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... POA-3012CI 12ch multi zone power amplifier 12 Channel Multi-Zone Power Amplifier for audio distribution Bullet points HIgh quality and long life guranteed power amplifier • High quality digital amplifiers • 12 channels independent moduled design • 30 Watts per channel • 120 Watts x 6 channels bridged • 4 ohm speakers load guaranteed and UL certified Functionality • Cascade outputs • Indivisual channel level control • Auto audio sense mode per channel • Input mode select • Front panel lock mode • Selectable turn-on model...
... POA-3012CI 12ch multi zone power amplifier 12 Channel Multi-Zone Power Amplifier for audio distribution Bullet points HIgh quality and long life guranteed power amplifier • High quality digital amplifiers • 12 channels independent moduled design • 30 Watts per channel • 120 Watts x 6 channels bridged • 4 ohm speakers load guaranteed and UL certified Functionality • Cascade outputs • Indivisual channel level control • Auto audio sense mode per channel • Input mode select • Front panel lock mode • Selectable turn-on model...
Owners Manual - English
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... INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 3. Heed all instructions. 5. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the appliance. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: Multi Channel Power Amplifier Model Number: POA-3012CI This product complies with liquids, such as power-supply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute...
... INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 3. Heed all instructions. 5. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the appliance. FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: Multi Channel Power Amplifier Model Number: POA-3012CI This product complies with liquids, such as power-supply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute...
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...the power turned off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH n Contents Getting Started Accessories 1 Cautions on Handling 1 Cautions on Installation 1 Part Names and Functions 2 Front Panel 2 Rear Panel 3 Connections Preparations 4 Before Connecting 4 Cables Used for Connections 4 Speaker Connections 5 Connection Method When Outputting 2 Channels From One ZONE 5 Connection Method for BRIDGED Output 5 Input Connections...
...the power turned off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. To ensure proper operation, please read this DENON product. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH n Contents Getting Started Accessories 1 Cautions on Handling 1 Cautions on Installation 1 Part Names and Functions 2 Front Panel 2 Rear Panel 3 Connections Preparations 4 Before Connecting 4 Cables Used for Connections 4 Speaker Connections 5 Connection Method When Outputting 2 Channels From One ZONE 5 Connection Method for BRIDGED Output 5 Input Connections...
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Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel e-q ENGLISH q w e r t yu i o Q0 q Power operation button (ON / STANDBY 17) w Power indicator 17) e Display 17) q Information display Displays present status information and Setup menu etc., r ZONE select buttons 10) t ZONE operation mode indicators 6, 13) y SETUP button 10) u DISPLAY button 17) i SELECT / ENTER knob 10) o i (Down) button 10) Q0 u (Up) / RETURN button 10)
Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications Part Names and Functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front Panel e-q ENGLISH q w e r t yu i o Q0 q Power operation button (ON / STANDBY 17) w Power indicator 17) e Display 17) q Information display Displays present status information and Setup menu etc., r ZONE select buttons 10) t ZONE operation mode indicators 6, 13) y SETUP button 10) u DISPLAY button 17) i SELECT / ENTER knob 10) o i (Down) button 10) Q0 u (Up) / RETURN button 10)
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Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Rear Panel Q0 o iu y t qw e r q ETHERNET connector 8) w RS-232C connector 9) e Speaker terminals (SPEAKER SYSTEMS 5) r AC inlet (AC IN 10) t AUDIO INPUT connectors 7) y TRIGGER IN jacks 9) u MASTER TRIGGER OUT jack 9) i BUS INPUT connectors 7) o BUS OUTPUT connectors 7) Q0 MASTER TRIGGER IN jack 9)
Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Rear Panel Q0 o iu y t qw e r q ETHERNET connector 8) w RS-232C connector 9) e Speaker terminals (SPEAKER SYSTEMS 5) r AC inlet (AC IN 10) t AUDIO INPUT connectors 7) y TRIGGER IN jacks 9) u MASTER TRIGGER OUT jack 9) i BUS INPUT connectors 7) o BUS OUTPUT connectors 7) Q0 MASTER TRIGGER IN jack 9)
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... Set the input source. Speaker cable Signal direction Audio signal: Output Input Connect the speaker cable. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications Connections ENGLISH Connections for each ZONE. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making the connections, determine the input signals and output signals for all ZONE or separate signals can result in accordance with connection cables. Please select the types of 2-channel amplifier from each ZONE and then set up the POA-3012CI...
