Wisdom SA-8 Technical manual

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SA-x DSP Amplifier User Interface
Quick Start Setup Guide for SA-8, SA-8 DSP, SA-2 DSP, SA-3 DSP
Finding the SA-x DSP on the Network
The SA-x DSP uses DHCP and mDNS to receive an IP address and be easily accessed through the local network. Be sure that the SA-x
and your computer are on the same local network and subnet.
Currently the SA-x supports Firefox, Chrome browsers on both Windows and MacOS computers, and Safari on MacOS. We
recommend Firefox for most applications.
Method One – Use Direct Connection using Ethernet without a Network or Router
The simplest option is to connect directly without a router. By default, the SA-x will have an IP Address of 169.254.0.8. Note that you
can only connect one (1) SA-x at a time with this method and your computer must have a wired ethernet connection. A switch (not a
router) can also be used to simplify the connections. Wi-Fi cannot be used.
Connect the SA-x unit to the Ethernet port of your computer by plugging an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the SA-x
without a router or switch. Turn on the unit and take it out of standby.
Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of 169.254.0.8/wizard.html to access the setup wizard.
Method Two – mDNS Name
We recommend that you connect one (1) SA-x at a time on the network if you use the mDNS Name method until you have changed
the hostname to a unique name for the installation.
NOTE: All SA-8 and SA-8DSP come factory default set to the Hostname “SA-8”; All SA-3 DSP are “SA-3”; All SA-2 DSP are “SA-2”. If
you use the mDNS name with multiple amplifiers of the same model on the same network, you may not control the correct
amplifier. Proceed with caution!
1. Connect the SA-x and computer to a DHCP server. It is important to be on the same subnet.
2. Power on the amplifier and open your web browser
3. System Control Page should be found
SA-8 / SA-8 DSP = http://SA-8.local
SA-3 DSP = http://SA-3.local
SA-2 DSP = http://SA-2.local
Method Three – IP Scan
This is perfect for installations with multiple SA-x on the network, or where the mDNS name is not working.
NOTE: The Hostname may not appear correctly based on your local router settings. In this case, look for the MAC address beginning
with 8C:1F:64:xx:xx:xx.
1. Use Angry IP Scanner or Advanced IP Scanner, or any other IP scan tool.
2. Scan the local network
3. SA-x will appear in the list
4. Enter the IP address that is shown into your browser. In the example below, 192.168.2.227 is the SA-8

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System Control Page (landing page)
Here you will find the basic information about the amplifier. Click on the Wrench Icon to open the advanced page. The first time you
open the advanced page it may take a few seconds to load.
NOTE: If this or any other page does not load after 30 seconds, you can try reloading the page.
Click the Wrench icon
to go to the
advanced page

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Wizard Page (Advanced Control)
The wizard page has all the options available, as well as event log monitoring and other helpful tools.
Audio System:
• System Log: Shows the last 20 events for the system.
• Mains Power Recovery: This only applies to the SA-8 and SA-8 DSP - What does the SA-8 do during an unexpected power
failure? Power Failure is when the power is lost unexpectedly. The system can only respond if the power is out for more
than several minutes, otherwise it assumes the user intended to flip the switch on the back.

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Home:
This will populate with the routing matrix automatically as the system is programmed.

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Inputs:
Custom names can be entered here for each physical input, or the default names can be used.

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Channels:
These are the “speaker channels” such as Left, Right, Center, etc…This is not where you enter the bi-amp speaker settings.
• Name: Custom Name for each channel
• Input Sources: What are the physical inputs that will be used for input into the channel
Click the + button to add more
than one input into a channel.
This creates a mono feed from
multiple physical inputs.

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Speakers:
Select the speakers that are connected to the outputs and assign the correct input channels and output connections.
• When selecting the Speaker Type, the system will automatically create the correct EQ and Crossover Filters for the speaker
• Multiple speakers can use the same Input Channel, but only one speaker can use an output
• Output Drivers: These are the physical connection on the rear panel and will show what type of speaker driver
FR = Full Range
LF = Low Frequency
HF = High Frequency
SW = Subwoofer

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Speaker testing:
This page can be used to send test signals to any or all of the outputs.
Volume level of the test
tone. Have you ever heard
full scale pink noise from all
speakers? You can do that
here, but please don’t!!!

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Network:
This is where you will find all the networking settings.
• Hostname: This is the mDNS name of the box. If you change this name, the webpage will automatically update and reload.
• Power Conservation: This only applies to the SA-8 and SA-8 DSP - To meet low power requirements, this is enabled by
default. Uncheck this and the Network connection will stay active even when the SA-8 is in standby. This will let the
webpage still function regardless of if the SA-8 is On or in Standby.
• Configuration: DHCP is default, and the current IP address is shown. Manual will let you set a static IP address.
NOTE: If you press and hold the “programmer” button on the rear panel while the unit is on, these settings shown below will reset
to the factory default. Check the amplifier owner’s manual for more details.
Enter a custom name for the
amplifier here and the mDNS
name will automatically
update and reload.

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System Pull down menu:
This contains various special functions and system tools.
• Export Configuration: to save a copy of the currently installed system
• “Import Configuration” loads a saved configuration – NOTE: This will also import network settings that may make your
amplifier un-reachable over the network. Proceed with caution or call Wisdom Audio before using this!!!
Blink Front Panel is only
available for the SA-8.
Sorry 2 channel people!

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