Sonance 875D SE User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

S

ONAMP

®

875D SE

8-C

HANNEL

A

MPLIFIER

3

IMPORTANT: Read all of these instructions before you install or operate your 875D SE, and save these instructions for later use.

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— All these safety and operating

instructions should be read before you operate the unit.

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— These safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

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— All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

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— All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

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— The unit should not be used near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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— The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

• A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

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— The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

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— The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including other audio components) that produce heat.

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— The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

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— Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the unit is not defeated.

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— Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the controller.

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— The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

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— The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

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— Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

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— The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or c. The unit has been exposed to rain; or d. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance; or e. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

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— The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Important Safety Information

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

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.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE APPLIANCE WHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPLIANCE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Sonamp®875D SE power amplifier. The 875D SE will provide you with many years of home entertainment enjoyment. This manual will teach you all about your new amplifier’s many innovative features and will show you how to get the very best performance from your amplifier. Please read it thoroughly.

Design and Features

Power

The Sonamp®875D SE is a hybrid amplifier that combines digital amplification with analog power supplies. Its Class T amplifier with Digital Power Processing™ technology delivers the high efficiency of digital (Class D) amplification with the superior sound quality of analog (Class AB) amplifiers. This allows the 875D SE to deliver high power (75 watts RMS per channel @ 8 ohms x 8 Channels) in an exceptionally small (2U rack height) package. And unlike conventional digital amplifiers which cannot operate in bridged configuration, the 875D SE’s Class T circuitry allows you to operate it with any of its four pairs of channels in a bridged mode, providing 300 watts x 4 channels into an 8-ohm load. Four independent power supplies (one for each zone) supply plenty of current, so each zone can maintain full performance regardless of how hard any other zones are being driven.

BBE®Sound Enhancement

The Sonamp 875D SE incorporates BBE®Sound Enhancement. The BBE process improves the presence and detail of speakers, especially at lower listening volumes, improving the sound quality of your music — especially distributed audio systems playing background music. BBE also restores clarity and definition (or focus) to spoken voices, which makes paging systems easier to understand without having to run them at high volumes. Each zone in the 875D SE has individual controls that let you set the BBE enhancement for that zone to +9dB, +6dB or OFF. The factory default setting is +6dB.

Inputs and Triggers

Multiple audio input connections (DIRECT, L/R & AUX) and buffered line outputs make your 875D SE extremely flexible, so you can connect the amplifier in a variety of ways depending on your particular system’s configuration. The Illustrations on pages 15 – 20 show the 875D SE being used in several different possible system configurations. Each zone has its own 12V input and output triggers and defeatable auto-on signal sensing that can automatically turn the amplifier ON. Recessed front-panel controls are tamper-resistant, and let you adjust each channel’s input level and each zone’s auto-on sensitivity. Front-panel LEDs tell you if the 875D SE’s power is on or off, if each Zone is on or off, and the BBE status and fault status for each zone.

Serial Control Capability

The 875D SE’s RS-232 connection lets you use a variety of 3rd-party serial control systems to control the amplifier. The serial control provision lets you control almost all of the 875D SE’s functions, and also lets you monitor the amplifier’s operation from a remote location.

Figure 1: Sonamp®875D SE

SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

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ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

A.C. ON

AUTO ON

LRLRLRLR

1 – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8

PROTECTION

BBE ON

ACTIVE

ACTIVEPOWER

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

RS-232

1243

1. Power Button

2. Active LED

3. AC On LED

7. Aux Input & Buffered Output

8. Left & Right Bus Inputs

9. Left & Right Buffered Outputs

10. BBE External Control Input Connections (Zones 1 – 4)

11. BBE Control Setting DIP Switches (Zones 1 – 4)

12. Speaker Connectors (Zones 1 – 4)

13. Bridging Switches (Zones 1 – 4)

14. Direct Input Connections (Ch. 1 – 8)

15. Input Assignment DIP Switches (Ch. 1 – 8)

16. External Control Input Connections (Zones 1 – 4 & ALL)

17. 12V Trigger Outputs (Zones 1 – 4 & ALL)

18. RS-232 Control Input

19. AC Fuse Holder

20. Power Cord Connection

21. Trigger Mode Switches (Zones 1 – 4)

4. Input Level Adjustments (Ch 1 – 8)

5. Auto-On Sensitivity Adjustments (Zones 1 – 4)

6. Protection, BBE On & Status Indicators (Zones 1 –4)

910

14

7 19 20

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

5 6

15 15 15 1514 14 14 2116

138

11

12 12 13 13 13 12 1712 18

Figure 2: 875D SE Front and Rear Panels

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Box Contents

Your Sonamp 875D SE box should contain the following items:

(1) Sonamp 875D SE amplifier (2) Rack ears (6) Removable control connectors — connected to the amplifier’s rear panel (4) Removable speaker connectors — connected to the amplifier’s rear panel (1) IEC Power cable

Unpacking

Save the shipping carton and polystyrene inserts so you can safely transport your amplifier in the future. Before you install the amplifier, locate the serial number on the rear panel and note it here for future reference:

S/N: __________________

Placement

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Place the Sonamp 875D SE on a level surface, in an upright position, out of direct sunlight and away from windows through which rain may enter.

