Velodyne Acoustics ADWANTAGE IA-400 User's Manual
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1. 8 Ventilation The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the product should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers Stoves or other products that produce heat 10 Power Sources The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 11 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 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 convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the product 13 Cleaning The2. 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 qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol 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 symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the subwoofer 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or the like 6 Carts and Stands The product should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer
3. Amp manual eo www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Purchased Dealer Serial NOTE Please complete and return your warranty card within ten 10 days or Register ON LINE It s faster and easier www chrysalisacoustics com LIMITED WARRANTY U S AND CANADA ONLY CHRYSALIS ACOUSTICS CHRYSALIS warrants all electronics for a period of three years drivers for a period of five years and full range speakers for a period of five years All CHRYSALIS products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions 1 CHRYSALIS is not responsible for defects which result from the use of an amplifier or controller other than the one originally supplied with the unit subwoofer or defects which result from modifications or repairs made by any component of the system by anyone other than a CHRYSALIS factory authorized service representative 2 This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any component of the system by anyone other than a CHRYSALIS factory authorized service representative 3 CHRYSALIS is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification The CHRYSALIS products are not intended for professional or commercial use and CHRYSALIS is not responsible for damage resulting from
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5. P3 indicating that you have restored defaults The units volume is reset to level 30 ouc of 80 CARE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER AND SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the IA 400 chassis or the subwoofer cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the IA 400 chassis or the subwoofer cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides During normal conditions the amplifier may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www cbrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE Before seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active Is the power switch on Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls on the amplifier volume crossover phase etc been properly set If the unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the amplifier overheated Has the power button been depressed on the remote N DW BW MD Is the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries in the remote If the protectio
6. ence neta sete eee ete ee seer ees ee eee eere A Word About Subwoofer Placement rt ddn AEE EE eee eet e seen Usage ui DOD ie intended s eu qd aeons RAT DO ADOL Oo tases lO RestoreDefaults ect xA RR RASE EN TUER AN ESOS OS AREAS GATS FWSM ASI RG AOE Cate of Your Amplifier and Subwoofer i icc eis sedis bed da obs peed EAR 3 Cete esee AAG aed ea eee 1D Troubleshooting and Service sr Ree V eee RPE UE HEN Rahs pede Rea DEE Fedd DP CLHCATIONS se P terre Y rete Pe Y Fa ba tion andere late armani error eel Appendix A RS 232 Serial Overview and Commands 16 Chrysalis Products cesses e sense ba pa n s EFE OE PARA ses ess EU EA ED HOUR FO EFE AED EFE FAD Warranty saisissant EY ERE RER ne CI 4 HER ERR Re die d ur tet E ORI AY CIC Yd O InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual www chrysalisacoustics com CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Chrysalis Install Advantage Series IA amplifier and subwoofer This system represents the Chrysalis state of the art in low frequency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to ensure safe and proper system operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the speaker enclosure or the amp chassis cover Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user serviceable parts in
7. speakers are small with limited low frequency output you may wish to choose a higher frequency such as 100 120 Hz than you would with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output The IA 400 amps crossover has a default of 80 Hz Most receivers and processors provide a menu option in which you can characterize main speakers as large or small speakers This affects the bass signals passed to the main speakers We recommend in most cases setting the main speakers to small despite their size and frequency response characteristics allowing all multi channel base and LFE signals to be passed to the IA 400 This is because the powerful 400 watt IA 400 amp combined with the IA IWS1 subwoofer you have purchased are more likely suited to low bass reproduction than your amp and main speakers With the burden of low frequency reproduction relieved your speakers will exhibit better performance and your overall system performance will improve Disabling the Low Pass Crossover Subwoofer Direct If your receiver processor provides a crossed over signal to the subwoofer you may want to bypass off the IA 400 amps low pass crossover To do this depress BOTH the Crossover UP and Crossover DOWN buttons simultaneously The numeric LED will show indicating that the low pass crossover has been defeated To reactivate the low pass crossover simply push the crossover UP or crossover DOWN buttons A Word About Your Home Theater Rece
