Blaze PowerZone Connect 1002 Guía de solución de problemas
INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER MANUAL
PowerZone Connect 1002 • PowerZone Connect 1502
PowerZone Connect 2004 • PowerZone Connect 3004
Technical and Safety Notices
Please read the following important technical, safety
and environmental notices before installing and using
your amplier.
Technical Notices
All reasonable design and engineering steps have been taken
to ensure that these ampliers always perform satisfactorily
in their intended application and environment and will provide
appropriate levels of support to ensure that all reasonable
customer needs and expectations are met. Such support
however is contingent on the following provisions.
1. These ampliers are Class-I products and should be installed
with a mains cable including the required earth connection to
comply with the Safety Class-I.
2. These ampliers should always be installed by competent
and qualied personnel. Amplier damage or failure caused
by installation or operational errors may invalidate support,
warranty or guarantees of performance.
3. These ampliers are not suitable for use in locations where
they may be accessible to minors.
4. These ampliers are intended to be used specically for the
amplication of audio signals and for connection to moving-coil
loudspeaker systems. Use of these ampliers for amplication
of signals outside the audio band (20Hz to 20kHz) or to
drive transducers other than moving-coil loudspeakers may
invalidate support, warranty or guarantees of performance.
5. These ampliers should only be used within professionally
installed and congured audio systems comprising input
and output ancillary equipments that is known to be of an
appropriate level of performance and in good operating
condition. Any damage to, or unsatisfactory performance from,
these ampliers caused by inadequate or failed input or output
ancillaries may invalidate support, warranty or guarantees of
performance.
6. These ampliers are intended to be installed and operated
indoor in a controlled environment (pollution degree, PD2)
within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 40°C. These
ampliers are not intended for use above 2000 meters above
sea level. Ampliers installed or operated in environments
outside these limits may invalidate support, warranty or
guarantees of performance.
7. Specic warranty terms are the responsibility of the amplier
re-seller.
Safety and Environmental Notices
Note: The intent of the lightning ash with arrowhead symbol
in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous” voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
Note: The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important safety, and
operating and maintenance instructions in this manual.
WARNING! TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Ambient Temperature Note: If this equipment is
operated in a conned or multiple rack installation, the
internal ambient operating temperature may exceed
the external ambient temperature.
It is important to ensure in these
circumstances that the published
maximum operating temperature for the
equipment is not exceeded.
Reduced Air Flow: Ensure that rack or
other closed installation does not restrict
the cooling airow required for safe and
reliable operation of the equipment.
Technical and Safety Notices
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Do not submerge the equipment in water or liquids.
7. Do not use any aerosol spray, cleaner, disinfectant or
fumigant on, near or into the equipment.
8. Clean only with a dry cloth.
9. Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
11. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the power cord shall
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
12. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
13. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
14. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on the cord, use the plug.
15. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
16. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
17. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
18. The appliance coupler, or the AC Mains plug, is the AC
mains disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible
after installation.
19. Adhere to all applicable, local codes.
20. Consult a licensed, professional engineer when any
doubt or questions arise regarding a physical equipment
installation.
Environmental Statement
This product complies with international
directives, including but not limited to the
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
in electrical and electronic equipment, the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and
restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the
disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance on
how properly to recycle or dispose of this product.
Introduction and Overview
1. Introduction
Blaze PowerZone Connect power ampliers have
been designed to provide congurable, consistent and
reliable high performance audio power amplication for
residential, commercial and entertainment applications.
This manual covers the features, installation and
functions of the PowerZone Connect 1002, 1502,
2004 and 3004 models. Please read the manual fully
before installing and using an amplier. If you have any
questions regarding amplier conguration, installation
or operation please contact the appropriate customer
support portal.
