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Loewe Concertos Acoustimass 61247 User Manual

Loewe Concertos Acoustimass 61247
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Concertos
Acoustimass
®
Bassmodul
Art.-Nr. 61247
SOUND BY
BOSE
®
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Loewe Concertos Acoustimass 61247 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLoewe
ModelConcertos Acoustimass 61247
CategorySpeakers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

Leakage Current Hot Check

Procedure to measure leakage current with unit reassembled.

Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check

Procedure to measure insulation resistance of exposed parts.

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) Device Handling

Precautions for ESDS Devices

Recommended precautions for repairing, replacing, or transporting ESDS devices.

General

Summary Product Specification

Overview of the Series II bass module's capabilities and exceptions.

Product Goals

Goals for market opportunity, audio performance, and design.

Design Features

Acoustimass Module

Module features a two-chamber design with two exit ports.

Digital Input

Bass box accepts AC-3 (Dolby Digital) and PCM bit streams.

Center and Surround Level Adjustments

Adjusting center and surround speaker levels for preference and placement.

Product Specification

Physical Description

Dimensions, weight, enclosure, and colors of the bass module.

I/O Connectors

Details AC mains and speaker output connectors.

User Interface

Environmental and Power Requirements

Tolerances for power mains and ambient temperature.

Commands Sent From TV or AHS

Groups of commands for system functions.

Volume Control

Volume Up/Down

Controls for raising and lowering system volume.

Surround Volume Up/Down

Controls for adjusting surround channel volume.

Mute/Unmute

Controls for muting and unmuting audio output.

Audio Modes

Dynamic Range Compression

DRC turn-on/off behavior based on source transitions.

Speaker Mode

Four available speaker modes for output configuration.

Speaker Mode Selection

Speaker Modes Selection

How to select 2, 3, or 5-channel modes.

1-to-5 Channel Mode Selection

Conditions for automatic engagement of 1-to-5 channel mode.

Film Equalization

Film Equalization On/Off

Automatic and manual engagement of film EQ.

Film EQ for AM, FM, CD Sources

Film EQ behavior for AM, FM, and CD sources.

Film EQ Behavior

Film EQ for Tape Source

Film EQ behavior for TAPE source.

Film EQ for VID TV Source

Film EQ behavior for VID TV source.

Film EQ for DVD Source

Film EQ behavior based on DVD signal type.

Film Equalization Implementation

Film EQ Curves for Non AC-3 Sources

Application of film EQ boost/cut for non-AC3 sources.

Film EQ Curves for AC-3 Signal Sources

Film EQ curves for AC-3 sources with LFE.

Tone Controls and AC-3 Bit Stream

Dynamic-Range Processing

Variables related to program dynamics.

AC-3 Bit Stream Interpretation

Use of Dynamic Range Data

How bass module uses dynamic range data.

Channel-2 Variables

Variables for two-independent-channel mode.

Frequency Response Curves

Room Response Target Curves

Target curves for room response.

Speaker Curves

Speaker EQ curves for analog and digital inputs.

EQ and Tone Control Curves

Dynamic EQ Curves

Curves for dynamic EQ at 10 dB steps.

Tone Control Curves

Curves for bass and treble tone controls.

Tone Control Details

Bass Control Response

Bass control response curves.

Treble Control Response

Treble control response curves.

Feature Summaries

Dynamic Range Compression

Description of dynamic range compression.

Limiter Curves

Limiter Curve

Input-output map for limiter.

Steady-State Compression

Steady-state compression behavior.

Bass Limiter

Bass limiter behavior.

Limiters and Dynamic EQ

Satellite Clip Limiter

Satellite clip limiter dynamic behavior.

Dynamic EQ

Volume level dependent dynamic EQ with frequency bumps.

Tone Controls and Film EQ

Tone Controls

Controls for bass and high frequency.

Film EQ

Compensates for playback environment spectral differences.

Compressor

Dynamic range compressor for program material.

Compressor and Volume Controls

Dynamic Range Compression Details

How DRC reduces dynamic range and its mathematical expression.

Volume Controls

Digital volume control implementation.

Limiter and Amplifier Gains

Limiter

Reduces signal levels to conform to output range.

Amplifier Gains

Post limiter gains to prevent amplifier clipping.

Serial Data Command Format

Format of serial data commands for DBB.

Serial Data Command Definition

Volume Up Command

Command to raise system volume.

Surround Volume Up Command

Command to raise surround channel volume.

Center Volume Up Command

Command to raise center channel volume.

Serial Data Command Modes

Center Volume Down Command

Command to lower center channel volume.

Mode 2 Command

Sets DBB for stereo operation.

Mode 3 Command

Sets DBB for stereo + center operation.

Electrical Specifications

Output Power

Specifications for output power under various conditions.

Distortion

Distortion specifications for bass and satellite channels.

Electrical Specifications Details

Input Impedance (SPDIF input)

Input impedance for SPDIF signals.

Input Sensitivity (Analog Inputs)

Input sensitivity for analog audio signals.

CMRR (Analog Inputs)

Common Mode Rejection Ratio for analog inputs.

