audiophony Combo 240 User Manual

USER GUIDE

9751 - Version 1 / 06-2010

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COMBO240 - Multi-zone mixer/amplifier

1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any physical harm or property
damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a fixation system or support recommended
by the manufacturer or supplied with this product. Carefully follow the installation
instructions and use the adequate tools.
Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating
as it may result in physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid any overheating risk.
Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in overheating and potential
physical injury or product damage. This product should never been operated in a
closed non-ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling vents are
provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause overheating and product
damages. Please keep this product away from any heat source such as a heaters,
amplifiers, hot plates, etc...

Sound levels

Our audio solutions deliver important sound pressure levels
(SPL) that can be harmful to human health when exposed
during long periods. Please do not stay in close proximity of
operating speakers.

1 - Safety information

Important safety information

Symbols used

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST
authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho­roughly follow our safety instructions.

This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not
undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as
it may result in electric shock.

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,
or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins­tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to
this product or other property.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the housing or attempt

any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit may require service, please contact your
nearest dealer.
In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket, power cord extension
or connecting system without making sure they are

perfectly isolated and present no defect.

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to a very specific voltage. These
information are specified on the label located at the rear of the product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed 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
lugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning operation. This product should be
cleaned only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Use a damp cloth
to clean the surface. Do not wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long periods of non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it may result in electric shock or fire.
Never spill any liquid on this product as it may infiltrate the electronic components
and result in electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative humidity must be less than
85% (when cooling vents are not obstructed).
Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid or warm place.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause,
we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to
a collection point designated by local authorities. The
separate collection and recycling of your product at the time
of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment.

This symbol signals an important safety precaution.

The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.
The product may also be damaged.

Instructions and recommendations

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1 - Introduction

2 - Main characteristics

Thank you for purchasing an Audiophony® product.
You are now in possession of a high-quality device which will bring you satisfaction.
The Combo was inspired by the many years of experience of the Audiophony® brand.
This user guide will allow you to understand and use all of its functions.
Please keep it within reach during the first uses in order to get familiar with the unit.

Amplifier:

• 4 x Mic inputs via balanced XLR sockets with gain control (including 1 with phantom power supply)

• 1 x 5-pin DIN 5 mic input with gain control and phantom power supply

• 1 x Micro/Line input via Jack 6.35 (MIC) or RCA (LiNE) with gain control

• Remote paging input via 3-pin connector

• 4-tone chime and siren

• 5-zone high-impedance outputs for a total of 240 Watts

• Short-circuit, overvoltage and overheating protection system

• Mount-rackable: 19" (2 units) with removable fins.

• 7-band equalizer (+/- 12 dB)

• AMP IN input allowing you to add a mixer

• LINK system to daisy-chain extra amplifiers

• Antenna sockets

MOD1 Multimedia module (optional)

• USB player via USB key or SD/MMC cards

• AM/FM tuner with frequency memory

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COMBO240 - Multi-zone mixer/amplifier

4 - Description

4.1 - Front panel

[1] Module compartment

Allows you to use an optional module. Caution:
please only use the module compatible with this
device.

[2] 7-band equalizer

This equalizer allows you to modify the frequencies
signal (+/-12 dB per frequency) before it is
amplified.

[3] LED indicators

These LEDs light up to indicate the volume output
of the amplifier. This level is expressed as dB.
The ACTIVE LED indicates the unit is ON.
The PROTECT LED indicates the unit is protection.
The protection mode is a security system
preventing the unit to be operated when a problem
is detected (short-circuit, overheating or excessive
sound levels).
The +3 dB LED only lits when there is a high risk
of overheating or a risk of damaging the speakers
due to excessive sound levels.

[4] Channels faders

These faders allow you to adjust the sound level
for each input.
Each fader controls a channel (indicated by a
number).
Please refer to the description of the rear view for
more information.

[5] MASTER fader

Allows you to modify the volume of the amplifier.
This fader affects all the sources simultaneously.

[6] Output/zone selectors

Each buttons allows you to activate/deactivate the
corresponding output. To activate a zone, press
the corresponding button. The ALL button allows
you to activate every zones simultaneously.

[7] ON/OFF Power switch

This switch allows you to turn ON/OFF the unit.
This must be done when the input level is at 0 to
avoid any damage to the speakers.

[8] Chime and siren

The COMBO240 offers two kinds of ringtones:

- The CHIME produces 4 different tones.

- The SIREN produces a variation of tones.
The chime and siren feature the PRIORITY function
(as the mic 1 and 2), regardless the volume of the
other sources.
Press the corresponding button to trigger the
chime or the siren.

Note:

PRIORITY Function

This function, available for the mic 1/2 and the
chime/siren decreases the volume of other sources
to optimise the priority outputs. This function can
be adjusted for the microphones (please refer to
next page for more details about this).

9] MIC input:

This jack input allows you to connect a
microphone to the front panel. This input is linked
to the MIC1 input and is affected by the same
settings.

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