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Contents
Important Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................3
EC - Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................................................................................5
1.0 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Front Panel Controls & Indicators .............................................................................................................7
1.3 Rear Panel Controls & Connectors (VMA160, VMA1120, VMA1240) ......................................................8
1.4 Rear Panel Controls & Connectors (VMA260 & VMA2120) ......................................................................9
2.1 Unpacking Your Amplifier ......................................................................................................................10
2.2 Installing Your Amplifier ..........................................................................................................................10
2.3 Ensuring Proper Cooling ........................................................................................................................13
2.4 Choosing Input Wire & Connectors ........................................................................................................13
2.5 Output Wiring & Connectors ..................................................................................................................14
2.6 Wiring Your Audio System ......................................................................................................................15
2.7 Connecting to AC Mains .......................................................................................................................16
2.8 Protecting Your Speakers ......................................................................................................................16
2.9 Startup Procedure .................................................................................................................................16
3.1 Precautions .............................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Input Routing ..........................................................................................................................................18
3.3 Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................................18
3.4 VOX Function ..........................................................................................................................................19
3.5 Priority Muting .........................................................................................................................................19
3.6 Remote Volume Control ..........................................................................................................................19
3.7 Media Player ...........................................................................................................................................20
3.7.1 Bluetooth Operation ........................................................................................................................20
3.7.2 USB Operation ................................................................................................................................20
3.7.3 Additional Media Player Information ...............................................................................................21
3.7.4 Firmware Upgrade Procedure ........................................................................................................21
4.0 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................22
Appendix A: Preliminary Performance Specifications ......................................................................................23
Appendix B: Block Diagrams ...........................................................................................................................24
Appendix C: Contact Information .....................................................................................................................27
