Sonance SONAMP DSP 2-150, DSP 2-750, Sonamp DSP 8-130, Sonamp DSP 2-750 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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SONAMP

WITH

MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

DSP 2-150

SONAMP DSP 2-150 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety 1

Introduction/Box Contents 3

Front Panel/Rear Panel 4

Amplifier Power Requirement Chart 6

Connections and Volume Level Controls 7

Protection Circuitry and LEDs 8

Network Connection Instructions 9

Quick Setup Page 11

Advanced Room Correction 12

VP10SUB & VP10SUB NC Installation 20

Specifications 21

Warranty 22

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SONAMP® MULTI-CHANNEL
POWER AMPLIFIER WITH
DSP 2-150

Important Safety Information

You should always follow these basic safety precautions when using
your Sonamp DSP 2-150, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons:

1. Read and retain instructions: Read all the safety and

operating instructions before operating the amplifier, and
retain them for future reference.

2. Heed warnings: Adhere to all warnings and precautions listed

on the amplifier and in the operating instructions.

3. Follow instructions: Follow all operating instructions.

4. Water: Never use the amplifier next to water.

5. Carts and stands: The amplifier should

be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. An
amplifier and cart combination should be
moved with care.

6. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE

THE POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

7. Ventilation: Situate the amplifier so that its location does not

interfere with its proper ventilation.

8. Heat: Situate the amplifier away from heat sources such as

radiators, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9. Grounding or polarization: Grounding or polarization are

precautions that should be taken so that these attributes are
not defeated.

10. Power-cord protection: Route power supply cords so that

they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them.

11. Cleaning: To clean the amplifier, use “canned air” or wipe the

amplifier with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents, as they may
damage the amplifier.

12. Non-use periods: Unplug the amplifier’s power cord from the

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

13. Object entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall

through the opening of the enclosure.

14. Moisture: Do not expose the amplifier to dripping or splashing.

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

15. Damage requiring service: Have the amplifier serviced by a

qualified service personnel when:

• The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

• Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the amplifier.

• The amplifier has been exposed to rain.

• The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.

• The amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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

17. Lifting: Improper lifting of the 11 lbs. DSP 2-150 amp can cause
personal injury.

18. Power requirement: Do not connect the Sonamp to the
accessory outlet of any other component. A minimum 15 amp
(20 amp preferred) grounded wall outlet is required.

WARNING: THE POWER (MAINS) PLUG SERVES AS THE
AMPLIFIER’S DISCONNECT DEVICE. THE DISCONNECT DEVICE
SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE DURING OPERATION.
TO ENSURE THAT THE DISCONNECT DEVICE (POWER PLUG)
IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE, THE USER SHALL NOT PLACE THE
AMPLIFIER IN A CONFINED AREA DURING OPERATION.

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

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SONAMP DSP 2-150 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ

1. Lisez soigneusement ces instructions.

2. Conservez-les en lieu sûr pour toute référence future.

3. Respectez scrupuleusement tous les avertissements de sécurité.

4. Suivez toutes les instructions indiquées.

5. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau.

6. Nettoyez cet appareil uniquement avec un chiffon sec.

7. Ne jamais obstruer ses ouïes de ventilation. Installez
cet appareil suivant les instructions recommandées par
son fabricant.

8. Ne jamais installer cet appareil près d’une source dechaleur,
comme les radiateurs, bouches de chaleur, fours ettout autre
appareil (y compris les amplificateurs de puissance) générant
de la chaleur.

9. Ne jamais démonter la prise polarisée ou la broche de mise
à la terre de la prise secteur. Une prise polarisée possède deux
lames, l’une étant plus large que l’autre (standard américain).
Une prise avec mise à la terre possède trois broches, dont
une centrale déportée par rapport aux deux autres. Ces
différents brochages ont été conçus pour votre sécurité. Si la
prise de l’appareil ne rentre pas dans la prise d’alimentation
secteur de votre installation, veuillez consulter un électricien
agréé pour le remplacement de la prise murale (certainement
pas aux normes actuelles).

10. Protégez le câble d’alimentation secteur de telle manière qu’il

ne puisse pas être écrasé ou pincé, particulièrement au niveau
des prises, du passage dans des goulettes prévues à cet usage,
ou à l’endroit où il sort de l’appareil.

11. N’utilisez que les systèmes de fixation et accessoires prévus et

conseillés par le fabricant.

