Instruction Manual P-2000 7.
Warnings P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Please Read First Outdoor Antenna Grounding–If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Precautions Instruction Manual Precautions Verify The Line Voltage Your new P-2000 has been factory configured for 120 (+/- 10%) volt AC lines. Connecting the unit to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact Atlantic Technology before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Table of Contents P-2000 7.
P-2000 Features 5 Instruction Manual P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner P-2000 Features Thank you for purchasing the Atlantic Technology P-2000 Preamp/Processor/ Tuner.The P-2000 combines advanced technology,superior component parts, and very sophisticated software with a clean, user-friendly style, impeccable audio performance and leading edge capabilities,making it the perfect foundation for any music or surround sound system.
P-2000 Front Panel P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner High performance AM/FM/FM Stereo tuner with 32 presets Audiophile quality preamplifier stages Provide exceptional performance for critical music listening. 5.1 Multi-channel analog inputs Connect the 5.1-channel outputs from a DVD-A or SACD multi-channel player or other multi-channel audio formats to these inputs.
P-2000 Front Panel 7 Instruction Manual P-2000 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ������� ������ ������ ������ ���� ���� ���� 9 10 ������ �������� ������������ ���� �� ���� ����� ������ ���� ������ ��� �������� ���� �������� ���� ������ ���� ���� ����� 11 12 ������ ������ 13 14 15 16 in the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY or the ON SCREEN DISPLAY and then press the button again to select the next channel in sequence.
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Front Panel and On Screen Display (OSD) 9 Instruction Manual 11 Product Serial Number Write this number in the space provided on page 4 of this manual for future reference. 12 Audio Source Input jacks (see page 19-20) Use these inputs for connection to analog audio sources such as a CD player. One in/out tape path is provided for connection to an audio recorder.
Remote Control P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner P-2000 Remote Control Remote Control The P-2000 Universal Learning Remote Control duplicates every function available from front panel of the preamp/processor and more. It is designed to access all the configuration and operating menus of the P-2000. These are displayed on the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY, as well as the ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD).
Remote Control 11 Instruction Manual 8 Numeric Keypad buttons (see page 32) Use these buttons for control functions requiring you to enter numbers. For numerals over 10, press the 10+ button for every multiple of ten, followed by a second digit (0-9). 9 Theater Compensation button (see page 34) The T.COMP button toggles Theater Compensation processing on and off. 10 Surround/Data Format buttons (see page 31) Press the 2, DTS, CR SURR or STEREO button once to select a surround processing format.
Surround Format Information P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Surround Format Information Dolby Digital The Atlantic Technology P-2000 employs the latest surround processing technology developed in conjunction with Cirrus Logic®, providing one of the most extensive arrays of surround decoding and processing currently available. You can choose from Dolby Pro Logic® II, Dolby Digital® 5.1, Dolby Digital EX®, DTS®, DTS-ES® Discrete, DTS-ES® Matrix, DTS NEO:6® and Cirrus Extra Surround®.
Connecting Your P-2000 13 Instruction Manual DTS-ES Connecting Your P-2000 DTS-ES is an extension of the original DTS format that adds an additional sixth, or center surround, channel to a soundtrack. DTS-ES Matrix titles provide the sixth channel by a“blended into the surround channels”process like Dolby Digital Surround EX, while DTS-ES Discrete media deliver a true discrete digital center surround channel.Both DTS-ES formats are backwards compatible with the original DTS process,and will revert a 5.
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Connecting Your P-2000 19 Instruction Manual Connecting Audio Components DVD Player CD Player Composite Connect the composite video output from the DVD player to the composite DVD video input jack on the rear of the P-2000 using an RCA-type video cable. Connect the L and R channel outputs on the CD player to the CD IN jacks on the P-2000.
Connecting Your P-2000 P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Video Recorder A video recording device such as a VCR, PVR (such as a TiVo¨, Replay¨, UltimateTV¨, DishPlayer¨ or similar device) or DVD recorder can be connected to the P-2000 using the following methods. Composite Connect the composite video output from the recording device to the VCR IN composite video jack on the rear of the preamp/processor.
