Sonance 1230 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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3. VC60RX Volume Control DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX CH 3 VOLUME DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX CH 4 VOLUME CH 7 VOLUME VC60RX Volume Control ZONE RIGHT CH 10 CH 11 VOLUME Caution For Continued Protection Against Fire Hazard Use Only Same Type And Rating Fuses Disconnect Power Supply Before Changing Fuse Do Not Expose This Unit To Rain Or Moisture No User Servicable Parts Inside See Operating Manual Before Using Mise en garde Afin d viter toute possibilit d incendie n utiliser que le m me type de fusibles D brancher l appareil avant de changer les fusibles Ne pas exposer cet appareil I ire ou l humidit Ne pas ouvrir l appareil Lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation NORMAL DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX BRIDGED NORMAL INDICATED DIP SWITCH POSITION ON POSITION BRIDGED NORMAL fi BRIDGED BRIDGED NORMAL N NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL i BRIDGED E CH 12 VOLUME BRIDGED INDICATED SLIDE SWITCH POSITION BRIDGED POSITION Figure 2 Single Zone plus Paging MICROPHONE PREAMP OUTPUT INPUT SOURCE FIXED CD PHONO 2 VIDEO TAPE OUTPUT 6 ter GH Z
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5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the product 2 Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified factory authorized personnel 3 clean your Sonamp 1230 use a soft brush canned air wipe exterior surfaces with a damp cloth Never use any cleaners or solvents 4 Do not use this product in a high humidity environment or near water for example a wet basement wet bar or swim ming pool 5 If the electrical service is subject to frequent sags spikes and brownouts a power conditioner designed for use with high fidelity equipment may be employed to protect the Sonamp 1230 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Read Getting The Most From Your Sonamp 1230 and plan your installation configuration Due to the flexibility of the Sonamp 1230 the installation should be carefully planned to avoid errors Start by drawing a diagram of the system like the examples in this manual Plan the settings and connections to achieve your objective Verify that you have all of the parts and tools required for the installation High fidelity interconnect cables such as Sonance Silver MediaLinQ OFC Interconnects Speaker wires These may be unterminated tinned bare wire at connections or spade banana or pin connectors Gold plated connectors are preferred to resist oxidation 151 and LRI bal
6. channel 6 channels 8Q bridged 2 13dB 12 channels 8Q 2 38dB 12 channels 4Q 4 15dB 6 channels 8Q bridged 0 1 20Hz 20kHz 8Q 30 WRMS 0 25 20Hz 20kHz 4Q 45 WRMS THD 1kHz less than 0 01 with 8Q 30 WRMS THD 1kHz less than 0 01 with 4Q 45 WRMS L M Distortion SMPTE 4 1 8Q 0 01 30 Watts Dynamic Headroom Total Harmonic Distortion 100dB below rated output A weighted 700 millivolt for 30 watts RMS 8Q Signal to Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity Input Impedance 20kQ Power Consumption 6 5 Watts standby 10A AG 3 space Rack Mount Faceplate 16 3 4 x 5 3 4 x 15 3 8 425mm x 146mm x 391mm 19 x 5 1 4 x 15 3 8 483mm x 133mm x 391mm AC Fuse Optional Items Dimensions RMF Dimensions Shipping Weight 38 Ibs 17kg 1400 Watts maximum 4 ohms full power TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your Sonance Sonamp 1230 please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business day at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 from 9 a m to 5 p m PST OBTAINING SERVICE Should your product require repair or service contact your authorized Sonance retailer for help or use the following procedure 1 Prior to calling note the product model number serial num ber purchase date and original retailer s name and address 2 Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the number s above and describe the problem If
7. ED INDICATED EH POSITION NORMAL BRIDGED RIGHT ON POSITION AUX BRIDGED POSITION Figure 3 Multiple Zone ZONE INPUT SOURCE AUX CD PHONO VIDEO2 VIDEO VARIABLE LINE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT IR CONTROL INPUT SOURCE FIXED CD PHONO VIDEO2 VIDEO TAPE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT M A N K N Z RIGHT 9000 vceonx 2 vceonx RIGHT VC60RX WALL MOUNT O 3 O JJ LEFT gt a General volume RIGHT RIGHT U DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 1 2 cH 4 9 10 11 5 CH 6 CH 8 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME E VOLUME Caution For Continued Protection Against Fire Hazard Use Only Same Type And Rating Fuses Disconnect Power Supply Before Changing Fuse Do Not Expose This Unit To Rain Or Moisture No User Servicable Parts Inside See Operating Manual Before Using Mise en garde Afin d viter toute possibilit d incendie n
