Channel Vision Aria A1260 User manual

Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
A1260
A1260R
12 Channel Audio Amplifier
By

3
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Features:
!Audio-sensing inputs
!Input selector allows either global or zone input
!Low power consumption when no audio is present
!Cost effective and easy to install
The A1260 is a 12-channel (6-zone) audio amplifier designed for whole
house music applications. It can supply up to six pairs of speakers with
enough power to ensure high-quality audio in every listening area. The
rack mount version (model A1260R) is available for installations in 19”
equipment racks.
Note: these dimension do not include the rubber feet on the bottom of the
unit or the connectors which protrude from the rear of the unit. The
rubber feet will add 0.25 inches to the height and the connectors (without
wires attached) will add 0.5 inches to the depth.
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
these instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat. When installing multiple amplifiers in the same rack, provide
space for air circulation above and below each unit.
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 the third prong are provided fro 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Channel Vision.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 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
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover
(or back), no user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN !
5.25”
14.5”
16.75”
5.25”
14.5”
19.0”
A1260
Dimensions:
A1260R

3
2
Features:
!Audio-sensing inputs
!Input selector allows either global or zone input
!Low power consumption when no audio is present
!Cost effective and easy to install
The A1260 is a 12-channel (6-zone) audio amplifier designed for whole
house music applications. It can supply up to six pairs of speakers with
enough power to ensure high-quality audio in every listening area. The
rack mount version (model A1260R) is available for installations in 19”
equipment racks.
Note: these dimension do not include the rubber feet on the bottom of the
unit or the connectors which protrude from the rear of the unit. The
rubber feet will add 0.25 inches to the height and the connectors (without
wires attached) will add 0.5 inches to the depth.
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
these instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat. When installing multiple amplifiers in the same rack, provide
space for air circulation above and below each unit.
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 the third prong are provided fro 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Channel Vision.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 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
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover
(or back), no user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN !
5.25”
14.5”
16.75”
5.25”
14.5”
19.0”
A1260
Dimensions:
A1260R

5
ŸEach zone may be switched between the global input and the
local input.
ŸSources connected to Global input can be heard in all 6
zones.
Ÿ110-120 or 220-240 operation
ŸEach channel has independent turn-on sensors.
ŸTorroidal power transformer with 4 secondaries to maximize
separation.
ŸComputer-grade components throughout to ensure long-life.
ŸTurn on time <500msec Turn off time ~ 30-100 seconds
ŸIdeal companion to A4600 Matrix A/V controller
A1260R
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
The A1260 is a 12 channel audio amplifier designed for whole-house audio
systems. The amplifier is organized into 6 stereo pairs. Each pair may be
driven with a system wide signal, or its own input.
Each of the 12 channels will turn on automatically at the presence of an
audio signal and will turn off when the audio signal is gone.
The A1260 is available in a rack mount version, A1260R.
The A1260 is intended to be constantly on. Power consumption during times
of no audio is less than 30 watts.
A1260 Rear Panel
A1260
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
4
120
240
R
L
1SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
6SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
5SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
4SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
3SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
2SPKR
IN
Local
Global
Global
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow Input VoltageInput Voltage Aria by Channel Vision
Model A1260 12 Channel Amplifier
Made in China
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
USE CLASS 2 WIRING FOR SPEAKER OUTPUTS
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
XXXXXXXX

5
ŸEach zone may be switched between the global input and the
local input.
ŸSources connected to Global input can be heard in all 6
zones.
Ÿ110-120 or 220-240 operation
ŸEach channel has independent turn-on sensors.
ŸTorroidal power transformer with 4 secondaries to maximize
separation.
ŸComputer-grade components throughout to ensure long-life.
ŸTurn on time <500msec Turn off time ~ 30-100 seconds
ŸIdeal companion to A4600 Matrix A/V controller
A1260R
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
The A1260 is a 12 channel audio amplifier designed for whole-house audio
systems. The amplifier is organized into 6 stereo pairs. Each pair may be
driven with a system wide signal, or its own input.
Each of the 12 channels will turn on automatically at the presence of an
audio signal and will turn off when the audio signal is gone.
The A1260 is available in a rack mount version, A1260R.
The A1260 is intended to be constantly on. Power consumption during times
of no audio is less than 30 watts.
A1260 Rear Panel
A1260
Aria By Channel Vision 12 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
A1260
4
120
240
R
L
1SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
6SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
5SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
4SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
3SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
2SPKR
IN
Local
Global
Global
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow Input VoltageInput Voltage Aria by Channel Vision
Model A1260 12 Channel Amplifier
Made in China
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
USE CLASS 2 WIRING FOR SPEAKER OUTPUTS
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
XXXXXXXX

