DSP Special Vol.

1 – the Sound Tuning Magazine from Audiotec Fischer

including operation and adjustment manual for digital sound processors

These products are

equipped with DSP
power:

Sound Tuning Magazine

For DSP PC-Tool V2

DSP
Special

Vol.1
Fantastic sound improvement thanks to DSP technology
· Multiband-equalizer for a natural sound experience
· Time alignment for precise sound staging
· Wide crossover features for perfect frequency range allocation
DSP
Special

Content

A General 11 19 26 31 38
B.2. Device Configuration Menu B.2.6. Specific features in the B.4.2. Adjustment of filter cha- B.6.2. Adjusting the time align- B.7.2.4. The graphical 2/3rd oc-
(DCM) DCM of C-DSP racteristics ment tave Equalizer
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A.1. Installing the ATF DSP PC-
Tool software 12 20 27 34
B.2.1. Specific features in the B.3. Channel routing – Configure B.4.3. Adjustment of slope B.7. The Equalizer C Adjustment
DCM of PP 52 DSP, PP 82DSP and the Inputs & Outputs
4 HELIX DSP
28 34
A.2. System requirements 39
21 B.4.4. Adjustment of the Q-Fac- B.7.1. The graphic 1/3 octave C.1. Adjustment guide
12 B.3.1. Naming the inputs tor equalizer
6 B.2.2. Specific features in the
A.3. The first steps before using DCM of PP 52 DSP
the ATF DSP PC-Tool 22 28 35 D Appendix
B.3.2. Naming the outputs B.4.5. The bypass function of B.7.2. Further equalizer features
13 high- and lowpass filter
B.2.3. Specific features in the
23 35 42
B Operation DCM of PP 52 DSP and PP 82DSP
B.3.3. Allocating inputs to out- 29 B.7.2.1. The parametric filter
D.1. Adjustment examples of
routing channels
puts B.5. Output level
8 17 36
B.2.4. Specific features in the
B.1. The user interface
DCM of HELIX DSP 24 30 B.7.2.2. Graphic equalizer fine
B.4. High- and lowpass filter adjustment function „FineEQ“
B.6. Phase and time alignment Note:
9 settings
37
B.1.1. The main navigation menu 31 All rights for publication and re-
19 25 B.6.1. Adjusting the phase
B.7.2.3. The paragraphical Equa-
lizer
production are reserved.
B.2.5. Specific features in the © Audiotec Fischer GmbH
DCM of P-DSP and NOX 4DSP B.4.1. Adjustment of crossover
frequency

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A General – A.1. Installing the software / A.2. System requirements A General – A.1. Installing the software

A.1. Installing the ATF DSP PC-Tool software

The installation of the ATF DSP PC-Tool software is a basic requirement before program- A setup assistant easily guides you through the installation routine of the software
ming and adjusting our DSP devices

I n order to use the ATF DSP PC-Tool

software you first have to install it
on your PC according to the following
rights“ for your PC, it might be possib-
le that another security hint will appear
which you have to confirm as well.
can change. Otherwise simply confirm
to continue (picture 6). If you like to
have a shortcut icon on your desktop ➔ ➔
➔
instructions. Then you should see a window, whe- for easiest access of the program, then
Important: Ensure that the device re you can select the language for the checkbox the appropriate position (pic-
or USB interface is not yet connected installation process (picture 2). This ture 7).
to your computer. Only connect the selection has no influence on the lan- Click on „Install“ in the following win-
device or USB interface once the soft- guage of the PC-Tool software itself dow and the installation process of the
ware has been successfully installed on (English language only). Now the se- DSP PC-Tool software will start. This ➊ Confirmation of the security warning is ➋ The selection of the language only ➌ A click on “Continue” in the ”Welcome”
mandatory before starting the installation. affects the installation routine. window will start the setup assistant.
the computer. tup assistant will start – to continue installation includes the required USB
Download the installer file “SETUP_ please double click the respective but- drivers (picture 8).

The software
„ATF DSP
➔
➔ ➔
PC-Tool“
including the
required USB
drivers can be
downloaded
as a complete
installation file
from the Au- ➍ Here you can read important informati- ➎ The target folder is already predefined; ➏ Choose your „start menu“ folder here.

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diotec Fischer on about the software itself. nevertheless it can be modified manually.
website.

ATF-DSP-PC-Tool_Installer.exe ” from ton (picture 3). Important: Carefully read the secu-
the Audiotec Fischer website (www. Make sure that you carefully read rity advices in the following window
audiotec-fischer.de). The file can be the information in the following win- (picture 9) before you continue. Now
➔ Important Note that it is mandatory to con-
nect the device prior to running
found in the “Download” section. Save dow (picture 4). After that you have the installation is finished and the DSP Make sure that ATF PC-Tool soft- the installed software.
this file on the hard disk of your com- to confirm this. Now select the location PC-Tool software will be ready to use. ware is properly installed before
puter. Start the installer file with a dou- on your hard drive for the installation If you want to run the software late- you connect the DSP device or
ble click. of the program. The installer will make ly, then remove the checkmark in the USB interface to the computer.
Depending on your operating system a proposal, but you can change the lo- checkbox (picture 10). Click „finish“ to
you will see the security advice (pic- cation as you like (picture 5). complete the installation procedure. ➐ The setup assistant will create a desk-
ture 1). Double click on the „Execute“ Now choose a name for the shortcut top symbol if you mark the checkbox here.
button to confirm. in your start menu. Here again the in-
If you don’t have „administrator staller will make a proposal which you

A.2. System requirements

PC system requirements: PP50 DSP system requirements: C-DSP / P-DSP / HELIX DSP / NOX 4DSP / PP
• At least 1 GHz processor • You require the HELIX Optical & USB 52DSP / PP 82DSP system requirements:
➔ ➔
• At least 1 GB RAM main memory Interface (Part No. H424493). • You require the supplied USB cable.
• At least 25 MB free hard disk space • The relevant firmware must be installed • The most recent version of the firmware
• 1 free USB port in the PP50 DSP. If the firmware in the must be installed in the device. If the
• Screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 PP50 DSP is not up-to-date the PC-Tool firmware is not up-to-date, the PC-Tool
pixels or better software will show you a message which software will show you a message which
The software has been tested in combination allows an automatically update. allows an automatically update.
with the following operating systems: Win-
dows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7 ➑ Here you can see all chosen parame- ➒ The installation will start after you have ➓ After finalizing the installation you can
and Windows 8 (32 & 64-bit each).
ters at a glance for checking purposes. read and confirmed the above information. directly start the software.

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A General – A.3. Starting the software A General – A.3. Starting the software

A.3. First operating steps with the software

Make sure that you hook up your DSP device before you start the „ATF The content of the memory will be read hooking up the device. If the amplifier
DSP PC-Tool“ software. out by the software. / processor has been connected cor- The DSP PC-Tool first checks the
If no device has been hooked up or rectly, it may happen that the following firmware of your DSP device and will
In most cases a USB cable establishes update it automatically if necessary.
the connection between DSP device and the device hasn’t been turned on, then hint will appear within 5-15 seconds:
your computer. you will see the following error mes-
sage:

• The device
have been
connected
correctly to
the compu-
ter.
In order to start the software, please This could happen as well if the USB
execute the equal icon on your desk- driver hasn’t been installed correctly. This simply means that the software processor will light up „green“. If you
top. In this case please run the installation in your device is not up-to-date and start the software too early it may hap-
Now the following window will appear routine once again. has to be updated prior using the PC- pen that the update process will start
on your screen. By pressing the „Con- You can still start the software in tool software. Confirm with “OK”. Note once again!
nect“ button, the device will be con- demo mode. However, it is not possi- that all stored sound setups will be After restarting the software the fol-

A simple USB cable (included in de-

livery) is typically all you need to
connect any of our DSP devices with
ted directly to the computer using the
supplied USB cable. It is not possible
to use the HELIX USB Interface with
nected with the software. ble to make any adjustments in demo
mode as the device is not connected.
If you start in demo mode, you have
erased.
After finishing the update (which will
take 10 to 15 sec.) you will see the fol-
lowing hint will appear:
This indicates that no sound setup is
stored in the internal memory of the
your personal computer. The PP50 DSP this kind of processors. Use the USB the option of selecting the user inter- lowing window: device.
is the only exception - here you need a port on the device only. Then insert the face for the specific device. Confirm with „OK“ – the PC-tool soft- This hint only pops up after the in-
separate USB-interface. USB cable into a free port on the com- ware will now be closed automatically itial installa-
Connect the red connector of the puter. Now switch on the device via the tion or after
HELIX Optical & USB Interface to the radio respectively the remote input or a software
red “CONTROL INPUT” on the PP50 via the high level input (except NOX update. As
DSP. Connect the HELIX Optical & USB 4DSP). soon as you
Interface USB connector to a free USB Now you are able to start the soft- have crea-
port on your PC. Please note: The in- ware. The requirements are: ted your own setup and stored it via
terface connector may only be inserted • The latest „ATF DSP PC-Tool“ ver- the “Save DSP” button to the internal
one way up. Do not attempt to force sion has been downloaded from and has to be started once again. memory, the hint will not appear any
the connector into the “CONTROL IN- the Audiotec Fischer homepage. Do not start the PC-tool software be- longer.

