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Bias Q5 User Guide V1.0

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EXPLANATIONS OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

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The triangle with the lightning bolt is used to alert the 
user to the risk of electric shock.

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The triangle with the exclamation point is used to alert 
the user to important operating or maintenance 
instructions.

The CE-mark indicates the compliance with the 
low voltage and electromagnetic compatibility.

Symbol for earth/ground connection.

Symbol indicating that the equipment 
is for indoor use only.

Symbol for conformity with Directive 2002/96/EC and 
Directive 2003/108/EC of the European Parliament on 
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Do not use the unit at altitudes above 2000 m.

Do not use the unit in tropical environment.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN ANY PART OF 

THE UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 

PERSONNEL.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR 

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS. 

OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 

SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN RACK CABINETS 

ONLY: PLUG THE AMPLIFIER’S MAINS 

CONNECTIONS VIA A SECTIONING BREAKER TO A 

POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL INSIDE THE RACK 

CABINET.

THE SECTIONING BREAKER MUST REMAIN READILY 

ACCESSIBLE.

WHEN THE UNIT IS INSTALLED IN A RACK 

CABINET, MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS SUFFICIENT 

SPACE ON ALL SIDES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER 

VENTILATION (50 CM FROM THE FRONT 

AND REAR VENTILATION OPENINGS).

CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SHALL BE DONE 

ONLY BY A ELECTROTECHNICAL SKILLED PERSON 

ACCORDING THE NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF 

THE COUNTRIES WHERE THE UNIT IS SOLD.

WARNING: 

FUSE ON NEUTRAL

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This 
unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure 
your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN 
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.

In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this 
product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, 
use and service. Please read these “Important Safeguards” 
carefully before use.

Important safety instructions

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this equipment 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.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

11. 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.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

13. 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.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

2 Important safety instructions

Summary of Contents for Bias Q5

Page 1: ...Bias Q5 User Guide V1 0 Bias Q5...

Page 2: ...without notice For the latest online version visit www voidacoustics com Void Acoustics and the Void logo are registered trademarks of Void Acoustics Research Ltd in the United Kingdom USA and other c...

Page 3: ...i switch 15 4 10 Armon a callback 15 5 Wi fi 15 6 Connections 16 6 1 Signal grounding 16 6 2 Analog audio input connections 16 6 3 Digital audio input connections 16 6 4 Output connections 16 6 5 Ethe...

Page 4: ...Bias Q5 User Guide V1 0 Page 4 Bias Q5 A...

Page 5: ...G Input channel 1 analog XLR H Remote ON OFF Phoenix connector I Output channels 3 4 speakON J Output channels 1 2 speakON K Ethernet etherCON secondary port L Ethernet etherCON primary port Bias Q5...

Page 6: ...as Q 5 Bias Q 5 1 1 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU Mounting brackets 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Color code TIA EIA 568 B Pin ORANGE WHITE 1 ORANGE 2 GREEN WHITE 3 BLUE 4 BLUE WHITE 5 GREEN 6 BROWN...

Page 7: ...Page 7 speakON connector output stage A output stage B CHA CHA CHB CHB Bridge tied load Two single ended loads CHB CHA A B speakON connector output stage A output stage B CHA CHB CHB CHA A B 1 2 1 2 1...

Page 8: ...Bias Q5 User Guide V1 0 Page 8 L N PE L N PE L1 L2 L3 L3 L2 L1 N N PE PE I J...

Page 9: ...Bias Q5 User Guide V1 0 Page 9 Once properly wired insert and lock the flying connector into the shell provided by Powersoft L1 L2 PE L1 L2 PE K L...

Page 10: ...be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling By separating this product from other household type waste the volume of waste sent to incinerators or land fills will be reduced a...

Page 11: ...nergy can perform many useful functions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD In order...

Page 12: ...fully inspect the shipping package before opening it and then immediately inspect your new product If you find any damage notify the shipping company or reseller immediately The box contains the follo...

Page 13: ...tion is resumed automatically without the need for user intervention Bias Q5 amplifiers can be stacked one on top of the other due to the efficient cooling system they are equipped with There is howev...

Page 14: ...CK This device must be powered exclusively by earth connected mains sockets in electrical networks compliant to the IEC 364 or similar rules Install the unit into rack cabinet only A sectioning breake...

Page 15: ...mplifier into the Armon a Workspace all the front LEDs of the amplifier will blink for a while Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Mute Unmure CH1 Mute Unmure ALL 5 Wi Fi Follow this procedure to activate the Wi Fi conne...

Page 16: ...S EBU AES3 connectors are Neutrik XLR female one per channel pair The AES3 connection carries a channel pair through a 110 nominal impedance wire in the form of a balanced differential digital signal...

Page 17: ...ntrol When efficiency and reliability are paramount a redundant network topology is advisable In order to exploit the Dante features only star and open daisy chain network topology are allowed 8 1 IP...

Page 18: ...policy aimed to improve reliability against signal fault By assigning a bus priority to the four different input sources analog and AES3 per channel the system is able to automatically switch to a re...

Page 19: ...se service department Powersoft supports a network of authorized service centers If your amplifier needs repair contact your Powersoft dealer or distributor You can also contact the Powersoft Technica...

Page 20: ...B C A B C A B C A N B C A N B A C B L1 L2 N N L C A N B N L N A B A C B A L1 B L2 C L3 N n c 3 Phase Delta 4 Wire Grounded at Midpoint pf Phase and Contiguous Ground 4 A N B C A N B C A B C A B C A N...

Page 21: ...C B L1 L2 N N L C A N B N L N A B A C B A L1 B L2 C L3 3 Phase Wye 3 Wire 8 A N B C A N B C A B C A B C A N B C A N B A C B L1 L2 N N L C A N B N L N A B A C B A L1 B L2 C L3 3 Phase Wye 3 Wire Ground...

Page 22: ...N A B A C B A L1 L2 N L3 N Symbol L1 L2 parallel connection means connect the pole L1 together with the pole L2 The parallel connection must be done at the breaker output and not at the connector lev...

Page 23: ...33 0 lb Output Stage Maximum output power per channel 8 1600 W Maximum output power per channel 4 3000 W Maximum output power per channel 2 7 4000 W Maximum output power per channel 2 5200 W Maximum...

Page 24: ...Research Ltd Unit 15 Dawkins Road Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH15 4JY England 44 0 1202 666 006 info voidacoustics com Registered in England Wales No 07533536 North America Void Acoustics North A...

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