SpeakerCraft Big Bang BB50-S Owner's Manual

SpeakerCraft Big Bang BB50-S Owner's Manual

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Big Bang
Power Amplifiers
B B 5 0 - S
O w n e r 's M a n u a l

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  • Page 1 Big Bang Power Amplifiers B B 5 0 - S O w n e r ’s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the SpeakerCraft BB50-S power amplifier. Before proceeding with your installation, please review Diagrams 1 & 2 on pages 4-5 to familiarize your- self with the functions and features of the BB50-S. TABLE OF CONTENTS Front Panel Diagram ..............4 Rear Panel Diagram ..............5...
  • Page 6: Installation Considerations

    LINE IN Jacks Always use the LINE IN jacks when driving the BB50-S from the PreOUT jacks of a Preamplifier, SpeakerCraft Control PreAmp, A/V Receiver, etc. (See Diagram 3) Flip the SPEAKER/LINE toggle switch to the LINE IN position. (See Diagram 4)
  • Page 7 (B) SPEAKERS IN Connector (See Diagram 5) If you wish to use another amplifier's or receiver's speaker outputs as an audio signal source, connect such outputs, using speaker wire, to the (B) SPEAKERS IN Direct Connector. (Refer to Diagram 6) CAUTION: Please make sure your amplifier or receiver is turned off before proceeding.
  • Page 8 “Looped Through” to other preamps or amplifiers by connecting to the cor- responding LINE OUT jacks, just to the right of each L & R IN jack. Up to 5 SpeakerCraft amplifiers (such as the BB50-S) can be daisy-chained together in this manner. (See Diagram 3 for jack locations) VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks The Video IN jack is provided for Video triggering purposes only.
  • Page 9 Diagram 9 TRIGGER Toggle Switches AUDIO: To activate, flip the AUDIO switch ON. The BB50-S will turn ON when an audio signal appears at the LINE IN or the (B) SPEAKERS IN jacks, depending on which is selected. The audio signal level required for turn ON is set by the front panel SENS adjustment.
  • Page 10: Speaker Terminals

    AC: To activate, flip the AC switch ON. The BB50-S will turn ON when an AC powered appliance or component of 20 Watts consumption or more is plugged into the 120V AC OUTLET receptacle. Refer to Diagram 11. The BB50-S will turn OFF when the AC appliance (i.e. lamp) is turned Off. DC 12V TRIGGER OUTPUT These terminals provide a +12V DC output voltage to trigger other devices.
  • Page 11: Operating Multiple Speakers

    Depending on the model, up to eight pairs of speakers can be turned on or off independently of each other, while providing protection for your amplifier at the same time. Your SpeakerCraft dealer can provide you with details on the selectors available.
  • Page 12: Front Panel Operations

    FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS Refer to Diagram 1 for the locations of the following: POWER Switch The POWER switch must be turned ON for the TRIGGER modes to operate. It will also turn OFF all amplifier circuitry no matter which TRIGGER mode is selected.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    The BB50-S is designed to function trouble-free. Most problems occur because of operating errors. If you have a problem, please check the troubleshoot- ing list first. If the problem persists, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at techsupport@speakercraft.com. The Problem Possible Causes and Solutions...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    BB50-S SPECIFICATIONS Power Output 50 Watts per channel RMS into 8ohms 65 Watts per channel RMS into 4ohms Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08% 20Hz to 20kHz into 8ohms 0.1% 40Hz to 20kHz into 4ohms Input Sensitivity 1.0V for rated output into 8ohms (R & L Input Level Adjustments set Full CW) Input Impedance 33K @ Line Inputs Audio Trigger Sensitivities &...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or conse- quential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
  • Page 16 940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 (800) 448-0976 Fax (951) 787-8747 www.speakercraft.com LIT02053...

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