Situate the amplifier away from heat sources such as hot air ducts or radiators. Be sure that the amplifier is adequately ventilated by convection cooling or suitable cabinet fans.

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• Never place any object on or against the amplifier.

• Never operate the amplifier on a carpeted surface as this will compromise ventilation.

• When the amplifier is installed in any cabinet, the front or back must be open during operation. Alternately, install fans in the cabinet to assure continuous ventilation.

• When rack-mounting, use nylon washers on both sides of the ears to isolate the amplifier from the rack and prevent ground loops and hum problems.

• Very sensitive low-level sources might pick up some hum radiated from the 875D SE’s power supply. If this occurs, move the unit away from the other components.

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Protection Circuits

Thermal Protection

If the amplifier’s cooling vents are blocked, or it is installed with inadequate ventilation the amplifier may exceed its safe operating temperature. If the amplifier’s internal temperature exceeds 154°F (68°C) it will self-protect, and the following will occur:

• The audio output to all connected zones will shut OFF.

• The front-panel P

ROTECTION LEDs (see

Figure 3

) will illuminate

yellow

.

• An over-temp message will be sent via RS-232. Once a safe temperature (<67°C) is reached, the Protection LEDs will all extinguish. You can then

re-activate the amplifier, either by switching the front-panel Power button OFF and ON or by a ‘Power’ command if the amplifier is being serial controlled.

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NOTE: If you’re serial-controlling the 875D SE you can poll the amplifier at any time and its internal temperature will be reported to the control device.

Over-Current Protection

If an over-current condition occurs in a zone, that zone will shut OFF for 5 seconds and its PROTECTION LEDs will flash ON and OFF. The zone will then turn back ON. If the over-current condition continues the zone will shut OFF for 6 seconds, its P

ROTECTION LEDs will flash, then it will turn back ON. If the over-current condition continues this process will repeat,

with the wait time increasing by 1 second each time. When the wait time reaches 10 seconds the zone will LOCK, the zone’s P

ROTECTION LEDs will continually illuminate and the amplifier must be powered OFF using the front-panel POWER

button (or a serial command, if the amp is being controlled via RS-232).

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BBE ON

ACTIVE

Figure 3:

F

RONT-PANEL

STATUS LEDs

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Powering the Amplifier

Power Cord (see Figure 4)

The Sonamp 875D SE features a removable IEC power cord. Plug the female end of the power cord into the Power Cord Connector on the amplifier’s rear panel and plug the male end into a 20-amp grounded wall socket. DO NOT plug the power cord into an AC outlet on your preamplifier/receiver.

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NOTE: If you need to use an extension cord, use only a heavy-duty (14-gauge or larger) extension cord to avoid starving the amplifier of all the current necessary for full-power operation.

Replacing the Fuse

(see Figure 4)

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1. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet and from the amplifier’s Power Cord Connector.

2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the empty Power Cord Connector socket and gently pry the fuse holder out of its socket.

3. Install the proper fuse in the fuse holder and replace the fuse holder back into its socket next to the power cord connection.

When the amplifier is operating, the fuse will blow to protect it from possible internal parts failure. NEVER replace the fuse with any size other than that indicated on the rear panel to avoid more serious damage and the risk of fire. Substitution of a larger fuse may create serious damage to internal parts and will void your Sonance warranty.

A.C. ON LED (see Figure 5)

The AC ON LED indicates that the amplifier’s power cord is plugged-into a live AC outlet and its P

OWER button is ON. If the amplifier’s AC fuse ever opens, this LED will go out. To use the

A

UTO-ON feature (see page 12), this LED must remain ON at all times.

ACTIVE LED (see Figure 5)

The amplifier’s ACTIVE LED will illuminate whenever any zone is active. Each zone’s STATUS INDICATORS (see

Figure 3

) also contain an ACTIVE LED that will illuminate whenever that particular

zone is ON.

A.C. ONACTIVE

Figure 5:

AC O

N and

A

CTIVE LEDs

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

Figure 4:

Power Connector

and Fuse Holder

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Source Connections (see

Figures 6 & 7

)

Always use quality high-fidelity interconnect cables such as Sonance MediaLinQ®Bronze Interconnects. If source components are more than 20 feet from the amplifier, use the Sonance LS2 and LR2 Balanced Line-Level Sender and Receiver (sold separately) to avoid signal degradation.

NOTE: Always check local building codes before installing wire in walls or ceilings.

• Connect stereo source components (receiver, preamp, page signal, etc.) that will feed all 8 channels to the B

US

LEFT & RIGHT inputs (see

Figure 6

).

• Connect a mono auxiliary source (page signal, electronic doorbell, etc.) that will feed all 8 channels to the B

US

AUX input (see

Figure 6

).