Connecting Your P-2000 21 Instruction Manual AM Antenna Connect the supplied AM antenna to the terminals labeled AM and E(arth) on the rear panel of the preamp/processor. Start by pressing the lever on the side of one of the terminals to the right. Next, insert one of the stripped antenna wires into the opening. Finish by returning the lever to the up position, securing the wire. Do the same for the other wire to complete installation.
System Setup P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner System Setup 3. Press SELECT to enter that menu. At this point you should have made all the necessary physical connections between the P-2000 and your source equipment, amplifiers and speakers. All that remains is to properly configure the system to reflect your specific equipment and room characteristics. Your selection appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD: SPEAKER CONFIG FRONT :SMALL To turn the P-2000 on: 1.
System Setup Instruction Manual Input Setup and Selection Before calibrating your P-2000 and adjusting loudspeaker setup and configuration, you should first set up the sources connected to it.You will make your selections using the Input Configuration menu, shown below.
System Setup P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner One type of compression is most useful for situations such as late night viewing of programs with a wide dynamic range (like many action movies) that might disturb others in your home.
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System Setup P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner The first step in configuring the P-2000 to operate with your speaker system is to set the type, number and crossover frequencies of your particular loudspeakers. You make these selections using the Speaker Configuration menu shown below. IMPORTANT NOTE: Contrary to popular myth it is not a matter of opinion as to whether your speakers should be set to large or small.
System Setup 27 Instruction Manual Channel Calibration The next step is to adjust the output level of each channel so that they are properly matched. This must be done to insure a correct presentation of multi-channel sound sources.The adjustment must be as precise as possible, and is almost impossible to accomplish by ear.Therefore,we recommend that you use a Sound Level Meter. This device insures that all loudspeaker levels are precisely matched and set accurately.
System Setup P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner System Configuration The System Configuration menu is used to enter Speaker Distances (for proper sound delay), set Display parameters, operate the Sleep Timer, and turn Theater Compensation on or off. The Display, Sleep Timer and Theater Compensation settings are covered in the section titled“Operation.”The System Configuration menu is shown below. Figure 4 Set the distance for the Front L/R speakers to the nearest foot/meter. Rounding up is OK.
System Setup Instruction Manual 4. Use the < and > buttons to select between On and Off. When this setting is On, Pro Logic II’s Panorama circuits will blend an amount of the front channel information into the side speakers so that the soundfield appears to wrap around the front and sides of the soundstage. Experiment with a variety of program sources to see if this effect is one you prefer. 5 . Press the button to select the Dimension menu. 6.
Operation P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Operation 2. Press AUX 1 or AUX 2 on the remote to select one of the auxiliary audio input sources Now that you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the P2000,it is simple to operate and enjoy.Reading the following section will help you get the maximum pleasure from your new equipment.
Operation 31 Instruction Manual Muting the Volume Surround Data Format Lock Use this control to turn the sound off momentarily,such as when interrupted by a phone call. The P-2000 automatically sets the surround format based on the signal it receives from the selected source. To avoid the slight delay occasionally encountered in this type of Auto Select process, you can choose to override the Auto Data Format circuit by following the procedure below. To mute the main volume: 1.
Operation P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Tuner Operation To preset a radio station into memory: The P-2000 Tuner can receive AM, FM and FM stereo broadcasts. Up to 32 stations can be preset and accessed from the front panel or remote. Stations can also be tuned manually. 1. Tune to the radio station you desire. NOTE: Tuner reception cannot take place unless an appropriate AM and/ or FM antenna is connected to the rear panel as described on page 20. To operate the tuner: 1.
Operation 33 Instruction Manual Recording a Source Night Mode You can record from any analog input source available to the P-2000 when you have an audio or video recorder properly connected to the appropriate output jacks on the rear panel of the unit as outlined in the section titled “Connecting the P-2000”starting on page 13. You cannot monitor the output from the recorder while the recording is in progress.
