SOUNDARD X Series Power Amplifier User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- SOUNDARD
Table of Contents
User’s Manual
X Series
Important Safety Instruction and symbol description
Important Safety Notice
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Read the rules, pay attention to all warnings, and comply with these rules.
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It is forbidden to spray liquid around the product. Please do not placed the liquid container above the product, such as vases, etc. The dry cloth and air pressure gun can be used for cleaning.
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Be careful not to form a hot air circulation. Please install as the recommended way.
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Do not install the product near the heat source, and try to keep the environment temperature below 35°C.
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Ground protection, when connect to the power supply, corresponding ground protection measurements should be taken.
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Please protect the power cord from treading and squeezing, especially the plug, power socket, and connected devices.
Warning: A power plug/Equipment coupler, as a circuit cutting off the device, should be kept available at any time. -
Must be in accordance with the following sequence switch to use the product: Turn on: Pre-Amp ~ Amplifier; Turn off: Amplifier ~ Pre-Amp.
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Before power is on, must ensure that the power supply voltage is in accordance with the requirement of the product.
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If the input signal parallels with more than three power amplifiers, it is suggested to use a signal distributor to make sure no distortion of the input signal.
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Do not connect an output port of one channel to an input port of the other channel in the same amplifier. Do not connect an output port to an output port of another amplifier in series or parallel.
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When configuring an amplifier into a system, the output power of the amplifier should be 50%-100% higher than the nominal power which is the same impedance as the loudspeaker. And be careful to use the bridge mode.
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It is forbidden to connect an oscilloscope probe into an amplifier output interface in the state of the bridge when the amplifier is being maintained, to avoid the amplifier or oscilloscope getting broken.
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Suggest 1) Please use qualified NL4 SPEAKON connectors.
- Please make the appropriate power distribution when more than one amplifier
working at the same time,
to achieve qualified using environment.
Safety instructions
| When stacking non-horizontally, the air outlet should be upward or straight
to the vent.| | This product is suitable for safe use below altitudes of
2000m. (Only for our company Switching Mode Power Supply equipment)
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| Input/output connection cables can not be stacked on the air outlet of the
product. They should be tied up on both sides of the amplifier.| | This
product is suitable for safe use in nontropical climate conditions.
| The ambient temperature should be lower than 35°C while running the
amplifier| | The materials need to be technically recycled and can not be
placed in the trash can.
| Please verify the temperature in the cabinet when the project is debugged
and should be kept below 35°C even in extreme conditions.| | The lightning
bolt triangle is used to alert the user
To the risk of electric shock. Non-professional Qualified technicians do not
open top or bottom covers for maintenance
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus To rain or moisture.
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our products.
The X series professional power amplifier is simple to operate、stable、 a high
performance-cost rate. Special design for KARAOKE ROOM、sound reinforcement,
small performances, lectures, and other places. Please take the time to study
this manual so that you can obtain the best possible service from your
amplifier.
Unpacking
Please unpack and inspect your amplifier for any damage that may have occurred
during transit. Confirm the preset voltage of the power amplifier matches your
local voltage rating ( Please refer to the print on the rear panel for
detailed information). We also recommend that you save all packing materials
so you will have them when need to return the power amplifier.
Important safety precautions
Our products have already taken the safety requirement into consideration and
all the finished products have been tested under the requirement of the
government before the sale. Due to the inner dangerous high voltage and
electricity, we strongly recommend you read all instructions, warnings, and
cautions contained in this manual. It will increase the chance of getting
shocked by the electricity if the product falls down, recess in the
appearance, soaked or there were some parts loose internal. If there are
problems above, please turn off the power immediately and send the defective
units to the local distributor for service.
Power & Wiring distribution
Referring to the power dissipation and power supply/AC of different products
for wiring We suggest the users match not less than the following wiring size
specifications, to obtain better comprehensive properties.
