Installing In A Rack
1. Attach the rack ears to the front sides of the ProAmp8
amplier 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
amplier, 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 Amplier
accepts a S/PDIF signal (including Dolby Digital) and maps it to
3 or 4 zone outputs on the amplier, depending on Dolby zone
setting - see section Conguration 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 Amplier
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 amplier, it is important that the
installer can access the admin menu on the Web Interface
to congure the amplier 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 amplier 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 cs@pulse-eight.com or go to monitoring.pulse-
eight.com/Account/Register.
INSTALLATION
