Panphonics Sound Shower AA-160e User manual

Sound Shower® AA-160e / AA-160mm
Operation Manual
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Panphonics Sound Shower AA-160e and AA-160mm audio amplifiers are capable
to drive Sound Shower elements and provide high-quality directional audio. They are
also offering multiple controlling options that can be operated locally or remotely.
Some of technical features are:
•Automatic calibration for any particular installation environment
•Automatic Volume Control function
•Integrated equalizer optimizing lower frequencies for audio amplifier AA-
160MM
© Panphonics Oy, Sound Shower AA-160e / AA-160mm operation manual v1.0 26.3.2012
Panphonics reserves the right to change this manual or the related products
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2. QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure you have all
equipments
3. Connect D-connector to
amplifier
4. Connect power to amplifier
5. Connect RCA cable to amplifier
6. Connect media player to RCA
7. Connect ambient microphone to
amplifier (Green LED starts blinking
when powered)
8. Push Volume Knob if green LED
does not flash even when powered
9. Place ambient microphone
to the desired spot
10. Press calibration buttons
simulatniously to set ambient control

3. INTERFACE & LOCAL CONTROLS IN AA-160 AMPLIFIER
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1. RCA inputs (Mono Sum) – This is the default audio source input
2. XLR input (Balanced) – Balanced input for advanced connections
3. Ambient Microphone Input
4. Input selector for RCA (default)
5. Input selector for XLR
6. LAN Ethernet port 1
7. LAN Ethernet port 2
8. Power and command indicator LEDs
9. Volume knob / standby ON/OFF (push at the tip of the knob)
10. Power input connector (+24 VDC)
11. Fuse (T2AE250VP)
12. Speaker out connector (9 pin D-sub)

4. CONNECTING AUDIO SOURCE AND POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU)
Connect the provided Power Supply Unit (PSU).
Connect audio source to amplifier signal input
with suitable cable (not provided). There is
two alternative signal input route possible
with general 2x RCA connectors or 1x XLR
connector.
Input source can be selected by pressing the
”Input selector buttons”. Button 1 (the one closer to MIC connector) selects the RCA
input. Button 2 is used for selecting the XLR input as the signal source.
5. CALIBRATING AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL
Panphonics Automatic Volume Control feature adjusts the volume according to the
ambient noise level. The built in calibration routine automatically detects the
effects of the surrounds and takes these into account when making the adjustments.
Automatic Volume Control algorithm monitors the background noise level and starts
to increase the volume after the noise exceeds the set base level. This enables an
efficient adjustment of the volume level keeping the audio at a clearly audible yet
comfortable level.
Calibration must be carried out before attempting to
make use of the Automatic Volume Control -feature.
Successful calibration allows the unit to function in
an optimal way producing the best results. It is of
the essence that the speaker is correctly installed
and setup in its actual operating position before
calibration is carried out.
Please note that the near proximity on the front of the speaker must be kept clear
from any items during calibration. Also note that the person calibrating the unit
must not stand in front (or directly beneath) the speaker.
Calibration can be started in two ways, either by pressing both of the Input selector
buttons (4 & 5) simultaneously or by issuing a 'amb calibrate' command (described in
the Remote Control for advanced users –manual). The calibration signal consists of a
short burst of noise. After the noise signal the algorithm performs analysis and sets
the algorithm parameters and basel level setting accordingly. Ambient Control
feature is enabled after calibration and the unit is ready to operate.
Please note that the calibration routine needs to be carried out again should
there be any major changes in the surroundings of the speaker!
Please note that the calibration noise is played at relatively high volume and
can be extremely painful right under the loudspeaker!

6. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the sound cannot be heard
•Check that power supply unit is connected and the amplifier is in
operational mode (not in stanby when the green led is blinking)
•Check audio cable connection and audio media is played
•Check audio input selector according used input. The default input is RCA.
To change the input see the Section 2. Controls & Connections.
•Check audio output cable that it’s fully inserted and locked properly in
amplifier
•Please check audio output cable is inserted in loudspeaker
* FACTORY SETTINGS
Factory settings can be restored by keeping the Volume Knob (9.) and both Input
selector buttons (4) & (5) pressed at the same time while connecting power to the
unit.

7. SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifiers
AA-160e
AA-160mm
Electrical Properties
External Power Supply
+24 V DC, 2.5 A
Input impedance, XLR
10 kOhm
Input impedance, RCA
200 kOhm
Input voltage, XLR
1.6 Vp-p
Input voltage, RCA
1.32 Vp-p
Rated Output
160 V rms (135 nF load)
S/N Ratio
> 70 dB
THD
< 0.05 @ 75% Rated Output
Network Interface
Physical Ethernet
100BASE-T, UTP cat 5E, 2 x RJ45 Ethernet
(Bridged)
Application
Telnet
Default IP address
192.168.1.111
Network mask
255.255.255.0
Default Password
passu
Audio Properties
Output Frequency
min. 250 Hz – 16 kHz
Below 100 Hz – 16 kHz
Operational Conditions
Temperature Range
0°C - 40°C (32°F - 72°F)
Physical/Weight
AA-160 Dimensions
(HxWxD)
48 mm x 161 mm x 163 mm (1.89” x 6.34” x 6.42”)
AA-160 Weight (net)
0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Colour
Anodized Aluminium

