SONAMP
®
ASAP3D SE
S
TEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SONAMP®ASAP3D SE STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
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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.
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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
T
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
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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
I
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
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.)
I
MPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE
POWER CORD INTO THE WALL OUTLET
UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AND
VERIFIED.
N
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
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F
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
AC
Trigger
Outlet
Standby and
AC Trigger
Pinhole Switches
R
EAR PANEL
Input
Level Controls
Switching Delay and
Trigger Level Sense
Adjustments
FIGURE 2: ASAP3D SE FRONT AND REAR PANELS
FIGURE 3:
P
OWER CORD
C
ONNECTION
FIGURE 4:
A.C. F
USE
HOLDER