Amate Audio Xcellence X208 User manual

User’s manual
Manual de usuario
X208 / X215W
X218W3K / X18T /
X21T
May 2017

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ENGLISH
Safety Instructions
1. All safety instructions must be read before using this device.
2. The exclamation mark in the triangle indicates internal components which if
replaced can affect safety.
3. The lightning symbol within the triangle indicates the presence of dangerous
uninsulated voltages.
4. This device must not be exposed to rain or humidity. It must not be used for
example near swimming pools, fountains or any other place where it might be
affected by liquids.
5. Only clean the device with a dry cloth.
6. Do not situate the equipment where its ventilation system might be interfered with.
7. Do not install the device near heat sources such as radiators, heaters or other
heat-emitting elements.
8. The equipment must be repaired by qualified technical service personnel when:
A. The mains supply cable is damaged, or
B. Any object or liquid has damaged the device; or
C. The equipment does not function normally or correctly; or
D. The equipment has been exposed to the rain; or
E. The chassis is damaged
9. Disconnect the device in the case of electric storms or during long periods of
disuse.
10. Never hang the equipment by its handle.
11. Only use manufacturer recommended accessories.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General product information
Amate Audio thank you for the trust placed in our Xcellence loudspeaker systems.
The Line Array Xcellence models combine the benefits of their high quality sound
transducers, the convenience of a self-powered system and the flexibility of the DSP
(digital system processing) for cabinet control.
More than 42 years’ experience in amplifier and acoustic cabinet design using the
highest technology and components come together to give you a product ideal for a
multitude of applications, specially those which require high levels of sound pressure
and a control of vertical coverage. Stadiums, theatres or big events will become the
perfect places for their use.
We suggest you read the following information with attention, assured that it will be
of maximum use in helping you to achieve the best results and optimum
performance.
1.2. What is a line array?
The trend in sound reinforcement has been to increase both the sound pressure
level (SPL) and the size of the audience to be covered. This leads to an increase in
the number of cabinets and, as a result of this, an increase in the total size and
weight.
A line array is a group of independent sound sources which are vertically stacked in
order to transform the spherical wavefronts generated by individual sources into a
single flat wavefront.
Fig.1. Wavefield interference for different wavefronts.
To carry out effectively arraying individual sound sources the system must follow the
acoustic coupling conditions based on the wavelength, the shape of each source, the
surface area of each transducer and the relative source separation.
An assembly of individual sound sources arrayed with regular separation between the
sources on a plane or curved continuous surface is equivalent to a single sound
source having the same dimensions as the total assembly if the following conditions
are fulfilled:

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1) The step of source separation, defined as the distance between the acoustic
centres of the individual sources, is smaller than half the wavelength over the
bandwidth of operation.
d<= /2
It is not difficult to fulfil this first condition for the low and mid frequencies. For
example, two 7" loudspeakers that are separated by 17 cm will reproduce a cylindrical
wave up to 1015 Hz.
This condition is difficult to be fulfilled for the high frequencies, as their wavelengths
are too small to make the adjacent acoustic centres any smaller than /2. Here comes
the second "arrayability" criterion.
2) The wavefronts generated by the individual sources are planar and the combined
surface area of the sources fills at least 80% of the total target surface area:
H1·W + H2·W+.....+Hn·W >=0.8·H·W
This is achieved by using waveguides, which are coupled to the compression drivers
output. We achieve flat wavefronts with a constant phase. By vertically assembling
these waveguides we fulfil the second criterion of line array construction.
Fig.2. Second criterion of "arrayability"
3) The deviation from a flat wavefront must be less than λ/4 at the highest operating
frequency (this corresponds to less than 5 mm curvature at 16kHz).
This third condition can be explained through our property waveguide. Thanks to
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able to adapt the circular
section of the compression
driver to a rectangular
section, getting on-phase
waves at the end of the
guide. This flat wavefront is
ideal for vertical
configurations.
Fig.3. High frequency waveguide (half piece)
Sound engineers use line arrays to obtain narrow directivities on the vertical plane.
For configurations with many cabinets (big height) and at high frequencies it is not
unusual to achieve narrow angles- in some cases they may be grade fractions. This
can be useful in venues where both a high sound pressure level and long throw are
required; nevertheless, this means less coverage of the audience area.
It is sometimes useful to achieve an asymmetrical coverage pattern on the vertical
plane, which can be obtained by aiming some of the cabinets through their hinging
points. We are now ready to define the last two criteria of "arrayability".
4) For curved arrays, the tilt angles should vary in inverse proportion to the listener
distance (this is geometrically equivalent to shaping variable curvature arrays to
provide equal spacing of individual element impact zones).
5) There are limits given the vertical size of each cabinet and their relative tilt angles.
In our case the maximum tilt angle (between cabinets) is 10º.
Fig.4. Tilt angle between cabinets (10º maximum)

