Connect the PA 12-45 to power sources only of the correct voltage, as shown in this manual and on the PA 12-45. Ensure that the Input Voltage selector switch on the rear of the PA 12-45 is set to the appropriate voltage.
PA 12-45. You should seek service for your PA 12-45 by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur: 1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to install and configure the PA 12- 45 to achieve its optimum potential. This manual also includes a brief summary of the features offered by the PA 12-45, a short description of how the controls work, and how to perform common operations.
Mechanical and Environmental SIDE 15” PA 12-45 SHERBOURN PA 12-45 14” RACK HANDLES 3-3/8” 1/16” 17” 19” FRONT 5.25” 5.75” Dimensions: 17” wide x 5.75” high x 15” deep (includes feet, binding posts, no rack ears) Weight: 28 lbs / 12.7 kg (unboxed); 35.9 lbs / 16.3 kg (boxed)
Inputs and Outputs Analog inputs: 2 bus inputs (bus 1, bus 2); each bus has one stereo pair of unbalanced (RCA) inputs 12 individual channel inputs; each channel has one unbalanced (RCA) input Input sensitivity (for full output into 8 ohms): 365 mV Speaker outputs: 12 pairs of 5-way binding posts (standard red and black);...
Installation Tips Input Busses and Individual Inputs The system of input busses and individual inputs on the PA 12-45 offers an amazing amount of flexibility. The PA 12-45 can be configured as any of the following: • Twelve separate channels, each with an individual input and level/gain control •...
PA 12-45 is controlled only by the status of the PA 12-45, and will be active (high) whenever the PA 12-45 is On and not in Standby mode. When the rear panel Power rocker switch is set to Off, the PA 12-45 is powered completely off and will not respond to any other control, switch setting, or input, and the Trigger Output will be off.
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Configuring a Stereo or Independent Channel Zone - Independent channels may be connected to a minimum load impedance of 4 ohms. To configure the two channels in a zone as a stereo pair, or as independent channels, set the Bridge/Stereo switch to ST and connect one speaker to each of the left and right pairs of binding posts (as shown below).
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Configuring a Bridged Zone - Bridged channels may be connected to a minimum load impedance of 8 ohms. To configure the two channels in a zone as a Bridged channel, set the Bridge/Stereo switch to BR and connect one speaker to the TWO RED BINDING POSTS (as shown below). Note: The polarity markings that pertain to Bridged mode are the small “Bridge +” and “Bridge -” marked next to the two red binding posts. In Bridged mode, ignore the polarity markings located between the left and right sets of binding posts.
LED for the zone in protect mode will turn FLASHING blue. To reset the protection, turn the PA 12-45 Off and then On again using the REAR PANEL POWER SWITCH after the fault has been removed.
Independent zone fault protection allows other zones to continue operating after one or more zones have entered protect mode and shut down • Rack mountable • 10-year Limited Warranty You can find more information about the PA 12-45 12-Channel Distributed Audio Amplifier on our web site at http://www.sherbourn.com. Page 10...
When the PA 12-45 is in Standby mode, the single LED next to the front panel On/Off switch (the On/Off LED) will be lit red; when the PA 12-45 is On, the On/Off LED and the six channel status LEDs will be lit blue (a blue flashing zone status LED indicates a fault).
If necessary, the PA 12-45 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. • If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the PA 12-45, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water, and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
Troubleshooting If problems occur, the first step should be to verify that the PA 12-45 is set to the proper line voltage for your AC power source and that your power source is operating correctly. Problem: No sound is heard from any channel (the On/Off LED is not lit) You have no AC power •...
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. A claim under this warranty must be made by you within the Term. A claim shall not be valid (and Sherbourn has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”...
The CSR will provide you with a returned material authorization number (“RMA”). Ship the product to Sherbourn at the following address, with the RMA written in large, bold letters on the outside of the box, and with the letters “RMA” written before the number. Parcels arriving without a RMA number on the outside of the box will be refused.
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