8. such use 4 The CHRYSALIS product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized CHRYSALIS dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations 5 This warranty is nontransferable under any condition 6 Use of this product outside the U S and Canada voids this warranty TO OBTAIN SERVICE Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or by contacting CHRYSALIS customer service Warranty service must be performed by a CHRYSALIS factory authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth above If CHRYSALIS determines the unit is defective CHRYSALIS will a CHRYSALISS option repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged insured and freight prepaid WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA The Warranty of this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o Chrysalis Chrysalis Acoustics A Velodyne Company 345 Digital
9. Receive Pin 3 Transmit Pin 5 Ground Runtime Command Format 1 to 3 or 4 Command and 3 to 4 ASCII characters see formats below Parameter Data Case sensitive CAPS ONLY InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o RS 232 Commands Activity Command Format ZVOnn VO VO VO Volume Control Preset Control Logo Light Control Night Mode Control Mute Control Power Control www chrysalisacoustics com Acceptable Example s n Values VO25 VO VO VO PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 PS 0 Light Off 1 Light On 0 Night Mode Off 1 Night Mode On 0 Mute Off 1 Mute On 0 Power Off 1 Power On InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o Chrysalis Comments Sets volume to a value increments volume up or down or reguests current volume setting Activates the indicated preset or reguests the current preset Turns the Logo Light on or off or reguests light state Activates Deactivates Night Mode or requests light mode state Mutes Unmutes the woofer or requests mute state Powers On Powers Off the woofer or requests power state www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis CHRYSALIS PRODUCTS BassMatrix Series BassMatrix 10 BassMatrix 12 Photon Series Photon 8 Photon 10 Starfire Series Starfire 10 Starfire 12 InstallA dvantage Series IA 400 Subwoofer Amplifier IA IWSI In Wall Subwoofer InstallAdvantage IA 400
10. coustics com This section addresses EQ set up and day to day usage of your IA 400 amplifier Chrysalis Remote Control The features of the IA 400 remote control are listed below POWER This button forces your IA 400 amplifier unit into standby mode The power LED turns amber the numeric LED shuts off and the amplifier puts out no power The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit use the main power switch on the back panel Note The master power switch on rear panel must be on in order for the front power button to function MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer s output The LED on the amplifier will show 00 if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again and the original volume setting shows on the LED EQ This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 5 band internal graphic equalizer To use this feature first plug the supplied microphone into the Mic In jack on the front panel of the amplifier and place the mic in your preferred listening position Then press EQ on the remote for about 2 3 seconds The subwoofer emits 12 sweep tones that cover the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz The LED displays AU during the Auto EQ process After the sweeps are complete the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal operation To prevent accidental invocation of the EQ feature you must hold down t
11. dvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis 6 LED Numeric Indicator This LED supplies information on volume crossover woofer type and other information The light button on the remote deactivates this display Upon startup the display shows the IW referring to the IA TWS1 subwoofer that the IA 400 amp is controlling then reverts to the volume indicator 7 Volume Control These buttons allow you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system The volume should be set to achieve similar volume level of both the main speakers and subwoofer The default volume is 30 Note Volume can also be controlled by using the supplied remote WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out a k a LFE channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure If your receiver Sub Out channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly 8 Optional Rack Mount Ears Included These ears can be attached to the IA 400 amp to allow standard 19 rack mounting Rear Panel Conections Following are brief descriptions described in Figure 2 More detail on these cont
12. for any and all injuries to any persons involved or for any property damage whether to the subwoofer or any other property involved or damaged as a result of this unauthorized mains voltage change InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION The IA 400 amplifier is equipped with both speaker level and line level inputs Use the RCA Phono type INPUT jacks when connecting Chrysalis from a pre amp signal processor or line level crossover The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance Note Do not use both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously About Low Pass Crossovers All of the IA 400 amplifier inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed through an adjustable low pass crossover before being amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 30 to 160 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to The slope is 24 dB octave You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system If your main
