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Allows any of the channels to be adjusted independently to
raise or lower the output of each channel. This may be used
to control the speaker output in order to balance different
rooms or areas of the system.
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Allows each channel to play a variety of different inputs.
Depending on the switch position the channel amplifies the
signal connected to the BUS input, the AUX input, or its own
LINE input.
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When either a BUS or AUX input is selected, this switch is used
to direct the channel to play the left signal from the input “L”
or the right signal from the input “R”, or a combined right and
left signal from the input “R+L”.
Bus Input
Allows the signal from a source to be distributed to any of the
channels on the amplifier.
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Allows a the signal from a secondary source to be distributed
to any of the 12 channels of the amplifier.
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There are three ways to turn the amplifier on and off. Use the
following list to decide which mode will work best for your
application.
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Use this selection when you wish to manually turn
the amplifier on and off by using the front mounted
power button.
2. Trigger
Use this selection if you wish the amplifier turn on
when it receives voltage (3-30V A/C or D/C) from an
external source and turn off once that voltage has
stopped. Some components have voltage outputs that
are designed for this use. In addition there are devices
that can be used as part of an automated system that
will provide voltage to enable the mode. The voltage
source must be connected to the trigger-input jack on
the back of the amplifier.
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Use this selection when you want the amplifier to turn
on when the amplifier’s main input receives an audio
signal. At the moment that either the left or right input
jacks receive a signal the amplifier is turned on. Once
the signal stops the amplifier waits 3 minutes and then
turns off.
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There are many ways to configure the Vital amplifier. The
following pages contain some typical installation examples. Use
these examples to generate ideas for your system design.
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This illustrates the simplest use of the Vital amplifier, distributing
audio throughout the home. In this example only one source
can be selected at a time, all pairs of speakers have the same
audio signal available.
The Input Selection switch is set to “BUS” on all channels.
Adjacent channels are assigned left and right.
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This illustrates the simplest way to provide an audio signal to
one area that is independent of the main audio signal. Zone 2
uses a CD player connected to just that Zone. The rest of the
system operates Zone 1 and is connected to the preamplifier /
receiver.
The Input Selection switch on channels 1-10 is set to “BUS”
with adjacent channels assigned left and right. The Input
Selection Switch on channels 11 and 12 are set to “LINE”.
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This illustrates the ability to listen to different audio signals
in each zone, independent of every other zone. The system
relies on a multi-zone preamplifier or up to 6 independent
preamplifiers.
The Input Selection switch on each channel is set to “LINE”
(OME4HEATER-ULTI2OOM%XAMPLE$IAGRAM
This configuration allows the user to access the sources
connected to a home theater receiver for use in a multi-room
installation. It relies on the home theater receiver having a
multi-room or similar output.
The Input Selection switch on each channel is set to “BUS” with
adjacent channels assigned left and right.
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This example uses the power amplifier to drive the speakers
in the home theater system. The two channels remaining are
used to provide music to a separate area or room.
This configuration utilizes the bridging mode to provide
additional power. The following adjacent channels are bridged
together: 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 , 7 and 8, 9 and 10. Note
that on each one of these the signal is connected to the “LINE
IN” on the first channel of the pair, the Bridging switch is set to
“ON”. When bridging be sure to use the top speaker outputs
as illustrated on Diagram 8.
Diagram 3:
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