ATI Technologies ATP 7500 User manual

ATP7500

DIGITAL PREAMPLIFIER-PROCESSOR

OWNER’S GUIDE

TRANSLATING

TECHNOLOGY

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

all-guides.com

Safety Instr ctions

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Read all the safety and operating instructions before

connecting or using this unit.

All warnings on the unit and in this operating manual should

be adhered to.

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Do not use this unit near water: for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or

near a swimming pool.

This unit should be installed so that its location or position

does not interfere with its proper ventilation. or example,

it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

that may block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in

installation, such as bookcase or cabinet, that may impede

the flow of air through its ventilation openings.

The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

The unit should be connected to a power-supply outlet only of

the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel.

The power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely

to be walked on or pinched, especially near the plug,

convenience receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit.

Clean unit only as recommended in this instruction manual.

The power-supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from

the wall outlet when it’s to be unused for a long period of time.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids

are not spilled, into the enclosure through any openings.

The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain, or liquids of any kind; or

D. The unit does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The device has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

To prevent electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with

an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the

blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Page 2

Please Read First

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not

remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electrical shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operation maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

7accompanying the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS:

Certain precautions must be taken in order to ensure proper

operation of your preamplifier-processor.

1. Never expose the unit to moisture

2. Never plug an input cable into the preamplifier while the

preamplifier is turned on.

3. Never apply the “thumb test” (touching the “hot” lead of

the input cable with your finger) to the tip of the input

cable or input jack of the preamplifier. R rectification

and/or hum may be created and could cause damage to the

loudspeakers. ATI will not be responsible for damage to

the loudspeakers, amplifiers or other related equipment

due to improper use of the equipment.

4. Avoid restricting the airflow around the unit. Good

airflow is necessary to help insure proper operation.

5. Do not stack other system components or any other

materials directly on top of the unit. The heat dissipating

system of the preamplifier depends on free flowing air

around the chassis.

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Table of Contents

Please Read irst ............................................................ Page 2

Safety Instructions ........................................................ Page 2

Table of Contents .......................................................... Page 3

Introduction ................................................................... Page 3

Product Warranty Registration.................................... Page 3

eatures........................................................................... Page 3

Unpacking ....................................................................... Page 3

General Recommendations .......................................... Page 4

Precautions..................................................................... Page 4

ront Panel Controls ..................................................... Page 4

System Setup .......................................................Page 5, 6 & 7

Rear Panel Connections................................................ Page 7

Typical Source Connections ......................................... Page 8

5.1 Speaker Setup & Configuration ............................ Page 9

6.1 Speaker Setup & Configuration ........................... Page 10

7.1 Speaker Setup & Configuration ........................... Page 11

Remote Control Operation ................................ Page 12 & 13

Remote Control Programming .................................. Page 14

Volume Punch Through .............................................. Page 15

Programming the Macros ........................................... Page 15

Programming a Macro Sequence .............................. Page 15

Replacing the AC Power use ..................................... Page 16

Care and Maintenance ................................................ Page 16

Trouble Shooting ......................................................... Page 16

ATI Service Information ............................................. Page 16

Specifications ............................................................... Page 17

Warranty Terms and Conditions ............................... Page 18

Congrat lations

Thank you for purchasing the ATI ATP7500 Digital

Preamplifier-Processor . This product is a fully integrated,

high resolution audio/video control center. The ATP7500

incorporates the most exacting and accurate surround

technology available in its class for home theater. The

ATP7500 represents a unique synthesis of form, function

and fidelity all superbly crafted to deliver all the critical

requirements of a truly high performance home theater

system. Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully

follow all instructions to ensure maximum utility and

enjoyment from your investment. This important information

will help you make certain that the preamplifier-processor is

properly configured for operation with the rest of the

equipment in your system.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation

or operation, please contact us via e-mail at

sales@ati-amp.com or via telephone at 888-777-8507.

Prod ct Warranty Registration

Be sure to complete and return your Product Warranty

Registration Card immediately. This will entitle you to

warranty coverage as outlined in the section “WARRANTY”

at the end of this manual.

ATP7500 Feat res

Surround Modes include Dolby Digital 5.1®, Dolby Digital

Surround EX®, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II®, DTS Digital

Surround 5.1®, DTS-ES Surround 6.1®, DTS Neo:6®and

71. Matrix Music Mode®.

Full Function Remote Control is illuminated and can be

programmed to operate several other components.

RS232 Port is bi-directional for custom integration and

system automation.

9 Analog Inputs include 7.1-channel analog pass-through.

Video Switching includes composite video, S-video, and

component video and can be accessed by 7 inputs .

2nd Zone for independent audio and video.

rigger Outputs to control other source devices.

Crystal D/A and A/D converters.

AM/FM uner with preset memory.