13. h the IA 400 amplifier Specifications IA IWS1 In Wall Subwoofer Woofer Two 6 5 active drivers Two 12 5 x 3 passive radiators Frequency Response Overall 23 250 Hz 3dB 34 180 Hz Harmonic Distortion lt 5 typical Magnet Structure 64 oz 4 Ibs each active 128 oz 8 Ibs total Voice Coil 2 4 layer copper coil Dimensions H W D 19 x 16 75 x 3 75 inc feet amp flange 48 x 43 x 10 cm excludes grilles mounting tabs etc Grille 16 25 H x 14 W Cut out Dimensions 16 67 H x 14 5 W Cabinet Passive radiator design Warranty Five years drivers parts labor Shipping Weight 22 Ibs 9 Kg approx InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o Chrysalis www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis APPENDIX A RS 232 SERIAL OVERVIEW AND COMMANDS Introduction This document outlines Chrysalis InstallAdvantage IA RS 232 protocol specification This protocol indicates how IA products receive run time commands from devices such as Creston Universal Remote Controls Com Port Setup Use standard communications settings Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 IA IN and OUT Port Pin Configuration IA serial ports use a standard configuration that allows direct connection to a PC via a FEMALE to MALE serial cable It uses only three pins Transmit Receive Ground The pin configurations are IN Pin 2 Transmit Pin 3 Receive Pin 5 Ground OUT Pin 2
14. he EQ button for 2 3 seconds before the EQ sweeps begin Figure 4 TA 400 Remote Note Each time the EQ feature is utilized che EQ settings for che IA 400 amplifier are reset If the microphone is not plugged in the IA 400 amplifier will emit one or two sweep tones then cease the EQ operation In this case the previous EQ settings will be preserved PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Play some bass heavy music While listening push one of the four phase buttons listen for a few moments and then press the next phase button In most installations one of the four button positions will offer an audibly better blend of subwoofer and speakers Selecting the correct phase position is just that easy The LED will show the phase selected by showing PH followed by the phase number 0 90 180 or 270 LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the numeric LED on your IA 400 amplifier To do this press the LIGHT button on your remote To reactivate the LED press the LIGHT button again NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for late night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off Night mode when active will reduce the brightness of the blue power LED VOLUME CONTROL This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speaker
15. his will make sure all bass and LFE information is fed to the speaker outputs and will be received by your IA 400 amplifier NOTE Using both speaker terminals and the line level inputs is not recommended as this may damage the IA 400 amplifier or your receiver 16 Speaker Level Output Terminals These connections send a crossed over speaker level signal to the front speakers When connected in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz This removes the lower bass frequencies from your satellites enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover An example of a speaker level connection is shown in Figure 3 InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis Speaker Level Connection 1IA 400 amplifier Chrysalis ej Net THAU INPUT EN LABEL SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT OUTPUT 42 12 80 Hz and Above to Satellite Speakers IWS1 Subwoofer Figure 3 Speaker Level Connection 17 Subwoofer Connection 5 Way Binding Post Terminals Connect the output terminals to the subwoofer being controlled by the IA 400 amplifier Only connect ONE subwoofer to the red black pair of subwoofer output terminals DO NOT connect multiple subwoofers to the terminals in any configuration Cauti
16. ical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass The flattest frequency response of the four presets Games Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a single contour equalizer in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it SUGGESTED PRESET Mois R amp B Rock R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classica Jazz Classical Jazz Classica RES Rok R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classica azz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock or Jazz Classical Games InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com RESTORING DEFAULTS There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your IA 400 amplifier By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order Chrysalis on the remote the units power light will blink indicating that you have restored defaults Preset 1 Movies Preset 2 R amp B Rock Preset 3 Jazz Classical Preset 4 Games Preset 4 Games Preset 3 Jazz Classical Preset 2 R amp B Rock Preset 1 Movies When you press the presets in the above order the numeric LED will display
17. igure 1 More detail on these controls can be found in the next section 1 Power Switch This button forces your IA 400 amplifier into standby mode The power LED turns amber the numeric LED shuts off and the amplifier puts out no power The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit use the main power switch on the back panel 2 Power LED This LED illuminates when the power is on Blue indicates normal operation The LED turns amber when the unit is in standby mode or the remote has been used to deactivate the unit and dims when the unit is in night mode 3 Mic Input Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini jack input 4 Remote Eye This is the eye that receives infrared commands from the supplied remote 5 Low Pass Crossover Use these up and down buttons to select the frequency below which all signals will be routed to the subwoofer for example 80 Hz rather than to the main speakers The frequency is indicated on the LED display briefly then the display reverts to showing the subwoofer s volume level The slope is fixed at 24 dB octave To deactivate the crossover press BOTH the up and down crossover buttons at the same time two dashes on the display indicate the crossover is deactivated and the woofer plays all frequencies presented to it Please see page 8 for a more detailed discussion on crossovers InstallA
