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Model PA635 

 

Page 11 

© 2001 Xantech Corporation 

 

CAUTION

:  After lead ends are inserted and the screws tightened down, be sure there are no free strands 

that could cause shorting! 

 

Speaker Phasing 

 
To obtain stable imaging and full bass response, it is imperative that stereo speakers be connected "in phase" 
with each other.  You can verify this as follows: 
 
a)   If the "+" (positive) and "–" (negative) terminals on your speakers are correctly marked, and visible, and you 

have wired the system as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, then the system will be "in phase".  No further action is 
required.  Most manufacturers identify the positive terminal with a red binding post, a "+" sign, or a red dot. 

 
b)   If you are unsure of the markings, you can verify the phasing.   Using a mono sound source, such as AM 

radio, alternately reverse the leads to one of the speakers.  Pick the connection that delivers a solid center 
image between the speakers as well as best bass response. 

 

Bridged Mode Connections 

     

In general, 

it is recommended that the BRIDGED mode not be used in multi-room applications where 

several speakers are driven through room volume controls and the like

.   

 
For such applications use the STEREO mode. Use the BRIDGED mode for single speaker, higher power 
applications, such as in surround sound systems. Use speakers with an impedance rating of 8-Ohms minimum.  
 

COMMON

LOCAL

CI

GROUND

ST

ATUS

IR IN

STEREO

MONO

BRIDGED

MODE

LEFT

RIGHT

SPEAKER

+

-- --

+

 

+

  

BRIDGED  

--

LEFT

RIGHT

1

COMMON

LOCAL

CI

GROUND

ST

ATUS

IR IN

STEREO

MONO

BRIDGED

MODE

LEFT

RIGHT

SPEAKER

+

-- --

+

 

+

  

BRIDGED  

--

LEFT

RIGHT

1

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

1

RCA Type

Patch Cords

Preamp Outputs

ZPR68, etc.

PA635

Rear Panel

– 

 +

Be sure speakers are

connected with correct

polarity as shown.

Wall speakers,

shelf speakers, etc.

Left

Right

Set 

MODE

Switch  to

BRIDGED

 position

– 

 +

 

 

Figure 7

 – Bridged Mode Connections 

 

Summary of Contents for PA635

Page 1: ...ROL 6 PHYSICAL LOCATION AND MOUNTING 9 CONNECTING THE PA635 10 Stereo Mode Connections 10 Speaker Phasing 11 Bridged Mode Connections 11 Typical Applications 12 A Basic Common IR Bus System Dedicated...

Page 2: ...rom an RC68 or RC68 The maximum input sensitivity at full volume is 0 5 volts for rated output 35 Watts channel Local or Common Bus Each stereo pair can be fed audio individually via their LOCAL input...

Page 3: ...any power interruptions Low Impedance Capability Each amplifier is 4 Ohm safe under music conditions in stereo mode and 8 Ohm safe when bridged This means for instance that you can drive two pairs of...

Page 4: ...to Red NOTE Red indicates that volume gain setting is approaching maximum not an indication of power output level WARNING TURN POWER OFF BEFORE CHANGING MODES CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OP...

Page 5: ...rol in disabled Changes CI control to IR control of Standby ON OFF CI enables when 5 to 30 VDC is applied to CI for 2 or more seconds See also item 11 NOTE The PA635 will always return to last set val...

Page 6: ...with the AC Power ON OFF state of the entire PA635 It does not respond to a Common IR OFF ON Standby condition 16 Grounding Screw Provides a means for chassis connection to earth ground or to other A...

Page 7: ...fixed preset levels on the PA635 This is useful when setting up audio scene ambiance levels for rooms or partial mute actions The RC68 buttons that select a fixed level attenuation below Max Volume i...

Page 8: ...In addition to MUTE OFF the muted condition can be released with VOLume item 8 Preset Level item 2 and Balance items 4 5 commands 8 Volume Up Down Commands When pressed in individual steps volume inc...

Page 9: ...nd the escape of warm air NOTE Do not remove feet in shelf top installations 3 If the cabinet contains other heat generating components or you are using several PA635 s in a large multi zone system yo...

Page 10: ...2 Slide the MODE switch to the STEREO position 3 Using good quality speaker wire connect the individual speaker leads to the 4 terminal SPEAKER connectors on the PA635 as shown 4 The PA635 is 4 Ohm sa...

Page 11: ...ds to one of the speakers Pick the connection that delivers a solid center image between the speakers as well as best bass response Bridged Mode Connections In general it is recommended that the BRIDG...

Page 12: ...evel volume controls and their attendant power losses and reduced sound quality A Basic Common IR Bus System Dedicated Keypads and Remotes A typical system using a low cost approach is shown in Fig 8...

Page 13: ...ng Block 780 80 J Box IR Receiver ROOM 2 R L ST G V IR ROOM 1 R L Smart Pad 3 ST G V IR IR CONFIRM V V POWER 15VAC VIDEO AUDIO LEFT INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO RIGHT 1 2 3 4 G IR IN SYLMAR CA MADE IN U S A RS4...

Page 14: ...ayers of complexity and cost that would best be handled by a ZPR68 10 10 When connecting speakers for each room be sure to observe correct polarities as shown in Fig 6 A Basic Dedicated IR System Non...

Page 15: ...G A B A B A B ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 12 OUT G SYLMAR CA MADE IN U S A ZONE EMITTERS ZONE EMITTERS 796 20 SIX ZONE CONNECTING BLOCK EXPANDER 780 80 J Box IR Receiver ROOM 2 R L ST G V IR ROOM 1 R L Smart...

Page 16: ...item 10 Fig 3 NOTE Do not use the 220 Ohm resistor when connecting to the CO terminals of a ZPR68 REMOTE MASTER ON OFF CONTROL 5 30 VOLTS DC LEFT RIGHT COMMON AUDIO BUS CI GROUND STATUS IR IN WARNING...

Page 17: ...ed by IR control of the ZPR68 10 The PA635 amplifier pairs are all set to the default volume level setting by pressing the LEVEL System RESET button refer to item 9 Fig 3 AC Power Management of the en...

Page 18: ...peakers as necessary to obtain higher impedance PA635 does not turn OFF when REMOTE input voltage goes to 0 Volts Be sure that the POWER switch item 3 Fig 2 is set to the MANUAL OFF Out position PA635...

Page 19: ...t 1 Watt 3dB 12 Hz to 55 kHz Input Sensitivity at rated power stereo mode input gain IR controlled setting Max 0 5 V Default 1 0 V Minimum Off Input Impedance Local Inputs 22 kOhms Common Audio Bus In...

Page 20: ...Page 20 Model PA635 2001 Xantech Corporation Part No 08901150 Rev A 01 02 2002...

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