CONTRACTOR SERIES
VA SERIES AMPLIFIERS
MODELS VA2120 AND VA4120
2120
VA
2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
1
2
PROTECT
CLIP
SIGNAL
POWER
POWER
4120
VA
4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
PROTECT
SIGNAL
3
POWER
4
1
2
CLIP
POWER
INSTALLATION GUIDE
VA Series Installation Guide V1.0
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD – DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR
The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.02
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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) 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 the third prong are
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not t 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus,
when a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service 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.
Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing, and ensure that no objects lled with water, such as vases, are
placed on the apparatus.
L’appareil ne doit être exposé aux écoulements ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel
qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it should remain readily accessible during intended use. In order
to isolate the apparatus from the mains, the mains plug should be completely removed form the mains outlet socket.
Le prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être
complètement déconnnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
This apparatus is of Class 1 construction and must only be connected to a mains outlet socket with a protective
earthing connection.
Terminals marked with the symbol may use Class 2 Wiring, but voltages at these terminals may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected to these terminals requires
installation by an instructed person or the use of pre-made leads or cords.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.0 3
Safety Information
Safety Notes regarding Installation
• Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.
• Do not expose the unit to naked ames.
• Do not block or restrict any air vent.
• Do not operate the unit in ambient temperatures above 35°C
• Do not touch any part or terminal carrying the hazardous live symbol while power is supplied to the unit.
• Do not perform any internal adjustments unless you are qualied to do so and fully understand the hazards associated with
mains-operated equipment.
• The unit has no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
• If the moulded plug is cut off the AC power lead for any reason, the discarded plug is a potential hazard and should be
disposed of in a responsible manner.
Conformities
This product conforms to the following European EMC Standards:
EN 55032:2015 - Emissions
EN 55035:2017 - RF Immunity
EN 61000-3-3:2013 - Supply voltage tolerance
EN 61000-3-2:2018 - Harmonics
EN 62368-1:2018 - Electrical safety
Safety Considerations and Information
Cloud VA Series ampliers must be earthed. Ensure that the mains power supply provides an effective earth connection using
a three-wire termination.
Caution – High Voltage
Do not touch any part or terminal carrying the hazardous live symbol while power is applied to the unit. Terminals to which
the hazardous live symbol refers require installation by a qualied person.
Caution – Mains Fuse
Mains over-current protection is provided by the user-replaceable fuse in the IEC receptacle. Only replace this fuse with one of
an identical type and rating:
230 V versions 115 V versions
Fuse type T4AH time-delay T8AH time-delay
Fuse size 5 mm dia x 20 mm
Fuse rating 4 A 8 A
Caution – Servicing
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualied personnel. Do not perform servicing unless you are
qualied to do so. Disconnect the power cable from the unit before removing the top panel and do not make any internal
adjustments with the unit switched on. Only reassemble the unit using bolts/screws identical to the original parts.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.04
Important
POWER INPUT
115
115V ±10%
POWER
40-60 Hz
MAX: 241 W
WARNING!
THIS PRODUCT IS FACTORY
CONFIGURED FOR 115V SUPPLY.
BEFORE POWERING, VERIFY THAT
THIS MATCHES THE SUPPLY
VOLTAGE OF THE INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE
T4AH 250V FUSE
ATTENTION:
UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHARGE DE
MEME TYPE DE T4AH 250V.
VA2120
Read this before connecting the amplier to AC mains
VA Series ampliers are pre-congured at the factory to operate on either a 115 V or a 230 V AC mains supply.
Before applying power to the unit, please check the rear panel to ensure that the version you have is correctly set
for your local supply voltage.
The MAINS VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel will show either 230 V or 115 V, as shown below.
The warning sticker above the switch will conrm the factory setting.
CAUTION:
REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE
T2AH 250V FUSE
ATTENTION:
UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHARGE DE
MEME TYPE DE T2AH 250V.
MAX: 241 W
POWER
40-60 Hz
230V ±10%
115
POWER INPUT
WARNING!
THIS PRODUCT IS FACTORY
CONFIGURED FOR 115V SUPPLY.
BEFORE POWERING, VERIFY THAT
THIS MATCHES THE SUPPLY
VOLTAGE OF THE INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE
T4AH 250V FUSE
ATTENTION:
UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHARGE DE
MEME TYPE DE T4AH 250V.
