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Compliance Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
KCC Statement

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Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Trademark Statement
Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
https://www.audinate.com/legal/patents-and-trademarks
ENERGY STAR Certification
This device complies with the ENERGY STAR
international standard for energy efficient
products.
It automatically enters into standby mode when no
input signal is detected for 25 minutes in order to
save power while not in use.
In addition, a highly efficient amplifier circuitry
design has been adopted to reduce energy
consumption while the device is in use.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.

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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of
all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT
BEFORE USE.
International http://eservice.aten.com
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-400-810-0-810
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
1-949-428-1111

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Product Information
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller.
Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
Package Contents
Check to make sure that all the components are in working order. If you
encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.
1 AP206 / AP212 Power Amplifier with DSP
1 rack mount / surface mount kit
1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
2 3-pin Euroblock connectors with strain relief (3.5mm)
1 5-pin Euroblock connector with strain relief (3.5mm)
1 4-pin Euroblock connector with screw lock (5.08mm)
1 3-pin Euroblock connector (3.5mm)
1 power cord
1 user instructions
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
User Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
1. Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Hardware Setup
Connecting the AP206 / AP212 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting the AP206 / AP212 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Surface Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AP901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AP902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring Audio Gain on AP902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing / Removing the Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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3. Operation
Browser Web Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DHCP-assigned IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DSP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speaker Out Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Input Signal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Speaker Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delay Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Equalizer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Limiter Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Line Out Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Delay Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Low-pass Filter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Preset Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Save a New Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Apply an Existing Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Edit an Existing Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Local Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Web Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Account Lockout Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Preset Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Test Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dashboard Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Appendix
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AP206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
AP212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
AP901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
AP902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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ATEN Standard Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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About this Manual
This user manual is provided to help you get the most from the AP206 / AP212
unit. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. Devices
and accessories covered in this manual include:
An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction introduces you to the AP206 (2 × 60W) / AP212 (2 ×
120W) Power Amplifier with DSP. Its purpose, features, installation
considerations, and panel components are presented and described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup describes the steps that are necessary to quickly
and safely set up your installation.
Chapter 3, Operation specifies how to process the web control and
configuration for the unit through the Ethernet connection
Appendix, provides a list of safety instructions and precautions, contact
information for ATEN technical support, product specifications, and other
technical information.
Note:
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected
devices.
This product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved
or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual,
visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/
Models Product Names
AP206 2 × 60W Power Amplifier with DSP
AP212 2 × 120W Power Amplifier with DSP
AP901 2-CH Dante Expansion Card for AP Series
AP902 2-CH Mic/Line Pre-AMP Expansion Card for AP Series

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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start  Run means to
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The AP206 / AP212 Power Amplifier with DSP is a 2-channel power amplifier
with built-in DSP. The AP206 is 60W per channel while the AP212 is 120W per
channel. The AP206 / AP212 receives balanced or unbalanced line level audio
signal to drive 4 ohms or 70V/100V (under bridge mode only) speakers for
public address applications. The AP206 / AP212 unit is able to competible with
Dante audio when the AP901 Dante expansion card is installed in the
expansion slot. The expansion slot could be used for another pre-amp
module, AP902, which obtains 2-channel Mic/Line inputs. The AP206 / AP212
power amplifier is compatible with ATEN VK system through RS-232 and
Etherent, and user can configure the entired system by built-in WebGUI.

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Features
2 × 60W (AP206) / 2 × 120W (AP212) Class D amplifier with Hi-Z and Low-
Z output
Optional Dante expansion card (AP901)
Optional 2-channel Mic/Line preamp expansion card (AP902)
Built-in DSP (digital signal processing): Includes speaker selector, 5-band
output EQ, limiter, and delay
DSP configuration and firmware update though LAN
Supports up to 20 DSP presets
Meets requirement of Energy Star that power saving mode and auto
standby mode are supported
Supports thermal protection
Supports ATEN control system via RS-232 serial port and Ethernet
Universal power supply with PFC
Ground lift switch for eliminating hum noise caused by ground loops
Advanced protection circuits for protect the amplifier and loads
(speakers) against shorted outputs, Amp over/under-voltage, and output
over current
Flexible installation including rack mount and surface mount
Fanless chassis design

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Planning the Installation
Requirements
Prepare the following before installing the AP206 / AP212 unit:
1 set of ceiling loudspeakers
1 or more audio source devices

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Components
Front View
Rear View
No. Component Description
1 volume control for channel A Adjusts the audio output volume of channel A.
2 signal / clip LED for channel A Lights to indicate the audio signal status of
channel A. Refer to LED Status, page 6 for
details.
3 volume control for channel B Adjusts the audio output volume of channel B.
1 2 3 45 6 7
EXPANSION SLOT
8 9 10
11 12 13 14 1615