18. iver s Crossover and the IA 400 Amplifier s Crossover Your Chrysalis IA 400 amplifier is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers have a subwoofer out jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis In these installations you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the Chrysalis IA 400 amplifier as described above However in some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers If you choose to do this you should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer 80 Hz processor for best results Note If not using an external crossover you should use the subwoofer s built in crossover for optimal performance When using a single RCA sub out from the processor it does not matter which line level input L R is used A Word About Interconnect Cables When installing your Chrysalis IA 400 amplifier using the line level connections you should always use high quality shielded interconnect cables It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential external interference problems When connecting the IA 400 amplifier to your subwoofer use a quality speaker cable that is at least 14 gauge Be very careful to avoid any loose or frayed strands that could result in a sh
19. n circuitry is active the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 The power cord has become damaged 2 The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 3 The unit has been exposed to water 4 Some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged Thank You for Purchasing an LA 400 Amplifier InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www cbrysalisacoustics com SPECIFICATIONS Specification IA 400 Subwoofer Amplifier Amplifier 400 watts Dynamic Class A B 200 watts RMS Power High Pass Crossover 80Hz 6 dB octave Low Pass Crossover 30Hz 160Hz Defeatable 24 dB octave slope Inputs Line and Speaker Level Outputs Line level 80 Hz up speaker level 0 Phase 90 180 270 Dimensions H W D 4 25 x 17 0 x 13 0 inc feet amp grille 11 x 43 x 33 cm Allow two extra inches in depth for wire connectors and power cable Includes feet Feet can be removed for rack mount use Unit is approximately two rack units high Warranty Three years electronics parts labor Shipping Weight 25 Ibs 22 7 Kg approx The following subwoofer is designed to work wit
20. om Source Figure 2B Stereo Line Level Connection InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis 11 IR Input An IR repeater can be connected to this mini jack 12 12V Trigger When this mini jack is connected the unit remains in power off mode until 12 volts is supplied Polarity is irrelevant 13 RS 232 Use this port to communicate with an RS 232 controlled touch panel system See Appendix A for an explanation of the use of the serial port available commands and their formats 14 Signal Sensing Auto On Off Switch With this switch in the standby position your subwoofer can be safely left with the main power switched on continuously The subwoofer amp will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately 10 minutes the unit will switch to standby mode While in standby mode your subwoofer amp will draw very minimal power This function can be disabled by leaving the switch in the always on position 15 Speaker Level Input Terminals If you do not connect the IA 400 amplifier to your receiver using the line input LFE input connection Item 10 above connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select the large speaker option Also select the option for no subwoofer T
21. on To avoid damage to your IA 400 amp and subwoofer be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all speaker connections red positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires 18 Power Cord Adapter Connect the detachable power plug to this male interface connection The detachable cord allows for easy replacement should the original become damaged 19 Fuse If the unit is not functioning check the fuse If the fuse is blown replace with an identically rated fuse If the fuse blows again refer the unit for service 20 Main Power Switch Press the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the amplifier If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time move this switch to the OFF position to prolong the life of the amplifier 21 115V or 230V Operation Selectable Switch This selectable voltage switch is factory preset for the correct voltage in the geographical region in which the product is sold To retain full Chrysalis warranty coverage this switch should ONLY be operated by a Chrysalis factory authorized service representative during a FULL factory authorized mains voltage change procedure Should anyone other than a Chrysalis factory authorized service representative attempt to perform a mains voltage change in any way the warranty for the product will be terminated In this case Chrysalis assumes no liability
22. ort causing a dangerous condition and possible damage to your unit Cables of extremely large size are typically not required Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits A Word About Subwoofer Placement Subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by room placement depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room Typically the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front corner of your listening room This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension Typically a minimum distance of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference Remember that the built in 5 band EQ will help to get the most performance out of your subwoofer no matter where it is placed Caution This amplifier is an electronic device Do not place the amplifier next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Likewise do not place the amplifier near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisa
23. product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 15 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure 16 Damage Requiring Service The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The product has been dropped or damaged 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 18 Lightning For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet 19 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 20 Attachments Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 21 Voltage Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage Do not connect the 120 volt ve
