Sherbourn 2/100A - User Manual

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Model 2/100A
Owner’s Manual
Thank you so much for your decision to pur-
chase one of our superb Sherbourn amplifiers. We
take enormous pride in the design and build qual-
ity of all of our products and we are confident that
our product will provide you with many years of
enjoyable and trouble-free service. Should you
have any need to call upon our services please feel
free to contact us at the address shown at the end
of this booklet or of course you can contact the
dealership from which you purchased the product.
Full details of the warranty coverage provided
by Sherbourn Technologies can be found at the end
of this booklet.
Safety Instructions
1. Important Safety Instructions! Please read
all the safety and operating instructions shown
in this manual before operating this equipment.
2. The lightening flash within an equilateral tri-
angle shown above is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute an electric shock to per-
sons.
3. The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle shown above is intended to alert you to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompa-
nying this appliance.
4. Please retain this manual in a safe place for fu-
ture reference about safety and operating matters.
5. Adhere to all warnings and follow all operating
instructions.
6. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electri-
cal shock, do not expose this equipment to rain
or moisture.
7. Caution: To prevent electrical shock do not use
this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, re-
ceptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be
fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Attention: Pour pevenir les chocs electriques pas
utiliser cette fuche polarisee avec un
prolongateur, une prise de courant ou un autre
sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent etre
inserees afond ans en laisser aucune partie a
decouvert.
8. For added protection for this product during a
lightening storm or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time it is recommended
that you unplug the unit from the wall outlet. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lighten-
ing or power line surges.
9. Do not use attachments not recommended in this
owner’s manual as they may cause hazards.
Caution For Installation
1. Do please locate the equipment for proper ven-
tilation. For example, the product should never
be allowed to operate while positioned on a bed,
rug, sofa or any such surface where proper ventila-
tion is not possible. Nor should the unit be placed
in a built-in installation such as a cabinet or armoire,
etc. in such a way as to impede the air flow. Al-
ways ensure adequate ventilation openings - please
see later comments regarding such an installation.
2. Locate the product away from heat sources such
as stoves, heat registers, radiators or other appli-
ances including other amplifiers that produce heat.
3. Please mount the equipment in a wall or cabinet
only as described in this owner’s manual.
4. Do not use the equipment near water; for ex-
ample near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, a
swimming pool or in a wet basement etc.
5. Do not place the product on an unstable cart,
stand tripod, bracket or table. The equipment is
heavy and should it fall it could cause serious in-
jury to a person and/or serious damage to the equip-
ment.
Sherbourn
Te c h n o l o g i e s , I n c .

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Read all instructions, retain manual, adhere to warnings, and avoid unrecommended attachments for safe operation.

Electrical Hazard Warnings

Avoid exposure to rain/moisture, use correct plug/outlet, and unplug during storms or long periods for electrical safety.

Warning Symbol Identification

Explanation of symbols indicating dangerous voltage and important operating/maintenance instructions.

Installation Precautions

Ventilation and Location

Ensure proper ventilation, avoid heat sources, and place away from water or unstable surfaces for optimal performance.

Mounting and Stability

Mount securely in a wall or cabinet, avoiding unstable surfaces to prevent injury or equipment damage.

Connections and Care

Power and Cord Connections

Connect to appropriate AC source, route cords safely, use polarized plugs correctly, and avoid overloading outlets.

Product Care and Maintenance

Clean with a dry cloth and prevent objects from falling into enclosure openings.

Amplifier Configuration

General Description

Overview of the 2/100A amplifier's capabilities as an interrupter or regular power amplifier.

Configured as an Interrupter

Details on integrating the amplifier to switch audio between systems or sources automatically.

Configured as a Regular Stereo Amplifier

Information on volume control and setting the amplifier for stereo or bridged mono operation.

Amplifier Features

Bridged Mode Connection Diagram

Diagram illustrating how to connect the amplifier in bridged mode for dual speaker pairs.

12 VDC Trigger Input;Output

Using 12VDC for remote turn-on/off, bypassing auto-sensing circuits.

Music and Video Trigger

Automatic wake-up and standby modes triggered by audio or video signals.

Auto Time Off Setting

Configuring automatic standby mode based on signal absence or defeating the feature.

Speaker and Warranty Information

Speaker Impedance Limitations

Specifies maximum speaker pairs and impedance limits to avoid voiding warranty.

Five Year Limited Warranty

Details on warranty coverage, terms, conditions, and limitations for the product.

Warranty Service and Contact

Warranty Exclusions

Items not covered by the warranty, such as cosmetic damage, misuse, or unauthorized servicing.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Procedure for getting service, including Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions.

Contact Information

Sherbourn Technologies contact details for service, support, and warranty inquiries.

Sherbourn 2/100A Specifications

General

Channels	2
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz
Input Impedance	47k ohms
Input Sensitivity	1.2V
Damping Factor	>200
Power Output (8 ohms)	100W
RMS Power per channel (4 Ohms)	200W
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>100dB
Dimensions	17" x 5.5" x 15"