AudioSource AMP 100
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1. NOTE Only one zone A or B can be bridged Do not attempt to bridge both A and B speaker terminals This may result in a lower impedance than the amplifier is designed for and may damage your amplifier The minimum impedance for the total load connected in bridged mode is 8 ohms Unswitched A C Terminal Provides A C power for additional components Use only for a single low power device such as a tuner CD DVD turnable or other non amplified electronics Do not connect another amplifier or receiver Ensure 400W max power consumption for any device plugged in here Power Cord amp Fuse Holder This amplifier is configured for operation at 115V North America A fuse in the integrated holder provides safety protection from fault conditions Replace fuse with 5 x 20mm T4A 250V udioSource AMP 100 OWNER S MANUAL APPLICATIONS STEREO SETUP In this configuration the mode switch is set to Stereo Connect the line out jacks from a stereo pre amplifier or source to the Line 2 input jacks of your AMP 100 Next connect your speakers to the terminals marked Speaker A observing proper polarity Select the A speakers using the front panel zone selection buttons Connect a second optional pair of speakers to the terminals marked Speaker B If you are connecting 4 speakers to the AMP 100 they must be 8 ohm speakers only Press A and B together to use both zones a 1 a 2 LINE 2 OUT From Pre amp or2. or off A red LED indicates connection to AC power while in standby mode Turns green indicating audio signal is present 2 Speaker Selector 3 Balance Fades speaker output between the Right and Left Channels 4 Volume Adjusts amplifier volume k Selects speaker zone A or B For A B zones push both buttons in 10 INPUT r q Line 2 IN WARNING 7 TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL Line 1 IN Line 2 OUT SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE MODE THE COVER NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE STEREO BRIDGED REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AUTO ON Serial Number AudioSource MODEL AMP100 POWER CONSUMPTION 500W 117 VAC 60Hz UNSWITCHED 400W MAX 117 VAC 60Hz CLASS 2 WIRING E REAR PANEL CONTROLS 6 Line 1 Input This is the secondary input use Line 2 IN for your main input Line 1 IN can be used if a second source is desired and takes over when signal is present and has at least a 5mV level When there is no signal or a signal with less than 5mV level the amp switches back to Line 2 IN after a brief delay 7 Line 2 Input Output Line 2 IN should be used as the primary or main input for the amplifier Connect your receiver or main source to this input Use Line 2 OUT to pass Line 2 IN signal to another amplifier 8 Mode Select Switch Switches the amplifier from Stereo mode t
3. 100dBA below 50W output into 8 ohms Channel Separation 65dB 1kHZz referred to 50W output into 8 ohms 9 5 Input Sensitivity 900mV input for rated 50W output 242mm into 8 ohms AC Power Consumption Net Weight Gross Weight AudioSou 500W maximum 9 6lbs 4 4kgs 10 8lbs 4 9kgs rce 13970 SW 72nd Ave Portland OR 97223 503 914 4688 www audiosource net AudioSource AMP 100 Owner s Manual AMP 100 OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance EXPLANATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL NOT BE PLACED ON APPARA
4. AMP 100 Mi AudioSource OWNER S MANUAL AudioSource E Balance STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER Volume SPEAKERS AMP 100 Home Audio Multi Zone Stereo Power Amplifier Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource AMP 100 Please take a few moments to read this entire manual and be sure to retain this document for future reference Please read and observe all safety instructions detailed on page 2 FEATURES Line 1 Line 2 prio rity input switch ing NOTE If any part of this product is damaged or missing please call your dealer or AudioSource directly at 1 877 715 5439 or 503 914 4688 Line 2 auxiliary output Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use Speaker A B switching Front panel Balance and Volume controls For more information about AudioSource electronics speakers and Signal sensing Power On accessories please visit www audiosource net SPECIFICATIONS Stereo 8 ohm 16 5 419mm 50W per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 1 THD N 60W per channel 1kHz lt 1 THD N gor e S Stereo 4 ohm 60W per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 1 THD N 74amm ge Cy EN 75W per channel 1kHz lt 1 THD N 2 ee gt a UJ TC Bridged Mono 8 ohm 160W 1kHz lt 1 THD N Frequency Response 10Hz 30kHz 0dB 3dB FAN FTA TL ae Signal to Noise Ratio
5. TUS e WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OF SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE e WARNING THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL REMAIN READILY AVAILABLE e WARNING ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED OR PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER 1 Read these instructions 11 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 2 Keep these instructions periods of time 3 Heed all warnings 12 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the 4 Follow all instructions apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply 5 Do not use this apparatus near water cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into 6 Clean only with dry cloth the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does 7 Do not block any ventilation openings The ventilation should not be impeded not operate normally or has been dropped by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper table 13 The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective cloths curtains etc Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions earthing connection 8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat No op