12. N’utilisez que des tables, supports, pieds, bras

de fixation prévus ou conseillés par le
fabricant, ou vendus avec l’appareil. Si un
support mobile est utilisé, toujours procéder
avec une grand précaution lors du déplacement
dece support afin d’éviter que l’appareil ne
tombe et puisse blesser physiquement une personne.

13. Débranchez complètement l’appareil pendant un orage ou une

longue période de non-utilisation.

14. Pour toute intervention sur l’appareil, adressez-vous

exclusivement à du personnel qualifié et agréé. Une
interventions’ avérera nécessaire si l’appareil a été
endommagé, pour quelque raison que ce soit, et par
exemple si le câble d’alimentation secteur ou sa prise sont
endommagés, si du liquide a pénétré à l’intérieur de l’appareil,
ou un objet y est tombé, ou bien si l’appareil a été exposé à la
pluie ou à l’humidité, ou bien est tombé, ou encore ne
fonctionne pas de manière normale.

15. Ne jamais exposer cet appareil à des risques de coulures ou

d’éclaboussures de liquides ; ne jamais poser d’objets remplis
de liquide – comme des vases, sur l’appareil.

Le symbole de l’éclair terminé par une pointe de flèche,
dans un triangle équilatéral, est utilisé pour indiquer

à l’utilisateur la présence d’une tension électrique
potentiellement dangereuse, à l’intérieur de l’appareil, d’un niveau
suffisamment élevé pour présenter des risques d’électrisation aux
personnes physiques.

Le symbole du point d’exclamation, dans un triangle

équilatéral, est utilisé pour indiquer à l’utilisateur, dans

les manuels accompagnant l’appareil, la présence

d’un point très important, concernant le fonctionnement ou la
maintenance de l’appareil, à respecter impérativement.

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WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit 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 instructions, 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.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Sonamp DSP 2-150
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.

Box Contents

Your Sonamp DSP 2-150 box should contain:

(1) Instruction manual

(1) Network Connection Instructions

(1) Sonamp DSP 2-150 amplifier

(1) IEC power cord

(4) Feet

(2) Long rack ears

Unpacking

Save the carton and polystyrene inserts for future safe transport in
case the amplifier is moved or requires shipping for repair.

Before proceeding with installation, locate the serial number on the
rear panel of the unit and note it here for future reference:

S/N:_________________________________________________________

Placement

Place the amplifier 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 or suitable cabinet fans.

• 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.

FIGURE 1: SONAMP DSP 2-150 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

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FIGURE 2: SONAMP DSP 2-150 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL

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DSP 2-150 Front Panel

1. Illuminated Power Button

2. Power, Active & Protection Indicator LED

3. Recessed Volume Level Control

FIGURE 3: SONAMP DSP 2-150 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER BACK PANEL

DSP 2-150 Rear Panel

4. L/R Line In/Loop Outputs

5. Speaker Block Connector

6. Trigger Input/Output Connector

7. IR Control In/Out

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5 9

8. IR Status Light

9. RJ-45 Input

10. AC Fuse Holder

11. Power Cord Connection

6 7

8 104

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FIGURE 4: SONAMP DSP 2-150 AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL VIEW FIGURE 5: SONAMP DSP 2-150 AMPLIFIER REAR PANEL VIEW

Front Panel

Power Switch
The power switch turns the amplifier on and off.

When the Sonance logo on the power switch is lit solid white, the
amplifier has power and is turned ON and ready to operate.

When the Sonance logo is slightly dimmed the amplifier is in
standby mode.

When the Sonance logo on the power switch is blinking white, the
amplifier power supply is in thermal protection. The channel LEDs
will also light red when the power supply is in thermal protect mode.

NOTE: Upon initial power up there will be an approximately 12
second boot up cycle. This is normal.

Input/Output Lights

When each channel is active, the LED will light green as long as a
signal is present.

When the LED blinks red, this is an indication that the channel is
being overdriven.

When the LED lights are solid red this is an indication the amplifier
is in protect mode. While in protect mode the LED lights will
periodically light green to retest the output to determine if the short
has been removed. Protect mode could be caused by a short in the
wire, overheating of the amplifier or possibly an internal problem
with the amplifier.

NOTE: WHEN ANY OF THE LEDS ARE LIT RED TURN THE
AMPLIFIER OFF IMMEDIATELY. DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE
PROBLEM BEFORE TURNING THE AMPLIFIER ON.

