Ecler CA120 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]
USER MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
NOTICE D'UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
CA120
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. IMPORTANT NOTE 04
1.1. Compliance with international standards 04
2. INTRODUCTION 04
3. INSTALLATION 05
3.1. Location and assembly 05
3.2. Mains connection 05
3.3. Audio input connections 05
3.4. Audio output connections 06
3.5. Remote control options 06
4. OPERATION AND USAGE 07
4.1. Operation and default mode 07
4.2. Special active source selection mode and setting adjustments 08
4.3. AUTO STANDBY Function 09
4.4. LED indicators 09
4.5. Micro switches on the rear panel 10
4.6. Lock mode 11
4.7. Restore default settings and update firmware 11
5. CLEANING 11
6. LIST OF FUNCTIONS 12
7. DIAGRAM OF FUNCTIONS 13
8. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 50
9. BLOCK DIAGRAM 51
10. CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM 52
All numbers subject to variation due to production tolerances. ECLER S.A reserves the right to make
changes or improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications.
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1. IMPORTANT NOTE
Congratulations! You have acquired the result of painstaking design and manufacturing.
Thank you for having chosen our CA120 micro amplifier.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from your product, it is VERY
IMPORTANT - before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and take seriously into
account all considerations specified within it.
We strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our Authorised Technical
Services.
1.1. Compliance with international standards
The CA120 micro amplifier complies with the following international standards:
EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional use
Part 1: Emission
EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional use
Part 2: Immunity
EN60065 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements
Complying with the requirements of directives 73/23/EC and 2004/108/EC
2. INTRODUCTION
The CA120 is a very small stereo amplifier with numerous remotely controlled functions (RS232 serial port, infrared receiver, 0-10 VDC remote control port), and is ideal for integrating
audiovisual applications with other devices: educational classes, meeting rooms and multimedia
presentations, business premises, etc.
Main characteristics:
2 x 60 W RMS @ 4 amplifier
Universal external power supply
AUTO STANDBY function: in the absence of an audio signal the unit automatically goes into
STANDBY mode, minimising power consumption
Lightweight, silent, high-performance amplifier (fan-free convection cooling)
Suitable for stereo and parallel (mono)
1 switchable balanced mic / unbalanced line input, with high quality microphone preamplifier,
phantom power supply, noise gate and “talkover” function or priority over the rest of input
2 stereo lines (not balanced)
2-band independent tone control (Bass, Treble) for the microphone / line 3 and line 1&2 input
connection.
Auxiliary output for liaison with other amplifiers or external audio devices
Local control by digital rotary knob (“encoder”)
Remote control by infrared remote control
Remote control by WPmVOL or WPmVOL-SR (0-10 VDC) wall panel
RS-232 control port, compatible with EclerCOMM software (free) and control protocol CA-
NET
MUTE port to silence the entire unit by closing external contact
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1. Location and assembly
The CA120 is suitable for installation on a wall or under a surface (table, shelf, cupboard,
etc.), thanks to its design and layout of its connectors, controls and LED indicator lights.
3.2. Mains connection
The amplifier is powered by alternating current through its external power source: 100-240
VAC and 50-60 Hz.
This apparatus must be earthed through its mains cable (earth resistance, Rg = 30 , or
lower). The atmosphere should be as dry and dust free as possible. Do not expose the unit to rain
or water splashes. Do not place liquid containers or incandescent objects like candles on top of
the unit.
Should any work or connection / disconnection task be done, always disconnect the unit
from the mains supply. There are no elements that can be manipulated by the user
inside the amplifier.
To avoid buzzing, do not allow the power cable to intertwine with the shielded cables
that transport the audio signal.
3.3. Audio input connections
The CA120 accepts two types of signals in its input channels:
Microphone (MIC): has a balanced Euroblock or jack type connection, ready to
accept a signal level between -20dBV y –50dBV, with adjustable sensitivity with
the ADJ control
NOTE: the microphone input has a phantom power supply to power
condenser microphones, activated by internal bridge (see section 10.
CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM).
Line signals (LINE1, LINE2, LINE3): they have unbalanced minijack or
double RCA type stereo connections. They are prepared for input of between
-6dBV and 0dBV, with input sensitivity that can be adjusted by internal port (see
section 10. CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM). You can connect signals from CD
players, radio tuners, mixing consoles, media players, the audio outputs of PCs
and tablets, etc. to these connections.
