Blaze Audio PowerZone Connect 1002 Quick Start Manual

Carton Contents

• Amplifier unit
• Rack mount ears (fitted) x 2
• Mains power cable
• Input connector x 2

Connection Sockets

Network Configurable
Control GPIO
Dante ®
(optional)

Installation Notes

• The amplifier must be switched on before use via its front panel
Standby button. Do not switch on until all required signal and
control connections are made.
• High or low impedance speaker connection options can
be selected independently for each output channel via the
PowerZone™ Control web app
• Analogue input sensitivity can be adjusted independently for
each channel via the PowerZone™ Control web app.

Wireless Network Control Connection

A mobile, laptop or desktop device with WiFi functionality and a
web browser is required.
Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the PowerZone™ Connect amplifier to mains power
using the supplied mains cable and switch it on via the front
panel Standby switch. Wait for the front panel WiFi indicator to
illuminate green.
2. Use a mobile, laptop or desktop device to search for available
WiFi networks. Connect to, 'Blaze (product serial number)' using
the password, 'password'. The amplifier serial number can be
found on its rear panel.
3. Open a mobile, laptop or desktop device web browser and enter
the following IP address: 192.168.4.1. The amplifier configuration
web interface page will open in the browser app to enable
amplifier configuration as required.
It is strongly recommended that the PowerZone™ Connect
amplifier WiFi password is changed following initial wireless
connection.
QUICK START GUIDE
POWER AMPLIFIERS
PowerZone™ Connect 1002 • 1502 • 2004/2004D • 3004/3004D
• Output connector x 1 or 2
• Adhesive rubber feet x 4
• Document pack
• GPIO socket connector
S/PDIF Audio I/O
Support
• A full user manual that includes information
on installation, mounting accessories and
amplifier operation is available online. Go to
www.blaze-audio.com, or scan the QR code
to go directly to our support page.
Audio Inputs
Balanced: Euroblock
Unbalanced: RCA Phono.
Configurable
Speaker Outputs
• Audio I/O routing can be configured via the PowerZone™
Control web app.
• GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) options can be
configured via the PowerZone™ Control web app.
• Optional Audinate Dante
over IP (AoIP) networks and installations.
• Ensure that rack or other confined installation does not restrict
the front to rear airflow required for safe and reliable operation
of the amplifier. It is important that the 40°C maximum
operating temperature for the amplifier is not exceeded.

Wired Network Control Connection

A laptop or desktop device with Ethernet functionality, a web
browser and a network scanning app is required.
Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the PowerZone™ Connect amplifier Network Control
socket directly to a laptop or desktop device - or through a switch.
2. Connect the PowerZone™ Connect amplifier to mains power
using the supplied mains cable and and switch it on via the front
panel Standby switch. Wait for the front panel Network indicator
to illuminate green to indicate that the amplifier has network
connectivity.
3. The default LAN IP address of the amplifier is 192.168.64.100.
Configure your laptop or desktop device to a fixed IP address
in the same IP range, ex. 192.168.64.10, with Subnet mask
255.255.255.0 (or prefix 24) and set Gateway to 192.168.64.1.
4. Open a laptop or desktop device web browser and enter the
address http:/ /192.168.64.100/ - The amplifier configuration
web page interface will open to enable amplifier configuration as
required.
Mains
Power Input
® interface for integration with audio