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USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / Index 1. 2. 3. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................... 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................3 AP F8.9 bit and DRC INSTALLATION...............................................................................................
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 1/2 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONS AP F8.9 bit is a 9-channel amplifier with 8 amplified channels settable in bridge mode; it also features a 32 bit, 147 MHz clock speed, 24 bit AD/DA converter digital sound processor (DSP), essential to maximize the acoustic performance of your car audio system. It can be interfaced with any factory system, even on cars with built-in audio processors, since with the de-equalization function, AP F8.9 bit will send back a linear signal.
AP F8.9 bit / 3 USER’S MANUAL 3. AP F8.9 bit AND DRC INSTALLATION External size Mounting size 135 mm / 5.3 in. 155 mm / 6.1 in. 238 mm / 9.37 in. POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE 7 01 2 6 5 4 3 FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN USB OFF ON SUB OUT OPTICAL IN DRC PRE IN 49,5 mm / 1.95 in. 218 mm / 9.4 in. How to mount DRC MP (optional) 36 mm / 1.41 in Light sensor 87 mm / 3.45 in 11 mm / 0.43 in WARNING for all cable INPUT/OUTPUT OK SRC MEM 36 mm / 1.
AP F8.9 bit / 4 USER’S MANUAL 4. CONNECTION PANELS - DESCRIPTION 13 12 11 POWER - 12V PRESETS 10 UPGRADE 7 01 2 6 5 4 3 FUSE 2x30A 1 1 CTRL 2 SPEAKER OUT 5 SPEAKER IN 3 9 USB OFF ON SUB OUT 6 7 OPTICAL IN DRC 8 PRE IN 4 POWER. + Power (11-15 VDC): connection terminal for AP F8.9 bit power supply positive pole. The jack accepts a stripped cable up to 15mm/0.6” with maximum section of 8 AWG (∅ 3,2mm / 0.12”).
AP F8.9 bit / 4 USER’S MANUAL CTRL (REM IN-OUT / CONTROLS): terminals to turn on and control the AP F8.9bit. 2 - Remote IN. Input to turn on AP F8.9 bit remotely through the audio signal source Remote Out. REM IN can be connected to the ignition switch terminal (ACC). The voltage must be between 7 and 14.5 VDC. If using a source with amplified outputs such as BTL, AP F8.9bit can be automatically turned on (see sec. 7.2.5 - 7.3.4.7), so it will not be necessary to connect the REM IN terminal.
AP F8.9 bit / 4 USER’S MANUAL 4 PRE IN AP F8.9 bit is provided with a 12 pole multipolar connector to manage the PRE IN input signals, by soldering the RCA female connectors to the terminals, or using the accessory ACP6 to interface head units featuring a PRE OUT output. Connect up to a maximum of 6 input channels using the multipolar connector supplied or the extra cable provided with RCA connectors. By default the AP F8.
USER’S MANUAL 6 SUB OUT. 7 OPTICAL IN. 8 DRC. 9 USB. AP F8.9 bit / 4 Pre-amplified output subject to LO PASS filtering optimized to drive a mono amplifier for an external subwoofer or active subwoofer. (see sec. 5.4) AP F8.9 bit accepts at its input PCM signals up to 192 kHz / 24 bit sampling frequency rate. So DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) multi-channel signals coming from audio/video sources (such as the audio of a film in DVD) or DTS can not be reproduced.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 4 13 LOGO STATUS. AP F8.9 bit is provided with a built-in control that manages its status and protects the circuits and connections to the speakers. The logo on the AP F8.9 bit top cover will change its status in case of any possible product malfunctions. A BLUE logo means: AP F8.9 bit is on. Flashing RED/BLUE logo means: The “UPGRADE MODE” switch on the product is set to “ON” position, or the product Firmware is being updated.
AP F8.9 bit / 5 USER’S MANUAL 5. CONNECTIONS 5.1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON HEX KEY 2,5 mm POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE 7 01 2 6 5 4 3 15 mm / 0.6 in. 8 AWG Max FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN USB OFF ON SUB OUT OPTICAL IN DRC PRE IN EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER (Optional) Max 20 cm / 7.9 in. (Not provided.
AP F8.9 bit / 5 USER’S MANUAL 5.2 INPUT SIGNALS 1. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE FUSE 2x30A CTRL SPEAKER OUT USB OFF ON 7 01 2 6 5 4 3 SPEAKER IN SUB OUT OPTICAL IN DRC PRE IN OEM SOURCE FL+ FLFR+ FRRL+ RLRR+ RR- IN 1+ white IN 1- white/black IN 2+ gray IN 2- gray/black IN 3+ green IN 3- green/black IN 4+ violet IN 4- violet/black (see sec. 7.2.5.1) 2.
