PS Audio PCA-2 - Manual (Page 10)

be selected by rotating the volume know while in
the Network Group mode.
Reset
If at any time it is necessary to reset all param-
eters of the PCA-2 to their default settings, it can
be done by pressing the Loop button twice while
in RESET mode (See also the troubleshooting
guide).
Using the Home Theater Bypass
The PCA-2 is designed to function as a stand-
alone stereo preamp. However it can also inte-
grate seamlessly into any home theater system
and deliver uncompromised performance with
2-channel sources.
When using the Home Theater Bypass Function
the PCA-2 will simply pass the audio signal from
the specified input directly to all outputs. This will
bypass the volume control and any balance set-
tings.
The Home Theater Bypass Function is designed
to work with a separate HT controller and mul-
tichannel amplifier, however it will also function
with some HT Receivers equipped with Pre-Outs
and Main Inputs. The process for integrating the
PCA-2 into a theater system is described below.
Connect the front left and front right Pre-outputs
on the home theater controller to the desired
input on the PCA-2. Either XLR or RCA type
connectors can be used. The main output on the
PCA-2 should then be connected to the front left
and front right inputs on the multi-channel ampli-
fier or the receiver Main Inputs. The remaining
channels should connect directly to the amplifier
from the HT controller.
To designate the specific input as the HT Bypass
simply select the input used for the bypass in the
Setup Menu. (See Setup Menu for more informa-
tion on selecting the HT Bypass input).
All 2-channel sources should be connected to
the inputs on the PCA-2. Any multi-channel
sources should be connected to the HT con-
troller. Any 2-channel sources can be selected
directly with the PCA-2 while multi-channel
sources can be selected by the HT controller
while the PCA-2 is set to HT bypass mode.
CAUTION: Engaging the HT input without
using a separate HT controller to control the
volume may result in damage to your speak-
ers.
Using the Loop function
The Loop function is used for sources with
record monitoring or equalization functions,
such as an external analog recording device or
an external graphic or parametric equalizer. The
loop function differs from a standard input as it
will allow for monitoring of the source as the sig-
nal passes through the associated equipment.
To use the Loop function, connect the associated
equipment to Input 7. Then connect the Loop
Out on the back of the PCA-2 to the input or
"monitor in" on the associated equipment.
To use the connected device in loop mode,
select the desired input and then press the loop
button on the remote or front panel. This will
engage the loop operation and the signal will first
pass through the connected equipment before
the signal is sent through the volume control and
output of the PCA-2.
The Loop Input (Input 7) can also function as a
normal audio input while the loop function is not
activated.
Using the 12 Volt Triggers
The PCA-2 is equipped with three 12 Volt output
triggers. Two triggers are for output and one is
an input trigger.
The output triggers can be used to activate
another audio/video product when the PCA-2 is
powered on. Use a 3.5 mm mini jack cable to
connect the device to the PCA-2.
The input trigger will allow other devices to
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