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Outputs and Output Configuration
The DPA-Q amplifiers have two sets of four-channel outputs that are configured independently. The configuration of the
amplifier is defined in Q-SYS designer software and is "pushed" into the physical amplifier when the Name and Type of
amplifier in the design matches the Name and Type of physical amplifier. When the output configuration of the amplifier
changes, the Outputs to the loudspeakers change accordingly.
Use the diagrams shown in — Figure 9 thru — Figure 11 as a reference for planning your loudspeaker configuration.
Refer to — Figure 12 for how to connect the wiring based on your configuration. After connecting the loudspeakers to the
outputs, you may turn the amplifier on.
TAR PAT!:
If you change the output configuration of the amplifier you must change the loudspeaker
connections before applying power to the amplifier!
— Figure 9 through — Figure 11 are examples of the three types of output configurations: Separate, Bridged and
Parallel. The tables to the right and left of the loudspeaker connections (rear panel of the amplifier) give all the possible
configurations and their connections.
Separate Channels (A B C D) and / or (E F G H)
Bridged (A+B) and Separate (C D) (E F G H) Channels
— Figure 9 —
CH D
CH A
CH B
CH C
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
T8
T5
T6
T7
T4
T1
T2
T3
CH E
CH H
CH G
CH F
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
T1
T4
T3
T2
T5
T8
T7
T6
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
4 Channels: E F G H
Channel Configuration Locked to Design
Q E
Q F
Q G
Q H
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
4 Channels: A B C D
Channel Configuration Locked to Design
Q A
Q B
Q C
Q D
For Separate Loudspeakers
Use eight 2-wire cables, connect to:
• T1+/T2- (Loudspeaker A / E)
• T3+/T4- (Loudspeaker B / F)
• T5+/T6- (Loudspeaker C / G)
• T7+/T8- (Loudspeaker D / H)
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
— Figure 10 —
CH D
CH A
CH B
CH C
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
T8
T5
T6
T7
T4
T1
T2
T3
CH E
CH H
CH G
CH F
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
T1
T4
T3
T2
T5
T8
T7
T6
3 Channels: A+B C D
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
Channel Configuration Locked to Design
Q A+B
Q C
Q D
BRIDGED
T1
+
T3
-
CH A
+
B
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
4 Channels: E F G H
Channel Configuration Locked to Design
Q E
Q F
Q G
Q H
For A+B (Bridged) One Loudspeaker
Use one 2-wire cable connect to:
• T1+/T3-(Loudspeaker A+B)
For C & D (E F G H) (Separate) Two and/or Four Loudspeakers
Use six 2-wire cables, connect to:
• T1+/T2- (Loudspeaker E)
• T3+/T4- (Loudspeaker F)
• T5+/T6- (Loudspeaker C / G)
• T7+/T8- (Loudspeaker D / H)
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
OUTPUTS TO SPEAKERS