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1.3. Fresnel Region (Near Field) and Fraunhofer Region (Far Field)
As our system is able to fulfil the previous conditions it will produce cylindrical waves
to a maximum frequency. The wave will be flat up to a certain distance where it will
start to become spherical (depending on the frequency and the size of the array).
The limit distance between the zone of cylindrical waves (Fresnel) and spherical
waves (Fraunhofer) can be calculated through the following formula
2
231
1
2
3







 Hf fHdc
where
dc= limit distance between near field and far field (in metres)
H = height of the array (in metres)
f= frequency (in kHz)
In the near field region (Fresnel), the wavefront is cylindrical and waves only expand
on the horizontal plane (110º in X208). The height of the wavefront is, in this case,
the total height of the array.
In the far field region (Fraunhofer), the wavefront is spherical and expands both on
the horizontal and vertical planes. The horizontal coverage is 110º and the vertical
coverage is defined by the frequency and the height of the array.
Fig.5. Limits of Fresnel-Fraunhofer Regions
We can create a chart with some of the basic configurations and their performance
regarding wave propagation.

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Frec
(Hz)
4x
X208
dc(m)
8x
X208
dc(m)
12x
X208
dc(m)
16x
X208
dc(m)
100
Esférica
Esférica
Esférica
1.3
125
Esférica
Esférica
0.7
2.2
250
Esférica
1.1
3
5.6
500
0.5
2.8
6.6
11.8
1k
1.4
5.9
13.3
23.8
2k
2.9
11.9
26.8
47.9
4k
5.9
23.9
54
95.9
8k
11.9
47.9
107.9
191.9
10k
14.9
59.9
134.9
239.8
Fig.6. dc Calculation
An 8-cabinet array has a near field extending to 12 metres at 2kHz. Beyond this
distance the wavefront will be spherical.
In the first zone (Fresnel), sound pressure loss is only 3 dB per doubling of distance,
whereas in the second zone (Fraunhofer) the loss is 6 dB. In long throw and high
SPL configurations it is very important to produce cylindrical waves.
Fig.7.Cylindrical wave (A) vs Spherical wave (B)
(A): -3 dB / doubling of distance
(B): -6 dB / doubling of distance
1.4. Features and appearance
X208A
- Self-powered acoustic system.
- 2400W amplifier for low-mid range.
- 600W amplifier for mid-high range.
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate.
- DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters).
- Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping.
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V).
- Ethernet connectivity.

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- Two 8” woofers in neodymium (2.5” voice coil).
- Two 1.7” voice coil diameter, 1” exit PEN diaphragm compression drivers.
- High frequency planar waveguide design.
- 110º horizontal directivity.
- Birch plywood construction.
- Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological.
- Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
X208P
- Passive acoustic system.
- Two 8” woofers in neodymium (2.5” voice coil).
- Two 1.7” voice coil diameter, 1” exit PEN diaphragm compression drivers.
- High frequency planar waveguide design.
- 110º horizontal directivity.
- Birch plywood construction.
- Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological.
- Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
X215W Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer.
- 2500W amplifier.
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate.
- DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters).
- Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping.
- Ethernet connectivity.
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V).
- Two 15” long-excursion woofers in neodymium, 4” voice coil and
demodulation rings to reduce distortion and the transitory response.
- Birch plywood construction.
- Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological.
- Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
X218W3K Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer
- 3000W amplifier.
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate.
- DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters).
- Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping.
- Ethernet connectivity.
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V).
- Two 18” long-excursion woofers in neodymium, 4.5” voice coil and
demodulation rings to reduce distortion and the transitory response.
- Birch plywood construction.
- Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological.
- Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.