• Connect zone-specific sources (audio control system zone output, video game, etc.) into the individual channel D

IRECT inputs (see

Figure 7

).

• Connect additional amplifiers to the buffered

Bus Outputs

(see

Figure 6

). The source connect-

ed to the B

US LEFT & RIGHT Inputs appears at the L and R OUTPUTS, and the source connected

to the B

US AUX input appears at the AUX OUTPUT.

Input Assignment DIP Switches (see Figure 8)

The Sonamp 875D SE’s Input Assignment DIP switches provide the most flexible configuration options of any multichannel amplifier. Settings are changed by setting the switches either OFF (left) or ON (right):

DIRECT: Assign channel to the channel D

IRECT

input source.

LEFT: Assign channel to the Bus L

EFT input source (default for odd-numbered channels)

RIGHT: Assign channel to the Bus R

IGHT input source (default for even-numbered channels)

AUX: Assign channel to the Bus Aux input source

NOTE: All inputs selected by the DIP switches are summed-together. For example, for mono (L+R) operation, activate both the Bus L and Bus R switches. Take care when setting volume levels, since summed L&R inputs can increase signal gain by up to +6dB.

See pages 18 – 23 for illustrations of different system configurations.

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

CH1 CH2

(BRIDGED)

Figure 7:

Direct Inputs and

Input Assignment

DIP Switches

L

R

A

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

Figure 6:

BUS Inputs &

Outputs; AUX Input

& Output

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

INPUT

LEFT BUS

INPUT

RIGHT BUS

INPUT

AUX BUS

INPUT

MONO

OPERATION

Figure 8: Input Assignment DIP Switch Settings

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Input Sensitivity Adjustment

There are two ways to adjust the individual channel input sensitivity (volume) on the 875D SE:

• The front panel has recessed adjustment potentiometers (see

Figure 9

). These can be adjusted

using a small screwdriver.

• Input sensitivity can also be adjusted by serial command via the amplifier’s RS-232 connection (see page 14).

NOTE: When the 875D SE is being serial-controlled, serial V

OLUME

commands will override the front-panel input sensitivity settings. However, if the frontpanel controls are manually adjusted after the serial V

OLUME

commands are

sent, they will override the volume set by the serial commands.

Speaker Connections

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Use Good Speaker Wire

For the best sound you should never use thin-gauge speaker wire – it will constrict the sound and diminish bass response. We recommend that you use premium Sonance MediaLinQ speaker cable, which also complies with UL fire rating codes. You may also experiment with audiophile brands of speaker cable and interconnects, but be sure to check local codes governing wire that may be installed within walls or ceilings. Different brands of wire can have different characteristic sounds and some may be more compatible with the sonic “signature” of your various audio system components. Your Sonamp 875D SE is stable with any reputable brand of speaker wire or cable.

Speaker Connections for Stereo Operation (see Figure 10)

1. Run speaker wire from each speaker to the amplifier location. We recommend that you

mark each wire’s positive (‘+’) and negative (‘–’) leads, its channel (left or right) and which zone it is from so that you can connect it to the proper speaker terminals.

2. Strip no more than ¼” of insulation from each speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin the

exposed wire with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands. (Stray strands that touch each other or touch the amplifier chassis can cause a short-circuit that can damage the amplifier.)

3. The Sonamp 875D SE has removable 4-wire speaker connectors (one for each zone) that

can accept wire up to 14AWG. Flip the four levers up to open the connector terminals.

4. Insert the exposed portions of the speaker wires into the terminal openings. Make sure to

insert the ‘+’ and ‘–’ leads into the correct openings, as indicated in the chassis markings

below

the connector.

5. After making sure that there are no stray wires touching each other, flip the four levers

down to lock the wires in the terminals.

+ 1 – – 2 +

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

++

––

Flip all 4 Levers UP

Figure 10:

Stereo Speaker

Connections

LRLR

3 – 4 5 – 6

Figure 9:

Input Sensitivity

Adjustments

(Ch 3– 6 shown)

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

6. Press the removable connector into the corresponding zone speaker connector on the amplifier until it locks into place.

• The removable connectors will only fit one way on the amplifier.

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Speaker Connections for Bridged Operation (see Figures 11 & 12)

The 875D SE can operate with any pair of channels (zone) in the single-channel bridged mode, which delivers 300 watts RMS into an 8-ohm speaker.

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1. Move the N

ORMAL/BRIDGED switch for the zone to the BRIDGED

position (see

Figure 11

).

2. Strip no more than ¼” of insulation from the speaker leads. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands. (Stray strands that touch each other or touch the amplifier chassis can cause a short-circuit that can damage the amplifier.)

3. The Sonamp 875D SE has a removable 4-wire speaker connector for each zone that can accept wire up to 14AWG. Flip the outer two levers up to open the connector terminals.