... Set the input source. Speaker cable Signal direction Audio signal: Output Input Connect the speaker cable. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications Connections ENGLISH Connections for each ZONE. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making the connections, determine the input signals and output signals for all ZONE or separate signals can result in accordance with connection cables. Please select the types of 2-channel amplifier from each ZONE and then set up the POA-3012CI...
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... Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Speaker Connections Connection Method When Outputting 2 Channels From One ZONE CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 9 CH 10 CH 11 CH 12 w qw q w qw q w qw q w qw q Connection Method for BRIDGED Output • In BRIDGED mode, one channel is output from one ZONE. • To set BRIDGED mode, select "BRIDGED" as the "OPERATION MODE" on the "Main Setup" menu. • When BRIDGED out putting a signal input to the AUDIO INPUT terminal, input to...
... Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Speaker Connections Connection Method When Outputting 2 Channels From One ZONE CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 9 CH 10 CH 11 CH 12 w qw q w qw q w qw q w qw q Connection Method for BRIDGED Output • In BRIDGED mode, one channel is output from one ZONE. • To set BRIDGED mode, select "BRIDGED" as the "OPERATION MODE" on the "Main Setup" menu. • When BRIDGED out putting a signal input to the AUDIO INPUT terminal, input to...
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There are used for all Amplifier circuits is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. If this happen, it . Turn the power off , and the power indicator flashes red. NOTE • Use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When using a banana plug (for protected Zone No. This protection circuit detects temperature rising in electric...
There are used for all Amplifier circuits is shut off , then contact a DENON service center. If this happen, it . Turn the power off , and the power indicator flashes red. NOTE • Use speakers with the volume turned up high, the temperature may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - When using a banana plug (for protected Zone No. This protection circuit detects temperature rising in electric...
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... from audio source to audio inputs of arbitrary numbers. GExampleH Connect the left and right channels from audio source to audio inputs of another POA-3012CI unit. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Input Connections BUS INPUT Connections AUDIO INPUT Connections • To play signals input to the AUDIO INPUT terminal, use "INPUT SELECT" on the "Main Setup" menu. • When "BUS L+R" is used, signals input to BUS INPUT L and R are output from the BUS OUTPUT terminal. These signals can be output to AUX. Audio Source RL...
... from audio source to audio inputs of arbitrary numbers. GExampleH Connect the left and right channels from audio source to audio inputs of another POA-3012CI unit. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Input Connections BUS INPUT Connections AUDIO INPUT Connections • To play signals input to the AUDIO INPUT terminal, use "INPUT SELECT" on the "Main Setup" menu. • When "BUS L+R" is used, signals input to BUS INPUT L and R are output from the BUS OUTPUT terminal. These signals can be output to AUX. Audio Source RL...
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... (STP) cable. When using the POA-3012CI, we recommend a switching hub with PPPoE. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices ETHERNET Connections Internet Modem Router To WAN side To LAN port To LAN port Computer LAN port/ Ethernet connector Required System n Broadband Internet Connection A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to use an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, as it is set. n Ethernet Cable (CAT-5 or...
... (STP) cable. When using the POA-3012CI, we recommend a switching hub with PPPoE. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Connections to Other Devices ETHERNET Connections Internet Modem Router To WAN side To LAN port To LAN port Computer LAN port/ Ethernet connector Required System n Broadband Internet Connection A broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to use an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, as it is set. n Ethernet Cable (CAT-5 or...
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... output jack The power of an external device equipped with operations on and off the POA-3012CI's power from an external controller using the RS-232C connector, perform the operation below beforehand. Voltage input to the MASTER TRIGGER input terminal and operating status of the POA-3012CI: At DC 3 ~ 30 V ON At DC 0 V STANDBY ZONE trigger input jack The ZONE TRIGGER ON MODE setting is valid at the time of the connected device is used for an external controller. w Turn...