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PUT” the wrong way up. • The software and the USB driver fore the status LED on the amplifier/ Once all these steps have been done,

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All other devices are connec- have been installed correctly. you will see the user interface of the
PC-tool software on your screen.

Expert advice: nably priced systems available • „Behringer ECM8000“

which operate in combination measuring microphone
Recommended equipment for with a PC/Notebook/Netbook • „T-BONE Micplug USB“ mi- Important
correct in-vehicle sound mea- and make it affordable for crophone-USB interface with The user interface will open automa-
surement everyone to achieve reliable phantom power tically on selection. If you start the software in Do not start the PC-tool soft-
readings. The following list of • „Praxis“ measurement soft- Please note that in demo mode it demo mode, it will not recog- ware before the status LED on
A device is required to measure components and software have ware from Liberty Instru- nize any device subsequently the amplifier/processor will light
is not possible to make any changes
frequency responses in order to been tested by us and judged ments (freeware) connected. It is then necessary up „green“. If you start the
in your device, even if you connect it to close the program completely software too early it may hap-
optimize the PP50 DSP to your to meet the operational requi- • A music CD containing a pink
vehicle. There are very reaso- rements: noise test signal to your computer thereafter. It is ne- and restart it. pen that the update process will
cessary to restart the software after start once again.

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B Operation – B.1. User interface B Operation – B.1. User interface

B.1. The user interface

The user interface shows all sections like main navigation, channel selection, B.1.1. The main navigation menu
crossover, time alignment and equalizer at a glance.

The user interface

is arranged top
down for opti- The main navigation line is intended for administrating the pre-
mized adjustment sets, the setups and data files which contain all settings.
workflow:
preset selection –
channel selection Main navigation menu select the location and give the setup a It is not possible to use such a file
– crossover – time The main navigation serves memory file name. All setups are automatically in a different device. For example
alignment – gain –
equalizer.
administration. Here you save the con- given the file extension .afp. The .afp never use an „ac1/ac2“-file that has
tent of each setup with all individual files contain all the PC-Tool software been created for the PP 52DSP in a PP
settings to your connected DSP device settings and may only be opened using 82DSP (even not for testing purposes).
and/or to the hard drive of your PC. this software. This may lead to severe malfunction of
The Save button is also used to save the unit and may even damage it.
the DSP settings as a micro SD card It is then no longer possible to open,

Reset Button
The Reset button is used to reset all
the adjustments made in the software.
Pressing this button also resynchroni-
zes the connection between the device Most of our
and the software. devices (here:
P-DSP) allow a
Important information: If you acci- direct program-
dentally press the “Reset” button while ming via PC
adjusting the DSP without having sa- software as well
as a setup trans-
ved your setup, you will lose all your fer via microSD
data. memory card.

file. To use this function, the amplifier/ and therefore amend, the .ac1 file. We
B.1. The user interface processor must be connected to the therefore strongly recommend saving
Save Button  computer and all the specific settings the settings as .afp files as well.

T he user interface is divided in seve-

ral sections. The upper line is the
main navigation, responsible for saving
frequency range for each chan-
nel.
3. Time alignment including phase
recommend to additionally save the
setup on your computer‘s hard drive.
Use the Save button to save an ad-
justed setup to a specified location on
your PC. Clicking on the Save button
already adjusted (the settings must be
saved using the “Store DSP” button).
Then right-click on the Save button. A
Saving the settings as an .afp file
does not save them in the actual amp-
lifier / processor. Please use the “Store

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of all adjustments to either your DSP adjustment: here you compen- opens a window which allows you to window will now open which allows you DSP” button for this.
device or hard disk. sate the time delays caused by to select the location. On confirmati- It is not possible to install the .afp
The arrangement of the following the different distances between on, the program generates a micro SD files directly in the amplifier / proces-
sections is done in a logical order for the several speakers and your card file with the file extension “.ac1” sor via the micro SD card slot, the PC-
easy adjustment. This either runs top ears. or “.ac2”, depending on your choice. Tool must be used instead.
down or from left to right: 4. Equalizer: here you compensate Important An “ac1”-file will be stored in memo-
It is then no longer possible
the peaks and dips in the fre- ry position 1 of the amplifier/processor
If you accidentally press the to open, and therefore amend,
1. Channel assignment: here you quency response curve caused “Reset” button while adjusting the .ac1 file. We therefore whereas an “ac2”-file will be stored in
assign the inputs to the outputs by the flaws of the loudspeakers the DSP without having saved strongly recommend saving memory position 2. This process can
of your DSP device depending on and the car’s interior acoustics. your setup, you will lose all the settings as .afp files as take up to a minute!
the constellation of your car ste- your data. well. This file can then be simply installed
It is not possible to use a It is not possible to install
reo system. After all settings have been done (item via the micro SD card slot on any of the
„.ac1“ or „.ac2“ file in a diffe- the „.afp“ files directly in the
2. Highpass and lowpass filters: 1 to 4) you have to store the complete rent device. This may lead to amplifier / processor via the devices of the same type without the
here you adjust the appropriate setup to your DSP device. We strongly severe malfunction of the unit micro SD card slot, the PC-Tool need for the device to be connected to
and may even damage it. must be used instead the computer

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B Operation – B.1. User interface B Operation – B.2. Device Configuration Menu

B.2. The device configuration menu (DCM)

In the „Device Configuration Menu“ – abbreviated DCM – all general settings and ad-
Store DSP Button Setup selection ditional configuration possibilities of the DSP device can be found.
The Store DSP button is used to perma- The PC-Tool software allows the di- intended for direct comparison of dif-
nently transfer the settings you made
in the PC software to the amplifier’s/
processor’s internal memory. The de-
rect comparison of a maximum of
two different setups using the “Setup
A” and “Setup B” buttons. First, load
ferent setups while working with the
PC-tool software.
Important information:
T he Device Configuration Menu (in
the following simply called „DCM“)
allows to define several basic settings
Clicking on „Device
Configuration“ (see
vice then accesses this setup in its me- a previously adjusted setup into the The volume is temporarily reduced of the device or the optionally available right) will open the
mory each time it is switched on. selected memory by clicking with the when switching between the various cable remote control URC 2A. additional menu for se-
veral general settings.
The “.afp” file is also always saved right hand mouse button on the res- setups in order to avoid any potential The content of the DCM menu varies
in the amplifier/processor and loaded pective box under “Setup A - B”. This temporary static noise when modifying with the product – the PP 50DSP is the
from the device when the software opens a window in which you can ret- the parameters. only amp that offers no DCM settings
opens. Nevertheless, we still recom- rieve the corresponding “.afp”-file from at all. Subsequently every single func-
mend that you also always manually a chosen location. A setup is automati- tion within the DCM will be explained
save the “.afp” file on your computer. cally active and audible as soon as it is in detail by means of the PP 52DSP.
All devices can handle two different loaded. Keep in mind that these setups The following settings relate only to
setups in their memory. But it is not aren’t stored inside the memory of the the DSP devices listed in the heading.
possible to store two different „.afp“- amplifier/processor. This function is The order of listing is based on the DSP
files. If you need two setups and want device and is summarized as follows:
to switch between these, please choo-
Two setups can be
se the detour via generating „.ac1“ and directly compared
„.ac2“ files (see topic “Save Button”). with each other.

B.2.1. Specific features in the DCM of PP 52DSP, PP 82DSP and HELIX DSP
B.2.2. Specific features in the DCM of PP 52DSP
B.2.3. Specific features in the DCM of PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP
B.2.4. Specific features in the DCM of HELIX DSP
B.2.5. Specific features in the DCM of P-DSP and NOX 4DSP
B.2.6. Specific features in the DCM of C-DSP

! Note
The content and complexity of
the „Device Configuration Menu“
depends on your DSP device.

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B Operation – B.2. Device Configuration Menu B Operation – B.2. Device Configuration Menu

B.2.1. DCM of PP 52DSP, PP 82DSP and HELIX DSP B.2.3. DCM of PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP
Power management (PP 52DSP, PP 82DSP and HELIX DSP only): DIP switch control (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)

T he Power Save Mode allows to si-

gnificantly reducing the current
consumption of the device itself and
I f you have an optional remote con-
trol (z.B. URC 2A) hooked up and
you want to modify its functionality in
connected amplifiers if no input signal the DCM, you have to checkbox „Acti-
is present for a certain time. vate Remote Control“ first.
Keep in mind that many of today’s
cars are equipped with “CAN” or si-
milar bus systems that keep the radio Current draw in Ah (ampere hours) time period until the device activates
head unit “invisibly” alive for up to 45 without Power Save Mode: the „Power Save Mode“ from 30 se-
min., even if you have already turned 0.4 A (HELIX DSP) + 2x 2 A (connec- conds to 300 seconds in increments Remote control „Control 1“
off the radio and left the car. Therefore ted amps) x 0.5 hours = 2.2 Ah of 30 sec. (default value: 60 sec.). As (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)
any devices connected to the speaker soon as a signal is detected on one of
outputs of the original radio will stay
turned on for the same time and draw
a lot of power from the battery.
Current draw with Power Save Mode:
0.4 A (HELIX DSP) + 0.0 A (amps
turned off) x 0,5 hours = 0.2 Ah
the inputs of the amplifier the device
will switch back to normal operation
within 1 sec.
T his selector defines the functiona-
lity of the upper rotary knob “Con-
trol I” on the URC 2A remote:
Here’s a numerical example for bet- If you like to fully deactivate the „Po-