4. Insert the single speaker’s “+” and “–” speaker leads into the two outer terminal openings on the 4-wire speaker connector. Observe the polarity shown in the chassis markings

above

the connector (see

Figure 12

).

5. After making sure that there are no stray wires touching each other, flip the two levers down to lock the wires in the terminal.

6. Press the removable connector into the corresponding zone speaker connector on the amplifier until it locks into place.

• The removable connectors will only fit one way on the amplifier.

NOTE: When a zone is bridged, the source connected to the odd-numbered input channel and the I

NPUTASSIGNMENT

DIP switches for the odd-numbered channel function. The input connected to the

even-numbered channel and the switches for the even-numbered channel are disabled.

+ 1 – – 2 +

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

+

–

Flip Outer 2 Levers UP

Figure 12:

Bridged Speaker

Connection

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

1 – – 2 + + 3

–

CH1 CH2

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

B

8

NORMAL BRIDGED

BRIDGED

Figure 11:

Zone Bridging

Switch

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Auto-On

You can set your 875D SE so that any zone will automatically turn ON when it receives an audio signal, or when it receives a control voltage from an external source (such as a Sonance Navigator Harbor multi-zone controller). Each zone has two Trigger Mode switches located on the rear panel: Auto — zone is turned ON when an audio signal is present, and Volt — zone is turned ON by an external control voltage (see

Figure 14

).

NOTE: Setting both switches ON puts that zone in the Serial control mode, disabling the Auto On feature. (See Serial Control, on page 14.)

AUTO (Audio) Trigger Mode

When a zone’s AUTO switch is set to the ON position, any audio signal arriving at the zone’s active input connectors (as determined by the I

NPUT ASSIGNMENT DIP SWITCHES, see page 8) will activate

the zone for operation. The sensitivity of the zone’s A

UTO-ON circuit can be increased or decreased

by adjusting the A

UTO ON level control on the front panel (see

Figure 15

).

• Turning the control clockwise

increases

the sensitivity (

less

voltage is required to trigger the

A

UTO-ON function).

• Turning the control counter-clockwise

decreases

the sensitivity (

more

voltage is required to

trigger the A

UTO-ON function).

The A

UTO-ON trigger sensitivity ranges from 5mV/ch in the full clockwise position to OFF (AUTO-

O

N will not trigger) in the full counter-clockwise position.

In the A

UTO-O

N mode the zone will remain ON for approximately 3 minutes after the audio signal has ceased. This

provides ample time to prevent erratic operation from pauses between musical passages or while changing sources.

VOLTAGE Trigger Mode

When a zone’s VOLT switch is set to the ON position it can be automatically turned ON by an external trigger voltage that appears at the zone’s E

XTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT

connections (see

Figure 16

).

• The trigger voltage must be between 5V and 24V, either AC or DC. The 875D SE has individual E

XTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT connections for each zone, and an

additional E

XTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT connection (labeled ALL) that will turn all 4 zones ON

from a single voltage trigger.

The E

XTERNAL TRIGGER connectors feature flip-up levers similar to the ones used on the speaker connectors:

1. Open the levers for the zone’s E

XTERNAL TRIGGER inputs.

2. Insert the control wires into the appropriate openings in the connector.

3. Close the levers.

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

ALL CH1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

CH

C

H

+ – + – + – + – + –

Figure 16:

External Trigger Input

Connections

AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

Figure 14:

Auto-On Trigger Switches

AUTO ON

LRLR

3 – 4 5 – 6

Figure 15:

Zone A

UTO ON (Audio)

Trigger Sensitivity

Adjustments

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OFF (Bypass) Mode

When a zone’s A

UTO and VOLT Auto-On Trigger switches are both set in the OFF position, the A

UTO-ON circuitry is

bypassed and the amplifier’s front-panel P

OWER button will turn all zones ON and OFF simultaneously (see

Figure 2

, on

page 5).

BBE®Sound Enhancement

The Sonamp 875D SE incorporates BBE®Sound Enhancement. The BBE process improves the presence and detail of speakers, especially at lower listening volumes, improving the sound quality of your music — especially distributed audio systems playing background music. BBE also restores clarity and definition (or focus) to spoken voices, which makes paging systems easier to understand without having to run them at high volumes. Each zone in the 875D SE has 2 individual switches that let you set the BBE enhancement for that zone to HIGH (+9dB), LOW (+6dB) or OFF (see

Figure 17

):

• If the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF, BBE enhancement is not applied

• If the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, BBE enhancement is applied according to the set-

ting of the LOW/HIGH switch: LOW = +6dB of BBE enhancement; HIGH = +9dB of BBE enhancement.

NOTE: The factory-default setting is +6dB on all zones.

The 875D SE also has a set of BBE CONTROL INPUT connections that allow the BBE enhancement for each zone to be triggered ON and OFF individually by an external control voltage (see

Figure 17

):

• The BBE OFF/ON switch for the zone must be in the OFF position.

• The trigger voltage must be between 5V and 24V, either AC or DC.

