Page 2 - USER’S MANUAL; Index; USB
2 USER’S MANUAL / Index 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................3 2. PACKAGING CONTENT .......................................................
Page 3 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION; USB Memory Dongle Setup:
3 USER’S MANUAL / 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION S8 DSP is a digital signal processor essential to maximize the acoustic performance of your car audio system. It features 13 signal inputs, 6 Hi-Level, 6 Pre-In and 1 S/PDIF 24bit/96kHz digital coaxial and provides 8 PRE OUT analog outputs. Each input channel...
Page 4 - S8 DSP INSTALLATION; External dimensions; for all INPUT/OUTPUT cables; OK
4 USER’S MANUAL / 3. S8 DSP INSTALLATION External dimensions Mounting dimensions Installation WARNING for all INPUT/OUTPUT cables 88,3 mm / 3.47 in . 130 mm / 5.11 in. 40,5 mm / 1.59 in. 118 mm / 4,6 in. OK 36,8 mm / 1.44 in. 3
Page 6 - MEM SEL1; WIRE SIZE 20 AWG; MEM SEL1 MEM SEL2
6 USER’S MANUAL / FUSE • + BATT (7 ÷ 20 VDC): terminal for connecting the positive power supply pole to S8 DSP . • GND (Ground): terminal to connect the processor’s power supply negative pole. Connect the negative battery cable or a cable connected to the car’s chassis. To fix the ground connection ...
Page 7 - PRE IN; signals with RCA connection.; OUTPUT
7 USER’S MANUAL / 6 PRE IN - DIGITAL IN: • PRE IN . ANALOG (RCA) low level input IN1 - IN2 - IN3 - IN4 - IN5 - IN6 The cable is provided to connect the preamplified signal outputs from the analog Master source with RCA connectors. Through the software it will be possible to specialize the inputs by ...
Page 8 - SPEAKER IN; Input sensitivity adjustable from 2,5 to 21 VRMS.
8 USER’S MANUAL / White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black Blue Blue/Black Brown Brown/Black 190 mm / 7.48 in . 6 mm 0.23 in. 7 SPEAKER IN high level input: IN1 - IN2 - IN3 - IN4 - IN5 - IN6 The cable is provided to be connected to the amplified signals coming from the...
Page 9 - The; ART; function is activated by connecting; How to turn the S8 DSP on and off; POWER SUPPLY AND REMOTE TURN ON
9 USER’S MANUAL / 5. CONNECTIONS The S8 DSP is on when the logo is lit green. It can be turned on/off using the following methods: 1. By connecting the REMOTE IN terminal with a Remote Out signal coming from an after market audio source. 2. Through the Speaker IN (IN 1 - IN 2) input. The ART TM , (a...
Page 10 - INPUT SIGNALS; How to select the PRE IN input; ANALOG; How to select the DIGITAL IN input; DIGITAL; Automatic switch to digital input
10 USER’S MANUAL / 5.2 INPUT SIGNALS 5.2.1 PRE IN - CH1/CH6 STEREO ANALOG SIGNAL 5.2.2 DIGITAL IN - S/PDIF DIGITAL INPUT After market Source IN 6 IN 5 SUB REAR IN 4 IN 3 FRONT IN 2 IN 1 L R L R L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PWR/REM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PWR/REM S/PDIF OUT 75 Ohm Coax Cable for digital audio Not Supplie...
Page 11 - How to select the SPEAKER IN Input; USS
11 USER’S MANUAL / 5.2.3 SPEAKER IN - CH1/CH6 (HIGH LEVEL) 1 2 3 4 5 6 PWR/REM FL FR RL RR IN 1 +IN 1 -IN 2 +IN 2 -IN 3 +IN 3 -IN 4 +IN 4 - IN 5 +IN 5 -IN 6 +IN 6 - Connect to other HI-LEVEL OUTPUT signal if avaiables After market Source ART (Automatic Remote Turn-on) only on IN 1 (+/-) - IN 2 (+/-)...
