Extron electronic Car Amplifier MPA 152 User Manual

User’s Manual  
MPA 152  
Mini Power Amplifier  
68-1320-01  
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02 09  
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FCC Class B Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used  
with the unit to ensure compliance.  
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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) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturer's instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
9) 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12)  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified 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.  
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Quick Start Guide — MPA 152 Amplifier  
To install and set up an MPA 152 Mini Power Amplifier, follow these  
steps:  
Step 1  
Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect it from power sources.  
Step 2  
Mount the MPA 152 on a rack, under a desk, or on a projector, as  
illustrated below.  
Extron PMK 300  
Projector Mounting  
Bracket  
Extron  
MPA 152  
Mini Power  
Amplifier  
Extron  
Power Supply  
Plastic Tie  
Under Desk  
Projector Mount  
DIS  
TRIB  
UTIO  
N
AMP  
LIF  
IER  
DIS  
TRIB  
UTIO  
3.5" Rack Shelf  
N
AMP  
LIF  
IER  
1/4 Rack Width False Front  
Face Plate  
DISTRI  
BUTION  
A
MPLI  
FIER  
Use 2 mounting holes on  
opposite corners.  
(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws  
Rack Mount  
Step 3  
Attach the speakers to the MPA 152.  
Step 4  
Attach inputs to the MPA 152 unit from the audio source and/or  
projector. Ensure that the projector’s audio output is set to variable  
out. Multiple input options can be used simultaneously and result in  
audio mixing (see "Audio Inputs" in Chapter 2 for more information).  
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The MPA 152 amplifier mixes all right channel inputs to a  
single signal and all left channel inputs to a second signal.  
The user may output these signals as stereo or sum them to  
produce a dual mono signal.  
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Step 5  
Connect power cords to MPA 152 and other audio equipment.  
Step 6  
Adjust the MPA 152 Plus input level, bass and treble.  
LEVEL  
BASS  
TREBLE  
a.  
If connecting the amplifier to a  
projector, set the projector volume  
to its lowest point. Then adjust the  
MPA 152 level potentiometer fully  
counter clockwise.  
MPA 152  
MINI POWER AMPLIFIER  
b.  
c.  
Set the projector volume to its maximum volume level (no  
sound should come out).  
Return to the MPA 152 and raise the level until sound  
distortion first occurs, then lower slightly until the  
distortion disappears. This setting ensures that, whatever  
the projector volume setting may be, no clipping occurs.  
d.  
Adjust bass and treble to preference.  
8 ohm Ceiling  
Speakers  
in Parallel  
PC  
DVD  
S-video  
Audio RCA  
VGA w/  
Audio Cable  
S
OUTPUT  
L
R
E
T
O
8
4/  
s
REM  
A
122 PLUS  
INPUTS  
Ohm  
MP  
T
O
S
V
10  
V
L/MUTE  
O
LISTED 17T  
R
TU  
ARA  
UDIO/VIDE  
US APP  
A
L
C
R
WE  
R
PO  
Extron  
L
VCR  
X
12V  
3A MA  
MPA 152  
Mini Power Amplifier  
Composite  
Audio RCA  
Variable  
Audio  
Output  
R
O
T
OJEC  
PR  
OFF  
ON  
ComLink  
LUME  
O
V
G
CONFI  
MLC 104 IP  
MUTE  
LUME  
VCM 100 AAP  
O
V
Extron  
MLC 104 IP  
Controller  
Extron  
VCM 100 AAP  
Volume/Mute Controller  
Projector  
IR Remote  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter One Introduction.................................................... 1-1  
About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2  
About the MPA 152................................................................... 1-2  
MPA 152 Features...................................................................... 1-3  
Chapter Two Installation ..................................................... 2-1  
Mounting the MPA 152............................................................ 2-2  
Rack mounting....................................................................... 2-2  
UL guidelines for rack mounting...........................................2-2  
Rack mounting procedures....................................................2-3  
Tabletop placement ............................................................... 2-3  
Projector mounting................................................................ 2-4  
Plenum placement ................................................................. 2-5  
Under-furniture mounting .................................................... 2-6  
MPA 152 Front Panel Features............................................... 2-8  
MPA 152 Rear Panel Features................................................ 2-9  
Power connector.................................................................. 2-10  
Audio inputs......................................................................... 2-11  
Remote control..................................................................... 2-12  
Wiring for remote control....................................................2-12  
Controlling multiple amplifiers with  
one volume controller..........................................................2-13  
Audio output........................................................................ 2-14  
Chapter Three Operation ..................................................... 3-1  
Setting Up the MPA 152 Amplifier....................................... 3-2  
Setting input level ................................................................. 3-2  
Setting bass and treble.......................................................... 3-2  
Remote Control Options ......................................................... 3-3  
Appendix A Reference Information ............................A-1  
Specifications..............................................................................A-2  
Included Parts .............................................................................A-4  
Accessories...................................................................................A-5  
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.  