NOTE: Turntables CANNOT BE CONNECTED directly to this device because none of
the inputs have an RIAA preamp.
The CA120 has the following operating modes according to the input sources selected
as active:
LINE1: only LINE1 input is sent to the mix bus to be amplified and delivered to the L
and R OUT outputs
LINE2: only LINE2 is sent to the mix bus to be amplified and delivered to the L and R
OUT outputs
LINE3/MIC: only microphone (MIC) / line (LINE3) input is sent to the mix bus to be
amplified and delivered to the OUT L and R outputs
LINE1 + LINE3/MIC: the LINE1 and LINE3/MIC inputs are mixed, amplified and
delivered to the L and R OUT outputs. If the TALKOVER function is active, the
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LINE3/MIC signal attenuates to that of the LINE1 when it exceeds the activation
threshold
LINE2 + LINE3/MIC: the LINE2 and LINE3/MIC inputs are mixed, amplified and
delivered to the L and R OUT outputs. If the TALKOVER function is active, the
LINE3/MIC signal attenuates to that of the LINE2 when it exceeds the activation
threshold
Select one of the 5 work modes in special selection mode with the rotating knob on the
front (see section 4.2. Special selection mode of active sources and adjusting settings for
details of the full procedure).
3.4. Audio output connections
The amplified output (OUT L and R) have Euroblock connectors.
The connection cable that connects the CA120 connectors and the speakers should be
good quality, with a suitable cross section and as short as possible.
The outputs can operate in stereo mode or mono (same signal L+R and both channels).
These are selected using the micro switches STEREO-MONO on the rear panel (see section 7.
DIAGRAM OF FUNCTIONS for more information).
Remember that the minimum work impedance for the amplifiers in mono or stereo mode is
4. For correct operation of the CA120, under no circumstances must you work with impedance
lower than specified above.
Additionally, the CA120 has an unamplified auxiliary output (AUX OUT) which makes it
possible to connect it to amplifiers or with other external devices. The auxiliary output AUX OUT has
a line level signal (0dBV) which is an unamplified replica of the signal delivered to the terminals
OUTPUT L y R.
3.5. Remote control options
REMOTE port: the RJ-45 REMOTE type connector allows the connection of a
WPmVOL or WPmVOL-SR (control 0-10 VDC) wall control panel to adjust the
general output volume and/or to select one of the five active work source modes
(LINE1, LINE2, LINE3/MIC, LINE1 + LINE3/MIC, LINE2 + LINE3/MIC). The
connection is made by a standard CAT5 cable between the WPmVOL or
WPmVOL-SR wall panel and the REMOTE CA120 connector.
Because there is a CA120 WPm type control as well as other types of control
(front knob, infrared control and serial port control) the most recent adjustments by
any of these methods will prevail. For example, if an active source is selected
and/or a volume adjustment is made using the WPmVOL-Sr wall panel connected
to the REMOTE port, and then these settings are adjusted using the front control,
the adjustment made with the frontal control will prevail. In this case, when the wall
panel position is adjusted again, the CA120 will change to the values indicated,
and so on and so forth.
MUTE port: The MUTE connector makes it possible to connect a power free
contact to totally silence the CA120 if an external device works on it (example: a
emergencies and centralised evacuation warning system).
RS-232 port: the serial communication port RS-232 allows remote management of
the CA120 from a computer through the EclerCOMM software or CA-NET protocol
from an external control system supporting this protocol. See the CA-NET protocol
manual for detailed information on the connection and syntax of the commands
supported. The connection has the following specifications:
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o Baud rate: 9600 (fixed, without auto negotiation)
o Data bits: 8
o Parity: None
o Stop bits: 1
o Flow control: None
RS-232 CA120 DB9
Tx Pin 2 (RxD)
Rx Pin 3 (TxD)
Gnd Pin 5 (Signal Gnd)
WIRING RS-232 – DB9
Receiver IR: the built-in IR receiver gives general volume control of the CA120 and
its MUTE ON / OFF function from the REVO-IR remote control included with the
unit.
4. OPERATION AND USAGE
4.1. Start up and default mode
Start up the CA120 by connecting the equipment to an external power source to which
the DC 24V connector of the CA120 has already been connected. The LED indicator ON/STBY
immediately lights up on the front panel. We recommend you turn on all the devices in the
following order: sound sources, mixer, equalisers, active filters and processors and, finally power
amplifiers. Powering off should be done by following the exact reverse sequence. Following this
order, the introduced noise due to turning on or switching off the devices will not affect those
further on in the chain and will be inaudible.
