URC HDA devices and software provide countless options to configure and optimize audio settings to achieve performance and flexibility for almost any application.
One of those features is the flexibility of the HDA-1600 amplifier Preamplifier Outputs.
This article provides a better understanding when using the Preamplifier Outputs on the HDA-1600 and details the procedure for configuring the Preamplifier Output settings when using Accelerator 3 or TC Flex 2 software.
HDA Preamplifier Output “1” is permanently assigned to the Channel 1 Output of the HDA-1600. HDA Preamplifier Output “2” is permanently assigned to the Channel 2 Output of the HDA-1600. Preamplifier Outputs “1” and “2” cannot be used as an independent zone output. The Preamplifier Outputs do not require assignment to an HDA-1600 zone, as they are fixed to amplifier channels 1 and 2.
The audio properties of the Preamplifier Output match what is set for that zone in Accelerator Step 9e and TC Flex 2, Step 7e.
Accelerator Step 9e and TC Flex 2, Step 7e.
If a “Full Range” Line Level audio output from the Preamplifier Output is desired, set the “Max Volume” parameter to “100%” and the “Turn On Volume” to “Preset – 100%”.
Do not connect speakers to the zone’s speaker output for this zone if ONLY the Preamplifier Output is desired and being used. The zone’s volume output is fixed at 100% using the Turn On Volume to Preset – 100% - this will most likely damage any speaker connected to this zone.
Additional Information & Resources:
To learn more about HDA products and programming, please see the HDA Programmers Guide or the Accelerator 3 online Programming Guide.
