Sonance DSP 8-130 MKII User Manual

DSP 8-130 MKII

SONAMP

MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

WITH

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

06.14.17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety 1

Introduction/Box Contents 3

Front Panel/Rear Panel 4

Amplifier Power Requirement Chart 5

Connections and Volume Level Controls 6

Protection Circuitry and LEDs 6

Rack Ear Installation and Shelf Mounting 6

Software V2 7

Network Connection Instructions 7

Homepage 7

Basic Setup Page 7

Advanced Setup Page 8

General Settings Tab 8

In/Out Settings Tab 10

EQ Settings Tab 11

Specifications 14

Appendix A 15

Appendix B 16

Warranty 17

DSP 8-130 MKII

SONAMP

MULTI-CHANNEL

POWER AMPLIFIER WITH

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Important Safety Information

You should always follow these basic safety precautions when using your Sonamp DSP 8-130 MKII, 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 18 lbs. (8.2kg) DSP 8-130 MKII Amplifier 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.

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ

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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.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Sonamp DSP 8-130 MKII amplifier. When properly installed, this amplifier will give you many years of entertainment. 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.

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 (MAC address on bottom chassis) note it here for future reference:

S/N:_________________________________________________________

MAC:________________________________________________________

Box Contents

Your Sonamp DSP 8-130 MKII box should contain:

(1) Quickstart guide

(1) Sonamp DSP 8-130 MKII amplifier

(1) IEC power cord

(4) Feet

(2) Rack ears

FIGURE 1: SONAMP DSP 8-130 MKII MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL

DSP 8-130 MKII Front Panel

1. Illuminated Power Button

2. Power, Active & Protection Indicator LED

3. Recessed Volume Level Controls

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.

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FIGURE 2: SONAMP DSP 8-130 MKII MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER BACK PANEL

DSP 8-130 MKII Rear Panel

4. L/R Line In/Loop Outputs

5. Speaker Block Connector

6. Trigger Input/Output Connector

7. IR Control In/Out

8. IR Status Light

9. RJ-45 Input

10. AC Fuse Holder

11. Power Cord Connection

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L/R Line In/Loop Output card can be replaced with Sonance Digital Input Module (SKU 93099 sold separately) for ultimate performance enhancement through direct connection to a digital source.

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FIGURE 3: SONAMP DSP 8-130 MKII AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL VIEW FIGURE 5: SONAMP DSP 8-130 MKII 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 bright white, the amplifier has power and is turned ON and ready to operate.

When the Sonance logo is slightly dimmed the amplifier is in to sleep/all channels asleep/sleep mode active 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 9-12 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 SONARC software. Output volume can be adjusted in SONARC or from the front panel recessed volume controls. Output volume will reflect the option last adjusted. The DSP 8-130 MKII amplifier ships at the +12 or maximum volume level.

Rack Ear Installation DSP 8-130 MKII

The DSP 8-130 MKII ships with two rack ears. Unscrew the four Phillips head screws (M4 x 0.7 pitch x 10mm long) found on each side of the left and right forward section of the amplifier. Use these screws to connect the included rack ears to the amplifier (see Figure 4).

SIDE VIEW RIGHT

FRONT VIEW

FIGURE 4: RACK EAR INSTALLATION DSP 8-130 MKII

Rear Panel

Line Inputs/Loop Outputs

The DSP 8-130 MKII amplifier has four pair of LINE INPUTS and four pair of 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. The included red wire is to prevent the amp from accidentally entering sleep mode during setup. Remove the red wire when using voltage trigger.

IR Control

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

IP Control

IP control is accomplished via the RJ-45 input. IP controls power On/Off, volume, muting and input source selections for either global control or group control. For more detail see network connection instructions.

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 8-130 MKII - 15 amp AC (T15-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.

Shelf Mounting

If shelf mounting, attach the four included feet by screwing them into the threaded openings, on the bottom chassis, no tool is required.

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