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Factor Electronics V-1250x User And Installation Manual

Professional multi-room controller amplifier
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Important:
Proper installation and control of this amplifier requires one or more of the following tools:
1. 12VDC power supply.
2. 3.5mm mono solder-on connectors 1-7pcs.
3. Infrared control system (Factor Electronics IR-KIT-100K or IR-KIT-35/56K)
4. RS-232 master control system & serial cable with DB-9 connectors.
Amplifier zones can only be activated in BYPASS MODE without using one of the above mentioned products that are not
included in this kit. Please read this entire manual before installation.
V-1250x
Professional Multi-room Controller Amplifier
User and Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 1. 12VDC power supply. 2. 3.5mm mono solder-on connectors 1-7pcs. 3. Infrared control system (Factor Electronics IR-KIT-100K or IR-KIT-35/56K) 4. RS-232 master control system & serial cable with DB-9 connectors. Amplifier zones can only be activated in BYPASS MODE without using one of the above mentioned products that are not included in this kit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents: Safety Instructions................Product Overview Front Panel.............. Master Controller Amplifier Rear Panel..........V1250x-RC Remote Controller............. Installation Instructions Overview............Connecting Speakers................Connecting Sources................Connecting 12VDC Triggers..............Logic Chart 12VDC Master Trigger ............Using 12VDC Triggers for BG Music & Paging........Infrared (IR) Control................

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER, FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 4: Product Overview Front Panel

    V-1250x provides an extensive list of features for professional installations and the V-1250x was designed to be simple to operate and easy to install. The V-1250x provides seven stereo audio inputs plus one digital optical input for Apple TV, Cable boxes, CD/DVD players and other high quality digital audio sources.

  • Page 5: Master Controller Amplifier Rear Panel

    V-1250x MASTER CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER REAR PANEL 12 high quality amplifiers 12 X 50W @ 4ohms Infrared (IR) zone control, 6 X100W @ 8ohms / bridge mono Controls zone on/off, volume, treble, 12 X 30W @ 70 volts AC Input bass, balance, line/bus input & mute...

  • Page 6: V1250X-Rc Remote Controller

    Each zone provides an independent (IR) connection and each zone can be controlled separately. Once zone functions have been setup using the (IR) remote control all zone settings will stay the same until a new (IR) command is made or the V-1250x is powered OFF.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions Overview

    V-1250x INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The V-1250x should be situated in a well ventilated location or position. Do not block the vents on the sides or top of the chassis. Proper ventilation is required for normal operation. Do not expose the unit to excessive dust and do not allow dust to build up on the unit and block the vent holes in the chassis.

  • Page 8: Connecting Speakers

    70 Volt Speakers, use 16-18awg stranded copper speaker wire. The V-1250x provides 12 independent amplifiers or 6 independent stereo amplifiers. Each amplifier pair can be set for 4-8ohm stereo operation, 8ohm mono operation or 70 volt operation. Always use a minimum speaker impedance of 8ohms in BRIDGE MONO operation.

  • Page 9: Connecting Sources

    The BUS INPUTS are the default inputs for all zones. INSTALLATION: Connecting Audio Sources to the V-1250x Use good quality RCA cables, 3.5mm stereo cables or SPDIF optical cables to connect to the V-1250x. Keep RCA cables and 3.5mm stereo cables under 25' in length to avoid RF interference.

  • Page 10: Connecting 12Vdc Triggers

    Applying +12VDC to the LINE/BUS input the Line RCA source will play / 0VDC (short +/-) the BUS source will play. WIRING: 3.5mm MONO plug (Tip + Sleeve GND) INSTALLATION: CONNECTING 12VDC TO THE V-1250x MUTE TRIGGER INPUTS Use 22-28awg two conductor wire for all 12VDC trigger connections.

  • Page 11: Logic Chart 12Vdc Master Trigger

    V-1250x INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MASTER 12VDC TRIGGER LOGIC CHART V-1250x Logic Table COMMAND STATUS MASTER TRIGGER IN MASTER Remote DIP ZONE n ZONE n IR IN / Zone All Zones MASTER TRIGGER 3.5mm JACK INSERTED? TRIGGER IN Switch MUTE IN RS232...
  • Page 12 V-1250x INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USING THE 12VDC TRIGGERS FOR PAGING INSTALLATION: CONNECTING 12VDC TO THE V-1250x LINE/BUS Use 22-28awg two conductor wire for all 12VDC trigger connections. WIRING: 3.5mm MONO plug (Tip + Sleeve GND) INSTALLATION: CONNECTING 12VDC TRIGGER INPUTS FOR A TYPICAL BACKGROUND MUSIC / PAGING APPLICATION This setup will provide music in zones 3, 4, 5 &...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION: CONNECTING AN (IR) INFRARED REPEATER SYSTEM TO THE IR/GND INPUTS We recommend using a high quality Infrared repeater system like the Factor Electronics IR-KIT-100K or IR-KIT-36/56K. The V-1250x infrared operating frequency is 38kHz which is compatible with most North American Infrared systems. Each zone can be set up independently.

  • Page 14: Bus In/Out

    MASTER CONTROL TRIGGER IN/OUT: LINE/BUS/MUTE The V-1250x amplifiers must be individually powered ON to operate. This can be achieved by selecting ON using the REMOTE BYPASS dip switches or select OFF using the REMOTE BYPASS dip switches and connecting an external IR system and using the V-1250x-RC remote control, or using RS-232 control and a master control system.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION: V-1250x RS-232 Serial Port Control The V-1250x provides an RS-232 serial port connection located on the back panel and uses a DB-9 cable connection. The V-1250x supports bi-directional RS-232 communication with third party automation systems. All remote control operations can be controlled via RS-232 including ZONE ON/OFF, MUTE, LINE/BUS SOURCE, TREBLE, BASS, VOLUME &...
  • Page 16 V-1250x INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RS-232 CONTROL FUNCTION COMMAND REMARKS Balance !{z#}BA{b#}+ Balance Step Left !{z#}BL+ Balance Step Right !{z#}BR+ Zone Activity Auto Update !ZA{0/1}+ Enable/Disable Auto Update of the Zone Information when Zone Activity is detected Zone Max Volume Sets current volume setting as a...
  • Page 17 V-1250x INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RS-232 CONTROL QUERIES {z#} - Zone Number. Range is 1..6 {0/1} – Either 0 (zero) or 1 (one). 0 – Off, 1 – On. {v#} - Volume Setting. Range is 0..38. See VOLUME LEVEL table below. {bt#} - Bass/Treble Setting. Range is 0..14. See BASS/TREBLE LEVEL table below.
  • Page 18 V-1250x INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RS-232 CONTROL Remote Bypass Zone Switches: The V-1250x provides six zone bypass switches that can be used to bypass (IR) Infrared and RS232 control in any or all zones. This feature is used to protect zones from accidental changes from (IR) Infrared or RS232 commands.

  • Page 19: Specifications & Warranty

    20Hz - 20kHz Warranty Input Impedance >47 K Ohms Factor Electronics amplifiers are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three Input Sensitivity 600mV (3) years from the date of purchase without charge for parts or labour.

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