8. PN 33 2159 6 01 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your Sonamp 1230 basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed warnings adhere to all warnings and precautions listed on the appliance and in the operating instructions 4 Follow instructions Follow all operating instructions 5 Water and moisture The appliance should never be used next to water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 6 Carts and stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 7 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 8 Caution To prevent electric shock do not use the Sonamp polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlets unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure 9 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be
9. all not apply if 1 Damage to the unit was caused by accident abuse or misuse 2 The unit was opened modified or repaired by unauthorized personnel or 3 The unit was not used as outlined in the operating instructions Exclusions and Limitations The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specifically excludes any damage to any associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product Sonance shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Figure 1 Single Zone Factory Default Settings for DIP Switches and toggle switches of Channel Assignments INPUT SOURCE FIXED TAPE OUTPUT PHONO VIDEO2 VIDEO1 ZONE ZONE ZONE ZONE LEFT DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX CH VOLUME RIGHT DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX CH 2 vceonx Volume Control VC60RX Volume Control vceonx Volume Control VC60RX Volume Control 94 LS ZONE
10. anced line level sender and receiver optional If the amplifier is placed more than 20 feet from the source or preamplifier the balanced sender and receiver pro vide a way to send low level audio signals long distances and near sources of noise interference without introducing noise or suffering high frequency roll off See Fig 6 for example INSTALLATION Unpacking Save the carton and polystyrene inserts for future safe transport in case the amplifier is moved or the unit requires shipping for repair Before proceeding with installation locate the serial number on the real panel of the unit and note it here for future reference S N Placement CAUTION Do not attempt to lift the Sonamp 1230 without assistance Improper lifting of this 35 Ib unit can cause personal injury Place the Sonamp 1230 on a level surface in an upright position out of direct sunlight and away from windows through which rain may enter NOTE The amplifier must always rest on its four feet to allow ventilation or it will sustain damage Situate the amplifier away from heat sources such as hot air ducts or radiators Be sure that the amplifier is adequately ventilated by convection or suitable cabinet fans CAUTION The Sonamp 1230 requires four inches of clearance on the top and all sides Never place any object on or against the amplifier Never operate the amplifier on a carpeted surface as this will compromise ventilation When the amplifier i
11. angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING MOVE WITH CARE INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing the Sonamp 1230 Sonance has taken the versatile Sonamp 1250 and improved it by adding more features which makes the Sonamp 1230 the most versatile and reliable multi channel amplifier available Most importantly we listened to installers and end users and added features that they wanted ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIERS If additional Sonamp 1230 s are used we recommend separate 15 amp circuits for each amplifier due to the enormous power capability and requirements of this product Non buffered LINE OUT connections for left right and auxiliary channels are provided Within the limits of available mains power any number of additional Sonamp 1230 amplifiers may be daisy chained for larger installations ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS A music reproduction system is only as good as its weakest link To avoid disappointment your Sonamp 1230 should be used with other components of the highest caliber The Sonamp 1230 is compatible with most high quality pream plifiers tuners CD DVD players and Mini Disc decks as well as better in wall and cabinet mounted speakers from Sonance and other reputable manufacturers
