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Zone Speaker Outputs
The removable block connectors used on the Sonance
Follow the connection layout on the rear panel of the
should be on the left side connection and the negative
Amplier Channel Protection
If a channel encounters a short circuit or extremely low
impedance, it will cause the affected channel outputs to
Only the effected channels output will mute, all other
Amplier Channel Protection Indication
indicators that illuminate to indicate the current
IMPORTANT: DO NOT EXCEED 100MA OF CURRENT DRAW.
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
Indicator color/status:
Red = Zone protection
Yellow Flashing = Zone overdriven
Blue = Normal status with signal detected
White = Normal status with no signal detected
Off = No power/standby
IMPORTANT: ALLOWING THE AMPLIFIER TO OPERATE WITH
ONE OR MORE CHANNELS IN PROTECT MODE FOR AN
EXTENDED TIME CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.
Amplier Over Temperature Protection
If the power supply heat sink temperature exceeds the
design maximum, the protection circuit will activate,
IMPORTANT: ANY TIME THE PROTECTION CIRCUITS ARE
TRIGGERED, UNPLUG THE AMPLIFIER’S POWER CORD FROM
THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING.
This can be accomplished by reducing the output volume
note the Sonance speaker warranty does not cover
to adjust the output level controls before playing the
speakers to protect them following the instructions
Select two or three challenging music selections that
Choose dynamic tracks with substantial bass impact
is best to use uncompressed, high-resolution music,
Reduce all zone output volume level controls on the
Turn the zone preamp or a source with variable
Play your other challenging music tracks and ensure
of distortion is heard, decrease the volume setting
beyond these settings can damage the speakers and
There is a limit of how loud an audio system will play
with the feet removed for use in low to moderate
is recommended to leave at least 1U space between