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ter understanding: A HELIX DSP is Because the HELIX DSP turns off the wer Save Mode“ then insert a tick on Position „Aux Volume“
connected to the speaker outputs of amps as no input signal is present. „Deactivate Power Save Mode“. Allows controlling the volume of a con-
an OE car radio and turned on by these While the “Power Save Mode” is acti- nected AUX signal source. Therefore
as well. The „remote out“ of the HELIX ve, in this specific example the current it is no longer necessary to adjust the
DSP controls two 4-channel power am- draw from the car’s battery will be re- volume on the source itself. All other
plifiers, each with a typical quiescent duced by approx. 90%.
Expert advice: signal inputs remain unaffected
current of 2 amperes (quiescent cur- The higher the idle current of the The intelligent “Power Save
rent= amp turned on, but no input si- connected amplifier is, the more extre- Mode” can reduce the current Position „Master Volume“
gnal). me the power saving will be. Especially draw from your car’s battery Allows to control the volume of all out-
After leaving the car the OE radio will in winter time when the car’s battery is by up to 90% when no music puts at the same time. This function
remain invisibly turned on for 30 min. already stressed by low outside tempe- signal is present. The higher makes sense if none of the sources
the idle current of your amps
Means that the HELIX DSP will be tur- ratures, the „Power Save Mode“ avoids have an own volume control.
the bigger the energy savings
ned on for the same time! any needless additional load. will be.
The slider control allows to vary the

You‘ll find further information about the DCM

of HELIX DSP in chapter B.2.4. on page 16.
B.2.2. DCM of PP 52DSP
Impedance selector (PP 52DSP only)
Position „Fun Control“

H ere you can choose the load impe-

dance of the front and rear chan-
nels of the PP 52DSP.
(PP 52DSP only)
Allows to slightly adjust the sound of
the amplifier according to personal
Typically in cars speakers with an im- preferences.
pedance of 3-4 ohms are used (set to - Full counterclockwise position: no ad-
“4 Ohm” position); nevertheless if you ditional sound adjustment
use speakers with lower impedance The „Impedance Selector“ defines - Full clockwise position: maximum ad-
then choose the „2 Ohm“ position. the minimum load for the speaker ditional sound adjustment.
Note: This selector has no influence on output channels. The graph on the left illustrates the
the subwoofer speaker outputs. These functionality of this rotary control.
can handle 2 ohms load at any time.

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B Operation – B.2. Device Configuration Menu B Operation – B.2. Device Configuration Menu

Remote control „Control 2“ Subwoofer control (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)
(PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)

T his selector defines the functiona-

lity of the lower rotary knob „Con-
I f you connect a MATCH subwoofer
to the PP 52DSP (8-pole connector
“SUBWOOFER OUTPUT”) or PP 82DSP
ters. Of course you can modify these
settings later on according to your per-
sonal demands.
trol II“ on the URC 2A remote. (8-pole connector “OUTPUT CHAN-
NELS E-H”), then simply choose here
Position „Subwoofer Volume“ the appropriate model for optimzed
Allows adjusting the volume of all settings of highpass and lowpass fil-
channels that have been defined as nected AUX signal source. Therefore - Full counterclockwise position: no ad-
subwoofer channel in the “Input/Out- it is no longer necessary to adjust the ditional sound adjustment
put-Matrix”. volume on the source itself. All other - Full clockwise position: maximum ad-
PP 52DSP: adjust as well the output signal Inputs will not be affected. ditional sound adjustment
volume of the internal amps for the For better illustration see graph on AUX signal management (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)
subwoofer channel. Position „Fun Control“ previous page.

Position „Aux Volume“

(PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)
(nur PP 52DSP)
Allows to slightly adjust the sound of
the amplifier according to personal
T he sub menu „AUX Input“ defines
the behaviour of the aux input.
signal is present on the aux input.
If you have connected a Sat Nav de-
vice to the aux input (so that you can
Rearspeaker Attenuation for Na-
vigation Mode
If you have defined the aux input as
Allows controlling the volume of a con- preferences. Gain hear the route guidance announce- „Navigation Mode“ then the signal of
The slider control „Gain“ defines the ments via the car speakers) then a the aux input will only be routed to the
Remote control „Mode switch“ (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only) sensitivity of the aux input. It is pos- short releasetime of approx. 1 sec. is front channels. The rear channels will
sible to vary it from -6dB to +6dB in a good choice. On the other hand if continue playing back the signal of the

T his selector defines the functiona-

lity of the „MODE“ switch on the
URC 2A remote:
steps of 1dB (default value: 0dB).

Sensitivity of Signaldetection
you have connected an MP3-player a
release time of 5 sec. or even more
might be useful. Otherwise it may hap-
radio source.
With the slider control „Rearspeaker
Attenuation for Navigation Mode“ the
The aux input will be activated automa- pen that during the pause between two level of the rear channels can be varied
Position „Bypass EQ“ tically if an input signal is applied (pre- music tracks (typically 2-3 sec.) the aux from -30dB to 0dB in steps of 1dB (de-
(PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only) condition: selector „Aux Signal Detec- input will automatically switch back to fault value: -20dB).
Allows to bypass all filters and equali- tion“ is set to „Automatic Mode“). The the radio source for a short amount of
zers as well as the time alignment of slider control „Sensitivity of Signalde- time. The release time can be adjusted
the front and rear channels (bypass = possibility to select the optical input of tection“ allows you to adjust whether from 1 to 10 sec. in increments of 1
switch on remote is depressed). Ad- the PP 82DSP. even very weak signals will activate sec. (default value: 2 sec.)
ditionally all other amplifier channels Switch” for each setup. the aux input (position „-60dB“) or
will be muted. So it is easily possible Position „Setup Switch“ This „Setup Switch“ does not work in higher input level is required (position
to toggle between the „original sound” Allows toggling between two different combination with car-specific setups „-30dB“).
without any DSP improvement and the setups. This function is only given un- that are available on the Audiotec Fi- The latter may be necessary if elec-
optimized sound setting. der the following circumstances: scher Website. In these setup files the trical disturbances of other compo-
• Two different setups are stored in functionality of the MODE switch on nents inside the vehicle will activate
Position „AUX Mode“ the internal memory (an „af1“ or the URC 2A remote is defined as “By- the aux input though no music signal
(PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only) „ac1“- file and an “af2” or “ac2”- pass EQ” (no changes possible). This is present. The sensitivity of the signal
Allows to manually activate the auxi- file). If there is only one single se- feature only properly works in com- detection can be varied from -60dB to
liary input. In this case the automatic tup stored in the internal memory, bination with the remote control. Of -30 dB in steps of 1dB (default value:
signal detection for the aux input will the “MODE” switch will have no course it will be possible to switch bet- -54dB)
be deactivated. effect. ween the settings using the “control”
• It is mandatory that in both setups key on the device. But the amplifier Releasetime AUX Signaldetection
Position „Opto Mode“ the „Mode Switch“ in the DCM has DSP will automatically switch back to The slider control „Releasetime AUX
(PP 82DSP only) been defined as „Setup Switch“. setup 1 when turned on the next time Signaldetection“ defines the time un-
Allows to manually activate the optical In this case it is not possible to define if no URC 2A is connected til the ampifier will automatially switch
digital input. This is the one and only a different functionality for the “Mode back to the radio source when no more

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B.2.4. DCM of HELIX DSP

Aux signal detection (PP Remote control „Control 1“ (HELIX DSP only)
52DSP and PP 82DSP only)

T his selector defines the functiona-

lity of the upper rotary knob “Con- Position „Track analog signal off“

T his selector defines whether acti-

vating the AUX input is done auto-
matically (via automatic signal detec-
trol I” on the URC 2A remote.

Position „Master Volume“

If this position is chosen, the rotary
knob „Control I“ will have no function.
In this case the volume of the optical
tion) or manually via the MODE switch Allows controlling the volume of all input depends on the level of the au-
on the URC 2A remote. outputs at the same time. This func- dio signal that is applied to the analog
As soon as you choose „Manual Mode tion makes sense if none of the sour- inputs A and/or B. Position „Off“
via Remote Control“ the „Mode switch“ ces have an own volume control. This input signal can be identical to The rotary knob „Control I“ on the re-
selector in the DCM will automatially the optical input signal. A much bet- mote has no function.
be set to „Aux Mode“. Position „Opto Volume“ ter volume control is realized when
Allows controlling the volume of the you apply a constant noise signal (e.g.
optical input only. All other signal in- from the tuner which isn’t set to any
puts will not be affected. radio station) to the analog inputs.

Remote control „Control 2“ (HELIX DSP only)

T his selector defines the functio-

nality of the lower rotary knob
“Control II” on the URC 2A remo-
Position „Subwoofer Volume“
Allows adjusting the volume of all
te. channels that have been defined
as subwoofer channel in the “In-
Position „Off“ put/Output-Matrix”. In case of the
The rotary knob „Control II“ on the HELIX DSP this could be the chan-
remote has no function. nels G and/or H.

