quickstart guide
PROAMP(I)-7X250
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PROCISE
™
High-Definition Professional Surround Sound Amplifier
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are the property of their respective owners.
PROAMP(I)-7X250
For details, refer to the latest version of the
PROAMP(I)-7X250
Operations Guide, Doc. 6974.
Introduction
As shown in the diagram below, rack ears and carrying handles (on front and
rear of the amplifier) are preinstalled.
(Optional) Rack Installation
Using a #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the PROAMP-7X250 into a rack
as follows:
1. Remove the feet on the bottom of the amplifier.
2. Position the amplifier into the rack and secure the device to the rack by
screwing four rack screws (not included) into the top and bottom mounting
holes of the rack ears.
3. Remove the front handles.
4. Install four more screws (not included) into the middle mounting holes of the
rack ears.
5. (Optional) Remove the rear handles.
Hardware Hookup
Installation
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The PROAMP-7X250 PROCISE™ High-Definition Professional Surround
Sound Amplifier is a high-powered seven-channel amplifier designed for use
with the PSPHD PROCISE High-Definition Surround Sound Processor.
The PROAMP-7X250 is equipped with seven balanced XLR input connectors,
seven speaker output terminal block connectors, Ethernet, and Cresnet
®
.
Contents
The PROAMP-7X250 package contains the following:
● (1) PROAMP-7X250 PROCISE High-Definition Professional Surround
Sound Amplifier
● (1) AC power cord
● (1) CAT5e Ethernet patch cord
● Terminal block connectors for the
OUTPUT
and
NET
ports
● (1) Operations Guide
● This Quickstart Guide
Recommended Accessories
For optimum performance, Crestron
®
recommends the optional
CBL-PRO-XLR-2 (two-foot cable length) or CBL-PRO-XLR-6 (six-foot cable
length) cable kit for the PROAMP-7X250.
Observe the following guidelines when installing the PROAMP-7X250:
● The PROAMP-7X250 is very heavy; therefore, two people should lift and
install the device.
● The installation location must be able to support the weight of the
PROAMP-7X250. The weight is 105.0 lbs (48.0 kg).
● When installing the PROAMP-7X250 into a rack:
– Load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest components
at the bottom of the rack.
– If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers
before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
● When wiring the amplifier, ensure that the amplifier’s power switch is off.
WARNING:
Failure to observe the following installation guidelines may
result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
!!
Connect the PROAMP-7X250 as shown in the diagram below. Connect the
power cord last.
To connect the PROAMP-7X250 to a PSPHD, refer to the diagram below for
additional connection information.
NOTE:
The PROAMP-7X250 and the PROAMPI-7X250 are functionally
identical. For simplicity, the name “PROAMP-7X250” is used throughout
this guide.
NOTE:
If you are pairing the PROAMP-7X250 with the PSPHD using a
direct connection, connect the included CAT5e cable from the
LAN
port on
the amplifier to the
LAN
port on the PSPHD. When using a network
connection to the PSPHD, connect the CAT5e cable from the
LAN
port on
the amplifier to the local area network. When using a network connection,
the PSPHD and the amplifier must be on the same subnet. For additional
information about pairing, refer to section .
Front
Handles
Rear
Handles
(2) Rack Ears
CAUTION:
Keep the amplifier unplugged until all input, network, and speaker
wiring is complete.
!
CAUTION:
Do not bridge speaker outputs.
!
CAUTION:
Check the speaker wires for shorts and frayed wiring around
the connectors.
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WARNING:
This amplifier is capable of delivering immense amounts of
undistorted power to your loudspeakers. Please use caution and adequate ear
protection if listening to content at high volume levels. Continued exposure to
high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss.
!!
OUTPUT:
To Speakers
POWER:
From Line Voltage
GROUND:
Tie To Preamplifier
Ground
LAN:
10/100 Base-T Ethernet
to LAN Or PSPHD
NET:
To Cresnet Devices
INPUT:
From PSPHD Or Other
Preamplifier
