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Architect
Model 1600 SE
Model 1601 SE
16 channel
high current
Power Amplifier
Speaker Optimizer
Professional installer's
consciousness Guide
tm
For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible
22410 70th Avenue West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166
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Summary of Contents for Architect 1600 SE
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Page 1: Power Amplifier
Architect Model 1600 SE Model 1601 SE 16 channel high current Power Amplifier Speaker Optimizer Professional installer’s consciousness Guide ® For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible ® 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 www.audiocontrol.com... -
Page 2: Important Information
important information Dealer Name ________________________________________ Date installed _______________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________________ ethernet MAc Address _______________________________ iP Address Dynamic / Static ___________________________ ®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Experienced Installer’s Quick Hook-Up Guide ....3 A Guided Tour Of The Architect......4 Hooking Up Your System . - Page 4 The Architect Model 1600 SE, Model 1601 SE ®...
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Page 5: The Architect Tm Product Highlights
The Architect™ Model 1600 SE Series is made by the only electronics company in the world that specializes in amplifiers, equalizers, signal processors and audio analyzers. And the com-... - Page 6 Specially-Designed Equalization Controls – (Model 1600 SE and Model 1601 SE) The Architect™ Model 1600 SE Series is intended to provide a dramatic sound improvement for “small” speakers, such as those with 6-inch and 8-inch woofers.
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Page 7: Experienced Installer's Quick Hook-Up Guide
2 speaker bass when the subsonic filter is used in the system. pairs? – See Input Bus- Final adjustment of The Architect™ Model 1600 SE or Model sing page 10. 1601 SE’s speaker optimizer controls is best done with a one- ... -
Page 8: A Guided Tour Of The Architect
After initial adjustment the only time you Architect is in stand-by. If the Protection LED would change the control settings are 1) if you turns Red, then one of the internal protection connect different speakers into the system, 2) circuits have come into use. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
The Mono feature is also used circuitry activates a zone when a signal is pres- when you are bridging a zone. ent. To leave the Architect ready to play at all times, press this switch in (to Defeat). Ñ... - Page 10 Remote Power Control - This three pin connector and Bus #2 buttons are depressed, the zone source allows you to remotely turn on the Architect. You is Input Bus #2. Whenever a Bus Input is selected, can either use a contact closure between the Trigger...
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Page 11: Hooking Up Your System
Small blade screwdriver for terminal blocks (Optional) A balanced line driver (of course we recom- mend the AudioControl BLD-10 and BLR-10) if you are going to mount the Architect more than 20 feet from the preamp. Enough speaker wire to reach all of your speakers. -
Page 12: Installation: The Long Version
Make certain that the air vents on the rear and sides of the Architect are not blocked and have at least ½” of air space. Also make certain that heat sensitive components such as CD or Tape players are not directly on top of the Architect. -
Page 13: Power
1) Main AC Power switch- This is the master control and Installation Hint: If your must be turned ON for the Architect to function. When the main installation doesn’t require power switch is on, the blue Power LED on the front panel lights... -
Page 14: Audio Hook-Up
installation: the Long Version aUDIo Hook-UP If you’re an installation veteran, this may seem repetitive, but some things can never be repeated too many times. 1) Turn off ALL components before making any connections. 2) When making connections, designate RED RCA plugs as RIGHT and WHITE, BLACK, or GREY plugs as LEFT. - Page 15 Long Version wHoLE HoUSE SYSTEm wITH TUnEr onLY BaCkGroUnD mUSIC Architect ™ Model 1600 SE Model 1601 SE installer’s Guide...
- Page 16 installation: the Long Version USInG THE 12V TrIGGEr for LoCaL SoUrCE SELECTIon ®...