The Standard Voltage：220V/240V ~
| Model | Dissipation Power | Cable size |
|---|---|---|
| X5.5 | 1800W | ≥1.5mm² |
| X8.0 | 2400W | ≥2.5mm² |
| X13 | 3800W | ≥2.5mm² |
Front panel functions
Front Panel
Cleaning guide of the dust filter
The first time cleaning of the strainer mesh should be right after
installation.
Recommend cleaning the strainer mesh quarterly.
Please do not run the product without the dust filter, or it makes the service
life of the product shorten.
Such conditions will be considered as no warranty.
Rear panel functions
Rear Panel:
The speaker connector
Stereo at 2-16ohm
The parallel mode can work at 4-16ohm mode can work
Not allow bridging mode at 4ohm, it is equal to stereo mode at 2ohm for each
channel, which will shorten the service life and cause faults!
The quality of your soldering is very important Virtual welding or soldering
errors, Would be likely to affect the normal Use or even failure
Specifications
| Model Output power | X5.5 | X8.0 | X13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8Ω stereo | 550Wx2 | 800Wx2 | 1350Wx2 |
| 4Ω stereo | 950Wx2 | 1280Wx2 | 2030Wx2 |
| 2Ω stereo | 1300Wx2 | 1700Wx2 | 2700Wx2 |
| 8Ω bridge | 1900W | 2550W | 4050W |
| 4Ω bridge | 2800W | 3400W | 5400W |
Other Specifications
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20KHz(+0/-0.5dB) |
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| THD+N | ≤0.2% |
| S/N rate | ≥80dB |
| Input sensitivity | 0.775/1.0V/1.4V |
| Input impedance(bal/unbal) | 20kΩ/10kΩ |
| Voltage gain (8 ohms） | 38.4dB |
| Output circuitry | Class AB |
| Cooling | Airflow from rear to front |
| Protection | Soft start, VHF, DC short circuit, overload, clip limit, overheat |
Connection
| Input | Balance input XLR-F, Balance output XLR-M |
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| Output | NL4 SPEAKON |
Function
Front panel| Front panel indicator: Working indicator
Signal/Clip/Protection/Power on/ volume control knob
Dimensions/Weight
| Product Dimension(mm) | 483x486x89 | 483x486x133 | 483x486x133 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Dimension(mm) | 620x585x170 | 620x585x210 | 620x585x210 |
| G.W. | 27.1kg | 33.1kg | 38kg |
| Power Supply | 13A power cord | 2.5² cable | 2.5² cable |
Remark： The power is tested under EIA standards.
Product dimension(mm)
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in the specification without prior notice. The final specification is subject to the user’s manual.
Troubleshooting
After powered without any response
Measure the outlet with a multimeter to check if there is power available and
when no multimeter, you can have a test pencil. If the power supply is normal
and the amplifier still no response when powered then there is something wrong
with the amplifier, need a professional person to check it.
No signal output
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First, check if the signal input is right.
Check the connect of XLR, if the 2 and 3 reverted or the ground is reliable. Different circuitry designs will have different connection ways of the XLR, please follow the 2+、3- to soldering. It can not be judged by comparing it with other amplifiers (including other amplifiers in the same factory). -
The signal light doesn’t light up
If all the signal input is fine and the signal light doesn’t light up then may the amplifier has failed, you need to ask a professional person to check it. -
Signal input normal but no sound
The signal light will flash with the change of input Volume, but now sound out, then you can check the connect of speakon if it is connected good and the wires are connected right(sometimes the problem of the wires connect, check its±1 and ±2 connect), after the check above if still no sound out, please change a speaker cable and check again. Because some times also caused by the bad quality of the Speakon connector problem of the amplifier.
Through experience, it may be caused by the bad connection of some plugs and the socket.
Output sound distortion
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After the check, the signal and loudspeaker are fine and still can hear distortion when small sound, then may the amplifier has failed, need a professional person to check it.