120
240
R
L
1SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
6SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
5SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
4SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
3SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
2SPKR
IN
Local
Global
Global
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow Input VoltageInput Voltage Aria by Channel Vision
Model A1260 12 Channel Amplifier
Made in China
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
USE CLASS 2 WIRING FOR SPEAKER OUTPUTS
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
XXXXXXXX
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Sample Wiring Diagram:
Using the A4601 & A1260 together
INPUTSINPUTSOUTPUTSOUTPUTS
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Channel Vision A4601Channel Vision A4601
Tested To ComplyTested To Comply
With FCC StandardsWith FCC Standards
PowerPower
230 / 115 VAC230 / 115 VAC
50 / 60 Hz50 / 60 Hz
Input VoltageInput Voltage
3
R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo
44
2
1
IR EmittersIR Emitters
1 2 3 4
Hi-Z
75
R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo
2
13
46
5
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS OUTPUTSOUTPUTS
Control 5
6Control 3 4Control 1 2
Sig
Gnd
+V
Video In
Termination
Video In
Termination
1A/250V1A/250V
FUSEFUSE
115
DVD player
ŸIR signals detected by the A0127 keypad
will be repeated back to the A4601.
This allows control of the input sources.
A4601 Rear Panel
A1260 Rear Panel
CD player
Attach IR emitters to the face
of the components to enable IR control.
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A0501
POWER
Pwr Mute
Vid 1
Vid 2
Vid 3
Vid 4
Vol
+
Vol
-
Room 6
The A4601/A4601R... is a 4 input 6 output matrix A/V controller designed for
whole-house audio systems.
The unit is organized into 4 audio/video inputs and 6 audio/video outputs.
The A4601 is intended to be used with a multichannel audio amplifier, such
as the A1260.
Any of the 4 source inputs can be selected and routed to any of the 6
outputs (or zones) independent of the other zones through the use of an IR
repeating keypad (such as the A0127- Sold separately).
The A4601R is equipped with a rack mount faceplate to allow installations in
a standard 19” equipment rack.
The A1260 provides plenty of power to create a great whole-house system,
but it does not provide source selection and volume control. Therefore, a
matrix controller, such as the A4601, is needed to unlock the full potential of
the A1260.
Control of the A4601... is accomplished
through the use of an IR repeating device,
such as the A0127 keypad. The A0127
already contains the IR codes necessary to
operate the A4601, but you may also use a
standard IR receiver or a 3rd party keypad.
When using a simple IR receiver, you will
need to program a learning remote control
with the IR codes for the A4601. These codes
can be downloaded from
www.channelvision.com, or learned from an
A0127.
Creating a System
Aria By Channel Vision 4x6 Matrix Switcher
A4600
Aria
By Channel Vision
4x6 Matrix Switcher
A4600
Pwr Mute
Vid 1
Vid 2
Vid 3
Vid 4
Vol
+
Vol
-
A0127
IR-2202

