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ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / Index 1. 2. 3. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PRECAUTIONARY NOTES............................................................................03 PACKAGING CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................03 bit Ten D AND DRC INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................04 CONNECTION PANELS - DESCRIPTION .....................
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 1/2 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / PRECAUTIONARY NOTES The bit Ten D is a digital signal processor essential to maximize the acoustic performance of your car audio system. It consists of a 32-bit DSP processor and 24-bit AD and DA converters. It can connect to any factory system, even in vehicles featuring an integrated audio processor, since, thanks to the de-equalization function, the bit Ten D will send back a linear signal.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 3 3. bit Ten D and DRC INSTALLATION 121 mm / 4.76” 121 mm / 4.76” 121 mm / 4.76” External dimensions 191 mm / 7.51” 191 mm / 7.51” 34 mm / 1,33” 34 mm / 1,33” 34 mm / 1,33” 191 mm / 7.51” 80 mm / 3.14” 80 mm / 3.14” 80 mm / 3.14” Mounting dimensions How to install 4,2x20mm / 0,16”x0,78” 183.6 mm / 7.22” 183.6 mm / 7.22” 183.6 mm / 7.22” AD Lin k AC Lin k DRC How to install the DRC 50 mm / 2” 3.5 mm / 0.14” 6 mm / 0.23” 16 mm / 0.63” 90 mm / 3.54” 12.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 4 4. CONNECTION PANELS – DESCRIPTION 4.1 MULTIPOLAR CONNECTOR The bit Ten D comes with a 20 multipolar interface for input signals, power supply and various control connections. 1: violet 2: gray 3: white 4: green 5: red 6: pink 7: brown 8: N.C. 9: blue 10: cyan (light blue) 11: violet 12: gray 13: white 14: green 15: red 16: pink 17: orange 18: yellow 19: N.C.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 4 4.2 INPUT SIGNALS 4 1 1: violet 2: gray 3: white 4: green 2 11: violet 12: gray 13: white 14: green 6: pink 3 16: pink 17: orange 1. AUX IN L - R; auxiliary low-level stereo input. The bit Ten D comes with an auxiliary stereo signal input to connect an external source, mp3 player, audio sources. Input sensitivity is adjustable from 0.6 to 5 V RMS. 2. INPUTS; RL - FL - FR - RR. Hi-level MASTER inputs (SPEAKERS).
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 4 1: violet 2: gray 4.3 OUTPUT SIGNALS 3: white 1. FRONT L-R, REAR L-R, SUB OUTPUTS; 4: green Low-level analog signal. Connection for RCA cables going to violet the system 11: amplifiers. SUB output12: is gray provided with CONSTANT BASS (when varying the fader, 13: white the SUB volume does not change). (see 5.7).. 1 14: green 2. AD Link; S/PDIF standard 6: pinkdigital signal output (Ch1÷Ch8) to connect amplifiers provided with appropriate 16: pink AD Link input.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 4 3. KEY MEM To turn the processor on and off when the vehicle ignition is turned on / off. Remark: This signal is memory-dependent: if the processor was turned off by a car sub-key connected to the KEY MEM, it will turn on again by turning the ignition key. If the processor was turned off by a different method (e.g. DRC) while the KEY MEM was still active, it will not turn on again through the KEY MEM and you will have to turn it on through either the DRC or REM IN. 4.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 5 5 CONNECTIONS 5.1 POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON WARNING: to power the device, use 1 mm2 (16 AWG) cables. AD Link AV - TH AC Link REM IN REM OUT REM IN Blue REM OUT Red REM IN REMOTE OUT Cyan (light blue) KEY MEM Yellow +BATT 12V 1 mm2 - 16 AWG Black -BATT Fuse Holder Not Provided Suggested Fuse T1A-delayed + 12V - Battery Ground Ground Remark: the bit Ten D is internally protected by a fuse-resistor soldered on its printed circuit board.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 5 5.3 PERSONAL COMPUTER AND DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL (DRC) NO USB cable (provided) OK AD Link AC Link DRC/ACLink cable (provied) 5.4 HIGH-LEVEL INPUT SIGNALS 1. SPEAKERS IN HI-LEVEL STEREO FRONT+REAR 2. SPEAKERS IN HI-LEVEL MULTICHANNEL (see 8.1) (see 8.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 5 5.5 LOW-LEVEL INPUT SIGNALS AUX IN L/R: Auxiliary analog stereo signal. Sensitivity is adjustable from 0.6 to 5 V RMS. AD Link AD Link AC Link AC Link MP3 PLAYER PRE OUT RADIO DECK AUXILIARY STEREO PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE AUXILIARY STEREO PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE 5.6 OPTICAL IN DIGITAL INPUT Optical fiber TOSLINK connector PCM stereo signal, max 96 kHz/24bit AD Link AC Link Digital Input- Warning: the digital inputs accepts up to 96 kHz / 24 bit stereo PCM signals.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 5.7 CONNECTION WITH HANDS-FREE PHONE KIT PHONE +/- Input compatible with the hands-free kit speaker output (see 4.2.3). Sensitivity adjustable from 2 to 15 V RMS. AD Link PHONE MUTE: bit Ten D ON. This gives priority to the phone conversation, allowing you to resume audio reproduction when the phone call is finished. AC Link PHONE MUTE: bit Ten D OFF. This turns the bit Ten D on. When a phone call is received, the ring tone is audible after around 5 seconds.