AP F8.9 bit / 5 USER’S MANUAL 3. SPEAKER INPUT: FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB POWER - 12V PRESETS UPGRADE FUSE 2x30A OEM AMPIFIER OEM SOURCE (see sec. 7.2.5.4) FL + FL FR + FR RL + RL RR + RR CENTER + CENTER SUB + SUB - CTRL SPEAKER OUT USB OFF ON 7 01 2 6 5 4 3 SPEAKER IN SUB OUT OPTICAL IN DRC PRE IN IN 1+ white IN 1- white/black IN 2+ gray IN 2gray/black IN 3+ green IN 3- green/black IN 4+ violet IN 4- violet/black IN 5+ cyan IN 5- cyan/black orange IN 6+ IN 6- orange/black 4.
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AP F8.9 bit / 5 USER’S MANUAL 7. PRE INPUT FRONT + REAR + CENTER + SUB + REAR POWER - 12V PRESETS FUSE 2x30A SD OFF ON SPEAKER IN SPEAKER OUT CTRL USB UPGRADE 7 01 2 6 5 4 3 OPTICAL IN SUB OUT FRONT LEFT IN 1 FRONT RIGHT IN 2 REAR LEFT IN 3 REAR RIGHT IN 4 DRC PRE IN (see sec. 7.2.5.1) 5.3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN INPUT OPTICAL FIBER (vedi sez. 9.4; 9.
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AP F8.9 bit / 5 USER’S MANUAL 5.5 PC CONNECTION AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL (DRC) 1. AP F8.
AP F8.9 bit / 6 USER’S MANUAL 6. GUIDE FOR INSTALLING/UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS 6.1 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1. Insert the "AP F8.9 bit Setup CD 1.0" in the drive on the PC you wish to use. 2. Windows Vista: access Computer from the Windows START menu; Windows 7: access Computer from the Windows START menu; Windows 8 / 10: access the Desktop from Windows 8 MAIN menu; Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 / 10 3.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 6 5. Windows Vista: select I AGREE to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows 7: select I AGREE to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows 8 / 10: select I AGREE to continue with the installation or CANCEL to interrupt it; 6. Windows Vista: select INSTALL on the tab; Windows 7: select INSTALL on the tab; Windows 8 / 10: select INSTALL on the tab; 8.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 6 6.2 GUIDED PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER INSTALLATION 1. Turn on AP F8.9 bit 2. Connect the USB cable on the connector on AP F8.9 bit to a free USB port on the PC. WARNING: when connecting a laptop via USB to AP F8.9 bit while it is turned on, the laptop has to work with its own battery and stay disconnected from the mains adapter (external power supply). Once the connection between the laptop and AP F8.
USER’S MANUAL 6.3 UNINSTALLING AP F8.9 bit SOFTWARE Procedure 1 To uninstall AP F8.9 bit PC software you can use the link in the menu: Start / All programs / AP F8.9 bit / uninstall Procedure 2 To uninstall AP F8.9 bit PC software, you can also use the standard procedure: Start / Control Panel / Uninstall or change a program / AP F8.9 bit / remove. 28 AP F8.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7. HOW TO SET UP AP F8.9 BIT WITH A PC 7.1 OFFLINE MODE OFFLINE mode can be used to analyze the software without connecting AP F8.9 bit to the PC to become familiar with the numerous functions of the processor. (For specific functions, see TARGET mode section 7.2). To activate the OFFLINE mode, the device must be disconnected from the PC. The software is preset to start with a 3 way active FRONT + REAR full multi-amplified system.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 7.2 TARGET MODE In order to configure the inputs, amplified and pre-amplified power outputs, EQ and time delays for AP F8.9 bit, it must be interfaced with the PC. When you get to this point you must already be aware of what type of system you intend to set up. In order to change these choices at a later date, you will need to perform the guided procedure again. The guided procedure will request: - The type of specialization for the main input channels used.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 5. Input Configuration Any of the input channels on AP8.9 bit can be given the name corresponding to the signal coming from the source. Choose one of the following input configurations: - (1) Front + Rear: controls Front stereo + Rear stereo. It is possible to select from the drop-down menu which input sections to use to drive the subwoofer in the audio system.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 6. Input Level Setup. - Play track 1 from the CD provided with AP F8.9 bit. Remark: if the head unit used is not equipped with a CD player, and only features a USB input, follow the instructions below. 1) Copy the tracks in Wav format from the CD to the USB storage device. 2) Copy the tracks in mp3 format from the folder in the setup CD to the USB storage device, in case the first player is not suitable to reproduce Wav formats.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 7. De-equalization. De-equalization of the OEM source, operation not required and not necessary if using low level inputs (Pre out). During the high level input configuration procedure, this function can be used to maximize use of the OEM head units, even if they were equalized to adapt best to the acoustics of the car they are installed in.
