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SMA D SERIES SBA SERIES power amplifiers • owners manual SMA 120D MODE POWER Micro SD DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 BASS TREBLE MASTER SBA500...
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CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION page 1 INTRODUCTION page 2 FEATURES page 3 FIG. 1: FRONT PANEL LAYOUT page 4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS page 5 FIG. 2: REAR PANEL LAYOUT page 6 REAR PANEL CONTROLS page 7~8 INSTALLATION page 9~10 OPERATION page 11 MAINTENANCE page 12...
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Do not run the output of any amplifier channel back into another channel's input. Do not parallel- or series- connect an amplifier output with any other amplifier output. Sonodyne is not responsible for damage to loudspeakers for any reason.
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The SMA D Series amplifiers are 1 unit (1.73”) high, 19” wide, rack mountable units, and the SBA Series amplifiers are 2 unit (3.50”) high, 19” wide, rack mountable units Each channel of SMA 120D/ 250D comprises a balanced active input and an unbalanced input with a buffered attenuator.
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FEATURES • Custom designed, heavy-duty steel chassis • Front rack mount ears • Symmetrical layout - even weight distribution • Efficient power supply • Efficient right to left cooling • Thermally controlled axial fans (excluding SMA 120D) • Balanced and unbalanced inputs and buffered attenuators. •...
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FIG. 1: FRONT PANEL LAYOUT SMA D/ SBA SERIES • page 4...
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CH-4 Volume control should be kept Fully Clockwise to utilize full volume span through the remote control. ** Recording function available. This device will be detected as “ Sonodyne SMA “ while pairing with any external Bluetooth devices.
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FIG. 2: REAR PANEL LAYOUT SMA D/ SBA SERIES • page 6...
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REAR PANEL CONTROLS BALANCED MICROPHONE INPUTS: All four inputs are dual mic/line. The microphone inputs is via a 3 pin Female XLR connector per channel. The mic input sensitivity is 1mV @ 200Ω. Reading from left to right across the rear panel, the inputs are 4, 3, 2, & 1. (Note: For SBA 500 there is a balanced Female XLR Line/Aux Input.
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REAR PANEL CONTROLS 15. PHANTOM POWER: (SMA 120D and SMA 250D only) 12V phantom power is available for condenser or electret microphones on the XLR input when this switch is pushed down. PRIORITY MODE : The SMA mixer amplifiers feature priority mode detection which allows channels to be muted when audio is detected on channels 1 and 2.
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INSTALLATION POWER REQUIREMENTS Power consumption for your model of the SMA 120D/ 250D and SBA 500 amplifier is indicated on the rear panel for maximum output. Ensure that your mains voltage is the same as the rear panel mains voltage marker (±10%). MOUNTING Your amplifier is designed for standard 19”...
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INSTALLATION HUM PROBLEMS Most equipment is designed for minimum hum when used under ideal conditions. When connected to other equipment, and to a safety earth in an electrically noisy environment, problems may occur. The three ”E”s of hum and hum related noise which can plague your audio system are: Electrostatic radiation, Electromagnetic radiation, and Earth loops...
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: All signal source equipment should be adequately earthed. This not only ensures your safety but everybody else's as well. Faults can and do occur in mains connected equipment where the chassis can become “live” if it is not properly earthed. In these instances, the fault in a “floating” (ungrounded) piece of equipment will look for the shortest path to ground, which could possibly be your amplifier's input.
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MAINTENANCE Only competent or qualified persons should attempt any service or maintenance of your amplifier. Your new SMA/SBA Series amplifiers will need minimal maintenance. No internal adjustments need to be made to the unit to maintain optimum performance. To provide years of unhindered operation we suggest a maintenance inspection be carried out on a regular basis, say every 12 months or so.
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FIG. 3: BLOCK DIAGRAM SMA 120D/250D SMA D/ SBA SERIES • page 13...
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FIG. 4: BLOCK DIAGRAM SBA 500 SMA D/ SBA SERIES • page 14...
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SPECIFICATIONS: SMA 120D/ 250D SMA 120D SMA 250D INPUT MAINS SUPPLY 230V/50Hz 230V/50Hz OUTPUT POWER 120W 250W @ 1% THD OUTPUT 4Ω / 100V Outputs through 4Ω / 100V Outputs through Transformer Transformer INPUT SENSITIVITY MIC (XLR): 1.2mV (±0.1mV) MIC (XLR): 1.2mV (±0.1mV) AUX (RCA): 180mV(±20mV) AUX (RCA): 180mV(±20mV) TONE CONTROL...
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SPECIFICATIONS: SBA 500 SBA 500 INPUT MAINS SUPPLY 230V/50Hz OUTPUT POWER 500W @ 1% THD OUTPUT 4Ω / 100V Outputs through Transformer INPUT SENSITIVITY 1V ±50mV THD (-3dB) < 0.3% S/N RATIO (@100V) > 80dB NON A-WTD, POTS CENTERED FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 4Ω...
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SONODYNE, India • H.O.: 98 NB Block E New Alipore, Kolkata 700053 sonodyneofficial +91 9830855260 sonodyneofficial response@sonodyne.com www.sonodyne.com...
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