S-Video to Component Video Conversion lets you send all

video

sources to the TV through one component video output.

Standby Power Mode for improved reliability.

Unpacking

Your new product was diligently handcrafted, thoroughly

tested and carefully packed at our factory in California, USA.

Please remove the ATP7500 carefully from the box.

The following accessories should be included inside the box:

AC Power Cord

Remote Control with Batteries

Warranty Registration Card

In the unlikely event that the ATP7500 was damaged in

shipment, be sure to save the carton and all packing material

as evidence for the freight carrier’s inspection.

Should

you

discover that your preamplifier has been damaged

during

shipping, please contact your dealer or ATI immediately

and

request the name of the carrier so a written claim may be made.

THE RIGHT TO A CLAIM AGAINST A PUBLIC CARRIER CAN BE

OR EITED I THE CARRIER IS NOT NOTI IED PROMPTLY IN

WRITING AND I THE SHIPPING CARTON AND PACKING

MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR INSPECTION BY THE

CARRIER. SAVE ALL PACKING MATERIALS UNTIL THE CLAIM

IS SETTLED.

CAU ION: NEVER SHIP HIS PRODUC WI HOU

HE ORIGINAL BOX AND PACKING. Page 3

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Page 4

General Recommendations

Before you begin the SETUP, we strongly recommend that you

take a few moments to:

• amiliarize yourself with the controls and functions of the

preamplifier-processor.

• Carefully study the system connection diagrams and basic

operational instructions.

• ully understand the setup and programming instructions.

Preca tions

• Install the ATP7500 on a solid shelf.

• Be sure that the area surrounding the unit is well

ventilated and not near a heat source of any kind.

• Prevent any moisture from entering the unit.

• Do not place anything on top of the unit.

• Make all connections BE ORE you turn the unit on.

Front Panel Controls

A Po er S itch

Switches the unit into standby mode and the LED turns on.

Do not use this switch to turn the unit off; use the O button.

PLEASE NOTE: TO TURN THE UNIT ON, YOU MUST

SELECT A SOURCE EITHER ON THE FRONT PANEL

OR THE REMOTE CONTROL.

B Source Buttons

When a source button is pressed, that source is selected

and the unit is turned on from the STANDBY mode.

C Seek Up

Advances the tuner to the next higher valid station.

D Volume Up

Raises the volume in 1dB increments. The volume will

increase faster if the button is held down.

E7.1

Selects multi-channel audio and DVD Video.

F AM/FM

Selects AM or M reception.

G Seek Do n

Advances the tuner to the next lower valid station.

H Volume Do n

Lowers the volume in 1dB increments. The volume will

decrease faster if the button is held down.

I Zone 2

Toggles the CD, TAPE, TUNER, AUX source buttons, AM/ M,

VOLUME, MUTE, SEEK, and O to control ZONE2. If no

settings are selected,the display will default to MAIN ZONE.

J Mute

Toggles the muting for MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.

KOff

Turns the system from ON to Standby.

KJIHGFE

B CA D

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

System Set p

We urge you, at least the first time you set up your system, to

take the time and thoroughly follow each of the following

steps precisely. Even though this may take some time, it will

guarantee that your system will function properly and offer

the most rewarding results. If you “do it right” the first time,

future changes will be easier to implement.

Press the “MENU” button on the remote and the On Screen

Display (OSD) will appear as in the example below:

Using the Remote’s keypad, press the button corresponding to

what you want to setup. Selected function will be highlighted.

1. Speaker Size

Speaker size refers to your speaker’s actual frequency

response. or each channel, selecting “large” means that the

channel will be set to “full range” by the processor. Selecting

“small” means that the processor will filter out the low bass

from this channel and redirect this part of the signal to the

subwoofer. or some channels you may select “none” if you

don’t use a speaker for that channel.

2. Speaker Distance

You will need to set the distance, in feet, between your

listening position and each speaker. These settings automatically

calculate the accurate delay settings for each channel. Select

the number of the channel you wish to set, then press the

SELECT button to increase the distance. This setting is in

increments of 1 foot up to 30 feet, then start over at 1 foot.

3. Input Assignment

The default input assignment settings will be shown on the

screen. You can leave them as is or you may reassign any of

the 6 digital inputs. Select the number corresponding to the

input you wish to change then press the SELECT button. Each

time you press the SELECT button, the selected input will

scroll through each available digital input and then return to

the analog input. You may associate each analog input to any

digital input. Keep in mind that each analog input is labeled

on the back of the unit by its name, unlike the digital inputs

which are numbered 1 through 6.