VA2120
MAX: 241 W
POWER
40-60 Hz
115V ±10%
POWER INPUT
WARNING!
THIS PRODUCT IS FACTORY
CONFIGURED FOR 230V SUPPLY.
BEFORE POWERING, VERIFY THAT
THIS MATCHES THE SUPPLY
VOLTAGE OF THE INSTALLATION.
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR VA SERIES AMPLIFIER TO AN AC SUPPLY
WITHOUT FIRST VERIFYING THE VOLTAGE SETTING.
Introduction
The Cloud VA2120 and VA4120 are cost-effective audio power ampliers for use in all types of commercial premises. They have
been designed to be as simple to install and operate as possible.
The two models are identical in terms of facilities, and differ only in the number of channels: two (VA2120) or four (VA4120).
Each channel can deliver 120 W. The ampliers can drive either low-impedance loudspeakers directly (4 ohms minimum) or
25/70/100 V-line loudspeaker distribution systems via the tapped secondary winding of the internally tted line transformer.
Both models of amplier are shipped ready for connection to 25/70/100 V-line systems. Instructions on converting the outputs
for low-impedance operation can be found on page 8.
The ampliers incorporate a limiter in each channel to protect both the output stage and loudspeakers. This reduces excessive
signal levels to ensure that clipping does not occur. Further protection circuitry disconnects the output if the maximum
permitted internal temperature is exceeded, or if DC is detected at the output terminals.
All connections are made on the rear panel, using detachable screw-terminal type connectors (Phoenix-compatible). Each
channel has a preset level control and a switchable high-pass ter to mitigate the effect of transformer saturation at low
frequencies when driving 25/70/100 V-line systems.
The front panel has a set of LEDs for each channel, conrming signal presence, excessive level and amplier protection activity.
Both models are forced-air cooled by fans mounted on the rear panel; airow is front-to-rear.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.0 5
Rear panel – connections and controls
3 7 73 6 3 3
4 44 4
1
2
5
1
2
3 7 73 6 3 3
5
4 44 4
VA 4120
1 4 4
25
CAUTION:
REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE
T2AH 250V FUSE
ATTENTION:
UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHARGE DE
MEME TYPE DE T2AH 250V.
65Hz
HPF
65Hz
HPF
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
LEVEL
LEVEL
MAX: 241 W
POWER
40-60 Hz
230V ±10%
OUTPUT 2
C.V. OUTPUTS
100V
70V
25V
0V
LOW IMPEDANCE
0V
4
DO NOT USE
DIFFERENT SPEAKER
OUTPUTS AT THE SAME TIME
OUTPUT 1
C.V. OUTPUTS
100V
70V
25V
0V
LOW IMPEDANCE
0V
4
DO NOT USE
DIFFERENT SPEAKER
OUTPUTS AT THE SAME TIME
POWER INPUT
WARNING!
THIS PRODUCT IS FACTORY
CONFIGURED FOR 230V SUPPLY.
BEFORE POWERING, VERIFY THAT
THIS MATCHES THE SUPPLY
VOLTAGE OF THE INSTALLATION.
3 73
3
VA 2120
VA Series Installation Guide V1.06
1. INPUT 1, INPUT 2 (both models) and INPUT 3, INPUT 4 (VA4120 only) – balanced line inputs for each amplier
channel, using 3-pin, 3.5 mm-pitch screw-terminal connectors. Mating connectors are supplied. Connect balanced or
unbalanced sources according to the diagrams below:
‘hot’ (+)
‘cold’ (-)
screen
Connecting a balanced source
3
2
1
Connecting an unbalanced source
signal
screen
3
2
1
2. LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 (both models) and LEVEL 3, LEVEL 4 (VA4120 only) – preset-type level controls for each channel.
With the control fully anticlockwise, the channel will effectively be off: with the control fully clockwise, the channel will
deliver its full nominal power for an input of 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms). The correct setting for the level controls will vary with
each installation, but will be determined by the number and power rating of the loudspeakers in use and also on the source
equipment. As a point of general guidance, set the level controls so that the sound level is neither distorted nor louder than
required, with any level controls on the source equipment at their maximum setting.