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 5 2. OUTPUT TO PRE AMPLIFIER’S SYSTEM Example of Front active + Sub amplifier’s system, (see 8.2). FRONT WF Example of a Front Rear + Sub amplifier’s system, connected with the default settings (see 8.1). FRONT TW FRONT SUB REAR SUB * * DRC (optional) DRC (optional) AD Link AD Link AC Link AC Link * The inputs of some SUB amplifiers require an RCA Y adaptor. 3.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 6 6. HOW TO SETUP THE bit Ten D WITHOUT A PC The bit Ten D can be used without a PC and in this case it will not be possible to use the AD Link digital outputs. In this case, you can mainly use only the DE-EQ (de-equalization) function to eliminate any pre-existing equalization in the audio system, usually installed as standard by the car manufacturer. The device will store the following default settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 6 4. How to IN LEVEL calibrate the MASTER inputs. This procedure is delicate and requires particular attention. Improper execution can invalidate the final acoustic results. The bit Ten D outputs must be disconnected from the amplifiers. • While playing track 1 of the CD, turn the first knob towards the highest sensitivity (position +). • When the orange LED lights up or flashes, stop turning and go back slightly until the LED turns off.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 6 2. De-equalization analysis: setting the bit Ten D. • Push the DE-EQ SET button and check the DE-EQ CHECK LED following the instructions in the following image.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 6 6.3 AMPLIFIERS SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION Once the bit Ten D input calibration or de-equalization (if any) procedures are complete, you can calibrate amplifiers sensitivity. • Set the amplifiers crossover filters as desired and then connect them to the speakers. • Connect the bit Ten D PRE outputs (Front - Rear - Sub outputs) to the amplifiers inputs using high quality RCA cables. • Set the amplifiers sensitivity of the various channels to about 4.0 Volts. 1.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 7 7. bit Ten SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION GUIDE 7.1 PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Insert the “bit Ten D Setup CD 1.0” CD-ROM into the CD player of the PC you are going to use. 2. Windows XP: select My Computer from the Windows START menu; Windows Vista: select Computer from the Windows START menu; Windows 7: select Computer from the Windows START menu; Windows 8: click on the DESKTOP icon; Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 3.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 7 5. Windows XP: select NEXT to continue with the installation, CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows Vista: select NEXT to continue with the installation, CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows 7: select NEXT to continue with the installation, CANCEL to interrupt it; Windows 8: select NEXT to go on with the installation, CANCEL to interrupt it; 6. Windows XP: select I Agree and then NEXT; Windows Vista: select I Agree and then NEXT; Windows 7: select I Agree and then NEXT.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 7 8. Windows XP: complete the installation procedure, then click CLOSE to exit the installation; Windows Vista: complete the installation procedure, then click CLOSE to exit the installation; Windows 7: complete the installation procedure, then click CLOSE to exit the installation: Windows 8: go on and complete the installation procedure, then click on CLOSE to exit the installation; 7.2 DRIVERS INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Turn the bit Ten D on. 2.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 7 7.3 bit Ten D SOFTWARE UNINSTALL Procedure 1 To uninstall the bit Ten D PC software you can use the link listed on the following menu: Start / All Programs / bit Ten D / uninstall. Procedure 2 To uninstall the bit Ten D PC software you can also follow the standard procedure: Start / Control Panel / Applications Installation / bit Ten D / uninstall.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8. bit Ten D INSTALLATION GUIDE USING A PC. To configure the bit Ten D inputs, analog (PRE) and digital (AD Link + AC Link) outputs, equalizations and time delays, the processor must be connected to a PC after calibrating the input levels. At that point, you need to have in mind the system you want to realize, since from this moment if you want to change any of the settings, you will have to go through the guided procedure all over again.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 4. If synchronization is successful, a dialog box will show the data exchange between processor and software. Wait a few seconds and, finally, confirm by clicking the OK button. At this point you need to have in mind the system you want to realize beforehand, since from this moment if you want to change any of the settings you will have to go through the guided procedure all over again.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 7. How to setup the Master high-level main inputs. You can assign any processor input channel the identifying name of the signal coming from the source. The available names are: FL (Front Left Full); FR (Front Right Full); RL (Rear Left Full); RR (Rear Right Full); FLTW (Front Left Tweeter); FRTW (Front Right Tweeter); FLW (Front Left Woofer); FRW (Front Right Woofer); Sub L (Sub Left); Sub R (Sub Right).