8. TERMS OF WARRANTY
Panphonics Oy warrants to the original
purchaser that this Panphonics Oy’s
product (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials, design or
workmanship, on the following terms and
conditions:
Panphonics Audio Elements have been
tested at the place of manufacture in
accordance with the quality control of
Panphonics Oy. Each notice of defects in
the Product will be compared to the
quality control record of the said Product.
This Limited Warranty does not include
deviations in audio performance
characteristics of the Product if the
performance characteristics entered into
the quality control record have been
correct and the purchaser cannot provide
positive proof to the contrary, for
example, inadequate transportation
procedures.
1) The period of warranty will be six (6)
months from the date the original
purchaser took possession of the Product,
or should have taken possession of the
Product if the receipt of the Product was
delayed due to a cause attributable to the
purchaser. In case the original purchaser
sells or otherwise assigns the Product to a
new owner/user, the period of warranty
will continue unaltered until the end of
the original period of warranty.
2) This Limited Warranty is valid and
enforceable only in the following states:
European Community, Norway, Iceland
and Switzerland.
3) During the period of warranty
Panphonics Oy or its authorized
maintenance service will either repair the
defective Product or replace it with a new
Product, at Panphonics Oy’s option.
Panphonics Oy will return the repaired
Product or deliver a new Product to the
purchaser in working order. All replaced
parts and equipment will become the
property of Panphonics Oy.
4) This Limited Warranty does include
mechanical defects of the Product and
significant deviations between technical
data and performance characteristics of
the Product.
5) The repaired or replaced Product will
not be given extended or additional period
of warranty.
6) This Limited Warranty does not include
defects caused by normal tear and wear.
In addition, this Limited Warranty will not
be valid if:
i) The defect was due to
a. The use of the Product either contrary
to instructions or otherwise negligently;
b. The Product being exposed to moisture,
steam, extreme temperature or
environment, or rapid changes in such, or
corrosion or oxidation with corrosive
materials, liquids or gasses or other way
highly corrosive environment;
c. The Product being altered, connected
to another product, opened or repaired
without authorization or the Product being
repaired with spare parts not approved by
Panphonics Oy;
d. The Product being misused or installed
incorrectly; or
e. The Product having been in on an
accident or been exposed to the elements
or spilled over with food or liquid, or been
affected by chemical substances or other
events beyond the scope of influence of
Panphonics Oy, including but without
limitation to labour dispute and every
other event Panphonics Oy cannot
reasonably be expected to overcome, for
example fire or other natural catastrophe,
war, rebellion, seizure, monetary
exchange control, mandatory legislation,
orders of authorities, refusal of export
license, scarcity of transportation, general
scarcity, restrictions in the use of power,
and defects and delays of subcontractor’s
delivery caused by the above-mentioned
causes unless the damage has been direct
consequence of a defect in material or
design or workmanship;
ii) The purchaser has not informed
Panphonics Oy or its authorized
maintenance service about the defect

within thirty (30) days from the
occurrence of the defect during the period
of warranty;
iii) The Product has not been returned to
Panphonics Oy or its authorized
maintenance service within thirty (30)
days from the occurrence of the defect
during the period of warranty;
iv) The serial number of the Product has
been transferred, removed or damaged, or
any number has been altered or is
impossible to read;
v) The defect was caused by the
malfunction of an electronic appliance not
provided by Panphonics Oy;
vi) The defect was caused as a
consequence of the Product being used
with an accessory, which was not
manufactured, approved or provided by
Panphonics Oy, or the Product was
connected to such accessory, or the
Product was used for other purposes than
instructed, or the Product has been
connected to such electronic system,
which does not operate customarily
compared to the normal use of the
Product;
vii) The defect was caused as a
consequence of an acoustic or electric
overloading of the Audio Element.
7) In order to be able to invoke this
Limited Warranty, the purchaser must
provide either
i) Readable and unaltered original sales
receipt/warranty card, which clearly sets
out the name and address of the seller,
the date and place of the purchase, the
type of the Product and serial number, or
alternatively
ii) Readable and unaltered original sales
receipt, which brings out the same
information if produced to the
seller/supplier of the Product.
8) The purchaser’s rights against
Panphonics Oy based on defects or
defective functions of the Product are
limited to this Limited Warranty. This
Limited Warranty will supersede all ther
oral, written, statutory (unless
mandatory), contractual and other
warranties and liabilities. In no event will
Panphonics Oy be liable for unforeseen,
incidental, consequential or indirect
damages or expenses. Should the
purchaser be a company or other legal
person, Panphonics Oy will not be liable
for direct damages or expenses. Unless it
is contrary to mandatory provisions of law,
the purchaser will be finally responsible
for product liability.
9) Any amendment or supplement to the
terms of this Limited Warranty is binding
on Panphonics Oy only if Panphonics Oy
has beforehand accepted in writing to the
amendment or supplement. The defective
Product must be shipped to Panphonics Oy
on the purchaser’s expense.
9. MAINTENANCE
The equipment is turned off by disconnecting mains power by removing the power
supply unit from the mains socket. Notice that disconnecting the power plug
from the loudspeaker does not disconnect main power from the power supply unit.
The Panphonics Sound Shower does not need periodical maintenance.

10. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Panphonics Sound Shower loudspeaker is designed to be used with supplied
power source only.
2. Disconnect unit from main voltage before making any connections.
3. Read all documentation before operating your equipment.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not remove the rear cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
6. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements.
7. Do not operate the unit on a surface or in the environment which may
impede the normal fl ow of air around the unit.
8. Do not use the unit near high heat or moisture producing devices. Device is
for inside use only.
9. Do not drive the input with a signal level greater than that required to drive
equipment to full output.
10. Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit.
11. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A SKILLED PERSON
ONLY.
12. The product label is located on the loudspeaker rear plate.
Manual for remote control of AA-160 amplifiers is downloadable only from
Panphonics website:
http://www.panphonics.com/media-downloads/
For further information or any [email protected] / [phone]
questions, please contact Panphonics Oy, Nuutisarankatu 15, 33900 Tampere Finland
Panphonics service: www.panphonics.com