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Zone Status LEDs (1-8) - Indicate the state of operation

for each of the output zones.

• OFF: Zone is disabled/turned O.

• GREEN: Zone is working and healthy (no audio

clipping).

• YELLOW: Zone is working but audio is close to

clipping.

• RED: Zone audio is clipping.

• RED (Flashing): Zone over heating

System Health LED indicates matrix health.

RED - It is powering on or fault found.

GREEN - The system is healthy.

Network LED indicates the matrix network connection.

RED - No network cable is connected.

AMBER (Flashing) - It discovers the IP address.

AMBER (Solid) - The network has the IP but cannot ping

the router.

GREEN (Flashing) - The network cannot reach the internet.

GREEN (Solid) - The network is healthy.

Cloud LED indicates the matrix connection to the Pulse-

Eight Cloud.

RED - It is not connected to the cloud.

GREEN - It is connected to the cloud.

Power Connector: is used with the supplied power cord

to connect the power.

Ethernet: Port Ethernet option to connect to third party

control systems.

Digital Audio Input: Optical and Coax inputs supporting

multi-channel digital audio, including Dolby Digital 5.1.

The digital inputs support standard S/PDIF protocol (IEC

60958 type II).

Analogue Inputs:Connect analogue input source devices

RS-232 Control Port: Micro phoenix connector can be

utilized for API control using ASCII commands (UART).

12V Trigger Port: Designed to turn on or perform its

function when it receives a signal with a voltage level of

12V.

Active Subwoofer Output: Line-level subwoofer active

output. RCA style connector.

Speaker Zone Outputs: Phoenix connectors for speaker

wiring connections for each zone.

QUICK START GUIDE

ProApm8 Amplier (P8-PROAMP8)

• Please read the instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

• Visit the help.pulse-eight.com to download the latest product manual, additional documentation, and conguration tools.

• 1x ProAmp8, 8-Zone Power Amplier

• 1x IEC Power Cable (Region Specic)

• 8x Phoenix Speaker Connectors

• 1x Micro-Phoenix RS232 Connector

• 1x Rack Mounting Kit

• 1x Quick Start Guide

CHECK WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX

IMPORTANT!

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Installing In A Rack

1. Attach the rack ears to the front sides of the ProAmp8

amplier using the provided screws.

2. Install into the rack and connect cabling according to the

mode of operation – as described below.

WARNING: To prevent damage, it is important to ensure

adequate ventilation space on the sides of the ProAmp8

amplier, especially on the ventilation openings on the side

of the product enclosure.

Connecting The ProAmp8 Analogue Audio Inputs

Connecting The ProAmp8 Digital Audio Inputs

1. Connect audio cables to the Analogue Stereo Inputs (1-8) RCA

inputs.

1. Connect the digital cable (coaxial or optical) to the Dolby

Digital Audio input, and the audio cables to the Analogue

Stereo Inputs (4-8) RCA inputs for zone 3 Dolby mode and

the Analogue Stereo Inputs (5-8) RCA inputs for zone 4 Dolby

mode.

2. For non-bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors

and connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks

provided. Then, connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks

into the ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone Outputs.

3. For bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors and

connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks

provided. Then, connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks

into the ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone

3. For bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors and

connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks

provided. Connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks into

the ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone Outputs.

Connecting The ProAmp8 Audio Output to Speaker

Stereo Multi-Zone Mode

Home-Theatre Multi-Channel Mode

The ProAmp8 can be connected in two ways: Stereo Multi-Zone

Mode and Home-Theatre Multi-Channel Mode. Each mode

has two ways to connect the audio output: bridged mode and

non-bridged mode.

In Home-Theatre Multi-Channel Mode, the ProAmp8 Amplier

accepts a S/PDIF signal (including Dolby Digital) and maps it to

3 or 4 zone outputs on the amplier, depending on Dolby zone

setting - see section Conguration Modes in this manual for

more information.

Connecting The Network

It is necessary to connect a standard Ethernet cable (Category

5e/6/7) from the matrix’s ‘Ethernet’ port to your router or

network switch. Crossover cables are not supported.

Turning On The ProAmp8 Amplier

This guide helps you to install and use

your Pulse-Eight product for the rst time.

Go to help.pulse-eight.com for additional

information on this product including

important technical information not

provided in this document and warranty

terms & conditions.

SCAN FOR HELP

ProAmp Web Interface

Monitoring Portal

The front page of the web interface features displays all

available inputs and outputs.

When setting up the amplier, it is important that the

installer can access the admin menu on the Web Interface

to congure the amplier according to the installation’s

requirements. This is accessed by clicking the Admin

hyperlink and entering ‘admin’ in the password on rst install.

To access the monitoring portal please visit monitoring.pulse-

eight.com, click ‘Login’ in the top left corner, and sign in with

your registered details.

Once logged in, the dashboard will display your details including

your Installer ID.

The Web Interface can be accessed using a computer connected

to the same router/network as the amplier and by visiting

www.gotomymatrix.com in your web browser.

1. Insert the supplied power cord and plug into the AC mains.

2. Turn ON the power switch.

3. As it powers ON, the front panel LEDs (System Health,

Network, Cloud) will illuminate momentarily before it begins

its initialization sequence.

4. Once initialization has been completed, the System Health,

Network and Cloud LEDs should all appear ON (green).

Figure 3: Connecting the audio input for 3 Zone Dolby Mode.

Figure 2: Connecting the audio output in bridged mode.

Figure 1: Connecting the audio output in non-bridged mode.

Figure 5: Connecting the audio output for 3 Zone Dolby Mode

Figure 6: Connecting the audio output for 4 Zone Dolby Mode

Figure 4: Connecting the audio input for 4 Zone Dolby Mode.

2. For non-bridged outputs, remove the speaker connectors

and connect the wires to the phoenix-style terminal blocks

provided. Connect the phoenix-style terminal blocks into the

ProAmp8 respective Speaker Zone Outputs.

Connecting The ProAmp8 Audio Output to Speaker

Note: If you do not already have an Installer ID, you’ll

need to create one. Please contact our customer service

team at cs@pulse-eight.com or go to monitoring.pulse-

eight.com/Account/Register.

INSTALLATION

Please read the full manual instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:

• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and injury.

• To prevent re or shock hazards, do not expose the unit to rain, or moisture or install this product near water.

• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.

• Where possible, install the amplier towards the top of the rack to avoid the unit overheating.

• Only use the supplied IEC cable.

• Never push any objects into this product through any openings or empty slots in the unit as you may damage parts inside

and/or cause an electrical shock.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling and avoid putting the weight of any kind on it.

• To protect the unit from overheating do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provides ventilation. Allow

suﬃcient space for air to circulate around the unit.

• This product is intended for use in a clean (dust-free) residential environment.

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SAFETY PRECAUTION

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