Page 12 - Using the USB cable; CONNECT S8 DSP TO THE PC/MAC; OUTPUT SIGNALS; DEFAULT OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
12 USER’S MANUAL / PWR/REM BT STATUS SPEAKER IN PRE IN - DIGITAL IN OUTPUT Supplied USB Cable 1 S8 DSP can be connected to PC/MAC: 1. Using the USB cable 2. Using a Bluetooth connection. 5.4 CONNECT S8 DSP TO THE PC/MAC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PWR/REM CH 5 ÷ CH 6 CH 1 ÷ CH 4 CH 8 CH 7 AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER AM...
Page 13 - GUIDE FOR INSTALLING S8 DSP SOFTWARE; PC WINDOWS; • Audio test tracks; Computer; from the Windows menu.; S8 DSP setup; ” USB device and double click on the icon; INSTALLATION SOFTWARE
13 USER’S MANUAL / 6. GUIDE FOR INSTALLING S8 DSP SOFTWARE 6.1 PC WINDOWS Inside the S8 DSP setup USB device, there are all the files necessary for the setup of the S8 DSP: • Software S8 DSP (PC Windows) • This User’s Manual (.pdf) • Audio test tracks 2. Windows 10/11: access Computer from the Windo...
Page 15 - follow and complete the installation procedure and select; Finish; at the end of the installation.; SOFTWARE UNINSTALL
15 USER’S MANUAL / 7. Windows 10/11: follow and complete the installation procedure and select Finish at the end of the installation. 6. The PC software is now installed in your system. Windows 10/11 6.1.2 SOFTWARE UNINSTALL To uninstall the S8 DSP PC Software for WINDOWS you can follow the below pr...
Page 16 - macOs; Search for S8 DSP on the Apple App Store then select “; Get; ” and “; Install; MacOs
16 USER’S MANUAL / 6.2 macOs 6.2.1 INSTALLATION macOs 1. Search for S8 DSP on the Apple App Store then select “ Get ” and “ Install ”. MacOs 6 GET S8 DSP Mobile Elettromedia SRL Web site Support The S8 DSP Mobile App allows the user to manage the S8 DSP signal interface processor from smartphone /ta...
Page 17 - S8 DSP APP INSTALLATION ON MOBILE DEVICES
17 USER’S MANUAL / 6.3 S8 DSP APP INSTALLATION ON MOBILE DEVICES 2. Scan the QR code printed on the giftbox to access the download web page: Installation from Gloogle Play Store • Select to access the Google Play Store page where the S8 DSP Mobile app is listed, then press “Install”. • Installation ...
Page 18 - OFFLINE; OFFLINE MODE
18 USER’S MANUAL / 7. S8 DSP SET UP WITH PC/MAC To adjust the S8 DSP functions a software is required. The processor needs to be connected to the PC/MC and turned on. After installing the software, start it by selecting the icon shown on your desktop. The first window is the startup page where one o...
Page 19 - Next; CREATE NEW SETUP; System Selection
19 USER’S MANUAL / Select the desired option by clicking on the reference image. - press Next to access the control window - press Back to go back to the main window 7.1.1. CREATE NEW SETUP Select Create new setup, to access the System Selection menu where you can select one of the below options: 1....
Page 20 - How does the S8 DSP software look like when starting up in; in the CAR option the driving side can be set up:; Left drive; How does the S8 DSP software look like when starting up in
20 USER’S MANUAL / - How does the S8 DSP software look like when starting up in Motorcycle OFFLINE mode. - How does the S8 DSP software look like when starting up in Car OFFLINE mode. Remark: in the CAR option the driving side can be set up: Left drive for left-hand drive car (default). Right drive ...
Page 21 - CONNECT USB MODE
21 USER’S MANUAL / To use this function the S8 DSP processor must be turned on and connected to the PC/MAC. The connection between PC/MAC and S8 DSP can be established via USB cable or Bluetooth. 7.2 CONNECT USB MODE 7.2.1 CONNECTION VIA USB CABLE 1. Start the device (green led status, BT blue led f...
Page 22 - Important remark
22 USER’S MANUAL / 4. The software will start with S8 DSP connected via USB. Important remark If S8 DSP is not detected: - check that S8 DSP is on and correctly connected to the PC/MAC via USB cable USB (aqua green led status, BT led off) - press Close to go back to the main window. 7
Page 23 - Select a BT device; CONNECT BT MODE; Close
23 USER’S MANUAL / 1. Start S8 DSP (green led status, blue BT led flashing). 2. Enable the Bluetooth function on the PC/MAC. 3. Press Connect - BT to open the pop up Select a BT device , and start the search for the S8 DSP processor. - press Close to stop the search. - press on the name ie. S8 DSP-X...