Page 5

1. Quick Setup – Speaker size

2. Quick Setup – Speaker distance

3. Input assignment

4. Tuner / PAL / NTSC Settings

5. Bass trim

6. Calibration

7. Compression

8. Status Display

9. DVD Audio Full Range

0. Reset to Defaults

Exit

FIGURE 1: MAIN MENU

1. Front speakers

– Toggle to small or large

2. Center speaker

– Toggle to small, large or none

3. Surround speakers

– Toggle to small or large

4. Rear speakers

– Toggle to small, large or none

5. Subwoofer

– Toggle to yes or no

Exit – Return to main menu

FIGURE 2: SPEAKER SIZE MENU

1. VCR1

2. VCR2

3. TV

4. LD

5. AUX

6. SAT

7. DVD

8. CD

9. TAPE

Exit – Return to main menu

FIGURE 4: INPU ASSIGNMEN MENU

1. Set left front speaker distance

2. Set center speaker distance

3. Set right front speaker distance

4. Set right surround speaker distance

5. Set right back speaker distance

6. Set left back speaker distance

7. Set left surround speaker distance

Exit – Return to main menu

FIGURE 3: SPEAKER DIS ANCE MENU

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Advanced Input Assignment: Analog Input Name Change

This set is available should you wish to rename any of the

analog inputs. Press the number of the input you wish to

rename then press the GUIDE button. A new menu on the

OSD page will appear. This menu will show the default and

actual name as well as five Xs. Use the cursor buttons to move

up, down, left or right to select and change letters and/or

numbers to create the new name. Press EXIT when done to

return to the previous menu.

4. uner and PAL/N SC Settings

These settings are for the M tuner OS video setting. Press

the number corresponding to your location for the tuner

setting. An “X” following the region indicates the current

setting. The “TV Setting” must be made according to your

location. NTSC for North America and PAL for most of Europe.

5. Bass rim

You may adjust the bass level for each input independently.

Press the number representing the input you wish to change,

then press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN to adjust the bass

in 1dB increments.

6. Calibration

You must calibrate the relative level of each channel to get a

proper surround sound presentation. or the most precise

calibration, you should use a sound pressure level (SPL)

meter. A loud pink noise tone will come from the selected

speaker when you press the associated button. Adjust each

channel’s output level to 75dB using the VOLUME UP or

VOLUME DOWN buttons. The levels should be adjusted from

the same listening position used in STEP2.

7. Compression

This feature allows you to compress the dynamic range of the

sound which may be helpful for low volume listening late at

night. Turning this feature off will permit full dynamic range.

When turned on, louder passages are softened and softer

passages are increased to maximize intelligibility of speech.

Use the SELECT button to toggle between on and off.

8. Status Display

Press the SELECT button to toggle between STATUS DISPLAY

ON and O . When turned on, an OSD appears for 2 seconds

each time you press a button. This OSD appears only when

using the “main out” composite or S-Video outputs. The

selected INPUT<SURROUND MODE and VOLUME LEVEL will

be displayed.

9. DVD Audio Full Range

This setting applies only to the 7.1 “analog pass through” input.

Use the SELECT button to toggle between “yes” and “no”.

When “yes” is selected, all signals present at the input will be

sent to the output and be affected ONLY by the VOLUME

control. When “no” is selected, the filters are defined by the

“SPEAKER SIZE” settings chosen in Step1. Channels set to

“large” will receive a full bandwidth signal while channels set

to “small” will have limited low frequency response (80Hz

filter). The analog filters will remove the low bass frequencies

from the signal and redirect it to the subwoofer.

Page 6

1. USA

2. South American

3. Europe

4. Japan

5. Far East

6. South African

7. TV Setting

Exit – Return to main menu

FIGURE 5: UNER AND PAL/N SC SE INGS MENU

1. VCR1

2. VCR2

3. TV

4. LD

5. AUX

6. SAT

7. DVD

8. CD

9. TAPE

Exit – Return to main menu

FIGURE 6: BASS RIM MENU

1. Set left front speaker level

2. Set center speaker level

3. Set right front speaker level

4. Set right

surround speaker

level

5. Set right back speaker level

6. Set left back speaker level

7. Set left surround speaker level

8. Set subwoofer speaker level

Exit – Return to main menu

FIGURE 7: CALIBRA ION MENU

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

all-guides.com

Page 7

0. Reset to Defaults

We recommend not using this feature unless there is trouble

with any of the settings you have made. This is a quick way to

return the unit to “out of box” conditions. This will also be

used when there are updates to the firmware. Press “0” on

the remote when in the main menu. You can toggle between

“NO” and “YES” by using the SELECT button. Please exercise

extreme caution.

CAU ION: USE EX REME CAU ION WHEN USING HIS

FEA URE AS I COULD RE URN ALL YOUR SE INGS O

FAC ORY DEFAUL S.

Rear Panel Connections

Audio and Video Signal Connections

The rear panel is divided into different sections whereby the

connectors are grouped together in a logical manner. Digital

inputs are grouped together and are labeled “DIG1” through

“DIG6”. Each of these six digital inputs are assignable to any

of the nine labeled source inputs as previously discussed.

