Nexus Unite U74 User Manual

Nexus Unite U74 User Manual

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Unite U74 Audio Amplifier
User Guide
Unite Audio
Nexus Audio Video Pty Ltd
15-19 Villas Road
Dandenong South,
Victoria, Australia 3175

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  • Page 1 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Unite Audio Nexus Audio Video Pty Ltd 15-19 Villas Road Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia 3175...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ..........................3 Installation ..........................3 Equipment ..........................3 Amplifier Front-Panel Features ....................3 Amplifier Rear-Panel Features ....................4 Web Interface..........................5 Amplifier Configuration ......................6 Settings ............................9 Amplifier Use ..........................14 Rear Panel Layout ........................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Introduction This document provides a user’s guide for the Unite U74 amplifier. The U74 is part of the Unite family of Commercial and Domestic amplifiers. In this guide the term Zone refers to a particular location serviced by one of the amplifier outputs.
  • Page 4: Amplifier Rear-Panel Features

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Controls The U74 features 4 rotary/push controls (encoders) for user control over basic operation. This includes setting: • Volume of Zone • Source for Zone • Set Power • Controls Off Amplifier Rear-Panel Features All the connectors for the U74 amplifier are on the rear panel.
  • Page 5: Web Interface

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Speaker Mute and Digital Mono Mic or Stereo Line Outputs PTT inputs Input Input 6 Line Inputs 1 Inputs 3 to 5 1 to 4 1 and 2 and 2 Power-up Check connections and move the power switch to the ON (I) position.
  • Page 6: Amplifier Configuration

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide In this case the amplifier’s IP address is 192.168.0.3. (Individual address ranges will vary.) For basic User access enter the word “user” for the user and “uunite2020” for the password. For full access enter Manager credentials. Please request this information from your sales contact.
  • Page 7 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide There is a separate page for each Zone. The individual Zones are selected via the UP/DOWN arrows in the ZONE selection box: The name of each Zone will be displayed. Note that the Zone names can be changed to suit a particular installation.
  • Page 8 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide In the example shown above, Source 1 has been selected. For the selected Source, the Amplitude settings need to be configured. This includes the Volume that is also able to be set via the front panel controls.
  • Page 9: Settings

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Settings The Settings page shows the current Source/Zone crosspoint configuration of the amplifier. This setting is only required if the amplifier zones and speaker setup is changed during installation. The Connected Device will show the MAC of the target device. This can be verified from the front display panel with the last 4 digits of the ID field.
  • Page 10 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Make any required Zone configuration changes and then click the Apply button to implement these changes and store these settings. The Apply button will only become active for valid configurations. Output Configurations The U74 amplifier can be configured in a variety of mono or stereo Single-Ended or mono or stereo Bridge-Tied-Load formats.
  • Page 11 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Stereo In this configuration Left and Right source signals are treated as a stereo pair and separate Left and Right speakers are used. The zone configuration for this is: The speaker wiring for this mode is:...
  • Page 12 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Mono BTL In this configuration Left and Right source signals are downmixed to mono and a single 8Ω speaker is used. The zone configuration for this is: The negative (-) speaker terminals must be left unconnected.
  • Page 13 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Stereo BTL In this configuration Left and Right source signals are routed as mono BTL signals and single 8Ω speaker are used for each pair. The zone configuration for this is: The negative (-) speaker terminals must be left unconnected.
  • Page 14: Amplifier Use

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Amplifier Use Once configuration is complete, the amplifier may be controlled via web interface in either Manager or User modes and by the front panel controls. Web Interface With User-level access, only the volume, zone enable, and source controls are available: The User cannot change other settings.
  • Page 15 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Zone Volume Controls Each Zone Push Source Zone Power Set Volume Set volume is the default screen and control following power-up. Each front panel control has direct control over its respective zone. Rotate the controls clockwise to increase the Zone’s volume, counterclockwise to decrease.
  • Page 16 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Set Power Use this function to disable Zones, muting them and powering them down. Each Zone can be individually powered-down. Rotate the Zone’s control clockwise to activate, counterclockwise to power-down. Control Off This function disables all controls to prevent accidental adjustment.
  • Page 17: Rear Panel Layout

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Rear Panel Layout The diagram below shows the rear panel layout of the U74 amplifier. ID Switch IEC Mains Fuse Power Input Socket Switch Speaker Mute and Mono Mic or Stereo Line Digital Outputs...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide Specifications Unless otherwise specified, Ta=25C, Supplied by U74 @ 230Vac mains voltage. Mains Supply Voltage 100 to 240Vac Mains Absolute 85 to 264Vac Minimum/Maximum Supply Voltage Mains Frequency 45 to 65Hz Maximum Mains Power Input...
  • Page 19 Unite U74 Audio Amplifier User Guide • 36.72 x 48.96 (W x H) Active Display Area Status Indication 3 x Status LEDs: • Power/boot status • Network connection status • Alert status. Control 4 x rotary/push encoders Mic input Phantom Power 12, 24 or 48Vdc Unite_U74_UG_01_120421.docx...

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