The E

XTERNAL TRIGGER connectors feature flip-up levers similar to the ones used on the speaker connectors:

1. Open the levers for the zone’s E

XTERNAL TRIGGER inputs.

2. Insert the control wires into the appropriate openings in the connector.

3. Close the levers.

The front-panel Z

ONE STATUS LEDs indicate if BBE processing is being applied to a zone (see

Figure 3

, on page 7).

BBE CONTROL

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 CH

+ – + – + – + –

Figure 17:

BBE Control Switches and

External Control Input

Connections

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Zone Trigger Outputs

The 875D SE has individual TRIGGER OUTPUT connections for each zone that provide 12V DC whenever the zone is ON (see

Figure 18

). This trigger can be used to control other devices such as Sonance AL2/AS2 automatic secondary switches, other Sonamps or 12V relays.

• The current draw on each zone’s T

RIGGER OUTPUT connection should not exceed

200mA.

The T

RIGGER OUTPUT connectors feature flip-up levers similar to the ones used on the

speaker connectors:

1. Open the levers for the zone’s T

RIGGER OUTPUTS.

2. Insert the control wires into the appropriate openings in the connector (observe the correct “+” and “–” polarity).

3. Close the levers.

Serial Control

The 875D SE’s RS-232 Control Input (see

Figure 19

) allows many 875D SE functions to be serial-controlled by 3rd-party control systems, and allows many of the amplifier’s performance parameters to be monitored in real-time via the 3rd-party controller.

The 875D SE’s open architecture allows you to use it with a variety of RS-232 controllers. Specific modules for use with Crestron

®

and AMX®controllers are available for download at

ww wwww..ssoo nnaann ccee..cc oomm

. Please check the website for information about compatibility with additional

controllers.

Connecting the 875D SE to a Serial Control Device

The 875D SE’s RS-232 Pinout is:

PPii nn 22 :: RR XX DD ;; PPii nn 33 :: TT XX DD ;; PPii nn 55 :: GG NN DD..

Use a null modem cable to connect the 875D SE’s RS-232 C

ONTROL INPUT to a serial control device. To verify the pinout of

other serial devices, the TXD pin of an active port will show a negative DC voltage.

NOTE: To connect to a Crestron controller, use the Crestron CNSP-124 cable (available separately from Crestron).

Enabling 875D SE Zone Serial Control

To enable serial control of of a zone, both of that zone’s AUTO and VOLT Trigger Mode switches must be set in the ON position (see

Figure 20

). Setting a zone to

RS-232

disables

its rear-panel Auto and Voltage trigger functions — they can only be serial-controlled.

NOTE: Zones not set for RS-232 control can be polled by the control device, but cannot be controlled by the device.

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC

–

ALL CH1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 + – + – + – + – + –

Figure 18: Zone Trigger Output

Connections

RS-232

Figure 19:

RS-232 Control Input

AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

Figure 20:

All Four Zones set for

Serial Control

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

875D SE Serial Commands

Serial Protocol: Baud Rate = 9600, N, 8, 1; single CR

CCoo mm mm aann dd ss IInn SS yy nntt aa xx PPaarr aa mm ee tt ee rr ss SS ttaattee

Power :Pxy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), y = State 0= Off; 1= On

Zone Volume Set :Vxyyy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), yyy = Volume 0 - 100 0 (Off) – 100 (Max)

Channel Volume Set :VCxyyy<cr> x = Channel 1 - 8 or G (Global), yyy = Volume 0 - 100 0 (Off) – 100 (Max)

NOTE: Issuing a Volume Set command when the amplifier is OFF will pre-set the zone or channel’s start-up volume to that level.

Zone Volume Incremental Step :Vxyy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), yy = Volume Step Down/Up -n = Down, +n = Up; n = 1 to 5

Channel Volume Incremental Step: :VCxyy<cr> x = Channel 1-8 or G (Global), yy = Volume Step Down/Up -n = Down, +n + up; n = 1 to 5

NOTE: The 875D SE stores independent settings for Channel and Zone Volume. If Channel Volume commands are sent to a zone that is being controlled with Zone Volume commands (and visa-versa), the volume may initially change to a different level than expected.

Zone Mute :Mxy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), y = State 0 = Mute Off; 1= Mute On

Channel Mute :MCxy<cr> x = Channel 1 - 8 or G (Global), y = State 0 = Mute Off; 1 = Mute On

BBE Signal Processing :BPxy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), y = State 0= Off; 1= On

BBE HI & LO Frequency Boost :BBxy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), y = State 0= +6dB; 1=+9dB

NOTE: The echo for this will provide two values (HI and LO)

BBE HI Frequency Boost :BHxy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), y = State 0= +6dB; 1=+9dB

BBE LO Frequency Boost :BLxy<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global), y = State 0= +6dB; 1=+9dB

Adding a question-mark character before the carriage return of any of the above commands will turn the command into a query. Additionally, the following unique queries can also be issued:

QQ uueerr iieess SS yy nntt aa xx PPaarr aa mm ee tt ee rr ss SS ttaattee

Temperature :TP?<cr> – 0 – 100 Degrees C

Audio Trigger Input :ATIx?<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global) [see

Notes

] 0= Off; 1= On

Fault/Protection :FPx?<cr> x = Zone 1-4 or G (Global) [see

Notes

] 0= Normal; 1= Fault

Voltage Trigger Input :VTIx?<cr> x = Zone 1-4, A (All) or G (Global) [see

Notes

] 0= Off; 1= On

Front-Panel Input Control Level :TVLx?<cr> x = Channel 1-8 or G (Global) [see

Notes

] 0 – 100

Firmware Version :VER?<cr> – Version 1.03 or later

(continued on page 16)

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Serial Control Notes:

1. The 875D SE will respond to each command with the new value after the command is acted-upon.

EE xx aa mmppllee::

Zone 2 volume is 53. If a “:V2+3” (increase Zone 2 volume +3 steps) command is then issued, the 875D SE

echoes back (V256) (Zone 2 volume is 56).

2. The 875D SE will respond to invalid commands with “ERR”.

EE xx aa mmppllee::

A “:V7?” poll is received (What is Zone 7 volume?). Since there is no Zone 7, the 875D SE echoes back “ERR”.

3. The 875D SE will respond with “N/A” if a recognized command cannot be executed.

EE xx aa mmppllee::

Zone 4 is OFF when a “:V4?” (What is Zone 4 volume?) query is received. Since Zone 4 is OFF, the 875D SE

echoes back “N/A”.

4a. Any command followed by a “?” will be treated as a Query and will cause the 875D SE to echo back the current state

for that zone (z) or channel (c).

EE xx aa mmppllee::

Zone 4 is OFF and a “:P4?” query is received. The 875D SE echoes back “P40” (Zone 4 power is OFF).

4b. A command followed by a “G?” will be treated as a Global query and will cause the 875D SE to echo back the

current state of each zone or channel.

EE xx aa mmppllee::

A “:BPG?” (Is BBE ON or OFF in Zones 1 – 4?) query is received. The 875D SE echoes back:

BP11 (Zone 1 BBE is ON); BP21 (Zone 2 BBE is ON); BP30 (Zone 3 BBE is OFF); BP40 (Zone 4 BBE is OFF)

5. When an over-temperature or fault condition occurs, activating the amplifier’s protection circuits, the 875D SE will issue

an unsolicited echo reporting that condition.

EE xx aa mmppllee 11 ::

If the temperature inside the amplifier reaches 68°C, it will issue the unsolicited echo “TP68”.

EE xx aa mmppllee 22 ::

If Zone 1 experiences a fault the amplifier will issue the unsolicited echo “FP1”.

6. When the amplifier is plugged-in it will automatically issue its AMX beacon.

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Specifications

Number of Channels: 8 (four stereo pairs)

Output Power (Stereo): 75 watts RMS per channel (X8), 0.25% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ 8 ohms;

140 Watts per channel (X8), 0.1% THD, 1kHz, @ 4 ohms

Output Power (Bridged): 300 Watts per channel (X4) @ 8 ohms

Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, ±1dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% (1kHz, 8 ohms); 0.10% (1kHz, 4 ohms)

Signal to Noise Ratio: -96dB (w/22kHz filter)

Input Sensitivity: 1.5V for 75W RMS Output

1.3V w/BBE ON (+6dB)

1.0V w/BBE ON (+9dB)

Input Impedance: 10k ohms

Maximum Source Input Voltage: 4.0 VAC RMS

3.0V AC RMS w/BBE ON

Loop Output Impedance (Buffered): 100 ohms

Serial Protocol (RS-232 Connection): 9600, N, 8, 1, single CR

Power Consumption: 1,200 Watts

BTU/HR: 850

AC Fuse: 10A (T10AL ~ 250V)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 16½” x 3

7

/

8

” x 17¼” (419mm x 98mm x 438mm)

Dimensions (w/Rack Ears, WxHxD): 19” x 2½” x 17¼” (483mm x 64mm x 438mm)

Shipping Weight: 47 lbs (21.4kg)

Installation Examples

The illustrations on the following pages show the wide variety of audio and audio/video systems that can be assembled using one or more Sonamp 875D SE amplifiers. Your local authorized Sonance dealer is an expert in audio/video system planning and installation. Sonance strongly recommends that you work with your dealer to ensure that your system is properly planned, assembled and installed.

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

System 1: Basic Background Music System with Paging Capabilities

FFeeaa ttuurreess:: CCoo mm mm oonn MM uu ssiicc SS oouu rrcc ee ff oo rr aallll FF oouurr RRoo oo mmss •• TTww oo ZZoonneess wwiitthh PPaa gg ii nngg CC aappaabb iillii tt ii ee ss Connecting a telephone page output (residential) or microphone preamp output (commercial) to the 875D SE’s Aux Bus

input and a music source to the L

EFT

& RIGHT BUS inputs lets you mix a music source with a paging signal. The INPUT ASSIGNMENT DIP SWITCHES let you individually configure each channel to receive or not receive the paging (Aux) input. If you wish to mute the music during paging you can route the amplifier’s L/R input connections through a Sonance AL2/S Secondary Source Selector activated by a 12V DC control signal from the paging device.