12. aution For Continued Protection Against Fire Hazard Use Only Same Type And Rating Fuses Disconnect Power Supply Before Changing Fuse Do Not Expose This To Rain Or Moisture No Servicable Parts Inside See Operating Manual Before Using Mise en garde Afin d viter toute possibilit d incendie n utiliser que le m me type de fusibles D brancher l appareil avant de changer les fusibles Ne pas exposer cet appareil ire ou l humidit Ne pas ouvrir l appareil Lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation e Norma sas e NORMAL JJ BRIDGED NORMA JJ BRIDGED e normal JJ BRIDGED e Norma J BRIDGED e NORMAL W BRIDGED Figure 5 Multiple Amplifier Home Theater Multiple Zone Paging KSU TELEPHONE ZONE 1 KITCHEN PAGING T4000 vceonx ZONE 12345 HOUSE SYSTEM FIXED OUT FIXED TAPE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT INPUT SOURCE PHONO VIDEG2 vIDEO4 RIGHT ZONE BEDROOM VARIABLE OUT INPUT SOURCE VARIABLE IR CONTROL PRE OUTPUT RIGHT ZONE DINING ROOM T4000 ZONE 3 FAMILY ROOM T4000 SP LW 2 0 0 0 g esos oa Z lA VN vesosx
13. ctions Using the Sonance Navigator Harbor a matrix preamplifier capable of directing signals to multiple amplifier inputs or employing several discrete preamplifiers the Sonamp 1230 may be configured to provide different program material to all or some zones The main input can drive any channels not individually connected to sources Home Theater and Music System Figure 4 Features e 10 Channels Bridged to 5 channels for 60 watt per channel Theatre Output e 2 Channels for Second Room Output on Receiver or Separate Input Source A five channel surround sound system may be configured from five channels The five bridged channel configuration leaves two channels available for stereo reproduction in other zones In larger home theaters where high listening levels must be supported every channel pair may be bridged creating six 60 watt channels to support speakers in the LCR left center right surround and subwoofer roles A surround sound receiver may be configured to provide source signal to the Sonamp 1230 for one room while independently driving another set of surround speakers with its internal amplifier Multiple Source Multiple Zone with Paging Figure 5 Features Zone is HIGH POWER with Bridged Outputs and IR Control 2 Zones are STEREO with Volume Controls e 4 Zones are MONO with Impedance Matching Volume Controls and Paging Zone is STEREO with Volume Control and Paging e AUX Input for KSU Paging i
14. e Sonamp 1230 provides the most flexible configuration options of any multichannel ampli fier Settings are changed by moving the switches from ON to OFF L Assign to master left channel source R Assign to master right channel source L R Mono reproduction of source AUX Assign to AUX channel source DIR Select dedicated channel input Note It is possible to assign one or all switches as needed L R AUX where AUX is the page input for a hallway or waiting room with paging Volume Control The individual channel volume controls are useful to balance the desired sound levels for various zones to balance output from right and left channels to compensate for room characteristics such as size and ceiling height Also by reducing the Sonamp volume control settings you compel the source preamp or receiver volume control to operate in the middle of its range do not set the level controls higher than the maximum level desired Place tape over the VC hole to prevent tampering Power Trigger Controls The Sonamp 1230 may be automatically activated by an input signal low voltage trigger or manual pushbutton It also provides a 12 volt DC output to trigger other components Auto On Control To use the Auto On feature turn the main power switch ON and slide the TRIGGER switch on the rear panel to the UP position Use the SENSITIVITY control to set the minimum signal level that will activate the amplifier In this mode the amplif
15. el when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 19 Lifting Do not attempt to lift the Sonamp 1230 without assistance Improper lifting of this 35 lb unit can cause personal injury 20 Power requirement Do not connect the Sonamp 1230 to the accessory outlet of another component A minimum 15 amp grounded wall outlet is required 21 Storms To prevent damage to components unplug all electronic equipment during thunderstorms CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACk NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral tri
