® A S A P 3 D S E S O N A M P T E R E O Important Safety Instructions Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using your ASAP3D SE amplifier, to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons: 1.
O N A M P T E R E O Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Sonance ASAP3D SE amplifier. When properly installed, this amplifier will give you many years of entertainment pleasure. To get the most out of your new amplifier, please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.
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The ASAP3D SE includes a joining plate that allows it to be rack-mounted in a single 1U space side-by-side with another ASAP3D SE. An optional Rack-Mount Filler Panel is available (Sonance part #92729) that allows a single ASAP3D SE to be mounted in a 1U rack space. Stand-Alone Placement...
P O W E R O P E R AT I O N A.C. Fuse Holder 120V versions of the Sonamp ASAP3D SE are shipped with a 2 amp AC fuse installed. 230V versions have a 1.25 amp AC fuse installed. The fuse protects the amplifier circuitry;...
® A S A P 3 D S E S O N A M P T E R E O Audio Input Connections M P O R TA N T L WAY S U N P L U G T H E C O R D F R O M T H E WA L L O U T L E T B E F O R E M A K I N G A U D I O C O N T R O L O R S P E A K E R C O N N E C T I O N S Connector...
12V DC trigger signal whenever the Local source is ON. O R D E TA I L S This trigger can be used to control other devices, such as Sonance AL2/AS2 automatic secondar y switches, other Sonamps or 12V DC relays. The V OLTAGE ’...
NPUT above) and IR Bus input. They are designed for connection of IR emitters like the Sonance E1, E2, VE1 and VE2. The connectors accept 3.5mm mono male plugs. A red LED located between the connectors flashes to indicate IR activity.
(see table in Appendix 3 , on page 14). O W E R M P L I F I E R ® The Sonamp ASAP3D SE incorporates ® Sound Enhancement. The BBE process improves music’s presence and detail, especially at lower listening vol- umes.
The illustrations on these pages show the wide variety of audio and audio/video systems that can be assembled using one or more Sonamp ASAP3D SE amplifiers. Your local Authorized Sonance Dealer is an expert in audio/video system planning and installation. Sonance strongly recommends that you work with your dealer to ensure that your system is properly planned, assembled and installed.
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® A S A P 3 D S E S O N A M P T E R E O ASAP3D SE System with IR Triggering Figure 25 shows the typical system connections when triggering the ASAP3D SE via IR from a keypad controller or other IR control device.
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® A S A P 3 D S E S O N A M P T E R E O ASAP3D SE System with Individual Zone IR Controller Figure 26 shows the typical system connections when using the ASAP3D SE as a sub-zone amplifier, being driven by the audio signal from one zone of a multi-zone controller.
1. Unplug the amplifier’s power cord from the Power Cord Connection on the back of the amplifier. 2. Remove the 8 screws (4 on top and 2 on each side) that secure the amp’s chassis cover. section on the circuit board (see Figure 27 ).
I M P O RTA N T : Yo u m u s t h a v e p r i o r a u t h o r i z a t i o n t o r e t u r n y o u r a m p l i f i e r t o S o n a n c e ! 3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge.
In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if Sonance or an Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
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