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ARCHITECT
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Model 1680 EQ • Model 1660
Model 1280 EQ • Model 1260
12 & 16 Channel Multi-Zone Amplifiers
Professional Installer's Guide
ARCHITECT Model 1680 EQ – 16 Channel Amplifier with Speaker Equalizer
ARCHITECT Model 1660 – 16 Channel Power Amplifier
ARCHITECT Model 1280 EQ – 12 Channel Amplifier with Speaker Equalizer
ARCHITECT Model 1260 – 12 Channel Power Amplifier
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22410 70th Avenue West • Seattle, WA 98043 USA
425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 • www.audiocontrol.com
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- Page 1 ARCHITECT Model 1660 – 16 Channel Power Amplifier ARCHITECT Model 1280 EQ – 12 Channel Amplifier with Speaker Equalizer ARCHITECT Model 1260 – 12 Channel Power Amplifier ® Making Good Sound Great 22410 70th Avenue West • Seattle, WA 98043 USA 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 • www.audiocontrol.com...
- Page 2 Project Information Dealer Name ________________________________________ Date Installed ________________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________________ Ethernet MAC Address ________________________________ IP Address Dynamic / Static ____________________________ ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Architect Model 1280 EQ / 1260 / 1680 EQ / 1660 Product Highlights ......... 2 A Guided Tour Of the Architect Front Panel . - Page 4 ®...
- Page 5 The Architect™ Series is designed and manufactured by AudioControl, the only electronics company in the world that specializes in amplifiers, equalizers, signal processors and audio analyzers. Our passion for high quality, meticulous attention to detail and pro sound heritage shows itself in the dozens of awards we have won for our designs, products and service.
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Page 6: Product Highlights
• Superior Sound Quality; Pristine sonics happens first in all AudioControl designs and is not compromised by any other feature. You often get the feeling that sound quality is an after thought with products from other companies. -
Page 7: A Guided Tour Of The Architect
A Guided Tour Of The Architect Model 1280 EQ and Model 1680 EQ Architect Model 1680 EQ Œ Ž Architect Model 1280 EQ Front Panel Œ Stereo Speaker Equalization controls Ž Protection LED - This LED has two faces. - This array of knobs provide up to 12dB In normal operation it glows Blue when the remote power trigger is active and the... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Guided Tour Œ Ž ‘ ’ “ Rear Panel Œ Ethernet LAN Connection (Models 1681 Speaker Outputs – These terminal blocks EQ , 1660, 1281 EQ and 1261) – This en- are designed to make an installer smile. ables control of the Architect via a standard You can unplug the blocks and connect all 10BaseT computer network. - Page 9 Guided Tour ” • ” Bus Select Switches – The switches below closure between the Trigger In and the +12V output or an external 12 volt trigger each zone’s local input jacks select the input source for that amplifier zone. If the switch between the Control In and Ground termi- is in the “Local”...
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Page 10: Installationguide
The AudioControl balanced line driver components (BLD-10, BLR-10 and BLX-10) are an excellent way to send audio over long distances with standard Cat-5 wiring. Check them out at audiocontrol.com. - Page 11 Installation Guide Whole House System with Tuner Only Background Music ARCHITECT ™ Model 1280 EQ • Model 1260 Model 1680 EQ • Model 1660 Installer’s Guide...
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Page 12: Remote Power Control
Installation Guide Remote Power Control The Architect has several means of power control: • Main AC Power switch - This is the master control and must be turned ON for the Architect to function. When the main power switch is on, the blue Power LED on the front panel lights up. -
Page 13: Speaker Connections
Installation Guide Speaker Connections The same rule applies to the speaker wires as the RCA connec- tions. Establish a standard connection color code and stick with it. One conductor of the speaker wire is normally marked by a different color (silver versus copper) or there is a ribbing on one side. -
Page 14: Bridging The Architect
Installation Guide Bridging The Architect To increase the output power of the Architect amplifier you can Caution - Do not use a join (bridge) two channels into a single channel of 250 watts. speaker rated at less than Accomplishing this is a simple matter. Just press the Mono 8 ohms when bridging. -
Page 15: Equalization Procedures
AudioControl This real world situation is where equalization can provide great Industrial SA-3052. - Page 16 Equalizing Procedures Audio Analysis It may take several series of adjustments since there is some interaction between each control. We have included some sample settings here and general descriptions of each control’s function further on page 13 or here. After initial adjustment the only time you would change the control settings are 1) if you connect different speakers into the system, 2) if (assuming the speakers aren’t built-in) you move them significantly, such as from a bookshelf to floor stands, or...
