Sound Tube MCA2004t User manual

Install Instructions For:
MCA2004t
Do not spec or install amplifier near support beam, ventilation duct or
other structure that may interfere with amplifier function or dispersion.
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MCA2004t
MCA2004t
MCA2004t, AUDIO DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION MANUAL
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FEATURES:
• 200W at 8 ohms direct or 70V, 100V constant voltage outputs
• 100W at 4 ohms direct or 25V constant voltage output
• 4 channel class D amplifier
• Matrix mixer connects inputs to outputs
• Selectable 70Hz high pass and low pass filtering
• 2 switchable subwoofer channels with 120Hz low pass and
120Hz selectable high pass filtering
• Euroblock balanced and unbalanced inputs
• Selectable auto signal sense and deep sleep trigger modes
• Peak-clipping limiter
• High current euroblock output connectors
• Forced air cooling with variable speed thermostatically controlled fan
• Overload, short circuit, DC offset, and thermal protection circuits
• Power/sleep, limiting and protection LED indicators
•Compact 2U rack space chassis
• Selectable amp status monitoring
DESCRIPTION:
The SOUNDTUBE MCA2004t audio distribution amplifier is a high-
performance audio amplifier that is designed for continuous use in commer-
cial and professional applications. The high efficiency Class “ D” amplifier
design offers high performance in a compact design.
Performance features of the SOUNDTUBE MCA2004t amplifier are flexible
audio input connections for both balanced and unbalanced audio signals.
The amplifier input uses two removable euroblock style connectors to
interface with the input source. The amplifier’s input routing feature allows
the distribution of the input signal to the selected output. This feature
allows all connected speakers to be driven by a single or multiple sources.
The amplifier offers 70Hz switchable high pass filters to avoid over driven
bass distortion and speaker line transformer saturation from low frequencies.
“SUB” or subwoofer mode is another feature offered by the MCA2004t. This
mode allows Channel 1 and Channel 2 to be switchable subwoofer outputs.
This mode applies a 120Hz low pass filter to either, or both Channel 1 and
Channel 2 and allows for a 120Hz high pass filter to the remaining channels.
When this mode is selected for a particular channel, the output impedance
will be automatically changed to 4 ohms.
This amplifier has auto signal sense or a deep sleep trigger, as well as
an auxiliary port used to remotely monitor the health of the amplifier.
The SOUNDTUBE MCA2004t’s protection circuitry includes
temperature, short circuit, DC offset, and current overload protection.
This amplifieri s designed to provide long term reliability of operation and
includes several features to ensure many years of trouble-free operation.

Install Instructions For:
MCA2004t
MCA2004t
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that
is recommended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
[SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS] 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not
be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only
of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed up or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from
the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that neither objects fall
nor liquids spill into the inside of the appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service
service personnel when:
a. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposed to rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond
those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage: within the product’s
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET POUSSER
JUSQU AU FOND.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Install Instructions For:
MCA2004t
MCA2004t
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
1. Lisez les consignes de sécurité - Toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement doivent être lues avant l’utilisation de l'appareil.
2 Conservez ces consignes de sécurité - Les consignes de sécurité et d’utilisation doivent être conservées pour référence ultérieure.
3. Respecter les alertes et avertissements - Toutes les alertes et avertissements de sécurité et de fonctionnement indiquées sur l'appareil et dans la notice
d'utilisation doivent être respectées.
4 Suivez les instructions - Toutes les instructions fournies dans la notice d’utilisation et autres instructions doivent être respectées.
5. Eau et humidité - L'appareil ne doit pas être utilisé en présence d’eau ou dans un milieu humide - par exemple, près d'une baignoire, d'un lavabo, d'un
évier, d’un bac à lessive, dans un sous-sol humide, près d'une piscine, etc.
6. Chariots de transport et supports - L'appareil doit être utilisé uniquement avec un chariot ou un support recommandé par le fabricant.
AVERTISSEMENT CONCERNANT LE CHARIOT DE TRANSPORT
7. Montage au mur ou au plafond - L'appareil doit être seulement monté au mur ou au plafond selon les consignes recommandées par le fabricant.
8. Ventilation - L'appareil doit être placé de telle sorte que son emplacement ou sa position ne gêne pas une ventilation adéquate. Par exemple, l'appareil
ne doit pas être installé ou posé sur un lit, un canapé, un tapis ou une surface similaire qui pourrait bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation ; ou encastré,
comme une bibliothèque ou un meuble, ce qui pourrait empêcher le ux d'air au travers des ouvertures de ventilation.
9. Chaleur - L'appareil doit être placé loin des sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs, poêles ou autres appareils produisant de la chaleur.
10. Source d'alimentation - L'appareil doit être connecté à une source d'alimentation uniquement du type de celle décrite dans la notice d'utilisation de
l’appareil ou tel qu’indiqué sur l'appareil.