Following this introduction, the manual is divided into sections
covering the following topics:
• 2. Overview
• 3. Carton Contents
• 4. Installation
• 5. Conguration
• 6. Connections
• 7. Operation
• 8. Specications
2. Amplier Overview
PowerZone Connect 1002, 1502, 2004 and 3004 ampliers
are a full rack width, 2U format power ampliers that
can drive both conventional low impedance (Lo-Z, 4Ω to
16Ω) loudspeakers and high impedance (Hi-Z, 70V/100V)
transformer coupled loudspeakers. They provide four analog
inputs, one stereo S/PDIF digital input, and either two or four
outputs (Lo-Z mode), or one or two outputs (Hi-Z or Lo-Z BTL
mode). PowerZone Connect amplier model output channel
counts and power outputs are as follows:
PowerZone Connect 1002
Mode Channels Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z Two 500 Watts
Lo-Z (BTL) One 1000 Watts
Hi-Z One 1000 Watts
PowerZone Connect 1502
Mode Channels Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z Two 750 Watts
Lo-Z (BTL) One 1500 Watts
Hi-Z One 1500 Watts
PowerZone Connect 2004
Mode Channels Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z Four 500 Watts
Lo-Z (BTL) Two 1000 Watts
Hi-Z Two 1000 Watts
PowerZone Connect 3004
Mode Channels Max Rated Output per Channel
Lo-Z Four 750 Watts
Lo-Z (BTL) Two 1500 Watts
Hi-Z Two 1500 Watts
Note: In Lo-Z BTL (bridge-tied load) mode, two amplier output
channels are combined to create a single, double power output
channel. BTL mode can be engaged via the amplier Output Mode
conguration setup menu described in Section 5 of this manual.
Introduction and Overview
2.1 Connections and Power Switching
PowerZone Connect signal input and output connections are
accomplished via RCA Phono and Euroblock style connectors.
A GPIO (General Purpose In/Out) Euroblock connector enables
some amplier functions to be controlled externally, and
wireless or RJ45 socket Ethernet network connection options
are also provided. Cable connectors and connections are
described and illustrated in Section 6 of this manual
PowerZone Connect ampliers incorporate a front panel
mounted power button. Press the button once to switch the
amplier on or off. Amplier power management behaviour
can be congured via the PowerZone Control web app Settings
Menu described in Section 5 of this manual.
2.2 Network Features
PowerZone Connect ampliers are TCP/IP network connected
devices that require a wired or wireless network connection
to access their conguration menus. The conguration menus
are accessed via the PowerZone Control Web App interface
and cover Input, Zone, Output and General Settings functions.
The PowerZone Control web app conguration menus are
described in Section 5 of this manual.
2.3 Firmware
This manual describes the features, functions and user
interface of PowerZone Connect ampliers running Firmware
Version 1.2.0.
It is strongly recommended that the rmware version
installed in the amplier in use is checked initially, and
regularly thereafter. If updated rmware is available,
the amplier should be updated as a priority.
The rmware installed in the amplier can be identied and
updated by selecting the Device option in the PowerZone
Control web app Settings Menu. Firmware versions can be
checked, and rmware downloaded, from the Blaze website:
https://blaze-audio.com/support/#Firmware.
3. Carton Contents
PowerZone Connect ampliers are shipped in a cardboard
carton containing the amplier unit, a mains cable appropriate
for the sales territory, an accessory pack, and a document pack.
The full contents is listed below.
• Amplier unit
• Rack mount ears (tted)
• Mains power cable
• Input connector x 2
• GPIO socket connector
• Output connector x 1 or 2
• Adhesive rubber feet x 4
• Document pack
Installation
Diagram 1a
PowerZone Connect amplier dimensions.
(Shaded area denes ventilation space.)
440 mm
17.3 in
332 mm
13.1 in
4. Installation
4.1 Amplier Location
PowerZone Connect ampliers are shipped with rack “ears”
attached and are primarily intended for standard (19 inch)
equipment rack installation. If not to be installed in an
equipment rack, PowerZone Connect ampliers can be placed
free-standing on a at surface. Adhesive rubber feet are
supplied for this purpose.
It is important that any installation provides space for airow
through the ventilation apertures at the front and rear of the
amplier. This is illustrated in Diagram 1a.
88 mm
3.5 in
Conguration
5. Conguration
Before making input, output and GPIO connections,
an initial PowerZone Connect amplier conguration
should be established. It is particularly important that
the amplier output format is congured appropriately
for the speakers that are to be connected.
Conguration requires that PowerZone Connect
ampliers are connected to mains power, switched on
and connected to network services. These connections
are described in the following two sections.
