Sonance ASAP3D, ASAP3D SE User Manual 2

SONAMP

ASAP3D SE

TEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SONAMP®ASAP3D SE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

Important Safety Instructions

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using your ASAP3D SE amplifier, to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Retain these instructions for future reference.

3. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and marked on the product.

4. Any service or repair required must be performed by qualified factory-authorized personnel.

5. Do not use the amplifier in a high-humidity environment or near water — for example in a wet basement, or near a wet bar or swimming pool.

6. Always provide adequate ventilation for the amplifier. Allow a minimum of two (2) inches on all sides of the amplifier. Do not block the cooling vents on the amplifier case.

7. The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such as heat registers, radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

8. The amplifier should only be connected to a power supply of the type marked on its back panel. The power supply cord should be routed to avoid damage from contact with sharp objects or being stepped on.

9. Unplug the amplifier during thunderstorms or when it will be unused for extended periods of time.

10. Exercise care to avoid spilling liquids on or in the amplifier.

11. Do not place the amplifier on an

unstable table, stand, or cart. Improper placement of the amplifier may cause it to fall on an adult or child causing serious injury, as well as damage to the amplifier.

12. Do not expose the amplifier to

dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the amplifier.

13. Cleaning: To clean the amplifier, wipe it with a soft cloth.

Do not use solvents, as they may damage the amplifier.

14. Non-Use Periods: Unplug the amplifier’s power cord from

the electrical outlet when the amplifier will be unused for a long period of time.

15. Damage Requiring Service: The amplifier should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power cord or plug has been damaged B. Objects have fallen, or liquids have been spilled into

the amplifier

C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain. D. The amplifier does not appear to be operating properly

or exhibits a marked change in performance.

E. The amplifier has been dropped or appears to have

been damaged.

16. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the amplifier beyond that described in these instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17. Storms: To prevent damage to components, unplug all electronic equipment during thunderstorms.

SONAMP®ASAP3D SE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sonance ASAP3D SE amplifier. When properly installed, this amplifier will give you many years of entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new amplifier, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

To achieve the best performance, Sonance recommends that this amplifier be installed by a Sonance Authorized Dealer/Installer.

Design and Features

Automatic House/Local Source Switching

The ASAP3D SE will automatically switch a pair of speakers between two different input sources. Typically, the

House

source will be a whole-home audio system that normally plays in the area, and the

Local

source will be a nearby source, such as a TV set. The ASAP3D SE can be set up so that any one of several different triggers will cause it to automatically switch from the House source to the Local source.

A typical application would be to use the ASAP3D SE to power and automatically switch a pair of speakers in a bedroom from playing background music sent by a wholehome audio system to playing the sound of the bedroom TV whenever the TV is switched ON. With the amplifier’s Mono Variable Output feeding a local-zone powered subwoofer, this installation would provide much better sound quality than the TV could supply on its own.

Flexible Triggering

Switching from the House to the Local source can be triggered in four different ways:

• By the presence of an audio signal at the L

OCAL LINE inputs

or L

OCAL SPEAKER inputs;

• When a TV set that is connected to the ASAP3D SE’s AC

Outlet is turned ON;

• By an external control voltage connected to the V

OLTAGE

RIGGER input;

• By an IR controller connected to the IR Input.

IR Control

The ASAP3D SE has IR Input connections that allow its automatic input switching, volume, muting and BBE to be controlled by an IR keypad controller. IR Output connections allow the connection of Sonance OptiLinQ

IR emitters so that 3rd-party control signals can be passed-through to their intended components, and an IR Bus connection allows IR signals from multiple ASAP3D SEs to be passed-through to a single set of IR emitters.

BBE®Sound Enhancement

The ASAP3D SE incorporates BBE®Sound Enhancement. The BBE process improves the presence and detail of speakers, especially at lower listening volumes, so distributed audio systems playing background music sound better at quiet volume levels. BBE also restores clarity and definition (or focus) to spoken voices, making paging systems easier to understand without having to run them at high volumes.

The ASAP3D SE has controls that let you set the BBE enhancement to HI, LOW or OFF.

Digital Amplification

The ASAP3D SE utilizes a highly-efficient ICEpower®digital amplifier that provides 50 watts RMS per channel in stereo. The ICEpower’s high efficiency produces high power in a 1U high/½ rack width package, with very little heat generation. This expands installation options, improves long-term reliability and provides significant energy savings over conventional amplifier designs.

