AudioSource AMP 100 User Manual

AMP 100 User Manual

2 Channel Amplifier

With Auto Switching Dual Inputs

General Features and Specifications

Heavy Duty Black Aluminum Faceplate
160W Max Power Amplifier
Power Consumption 500W
2 Pair Stereo Inputs
1 Pair Stereo Outputs
Auto On (Signal Sensing)
Auto Input Switching
A, B, A+B Speaker Selector Switches
5-Way Speaker Binding Posts
Unswitched 400W Power Outlet
User Serviceable Fuse (T4A / 250V)
Bridgeable Outputs
Rubber Vibration-Damping Feet
Net Weight: 9.6 lbs (21.1 kg)
Dimensions: 2.9 H x 16.5 W x 9.25 D (74mm x 419mm x 235mm)

Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource AMP100 amplifier. We trust that you will enjoy the value and quality of your AudioSource AMP100
for many years. Please take a few moments to read this manual and retain it for your reference.

AMP100 Overview

The AudioSource AMP100 represents the very latest in affordable state of the art in amplifier design. Featuring dual inputs, its inputs are signal sensing,
which means that the amp can be configured to turn on automatically when music is sensed on the input RCAs. Input one will override input two
whenever signal is present. This makes the AMP100 the perfect amplifier as a zone amplifier for multiroom distribution systems. Any time a local
source is activated, it will take priority over the whole house audio by simply showing signal present at input one of the AMP100. Also, use the AMP100
as amplification for your computer or video games. The AMP100 also has two pair of speaker outputs to allow the amp to run a main, or A pair of
speakers, as well as an auxiliary, or B pair of speakers and allows selection of either, or both, from the front panel of the amplifier.

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Note: When using A & B speaker together it is imperative that the speaker systems all be a minimum 8-ohm impedance.

Technical Specifications

8 ohm Input Sensitivity to Achieve 50W with THD+N less than 0.02%: 1.4V RMS
4 ohm Input Sensitivity to Achieve 75W with THD+N less than 0.02%: 1.2V RMS
Maximum 8 ohm stereo output power at 1% THD+N: 60W
Maximum 4 ohm stereo output power at 1% THD+N: 75W
Maximum 8 ohm Bridged-Mono output at 1% THD+N: 160W
(These specifications were measured with a 1kHz Sine Wave applied to both channels, and both channels driven)

Frequency Response: +1dB, -0.5dB

8 ohm, Stereo Power Bandwidth: 50W @ 8 ohms, <1% THD+N, 20-20kHz
4 ohm, Stereo Power Bandwidth: 60W @ 4 ohms, <1% THD+N, 20-20kHz

Stereo / Bridged

Switch

A Speakers

Unswitched

AC Outlet

Line 1

Input

Line 2

Input

Line

Output

Signal Sensing

Auto-On

Figure1

B Speakers

Connections on the Rear Panel

Line Input 1 is used to connect a local source such as CD Player, Computer Sound Card, Television Audio Output or other line level source.
Line Input 1 has Priority over Line Input 2 and will override Line Input 2 whenever signal is present at the inputs marked Line 1.

Line Input 2 is used to connect a signal such as a whole house audio signal as long as it is at line input levels, not speaker level. This can be any
source the user wants to have as a primary source.

Line Output 2 is a pass through output of the signal at Line Input 2. Although Line 2 may be overridden by Line 1, its signal is always present at Line
Output 2 to be passed on to another zone or location as a line level signal.

Bridging Switch (refer to wiring diagram Figure 2)
In addition to providing 60 watts RMS per channel in the stereo mode, your Amp100 can be used as a high power mono amplifier, providing over 160
watts RMS. This can be accomplished by sliding the mono switch from the stereo position to the bridged position. For mono applications, use only
the right channel input.

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Note: Be sure to observe the correct speaker connections for bridged applications. Because of the high power output in this mode, we recommend
initially setting the volume control at min, and then adjusting the volume to the desired level.

Auto On Switch

The Amp100 can be configured to power on automatically, or to have manual control. If you would like the amp to come on automatically when the
source begins sending signal, put the auto on switch in the AUTO position. When using the amplifier in the Auto ON mode the amplifier will
automatically shut down after a period of time without signal present. If you would prefer to use the power button on the front of the amplifier, put the
auto on switch in the NORMAL position.

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Note: If someone switches the amplifier off by using the power button on the front of the amplifier, the auto on feature will not work until the unit
is manually switched on again by pressing the power button on the front of the amplifier.

Speaker Terminals

More than one pair of speakers can be used with the Amp100. We have provided two pairs of speaker outputs, labeled SPKR A (left & right) and SPKR
B (left & right). The speaker terminals are color coded. Red posts indicate positive (+) terminals and black posts indicate negative (-) terminals. Be
sure to connect the positive output terminals of your Amp100 to the positive input terminals of your speakers and the negative output terminals of your
Amp100 to the negative input terminals of your speakers.

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Note: Refer to the wiring diagrams on the next page for proper connection of speaker cables.

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MONO Source

Figure 2

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