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Summary of Contents for Proficient Audio Systems M2
- Page 1 Audio Systems 125W x 2 Channel Power Amplifier Installation & User Guide...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, when in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of in-insulated "dangerous voltage"... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................. 3 INTRODUCTION ..................................4 WHAT’S INCLUDED ..................................5 M2 FEATURES ..................................... 5 FRONT PANEL ............................................6 REAR PANEL ............................................7 INSTALLATION .................................... 8 AIR FLOW ..............................................8 SPEAKER PLACEMENT......................................... 9 WIRE REQUIREMENTS ........................................10... -
Page 4: Introduction
A/V Receiver, play a source and get ready to experience the power of the Proficient M2. The M2 is more than a solid performer, it looks good too. The cast aluminum Front Panel is like no other and makes an impressive addition to any stack of gear. -
Page 5: What's Included
M2 FEATURES WHAT’S INCLUDED 1 - M2 Two Channel Audio Amplifier 1 - Power Cord 1 - M2 Installation & User Guide M2 FEATURES Amplifier 125W Continuous x 2 Channels RMS @ 8Ω; 20Hz - 20kHz; 0.01% THD 235W Continuous x 2 Channels RMS @ 4Ω; 20Hz - 20kHz; 0.05% THD... -
Page 6: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL 1. ON/OFF - Press this button to turn the M2 ON/OFF. (Rear Panel Audio Sense switch set to STANDBY.) When OFF, the button backlight is OFF. To turn the unit ON, press the button. The ON/OFF button backlight and both Front Panel LEDs will illuminate blue. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
REAR PANEL 3. AUDIO SENSE - (One, two position switch) Configure this switch to set the power ON/OFF mode for the M2. The M2 can be turned ON/OFF in two ways: manually pressing the ON/OFF button on the Front Panel (Standby) or Audio Sensing which will turn the amp ON when an audio signal is present on either input and turn it OFF when no audio signal has been sensed for 5 minutes. -
Page 8: Installation
AIR FLOW The Proficient M2 is designed to run cool under most normal operating conditions but may run warm at moderate to high output. It is typical for an discreet component, high current amplifier to generate a certain amount of heat dissipation that needs to be properly ventilated. -
Page 9: Speaker Placement
INSTALLATION Video Display Front Front Left Right A=B=C Ideal Listening Zone Diagram 4 Speaker Placement SPEAKER PLACEMENT Use the following recommendations when determining speaker placement. Determine The Ideal Listening Zone The area where the user will most likely be sitting when listening to the speakers is the Ideal Listening Zone. Placement of Stereo Speakers The distance between the left and right speakers should as closely equal the distance from one speaker to the listener as pos- sible. -
Page 10: Wire Requirements
It is highly recommended that an audio/video installation professional be hired to do this type of work. Contact the retailer that the M2 was purchased from for information on professional installation. -
Page 11: Audio Connections
CONNECTIONS AUDIO CONNECTIONS Audio Source The M2 has one stereo audio input. It allows connection of up to two mono sources or one stereo source. Input 1. Using a stereo RCA patch cable with gold ends, connect the L & R line level audio OUT of a stereo audio source to the Left and Right INPUT jacks on the M2. -
Page 12: Connections
AC Power Cord 1. After all connections have been made and confirmed, con- nect the female IEC plug into the AC Input on the M2 Rear Panel and then plug the AC power cord into an unswitched 110V AC outlet. Diagram 9... -
Page 13: Level Control
The Level Controls can also be used to balance stereo audio when speaker placement is less than ideal. See section: Speaker Placement for additional information. 1. With the system OFF, using a small blade or phillips screwdriver, set the M2 Level Controls to the center detente (click) posi- tion. -
Page 14: System Applications
PROFICIENT M40 A/V RECEIVER Stereo RCA-RCA A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Patch Cables Pre-OUT Main IN To Unswitched 110V AC Outlet Audio Sense INPUT Switch 16AWG (min) 2-Conductor LOOP Stranded Speaker Wire Pro cient C850 Ceiling Speakers Diagram 12 M2 Multiroom System... -
Page 15: Multiroom
Loop The M2 LOOP is a fixed line level audio output that can be used in a number of different ways. In the example shown, the LOOP is being fed back to the M40 Receiver Main IN. The M40 features a pre-out/main in connection for various purposes. In this case, that connection will be used to insert the M2 into the source audio signal path. - Page 16 2 ZONE A/V SURROUND RECEIVER To Unswitched 110V AC Outlet Zone 2 Pre-OUT Stereo RCA-RCA Patch Cable To Unswitched 110V AC Outlet Audio Sense Switch INPUT Pro cient C850 Ceiling Speakers Diagram 13 M2 Home Theater Plus Second Zone System...
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Page 17: Home Theater Plus Second Zone
Input The M2 is connected to the M80 Receiver Zone 2 Pre-Out. The Zone 2 Pre-Out is a variable line level audio output that is connect- ed to the M2 INPUT. The M2 INPUT audio signal will output through the speakers connected to the M2. - Page 18 – – – – Zone 4 VC/NVC Switch Pre-Out Set to VC Stereo RCA-RCA Patch Cables To Unswitched Audio Sense 110V AC Outlets Switch INPUT Zone 4 Pro cient C850 Ceiling Speakers Diagram 14 M2 Multizone High Power Zone Application...
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Page 19: Multizone High Power Zone
Input The M4 Zone 4 Pre-Out is connected to the M2 INPUT. The M4 Zone 4 audio signal will output through the speakers connect- ed to the M2. 1. Connect the M4 Zone 4 Pre-OUT to the M2 INPUT. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLEShOOTINg PROBLEM SOLUTION Power Unit does not power up. a) Confirm Power Cord is plugged in to an unswitched 110V AC Outlet. b) If using audio sensing, confirm connection and audio output from audio source. Confirm Audio Sense switch is set to ON. -
Page 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Audio Sections Power Output/Channel (Both channels driven into 8 Ω) 125 Watts, 20Hz to 20kHz THD (at rated power) <0.01% Power Output/Channel (Both channels driven into 4 Ω) 235 Watts, 20Hz to 20kHz THD (at rated power) <0.05% @ 1kHz Damping Factor >350 Input Sensitivity (For rated power @ max VC) -
Page 22: Limited 2-Year Warranty
All replaced parts and product become the property of Proficient Audio Systems. The foregoing is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty. If the product is not found to be defective, Proficient will contact you to arrange for return of the product to you, at your expense. -
Page 23: Notes
NOTES... - Page 24 Audio Systems 940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 877.888.9004 • Fax 951.750.6304 • proficientaudio.com ©2009 Proficient Audio Systems 1301-72200...
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