SONIC PROCESSOR 3 D I G I TAL PROCESSOR FRONTIERS OPERATING MANUAL
OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE SONIC FRONTIERS PROCESSOR 3 DIGITAL PROCESSOR We at Sonic Frontiers hope you will derive many years of listening pleasure with your new Processor 3 Digital Processor. This Operating Manual contains important information regarding the operation and care of this product. Be sure to read this manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to keep it performing and sounding its best.
UNPACKING At this point we assume that you have successfully opened the box flaps and found this manual. These boxes were designed to ensure the safe transport of the Processor 3. Sonic Frontiers strongly recommends the storage of these boxes in a safe dry place. In the event that the Processor 3 may have to be shipped in the future, the original boxes are the best means for the protection and safety of the product during transportation.
O P ER A TIO N, CO NN EC T IO NS AN D CO NT ROL FU NC T I ON S DISPLAY WINDOW A B C D Figure 1 E F G H I J K L M N Figure 2 Q Figure 3 2 R S T O P
C ONTROL AND CONN ECTIO N FU NC TIONS FRONT PANEL A- Input Buttons (6 - COAX-RCA, AES/EBU, OPT-ST, COAX-BNC, OPT-TOS, I 2S• ) These bu ttons will select an input signal connect ed to one of the six Inputs on the rear of the Processor 3. When selected, the Display Window will light the selected input. e B- Phase Button - This button allows the user to invert the system phase polarity by 180˚ (relative to the input signal) easily and safely.
C ONNE CTION S A ND CONT ROL F UNC TIONS CONT’D REAR PANEL E- Power Supply Input Socket - Plug the Power Supply Umbilical Cord from the Power Supply into this socket. Simply rotate the plug until you feel a connection being made with the socket.The plug will then insert easily into the socket when pushing the connection together. Screw on the locking ring allowing it to “click” to secure the connection (see figure 7) Note: Do not attempt to unscrew the Power Supply Umbilical Cord from the Power Supply.
P RO CE S SO R SET - UP You are now ready to begin setting up your Processor 3. INSERTION OF THE TUBES WARNING DISCONNECT the AC Detachable Power Cord from the Processor 3 Power Supply before removing the Processor chassis cover. Please read and follow these instructions carefully. Great care was taken in the testing, selection and matching of the supplied tubes in order to ensure proper operation of the unit.
PROCESSOR SET-UP CONT’D PROCESSOR 3 MAIN AND P OWER SUPPLY CHASSIS P LA CE MENT POWER CONNECTIONS Under no circumstances should the Processor 3 Power Supply be placed directly on top of the Processor 3 main chassis, or the Processor placed on top of the Power Supply. This will not allow adequate ventilation, and overheating will result. The feet of the Processor 3 digital processors are temperature sensitive and may deform if exposed to excessive heat.
POWERING ON & STARTUP PROCEDURES 1. The Processor 3 power switch located on the front panel of the power supply should be switched to the ON position. The presence of power will be indicated by a green LED on the front panel of the power supply, and three dots will light in the center of the Processor 3’s Display Window, indicating that the Processor 3 is now in the STANDBY mode. 4.
TROUBLE SHOOTING If the Processor 3 is not functioning properly, please check each of the following: WARNING DISCONNECT the AC Detachable Power Cord from the Processor 3 Power Supply before beginning troubleshooting. Fuse 1. Check that the Power Supply Umbilical Cord (T) is connected correctly to the Power Supply Input Socket (E). Next, ensure that the AC Detachable Power Cord is plugged into the Power Supply’s Detachable Power Cord Socket (S) and is connected to a live source of AC power.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Ventilation - Although your Processor 3 Digital Processor generates only nominal heat in use, be sure that the ventilation slots in the top cover have at least 6” of unobstructed air space above them. Do Not obstruct the bottom vent by operating the preamplifier on carpet or with the rubber feet removed. 2. Water and Moisture - This product should not be used near water. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock hazard. 3 .
T EC H NI CA L S PEC I FI CA TI O NS Input Receiver UltraAnalog AES21 AES/EBU ultra-low jitter Input Receiver (Note: Not required with I 2S• e interface) HDCD® Digital Filter/Decoder Pacific Microsonics PMD -100 D/A Converters 2 Dual UltraAnalog custom DAC’s (Balanced Configuration) 2 External custom I to V Modules Low Pass Analog Filter Proprietary passive filter Frequency Response 5Hz - 20kHz ± 0.
We at Sonic Frontiers are sure that you will derive many years of listening pleasure with your new Processor 3 Digital Processor. This Operating Manual contains important information regarding the operation and care of the Processor 3. Be sure to read this manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to keep it looking, operating and sounding its best. Sonic Frontiers can be reached from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, or 24 hours a day by facsimile.
