Boston acoustics LCAi220 - Manuals

Page 2 - LCAi220 Important Safety Instructions

LCAi220 Important Safety Instructions This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages. This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read allsafety statements found in the user manual. W WA AR RN NIIN NG G!! To reduce the risk of fire or electric s...

Page 3 - Thank you; Contents

Local Control amplifierLCAi220 Thank you Thank you for selecting a Boston Acoustics LCAi220 Local Control amplifier. Your LCAi220 hasbeen designed to deliver years of music, enjoyment, and satisfaction. Please keep your manualin a safe place in case you need to refer to it at a later date. Our Insta...

Page 4 - Amplifier

Introduction LCAi220 The LCAi220 is an in-wall local zone amplifier that switches between a central audio source(whole house audio) and a local source (TV, CD player, etc.). In the standby mode, the localspeakers are amplified by a centrally located distribution amplifier. When an input signal isdet...

Page 5 - Installation Considerations; Choosing Installation / Mounting locations; Versatility to connect to other manufacturers speakers; Speaker Wiring Requirements

Installation Considerations Choosing Installation / Mounting locations Convenience, décor, safety requirements, installation ease, and performance are all factorswhen considering location choices. Choose locations that work best for the room and its use.Examples of convenient locations include; behi...

Page 8 - System 1 Simple Configuration - Front Power Input; System Diagrams

SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN 16V DC IN SUB OUT + + + + - - - - + - + - 12V Trigger / Video Pass Through 12V Trigger / Video In TV (local source) LCAi220 (external connections) LCAi220 (in-wall connections) Local Speakers Central Music Source (Room 2 output) 16VDC Power Supply(Included w/LCAi220) Powered S...

Page 9 - System 2 Simple Configuration - Rear Power Input

8 System Diagrams (cont.) SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN 16V DC IN SUB OUT + - - + + + - - + - + - 12V Trigger / Video Pass Through 12V Trigger / Video In TV (local source) LCAi220 (external connections) LCAi220 (in-wall connections) Local Speakers 16VDC Power Supply (Included w/LCAi220) RVC90iVolumeControl...

Page 10 - System 3 Complex Configuration - Whole House Audio Diagram

9 System Diagrams (cont.) SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN 16VDC IN SUB OUT + - - + + - - + + - + - 12V Trigger / Video Pass Through 12V Trigger / Video In SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN 16V DC IN SUB OUT + - + - 12V Trigger / Video Pass Through 12V Trigger / Video In SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER IN 16V DC IN SUB OUT + - + - ...

Page 11 - Installation Instructions; Installing / Rear Connections; Prewire. Run the speaker wires from the

Installation Instructions Installing / Rear Connections 1. Prewire. Run the speaker wires from the receiver / amplifier and the power wires(if applicable) to the junction box andthe speaker wires from the junction boxout to the local speakers. (Figure #1) Tip: Label the speaker/power wires to simpli...

Page 13 - Connection Instructions; Front Connections; Connect the local source to either the Left; Left and Right RCA Inputs; Front Connection Diagram

12 Connection Instructions Front Connections 1. Connect the local source to either the Left and Right RCA Inputs (Figure #1) or to theHigh Level In speaker level inputs (Figure #2). Note: Do not connect wires to both the RCAand High Level inputs. 2. If used, connect the local source trigger to the 1...

Page 14 - Set Up Instructions; 00Hz: Smaller speakers with or

Set Up Instructions Central Music SystemConfiguration Adjust the levels for the central musicsystem. If an in-wall volume control isused, follow its instructions for configuration before continuing. If a volume control is not used, start withthe volume on the central music systemlow, and turn it up ...

Page 15 - Front Controls Diagram

14 12V Trigger / Video Pass Through 12V Trigger / Video In A B C D E 12V Trigger / Video Pass Through 12V Trigger / Video In A C B D E F A. Local source LED B. Power LED C. Selectable highpass for localspeakers D. Fault LED E. Input level adjustment F. F5A Fuse Front Controls Diagram Adjusting the I...

Page 16 - TroubleShooting Guide; Problem

TroubleShooting Guide Problem Cause Solution No Power • Local power supply is off or disconnected • Central power supply is off or disconnected • Check / connect local power supply • Check / connect central power supply and rear connection to LCAi220 No Sound • Speaker wires are disconnected• Volume...

Page 17 - If Service Seems Necessary

If Service Seems Necessary First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the LCAi220. If that is not possible, writeto: Boston Acoustics, Inc.Attn: Parts and Service300 Jubilee DrivePeabody, MA 01960 U.S.A. Or contact us via e-mail at: [email protected] We will promptly advise you of w...