Remote control „Mode switch“ (HELIX DSP only):

Aux mode (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only)

T his selector defines the functiona-
lity of the „MODE“ switch on the
in the internal memory (an „af1“
or „ac1“- file and an “af2” or

T his switch defines what the Aux in-

put is used for. Choose the “Music
Mode” if you have connected an MP3-
routed to all output channels.
„Navigation Mode“: the aux signal
will in this case only be routed to the
URC 2A remote:

Position „Opto Mode“

“ac2”-file). If there is only one
single setup stored in the inter-
nal memory, the “MODE” switch
player or any other music source. front channels; the rear channels conti- Allows to manually activate the optical will have no effect.
On the other hand, if you have con- nue to play back the other signal sour- digital input. The automatic detection • It is mandatory that in both se-
nected a portable Sat Nav device and ce (car radio). The volume of the rear of the optical input will be deactiva- tups the „Mode Switch“ in the
like to playback the route guidance channels in this specific mode can be ted. DCM has been defined as „Setup
announcements via the car speakers adjusted using the slider control „Re- Switch“. will be possible to switch between the
then the “Navigation Mode” is the right arspeaker Attenuation for Navigation Position „Setup Switch“ In this case it is not possible to define settings using the “control” key on the
choice. Here are the differences descri- Mode“. Hint: If you use the „Naviga- allows toggling between two different a different functionality for the “Mode device. But the HELIX DSP will auto-
bed in detail: tion Mode“ we recommend setting the setups. This function is only given un- Switch” for each setup. This feature matically switch back to setup 1 when
„Music Mode“: the signal of the sour- „Aux Signal Detection“ to „Automatic der the following circumstances: only properly works in combination turned on the next time if no URC 2A
ce connected to the aux input will be Mode“. • Two different setups are stored with the remote control. Of course it is connected.

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B.2.5. DCM of P-DSP and NOX 4DSP

Opto input (HELIX DSP only) Volume Control (P-DSP and NOX 4DSP only)

T his sub menu „Opto Input“ defines

the behaviour of the optical digital
input.
Position „Master Volume“
If you tick this function, then the upper
rotary knob “CONTROL I” on the re-
Volume Control“
If this position is chosen, the rotary
knob „Control I“ will have no function.
lized when you apply a constant noise
signal (e.g. from the tuner which isn’t
set to any radio station) to the analog
The device will automatically switch mote URC 2A will influence the volume In this case the volume of the optical inputs.
to the optical input as soon as any in- of all outputs at the same time. This input depends on the level of the audio
put signal is detected (pre-condition: function makes sense if a digital source signal that is applied to the analog in- Position „Subwoofer Volume“
selector “Opto Signal Detection” is set is connected to the optical signal input. puts A and/or B. This input signal can Allows adjusting the volume of all
to “Automatic Mode”). be identical to the optical input signal. channels, that have been defined as
The slider control „Sensitivity of Si- Position „Track Analog Signal for A much better volume control is rea- subwoofer channel in the “Input/Out-
gnaldetection“ allows you to adjust Signaldetection“ defines the put-Matrix”
whether even very weak signals will time until the processor will au-
activate the optical input (position tomatically switch back to the analog
„-60dB“) or a higher input level is re- source when no more signal is present
quired (position „-30dB“).The sensitivi- on the optical input. The release time
ty of the signal detection can be varied can be adjusted from 1 to 10 sec. in
from -60dB to -30 dB in increments of increments of 1 sec. (default value: 2
1dB (default value: -54dB). sec.).
The slider control „Releasetime Opto

Opto signal detection (HELIX DSP only)

T his selector defines whether ac-

tivating the optical input is done
automatically (via automatic signal
! Expert advice:
If you setup your DSP device for the very first
detection) or manually via the MODE B.2.6. DCM of C-DSP time or define a new sound system configu-
ration please make sure that you properly do
switch on the URC 2A remote. the right settings in the DCM prior to all other
As soon as you choose „Manual Mo- Volume Control (C-DSP only)
adjustments! After that you can continue with
del“ the „Mode switch“ selector in the the channel routing (page 20).
DCM will automatially be set to „Opto Opto routing channels G + H (HELIX DSP only) Position „Master Volume“
Mode“. If you tick this function, then the upper

T his switch defines whether the

channels G and H will reprodu-
ce a stereo signal or a sum mono
„Sum Mono Mode“
Both input channels of the optical
digital input will be mixed together
rotary knob “CONTROL I” on the re-
mote URC 2A will influence the volume
of all outputs at the same time. This
signal of the optical input. to a sum mono signal and routed to function makes sense if a digital source
Here are the differences in de- both output channels G and H. is connected to the optical signal input.
tail:
Position „Subwoofer Volume“
„Stereo Mode“ Allows adjusting the volume of all
The signal of the left channel of the channels, that have been defined as
optical signal input will be routed subwoofer channel in the “Input/Out-
to the output channel G, whereas put-Matrix”.
the signal of the right optical input
channel will be routed to output
channel H.

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B.3. Channel routing – Configure the Inputs & Outputs

The channel routing „organizes“ all inputs and outputs. Summing up input
signals is done here as well.

The HELIX DSP provides three sets of stereo preamplifier inputs (RCA/Cinch; A-F) and an optical stereo digital input.
In addition the inputs A/B and C/D offer highlevel inputs which can be directly connected to the speaker outputs of a car radio.

The „Configure Inputs / Outputs“-Button

T
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his button is used to switch to the fault parameters for each of your set-
channel routing overview in which tings for each channel will be loaded
you can configure any of the inputs and automatically, which may, of course,
outputs. This allows you to assign na- be amended as required.
The button „Configure DSP“ is used
Note
to return to the main PC-Tool page from The channel routing overview
the channel routing user interface. may only be found in the PC-
Tool user interface of all pro-
ducts except the PP50 DSP.
This is the input mask for the channel routing (HELIX DSP shown here). The left side shows all inputs, the right side all output chan-
The extent of possibilities

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nels. Each output channel can be the sum of up to four arbitrary input channels, displayed in the same line as the output itself.
and number of allocable chan-
nels depends on the device
mes to each of the individual channels, itself. Only the available chan-
to add up input signals and allocate a nels are shown in the channel
specific input signal to each output. To routing overview. B.3.1. Naming inputs
protect the connected loudspeaker, de- Note
On the left hand side of this mask
you can allocate a name to each of This setting does not affect the functionality. It is
the input channels (C-DSP: “A-H”, P- merely used as an overview and helps you to better
differentiate between the channels.
DSP and HELIX DSP: “A-F and NOX4
DSP „A-D“) to give you the best possi-
ble overview. Make the transfer using
the right and left mouse buttons. PP
52DSP and PP 82DSP do not allow to
change names of the inputs. • Front L Fullrange • Front R Midrange • Rear L Tweeter
This setting does not affect the • Front L Tweeter • Front R Woofer • Rear L Midwoofer
functionality. It is merely used as an • Front L Midrange • Center Fullrange • Rear R Fullrange
overview and helps you to better dif- • Front L Woofer • Center Tweeter • Rear R Tweeter
The HELIX DSP offers eight output channels in total – therefore you can find four output pairs (RCA/Cinch; A–H) on its back panel.
The routing matrix (see next page) defines which input channel will be allocated to which output channel. Even mixing of several input ferentiate between the channels. The • Front R Fullrange • Center Woofer • Rear R Midwoofer
channels to one output channel is possible. following names may be allocated: • Front R Tweeter • Rear L Fullrange • Subwoofer

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B.3.2. Naming the outputs (C-DSP, P-DSP, HELIX DSP and NOX 4DSP only) B.3.3. Allocating inputs to outputs

J ust as with the inputs, you are also

able to allocate names to the out-
puts “A-H” (C-DSP, P-DSP and HELIX
Default settings of individual channel types
Output channel Default Highpass Default Lowpass
In the center of the input
mask, you can allocate any
of the input signals to each
You do not have to use all
the inputs. It is entirely pos-
sible to generate all outputs
Not used Channel output is muted
DSP) respectively „A-F“ (NOX 4DSP) on Front L Fullrange – –
of the eight outputs A-H channels from only two input
the right hand side of the input mask. Front L Tweeter 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth – (NOX4 DSP: A-F). channels.
They are selected using the right or Front L Midrange 500 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth You can also use either the We recommend setting all
left mouse button. Front L Woofer – 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth right or left mouse button to unused inputs and outputs to
In this case, however, the selected Front R Fullrange – –
make this selection. “Not_used”.
Front R Tweeter 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth –
configuration does immediately affect It is mandatory to allocate
Front R Midrange 500 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth
the default settings of the high-pass Front R Woofer – 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth at least one input to every
and lowpass filters in the DSP main Center Fullrange 200 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth – output that you like to use.
menu. This there- Center Tweeter 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth – If you add two or more
fore prevents, for Center Woofer – 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth
input channels to one out-
Rear L Fullrange – –
example, a tweeter put, each input channel is
Rear L Tweeter 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth –
connected to output Rear L Midrange 500 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth weigthed equally.
A accidentally being Rear L Woofer – 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth
assigned a fullran- Rear R Fullrange – –

ge signal which may Rear R Tweeter 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth –

damage it. Any un-

Rear R Midrange 500 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth Here are some examples:
Rear R Woofer – 3000 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth
used output channels Rear Fill 200 Hz, 12dB, Butterworth –
should ideally be mu- Subwoofer 1 – 80 Hz. 24dB, Butterworth
ted (“Not_used”). Subwoofer 2 – 80 Hz. 24dB, Butterworth

If you want to generate a sum signal for a subwoofer output from all four front and rear channels, then please choose
this adjustment.

