Alto UCSPRO-RM2 manuale d’uso

LT O LT O TM UCSPRO-RM2 User's Manual V ersion 1.1 ---English--- PRELIMINAR Y[...]

LTO LTO TM Safety Instructions 1 All safety and operating instructions - including those supplied with the UCS PRO - should be read before the UCSPRO-RM2 is installed and operated. We recommend that installation be carried out by an authorized mobile electronics installation company . Please contact your local AL TO Mobile distributor for a list of[...]

LTO LTO TM 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing the AL TO Mobile UCSPRO-RM2 Programmer for the Alto Mobile UCS PRO digital signal processor . The UCSPRO-RM2 provides an alternative to using a Personal Computer (PC) for setting the various functions of the UCS PRO. It is primarily designed to be bolted to the UCS PRO but can be detached and, using [...]

LTO LTO TM 3 Introduction Block Diagram: UCS PRO There are no controls on the UCS PRO itself. Setting the parameters of the UCS PRO is achieved in one of two ways - either by using the UCSPRO-RM2 Programmer , or by connecting a suitable computer to the 9-pin RS232 serial interface and running Alto's dedicated PC Editor software. Set-up using a[...]

LTO LTO TM 4 CONNECTING THE RM2 TO THE UCS PRO Ensure power to the UCS PRO and the rest of the audio system is . At each side of the panel of the UCS PRO that carries the 25-pin connector , remove the bolts securing the cover of the UCS PRO*. Y ou will need a suitable Allen key to remove these bolts. ( The top cover of the UCS PRO may also be compl[...]

LTO LTO TM 5 Using the RM2 remotely from the UCS PRO If you wish to use the UCSPRO-RM2 remotely from the main UCS PRO, you will need to obtain a Serial DB25 (25-pin) male-female Extension cable (not supplied). For example, Belkin 3m extension cable, code F3D1 12b10, or other computer grade extension data cable. Ask your Alto dealer or local compute[...]

LTO LTO TM 6 EDITING P ARAMETERS USING THE RM2 The UCSPRO-RM2 uses a backlit LCD display , a set of buttons and a very user-friendly , continuously adjustable rotary control to allow full editing control of the UCS PRO. When you switch on power to the UCS PRO, the RM2 will show an initial welcome screen (showing the internal software version number[...]

LTO LTO TM 7 below , indicating that it is an editable parameter . Now you can use the rotary knob to change the value. Once you have set the required value, simply press the ESC (Escape) button. This will take you one level back up the menu tree. (3) Y our selected value has already been stored. If you now use the MODE button to get you back to th[...]

8 LTO LTO TM arrow key . When you have finished selecting a new name for your preset, . Storing preset names is one time when you must press ENTER. If you press ESC, your new set-up will not have been stored. Every time you make changes to the settings of the UCS PRO using the RM2, we recommend you save the new set-up under a new Preset Number . Th[...]

9 LTO LTO TM Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Time Alignment (Delay Menu): A wide ranging amount of time delay , from as little as 21 microseconds (0.021ms), can be set on each of the input and output channels. Select MODE . should show in the display . Press ENTER. The delay time parameter for Input A (INA) will flash to show it is editable [...]

LTO LTO TM 10 the subwoofer will be mounted in the trunk or rear firewall and will be the furthest speaker from the listener/driver , so this will often be the 'zero reference'. If the subwoofer's sound enters the passenger cabin via a vent, consider the mouth of the vent to be the zero reference point. (2) measure the distance (in m[...]

LTO LTO TM 11 Press ESC to quit the Input Gain Setting mode. It is important to optimize the Input and Output Gain settings of the UCS PRO to ideally match the output from your car audio head unit and the input stage of your power amplifier(s). The optimum settings will ensure the lowest possible noise and no distortion. While set-up by ear is poss[...]

LTO LTO TM 12 Select MODE NEXT > ENTER. First choose the settings for Input A (left channel). Use the arrow keys to select each function: , (A T) and (RL). The selected function will flash to show it is editable. Adjust the setting by using the rotary control. When this step has been completed press NEXT . Now set the remaining functions for Inp[...]

