EarthQuake Cinenova IR16 User manual

Sound That Will Move You.
8-ZONES MULTI-SOURCE
IR DRIVEN AMPLIFIER
USER’S MANUAL
Cinénova 16IR
Earthquake Sound Corporation
2727 McCone Avenue. Hayward, CA94545
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.earthquakesound.com
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Table of Content
Getting Started
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Basic Operations
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Product Warranty
Specifications
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front & Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel Map - LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Panel Map - BUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keypad & Remote Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IR Wiring Configuration Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Customer Support
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Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Safety First
Thisdocumentationcontainsgeneralsafety,installation,andoperatinginstructionsfortheCinénova-IR16 Amplifiers.Itis
important to read this users’ manual before attempting to use these products. Pay particular attention to the safety
instructions.
Symbols Explained:
Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure –
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in injury or death.
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.
The Sound That Will Move You.
Earthquake Sound Corporation
2727 McCone Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
© 2008 Earthquake Sound Corporation. All rights reserved.
This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation. The information is subject to change without notice.
Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
Safety Instructions Earthquake Sound
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Important Safety Instructions
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1) Read these instructions in their entirety. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pint
2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe place. where they exit from the apparatus.
3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments & accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
4) Follow instructions (do not take short cuts). 12) Use only compatible rack or cart for final resting position.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lighting storm or when unused
6) Clean only with a dry cloth. for long period of time.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is
with the manufacturers instructions. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way
such as; power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat. apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
one wider that the other. A grounding-type plug has two this apparatus to rain or moisture.
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
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.
Safety Instructions
This triangle, which appears on your component,
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -
voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This triangle, which appears on your component,
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in this
accompanying literature.
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Introduction
About Cinénova-IR16
The Cinénova-IR16 is the second generation in multi-zone that Earthquake has produced. Thanks to the feedbacks received from custom home
installersworldwide,wehavemanagedpresentyouwithatrulypowerfulyetaudiophilemulti-zoneamplifierwiththefollowingfeatures:
!Bridgeableoutput
!ZoneIRcontrolwithdigitalpadineachzone(included)
!Décorfriendlykeypad
!Four(4)built-inIRrepeaters
!Reargaincontrollimiterwhichlimitstheoutputgainofthezonepad.
!EachzonehasaLOCAL/BUSinputaudioselector
!12VDCtrigger
!Individuallydrivenamplifierblocks(eachblockisdrivenbyadiscretecomplementaryoutputclassA/Bstagewithselectedcomponents)
!Individualpowersupplies(bifilars)forpowerisolation,accuracyandbetterchannelseparation
Thereisnoothermulti-zoneamplifieronthemarketwithsuchfeaturesandpower.Enjoy.
Professor Joseph J. Sahyoun
President & Chief Engineer
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Earthquake Sound
Over the years, many of you have provided us with design requirements, new product development ideas and tremendous
feedback that helped us to improved our products. We are very grateful for your support and feedback.
From all of us here at Earthquake Sound Corporation: Thank you.

!It is recommended that the Cin
equipment be plugged into a dedicated 20-amp circuit with an
isolated ground.
!Disconnect all live power cords before making connections to the
remote gain.
!Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent
humming from induced noise.
!Choose reliable signal cables cords (Earthquake Sound also
specializes in high-performance RCA cables and patches).
!All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should be twisted
type to reduce potential hum noise pick up.
!Label both ends of all wires with the corresponding room
location.
!It is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to power the
amplifier. Lack of input ground reference could be unsafe.
Consult with your electrical contractor about proper grounding.
énova-IR16 and the source
Unpacking
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Unpacking system components
• 1 Powercord
• 8Remotecontrols
• 8Keypads(wallplatesnotincluded)
• 8Phoenixspeakerterminals
• 8Phoenixpadconnectors
• 116-channelAmplifier
Cinénova- 16 included componentsIR
There are several factors to consider before installing the Earthquake
SoundCinénova-IR16system.
• Whataretheintendedlisteningzones?
• What system options and accessories might be required for
features such as local sources, etc.?
• From where in each zone will the listener prefer to control the
system? Where will the remote gains be located? Where will the
speakers be located?
• Where will the source equipment be located?
Note: The Cinénova-IR16 must have adequate ventilation above and
belowforaircirculationandheatdissipation.Inaddition,rackmount
locationsmayrequirefansandvents.
System installation considerations
Connection tips
!Keep the original carton and packing materials for future
shipment or storage.
