SpeakerCraft Big Bang BB50-S Manuals

Big Bang Power Amplifiers B B 5 0 - S O w n e r ’s M a n u a l 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Explanation of Graphical Symbols 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appli- ance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recom- mended by the manufacturer. PORTABLE CART WARNING 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appli- ance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. 10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance. 15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service person- nel when: a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or c. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or d. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or e. The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 17. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servic- ing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 Thank you for purchasing the SpeakerCraft BB50-S power amplifier. Before proceeding with your installation, please review Diagrams 1 & 2 on pages 4-5 to familiarize your- self with the functions and features of the BB50-S. TABLE OF CONTENTS Front Panel Diagram..................................................................4 Rear Panel Diagram...................................................................5 Installation Considerations..........................................................6 Inputs and Outputs................................................................. 6-11 Operating Multiple Speakers.....................................................11 Power.......................................................................................11 Front Panel Operations.............................................................12 Troubleshooting........................................................................13 Specifications............................................................................14 Warranty...................................................................................15 4 DIAGRAM 1: Front Panel Detail Power Switch must be ON for Trigger Inputs to operate Active LED indicates when Power is turned ON “A” LED. Indicates External Main Amp (A) is playing (if connected to rear panel (A) Main IN connector) and Internal Amp (B) is off “B” LED. Indicates Internal Amp (B) is Triggered ON and External Main Amp (A) is OFF These adjustments set Delay and Sens parameters when the unit operates with Audio Trigger (only) L & R Gain Pots permit Max levels, or matching levels to other amplifiers, to be set