AudioSource AMP210, AMP310 User Manual

AMP210 / AMP310

OWNER’S MANUAL

FEATURES:

Line 1 / Line 2 priority input switching Line 2 auxiliary output High level input Speaker A/B switching Front panel balance and volume trim controls Independent rear left / right master level controls Front panel diagnostic LEDs Signal sensing “Power On” 12VDC “Trigger On” Triple-Darlington Power Amplifier Stages Dual-differential error amplifiers SN Ratio: 100dBA Rack-mount ready

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AMP210 / AMP310

Home Audio Multi-Zone Power Ampliﬁer

Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource® AMP210/310. Please take a few moments to read this entire manual, and be sure to retain this document for future reference. Please read and observe all safety instructions detailed on page 2.

NOTE: if any part of this product is damaged or missing, please call your dealer or AudioSource® directly at 1.877.915.5439 or 503.914.4688.

Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.

For more information about AudioSource® electronics, speakers and accessories please visit www.audiosource.net

AMP210 / AMP310 Owner’s Manual 8100.0359A

AMP210 / AMP310

OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL!

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important

EXPLANATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning ﬂash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products’ enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

• TO PREVENT FIRE OF SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTICLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

• TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the appliance.

11. Only use attachments or accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

MAGNETIC FIELD: !!CAUTION!! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as preampliﬁers or tape decks directly above or below the unit. Because this ampliﬁer has a high power density, it has a strong magnetic ﬁeld, which can induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The ﬁeld is strongest just above and below the unit. If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the ampliﬁer(s) in the bottom of the rack and the preampliﬁer or other sensitive equipment at the top.

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AMP210 / AMP310

OWNER’S MANUAL

Technical Support

If any part of this product is damaged or missing, please call your dealer or AudioSource® directly at toll free 1.877.715.5439 or locally 503.914.4688.

Limited Warranty

AudioSource® warrants its ampliﬁer products against defects in materials and workmanship for a limited period of time. For a period of two years from date of original purchase, we will repair or replace the product, at our option, without charge for parts and labor. Customer must pay all parts and labor charges after the limited warranty period expires. The limited warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

This limited warranty applies only to purchases from authorized AudioSource® electronics retailers. This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States.

Consumers are required to provide a copy of the original sales invoice from an authorized AudioSource® dealer when making a claim against this limited warranty. This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that occur during normal use. It does not cover failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, modiﬁcation, service by anyone other than AudioSource®, or damage that is attributable to Acts of God. It does not cover costs of transportation to AudioSource® or damage in transit. The customer should return his defective product, freight prepaid and insured, to AudioSource® only after receiving a Return Authorization.

This warranty will become void if the serial number identiﬁcation has been wholly or partially removed, altered or erased. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this warranty. Should a product prove to be defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies will be repair or replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty. Under no circumstances shall AudioSource® be liable for loss or damage, direct, consequential or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use the product. There are no express warranties other than described above.

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AMP210 / AMP310

OWNER’S MANUAL

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1. Power The front panel power switch switches the AMP210/310 on or off. Red

LEDs behind the faceplate indicate power status. Whenever the amplifier’s power switch is in the “ON” position the ring around the button is illuminated. When the amp is “Active” (receiving signal) the side lenses become illuminated and the signal LEDs show green. During “Standby” status (no signal) the side lenses are not illuminated and the signal LEDs show orange.

2. Speaker Selector Selects speaker set ( A or B )

3. Balance Trim Fades speaker output between the Right and Left Channels

4. Volume Trim Allows ﬁne adjustment of ampliﬁer volume.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

6. Line 1 Input A switching input that can be used if a second source is desired and will

take over when a signal is present and has at least a 5mV level. Whenever there is no signal at this input, or a signal with less than 5mV level, the ampliﬁer switches back to the Line 2 or “primary” input.

7. Speaker Level Input Line Select Switches the input of the speaker level input to Line 1 or Line 2.

8. Speaker Level Input Can be used to connect a source with speaker level output instead of line

level outputs. Use the Speaker Level Input Line Select to route the source to Line 1 or Line 2.

9. Line 2 Input/Output The primary line level input and output for a single source connection.

10. Delay Time Allows for a 3-15 second delay to be set and accommodate the source

connected to the Line 1 input.

11. Master Level Controls

Provides independent adjustment of Left and Right channel maximum level.

12. Mode Select Switch

Switches the ampliﬁer from Stereo mode to Bridged mode

13. 12V Trigger Allows the AMP210/310 to be powered on by other electronics or to power

on other electronics via a 3.5mm mini phone plug cable.

14. Power Mode Sets the power on option of the AMP210/310. Set it to Normal for manual

power on/off. Set to Auto-On for signal sensing. Set to Trigger if the 12V Trigger input is used.

15. Right Channel Speaker Output Right channel terminals for speaker outputs A and B.

16. Left Channel Speaker Output Left channel terminals for speaker outputs A and B.

17. Mains Power Inlet & Fuse Holder

Accepts IEC type line cord. A fuse located in integrated holder provides

safety protection from fault conditions: replace fuse with one of same type and rating only.

18. Mains Voltage Selector Voltage selection switch is preset to 115V (USA). For use in areas which

require 230V contact your dealer. Fuse must be of type and rating marked on ampliﬁer for use at local mains voltage.