Mechanical and Acoustic Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Details of the bass module's physical characteristics.

Audio Input DIN Connector

Details of the 13-pin DIN audio input connector.

Acoustic Specification

Acoustic specs for bass module and satellites.

Quality, Packaging, Safety, and Variants

Quality

Quality plan and field failure rates.

Packaging

Product packaging requirements.

Safety and Regulatory

Product must meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Variants

Product variants determined by AC line voltage.

Analog/Digital Audio Source Switching

Source Switching Logic

Flow chart detailing audio source switching logic.

Glossary

AC-3

Audio coding algorithm 3.

Dolby Digital

Perceptual coding and data compression algorithm.

5.1

Short for five wide band audio channels.

Glossary Terms

TOSLINK

Optical fiber connector for SPDIF data.

Videostage

Matrix-decoding algorithms for surround information.

Scope of PCB Testing

Mechanical Overview

PCB assembly consists of two DSP PCBs on a pallet.

Electrical Overview

PCB accepts analog and digital bitstream inputs.

PCB Components and Interface

Microcontroller

Manages serial data interface and DSP system.

Codec

Integrates input ADCs, SPDIF receiver, and output DACs.

DSPs

Performs all signal processing functions.

Control Interface Overview

Commands

Lists commands for product functions and testing.

General Test Setup

Power Requirements

Signal names, pinouts, voltage, and current for power.

Serial Data I/O

Serial data input/output protocols and levels.

Signal Inputs

Signal Outputs

Notes on Signal Outputs

Notes on output impedance and full-scale output.

System Performance Specifications

Measurement and Setup Notes

Notes on connecting grounds and waiting for transients.

Notes on Serial Data I/O

Formatting for commands and responses.

In-Circuit Test

Mandatory in-circuit testing at component level.

Power Supply Regulation

Active Clamping of Voltage Regulators

Prevents voltage exceeding nominal output by 10%.

3.35V Power Supply Regulation

Apply DC power and measure 5V supply regulation.

3.3V Power Supply Regulator

Apply DC power and measure 3.3V supply regulation.

EEPROM Operations

Clear EEPROM

Command to clear EEPROM and expected response.

Reset uC and Initialize EEPROM

Command to reset microcontroller and initialize EEPROM.

Code Revision Checks

Initialize EEPROM Checksum

Command to initialize EEPROM checksum.

Microcontroller and DSP Code Revisions

Testing limits depend on microcontroller/DSP code revision.

Check Microcontroller and DSP Revisions

Command to check microcontroller and DSP code revisions.

Checksum Verification

Microcontroller Checksum

Verify code revision and checksum.

DSP Checksum

Perform DSP checksum test for specific revisions.

Offset at Analog Outputs

Measure DC offset at analog outputs.

Analog Output Offset Measurement

L Output Offset

Measure DC offset for L output.

C Output Offset

Measure DC offset for C output.

R Output Offset

Measure DC offset for R output.

Test Signal Loopback (ADC)

Loopback Test Command (L,R)

Command for loopback test.

Parse Output String for Measurements

Parsing output string for signal measurements.

Test Signal Loopback (B,C)

B Distortion Measurement

Measurement of B channel distortion.

B Signal Strength Measurement

Measurement of B channel signal strength.

Test Signal Loopback (LS,RS)

LS Distortion Measurement

Measurement of LS channel distortion.

LS Signal Strength Measurement

Measurement of LS channel signal strength.

Test Signal Loopback (SPDIF)

SPDIF L Distortion Measurement

Measurement of SPDIF L channel distortion.

SPDIF L Signal Strength Measurement

Measurement of SPDIF L channel signal strength.

Mute Outputs

L,R Mute Output Check

Measuring mute output status.

Appendix A: Errors Reported at Boot Time

E4: CRC Check Failure

CRC check of EEPROM parameters failed.

E5: EEPROM Header Re-init Failure

Attempt to re-initialize corrupt EEPROM header failed.

I6: EEPROM Initialization Success

Successful EEPROM initialization.

Appendix B: Hex Notation

Hex Notation (+127 to -128)

Explanation of hex notation and sign bit.

Scope of PCB Testing

Mechanical Overview

PCB assembly is a combination of two amplifier boards.

Electrical Overview

Cobalt amplifier is similar to AM-25P amplifier.

General Test Setup

Power Transformer

Transformer specifications for powering the PCB assembly.

AC Mains Supply

AC mains supply requirements and current limiting.

AC Mains Supply Details

Voltage

AC mains voltage requirement.

Frequency

AC mains frequency requirement.

Maximum Inrush Current

Maximum inrush current specification.

System Performance Specifications

In-Circuit Test

Mandatory in-circuit testing at component level.

Power-up Sequence

Power-up sequence and verification.

DC Offset and Channel Gain

DC Offset

Confirm no DC offset exists at audio outputs.

Bass Channel Gain (Unloaded)

Measure bass channel gain at specific frequencies.

Bass Channel Noise (Unweighted RMS)

Measure bass channel output noise.

