Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TA1501C Clark Synthesis
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Owner’s Manual TA1501C Clark Synthesis Amplifier Company Overview W arranty Safety Instructions Product Introduction Unpacking Y our Amplier Product Overview Setting Up Y our Amplier Operating.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 2 COMP ANY O VER VIEW Thank you for purchasing a Clark Synthesis T actile Sound Amplier! W e are condent this product will be a welcome addition to your audio system.
T A1501C Amplier 3 www .clarksynthesis.com WARRANTY United States W ar ranty and R etur n Polic y T A1501C CLARK SYNTHESIS AMPLIFIER WARRANTY Clark Synthesis, Inc. warranties the T A1501C Amplifer to be free from defects and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from date of original purchase.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 4 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 2. HEED ALL WARNINGS. 3. FOLLO W ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 4. DO NO T USE THIS AMPLIFIER NEAR WA TER. 5. CLEAN ONL Y WITH A DR Y CLO TH.
T A1501C Amplier 5 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT INTR ODUCTION OVERVIEW OF THE AMPLIFIER The T A1501C amplier is the rst audio amplier designed exclusively for use with Clark Synthesis transducers. This amplier incorporates the latest digital technology and provides features not available on many ampliers.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 6 UNP A CKING Y OUR AMPLIFIER P ACKA GE CONTENTS Please remove the amplier and accessories from the carton.
T A1501C Amplier 7 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT O VER VIEW Rear Panel V entilation Threaded Foot Hole Front Panel Threaded Foot Hole V ents.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 8 PR ODUCT O VER VIEW Gain (V olume) Control Auto/On Switch Power Indicator Light Low Pass/Bypass Switch Crossover (X-Over) Control F r ont Panel Ov er view.
T A1501C Amplier 9 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT O VER VIEW F r ont Panel Ov er view GAIN (V OLUME) CONTR OL The Gain (V olume) Control on the face of the T A1501C amplier controls the degree to which the input signal is amplied. The gain level, combined with the level of the input signal, determines the actual volume output.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 10 PR ODUCT O VER VIEW AC Power Switch AC Power Cord Connector (IEC-601) Audio Input/Output Connectors T ransducer Connector High/Low Input Signal Switch R .
T A1501C Amplier 11 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT O VER VIEW R ear P anel Ov er view AC PO WER SWITCH The AC Power Switch controls the AC power to the amplier . The round circle on the switch represents “OFF” and the line represents “ON.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 12 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER T his page intentionall y left blank.
T A1501C Amplier 13 www .clarksynthesis.com The following instructions are a quick overview of the steps necessary to install your new amplier . For more detailed instructions, please refer to the sections in the manual that are referenced below .
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 14 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER CAUTION: Before connecting any wires or input/output lines, insure all equipment is off and no signals are being sent from the input device.
T A1501C Amplier 15 www .clarksynthesis.com SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER When mounting in a Clamping Rackshelf, DO NOT install the feet provided with the amplier . The bottom of the amplier MUST be in full contact with the metal rackshelf. CAUTION: Insure even spacing between the ampliers and the side walls of the shelf.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 16 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER HOME THEA TER There are several different ways to hook up your system in terms of which source material (signal) is delivered to the amplier(s) and transducer(s).
T A1501C Amplier 17 www .clarksynthesis.com Right Front (RF) and Left Front (LF) Hookup For this hookup, connect the RF and LF Pre-Amp Outputs to the T A1501C amplier inputs. NOTE: Not all receivers have Pre-Amp outputs for the Right Front and Left Front outputs.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 18 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER If you are able to locate the amplier within 3 feet of the transducer (3 ft. is the approximate length of the speaker wire attached to the transducer), connect the transducer wires directly to the amplier .
T A1501C Amplier 19 www .clarksynthesis.com SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER The T A1501C has powered loop-through. This feature enables the user to take the signal from an audio source and pass it to a series of T A1501C ampliers in order to drive multiple transducers.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 20 OPERA TING Y OUR AMPLIFIER Once you have properly set up your amplier , it is important to take time to balance the transducer and subwoofer sound. The volume of the transducer is controlled by the receiver and will rise or fall in direct proportion to that of the primary speakers.
T A1501C Amplier 21 www .clarksynthesis.com OPERA TING Y OUR AMPLIFIER If you are using the LFE/SUB signal as your input for the transducer , insure the 4. Low Pass/Bypass Switch is set to “Low Pass” (see photo #4) and the Crossover Control on the T A1501C is set to 400 Hz (photo #5).
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 22 SPECIFICA TIONS General Power Supply ................................................................................................................100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Auto • Standby Current (1 10 V AC / 220 V AC).
T A1501C Amplier 23 www .clarksynthesis.com TR OUBLESHOO TING Symptom T roubleshooting Question Remedy No Power Is the power cord plugged into the wall? Plug the power cord into the wall. Is the power cord plugged into the back of the amplier? Plug the power cord into the back of the amplier .
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 24 GL OSSAR Y OF TERMS T erm Denition 2U Rack Space With U (Unit), being a standard unit of measurement for audio/video racking systems, a 2U rack is a standard rack that occupies 2 units within the rack system.
T A1501C Amplier 25 www .clarksynthesis.com GL OSSAR Y OF TERMS T erm Denition LFE/SUB Signal A low-frequency signal that is often associated with subwoofer (bass) sound. Loop-through The ability to connect multiple amplifers to a single audio source.
www .clarksynthesis.com T A1501C Amplier 26 INDEX Symbols 5-Way binding post 5, 18 A AC Power Cord Connector 5, 10, 11 AC Power Switch 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, 21, 23 Audio Input/Output Connectors 10, 1.
T A1501C Amplier 27 www .clarksynthesis.com INDEX M Mixer 17 Mounting 14 Clamping Rackshelf 14, 15 Multiple Signal Hookup 17 P Package Contents 6 Placing/Mounting 14 Power Indicator (LED) 8, 9 Powe.
www .clarksynthesis.com www .clarksynthesis.com 05/2008 V er . 1 ©2008 Clark Synthesis, Inc. For additional questions/concerns/issues, contact Clark Synthesis or visit our web site. Clark Synthesis, Inc. 8020 Southpark Circle, Suite 600 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: 1-800-898-1945 Fax: 303-797-7501 Web: www .
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