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 9. How to calibrate the bit Ten D IN Level inputs. This procedure is delicate and requires particular attention. Improper execution can invalidate the final acoustic results. The bit Ten D outputs must be disconnected from the amplifiers. • While playing track 1 of the CD, turn the first knob towards the highest sensitivity (position +). • When the orange LED lights up or flashes, stop turning and go back slightly until the LED turns off.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 11. How to select passive crossovers for speaker groups. You can set if passive crossovers exist that manage speaker functional groups. Eg.: If the audio system has passive crossovers, the software will ask you to set them, otherwise press NEXT. A 2 or 3-way passive crossover only takes a single channel. If the sum of crossovers and / or speakers exceeds 5 output channels, the software won’t allow you to continue.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 15. Equalization analysis: setting the source. To run this procedure, follow the instructions as listed below: • Disconnect all the bit Ten D RCA outputs (Front, Rear, Sub) if already connected to the amplifiers. • Play track 2 of the bit Ten D CD. • Set all tone and equalizer controls to zero (0). • Set balance and fader to center (0). If the calibration volume is lost, to find it simply proceed again as described in paragraphs 8.1.8 - 8.1.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 21. Software Startup. The settings selected during the guided procedure are transferred to the processor main memory. Once this operation is complete, a message confirming that the update has been done will be displayed. Press OK. We recommend that you finalize the product and avoid losing data stored during calibration (see 8.5.3) with the FINALIZE TO bit Ten D function, from the main FILE menu. 22. Amplifiers sensitivity calibration.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 23. How to calibrate the Phone and Aux Ininput sensitivity. Once the system is calibrated and fully working through the Front / Rear inputs, you can calibrate the PHONE and AUX IN inputs. - PHONE: To use this input you need to connect a phone hands-free kit (see 5.6). Make a phone call, speak loudly and adjust the IN Level / PHONE knob until the LED flashes sporadically. - AUX IN: To use this input you need to install the DRC (optional).
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8.3 ADJUSTING ACOUSTIC REPRODUCTION The following chapters detail the system adjustments and acoustic tuning features. WARNING: We recommend that you do not modify the settings of your bit Ten D to explore its features. Take your time to get familiar with the possibilities this software offers.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 2. Save Setup: saves the entire bit Ten D configuration in a file (e.g. “bitTenConfig.dip”) that you can load again to the bit Ten D a second time through the Load Setup function. This feature is available both in TARGET and in OFFLINE modes. 3. FINALlZE to bit Ten D: loads all the parameters selected while configuring the bit Ten D into the internal memory, allowing it to work without being connected to a PC.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8.6 “CONFIG” MAIN MENU 3 If you click on the Config tab, a drop-down menu appears listing the entries shown in the image on the right: 1. I/O Configuration Wizard: sets up the system and puts the bit Ten D in the required conditions (see 8.1.5). 2. Working Mode - Standard Expert: the software can work in two modes, acting on the crossover filter. • Standard: simplified mode with some restrictions easing the use of the software (see 8.10).
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 4 8.7 SELECTED INPUT The Selected Input window shows the source that is active while the bit Ten D is connected to the PC. You can select the desired source by clicking it. Once the bit Ten D has been disconnected from the PC, you can select the bit Ten D input source through the DRC (see 10 ). 8.8 CHANNEL MAP 5 This window displays the names given to the output channels. When this window is active, you can manage each channel that, once selected, will be highlighted.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8.10 FILTER SETTINGS 7 The bit Ten D has five crossover filters, one per each output channel. Each filter allows you to set the parameters of a single output channel. 3 1. Xover L/R Link: modifications applied to one of the channels (right or left) will also automatically be applied to the other one. To do so, click on the blue led which will light up. Xover L/R Link affects all Filter Settings adjustments except Set Distance (Delay). 2.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 5. Cut-off frequencies - Hi-P Hz 10 ÷ 20000: filter High-Pass - Lo-P Hz 10 ÷ 20000: filter Low-Pass 5 If you select the Band-Pass filter, both Hi-P Hz and Lo-P Hz boxes will be available to set the band frequency.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8.11 SET DISTANCE AND DELAY 8 This setting automatically calculates the time speaker sound takes to get to the listener’s ear (Fig. 1). Preliminary Remarks Sound moves through the air at a speed of 343 mt/sec (1.125 ft/sec) at a temperature of 20°C (68°F). If you know the distance from the sound emission point, you can then calculate the time sound takes to get to the listener’s ear.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 Example of setting the time delay (Fig.4): 1. Choose the system listening point. To identify the listening point, choose an ideal point located at the center of the listener’s (driver or passenger) head. For the front center and rear center points choose an intermediate point between the two (left / right) listeners. 2. Measure the distance between each speaker or group of speakers and the listening point in a straight line (“as the crow flies”).
