Operation
7. Operation
Once all connections have been made and configuration
options selected, PowerZone Connect amplifiers are
ready for use. If an input signal above -60dB is present
on any input, the front panel Input and Standby
indicators will illuminate green to indicate normal
amplifier operation. Audio will be heard from any
connected speakers.
Note: PowerZone Connect amplifiers will not switch on from
Standby Mode unless an input signal is present, a network ‘ON’
command is received, or an external standby switch (or 12V trigger)
is operated. Standby behaviour can be configured via the Power
Management menu of the Settings Tab.
Amplifier outputs will mute if no input signal is present for 5
minutes, and the amplifier will switch automatically to Standby
Mode if no signal is present on any input for more than 15
minutes. Alternative standby and mute delay times can selected
via the Settings Tab. Amplifier cooling fan speed is temperature
controlled. The fan will switch off when the amplifier enters
standby mode.
7.1 Front Panel Indicators
PowerZone Connect amplifier front panel indicators illuminate
to indicate the following operational states:
Status:
Off – Mains power disconnected.
Green – Amplifier operational.
Pulse Green – Standby Mode.
Amber – GPIO triggered Standby Mode
Input:
Off – No input signal present.
Green – Signal present on one or more inputs.
Amber – Signal limiting/clipping on one or more
inputs.
Output: Off – No output signal present.
Green – Signal present on one or more outputs.
Amber – Signal limiting/clipping on one or more
outputs.
Red – One or more channel pair is in
overload/protection mode.
Network: Off – No Ethernet network detected.
Green – Ethernet network detected.
WiFi:
Off – WiFi disabled.
Green – WiFi enabled.
7.2 Automatic Power Sharing
PowerZone Connect amplifiers incorporate a power sharing
feature that automatically shares the total power available
from the amplifier’s internal power supply across each pair of
output channels. If one channel temporarily demands more
than the amplifier’s continuous power rating while other
channel is demanding less, the excess power available from the
internal power supply is automatically made available to the
over-power channel. Power sharing optimises the amplifier’s
ability to deliver maximum power into dynamic loudspeaker
loads when playing music programme material.
7.3 Default Reset
PowerZone Connect amplifiers can be returned to their default
settings via either the Control Web App Settings Tab or the
hardware reset pinhole button. The reset pinhole button is
located on the underside panel of the amplifier.
To reset the amplifier using the pinhole button, follow the steps
below:
• Disconnect the amplifier from mains power.
• Use an appropriate tool to press and hold the reset
pinhole button while simultaneously reconnecting mains
power.
• Continue to hold the reset pinhole button for 3 to 5
seconds as the amplifier restarts.
The amplifier will restart with all settings at their default state.
Any previously configured settings will be deleted.
