PulseAudio PAV1100 User manual

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100 Watt Single Channel
AMPLIFIER
PART NUMBER PAV1100
Compatible with 70V/100V speakers and systems

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1. Do not install or place this unit
in a built-in cabinet, or other
confined space without adequate
ventilation.
2. To prevent risk of electrical shock
or fire hazard, due to overheating
do not obstruct unit’s ventilation
openings.
3. Do not install near any source of
heat, including other units that
may produce heat.
4. Do not place unit near flames.
5. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.
6. Unplug unit during lightning
storms or when not used for an
extended period of time.
7. Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly
at the plugs.
8. Use unit only with accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
9. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT IS 100% INSPECTED AND TESTED IN THE
UNITED STATES TO VERIFY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS.
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
DEAR CUSTOMER

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The Pulse Audio PAV1100 is a 100 Watt Class-D power amplifier with output
alternatively at 70V or 100V. Featuring stereo inputs (a 3.5mm jack for line
in and two RCA for L&R audio), one digital input and a balanced MIC input.
Also features mic ducking functionality, EQ control, and mic mixing. The
mic input supports three levels with condenser MIC, dynamic MIC & line level
audio input. The single output channel supports up to 100W and is able to be
controlled manually, as well as with RS232 and IR using the PAV140-IR (sold
separately). Multiple PAV1100 amplifiers can be used, and can be addressed
with dierent IDs to ensure each zone is able to be controlled individually.
The PAV1100 is a perfect plug and play solution for any 70v/100v speaker
application.
100 Watt Single Channel Amplifier
Part # PAV1100
• Mono audio output at 100W
• Switchable between 70V and 100V
• Sixteen ID codes for controlling multiple PAV1100 amplifiers in a system
• 3-level MIC input, supports condenser microphone, dynamic microphone and
wireless microphone, with ducking or mixing function
• MIC input supports balanced/unbalanced signal, and suppresses external noise
eectively
• One 2-channel analog audio inputs and one digital audio input, switchable by
button, IR remote & RS232
• Manual volume control
• Bass/Treble controllable via front panel, IR remote & RS232
• Convection cooled, no external fan needed
• LED indicator, for power and working status
• Anti-static case design provides good protection for long-term and stable
performance
INTRODUCTION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• PAV1100 Amplifier
• (2) Mounting ears with included screws
• (4) Plastic feet
• (2) Pluggable terminal blocks
• (1) RS-232 cable
• (1) DC 24V 5A power adapter
• Product Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Input Audio Output
Input (2) stereo audio
(1) MIC
(1) Digital Fiber Audio
Output (1) mono amplifier
Input Connector (2) RCA
(1) 3.5mm jack
(1) 3-pole
Ouput Connector (1) 3-pole 3.81mm
captive screw connector
Input Impedance > 10K ohm Output Tpe Constant voltage 70V
or 100V
Frequency Response.......................................20Hz~20kHz
CMRR.....................................................................<70dB@20Hz~20kHz
SNR.........................................................................69.2db (Max)
Bandwidth ...........................................................20Hz~20kHz
Rated Power Output........................................100 Watt
THD + Noise ........................................................1%@1kHz, 0.3%@20kHz at nominal
level
Voltage Gain .......................................................37.8dB
RS-232 Control...................................................(1) 3-pole 3.81mm captive screw
connector
Front Panel Control..........................................Buttons
ID Code Control.................................................16 ID codes for control
Optional................................................................PAV140-IR remote and IR receiver
sold separately)
Temperature........................................................-10~ +40 degrees Celsius
Humidity ...............................................................-10% ~ 90%
Power Supply .....................................................DC 24V 5A Power Adapter
Standby Power Consumption ......................5W
Dimensions ..........................................................5.11” W x 2.5” H x 5.9” D
Weight...................................................................3.17 lbs

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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FRONT PANEL
1. Input Selection Button (sequential order)
• 1 – Analog RCA
• 2 – Analog 3.5mm/Aux
• 3 – Digital Toslink
2. EQ Selection Button (sequential order)
3. Rotary Settings Dial to control volume, bass, treble, etc. levels
• Set EQ Selection to the desired setting to adjust level
4. Volume/Level control (can be PUSHED to MUTE and UNMUTE audio)