16. ier will automatically turn off after 8 minutes of no input signal at any of the 12 channel inputs The Auto On mode dis ables the other two triggering modes Voltage Control When the TRIGGER switch is set to EXTERNAL VOLTAGE the center position and the main power switch on the front panel is set to ON the amplifier will be activated by the presence of AC or DC voltage from 5 to 24 volts at the INPUT connector The EXTERNAL VOLTAGE mode disables the other two triggering modes DO NOT CONNECT TO 120VAC LINE VOLTAGE Bypass If the TRIGGER switch is set to BYPASS the bottom position and the main power switch on the front panel is set to ON the amplifier will always be active The BYPASS mode disables the other two triggering modes Ground lift The GROUND LIFT switch breaks ground loops that can occur between source equipment and amplifiers Set the GROUND LIFT switch to OFF for most applications When the Sonamp 1230 is to be used in an equipment rack set the GROUND LIFT switch in the ON position This will isolate the audio circuitry from the chassis Thus the chassis need not be isolated from the equipment rack with insulator washers Status LEDs AC ON LED This red LED indicates that the AC power line cord is plugged into a live AC outlet If the main AC line fuse opens this LED goes out The main power switch setting does not impact this LED ACTIVE LED This green LED indicates that the amplifier has been ac
17. itch from the NORMAL position to the BRIDGED position This operation subsequently disables the routing switching function of the channel directly below the bridged channel This would apply to even numbered channels 2 4 6 8 10 12 The dip switch controls for the BRIDGED channel is directly related to the odd numbered channels 1 3 5 7 9 11 The bridged channel would then use both positive speaker binding post connections red terminals to connect to speakers 8Q speakers only Do not use double banana plugs for bridged connections INSTALLATION SAFETY When installing the Sonamp 1230 basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons see the following 1 Read and understand all instructions 2 Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the product 3 Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified factory authorized personnel 4 Do not install this product in a high humidity environment or near water for example a wet basement wet bar or swimming pool 5 Do not defeat the ground pin on the AC cord 6 Disconnect the AC power to Sonamp 1230 when wiring or reconfiguring connections INSTALLATION EXAMPLES Diagrams of these examples follow later in this manual The following six system examples are only the beginning with some imagination many other variations are possible Basic Background Music System Figu
18. n Selected Zones This configuration shows several rooms in stereo mode while utilizing mono in selected areas Note that certain areas receive the paging signal Due to its large size the master bedroom receives a bridged 4 channels providing 60 watts per channel Major Corporate System Figure 6 Features Automatic 2 source Main Music e 8 Speakers on 2 Channels with Impedance Matching Volume Controls and MONO Function e 4 Zone Keypad System e Executive Office controls with option to select from Main Source to Local AC Power Control of Main Music Sources e Key Switch On Off of Entire System Auto On Feature Defeated 12v control for AC Switching e AUX Input for KSU Paging in Selected Areas A specialized installation that includes remote key switch turn on and usage of multi zone controllers for individual spaces with keypad controls Executive suite is specialized with main local source selection and control of entire system Restrooms small vestibules elevators and large rooms arranged in multiple seating areas are some examples of spaces more appropriate to monaural music Each of the Sonamp 1230 s 12 channels may be individually configured for monau ral reproduction if required to achieve smooth coverage of the entire musical content of the source A Basic Six Zone System Figure 7 Features 6 Rooms e 3 Music Sources e 3 Video Sources Sonance Navigator Master keypads at each zone This diagram depict
19. re installing wire in walls or ceilings Wires may be terminated with banana plugs for convenience if connections will be changed frequently Any connector should be gold plated to prevent oxidation which degrades sound quality The binding posts on the Sonamp 1230 also accept twisted bare wire ends through the 45 opening in their center shafts Do not overtighten shafts Tinning the bare copper wire is recommended As an option use contact enhancer on mating surfaces of connections to retard oxidation and enhance signal flow Do not strip more than 1 2 of the jacket from speaker wires Always provide sufficient slack in wires to avoid tension or accidental disconnection Always contain any excess wire to prevent tripping hazards Source Connection Always use quality high fidelity interconnect cables such as Sonance Silver MediaLinQ OFC Interconnects If source components are more than 20 feet from the amplifier use the LS1 and LR1 balanced line level sender and receiver to avoid signal degradation As shown in Figure 6 Plug source components receiver preamp page signal to the LINE IN bus inputs at the top center of the amplifier Plug dedicated sources zone output page signal video game or electronic doorbell into the DIR direct channel inputs if desired Plug downstream amplifiers to the non buffered LINE OUT bus outputs at the bottom center of the amplifier Source Settings The fourplex DIP switches of th