Most of the analog inputs with the exception of “CD”, “TAPE”,

and “7.1 Audio” are grouped together where they are associated

with a video input, each forming a vertical line of connectors.

or each of these labeled inputs, you can plug in one video

input, allowing for a choice of the type of connection: either a

choice of Composite Video and S-Video or Component Video

and S-Video. The “7.1 Audio Input” is a special multi-channel

analog pass-through that can be used for a DVD-Audio or

SACD player.

The outputs are grouped into “MAIN OUT” and “RECORD

OUT” sections. The “MAIN OUT” section has an eight channel

(7.1) preamplifier output and 4 video outputs; two are

Composite Video and one is S-Video and one is Component

Video. ONLY the Composite and S-Video outputs carry the

OSD signal. To correctly setup your ATP7500 using the

previously discussed OSD menus, make sure to connect your

screen to at least one of the Composite or S-Video outputs

and remember to select this input on your screen whenever

you need to access the OSD of the ATP7500.

The “RECORD OUT” section has two audio/video outputs that

you can use to connect to a VCR or a tape deck, for example.

The audio outputs are fixed line level; they are not affected

by the processor’s volume control setting. The video outputs

are Composite Video and S-Video for each of the two “RECORD

OUT” connections. These video outputs provide NO OSD

information. There is also a digital output available on an

optical TOSLINK connector located near the “DIGITAL INPUTS”.

It may be used to connect to a CD-R recorder for example.

The “2nd Zone” section has one fixed output, one variable

output and one second zone dedicated input that is accessible

only from the “2nd Zone”. The “2nd Zone” has limited access

to which input source may be selected; the dedicated “2nd

Zone” input, CD, TAPE, or the AM/ M Tuner.

Control Signal Connections

The input labeled “IR INPUT” (infrared remote control) is

designed to receive an electrical signal corresponding to the

infrared signal of a remote device such as a repeater that may

be installed in the “2nd Zone”.

The RS232 port allows the control of the ATP7500 from a

distant programmed controller (such as a Crestron®system).

Information about the RS232 codes can be obtained from

ATI on request. The RS232 port can also be used to download

software revisions for future upgrades.

There are three trigger outputs that can be used to control

other components. Two are associated with the main zone

and one with the “2nd Zone”. Each of them activates when

their respective zone is turned on. The output labeled “12V

Trigger” is rated at 200mA. The outputs labeled “2nd Zone

Trigger” and “Main Zone” are dry contacts rated at 1A each.

All triggers operate with a 5 second delay.

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Page 8

Typical So rce Connections

Here is a typical source connection for the ATP7500. It is

shown only as an example and is by no means mandatory.

There are endless possibilities regarding what and how you

can connect to the rear panel.

FM Antenna (not included)

DVD Player DSS Satellite Receiver

VCR

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Page 9

5.1 Speaker Set p & Config ration

Po ered

Sub

Woofer

Listening Room

Five

Channel

Po er

Amplifier

ATP7500

Rear

Panel

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Page 10

6.1 Speaker Set p & Config ration

Po ered

Sub

Woofer

Listening Room

Six

Channel

Po er

Amplifier

ATP7500

Rear

Panel

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Other manuals for ATP 7500

Table of contents

Other ATI Technologies Amplifier manuals

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies DA208 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies AT2000 SERIES User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies DA103 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies MCDA-112 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies HDA600 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies AT6012 User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies DA1000 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies BU400 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies DA 208 User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies DDA SERIES Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies P100S Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies MLA400-800 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies ATP 8500 User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies SDA200 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies AT1820 Series User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies ADA206XLR Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies AT500NC Series User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies M1000 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies ADA208PH Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies PURE BALANCE AT2000 Series User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies AT3300 Series User manual

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies L200 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies P1000 Operating instructions

ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies AT6000 SIGNATURE SERIES User manual

Popular Amplifier manuals by other brands

ASTRO

ASTRO HVO V40 P operating manual

Marantz

Marantz SUPERSCOPE BLA-545 Service data

NAD

NAD CI980 Quick setup guide

Technics

Technics SE-CH770 Service manual

Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon HK6300 instruction manual

NAD

NAD T975 owner's manual

McIntosh

McIntosh MA6850 Brochure & specs

Electro-Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix ENGLISH MUFF’N manual

Viatron

Viatron Autrix Technical manual

GME

GME GA9800 instruction manual

Atlas

Atlas CP700 Specification sheet

Roland

Roland KC-1000 owner's manual

Pyle

Pyle PFMRA350BW user manual

Advantage

Advantage S-250 manual

IRT Electronics

IRT Electronics DVA-3007 manual

Dimavery

Dimavery BA-100 Series user manual

Sony

Sony XM-S400D operating instructions

Schertler

Schertler ROY X quick guide