Television Audio Remastering Device

Television Audio Remastering Device Developed in Hollywood, California. Made in the USA

What s Inside? 1x Aftermaster Pro 1x HDMI Cable 1x USB Power Cable and Wall Plug 2

Table of Contents 2) What s Inside 3) Table Of Contents 4) Welcome and Overview 5) Device Connections Quick Reference 6) Button Control Quick Reference 7-8) Television Connection Guide 9-10) Dual HDMI Input Connection Guide 11-12) External Speaker System Connection Guide 13) Button Control Detailed Guide 14-15) Device and Reference Terms 16) Troubleshooting Guide 17) Safety Information 18-19) FCC Information and Warranty 3

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Aftermaster Pro, the world s first Television Audio Remastering Device. Aftermaster Pro was developed by some of the biggest names in music and audio to greatly improve the quality of TV audio, without compromise. Our team has produced, engineered and mastered more hit music than any audio company in the world. We know what sounds right. Aftermaster Pro will make all your TV audio sound noticeably fuller, deeper, clearer and overall, much more enjoyable. For the first time, you ll actually hear everything that you were meant to hear by the people that created your favorite programs and music. Our Aftermaster process will also make your TV audio noticeably louder even though your volume level and power consumption doesn t change. This is possible because our patented and award winning process improves audio TV throughout its entire frequency range and allows you to hear a sound quality and a presence that you ve never heard before. Your Aftermaster Pro was designed to fix the problems commonly experienced with TV audio - difficulty hearing dialogue, poor audio quality and the need to constantly adjust the volume. Your Aftermaster Pro will raise and clarify TV dialogue while controlling the peak levels of special effects. It will also provide a richness and depth to the music, effects and the overall audio of your programming that isn t available even from expensive audio equipment. Enjoy! The Aftermaster Team 4

Device Information POWER BUTTON AFTERMASTER AM/ON OFF ON/OFF TOGGLE INDICATION LIGHTS OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI OUT HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 USB POWER B HDMI Connection OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 CONNECT TO TELEVISION CONNECT TO SECONDARY SOURCE CONNECT TO SOURCE USB POWER 5

Button Control 1 2 The Aftermaster Pro has two buttons for controlling port selection and audio processing. 1 POWER (1) Button one is used to select the desired HDMI Input Port and the ON/OFF State 2 AM (2) Button two turns the Aftermaster audio Processing ON and OFF. When ON, LED 4 will be illuminated. 6

Connecting Aftermaster Pro: Television 1) Connect the USB power supply to an available wall socket and then to the USB Power port of the Aftermaster Pro. 2) Connect the HDMI source device (s) to an HDMI input Port on the Aftermaster Pro. If you are using only one device for input, please use input 1. 3) Connect the HDMI output port of the Aftermaster Pro to your television with the supplied HDMI cable. DO NOT USE AN HDMI PORT LABELED ARC. 4) The first and fourth lights will illuminate. 5) Allow 1-2 minutes for your Aftermaster Pro to initialize. LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 7

TV LISTENING DEVICE Sound Bar IF APPLICABLE Cable Box SOURCE HDMI OUT HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 USB POWER Cable CONNECT Box USING uses HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN1 OR or HDMI IN 2IN2 8

Connecting Aftermaster Pro: Dual HDMI Source Input 1) Connect the USB power supply to an available wall socket and then to the USB Power port of the Aftermaster Pro. 2) Connect the HDMI source devices to the HDMI input Ports on the Aftermaster Pro. 3) Connect the HDMI output port of the Aftermaster Pro to your television with the supplied cable. 4) To switch ports, between Port 1 and Port 2 press the power button, the red LED lights will indicate the selected port. 5) Allow 1-2 minutes for your Aftermaster Pro to initialize. LIGHT 2 LIGHT 4 9

TV LISTENING DEVICES 2 Entertainment 2 Entertainment Consoles SOURCE Consoles SOURCE SIDE VIEW HDMI OUT HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 USB POWER 10

Television With Add-On Audio System 1) Connect the USB power supply to an available wall socket and then to the USB Power port of the Aftermaster Pro. 2) Connect the HDMI source device(s) to one of the HDMI input Ports on the Aftermaster Pro. Your Aftermaster Pro will turn on automatically in approximately 1 minute. 3) Connect the HDMI output port of the Aftermaster Pro to your television with the supplied cable. Connect your Televisions audio output directly to your speaker system (amplifier, sound-bar etc.) via the included HDMI cable. 4) If your source device (cable, satellite box, etc.) is connected directly to your amplifier or speaker system before it connects to your TV, install your Aftermaster Pro system between the source device and your amplifier. Optical Systems Your Aftermaster Pro is designed to work with literally thousands of audio/video hardware combinations. In some circumstances, additional hardware may be required to install your Aftermaster Pro. If your audio system is optical only based, you may need to purchase an HDMI to optical audio converter to complete the installation. 11

Amplifier LISTENING DEVICE Cable Box SOURCE SIDE VIEW OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 USB POWER 12

Front Button Control USB Power Connected AM/ON OFF INDICATION LIGHTS POWER Power Button Press One Power On/HDMI Port 1 Press Two HDMI Port 2 Indicator Light Codes HDMI Input Port 1 Selected and Aftermaster is On. HDMI Input Port 2 Selected and Aftermaster is On. 13