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1. Power Indicator: Red LED emits when powered on
2. Microphone Input Port: 3-pole captive crew connector for microphone
input, toggle switch to select 48V (for condenser microphone), MIC (for
dynamic microphone) and LINE (for line audio)
3. 3.5mm Analog Audio Input: 3.5mm for stereo audio input
4. ID Code: 16 codes range from 0 to F (hexadecimal), works together with
the included PC control software, can also download from www.vanco1.
com on the product page under “downloads”
5. IR Input: Part # PAV140-IR is needed (sold separately), to control the
PAV1100 via IR; this allows the PAV1100 to be hidden or enclosed while still
controlling the unit via IR remote
6. Power Port: Connect the included power adapter (DC24V)
7. RCA Analog Audio Input: RCA for stereo audio input
8. Toslink Digital Audio Input: Toslink/SPDIF for digital audio input
9. RS-232: For 3rd party control, see “RS232” section of manual, commands
and protocol are also available on www.vanco1.com, under “downloads”;
3-pole captive screw connector for serial control, can be connected with
PC (Use a 3-pole captive to 9 pin female D connector and serial control
software)
10. Audio Output: Connect to 70V or 100V speakers; COM is for ground
(GND)
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BACK PANEL
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CONNECT AND OPERATE

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Unbalanced connection:
“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal
or
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal
Balanced connection:
“+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ” connects to ground
LINE – 4dB gain: When the switch turns to “LINE” (for low frequency characteristics, and
wide frequency response in this mode), the microphone input is used for connecting
with normal audio or wireless microphone output. There are two dierent connections:
Unbalanced connection:
“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal
or
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal
Balanced connection:
“+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ” connects to ground
1. Ensure PAV1100 amplifier is powered o
2. Connect an analog (3.5MM stereo or RCA) and/or digital (optical) audio cable
between the audio output of the source device and the appropriate audio input
3. IF USING A MICROPHONE: Move the Mic Input Switch to the appropriate setting
and connect using the 3 conductor phoenix connecter based on the type of
microphone being used
• 48V – 48dB gain with 48V phantom power: When the switch turns to “48V” (for
high frequency characteristic, high input impedance and high sensitivity in this
mode), the MIC input will provide a 48V phantom power. This is usually used for
power supply for condenser microphone, Connection is: “+” connects to positive, “-”
connects to negative and “ ” to ground. (Note: In this mode, only condenser
microphone can be connected)
• MIC – 48dB gain: When the switch turns to “MIC” (for low frequency characteristics,
and wide frequency response in this mode). The microphone input is used for
connecting a dynamic microphone. There are two dierent connections:

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4. Connect the speakers according to the following diagram:
5. OPTIONAL: If using IR with the PAV140-IR (sold separately), connect the IR
receiver into the IR IN port of the PAV1100
6. OPTIONAL: If using RS-232, connect the provided 3-conducter phoenix connector
cable into the RS-232 port
• By default, the RS-232 ID selector is set to 0
• Setting the ID selector to any of the other values will prevent the PAV1100 from
accepting any RS-232 commands in the incorrect format
• NOTE: For additional documentation, please visit the product page at www.vanco1.
com under “downloads”
7. Connect the power supple into the power input port
8. Power on attached audio devices and test

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Command Function Description Feedback Code
1A1. Switching the audio to input 1 A: 1 -> 1
2A1. Switching the audio to input 2 A: 2 -> 1
3A1. Switching the audio to input 3 A: 3 -> 1
0A0. Mute audio of MIC and line out Mute
1A0. Mute audio of MIC Mute MIC
2A0. Mute audio of line out Mute line
3A0. Enable noise gate Gate on
4A0. Disable noise gate Gate o
0A1. Unmute audio Unmute audio
600% Checking the working status A: 1 ->1
Volume of MIC: 50
Volume of line: 50
Bass of line: 4
Treble of line: 4
Ducking o
601% MIC volume up Volume of MIC: 51
602% MIC volume down Volume of MIC: 51
603% Line volume up Volume of line: 51
604% Line volume down Volume of line: 51
605% Bass level up Bass of line: 4
606% Bass level down Base of line: 4
607% Treble level up Treble of line: 4
608% Treble level down Treble of line: 4
609% Initialization, back to the default setting Init OK
610% Enable/disable the ducking function Ducking o/ducking on
4[x][x]% Preset the volume level of ducking function.
[xx] ranges from [00] to [60]. 61 degress
in total
Ducking of line: 50
5[x][x]% Preset MIC volume, [xx] ranges from [00]
to [60]. 61 degrees in total
Volume of MIC: 50
7[x][x]% Preset line volume, [xx] ranges from [00]
to [60]. 61 degrees in total
Volume of line: 50
8[x][x]% Preset the bass level, [xx] ranges from [00]
to [08]. 9 degrees in total
Bass of line: 4
9[x][x]% Preset the trebel level, [xx] ranges from
[00] to [08]. 9 degrees in total
Treble of line: 4
RS-232 CONTROL
Communication Protocol: RS232
Baud Rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none

