Audio Authority SF-16M Installation And Operation Manual - Model Sf-16M

Manual is about: Sona Flex Series 16-Channel Digital Matrix Amplifier

Summary of SF-16M

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    Sf-16m 16-channel matrix amplifier installation and operation guide.

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    Sf-16m serial number date of purchase / installation custom installer telephone number sf-16m 16-channel matrix amplifier date ltr revision record auth dr ck part number scale drawn by title date drawing no. 1:1 daf rev. Sheet no. Ink color: white tolerance -- 1/2 1/2 701-13209 2006 left chassis cov...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 3 • read these instructions. • keep these instructions. • heed all warnings. • follow all instructions. • this product must be installed by qualified personnel. • do not open the cover—there are no user-serviceable parts inside. • do not use t...

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    4 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide audio authority and the double-a symbol are registered trademarks of audio authority corp. Copyright 2012, all rights reserved. Lexington, kentucky www.Audioauthority.Com 800-322-8346 table of contents warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 5 introduction the sonaflex sf-16m is a unique blend of multi-channel amplification, flexible input options, audio matrix switching, signal processing and open control capability. Built and designed in the u.S. With sound and video integrators...

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    6 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide model sf-16m 16-channel matrix amplifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 speaker outputs (class 2 wiring) ethernet usb rs-232 in rs-232 out link speed 701-13303b main ir in main ir out unit id db25 audio input contact closure 5v - 24v...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 7 system connection and planning worksheet use this worksheet to plan out all audio input and output connections to the sf-16m. Unit #: 1 2 3 4 rca or db-25 inputs: 1. _______________________________ stereo mono 9. ____________________________...

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    8 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide figure 1 db-25 audio connections sf-16m units may be linked together to create systems up to 32 inputs x 64 outputs (see p. 13 for hookup details). The db-25 ports streamline this type of expanstion, and also serve as a connection from audio...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 9 flexport cat 5 audio inputs the sf-16m includes two flexport cat 5 inputs that accept a variety of pro and consumer audio sources via optional flexport audio modules. See appendix a for a detailed overview of all flexport modules and system ...

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    10 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 speaker outputs (class 2 wiring) ethernet usb rs-232 in rs-232 out link speed 701-13303b main ir in main ir out unit id db25 audio input contact closure 5v - 24v ac / dc audio loop output line inputs b...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 11 sf-16m connections - control the sf-16m provides four methods of system control: 1. Front panel menu (see page 15 for detailed information) 2. Db-9 rs-232 port using a 3rd party serial controller 3. Rj-45 ethernet port using a 3rd party eth...

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    12 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide the system trigger input on the sf-16m allows equipment such as av receivers or power managment devices to put the sf-16m in standby when not in use, thereby greatly conserving energy usage. To enable the system trigger: 1. Make system trig...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 13 sf-16m connections - connecting multiple sf-16m chassis up to four sf-16m units can be linked to function as a 64 output system. In figure 14, the maximum number of input channels is 20; 16 inputs via rca or db-25, and four shared flexport ...

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    14 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide configuration basic configuration of the sf-16m can be achieved using the front panel controls. It is possible to configure all settings on the sf-16m via telnet/serial commands with a program such as hyperterminal on your pc (page 18). The...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 15 operation front panel description the front panel is operated by using three touch sensitive keys: menu a , back b , dim c and a multi-function knob d . Multi-function knob operation: used to navigate through all menu items, the multi-funct...

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    16 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide • input assignment: input(s) currently assigned to the selected output(s). C shows a stereo input on channels 1 and 2 selected for the stereo output channels 1 and 2. E shows stereo inputs 1 and 2 combined for mono output 5. F shows a mono ...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 17 control interface capabilities all commands are available on ethernet and rs-232, but other control methods are limited as shown. The sf- 16m pc utility (not shown) is the best setup method for advanced tasks, but is not intended as a user ...

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    18 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide using serial and ethernet (telnet) follow the instructions for your control4, rti, urc, or other controller using the serial settings below, and/or ethernet settings accessible via the sf-16m front panel menu. Serial commands, available at ...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 19 this can be arbitrarily done on a direct connection, but a good choice for the settings would be ip address of 192.168.0.1, subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and an empty default gateway. Once these values have been set, use serial commands to ...

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    20 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide appendix a: flexport audio modules flexport audio modules provide up to four additional audio inputs (2 per flexport input) to each sf-16m. Flexport mod- ules connect via cat 5 cable to the sf-16m and accept a wide variety of pro and consum...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 21 bus in bus out ch. Assign dual m mono 1 mono 2 ™ 761-391 mic on on momentary term. On phant. Off line off off togl. Off on switch gain min max bus in bus out ch. Assign stereo mono 1 mono 2 ™ 761-392 on on momentary term. On off off togl. O...

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    22 sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide bus in bus out ch. Assign dual m mono 1 mono 2 ™ 761-391 mic on on momentary term. On phant. Off line off off togl. Off on switch gain min max bus in bus out ch. Assign stereo mono 1 mono 2 ™ 761-392 on on momentary term. On off off togl. O...

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    Sf-16m matrix amplifier installation and operation guide 23 power per channel (all channels driven): 45w @ 8 ohms, 60w @ 4 ohms power per channel (8 channels driven): 60w @ 8 ohms, 80w @ 4 ohms frequency response: 20hz to 20khz, +/-1db into 8 ohms full power bandwidth: 20hz to 20khz s/n ratio: 96db ...

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