11. Protection des cordons d’alimentation - Les cordons d'alimentation doivent être disposés de sorte qu'ils ne soient pas susceptibles d'être piétinés,
ou écrasés par des objets placés contre ou à côté d’eux. Il est nécessaire d’accorder une attention particulière aux cordons au niveau des prises
de courant murales, des réceptacles, et au point de sortie du cordon de l'appareil.
12. Nettoyage - L'appareil doit être nettoyé exclusivement selon les recommandations du fabricant.
13. Périodes de non-utilisation - Le cordon d'alimentation de l'appareil doit être débranché de la prise d’alimentation si l’appareil n'est pas utilisé
pendant une longue période de temps.
14. Objets et liquides - Des précautions doivent être prises pour qu’aucun objet ne tombe ou liquide ne se renverse à l'intérieur de l'appareil.
15. Dommages nécessitant réparation - L’appareil doit être réparé par un personnel qualié lorsque:
a. le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise a été endommagé,
b. des objets sont tombés sur, ou du liquide a été renversé dans l'appareil,
c. l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie,
d. l'appareil ne semble pas fonctionner normalement, ou présente un changement marqué dans sa performance, ou e. l'appareil est tombé, ou le
boîtier est endommagé.
f. AVERTISSEMENT: La che d'alimentation (appareil coupleur) est utilisO comme dispositif de dOconnexion, le dispositif de deconnexion dolt rester
facilement accessible.
16. Entretien régulier et réparation - L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter d’intervenir sur l'appareil au-delà des conseils donnés dans la notice d'utilisation.
Toute autre intervention doit être effectuée par un réparateur qualié.
17. Borne de terre de protection. L'appareil dolt etre connects a une prise secteur avec une prise de terre.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET
POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
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USER INTERFACE
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Install Instructions For:
MCA2004t
MCA2004t
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4POWER
1. Power Indicator LED – GREEN LED indicates amplifier POWER ON. While in auto sense sleep mode, RED LED indicates amplifier in "STANDBY".
LED OFF indicates amplifier POWER OFF, or while in deep sleep trigger mode, LED OFF also indicates amplifier in "STANDBY".
2. Channel Status LED – LED is normally OFF. GREEN LED indicates signal input. RED LED indicates amplifier limiting.
a. Amplifier Protection Error – In the event of thermal or over current protection, ORANGE LED will illuminate for the channel in protection.
The amplifier output will shut off for the respective channel until protection is no longer needed.
1. Speaker Output – This removable euroblock type of connector is used to connect the amplifier output section to a loudspeaker using a direct
or constant voltage connection. Speakers with an impedance of 4 – 8 ohms and constant voltage 25/70/100v may be connected to these
terminals. (Note: make sure dip switch selection is set for the proper load). Please be certain to check the polarity of your speaker connections.
A removable 4 pole euroblock style connector is provided for the speaker connection and will accept up to a 12-gauge wire. Strip the ends of
your wires about ¼” from the end. Loosen the screws in the connector and insert the stripped ends into the respective + and – sides of the
terminal block. Tighten the screws down to clamp the wire in place.
2. Audio Line Input – This is a removable euroblock type of connector that is used for balanced and unbalanced audio input signals. For
balanced input connection, connect the positive signal wire to the positive (+) input pin, connect the negative signal wire to the negative (-) input
pin, and connect the ground wire to the ground input pin. For an unbalanced input connection, connect the signal wire of the audio cable into
the positive (+) input pin and connect the ground wire of the audio cable to the negative (-) ground input pin.
3. Input Levels – gain adjustment control for setting the amplifier volume.
4. Dip Switch One (DS1) – Please refer to the operation section of the manual for further information.
5. Dip Switch Two (DS2) – Please refer to the operation section of the manual for further information.
6. Deep Sleep Trigger (Low Energy Mode) and Amp Status Auxiliary Port – This is a removable euroblock type of connector that is used to
remotely control the on/deep sleep function and monitor the Amp Status features. Please refer to the operation section of this manual for further
information.
7. Line Cord Power Socket – This is a standard IEC style 3 pin power connector socket to connect the approved provided power cord from
the amplifier to the wall outlet. Use only the correct power cord for the country in which the amplifier is to be used or damage to the amplifier
may occur.