The system defaults to volume adjustment mode. In this mode, the VOL/MUTE knob on
the front panel acts on the general output volume of the CA120. This controller has a maximum of
64 steps between the unit's minimum and maximum volume. When turned, it will adjust the
volume while the LED LEVEL light is flashing. When the controller is turned to the left or to the
right, this flashes while the output volume increases or decreases. The light stops flashing when it
reaches either end of the scale and it is no longer possible to increase or decrease the volume of
the unit.
Quickly press the VOL/MUTE controller to activate/deactivate the mute function of the
unit (MUTE ON/OFF). The MUTE LED lits when the mute function is activated.
If you adjust the volume using the infrared remote control, the LED LEVEL y MUTE
visual indicators are exactly the same as those seen when adjusting these with the knobs on the
front panel.
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4.2. Special active source selection mode and setting adjustments
Use the knob on the front panel to access special modes for selecting active sources and
adjusting levels and equalization (bass and treble). You can access these modes by holding in the
knob for a certain time and then turning it. By adjusting the level of each source you can mix the
signal from the microphone or line (LINE3/MIC) and another line (LINE1 or LINE2), and the result of
this mix will be controlled by the general output volume of the unit together, in other words, respecting
the relative levels set of each source.
The full procedure for accessing and operating in these special modes and the options
available in each are set out in the following graph:
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Notes:
1. If the device is in special mode for 10 seconds and the front knob is not touched, the
equipment automatically reverts to VOL/MUTE mode.
2. In tone control mode, when you turn the knob in either direction it flashes fast while the
gain of the affected tone increases. When either end of the scale is reached (-10 ó
+10dB) or when it goes through the centre point (0dB) it flashes more slowly.
4.3. AUTO STANDBY Function
The AUTO STANDBY function (idle or low consumption mode) means you can install the
CA120 in inaccessible places and leave the device connected to the mains power supply
permanently because when no signal is detected, it automatically goes into standby mode, saving
energy.
To enable AUTO STANDBY use the micro switch with the same name on the rear panel of
the unit (see section 7. DIAGRAM OF FUNCTIONS). When activated, if there is no audio signal in
any of the inputs (or the signal is very weak, below the activation threshold), the CA120 automatically
goes into STANDBY mode, and the ON/STBY on the front panel of the device goes orange. When a
valid audio signal is detected in any of the inputs, the CA120 leaves standby mode and starts
operating normally again and the ON/STBY LED goes green.
When you enable AUTO STANDBY mode with the micro switch (position ON) one of two
things happens:
a) There is NO audio signal in the inputs. Result: the amplifier immediately goes into
AUTO STANDBY mode
b) There is an audio signal in the inputs. Result: the amplifier stays active
When the amplifier goes into AUTO STANDBY mode, all the LED indicators go out with
the exception of ON/STBY. If the amplifier is in STANDBY mode and you turn the VOL/MUTE
knob to adjust the volume or activate the MUTE function, the LED lights will come on for a short
time then go out again. Remember that the first acting on the VOL/MUTE knob, this will only reset
the LED indicators, and will not change any of the settings.
When the unit is a special mode (source selection or setting adjustment) the LED
indicators will not go out even if the amplifier is in AUTO STANDBY mode.
4.4. LED indicators
SP: The signal presence or SP LED indicator shows that there is a signal in the
amplifier input. This lights up when the input level reaches the established
detection threshold.
CLIP: The saturation or CLlP LED indicator comes on when the signal delivered to
the speakers is close to the amplifier's clipping or saturation level. Input signals
should be set to ensure the CLIP (saturation or cut off) indicators never stay on,
but that they do so at most to the beat of the lowest sound frequencies. Otherwise
the amplified signal will be distorted with low quality and low intelligibility.
Note: If the input signal is too high, the CLIP indicator lighting up very
frequently over a short time interval (a few seconds), the amplifier may go into
protection mode, being muted to return to normal operation in a short time
MUTE: This lights up w
hen the MUTE function is active (silent mode)
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ON/STBY: the green light comes on when the equipment is in normal operating
mode and it goes orange when it is in standby or low consumption mode
(STANDBY).
