Blaze PowerZone Connect 122 User manual

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• Amplifier unit •
Output connector x 1 or 2
• Mains powercable • Adhesive rubberfeet x 4
• Inputconnector x 2 • Document pack
• GPIO socket connector
Connection Sockets
Control
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Installation Notes
• High or lowimpedance speaker connection options can be
selected independently for each output channel via the amplifier
configuration web interface.
• Analogue inputsensitivity can be adjusted independently for
each channel via the amplifierconfiguration web interface.
• S/PDIFdigital audio 1/0routing can be configured via the
amplifierconfiguration web interface.
Wireless Network Control Connection
A mobile, laptop or desktop device with WiFi functionality and a
web browser is required.
Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the PowerZone Connect amplifier to mains power
using the supplied mains cable and wait for the front panel WiFi
indicator to illuminategreen.
2. Use a mp,bile, laptop or desktopdevice to search for available
WiFi networks. Connect to, 'Blaze (productserial number)' using
the password, 'password'. The amplifierserial number can be
found on its rear panel.
3. Open amobile, laptop or desktop deviceweb browser and enter
the following IP address: 192.168.4.1.The amplifier configuration
web interface page will open in the browser app to enable
amplifier configuration as required.
It is strongly recommended that the PowerZone Connect
amplifier WiFi password is changed following initial wireless
connection.
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Speaker Outputs
• GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) options can be
configured via the amplifierconfiguration web interface.
• Ensure that rack or other confined installation does not
restrictthe airflowrequired for safe and reliable operation of
the equipment. It is important to ensure that the40°C maximum
operatingtemperature for the equipment is not exceeded.
Wired Network Control Connection
A laptop or desktop device with Ethernet functionality, aweb
browser and anetwork scanning app is required.
Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the PowerZone Connect amplifier Network Control
socket directly to alaptop or desktop device - or through aswitch.
2. Connect the PowerZone Connect amplifier to mains power
usingthe supplied mains cable and wait for the front panel
Network indicator to illuminategreen to indicate that the
amplifier has networkconnectivity.
3. The default LAN IP address of the amplifier is 192.168.64.100.
Configure your laptop or desktopdevice to afixed IP address
in the same IP range, ex . 192.168.64.10, with Subnet mask
255.255.255.0 (or prefix 24) and set Gateway to 192.168.64.1.
4. Open alaptop or desktopdevice web browser and enterthe
address http:/!192.168.64.100/-The amplifierconfiguration
web page interfacewill open to enable amplifierconfiguration as
required.

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This symbol is intended to alert
theuser to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerousvoltage"
withinthe product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk
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This symbol is intended to
alertthe user to the presence
of importantoperating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanyingthe appliance.
of electric shock to persons. This equipment must
be earthed.
Ce symbole apour but d' attirer !'attention de l'utilisateursur la presence,a
l'interieurdu boitierde l'appareil,d'une «tension dangereuse » non isolee,
qui pourraitetresuffisamment puissante pourrepresenter un risque
d'electrocution pour les personnes.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Followall instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block anyventilation opening. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the powercord shall be connected
to amains socket outlet with aprotective earthingconnection.
10. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet ,consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the powercord from being walked on or pinched particularlyat
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the
apparatus.
12. Do not unplugthe unit by pullingon thecord, use the plug.
13. Unplugthis apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,such as powersupply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
theapparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The appliance coupler, or the AC Mains plug, is the AC mains disconnect
device and shall remain readily accessible after installation.
Class 2 Wiring
Ce symbole apour but d'attirer !'attention de l'utilisateursur la presence,
dans la documentation qui accompagne l'appareil, d'instructions importantes
relatives ason utilisation et sa maintenance (entretien).
Consignes de securite importantes
1. Veuillez lire ces instructions.
2. Conservez ces instructions.
3. Respectez taus les avertissements.
4. Suivez toutes les instructions.
5. N'utilisez pas cet appareil pres de l'eau.
6. Nettoyez uniquementavec un chiffon sec.
7. N'obstruez pas les ou'ies deventilation. lnstallez l'appareil en respectant
les instructionsdu fabricant.
8. Eloignez l'appareil des sources de chaleur : radiateurs,bouches de.
soufflage,fours et autres (y compris les amplificateurs).
9. Pour reduire le risque d'electrocution, le cordon d'alimentation doitetre
connecte aune prise de courant avec une mise a la terre de protection.
10. Respectez le dispositifde protection de mise a la terre de la prise secteur.
Une prise polarisee est equipee de deuxfiches, l'une plus large que l'autre.
Une prise avec borne de terre est equipee de deuxfiches et d'une borne de
terre. La fiche large, au la borne de terre, estgarante de votre securite. Si
la fiche secteurfournie avec l'appareil ne correspond pas a la prise secteur
de votre installation,faites remplacer cette derniere par un electricien.
11. Disposez les cables de sorte qu'ils ne puissent pas etre pietines,coinces au
pinces ;une attention toute particuliere doit etre accordee au niveau des
prises secteur et de l'embase secteur de l'appareil.
12. Ne debranchez pas l'appareil en tirant sur le cordon. Utilisez la fiche.
13. Debranchez cet appareil du secteur lors des orages au des longues
periodes d'inutilisation.
14. Confiez toute reparation a un technicien qualifie.1.'.intervention d' un
technicien est necessaire dans les cas suivants: le cordon d'alimentation
au la prise secteur sont endommages, des corps etrangers au du liquide
se sontintroduitsdans l'appareil, l'appareil aeteexpose a la pluie au a
l'humidite, l'appareil montredes signes de dysfonctionnementau est
tombe.
15. Le coupleur de l'appareil,au la fiche secteur, est le dispositifde
deconnexion du secteur et doit resterfacilement accessible apres
!'installation.
Class 2 Ca bl age
I.\ Haute tension exposee sur les bornes des haut-parleurs. Toucher I.\ Exposed high voltage on the speaker terminals. Touching the
~ uninsulated terminals or wiring may result in an unpleasant
sensation
~ les bornes ou le cablage non isoles peuvent entrainer une sensation
desagreable
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1.This device may notcause harmful interference.
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class Bdigital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in aresidential installation.This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is noguarantee that interferencewill not occur in aparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception,which can be determined by turningtheequipment off
and on,the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one
or more of thefollowing measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which ,-;
the receiver is connected. 8
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help. ~
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