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Installation Manual

Model 2660

ARCHITECT

™

Important Safety
Instructions

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. In-

stall 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.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories speci-

fied by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

13. This apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing, and no object filled

with liquids, such as vases or glasses, shall
be placed on the apparatus.

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure, that may be

of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user of the presence of import-

ant operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the top cover. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

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 radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the follow-
ing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this

device not expressly approved by AudioControl
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment under FCC rules.

Recycling notice: If the time comes

and this apparatus has fulfilled its

destiny, do not throw it out into the
trash. It has to be carefully recycled

for the good of mankind, by a facility specially
equipped for the safe recycling of electronic
apparatii. Please contact your local or state
recycling leaders for assistance in locating a
suitable nearby recycling facility. Or, contact us
and we might be able to repair it for you.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

. . . . . . . 2

Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Congratulations!   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Complimentary bullet points  . . . . . . . . 6
Quick View   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

An Important note about Triggering . .8
Home Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Commercial Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Panel Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LED Function Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Panel Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

AC section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bus A and B Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DIP Switch Function Table . . . . . . . . . . 15

Speaker Connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Speaker and Wiring Impedance . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Block Diagrams

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Service

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Warranty