PULSEEIGHT ProApm8 User manual

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Zone Status LEDs (1-8) - Indicate the state of operation
for each of the output zones.
• OFF: Zone is disabled/turned O.
• GREEN: Zone is working and healthy (no audio
clipping).
• YELLOW: Zone is working but audio is close to
clipping.
• RED: Zone audio is clipping.
• RED (Flashing): Zone over heating
System Health LED indicates matrix health.
RED - It is powering on or fault found.
GREEN - The system is healthy.
Network LED indicates the matrix network connection.
RED - No network cable is connected.
AMBER (Flashing) - It discovers the IP address.
AMBER (Solid) - The network has the IP but cannot ping
the router.
GREEN (Flashing) - The network cannot reach the internet.
GREEN (Solid) - The network is healthy.
Cloud LED indicates the matrix connection to the Pulse-
Eight Cloud.
RED - It is not connected to the cloud.
GREEN - It is connected to the cloud.
Power Connector: is used with the supplied power cord
to connect the power.
Ethernet: Port Ethernet option to connect to third party
control systems.
Digital Audio Input: Optical and Coax inputs supporting
multi-channel digital audio, including Dolby Digital 5.1.
The digital inputs support standard S/PDIF protocol (IEC
60958 type II).
Analogue Inputs:Connect analogue input source devices
RS-232 Control Port: Micro phoenix connector can be
utilized for API control using ASCII commands (UART).
12V Trigger Port: Designed to turn on or perform its
function when it receives a signal with a voltage level of
12V.
Active Subwoofer Output: Line-level subwoofer active
output. RCA style connector.
Speaker Zone Outputs: Phoenix connectors for speaker
wiring connections for each zone.
QUICK START GUIDE
ProApm8 Amplier (P8-PROAMP8)
• Please read the instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
• Visit the help.pulse-eight.com to download the latest product manual, additional documentation, and conguration tools.
• 1x ProAmp8, 8-Zone Power Amplier
• 1x IEC Power Cable (Region Specic)
• 8x Phoenix Speaker Connectors
• 1x Micro-Phoenix RS232 Connector
• 1x Rack Mounting Kit
• 1x Quick Start Guide
CHECK WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX
IMPORTANT!
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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Installing In A Rack
1. Attach the rack ears to the front sides of the ProAmp8
amplier using the provided screws.
2. Install into the rack and connect cabling according to the
mode of operation – as described below.
WARNING: To prevent damage, it is important to ensure
adequate ventilation space on the sides of the ProAmp8
amplier, especially on the ventilation openings on the side
of the product enclosure.
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Connecting The ProAmp8 Analogue Audio Inputs
Connecting The ProAmp8 Digital Audio Inputs
1. Connect audio cables to the Analogue Stereo Inputs (1-8) RCA
inputs.
1. Connect the digital cable (coaxial or optical) to the Dolby
Digital Audio input, and the audio cables to the Analogue
Stereo Inputs (4-8) RCA inputs for zone 3 Dolby mode and
the Analogue Stereo Inputs (5-8) RCA inputs for zone 4 Dolby
mode.
2. For non-bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors
and connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks
provided. Then, connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks
into the ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone Outputs.
3. For bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors and
connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks
provided. Then, connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks
into the ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone
3. For bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors and
connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks
provided. Connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks into
the ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone Outputs.
Connecting The ProAmp8 Audio Output to Speaker
Stereo Multi-Zone Mode
Home-Theatre Multi-Channel Mode
The ProAmp8 can be connected in two ways: Stereo Multi-Zone
Mode and Home-Theatre Multi-Channel Mode. Each mode
has two ways to connect the audio output: bridged mode and
non-bridged mode.
In Home-Theatre Multi-Channel Mode, the ProAmp8 Amplier
accepts a S/PDIF signal (including Dolby Digital) and maps it to
3 or 4 zone outputs on the amplier, depending on Dolby zone
setting - see section Conguration Modes in this manual for
more information.
Connecting The Network
It is necessary to connect a standard Ethernet cable (Category
5e/6/7) from the matrix’s ‘Ethernet’ port to your router or
network switch. Crossover cables are not supported.
Turning On The ProAmp8 Amplier
This guide helps you to install and use
your Pulse-Eight product for the rst time.
Go to help.pulse-eight.com for additional
information on this product including
important technical information not
provided in this document and warranty
terms & conditions.
SCAN FOR HELP
ProAmp Web Interface
Monitoring Portal
The front page of the web interface features displays all
available inputs and outputs.
When setting up the amplier, it is important that the
installer can access the admin menu on the Web Interface
to congure the amplier according to the installation’s
requirements. This is accessed by clicking the Admin
hyperlink and entering ‘admin’ in the password on rst install.
To access the monitoring portal please visit monitoring.pulse-
eight.com, click ‘Login’ in the top left corner, and sign in with
your registered details.
Once logged in, the dashboard will display your details including
your Installer ID.
The Web Interface can be accessed using a computer connected
to the same router/network as the amplier and by visiting
www.gotomymatrix.com in your web browser.
1. Insert the supplied power cord and plug into the AC mains.
2. Turn ON the power switch.
3. As it powers ON, the front panel LEDs (System Health,
Network, Cloud) will illuminate momentarily before it begins
its initialization sequence.
4. Once initialization has been completed, the System Health,
Network and Cloud LEDs should all appear ON (green).
Figure 3: Connecting the audio input for 3 Zone Dolby Mode.
Figure 2: Connecting the audio output in bridged mode.
Figure 1: Connecting the audio output in non-bridged mode.
Figure 5: Connecting the audio output for 3 Zone Dolby Mode
Figure 6: Connecting the audio output for 4 Zone Dolby Mode
Figure 4: Connecting the audio input for 4 Zone Dolby Mode.
2. For non-bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors
and connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks
provided. Connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks into the
ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone Outputs.
Connecting The ProAmp8 Audio Output to Speaker
Note: If you do not already have an Installer ID, you’ll
need to create one. Please contact our customer service
team at [e-mail] or go to monitoring.pulse-
eight.com/Account/Register.
INSTALLATION

Please read the full manual instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and injury.
• To prevent re or shock hazards, do not expose the unit to rain, or moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Where possible, install the amplier towards the top of the rack to avoid the unit overheating.
• Only use the supplied IEC cable.
• Never push any objects into this product through any openings or empty slots in the unit as you may damage parts inside
and/or cause an electrical shock.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling and avoid putting the weight of any kind on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provides ventilation. Allow
sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
• This product is intended for use in a clean (dust-free) residential environment.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Pulse-Eight Limited, 8-12 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AL. UK
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