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I
NSTALLATION AND CONNECTIVITY
The PWR-16 amplifier should be mounted in an audio/video rack or on a solid flat surface. Be sure to keep a
minimum of 2 inches of clearance on each side of the case, to ensure proper air ventilation for the two fans
mounted in the side panels. The case also includes removable rack ears and removable feet for proper
mounting.
2.1
P
OWER
The PWR-16 accepts any voltage from 85 to 264 VAC, at cycle rates from 45 to 65 Hz. AC power is connected via
a IEC 320 C13 power connector on the rear panel. Power is turned on and off with the AC mains switch on the
rear panel.
2.2
S
IGNAL
The PWR-16 has 16 amplification channels, grouped into eight zones. By convention, each zone is spoken of as a
stereo pair (left and right channels), but in actual usage, the channels can be used in any manner suited to the
application.
Each zone can be used as two independent channels, or switched into BTL mode, which delivers twice the power
into a single loudspeaker. The setting for each zone is independent, allowing a large number of different
configurations.
2.2.1
Inputs
Inputs are connected directly to the relevant RCA jack on the rear panel. Caution: Please be sure to turn the
amplifier off before you make changes to the input connections.
2.2.2
Outputs
Speaker outputs are provided via a set of eight removable 4-way Phoenix terminal blocks. Each terminal block
connects one zone. These terminal blocks accept bare wire terminations.
To make connections, remove a terminal block or blocks from the rear of the amplifier. Connect individual wires
from the speaker cables to each set of screw terminals as shown below. After all connections to the terminal
block are secure, firmly re-insert the terminal blocks. Caution: Please be sure to turn the amplifier off before you
make changes to the loudspeaker connections.
