Sonance DSP 2-150 MKII User manual

SONAMP MULTI-CHANNEL POWER
AMPLIFIER WITH SonARC V2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DSP 2-150 MKII
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CLASS 2 WIRING
3-30 VOLTS
AC or DC
VOLTAGE TRIGGER
TCP/IP
DHCP ON-DEFAULT
CAUTION
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CONTROL IR STATUS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety 2
Introduction/Box Contents 3
Front Panel/Rear Panel 4
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Connections & Volume Level Controls 7
Protection Circuitry & LEDs/Stacking 8
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Advanced Setup 10
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Troubleshooting 17
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read Instructions — All these safety and operating
instructions should be read before you operate the unit.
2. Retain Instructions — These safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
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should be followed.
 :DWHUDQG0RLVWXUH — The unit should not be used near
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
 &DUWVDQG6WDQGV — The unit should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit and cart combination to overturn.
7. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use the
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receptacle, or other outlets unless the blades can be
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
8. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may
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sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including other audio components) that
produce heat.
IMPORTANT: READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
INSTALL OR OPERATE YOUR SUBWOOFERAND SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
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3RZHU6RXUFHV — The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
11. Accessories and Attachments — Only use accessories
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taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the
unit is not defeated.
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so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the controller.
14. Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
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unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
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objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
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• The power cord or the plug has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
unit beyond that described in the operating instructions.
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service personnel.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which upon
disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason
Sonance has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this
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this product. Please note, only this product itself falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging
and other related shipping materials we encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Sonamp DSP 2-150 MKII
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years of entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new
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Box Contents
(1) Instruction manual
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Unpacking
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of direct sunlight and away from windows through which rain
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ventilated by convection or suitable cabinet fans.
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compromise ventilation.
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must be open during operation. Alternately, install fans in the
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Input/Output Lights
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protect mode the LED lights will periodically light green to retest the
output to determine if the issue has been resolved. Protect mode
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logo power button is engaged, the power button is illuminated
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and ready to operate. When the Sonance logo button is slightly
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protection. In this situation, the channel LEDs will also illuminate
red, indicating that the power supply is in thermal protection mode.
NOTE: UPON INITIAL POWER UP,THERE WILL BEA 9-12 SECOND DELAY
BEFORE SOUND IS HEARD DURING THE BOOT UP CYLE.THE INDICATOR
LEDS WILL ILLUMINATE RED,THEN GREEN,THEN GO OUT.THIS IS NORMAL.
NOTE:WHEN ANY OF THE LEDS ARE RED, TURN THE AMPLIFIER OFF
IMMEDIATELY. DETERMINETHE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE
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Volume Level Control
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in the SonARC software or on the front panel recessed volume
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capability of your source component
Speaker Connections
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will accept up to 12 gauge wire. Follow the connection layout on
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two outside connections on each connector. The positive wire from
the speaker should be on the left side connection and the negative
connection should be on the right side.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,REPLACE THE
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Power Cord
The Sonamp DSP 2-150 MKII features a removable power cord.
Plug the female end of the power cord into the Power Cord
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grounded wall socket.
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on any other audio or video component. If you need to use an
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wire is to prevent the amp from accidentally entering sleep mode
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IR Control
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muting and input source selections. Connectivity can be seen with
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IP Control
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muting and input source selections for either global control or
group control.
AC Fuse Holder
To replace the fuse, unplug the power cord from the Power Cord
Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder.
DSP 2-150 MKII - 5 amp AC.

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20 Amp Breaker
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DSP 2-150 MKII 100-120V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 371 3 5
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 392 3 4
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20 Amp Breaker
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The Sonamp DSP 2-150 MKII features a removable IEC power
cord (see Figure 6). A 14 gauge EIA standard 120 volt grounded
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power cord is initially plugged in and the POWER switch is turned
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amp boots up.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THEWALL OUTLET
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Source Connections
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Primary Line Inputs 1-L, 1-R: Use these inputs for primary
audio source.
Secondary Line Inputs 2-L, 2-R: Use these inputs for a
secondary audio source, paging or a doorbell.
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AC 100-120V ~ 60Hz
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grounded 15 amp or 20 amp wall outlet.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE AMPLIFIER’S POWER CORD INTOA
CONVENIENCE OUTLET ON ANY OTHER AUDIO ORVIDEO COMPONENT.
If the electrical service is subject to frequent sags, spikes or
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Volume Level Control
Volume can be controlled from the individual recessed volume level
control screws, located on the front panel and from SonARC (see
Figure 13). These volume controls balance the desired sound levels
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SonARC v2 (see Figure 14).
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On the left side of the rear panel are the audio inputs for the left
and right channels. In addition to the left and right inputs there are
also loop outputs for each channel. The loop outputs allow multiple
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be connected in series will depend on the output level of your audio
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(see Figure 12).
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Speaker Connections
For the best sound you should use
premium speaker wire that complies
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check local codes governing wire
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stable with any reputable brand of
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connectors that can accommodate
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the output setup area to bridge mode and make your selections
with the drop down buttons.
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bridge mode (see Figure 10).
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IMPORTANT: USE CAUTION WHEN SETTING VOLUME LEVELS EITHER ON
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IMPORTANT:ALLOWING THE AMPLIFIER TO OPERATE WITH ONE OR
MORE CHANNELS IN PROTECT MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
TIME CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
Protection Circuitry and LEDs
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If a channel encounters a short-circuit (in bridge mode the
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speaker terminals), or extremely low impedance will cause the
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channels will continue to operate normally.
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dual color LEDs that illuminate to indicate the current operating
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When the LED blinks red this is an indication that the channel is
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is in protect mode. While in protect mode the LED lights will
periodically light green to retest the output to determine if the short
has been removed. Protect mode could be caused by a short in
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outputs, then it will mute its output and the protection LEDs will
turn red. The output will remain muted until the fault is cleared.
Check the rear panel block connector for shorted wire strands
or reduce the number of speakers connected in parallel to the
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higher, such as two pair of eight ohm speakers.
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(see Figure 15).
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The DSP 2-150 MKII is capable of being directly stacked with the
feet removed for use in low to moderate output applications (see
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without spacing.
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MKII SKU# 93098 (see Figure 17).
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IMPORTANT:ANY TIME THE PROTECTION CIRCUITS ARE TRIGGERED,
UNPLUG THE AMPLIFIER’S POWER CORD FROM THE WALL OUTLET
BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING.
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supply heat sink temperature exceeds the design maximum, the
protection circuit will activate, disconnecting all channel outputs.
This is indicated by a blinking light on the front panel power switch.
NOTE: IF SHELF MOUNTING,ATTACH THE FOUR INCLUDED FEET BY
SCREWING THEM INTO THE THREADED OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM
CHASSIS. NO TOOL IS REQUIRED.
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the installer.
Basic Setup Page
This page is for basic setup of EQ, source and volume. To start,
click on the Basic Setup button.
DSP Preset Assignment
Assign Preset
Click on the individual channels to show the drop down menu
of preset options. Once you locate the preset for your Sonance
speakers click on the name to set the preset. Each Sonance
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Sonance speaker models pre-loaded. If the speaker model in your
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available for download from the Sonance website. Download the
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Input Source
This pull down menu allows you to select which input you would
like to assign to the channel.
Input Settings/Source Select
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