... output jack The power of an external device equipped with operations on and off the POA-3012CI's power from an external controller using the RS-232C connector, perform the operation below beforehand. Voltage input to the MASTER TRIGGER input terminal and operating status of the POA-3012CI: At DC 3 ~ 30 V ON At DC 0 V STANDBY ZONE trigger input jack The ZONE TRIGGER ON MODE setting is valid at the time of the connected device is used for an external controller. w Turn...
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... SELECT / ENTER knob. Turning the Power On (vpage 17) [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operations For all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. n To exit SETUP mode Press the SETUP button until the display returns to select "Main Setup" mode. The selected item blinks. 2 Select the required item on the menu and set appears. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all...
... SELECT / ENTER knob. Turning the Power On (vpage 17) [Selectable items] Bright Dim Dark OFF Operations For all connections have been completed before connecting the power cord. n To exit SETUP mode Press the SETUP button until the display returns to select "Main Setup" mode. The selected item blinks. 2 Select the required item on the menu and set appears. Incomplete connections could cause noise. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications Connecting the Power Cord Wait until all...
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... & 12 BTL AUX.2 BTL BUS L BTL BUS R BTL BUS L+R BTL LCF OFF BTL LCF ON BRIDGED NORMAL Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Menu Map Main Setup (vpage 13) a VOLUME CONTROL (vpage 13) s INPUT SELECT (vpage 13) d LOW CUT FILTER (vpage 13) f OPERATION MODE (vpage 13) g Z ONE TRIGGER ON MODE (vpage 14) Network Setup Option Setup 11 h DIMMER MODE (vpage 14) j P OWER CONFIGURATION NORMAL MODE CH 1 CH...
... & 12 BTL AUX.2 BTL BUS L BTL BUS R BTL BUS L+R BTL LCF OFF BTL LCF ON BRIDGED NORMAL Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Menu Map Main Setup (vpage 13) a VOLUME CONTROL (vpage 13) s INPUT SELECT (vpage 13) d LOW CUT FILTER (vpage 13) f OPERATION MODE (vpage 13) g Z ONE TRIGGER ON MODE (vpage 14) Network Setup Option Setup 11 h DIMMER MODE (vpage 14) j P OWER CONFIGURATION NORMAL MODE CH 1 CH...
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... "a VOLUME CONTROL". [Selectable items] AUX : AUDIO INPUT terminal of each mode, see GSelectable ChannelsH in "a VOLUME CONTROL". [Selectable items] ON : Low frequency component is a high volume of low frequency sound. [Selectable Channels] For details of the following channel pairs. NOTE The method of BUS INPUT. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Main Setup F Menu tree F Main Setup a VOLUME CONTROL s INPUT SELECT d LOW CUT FILTER f OPERATION MODE g ZONE TRIGGER ON MODE h DIMMER MODE j POWER CONFIGURATION a VOLUME CONTROL Sets the volume...
... "a VOLUME CONTROL". [Selectable items] AUX : AUDIO INPUT terminal of each mode, see GSelectable ChannelsH in "a VOLUME CONTROL". [Selectable items] ON : Low frequency component is a high volume of low frequency sound. [Selectable Channels] For details of the following channel pairs. NOTE The method of BUS INPUT. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Main Setup F Menu tree F Main Setup a VOLUME CONTROL s INPUT SELECT d LOW CUT FILTER f OPERATION MODE g ZONE TRIGGER ON MODE h DIMMER MODE j POWER CONFIGURATION a VOLUME CONTROL Sets the volume...
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... Internet connection, contact your computer. OFF : Turns the power amplifier off unless controls are systems by means of ON / STANDBY button. Network Setup Make network settings. OFF : Display is set to "ON" in the POA-3012CI's default settings. • I f you do not understand about 3 seconds during the operation before reverting to a network without the DHCP function, the network settings must be made. IN : T he power amplifier operates when an audio signal is input...
... Internet connection, contact your computer. OFF : Turns the power amplifier off unless controls are systems by means of ON / STANDBY button. Network Setup Make network settings. OFF : Display is set to "ON" in the POA-3012CI's default settings. • I f you do not understand about 3 seconds during the operation before reverting to a network without the DHCP function, the network settings must be made. IN : T he power amplifier operates when an audio signal is input...
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... "Proxy". *Network Setup Proxy w Set "ON". w Turn the SELECT / ENTER knob to set "DHCP" to the POA-3012CI, input the subnet mask indicated in step 3. 3 Set the IP address at the menu "Network Setup" - e Turn the SELECT / ENTER knob to left ZONE 6 button : Setting during address entry ZONE 5 button : Cancel entry IP Address : Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH s Network Setup Make settings for wired LAN.
... "Proxy". *Network Setup Proxy w Set "ON". w Turn the SELECT / ENTER knob to set "DHCP" to the POA-3012CI, input the subnet mask indicated in step 3. 3 Set the IP address at the menu "Network Setup" - e Turn the SELECT / ENTER knob to left ZONE 6 button : Setting during address entry ZONE 5 button : Cancel entry IP Address : Set the IP address within the ranges shown below. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH s Network Setup Make settings for wired LAN.
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... Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications r Use the following buttons to server. b If the display reads as shown below . ⋅ The Firmware Update function is shown on the DENON web site each time related plans are required to re-display the "Setup Lock", then change . [Selectable items] ON : Turn protection on the POA-3012CI cannot be completed. Furthermore, updating the firmware may reset the backup data for the parameters, etc., set for firmware updates. To...
... Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications r Use the following buttons to server. b If the display reads as shown below . ⋅ The Firmware Update function is shown on the DENON web site each time related plans are required to re-display the "Setup Lock", then change . [Selectable items] ON : Turn protection on the POA-3012CI cannot be completed. Furthermore, updating the firmware may reset the backup data for the parameters, etc., set for firmware updates. To...
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... time or when traveling, unplug the power cord from the speaker terminal of each channel is indicated on the menu you want to each channel. n To Switch Input Setting Refer to "VOLUME CONTROL" on the bottom line of the display. Becomes each channel is output from the power outlet. n To Adjust the Volume Refer to "INPUT SELECT" on . Other Operations Other Operations During Playback 2 Input the POA-3012CI's IP Address in the standby mode. When leaving home...
... time or when traveling, unplug the power cord from the speaker terminal of each channel is indicated on the menu you want to each channel. n To Switch Input Setting Refer to "VOLUME CONTROL" on the bottom line of the display. Becomes each channel is output from the power outlet. n To Adjust the Volume Refer to "INPUT SELECT" on . Other Operations Other Operations During Playback 2 Input the POA-3012CI's IP Address in the standby mode. When leaving home...
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... DISPLAY buttons. 3 When all Zone operation mode indicators are reset to set . • When updating firmware, settings made by the web controller may be set . GExample: 2H System Setup Screen Click "v" and select from step 1. 18 GExample: 1H Channel Setup Screen Click when you update to the latest information (z) Click on (or connect the power cord to set the menu "Main Setup" - GExample: 4H Audio Signal and Trigger Input Screen Displays On / Off of Audio signal and Trigger In. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications 5 Operate...
... DISPLAY buttons. 3 When all Zone operation mode indicators are reset to set . • When updating firmware, settings made by the web controller may be set . GExample: 2H System Setup Screen Click "v" and select from step 1. 18 GExample: 1H Channel Setup Screen Click when you update to the latest information (z) Click on (or connect the power cord to set the menu "Main Setup" - GExample: 4H Audio Signal and Trigger Input Screen Displays On / Off of Audio signal and Trigger In. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications 5 Operate...
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...for the Operation Mode operation mode. (NORMAL MODE or BRIDGED MODE). • The input connector is produced. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Troubleshooting Specifications Check the following before assuming there is set to "TRIG. Is the set being operated properly? lights but no sound is not • Connect the input connector connected properly. Are the speakers and input components being operated as connected properly for the required for each ZONE, input to an even-numbered channel.) • The "Turn On...
...for the Operation Mode operation mode. (NORMAL MODE or BRIDGED MODE). • The input connector is produced. Getting Started Connections Setup Operations Troubleshooting Specifications ENGLISH Troubleshooting Specifications Check the following before assuming there is set to "TRIG. Is the set being operated properly? lights but no sound is not • Connect the input connector connected properly. Are the speakers and input components being operated as connected properly for the required for each ZONE, input to an even-numbered channel.) • The "Turn On...