Blaze Audio PowerZone 252 Quick Start Manual

Carton Contents
• Amplifier unit
• Mains power cable
• Input connector x 2 or 4
• GPIO socket connector
Connections
GPIO
DIP
MAINTENANCE DIP GPIO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIP GPIO
MAINTENANCE DIP GPIO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIP switch functions
OFF ↓
SWITCH
1
Channel 1 in Low-Z mode
2
Channel 2 in Low-Z mode
Channel 3 in Low-Z mode
3
(Not used on two channel
amplifier)
Channel 4 in Low-Z mode
4
(Not used on two channel
amplifier)
70V Hi-Z mode
5
(for channels in Hi-Z mode)
6
Input ganging 1: All
GPIO standby polarity NO
7
(Normally Open)
Front panel control
8
locked.
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POWER AMPLIFIERS
PowerZone 252 • PowerZone 504 • PowerZone 1004
• Output connector x 2 or 4
• Adhesive rubber feet x 4
• Document pack
• Rack Ears (PowerZone 1004)
Input Output
Channel 1 & 2 Channel 1
INPUT
CH2
CH1
HiZ
LoZ
Input Output
Channel 1 & 2 Channel 1
INPUT
CH2
CH1
HiZ
LoZ
CH3 CH4
Input Output
Channel 3 & 4 Channel 3
ON ↑
Channel 1 in Hi-Z mode
Channel 2 in Hi-Z mode
Channel 3 in Hi-Z mode
(Not used on two channel
amplifier)
Channel 4 in Hi-Z mode
(Not used on two channel
amplifier)
100V Hi-Z mode
(for channels in Hi-Z mode)
Input ganging 1:1
GPIO standby polarity NC
(Normally Closed)
Front panel control
unlocked.
Support
• A full user manual that includes information on installation,
mounting accessories, use of GPIO functions and amplifier
operation is available online: www.blaze-audio.com
Output
Channel 2
OUTPUT
CH1 CH2
CLASS 2
WIRING
HiZ
NC
LoZ
Output
Channel 2
OUTPUT
CH1 CH2
CLASS 2
WIRING
HiZ
NC
LoZ
CLASS 2
WIRING
CH4
CH3
Output
Channel 4
Mounting Ventilation
80 mm
3.1 in
337 mm
13.3 in
• Ensure that rack or other confined installation does not restrict
the airflow required for safe and reliable operation of the
equipment.
• If this equipment is operated in a confined installation, the
internal ambient operating temperature may exceed the external
ambient temperature. It is important to ensure that the maximum
operating temperature for the equipment is not exceeded.
PowerZone 252
AC MAINS
~
100 - 240 VAC
50 - 60Hz / 150W
• Amplifiers will
not switch on
from standby
mode unless an
input signal is
present.
PowerZone
AC MAINS
~
100 - 240 VAC
1004 and 504
50 - 60Hz / 150W
• Shaded area to remain
clear of obstruction.
220 mm
8.7 in
44 mm
1.7 in
25 mm
1 in