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

MICROPHONE PREAMP

— OR —

TELEPHONE PAGE OUT

INPUT SOURCE

TAPE RECORD

OUTPUT

ZONE 1

Music + Paging

ZONE 4ZONE 2

Music Only Music Only Music + Paging

ZONE 3

CD iPORT TAPE SATELLITE

Volume Control Volume Control Volume Control Volume Control

FROM SOURCE

COMPONENTS

Channel Assignment

DIP Switch Settings

Channel Assignment

DIP Switch Settings

Channel Assignment

DIP Switch Settings

Channel Assignment

DIP Switch Settings

Set All Zones to ‘Auto’ ON

AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

System 2: 7.1-Channel Home Theater System

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The 875D SE can power all eight channels of a 7.1-channel home theater system while occupying only 2U of rack space. The surround sound processor’s preamp outputs feed each channel’s D

IRECT INPUT CONNECTION, and each channel’s I

NPUT

ASSIGNMENT DIP SWITCH is set to DIRECT. For larger home theaters, two 875D SEs can be used with all 16 channels operating in the bridged mode, supplying 300 watts to each of the 8 speakers in the system.

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

SIDE LEFT

SIDE

RIGHT

BACK

LEFT

BACK

RIGHT CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

7.1-CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT

SIDE LEFT SIDE RIGHT

BACK LEFT BACK RIGHT

PASSIVE

SUBWOOFER

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

NORMAL BRIDGED

FOR ALL

CHANNELS:

Set All

Zones to

‘Auto’ ON

AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

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ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

ZONE 1 ZONE 4ZONE 2 ZONE 3

K2

Keypad

K1

Keypad

K2

Keypad

K2

Keypad

F

U

S

E

F

U

S

E

F

U

S

E

F

U

S

E

6

54321

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

NORMAL BRIDGED

FOR ALL

CHANNELS:

To Additional Zones

(Keypads/Amplifiers)

From A/V Sources

(CD player, DVD Player, VCR, iPort, etc.)

Sonance

Navigator Harbor

875D SE

875D SE Channel 1 – 8

External Trigger

Inputs connected to Navigator Harbor keypad

Status +

and

Status –

terminals. Set

875D SE

Trigger Mode

switches to

Volt

position.

System 3: Multi-Zone System with Controller

FFeeaa ttuurreess:: CChh aann nneellss aa uu tt oo mmaa tt iiccaa llll yy aacc tt ii vvaatt ee dd bb yy cc oonn tt rroo ll ll ee rr •• EE aacc hh zz oonn ee cc aa nn bbee ccoo nntt rroo ll ll ee dd bb yy ii nn-- zz oonn ee kk ee yy pp aadd The 875D SE is ideal for use with a multi-zone controller like the Sonance Navigator

®

Harbor. By connecting the Navigator Harbor’s Zone Keypad Status + and – terminals to the 875D SE’s External Control Input connections, the controller will automatically turn the amplifier’s channels ON and OFF as they are needed.

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ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

Audio Distribution Processor

Controller Unit

TouchScreen Control Panel

L

R

AUDIO OUTPUTS

CONTROL INPUT

CONTROL OUTPUTS

TOUCH

SCREENS

ZONE1ZONE2ZONE3ZONE4ZONE5ZONE

6

L

R

SOURCE

INPUTS

123456

ZONE7ZONE

8

RS-232 RS-232

RS-232

From Source Components

To Internet

(For Remote Monitoring of Amplifier)

To Zone 5 To Zone 6 To Zone 7 To Zone 8

To Zone 1 To Zone 2 To Zone 3 To Zone 4

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

NORMAL BRIDGED

FOR ALL

CHANNELS:

Set ‘Auto’ and ‘Volt’ Switches

for All Zones to ON

Set ‘Auto’ and ‘Volt’ Switches

for All Zones to ON

System 4: Advanced Multi-Zone System with Central Control System

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The 875D SE’s RS-232 connector allows it to be directly controlled by central whole-home control systems. The system programmer can build the 875D SE’s functions into macros, and can display amplifier operating parameters on the controller’s touchscreen displays.

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ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

RLRL

R

L

CONTROL OUTPUT

12VDC 100mA

INPUT A INPUT B

OUTPUT

AUTO SWITCH, LINE LEVEL

IN

OUT

12VDC

150mA

TRIGGER

SENSITIVITY

B TO A DELAY

AL2

+ –

MENU

BBE CONTROL

BBE CONT

R

INPUTS 5 –

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 CH

+ – + – + – + –

Notes:

• Connect the AL2

Control Output

to each zone where

BBE processing is desired.

