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A1240 INSTALLATION MANUAL
ZONE OUTPUTS
Multi-Room Applications
The A1240 is specifically designed for multi-room appli-
cations. Virtually every feature was selected to enhance
the multi-room experience and simplify the multi-room
installation. With Buffered Loop Outputs, Bus Modes,
and advanced Trigger options, the A1240 can be cus-
tomized for even the most complex systems.
Independent Stereo Zones
The A1240 is designed to easily power six independent
stereo zones without any special setup procedures.
This is the standard configuration for most multi-zone
audio distribution systems. In the drawing below, each
pair of speakers will have independent line-level volume
control.
2. Connections and Applications
Three Independent Stereo Zones
• Zone 1 Output to Line Inputs 1 & 2
• Zone 2 Output to Line Inputs 3 & 4
• Zone 3 Output to Line Inputs 5 & 6
• Bus Mode DIP Switches in Default
DIRECT Position
Each Zone’s Speakers Volume Ramps Up &
Down Independently
WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
• Speaker Wires 28-16 AWG Speaker Wire
• Audio Cables RCA Patch Cables
• Triggers 2 Conductor Wire w/ Mono Mini-Plug