Default settings of individual channel types

(PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only) If you like to generate a front center signal from both front channels then this adjustment makes sense.

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or PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP There are
two modes You will find further examp-
only two different settings les in the appendix starting

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selectable for
can be chosen. Either a fullrange the preamp on page 42.
signal or a preset for subwoofer outputs of the
applications. PP 52DSP –
As soon as you select one of the
either “full” for
“fullrange” or
Note
MATCH subwoofers in the Device “sub” for sub-
Note Configuration Menu under “Sub- woofer mode. In previous versions of the ATF DSP
PC-Tool it was mandatory to assign
These default settings may, woofer Control”, the appropriate all four input fields – otherwise it
of course, be modified in optimized setting for the high- wasn’t possible to reach the ma-
the DSP main menu. They pass filter will automatically be ximum output level. The current
are only used to protect the applied. version doesn’t require this any-
connected loudspeaker and more as the gain will be adjusted
are not recommendations for automatically. Even if you enter the
correct settings. same input channel in all four input
Output channel Default Highpass Default Lowpass
If you only use the optical digital inputs, a multichannel application fields this will not have any effect
Out Full #(A-H) – –
with center speaker and subwoofer would look like this. on the output level.
Out Sub #(A–H) depending on setup in „DCM“ 80 Hz 24dB, Butterworth

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B.4. High- and lowpass filter settings

The crossover with highpass and lowpass filters allocates the right frequency Adjustment of high- and lowpass filter
range for each specific speaker type.

T his section makes it possible to

configure almost any type of high-
pass filter (left side) and lowpass filter
ters
•
•
are adjusted separately:
crossover frequency
filter characteristics
(The „Q-Factor“-slide control is only
active if you select the “Self-Define”
characteristics).
(right side) for the selected channel. • slope The functions of the individual para-
When doing so, the following parame- • Q-Factor meters are described below.
The adjustment for
the highpass filter
has to be made in
the left section whe-
reas the adjustment
for the lowpass filter
is done in the right
section. Both filters
affect the selected
channel (or more
than one channel if
you have linked them
before).

B.4.1. Adjustment of crossover frequency

U se the slide control to select the re-

quired crossover frequency for the
high-pass or lowpass filter. The setting
DSP device Channel
Front / Rear
Filter
High- / Lowpass
Steps
1/6 Octave
frequency range
20 Hz – 20.480Hz

accuracy depends on the device type PP50 DSP Highpass 20 Hz – 100 Hz

Subwoofer 1 Hz
and is shown in the chart. Lowpass 20 Hz – 300 Hz

Fullrange High- / Lowpass 1/12 Octave 20 Hz – 20.480Hz

P-DSP Highpass 20 Hz – 100 Hz

Subwoofer 1 Hz
Lowpass 20 Hz – 300 Hz
Selecting channels for adjustment / Linking channels
C-DSP Fullrange High- / Lowpass 1/24 Octave 20 Hz – 20.480Hz
NOX 4 DSP

S elect the channel you want to ad- HELIX DSP Highpass 20 Hz – 100 Hz
PP 52DSP Subwoofer 1 Hz
just. To do so, simply click on the Lowpass 20 Hz – 300 Hz
PP 82DSP
respective box with the left mouse
button. The active channel is indicated
by the red LED (top front left in the

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example).
Important Note about PP 50DSP
Linking channels avoided. Even with the equalizer, a
If you are using the PP50 DSP
The software allows each channel to be separate adjustment of channels only in combination with the MATCH
adjusted separately. In spite of this, it makes sense if sound optimization is subwoofers, we recommend PP 8E-Q:
often makes sense to link the two front only required for a single listening po- Important to adjust the subwoofer chan- • Crossover frequency: 46 Hz
channels, or the two rear channels, for sition. nel highpass filter settings as • Charakteristik: Self-Define
When linking two channels, the been created and then applied follows: • Q-Faktor: 1.2
example, and therefore adjust them Simply insert a tick by the channels
adjustments made previously in an identical manner to the
simultaneously. This is particularly re- you want to adjust simultaneously PP 7E/PP 7E-D/PP 7S/PP 7S-D: PP 10E / PP 10E-D:
to one channel are not automa- linked channels. Therefore,
commended for the high- and lowpass (in the example above, the two front tically transferred to the other please consider whether two • Crossover frequency: 49 Hz • Crossover frequency: 38 Hz
filters since having different values for channels). channel. Only those adjust- or more channels should be • Charakteristik: Self-Define • Charakteristik: Self-Define
the right and left channels should be ments made after the link has adjusted simultaneously before • Q-Faktor: 1.5 • Q-Faktor: 1.2
making any adjustments.

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B.4.2. Adjustment of filter characteristics B.4.3. Adjustment of slope

Butterworth (Q = 0,707)
• Rather good impulse response
• Sharp transition from the passband to T here are four different filter characteristics available for selection
and the option of setting your own highpass and lowpass filter
using “Self-Define”. The table on the left presents an overview of the
U se this slide control to adjust the
slope of the filter in 6 dB incre-
ments from “0 dB” per octave (filter
the stopband
• 3 dB gain in the crossover frequency typical properties of the different filter characteristics. not active) to a maximum of “-42 dB”
range If in doubt, choose preferably „Butterworth“. This filter function also per octave on C-DSP / NOX4 DSP and a
• The most popular characteristics,
use normal commercial crossovers. maximum of 30 dB per octave (= filter
suitable for almost all applications
with very steep slope) on the P-DSP,
Bessel (Q = 0,577) HELIX DSP, PP50 DSP, PP 52DSP and

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• Very good impulse response PP 82DSP.
• Very gradual transition from the pass- The effect of the slope on the fre-
band to the stopband quency characteristics of a filter is illus-
• Requires loudspeakers that have a
trated in the grafs by using the examp-
smooth frequency response even out-
side their passband Note les of two 1000 Hz filters.
• Less than 1 dB gain in the crossover
frequency range If you have selected the “Linkwitz” filter characteris-
• Only practical in combination with tics, you are only able to set the values to “-12 dB” The effect of
and “-24 dB” (-36dB as well for C-DSP and NOX4 the slope on the
very high quality loudspeaker sys-
frequency charac-
tems; not recommended for subwoo- DSP).
teristics of a filter
fers The “Self-Define” characteristic always has a slope of is illustrated using
-12 dB per octave. the example of a
Linkwitz (Q = 0,5) 1000 Hz highpass
• Very good impulse response filter (above) and a
• No steep transition from the passband lowpass filter (left),
to the stopband both with Butter-
• No gain at the crossover frequency worth characte-

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ristic.
• Only useful in combination with very
high quality loudspeaker systems; not
particularly recommended for sub-
woofers

Tschebyschev (Q = approx. 0,9) Tips for adjustment

• Very sharp transition from the pass-
band to the stopband If in doubt, choose preferably tweeter in fully active
• Poor impulse response „Butterworth“. This filter func- systems is “-12 dB”. • In most cases, a high-
• No flat frequency response (1 dB tion also use normal commer- pass filter for a woofer or
“ripple”) cial crossovers. • If the frequency response subwoofer is sufficiently
• Only recommended as a lowpass for The value you select for the of a midwoofer shows a dimensioned with “-12
subwoofer or as a high-pass as requi- slope depends heavily on the lot of strong peaks out- dB” and is only necessary
red for tweeters which are operated type of application. The fol- side its typical operational when small loudspeaker
close to their resonance frequency lowing points may aid your frequency range, it may systems are used.
decision: be useful to select a stee-
Self-Define per slope (e.g. -24 dB per • Take care when you
• Only available as a 12 dB filter, with Examples of the • The steeper the slope, the octave) for the lowpass choose a slope of just “-6
adjustable Q factor different filter worse the filter impulse filter. dB” in fully active sys-
characteristics are response. tems, particularly with
• Useful as a high-pass filter in so-
presented for a • A small 19 mm tweeter
called “filtered bass reflex systems”, tweeters. Such filters
1000 Hz highpass
whereby the crossover frequency • The preferred slope for operated in a fully active shall only be used with a
filter (above) and
usually corresponds to the tuning fre- lowpass filter (right) the subwoofer channel system at up to 3000 Hz suitably selected cross-
quency of the bass reflex port with a slope of 24 lowpass filter is “-24 dB”. also requires a steeper over frequency.
dB per octave. slope (-18 dB to -24 dB)
• A standard value for the to avoid overloading and
crossover network bet- causing a considerable
ween the woofer and the amount of distortion.

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B.5. Output level

B.4.4. Adjustment of the Q-Factor Use the gain controls or each channel only for fine tuning – the coarse adjust-
ment has to be made on the connected amplifier itself.

