RS 1000 1000 WATT MONO CONSTANT POWER AMPLIFIER Installation Manual
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . 2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rear Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Speaker Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowery Marketing Introduction Introduction When a high-performance audio system, be it in a home theater space or as part of a whole house distributed system, demands high levels of audio performance, the AudioControl RS 1000 amplifier delivers. With the RS 1000 requiring only two rack spaces, it delivers astonishing power into any common speaker load.
Features Features • Inputs and outputs The RS amplifiers come replete with all analog IO needed to integrate into any system. Balanced, unbalanced stereo, LFE and speaker level inputs give you the options you need when hooking up your connections. Each input has a corresponding loop output so if you need to connect multiple amps using the same signal, look no further. A fixed high pass output option is there for all of you who want to add killer bass to a 2-channel system – 2.
Features continued Complimentary Features • • DHCP: An IP address is obtained via DHCP by default. If a DHCP server is not found on the network, the RS 1000 will default to 192.168.0.249. Import/Export: Exporting and Importing of the amplifier’s settings – including EQ settings – has been enabled. Now you can configure your EQ settings as a template and apply these to each RS 1000 amplifier in your system. A little refining of those settings for each amp and you will be in and out in no time.
Quick View Quick View Front Panel 1 2 3 1. Power status LED 3. Power Button 2. Light bar 4. Rack Mount Ears 4 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. Ethernet port 11. Speaker level input 2. Master reset 12. Speaker output 3. Light bar brilliance setting 13. Ground lift switch 4. Balanced XLR input 14. Master trigger 5. Balanced XLR loop output 15. Trigger status LED 6. LFE loop output 16. 12v trigger input 7. LFE discrete input 17.
Getting Started Getting Started 1. Turn off power to all components before making any connections. 2. When making connections, designate red RCA plugs as right, and designate white, black, or gray plugs as left. This is a good idea for all signal connections made in your audio system. The key is consistency. Stick with the same color coding and you’ll reduce possible problems. 3. Whenever possible, keep power cords away from signal cables to prevent induced hum.
Installation Examples Prodigious Power - 2.
Installation Examples Installation with a RS 1000 TV Digital Out AVR Front Door Zone 2 Analog Out Analog Out Service Entrance Sonos 1 Sonos 2 Analog Out Analog Out Analog Out Model D2800 8 Channel DSP Amplifier Mids/Highs Sub Master Bedroom 10 Office Office Bedroom
Installation Examples Installation with Audio Video Receiver Connect to Home Theater Preamplifier/Receiver Subwoofer Line-Level outputs Passive Subwoofer (2 Ohm Minimum) Installation with Two Subwoofers The total speaker impedance should not be less than 2 Ohms minimum in stereo operation.
Front Panel Front Panel RS 1000 1 2 1. LED – On the far left of the heavy duty brushed aluminum front panel, this LED indicates the state of the RS 1000 amplifier. A Blue LED – shows that the amplifier is on and will drive your speakers when the source is played. A Red LED – shows that the amplifier is in standby mode and will not drive the speakers (hit the power button to make it blue).
Rear Panel Rear Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Ethernet LAN port - This standard port allows the RS 1000 to be connected to a 10 Base T network via CAT 5 cabling. The unit can be controlled using it’s internal web server, accessible through standard and popular (and some unpopular) web browsers. No external software is required to run the RS 1000. See section on Internet Connectivity and Control for detailed information. 2.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11. Speaker level input - If you have an amplified output from a distributed audio system, use this input stage. In most cases, you should be able to connect to this input as well as your speakers (paralleling the output) as the input impedance of this input is 15 kOhm. 12. Speaker outputs - Connect your subwoofer speaker wires to these speaker terminals.
Almost Done With The Rear Panel 17. IR in – if you want to control the volume of the RS amplifier with an infra-red remote control, use this port to connect a powered wired IR sensor to the amp. You can teach the amp to listen to IR control or you can use the default codes located in the automation table on the RS amplifier web page at www.audiocontrol.com . 18. AC Input – Connect the supplied AC power cord securely to this input.
