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PS8
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Ps8 Package Contents
10
Ps8 Installation and Component Description
10
Mounting Considerations
10
ARC Audio PS8: External Dimensions
11
ARC Audio PS8: Mounting Dimensions
11
PS8 Dimensions
11
PS8 Hardware Components
12
Cosmetic Top Cover under Panel
12
PS8 Cosmetic Top Cover
12
PS8 Main PCB
12
Connecting the Status Display
13
Illuminated ARC Audio & PS8 Logo
13
PS8 Activity and Status Display
13
Analog Signal Inputs (RCA)
14
Connections to Your Ps8
14
Differential Input Rca/Speaker Level Switch
14
PRE in Low Level Primary Analog Inputs (RCA)
14
PS8 Speaker Autosense Turn On/Off Jumper
15
PSC Display Cable Connection
15
USB Connection
15
User Interface Connections
15
Illumination
16
Main Power Terminal Plug Connections
16
Remote Output
16
Signal Ground
16
+12V Input
17
DC Input Jack
17
Ground
17
Remote Input
17
Bluetooth Streaming Input
18
Digital Input (Coaxial)
18
Digital Input (Optical)
18
PS8 RCA Signal Outputs
18
Microsoft .NET Framework
19
PS8 Software and Installation and Removal
19
PS8 Software Installation and Removal General Comments
19
System Requirements
19
PS8 Software Installation Guide
20
Software Installation
20
PS8 Software Installation Trouble Shooting Guide
22
PS8 Software Uninstallation Guide
22
PS8 Software Update
23
Updating the Ps8 Firmware
24
Connecting the Ps8 to Your Pc
28
Connecting the USB to Your PC and the PS8
28
Ellipsis Check Box
28
PS8 USB Failsafe Protocol
28
Send Preset 1 to the PS8
29
Send Preset 2 to the PS8
29
Send Preset 3 to the PS8
29
Retrieve Preset 1 from PS8
30
Send All Presets
30
Retrieve Preset 2 from PS8
31
Retrieve Preset 3 from PS8
31
Work Offline
31
Channel Naming Boxes
32
Other PS8 Features, User Defined Features, and more
32
Outputs
32
User Defined Channel Names and Definitions
32
Channel Function Assignments
33
Remote Output Turn On/Off Delay User Panel
33
Remote Turn on Lead (On) Delay User Control
33
Turn on Delay Slider
33
Remote Turn on Lead (Off) Delay User Control
34
Turn off Delay Readout
34
Turn off Delay Slider
34
Turn on Display Readout
34
Enable Tool Tips
35
Illumination Trigger Lead
35
Invert Illumination Trigger
35
Show Temperature in Celsius
35
User Preferences
35
PS8 Password Utility and Setup
36
PS8 Password Entry for Syncing (Password Entry)
37
Setting a New Password - "New Password"
37
Show Password
37
"Cancel" Button
38
"Clear" Reset System Button
38
"Just Set PC Password" Button
38
"Set" Password Button
38
Advanced User Mode
39
Export Settings to CSV / Printable Settings File
40
Set Frequency Range Limits
41
"File"
42
Top Header User Software Graphic Feature Overview
42
Exit Button
43
Export Files to CSV
43
Export Preset
43
Import Preset
43
"Presets"
44
Preset 1 Category Button
44
Preset 2
44
Preset 3
44
How Presets Work
45
How to Save and Sync All Three Presets from Your PC to the PS8
45
Password Definitions, Setup and System Panel
47
Remote Turn on Output Program Panel
47
User Input/Output Channel Assignment Panel
47
Advanced User Mode Toggle Switch
48
Bluetooth User Interface & Setup Panel
48
User Preferences Setup Panel
48
"Meters"
49
DSP Output
49
Signal Input
49
Signal Output
49
About
50
Check for New PS8 Firmware Button
50
Check for New Remote Firmware Button
50
Download User Manual
50
"Input"
51
Active Software Panel Header Overview
51
Input Channel Assigned Name Display
52
Router Control Panel (Standard Mode)
52
Input/Output Signal Router Assignment Check Box Grid
53
Output Channel Assigned Display
53
Input Channels & Invert Polarity Check Boxes
54
Input/Output Channel Intersection Variable Level Controls
54
Mixer Control Panel (Advanced Mode)
54
Input/Output Channel Intersection Level Display Boxes
55
