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Thank you for purchasing the SC4-100 amplifier, one of the most flexible and convenient amplifiers ever offered, your new “go-to” amp . Like all Nice products, SC4-100 is built to the highest standards of quality control and reliability . With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble- free use .
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions . 18 . Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like . Keep these instructions . 19 . Open flame sources, such as lighted candles, Heed all warnings . should NOT be placed on the apparatus .
. It is powerful, easy to configure and install . The SC4-100 delivers up to 100 watts of power to each of four independent channels . It is bridgeable in pairs- doubling the output and enabling for 2, 3 or 4-channel configuration .
70 watts per channel continuous with an 8Ω load and all channels driven . The power nearly doubles when presented with a 4Ω load . The SC4-100 delivers more than enough power for the vast majority of architectural and outdoor speakers .
A 12 Volt DC output is provided whenever the amplifier is on, allowing you to operate voltage triggered devices like motorized screens and curtains . Bridged Mode The SC4-100 can be bridged in pairs . Bridged mode is perfect for subwoofer, rock speakers or any applications requiring high power output . Compact 1U Design The SC4-100 compact design requires only a single rack space (1U) .
Installation Considerations Placement Place the Nice 4-Channel Amplifier on a flat level surface like a table or shelf . It should be placed upright so that its weight rests on the four attached feet . Placing the weight of the amplifier on the rear or front panel for even an instant will result in damage to the amplifier’s connectors and controls .
3-24V AC or DC voltage detected at the trigger input . Voltage triggers can be supplied by Nice automated switchers, some video projectors, some surround sound processors, or something as simple as a 12 volt AC wall adapter plugged into the switched outlet of your stereo receiver .
Installation Considerations Bridged Mode The SC4-100 is bridgeable in pairs, each bridged mode switch allows you to bridge either channels 1 with 2 or 3 with 4 . The example below is for bridging channels 1 and 2 . The same procedure can be applied to channel 3 and 4 .
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Installation Considerations Front panel “Master Power” switch turns off the entire amplifier, including the Turn-On circuitry . SC4-100 4-Channel Ampli er 3 .5 mm mini-jack for voltage input Turn-On Main Inputs enable you Mode to route a stereo line level...
Front and Rear Panel Details Bicolor Status LED illuminates “Blue” when the amplifier circuitry has been turned on by the Turn-On Channel indicators light green circuits, and illuminates “red” to when signal is present and red indicate activation of the amplifier’s when clipping built-in protection circuitry Binding posts for...
Installation Setting the Turn-On Mode Switch The Nice 4-Channel Amplifier has three turn-on modes . Select which mode you desire by sliding the mode switch . See Installation Considerations on pages 7-9 for more information about each of the turn-on modes . Audio sense is the factory default setting .
DESCRIPTION 1. Label all wires. If you label the wires for their destination, rather than which terminal of the Nice 4-Channel Amplifier they are connected to, it will be easier to reconfigure your system in the future. 2. Connect one stripped wire end or A.
2. Connect the sources by inserting the Connect outputs from your sources to inputs RCA plugs into the amplifier’s jacks. on the amplifier. Never connect a source or preamplifier’s input (e.g., record inputs) to the inputs of your Nice 4-Channel Amplifier.
CAUTION! Typically a preamp/receiver’s switched outlet is not rated for a power amplifier . The SC4-100 draws 400 watts maximum from an AC wall outlet respectively . Use a dedicated AC wall outlet along with the amplifier’s auto turn on circuit to ensure adequate power .
Nice 4-Channel Amplifier itself . Cleaning and Maintenance The internal parts of the Nice 4-Channel Amplifier are electronic and require no maintenance . Once a year it is appropriate to twist the RCA connectors on each input to remove corrosion and improve conductivity .
The rear panel Input Level adjustment screws allow you to adjust the level of the Nice System Integration Amplifier relative to other amplifiers in your system and / or to limit maximum safe gain to protect speakers in the system .
Operation For systems that ARE NOT operated by remote control; i.e. in-wall volume controls, touch pads, etc., Use the Input Level Controls to set a maximum “safe” volume level to protect your speakers and / or optimize the signal-to-noise ratios between source components and amplifier .
When there is a problem, consult this guide first . If the problem persists, or you have additional questions, call your local Nice dealer or Nice Technical Support at 1-800-421-1587 . The most common problems relate to hook up . Call from your telephone extension nearest the system .
Specifications Specification Value Max Power 100W per channel @ 8 ohms with all channels driven Max Input Level Max 12V DC Current Output for ‘Trigger Out’ 12VDC @ 150mA Connection Rated Power 70W @ 8 Ohms 0.8V rms Input Sensitivity Gain 30 dB THD+N...
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