Speaker Wiring Notes on Speaker connections Stereo Speaker Connection: Note the polarity markings for each pair of output posts. The total speaker impedance should not be less than 2 Ohms minimum in stereo operation. Speaker Wiring Establish a standard connection color code and stick with it. One conductor of the speaker wire is normally marked by a different color (silver versus copper) or there is a ribbing on one side. Typically this marked conductor is used for the positive (+) speaker leads.
Speaker and Wiring Impedance Speaker and Wiring Impedance Speakers, like other resistors, when wired in parallel “show” lower values than the individual components. Here are two examples for calculating speakers wired in parallel: Calculating Impedance For three 8 Ohm speakers wired in parallel (pluses connected to pluses) the impedance is 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 3/8 Then take the inverse or 8/3 = 2.
12 Volt Trigger 12 Volt Triggering The following details apply if you do not want to use the Ethernet web server to turn on the RS 1000. 3-pin connector – To remotely turn on the unit, use either a contact closure between the Trigger Input and the +12V output, or an external +12V trigger between the Trigger In and GND terminals. The +12V output is not designed to power other pieces of equipment or jump start your car.
Ventilation Ventilation This may be as good a time as any to have “the talk” about ventilation. The RS 1000 features cool-running efficient switch mode power supplies and Class D amplifiers, and they are equipped with thermally controlled fans. They are still powerful amplifiers, and therefore require plenty of good ventilation to properly cool. Please be advised that no more than 2 RS 1000 models may be stacked together.
Internet Connectivity and Control Internet Connectivity and Control Setting up an RS 1000 is a breeze. Just plug it in to an existing network and let the DHCP server assign the RS 1000 amplifier an IP address. You should take note of the unit’s MAC address there on the back at this time – maybe write down the last couple of values.
Internet Connectivity and Control For Apple/Mac Desktops and Laptops: Communications Options Your easiest method for connecting with a Mac is to directly connect to the RS 1000. It’s default IP address is 192.168.0.249 so in order to connect to the RS 1000, you will need to give your computer a static IP address. The ’s web server “Device Configuration” page has lots of communications options you can play about with to your own delight or at your peril.
Control via Telnet Commands Control Via Telnet Commands To control the RS 1000 in an automation network, you will need nerves of steel, and a controller that can send and receive telnet commands and responses. The command and response structures of the controls provided via telnet are in simple human language. Power on is simply “power1” followed by a carriage return to end the command.
Operation Tab Set up via the Web Page Using a browser, type in the IP address of the unit to navigate to the web page on any device. The web page is responsive meaning it will auto size to your screen. If you have a small phone, the layout adjusts to that size and is touch sensitive. If on a computer, the web page is sized according to your browser size. And through this interface, you will configure all the parameters of your new spectacular RS 1000 amp.
Operation Tab (continued) Simply clicking on an option will expand the adjustable parameters. These configuration options allow you to customize the amplifier’s performance to match your system design. Global Standby: This basically is a main power off where the amp, power supply and DSP are shut down. Power up from this state is about 10 seconds.
Device Configuration Tab Speakers: Here you can set your speaker profile. The speaker profile is an optimized settings file that the speaker manufacturer has designed to maximize the speakers performance with the RS 1000. EQ: In this section, you control both the graphic and parametric EQ filters to dial in your subwoofer’s performance. X-Over: Here you can set the Low Pass and High Pass crossover filters to control the frequencies being sent to your subwoofer.
Zone Configuration Tab Input Source: This option allows you to name the input source for your RS 1000 - like Rear Sub or Main Sub Out. You have the option to change the input voltage sensitivity here as well. Common AVR outputs are in the 1V to 2V range - best bet is to simply use 1.5Vrms. Network: This is where you enter in all your network configuration settings if you are setting up manually. If automatic, there’s not much to do here other than ensure the DHCP button is selected.
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Acoustics Acoustics Magazine reviewers and audio system owners spend much time critically appraising speakers and other audio components. Unfortunately, a phenomenon that has a very large effect upon sound is not easily judged or changed. That effect is the ACOUSTICS of the environment in which you are listening. Room acoustics is a complicated subject about which hefty textbooks have been written, and entire galaxies have gone to war over.