T his slide control is only active if you

select the “Self-Define” characte-
ristics. The slope for this characteris-
B.5. Adjustment of output level

tics setting is fixed at -12 dB and there

is the option of adjusting the Q-factor
of the high- or lowpass between 0.5
T he output level of each of the
channels may be adjusted using
the “Output level” slide control.
sible at any volume. This may possibly
occur if you have used the full boost
of “+6 dB” in an equalizer frequency
an analog amplifier, which overloads
with a rather smooth increase of dis-
tortion, digital stages are very “intole-
and 2.0 in increments of 0.1. Its increments depend on the posi- band, for example. The red bar in the rant”. Digital over modulation sounds
The Q-factor effect is illustrated tion of the slider. The “–10” extremely harsh and may
below using the example of a high- to “+5 dB” band has incre- Each channel has quickly damage the connec-
and lowpass filter with a crossover ments of 1 dB, the “–30 its own gain con- ted loudspeaker (especially
frequency of 1000 Hz. The high-pass dB” to “-10 dB” band in- trol. Be careful with the tweeters). It is therefore
gain settings higher
behaves analogously to the filter cha- crements of 2 dB and that than 0dB – reduc- preferable to set the quietest
racteristic accordingly reversed. below “–30 dB” has incre- tion are always channel to “0 dB” and adjust
ments of 6 dB. uncritical (see left). all other channels down-
The red area of the

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The exact value is also in- level control (see
wards accordingly until the
dicated on the scale next to right) indicates volume balance meets your
the slide control and as an overmodulation requirements.
which should be
absolute value above the
avoided at any
The Q-factor effect slide control. times.
Expert advice: is illustrated using
When adjusting the sli-
the example of
a highpass filter de control, values greater
Adjusting an appropriate cross- (above) and a low- than “0 dB” should be avoided, other- level indicator is a clear sign that the
over frequency and slope is more pass filter (right) wise there is a risk of overloading the signal processor is overloaded, which
important than the selection of with a crossover
„characteristic“ or „Q factor“. frequency of 1000 signal processor. Ensure that the red may cause a dramatic and sudden rise
Hz. area of the level indicator is never vi- in the distortion factor. In contrast to

The C-DSP has

rotary volume
B.4.5. The bypass function of high- and lowpass filter controls for the
input sensitivity –
the output gain is

U se the bypass button to comple- In fully active systems, do not sim- uncritical and will not result in any da- controlled by the
software of the
tely eliminate the effect of a high- ply bypass the tweeter highpass filter. mage to the loudspeaker. “DSP PC-Tool”.
or lowpass filter with a single push of Without any frequency crossover, irre-
a button to obtain a simple acoustic parable damage may be caused even
comparison “with and without filter”. at low volumes! Bypassing a lowpass
Important information: filter, on the other hand, is generally

Muting an output channel Bypassing the equalizer and

(„Mute“) the time alignment („Bypass“)

T he “Mute” button is used to mute

the output of a channel. Clicking
on this function again demutes the
Activating the “Bypass” button on
the left next to the Output Level sli-
de control bypasses the graphic 1/3
on the function for a second time. The
orange lightning bar means: „Bypass is
activated“.
channel. octave equalizer, the parametric filter
(PP50 DSP only), the fine-EQ functions
and the time alignment settings. The
“Bypass” may be removed by clicking

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B.6. Phase and time alignment

A sensitive adjustment of the phase and time alignment is the basis for a natural The Time Alignment Overview page („Overview“)
and precise sound staging in your car.
The time
alignment
overview
displays the
distance
and delay
values of all
channels at
a glance.
Use the
“Back to
DSP Menu”
button
located in
the top left
hand corner
to return to
the previ-
ous screen.

B.6.1. Adjusting the phase

B.6. Phase and time alignment
T he phase of each of the front and
rear channels can be switched bet-
cularly sensitive and may be adjusted
between 0 and 360 degrees in incre-
woofer precisely to the front and rear
channels.

T he window section for time align-

ment and phase adjustment shows
all settings for the selected chan-
taneously. This presents you with the
display shown on the right page.
The phase and time alignment can either
be adjusted for each channel individually
in the small window below or by clicking
ween 0 and 180 degrees. Regulation of
the subwoofer channel phase is parti-
ments of 22.5 degrees. This makes it
possible to acoustically adapt the sub-

nel. Next to the two sliders you find on the „Overview“ button for all channels .

!
the value for the phase adjustment B.6.2. Adjusting the time alignment
in degrees as well as the delay time
displayed in centimeters, inches and
milliseconds.
I t is only possible to achieve a correct
“front staging” of the music if the
time alignment is adjusted correctly.
and the ears of the listener. Simply use
a tape measure to determine the dis-
tance. The program uses this to calcu-
The adjustment of phase and time The software therefore allows sensitive late the necessary time delay for each
Expert advice:
alignment is also possible in the little adjustments in increments of 7 mm / channel.
window, but we recommend the Over- 0.021msec. The software provides two The velocity of sound equals
view. So that you don’t have to cons- different ways of adjusting the time „Calculate Delay“ to 340 meters per second, so
tantly switch backwards and forwards alignment: This mode requires the direct input that each millisecond (ms)
between the individual channels when of the preferred time delay value if corresponds to 34 centime-
ters. 0,1ms mean 3.4 cm
adjusting the time alignment and pha- „Calculate Distance“ available.
and therefore 0.02ms corre-
se, you can use the Overview button This mode requires the input of the spond to 7mm.
to display all the channel values simul- distance between each loudspeaker

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Expert advise for adjusting the time alignment („Time Alignment“)

T he optimum setting is most easily

calculated using the “Calculate Di-
stance” mode as follows: 4.
merely serve as initial values for
the fine adjustment.
Now mute the rear channels and
9. Reactivate the front channels
(keeping the subwoofer channel
muted as before).
to add such an extra delay by
simply using the sliders of the
rear channels. This would affect
1. Use a tape measure to measu- the subwoofer using the “Mute” 10. The amplifiers PP50 DSP, PP all other channels. So you have
re in centimeters / inches the function. 52DSP and PP 82DSP also have to do the following: Take a note
distance between the front left 5. Select a music track which prefe- the option of using the “Additio- of the delay of each channel in
loudspeaker (Front Left ...) and rably consists of only a voice and nal Delta Delay Front/Rear” slide “msec” switch to “Calculate De-
your head in your sitting/liste- no accompanying instruments. control to shift the rear channels lay” method. Enter the delay for
ning position. 6. In small increments, adjust the backwards until it is almost im- each channel in msec. using the
2. Adjust this distance value using time alignment of one of the possible to hear them or they no individual sliders (upper picture).
the slide control. front loudspeakers (Front left ... longer have any negative effect Now you can vary the values for
3. Repeat these steps for each of or Front right ...) until you can on a proper “front staging” of the rear channels without affec-
the other channels. The program hear the voice either directly the front loudspeaker. ting the other channels. In the
uses these distances to calculate from the front, or slightly from 11. If you have a device without this example (lower picture) the two
the required time delay for each the right (1 o’clock position). It is feature, you have to manually rear channels have been addi-
of the channels and displays the- usually only necessary to adjust enter an extra delay for each tionally delayed by 100.6cm (=
se values accordingly in “msec”. the time alignment by only a few rear channel. According to expe- 2.96 msec.).
The loudspeaker furthest from centimeters to reach the desired rience values of approx. 100cm 12. If you have done the time align-
the listening position (usually result. (corresponds to 3 msec. delay) ment for the front and rear
the subwoofer channel) will not 7. Now mute the front channels are sufficient. If you have done channels correctly, then demu-
be delayed at all, whereas the using the “Mute” function and the time alignment setup using te all the other channels. This
loudspeaker closest to the lis- reactivate the rear channels. the „Calculate Distance“ me- completes the adjustment of the
tener usually experiences the 8. Listen to the same music track thod then it is not possible time alignment.
longest delay. It is not necessa- again and adjust the time align-
ry to measure/adjust the values ment of the rear channels so
as accurately as possible as they that the voice can be heard from
directly behind you, or slightly
from the right (5 o’clock positi-
on).

! Important
The time alignment function
may only be used to achieve
frequency response with the
equalizer.
It is not usually neces-
optimum stereo reproduction sary to adjust the time
for one single listening position alignment of the subwoo-
in the vehicle. However, spatial fer more accurate than
reproduction in the other posi- using the “tape measure
tions is usually even worse with method”. Using the “Pha-
time alignment. se” slider is often more
Always switch on the time effective in this respect.
alignment before you adjust the

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B.7. The Equalizer

An equalizer is able to significantly improve the tonality of a car stereo system. The B.7.2. Further equalizer DSP device Equalizer functions in detail
target of a properly adjusted EQ should be a smooth overall frequency response. features 1 additional parametric filter per channel 0 – -30dB, center frequency in
PP50 DSP 1/6th octave steps (subwoofer: 1/12th octave steps),
A graphic Q factor adjustable from 0,5 to 15
equalizer al-
lows boosting
or cutting spe-
T he feature set of the equalizer sec-
tion strongly depends on the DSP
device. The table below describes the
P-DSP
HELIX DSP
NOX 4 DSP
FineEQ = fine adjustment of all graphic EQ bands, center frequency in
1/24th octave steps and Q factor adjustable from 0,5 to 15 (overlapping of
cific frequency PP 52DSP center frequencies not possible!)
bands. Always different feature sets in detail: PP 82DSP
try to cut the Para-graphical EQ = fine adjustment of all graphic EQ bands with free se-
“peaks” in the C-DSP lection of center frequencies in 1/24th octave steps (overlapping of center
measured frequencies possible), Q factor adjustable from 0,5 to 15
frequency res- Channels F–G (PP 52DSP) and channels E–H (PP 82DSP) respectively only
ponse instead PP 52DSP
15 EQ bands in 2/3rd octave steps; all can be tuned with FineEQ in 1/12th
of filling up the PP 82DSP octave steps and Q factors between 0,5 and 15
“dips”. Strong
boosts should
be avoided at
any time! The B.7.2.1. The parametric filter (PP50 DSP only)
curve dis-
played above
the slide con-