LEVEL: This flashes when you adjust the general level of the device. It also lights
up during special adjustment modes, input levels (see section 4.2. Special active
source selection mode and setting adjustments)
BASS: This lights up during special adjustment modes bass frequencies (see
section 4.2. Special active source selection mode and setting adjustments)
TREBLE: This lights up during special adjustment modes, treble frequencies (see
section 4.2. Special active source selection mode and setting adjustments)
LINE1, LINE2, LINE3/MIC: These light up during special modes, selection of
active sources and adjustments (see section 4.2. Special active source
selection mode and setting adjustments)
4.5. Micro switches on the rear panel
REMOTE: Turn on (ON) the remote control from the WPmVOL or WPmVOL-SR wall
panel connected to the REMOTE port.
NOISE GATE: Turn on (ON) or turn off the noise gate function for the LINE3/MIC
input. When this function is active the microphone input is muted whilst there is no
signal above the function activation threshold, so the equipment rejects background
noise captured by the microphone connected to it.
TALKOVER: On or off according to the priority of the LINE3/MIC input over the line
inputs (LINE1 or LINE2). When the TALKOVER function is on, the LINE3/MIC
signal will attenuate the selected line (LINE 1 or 2) when the activation threshold
set is reached.
AUTO STANDBY: Switch the AUTO STANDBY function on (ON) or off. When the
function is on, the CA120 will automatically go into STANDBY or low consumption
mode in the absence of audio signals in its inputs.
STEREO / MONO (ST/MONO): Select the work mode of the amplified outputs of the
unit:
o ST: Work in stereo mode L / R
o MONO: Work in MONO mode, both channels amplifying the L+R signal.
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4.6. Lock mode
To switch the CA120 lock mode on or off hold in the VOL/MUTE control for 10 seconds
from the VOL/MUTE mode. The LED SETTING indicators will flash 3 times to indicate that lock mode
is now on. When in lock mode the device cannot be managed using the VOL/MUTE control (it will
flash three times to show that it is in that mode when you turn the knob). This will protect the
equipment from unwanted handling until it is restored to normal operation after holding the
VOL/MUTE control in for a further 10 seconds (the LED SETTING indicators will flash twice to show
that the lock mode is off).
Note: once lock mode is activated it will stay activated even when the equipment is turned
off and on again. It will stay in lock mode until the VOL/MUTE control is held in for 10 seconds again.
4.7. Restore default settings and update firmware
If you would like to restore the CA120 to factory settings, follow this procedure:
1. Unplug the equipment then press and hold the knob in.
2. Plug back the unit without releasing the knob. The MUTE LED indicator will flash.
3. Wait a few seconds and then switch the CA120 off again.
4. The next time you turn it on, the factory settings will be in the memory.
Note: for instructions on how to update the unit's firmware, see the product web page at
www.ecler.com
, where you will find the update software utility and instructions on how to proceed.
5. CLEANING
The CA120 must not be cleaned with solvents or abrasive substances which may damage
the prints. Clean using a cloth moistened in water and a neutral liquid detergent, then dry with a clean
cloth. Under no circumstances allow water to enter any of the orifices in the equipment.
