AudioControl ARCHITECT MODEL 2660 Installation Manual

AudioControl ARCHITECT MODEL 2660 Installation Manual

16 channel multi-zone power amplifier

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ARCHITECT
MODEL 2660
16 CHANNEL MULTI-ZONE POWER AMPLIFIER
Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ARCHITECT MODEL 2660 ™ 16 CHANNEL MULTI-ZONE POWER AMPLIFIER Installation Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Warranty ..... . 25 symbol within an equilateral triangle device not expressly approved by AudioControl Installation Notes ....27 is intended to alert the user to the Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    When a whole-house audio system de- • LightDrive Anti-clipping a lifetime of trouble-free service for your the Architect Model 2660 a very unique mands high levels of audio performance, With durability in mind, AudioCon- multi-room audio system. product, unlike any other amplifier: but the physical installation space is trol’s LightDrive anti-clipping protec-...
  • Page 4: Complimentary Bullet Points

    Quick View Features continued Quick View Complimentary bullet points • 16 channels of AudioControl Front Panel amplification • Efficient power amplifiers and power supplies • Power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts in standby • Rack mountable 2U form factor •...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Server An Important Note about Triggering Source Units for Room Zones using an active balanced line driver The Architect Model 2660 master trigger for the signals. This will provide Background Music Source connectors (two TS 1/8” and a 3-pin block)
  • Page 6: Front Panel Features

    The flow-through with limited or no airflow design of the chassis allows stacking of multiple Architect Model 2660 units Install a fan in the rack (or mix and match with our Director 1. Power LED – This dual color LED indi- 4.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Features

    Rear Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel Features 4. Ground Isolation Switch – This switch 1/8” TS mono jacks – These are wired selects the level of isolation between in parallel to each other, and work in the audio signal ground and the AC conjunction with the 3-pin connector.
  • Page 8: Bus A And B Sections

    Bus A, Bus B, or Local. ing, then you must install a short voltage to the Architect Model 2660 until a signal is sensed. If signal sense 10. DIP Switches – These five switches...
  • Page 9: Speaker Connections

    Almost Done With The Rear Panel Almost Done With The Rear Panel Speaker Connections 13. Speaker Outputs – This 4-pin con- 9 10 nector allows easy connection of two speakers for stereo operation, or one Establish a standard connection color speaker for bridged mono operation.
  • Page 10: Speaker And Wiring Impedance

    AudioCon- see if the problem moves with the trol team for further assistance, or e-mail Here are two examples for calculating Architect Model 2660 is tolerant of lower wires. speakers wired in parallel: impedance loads, however, all good de- us at sound.great@audiocontrol.com...
  • Page 11: Block Diagrams

    Troubleshooting continued Block Diagrams Block Diagram 6. Speaker Buzzing or Crackling at high 10. The Architect Model 2660 looks like volume: this: a. Reduce any preamplifier/equalizer low-frequency boost. b. Turn off your chainsaw and ba- con-frying “Sounds of the Pacific a.
  • Page 12: Simplified Block Diagram

    Depth ......................15.5” Weight ......................16 lbs Please note: Because of AudioControl’s bold and daring quest to push back the frontiers of audio perfection, all specifications are subject to change without notice, and at any time, including (and not limited to) lunchtime, teatime, or when our engineers run around the factory shouting “Eureka!”...
  • Page 13: Service

    Lots of fine print. Months of the warranty is limited to one year. in the box. Use great care and plenty If the Architect Model 2660 needs service, waiting around. Well, fear no more. This 4. Our warranty covers AudioControl...
  • Page 14: Installation Notes

    Mono that vary from state to state. Promises of Sense Stereo how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than what we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have no obligation, express or implied. We make no warranty of mer- chantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 15: Basic Cha Cha

    Hurrah, you are done! Basic Cha-Cha START Manual PN 913-128-0 Rev A...

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