8. Main Power Off and On Switch.
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CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
LEVELS
OUTPUT
POWER
ON
ON/OFF
1-HI-Z/LOW-Z
2-4 Ohm / 8 Ohm
3-HI-Z 25V/70V
4-HI-Z 100V
5-SUB-1
6-SUB-2
1-HPF 70Hz/120Hz SUB
2-SLEEP
3-AMP STATUS
4-CH3 TO CH4
5-CH2 TO CH3
6-CH1 TO CH2
DEEP
SLEEP
DS2
AMP
STATUS
100-240V~50/60Hz MAX 1200W
T12AH~250V
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1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
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20 01310
CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 62368-1
CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD. C22.2
NO. 62368-1
Made in China
CH1
INPUT
CH2
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Install Instructions For:
MCA2004t
MCA2004t
DIP SWITCH ONE DIP SWITCH TWO
OPERATION
DIP SWITCH OPERATION
X = EITHER ON OR OFF
8 Ohm
4 Ohm
25V
70V
100V
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
DS1-SW 1
OUTPUT MODE
8 Ohm/4 Ohm/25V/70V/100V SELECTION
DS1-SW 2 DS1-SW 3 DS1-SW 4
OFF
ON
X
X
X
X
X
ON
OFF
X
X
X
OFF
OFF
ON
70Hz High Pass Filter on All Channels
Channel 1 SUB Mode*
(120Hz Low Pass Filter on Channel 1)
Channel 1 and 2 SUB Mode* (120Hz
Low Pass Filter on Channel 1 and 2)
Channel 1 and 2 SUB Mode* & 120Hz
High Pass Filter on Channel 3 and 4
SUB MODE AND FILTERING SELECTION
DS1-SW 5 DS1-SW 6 DS2-SW 1
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
*DS1 – Switch 5 and DS1 – Switch 6 enable SUB mode for channels 1 and 2. When SUB mode is enabled, the selected channel will switch to 4 Ohm direct
mode and apply a 120Hz low pass lter to the output. If DS2 - Switch 1 is enabled while SUB mode is enabled for channel 1 and 2, a 120Hz high pass lter
will be applied to the output of channels 3 and 4.
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SLEEP

Install Instructions For:
MCA2004t
MCA2004t
Auto Signal Sense Sleep Mode: System will auto detect signal, if
no signal in 15 minutes, the system will enter "STANDBY" Mode.
Deep Sleep Trigger Mode: If the deep sleep trigger and ground
pin of auxiliary port are closed, the system will enter "STANDBY".
If the deep sleep trigger and ground pin of auxiliary port is open,
the system will return to normal operation.
SLEEP MODE SELECTION
DS2-SW 2
ON
OFF
Heartbeat: The AMP STATUS pin of the auxiliary port will output
a 1Hz 5V square wave signal while there is no amplier fault.
If amplier has a fault occur, the voltage on the AMP STATUS
pin will drop to 0V output.
5V DC Mode: The AMP STATUS pin of the auxiliary port will
output a stable 5V DC signal while there is no amplier fault.
If amplier has a fault occur, the voltage on the AMP STATUS
pin will drop to 0V output.
AMP STATUS SELECTION
DS2-SW 3
ON
OFF
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
INPUT 3
INPUT 3
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
INPUT 3
INPUT 3
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
INPUT 4
INPUT 4
INPUT 4
INPUT 4
INPUT 3
INPUT 3
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
CHANNEL ROUTING
DS2-SW 4OUTPUT 4OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 2OUTPUT 1 DS2-SW 5 DS2-SW 6
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MCA2004t
Description MCA2004t Class-D Power Amplier
Amplier Power
HP Filter – Switchable
Frequency Response
Inputs
Maximum Input
Sensitivity
THD+ Noise
S/N
Damping Factor
Input Impedance
Protection Features
Front Panel Indicators
Current Consumption
120V
Operating Voltage
Dimensions (Overall)
Weight
Approvals
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
100 Watts RMS < 0.06 % THD @ 4 Ohms
200 Watts RMS < 0.05 % THD @ 8 Ohms
100Watts-25V<0.1%THD
200Watts-70V<0.05%THD
200Watts-100V<1%THD
70 Hz - 120Hz
20Hz - 20KHz +/-3dB Direct
single euroblock balanced / unbalanced
1.4V for full output
<1% , 20-20KHz
>85 dB un-weighted
>32
8.6K unbalanced, 8.6K balanced
POWER / Sleep, Clipping, Signal, protection LEDs
10.5 A @8 Ohm , 6.5 A @4 Ohm / Full Power
19"x15.75"x3.5"
17.4lbs
FCC, ETL, CE, CB, UKCA
Full range
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, MAX 1200W
Soft Clipping Limiter
Short Circuit Overload, DC offset protection
Themostatic variable speed fan cooling
Thermal overload protection
Over current protection
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MCA2004t
MCA2004t
19”
(482.6 mm)
17”
(431.8 mm)
15.75”
(400.05 mm)
15.75”
(400.05 mm)
19”
(482.6 mm)
3.5”
(88.9 mm)
3.5”
(88.9 mm)
19”
(482.6 mm)
3.5”
(88.9 mm)
Front
Side
Top
DIMENSIONS
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