Sunfire TGA-7400, TGA-7200 Rear Panel Features, AUTO/ON/OFF Switch, VDC Trigger Input, RCA Inputs

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Rear Panel Features

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1. AUTO/ON/OFF Switch

Your Theater Grand Amplifier is designed with an automatic on/off circuit.

In the AUTO-ON position, the amplifier will automatically turn on if an audio signal is pres- ent at any of the inputs, or if it receives a 12 VDC input volt- age at the trigger inputs. The amplifier will automatically turn off after a few seconds if the trigger voltage is removed, or after approximately 30 minutes in the absence of an audio signal.

In the ON position, the ampli- fier is always on, regardless of input signals or 12 VDC trigger.

In the OFF position, the ampli- fier is always off, regardless of input signals or 12 VDC trigger.

See page 7 for details of the front panel LED status.

2. 12 VDC Trigger Input

Although the AUTO-ON signal sensing turn-on is adequate for most installations, the 12 VDC trigger inputs are offered as an optional way to turn on the amplifier.

The Sunfire Theater Grand II, III, IV and TGP-5 Processors have a com- patible 12 VDC trigger output (see page 11). This can be used to auto- matically turn on the amplifier when the processor is turned on.

1/8" mono mini jacks are provided for ease of installation, along with a terminal strip to allow more flexibility for custom-wired installations. The terminal strip and both mini jacks are internally connected in parallel, allow- ing 'daisy chaining' to turn on multiple amplifiers.

Any 1/8" miniplug mono or stereo interconnect cable will suffice to con- nect the trigger output of the Theater Grand Processor to the amplifier.

Do not exceed 18 VDC on this input. (CAUTION: Do not connect AC line voltage to this input!)

The voltage range for the trigger input is from 5 to 18 VDC. The input impedance is approximately 600 Ω (20 mA @ 12V).

3. RCA Inputs

Your Theater Grand Amplifier has three sets of inputs for each of the seven channels. Two are unbalanced RCA inputs and one is a balanced XLR type.

The two RCA inputs for each chan- nel are joined together internally, and either one can be connected to the corresponding output of your pream- plifier.

The second RCA input can be used as a daisy-chaining output, sending the preamplifier output signal to an- other channel or to another amplifier.

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User's Manual

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Contents Seven Important Safety Instructions Contents Introduction TGA-7200 and TGA-7200E Theater Grand EditionsTGA-7400 and TGA-7400E Installation AC Power ConsiderationsUnpacking CareOverview Front Panel FeaturesPower Switch Rear Panel Features AUTO/ON/OFF SwitchVDC Trigger Input RCA InputsIEC connector XLR InputsCurrent Source Outputs Voltage Source Outputs Current Source FusesSystem Configurations Unbalanced ConnectionsBalanced Connections SATInput connections BiampingOutput connections Biamping Connections Biamping with an external crossoverBiwiring Connections Unbalanced Preamp OutputsParallel Series and Parallel speaker connectionsSeries Troubleshooting Guide No sound from one or more speakersAmplifier shuts down often or the line fuse blows often Hum is heard in your speakersOther causes of noise Poor bass performanceTurn-on and turn-off thumps Current source outputs not workingSpecifications TGA-7400 TGA-7200Limited Warranty Service AssistanceSeven