Owner’s Manual RCS 2.
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Table of contents Safety instructions 4 Acknowledgments/Registration 5 Unpacking the RCS 2.0S 7 Introduction 6 Tact Audio CAUTION CAUTION 8 RCS 2.0S Connections 9 Front Panel Controls 13 Remote Control 14 Front Panel Display Main screen MAIN menu Saving Menu Settings DELAY menu LEVEL menu ADC menu DISPL menu TEST menu OUT menu AMP menu REM menu ADDR menu POL menu PAREQ menu TONE menu OFS menu INFO menu 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 24 25 25 TacT 2.
Unpacking the RCS 2.0S Carefully remove the RCS 2.0S and accessory kit from the carton and visually check for shipping damage. Contact both the shipper and Tact Audio immediately if the unit shows any sign of damage from rough handling. All Tact Audio equipment is carefully inspected before leaving our factory. KEEP THE SHIPPING CARTON AND PACKING MATERIALS for future use or in the unlikely event that the unit needs servicing.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of your RCS 2.0S. You have now acquired one of the most advanced Pre-amplifier / Room Correction System ever developed! The new RCS 2.0S has four times the processing power of the famous RCS 2.0 and even better AD and DA conversion. All of this combined with new features and updated software takes TacT Audio’s room correction to new heights. In terms of performance and sound quality, CAUTION the RCS-2.
RCS 2.0S Connections Digital input The RCS 2.0S has 5 digital inputs: - three RCA (S/PDIF) - one AES/EBU (XLR) - one TosLink (S/PDIF) All of the digital inputs supports PCM audio data with sampling rates from 32kHz to 96kHz /16-24 bits, however, the AES/EBU and RCA/coaxial input also supports 192kHz. Digital Input Section Digital Output The RCS 2.0S has three digital outputs for the main channels : - one RCA (S/PDIF) - one AES/EBU (XLR) - one TosLink All outputs are 24-bits at 44.
RCS 2.0S Connections Optional Modules The RCS 2.0S is designed to accommodate virtually any input and output needed without adding extra cost for features that users might not use. There are 2 optional modules that can be installed: - ADC -converter module. For example, for analog inputs such as a Tuner, Cassette deck, VCR etc. CAUTION CAUTION - DAC -converter module. For example, when the RCS 2.
RCS 2.0S Connections Analog Output (optional DAC module) The RCS 2.0S has 2 stereo analog outputs when the optional DAC module is installed: - one analog stereo single ended (RCA) - one analog stereo balanced (XLR) Analog Output Section Microphone input Connect the supplied measurement microphone to the “Mic Input” connector when taking a room measurement for room correction. CAUTION: To avoid damage through static discharge, we strongly recommend to turn off the RCS 2.
RCS 2.0S Connections RS-232 interface ports The RCS 2.0S has two RS232 interface ports: - INPUT - AUX Use the “INPUT” port for communication with your Personal Computer. Use the “AUX” port to connect toCAUTION TacT digital amplifiers. CAUTION RS-232 Interface Ports AC mains input & mains switch Connect the RCS 2.0S to the AC mains wall socket. Use the mains switch to turn power ON or OFF.
Front Panel Controls The front panel controls on the RCS-2.0S will allow you to access and control all menu settings. Input Display Standby Input Selector Volume Level Navigation/ Enter Menu Volume/ Mute Standby Use the “STANDBY” button to toggle between Standby mode and ON. The display will indicate Standby mode by displaying a small green light in the left side of the display. When the unit is placed in Standby mode all user settings are saved.
Remote Control The remote control is used to access the front panel display controls and menus.
Remote Control 1 - STANDBY The STANDBY button will turn the RCS 2.0S on or it will place it into standby mode. When in stand by mode, the unit is placed into a low power “idling” state. The standby button is also used to save changes that were made in the menu parameters. By placing the unit into standby mode the current menu settings are saved. 2 - DIGITAL The DIGITAL button will scroll sequentially, allowing the selection one of the 5 digital inputs.