Channel Gain and Noise

L,C,R,LS, RS Channel Gain (Unloaded)

Measure amplifier output gain at specific frequencies.

100Hz Gain

Measure amplifier output gain at 100Hz.

15KHz Gain

Measure amplifier output gain at 15KHz.

Channel Noise and Distortion

L,C,R,LS, RS Channel Noise (A-weighted RMS)

Measure A-weighted output noise.

Bass Channel Signal Distortion (Loaded)

Measure THD+N at 0.5W output.

Power-Off Procedure

Disconnect AC Mains Voltage

Steps for powering off and discharging supplies.

Packaging Assembly View

Assembly Notes

Exploded Isometric View

Exploded isometric view from the rear.

Wire Management Cover

Wire management cover is consumer removable.

Repair Handling

Concertos - Repair

Repair information for Concertos Acoustimass Bassmodul.

Delivery Of

Details on product delivery options.

Repair on Parts Level

Repair procedures for specific modules.

Scope of PCB Testing

Mechanical Overview

PCB assembly is a combination of two amplifier boards.

Electrical Overview

Cobalt amplifier is similar to AM-25P amplifier.

General Test Setup

Power Transformer

Transformer specifications for powering the PCB assembly.

AC Mains Supply

AC mains supply requirements and current limiting.

AC Mains Supply Details

Voltage

AC mains voltage requirement.

Frequency

AC mains frequency requirement.

Maximum Inrush Current

Maximum inrush current specification.

System Performance Specifications

In-Circuit Test

Mandatory in-circuit testing at component level.

Power-up Sequence

Power-up sequence and verification.

DC Offset and Channel Gain

DC Offset

Confirm no DC offset exists at audio outputs.

Bass Channel Gain (Unloaded)

Measure bass channel gain at specific frequencies.

Bass Channel Noise (Unweighted RMS)

Measure bass channel output noise.

Channel Gain and Noise

L,C,R,LS, RS Channel Gain (Unloaded)

Measure amplifier output gain at specific frequencies.

100Hz Gain

Measure amplifier output gain at 100Hz.

15KHz Gain

Measure amplifier output gain at 15KHz.

Channel Noise and Distortion

L,C,R,LS, RS Channel Noise (A-weighted RMS)

Measure A-weighted output noise.

Bass Channel Signal Distortion (Loaded)

Measure THD+N at 0.5W output.

Power-Off Procedure

Disconnect AC Mains Voltage

Steps for powering off and discharging supplies.

Integrated Circuits

Audio Power Amplifier (TDA7294)

Pin connections and function for TDA7294.

Octal Buffer (MC74ACT244/MC74ACX244)

Pin connections and logic diagram for Octal Buffers.

Integrated Circuit Details

Quad Nand Gate (MC74LCX00)

Logic diagram for Quad Nand gate.

Integrated Circuit Details

EPROM (M27W210)

Pinout and connections for EPROM.

Integrated Circuit Details

Codec (CS4226-KQ)

Pin assignment and function table for Codec.

Quad Op-Amp (TLO74D)

Quad Op-Amp pinout and description.

Integrated Circuit Details

Microcontroller (TMP87PH47U)

Pinout for TMP87PH47U microcontroller.

Voltage Comparator (LM339)

Voltage comparator circuit diagram.

Integrated Circuits

DSP 1 and 2 (ADSP21061LKS-160)

Pin descriptions for DSP 1 and 2.

Cable Information

S-LINK Cable

8-pin Mini-DIN to Mini-DIN cable.

RCA L/R Cable

Cinch-Cinch cable.

Scart Cable

Scart cable for connecting TV.

System Wiring Diagram

Certos Masterunit Connections

Connections for the Masterunit.

Subwoofer Connections

Subwoofer connections and SAP numbers.

Satellite Connections

Satellite connections and SAP numbers.

Cable Information

TV OUT L/R Cable

Cable for TV OUT L/R.

Data and Control Cable

Cable for data and control signals.

Surround Audio Input Cable

Cable for surround audio input.

System Wiring

Subwoofer Connections

Subwoofer connections.

Satellite Connections

Satellite connections.

Spare Part List

Spare Part List

List of spare parts for Concertos Acoustimass Modul.

Packing Material

List of packing materials.

Connecting Cables

List of connecting cables.

Spare Part List - Components

Integrated Circuits

List of integrated circuits with part numbers.

Sockets

List of sockets used in the assembly.

Transistors

List of transistors with part numbers.

Spare Part List - Components

Transistors

List of transistors with part numbers.

Diodes

List of diodes with part numbers.

Spare Part List - Components

Diodes

List of diodes with part numbers.

Capacitors

List of capacitors.

Resistors

List of resistors.

Spare Part List - Resistors

Resistors

List of resistors.

Spare Part List - Resistors

Resistors

List of resistors.

Loewe Service Establishments

Loewe Establishments in Germany

List of Loewe service establishments in Germany.

Loewe Service - Europe/Overseas

Benelux Service Contact

Loewe service contact for Benelux.

Netherlands Service Contact

Loewe service contact for Netherlands.

Denmark Service Contact

Loewe service contact for Denmark.

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