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2 Channel, BridgeaBle Power amPlifiers

ImpORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or 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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on 
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by 
the manufacturer.

12. 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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or 
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from 
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord 
plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The power supply cord (sometimes referred 
to as the “Mains Plug”) is used as the disconnect 
device and shall remain accessible and operable at 
all times.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such 
as sunshine, fire or the like.

19. Open flame sources, such as lighted candles, 
should NOT be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure 

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electric shock to persons.

 The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 

instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product. 

FCC Required Text

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate, radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment 
and receiver.

—Connect 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved 
by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of Contents for SC2-100

Page 1: ...SC2 50 SC2 100 SC2 150 2 Channel Amplifiers installation guide ...

Page 2: ...cts your new amplifier is built to the highest standards of quality control and reliability With proper installation and operation you ll enjoy years of trouble free use TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Features and benefits 5 Installation Considerations 7 Front and rear panel details 11 Installation 13 Operation 17 Troubleshooting guide 18 Specifications 20 CONGRATULATIONS ...

Page 3: ...onnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The power supply cord sometimes referred to as the Mains Plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain accessible and operable at all times 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 19 Open flame sources such as lighted candles should NOT be placed on the apparatus WARNING To reduce the risk o...

Page 4: ...ted to solve the problems of interfacing with different brands and models of equipment different acoustic environments in different rooms and different kinds of applications home theater stereo and background music The SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier family brings extremely high current power to a custom installed A V System in a remarkably convenient way This guide contains information for the p...

Page 5: ...lifier is powered via its own independent power supply This increases the isolation between the two channels and eliminates cross talk guaranteeing you absolute silence as the backdrop to your music Current for Reactive Loads The high current design of the SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier assures that even unusual and reactive loads are handled with ease A massive toroidal transformer SC2 50 and c...

Page 6: ...itions return to normal regular operation resumes Status Display for Troubleshooting LED indicators on the front panel indicate Power Active Status and a Protection Warning With a glance at the front panel a troubleshooter is quickly provided with key information Control Output A 12 Volt DC output is provided whenever the amplifier is on allowing you to operate voltage triggered devices like motor...

Page 7: ...ear install two small boxer fans to provide continuous air flow into and out of the cabinet see Figure 2 Place the SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier so that there is at least 7 of free air space above the chassis If the amplifier is located on a carpeted surface place a board under the amplifier s feet Do not block the ventilation holes on the top and bottom of the SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier ...

Page 8: ...witch on the front panel must be in the On position for the voltage trigger to function When a Trigger Plug is inserted into the rear panel connector and the sensing circuitry detects a voltage the amplifier is turned on Once the Trigger voltage is turned off the sensing circuit instantly turns the amplifier off The amplifier is off when there is no 3 24V AC or DC voltage detected at the trigger i...

Page 9: ... low impedance loads This means you can safely operate three pairs of 8 ohm speakers a 2 67 ohm load directly connected to the amplifier Note that the 2 Channel Amplifier does not have on off speaker switching built in When the amplifier is on so are all of the speakers SpeakerCraft makes a number of different speaker selection and impedance matching systems Speaker selection systems allow each pa...

Page 10: ...d best overall performance Your SpeakerCraft dealer can recommend the proper cable The SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier connects to your speakers using 2 conductor speaker wire For most applications we recommend you use 16 or 18 gauge wire For wiring runs longer than 80 feet we recommend 14 gauge wire The binding posts of the SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier will accommodate up to 12 gauge wire La...

Page 11: ... 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada SC2 150 2 C h a n n e l A m p l i f i e r Main Inputs enable you to route a stereo line level...

Page 12: ...uminates red to indicate activation of the amplifier s built in protection circuitry CLASS 2 WIRING T RIGHT T5AL 250V Serial No CAUTION replace only with same type and rating of fuse ATTENTION remplacer uniquement avec le même type et calibre du fusible Minimum impedance 2 66 Ω stereo mode 4 Ω bridged mode 100 120V 220 240V 50 60Hz 200W Binding posts for speaker connections IEC receptacle for AC p...

