Monoprice 18513 User Manual

Monoprice 18513 User Manual

Unity 100-watt bridgeable power amp

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Unity 100-watt Bridgeable Power Amp
P/N 18513
User's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Monoprice 18513

  • Page 1 Unity 100-watt Bridgeable Power Amp P/N 18513 User's Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ............................3 INTRODUCTION ........................................ 4 FEATURES ..........................................4 CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................6 Front Panel ........................................6 Rear Panel ........................................6 THERMAL PROTECTION .................................... 7 SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION ................................7 MOUNTING OPTIONS ....................................
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  This device is intended for indoor use only. ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

     Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.  This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or modify this device.
  • Page 5: Customer Service

    If you have any problem with your order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. Power Switch: Turns the amplifier on and off. 2. Power LED: Illuminates amber on initial power-up, then glows either green during normal operation or red when in standby mode. Rear Panel 3. Line In: Stereo line-level analog RCA input jacks. When using bridged mode, the mono input should be connected to the L input.
  • Page 7: Thermal Protection

    7. Power Selection: Switch to control the power-on behavior of the amplifier. When in the On position, the amplifier is always on whenever the Power Switch (1) is in the On position. When set to Auto, the amplifier will automatically go into standby mode when no audio signal is detected and will power on when an audio signal is detected.
  • Page 8: Mounting Options

    MOUNTING OPTIONS This amplifier can be placed stand-alone on a flat surface, such as a table or shelf, or can be installed into a standard 19" equipment rack, either by itself or side-by-side with a second Unity power amp. Stand-Alone Setup To use the amplifier in a stand-alone installation, locate the included sheet with four rubber feet.
  • Page 9: Dual Rack-Mount Setup

    Dual Rack-Mount Setup Perform the following steps to install two amplifiers side-by-side into a 19" equipment rack. 1. Turn the amplifiers over and place them side by side. 2. Place the bridge plate over the junction of the two amps with the beveled holes visible, then attach it to the two amps using the four countersunk screws.
  • Page 10 ensure it is securely attached to the connector. Repeat for the positive lead and the L+ connector. 5. Connect the negative lead of the speaker wire to the negative input on your left channel speaker, then connect to the positive lead to the positive input. 6.
  • Page 11 15. Plug the C13 connector on the included AC power cord into the C14 Power In (10) connector, then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet. 16. (Optional) Squeeze both sides of the included power cord anchor, insert the two ends into the two loops above the Power In (10) connector, then release the anchor so the two ends lock into the two loops.
  • Page 12: Mono Bridged Installation

    MONO BRIDGED INSTALLATION Rather than driving two 8-ohm or 4-ohm speakers in stereo mode, the amplifier can be configured to bridge the two channels to provide 120 watts of power into a single 8-ohm Note that only 8-ohm loads can be used when using Mono Bridged mode. load.
  • Page 13 amplifier is always on whenever the Power Switch (1) is in the On position. When set to Auto, the amplifier will power on when an audio signal is detected and will power off after a few minutes without an audio signal on the input. When set to the Trigger position, the amplifier turns on and off when a 12-volt signal is detected on the Trigger In (8).
  • Page 14: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates.
  • Page 15: Regulatory Compliance

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifying the equipment without Monoprice’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.

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