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16

Figure 1. Front Panel

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re 2. Rear Panel

Speakers

A B

Stereo Power Amplifier

Signal / Clip

Left

AMP210

Power

Signal / Clip

Right

Balance Trim

Left

Volume Trim

+6dB

Right

-12dB

Connect Receiver

Line 1 Line 2

Speaker IN

+ +

Serial Number:

- -

Here

IN OUT

Delay

Time

3 Sec 15 Sec

CAUTION AVIS

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

COVER. NO USER SE QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING

COVER. NO USER SE QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Master Level

Min Max

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PAS OUVRIR CE CARTER

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RVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

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Mode

Stereo Bridged

Min Max

5. Clip LEDs Blinks red during signal clipping. Reduce volume slightly. Shows solid red during protect mode. Check speaker wires for shorts or extreme low impedance (< 4 ohms).

Speaker A

R L

+ +

Bridge

+ +

Speaker B

MODEL AMP210

Custom Manufactured in China

115V~ 60Hz 700W

L 250V

FUSE:T6.3A 230V~ 50Hz 700W

L 250V

FUSE:T3.15A

CAUTION: See User Manual Before

Replacing Fuse

12V

Trigger

Use Class 2 Wiring

Minimum Impedance:

8 ohm Bridged

Light Bar Display

OUT

Trigger Normal

4 ohm Stereo

On Off

Auto On

19. Light Bar Display Control Turns light bar display on front panel on or off. Does not control Signal/Clip LEDs or power button light ring.

AMP210 / AMP310

OWNER’S MANUAL

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The front panel power switch switches the AMP210/310 on or off. Red LEDs behind the power button lens indicate power status. Whenever the ampliﬁer’s power switch is in the “ON” position and the ampliﬁer is in “Active” status the Signal/Clip LEDs are illuminated green. If the ampliﬁer is “ON” but in “Standby” status the Signal/Clip LEDs will illuminate orange.

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

The AMP210/310 can be turned on and off independently via the power switch on the front panel, by signal sensing, or remotely by a triggered DC input. Switch 14, located on the lower edge of the rear panel of the ampliﬁer, selects turn-on functions of the AMP210/310. If you would like to control the unit’s power on / power off status manually from the front, place the switch in the “Normal” position. If you would like to control the unit’s power-on / power-off status by means of signal sensing, place the switch in the “AUTO ON” position. If you would like to control the unit’s power-on / power-off status by a DC remote trigger, place the switch in the “TRIGGER” position, and connect the remote triggering cable from your triggering device to the jack labeled “IN” next to the switch. When using 12V Trigger or Auto On mode, the unit’s power button will be pushed in and the status LEDs will be illuminated orange in standby condition.

12V Trigger

Figure 3. 12V Trigger Figure 4. Power Mode

Use a 3.5mm phone plug (in the “IN” connector) to make this connection: the tip of the connector is (+) positive, and the sleeve of the connector is (-) negative. A second jack in the same block is labeled “OUT”. This allows for remote turn-on of other devices when the AMP210/310 is powered on. Use the same polarity for the terminals of this plug. Please read the owner’s manual for any devices you are attempting to connect in this manner to ensure compatibility.

Note: The front panel power switch must be in the “ON” position for the 12V triggers or “Auto ON” features to operate.

MASTER LEVEL CONTROLS

OUT

Auto On

Trigger Normal

Begin Master Level control setup by adjusting the front panel “Volume Trim” to its fully clockwise position. Set the front panel “Balance Trim” to its center detent position. Now adjust both the Left and Right Channel Master Level controls to set a “Maximum” desired volume for the AMP210/310 in its application, as well as setting an appropriate “Balance” from left to right.

Now use the front panel Volume and Balance Trim controls to make ﬁne adjustments to your setup in this application.

RCA INPUT/OUTPUT

9&6

Line 1 Line 2

There are 2 pairs of RCA inputs on the back panel of the AMP210/310. These RCA inputs are labeled as “Line 1 IN” and “Line 2 IN”. They are also designated with an “R” or an “L” as Right channel or Left channel inputs respectively.

“Line 2 IN” should be used as the “primary” or normal input for various line level sources that may be available to the ampliﬁer. “Line 1 IN” is a switching input that should be used when a second local source is connected, and will take over as the selected input whenever a signal with a minimum of 5mV of level is present. Whenever there is no signal at the “Line 1 IN” RCAs, or a signal with less than 5mV level, the input will revert back to the normal Line 2 input signal after preset delay.

An adjustable delay, of from 3 seconds to 15 seconds, can be set to accommodate the nature of the source connected to the “Line 1 IN” RCAs. As an example, if the “Line 1 IN” source was a CD Changer, the delay could be adjusted to prevent switching back to the “Line 2 IN” source while the changer moves from one disc to another.

Speaker IN

+ +

- -

re 6. RCA Inputs

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IN OUT

These level controls allow independent volume adjustment for each channel. At the bottom left of the rear panel, there are 2 screwdriver adjustment knobs which set the maximum level of the channel identiﬁed by the channel designator below it.

Master Level

Min Max

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The volume range is labeled Minimum to Maximum. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase output, and counter-clockwise to decrease output.

These adjustments set the master level and if not conﬁgured at initial setup of the AMP210/310 may adversely affect the performance of the ampliﬁer.

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Delay

Time

3 Sec 15 Sec

Figure 7. Delay Time

SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT

The AMP210/310 provides a pair of speaker level inputs for those applications where either of the sources has only speaker level output signal available. The switch routes the speaker level signal to either the Line 1 or Line 2 input.

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