User manual BBE SOUND ARS1

[. . . ] A good analogy is that BBE signal processing technology acts like an automatic focus lens on a camera. Imagine looking through a camera lens and the image is dull and fuzzy, then you twist the lens and the picture comes into sharp view. Once you experience your BBE ARS, we believe you will understand this analogy clearly. HOW BBE® HIGH DEFINITION SOUND WORKS BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND technology works to overcome phase and amplitude distortion, which are the primary reasons why signals reproduced by amplifiers and loudspeakers have difficulty faithfully reproducing the original sound. Technically, it does this by imparting a linear phase shift across the entire frequency spectrum to compensate for phase distortion and simultaneously augmenting the amplitude of the upper and lower frequencies, performing both these functions in a program driven manner. [. . . ] STATUS LED DISPLAY This bi-colored LED lamp glows green when the BBE process button is in the "on" position, and red when the process button is in the "off" position. When depressed, the "in" position, the processor has been engaged. When in the "out" position, the processor has been disengaged. When the power is on, the STATUS LED lamp will illuminate. 3 REAR PANEL 1 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 3 4 FUSE 230 8 WATTS 50/60Hz v ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE DE T63mA, 250V. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIC NE PAS OUVRIR! !v ARS full frequency focusTM OUT IN ® CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T63mA, 250V FUSE. MADE IN U. S. A. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA L R L R 1. USA, Canada and Japan models: 250Vac, 1/2A Fast-blow Standard model: 250Vac, . 125A Fast-blow 3. INPUTS: The signal input to the BBE ARS is to be applied to the RCA jacks labeled "IN", Refer to the "CONNECTIONS" pages for proper hook-up. OUTPUTS: The signal output of the BBE ARS is to be taken from the RCA jacks labeled "OUT". Refer to the "CONNECTIONS" pages for proper hook-up. SPECIFICATIONS (0dBu = 0. 775mVrms) Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . process on: program controlled process off: DC to 20kHz Absolute noise in process mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -90dBu below rated max output of 0dBu THD in process mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0. 1% @-10dBu level Input Characteristics Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50K Ohms Nominal Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -10dBu Output Characteristics Minimum load impedance for full output level . . . . . . 1K Ohm Nominal Output Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -10dBu Maximum Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +16dBu Power Requirements USA / Canada / Japan models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-120Vac, 50/60Hz, 10 Watts Standard model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 10 Watts AC Line fuse protected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA Model: 250Vac 1/2A Fast-blow fuse Standard Model: 250Vac . 125A Fast-blow fuse Terminations/Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold-plated RCA jacks Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. 5"(W) x 8. 5"(D) x 1. 7"(H) 419mm(W) x 216mm(D) x 43mm(H) Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 5 lbs. Note: Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 4 GENERAL OPERATION THE BBE ARS IS A LINE LEVEL SIGNAL PROCESSOR AND IS TO BE CONNECTED PRIOR TO THE POWER AMP OUTPUT IN ANY AUDIO SYSTEM. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE MAY BE INFLICTED TO THE BBE ARS OR ANY SUBSEQUENT COMPONENT IN THE SYSTEM IN THE EVENT THE OUTPUT OF A POWER AMP IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BBE ARS. In order to reduce the risk of damage to any equipment, properly connect all cables and power cables before turning on any components in the system. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR OTHER MEANS OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUIRED. The BBE ARS is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase from BBE Sound, Inc. will repair units free of charge providing that they are shipped prepaid to: BBE Sound, Inc. Attn: Service Department 5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, California 92649 BBE Sound, Inc. All charges related to non-US shipping, including customs clearance, will be billed. The warranty will be honored for the longer of either 90 days from the date of any service or the remainder of the original 5 year factory warranty. The equipment has been electrically damaged by improper connection or attempted repair by the customer or a third party. The bill of sale indicates that the purchase date of the equipment is not within the warranty period. v L PLAY REC PLAY TUNER CD AUX PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T63mA, 250V FUSE. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE DE T63mA, 250V. BBE ARS FUSE 230 8 WATTS 50/60Hz v ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE DE T63mA, 250V. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIC NE PAS OUVRIR! !v ARS full frequency focusTM OUT IN ® CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T63mA, 250V FUSE. MADE IN U. S. A. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA L R L R POWER AMPLIFIER FUSE 230 8 WATTS 50/60Hz v CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIC NE PAS OUVRIR! !v L INPUT R CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE T63mA, 250V FUSE. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE DE T63mA, 250V. The BBE ARS can be placed between the pre-amp and power amp of an audio system. [. . . ] Note: Because both channels A and B are identical in calibration specifications, only channel A will be outlined in test procedures below. The signal will be input into the corresponding channel connector marked as an RCA jack. The output will be monitored at the corresponding channel connector marked as an RCA jack. POWER SUPPLY TEST: With DVM set to DC volts, measure the positive end of C31. [. . . ]