to complete
the process. The human hearing system can become fatigued when
concentrating on critical listening for extended periods, so breaking
up the tuning process into several shorter sessions over a several
day period will be much more effective, and usually yields better
results.
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DSP8 Input Harness Port-
Because of the wide range of head units used in vehicles worldwide,
both OEM and aftermarket the DSP-8 has one of the most flexible
input configurations available. This section will cover a variety of
applications and the information needed to connect the DSP8 into
your vehicle. Please be advised that some vehicles can require
special installation wiring and or custom passive loading devices
depending on the electronic design of the output of your source unit.
Low Level (RCA) input-
The DSP8 by factory default
comes prepared for low level
RCA input capable of accepting 6
channels of balanced Low Level
RCA inputs up to 4 Volts RMS
with an selectable optional
3.5mm unbalanced input for
portable media storage devices.
Turn On Input/Output -
Input - 12 switched signal on input turns on the DSP and its
internal amplifier.
Output- The DSP8 has a processor controlled turn on circuit for
your additional subwoofer amplifier. This dedicated output
circuit is capable of driving amplifiers up to 220ma at 12
Volts and is capable of being delayed and controlled thru
your PC interface.
Profile 1-
When triggered and sustained with 12V+ the DSP will automatcally
change to the alternate profile (Preset 2) without the need to use the
PC. When the circuit is opened and seperated from 12V+ connec-
tion the DSP8 returns to the main profile (Preset 1)
Profile 2- Not Functional (Future feature) Do Not Connect
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DSP8 Signal Input (High Level/Speaker Level)
If your installation requires the continued use of your factory
radio the DSP8 has a flexiable “Manual Set” Hi Level/Low Level
input stage.
To achieve this opration you will be required to open up the
bottom of the DSP8 and configure the intrnal jumpers as directed
below. (Jumpers provided in packaging of DSP8) Next cut and
remove the RCA plugs off the end of the cables and direct solder
your OEM speaker connecitons to the dedicated inputs of the
DSP8
If your factory radio does not have a dedicated full range
(20Hz-20kHz) signal output you will need to retrieve the dedicated
frequency signal leads (Highs, Mids, Lows) and connect to all 6
channels of input on the DSP8. Next using the onboard input
signal VU meter and the input Codec sensitivity control level
match all three dedicated signals till they produce a single full
range signal input. (See Setup, Tuning and Adjustment)
Note: some factory systems require loading of the outputs to
achieve nominal operation. To simulate a load on the outputs of your
factory radio install a 30 ohm 5 watt resistor across the positive and
negative speaker leads of each factory channel and then connect to
the assigned inputs of the DSP8. This should work on most instances
where loading is required but may require different values depending
on the exact electrical needs of your factory system
Speaker Level Input
Jumpers Install Here
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DSP8 Input Harness
Pin 1 - (Brown Wire) Profile 2 lead wire (NOT USED)
Pin 2 - (Red Wire) Profile 1 Lead
Pin 3 - Channel 6 RCA +
Pin 4 - Channel 5 RCA +
Pin 5- Channel 4 RCA +
Pin 6- Channel 3 RCA +
Pin 7- Channel 2 RCA +
Pin 8- Channel 1 RCA +
Pin 9- (Blue Wire) Turn on input lead
Pin 10- (Violet Wire) Turn on output lead
Pin 11- Channel 6 RCA +
Pin 12- Channel 5 RCA +
Pin 13- Channel 4 RCA +
Pin 14- Channel 3 RCA +
Pin 15- Channel 2 RCA +
Pin 16- Channel 1 RCA +
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