A2100 Digital Amplifier Installation Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Introduction The A2100 is a 2-channel digital amplifier designed to be used to boost audio amplification where needed, either as a standalone amplifier, or as an addition to a whole-house distributed audio system in order to provide extra amplifier power in larger rooms or spaces. Its space-saving ½-rack design allows for quick installation and gives flexibility of mixing and matching with other ½-rack products to save valuable equipment rack space.
FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS 1 Power Button: Power - the front panel switch will manually switch the power on or off. 2 Power/Standby LED: On start-up, the first LED lights red to show power on. When the amplifier goes into standby, the LED will light amber. The LED will light green during normal operation. 3 Line In: Analog stereo audio input for a single input source. When in Bridge Mode, use the "L" audio input for the input signal.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS The A2100 amplifier can be set on a tabletop or wall-mounted with screws or hook and loop tape. Rack-mounting ears are included to install either one A2100 in a 1U space or two units in a 1U space. Wall Mounting The amplifier comes with two wall mounting brackets and attachment screws. There are two attachment locations on each side of the amplifier for more mounting options. Hook and loop tape can be used as well.
UNIT SETUP AND BRIDGED OPERATION The A2100 can be used in a side-by-side configuration using the optional rack mounting kit. This feature makes it easy to add amplification to two controllers or two zones (e.g., on the MCA-88 controller). to a Russound MCA-88 controller. One unit is connected in normal 8 ohm stereo mode for an additional room and two A2100 units are shown connected in Bridge mode to add a very powerful outdoor stereo zone.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY This Warranty does not cover: Continuous Output Power: 100W @ 8 Ohms < 0.1% THD+N 125W @ 4 Ohms < 0.5% THD +N 225W Bridged @ 8 Ohms < 0.2% THD+N Power Requirements: (Autoswitching Power Supply) Up to 12ga AWG North American and European Models: 100VAC to 240VAC 50/60Hz 2.5A <0.5 Watts Dimensions: 8.5" W x 10.5" D x 1.75" H (21.59 x 26.67 x 4.
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