NOTE
For each channel, the two output connectors ([3] and [4] below) have a single
removable safety cover which should be removed (two screws) to make the
connections, and then retted.
3. LOW IMPEDANCE – a per-channel output for driving low-impedance loudspeakers. The connector type is a 2-pin 5 mm-
pitch screw-terminal type: a mating connector is supplied. If connecting multiple loudspeakers, installers must ensure that the
total impedance of the load on each channel is not less than 4 ohms. These outputs are not operational when the amplier
is shipped. They made be made operational by moving internal connectors - see page 8.
4. C.V. OUTPUTS – per-channel output for driving 25/70/100 V-line loudspeaker distribution systems. The connector type is
a 4-pin 5 mm-pitch screw-terminal type: a mating connector is supplied. Only make connections to the 0V terminal and one
other, depending on the voltage rating of the system in use. These are the amplier’s default outputs.
Do not attempt to make connections to this output while the mixer-amplier is powered, as there may be voltages
present at the terminals of sufcient magnitude to cause an electric shock.
IMPORTANT
Only the LOW IMPEDANCE output [3] or the C.V OUTPUT [4] for each channel can be active at
any one time. The two output types cannot be used simultaneously for any one channel.
5. 65 HZ HPF – these push-buttons enable an internal, per-channel high-pass lter, limiting the LF content of the signal in
order to reduce the possibility of transformer core saturation.
6. POWER INPUT – connect AC mains here using the cable supplied, which will have a mains plug suitable for your territory.
Only use a 3-wire connection, to ensure the unit is earthed (grounded). The POWER INPUT connector incorporates a
fuse holder – see page 4 for fuse data.
7. Fans – VA Series ampliers are force-air cooled: the VA2120 has a single fan, the VA4120 has two. Ensure there is adequate
space at the rear of the chassis for airow and that the fans are not obstructed. The internal protection circuitry incorporates
temperature sensing, and the amplier will shut down in the event of overheating.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.0 7
Internal Settings
WARNING – DANGER
Changing the internal settings requires to open the unit. Prior to opening the unit, the unit shall be disconnected
from any AC supply. Any work on an open unit shall be expedited only by qualied, certied personnel.
Output conguration (hi-voltage/low-impedance)
Each channel of a VA Series amplier may be congured EITHER for driving low impedance loudspeakers (4 ohms minimum),.
or for driving 25/70/100 V-line loudspeaker systems.
Ampliers are shipped with all channels congured for driving 25/70/100 V-line systems. To convert a channel to low-impedance
operation:
• Disconnect the amplier from the AC mains supply.
• Remove the top lid.
• Identify the output transformer(s) for the channel(s) to be converted from the diagrams below:
VA 4120
VA 2120
Ch 1
Ch 2
Power
transformer
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4
Power
transformer
Each transformer’s windings terminate in a pair of in-line, multipin connectors. The primary winding (red and black wires)
terminates in a 2-pin female connector, and the secondary winding (blue, white, yellow and purple wires) terminate in a 4-pin
female connector. Unplug the 2-pin connector: the mating male part of it (also red and black wires) is the power amplier
output. See diagram below:
Connection for
100/70/25 V-line
operation
From amplifier
Red
output (Lo-Z)
Black
M
F
Red
Black
Pri. Sec.
White
Purple
Yellow
Blue
FM
100 V
70 V
25 V
COM
To 100/70/25 V-line
output connector
Connection for
Lo-Z operation
Red
Black
F
To Lo-Z output
connector
• Identify the red and black pair of wires from the low-Z output terminals: these also terminate in a 2-pin female connector,
currently unplugged. Plug this into the male amplier output connector from the previous step.
• Repeat the above procedure for any other channel(s) requiring conversion to low-impedance operation.
• Replace the top lid.
If at any time it is necessary to convert a low-impedance output back to 25//70/100 V-line operation, reverse the above
procedure, reconnecting the amplier output to the transformer primary.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.08
Front panel – connections and controls
PROTECT
CLIP
SIGNAL
POWER
1
2
3
4
POWER
VA
4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
4120
1 2 3 4 55
4120
VA
4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
4
3
POWER
1 2 3 4 55
VA 4120
2120
VA
2 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
PROTECT
SIGNAL
1
2
CLIP
POWER
1
2
PROTECT
CLIP
SIGNAL
POWER
POWER
2 1 45 3
VA 2120
1. SIGNAL – a green LED for each channel which illuminates when the channel’s signal level is above -45 dB relative to the
maximum power output. In most installations, it can be used to conrm that the channel’s source is active.
