TacT Audio RCS 2.0S User Manual

Owner’s ManualRCS 2.0SPre-amplifier / Room Correction System

CAUTIONCAUTION10 Tact AudioOptional Modules The RCS 2.0S is designed to accommodate virtually any input and output neededwithout adding extra cost for

11Tact AudioAnalog Output(optional DAC module)The RCS 2.0S has 2 stereo analog outputs when the optional DAC module isinstalled:- one analog stereo si

CAUTIONCAUTION12 Tact AudioRS-232 interfaceportsThe RCS 2.0S has two RS232 interface ports:- INPUT- AUXUse the “INPUT” port for communication with you

13Tact AudioFront Panel Controls StandbyUse the “STANDBY” button to toggle between Standby mode and ON.The display will indicate Standby mode by displ

CAUTIONCAUTION14 Tact AudioThe remote control is used to access the front panel display controls and menus.Remote Control411291356710812

15Tact Audio1 - STANDBYThe STANDBY button will turn the RCS 2.0S on or it will place it into standbymode. When in stand by mode, the unit is placed in

CAUTIONCAUTION16 Tact AudioFront Panel DisplayMain StatusScreenInput sampling frequency indicator (3)This is not a menu option. This displays the samp

17Tact AudioDELAY menu LEFT RIGHT CR:2 0.00 0.00 msecThe main menu of the RCS 2.0S has three pages of general menu selections.<- AMP REM AD

CAUTIONCAUTION18 Tact AudioADC menu(module optional) ADC: High IN: 2 Normal HighNOTE: The RCS 2.0S provides a unique set of two level controls

19Tact AudioUse the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” buttons to highlight the desired option and select it bypressing the “ENTER” button. The pink noise will output

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CAUTIONCAUTION20 Tact Audio Output Mode:Stereo STEREO MONOOUT menuTo change the settings press the “ENTER” button. You will have to confirm yours

21Tact AudioREM menu REMOTE CONTROL: ON OFF ONADDR menuNOTE: If you change the device address make sure that you select the ap-propriate de

CAUTIONCAUTION22 Tact AudioThis menu is designed to set the polarity for each channel. Each channel can beset to “+” (0) or “-” (inverted).POL menuTt

23Tact AudioTo change a parameter first highlight it using the “LEFT” and “RIGHT” navigationalbuttons then use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons change the

CAUTIONCAUTION24 Tact AudioThe Tone menu is designed to allow for easy and very detailed system tonalcontrol.TONE menu LOW MID HIGH 0.0 0.0 0

25Tact AudioThe RCS 2.0S is equipped with a sample rate converter for the digital output. Theoutput can be set to 44.1, 48, 88, 96 and 192 KHz samplin

CAUTIONCAUTION26 Tact AudioThe RCS 2.0S employs some of the most advanced audio-software ever developed.In order to use the proprietary TacT Room Corr

27Tact AudioConnect yourRCS-2.0 S to yourComputerYour RCS 2.0S must be connected to your computers serial port in order for it tocommunicate with your

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29Tact Audio1 - Connect the RS 232 “Input” jack on the back of the RCS 2.0S to your computers serial port using the supplied cables and adapters.N

3Tact AudioWARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OP

CAUTIONCAUTION30 Tact AudioSTEP IIDo you have one or more M/S 2150 digital amplifier connected to yourRCS 2.0S? - If you do not use Tact digital ampli

31Tact Audio - If one or more M/S 2150 digital amplifiers are connected to your RCS 2.0S select “Yes”. You will now need to select the options that

CAUTIONCAUTION32 Tact Audio - If the settings listed are not correct select the “Back” button to go back and make the appropriate changes and return

33Tact Audio1 - Turn on your computer.2 - Open the Windows control panel and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option.3 - Highlight the “TacT-2.0S”

CAUTIONCAUTION34 Tact Audio7 - Select the “Program” button and follow the prompts by answering allquestions. You will need to be able to answer “Yes”

35Tact Audio1Step IV:Reprogram theRCS 2.0S System FilesAfter updating the firmware the System Files now need to be reprogrammed.3 - Left click your mo

CAUTIONCAUTION36 Tact Audio Step V:Restoring the DefaultRCS 2.0S SettingsThis step is optional and is only required if you would

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CAUTIONCAUTION4 Tact Audio1. Read these instructions entirely before installing or operating this equipment.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all war

5Tact AudioIMPORTANT!Please record your serial number here for future reference. You will need this forfuture upgrades or should you ever require serv

CAUTIONCAUTION6 Tact AudioTable of contentsSafety instructions 4Acknowledgments/Registration 5Unpacking the RCS 2.0S 7Introduction 8RCS 2.0S Connectio

7Tact AudioUnpacking the RCS 2.0SCarefully remove the RCS 2.0S and accessory kit from the carton and visually checkfor shipping damage. Contact both t

CAUTIONCAUTION8 Tact AudioModular designTrue UpgradeabilityIntroduction Room CorrectionSystemCongratulations on your purchase of your RCS 2.0S. You ha

9Tact AudioRCS 2.0S ConnectionsDigital inputThe RCS 2.0S has 5 digital inputs:- three RCA (S/PDIF)- one AES/EBU (XLR)- one TosLink (S/PDIF)All of the