Device Reference Guide POWER AM/ON OFF INDICATION LIGHTS OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 HDMI OUT HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 USB POWER B Reference Terms Power: Port selection button and power ON/OFF control. AM ON/OFF: Aftermaster ON/OFF selection button. Indication Lights: Display the user selected port. Continued next page 14

Reference Terms Continued Cable Box: Any device that provides an audio and/or video signal that can be processed by Aftermaster Pro. This includes settop boxes for both cable and satellite programming suppliers, computers and streaming services such as Roku and Apple TV. USB Power: USB power input must be connected when using with an HDMI connection. HDMI IN 1: HDMI input port 1, connect an HDMI video source here (set-top cable or satellite box, gaming console, computer, etc.) HDMI IN 2: HDMI input port 2, connect an alternate HDMI video source here. HDMI OUT: HDMI Output, connect this to television or display with the supplied HDMI cable. 15

Troubleshooting The Aftermaster Pro Device is connected to my TV and Source Device correctly but there is no sound? > Go to the audio settings of the cable/satellite box or source device and set the Audio Output to PCM Stereo and make sure that DOLBY 5.1 and 7.1 are turned off. > Press the Aftermaster Pro power button 2 or 3 times until the number 1 and number 4 lights are on. The Aftermaster Pro device is connected to my TV and my Source Device correctly but there is no dialogue track? > Please check the audio settings on the HDMI source device to ensure any other audio enhancements. > Turn your Aftermaster Pro off and then on and make sure that number 1 and number 4 lights are on.. The Aftermaster Pro Device is connected to my TV and Source Device Correctly but there is no Video or Audio. > Allow 1-2 minutes for Aftermaster Pro to initialize each time it is plugged in. > Unplug the power and any HDMI cables connected to your Aftermaster Pro and then reconnect them after 15 seconds. > Please contact us at info@aftermasterpro.com or at 1-866-478-3120 for further assistance. For further assistance for issues not listed on this page, please contact us at info@aftermasterpro.com or 1-866-478-3120. 16

Important safety information for the Aftermaster Pro WARNING: Failure to follow any of these safety recommendations could result in damage, electric shock, injury or fire to the AfterMaster Pro device and your person or property. Please Read all the safety information below before using your Aftermaster Pro. Handling: Handling the AM Pro properly is important. It is made out of aircraft grade extruded aluminum, and it is machined to the highest standards. It also has some of the most advanced electronic devices inside, so please avoid dropping or crushing the unit. Do not continue using the Aftermaster Pro if it comes in contact with liquid. Don t use an AM Pro if any damage is visible. Repairing: There are no user serviceable parts inside the AM Pro and it can only be replaced or repaired at an authorized service center or the factory. Never discard the unit in the trash. It can only be sent back to a dealer or the factory for repair or an authorized electronic recycling center for disposal. Hearing loss WARNING: Listening to sound at high volumes for extended periods may damage your hearing. Please adjust the volume before using any listening devices. Explosive surroundings: Plugging in, charging or using the Aftermaster Pro in an area which is a potentially explosive atmosphere could be hazardous. Obey all local signs, laws and instructions. Choking hazard for Children: Certain parts or accessories may be a choking hazard to small children. Keep all accessories away from unsupervised children. Customer service hours are: Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm Pacific Time. 17

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Important: Any changes or modifications to this product not authorized by AfterMaster, Inc. will void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): AFTERMASTER, INC: 6671 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1520 1520 Hollywood, CA 90028 FCC Regulatory Statement International and EU regulatory statement The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU is one a series of measures ment introduced under Article 100a of the Treaty of Rome. Article 100a directives all have the EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU is one a series of measures introduced under Article primary objective of creating a single European market in goods and services with the objective of creating a single European market in goods and services with the ob objective of providing mies producers of scale that and this consumers offers. The with AM Pro the meets benefits or exceeds of economies all EMC and of safety scale re that this offers. The AM Pro meets or exceeds all EMC and safety requirements. 18

AFTERMASTER PRO ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SUMMARY What is Covered Our warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship with the exceptions stated below. Warranty Period Our warranty runs for a period of one year from the date that you purchased your Aftermaster Pro or from the date that you took delivery (if ordered on-line). What Aftermaster Will Do Aftermaster, Inc. will repair (parts and labor) or replace your Aftermaster Pro, at our discretion, if it contains a defect in materials or workmanship. How Service is Handled Please retain your bill of sale or delivery receipt to provide with your warranty claim. For warranty service, contact us at 1-866-478-3120 or by email at warranty@ aftermasterpro.com. How Law Applies Our warranty gives you specific legal rights, but you may also have other rights depending on the laws of the State or Country in which you reside. Exceptions If your Aftermaster Pro has been opened or serviced by an unauthorized third-party. Damage caused in shipping or transit. Service required or damage caused as a result of improper installation of other audio or video components. Damage, failure, loss or personal injury due to misuse, abuse, negligence, or to acts of nature or other causes out of our control, which include but are not limited to lightning strike, power surges, power outages and water damage. For full Warranty information please visit www.aftermasterpro.com/warranty Warranty provided by Aftermaster, Inc. 19