2. CLIP – an amber LED for each channel which illuminates when the channel’s signal level is within 1 dB of nominal peak
power. If this LED ashes more than occasionally, it is likely to indicate that the limiter is active and that the signal level should
be reduced, either at the rear panel LEVEL control for the channel, or at the source itself.
3. PROTECT – a red LED for each channel which indicates a fault condition: it illuminates when the channel’s protection
circuitry is active. If this occurs, the output terminals are temporarily disconnected until the fault condition clears. The
protection circuitry will be triggered either by over-temperature within the amplier, or by the detection of DC at the
output terminals.
4. POWER – turns the mixer-amplier on and off. When it is on, the green POWER LED is illuminated.
5. Air intakes – airow through the mixer-amplier is from front-to-back. The VA2120 has a single front panel vent, the VA4120
has two. Do not allow the vents to become blocked, as over-temperature will cause the protection circuitry to shut the
amplier down.
VA Series Installation Guide V1.0 9
Technical Specications
Line Inputs
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
Input impedance 47 kohms
Headroom 16 dB
Noise <-85 dB (22 kHz bandwidth)
Speaker Output
Output Power
(1 kHz continuous sine wave)
Minimum load
Frequency response
THD + N < 0.05% @ 1 kHz
Protection Fixed level signal limiter: DC, over-current and over-temperature protection
General
Power input Selectable 115 VAC or 230 VAC, ±10%; 45 – 65 Hz
Fuse details 5 x 20 mm, time delay
Normal operating temperature
Cooling
Power Consumption
Heat Loss
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weights
VA2120 2 x 120 watts
VA4120 4 x 120 watts
Low-Z output 4 ohms
25 V-line 5.2 ohms
High-Z output
70 V-line 41 ohms
100 V-line 83 ohms
Low-Z output 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB
High-Z output 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB (hi-pass lter off)
230 V models 4 A
115 V models 8 A
0 °C to 35 °C (Note: performance and specications cannot be guaranteed outside
of this range)
Forced air cooling: 1 x 80 mm dia. fan (VA2120); 2 x 80 mm dia. fans (VA4120).
Airow direction: front-to-back
1
Idle
1/8th Power
1/3rd Power
1
Idle
1/8th Power
1/3rd Power
2
3
2
3
VA2120 14 W (20.8 VA)
VA4120 27.5 W (39.8 VA)
VA2120 206 W (260 VA)
VA4120 418 W (525 VA)
VA2120 230 W (280 VA)
VA4120 562 W (685 VA)
VA2120 50 KJ/hr (47.5 BTU/hr)
VA4120 99 KJ/hr (93.9 BTU/hr)
VA2120 630 KJ/hr (598 BTU/hr)
VA4120 1,288 KJ/hr (1,221 BTU/hr)
VA2120 683 KJ/hr (648 BTU/hr)
VA4120 1,591 KJ/hr (1,508 BTU/hr)
VA2120
482.6 mm x 88 mm (2U) x 310 mm
19” x 3.5” x 12.2”
Net
VA4120
VA2120
482.6 mm x 88 mm (2U) x 408 mm
19” x 3.5” x 16.1”
570 mm x 170 mm x 430 mm
22.5” x 6.7” x 16.9”
Shipping (Gross)
580 mm x 170 mm x 545 mm
22.8” x 6.7” x 21.5”
Net
Shipping (Gross)
VA4120
VA2120 10.9 kg (24.4 lbs)
VA4120 18.2 kg / 40.8 lbs
VA2120 13 kg (29.1 lbs)
VA4120 20.3 kg / 45.5 lbs
Notes re Power Consumption and Heat Loss measurements:
All measurements at 230 VAC 50 Hz power input
1. Idle: amplier active, but no audio output
2. 1/8th. Power: constant sound level at one-eighth maximum rated output per channel (audio mainly clean, only occasional clipping)
3. 1/3rd. Power: constant sound level at one-third maximum rated output per channel (audio beginning to become compressed, limited or heavily clipped)
VA Series Installation Guide V1.010
VA Series Installation Guide V1.0
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