Operation P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner To adjust channel trim from the Main Menu: 1. While playing the program material with output that you wish to fine tune, press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD. The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Input Configuration menu and INPUT CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display. 2. Press the button until the Channel Trim menu is selected.
Operation 35 Instruction Manual Multi-channel Source Playback Access to a 5.1 channel source connected to the Multi-channel Inputs is accomplished by using the 6 Channel Direct mode. Examples of a 5.1 channel source would be a DVD-A (DVD-Audio) or SACD (Super Audio CD) multi-channel disc and compatible player. Analog Bass Management The P-2000 provides the option of Analog Bass Management when 6 Channel Direct is selected.
Operation P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Time Out This menu is used to set how long the ON SCREEN DISPLAY will remain visible after a button is pushed or setting is changed on the P-2000. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the time is set to 0Sec the OSD will not appear. To set the OSD Time Out: 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD.
Remote Control Setup and Operation 37 Instruction Manual Remote Control Setup and Operation The P-2000 remote control is preprogrammed to operate over 1,000 audio and video components. Programming is accomplished by simply punching in a three digit code number that matches your equipment. In addition to the P-2000 itself, the remote control can operate up to seven other audio and video devices in your home entertainment system.
Remote Control Setup and Operation P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Release the CHANNEL UP button as soon as the device turns off. Confirm that you have the correct code by pressing the MUTE button on the remote. You should be able to turn your device on and off with this button. 4. Point the remote control toward the device that was turned on in Step 1 and press in the first three-digit setup code number for that device using the number buttons (0-9) on the remote control.
Remote Control Setup and Operation 39 Instruction Manual To operate a system component that you have programmed: 1. Press the Source button that you wish to operate For example, to operate a TV, press the TV button; to operate a VCR, press the VCR button, etc. 2. Aim the remote control at the device and press the POWER button to turn on the device. 3. Press the buttons that send out the commands you desire. NOTE: Some audio/video devices have separate buttons for POWER ON and POWER OFF.
Remote Control Setup and Operation P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Example of Programming a Macro Sequence: To program the M1 button in the AUD mode to turn on the P-2000, turn on the TV and turn on the VCR. 4. Press the button on the source remote control, once again to verify that the new command has been learned correctly. The Status LED will flash green twice and then turn to a steady orange color indicating that the programming was successful. The Source button will illuminate again.
Setup Codes Instruction Manual Setup Codes TV (continued) The following tables contain the setup codes for most brands of audio and video components.
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Setup Codes Instruction Manual VCR (continued) VCR (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NORDMENDE 043 WESTINGHOUSE 005 OPTONICA 053 054 YAMAHA 012 034 043 PANASONIC 031 070 133 140 ZENITH 072 034 048 056 058 080 101 153 PENTAX 004 020 031 063 PHILCO 031 034 067 PHILIPS 031 067 034 054 101 PILOT 101 PIONEER 004 021 048 PORTLAND 108 PULSAR 072 QUARTZ 014 RADIO SHACK 101 123 RCA 144 147 107 109 031 004 020 034 040 041 140 158
Care and Maintenance P-2000 7.
Troubleshooting 45 Instruction Manual System Reset In rare cases the P-2000’s internal processor may freeze or lock-up causing abnormal operation. This is common to all micro-processor controlled devices particularly if the unit has been subjected to excessive static discharge, AC line noise, or power spikes. In most cases it is easy to solve this problem by simply unplugging the P-2000 from its AC power source for about five minutes.After waiting, reconnect the power cord and turn the unit on.
Specifications P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner Specifications FM Tuner Section Sensitivity Preamplifier Analog Section IHF 10dBµ typ. Input Impedance 26KΩ 50dB S/N 13dBµ typ. Output Impedance (Main-RCA) <600Ω Rated Input 2.0Vrms Mono 75dB typ. Maximum Input 3.0Vrms Stereo 69dB typ. Rated Output (100kΩ load) 1.5Vrms Minimum Load 5kΩ Mono 0.2% typ. Maximum Output 6.3Vrms Stereo 0.3% typ. Volume Range S/N Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation 40dB typ.
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