GSZ44 8 Channel Eco-System™ Controller-Amplifier Installation Instructions v1.
Important Safety Instructions: 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Read all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
FCC Warning Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Introduction: Thank you for your purchase of a Knoll GSZ44 8 channel controller amplifier and congratulations on your choice. The GSZ44 features four deluxe digital volume controlled stereo amplifiers with individual four source selection. This is Knoll's fourth generation of multi-channel, highquality power amplifiers. The GSZ44 is designed to meet the amplifier needs of custom installed multi-zone systems where high quality sound is a specific requirement.
Unpacking: The carton and packing materials used in shipping your new amplifier were specially designed to protect it from the shock and vibration of shipping. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials to use if you move, or if the unit ever needs to be shipped back to us for any reason. Should you discover that your amplifier has been damaged during shipping, please contact your dealer or Knoll immediately and request the name of the carrier so a written claim can be made.
Speaker connections The GSZ44 has four stereo 30 watts per channel amplified outputs. Channel 1 also has line level outputs to connect to larger powered amplifiers. To ensure that the high quality signals produced by your amplifier are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, Knoll advises that you use high-quality speaker wire.
Keypad Connection The GSZ44 outputs are be controlled by the MR40 keypad and a Knoll RB8 remote control. Only one MR40 keypad can be used in a zone. Note: MR40 keypads are not designed for outdoor use, high humidity, high temperatures or any extremes. The MR40 contains an almost all brand infrared repeater and most functions can be controlled by the Knoll RB8 remote control. RB8 commands can easily be stored in a learning remote. The MR40 is connected to the GSZ44 with CAT5e or CAT6 wire.
Note: MR40 keypads do not require any programming. Infrared connections On the rear of the GSZ44 there are four infrared pass though ports. Each of the 1 through 4 corresponds to the keypad port next to them. For example IR port #3 is the infrared output for keypads connected to KEYPAD #3. The infrared ALL is the combination of all of the four keypad ports.
To turn off the zone either push the keypad button labeled off or the off button on the RB8 remote control. To turn on the zone on either press the source button or the off button on the remote or keypad. If you press the OFF button the zone will go back to the source selected when it was last shut off. In either case the zone goes to a preselected mid-low volume, not necessarily the volume selected when it was last shut off. To adjust the volume press the volume switch up or down as desired.
Problem Solutions Amplifier won’t turn on Master power switch turned off (No power light LED). Turn on Master Power Switch. Amplifier turns on, but no audio from one or more channels Input plugs not connected to proper jack or are loose. Check input connections. No audio from one or more Channels Speakers are not connected properly. Check speaker connections at amp and speaker. Audio levels differ from sources Improper settings or output levels from source device.
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