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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
TURN-ON MODES
Automating the turn-on of your SC16-50 is one of the easiest steps when
installing it in a distributed system. However, do not plug the main power
cord into the switched AC outlet of your preamplifier or receiver. The high
power design of the SC16-50 requires large amounts of current from its
AC power source. Additionally, it is always recommended to activate the
system preamplifier/receiver before turning on your SC16-50 in order to
prevent system “turn-on thumps”.
In order to address these important needs, the SC16-50 has three special
turn-on modes that let you turn the amplifier on only when it is needed.
Use the Configuration and Setup Tool to access and select one of these
three Turn-On options.
Important! The Front Panel Power Switch must be in the ON (switch in)
position for any of the three turn-on options to function (refer to page 36
for more information concerning the Front Panel Power Switch).
Constant
– The auto turn-on circuitry is off. The front panel master power
switch operates the amplifier. In is “On”, Out is “Off”.
Audio Sense
– The master switch on the front panel must be in the “On”
position. The amplifier is off when there is no audio signal present at any of the
audio inputs, but the sensing circuitry is on. The turn-on sensing circuitry looks
for a tiny amount of audio signal present at any of the audio inputs. If it detects
a signal, all the amplifier channels will turn on. Once the audio signal stops,
the sensing circuit waits three minutes, then turns all amplifier channels off.
FIGURE 18