Equalization Benefits of Equalization Equalizing the System Rarely is the room and room decor designed to get the most out of the audio system. In fact, almost always the opposite is the case where the speaker positions and sizes are dictated by some factors which are actually contrary to good sound. This real world situation is where equalization can provide great benefits. Before proceeding with equalizing the system, it is a good idea to make sure everything is connected and working properly.
Parametric and Graphic EQ Parametric and Graphic Equalization The graphic equalization controls in The RS 1000 are selected to correspond with the characteristics of wall and ceiling speakers, and as such are very effective. Graphic controls are the easiest to tune and provide a “graphic” representation of what the adjustments are. Parametric equalization requires selecting the frequency, the bandwidth of the control, as well as the level of adjustment, not an easy task to get correct.
Advanced Discussions Advanced Discussions In Wall Volume Controls What happens to the in-wall volume control if the amplifier power is greater than it can handle? It will not be pretty but then again no one will die. Typically, the magnetics of the volume control will be over taxed, saturate and thereby become a lower impedance than rated. This will encourage The amplifier to put out even more power possibly putting the amp into protection.
Advanced Discussions (continued) How many units may I put on one 15 amp breaker? It depends. Since you are limited to 1500 watts per device by most codes, there should be a separate 15 amp circuit for each unit. The circumstances where the RS 1000 draws maximum power are very rare outside of an engineering lab. Maximum power is using a sine wave input which has at least a third higher energy density than music.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Many problems can be eliminated by re-checking the wiring and settings of the unit. If a problem cannot be solved using the guide below, please call the AudioControl team for further assistance, or e-mail us at sound.great@audiocontrol.com 1. No Sound a. Verify the Power LED is Blue. b. Verify Protection LED is Off. c. Verify Zone Status LED is Blue. d. Verify that the correct input has been selected in the web server menus e. Verify the source unit is operating. f.
Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Speaker Buzzing or Crackling at high volume: a. Reduce any preamplifier/equalizer low-frequency boost. b. Turn off your “Sounds of the Pacific Northwest” chainsaw and bacon-frying CD. 7. There is no audio input signal, but the Zone Status LEDs are still blue: a. Check the signal-sense switches in the unit’s web server tabs. If they are not engaged, the zone status LEDs will stay on as long as the master trigger is enabled. b.
Block Diagrams Block Diagram Balanced XLR IN Stereo RCA IN LFE IN ADC Parametric Graphic EQ High Pass / Low Pass Filters Time Align Delay Phase Ø Volume Limiter DAC + Amplifier - Speaker Outputs RS 1000 Subwoofer Amplifier Installation Manual 35
Specifications RS 1000 Specifications Output Power ..........................................................1000 watts @ 8, 4 and 2 ohms Frequency Response (20 Hz to 350 Hz)........................................................... ±1 dB Total Harmonic Distortion/Ch…………..... 0.1% (500 watts @ 8 ohms 20 Hz -350 Hz) Maximum Input Voltage ……………...........................4 Vrms (Balanced/Unbalanced) 30 Vrms (Speaker Level) Input Impedance…………….………………....................................................
Service What to do if you need service First, if you need service, it is probably best to go and see a trained health care professional. If the RS 1000 needs service, then please contact AudioControl, either by e-mail or phone. We will verify if there is anything wrong in the system that you can correct yourself, or if it needs to be sent back to our factory for repair. Please include the following items when returning the unit: 1. A copy of your proof of purchase. No originals please.
Please Remain Calm The Warranty In just the same way as being covered in honey and thrown into a dark pit full of hungry woodchucks, people are scared of warranties. Lots of fine print. Months of waiting around. Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for you and your client, plus helps you resist the temptation to have your friend Sparky, who’s “good with electronics,” try to repair your AudioControl product.
Please Remain Calm Legalese Section This is the only warranty issued by AudioControl. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights that vary from state to state. Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied. We make no warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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