Front Panel Display Main Status Screen When the RCS 2.0S is turned on the Main Status Screen will be displayed. Main Screen : 1 5 6 3 CR:Cor #1 *F=96 CAUTION CAUTION -45.5 dB EQ: 1 * 4 2 7 To move the cursor indicator (5) use the front panel or remote control navigation buttons. To select an option press the “ENTER” button. 1 2 3 4 5 - Correction preset selection. * (6) = active Correction preset - EQ preset selection. * (7) = active EQ preset - Input sampling frequency indicator.
Front Panel Display MAIN menu The main menu of the RCS 2.0S has three pages of general menu selections. Main Menu : DELAY LEVEL ADC <- AMP REM ADDR DISPL TEST OUT -> POL PAREQ TONE -> <- OFS INFO To enter the Menu selection pages press the “MENU” button. Use the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” navigational buttons to highlight an option with the selection cursor and to proceed to a new page. To enter a highlighted option press the “ENTER” button.
Front Panel Display LEVEL menu The Level menu controls channel balancing. You can adjust the systems balance by changing the attenuation for the left and right output signals independently. 2 Level Menu : LEFT RIGHT CR:2 CAUTION 0.0 CAUTION 0.0 dB 1 1 - Individual channel level settings. 2 - Active Correction preset. Use the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” navigational buttons to highlight an option and use the “UP” and “Down” buttons to change its value . NOTE: The RCS 2.
Front Panel Display DISPL menu The display menu controls the display Time-Out feature. This option is used to turn the front panel timer “ON” or “OFF”. When this option is set to “ON” the front panel timer will turn the front display off when the front panel or remote control has not been accessed for 10 seconds. When this option is set to “OFF” the display will remain lit whenever the unit is on. To wake the display, simply push any button on either the front panel or the remote control.
Front Panel Display OUT menu The output menu is used to set the RCS 2.0S to either a Stereo or Mono output mode. Out Menu : 3 Output Mode:Stereo CAUTION STEREO MONO CAUTION 1 2 1 - STEREO mode produces 2 output signals. This is standard two channel stereo mode. 2 - Mono mode will output the same signal on both the Left and Right channels. 3 - Active OUT setting. Use the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” buttons to highlight the desired option and select it by pressing the “ENTER” button.
Front Panel Display REM menu The remote menu allows for disabling or enabling the remote control. Once the remote control is disabled the unit can only be controlled from the front panel of the unit. Remote Menu : 2 REMOTE CONTROL: ON OFF ON 1 1 - Remote control settings. 2 - Active remote control setting. Use the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” buttons to highlight the desired option and select it with the “ENTER” button.
Front Panel Display POL menu This menu is designed to set the polarity for each channel. Each channel can be set to “+” (0) or “-” (inverted). Polarity Menu : 2 3 POL: Left + Right + + + CAUTION CAUTION 1 1 1 - Assignable Polarity values. 2 - Left channel active setting. 3 - Right channel active setting. Use the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” buttons to highlight the desired option and select it Tttt with the “ENTER” button.
Front Panel Display Parametric EQ Table - Linked Below is an example of the linked parametric EQ filter table. Its display allows for adjustment of all 12 filter parameters: Level, center frequency and Q factor. Parametric EQ Menu : 1 LRF 1: 2 1 2 3 4 5 - Filter Filter Filter Filter Filter LEV FR 0.0 31.5 3 4 OCT 0.40 5 channel selection. This table has linked filters. order selection. Scroll up and down for all 12 filters. Level selection. Frequency selection. Octave selection.
Front Panel Display TONE menu The Tone menu is designed to allow for easy and very detailed system tonal control. Note: An EQ preset from the main screen must be selected to enable the PAREQ or the Tone controls. If the EQ preset is set to “BP” the PAREQ and Tone controls are disabled. CAUTION CAUTION Tone Menu : LOW 0.0 MID 0.0 1 2 HIGH 0.0 dB 3 1 - LOW filter attenuation. 2 - MID filter attenuation. 3 - HIGH filter attenuation.
