This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. N27917 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DOC) The Declaration of Conformity for this product can be found on the RTI website at: www.rticorp.com/declaration...
CP-450 Cool Power Audio Amplifier SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Read Instructions. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the unit. Retain Instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
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It’s Under Control ® SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Cleaning. Clean only with dry cloth. Servicing. Do not attempt any service beyond that described in the operating instructions. Refer all other service needs to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service. The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
Audio Amplifier LIMITED WARRANTY RTI warrants its products for a period of one (1) year (90 days only for included battery packs); or for a period of time compliant with local laws when applicable from the date of purchase from RTI or an authorized RTI distributor.
Avoid installing the CP-450 in a location where it can come in contact with direct sunlight. Do not let the CP-450 system or get wet. It should not be handled with wet hands or placed in an area where it could get wet.
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Speaker level input on a subwoofer Speaker selectors Volume controls Additionally, this product is shipped from RTI with balanced speaker outputs (BTL). Balanced connections reduce noise and eliminate ground loops, which cause hum. When in balanced mode, however, you should not connect the speaker ground connections together, to earth ground, or to another negative terminal.
Two (2) Rack Mounting Ears with Screws UNPACKING AND INSPECTION After unpacking your new CP-450 Audio Distribution System, save all of the packing materials in case you ever have to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the CP-450 and packing materials for signs of damage.
CP-450 Cool Power Audio Amplifier CHAPTER 2 | FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION The CP-450 provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific features: • Four (4)channels. • Fifty (50) Watts per channel. • High efficiency BTL amplifier circuitry offers thermal and short-circuit protection.
A blue LED will be lit up when power is on and will be off when the power is off. 3. Zone Power LED A red LED indicates, when lit, that the corresponding zone is on. 4. Feet Feet may be placed on the bottom of the CP-450 if the unit is not rack mounted.
Chapter 3 Installation & Operation for RS-232 control details. 9. IR In/Out The 3.5mm mini IR In jack allows the CP-450 to be controlled by IR. The 3.5mm mini IR Out jack allows for buffered IR output of the IR In for controlling additional CP-450 units in a cascaded configuration.
The CP-450 can be mounted in a component rack using the included rack mounting ears. Align the rack mounting ears with the screw holes located on the sides of the CP-450 near the front. Fasten the rack ears to the CP-450 using three screws (supplied). Remove feet before mounting in a rack.
CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CONNECTING AUDIO SOURCES The CP-450 has two sets of RCA audio inputs for connecting up to two external source components. These two audio sources can be selected to play in up to two zones. A user in one zone can listen to one audio source while another user in a different zone listens to a different audio source.
CP-450. All IR commands received are looped out through the IR Out jack. RS-232 CONTROL OF CP-450 A DB-9 jack offers RS-232 control of the CP-450 from an RTI or third- party home automation control system or a PC running a hyperterminal program.
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CP-450 between “Standby” and “On” modes. When the Trigger Switch is set to “Constant,” press the Power Button to switch the CP-450 “On” or “Off.” When the CP-450 is in “Constant” mode, both RS-232 and IR can switch the CP-450 between “Standby” and “On”...
CP-450 Cool Power Audio Amplifier CHAPTER 4 | SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply 115V AC or 230V AC (Switchable) Power Consumption 160W Trigger Output One, 12VDC @ 15mA (Status) Mounting Rack mount or free standing Dimensions 17” X 2” X 13.75”...
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It’s Under Control ® AUDIO - 2 CHANNEL MODE Rated Power / 50 Watts, 20Hz to 20KHz Channel (RMS, 2 channels driven into 8 ohms) Rated Power/ 70 Watts, 20Hz to 20KHz Channel (RMS, 2 channels driven into 4 ohms) IHF Dynamic Power 80W/1KHz at 8 ohm load 120W/1KHz at 4 ohm load...
It’s Under Control ® CHAPTER 5 | TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having problems with your CP-450 Audio Distribution System, please read the information below before contacting technical support. If you continue to have problems, see Chapter 6 for more information on contacting RTI technical support.
Fax (952) 253-3131 info@rticorp.com RTI TECHNICAL SUPPORT At RTI, customer service and satisfaction is an utmost priority. If you are encountering any problems or have a question about your RTI product, please contact RTI Technical Support for assistance. RTI provides technical support by telephone, fax or e-mail. For the highest quality service, please have the following information ready, or provide it in your fax or e-mail.
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SERVICE AND SUPPORT Shipment of CP-450 for Service RTI will pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this product’s warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by warranty, or if a unit is examined which is not in need of repair, you may be charged for the repairs or examination.
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