Page 13: ...e is present only when the amplifier is active or on When the amplifier turns off the 12 Volt signal is off STEP DESCRIPTION STEP DESCRIPTION 1 Check the requirements of the device you want to control The control output has a maximum current capability of 12V DC 150 mA 2 Connect a 3 5 mm Jack to the control output maintaining proper polarity tip TURN ON MODE AUDIO SENSE CONSTANT 3 30V AC DC TRIGGE...

Page 14: ...ast two inches of each conductor are separated B Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor of the speaker wire C Attach banana plugs or twist the strands of wire together and insert them into the appropriate binding post Bare Wire Unscrew the red or black plastic knob insert the bare wire end into the opening and then tighten the knob until the wire is securely clamped Banan...

Page 15: ...ts with a standard audio patch cable The outputs are not buffered if you wish to daisy chain more than 5 SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier amplifiers you will need a buffered distribution amplifier STEP DESCRIPTION 1 Label all of the interconnecting cables for the sources they connect to Use audio patch cables with RCA phono plugs attached to the ends 2 Connect the sources by inserting the RCA plug...

Page 16: ...le IEC socket of the supplied AC power cord the supplied power cord is designed for 120V AC wall outlets or use an appropriate IEC AC power cord to match the electrical wall outlet you are using e g 240V AC into the IEC receptacle on the rear of the amplifier Just like a computer or printer the SpeakerCraft 2 Channel Amplifier has an AC cord which unplugs either at the amp or at the wall for your ...

Page 17: ...r LED indicates that the AC cord is plugged into a working AC power receptacle and that the power switch is in the On position Bicolor Status LED The bicolor Status LED illuminates green when the amplifier circuitry has been turned on by the Turn On circuits and illuminates red to indicate activation of the amplifier s built in protection circuitry due to either a fault in the wiring or the speake...

Page 18: ...t setting 3 Play a loud radio station with the tuner set to Mono 4 Raise the volume of your preamplifier or receiver SLOWLY if you hear any sound lower the volume and recheck that all of your amplifiers Input Level Controls are turned to their minimum They must be at their minimums Raise the volume again on your preamplifier or receiver SLOWLY If no sound is heard proceed to step five 5 Have someo...

Page 19: ... small room It is possible even if you are not a teenager to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power This creates clipping distortion Clipping distortion can be first detected in the higher frequencies of your musical content Clipping distortion will make the treble sound very harsh and unmusical When you hear harsh sounding treble from any good speaker turn the volume down im...

Page 20: ...rcuit If there is no short connect the two conductors at one end and test with a meter for continuity Speaker is not working Connect the speaker to a channel that plays another speaker Audio cable to input is bad Connect another cable that is known to be good No sound on both channels Audio cable to the main inputs is bad Connect another cable that is known to be good Hum from the speakers Hum may...

Page 21: ...Average Power Output Bridged 225 wats RMS per channel into 8 Ohms 400 wats RMS per channel into 8 Ohms 550 wats RMS per channel into 8 Ohms Frequency Response Bandwidth from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0dB 3B Bandwidth from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0dB 3B Bandwidth from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0dB 3B Signal to Noise Ratio 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted 102 dB 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted 102 dB 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted 102 dB Total Har...

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Page 23: ...allation of any replacement product provided under this warranty This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES Core Brands EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDI...

Page 24: ...rve the right to change specifications descriptions and prices without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications Designed and engineered in the USA 10001833 Rev A 1 8 0 0 S o u t h M c D o w e l l B l v d P e t a l u m a C A 9 4 9 5 4 1 7 0 7 7 7 8 5 7 3 3 1 8 0 0 4 7 2 5 5 5 5 w w w S p e a k e r C r a f t c o m...

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