120
240
R
L
1SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
6SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
5SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
4SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
3SPKR
IN
Local
Global
R
L
2SPKR
IN
Local
Global
Global
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow
10A 120V
5A 240V
Slow Blow Input VoltageInput Voltage Aria by Channel Vision
Model A1260 12 Channel Amplifier
Made in China
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
USE CLASS 2 WIRING FOR SPEAKER OUTPUTS
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
120V ~ 60 Hz
240V ~ 50 Hz
1000 W
XXXXXXXX
67
Sample Wiring Diagram:
Using the A4601 & A1260 together
INPUTSINPUTSOUTPUTSOUTPUTS
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Channel Vision A4601Channel Vision A4601
Tested To ComplyTested To Comply
With FCC StandardsWith FCC Standards
PowerPower
230 / 115 VAC230 / 115 VAC
50 / 60 Hz50 / 60 Hz
Input VoltageInput Voltage
3
R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo
44
2
1
IR EmittersIR Emitters
1 2 3 4
Hi-Z
75
R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo R-Audio-LR-Audio-L VideoVideo
2
13
46
5
OUTPUTSOUTPUTS OUTPUTSOUTPUTS
Control 5
6Control 3 4Control 1 2
Sig
Gnd
+V
Video In
Termination
Video In
Termination
1A/250V1A/250V
FUSEFUSE
115
DVD player
ŸIR signals detected by the A0127 keypad
will be repeated back to the A4601.
This allows control of the input sources.
A4601 Rear Panel
A1260 Rear Panel
CD player
Attach IR emitters to the face
of the components to enable IR control.
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3
4
MODEL
A0501
POWER
Pwr Mute
Vid 1
Vid 2
Vid 3
Vid 4
Vol
+
Vol
-
Room 6
The A4601/A4601R... is a 4 input 6 output matrix A/V controller designed for
whole-house audio systems.
The unit is organized into 4 audio/video inputs and 6 audio/video outputs.
The A4601 is intended to be used with a multichannel audio amplifier, such
as the A1260.
Any of the 4 source inputs can be selected and routed to any of the 6
outputs (or zones) independent of the other zones through the use of an IR
repeating keypad (such as the A0127- Sold separately).
The A4601R is equipped with a rack mount faceplate to allow installations in
a standard 19” equipment rack.
The A1260 provides plenty of power to create a great whole-house system,
but it does not provide source selection and volume control. Therefore, a
matrix controller, such as the A4601, is needed to unlock the full potential of
the A1260.
Control of the A4601... is accomplished
through the use of an IR repeating device,
such as the A0127 keypad. The A0127
already contains the IR codes necessary to
operate the A4601, but you may also use a
standard IR receiver or a 3rd party keypad.
When using a simple IR receiver, you will
need to program a learning remote control
with the IR codes for the A4601. These codes
can be downloaded from
www.channelvision.com, or learned from an
A0127.
Creating a System
Aria By Channel Vision 4x6 Matrix Switcher
A4600
Aria
By Channel Vision
4x6 Matrix Switcher
A4600
Pwr Mute
Vid 1
Vid 2
Vid 3
Vid 4
Vol
+
Vol
-
A0127
IR-2202

CHANNEL VISION
Limited Warranty
Channel Vision Technology will repair or replace any defect in material or
workmanship which occurs during normal use of this product with new or rebuilt
parts, free of charge in the USA, for two years from the date of original purchase.
This is a no hassle warranty with no mail in warranty card needed. This warranty
does not cover damages in shipment, failures caused by other products not
supplied by Channel Vision Technology, or failures due to accident, misuse, abuse,
or alteration of the equipment. This warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser, and a purchase receipt, invoice, or other proof of original purchase date
will be required before warranty repairs are provided.
Mail in service can be obtained during the warranty period by calling (800) 840-
0288 toll free. A Return Authorization number must be obtained in advance and
can be marked on the outside of the shipping carton.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights (which
vary from state to state). If a problem with this product develops during or after the
warranty period, please contact Channel Vision Technology, your dealer or any
factory-authorized service center.
500-009 rev C
Specifications: (typical @25º C)
Output Frequency Range: 20-20kHz
Output Load Range: 4-16 ohms
Output Level: 60 W/ch 8ohms (2 ch. driven)
Audio sense on delay: < 500msec
Audio sense off delay: ~ 30-100 seconds
THD: < 0.05%
Power Consumption: < 30 W (no input)
Operating Temperature: -10ºC to +35ºC
AC fuse: 10A Slo-blo 5x20mm
Specifications subject to change without notice.