Front Panel Display OFS menu The RCS 2.0S is equipped with a sample rate converter for the digital output. The output can be set to 44.1, 48, 88, 96 and 192 KHz sampling frequencies. OFS Menu : 2 OUT Fs: 96 KHz 44 48 88 96 192 1 1 - Sample frequency settings. 2 - Active Digital Output sample frequency. Use the “LEFT” or “RIGHT” navigation buttons to highlight the desired option and press the “ENTER” button to make your selection.
TacT 2.0S Room Correction Software The RCS 2.0S employs some of the most advanced audio-software ever developed. In order to use the proprietary TacT Room Correction System, you need to install the supplied room correction software on your computer. Complete instructions for using the room correction software can be found in the online help available in the software. To make the room correction process easier for the first time user there is a Quick Setup feature that is described later in this manual.
TacT 2.0S Room Correction Software Connect your RCS-2.0 S to your Computer Your RCS 2.0S must be connected to your computers serial port in order for it to communicate with your computer and to run the Quick Setup and correction process. Please follow the steps below to connect your RCS 2.0S to your computer. 1 - Connect the RS 232 “Input” jack on the back of the RCS 2.0S to your computers serial port using the supplied cables and adapters.
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Quick Setup The Tact 2.0S Quick Setup wizard is designed to help both the first time and experienced user perform complete room correction and create nine correction presets quickly and easily. To perform the Quick Setup successfully you will need to know your speaker configuration, your loudspeakers lower cut-off frequency, and the type of amplifier(s) that you have connected.
Quick Setup Getting Started Start the Quick Setup by selecting the yellow “Quick Setup” button located on the Tact 2.0 S Room Correction software’s main window. The Tact 2.0S Quick Setup wizard is broken into three steps. As you complete each step select the “NEXT” button proceed to the next step. CAUTION CAUTION STEP I Set the Loudspeaker Lower Cutoff frequency. Your main loudspeaker frequency response will determine the setting needed for this parameter.
Quick Setup - If one or more M/S 2150 digital amplifiers are connected to your RCS 2.0S select “Yes”. You will now need to select the options that match your RCS 2.0S connections to your M/S 2150 amplifier(s). If you have more than one digital amplifier you will need to select more than one option. - Next you will have to enter the unique address number that is assigned to each amplifier in the “Amp panel” section.
Quick Setup STEP III Verify that the selections you made are correct and start the Quick Setup automation. CAUTION CAUTION - If the settings listed are not correct select the “Back” button to go back and make the appropriate changes and return to the finish screen when you are ready to start the Quick Setup. - If the settings listed are correct select the “Finish” button. This will start the Quick Setup measurement and programing automation.
Update the RCS 2.0S Firmware Your RCS 2.0S has been pre-programmed with the latest firmware when shipped from our factory and does not need to be updated with the program CD that came with your unit. TacT Audio may occasionally release updated versions of the RCS software that will be available on our website “www.tactaudio.com”. This new software may contain updates or enhancements for your RCS 2.0S.
Update the RCS 2.0S Firmware 5 - Press and hold the “DIGITAL” and “ANALOG” buttons on the front panel of the RCS 2.0S simultaneously while you turn the unit back ON from the rear-panel mains switch. Hold the buttons until the display shows the “PROGRAMMING MODE” screen. CAUTION CAUTION Tact-2.0 S Programing Mode 6 - From the TacT 2.0S RCS software main screen, click on “Add-Ins” and then “Standard”. You should now see the Add-Ins window.
Update the RCS 2.0S Firmware Step IV: Reprogram the RCS 2.0S System Files After updating the firmware the System Files now need to be reprogrammed. 1 1 - From the RCS 2.0S software main screen, click on the “Program TacT-2.0 S” button. You should now see the programming window. 2 - Press and hold the “Control” key on your computer keyboard and then press the “S” key simultaneously. This should display the System Option (1) in the bottom center of the programming window.
Update the RCS 2.0S Firmware Step V: Restoring the Default RCS 2.0S Settings This step is optional and is only required if you would like to reset all internal settings in the unit to their factory defaults. If you proceed you will erase your custom user settings. Restore the default settings for the new firmware installed on the RCS 2.0S. 1- From the RCS 2.0S correction software main screen, click on the “Options” CAUTION menu selection and select the “Default Settings” option.
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