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8.12 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 9 The bit Ten D software features a 31-band, ± 12 dB graphic equalizer for each system channel. In compliance with ISO requirements, frequencies are equally spaced at 1/3 Oct. from 20 to 20 kHz. The equalizer works according to the functioning mode chosen. So we have: - one equalizer for the Front. - one equalizer for the Rear. - one equalizer for the Subwoofer. Eg.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 8.13 OUTPUT LEVEL 10 This section details the output levels of the bit Ten D channels as displayed by the software. Please note the description of each of the points marked with numbers in the image below. 5 1 6 7 4 2 3 1 By acting on one of the sliders belongings to the output channels, you can adjust the output level (-40÷0 dB) for each channel. The sliders activate according to the output setup.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 8 cde fg Set the desired output equalizations (see 8.12). Insert a CD with a highly dynamic track. Select the “Link” function 4 , move the cursor and increase the output channels level until possible clipping occurs; in this case move the cursor back at least 2-3 dB (check the value on one of the displays 2 ). Increase the “Volume” 6 to the maximum undistorted level taking it close to “0” dB.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 9 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH A PC 1. bit Ten D functioning problems - If, while tuning the system with a laptop PC, the bit Ten D shows some problems functioning, try to disconnect the laptop PC power supply cable. This way, with the laptop PC working on battery power, you avoid a possible voltage difference in USB ground between car ground (bit Ten D) and earth (PC). 2.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 9 2. Select Check for Updates; the internet browser installed in your PC will open and automatically search for the URL: http://update.audison.eu; WARNING: You have to manually download the files from the above website. The method to access the software may differ from the one described here. Please, always follow the instructions you find on the website. 3. Once the website page has opened, click on the LINK (red arrow). 4.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 9 7. Before starting the bit Ten D update, the software will present the following warnings: - do not disconnect the bit Ten D from the PC; - do not disconnect the bit Ten D from power supply; - temporarily disable the PC stand-by and energy saving features; - temporarily disable the PC screen saver; - close all running applications; - temporarily disable anti-virus and anti-spyware systems. 8. Once you have clicked OK, the Firmware update starts.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 9 9.4 RESCUE MODE If, when launching the bit Ten D PC software the “bit Ten D Warning” window appears, you can choose between the following two ways to proceed: A - Use a previous version of the PC software. E.g. if you are using PC software v.1.0, open v.0.9; B - Update the bit Ten D firmware.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 10 10. DRC - DIGITAL REMOTE CONTROL The DRC is the bit Ten D remote control system. It is a microprocessor digital system that also controls and monitors the amplifiers equipped with the AC Link bus control, if present. When it is turned on the first time, the display will show the firmware version installed in the DRC. When the bit Ten D is setup through the PC, the DRC can stay connected but its display will show the message “PC control - DRC is disabled”.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 10 10.1 PHONE CALL The PHONE input can not be selected as a normal source because it activates exclusively when an external hands-free phone kit sends the MUTE impulse when receiving a phone call. The DRC display will show the message bit Ten D - PHONE CALL. The bit Ten D will set the source selected in that moment to mute, reproducing the signal coming from the PHONE input. During the phone call, the volume can be adjusted through the DRC knob. 10.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 10 10.4 DRC FIRMWARE UPGRADE If, when launching the bit Ten D PC software, the “bit Ten D Warning” window pops up, it means that the DRC Firmware needs to be updated. Important Remark 1. The steps of this upgrade must be performed strictly FOLLOWING THE SEQUENCE here, exactly as per the chronological order indicated in this document. 2.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 11 11. bit Ten D ACCESSORIES 11.1 DRC CABLE EXTENSION KIT This kit is composed of a cable and adapter allowing 2 m / 78.74” additional extension of the cable supplied with the DRC. This extension is necessary in installations on particularly long vehicles such as large SUVs. The total length of the supplied cable with the extension is equal to 6.5 m / 225.90”.
ADVANCED MANUAL / bit Ten D / 12 12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Voltage Idling current Switched off without DRC Switched off with DRC Remote IN voltage Remote OUT voltage 11 ÷ 15 VDC 0.4 A 2.5 mA 4 mA 7 ÷ 15 VDC (1.
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