5.1 Mains Power Connection
PowerZone Connect ampliers incorporate a power factor
corrected power supply and can be used with mains input
voltage from 100V AC to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Use the mains
cable supplied with the amplier and connect it to a mains
supply.
Press the front panel power button to switch on the amplier.
After a short delay the front panel Status indicator will
illuminate green.
5.2 Network Services
PowerZone Connect ampliers are congured via
the PowerZone Control Web App interface. Before
the Web App conguration menus can be accessed,
PowerZone Connect ampliers must be connected to
the same TCP/IP network as the computer or mobile
device that is to be used for conguration.
5.2.1 Wired (Ethernet) Network Connection
To connect a PowerZone Connect amplier to a TCP/IP
network using a wired connection (Ethernet) follow the steps
below.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PowerZone Connect
amplier rear panel Network Control socket to a free socket on
a network router or switch, or directly to an Ethernet equipped
laptop or desktop computer.
2. Connect the PowerZone Connect amplier to mains power
using the supplied mains cable. Wait for the front panel
Network indicator to illuminate green to indicate that the
amplier has network connectivity.
3. The PowerZone Connect amplier default LAN IP address
is 192.168.64.100. Congure the laptop or desktop computer
for a xed IP address in the same IP range; eg. 192.168.64.10,
with Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (or prex 24) and set the
Gateway to 192.168.64.1.
4. Open a laptop or desktop web browser and enter the
address http://192.168.64.100. The PowerZone Control Web
App interface will open to enable amplier conguration as
required.
Note: PowerZone Connect ampliers can be congured to use
DHCP for network connection if required. However, if a PowerZone
Connect amplier using DHCP is power cycled, it is possible that the
TCP/IP network router will assign it a different IP address, leaving
its conguration page inaccessible via the previous address. If this
occurs, a network scanning app can be used to identify the new IP
address. DHCP and Fixed IP address option settings can be found in
the Settings Tab menu described in Section 5.3.
5.2.2 Wireless (WiFi) Network Connection
To connect a PowerZone Connect amplier to a TCP/IP
network using a wireless connection (WiFi) follow the steps
below.
1. With the PowerZone Connect amplier connected to mains
power, wait for the front panel WiFi indicator to illuminate
green.
2. Use a mobile, laptop or desktop device to search for available
WiFi networks. Connect to, PowerZone Connect (product
serial number)’ using the password, ‘password’. The amplier
serial number can be found on its rear panel.
3. Open a computer or mobile device web browser and enter
the IP address: 192.168.4.1. The PowerZone Control Web
App interface will open to enable amplier conguration as
required.
4. Select the Web App Settings Tab followed by WiFi > WiFi
Mode > Client to congure the amplier to connect to the
required WiFI network. The WiFi network name and password
will be required.
It is strongly recommended that the PowerZone Connect
amplier Access Point WiFi password is changed following
initial wireless connection.
Conguration
5.3.1 Input Tab
The Input Tab provides naming, mono/stereo selection,
sensitivity, and gain trim for each amplier input channel. An
internal pink noise source, provided for system testing and set
up, can also enabled or disabled, and adjusted for gain via the
Input Tab. Diagram 5b illustrates the Input Tab.
Diagram 5a
Conguration Dashboard display
(two output amplier model shown)
Diagram 5b
Input Tab display
(two inputs only shown)
Input name - type to edit
Select mono or stereo
Select input sensitivity option
Adjust input gain
Adjust zone volume
Adjust zone volume
Note: When adjusting input gain, the input level display should
remain green. If it displays red, the input gain should be reduced.
5.3 Conguration Menus
Opening a web browser that is network connected to a
PowerZone Connect amplier initially displays the PowerZone
Control Web App Dashboard illustrated in Diagram 5a.
The Dashboard is the ‘home’ page from which all other
conguration options can be accessed.
The Dashboard displays the amplier status, output zones and
the conguration menu tabs. It also enables immediate access
to zone volume control The functions available under each
conguration menu tab are described in the following sections.
