Architect
Model 110-Model 210-Model 210ES
Installer’s Guide
™
Warning
- Always
connect the safety earth
ground. If you have
an AC hum problem,
use the ground lift
switch
Installation: The
Long Version
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A benefit of having remote power control on the Architect
is that you can install it in another area of the house (such as
a basement or utility room) away from the main component
stack. Make certain that you use a good quality audio line
driver (such as ones from AudioControl) to extend the RCA
cables if you choose this type of in-stallation.
Power
Under normal operating conditions, the Architect Model
110/210/210ES can draw up to 550 watts of AC power. Don’t
plug it into a switched outlet on your system unless you are
certain that it can handle the power rating. Also, don’t cut
off the ground pin on the power connector. It is an important
safety feature. If you need to plug it into a two-prong outlet,
use a ground adapter (and connect the ground on it).
Remote Power Control
The Architect has three levels of power control:
1. Main AC Power Switch -
This is the master control
and must be turned ON for the Architect to function. When
the main power switch is On, the blue Power LED on the
front panel lights up. Normally the only time that you would
need to turn the AC power switch off is when the system is
going to be unused for an extended period.
2. Signal Sensing Inputs -
This Architect amplifier is
equipped with a very responsive Signal Sensing circuit on the
inputs that will turn the unit on as soon as it sees an audio
signal on the RCA inputs. Please note that this circuit is by-
passed when using the 12-volt trigger.
3. Remote Power Control -
Should your system design
require it, this mono
1
/
8
” jack allows you to remotely turn the
Architect ON and OFF by applying a 12-volt trigger. If you
are using a 12-volt trigger to turn the Architect ON, then it
will ignore the Signal Sensing Inputs.
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