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C

TRIGGERS (INPUT & OUTPUT)

The 3.5mm (.125”) mini-jack INPUT receives a 5-24V AC/DC trigger signal from an upstream component (preamplifier,
surround sound processor such as the Anthem AVM 20, or system controller), and delivers the same trigger signal through
the OUTPUT to other system components. 

D

ON MODES

With this three-way slide switch, you may select the way in which your amplifier is turned ON and/or OFF:

• TRIGGER: (Power button must be depressed for this mode)

This feature allows your amplifier to be turned on or off remotely via the Trigger described above (C).

• MANUAL: 

When in this position, the amplifier is turned ON/OFF via the power button on the front panel (B).

• AUTO: (Power button must be depressed for this mode)

This innovative feature eliminates the need for a manually operated power button. AUTO ON turns the amplifier on
whenever there is an input signal on any one of the channels. If no input signal is sensed after a period of time, the
amplifier switches off automatically.

E

DETACHABLE AC POWER CORD SOCKET

Plug the Detachable Power Cord into this socket. The PVA Series Amplifier is factory built for the correct operating voltage for
the area in which it is sold (see shipping box for voltage setting). 

F

SINGLE-ENDED (UNBALANCED) RCA INPUT

This input accepts unbalanced RCA input connections from an external preamp or SSP unit, such as the Anthem
AVM 20. Connect the line level inputs to the L, LS, LR, C, RR, RS or R, RCA connectors (depends on PVA model).

G

SPEAKER CONNECTION POSTS

Each custom 5-way binding post accepts a connection from one speaker. The positive/red (+) connection on the speaker
is to be made to the positive/red (+) binding post on the same amplifier channel. As well, the negative/black (–)
connection on the speaker is to be made to the negative/black (–) binding post on the appropriate amplifier channel.
Connect the L, LS, LR, C, RR, RS or R speakers to the appropriate set of binding posts (depends on PVA model).

Be careful not to overtighten the binding posts.

A

2-COLOR LED

In MANUAL mode, the LED is lit “green” when the amplifier is “ON”, receiving power from the power supply.
In AUTO or TRIGGER mode, the LED will be lit “red” until the amplifier receives a music signal (auto) or a trigger voltage
(trigger), at which point the LED will turn “green”.

B

POWER BUTTON

When in the ON position (button depressed), AC voltage is applied and the multi-channel circuitry receives high voltage
power from the DC power supplies. When in the OFF position (not depressed), the amp is not receiving AC power and
is not operational.

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Summary of Contents for PVA 2

Page 1: ...P V A 2 5 7 A M P L I F I E R S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...tain these instructions for future reference CAUTION To protect against electrical shock and risk of fire do not expose to rain or moisture and do not use amplifier near sinks showers bathtubs swimming pools saunas in wet basements or near any source of water Always unplug before cleaning and use a damp soft cloth To protect against electrical shock do not remove the amplifier cover There are no u...

Page 3: ... RIGHT INPUT S E R I A L N O P V A 5 S E R I A L N O RIGHT INPUTS LEFT INPUTS 1125VA A B F I G U R E 1 PVA Series front panel F I G U R E 4 PVA 7 rear panel F I G U R E 2 PVA 2 rear panel F I G U R E 3 PVA 5 rear panel C D E G F C D E G F P A N E L V I E W S ...

Page 4: ... voltage for the area in which it is sold see shipping box for voltage setting F SINGLE ENDED UNBALANCED RCA INPUT This input accepts unbalanced RCA input connections from an external preamp or SSP unit such as the Anthem AVM 20 Connect the line level inputs to the L LS LR C RR RS or R RCA connectors depends on PVA model G SPEAKER CONNECTION POSTS Each custom 5 way binding post accepts a connectio...

Page 5: ... your PVA Series Amplifier If TRIGGER mode is selected connect a standard 3 5mm Mini Plug trigger cable between your PVA Series Amplifier and the upstream control component such as the Anthem AVM 20 Connect the Detachable Power Cord to the AC Power Cord Socket E in figures 2 to 4 Plug your amplifier into the AC power source After you ensure your preamp or SSP has the volume turned down or muted yo...

Page 6: ... W 200 W 140 W 300 W HEADROOM 1 25 dB 8 Ω 2 13 dB 4 Ω POWER BANDWIDTH 10 Hz 80 kHz 125 W 8 Ω FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 20 dB 5 Hz 100 kHz 2 5 dB THD N 0 002 1 kHz 0 03 20 kHz 125 W into 8 Ω INPUT SENSITIVITY 1 12 VRMS for 125 W into 8 Ω INPUT IMPEDANCE 10k Ω DAMPING FACTOR 200 1 kHz ref 8 Ω S N RATIO 122 dB A weighted ref 125 W CHANNEL SEPARATION 65 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz VOLTAGE GAIN 29 dB SLEW...

Page 7: ...ort tampered with modified or repaired by anyone other than SFI or an authorized SFI service center Regular maintenance is not covered by this warranty If inspection by SFI discloses that the repair required to the product is not covered by this warranty regular repair charges shall apply DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances does Sonic Frontiers International assume liability or responsi...

Page 8: ... S S A U G A O N T A R I O C A N A D A L 5 L 5 Y 7 T E L 9 0 5 8 2 8 4 5 7 5 F A X 9 0 5 8 2 8 4 5 8 5 S o n i c F r o n t i e r s c a n b e r e a c h e d 9 0 0 a m t o 5 0 0 p m E S T o r 2 4 h o u r s a d a y b y f a c s i m i l e E M A I L S F I s o n i c f r o n t i e r s c o m W E B S I T E h t t p w w w s o n i c f r o n t i e r s c o m 30 11 01 ...

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