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Introduction:

 

 
Thank you for choosing this Adastra 1U amplifier This product has been designed to offer reliable, high quality amplification for 
various installation and PA applications. In order to gain the best results from this equipment and avoid damage through misuse, 
please read and follow these instructions and retain for future reference. 

 
Warning: 
 

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any of the components to rain or moisture. 
If liquids are spilled on the surface, stop using immediately, allow unit to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel before 
further use. 
 
Avoid impact, extreme pressure or heavy vibration to the unit.  
 
There are no user serviceable parts inside the amplifier 

– refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

 

Safety 
 

 

Check that the mains lead is in good condition and that the supply voltage selector switch matches the supply voltage. 

 

Ensure signal leads and speaker cable(s) are in good condition  

 

Do not use the USB connector as a general purpose power source or charger. 

 

Do not allow any foreign particles or liquids to enter the amplifier through the cooling vents 

 

Do not cover or obstruct cooling vents or fan grilles. 

 

Placement 
 

 

Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. 

 

Keep away from damp or dusty environments. 

 

When rack-mounting, secure firmly in place and avoid positioning heavy items directly on top of the unit 

 

Ensure adequate access to controls and connections and pay attention to cooling air-flow 

 
Cleaning 
 

 

Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the housing as required 

 

Use a soft brush to clear debris from the cooling vents and connectors  

 

Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the unit.   

 

 

Front Panel 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

 

LOW – Bass EQ control for LINE and USB/FM/AUX channels  

12.

 

High – Treble EQ control for LINE and USB/FM/AUX channels  

13.

 

MASTER – Main output volume control 

14.

 

USB input for storage device 

15.

 

LED power, level and limit indicators 

16.

 

USB/FM display 

17.

 

USB/FM transport and mode controls 

18.

 

3.5mm stereo jack for AUX input (channel 3) 

19.

 

POWER – Mains On/Off switch 

 

1.

 

Combo MIC1 input – Balanced XLR/6.3mm mic. input - channel  

2.

 

MIC1 – Volume control for MIC channel 1 

3.

 

MIC2 – Volume control for MIC channel 2 

4.

 

LOW – Bass EQ control for MIC channels  

5.

 

HIGH – Treble EQ control for MIC channels 

6.

 

VOX – Auto voice-over control for MIC channels 

7.

 

Cooling vents

 

8.

 

LINE1 – Volume control for Line input 1

 

9.

 

LINE2 – Volume control for Line input 2 

10.

 

USB/FM/AUX – Volume control for USB/FM/AUX channel 

 

Summary of Contents for A121

Page 1: ...908 S251 Slave amp 250W 952 911 User Manual Features 2 Mixer amp models and 2 Slave versions Transformer coupled output for 100V or 4 16Ω operation USB FM audio player on mixer amp models Compact 1U rack mount format Dual fan cooled High efficiency toroidal transformers 32V phantom power switchable www avsl adastra com ...

Page 2: ...cover or obstruct cooling vents or fan grilles Placement Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources Keep away from damp or dusty environments When rack mounting secure firmly in place and avoid positioning heavy items directly on top of the unit Ensure adequate access to controls and connections and pay attention to cooling air flow Cleaning Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to...

Page 3: ...250W system 100Vmax 250W 100V 2 5A so the speaker cable should be rated to 2 5A minimum Each speaker must be connected in a parallel chain and the total wattage for all speakers should not exceed 90 of the amplifier s rated output Please see the diagram below to show an example arrangement 25 FM antenna connection Cooling fans 26 OUTPUT 2 x RCA line output 27 LINE1 LINE2 2 x RCA line inputs 28 MIC...

Page 4: ...imum impedance of the total speaker load connected to either or both of these sockets must be no lower than 4Ω The impedance is calculated using an inverse calculation as shown below _________1________ _________1________ _________1________ Impedance Speaker 1 Impedance Speaker 2 Overall Impedance therefore for 2 speakers each 8Ω impedance _1_ _1_ _1_ 8Ω 8Ω 4Ω so the overall impedance is 4Ω for bot...

Page 5: ...via the OUTPUT pair of RCA connectors Operation With all volume levels and VOX control turned down connect the amplifier to the mains supply ensure correct supply voltage using a suitable IEC lead as supplied and switch POWER on HIGH and LOW EQ controls should be initially set to the vertical 12 o clock position If microphones are being used turn up the MASTER control approximately half way and gr...

Page 6: ...cking of the other channels when MIC channels are used SPECIFICATIONS Model A121 A251 S121 S251 Power supply Switchable 110 240Vac 50 60Hz IEC Output RMS 4Ω 120W 250W 120W 250W Mic input front MIC1 combo connector XLR jack N A N A Mic inputs rear MIC1 MIC2 6 3mm jacks N A N A Line input front AUX stereo mini jack 3 5mm N A N A Line inputs rear LINE1 LINE2 RCA pairs N A N A Mic controls MIC1 MIC2 L...

Page 7: ... file types standard compressed digital audio files required Check memory device works on a PC or Mac for standard playback Output is very loud or LIMIT LED is on constantly Check level of input signal is not too high Reduce channel volume and EQ settings Reduce MASTER level until LIMIT light stops flashing Ensure Hi Z line level input s not connected via MIC1 or MIC2 Output is working but at very...

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