Sonance Stereo Amplifier BBE User Manual

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S M A R T A M P L I F I E R T E C H N O L O G Y  
B B E ® S O U N D E N H A N C E M E N T M O D U L E  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Smart Amplifier Technology® BBE® Sound Enhancement Module. This module can be used in any Sonamp® equipped  
with our Smart Amplifier Technology (SAT).  
BBE is a sound enhancement process used by hundreds of professional musicians and in recording studios and concert sound systems worldwide. Primarily  
developed to compensate for the bass-through-treble timing errors that limit loudspeaker clarity and focus, the BBE process improves presence and detail of  
speakers, especially at lower listening volumes. This makes it particularly effective at improving the sound quality of distributed audio systems playing back-  
ground music. BBE restores clarity and definition (or focus) to spoken voices, making paging systems easier to understand without having to run them at high  
volumes. The BBE process is so effective that it can even compensate for inferior sound from poor quality source material or compressed sources like MP3, etc.  
For more information on the BBE process, go to www.bbesound.com.  
INSTALLING THE BBE SAT MODULE IN AN AMPLIFIER  
(See illustrations below)  
Sonamps with Smart Amplifier Technology feature a rear-panel module bay. Replace the amplifier’s existing SAT module with the BBE SAT module.  
IMPORTANT: Before installing the SAT module, make sure the amplifier’s power switch is OFF and its power cord is disconnected.  
1. Remove and save the two screws holding the current SAT module in place.  
2. Gently pull the existing SAT module out of the SAT module bay.  
4a. The jumper pins are located in the shaded area of the illustration below.  
4b. As shown in the illustration, remove the shorting sleeves from their  
factory-set (ON) position on the jumper pins and replace them in the  
OFF positions. Make sure you insert the shorting sleeves all the way  
onto the jumper pins.  
3. Flip the tabs on the ends of the ribbon connector socket outwards to release  
it and disconnect the cable. (Note the alignment of the connector.)  
4. Select the desired position of the high-pass filter jumpers on the BBE SAT  
module. Note: These jumpers are set at the factory in the high-pass filter  
ON position. Sonance highly recommends that these jumpers remain in  
the ON position if the amplifier will be used in a system that includes  
in-wall volume controls for the speakers. If you wish to bypass the high-  
pass filter, set the jumpers to the OFF position:  
5. Re-connect the ribbon cable to the ribbon cable connector on the BBE SAT  
module so that it clicks into place. Make sure the connector is aligned properly.  
6. Slide the BBE SAT module into the SAT module bay.  
7. Replace the two mounting screws.  
Replacing the SAT Module  
Bypassing the Hi-Pass Filters on the BBE SAT Module  
TOWARDS  
INPUT/OUTPUT  
CONNECTORS  
TOWARDS  
RIBBON  
CONNECTOR  
3&  
5
HI-PASS FILTER ON  
(FACTORY DEFAULT)  
2
&6  
1
&7  
1&7  
Jumper  
Sleeve  
Jumper  
Sleeve  
HI-PASS FILTER OFF  
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Connections in a System with No External Control Capability  
Line-Level Stereo Source Component  
(CD player, satellite radio tuner, etc.)  
LINE OUT  
L
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* Buffered output signal is not BBE-processed  
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Sonamp with  
Optional Second Zone  
Amplifier and Speakers  
BBE SAT Module  
Connections in a System with External Control Capability  
(When the iPod is played the BBE processing will automatically be  
engaged by the AL1 control voltage trigger.)  
iPort  
with  
iPod  
AL1  
Automatic  
Source  
Selector  
iPort  
Wallplate  
AL1  
12VDC  
Control  
Output*  
Cat5 Wire  
*A trigger voltage can also be generated  
by a control system such as a Crestron  
or AMX  
CD Player  
LINOUT  
L
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Sonamp with  
BBE SAT Module  
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listed on this instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will  
be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping  
container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or  
loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon  
examination at the factory or Authorized Sonance Dealer, it is  
determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at  
any time during this warranty period, Sonance or the Authorized  
Sonance Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no  
additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer  
available and can not be repaired effectively, Sonance, at is sole option,  
may replace the unit with a current model of equal or grater value. In  
some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the  
mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is  
required, Sonance assumes no responsibility or liability for such modifi-  
cation. All replaced parts and product become the property of Sonance.  
Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the  
original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.  
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE  
If you any have questions about the operation or installation of this  
product, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any busi-  
ness day at (800) 582-0772 or (949) 492-7777; from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  
Pacific Time.  
If your product should need repair or service, contact your Sonance  
Authorized Dealer for help, or use the following procedure:  
1. Prior to calling Sonance, note the product’s model number, serial num-  
ber, purchase date, and the name and address of the dealer where you  
purchased the product.  
2. Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above  
number(s) and describe the problem the unit is experiencing. If they  
determine that the product requires service, they will transfer you to  
our Customer Service Department, who will issue you a Return  
Authorization (RA) Number.  
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused  
by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or  
shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the  
rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the  
product which has not been authorized or approved by Sonance. This  
Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by  
environmental conditions. This Warranty will be void if the Serial  
Number on the product has been removed, tampered-with or defaced.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product  
is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the  
purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above.  
In no event will Sonance be liable for any incidental or consequential  
damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even  
if Sonance or a Authorized Sonance Dealer has been advised of the  
possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.  
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TO  
RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO SONANCE!  
3. If you’re directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair, pack the unit  
in its original shipping carton. If needed, you can obtain replacement  
packaging from us for a small charge. Note: it is best if you place the  
box into an additional outer “overcarton” before shipment to minimize  
a chance of theft in shipment. Please include a copy of the original bill  
of sale inside the package.  
4. Contact a package delivery service such as United Parcel Service or  
Federal Express to arrange prepaid (not collect) shipping. Do not use  
the U.S. Postal Service.  
IMPORTANT: FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED.  
5. Write the RA Number on the outside of the shipping carton.  
6. Ship the packaged unit to:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential  
damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All implied  
warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed  
Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied  
warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this  
limitation does not apply.  
Quality Assurance Department  
Sonance  
212 Avenida Fabricante  
San Clemente, CA 92672-7531  
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS  
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE (U.S. ONLY)  
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties, express or  
implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise.  
The warranty is limited to Sonance products registered herein and  
specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or  
associated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this  
product. Sonance shall, in no event, be liable for incidental or consequential  
damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
Sonance warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this  
Sonance product will be free from defects in materials and workman-  
ship for a period of five (5) years, provided the product was purchased  
from a Sonance Authorized Dealer.  
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of  
purchase, prepaid insured to the Authorized Sonance Dealer  
from whom they were purchased, or to the Sonance factory at the address  
©2005 Sonance. All rights reserved.  
Sonance and Sonamp are registered trademarks of Dana Innovations, Inc. “BBE” and its designs are the registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
Sonance • 212 Avenida Fabricante • San Clemente, CA 92672-7531, USA • (800) 582-7777 or (949) 492-7777 • FAX: (949) 361-5151 Technical Support: (800) 582-0772  
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