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3. BUS Line Inputs / Outputs

The AMP1200 has t

wo common or BUS inputs that

recei

ves audio signals from standard line-level audio

sources and sends them to a

ny or all channels. The BUS

line outputs are direct

feed-through to allow the BUS

inputs to be fed to other ampliﬁers. Be sure to use high

quality RCA ca

bles that feature low impedance, shielding

and high quality connector

4. Remote Turn-On Switch

This

switch selects the turn-on stimuli that will put the ampli -

voltage going into the trigger input to activate the ampliﬁer.

“Auto” setting senses a signal on the RCA line-level inputs

and

automatically puts the amp in ready mode. “On” setting

puts the amp constantly in ready mode so that it can be

controlled

by the master power switch on the front panel.

minutes to return from ready to standby mode.

5. Trigger Input / Output

The

trigger input is a handy feature when connecting the

plug jack will accept a 3-30V AC/DC output from another

device, or from a separate power supply. When the trigger

input

is energized, the amp turns from standby to ON mode.

When

using the AMP1200 with a receiver without a trigger

output,

the voltage can come from a 12V wall wart (3.5mm

tip-positive connector) plugged into the receiver’s switched

outlet

and the trigger input. The AMP1200 can also provide

output trigger voltage (12DC @500mA max.) to turn on

and

off other devices in the audio system. When the ampli -

Note : Remember there is a delay of approximately 15

nutes before the ampliﬁer goes to standby when using

the

“Auto” turn-on mode.

6. Channel Gain Control

Each channel has its

own independent level adjustment.

This all

ows the output level of each speaker to be per -

fectly matched to its area. It can also be used to limit the

maxi

mum audio level in a certain area.

7. Bridging Switch

combined to increase the total power output. This is helpful

when

extra power is needed in certain areas.

Note:

The minimum impedance for bridged channels is 8

ms. Also, please observe the proper speaker wiring when

bridging channels. Input selection and volume settings for

bridged channels will be controlled by the left channel. “BR”

is b

ridged mode and “ST” is non-bridged or stereo mode.

CAUTION: Only change switch positions when the

ampliﬁer is tu

rned off.

8. Input Selection Switch

Each channel is capa

ble of delivering the source from

ny inputs. The three main inputs are BUS 1, BUS 2

and LINE IN

. The selection for these inputs is done via

the Input Selection

switch associated with each channel.

Select the desired source input

. Set the Input Selection

switch to BUS 1 (will play source connected to the BUS

1 input),

BUS 2 (will play source connected to the BUS

2 input) or LINE IN (will pl

ay source connected to that

channel

’s LINE IN).

CAUTION: Only change switch positions when the

ampliﬁer is tu

rned off.

9. Speaker Output Terminals

The

AMP1200 uses high quality Phoenix style connectors

for the speaker connections. Use 14-18 gauge stranded

two-conductor loudspeaker wire. Ensure that at least

2 inches of each conductor are sepa

rated. Strip away

¼ inch of insulation from each conducto

r. Connect the

approp

riate conductor to each screw terminal, observing

correct pola

rity. Also, please observe proper speaker wir -

ing when b

ridging channels.

. Individual Channel Input

All t

welve channels have their own dedicated input that

all

ows the connection of audio sources in addition to

the common

BUS inputs. This is useful when using the

AMP1200 with an audio mat

rix switcher.

. AC Voltage Switch

The

unit is set at the factory for 115V U.S. operation; simply

connect

the included IEC power cord to your wall outlet.

For 230V operation, move the voltage selector switch to the

230V

position. When operating at 230V the internal fuse

located

in the IEC socket should also be changed. In most

230V

applications a separate power cord will be required

and is not included.

. IEC Power Connector

The unit comes with an IEC ja

ck that permits removal of

ing the p

ower cord for different countries. The IEC

socket also houses the main fuse holde

r. Plug the power

cord supplied with the ampliﬁer into the ampliﬁer and a

wall outlet or appropriate surge protector.

CAUTION: DO NOT plug the ampliﬁer’s power cord into

switched outlet, such as what is provided on some Sur -

round Recei

vers. If you wish to have the ampliﬁer turn on

when the Recei

ver is powered up, use one of the power

mode

s, such as Trigger or Auto.

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