I n addition the graphic 1/3rd octa- reduction, while a high Q-value equa-
trol indicates
the effect of ve equalizer, the PP50 DSP also has tes to a particularly narrow band cut.
the equalizer
on the frequen- one parametric filter for each channel The effect of the “Q” control is illustra-
cy response. which may be used to make even finer ted in the lower diagram.
acoustic adjustments.
B.7.1. The graphic 1/3 octave equalizer This filter is intended exclusively for
compensating peaks in

E ach of the DSP channels has its

own equalizer which affects the
frequency response in high resolution
as “subwoofer channel” have 12
slide controls in 1/3rd octave
steps between 25 Hz and 300
ximum cut of “-15 dB”. This asymmet-
rical design was chosen because boost
levels of more than “+6 dB” are rarely
the frequency response
(range: 0 to -30 dB).
It does not allow any
The graph shows the effect of different
center frequencies of a parametric filter. In
this case the Q factor and the gain remain
1/3-octave increments. The functiona- Hz. required. Any deep, narrow band dips boosts and therefore unchanged.
lity of the EQ depends on the device • The channels E and F of NOX4 measured in the frequency response cannot eliminate any
itself and may be different for the indi- DSP and channels E to H of C- are usually due to signal cancellations dips in the frequency The effect of the „Q“ of the parametric filter
vidual channels: DSP respectively also have 30 caused by phase shifts which may not response.
• All devices have 30 slide controls controls in 1/3rd octave steps be eliminated by the equalizer, even A parametric filter is
in 1/3rd octave steps between between 25 Hz and 20 kHz if de- with greater boost levels. Experience typically used for a narrow band reso-
25 Hz and 20 kHz for the chan- fined as fullrange channels. shows that more attention should be nance of a door panel, for example,
nels A to D. • The channels E to G of P-DSP paid to the elimination of peaks in the which cannot be eliminated with the
• Channels that have been defined and HELIX DSP have 30 controls frequency response when adjusting 1/3rd octave equalizer.

!
in 1/3rd octave steps between it. The human hearing is considerably
25 Hz and 20 kHz if defined as more sensitive to narrow peaks than to The center frequency
fullrange channels. Channel H is narrow frequency dips. You can read The center frequency of the parametric
always a subwoofer channel with more about adjusting the equalizer in filter may be adjusted in 1/12-octave
12 controls in 1/3rd octave steps the chapter entitled “C Adjustments”. increments; the corresponding value is
Expert advise: between 25 Hz and 300 Hz. There you‘ll find more tips about the displayed above the slide control. The
• The channels F and G of PP practical application of the equalizer upper diagram on the right illustrates
For best results it‘s necces-
52DSP and F to H od PP 82DSP function. the effect on the frequency response.
sary to use a measurement
system. You‘ll find further have 15 controls in 2/3rd octa-
informations in the chapter ve steps between 25 Hz and 16 The „Q“-factor
„C.1. Adjustment guide“ on kHz. The “Q” slide control is used to adjust
The graph clearly shows the effect of different Q factors of a parametric filter. In this
page 39. Each band of the equalizer allows a the bandwidth of the frequency cut. A case the center frequency (here 1 kHz) and the gain (here -15dB) remain unchanged.
maximum boost of “+6 dB” and a ma- low Q-factor equates to a broad band

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B.7.2.2. Graphic equalizer fine adjustment function „Fine EQ“ B.7.2.3. The para-graphical Equalizer (C-DSP only)
(P-DSP / HELIX DSP / NOX 4DSP / PP 52DSP / PP 82DSP only)

The FineEQ function is used to pre-

cisely adjust the 1/3 octave equalizer
cy bands is not possible. Here’s an ex-
ample:
band can be lowered to 1175 Hz only.
So it is not possible to set two EQ bands
T he C-DSP also has a fine adjust-
ment function for each individual
band in the 1/3 octave equalizer. Its
not be used. That means for example
that you can use the lower frequency
bands of a tweeter channel also for the
same center frequency for more than
one band if you want to boost a spe-
cific frequency range. The following
and provides a similar function to the The center frequency of the 1kHz to exactly the same center frequency. functionality is similar to that described higher frequency range instead of not image shows what may happen, if
parametric filter of the PP50 DSP. The band can be raised with the “Fine set- before although the setting options are being used. So you can configure e.g. you set four bands to the same center
FineEQ function makes it possible to ting” up to 1150 Hz. The next “1.25kHz” The quality (Q-factor) of each band even more comprehensive. the 25 Hz band to 10 kHz to optimize frequency with maximum boost. Such
adjust each of the 30 bands of each may also be adjusted. The default This makes it possible to adjust the frequency response in this range. settings will automatically lead to an
channel even more accurately. There- value for each band is 4.3 which cor- the center frequencies of each of the Please make sure not to choose the overload of the DSP and severe digi-
fore, both the center frequency and responds to 1/3rd octave bandwidth. bands of the C-DSP from 20 Hz to 20 tal distortion. Chances are high that
the Q-factor of each band may be ad- With the right slide control you can lo- kHz by increments of 1/24th octaves. you destroy your loudspeakers within
justed with great precision. To finely wer or increase the bandwidth of each This means that each band can be set seconds. In your own interest, please
adjust the selected band, click with the EQ band (range 0.5 to 15). The effect to a frequency within the complete fre- use this function very carefully!
mouse on the level control of the spe- of the “Q” slide control is identical to quency range. This function therefore
cific band. This should turn red. On the the parametric EQ of the PP50 DSP offers almost the same setting options
right hand side in the “EQ Fine Setting” (see chapter 7.2.1. for explanation and as a purely parametric equalizer.
area, you can now adjust the center graphs).
frequency of the band up and down. Important notes
This adjustment is made in 1/24th oc- First of all this functionality allows using
tave increments. the EQ bands which could normally
Anyhow, an overlapping of frequen-

The para-gra-
phical equalizer
Example for fine adjustment of the 400 Hz EQ band of the C-DSP
is extremely
flexible and
allows adjust-
ments that may
even lead to
problems. Es-
pecially if you
adjust more
than one band
to a specific
center frequen-
Step 1: Choose the band you want to fine adjust by left clicking the slider. In this case we choose the 400 Hz band. The slider will be cy and boost all
highlighted as shown on the picture. these bands at
the same time.

! Warning
Make sure not to choose the
same center frequency for
re digital distortion. Chances
are high that you destroy your
red area which will be shown
if your channel is boosted too
more than one band if you loudspeakers within seconds! much. The red area should
want to boost a specific fre- Please always check the level never be visible at any output
quency range. Such settings indicator in the output level volume because it may result
Step 2: The chosen band can now be fine adjusted with extra sliders on the right side of the EQ. This includes adjusting the center will automatically lead to an section. The level indicator in digital distortion.
frequency and the Q-factor. overload of the DSP and seve- has to be always below the

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C. The correct adjustment of the DSPs

continue: The para-graphical Equalizer (C-DSP only) The real potential of a DSP can only be exploited to the full extent, if it will be
adjusted reasonably and precisely. Here you can read several useful hints.
On the other hand it isn’t critical if will be possible to realize stronger at- and might make sense if you want to
you choose the same center frequen-
cy for several bands to cut a specific
frequency range. If multiple bands are
tenuations than only one EQ band can
do as the attenuations will be added.
In opposite to added boosts of several
eliminate narrow band vibration or re-
sonance problems of your speakers or
door panels that cannot be solved me-
T o optimally adjust setting of the
equalizer using the “ATF DSP PC-
Tool” it is absolutely necessary to be
Even absolute professionals are unab-
le to make perfect adjustments using
their hearing alone.
worth the investment. As an alterna-
tive several dealers offer a complete
DSP setup service, if you don’t rely on
set to the same center frequency, it EQ bands this has no negative impact chanically. able to measure the frequency respon- Thankfully, good measuring equip- your own skills.
ses of the loudspeakers in your vehicle. ment is affordable and is definitely

C.1. Adjustment guide

Setting more 1. Make sure that all sound controls directly in front of the louds- kers from low frequency response.
than one EQ
of your car radio are set to eit- peaker on the passenger side as This will have a positive impact on
band to the
same center her “linear” or the center positi- this can influence the readings. distortion, clarity of sound, power
frequency al- on. Deactivate any existing loud- handling and maximum SPL. The
lows stronger
ness functions. The balance and 7. Start the “pink noise” playback on following settings for the individual
attenuations
without any fade controllers must be adjusted your car radio (activate the “repeat” speaker sizes have been determi-
negative to the “center position” as well. function for that track if your car ra- ned to be feasible:
impact. The dio offers this feature). Adjust the
attenuations of Speaker Highpass filter
each band will 2. Connect your amplifier / processor volume so that any ambient noise
6x9“ or
be added. with your PC and start the software. is fully masked. Ideally, the vehicle 40 Hz -12 dB/oct.
20 cm / 8“
will be in an enclosed garage while 16,5cm / 6.5“ 50 Hz -12 – -24 dB/oct.
3. Start with the setup of channel you are taking the measurements 13 cm / 5,25“ 70 Hz -18 – -24 dB/oct.
routing matrix first (except PP50 so that traffic noise does not af- 10 cm / 4“ 80–100 Hz -18 – -24 dB/oct.
DSP). On page 20 and in the ap- fect the readings, for example.
B.7.2.4. The graphical 2/3rd octave Equalizer (PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP only) pendix you will find a couple of 10. Now use the DSP PC-Tool equalizer
examples for typical applications. 8. Begin by measuring the front to adjust the frequency response