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6. LIST OF FUNCTIONS
1. LEVEL indicator light
2. BASS indicator light
3. TREBLE indicator light
4. LINE1 indicator light
5. LINE2 indicator light
6. MIC indicator light
7. VOL/MUTE knob
8. SP input signal presence indicator light
9. CLIP indicator light
10. MUTE indicator light
11. ON/STBY on or standby indicator light
12. REMOTE, remote control receiver
13. REMOTE micro switch
14. NOISE GATE micro switch
15. TALKOVER micro switch
16. AUTO STANDBY micro switch
17. MIC/LIN3 micro switch
18. STEREO/MONO micro switch
19. Remote control by protocol CA-NET, RS-232
20. RJ-45, REMOTE connector
21. MUTE remote control
22. DC24V power connector
23. OUT L amplified output
24. OUT R amplified output
25. AUX OUT
26. RCA input line, LINE1
27. Mini jack input line, LINE2
28. RCA input line, LINE3
29. Microphone input, MIC
30. Microphone jack, MIC
31. MIC input sensitivity setting
32. Mute key
33. Volume up key
34. Volume down key
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7. DIAGRAM OF FUNCTIONS
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
1. NOTA IMPORTANTE 16
1.1. Conformidad con normativas internacionales 16
2. INTRODUCCIÓN 16
3. INSTALACIÓN 17
3.1. Ubicación y montaje 17
3.2. Conexión a red eléctrica 17
3.3. Conexiones de audio de entrada 17
3.4. Conexiones de audio de salida 18
3.5. Opciones de control remoto 18
4. OPERACIÓN Y USO 19
4.1. Puesta en funcionamiento y modo por defecto 19
4.2. Modos especiales de selección de fuentes activas
y ajuste de sus parámetros 20
4.3. Función AUTO STANDBY 21
4.4. Indicadores LED 21
4.5. Microinterruptores del panel posterior 22
4.6. Modo de bloqueo 23
4.7. Restaurar valores por defecto y actualización de firmware 23
5. LIMPIEZA 23
6. LISTA DE FUNCIONES 24
7. DIAGRAMA DE FUNCIONES 25
8. CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS 50
9. DIAGRAMA DE BLOQUES 51
10. DIAGRAMA DE CONFIGURACIÓN 52
Todos los datos están sujetos a variación debida a tolerancias de producción. ECLER S.A. se
reserva el derecho de realizar cambios o mejoras en la fabricación o diseño que pudieran afectar las
especificaciones.
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1. NOTA IMPORTANTE
¡Enhorabuena!. Vd. posee el resultado de un cuidadoso diseño y una esmerada
fabricación. Agradecemos su confianza por haber elegido nuestro micro amplificador CA120.
Para conseguir la máxima operatividad del aparato y su máximo rendimiento es MUY
IMPORTANTE, antes de su conexión, leer detenidamente y tener muy presentes las
consideraciones que se especifican en este manual.
Para garantizar el óptimo funcionamiento de este aparato, recomendamos que su
mantenimiento sea llevado a cabo por nuestros Servicios Técnicos autorizados.
1.1. Conformidad con normativas internacionales
El micro amplificador CA120 está conforme a las siguientes normativas internacionales:
EN55103-1 Compatibilidad Electromagnética.
Norma de familia de Productos para aparatos de uso profesional de sonido, vídeo,
sistemas audiovisuales y para el control de iluminación para espectáculos
Parte 1: Emisión
EN55103-2 Compatibilidad Electromagnética.
Norma de familia de Productos para aparatos de uso profesional de sonido, vídeo,
sistemas audiovisuales y para el control de iluminación para espectáculos
Parte 2: Inmunidad
EN60065 Aparatos de audio, vídeo y aparatos análogos. Requisitos de seguridad
Cumpliendo los requisitos de las directrices 73/23/CEE y 2004/108/CE
2. INTRODUCCIÓN
El CA120 es un amplificador estéreo de muy reducido tamaño y multitud de funciones de
control remoto (puerto serie RS-232, receptor de infrarrojos, puerto de control remoto 0-10 VDC),
siendo una opción ideal en aplicaciones de integración audiovisual con otros dispositivos: clases de
enseñanza, salas de reuniones y presentaciones multimedia, locales comerciales, etc.
Características principales:
Amplificador de 2 x 60 W RMS @ 4
Fuente de alimentación externa universal
Función AUTO STANDBY: en caso de ausencia de señal de audio la unidad pasa
automáticamente al modo de reposo o STANDBY, quedando su consumo minimizado
Amplificador de alto rendimiento ligero y silencioso (refrigeración por convección, sin ventilador)
Admite funcionamiento estéreo y paralelo (mono)
1 entrada conmutable de micrófono balanceada / línea no balanceada, con preamplificador de
micrófono alta calidad, alimentación Phantom, puerta de ruido y función de “talkover” o
prioridad sobre el resto de entradas
2 entradas de línea estéreo (no balanceadas)
Control de tonos de 2 bandas (Bass, Treble) independiente para la entrada de micrófono / línea
y la entrada 1&2 de línea
Salida auxiliar para enlace con otros amplificadores o dispositivos de audio externos
Control local mediante control giratorio digital (“encoder”)
Control remoto mediante mando a distancia por infrarrojos
Control remoto mediante panel mural WPmVOL o WPmVOL-SR (0-10 VDC)
Puerto de control RS-232, compatible con el software EclerCOMM (gratuito) y con el protocolo
de control CA-NET
Puerto MUTE para silenciamiento total de la unidad mediante cierre de contacto externo
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