Input/Output Channel Intersection Summing Button
55
Output Channels 1-8 Invert Polarity Check Boxes
55
Channel Assigned Name Display
56
Channel Crossover Type Check Boxes
56
Channels 1-8 Crossover Type Selection Window
56
Crossover Control Panel
56
High Pass Crossover Filter Type Adjustment Window
57
HP Crossover Frequency Selection Controls
57
HP Crossover Slope Selection Window
57
HP Crossover Damping Selection Window
58
HP Crossover Variable "Q" Adjustment Control
58
HP Crossover Bessel Normalization Controls
59
Low Pass Crossover Filter Type Adjustment Window
59
LP Crossover Damping Selection Window
60
LP Crossover Frequency Selection Controls
60
LP Crossover Slop Selection Window
60
LP Crossover Bessel Normalization Controls
61
LP Crossover Variable "Q" Adjustment Control
61
Channel Link/Unlink Button
62
Channels 1-8 Signal Delay Adjustment Utility Window
62
Signal Delay / Channel 1-8 Output Invert Polarity Control Panel
62
Channel 1-8 Output Invert Signal Polarity Utility Window
63
Channel Signal Delay Adjustment Slider
63
Channel Signal Delay Adjustment Value
63
Equalization Channel Selection Panel
64
Equalization Control Panel
64
Channel Assigned Name Displays
65
Channel Frequency Value Readout Display
65
Channel Selection Check Boxes
65
EQ Channel Selection, All Channels Check/Uncheck
65
1/3Rd Octave EQ Mode Selection
66
EQ Plot Channel Selection Check Boxes
66
EQ Plot Selection All Channels Check/Uncheck
66
Parametric EQ Mode Selection
66
Equalization Adjustment and Controls Panel
67
Individual Frequency Adjustment Slider and Bar
67
1/3Rd Octave EQ Mode “All Flat” Button
68
Individual Band Frequency Center Display
68
Individual Frequency Adjustment Fine Adjustment Buttons
68
Parametric EQ Fine Tuning Controls
68
All "Q's" Reset Button
69
All 1/3 Octave Reset Button
69
Parametric EQ Band Variable Frequency Selection Slider
69
Parametric EQ Band Variable Frequency Value Display
69
EQ Frequency Plotting Chart Display
70
Parametric EQ Band Variable "Q" Slider
70
Parametric EQ Band Variable "Q" Value Display
70
Master Volume Control
71
Signal Output Control Panel
71
Channel Trim Level Adjustment Slider
72
Channel Trim Level Value Readout Display
72
Output Channels 1-8 Output Signal Trim Controls
72
Channel Trim All Channels Link/Unlink Button (Tandem)
73
Output Fader Controls
73
Output Fader Level Value Readout Display
73
Channel Name and Assign Faders Panel Access Button
74
Output Fader Adjustment Slider
74
Master Volume Control Indicator
75
Master Volume Output Control
75
Bottom Header User Software Graphic Feature Overview
76
Output Channel Muting
76
Electronic Serial Number Display Verification
77
Preset Selection Button and Status Indicators
77
PS8 Hardware Physical Position Preset Selection and Status Button
77
Software Position Preset Status Selection and Status Button
77
Digital Indicator
78
Offline Mode Selection Box
78
Phase Lock
78
USB Connection Indicator
78
PS8 Internal Temperature Readout
79
System Voltage Display
79
Arc Audio Approved Output Devices
80
Replacing/Upgrading the Ps8'S Output Devices
80
No Output from PS8
81
PS8 Not Turning on
81
System Turn On/Off Pop
81
Trouble Shooting Guide
81
Cannot Retrieve Settings from PS8
82
PS8 Controls Not Responding Smoothly or Settings Not Appearing Accurate
82
USB Confirmation Light on Software Not Flashing
82
When Using the EQ Panel There Are no Sliders on the Adjustment Screen
82
Loss of "Aux" Indicator During Firmware Update
83
PS8 Turns on then Shuts off 2 Seconds Later and Continues “Looping”
83
USB Light Does Not Flash and Controls Do Not Respond after Firmware Update
83
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Model
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Language
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