T he channels E to H of the PP 82DSP

and the channels F to G of the PP
52DSP respectively have 15 frequency
Example:
The center frequency of the 1 kHz
band can be raised in 1/12th octave
nally it is possible to vary the Q fac-
tor of each band. The standard value
is Q = 4.3 which can be changed in
4. Ensure that you have correctly
adjusted the time alignment first
loudspeaker system, i.e. initially
mute the rear loudspeaker and any
connected subwoofer (e.g. using
so that it matches the reference
curve as closely as possible. This
is an iterative process, whereby
bands in 2/3rd octave steps (as long steps up to 1330 Hz. The center fre- the range from 0.5 to 15. Lower va- before you start the measure- the ATF DSP PC-Tool Mute func- the equalizer is first adjusted be-
as those have been defined as full- quency of the next 1.6 kHz band can lues correspond to broader effects on ment. A detailed description for tion). Hold the measuring micro- fore further measurements are ta-
range channels in the channel routing be lowered down to 1424 Hz, so that the frequency response whereas high- that can be found on page 32/33. phone upright and move it slowly ken. However, you will see that the
menu). even 15 EQ bands are sufficient to co- er values correspond to more narrow in a semicircle between your left desired result is usually achieved
Each band can be precisely fine-tu- ver the whole frequency range from 20 effects. For further details and illustra- 5. Mute all channels except the both and right ears. To start the measu- after just a few attempts. Bear in
ned using the „Fine EQ“ functionality Hz to 20,000 Hz. Nevertheless it is not tions please refer to the chapter where front channels, if you don’t want rement on your PC, press the F12 mind that the “Praxis” measure-
which already has been described in possible to set two bands to exactly the parametric EQ of the PP50 DSP is to process an individual equali- function key. “Praxis” will now take ment software is set up so that the
detail before. the same center frequency. Additio- explained. zation for each channel (not re- the readings for approximately 18 frequency response is measured in
commended). Don’t forget to link seconds. You can then identify the the same 1/3 octave intervals with
the both front channels. More in- determined frequency response to- the same center frequencies you
formation you‘ll see on page 29. gether with the red reference curve find in the DSP PC-Tool equalizer.
on your PC. See next page (p. 40).
6. Sit in the driver’s seat with the 11. When adjusting the frequency re-
measuring microphone. It is best 9. First choose appropriate setting sponse, avoid large boosts of in-
to place your PC (Notebook/Net- for the highpass filters of the front dividual frequency bands; large
book) on the passenger seat so channels. Especially in combina- cuts are no problems, however.
that you can use it easily. Ensure tion with a separate subwoofer it Do not attempt to equalize deep
All 15 bands of the 2/3rd octave graphic equalizer can be adjusted almost like a parametric EQ using the „Fine EQ“ setting. that the screen is not positioned makes sense to relieve the spea- narrow band dips in the ➔

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Continue: Adjustment guide

15. The next step is to optimally ad- response from subwoofer to the excellent acoustical results. Ne-
just the subwoofer to the front/ other speakers, even without the vertheless for the final sound tu-
rear loudspeakers. So demute use of the EQ. A strong dip in the ning you should rely on your ears.
the subwoofer first and choo- range of the crossover frequency
se a start value for the lowpass indicates inadequate phase relati- 19. After all settings are done you
filter. We recommend starting onship between the subwoofer and have to press the button <Store
with a crossover frequency of 80 the other channels. Here again it DSP> to transfer all parameters to
to 90 Hz and a slope of -24 dB/ might also help to slightly vary the the amplifier’s/processor’s internal
oct. (Butterworth characteristic). crossover frequency and/or slope memory. Note: This step is manda-
of either the subwoofer or the other tory – if you skip it, your data will
16. If you use a subwoofer from the speakers. If you don’t achieve a get lost after turning the device off!
MATCH series, then make sure that flat frequency response then finally
you set the highpass filter of the try to compensate the flaws using 20. Important: Store your setup as an
subwoofer channel accordingly to the EQ of the subwoofer channel. „.afp“-file on your PC as well, using
the parameter shown on page 25. the button <Save> (mouse click
18. Now –after all these measure- left). If you want to share your se-
17. Make another frequency response ments and adjustments- do a tup with others who want to up-
measurement and vary the phase first acoustical check using music load it to the device via microSD
and output level of the subwoo- tracks that you know “by heart”. card then first you have to store
fer channel so that you achieve a Adjusting the DSP in the way as it as an „ac1“ or „ac2“ file (right
smooth transition in the frequency described before usually leads to mouse click on button <Save>).
For a proper setup of a DSP a tool for measuring frequency response curves is mandatory. Audiotec Fischer recommends the soft-
ware „Praxis“ from Liberty Instruments, which is available free of charge (see also the expert advice on page 6). The next version of
the DSP PC-Tool software will comprehend a proprietary and very easy-to-use measurement tool as well.

(continue) the rear channels (keep the sub- for the rear loudspeakers and ad-
➔ frequency response. Such dips are woofer muted as before). Here just the settings to achieve a ple-
predominantly caused by out-of- again don’t forget to link the two asant sound on the rear seats.
phase signal cancellations and it rear channels if you don’t ad- Audiotec Fischer uses this proce-
is not possible to sufficiently com- just them separately. Now per- dure to create the vehicle-specific
pensate for them. The human ear form the measurement process setups for the MATCH amplifiers.
does not usually perceive these si- as described in the same way for
gnal cancellations as disturbances. the rear loudspeakers. There are 14. Now reactivate all the loudspea-
different approaches, however: kers (subwoofer channel remains
12. Strong narrow peaks in measu- muted) and take another frequen-
red frequency responses should, a) You also measure the rear loud- cy response reading. Normally it is
on the other hand, be comple- speakers from the driver’s seat. necessary to do some fine adjust-
tely eliminated as the ear is very This method is only recommended ment of the EQ’s when front and
sensitive to this. If the graphic if the vehicle has just two seats, rear speakers are playing together.
equalizer is insufficient for this or if you usually only travel alo- If you detect strong differences in
function, please use the additio- ne. The rear loudspeakers usually the low frequency response then
nal parametric filter (PP50 DSP) sound very unpleasant in the rear probably you notice a strong pha-
or the fine adjustment function seats if they have been optimized se shift. It might be necessary
(C-DSP/P-DSP/HELIX DSP/NOX for the front listening position. to switch the phase of either the
4DSP/PP 52DSP and PP 82DSP). front or the rear speakers. In some
b) Alternatively, in vehicles with cases it might even help to slightly
13. Once you have corrected the front four or more seats, sit in the midd- adjust the highpass crossover fre- The measurement plot shows the deviation of the speakers’ frequency response (red curve) from the desired reference/target res-
channels, mute them and activate le in the rear to take the readings quency or the highpass slope. ponse (green curve). The light blue areas need to be cut with the equalizer whereas the yellow areas have to be boosted carefully.

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D.1. Adjustment examples of routing channels

a) Example for P-DSP / HELIX DSP c) Example for C-DSP
Configuration Configuration

Radio Radio
Radio with 5-channel preamp Signal source with digital
output (Front Left, Front Right, optical output Left / Right.
Rear Left, Rear Right, Subwoo-
fer) Speaker
Speaker configuration: ful-
Speaker ly active 3-way system for
Speaker configuration: fullrange „Front Left” and “Front
for “Front Left”, “Front Right”, Right” plus two separate
“Rear Left” and “Rear Right” subwoofers.
plus a separate subwoofer.

The car radio drives the five inputs A-E of the DSP. These inputs will be The car radio feeds the optical digital input of the device. The stereo signal
straightly routed to the outputs A-D + H. This is why you can find in the will be distributed to all six outputs A – F for the front speaker system; the
routing matrix only one edited input field per output channel. two subwoofers (outputs G+) get the sum signal of the left and right input
channels.

b) Example for P-DSP / HELIX DSP d) Example for PP 52DSP

Configuration Configuration

Radio Radio
Car radio with 4-channel pre- Car radio with 4-channel
amp output or highlevel spea- highlevel speaker output
ker output (Front Left, Front (Front Left, Front Right,
Right, Rear Left, Rear Right) Rear Left, Rear Right).

Speaker Speaker
Speaker configuration: fully ac- An additionally connected
tive 2-way system for “Front power amplifier to „LineOut
Left” and “Front Right”, fullran- Sub A“ for a separate sub-
ge speakers for “Rear Left” and woofer; perhaps in combi-
“Rear Right”, fullrange center nation with an additional
speaker plus a separate sub- center speaker on “LineOut
woofer. B”.

The input A/B for the front speaker system will be routed to two output The PP 52DSP is a 5-channel amplifier with an additional stereo preamp
pairs A/B and C/D whereas the input C/D for the rear speakers will be output. The internal output stages are driving the front and rear speakers
routed to the outputs E/F. The fullrange center speaker (output G) receives and one of the dedicated MATCH subwoofers whereas the preamp output
a sum signal from both front input channels A/B and finally the subwoofer can be used for other separate subwoofers or center speakers in combina-
will be fed with a sum signal from all four inputs. tion with another power amplifier.

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