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AMPLIFIER

UNBALANCED IN

STEREO IN

STATUS

R

L

12VDC IN

RS-232

IR

SERVICE

VOLUME

BALANCED IN

L+   L-   GND   R+   R-

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

+

+

S   GND  GND  Tx    Rx

A.  12V DC Input (Black)

Attach 12V DC power from power supply.

B.  Balanced Input 1

Set screw connector accepts and secures balanced line level mono or stereo 
audio signals.

NOTE: 

To preserve wires for future service, use a zip-tie and leave a 6" service 

loop of excess wire.

C.  3.5mm Stereo Input 2

Attach stereo 3.5mm plug into jack.

D.  Unbalanced RCA Input 3

Accepts unbalanced mono or stereo line level audio signals.

E.  USB Service Port

Reserved for firmware updates only. Plug in a USB flash drive with firmware 
file, the unit will automatically update. No PC or Mac needed. Refer to 

Firmware Update

 on Page 10.

F.  Volume Knob

Digital encoder, sends and – commands to the amp.

G.  Status LED

Blue (Solid)  

On

Blue (Blinking) 

IR/RS-232 Communication active

Red (Solid) 

Standby

Pink (Blinking) 

Mute

Red (Blinking) 

Fault (See Troubleshooting on page 10)

H.  IR Input

Control the amplifier via IR from your control system. This input accepts a 
mono connector – Signal and GND only, no 12V signal supplied.

I.  RS-232

Control the amplifier via RS-232 from your control system.

J.  Speaker Output (Green)

Set screw connectors attach to output.

A

B

H

I

J

C

E

G

F

D

Summary of Contents for ECA-70VMINI-60W

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL ECA 70VMINI 60W UNBALANCED IN STEREO IN STATUS R L 12VDC IN RS 232 IR SERVICE VOLUME BALANCED IN L L GND R R SPEAKER OUTPUTS S GND GND Tx Rx ECA 70VMINI 60W ...

Page 2: ...ed service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The equipment shall be used at maximum 35 C ambient temperature 16 To reduce the risk of electrical...

Page 3: ...he amplifier via an IR input or RS 232 from a control system Multiple Inputs Select from 3 different inputs Each input may be listened to discretely selected via IR or RS 232 or summed default Compact Size and Layout The Episode Mini amplifier is designed to be tucked away for great looking and sounding installations With compact controls efficiently placed connections this amp is ready to perform...

Page 4: ...e level audio signals E USB Service Port Reserved for firmware updates only Plug in a USB flash drive with firmware file the unit will automatically update No PC or Mac needed Refer to Firmware Update on Page 10 F Volume Knob Digital encoder sends volume and commands to the amp G Status LED Blue Solid On Blue Blinking IR RS 232 Communication active Red Solid Standby Pink Blinking Mute Red Blinking...

Page 5: ... Mount the unit to a wall or rack using the mounting ears B IEC Power Connector Attach included IEC cable to this port for power C Fuse Serviceable fuse D Power LED Indicates current power status Green On E 12V DC Output Connect to and to from the amplifier to the power supply ATTENTION The total 12VDC current is 2A maximum There is a maximum of 200mA available for the other two 12V outputs for ac...

Page 6: ...f the installation lacks good air flow such as solid cabinet doors or wall mounted racks it may be necessary to create ventilation to allow outside air into the space Allow a minimum of 5 of free air space above the unit Allow a minimum of 3 of free air space on either side of the unit does not apply to rack mounting Allow a minimum of 2 of depth behind unit to accommodate cables and connectors Wh...

Page 7: ...et included can be used for shelf placement of the amplifier Using these will prevent vibration and movement of the amplifier Attach one to each corner of the unit WARNING Do not stack anything on top of the amplifier Plenum Placement The ECA 70VMINI 60W amplifier meets UL 2043 requirements for heat and smoke release It can be installed in the plenum space such as in the ceiling out of sight ATTEN...

Page 8: ...t a control system to either the IR input or RS 232 input Observing proper polarity connect the speakers to the rear of the amplifier s phoenix connector Lastly connect power to an outlet with surge protection ATTENTION Do not connect more than one amplifier to the power supply Balanced Line Level Tip Sleeve s Ring Ring Tip Left Right Connect Tip to Ring to and the sleeve to ground 3 5mm stereo Us...

Page 9: ...rving correct polarity CONFIGURE IR RS 232 Control To configure the amplifier connect a control system via IR or RS 232 to send the desired command codes Control protocols are available for download on the ECA 70VMINI 60W product page Follow the control system manufacturer instructions to configure commands for use List of Configurations Power Status Volume Level Input Selection Bass Treble Level ...

Page 10: ... quickly then slowly then pause for a moment 6 LED will then blink slowly then stay ON if upgrade was successful 7 Remove USB stick and remove AC power 8 Wait for LED to go OFF and power up the unit again TROUBLESHOOTING Amplifier will not turn on Power cable to the amplifier is incorrectly connected or plugged into an outlet that does not have power Check connections and verify power on the outle...

Page 11: ...If so see section above STATUS LED is RED SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power 60 Watts 70V 80 ohms minimum Distortion THD N less than 1 Input Sensitivity Unbalanced Inputs RCA and 3 5mm 550mV Balanced input 775mV Input Impedance Unbalanced Inputs RCA and 3 5mm 20KΩ Balanced input 40KΩ Auto On Audio sense Sensitivity 4mV S N Ratio Reference to Rated Power Unbalanced Inputs RCA and 3 5mm 85dB Balanced input ...

Page 12: ...o be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use This warranty shall not apply to products that have been abused modified or disassembled Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to a designated service center with an assigned return authorization RA number Contact technical support at support episodeaudio com for an RA number CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPOR...

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