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X18T Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer.
- 2500W amplifier.
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate.
- DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters).
- Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping.
- Ethernet connectivity.
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V).
- 18” neodymium woofer with 4” voice coil.
- Birch plywood construction.
- Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological.
- Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
X21T Subwoofer
- Self-powered subwoofer.
- 2500W amplifier.
- 24-bit AD/DA converters with 112dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate.
- DSP Controls (parametrics, delay, volume and limiters).
- Self amplifier diagnostics: output power, temperature, clipping.
- Ethernet connectivity.
- Overvoltage protection (>250V-400V).
- 21” neodymium woofer with 5.3” voice coil.
- Birch plywood construction.
- Black textured Polyurea paint finish: totally ecological.
- Frontal steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
2. X208A/P. FEATURES
The X208A cabinet includes 2400W bi-amplification for the low-mid range woofers,
600W for the high range compression drivers and digital signal control by DSP. The
manufacturer presets make it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
The basic set is composed of three units X208P (passive) and one unit of X208A
(active). This last model includes all the necessary electronics to feed the X208P
units.
The result is a clean, high quality sound at full power in large sites.
2.1. Technical description
The X208A cabinet comes with DSP control, full range sound delivery thanks to its
direct radiation transducers and acoustic bass reflex cabinet. As a full range system,
its usable bandwidth is 78Hz-18kHz (-10dB).
It has 3000W continuous amplification (2400W + 600W), thermal protection, short
circuit protection at the output, maximum power limiters on each channel, and
protection against mains overvoltage. The DSP includes some presets which can be

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selected either accessing the cabinet’s rear control panel or via the computer with
Ethernet connection.
The X208A cabinets are connected using the XLR balanced connector. Mains supply
is through PowerCon at 230V.
Both X208A and X208P are built in birch plywood which has a high resistance
against vibrations and humidity.
High resistance weatherproof bi-component paint. The front face is protected by two
1.5 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey cloth.
They include in-built black painted stainless steel rigging hardware and handles for
an easy and comfortable transport.
2.2. Presets
The X208A includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user
requirements.
The presets in the X208 are based on the number of boxes, the type of configuration
(flat, standard arc, maximum arc) and frequency range (full range or use with
subwoofer)
[Nº of BOXES] _ [CONFIGURATION] _ [FREQUENCY RANGE]
[Nº of BOXES]
2 : 2 boxes
4 : 4 boxes –6 boxes
8 : 8 or more boxes
[CONFIGURATION]
FLAT: Flat boxes at 0º (longthrow application)
ARC-: Standard curved boxes, i.e. 0º/1º/3º/6º or similar (for mid field application).
ARC+: Maximum curved boxes, i.e. 5º or more degrees between cabinets (for
nearfield application)
[FREQUENCY RANGE]
FR: Full-range. Frequency response down to 78Hz
SW: Frequency response down to 90Hz (for subwoofer use)
Example:
[4FLAT_FR]: 4 boxes / flat configuration / full-range

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STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS
1) 4 x X208 FLAT without subwoofers
P1 [4FLAT_FR]
2) 4 x X208 FLAT with subwoofers
P2 [4FLAT_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]
3) 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED without subwoofers
P3 [4ARC-_FR]
4) 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED with subwoofers
P4 [4ARC-_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]

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5) 4 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º without subwoofers
P5 [4ARC+_FR]
6) 4 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º with subwoofers
P6 [4ARC+_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]
7) 4 x X208 FLAT + 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED without subwoofers
P7 [8FLAT_FR]
P9 [8ARC-_FR]
8) 4 x X08 FLAT + 4 x X208 STANDARD CURVED with subwoofers
P8 [8FLAT_SW]
P10 [8ARC-_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]

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9) 4 x X208 FLAT + 4 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º without subwoofers
P7 [8FLAT_FR]
P11 [8ARC+_FR]
10) 4 x X208 FLAT + 4 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 5º- 10º with subwoofers
P8 [8FLAT_SW]
P12 [8ARC+_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]
11) 2 x X208 STANDARD CURVED 0º- 5º without subwoofers
P13 [2ARC-_FR]
12) 2 x X208 STANDARD CURVED 0º- 5º with subwoofers
P14 [2ARC-_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]

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13) 2 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 6º- 10º without subwoofers
P15 [2ARC+_FR]
14) 2 x X208 MAXIMUM CURVED 6º- 10º with subwoofers
P16 [2ARC+_SW]
[LPF90/LPF110/etc..]
2.3. Control and Connection panel
Fig.8.X208A control and connection panel
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