20. re 1 Features e 6 Room Common Music Source e Passive Volume Control at each Zone Perhaps the simplest configuration of the Sonamp 1230 uses a single source preamplifier into six sets of stereo speakers one pair of speakers per room The factory default rear panel DIP switches and toggles are set for this application This is a single zone system Note that each room may have a volume control as well as a preset maximum volume level using the 1230 volume controls This capability allows tailoring sound reproduction to the size and use of each room If one room requires more power a pair of high output channels may be configured by bridging two pairs of channels Commercial Background Music System with Paging Capabilities Figure 2 Features 6 Room Common Music Source Two Zones with AUX Input for Paging Function Adding a microphone preamplifier connected to the AUX input provides the capability of mixing the stereo source with paging For maximum flexibility each channel is individually configurable to use or ignore the AUX input Use an AL1 S to mute the audio inputs during paging A great application for restaurants nightclubs offices etc Note If possible adjust the microphone preamp volume level slightly higher than the other input source Multiple Zone Music System Figure 3 Features 5 Zones are fed from Main System Zone is a Dedicated system with IR Control of Volume and Input Sele
21. required a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number will be issued IMPORTANT Do not return the unit to Sonance without first obtaining an RMA number 3 If you are directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair pack the unit in its original shipping cartons inner amp outer Replacement packaging can be obtained from Sonance for a small charge 4 Contact United Parcel Service Federal Express or RPS to arrange prepaid not collect shipping Do not use the United States Postal Service IMPORTANT Freight collect shipments will be refused 5 Write the Return Merchandise Authorization number on the outside of the shipping carton 6 For warranty work please include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package Ship the packaged unit to Technical Assistance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente CA 92672 7531 WARRANTY COVERAGE USA ONLY If within one 1 year from the date shown on the bill of sale the unit fails due to a defect in workmanship or materials Sonance will at its option and at no charge to purchaser repair or replace the components of such unit which proves to be defective For this warranty to be effective the bill of sale must show that the unit was purchased from an authorized Sonance retailer This warranty shall apply exclusively to the original purchaser and shall not apply to units purchased for industrial or commercial use Furthermore this warranty sh
22. s installed in any cabinet the front or back must be open during operation Alternately install fans in the cabinet to assure continuous ventilation Power Connection The Sonamp 1230 uses a 14 gauge EIA standard 120 volt grounded power cable provided Due to the power require ment of this amplifier it is not advised that this cable be replaced with another of unknown quality Connect the power cable to a 15 amp or 20 amp grounded wall outlet Never attempt to operate the amplifier from the accessory outlet of another component Sensitive source components should be isolated from the Sonamp 1230 with appropriate power conditioning to minimize hum from the amplifier s power supply Speaker Connection Always turn off power and unplug the amplifier before making source signal or speaker connections Use quality speaker wire such as Sonance Silver or Gold 3 NAME 1230 9 10 FRONT PANEL 1 POWER SWITCH 2 ACTIVE L E D 3 POWER L E D 4 FAULT INDICATORS 1110 9 1112 PROTECTION BQ Min 6 22 lt 8 27 CHANNEL CHANNEL AUTO ON