6. d at the inputs NOTE The front panel power switch must be in the ON position pushed in for the AUTO ON feature to operate Connect Receiver Here 12 13 13970 SW 72nd Ave Portland OR 97223 503 914 4688 www audiosource net 10 11 Figure 2 Rear Panel Speaker Zone A Output Speaker output terminals for zone A Minimum impedance 8 ohm bridged or 4 ohm stereo Speaker Zone B Output Speaker output terminals for zone B Minimum impedance 8 ohm bridged or 4 ohm stereo SPEAKER TERMINALS STEREO MODE For stereo output connect the speaker s positive red terminal to the amplifier s positive red terminal and the speaker s negative black terminal to the amplifier s negative black terminal for each Right and Left speaker NOTE To prevent sonic degradation in your speaker installation total speaker wire resistance should be kept below 0 5 ohms This table lists recommended speaker wire gauge versus wire run length 50 or less 16 Gauge 2 Cond CL3 Rated 50 150 12 Gauge 2 Cond CL3 Rated 150 200 10 Gauge 2 Cond CL3 Rated SPEAKER TERMINALS BRIDGED MODE Place the MODE switch in the BRIDGED position and use both red terminals to connect to the speaker Connect the speaker s negative black terminal to the amplifier s left channel positive red terminal and the speaker s positive red terminal to the amplifier s right channel positive red terminal
7. e defective in workmanship or material the consumer s sole remedies will be repair or replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty Under no circumstances shall AudioSource be liable for loss or damage direct consequential or incidental arising out of the use of or inability to use the product There are no express warranties other than described above 13970 SW 72nd Ave Portland OR 97223 503 914 4688 www audiosource net
8. en flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and at the point of exit from the apparatus MAGNETIC FIELD CAUTION Do not locate sensitive high gain equipment such as preamplifiers or tape decks directly above or below the unit Because this amplifier has a high power density it has a strong magnetic field which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby The field is strongest just above and below the unit If an equipment rack is used we recommend locating the amplifier s in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at the top AudioSource 13970 SW 72nd Ave Portland OR 97223 503 914 4688 www audiosource net AMP 100 OWNER S MANUAL E AudioSource AMP 100 Balance Volume STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER rane CE SPEAKERS Y Y POWER A B Let Right Mn Max eo TO FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Figure 1 Front Panel 1 Power Switch Switches the AMP100 on
9. l Line Out SETUP FOR MULTIPLE SOURCE In the multiple source set up a distributed audio system is connected to the AMP 100 as a local zone amplifier via the Line 2 inputs Normally the distributed audio system will be the audio source for the AMP 100 The distributed audio is then passed on to be used by additional zones or sub zones in the distributed system via the Line 2 outputs ae 1 a 2 LINE 2 OUT Pps From Local Source I Out From Pre amp Line Out Out to Additional Zones The audio output of a local source such as an MP3 Player CD television computer etc is connected to the AMP 100 via the Line 1 inputs and whenever the local source is active its signal will take priority over the distributed audio signal present at Line 2 However the distributed audio signal will still be present at the Line 2 input In this circumstance the audio output of the local source will be heard via the AMP 100 Once the local source is turned off or muted the AMP 100 will automatically switch back to the distributed audio system as an audio source assuming the local source remains inactive There is a delay of up to 4 seconds when switching from Line 1 back to Line 2 inputs AudioSource Limited Warranty AudioSource warrants its amplifier products against defects in materials and workmanship for a limited period of time For a period of two years from date of original purchase we will repair or replace the product at
10. o Bridged mode STEREO MODE If you will be connecting one or two pair of speakers to the amplifier place the switch in the Stereo position NOTE For playing 2 pairs of speakers A plus B make sure each speaker has an impedance of 8 ohms or greater BRIDGED MODE When set to Bridged mode the amplifier is a single channel mono amplifier BRIDGED MODE MONO APPLICATION For bridged mode playing Right and Left together as mono output use a Y cable adapter to connect Right and Left RCA signal to the Right red input at Line 2 IN Set the MODE switch to BRIDGED and follow the instructions for bridged speaker connection in the SPEAKER TERMINALS section of this manual NOTE The AMP 100 supplies 150W in bridged mode Please verify that your speakers are capable of handling such power to avoid possible damage BRIDGED MODE STEREO SOUND USING TWO MONO AMP 100 To play separate Right and Left channel signals with a pair of mono amplifiers connect to the source using the Right red RCA jacks at Line 2 IN Connect the Left RCA cable end to one amp and the Right RCA cable to the other Set both MODE switches to BRIDGED and follow the instructions for bridged speaker connection 9 AUTO ON Select Switch Power can be turned on and off manually via the switch on the front panel or automatically by signal sensing Set it to NORMAL for manual power on off Set to AUTO for signal sensing the amp will turn on when audio signal is detecte
11. our option without charge for parts and labor Customer must pay all parts and labor charges after the limited warranty period expires The limited warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety 90 days from date of original purchase This limited warranty applies only to purchases from authorized AudioSource electronics retailers This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States Consumers are required to provide a copy of the original sales invoice from an authorized AudioSource dealer when making a claim against this limited warranty This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that occur during normal use It does not cover failures resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation modification service by anyone other than AudioSource or damage that is attributable to Acts of God It does not cover costs of transportation to AudioSource or damage in transit The customer should return his defective product freight prepaid and insured to AudioSource only after receiving a Return Authorization This warranty will become void if the serial number identification has been wholly or partially removed altered or erased Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this warranty Should a product prove to b
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