ARX ZA 5.1 User manual

Multi-channelMulti-channel

Multi-channel

amplifiersamplifiers

amplifiers

Multi-channelMulti-channel

Multi-channel

amplifiersamplifiers

amplifiers

ZA 400

ZA 600

ZA 800

ZA 5.1

ZAT 6

ZAT 8

‘Every day, ARX Pro

Audio products

solve problems for

thousands of peo-

ple around the

world.

Audio is all we do...

and we do it well!’

The ZA series uses a toroidal transformer based Linear

Power Supply and new ‘state of the art’ Power Amplifier

Integrated Circuits, offering unprecedented amplifier

and load protection.

This is coupled with our ‘Headroom Enhance’ circuitry

based on our core ISC error correction technology,

developed by ARX and incorporated into all our Power

Amplifiers.

It provides maximum power output levels under all AC

mains supply voltages and rated load conditions, elimi-

nating Output Stage clipping.

Comprehensive Protection circuitry - a re-settable High

Current switched protection circuit instantly discon-

nects the speakers if a potentially damaging signal is

detected. New Input delay muting circuitry eliminates

4 discrete amplifier4 discrete amplifier

4 discrete amplifier

channelschannels

channels

Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based

Toroidal transformer based

linear power supplylinear power supply

linear power supply

Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit

Headroom Enhance circuit

for maximum outputfor maximum output

for maximum output

without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping

without amplifier clipping

AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -

AutoLink input looping -

no patch leads required forno patch leads required for

no patch leads required for

single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output

single input, multi output

applicationsapplications

applications

Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono

Switchable bridged mono

channelschannels

channels

Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs

Balanced jack Inputs

Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs

Insulated Speakon outputs

Dual variable speed fansDual variable speed fans

Dual variable speed fans

• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs

• Balanced Jack inputs

with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input

with ‘AutoLink’ for input

loopinglooping

looping

• Bridged mono• Bridged mono

• Bridged mono

switchesswitches

switches

• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls

• 20 turn level controls

(VR model)(VR model)

(VR model)

• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon

• Neutrik Speakon

outputsoutputs

outputs

• Removable power lead• Removable power lead

• Removable power lead

with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector

with IEC 3 pin connector

switch on/switch off noise.

Outputs are all fully isolated Speakon connectors, in

keeping with all current Worldwide approval require-

ments for amplifier output connections.

Version Options

VR: (Standard) For installation applications where tamper-

proof operation is required, the VR version features rear

panel accessible multi turn level controls.

VF: Where user adjustable level controls are required

the VF version features multi-detent front panel mount-

ed level controls

Designed from the ground up using extensive computer

modelling and a compact, efficient toroidal transformer,

the ARX ZA series has been designed to satisfy the most

demanding professional applications.

ZA 400

ZA 600

6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

The ARX ZA 600 is a 6 channel power amplifier, ideal for

any installation requiring multiple amplifier channels.

Individual pairs of channels can be switched to run as

single bridged mono channels for greater output into 8

ohm loads.

Our exclusive AutoLink design allows all 6 channels to be

linked as required.

Inserting a lead into Channel 1 input will automatically

route that signal to all the other channels as well.

6 discrete amplifier6 discrete amplifier

6 discrete amplifier

channelschannels

channels

Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based

Toroidal transformer based

linear power supplylinear power supply

linear power supply

Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit

Headroom Enhance circuit

for maximum outputfor maximum output

for maximum output

without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping

without amplifier clipping

AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -

AutoLink input looping -

no patch leads required forno patch leads required for

no patch leads required for

single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output

single input, multi output

applicationsapplications

applications

Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono

Switchable bridged mono

channelschannels

channels

Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs

Balanced jack Inputs

Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs

Insulated Speakon outputs

Dual variable speed fansDual variable speed fans

Dual variable speed fans

However, if another lead is inserted into the Channel 3

Input, the link will break and start again, routing the new

signal to channels 3, 4, 5, and 6. Inserting another lead at,

say, Channel 5 will do the same.

In this way the ZA 600 can be easily and quickly config-

ured for single and multiple zones without requiring a

zone splitter.

