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- Page 1 ARCHITECT MODEL P250 EQ ™ 2 CHANNEL HIGH CURRENT POWER AMPLIFIER Installation Manual...
- Page 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this symbol within an equilateral triangle device not expressly approved by AudioControl Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate is intended to alert the user to the the equipment under FCC rules.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Warranty ..... . 21 Right Grapevine ....23 ©2022 AudioControl Inc All rights reserved. ARCHITECT ™... -
Page 4: Introduction
You are now installing a component which The Architect model P250 EQ is designed will dramatically improve the performance and manufactured by AudioControl, the of any distributed audio system, especially only electronics company in the world that those utilizing small aperture, in-wall, specializes in amplifiers, equalizers, signal in-ceiling, and even invisible speakers. -
Page 5: Features
The High Current Drive dynamic control to the smooth circuitry of this amplifier means it’ll sound of the traditional AudioControl power through speaker loads that LightDrive. most other amps simply can’t handle. •... -
Page 6: Complimentary Bullet Points
Features (continued) Complimentary bullet points • 2 channels of AudioControl amplification • High Current design • Constant Power into any common speaker impedances • Efficient power amplifiers and power supply • Rack mountable 1U form factor • Removable rack ears •... -
Page 7: Quick View
Quick View Quick View Front Panel 1. Power LED 4. Feet (removable) 2. Status LED 5. Rack Mount Ears (removable) 3. Protection LED Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. -
Page 8: Getting Started
This will provide better noise rejection against nasty things like hum, spikes, local talk radio, and metaphysical paranormal phenomena, etc. The AudioControl balanced line driver components (BLX-1K) are an excellent way to send audio over long distances with standard Cat-5 wiring. - Page 9 Installation Examples Installation Examples The next page shows two typical installa- tions of the Architect Model P250 EQ. The first example is a home installation with a large living/dining room space that is set up as a single zone powering 8 small aperture speakers.
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Page 10: Home Installation
Installation Examples (continued) Home Installation Audio System Controller Source Inputs Analog Source Outputs Music CD Player Satellite Server Commercial Installation Digital Source Output Dining Dining Kitchen Kitchen Room Room North South North South... -
Page 11: Front Panel Features
Front Panel Front Panel Features 1. Power LED – This dual color LED indi- 4. Removable Feet – Best make sure cates when the unit is in standby, on, that if you do remove the feet, you still or off. have a slight air gap between stacked components. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Features
If signal sense use this trigger input to turn on and off is on (switch right) the zone will stay in the Architect P250 EQ instead of the standby until an audio signal greater Master Trigger 3 Pin connector. - Page 13 Rear Panel (continued) 4. Input Priority Switch - Specify the 9. Analog Gain Control - Use this control knob to increase or decrease the input active input stage you have from your gain of the analog input stage. Turning source here. If you are using either the up this control knob will increase the sig- optical or digital coaxial input, select nal to the amp stage.
- Page 14 Rear Panel (continued) 13 14 15 13. Digital Input Gain Control - This knob nal) for complete zone coverage. The will boost or cut the gain for the digital Architect Model P250 EQ can drive low input stage. Best leave at detente impedances, even down to 2 ohms, and double check full system volume offering you a lot of flexibility for large...
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Page 15: Speaker And Wiring Impedance
Speaker and Wiring Impedance Speaker Wiring and Impedance Speaker impedance often is and should Be aware of speakers that have significant be straight forward. Speakers, like other dips from “nominal” values in portions resistors, if wired in parallel “show” lower of their frequency range, and speakers values than the individual components. - Page 16 Ventilation Ventilation This may be as good a time as any to have If the amplifier should overheat, a thermal “the talk” about ventilation. The Architect sensor will put it into standby mode, model P250 EQ features a cool-running allowing the heatsink to cool down. efficient switch mode power-supply and Once the amplifier has cooled to a safe Class D amplifiers, and is equipped with...
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Page 17: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Block Diagram Digital transceiver Gain Gain Gain Signal Sense Priority switch SDS Detection Switch Flat/No EQ EQ 1 Amplifiers ARCHITECT ™ Speaker Outputs Model P250 EQ Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
AudioControl’s customer service. cooled, something rather serious b. Verify the source unit is operating. has happened inside the unit. Call AudioControl’s lonely folks in cus- c. Increase the preamp volume if sig- tomer service. nal sense is engaged, or just going... - Page 19 Troubleshooting (continued) 6. Speaker Buzzing or Crackling at high 9. Is an in-wall volume control rated at volume: 100 Watts (continuous) adequate? a. Set EQ to Off or turn off any pre- • Not at all. Go for one with a higher amplifier/equalizer low-frequency rating of about 300 watts if you boost that might be happening in...
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Page 20: Specifications
Depth ......................13.5" Weight ......................15 lbs Please note: Because of AudioControl’s bold and daring quest to push back the frontiers of audio perfection, all specifications are subject to change without notice, and at any time, including (and not limited to) breaktime, lunchtime, and afternoon tea in engineering. -
Page 21: Service
5. A daytime phone number in case our If the Architect Model P250 EQ needs technicians have a question about the service, then please contact AudioControl, problem you are having, or if they are either by e-mail or phone. We will verify if just feeling lonely. -
Page 22: The Warranty
Please Remain Calm The Warranty In just the same way as being covered in 3. If an authorized AudioControl dealer honey and thrown into a dark pit full of installs your AudioControl product, hungry woodchucks, people are scared of the warranty is five years. - Page 23 Control. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights that vary from state to state. Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied.
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Page 24: Right Grapevine
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