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1. The letter inside bracket [ ] is the variable code, which is able to be changed
2. The bracket [ ] is not included to the actual RS232 commands
3. Any dot “.” after the letters is part of the commands
4. ID coding:
• The ID codes of 100 Watt Power Amplifier ranges from 0 to F (hexadecimal), when
sending RS232 commands, please take notice of the address of the ID code
• If the address of the ID code is 0, any RS232 command is available
• If the address is in 1~F, it has one unique ID code (If the ID code is not the same with
the address, no RS232 command will work)
• While the ID code is in 1~F, please add “ID/” before sending the command
• For example, if the ID code is 5, the RS232 command needed is “604%”, the correct
command is in this format: 5/604%
• There is no need to add “ID/” before the command when the ID code is 0
Examples:
1. Switching the input 2 to the line out, the command is: 2A1.
2. Turning up the volume of line audio, the command is: 603%
3. Preset the MIC volume to “21” degree, the command is: 521%
4. Checking the working status of 40 Watt Power Amplifier, the command is: 600%
5. If the ID code is 0, sending command 601% is able to turn up the MIC volume. If the ID
code is 2, sending command 601% will not work, and the MIC volume remains unchanged.
The right command is 2/601%.
Ducking Function
This feature is ENABLED by default but can be disabled via RS232 by sending the command
“610%”. When an input is selected with MIC, the volume of the line audio will be automatically
turned down to the preset volume level. You can set this level via RS232 by sending the
command “5[ ][ ]%”. If there is no input MIC audio signal after several seconds, then the
volume will be automatically turned up to the original level.
NOTICE

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Problems Causes Solutions
No output audio No signal at input/output end Check input/output signal
by an osciloscope or a
multimeter
Failed cable connection Change for another cable
Broken unit Send to the dealer for
repair
POWER indicator does not work
or respond to any operation
Failed power connection Make sure the power cord
connection is good
Static becomes stronger when
connection the video connectors Bad grounding
Check the grounding and
make sure it is connected
well
Output audio is interfered
Cannot control the device by the
front panel buttons, RS-232 port
or IR remote
Broken unit Contact technical support
for further assistance
TROUBLE SHOOTING

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
In case of problems, please contact Vanco Technical Support by dialing
1-800-626-6445. You can also email technical support issues to techsupport@
vanco1.com. When calling, please have the Model Number, Serial Number
(axed to the bottom of the unit) and Invoice available for reference during
the call. Please read this Instruction Manual prior to calling or installing this
unit, since it will familiarize you with the capabilities of this product and its
proper installation. All active electronic products are 100% inspected and
tested to insure highest product quality and trouble-free installation and
operation. The testing process utilizes the types of high-definition sources and
displays typically installed for entertainment and home theatre applications.
For additional information please visit www.vanco1.com.
SAFETY AND NOTICE
The PAV1100 has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and
requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all
electronic equipment, the PAV1100 should be used with care. Please read and
follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to
minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
• Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
• Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this
manual.
• Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
• Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this
unit is on a stable surface.
• Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for
this unit.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit.
• Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning

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LIMITED WARRANTY
With the exceptions noted in the next paragraph, Vanco warrants to the
original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date
of purchase. Should this product, in Vanco’s opinion, prove defective within
this warranty period, Vanco, at its option, will repair or replace this product
without charge. Any defective parts replaced become the property of Vanco.
This warranty does not apply to those products which have been damaged
due to accident, unauthorized alterations, improper repair, modifications,
inadequate maintenance and care, or use in any manner for which the product
was not originally intended. Items integrated into Vanco products that are
made by other manufacturers, notably computer hard drives and liquid
crystal display panels, are limited to the term of the warranty oered by the
respective manufacturers. Such specific warranties are available upon request
to Vanco. A surge protector, power conditioner unit, or an uninterruptible
power supply must be installed in the electrical circuit to protect against
power surges. If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser
will be required to provide a sales receipt/sales invoice or other acceptable
proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment. The seller will then contact
Vanco regarding warranty repair or replacement.

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LIABILITY STATEMENT
Every eort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects. The
manufacturer of this product cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware
or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is
the responsibility of the user and installer of the hardware to check that it is
suitable for their requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights are
reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any
form or means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording
or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written consent
of the publisher. Manufacturer reserves the right to revise any of its hardware
and software following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where
necessary or desirable. This statement does not aect the legal rights of the
user in any way.

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