Box Contents

Your ASAP3D SE amplifier box should contain the following: (1) ASAP3D SE Power amplifier (1) Joining Plate (4) Rack-mount screws and (4) nylon washers (1) IEC Power cord (120V version only) (1) AC Trigger Outlet cable (120V version only) (4) Stick-on rubber feet

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 its rear panel and note it here for future reference:

S/N:

ASAP3D SE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

SONAMP®ASAP3D SE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

Placement/Installation

The Sonamp ASAP3D SE is designed to operate automatically and is housed in a compact chassis that can be conveniently mounted out of sight. The amplifier can be placed horizontally on the supplied rubber feet, or it can be hung on a wall — hidden behind a wall-mounted flat-panel TV — using the keyhole-shaped hole on its bottom panel.

The ASAP3D SE includes a joining plate that allows it to be rack-mounted in a single 1U space side-by-side with another ASAP3D SE. An optional Rack-Mount Filler Panel is available (Sonance part #92729) that allows a single ASAP3D SE to be mounted in a 1U rack space.

Stand-Alone Placement

MPORTANT: T

O AVOID DAMAGE, THE AMPLIFIER MUST

ALWAYS REST ON ITS FOUR FEET TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR PROPER VENTILATION.

Apply the four supplied stick-on feet to the amplifier’s bottom panel and place the ASAP3D 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.

When using the ASAP3D SE with a TV set, it may be convenient to hide the amplifier inside of the TV cabinet or bookshelf (but not on the TV itself).

IMPORTANT: THE ASAP3D SE REQUIRES TWO INCHES OF

CLEARANCE ON THE TOP AND ALL SIDES.

• Never place any object on or against the amplifier

• Never operate the amplifier on a carpeted surface, as this

will compromise ventilation.

Rack-Mounting

Two ASAP3D SE amplifiers can be rack-mounted side-by-side using the included joining plate.

• If they’ve already been installed, remove the amplifier’s

stick-on feet before using the included rack-mount accessories.

• Use nylon washers on rack-mount screws to isolate the

amplifiers from the rack rails (see

Figure 1

). This will help

prevent ground loops and hum problems.

• Very sensitive low-level components might pick up some

hum radiated from the ASAP3D SE’s power supply. If this occurs, move the amplifier to another rack position, away from the other components.

To rack-mount the ASAP3D SE (see Figure 1):

1. Place the amplifier with its front panel touching the other amplifier or rack-mount filler panel.

2. Slip the Joining Plate behind the rack holes and attach it using 4 rack screws.

3. Attach the assembled unit to the rack using 4 more rack screws. Use nylon washers on the rack screws in front of and behind the face plates to isolate them from the rack rails, to help prevent ground loops and hum.

Joining Plate

ASAP3D SE

To Rack

Rail

To Rack

Rail

To Rack Rail

Rack-Mount

Screws

Rack-Mount

Screws

Rack-Mount

Screws

Nylon

Washers

Nylon

Washers

Nylon

Washers

Nylon Washers

FIGURE 1: RACK-MOUNTING THE ASAP3D SE

Powering the Amplifier

Power Cord Connection

The ASAP3D SE features an IEC power connector (see

Figure 3

). 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 grounded wall socket. Do NOT plug the amplifier’s power cord into a convenience outlet on any other audio or video component. (Note: A power cord is included only with the 120V version of the amplifier.)

MPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE

POWER CORD INTO THE WALL OUTLET UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND VERIFIED.

OTE: IF YOU NEED TO USE AN EXTENSION CORD, USE ONLY A

HEAVY

-DUTY (16-GAUGE OR LARGER) EXTENSION CORD TO AVOID

STARVING THE AMPLIFIER OF ALL THE CURRENT NECESSARY FOR FULL

-POWER OPERATION.

A.C. Fuse Holder

120V versions of the Sonamp ASAP3D SE are shipped with a 2 amp AC fuse installed. 230V versions have a 1.25 amp AC fuse installed. The fuse protects the amplifier circuitry;

THE AC TRIGGER

OUTLET IS NOT PROTECTED BY THE FUSE. To replace the fuse, unplug the power

cord from the Power Cord Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder (see

Figure 4

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST

FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.

SONAMP®ASAP3D SE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

RONT PANEL

Status

LEDs

Local Source

Speaker-Level

Inputs

Voltage

Trigger

Connections

IR Bus

Connections

House

Speaker Input

Connections

IR Input

Connections

Speaker Output

Connections

Local Source

Line-Level

Inputs

Mono

Fixed/Variable

Output

Trigger and BBE

Mode Switches

IR Pass-Thru

Outputs

AC Fuse

Holder

Power Cord

Connection

Trigger

Outlet

Standby and

AC Trigger

Pinhole Switches

EAR PANEL

Input

Level Controls

Switching Delay and

Trigger Level Sense

Adjustments

FIGURE 2: ASAP3D SE FRONT AND REAR PANELS

FIGURE 3:

OWER CORD

ONNECTION

FIGURE 4:

A.C. F

USE

HOLDER

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