USER’S MANUAL 9. Speaker Connection Setup. The speakers available in the system can be activated by simply clicking on them. The software assumes that if the Left tweeter, midrange or woofer are selected, the Right ones are also activated. Once the software is started, this choice will affect the crossover type and frequencies with Default settings. If passive crossover filters are not used, each speaker corresponds to an output channel.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 10. Output Configurations. AP F8.9 bit features 9 output channels. In this specific step of the procedure you can assign any signal to one of the output channels. E.g.: The 3 way front can be controlled as: - multi amplified (6 output channels are needed); - passive midrange + woofer amplified separately (4 output channels are needed); - 3 way passive (2 output channels are needed).
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7.3 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION The following paragraphs describe the functions to adjust the system and its acoustic fine tuning. WARNING: when exploring the functions, do not change the parameters on AP F8.9 bit. Take your time to get familiar with the possibilities the software offers. If you choose to leave the speakers/amplifiers connected to AP F8.9 bit, remember to make adjustments with a general volume that won’t damage the other speakers in the system.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7.3.2 FILE MAIN MENU 2 1 2 3 4 5 By clicking on the File tab, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: 1. Load: it loads the entire AP F8.9 bit configuration from a previously saved file (e.g.: “AP F8.9 bit setup1.apf”). This function is present in both TARGET mode and in OFF LlNE mode. In TARGET mode it can reload all of the previously saved settings. This function is useful if you wish to install another AP F8.9 bit with the same settings.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7.3.4 SETTINGS MAIN MENU 4 By clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: 1. I/O Configuration Wizard: it sets up the system, and puts AP F8.9 bit in the conditions needed to be able to perform this operation (see sec. 7.2). WARNING: whenever performing the I/O Configuration Wizard, the values set in the Options menu (see sec. 7.3.4.7) are set to the default values. 2.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 7. Input configuration: shows the specialization assigned to the inputs on AP F8.9 bit during the Configuration wizard. 8. Options: by clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: Signals: lets you set how AP F8.9 bit is turned on through: • Turn ON by SPEAKER DC (ART): when Enabled is selected, AP F8.9 bit can be turned on through the amplified output (BTL) of a source connected to the inputs FL-FR-RL-RR.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 WARNING: if the car is equipped with security alerts, phone alerts, navigation system alerts, …etc., if you set a too long Wake delay from sleep (sec), reproduction of the first part of the mentioned signals might be missed. Master priority: it allows the user to modify the audio signal level settings. - MASTER ENABLE attenuation: sets the signal level for the master input when enabled from the terminal “MASTER ENABLE”.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7.3.5 DEVICE MAIN MENU 5 By clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: 1. 1 2 3 4 5 Synchronize: this function synchronizes the PC with AP F8.9 bit and vice versa due to communication losses caused by the device shutting down or for other reasons. Read from Device: the PC loads the settings present in AP F8.9 bit memory to the PC Software. Write to device: the PC loads the current settings to AP F8.9 bit memory.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 6 7.3.6 HELP MAIN MENU By clicking on this item, a drop-down menu appears with the entries shown in the image: 1) Help (online): this function requires an internet connection. By activating this function and moving the mouse pointer to the various sections of the graphic interface for the PC software, the concerned area will be highlighted in red.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 If you wish to check the electrical response of the Rear system together with the Subwoofer, you must clear the Front system selection. However, the software will only let you operate on a single channel and will show the message “EDIT” in red to the side of the channel that you can operate on. More specifically, the graph will show the electrical responses from the only crossover related to the channel being edited in red.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL STANDARD MODE In STANDARD mode: Depending on the speaker or speaker system selected during configuration, a suitable type of filter will be available. FILTER TYPE -> Tweeter E.g.:For the Front Woofer, only Low Pass or Band Pass will be available. For Front Mid-Hi, only High Pass and Band Pass will be available, etc. Woofer WARNING: in EXPERT mode, pay careful attention to the filter selection.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 6. Filter slope - Hi-P Slope 12/24 dB/Oct. (Linkwitz) 6/12/18/24dB/Oct (Butterworth) - Lo-P Slope 12/24 dB/Oct. (Linkwitz) 6/12/18/24 dB/Oct (Butterworth) When starting the AP F8.9 bit software, it offers Linkwitz with 12 dB/Oct. slope. E.g.: If you select Band Pass as the filter type, the same slope will be applied to both the hi-pass and low-pass as the default slope, but they can also be unbound.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL Preliminary remarks Fine set and Phase delay Delay assignment according to distance calculation is theoretical. Small variations must be applied due to small errors in distance measurement, back-wave reflections inside the car and, primarily, the speaker phase problem. Two speakers reproducing two frequency areas that are close to each other (e.g.: Woofer and Midrange) will simultaneously reproduce the same frequencies in their crossing area, at a attenuated level.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 7 5. Once the time delay settings are complete, start the musical reproduction and use the Fine Set box, moving the values up or down (except for the subwoofer since it is the farthest speaker) to fine tune the system for optimal sound. We recommend listening to various types of music (percussion, melodic, etc.) for better evaluation of the coherence (spatial stability) of the different musical instruments. 6.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7.3.12 PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER 12 The AP F8.9 bit software provides an equalizer, that can be managed from a maximum of 10 graphic control points which automatically place a maximum of 10 parametric equalization points. The quantity of graphic control points used doesn’t match the parametric poles quantity, which is determined by the adapting software.