LTO LTO TM 13 EQ T ype: Peaking (Peak) - LoSh6 - LoSh12 - HiSh6 - HiSh12 - Notch - Allows one of several EQ contours to be applied. In some cases Gain or Bandwidth is automatically set by the software and will not be adjustable. The default setting is the typical Parametric EQ mode, allowing gain cut or boost either side of a specified center frequ[...]

LTO LTO TM 14 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Frequency: Bandwidth: Peaking Notch Gain: Notch filter subsonic filter The center frequency of each band independently can be set between 15.6Hz and 16,000Hz. This dictates how the frequencies next to the center frequency will be affected during gain boost or cut ( & modes). With a narrow ban[...]

LTO LTO TM 15 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Select MODE NEXT x3 . Press ENTER. Y ou are first presented with the parameters relating to the Low-Pass Filter (LPF) of Output 1 (OP1) - see Fig.2. Use the arrow keys to select each parameter: (default is ), and . The selected parameter will flash to show it is editable. Adjust the setting by us[...]

LTO LTO TM 16 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Phase: Output Pol Edit Output EQ EQ T ype Peak Frequency Bandwidth Gain Each Output channel provides fine control (in 5 degree steps) of the signal's phase. The effect of this control is summed with that of the 0/180 degrees Output Polarity ( .) function described a little further on. In thi[...]

LTO LTO TM 17 Refer to the details under Input Equalization - the available parameters are identical. Pressing NEXT steps through each of the available EQ bands for Output 1, and then Output 2, and so on to Output 6. Press ESC to quit this mode. The UCS PRO has no analog output gain controls - gain adjustment is handled entirely in the digital doma[...]

LTO LTO TM 18 Compressor/Limiter (Edit Menu): - The Compressor/Limiter ( ) function allows the signal of each individual output to be kept within a set level range. This gives several benefits. By limiting peak output levels it helps protect the components of a sound system and at the same time provides a more consistent listening level. It also al[...]

19 LTO LTO TM avoid an audible distortion, but the signal roll-off beyond the level threshold setting is very rapid. T urning the rotary control counter-clockwise selects various compression ratios, from 20.0 to 1.1. A compression ratio of 20.0 (also written as 20:1) means that for every 20dB increase (above the set Level Threshold) at the input of[...]

LTO LTO TM 20 Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Delay Unit In Out Compressor/Limiter Threshold Unit T emperature Unit Units Utility Misc. Setup. Output Meters T emperature LCD Contrast : The options are uS (microseconds), ms (milliseconds), mm (millimetres) and m (metres). These can be set separately for Input Delay and Output Delay , using th[...]

LTO LTO TM 21 Lock (Utility Menu): Select MODE NEXT x3 Press ENTER. Here you can enable or disable the hardware lock function designed to protect the UCS PRO from tampering or accidental changes to the current set-up. It allows you to enter a password to enable a or condition, or to return to access. The RM2 is delivered unlocked (Full Editing Acce[...]

The display will revert to the default (switch-on) status and you will now see either a and key icon, or and key icon, signifying that the device is in T otal or Partial Lock mode (Fig.6). TP LTO LTO TM Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide Fig. 6 T otal Protection enabled U 2W + 2 A X A13 B24 S5 6 2 T 2 U 2W + 2 A X A13 B24 S5 6 2 P 2 Partial Pro[...]

LTO LTO TM Parameter & Functions Set-up Guide The display should show UNLOCK, with Password below it and the first digit (represented by an asterisk '*') flashing (Fig.7). Use the rotary control to select the first digit of your chosen password, then use the right arrow key to move to the next digit and so on, until you have entered y[...]

LTO LTO TM Y our AL TO W arranty R R R R R R R R T o be protected by this warranty , the buyer must be able to produce a numbered, machine printed sales receipt (original only accepted, not a copy) from his supplying dealer that clearly shows the dealer's name and address, the buyer's name and address, purchase date, model name/number and[...]

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