VALET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION USER MANUAL
8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
Place the amplifier in the desired location making sure there is adequate ventilation to
dissipate heat from the unit. If mounting the amplifier in a rack attach the rack mount ears to
the chassis with the screws provided.
The speaker wires should already be run to the individual zones or rooms in preparation for
connecting the speakers to the amplifier. 16-gauge wire is suicient for runs under 100 feet.
For longer runs, 14-gauge wire is recommended.
Connect the speaker wires to the amplifier by first removing the Phoenix connectors from
the amplifier. Each pair of speaker wires should have an indicator so the correct polarity is
maintained between the amplifier and the loudspeaker. This is typically a simple stripe on the
insulation of one side of the pair of wires. It is not important which side (stripe or no stripe)
you choose to connect to the positive (+) side of the connector as long as you maintain the
same choice throughout your entire system connection. Using a small, flat-head screw-driver,
back out the screws on the Phoenix connector to expose the hole for the wire. Strip the
insulation ¼ inch from the end of the wire to expose the wire itself. Twist the individual strands
together and insert the wire into the appropriate hole. Tighten the screw to secure each wire.
Give a slight tug to ensure the connection is solid.
Check the voltage switch on the amplifier to make sure it is set to the proper voltage for
your region. (115v or 230v) Connect the power cord to the amplifier and then plug it into the
appropriate AC outlet. Turn the power o before connecting the speaker wires. The Phoenix
connectors can now be snapped into place completing the connection to the amplifier.
At the opposite end of the wire, in the remote zone or room, strip the insulation ¼-inch from
the end and insert the wire into the connector on the loudspeaker by depressing the connector
on the speaker and releasing it once the wire has been inserted. Give a slight tug on the wire to
assure it is properly seated in the connector. Remember to confirm you are using the same side
of the wire (stripe or no stripe) for the positive (+) connection as you did on the amplifier.
At this time, it is a good idea to test your connections by attaching a line-level source to the
global input on the amplifier and select “global” on each zone. Begin playback and check each
location for output from both speakers. If there are speakers that have no output, confirm the
connections for that zone.
Your amplifier connections are now complete and you are ready to move on to the connection
of the various DOTs you will use in your system
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