24. requency Response 30 120Hz 3 dB 4 ohm impedance NOTE The IA IWSI must be driven with the IA 400 subwoofer amplifier Use of any other power source voids the warranty SETUP CHECKLIST Be sure to do the following to ensure the best performance from your subwoofer Q If possible optimize the placement of the subwoofer s in the listening area See page 9 of the User s Manual Q Install and wire the subwoofer per the instructions on pages 3 9 Q Select the proper volume level See page 4 Q Be sure the low pass crossover is set correctly See pages 8 9 Q Be sure to equalize the subwoofer using the microphone and Auto EQ feature See page 10 Q Be sure to set the phase control on the remote See page 10 Q Select the correct preset for the source material See page 12 Your new Chrysalis subwoofer system provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off NOTE For proper set up and installation of the IA IWS1 In Wall Subwoofer please refer to IA TWS1 Quick Install Guide InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com INSTALLATION Front Panel Controls and Displays Chrysalis Figure 1 Front Panel Connections of the LA 400 amplifier Following are brief descriptions of the controls described in F
25. rols can be found in the next section IA aoo Amplifier T z l CE Ij N1911 Chrysalis ry TCI E o THRU INPUT Eu LABEL Figure 2 Rear Panel Connections of the LA 400 amplifier SUBWOOFER 140 9 Thru Jacks These RCA connectors are for passing along the same signal that goes into your subwoofer to a second daisy chained system The signal from these RCA connectors is the same as the input signal 10 Line Input LFE Input Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output LFE output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor plug the single cable into the jack labeled LFE input or for more signal use a Y connector optional and feed the signal into both R and T inputs Examples of these types of connections can be found in Figures 2A and 2B InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis Mono LFE Line Level Connection 1A 400 Amplifier Chrysalis o NC a MODE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 220 sv a Line Level Subwoofer Signal from Source LFE Note A Y Connector can be used as an option Figure 2A Mono LFE Line Level Connection Stereo Line Level Connection Stereo Line Level Output to another system e g IA 400 IA 400 Amplifier Chrysalis GW ez PS eee OUT TO SUBWOOFER 4u Stereo Line Level Input fr
26. rsion to 230 volts or vice versa This will result in damage to the subwoofer and possible injury to the user CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www cbrysalisacoustics com TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations sserererenrt rss REREREREEERRAEAEYVETETHEET RA EE dress FEE OED EDD ED E eke ke ed ve eh peed Coen cea eee Chrysalis Product Featufes ae i dues nee obe Ea ERAN ii CENE E Yd GA esq ex E ved ba p exeo ND deus esta IA 400 Subwoofer Amplifier iesu a e ER RRELERERUARTA T ERA SAARIIN INTINTI IARA RA E HR E Ve AR te e ead TA IWSI In Wall Subwoofet seert 9906 YG AO A A exe eM TY ne ie gehen cUU eR per eid Setup Checklist 5er hed oped Ua did ee natal ent ed de hs bed ete E TRESRGRCRRRCRA ERE Vide Ee eden dy rir S ba Installation resepeeteereec ee xe EET UC FEX E ENSURE E NE TUO PEATEREEUEEUCCE EDUC aaa es ESA AO O Front Panel Controls and Displays iY HE A YF DYNER ere ER EEO EFE ANTEA EA FREE ERA E d E Rear Panel Confectlons 2e e needs Eg ae ERR ENOT TINET EREE ERO ROERE RES EELEE ORERE EET Rr renee y da Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation sies eee e eb About Low Pass Crossovers esee ee Re ex eR Ee e Ra HYNA FAEN YNG TR YA rer see A Word About Your Home Theater Receivers Crossover and the IA 400 Amplifiers Crossover 8 A Word About Interconnect Cables 2 0 cece cece cece cece
27. s in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level of both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the volume level change is shown on the numeric LED on the front panel InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure If your receiver Sub Out channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly Note The volume can also be adjusted via the volume buttons on the front panel of the amplifier These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote PRESETS There are four presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games As a preset is chosen the preset is shown on the numeric LED as P1 for preset 1 P2 for preset 2 etc The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content R amp B Rock Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Jazz Class
28. side Please refer all service questions to your authorized Chrysalis dealer Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card on page 19 for future reference PRODUCT FEATURES IA 400 Subwoofer Amplifier 400 watts dynamic 200 watts RMS high efficiency Class A B DSP controlled Four selectable presets for customized listening mode Automatic 5 band room equalizer microphone included Night mode setting Mute control Line level RCA inputs and outputs Speaker level inputs with 5 way binding post connections Signal sensing auto turn on off defeatable Variable volume control Selectable phase control 0 90 180 or 270 degrees Built in adjustable 30 160 Hz digital low pass crossover with 24 dB octave slope Driver Displacement Control software to prevent over excursion and amp dipping Blue power indicator LED RS 232 Serial Interface 12 Volt trigger Universal IR repeater mini jack Preset specific subsonic filter InstallAdvantage IA 400 Amp manual e www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis IA IWSI In Wall Subwoofer Two high excursion 6 5 active drivers two 12 5 x 3 oval passive radiators with ribbed rubber surround High excursion rubber surrounds on both active and passive drivers 2 4 layer copper voice coils F
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