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Some frequency band has distortion
First, check if the loudspeaker is already overloaded, normally judge it in 95~105dB for higher SPL we don’t comment here. Here we just think about the failure recovery of the amplifier. If in the middle have some rupture sound and smaller volume more obvious, then it should be crossover distortion of the amplifier and this kind of distortion is easy to confuse with the failure of the loudspeaker itself. If the amplifier has a problem then you should send it back to the manufacturer for repair. -
Distortion is High SPL
If the sound is normal when small volume and then you need to check the limit SPL of the loudspeaker. You can listen to it at a suitable volume and if the clip light works, then you need to reduce the output. Both loudspeakers and amplifiers have limitations, you should use them within their limit if in very high SPL they have distortion you should take care of them and reduce the output to the right position.
The protection light blinks When the PROT light works, the amplifier into the protection mode.
- Maybe the temperature is too high or output short or near short and they are not failed they can recover after you can use them normally. But overheating will take more time to recover. Also when overheating happened you should check the fan and the temperature of the install environment, if you should solve the problem then can use an amplifier. If you think the speaker was short, you can with a multimeter to check if the resist is lower than 2 ohms or 1 ohm with DC(Please calibrate the multimeter to measure for accuracy because of the small resistance).
- If the PROT light always lights up then it should be the problem with the amplifier, you should send it back to a professional person for repair.
Hum in the system
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Hum exists even when there is no signal
Please keep the amplifier away from the earth wire of the power supply cables, just connect the firewire and zero wire, no ground wire. If the hum is still existing, it can be judged that there are some problems with the amplifier. Please get in touch with professionals. -
Hum exists when the system is completely connected
This is caused by the different ground voltages in different devices in the system and mainly happens when the power supply is under three-phase distribution conditions, each device is connected to a different phase. This is not caused by the amplifier. Solution experiences, just for reference
A. Combing the electricity, the power distribution box using the same one for all if possible.
B. Make sure the grounding wire potential is zero and force the different grounding wires to the same level, if the grounding wire Itself is charged, indicating that the wire may be connected with the zero line. Please solve this problem.
C. If unavailable above, then only disconnect the ground wires of all devices, which helps to reduce the AC. But this is not meet the safe use of electricity, users must know what will happen if to do in this way. We do not recommend floating use.
The amplifier is required maintenance in the condition below:
- If the amplifier smokes or smells burning.
- If the cabinet has severe indentation and deformation
- If the amplifier is dipped into the water
- If the internal components loosen
- If the AC breaker skips out when the current increases.
Warranty
Disclaimer
SAE Audio Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage to loudspeakers or other
equipment caused by negligence or improper installation.
SAE Audio Co., Ltd. limited offers 2 years warranty for this product.
SAE Audio Co., Ltd. Guarantees that this product has no material defect for
two years from the date of the sale; if the damage was caused under the normal
installation and operation, shall change the defective component and repair
the faulty product for free according to this Quality Guarantee Agreement.
However, users must send the product to our factory or any authorized
maintenance points or designated distributors, affording the re-paid freight,
together with buying proof (including customer copy of product warranty card
and payment receipt or invoice copy).
As per this Quality Guarantee Agreement, the returned product must be judged
to have a manufacturing defect itself after our inspection. This agreement
doesn’t apply to products with damage caused by any SAE Audio Co., Ltd. wrong
operation negligence, accident, inappropriate installation, or products with
no date code and sequence no or damaged ones beyond recognition. shall not
afford responsibility for any damage caused by accident or indirect factors.
The agreement authorized you specific legal rights.
Address: SAE Audio Co., Ltd. After-Sale Department
No.39, East, Wenjiao Road, Heshun, Lishui, Nanhai, Foshan, Guangdong, China.
PC: 528241
Tel: 0757-8560-8331
Fax: 0757-8568-8191
Email: support@saechina.com
Brand website：www.soundard.com
Website:www.saeaudio.com
www.soundard.com
Manufacturer: Sae Audio Co., LTD.
Sae reserves the right to make changes in specifications and products without
prior notice.
References
- Power Amplifier-SAE Audio | The Power Amplifier manufacturer
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