Page 25 - S8 DSP DEFAULT SETUP; By default, the S8 DSP is configured as shown below:; OUTPUTS; Subwoofer is the sum of the 2 input channels.; INPUTS; Pre In
25 USER’S MANUAL / 7.4 S8 DSP DEFAULT SETUP By default, the S8 DSP is configured as shown below: 7.4.2 OUTPUTS Output (Pre Out): - Ch1-Ch2: Front Tw (L/R) - Ch3-Ch4: Front Wf (L/R) - CH5-CH6: Rear Tw/Wf (L/R) - CH7: Center Tw/Mid - CH8: Subwoofer Subwoofer is the sum of the 2 input channels. 7.4.1 I...
Page 26 - I/O CONFIGURATION WIZARD
26 USER’S MANUAL / 7.5 I/O CONFIGURATION WIZARD Before starting the “ I/O Configuration Wizard ” connect the source loudspeakers’ outputs to the SPEAKER IN input (see section 5.2.3) or the source PRE OUT outputs to the S8 DSP PRE IN input (see section 5.2.1) . At this point it is necessary to know i...
Page 27 - SYSTEM SELECTION; in the CAR system the driving side can be selected:; Start Configuration; to go on with the configuration.
27 USER’S MANUAL / 7.5.1. SYSTEM SELECTION It is possible to configure S8 DSP in 3 different types of system: - Motorcycle: this option provides the ability to configure the S8 DSP for a system installed on a motorcycle. - Car: this option provides the ability to configure S8 DSP for a system instal...
Page 28 - SPEAKER SELECTION; Motorcycle / CAR option; Opzione Free placement
28 USER’S MANUAL / 7.5.2. SPEAKER SELECTION Motorcycle / CAR option In Motorcycle or Car mode, through the appropriate screen, you can select the speakers in your system, to be activated or deactivated by clicking on them. The software assumes that if you select the left tweeter, midrange, woofer or...
Page 30 - - Output channels assignmet
30 USER’S MANUAL / - Output channels assignmet In Motorcycle or Car mode it is possible to change the order in which the outputs of the S8 DSP have been automatically assigned by the software. The software will report if in the event of an error the same output will be assigned to multiple speakers,...
Page 31 - - Output channels names; ANALOG INPUTS CONFIGURATIONS
31 USER’S MANUAL / - Output channels names In Free Placement mode it is possible to rename each output channel with a maximum of 15 characters, so as to facilitate their recognition while using the software. - press Next to continue with the configuration. - press Back to go back to the previous win...
Page 32 - ANALOG INPUTS-OUTPUTS ROUTING
32 USER’S MANUAL / 7 7.5.5 ANALOG INPUTS-OUTPUTS ROUTING It is a mixer in which it is possible to view and / or modify the assignment of the input signals on each output channel (this means that an input channel can be sent to one or more output channels and vice versa), and adjust the mixing percen...
Page 33 - Routing Preset Stereo
33 USER’S MANUAL / Remark: when operating on the mixer in Stereo mode, a pop up will appear with the warning to use the Custom option to customize the assignment of the inputs to the outputs. Remark: it is possible to switch from the Routing Preset Stereo mode (default), to the Routing Preset Custom...
Page 34 - Mixer Auto; OUT
34 USER’S MANUAL / MIXER: It is possible to assign the mixing percentages of the inputs in two ways: ( Auto/Man ). It is possible to switch from the Mixer Auto mode (default), to the Mixer Man mode and vice versa clicking on the Auto or Man keys, upon clicking a warning pop up will appear on the scr...
Page 35 - INPUTS SENSITIVITY SETUP; After setting up the mixer
35 USER’S MANUAL / 7.5.6 INPUTS SENSITIVITY SETUP The calibration of the input levels is essential to adapt the sensitivity of the S8 DSP to the signal coming from the source, the sensitivity scale will vary according to the selection made previously in the Analog inputs configurations menu: (see se...
