W Audio Horizon 300, Horizon 600, Horizon 800, Horizon 1100, Horizon 1300 User Manual
Professional Power Amplifier
HORIZON SERIES
USER MANUAL
Thank you for buying this W Audio product. To take full advantage
of this product, please keep this manual and read the operating
instructions carefully.
Content
z Safety instruction……...……………………...1 z Connections (Signal output)..……………..6
z Main features.....……….……………………..2 z General operation. ………………………...7
z Precaution…………….……….……….……..2 z Maintenance……………………………..…7
z Front Panel ………..….…..………………….3 z Trouble shooting. ……………….…………8
z Rear Panels………….…………………….…4 z Specification.…………………………........9
z Connections (Signal input )………...............5 z Correct disposal of this product..…........10
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1. Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage “within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
1.) Caution: Avoid the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
2.) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not place metal objects or spill
liquid inside the unit as electric shock or malfunction may result.
3.) Do not cover any ventilation slots as this may result in overheating. Always install the unit in a well ventilated
place. Avoid the presence of heat sources and dusty or humid environments.
4.) Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer any servicing or repair work to qualified personnel only.
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2．Main features
The Horizon Series are professional power amplifiers with advanced switch mode power supply technology for a
greater performance. Ideal for mobile performers, DJ, Bar, Meeting Rooms, hotels and restaurants etc.
The amplifier features:
z Soft start up
z Short circuit protection
z DC fault protection
z High temperature protection
z Overloaded protection
z Connection mode : Stereo, bridge, parallel
z Input connecters : XLR, 6.3mm Jack
z Output connecters : Speakon
z Indicators: Power, Limit, Protect, Stereo, BTL (Bridge), & PAR (parallel)
3．Precautions
1) Make sure the mains power of the unit is turned off before installation.
2) Make sure the mains supply matches to the unit’s rated voltage.
3) Use an adequate power source; do not turn on several amplifiers at the same time.
4) Make sure all the connectors are well located in their indicated position.
5) Before turning on the power, please check carefully if the mode switch is in its correct position – stereo, bridge,
or parallel.
6) Set the input level controls to the left (0) before you turn on the power.
7) If the amplifier does not power-up, turn it off immediately. Do not attempt to repair it yourself, contact your
dealer for service information.
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4．Front panel
z Horizon 300
z Horizon 600
z Horizon 800
z Horizon 1100
z Horizon 1300
For the front panels of the Horizon series amplifier, all the models have the same functions knobs and LED
indicators.
1) POWER SWITCH
Press this switch to power up the amplifier.
2) POWER LED (GREEN)
This LED illuminates when power is connected and the amplifier is turned on.
3) POWER PROTECTS LED (YELLOW)
This LED illuminates for a short period when you turn on the power, it takes about 3~ 4 seconds to complete the
function of soft start-up. Soon after that you will hear a “click” to indicate the amplifier is ready for operation.
4/5) GAIN CONTROL (LEFT CHANNEL &RIGHT CHANNEL)
Adjust the desired volume here.
6/7) SIGNAL LED (GREEN)
When the signal is present, the LED will illuminate.
8/9) LIMIT LED (RED)
When the input signal voltage is too high, the LED will illuminate.
10) PROTECT LED (YELLOW)
The LED will be illuminated / flashing under the following 3 conditions:
A. During first few seconds after switching on/swithing off the amplifier.
B. When the temperature of the power stage becomes too high.
C. In the case of a technical defect: DC protection, overload protection, short circuit protection, input limit
protection, VHF protection, over heat protection.
11) Bridge LED （BLUE）
This illuminates in bridged mode.
12) STR/Stereo LED （BLUE）
This illuminates in stereo mode.
13) PAR/Parallel LED （BLUE）
This illuminates in parallel mode.
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