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SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Sections

Power Output/Channel (Both channels driven into 8 Ω)

125 Watts, 20Hz to 20kHz

THD (at rated power)

<0.01%

Power Output/Channel (Both channels driven into 4 Ω)

235 Watts, 20Hz to 20kHz

THD (at rated power)

<0.05% @ 1kHz

Damping Factor

>350

Input Sensitivity (For rated power @ max VC)

1.5Vms

Loop Outputs

1.5Vms with 1.5Vms at Inputs

Frequency Response (@ 1 Watt @ 8 Ohms)

9.5 Hz to 100 kHz +/-1.5 dB

Channel Separation

> 80 dB @ 10 kHz

S/N Ratio (Re: Rated Output, IEC A, Source Inputs 1k Ω)

> 120 dB

General

Control Sections

Auto ON Sensitivity / Time

2.8 mV / 6 seconds

Auto OFF Sensitivity / Time

<2.7 mV / 5 minutes

Power Consumption

Standby

3 Watts

ON no signal (idle)

76 Watts

⁄

Rated Power (18.8 Watts/Channel, 8Ω)

290 Watts

⁄

Rated Power (18.8 Watts/Channel, 4Ω)

440 Watts

Rear Panel Marked Power Consumption

850 Watts

Line Ratings

120 VAC

Rear Panel Fuse

T10AL/250V

Dimensions

17-

⁄

” W x *5-

⁄

” H x 15-

⁄

” D

*6-

⁄

” H, including feet

Weight

33 lbs

Summary of Contents for M2

Page 1: ...Audio Systems M2 125W x 2 Channel Power Amplifier Installation User Guide ...

Page 2: ... or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from the power lines 15 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugg...

Page 3: ...ENT 9 WIRE REQUIREMENTS 10 connections 12 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 10 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 11 Input 11 LOOP 11 AC Power Cord 12 POWER ON OFF MODES 13 Manual Power Standby 13 Audio Sensing Auto On 13 LEVEL CONTROL 13 system applications 14 Multiroom 15 Home Theater Plus Second Zone 17 Multizone High Power Zone 19 troubleshooting 20 specifications 21 limited 2 year warranty 22 notes 23 ...

Page 4: ...an be used to connect up to four additional M2s for up to five rooms of high powered amplified audio With 125 Watts per channel 235W 4Ω of power the individual channel Level Controls can be set to maxi mum output levels to protect the amp and the speakers from driving the amp to clipping or driving the speakers to improper levels Optional Audio Sensing automatically turns the M2 ON and OFF with th...

Page 5: ...uous x 2 Channels RMS 4Ω 20Hz 20kHz 0 05 THD Audio Inputs Stereo Line Level Audio Input Outputs Four five way binding posts for speaker connection Stereo Loop Out can feed the Line Level Audio Input signal to additional amplifiers Control Manual Power ON OFF Audio Sensing Power ON OFF Individual Input Level adjustments Front Panel Display ON OFF indicator Two hazard red LEDs one for each channel ...

Page 6: ...put audio to con nected speakers from a connected playing audio source To turn the unit OFF press the button again The audio signal will be cut the amp will turn off the Front Panel LEDs and the ON OFF button backlight will turn OFF 2 FRONT PANEL LEDs Two multicolored LEDs These LEDs illuminate blue when the M2 is connected to AC power and the amplifier is ON Both will illuminate even if there is ...

Page 7: ...o pair or set a maximum output level to prevent the amplifier from clipping or damaging the speak ers from playing at too high a level 5 LINE IN Two RCA jacks Connect to the line level output of an audio source that is to be amplified as two mono channels or a stereo pair 6 LOOP Two RCA jacks Connect to the INPUT on up to four additional M2s to add additional rooms of high powered ampli fied audio...

Page 8: ...with the heat generated by microprocessors and motors in vari ous devices Providing proper ventilation for good air flow will help keep the temperature down and protect not only the M2 but all system components and help preserve their longevity When installing the M2 a few easy steps should be taken to assure proper air flow 1 Never block the vent holes on the top or bottom of the M2 2 Never remov...

Page 9: ...play and at equal distances to left and right of the Video Display will create an effect where the sound emanates from the picture Inwall Speakers Ideally speaker placement should be similar to that described for bookshelf speakers Many brands of inwall speakers including most Proficient models have pivoting tweeters that can focus the high frequency content directly to the Ideal Listening Zone an...

Page 10: ...tion on professional installation Use the Speaker Wire Length Chart to determine the proper wire gauge based on actual overall wire length from the M2 to the speaker pair it will be driving SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 1 Use 16AWG min 2 conductor stranded speaker wire for speaker connection Refer to the Speaker Wire Length Chart for wire runs over 150 2 Strip approximately 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch off the end...