• Set the

BBE Control OFF/ON

switches in the OFF

position.

• Set the

BBE LOW/HIGH

switches to the desired amount

of BBE processing: LOW (+6dB); HIGH (+9dB).

When AL2

Input B

source (iPort/iPod) plays it overrides

the

Input A

source (CD player) in all zones and BBE automatically activates in the zones connected to the AL2

Control Output

.

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

NORMAL BRIDGED

FOR ALL ZONES:

Set All Zones to ‘Auto’ ON

AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

CAT-5

Cable

iPort

Audio Wallplate

iPort

with iPod

CD Changer

AL2 Selector

To Zone 1 To Zone 2 To Zone 3 To Zone 4

System 5: Automatic Input Switching Between Sources Using an AL2 Selector

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By feeding two sources through a Sonance AL2 Automatic Secondary Source Selector, the system will automatically select the I

NPUT

B source whenever the iPort/iPod is playing. By connecting the 875D SE’s BBE CONTROL

OFF/ON switches to the AL2’s

C

ONTROL OUTPUT, BBE processing is automatically activated whenever the iPod plays. When the iPod stops playing the input

automatically switches back to the CD changer and the 875D SE’s BBE processing switches OFF.

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ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

ON ON

OFF OFF

L

R

A

BBE CONTROL

BUS

INPUT

OUTPUT

BUFFERED

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT LEFT RIGHT AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

DIRECT

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX

BBE CONTROL INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUTS 5 – 24V AC–DC

TRIGGER OUTPUTS 12VDC

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ 1 – – 2 + + 3 – – 4 + + 5 – – 6 + + 7 – – 8 +

CH

CH1 CH2

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

ALL CH

CH

RS-232

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

ALL

S/N

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

+ – + – + – + – + –

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

BRIDGED

8Ω MIN

NORMAL BRIDGED NORMAL BRIDGED

+ – + – + – + –

(BRIDGED)

CH3 CH4

(BRIDGED)

CH5 CH6

(BRIDGED)

CH7 CH8

(BRIDGED)

CAUTION: REPLACE WITH THE

SAME TYPE AND RATING FUSE

SONAMP® 875D SE

120V–60Hz 1200W

–FUSE T10AL 250V

AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT AUTO VOLT

TRIGGER MODE

CH 1/2

CH 3/4

CH 5/6

CH 7/8

OFF ON

RS-232

BBE CONTROL

BBE CONT

R

INPUTS 5 –

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

ON

HIGHONHIGHONHIGHONHIGH

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 CH

+ – + – + – + –

To Zone

Controller

K2 Rear Panel

Notes:

• Set the

BBE Control OFF/ON

switches in the OFF

position.

• Set the

BBE LOW/HIGH

switches to the desired amount

of BBE processing: LOW (+6dB); HIGH (+9dB).

Notes:

• Connect the K2

Relay CTRL

and

GND

terminals to the 875D SE’s

BBE Control

terminals of each zone where BBE processing is

desired.

• Program a K2 button to toggle the Relay command ON and OFF.

System 6: Using a K2 Keypad to Control the 875D SE’s BBE Sound Enhancement

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OFF in the zone it is controlling. Connect the keypad’s R

ELAY and GROUND terminals to the 875D SE’s BBE C

ONTROL INPUT for

that zone and program a button on the keypad’s LCD panel to toggle the Relay command ON and OFF. You can even re-label the button on the K2 to say “BBE ON”. Set the BBE L

OW/HIGH switch for the zone to LOW for +6dB of BBE

processing or to H

IGH

for +9dB of BBE processing. (Leave the zone’s BBE ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.)

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Technical Assistance and Service

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If your product should need repair or service, contact your Sonance Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:

1. Prior to calling Sonance, note the product’s model number, serial number, purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you purchased the product.

2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above number(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If they determine that the product requires service, they will transfer you to our Customer Service Department, who will issue you a Return Authorization (RA) Number.

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3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best if you place the box into an additional outer “overcarton” before shipment to minimize a chance of theft in shipment. Please include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package.

4. Contact a package delivery service such as United Parcel Service or Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect) shipping. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.

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6. Ship the packaged unit to:

Quality Assurance Department Sonance 212 Avenida Fabricante San Clemente, CA 92672-7531

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SONAMP®875D SE 8-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Limited Warranty Coverage (U.S.A. Only)

Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years, provided the product was purchased from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.

Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address listed on this instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon examination at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized Sonance Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.

If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of Sonance. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.

This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if Sonance or a Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product. Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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System Notes:

Digital Power Processing is a trademark of Tripath Technology, Inc.

Crestron is a trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. AMX is a trademark of AMX Corporation.

Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product

specification information visit our website: www.sonance.com

SONANCE • 212 Avenida Fabricante • San Clemente, CA 92672-7531 USA • (800) 582-7777 or (949) 492-7777

FAX: (949) 361-5151 • Technical Support: (800) 582-0772

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