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Page 17: Speaker Hook-Up
The downside of this resistance in the wire is that you waste some part of the total power available to the speakers. See the appendix for information about bridging the Architect into mono operation. Speaker connection wiring Congratulations! You’re done with the audio hook up. -
Page 18: Equalizing The System
Equalizing the System Before proceeding on to setting up the Speaker Optimization controls on the Architect, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have everything connected and working properly. 1. Double-check all connections. Make certain that all of the... -
Page 19: Equalization Controls
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 PFM filter cuts frequencies under 40 Hz, boosting this band more than 6 dB can cause distortion. -
Page 20: A Short Introduction To Equalizers And Acoustics
introduction to equalizers And a Short Introduction To Equalizers and acoustics Acoustics Magazine reviewers and audio system owners spend much time critically appraising speakers and other stereo components. Unfortunately, a phenomenon that has a very large effect upon sound is not easily judged or changed. That effect is the ACOUS- TICS of the environment in which you are listening. -
Page 21: Audio Analysis Using Pink Noise
(assuming the speakers aren’t built-in) you move them significantly, such as from a bookshelf to floor stands, or 3) if your room acoustics change through rearrangement of furniture, wall or floor coverings, large hairy dogs, etc. Example Settings Architect ™ Model 1600 SE Model 1601 SE installer’s Guide... -
Page 22: What's Inside
Our Class H design monitors the audio power requirements and continuously adjusts the Architect for the optimum headroom. The result is much cooler operation and less power draw from the AC wall outlet. -
Page 23: Lightdrive Protection System
AudioControl’s exclusive LightDrive protection system eliminates the possibility of sig- nal clipping in the Architect, even under the most demanding of conditions. Normal Amplifier What is clipping? That’s where the speaker output of an... -
Page 24: Using The Ethernet Port
Now let’s see how to use this interface. address is 192.168.0.1. On a TCP/IP network, each device MUST have a To initially setup the Architect amplifier and configure the net- unique address. work interface you will need: •... - Page 25 Using the ethernet Port From this page you have control to turn the Architect on, off and to mute or unmute each zone. Note: The changes are sent to the Architect when you click the Update button. Go ahead, give it a try: Turn on the amplifier and mute a channel or two.
- Page 26 Using the ethernet Port The Configuration page - Scroll to the bottom of the Main User page and click the Configure button. This screen is where you get to setup some options for the network operation. Dynamic versus Static IP Address – This is pretty basic; a Dynamic IP address changes every time you log onto the network, a Static IP address always stays the same.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the architect Almost all 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 fac- tory for further assistance. 1. No Sound: a. - Page 28 Check main AC fuses - if one blows, the protection activates b. Something rather serious has happened inside the Architect. Call the AudioControl factory. 5. Speaker Buzzing or Cracking at high volume: a. Reduce the equalizer boost at 75Hz.
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Page 29: A Brazen Plug For Other Audiocontrol Products
Okay, enough com- mercials. Once again, we thank you for choosing Audio- Control components in your system and hope you enjoy a lifetime of Architect ™ performance and reli- ability. Model 1600 SE Model 1601 SE installer’s Guide... -
Page 30: Appendices
To increase the output power of the Architect, you can join a speaker rated at (bridge) two channels of the Architect into a single channel of 300 less than 8 ohms watts. Accomplishing this is a simple matter. Just press the Mono when bridging. - Page 31 U3 Unmute channel 5-6 text, 10 lines) U4 Unmute channel 7-8 U5 Unmute channel 9-10 U6 Unmute channel 11-12 U7 Unmute channel 13-14 U8 Unmute channel 15-16 UA Unmute all channels Architect ™ Model 1600 SE Model 1601 SE installer’s Guide...
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Page 32: The Warranty
Some tory; or (B) somebody authorized in writing by AudioControl states do not allow limitations of to service the The Architect. If anyone other than (A), or (B) consequential damages. messes with The Architect, that voids your warranty. -
Page 33: Service Information
We recommend United Parcel Service (UPS) for most shipments. Repair service is available at: ® Attn: Service Department 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA Phone 425/775-8461 • FAX 425/778-3166 Architect ™ Model 1600 SE Model 1601 SE installer’s Guide... -
Page 34: Block Diagram
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Page 35: Specifications
Specifications 1600 SE Series Specifications High Current Amplifier Amplifier Power Rating ..... 60 Watts @ 8 ohms ........ - Page 36 ® For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible ® 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 Visit us on the web at www.audiocontrol.com P/N 913 093 0...
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