Earthquake Sound 16IR User Manual

Cinénova 16IR

8-ZONES MULTI-SOURCE

IR DRIVEN AMPLIFIER

USER’S MANUAL

IR

Earthquake Sound Corporation
2727 McCone Avenue. Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.earthquakesound.com

Sound That Will Move You.

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Getting Started

Table of Content

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operations

Front & Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Panel Map - LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Panel Map - BUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keypad & Remote Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Features Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IR Wiring Configuration Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Product Warranty

Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Safety Instructions

Safety First

This documentation contains general safety, installation, and operating instructions for the Cinénova-IR16 Amplifiers. It is
important to read this users’ manual before attempting to use these products. Pay particular attention to the safety
instructions.

Symbols Explained:

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

Earthquake Sound

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure –
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in injury or death.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.

© 2008 Earthquake Sound Corporation. All rights reserved.

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation. The information is subject to change without notice.
Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

The Sound That Will Move You.

Earthquake Sound Corporation
2727 McCone Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Support
[e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions in their entirety. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,

2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe place. where they exit from the apparatus.

3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments & accessories specified by the

4) Follow instructions (do not take short cuts).

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth. for long period of time.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is
with the manufacturers instructions. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat. apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
one wider that the other. A grounding-type plug has two this apparatus to rain or moisture.
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Safety Instructions

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pint

manufacturer.

12) Use only compatible rack or cart for final resting position.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lighting storm or when unused

such as; power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

operate normally, or has been dropped.

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -

voltage that may be sufficient to

constitute a risk of shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in this

accompanying literature.

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Introduction

About Cinénova-IR16

The Cinénova-IR16 is the second generation in multi-zone that Earthquake has produced. Thanks to the feedbacks received from custom home
installers worldwide, we have managed present you with a truly powerful yet audiophile multi-zone amplifier with the following features:

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Bridgeable output

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Zone IR control with digital pad in each zone (included)

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Décor friendly keypad

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Four (4) built-in IR repeaters

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Rear gain control limiter which limits the output gain of the zone pad.

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Each zone has a LOCAL/BUS input audio selector

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12V DC trigger

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Individually driven amplifier blocks (each block is driven by a discrete complementary output class A/B stage with selected components)

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Individual power supplies(bifilars) for power isolation, accuracy and better channel separation

There is no other multi-zone amplifier on the market with such features and power. Enjoy.

Earthquake Sound

Over the years, many of you have provided us with design requirements, new product development ideas and tremendous
feedback that helped us to improved our products. We are very grateful for your support and feedback.

From all of us here at Earthquake Sound Corporation: Thank you.

Professor Joseph J. Sahyoun
President & Chief Engineer

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