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TECHCONNECT AMPLIFIER
OWNERS MANUAL
www.visionaudiovisual.com/techconnect/tc2-amp3
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TECHC ONNECT AMPL IFIE R OWNERS MANUA L
Thanks for choosing the Vision TC2-AMP3 digital amplifier! In order to obtain the best
performance please be sure to read this owner’s manual and use your product only in
accordance with the instructions.
CONFORMITY
The product described in this owner manual is in compliance with RoHS (EU directive
2002/95/EC), and WEEE (EU directive 2002/96/EC) standards. Certificates including SGS reports
are available on request. This product should be returned to the place of purchase at the end of
its useful life fo r re cycling.
WARNINGS
CAUTION: TO RE DU C E THE RIS K OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dang er ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to p er sons.
The exclamation point within an equ ilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
All products are designed and imported into the EU by ‘Vision’ wh o is wholly owned by ‘Azlan
Logistics Ltd.’, Registered in England Nr. 04625566 at Lio n Ho use, 4 Pi o ne er Bus i ness P ark,
Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4GH.
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USE ONLY D OMESTIC AC OUTL ETS
Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying a higher voltage may create a fire hazard.
HANDL E T HE PO W ER CORD WITH CA RE
Do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet by pulling the cord; always pull the plug itself.
Pulling the cord may damage it. If you do not intend to use your unit for any considerable
length of time, unplug the unit. Do not place furniture or other heavy objects on the cord, and
try to avoid dropping heavy objects on it. Do not tie a knot in the power cord. Not only could
the cord be damaged, but a short circuit could also be caused with a cons e quent fi r e hazard .
PLACE OF INSTALLATION
Avoid installin g this prod uc t under the fo ll o wing conditions:
• Moist or humid places
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heating equipment
• Extr emely cold loc ations
• Places subject to exce s sive vibration or dust
• Poor ly ventilat ed place s
Do not expose this pro d uct to dripping or splashing . DO NOT PLAC E OBJE C T S FI LLED WITH
LIQU ID S O N OR NEA R T H I S PRODUC T!
MOVING THE UNI T
Before moving the unit, be sure to pull out the power cord from the A C outlet and disconnect
the interconnection cords with other units.
WARNING S IGNS
If you detect an abnormal smell or smoke, turn this product off immediately and unplug the
power cord. Contact your reseller or Vision.
PACKAGING
Save a ll packing material. It is essentia l for shipping in the even t the unit ev er needs repair.
IF ORIGINAL PACKAGING IS NOT USED TO RETURN THE UNIT TO THE SERVICE CENTRE,
DAMAGE IN TRANSIT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
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FRONT AND REAR CONTROL PAN ELS
1. LED Volume Indi cator
2 / 8. IR receiver
3 / 9. Input 1
4. Volume Down
5. Power Switch /Input Selector
6. Volume Up
7. Power Socket
10. Right Spe ak er O ut put
11. Left Speaker Output
12. Input 2
IR RE MOTE CONTROL
1. Input 1
2. Volume Up
3. Mute
4. Input 2
5. Power On
6. Power Off
7. Volume Down
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCT IO NS
1. TC2 VGAF3.5MM module
2. 3-Phono module
3. TC2-AMP3 module
4. Bare-wire speaker terminals
5. UK double gang surround
Connect as shown:
1. TC2 VGAF3.5MM module
2. 3-Phono module
3. DC Power
4. TC2-AMP3 module
5. Bare-wire speaker terminals
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NOTE 1: The speaker cable must be unshielded with a gauge of no less than 0.75mm.
THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID IF YOU USE UNSUITABLE SHIEL DED CABLE.
NOTE 2: THI S IS A LOW-IMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT 100V
LINE SPEAKERS (Normally any speakers with “t” in the part code)
Alternative Configuration
1. Techconnect
2. TC2-AMP3 module
3. UK Single gang Surround
4. Power cable
PROG R AMMING MEMORY
The Techconnect Amplifier turns on automatically when mains power turned on.
The amplifier has an adjustable memory:
Mode 1: Assumes a pre-set input and volume
Mode 2 : (default) Resumes last input and volume
To view current mode and switch mode:
1. Turn amplifier off
2. Hold dow n volume+ then power buttons for 5 seconds. Input ind icator will flash 8 time s
showing current mode.
3. To change mode repeat step 2. Input indicato r will flas h 8 times showing the other mo de.
4. Turn mains power off to ap p l y change to memory.
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To adjust settings for mode 1:
1. Check it is in mode 1. Set volume and input
2. Turn amplifier to off (standby)
3. Hold down volume+ then volume- for 5 seconds. Input indicator will flash 8 t i mes
indicating the new setting has been saved.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your system is not operating properly, please refer to the following information. If the
problem persists, disconnect from power and contact your AV reseller immediately.
Problem
Correction
No Sound
• Turn off and check con ne c ti o ns .
• Check output level from sources. For example, laptop
volume.
• The amplifier chip has temperature and overload protection.
This means if the chip temperature is too extreme (outside 40ºC-50ºC) or the chip is overlo aded, the c hip will temporarily
mute its elf. When normal con ditions return, it will r esume
working.
No Power light
• Check power connections
Distortion
• Volume too high
• Loudspeakers may be worn or damaged
Sound only coming out
one side
• Turn off and switch output connections.
If the side changes the amplifier is okay.
• Switch input connections and check input cabling.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Power Output: 2 x 20 watts RMS @ 8 Ω
• Total Harmonic Distortion: ≤1% (20Hz-22kHz)
• Frequency Response (line in): 20Hz~22kHz(±2dB)
• Signal to noise ratio (line in): ≥98dB (A-weighted)
• Rating input level/impedance: Line in 500mV/50kΩ
• Power Consumption: ≤40w
• Power Supply 100-240vAC 50/60Hz Max 1.2A, DC Output 12V 4A, DC Cable 4m
• Dimensions: 71 x 42 x 40mm
• Weight: 63 grams
• Colour: White
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
2 x 150mm input cable
2 x Unshielded Speaker cable 5m long
1 x IR Remote Control
WARRANTY
This product comes with a 2-year return to base warranty, effective from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. For the avoidance of
doubt, this will be taken from the information held by the appoin ted national distributor at the
point of sale. If the product is DOA (dead on arrival), you have 21 days from purchase date to
notify the natio nal distr ibutor via you r A V res eller. The liability of the manufacture r an d its
appointed service company is limited to the cost of repair and/or replacement of the faulty unit
under warranty, except for death or injury (EU85/374/EEC). This warranty protects you against
the following:
• Failure of any components, including the power supply.
• Damage when the pro duct is first removed from its packaging if reported within 24 hours of
purchase.
If you find you do have a problem with this product, you should contact the AV reseller you
purchased this product from. The original purchaser is responsible for shipment of the pro d uct
to the manufacturer’s appointed service centre for repair.
We will endeavou r to return repair ed units within 5 worki ng days, h owever this may no t always
be possi ble, in which case it will be retur ned as soon as practicably possible. In line with our
WEEE commitments, the manufacturer endeavours to replace the faulty parts of the product
rather than replacing the whole unit. This warranty does not protect this product against faults
caused by abuse, misuse, incorrect installation, unstable or faulty power input, which might be
cau sed by ignoring the guide l ines set out in t his manua l.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Because we are committed to improving our products, the details above
may change without prior warning. This User Manual is published without warranty and any
improvements or changes to the User Manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies
of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made at any
time an d wit hout not ice. Such cha nges will be incorpo rated into new editions of the User
Manual.
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