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Cool Power

®

 Audio Amplifier

CP-16i

4

Read Instructions.

 Read all safety and operating instructions before operating 

the unit.

Retain Instructions.

 Keep the safety and operating instructions for future 

reference.

Heed Warnings.

 Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating 

instructions.

Follow Instructions.

 Install and operate in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

Accessories. 

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Portable Cart Warning.

 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Heat.

 Do not block any ventilation openings.

Heat.

 Keep the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, etc., including amplifiers that produce 

heat.

Power.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time.

Power Sources.

 Connect only to the power cord that was included with the 

unit.

Power Outlet. 

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their 

rated capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.

Power Cord Protection.

 Route power supply cords so that they are not 

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying 

particular attention to the cords at plugs, at convenient receptacles, and at the 

point at which they exit from the unit.

Power Cord Grounding Plug.

 Do not remove the grounding prong of the 

grounding-type plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third 

grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided 

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 

obsolete outlet.

MAINS Outlet.

 Where MAINS outlets are used, the apparatus shall be 

connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the 

power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

MAINS Plug.

 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the 

disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Water and Moisture.

 Do not use the unit near water—for example, near a 

sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near an open window, etc.

Object and Liquid Entry.

 Do not allow objects to fall or liquids to be spilled 

into the enclosure through openings.

Cleaning.

 Clean only with dry cloth.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Cool Power CP-16i

Page 1: ...1 It s Under Control Installation and Operation Guide 70 210209 21 V1 0 It s Under Control CP 16i Cool Power Audio Amplifier...

Page 2: ...Cool Power Audio Amplifier CP 16i 2 2 Copyright 2019 Remote Technologies Incorporated All rights reserved...

Page 3: ...onnect 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 This device complies with Part...

Page 4: ...his can cause electric shock or fire Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attentio...

Page 5: ...ervice needs to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit The po...

Page 6: ...below this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty Damage resulting from 1 Accident misuse abuse or neglect 2 Failure to f...

Page 7: ...Welcome 8 Important Notes 8 Product Contents 9 Chapter 2 Features and Description 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 11 Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 12 Controlling the CP 16i 12 Mounting 12 Wiring...

Page 8: ...sound to every room Matched with the RTI control ecosystem you have a complete solution for distributed audio in residential and commercial spaces Go ahead and put RTI technology to the test you ll n...

Page 9: ...One 1 IO Port Terminal Block One 1 Power Cord One 1 Installation Guide UNPACKING AND INSPECTION After unpacking the CP 16i Audio Amplifier save all of the packing materials in case you ever have to sh...

Page 10: ...Stereo and Bridged Zones can be mixed as necessary Front Panel Components LEDs The front panel features three LEDs POWER LED Green Red The Power LED indicates that the current power state of the amp G...

Page 11: ...supply within safe limits while keeping the music playing THERMAL LED Red The Thermal Protection LED indicates thermal shutdown of the individual zones amplifier boards The temperatures of all the ou...

Page 12: ...g ambient temperature is 45 C 113 F To ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated there must be a minimum of 3 all around the CP 16i unit Sufficient airflow must be achieved by convection...

Page 13: ...lide switches located between the two RCA phono input connectors for each Zone These switches provide the ability to set each of the eight Zones to either Stereo Mode SE or Bridge Mode BTL Note that b...

Page 14: ...eo device connected to the Zone 1 inputs CH1 and CH2 will output on the CH1 left and CH2 right speaker outputs NOTE When connecting stereo input devices verify that the Stereo Bridge SE BTL mode switc...

Page 15: ...annels an L R pair in Stereo Mode and each Channel 1 16 uses a 2 pin captive wire connector to connect to speakers NOTE For wiring runs longer than 80 feet 14 gauge speaker wire is recommended Speaker...

Page 16: ...channels should be used to connect to the left speaker Even numbered channels should be used to connect to the right speaker The CP 16i supports up to eight stereo speaker pairs each one associated w...

Page 17: ...BTL mode switch for the associated Zone is set to BTL In Bridge Mode both channels in a Zone are connected to a single speaker via the positive pins for both output channels NOTE If incorrect wiring...

Page 18: ...ATION AND OPERATION I O Control Input Port The 10 pin captive wire I O Control Input port is for external control and status indication 10 pin I O Control Input Port with External Signal Sense switch...

Page 19: ...lanced External Signal Sense Switch With the External Signal Sense switch in the ON position the amplifier is automatically turned on when an audio signal is present and automatically placed in standb...

Page 20: ...so be present at pin 4 Pin 4 will be high only if a signal is applied to Pin 3 Pin 5 Local Trigger GND Pin 5 on the 10 pin I O port provides a ground connection for the 3 5V Logic Level Trigger Pin 5...

Page 21: ...the 10 pin I O port This pin connects to an I O pin on an external controller such Pin 9 On Signal Output 12V Trigger On Signal Output Pin 9 on the 10 pin I O port provides a continuous 12VDC when th...

Page 22: ...nd a timer If an audio signal of more than typically 1 3mVrms is present on the Signal Sense terminals the CP 16i will always be in the On mode If none of the two triggers are high and audio is not pr...

Page 23: ...everything on when it is in the On position 1 Connect a standard IEC 3 pole detachable power cord to the AC Mains power connector on the rear panel 2 Plug the attached power plug into a correctly grou...

Page 24: ...plifier Output The amplifier uses a Single Ended output stage Thus the power output is GND referenced Maximum output voltage without clipping is 28Vp THD N 1 4 SE f 100Hz Po 1W Dynamic range 110dBA SE...

Page 25: ...ole detachable power cord Standby power consumption Less than 0 25W Control Audio input sense 12V trigger and 3 5V trigger THERMAL Environmental operating temperature 32 113 F 0 45 C Thermal dissipati...

Page 26: ...problems or have a question about your RTI product please contact RTI Technical Support for assistance see the Contacting RTI section of this guide for contact details RTI provides technical support b...

Page 27: ...27 It s Under Control...

Page 28: ...plifier CP 16i 28 Remote Technologies Incorporated 5775 12th Avenue East Suite 180 Shakopee MN 55379 Tel 952 253 3100 Fax 952 253 3131 www rticorp com 2019 Remote Technologies Inc All rights reserved...

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