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The X208A control panel contains the following elements:
A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status
B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as IP
address setting, Preset selection, etc.
C) STATUS LEDS: Report a special event happening in the system
•Protect: (Red) A fault condition is being reported by the amplifier. If this LED is
constantly lit even after resetting the device, please contact the technical
service.
•Standby: (Orange) This led is lit when the equipment is set in Low Power
Consumption mode. This mode can only be set through the PC connection.
•Mute: (Orange) The system is muted (amplifiers are disabled). The system
can be muted from the PC remote control or from the keypad.
IMPORTANT: When the amplifier is in MUTE, the PROTECT LED will be also lit to
show that the amplifier is disabled. Also when the system is waking up from the
STANDBY mode, the PROTECT led will be lit for a few seconds. Under these
circumstances the PROTECT LED is reporting that the amplifier is disabled, but not a
fault condition.
D) SIGNAL INPUT LEDS: Monitor the signal arriving at the module input.
•Input: Signal is present at the input. Nominal input level is +8dBu (2Vrms).
•>8V Overload: The input signal exceeds +14dBu (4Vrms), so it will be
compressed. Avoid the continuous lighting of this led in order to preserve the
dynamic range of the audio signal.
E) OUTPUT LEDS: Show the amplifier output level, both for Low and High channels.
•-24dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -24dB of its maximum
power
•-12dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -12dB of its maximum
power
•Clip: The amplifier is delivering its maximum output power
The connection panel has the following parts:
F) SLAVE OUTPUT FOR X208P
4P-Speakon connector used to feed up to three slaves X208P Line Array Element. In
order to assure proper operation always follow these instructions:
•Link up to THREE units of X208P with each X208A.
•Do not connect a loudspeaker different than X208P to this output.
•Do not change or manipulate this connector.
•Always follow the polarity if the 4-pole connector
o1+/1-: LF+/LF-
o2+/2-: HF+/HF-
Misusing the slave output for X208P may lead to serious damage for all involved
equipment, and will not be covered by the Warranty.

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G) NETWORK: Computer connection through Ethernet protocol. Two 8-pin RJ45 /
EtherCon® compatible connectors with an internal switch allow the connection of
several units in daisy-chain. Please refer to Master Audio DSPStudio Quick
Installation Guide for more information on the remote connection.
H) BALANCED INPUT/LINK:
XLR-3 Female balanced signal connector for signal input.
XLR-3 Male connector for parallel connection of various cabinets with the same input
signal.
IMPORTANT: Please always use balanced microphone cable with the following pin
assignment:
1= Shield (Ground) 2= Live (+) 3= Return (-)
I) AC INPUT/OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: These leds show the status of the AC
mains supply.
•POWER ON: (Blue) When lit, the equipment is ON and the AC input level is
within the permitted range (200 to 250 VAC).
•>250V OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION: (Red) When activated, the AC
voltage is permanently out of the permitted range of the equipment, so it will
remain under protection until this condition is solved. Revise your connections
and mains power installation and consider that other equipment connected to
this line may have been damaged.
J) AC MAINS INPUT/LINK: Mains supply connection via PowerCon.
•Blue connector for AC in.
•Grey connector to feed other units in parallel. Linking up to 4 units of X208A is
possible, provided that a quality cable of a minimum section of 3x2.5mm2is
used. Connecting more than 4 units in parallel may lead to a voltage drop in
the cable that will reduce the equipment performance.
Always use mains power
cable supplied by
manufacturer.
Never connect the
Xcellence Line Array cabinets to an
unearthed mains supply or by using
an unearthed mains cable.
2.4. Dimensions
Fig.9. X208 cabinet. External dimensions