Volume Level Control

Each channel on the amplifier has volume adjustments found in the
software or from the front panel recessed volume controls.

Rear Panel

Line Inputs/Loop Outputs

The DSP 2-150 amplifier has LINE INPUTS and loop OUTPUTS.

The loop outputs are non buffered, the maximum number of
amplifiers that can be looped together will depend on the output
capability of your source component

Speaker Connections

The removable block connectors used on the Sonamp amplifiers will
accept up to 12 gauge wire.

Follow the connection layout on the rear panel of the amplifier.
Make sure no bare wires come in contact with the amplifier chassis.
When bridging channels, use the two outside connections on each
connector. The positive wire from the speaker should be on the
left side connection and the negative connection should be on the
right side.

Auto On - Voltage In/Out Trigger

The Sonamp amplifiers can be turned on and off using 3-30 volts AC
or DC. The Voltage Output supplies a 12 volt DC signal to control
additional amplifiers or other equipment.

IR Control

IR control is via the IR control In/Out jacks. IR controls On/Off,
volume, muting and input source selections. Connectivity can be
seen with IR status light.

IP Control

IP control is via the RJ-45 input. IP controls power On/Off, volume,
muting and input source selections.

AC Fuse Holder

To replace the fuse, unplug the power cord from the Power Cord
Connector and use a screwdriver to remove the fuse holder.
DSP 2-150 - 5 amp AC (T5-AL)

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.

Power Cord

The Sonamp amplifiers feature removable IEC power connectors.
Plug the female end of the power cord into the Power Cord
Connector on the amplifier 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. 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 the current
necessary for full operation.

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AC 220-240V ~ 50Hz

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Powering the Amplifier

The Sonamp DSP 2-150 features
a removable IEC power connector
(Figure 6). A 14-gauge EIA standard
120-volt grounded power cable is
included with the amplifier.

Each time the amplifier’s power
cord is initially plugged in and the
POWER switch is turned ON, all
channel outputs are disconnected
for approximately 12 seconds and all
PROTECTION LEDs will illuminate briefly
while the amp boots up.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE WALL
OUTLET UNTIL ALL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
AND VERIFIED.

Plug the female end of the power cable into the Power Connector
on the amplifier’s rear panel and plug the male end directly into a
grounded 15 amp or 20 amp wall outlet.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE AMPLIFIER’S POWER CORD
INTO A CONVENIENCE OUTLET ON ANY OTHER AUDIO OR
VIDEO COMPONENT.

If the electrical service is subject to frequent sags, spikes, or
brownouts, a power conditioner designed for use with high fidelity
equipment should be employed to protect the amplifier.

AC 100-120V ~ 60Hz

FIGURE 6: IEC POWER
CORD CONNECTION

Source Connections/Selection DSP 2-150

There are two options when connecting audio inputs to the
DSP 2-150 amplifier (see Figure 8):

Primary Line Inputs 1-L, 1-R - Use these inputs for primary
audio source.

Secondary Line Inputs 2-L, 2-R - Use these inputs for a secondary
audio source, paging, or a doorbell.

FIGURE 8: SONAMP DSP 2-150 LEFT, RIGHT LINE INPUTS

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE,
REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONLY THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.

Amplifiers Power Requirements: 15 AMP Breaker 20 AMP Breaker

Model Input Voltage Output Power (sinewave) Draw Watts Qty of Amplifiers Qty of Amplifiers

DSP 2-150 100-120V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 371 3 5
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 392 3 4
1/8 Power All Channels @8 ohms 72 20 26
1/8 Power All Channels @4 ohms 74 19 25
@ Idle 31
IP/IR Standby 1.5
@ Standby 0.48

13 AMP Breaker 20 AMP Breaker
Model Input Voltage Output Power (sinewave) Draw Watts Qty of Amplifiers Qty of Amplifiers

DSP 2-150 220-240V AC Full Power All Channels @8 ohms 359 4 5
Full Power All Channels @4 ohms 376 3 5
1/8 Power All Channels @8 ohms 69 20 27
1/8 Power All Channels @4 ohms 71 20 27
@ Idle 28
IP/IR Standby 1.1
@ Standby 0.5

FIGURE 7: SONAMP DSP 2-150 MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER POWER REQUIREMENTS

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