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INTRODUCTION 

The CA120 is a very small stereo amplifier with numerous remotely controlled functions 
(RS-232 serial port, infrared receiver, 0-10 VDC remote control port), and is ideal for 
integrating  audiovisual  applications  with  other  devices:  educational  classes,  meeting 
rooms and multimedia presentations, business premises, etc.  

5.1 Main characteristics: 

 

2 x 60 W RMS @ 4

 amplifier  

 

Universal external power supply 

 

AUTO STANDBY function: in the absence of an audio signal the unit automatically 
goes into 

STANDBY

 mode, minimising power consumption 

 

Lightweight, silent, high-performance amplifier (fan-free convection cooling) 

 

Suitable for stereo and parallel (mono) 

 

1 switchable balanced mic / unbalanced line input, with high quality microphone 
preamplifier, 

phantom

 

power supply, noise gate and “talkover” function or priority 

over the rest of input 

 

2 stereo lines (not balanced) 

 

2-band independent tone control (Bass, Treble) for the microphone / line 3 and line 
1&2 input connection. 

 

Auxiliary output for liaison with other amplifiers or external audio devices 

 

Local control by digital rotary knob (“encoder”)

 

 

Remote control by infrared remote control 

 

Remote control by WPmVOL or WPmVOL-SR (0-10 VDC) wall panel 

 

RS-232  control  port, 

compatible  with  EclerCOMM  software  (free)  and  control 

protocol CA-NET

 

 

MUTE port to silence the entire unit by closing external contact 

Summary of Contents for CA120

Page 1: ...50 0269 0104 CA120 EN v 20220510 CA120 AMPLIFIER Compact Amplifier USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...4 Audio output connections 9 6 5 Remote control options 9 OPERATION AND USAGE 11 7 1 Start up and default mode 11 7 2 Special active source selection mode and setting adjustments 11 7 3 AUTO STANDBY F...

Page 3: ...k of electric shock The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not...

Page 4: ...one by unplugging the power cable from the mains input socket For this reason it always shall remain easily accessible 15 Equipment is connected to a socket outlet with earthing connection by means of...

Page 5: ...year warranty COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The CA120 micro amplifier complies with the following international standards EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product family standard for...

Page 6: ...formance amplifier fan free convection cooling Suitable for stereo and parallel mono 1 switchable balanced mic unbalanced line input with high quality microphone preamplifier phantom power supply nois...

Page 7: ...le shelf cupboard etc thanks to its design and layout of its connectors controls and LED indicator lights 6 2 Mains connection The amplifier is powered by alternating current through its external powe...

Page 8: ...eamp The CA120 has the following operating modes according to the input sources selected as active LINE1 only LINE1 input is sent to the mix bus to be amplified and delivered to the L and R OUT output...

Page 9: ...REMOTE port the RJ 45 REMOTE type connector allows the connection of a WPmVOL or WPmVOL SR control 0 10 VDC wall control panel to adjust the general output volume and or to select one of the five act...

Page 10: ...ation on the connection and syntax of the commands supported The connection has the following specifications o Baud rate 9600 fixed without auto negotiation o Data bits 8 o Parity None o Stop bits 1 o...

Page 11: ...is turned to the left or to the right this flashes while the output volume increases or decreases The light stops flashing when it reaches either end of the scale and it is no longer possible to incr...

Page 12: ...is in special mode for 10 seconds and the front knob is not touched the equipment automatically reverts to VOL MUTE mode 2 In tone control mode when you turn the knob in either direction it flashes fa...

Page 13: ...0 leaves standby mode and starts operating normally again and the ON STBY LED goes green When you enable AUTO STANDBY mode with the micro switch position ON one of two things happens o There is NO aud...

Page 14: ...n mode being muted to return to normal operation in a short time MUTE This light up when the MUTE function is active silent mode ON STBY the green light comes on when the equipment is in normal operat...

Page 15: ...onsumption mode in the absence of audio signals in its inputs STEREO MONO ST MONO Select the work mode of the amplified outputs of the unit o ST Work in stereo mode L R o MONO Work in MONO mode both c...

Page 16: ...ext time you turn it on the factory settings will be in the memory Note for instructions on how to update the unit s firmware see the product web page at www ecler com where you will find the update s...

Page 17: ...eiver 13 REMOTE micro switch 14 NOISE GATE micro switch 15 TALKOVER micro switch 16 AUTO STANDBY micro switch 17 MIC LIN3 micro switch 18 STEREO MONO micro switch 19 Remote control by protocol CA NET...

Page 18: ...18 BLOCK DIAGRAM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM 6dB 0dB Sensitivity Phantom on off Sensitivity 6dB Phantom ON JUMPERS FACTORY ADJUST...

Page 19: ...TROL LINE MIC BASS 100Hz 10dB TREBLE 6KHz 10dB SIGNAL NOISE RATIO LINE 85dB MIC BAL 65Db TALKOVER TIME 2 Sec DEPTH 30dB MICROPHONE NOISE GATE 20 30 below max PHANTOM VOLTAGE 24VDC 10mA max RS 232 BAUD...

Page 20: ...ht to make changes or improvements in the design or manufacturing that may affect these product specifications For technical queries contact your supplier distributor or complete the contact form on o...

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