User manual MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES MILLENNIUM

[. . . ] Millennium 2. 4. 6 DTS Decoder/Preamp Operations Guide MA ST - ER + TO AU AL NU MA LF ER E CE TR IM SU RR OU N DS NT C LO K PO W ER Millennium Technologies Incline Village, NV 89452-8359 Toll Free Phone Number (888) 551 - 6789 Toll Free FAX Number (888) 515 - 3456 Tech Support: (541) 683-8686 M-F 9AM - 5PM Pacific Time E-Mail: service@5point1. com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. It is important that you adhere to any warnings and follow all instructions as they pertain to the operation of this unit. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. [. . . ] It is also possible to down mix the surround channel information into the main Left and Right Front channels by placing switch #1 in the down position, but this effectively defeats the purpose and intent of 5. 1 music and movie surround program material. Be extremely cautious down mixing the LFE . 1 (extended Low Frequency Effects) channel. Since almost all music mixes employ full frequency range program material on its primary channels, you can run the risk of generating excessive bass into the main Left and Front channels. Do not put switch #3 in the down position unless you are confident your main Left and Right loudspeakers can handle the additional bass information, regardless. In the up (default) position switch #4 automatically prioritizes the coaxial input of the 2. 4. 6. To prioritize the TOSLINK optical input, flip switch #4 to the down position. Switches #5 and #6 control the pass-through functionality of the Millennium 2. 4. 6. Keeping both switches in the up (default) position is considered `normal' for installations where the 2. 4. 6 is placed between the preamplifier and the amplifier. This provides automatic pass-through of all analog channels when there is no DTS encoded signal present. When using the 2. 4. 6 as a stand-alone DTS decoder/preamp, place switches #5 or #6 in their down positions. This will disable the automatic pass-through feature for the analog signals, thus eliminating the "click" of the pass-through relays when a DTS disc is played, skipped, or paused. To selectively disable the pass-through feature in the Manual mode only, place switch #5 in the up position and switch #6 in the down position. This configuration provides normal pass-through and volume matching when in the Auto mode, yet silences any audible clicking when in the Manual mode. Follow the table below to configure playback of your DTS encoded source material for proper playback in your system. # 1 2 3 4 5 Switch up Switch Down Surround outputs active Surrounds down mixed to main* Center output active Center down mixed to main* LFE output active LFE output down mixed to main* Coaxial input priority Optical (TOSLINK) input has priority Auto Mode pass-through Auto Mode pass-through functionality Enabled functionality Disabled 6 Manual Mode pass-through Manual Mode pass-through functionality Enabled functionality Disabled 7-8 No effect** No effect** *Outputs and trim controls of down mixed channels become inactive **Reserved for future upgrade use 13 SETTING LEVELS This section will assist you in balancing the levels on all your speakers. We've provided step-by step instructions for both Manual and Auto Operation. You will use the MASTER volume control and the individual trim controls on the 2. 4. 6's front panel during set-up. AUTO TRIM SURROUNDS CENTER LFE MANUAL MASTER - + BALANCING TIP: For the most accurate results use a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. While you can balance the Millennium 2. 4. 6 at any SPL, choose a level such as 75dB and adjust all of the channels for the same reading. There is a greater potential for error when setting the channel balance by ear. What may appear comfortable and "loud enough" during the set-up stage may be too soft once the source material is played. This applies to both Manual and Auto mode operation. Manual Mode Operation 1. Using a DTS test and setup disc, choose a track with a white or pink noise source on the left front channel only. [. . . ] Switch rear panel configuration switch #2 to the up position to turn on center output. Switch rear panel configuration #3 to the up position to turn on sub output. Move unit farther from the affected equipment. 17 AUTO LEVEL SAMPLE LINE USER INPUT SYSTEM CONTROLLER ANALOG INPUTS/ OUTPUTS 20 BIT D-TO-A Right Front LPF: 2ND ORD +1 RIGHT FRONT INPUT RIGHT FRONT OUTPUT 20 BIT D-TO-A Left Front LPF: 2ND ORD +1 LEFT FRONT INPUT LEFT FRONT OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUTS COAXIAL OPTICAL INPUT SELECT AES RECEIVER DTS Decoder 20 BIT D-TO-A Right Surr. LPF: 2ND ORD DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL LINE DRIVER 20 BIT D-TO-A Left Surr. [. . . ]