Power Output is 100W RMS per channel/8 ohms, 125

W/4 ohms, and Bridged /8 ohms 250 W per channel pair

The ARX ZA 400 is an 4 channel power amplifier, ideal

for paging systems, Foreground and Background music

systems, A/V surround systems, Loudspeaker Multi-

Zoning and other installations requiring multiple amplifi-

er channels. Individual pairs of channels can be switched

to run as single bridged mono channels for greater

output into 8 ohm loads.

Our exclusive AutoLink design, first seen on the ARX

Multi Q parametric equalizer, allows all eight channels to

be linked as required.

Inserting a lead into Channel 1 input, for example, will

automatically route that signal to channels 2, 3, and 4 as

well.

However, if another lead is inserted into the Channel 3

Input, the link will break and start again, routing the new

signal to channels 3 and 4.

In this way the ZA 400 can be easily and quickly config-

ured for single and multiple zones without requiring a

zone splitter.

Power Output is 75W RMS per channel/8 ohms, 100 W/

4 ohms, and Bridged /8 ohms 200 W per channel pair

• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs

• Balanced Jack inputs

with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input

with ‘AutoLink’ for input

loopinglooping

looping

• Bridged mono• Bridged mono

• Bridged mono

switchesswitches

switches

• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls

• 20 turn level controls

(VR model)(VR model)

(VR model)

• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon

• Neutrik Speakon

outputsoutputs

outputs

• Removable power lead• Removable power lead

• Removable power lead

with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector

with IEC 3 pin connector

8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

ZA 800

ZA 5.1

Eight discrete amplifierEight discrete amplifier

Eight discrete amplifier

channelschannels

channels

Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based

Toroidal transformer based

linear power supplylinear power supply

linear power supply

Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit

Headroom Enhance circuit

for maximum outputfor maximum output

for maximum output

without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping

without amplifier clipping

AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -

AutoLink input looping -

no patch leads required forno patch leads required for

no patch leads required for

single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output

single input, multi output

applicationsapplications

applications

Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono

Switchable bridged mono

channelschannels

channels

Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs

Balanced jack Inputs

Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs

Insulated Speakon outputs

Dual variable speed fans SDual variable speed fans S

Dual variable speed fans S

• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs

• Balanced Jack inputs

• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls

• 20 turn level controls

(VR model)(VR model)

(VR model)

• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon

• Neutrik Speakon

outputsoutputs

outputs

• Removable power lead• Removable power lead

• Removable power lead

with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector

with IEC 3 pin connector

The ARX ZA 800 is an 8 channel power amplifier, ideal

for any installation requiring multiple amplifier channels.

Individual pairs of channels can be switched to run as

single bridged mono channels for greater output into 8

ohm loads.

Our exclusive AutoLink design allows all 6 channels to be

linked as required.

Inserting a lead into Channel 1 input will automatically

route that signal to all the other channels as well.

However, if another lead is inserted into the Channel 3

Input, the link will break and start again, routing the new

signal to channels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Inserting another lead

at, say, Channel 5 will do the same.

In this way the ZA 800 can be easily and quickly config-

ured for single and multiple zones without requiring a

zone splitter.

Power Output is 180W RMS per channel/8 ohms, 250

W/4 ohms, and Bridged /8 ohms 500 W per channel pair

The ARX ZA 5:1 power amplifier has been designed

specifically to meet the ever-increasing demand for high

quality surround sound amplification, especially in the

demanding corporate A/V market.

The Left, Centre, Right, Rear Left, Rear Right Channels

each deliver 100 watts @ 4 ohms, while Channel 6 offers

a high current output of 240 watts @ 4 ohms for the most

demanding sub-woofer applications.

