Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections; Audio Connections - Ada Suite 7.1 HD Installation Manual

Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections

Audio Connections

The Suite 7.1 HD's Audio Outputs are clearly marked in a white field on the back of the unit. ADA
strongly suggests not using directional interconnects that lift the grounds. This diagram includes ADA's
PTM-8150 Eight Channel Power Amplifier. While you may decide to vary the input arrangement if
you are using a PTM-8150, the following input arrangement will cause the amplifier's front panel LED
display to spread outward from Channel 4, the center channel speaker. If you are using a self-powered
subwoofer, you will connect the Suite 7.1 HD's SUB Output directly to the subwoofer and you may opt
to "Y" split the SUB output to illuminate channel eight of the PTM-8150.
B
L R L R L
1 2 3
ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS
B
L
L R L R L R
BS
R
1 2 3
ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS
Low Voltage Power Amplifier Trigger
The Suite 7.1 HD features two low voltage triggers that can be used among other
things, to turn ADA power amplifiers on and off. Unlike the switched AC outlet,
which turns on and off with the Suite 7.1 HD, the low-voltage triggers are set to
track inputs on the preamplifier. In the setup mode, you can determine if either
trigger one or trigger two (or both) engage with that input or not. When triggering
a power amplifier using the low voltage triggers, ADA's out of the box setup has
Trigger 1 engaging with all inputs.
ADA power with a PAC Module (Programmable Amplifier Controller) permit ampli-
fier channel pairs to be assigned to track independent zone triggers (for use in
multi-room systems). The amplifiers can also be set to "Fast Turn On" so that the
amplifier can be used for paging (amplifier remains on and charged even when
the trigger is off). In a home theater system, zone triggering and fast turn on are
not required. If an ADA PAC amplifier is ordered with an ADA home theater pre-
L
amplifier, the unit will ship with all channel pairs set to trigger with Zn 1. Also, the
BS
amplifier will be set to "Normal Turn On" so that when the trigger is removed, the
amplifier will turn off completely. Here, the Mach III will also ship with a 9-pin D
to two-wire cable that can be terminated to Low Voltage Trigger 1 on the Mach III
R
as shown in the adjacent diagram. Make certain that Low Voltage Trigger Button
on the back of the PAC amplifier is in the outward "LV Trigger" position.
Outputs Inputs
A 8 6 5
7
R L R L R LS RS LBS RBS C
4
7.1 CHANNEL OUTPUTS
L R
L R C
LS RS
BS BS
Outputs Inputs
A 8 7
LS
L R
L R LS RS
S
RS
4
BR
7.1 CHANNEL OUTPUTS
L R
LS RS
LS
RS
4 3 1
2
ATTENTION!
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SUB
1 2 ADA BUS
1 2 3 4 5 6
OPTICAL DIGITAL
DIGITAL INPUTS
INPUTS
S
6 5 4 3
L C
LBS RBS C SUB
S
1
L R
C S
BS BS
Sub Output To
Or Sub Output To
Power Amplifier
Powered Subwoofer
For Passive Subs
L
S
BR
LAN 10/100
90-260VAC~
12VDC
AC 50/60Hz
Low Volatge Trigger
Pin 1 (-) to Gnd on 9-Pin D
Pin 2 (+) to Zn 1 on 9 Pin D
(Set PTM-8150 PAC Module
so all channels trigger with
Zone 1 and Normal Turn On)
2 1
ATTENTION!
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1
2 3 4 5 6
OPTICAL DIGITAL
DIGITAL INPUTS
INPUTS
C
S
LAN 10/100
90-260VAC~
2 ADA BUS 12VDC
AC 50/60Hz
Low
Pin 1
Pin 2
(Set P
so al
Zone
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