Front Panel; Rear Panel - Focal ASTRAL 16 Manuel D'utilisation

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Front Panel

1. Power Button
Use this button to toggle Astral 16 between ON
and STANDBY. Note that the rear panel switch
must be on for the unit to operate.
2. Exit
When navigating the front panel menu, press Exit
to go back.
3. Enter
When navigating the front panel menu, press
Enter to confirm a selection
4. Edit
Press Edit from the home screen to enable state
changes in Astral 16. Use the Volume combo knob
to navigate.
5. Display
The front panel display shows various information
about the unit. It is not a touch screen. Various
parameters can be set according to instructions
"Front Panel".
6. Volume
The default state for the knob is to control volume
in the selected theater. Press the knob to mute
audio. When in Edit Mode, you can use the knob
to navigate between fields.
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Rear Panel

7. HDMI
7 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs are available. All
HDMI inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 /HDMI 2.0
compatible. Outputs are mirrored. HDMI Output
1 is eARC and ARC capable. See "Specifications"
for full HDMI specifications.
8. Power Inlet / Fuse Socket / Mains Switch
Mains power is applied to Astral 16 here. Ensure
the fuse installed matches requirements of your
locality. The rear panel switch must be ON for the
unit to operate.
9. Network
Astral 16 must be connected to a network for
setup. It is recommended to be connected for
operation. Speed is 100 Mbps. Use CAT5e or
better cable.
10. USB
Two USB ports are provided to which a USB
microphone may be optionally connected RTA
function. Or, the USB ports may be used for
service.
11. IR
IR input and output are provided via 3.5mm jacks
for optional control via IR remote.
12. Trigger Out
Four separate trigger outputs are provided to
control power of certain connected devices. See
"Triggers" for configuration information.
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13. Digital Inputs
Three digital coax and 3 TOSLINK optical digital
inputs are provided for connection of legacy
digital sources.
14. Analog Input
Eight RCA inputs are provided and can be used
as 4 stereo pairs or 1 7.1 input. When connected
as a 7.1 input, the channel assignment is as follows
clockwise from top left: LF, CF, LS, LB, RB, RS,
SUB, RF.
15. Amplified Analog Output
Twelve amplified outputs are available to drive
your speakers, being rated 4 or 8 ohms. Astral 16
integrates three individual power supplies each
driving 4 channels (1 to 4, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12). In
order to avoid too early current limit protection, it
is recommended to carefully map the outputs so
that Left, Center and Right speakers are charging
a single power supply module each (such as Left
on ch1, Center on ch 5 and Right on ch9). See
"Output Mapping".
16. Downmix Output
A stereo pair of XLR outputs is provided as a
dedicated 2 channel downmix output. These
outputs produce a stereo downmix of whatever
audio is playing in the selected theater. To
configure, see "Parameters". Downmix may be
enabled for select presets. See "Presets". Pin 2
hot.
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17. Amplifier Ventilation
Two electronically thermally regulated FANs are
used to cool down Astral 16 amplifier section.
They will work from time to time depending on
the overall output current load. Do not obstruct
the fan or any airflow vents on the chassis and
the front panel.
18. Analog Output
Four XLR analog audio outputs are provided
which are fully assignable to theaters or zones.
See instructions starting with "Building a Theater
- Defining Channels". Outputs may also be
remapped. See "Output Mapping". Pin 2 hot.
19. Processor Fan
From time to time, Astral 16 may automatically
turn on the Processor fan to draw cool air through
Astral 16. Do not obstruct the fan or any airflow
vents on the chassis.
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