Introduction and Overview
1. Introduction
Blaze PowerZone Connect power amplifiers have
been designed to provide configurable, consistent and
reliable high performance audio power amplification for
residential, commercial and entertainment applications.
This manual covers the features, installation and
functions of the PowerZone Connect 122, 252, 254
and 504 models. Please read the manual fully before
installing and using an amplifier. If you have any
questions regarding amplifier configuration, installation
or operation please contact the appropriate customer
support portal.
Following this introduction, the manual is divided into sections
covering the following topics:
• 2. Overview
• 3. Carton Contents
• 4. Installation
• 5. Configuration
• 6. Connections
• 7. Operation
• 8. Specifications
2. Amplifier Overview
PowerZone Connect 122, 252, 254 and 504 amplifiers are half
rack width, 1U format power amplifiers that can drive both
conventional low impedance (Lo-Z, 4Ω to 16Ω) loudspeakers
and high impedance (Hi-Z, 70V/100V) transformer coupled
loudspeakers. They provide four analog inputs, one stereo
S/PDIF digital input, and either two or four outputs (Lo-
Z mode), or one or two outputs (Hi-Z mode). PowerZone
Connect amplifiers also incorporate automatic power sharing
technology that enables power to be shared proportionately as
required between pairs of outputs in Lo-Z mode. PowerZone
Connect amplifier model output channel counts and power
outputs are as follows:
PowerZone Connect 122
Mode
Channels
Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z
Two
60 Watts
Hi-Z
One
125 Watts
PowerZone Connect 252
Mode
Channels
Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z
Two
125 Watts
Hi-Z
One
250 Watts
PowerZone Connect 254
Mode
Channels
Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z
Four
60 Watts
Hi-Z
Two
125 Watts
PowerZone Connect 504
Mode
Channels
Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z
Four
125 Watts
Hi-Z
Two
250 Watts
