Vibe Labs SP SERIES, SP2000, SP4000 User Manual
SP SERIES
Digital Power Amplifiers
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In these safety instructions the word “product”
refers to the SP2000 and SP4000 power amplifiers
from Vibe Labs, Inc.
Read instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
Retain instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be followed.
AC Power Supply — Connect the product only to
a properly sized and fused AC supply circuit of
the correct voltage.
Grounding — Use only with a proper Earth
ground and the supplied 3 conductor power
cord.
Power Cord Protection — Power cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to plugs
and the point from which the cords exit the
product.
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Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
Disconnect — The product should be
disconnected from the power supply during
power outages, lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Moisture - The product should be protected
from moisture and should not be used in or
near water.
Service and Repair — Refer all service and
repair as required to qualified service
personnel. Do not attempt repair.
Ventilation — Ensure that the product is
installed where adequate airflow is present and
that the ventilation openings are unobstructed.
Placing or Moving — Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.
Cover — To prevent the possibility of electrical
shock do not remove the cover.
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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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FCC Part 15 Compliance
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Welcome to Vibe Labs
Thank you for investing in the SP Series of professional power
amplifiers from Vibe Labs! Your trust is well placed in what we
believe to be one of the best specified, best designed and best
built digital power amplifiers available. We have spent countless hours poring over the
many details that make up a sophisticated product like the SP series to ensure that you
enjoy many years of flawless performance.
Please take the time to read through this User Manual in order to fully appreciate all of
the features and benefits of the SP series. Or, if you are experienced go ahead and read
over the Quick Start on page 4. Ultra-seasoned “road dogs” might be tempted to skip
even those instructions. If that’s the case then at least please check these two items so
that we don’t blow anything up:
1. Make sure the AC VOLTAGE SWITCH is set correctly for your region.
2. Do not connect a BRIDGED MONO load to the amplifier; it will fail immediately.
Now if you’d like to discover all of the other features such as the switchable noise gate,
auto-mute gain control and security lock functions or you’d like more information about
controlling and monitoring the amplifier from a computer, then you’d best read on. The
SP series has a lot to offer and we want you to get the very most out of it.
Finally, I’d like to encourage you to think about how you may be able to reduce your
carbon footprint in this age of environmental awareness. At Vibe Labs we’ve made a
commitment to become carbon neutral by reducing, re-using and recycling. While we
can’t do it alone we know that every little bit helps. You can do your part by turning off
devices (including this amplifier) when not in use. It’s only one small step but it will
make a difference.
Thanks again for putting your trust in Vibe Labs.
Sincerely
Costa Lakoumentas
Founder & CEO
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QUICK START GUIDE
It is strongly recommended that you read this User Manual in its entirity. However if you
need to get up and running immediately please observe the following :
<2 OHMS
Do not connect speakers with a total load impedence
of less than 2 Ohms per channel.
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BRIDGE
Do not bridge the amplifier outputs.3.
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Pin 2 (+)
Pin 3 (-)
Pin 1 (S)
Balanced XLR
Left (+)
Balanced Euroblock
Connect input signals.4.
Adjust gain as needed.6.
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VibeNET
IN OUT
OUTPUTS
Check the voltage select switch and make sure it is set
correctly for your region.
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Connect to AC power and turn amplifier ON.5.
Set the MUTE PROTECT mode as described on Page
16 of this manual.
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SP series power amplifiers combine
sophisticated digital signal processing
with high-efficiency Class D power
amplification for a wide range of
professional audio applications. Included
VibeNET™ SP software allows complete
control over all signal processing, gain
and test functions as well as real-time
monitoring of levels and temperature from
a connected PC either by USB or Cat5
cabling.
SP Series amplifiers may be
operated on either 115VAC
or 230VAC. The correct
voltage is selected on the
rear panel through the
voltage select switch. While all amplifiers
are set correctly at the factory for their
intended destination country you are
advised to confirm the setting before
connecting the amplifier to the power
supply for the first time.
AC Voltage Select
115
VibeNET
IN OUT
OUTPUTS
This product is designed to be connected
and used only as recommended in this
User Manual. To ensure electrical safety
it must be connected to a properly
rated and fused AC power supply that
is grounded. Do not connect to a power
supply that is ungrounded or where
the power cord is missing the ground
connection.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. UNPACKING & INSPECTION
The shipping carton contains:
SP series amplifier
Printed copy of this user manual
IEC AC power cable
Two Euroblock Input connectors
One Euroblock Output connector
One USB cable
One CD-ROM with VibeNET software
The amplifier should be checked
for any damage that may have been
caused in transport. Verify that all of
the components are in the box. Please
consider recycling the carton.
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3. SAFETY
4. AC VOLTAGE
© Copyright 2009, Vibe Labs, Inc.
Vibe Labs™ is a trademark of Vibe Labs, Inc.
All other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, scanned or posted witout the express
written permission of Vibe Labs, Inc.
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1. Carrying handles.
2. Air vents – DO NOT BLOCK!
3. Display bezel.
4. LCD display screen.
1 32 4
5 6 7 8
5. AC power switch.
6. Channel A Gain control / Setup encoder.
7. Channel B Gain control / Setup encoder.
8. USB connection point (to computer).
5. FRONT PANEL
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