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3. X215W FEATURES
The X215W cabinet is ideal for bass reinforcement. It includes 2500W amplification
for the woofers and digital signal control by DSP. The manufacturer presets
(LPF90+3, LPF90+6, LPF100+3, LPF100+6, LPF110+3, LPF110+6, LPF120+3,
LPF120+6, CARDIOID) make it easy, flexible and user-friendly.
The 15” neodymium woofers used, thanks to their exclusive magnetic design,
combine excellent bass frequency response, high performance and low distortion.
These features are mainly due to the presence of demodulation rings which
drastically reduce the inter-modulation and third order distortion and considerably
improve the transitory response. There is excellent heat dissipation due to the
external positioning of the magnet set. Without any doubt one of the finest bass
transducers currently available. The result is a clean, high quality sound.
3.1. Technical description
The X215W cabinet comes with DSP control, with acoustic bandpass cabinet. As a
bass reinforcement system, its usable bandwidth is 32Hz-130Hz (-10dB). It has
2500W continuous amplification, thermal protection, short circuit protection at the
output, maximum power limiter, and protection against overvoltage. The DSP
includes some presets which can be selected either accessing the cabinet’s rear
control panel or via the computer with Ethernet connection. The LPF90+3 preset
means low pass filter at 90Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF90+6 means low pass
filter at 90Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF100+3 means low pass filter at 100Hz
and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF100+6 means low pass filter at 100Hz and +6dB boost
at 50Hz; LPF110+3 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz;
LPF110+6 means low pass filter at 110Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+3
means low pass filter at 120Hz and +3dB boost at 50Hz; LPF120+6 means low pass
filter at 120Hz and +6dB boost at 50Hz and CARDIOID means cardioid polar pattern
when used in combination with two other X215W subwoofers.
The X215W is connected using the XLR balanced connectors. Mains supply is
through PowerCon. High resistance weatherproof bi-component coating. The front
face is protected by two 1.5 mm thick steel grilles with acoustically transparent grey
cloth. It includes in-built black painted stainless steel rigging hardware and handles
for an easy and comfortable transport.
Fig.10. X215W external dimensions

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3.2. Presets
The X215W includes some manufacturer presets for different types of application.
The DSP system can also store up to 23 customer’s presets, depending on user
requirements.
ATTENTION: When the X215W is used in conjunction with the X208 in 4FLAT_SW,
4ARC-_SW, 4ARC+_SW, 8FLAT_SW, 8ARC-_SW, 8ARC+_SW, 2ARC-_SW,
2ARC+_SW presets, the X215W must operate in positive polarity.
When the X215W is used in conjunction with the X208 in 4FLAT_FR, 4ARC-_FR,
4ARC+_FR, 8FLAT_FR, 8ARC-_FR, 8ARC+_FR, 2ARC-_FR, 2ARC+_FR presets,
the X215W must operate in negative polarity.
LPF90+3
90Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF90+6
90Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF100+3
100Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz

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LPF100+6
100Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF110+3
110Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF110+6
110Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF120+3
120Hz
low pass filter
with +3dB boost
at 50Hz
LPF120+6
120Hz
low pass filter
with +6dB boost
at 50Hz

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CARDIOID
(Cardioid
polar pattern, with
processing,delay
and inverse
polarity)
Fig.11. X215W PRESET options
3.3. Control and connection panel
The X215W control panel contains the following elements:
A) LCD: Displays basic information about the DSP Status
B) KEYPAD: Allows the user to perform basic operations on the DSP such as IP
address setting, Preset selection, etc.
C) STATUS LEDS: Report a special event happening in the system
•Protect: (Red) A fault condition is being reported by the amplifier. If this LED is
constantly lit even after resetting the device, please contact the technical
service.
•Standby: (Orange) This led is lit when the equipment is set in Low Power
Consumption mode. This mode can only be set through the PC connection.
•Mute: (Orange) The system is muted (amplifiers are disabled). The system
can be muted from the PC remote control or from the keypad.
IMPORTANT: When the amplifier is in MUTE, the PROTECT LED will be also lit to
show that the amplifier is disabled. Also when the system is waking up from the
STANDBY mode, the PROTECT led will be lit for a few seconds. Under these
circumstances the PROTECT LED is reporting that the amplifier is disabled, but not a
fault condition.
D) SIGNAL INPUT LEDS: Monitor the signal arriving at the module input.
•Input: Signal is present at the input. Nominal input level is +2dBu (1Vrms).
•>8V Overload: The input signal exceeds +14dBu (4Vrms), so it will be
compressed. Avoid the continuous lighting of this led in order to preserve the
dynamic range of the audio signal.
E) OUTPUT LEDS: Show the amplifier output level
•-24dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -24dB of its maximum
power
•-12dB: The amplifier is delivering output power at -12dB of its maximum
power
•Clip: The amplifier is delivering its maximum output power
The connection panel has the following parts: