ARX ZA 5.1 User manual

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ZA 400
ZA 600
ZA 800
ZA 5.1
ZAT 6
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‘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 amplifier4 discrete amplifier
4 discrete amplifier
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based
Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based
Toroidal transformer based
linear power supplylinear power supply
linear power supplylinear power supply
linear power supply
Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit
Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit
Headroom Enhance circuit
for maximum outputfor maximum output
for maximum outputfor maximum output
for maximum output
without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping
without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping
without amplifier clipping
AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -
AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -
AutoLink input looping -
no patch leads required forno patch leads required for
no patch leads required forno patch leads required for
no patch leads required for
single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output
single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output
single input, multi output
applicationsapplications
applicationsapplications
applications
Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono
Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono
Switchable bridged mono
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack Inputs
Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs
Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs
Insulated Speakon outputs
Dual variable speed fansDual variable speed fans
Dual variable speed fansDual variable speed fans
Dual variable speed fans
• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs
• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs
• Balanced Jack inputs
with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input
with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input
with ‘AutoLink’ for input
loopinglooping
loopinglooping
looping
• Bridged mono• Bridged mono
• Bridged mono• Bridged mono
• Bridged mono
switchesswitches
switchesswitches
switches
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon
outputsoutputs
outputsoutputs
outputs
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead
with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector
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 AMPLIFIER6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER4 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 amplifier6 discrete amplifier
6 discrete amplifier
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based
Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based
Toroidal transformer based
linear power supplylinear power supply
linear power supplylinear power supply
linear power supply
Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit
Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit
Headroom Enhance circuit
for maximum outputfor maximum output
for maximum outputfor maximum output
for maximum output
without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping
without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping
without amplifier clipping
AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -
AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -
AutoLink input looping -
no patch leads required forno patch leads required for
no patch leads required forno patch leads required for
no patch leads required for
single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output
single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output
single input, multi output
applicationsapplications
applicationsapplications
applications
Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono
Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono
Switchable bridged mono
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack Inputs
Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs
Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs
Insulated Speakon outputs
Dual variable speed fansDual variable speed fans
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• Balanced Jack inputs
• Balanced Jack inputs
with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input
with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input
with ‘AutoLink’ for input
loopinglooping
loopinglooping
looping
• Bridged mono• Bridged mono
• Bridged mono• Bridged mono
• Bridged mono
switchesswitches
switchesswitches
switches
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon
outputsoutputs
outputsoutputs
outputs
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead
with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector
with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector
with IEC 3 pin connector
8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
8 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
ZA 800
ZA 5.1
Eight discrete amplifierEight discrete amplifier
Eight discrete amplifierEight discrete amplifier
Eight discrete amplifier
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based
Toroidal transformer basedToroidal transformer based
Toroidal transformer based
linear power supplylinear power supply
linear power supplylinear power supply
linear power supply
Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit
Headroom Enhance circuitHeadroom Enhance circuit
Headroom Enhance circuit
for maximum outputfor maximum output
for maximum outputfor maximum output
for maximum output
without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping
without amplifier clippingwithout amplifier clipping
without amplifier clipping
AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -
AutoLink input looping -AutoLink input looping -
AutoLink input looping -
no patch leads required forno patch leads required for
no patch leads required forno patch leads required for
no patch leads required for
single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output
single input, multi outputsingle input, multi output
single input, multi output
applicationsapplications
applicationsapplications
applications
Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono
Switchable bridged monoSwitchable bridged mono
Switchable bridged mono
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack Inputs
Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs
Insulated Speakon outputsInsulated Speakon outputs
Insulated Speakon outputs
Dual variable speed fans SDual variable speed fans S
Dual variable speed fans SDual variable speed fans S
Dual variable speed fans S
• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs
• Balanced Jack inputs• Balanced Jack inputs
• Balanced Jack inputs
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon
outputsoutputs
outputsoutputs
outputs
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead
with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector
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 AMPLIFIER5:1 SURROUND SOUND 6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
5:1 SURROUND SOUND 6 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
Six discrete amplifierSix discrete amplifier
Six discrete amplifierSix discrete amplifier
Six discrete amplifier
channelschannels
channelschannels
channels
Dedicated high currentDedicated high current
Dedicated high currentDedicated high current
Dedicated high current
Sub ChannelSub Channel
Sub ChannelSub Channel
Sub Channel
Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer
Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer
Toroidal transformer
based linear powerbased linear power
based linear powerbased linear power
based linear power
supplysupply
supplysupply
supply
Headroom EnhanceHeadroom Enhance
Headroom EnhanceHeadroom Enhance
Headroom Enhance
circuit for maximumcircuit for maximum
circuit for maximumcircuit for maximum
circuit for maximum
output without amplifieroutput without amplifier
output without amplifieroutput without amplifier
output without amplifier
clippingclipping
clippingclipping
clipping
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack InputsBalanced jack Inputs
Balanced jack Inputs
Insulated SpeakonInsulated Speakon
Insulated SpeakonInsulated Speakon
Insulated Speakon
outputsoutputs
outputsoutputs
outputs
Variable speed fanVariable speed fan
Variable speed fanVariable speed fan
Variable speed fan
LED status display of allLED status display of all
LED status display of allLED status display of all
LED status display of all
amplifier functionsamplifier functions
amplifier functionsamplifier functions
amplifier functions
Flawless performance inFlawless performance in
Flawless performance inFlawless performance in
Flawless performance in
any audio environmentany audio environment
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• Balanced Jack inputs
• Balanced Jack inputs
with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input
with ‘AutoLink’ for inputwith ‘AutoLink’ for input
with ‘AutoLink’ for input
loopinglooping
loopinglooping
looping
• Bridged mono• Bridged mono
• Bridged mono• Bridged mono
• Bridged mono
switchesswitches
switchesswitches
switches
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls• 20 turn level controls
• 20 turn level controls
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)(VR model)
(VR model)
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon• Neutrik Speakon
• Neutrik Speakon
outputsoutputs
outputsoutputs
outputs
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead• Removable power lead
• Removable power lead
with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector
with IEC 3 pin connectorwith IEC 3 pin connector
with IEC 3 pin connector
©2005 ARX Systems Pty. Ltd. ACN 006 471 825. All rights reserved. ARX Systems® is a Registered Trade Mark
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 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 profileHigh Quality low profile
High Quality low profile
Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer
Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer
Toroidal transformer
Frequency ResponseFrequency Response
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 dB40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB
40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB
4 BiFilar4 BiFilar
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 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 profileHigh Quality low profile
High Quality low profile
Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer
Toroidal transformerToroidal transformer
Toroidal transformer
Frequency ResponseFrequency Response
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 dB40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB
40 Hz to 50 KHz +/- 0.5 dB
4 BiFilar4 BiFilar
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.
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