Page 36 - Input sensitivity level calibration:; INPUTS EQ SETUP (ANALOG INPUTS EQUALIZER)
36 USER’S MANUAL / How Input Sensitivity Setup looks like in RCA mode Input clipping indicator. When the LED lights up, it signals the presence of clipping on the selected input. By operating on one of the sliders, it will be possible to adjust the sensitivity of each input. Indicator of the sensiti...
Page 38 - Press; WIZARD COMPLETED; System setup is complete.
38 USER’S MANUAL / - Press DONE. 7.5.8 WIZARD COMPLETED System setup is complete. 7
Page 39 - calibration phase
39 USER’S MANUAL / 8. S8 DSP SETUP USING A PC/MAC The software transfers the settings selected during the wizard to the processor’s main memory. If you are using S8 DSP when connecting for the first time it is advisable to FINALIZE the product, to avoid losing the data stored during the calibration ...
Page 40 - MAIN MENU “FILE”; Load
40 USER’S MANUAL / By clicking on the relevant button a drop-down menu opens up with the items shown in the figure. 8.1 MAIN MENU “FILE” 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Load this function loads the complete configuration of the S8 DSP from a previously saved file ( E.g. “S8 DSP setup file.s8c”). This function is a...
Page 41 - Reset to factory default
41 USER’S MANUAL / 4. Reset to factory default this function performs a total reset of the S8 DSP returning the product to its original conditions, deleting all the data previously saved in the processor. Press YES to perform the factory default reset. Press No to interrupt the operation. WARNING: t...
Page 42 - Bluetooth
42 USER’S MANUAL / 6. Bluetooth This function is used to connect, disconnect, or remove the automatic connection of the S8 DPS to the PC / MAC software. This function is active if: 1. one or more S8 DSPs turned on nearby are detected ( the BT symbol will appear at the top right of the screen “ Devic...
Page 44 - Disconnect the Bluetooth connection between
44 USER’S MANUAL / - Press Stay offline to suspend the connection and continue working on the software with the S8 DSP not connected. - Press DSP to PC/MAC to load the settings stored in the S8 DSP memory onto the software. - Press PC/MAC to DSP to load the settings made so far on the software into ...
Page 45 - Help; HERTZ download area; MAIN MENU “SETTINGS”; I/O Configuration Wizard; Start
45 USER’S MANUAL / 7. Help Languages: to change the language, select the desired item from the menu, among the available ones. Check Update (online): this function checks the presence of S8 DSP software / firmware updates by connecting to the “ hertz-audio.com ” site (see section 9.2) . In order to ...
Page 46 - Analog Input; percentage; Sensitivity; Analog inputs configurations; they are equalized.
46 USER’S MANUAL / Analog Input It is possible to select the type of analog input used: RCA (PRE IN) or High Level (SPEAKER IN) (see section. 7.5.4) . I/O Routing It is possible to change the assignment of the input channels on each output channel and adjust the mixing percentage (see section. 7.5.5...
Page 47 - Digital input functions; Automatic switch to digital input:; signal is detected.; Outuput channel names; this function is only available if you have selected; Free placement
47 USER’S MANUAL / Digital Input Digital input functions • Automatic switch to digital input: by activating this function it is possible to select the optical digital input automatically when the digital audio signal is detected. • Extra gain: it is possible to set the gain of the optical digital in...
Page 48 - Input sel by wire
48 USER’S MANUAL / Output Limiter By activating this function it will be possible to enable the signal limiter on the S8 DSP output. This function is essential to compensate for transient clipping phenomena, which lead to saturation of the outputs. The function is disabled by default. It is possible...
Page 49 - Remote
49 USER’S MANUAL / - press Back to go back to the Remote menu. - press Close to go back to the main window. - select Enabled to enable the function - select Disabled to disable the function ART (Auto Remote Turn-on) Turn on delay Shut of delay - press Back to go back to the settings menu. - press Cl...
Page 50 - Preferential preset
50 USER’S MANUAL / - press Back to go back to the Remote menu. - press Close to go back to the main window. Shut off delay it is the delay between the deactivation of the REMOTE OUT signal towards the amplifiers and the switching off of the S8 DSP. It is generally not necessary to act on this parame...