Page 11: ...RCA patch cable with gold ends connect the L R line level audio OUT of a stereo audio source to the Left and Right INPUT jacks on the M2 For mono connect individual RCA mono cables to either jack for two mono sources or connect a Y adaptor to a mono RCA cable to feed a single mono source to both M2 inputs Diagram 7 LOOP To expand audio distribution for the source s connected to the INPUT to more t...

Page 12: ...e To turn OFF press the button again the audio will be cut the ON OFF button backlight and Front Panel LEDs will turn OFF Audio Sensing Auto On Audio sensing will turn the M2 ON when an audio signal is pres ent on the INPUT When an audio signal is detected the amplifier will turn ON When no audio signal is detected for 5 minutes the amplifier will turn OFF 1 Set the Audio Sense switch to ON as sho...

Page 13: ...eaker placement is less than ideal See section Speaker Placement for additional information 1 With the system OFF using a small blade or phillips screwdriver set the M2 Level Controls to the center detente click posi tion 2 Turn the system ON and play a source CD Tuner etc 3 To adjust M2 Level Controls turn the recessed Level Controls counterclockwise left to reduce level Turn the controls clock w...

Page 14: ...EO OUT Y Pb Pr Stereo RCA RCA Patch Cables 16AWG min 2 Conductor Stranded Speaker Wire To Unswitched 110V AC Outlet M2 LOOP M2 INPUT To Unswitched 110V AC Outlet A V Receiver Pre OUT A V Receiver Main IN CD PLAYER DVD PLAYER PROFICIENT M40 A V RECEIVER M2 Proficient C850 Ceiling Speakers Audio Sense Switch Diagram 12 M2 Multiroom System system applications ...

Page 15: ...utput that is connected to the M2 INPUT The M2 INPUT audio signal will output through the speakers connected to the M2 1 Connect the M40 Pre OUT to the M2 INPUT Loop The M2 LOOP is a fixed line level audio output that can be used in a number of different ways In the example shown the LOOP is being fed back to the M40 Receiver Main IN The M40 features a pre out main in connection for various purpos...

Page 16: ...AYER CD PLAYER PROFICIENT M80 2 ZONE A V SURROUND RECEIVER M2 BLU RAY PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL L R LINE LEVEL OUT V S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Pb Pr Line Level Audio Composite Video OUT HDMI OUT Line Level Audio OUT Digital Optical Audio OUT Proficient C850 Ceiling Speakers Audio Sense Switch Diagram 13 M2 Home Theater Plus Second Zone System system applications ...

Page 17: ...ch zone The source selected by Zone 2 will play to all rooms in Zone 2 The M80 features analog and digital audio and video inputs Any of these inputs can be selected by the home theater Zone 2 can only select analog audio inputs therefor any source that is to be played in Zone 2 must have analog audio connections to the M80 Input The M2 is connected to the M80 Receiver Zone 2 Pre Out The Zone 2 Pr...

Page 18: ...RE OUT VC NVC KEYPAD IR OUT Riverside CA USA Made in Taiwan SPKRS L R ZONE 3 L R PRE OUT VC NVC KEYPAD IR OUT SPKRS L R ZONE 2 L R PRE OUT VC NVC KEYPAD IR OUT SPKRS L R ZONE 1 L R PRE OUT VC NVC KEYPAD IR OUT L R CD PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL L R LINE LEVEL OUT Stereo RCA RCA Patch Cables To Unswitched 110V AC Outlets CD PLAYER MUSIC SERVER PROFICIENT M4 FOUR ROOM AUDIO CONTROLLER M...

Page 19: ...mp In this case the M2 will be used to create a high power zone Adding a High Power Zone Zone 4 is a large room using large speakers with high power handling capability and requires a high powered amp to fill the room to a good sound level Input The M4 Zone 4 Pre Out is connected to the M2 INPUT The M4 Zone 4 audio signal will output through the speakers connect ed to the M2 1 Connect the M4 Zone ...

Page 20: ...from audio source Confirm Audio Sense switch is set to ON Also confirm ON OFF button is in the ON in position c Check Fuse Audio No Sound From Speakers a Confirm volume is turned up and un muted b Confirm source is selected turned on and playing c Confirm source audio connections d Confirm speaker connections e Confirm Pre Out Main In Jumper connections A V Receiver or preamp multiroom system ...

Page 21: ...tt 8 Ohms 9 5 Hz to 100 kHz 1 5 dB Channel Separation 80 dB 10 kHz S N Ratio Re Rated Output IEC A Source Inputs 1k Ω 120 dB General Control Sections Auto ON Sensitivity Time 2 8 mV 6 seconds Auto OFF Sensitivity Time 2 7 mV 5 minutes Power Consumption Standby 3 Watts ON no signal idle 76 Watts At 1 8 Rated Power 18 8 Watts Channel 8Ω 290 Watts At 1 8 Rated Power 18 8 Watts Channel 4Ω 440 Watts Re...

Page 22: ...SIONS This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inad equate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product by unauthorized dealers This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental condit...

Page 23: ...23 notes ...

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