5:1 SURROUND SOUND 6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER5:1 SURROUND SOUND 6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

5:1 SURROUND SOUND 6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

Six discrete amplifierSix discrete amplifier

Six discrete amplifier

channelschannels

channels

Dedicated high currentDedicated high current

Dedicated high current

Sub ChannelSub Channel

Sub Channel

Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer

Toroidal transformer

based linear powerbased linear power

based linear power

supplysupply

supply

Headroom EnhanceHeadroom Enhance

Headroom Enhance

circuit for maximumcircuit for maximum

circuit for maximum

output without amplifieroutput without amplifier

output without amplifier

clippingclipping

clipping

Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs

Balanced jack Inputs

Insulated SpeakonInsulated Speakon

Insulated Speakon

outputsoutputs

outputs

Variable speed fanVariable speed fan

Variable speed fan

LED status display of allLED status display of all

LED status display of all

amplifier functionsamplifier functions

amplifier functions

Flawless performance inFlawless performance in

Flawless performance in

any audio environmentany audio environment

any audio environment

Channel 6 features its own fully independent power

supply to eliminate Low Frequency power modulation of

Channels 1 - 5, a common design flaw in lesser surround

amplifiers, and ensures that ample high level Low Fre-

quency amplification is always available.

• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs

• Balanced Jack inputs

with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input

with ‘AutoLink’ for input

loopinglooping

looping

• Bridged mono• Bridged mono

• Bridged mono

switchesswitches

switches

• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls

• 20 turn level controls

(VR model)(VR model)

(VR model)

• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon

• Neutrik Speakon

outputsoutputs

outputs

• Removable power lead• Removable power lead

• Removable power lead

with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector

with IEC 3 pin connector

ARX Systems Pty Ltd; PO Box 15, Moorabbin, Victoria 3189, Australia

Phone: 03 9555 7859 Fax: 03 9555 6747 International Fax +61 3 9555 6747

Email: [email protected] Internet: www.arx.com.au

Our policy is one of continuous

improvement, and therefore de-

signs may change without notice.

However, unless otherwise stat-

ed, specifications will always equal

or exceed those previously given.

8 CHANNEL LINE TRANSFORMER UNIT8 CHANNEL LINE TRANSFORMER UNIT

8 CHANNEL LINE TRANSFORMER UNIT

ZAT 8

The ARX ZAT 8 provides a quick, simple way to add

100V line transformer capabilito the ZA800 multi chan-

nel amplifier.

The ZAT 8 uses fully isolated Neutrik Speakon connec-

tors throughout, in keeping with all current Worldwide

approval requirements for amplifier output connections.

On the right hand side of the rear panel are the Inputs

High Quality low profileHigh Quality low profile

High Quality low profile

Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer

Toroidal transformer

Frequency ResponseFrequency Response

Frequency Response

40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB

40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB

4 BiFilar4 BiFilar

4 BiFilar

8 channel line transformer

add-on for the ZA 800

series of multi channel

amplifiers

Converts a standard

output ZA 800 to a 100V /

70V line model

Speakon Inputs and

Outputs

All steel chassis

Toroidal transformers for

low noise, high output

operation

Only 1 RU in height

Available in 100V and 70V

models

from the matching connectors on the rear of the ampli-

fier.

In the centre is a list of the pin connections for each of the

connectors.

On the left hand side rear are the corresponding Outputs

that connect to the speakers.

6 CHANNEL LINE TRANSFORMER UNIT6 CHANNEL LINE TRANSFORMER UNIT

6 CHANNEL LINE TRANSFORMER UNIT

ZAT 6

The ARX ZAT 6 provides a quick, simple way to add

100V line transformer capabilito the ZA600 multi chan-

nel amplifier.

The ZAT 6 uses fully isolated Neutrik Speakon connec-

tors throughout, in keeping with all current Worldwide

approval requirements for amplifier output connections.

On the right hand side of the rear panel are the Inputs

High Quality low profileHigh Quality low profile

High Quality low profile

Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer

Toroidal transformer

Frequency ResponseFrequency Response

Frequency Response

40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB

40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB

4 BiFilar4 BiFilar

4 BiFilar

6 channel line transformer

add-on for the ZA 600

series of multi channel

amplifiers

Converts a standard

output ZA 800 to a 100V /

70V line model

Speakon Inputs and

Outputs

All steel chassis

Toroidal transformers for

low noise, high output

operation

Only 1 RU in height

Available in 100V and 70V

models

from the matching connectors on the rear of the ampli-

fier.

In the centre is a list of the pin connections for each of the

connectors.

On the left hand side rear are the corresponding Outputs

that connect to the speakers.

ARX ZA 5.1, ZA 400, ZA 600, ZA 800, ZAT 6, ZAT 8 User manual

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