Page 51 - Bluetooth PIN
51 USER’S MANUAL / Bluetooth PIN It provides the ability to manage the PIN for the connection between S8 DSP and the PC/MAC. By selecting No on the Enabled drop-down menu, the 6-digit pin request for the bluetooth connection is disabled. 8 By selecting Yes on the Enabled drop-down menu, the 6-digit ...
Page 52 - MAIN MENU “MEMORY”; Copy current memory to:
52 USER’S MANUAL / 8 The S8 DSP manages the system configuration by working by default on memory A, giving the ability to save and recall four memories (A, B, C, D). (see section.8.10) In the memories the following data will be stored: - the filter, time delay and phase settings for each channel; - ...
Page 53 - Reset current memory file:; CHANNEL MAP
53 USER’S MANUAL / Reset current memory file: It restores the crossover, equalization and volume levels of the standard outputs, those that would be proposed at the end of the configuration procedure. - press Yes to confirm. - press No to cancel. - press Back to go back to the Memory menu. - press C...
Page 54 - CROSSOVER SETTINGS; Butterworth
54 USER’S MANUAL / S8 DSP manages 8 crossovers, one for each output channel. Each filter allows you to adjust all the parameters relating to the channel highlighted in the Channel List. When starting the software, S8 DSP proposes Butterworth as a standard filter model. By changing the model in Linkw...
Page 55 - STANDARD; Crossover frequency 80 Hz @ 12dB Oct
55 USER’S MANUAL / When starting the software, the S8 DSP proposes Butterworth with a standard slope of 12 dB/Oct. By changing the filter slope, the change will only be made to the channel you are working on. E.g : if you are adjusting the Front Woofer, the change will affect only this channel (righ...
Page 56 - SET DISTANCE E DELAY:
56 USER’S MANUAL / SET DISTANCE E DELAY: This setting is based on an automatic system that allows you to calculate the time it takes for the sound of the speaker to reach the ear. Preliminary Remarks sound moves through the air at a speed of 343 m/sec (1,125 ft / sec.) at a temperature of 20 ° C (68...
Page 57 - Equalization bands:; OUTPUT EQUALIZER
57 USER’S MANUAL / Example: setting of time delays on a car ( Fig.3). 1. Select the system listening point. To locate the listening point, choose an ideal point positioned in the center of the listener’s head (driver or passenger). For the front and rear center points, choose an intermediate point b...
Page 58 - OUTPUT LEVEL
58 USER’S MANUAL / EQ Fine Tuning parametric adjustment. It is possible to change the parameters of each equalizer band clicking with the right mouse button on the slider, after that “ fine tuning ” will appear next to it, then click with the left button on the wording to open the “ EQ Fine Tuning ”...
Page 59 - SELECT INPUT; STD
59 USER’S MANUAL / The window will show and give the possibility to select the active input source when connecting with the PC/MAC. The S8 DSP manages the system configuration by working by default on memory A, but provides the ability to save and recall four memories (A, B, C, D). This window shows...
Page 60 - S8 DSP operating problems; BACKGROUND NOISE
60 USER’S MANUAL / 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. S8 DSP operating problems If, when calibrating the system with S8 DSP connected to a PC/MAC there are operating problems, try disconnecting the PC/MAC power supply cable. With the PC/MAC working on battery power you avoid a possible voltage difference in the ...
Page 61 - LINK; FIRMWARE UPGRADE
61 USER’S MANUAL / If there are product UPGRADES available online, proceed as follows: - Save the previous setup (if you wish to consult it in OFFLINE mode); 1. Start the S8 DSP software 2. Access the “ Help ” menu and select “ Check updates ” 3. When selecting “ Check updates ”, if there are update...
Page 63 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
63 USER’S MANUAL / 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Nominal Power supply voltage / fuse: 7 ÷ 20 VDC 1A Pulse operating voltage: 5 ÷ 24 VDC Idling current: 0.34 A OFF current (ART TM = OFF): <80 µA OFF current (ART TM = ON): <80 µA Remote IN: 6 ÷ 20 VDC (10 mA) Remote OUT: 4 ÷ 20 VDC (...
Page 64 - PART OF ELETTROMEDIA
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