!Check for any visual signs of damage. If you encounter any
concealed damage, consult your Earthquake Sound dealer
before proceeding with unit installation.
!Retain the sales receipt as it established the duration of the
limited warranty and provided information for insurance
purposes.
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17” (431mm)
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4” (101.5mm)
6.876” (174.5mm)
Front & Rear Panel Overview
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Front Panel Map
Front Panel
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Power/Standby Switch
ThisredcoloredLEDindicateswhethertheamplifierisONorOFF.WhentheamplifierisON,thisLEDwillbelit.
Note:Whenusingtherear12VDCTrigger(page11-feature11),thisfrontswitchmustbeturnedOFF.
Front Panel Power LED
ThisLEDreflectsthepowerstatusofthewholeamplifier.AmplifierwillnothaveanyoutputunlessthisLEDisON.
Note:WhenusinganotherdevicetoturnontheCinénovaIR16amplifier,thisLEDwillcomeonwhenexternaldevicesendsDCsignal(between5and28V
DC)tothebackofTriggerconnector(page11-feature11).
Peak LED Indicators
EachLEDrepresentsone(1)channel.Thisparticularmodelhassixteen(16)channels.Thus,therearesixteen(16)LEDslocatedonthefrontpanel.
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(!) Cin nova IR16 can be mounted in a standard rack mount (4 rack spaces).
(!) Mounting Dimensions: 4” center to center vertical and 18.37” center to center wide.
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Level Controls
This feature adjusts the maximum desired output of the associated zone to prevent overpowering of small
speakers.
Note:Thisknobisby-passedwhenitszoneselectorswitch(feature2)issettoBUS.
LOCAL/BUS Switch
ItswitchestheaudiosourcebetweenLOCALandcommonBUS.In LOCALmode,thezone acts independently
fromthe restofsystembyonlyamplifyingtheinformationfedthroughtheassociatedRCAinputs.InBUSmode,
thatparticularzonewillamplifythesignalfedthroughthemainBUSinput(page11-feature9).
Audio RCA Input
Individual stereo RCA inputs to drive signal into associated zones. Both RCA’s, LEFT and RIGHT, are active
whentheSTEREO/MONOswitchissettoMONO(feature4).Thus,youcanuseeitherRCAinputs.
Note: This RCA input also serves as an Auto Signal Sensing whenever there is a signal greater than 12mV
present.
STEREO/MONO Selector
Switchestheamplifier’soutputbetweenSTEREOorMONO.
·In STEREO mode, the LEFT and RIGHT outputs operate independently at 75 Watts per channel at 4Ù
speakerload.Level,Gain,AutoTurnONandMUTEareallcommontoboth.
·In MONO mode, the LEFT and RIGHT stereo signals are summed internally for a single high power output.
Youcandrivetwo4Ùspeakers in this modeorasingle 4ÙBridged for maximum powerof150WRMS.Also, if
thesourceisalreadyamonosignal,youmayuseeitherRCA,LEFTorRIGHT.
Keypad/Zone Connector
With four (4) removable conductors (IR IN, STATUS, GROUND and CI–Control Input), these screw type
connector accepts wire sized from 24 to 12 AWG. We recommend using the CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6 or CAT6E
wires.
·IR IN – receive all types of IR signal transmitted through the Earthquake Keypad. It allows Volume up/down
and mute function at the local amplifier. Also, it allows most IR signal to pass through the four built-in IR
repeatersoftheCinénova16IR(page11-feature12).
·STATUS – this connector delivers DC signal to the Keypad’s LED status indicator when the associated
amplifierisON.
·GROUND –fortheKeypad.
·CI –ControlInputisthecommunicatorlineusedtocontrolamplifier’sON/OFF(Mute)statusmanually.
Fault Fuse Indicator (FFI)
This LED indicates the safe operation of the amplifier’s internal circuit for the associated zone. Under normal
condition, this LED is off. When it is lit, the fuse on the internal circuit of that associated zone is blown, usually
due to a shorted circuit. Simply replace with the same size fuse. For your convenience, we’ve included four (4)
additionalfuseswitheveryamplifier.
Speaker Terminals
This screw type connector with four (4) removable conductors accepts wire sizes from 16 to 12AWG. Observe
thePolarityprintedontheterminal.ObservetheprintedinstructionaboveandbelowtheSpeakerterminal.
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Rear Panel Map - LOCAL
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