Conguration
5.3.2 Zone Tab
The Zone Tab enables installation zones to be dened and
named, and provides access to further sub-menus. Zones
might be bar or restaurant areas for example, or different
rooms in a home. For all Zone Tab menus, the installation zone
under conguration is selected by highlighting one of the zone
identiers (A, B, C or D) at the top of the page. Diagram 5c
illustrates the Zone Tab.
• The Source menu option enables inputs to be assigned to
zones.
• The GPIO Volume Control option enables external volume
control to be applied to individual zones. The GPIO
conguration menu can be found under the Settings Tab.
• The Compressor option enables default or custom signal
compression to be applied to individual installation zones.
Note: Compression can be useful to reduce the volume difference
between loud and quiet audio material. The lower the compression
threshold is set, the more the difference between loud and soft will
be reduced. The overall zone volume may need to be increased
when compression is used. The default compression parameters are
appropriate for most installations.
5.3.3 Output Tab
The Output Tab enables amplier outputs to be named and
provides access to further sub-menus. For all Output Tab
menus, the amplier output under conguration is selected
by highlighting one of the output identiers (1, 2, 3 or 4) at the
top of the display. The Output Tab also enables Speaker Preset
congurations to be created, exported, imported or cleared.
Diagram 5d illustrates the Output Tab.
Note: The number of individual outputs available for conguration
will depend on the PowerZone Connect amplier model and the
input, zone and output mode conguration.
• The Routing menu enables zones to be assigned to amplier
outputs.
Note: Routing for zones specied as stereo will automatically offer
three output options: left channel, right channel or summed mono.
The summed mono signal can potentially be used to drive a mono
subwoofer.
• The Delay menu enables delay to be applied to individual
amplier outputs.
• The Equalizer menu enables parametric equalization to be
applied to individual amplier outputs. Equalizer settings
congured for one amplier output can be copied and
applied to other outputs.
Zone name - type to edit Output name - type to edit
Select zone Select output
Select mono or stereo
Select input
Select zone
Enable and congure output delay if required
Enable and congure output EQ if required
Congure and manage speaker presets
Select GPIO volume control mode
Select compressor mode and enable
Adjust zone volume
Diagram 5c
Zone Tab display
Diagram 5d
Output Tab display
Conguration
• The Speaker Preset menu enables a set of speaker
parameters to be adjusted, and preset congurations to be
created.
• Speaker Presets can be simply applied to the selected
amplier output or imported, chosen from a library,
exported or cleared. The preset congurations can include
any or all of the parameters described in Section 5.3.4
and can be locked to prevent inadvertent modication.
Diagrams 5e to 5h illustrate the application of speaker
presets.
Speaker Preset data provided by third parties for use with
specic speakers can be imported and applied to amplier
outputs. To import speaker preset parameters follow the
steps described below and illustrated in the diagrams.
1. Select either the IMPORT PRESET FROM FILE or
SELECT PRESET FROM LIBRARY option from the
Speaker Preset menu. If no import option is visible,
select CLEAR to delete any existing speaker preset
data.
Note: The SELECT PRESET FROM LIBRARY option will be
unavailable if no speaker preset libraries have been created. Speaker
preset library creation and management is described in Section
5.3.5. A variety of speaker preset les are available for download
from the Blaze website: www.blaze-audio.com.
2. Select the appropriate ‘.zcp’ format speaker preset
data le to import from either a Library or a
computer folder. The preset data will be applied
to the selected amplier output as soon as the le
import is complete.
3. If the Speaker Preset data requires modication it
can be customized by selecting the CUSTOMIZE
PRESET option.
Note: If an imported Speaker Preset data le includes locked
parameters, they will be unavailable for modication.
5.3.4 Speaker Preset Menu Parameters
• The Crossover & Gain preset menu enables high or low-
pass crossover lters and gain adjustment to be applied to
individual amplier outputs.
• The Speaker EQ preset menu enables parametric
equalization to be applied to individual amplier outputs.
• The FIR preset menu enables FIR (Finite Impulse Response)
based equalization lter coefcients generated by external
speaker measurement software to be imported and applied
to individual amplier outputs.
Select to congure
Select to congure
Select to congure
Select to congure
Select to congure
Select to congure
Select to congure
Diagram 5e
Speaker Preset Parameters
Diagram 5f
Speaker Preset import le selection
Select output
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