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INDY AUDIO LABS Acurus ACT 4 - User Manual

INDY AUDIO LABS Acurus ACT 4
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ACT 4
Home Theater Preamp Processor
Operating Manual and Installer Guide
all models
Version 2.99
(Updated 20230613)
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Crucial safety guidelines regarding electric shock, fire hazards, and proper usage.

Congratulations and Unpacking

Product Welcome and Packaging

Initial congratulations, instructions for retaining packaging, and registering the product.

Feature Overview

Front Panel Features

Details on the front panel's design, touch-sensitive LCD, volume knob, IR sensor, and power button.

Side Panel Ventilation

Information on the side panels and their ventilation slots.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Audio and Video Input;Output Ports

Details on HDMI, Optical, Coax, Phono, XLR, and RCA input/output connections.

Rear Panel Ports and Interfaces

Control, Power, and Data Ports

Covers USB power, trigger I/O, RS-232, Ethernet, and USB programming ports.

Rear Panel Power Controls

Master Power Switch and Fuse Access

Information on the main power switch, fuse drawer, and AC cord inlet.

Installation Advice

General Installation Guidelines

Recommendations for optimal placement, airflow, and connections during installation.

Mounting Options

Instructions for shelf mounting and equipment rack mounting the ACT 4.

System Connections Guide

Audio and Video Source Connections

Guidance on connecting HDMI, Coax, Optical, Phono, Stereo RCA, and Multichannel sources.

Output and Control Connections

Details on Pre-amp Outputs, Trigger I/O, USB Power, Ethernet, RS-232, and AC power connections.

Basic Operation

Powering On and Standby

Instructions for AC power on, bootup process, standby mode, and powering on the unit.

Input Selection and Volume Adjustment

How to select inputs and adjust volume using the front panel controls.

Main User Interface Screen

Display Indicators and Controls

Explanation of main screen elements: indicators for resolution, signal format, volume, and input selection.

Main User Interface Screen Details

Navigating the Main Screen

Details on output processing, loudspeaker format indicators, and the network/settings button.

Input Selection and Network Access

Selecting Audio;Video Inputs

Guide to selecting inputs via the touch screen interface.

Network Quick-Connect and IP Address

How to access the ACT 4's IP address for network control.

Sound Mode Selection

Overview of Sound Processing Modes

Explanation of available sound modes: Auto, Direct, Stereo, Analog, Party, and Night.

Sound Mode Configuration

Digital Sound Processing Modes

Details on DTS, Dolby, Stereo, 2.1, 5.1, and 7.1 sound modes.

On-the-Fly Audio Adjustments

DTS Dialog Control

How to boost dialog clarity in DTS-exclusive content.

Bass and Treble Level Adjustments

Adjusting overall bass and treble levels for listening preference.

Settings Overview

Core System Settings

Covers temperature, loudspeaker, sound mode, HDMI, Dolby, and DTS settings.

Advanced and Maintenance Settings

Details on level, trigger, screen, firmware, network, and reset settings.

Speaker Layout Configuration

Setting Up Speaker Configurations

Guide to setting speaker layout for audio bed, subwoofers, and overhead speakers.

AUX Output and Layout Indicator

Information on AUX output screen and the loudspeaker layout indicator.

Aux Output Management

Configuring Additional Outputs

Details on the Aux Output screen for managing four additional outputs.

Signal Generators and Levels

Using signal generators and adjusting levels/polarity for aux outputs.

Loudspeaker Layout Tables (2 and 3 Channels)

2 and 3 Audio Bed Channels

Tables detailing signal routing for 2.x.x and 3.x.x audio bed channel layouts.

Loudspeaker Layout Tables (4 Channels)

4 Audio Bed Channels

Tables illustrating signal routing for 4.x.x audio bed channel layouts.

Loudspeaker Layout Tables (5 Channels)

5 Audio Bed Channels

Tables detailing signal routing for 5.x.x audio bed channel layouts.

Loudspeaker Layout Tables (6 Channels)

6 Audio Bed Channels

Tables illustrating signal routing for 6.x.x audio bed channel layouts.

Loudspeaker Layout Tables (7 Channels)

7 Audio Bed Channels

Tables detailing signal routing for 7.x.x audio bed channel layouts.

Loudspeaker Layout Tables (9 Channels)

9 Audio Bed Channels

Tables illustrating signal routing for 9.x.x audio bed channel layouts.

RS-232 and Ethernet Control

RS-232 Communication Protocol

Details on RS-232 connection, pinout, serial format, and command examples.

Advanced Control Features

Explains verbose response, command sequencing, and mute/update functionalities.

Web-based and Ethernet Control

Web Interface for Setup and Diagnosis

Using the built-in web server for direct control, status monitoring, and setup.

Ethernet Control via UDP

Details on UDP protocol, command structure, and IP address setup for Ethernet control.

UDP and XML Status Monitoring

Direct Volume Level Control via UDP

Using UDP commands to directly set volume levels without restrictions.

XML Status Monitoring

Accessing real-time status feedback using XML files from the web server.

Problem Resolution

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A table guiding users through common problems and their solutions.

Troubleshooting and Support

Obtaining Additional Help

Contact information and advice for persistent problems not covered in the troubleshooting table.

Product Specifications

Audio and Video Performance Specs

Technical specifications for Phono, XLR, RCA, Digital, HDMI, and Audio Decoding.

Physical and Connection Specs

Details on calibration, post-processing, video, control, audio connections, and physical dimensions.

Mechanical Specifications (ACT 4)

ACT 4 Dimensional Drawings

Diagrams showing the physical dimensions and layout of the ACT 4 unit.

Mechanical Specifications (ARM-4 Rack Ear)

ARM-4 Rack Ear Drawings

Diagrams showing the physical dimensions and mounting details of the ARM-4 rack ear.

About Acurus and Indy Audio Labs

Company Background and Philosophy

Information about Acurus and Indy Audio Labs' design and manufacturing principles.

Product Warranty Information

Details on the manufacturer's warranty terms and conditions for the U.S. and Canada.

INDY AUDIO LABS Acurus ACT 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
Input Impedance47kΩ
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
Auro-3DYes
Dirac LiveYes
TypePreamplifier
Power OutputN/A (Preamplifier)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)<0.005%
Damping FactorN/A (Preamplifier)
HDMI Inputs7
HDMI Outputs2
Inputs7 HDMI, 2 Coaxial, 2 Optical, 1 USB
Outputs2 HDMI, 16 XLR

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