23. s a basic six zone install featuring a Sonance Navigator Harbor with three audio and three video inputs feeding a Sonamp 1230 amplifier with voltage turn on as well as feeding video to three TVs located in zones two five and six Each of the six zones is controlled by a Sonance Navigator Master keypad The source components are controlled by the Harbor s Common IR outputs When only a couple source com ponents are present the 200VA switched power outlet can be used to power up these devices A voltage controlled power strip to power up more source components is recommended to prevent overloading of the switched AC outlet The Control Output of the Harbor should be used to control the power strip Do not exceed the 100mA rating of the Control Output MAINTAINING YOUR SONAMP 1230 The Sonamp 1230 does not require periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside Do not remove the top cover as this will increase your risk of electric shock To keep the amplifier clean use only a soft cloth and never use any solvents or abrasives Fingerprints may be removed with a soft cloth moistened only with a few drops of water SPECIFICATIONS All Channels Driven Output Power Stereo mode RMS 30 Watts per channel 12 channels 8Q 45 Watts per channel 12 channels 4Q 60 Watts per channel 6 channels 8Q bridged THF Dynamic Power 49 Watts per channel 12 channels 8Q 78 Watts per channel 12 channels 4Q 158 Watts per
24. situated on a bed sofa register or similar surface that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 10 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 11 Power sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 12 Grounding or polarization Grounding or polarization are the precau tions that should be taken so that these attributes of an appliance are not defeated 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 14 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 15 Non Use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 16 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled through the opening of the enclosure INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SONAMP 1230 OWNER S MANUAL PROFESSIONAL MATRIX POWER AMPLIFIER 17 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by a qualified service personn
25. tivated via one of the three methods described previously PROTECTION LEDs These amber LED s light during a fault condition one LED for each pair of channels If one of the Sonamp 1230 s protection circuits is triggered the LED will turn on If a channel pair encounters a short circuit event or an extremely low impedance the respective LEDs will light 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 5 amp 6 7 amp 8 9 amp 10 11 amp 12 All other channel pairs are unaf fected If the heat sink temperature is exceeded because of poor air circulation or high ambient temperature a cutoff switch attached to left and right channels will activate Each bank 1 amp 2 3 amp 4 5 amp 6 or 7 amp 8 9 amp 10 11 amp 12 of a Protect LEDs will then light to signify a fault If amplifiers are in Bridged mode the Protection Circuitry will sense a short circuit across both positive speaker terminals and also positive to negative speak er terminal Each time the amplifier is initially plugged in and the main power switch is turned on the protection LEDs will light for approximately 3 seconds while amplifier circuitry is stabilizing This prevents spikes and thumps from getting to speakers Any time the protection circuits are triggered turn the main power switch off before troubleshooting for shorted output connections or faults with source components Bridging Channels Bridging a pair of 30W channels to yield one 60W channel is a simple operation of moving the toggle sw
26. utiliser que le m me type de fusibles D brancher l appareil avant de changer les fusibles Ne pas exposer cet appareil ire ou l humidit Ne pas ouvrir l appareil Lire attentivement la notice avant utilisation e NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL N BRIDGED NORMAL W BRIDGED 7 DIRECT 4 INDICATED INDICATED LEFT POSION NORMAL E BRIDGED nr RIGHT ON POSITION BRIDGED POSITION AUX Figure 4 HomeTheater Surround Stereo Zone ZONE INPUT SOURCE FIXED TAPE OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER 600000 FRONT FRONT REAR REAR CENTER SUB RIGHT LEFT RIGHT FRONT LEFT CINEMA TWO LCR FRONT RIGHT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT CINEMA TWO LCR DIRECT 4 INDICATED INDICATED oe POSITION NORMAL BRIDGED RIGHT ON POSITION BRIDGED POSITION CENTER lt DIRECT p DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT LEFT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT AUX AUX AUX DIRECT DIRECT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT ist AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX CH 2 CH 4 5 8 10 11 CH 12 CH 1 9 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME E VOLUME C
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