JBL DSi, SA4-D, SA4, MA4-D, MA4 Quick Start Manual

Power amplifiers

QUICKSTART GUIDE

MODELS | SA4, SA4-D, MA4, MA4-D, LA4, LA4-D

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSINSTRUKTIONEN
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

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

ampliers) 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 is provided for your safety. If

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 specied by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied 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 qualied 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.

15. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains.

16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

17. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE
EQUIPMENT.

18. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL
REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

N’OUVREZ PAS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR
BOTTOM COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

À PRÉVENIR LE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE N’ENLEVEZ PAS LES
COUVERCLES. IL N’Y A PAS DES PARTIES SERVICEABLE
À L’INTÉRIEUR. TOUS REPARATIONS DOIT ETRE FAIRE PAR
PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULMENT.

PARA PREVENIR UN CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO, NO RETIRE LAS
CUBIERTAS SUPERIOR O INFERIOR. NO EXISTEN PARTES QUE
PUEDAN SER REPARADAS POR EL USUARIO AL INTERIOR.
REMITA EL SERVICICO AL PERSONAL TÉCHNICAL CALIFICADO.

TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC
MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM
THE AC RECEPTACLE. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY
CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

POUR DÉMONTER COMPLÈTEMENT L’ÉQUIPEMENT DE
L’ALIMENTATION GÉNÉRALE, DÉMONTER LE CÂBLE
D’ALIMENTATION DE SON RÉCEPTACLE. LA PRISE
D’ALIMENTATION RESTERA AISÉMENT FONCTIONNELLE.

PARA DESCONECTAR COMPLETAMENTE EL EQUIPO
DEL SUMINSTRO ELECTRICO, DESCONECTE EL CABLE
DE ALIMENTACION DE LA TOMA DE CA. LAS PATAS DEL
CONECTOR DEL CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN DEBERAN
MANTENERSE EN BUEN ESTADO.

WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS:

The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of
electric shock.

The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to
important operating or maintenance instructions.

REGARDEZ CES SYMBOLES:

La triangle avec le sigle ‘’foudre’’ est employée pour alerter
l’utilisateur au risque de décharge électrique. Le triangle
avec un point d’exclamation est employée pour alerter
l’utilisateur d’instruction importantes pour lors opérations de
maintenance.

ATENCION CON ESTOS SÍMBOLOS:

El triángulo con el símbolo de rayo eléctrico es usado para
alertar al usuario de el riesgo de un choque eléctrico. El
triángulo con el signo de admiración es usado para alertar
al usuario de instrucciones importantes de operación o
mantenimiento.

The Centric Amplied Control System
are certied only at 120V~ in Canada.

IMPORTANT

Système de contrôle Centric Amplied require Class 2 output
wiring. Les amplicateurs de série de I-Tech exigent des

câbles de sortie de classe 2.

Centric Amplied Kontrollsystem Klasse die 2

Produktionsverdrahtung.

Sistema de control amplicado central requieren de un

cableado de salida Clase 2.

MAGNETIC FIELD

CAUTION! Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment

such as preampliers directly above or below the unit.
Because this amplier has a high power density, it has a
strong magnetic eld which can induce hum into unshielded
devices that are located nearby. The eld is strongest just

above and below the unit.

If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the

ampliers) in the bottom of the rack and the preamplier or

other sensitiv e equipment at the top.

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

2 JBL DSI SERIES POWER AMPLIFIERS

WELCOME

Quick Reference Chart

Thank you for purchasing a JBL DSi 2 Cinema amplier, one in a
complete line of high-performance ampliers based on exclusive
DriveCore technology powered by Crown. The DSi 2 Series ampliers

are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the industry’s
highest quality standards and offer cinema system integrators with the

advanced features and exibility required for challenging 21st-century

Cinema-sound applications.

Please take the time to study the owners manual so that you can obtain

the best possible service from your amplier at http://jblpro.com.

Trademark Notice: Com-Tech, BCA, JBL, Amcron, DriveCore, Drivecore
Install are Trademarks of HARMAN International..

WHATS INCLUDED

1. JBL DSi 2.0 Amplier

2. 2 Phoenix Terminals for Analog Input.

3. 8 Spade Lugs for Amplier Output.

4. Phoenx Terminal for GPIO.

5. 1 Power cord (except for ‘-NP’ Variants)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

(not supplied):

• Input wiring cables

• Output wiring cables

• Flathead screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver

• Rack for mounting amplier (or a stable surface for stacking)

• Category 5e or higher cabling

• 1 Power cord for ‘-NP’ Models

POWER ON Press Power Button momentarily
POWER OFF Press and Hold Power button for 2s

FRONT PANEL LOCK/UNLOCK

DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN Press and Hold Encoder

Simultaneously Press and Hold Select 1
Button and Encoder

Ordering Information

ORDERING INFORMATION

SA4 SA4 Amplier with Analog only Inputs

MA4 MA4 Amplier with Analog only Inputs

LA4 LA4 Amplier with Analog only Inputs

SA4-D SA4 Amplier with Analog + AES67 Inputs

MA4-D

LA4-D LA4 Amplier with Analog + AES67 Inputs

Sufx '- US' Amplier Model with US power cord

Sufx '- EK'

Sufx '- CN' Amplier Model with China power cord

Sufx '-NP'

Example: SA4-D-US

Example: LA4-CN

Example: SA4-NP

Spare Analog Input
Connector
Spare Speaker Terminal
Spade Lugs

MA4 Amplier with Analog + AES67

Inputs

Amplier Model with EU, UK and Korea

Power cord

Amplier Model with NO power

cord. Power cords may be ordered
separately.

SA4 Amplier with Analog + AES67 Inputs

with US power cord

LA4 Amplier with Analog only Inputs

with China power cord

SA4 Amplier WITHOUT any power cord
(No Power cord)

(P/N 5024623).

(P/N PV10-6LF-L)

3QUICK START GUIDE

1

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

COOLING VENTS/AIR FILTERS

1

Provides cooling air ow. Do not

block or cover these vents.

ENCODER

5

This encoder supports rotary
and pushbutton operation. It
is used to navigate the DSi 2’s
menus and select on-screen
options. It is also used to adjust
individual channel or overall
system volume.

POWER BUTTON

9

Turns the amplier power on or

off. The Power button has an
integrated power symbol that
illuminates blue when the power
is on and green when the power
is off.

1

2

6

SIGNAL LEVEL LED INDICATORS

2

These LEDs indicate channel
INPUT levels.

CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS

6

Pressing one of these buttons
will select the corresponding
channel; turning the ENCODER
will then control the volume of
the selected channel.

3

4987

LCD (DISPLAY)

3

This color LCD provides product
information and visual feedback

for operating the DSi 2 amplier

from the front panel.

CHANNEL MUTE BUTTONS

7

Pressing each of these
buttons will mute/ unmute the

corresponding amplier output

channel. Note that when a
channel is muted, the front
panel SIGNAL LEDs will still light
to indicate input signal level
presence, the CLIP LEDs will still
light to indicate input clipping,

and the LCD will ash “Mute”.

5

BACK BUTTON

4

Press this button to navigate
back one level when navigating
menus.

MENU BUTTON

8

Pressing this button will enter

the Main menu, where amplier

settings can be edited.

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