Page 4 - Application Two
4 UNPACKING AND RECORD KEEPING Save the box and its interior packing material in a dry, protected space. The box and packing are vitally important to protect the amplifier should it need to be transported for service or relocation in the future. The information below is critically important for warr...
Page 5 - RECOMMENDED CABLE AND WIRE; FRONT PANEL
5 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 4 ZONE 3 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 ZONE 8 ZONE 7 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 4 ZONE 3 RECOMMENDED CABLE AND WIRE • Stereo Line-Level RCA Interconnect Cable • (1) Two or four conductor speaker wire relative to the application • (2) Two-conductor speaker wire is also acceptable Sonance 8-50 Amplifier ...
Page 6 - Zone Status Indicators; AC POWER SOCKET; Auto On Triggering - Three Position Switch; LINE INPUTS/LOOP OUTPUTS; BUS A and BUS B
6 FRONT PANEL System Status Indicator (Beam Logo) White: System is powered and in standbyBlue: System is powered and ready/activeFlashing Red: System fault, over temperature fault OFF: System is off and not powered NOTE: UPON INITIAL POWER UP, THE SYSTEM WILL UNDERGO A BOOT PROCESS THAT MAY LAST A F...
Page 7 - Input DIP Switch Assignments; Zone Trim Controls
7 There are three options when connecting audio inputs to the amplifier: 1. Zone Line In Connectors: Use the local inputs to dedicate one audio source to its corresponding zone speaker outputs. 2. Bus A Input: Use the Bus A input to pass an additional audio source, such as paging to any of the ampli...
Page 8 - AMPLIFIERS POWER REQUIREMENTS:; SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
8 AMPLIFIERS POWER REQUIREMENTS: 15 AMP Breaker 20 AMP Breaker Model Input Power Output Power (sinewave) Input Power Qty of Amplifiers Qty of Amplifiers 8-50 100-120VAC Max Power All Channels 8 ohm or 4 ohm 600W 3 (120VAC) 4 (120VAC) 1/8 Power All Channels <200W 9 (120VAC) 12 (120VAC) @ Idle 30W ...
Page 9 - Zone Speaker Outputs; PROTECTION CIRCUITRY AND LEDS; Amplifier Channel Protection; Amplifier Over Temperature Protection; PROTECTING SPEAKERS FROM
9 Zone Speaker Outputs The removable block connectors used on the Sonance 16-50 or 8-50 amplifier will accept up to 12 gauge wire. Follow the connection layout on the rear panel of the amplifier. Make sure no bare wires come in contact with the amplifier chassis. When bridging channels, use the firs...
Page 10 - Installation Steps With A Single Audio Source; EQUIPMENT RACK MOUNTING; Rack Ear Configuration Options; INSTALLATION STEPS WITH FOUR
10 SHELF MOUNTING If shelf mounting, attach the four included feet by screwing them into the threaded openings, no tool is required. SYSTEM EXAMPLES Installation Steps With A Single Audio Source 1. Once mounted in a rack or on a sturdy shelf, make sure it is in the OFF state. The rear panel power sw...
Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Recommended Troubleshooting Tools; MULTIMETER TEST FOR OPEN AND; Potential Reasons
11 inputs, then connect the 14/4 speaker wire from the kitchen speakers into the Speaker Block Connector plugged into the first amp pair. 10. If the AC cord is disconnected, then reconnect it. 11. Push the power rocker switch up to the ON position. 12. With the source volume turned down to a low, sp...
Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING: NO AUDIO; Steps to Resolve; TROUBLESHOOTING: NO BASS AND
12 AC outlet. 5. Try a second IEC AC power cord. Although they rarely fail, a failure is still remotely possible. 6. If the amplifier’s display ‘A’ letter still does not illuminate with all these steps, then please contact the Sonance dealer the amplifier was purchased from or Sonance Technical Supp...
Page 13 - LOW AUDIO VOLUME; TROUBLESHOOTING: DISTORTION
13 Steps to Resolve 1. Turn off the amplifier before connecting or disconnecting any cabling. 2. Check the speaker wire polarity at the amplifier and at the speakers. For example, if the red and black wires are reversed at the amplifier, with the black wire connected to the right channel positive an...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING: NOISE
14 4. Substitute a different, known working source component into the amplifier, especially one with variable volume. If the second source does not have variable volume, then reduce the amp’s volume controls to prevent overdriving the speakers before playing the alternate source. 5. Test the speaker...
Page 15 - UNINSTALLING THE AMPLIFIER FOR
15 3. If the noise remains, ensure the RCA cables are good quality, do not have crimps or kinks and are properly shielded. 4. Connect a pair of speakers from a different zone that does not have the noise. Pull out the Speaker Block Connector from the suspect channels on the amplifier, do the same wi...