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Page 17: Equalization Controls
Equalization Controls Equalization Controls Here is a brief introduction to each of the Speaker Equalization control frequencies and what their affect on your music is. 75 Hz – Bass. This is at the bottom end of the frequencies which typical in-wall and small bookshelf speakers can achieve. Even though the Architect’s subsonic filter cuts frequencies under 40 Hz, boosting this band more than 6 dB can cause distor- tion. -
Page 18: Ethernet Connectivity
Ethernet Connectivity Ethernet Connectivity & Control (Architect Model 1681 EQ & Architect Model 1281 EQ) To further enhance the flexibility of the Architect amplifier, the Model 1281 EQ and Model 1681 EQ include a built-in web server. The server connects to the outside world using a 10 BaseT Ether- net LAN port and the TCP/IP network protocol. -
Page 19: Ethernet Connectivity
Ethernet Connectivity To remotely access the web server of the Architect from an area outside of the local network you will need a full time connection to the Internet (Cable, T1), a router/firewall, and more than basic knowledge of TCP/IP network setup. Check with a professional. The simplest means of making the web server of the Architect accessible to the Internet is by using the Port Forwarding feature found in most Ethernet Routers and Firewalls. -
Page 20: Control Commands
Ethernet Connectivity The commands are broken into two groups: Control and Inqui- ries. The Controls issue instructions to the Architect for power control and channel muting; the Inquires return the status of amplifier channels, AC line voltage, the amplifier temperature, and the failure data log. -
Page 21: Inquiry Commands
Ethernet Connectivity Inquiry Commands Binary string showing Model ID all zones mute three digit number status Signal sense 0 = Mute 0=Defeated, 1=Active 1 = Active (unmuted) Header/Footer Status (i.e. ‘001000’ – 0=None, 1=Include zone 3 is unmuted) See next page for Protection status header formats (zone 1-8 and Amp) - Page 22 IFBXXXXXXXXAC where I = the inquiry command, FB stands for feedback, X is the zone status, and AC is the footer identifying the response as from an AudioControl product. For example, the response MFB00100000AC is the response to a zone mute inquiry (M?) and shows all zones muted (“0”) except zone 3 (“1”...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Many problems can be eliminated by re-checking the wiring and settings of the Architect amplifier. If a problem cannot be solved using the guide below, please call the AudioControl factory for fur- ther assistance or email us at sound.better@audiocontrol.com 1. No Sound a. - Page 24 Disconnect power from the unit for 3 to 4 minutes and reconnect to power. b. Something rather serious has happened inside the Architect. Call the AudioControl factory. 6. Speaker Buzzing or Cracking at high volume: • Reduce the equalizer boost at 75Hz.
- Page 25 What to do if you need service What to do if you need service First, contact AudioControl, either by e-mail or phone. We’ll verify if there is anything wrong that you can correct yourself, or that it needs to be sent back to our factory for repair. Please include the following items with the returning unit: 1) A copy of your proof of purchase.
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Page 26: The Warranty
Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to by AudioControl. This warranty make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out gives you specific legal rights, for you and your client, plus helps you resist the temptation to and you may also have rights have your friend, who’s “good with electronics”, try to repair your... -
Page 27: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Architect Amplifier Block Diagram ARCHITECT ™ Model 1280 EQ • Model 1260 Model 1680 EQ • Model 1660 Installer’s Guide... -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Architect Model Amplifiers Power ......... . .All Channels Driven ......Single Zone Stereo Mode . - Page 30 ® Making Good Sound Great 22410 70th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98043 USA 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 e-mail: sound.better@audiocontrol.com Visit us on the web at www.audiocontrol.com © AudioControl 2012, All Rights Reserved. P/N 913-117-0...
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