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4 signal / clip LED for channel B Lights to indicate the audio signal status of
channel B. Refer to LED Status, page 6 for
details.
5 reset button Press this button to reset the MCU of the unit.
6 standby LED Lights to indicate the unit is in standby mode.
Refer to LED Status, page 6 for details.
7 power LED Lights to indicate the unit is powered on. Refer
to LED Status, page 6 for details.
8 power socket Connects to the power cord.
9 speaker out
(4-pin Euroblock connector)
Connects to a set of passive speakers such as
AS104 / AS106 / AS108.
10 expansion slot Installs the expansion card, such as AP901 /
AP902, into the expansion slot for flexible and
expandable connectivity.
11 LAN port Connects to a network switch or a PC.
12 RS-232 serial port Connects to an ATEN Control Pad.
13 impedance switch Adjusts the impedance between 4Ω, 70V, and
100V.
14 audio line output channel
(5-pin Euroblock connector)
Connects to an active subwoofer or other audio
equipment.
15 audio line input channels
(3-pin Euroblock connectors)
Connects to your audio sources.
16 ground / lift switch Switches to lift to eliminate hum noise from
dirty AC electric power circuit.
No. Component Description

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LED Status
You can find the unit’s LEDs on the front panel as illustrated below. See the
table below for details on the LED indication.
No. LED Indication Description
1 signal / clip LED
for channel A
lights green The audio signal strength is over -53dBFS.
lights red The audio signal strength reaches the
hard-clipping limit (-3dBFS).
off There is no audio signal.
2 signal / clip LED
for channel B
lights green The audio signal strength is over -53dBFS.
lights red The audio signal strength reaches the
hard-clipping limit (-3dBFS).
off There is no audio signal.
3 standby LED lights amber The unit is in standby mode and audio
strength is less than -24dBu.
blinks amber The unit is in overheat protection mode.
off The unit is running and not in the standby
mode.
4 power LED lights green The unit is powered on.
blinks green Firmware upgrade of the unit is in process.
off The unit is powered off.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
Connecting the AP206 / AP212 Unit
Follow the steps below to connect the AP206 / AP212 to audio source devices,
a set of loud speakers, and an ATEN controller.
Note: Make sure all the equipment you are connecting to the unit is turned off
and disconnected from the power source.
1. Please review the safety information regarding the placement
of this device in Safety Instructions, page 55.
2. Do not power on the AP206 / AP212 until all the necessary
hardware is connected.
Power RS-232
Power Cord Media Player Active
Subwoofer
ATEN Control Pad
(e.g. VK0200 Control Pad)
AP212
Rear View
3-Pin Euroblock5-Pin Euroblock4-Pin Euroblock
Speaker1Speaker2
ATEN Control BoxPC
or
Network
Cat 5e
EXPANSION SLOT
or
Dante Expansion Card (AP901)
Mic / Line Preamp Expansion Card
(AP902)
11
3
56
7 22 4

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1. Connect your audio sources to the audio input channels.
2. Connect the speakers to the unit’s speaker output.
Note:
1. To avoid damaging the amplifier, please connect the wires to your
speakers first, and then connect the other end of the wire to the
speaker output channels using the supplied 4-pin Euroblock
connector with screw lock (5.08 mm).
2. Keep the unit and its small parts such as 4-Pin Euroblock connector
out of the reach of children. Children can choke or suffocate on the
released small parts through detachment or breakage.
3. Connect the subwoofer or other audio equipment to the unit.
4. (Optional) To control the unit using an ATEN Control Pad, connect the
Control Pad to the unit’s RS-232 port.
5. (Optional) Use the LAN port for firmware upgrades, DSP configuration, or
remote management (using a hardware controller).
To control the unit using a hardware controller through the Ethernet,
e.g. an ATEN Control Box, connect the LAN port to a network switch.
To upgrade firmware, configure DSP settings (via the web console), or
manage the unit, connect the LAN port to a PC.
Note: The default IP address is 192.168.0.60. Use the default login credentials
administrator and password upon first login.
6. (Optional) To connect the unit to the Dante network or additional mic/
line level output device(s), install the Dante expansion card (AP901) or
mic/line preamp expansion card (AP902) to the expansion slot in
advanced.
Note:
1. AP901 and AP902 are sold separately.
2. Refer to Installing / Removing the Expansion Card, page 19 for how
to install / remove the expansion card.

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7. Connect the supplied power cord to the unit’s power socket after
powering on all other audio equipment. The unit’s power LED lights green
to indicate the unit is powered on.
Note: The AP206 / AP212 unit enters network standby mode once it is
powered on. To wake up the unit, feed a audio signal whose strength is
more than –24dBu, or log in to the web console to activate the unit.
8. Adjust the volume from the unit’s front panel.

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Mounting the AP206 / AP212 Unit
Note: The foot pad set is used only when placing the unit on a flat surface to
prevent the unit from slipping. Do not attach the foot pads to the unit if
you’d like to mount the unit onto a system rack or secure it on a flat
surface.
Rack Mount
To mount the unit onto a standard 19” rack:
To mount a single unit, attach the two mounting brackets onto the sides
of the unit with six M3 indented hex washer head screws provided. Align
the mounting brackets’ screw holes with that of the front of the rack, and
secure the unit onto the rack using self-supplied screws.