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SF-16B Digital Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide     7

Changing the Power Fuse

Before changing the fuse, find and correct 

the excessive impedance load or wiring 

short that caused the fuse failure.

The fuse compartment contains two extra 

fuses that can be used to replace blown 

fuses in the field. Access the replacement 

fuses by sliding out a compartment behind 

each fuse, as shown in Figure 9.

•  Remove the power cord.
•  Carefully remove the fuse cover using a 

flat blade screwdriver.

•  Inspect both fuses to determine which 

one is blown.

•  Replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse, 

or a fuse of the same value.

•  Orient the fuse cover so that the arrow 

points toward the correct voltage for your 

region as shown in Figure 9.

CAREFULLY PRY 

WITH A SMALL 

SCREWDRIVER

FUSE COVER

ARROW 

INDICATES 

VOLTAGE

200-240 Volts 

(5A Fuses)

100-120 Volts 

(10A Fuses)

SPARE 

FUSE

ACTIVE 

FUSES

Figure 9

Figure 8

Figure 7

SF-16B CONNECTIONS - System Trigger  

(5V-24V AC/DC)

The System Trigger input on the SF-16B allows equipment such 

as AV receivers or power managment devices to put the SF-16B in 

standby when not in use, thereby greatly conserving energy usage.  

To enable the System Trigger:

1. Make system trigger connections as illustrated in Figure 13.  
2. Power the SF-16B, then apply power to the triggering device.
3. Set System Trigger DIP switch in the up (TRIGGER MODE) 

position.

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SPEAKER OUTPUTS  (CLASS 2 WIRING) 

SERIAL

TRIGGER MODE

ALWAYS ON

BUS INPUT

1:1 INPUTS

701-13306

DB25 AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT

100-120V~ 50-60 Hz 1125W

 Replace Fuses Only 

with T 10A, 250V 

 

Remplacer Uniquement avec 

Fusible T 10A, 250V

Set voltage selector 

and install correct 

fuses according to 

local power supply.

Régler le sélecteur 

de tension et 

installer les fusibles 

corrects selon 

l’alimentation locale.

4002715

ETL LISTED CONFORMS 

TO UL STD 60065

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA 

STD C22.2 NO. 60065

Audio Authority® Corp. • 2048 Mercer Rd. Lexington, KY 40511  USA

800-322-8346 • 859-233-4599 • www.audioauthority.com

Model SF-16 8-Zone Digital Amplifier 

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

BUS

GAIN

L

R

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PDF User Manual

IN      OUT

SYSTEM 

TRIGGER

5V -  24V  AC / DC

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PDF User Manual

TO NEXT SF-16B  

SYSTEM TRIGGER 

INPUT

Figure 6

POWER 

MANAGEMENT 

DEVICE

Serial Connection 

Firmware updates are accomplished 

via the serial port and a Windows 

PC firmware update utility.  Serial 

connection pins are shown in Figure 7. 

SF-16B Rack Mounting

The SF-16B is designed so that it may be installed either on a shelf 

or in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.  If rack mounting, remove 

the feet and the cover screws adjacent to the front panel of the unit. 

Reuse the cover screws to mount the rack adapters supplied with 

the SF-16B. Be sure to place a spacer under the adapters at every 

screw location.  Secure the SF-16B to the rails of the equipment 

rack with the screws supplied, and use appropriate chassis 

supports, such as Middle Atlantic CSA Series.

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15         16

SPEAKER OUTPUTS  (CLASS 2 WIRING) 

SERIAL

TRIGGER MODE

ALWAYS ON

BUS INPUT

1:1 INPUTS

701-13306

DB25 AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT

100-120V~ 50-60 Hz 1125W

 Replace Fuses Only 

with T 10A, 250V 

 

Remplacer Uniquement avec 

Fusible T 10A, 250V

Set voltage selector 

and install correct 

fuses according to 

local power supply.

Régler le sélecteur 

de tension et 

installer les fusibles 

corrects selon 

l’alimentation locale.

4002715

ETL LISTED CONFORMS 

TO UL STD 60065

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA 

STD C22.2 NO. 60065

Audio Authority® Corp. • 2048 Mercer Rd. Lexington, KY 40511  USA

800-322-8346 • 859-233-4599 • www.audioauthority.com

Model SF-16 8-Zone Digital Amplifier 

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

BUS

GAIN

L

R

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PDF User Manual

IN      OUT

SYSTEM 

TRIGGER

5V -  24V  AC / DC

1/3

PDF User Manual

UP

1/2

1           2

 

3        

  

 4

5       

   

 6

7      

  

   8

9      

  

  10

11         12

13     

 

   14

15         16

SPEAKER OUTPUTS  (CLASS 2 WIRING) 

SERIAL

TRIGGER MODE

ALWAYS ON

BUS INPUT

1:1 INPUTS

701-13306

DB25 AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT

100-120V~ 50-60 Hz 1125W

 Replace Fuses Only 

with T 10A, 250V 

 

Remplacer Uniquement avec 

Fusible T 10A, 250V

Set voltage selector 

and install correct 

fuses according to 

local power supply.

Régler le sélecteur 

de tension et 

installer les fusibles 

corrects selon 

l’alimentation locale.

4002715

ETL LISTED CONFORMS 

TO UL STD 60065

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA 

STD C22.2 NO. 60065

Audio Authority® Corp. • 2048 Mercer Rd. Lexington, KY 40511  USA

800-322-8346 • 859-233-4599 • www.audioauthority.com

Model SF-16 8-Zone Digital Amplifier 

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

BUS

GAIN

L

R

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PDF User Manual

IN      OUT

SYSTEM 

TRIGGER

5V -  24V  AC / DC

1/3

PDF User Manual

200V - 240V

100V - 120V

UP

5  4  3  2  1

9  8  7  6

GND   RX   TX

200V - 240V

100V - 120V

Summary of Contents for Sona Flex SF-16B

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Page 4: ...with the responsiveness and headroom required for dynamic music content Power saving features include automute and a system trigger input so that power management devices can put the SF 16B in standby when not in use Carton Contents SF 16B 16 Channel Amplifier Power Cord DB 25 cable see page 8 Rack ears see page 22 User manual Other Materials You May Need Speakers and cabling Audio sources RCA pat...

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Page 6: ...ve a quick connect input using a DB 25 cable If used with a matrix preamp all inputs correspond to like numbered outputs and 1 1 Input setting should be used If used with a single source or with a switch use Bus Input setting and connect Input A 1 and 2 only 2 Input from an Audio Authority audio matrix For installations where the SF 16B is serving as an amplifier for Audio Authority audio matrix p...

Page 7: ...VOLTAGE SELECTOR BUS N A B C D E F G H PDF User Manual IN OUT SYSTEM TRIGGER 5V 24V AC DC PDF User Manual TO NEXT SF 16B SYSTEM TRIGGER INPUT Figure 6 POWER MANAGEMENT DEVICE Serial Connection Firmware updates are accomplished via the serial port and a Windows PC firmware update utility Serial connection pins are shown in Figure 7 SF 16B Rack Mounting The SF 16B is designed so that it may be insta...

Page 8: ...s for the replacement unit will be paid by Audio Authority Ground service only A copy of the invoice from an Authorized Re seller showing the item number serial number and date of purchase proof of purchase must be submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in warranty claim Units that fail after the warranty period has expired may be returned to the factory for repair at a nominal ch...

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