AP F8.9 bit / 7 USER’S MANUAL 7.3.13 OUTPUT LEVEL 13 This section shows the settings related to the output levels of AP F8.9 bit channels. The description of the points shown in the figure is given below. 1. Using one of the sliders for the output channels, you can adjust the output level (-40÷0 dB) for each channel. The sliders are enabled based on the output configuration. 2.
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 8 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC 1. AP F8.9 bit operating problems If, when calibrating the system with AP F8.9 bit connected to a laptop there are operating problems, try disconnecting the laptop power supply cable. With the laptop working on battery power you avoid a possible voltage difference in the USB ground between the vehicle (AP F8.9 bit) and the ground (PC). 2. Connection lost between AP F8.
AP F8.9 bit / 8 USER’S MANUAL 8.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE If there are product UPGRADES available online, proceed as follows: - Save the previous setup (if you wish to consult it in OFFLINE mode); - Disconnect the "Speaker out" and "Sub out" AP F8.9 bit on. - Set the product upgrade switch to the "ON" position - Turn on AP F8.9 bit. The logo will start flashing. Start AP F8.9 bit PC Software and select TARGET mode. POWER - 12V 1.
AP F8.9 bit / 8 USER’S MANUAL 9. When successfully completed, a notification window will appear. In order to be able to use AP F8.9 bit again, POWER you must close - 12V the program on the PC and turn off AP F8.9 bit. 10. Set the "UPGRADE" switch to the OFF position. 11. Turn AP F8.9 bit back on and restart the PC software. If AP F8.9 bit firmware update completed correctly, the dialogue window will show: - new AP F8.9 bit Firmware version. 12. Repeat the product calibration operations (see sec. 7.2).
USER’S MANUAL AP F8.9 bit / 9 9. ACCESSORIES 9.1 DRC DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL 9.1.1 DRC MP The DRC MP is the digital interface between the bit processors and the user. When mounted on the vehicle’s dashboard with an AP F8.9 bit processor, it will enable the following functions: - select Master or Optical input - control general volume, subwoofer volume, balance and fader. - select between 2 memories pre-set by the user for the set up of equalizer and crossover alignment.
USER’S MANUAL 9.3 OP 1.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 1,5 M / 59.05 IN. Optical cable with TOSLINK connectors for S/PDIF digital audio signals. Cable length 1.5 m / 59.05 in. 9.4 OP 4.5 TOSLINK OPTICAL CABLE 4,5 M / 177.16 IN. Optical cable with TOSLINK terminations for S/PDIF digital audio signals. Cable length 4.5 m / 177.16 in. 9.5 STA - F/F SOCKET TOSLINK ADAPTER Optical adapter to extend optical cables with TOSLINK connectors. 54 AP F8.
AP F8.9 bit / 10 USER’S MANUAL 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Power supply voltage / fuse: Operating power supply voltage: Idling current: Switched off without DRC: Switched off with DRC: Consumption @ 14.4 VDC, 2Ω, Max Musical Power: Remote IN: Remote OUT: ART - Automatic Remote Turn on/off from OUTPUT BTL speakers (Selectable): AST - Automatic Signal Turn on/off (Selectable): 11 ÷ 15 VDC / 2 x 30A 6.5V ÷17V 1.6 A 1.
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