MANUAL CONCEPT1 CONCEPT1T INFO@APART-AUDIO.
Main features 3 basic operating modes combined in 1 device: stereo, 2Zone linked mono and 2Zone individual mono. Paging microphone input with 2 zone programmable paging control. Standalone and/or RS232 controlled operation. Removable 19 inch rack ears included. Menu driven hidden configuration accessible for installers only. Lockable front panel controls. Super simple no-nonsense user interface. Multi functional stylish blue colour dot matrix gas display.
Front panel 1 10 9 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1) Power on/off button: push this button to turn the power on and off 2, 3, 4, 5) Source A-D selector: push this button to select line source A-D. A led above the knobs is lit when source A-D is selected. 6) Source D mini jack input: this line input is shared with the source D connector at the rear Only use one of the two at the same time.
Rear panel 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1) Microphone input: connect your (paging) microphone on this euroblock connector, connect the signal on +, -, the screen on GND. Connect the eventual paging contacts between GND and Z1 (for zone 1) and between GND and/or Z2 (for zone 2). The input gain can be adjusted with knob 2 between line and mic level to avoid distortion.
12) Lo-cut right channel/zone 2: when this button is pushed, the signal to the internal power amplifier reduces the sub bass frequencies for driving small sized top speakers.
User Operation The table below shows the 3 possible operating modes: stereo, 2 separate mono zones with one linked music volume control and 2 separate mono zones with individual music volume control. You can adjust the volume by turning the large rotary control from -80 dB (lowest) to 0 dB (highest). Volume adjustment is the default parameter assigned to the rotary control. In order to enter the menu, press the select button next to the large rotary control.
Expert Operation In order to edit the EXPERT parameters, push select repeatedly until “EXPERT” appears in the display. Then press the ‘SELECT’ and the ‘SOURCE D’ button. A hidden menu structure is now available and gives you the opportunity to edit several parameters, such as operating mode, maximum music level and so on. The table shows the entire menu structure. The menu tree is also printed on top of the Concepct1 unit and should need no further explanation.
Accessories CONCEPT1-RC MICPA-2 Infrared remotecontrol unit. 2-zone paging microphone. PIR-REC Infrared remote receiver with 5 meters of cable and mini jack connector. CONCEPT1T-KIT Kit of 2 pcs 100V transformers to change 1 or 2 channels of the CONCEPT1 into 100 Volt line outputs. 8 WWW.APART-AUDIO.
ERROR conditions Symptom Display Solution No power NO display Replace main fuse. The fuse is located inside the unit near the power switch. For qualified personnel only. No power, UNIT IS VERY HOT NO DISPLAY Power off the unit, wait for cool down and power on again. No SOUND AMP ERROR switch power off and on again, if error is not solved, check amp fuses on main pcb and replace if necessary. For qualified personnel only.
Technical Specifications CONCEPT1 & CONCEPT1T Technical specifications Concept 1 dynamics program power, both channels driven, 8 ohm 50 W + 50 W dynamics program power, both channels driven, 4 ohm 80 W + 80 W dynamics capacity at 1,7 ohm dips / ch 120 W note ; power output controlled by digital limiter Lo-cut filter 75 Hz / 12 dB/oct speaker impedance - connection 4 - 16 ohms / ch - Euroblock secured screw terminals DIGITAL CONTROL RS232 SUB-D9, galvanically isolated IR (IR-remote control option
CONCEPT1 & CONCEPT1T Technical specifications IMD < 0,09% Noise A-weighted > 100 dBA Gain 33 dB Damping Factor > 100 Protection systems DC, temp, clip, overcurrent, short-circuit Cooling convection, no fan Power consumption max 170 Watt Mains Power requirements 240 - 230 Vac, 50-60 Hz Temperature operating range 0° - 40°c PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Net dimensions (W x H x D)MM 430 (without rackears) x 88 x 290 (320 including knobs) Gross dimensions (W x H x D)MM 530 X 380 X 170 net weight
Safety Instructions • Please check the carton box for any kind of damage on reception of the goods. In case of a damaged carton, please contact your dealer before opening the carton. • !!!! Danger !!!! Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient amount of time.
