Instruction manual

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P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner
Instruction Manual
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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.
External Amplier
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before attempting to plug any jacks into any
power amplier verify that the power amplier is turned off and/or
disconnected from the AC mains. Failure to do so can potentially result
in severe damage to your amplier and loudspeakers.
Use the audio jacks labeled OUTPUT to connect the P-2000 to an external
power amplier such as the Atlantic Technology Model A-2000 Power Ampli-
er. The P-2000 can output up to 7.1 channels of sound (seven satellites
and one subwoofer channel) depending upon the source components and
program material.
The P-2000 output jacks are: Left Front, Center, Right Front, Left Sur-
round, Right Surround, Left Surround Back, Right Surround Back, and
Subwoofer.
Be sure to verify that the correct preamp outputs are connected to the appro-
priate power amp input jacks (Left Front to Left Front, Right Surround Back
to Right Surround Back, etc.)
When a powered subwoofer is used, connect the P-2000’s Subwoofer output
jack to the Line Input jack on your subwoofer and follow any specic con-
nection and/or conguration instructions supplied with the subwoofer. If
your subwoofer has the ability to bypass its internal crossover we suggest
using the crossover in the P-2000 and setting the subwoofer’s crossover to
Bypass. If your subwoofer is a passive (not self-amplied) speaker, connect
the subwoofer output jack on the P-2000 to the input of the amplier used
to power the subwoofer, and then connect the subwoofer speaker itself to
the amplier.
Second Zone
Use the L and R channel ZONE OUT audio jacks to connect the P-2000 to
the analog audio inputs of an external amplier or other audio component
in a second zone. The signal present will reect the input selection made for
the Multi-zone output of the P-2000. This may be changed using the Zone
Menu or the MULTI button on the remote control.
Power Control Connections
The DC TRIGGER jacks are used to remotely turn-on other devices in your
system when the P-2000 is powered on. Power is applied to the MAIN Trig-
ger Output jack when the P-2000 is turned on from the Standby Mode. We
recommend that this jack be used to turn on a compatible power amplier
such as the A-2000, but it may also be used to activate compatible products
such as motorized projection screens or blinds.
Connect a 3.5mm 2-conductor mini-plug between the DC Trigger MAIN jack
on the rear panel of the P-2000 and the low voltage trigger jack of the device
to be controlled to enable remote turn-on of that component.
The ZONE Trigger jack is activated when the Multi-room system is turned
on and should be used for control of ampliers used to power the speakers
installed in the remote zone. It will remain activated as long as the Multi-
room system is on, even when the P-2000 is in the Standby mode for the
main room.
Remote Control
The EXT REMOTE jacks allow you to extend the on-board remote control
sensor on the P-2000’s front panel so that you may continue to control the
unit even when it is installed behind opaque cabinet doors or when the
front panel sensor is otherwise not visible to the remote control. These
jacks are passive, therefore the remote sensor must have its own source of
power (9-12 volts).
To use a remote sensor, connect an optional remote sensor (with its own
power supply) to the MAIN jack and place it where it will be in line-of-sight
to the remote control transmitter.
The ZONE IR jack is provided to enable remote control of the P-2000’s Multi-
zone system through the use of an optional remote sensor in the second
zone. Connect the sensor (with its own power supply) to the ZONE jack
using a 3.5mm mono mini-plug and the wiring specied by the sensor’s
manufacturer. Place the remote sensor where it will be in line-of-sight to
the remote control transmitter.
Power Connection
Insert the supplied power cord into the AC input of the rear panel of the
preamp/processor. Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied
with the P-2000. It’s designed for use with the P-2000 and should not be
used with any other device.
CAUTION: Before you plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet,
conrm that all connections to the preamp/processor have been
made correctly.
WARNING: Never disconnect the power cord from the P-2000
while the other end is plugged into an AC outlet. Doing so may
cause an electric shock. Always connect power by plugging into the
AC outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the AC outlet rst.
Connecting Your P-2000