Theater Mode

This function enables you to select theater mode volume for a particular input. Use this function when connecting the output of a preamp/processor to the Evolution Two for home theater applications. Configuring an input for theater mode sets that input for unity gain and suspends the level control of the Evolution Two. Volume adjustments are then made through the preamp/processor connect- ed to the input configured for theater mode on the Evolution Two. The options are:

ON, OFF.

Enter the menu, then:

1.Use the level control knob on the preamplifier chassis front panel or the up and down keys (16) on the remote control to select THEATER.

2.Press the enter button on the preamplifier chassis front panel or the enter key

(18) on the remote control. The front panel display (15) shows the default input:

B-1.

3.Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired input:

B-1, B-2, B-3, S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, C-1, C-2, C-3, or TAPE.

4.Press the enter button or key. The front panel display shows the default mode:

OFF.

5.Use the level control knob or the up or down keys to select ON or OFF.

6.Press ENTER to confirm the selection and return to the selected input.

ON

The selected input is set to THEATER and the volume control for the theater input is disengaged on the Evolution Two.

OFF

The selected input is configured normally and the volume control for the normal input is engaged on the Evolution Two.

Note

Only one input on the Evolution Two can be in theater mode at a time. When theater mode is set for an input, theater mode is cleared automatically from other inputs.

The Evolution Two selects the theater input automatically upon power on, if the input trig- ger is configured for THEATER. See Input Trigger, on pages 39-40.

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EVOLUTION TWO MONAURAL PREAMPLIFIER specifications

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