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MPA 152 Amplifier  
Chapter One  
1
Introduction  
About this Manual  
About the MPA 152  
MPA 152 Features  
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Introduction  
About this Manual  
This manual contains information about the Extron  
MPA 152 Mini Power Amplifier, with instructions on how to  
mount, install, and operate the unit.  
About the MPA 152  
The Extron MPA 152 is a high performance, compact, power  
amplifier.  
The amplifier delivers up to 15 watts (rms)/channel stereo or  
dual mono into a 4 ohm sound system, or 8 watts (rms)/channel  
into an 8 ohm system.  
Front panel controls allow easy adjustment of bass and treble  
volume and input level.  
The unit meets UL smoke and fire code for in-the-ceiling  
installations and can be stored in the plenum space of the roof.  
Alternatively, the units can be mounted on a tabletop, in a rack,  
under a desk, or in a projector mounting kit.  
8 ohm Ceiling  
Speakers  
in Parallel  
PC  
DVD  
S-video  
Audio RCA  
VGA w/  
Audio Cable  
S
OUTPUT  
L
R
E
T
O
8
4/  
s
REM  
A
122 PLUS  
INPUTS  
Ohm  
MP  
V
TT  
10  
V
O
L/MUTE  
O
S
LISTED 17  
TU  
R
UDIO/VIDE  
A
ARA  
U
S
A
P
P
L
C
R
WE  
R
PO  
Extron  
L
VCR  
X
12V  
3A MA  
MPA 152  
Mini Power Amplifier  
Composite  
Audio RCA  
Variable  
Audio  
Output  
R
O
T
OJEC  
PR  
OFF  
ON  
ComLink  
LUME  
O
V
G
CONFI  
MLC 104 IP  
MUTE  
LUE  
VCM 100 AAP  
O
V
Extron  
MLC 104 IP  
Controller  
Extron  
VCM 100 AAP  
Volume/Mute Controller  
Projector  
IR Remote  
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MPA 152 Features  
Class D digital audio amplifier — For high efficiency and less  
heat production.  
Ripple Steering technology — Produces cleaner, low-emission,  
audio output signals.  
Fixed switching frequency — Switches at a frequency below the  
AM band, which reduces the chance of radio interference.  
Three audio inputs — Accepts 1 balanced/unbalanced input  
pair (captive screw) and 2 unbalanced pairs (RCA and  
TRS), providing up to three right and three left channel  
inputs. All three right inputs are mixed to produce a  
single right output; all three left outputs are mixed to  
produce a single left output.  
Stereo/Dual Mono toggle switch — Allows the user to choose  
between stereo output or to sum the left and right outputs  
and produce dual mono outputs.  
Up to 15 watts (rms)/channel stereo output — Delivers up to  
15 watts (rms)/channel, stereo or dual mono, into a 4 ohm  
speaker system or up to 8 watts (rms)/channel into an  
8 ohm system.  
Front panel controls — Input level, bass and treble are easily  
adjusted from the front panel.  
Quick-plug speaker outputs — Speaker output is on a captive  
screw connector for quick installation.  
Volume and mute remote control — A rear panel, three-pin  
captive screw remote input connector allows remote  
adjustment of volume and muting.  
Always-on clip limiting — Reduces gain automatically to  
prevent amplifier clipping.  
Compact size — The amplifiers are housed in a 1U high, quarter  
rack 3" deep, metal enclosure, which offers flexible  
mounting options.  
UL 2043 plenum rated — The MPA 152 meets UL 2043  
requirements for heat and smoke release and is suitable  
for in-the-ceiling installations, allowing the unit to be  
stored out of sight, with reduced risk of theft.  
Although the amplifier is plenum rated, the power  
supply provided with it is not. The power supply  
must not be placed in the plenum space. All cables  
connected to the amplifier must be plenum rated.  
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Introduction, cont’d  
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MPA 152 Amplifier  
Chapter Two  
2
Installation  
Mounting the MPA 152  
MPA 152 Front Panel Features  
MPA 152 Rear Panel Features  
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Installation  
Mounting the MPA 152  
The MPA 152 amplifier meets UL 2043 requirements for heat  
and smoke release and is suitable for in-the-ceiling installations,  
allowing the unit to be stored out of sight with reduced risk of  
theft. Alternatively, the 1 U, quarter rack size of these amplifiers  
allows them to be mounted in a variety of convenient locations:  
Rack  
Tabletop  
Projector  
Under furniture  
Rack mounting  
UL guidelines for rack mounting  
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are  
relevant to the safe installation of the MPA 152 in a rack:  
1.  
Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the unit  
is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the  
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment  
may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,  
install the equipment in an environment compatible with  
the maximum ambient temperature (Tma: +122 °F, +50 ° C)  
specified by Extron.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack  
so that the equipment gets adequate air flow for safe  
operation.  
Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack  
so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a  
hazardous condition.  
Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to  
the supply circuit and consider the effect that circuit  
overloading might have on overcurrent protection and  
supply wiring. Give appropriate consideration to the  
equipment nameplate ratings.  
5.  
Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable  
grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular  
attention to supply connections other than direct  
connections to the branch circuit (such as power strips).  
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Rack mounting procedures  
The unit can be mounted in the front or rear of any of these rack  
systems:  
RSU 126 — 6" deep 1U rack shelf kit (PN 60-190-10)  
RSB 126 — 6" deep 1U basic rack shelf (PN 60-604-11)  
RSU 129 — 9.5" deep 1U rack shelf kit (PN 60-190-01)  
RSB 129 — 9.5" deep 1U basic rack shelf (PN 60-604-02)  
To rack mount the MPA 152, follow these directions:  
1. If necessary, remove rubber feet from the bottom of the unit.  
2. Secure the MPA 152 to the shelf with two 4-40 x 3/16"  
screws in opposite corners of the base (see figure 2-1 below).  
3. Install false faceplate(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.  
4. Attach the shelf to the rack with the four provided  
10-32 x 3/4" bolts.  
1U Universal Rack Shelf  
1/2 Rack Width Front False  
Faceplate  
1/4 Rack Width Front False  
Faceplate  
Both front false faceplates  
use 2 screws.  
(2) 4-40 x 3/16"  
Screws  
Use 2 mounting holes on  
opposite corners.  
Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting  
Tabletop placement  
Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit  
and place it in any convenient location.  
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Installation, cont’d  
Projector mounting  
The instructions for mounting the amplifier near the projector,  
using the PMK 300 projector mounting kit (PN 70-374-01), are  
shown below. For instructions on using other Extron projector  
mounting kits, consult the user guide for that kit.  
1.  
If necessary, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the  
MPA 152.  
2.  
Mount the receiver to any of the bracket's three mounting  
plates. The unit should be vertically mounted with the  
rear panel, housing the input and output connectors,  
facing downwards.  
Backing  
Brace  
Rubber Pad  
U-Bolt  
Clamping  
Plate  
Extron  
PMK 300  
Multi Product  
Projector  
Mount Kit  
Figure 2-2 — Projector mounting  
On the side mounting plates, the device is typically  
mounted on the outside of the bracket. On the front  
mounting plate, the device is mounted on the inside of  
the bracket.  
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a. Use the two 4-40 x 3/16" screws (provided) to secure  
the amplifier to the bracket  
b. If required, secure the power supply using the plastic  
ties provided with the kit.  
The projector pole can be clamped to the back surface of  
the clamping plate on the PMK 300, as shown in the  
figure on the previous page.  
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Alternatively, the PMK 300 has a hole in the bottom  
plate that allows the projector pole to be inserted through  
the center of the plate. In this configuration, slide the  
PMK 300 up from the bottom of the pole before the  
projector is installed.  
3.  
4.  
Attach the rubber pad to the surface of the clamping plate  
that will be in contact with the pole.  
Place the U-bolt around the projector pole and insert the  
two ends through the slotted holes in the clamping plate  
and then through the round holes in the backing brace.  
The provided U-bolt fits a pole with an external diameter  
of 1.5" to 2.0". For larger or smaller diameter poles,  
obtain a U-bolt from a local hardware store. The slotted  
holes in the clamping plate can accommodate U-bolts  
that are 1.0" to 2.5" in width.  
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5.  
Secure the bracket to the projector pole with the U-bolt and  
the provided hex nuts and washers. Use an appropriately-  
sized socket wrench to tighten the hex nuts.  
Plenum placement  
The MPA 152 meets UL 2043 requirements for heat and smoke  
release and can be installed in the ceiling plenum space.  
Although the amplifier is plenum rated, the power  
supply provided with it is not. The power supply  
must not be placed in the plenum space. All cables  
connected to the amplifier must be plenum rated.  
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Installation, cont’d  
Under-furniture mounting  
The MPA 152 amplifer can be mounted under furniture using  
the optional MBU 123 mounting kit (PN 70-212-01):  
1.  
Attach the mounting brackets to the MPA 152 with the  
provided machine screws as shown in the figure below.  
2.  
Hold the amplifier with the attached brackets against the  
underside of the table or other furniture. Mark the location  
of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.  
3.  
4.  
Drill 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4" (6.3 mm)  
deep in the mounting surface at the marked locations.  
Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten  
each screw into the mounting surface until just less than  
1/4" of the screw head protrudes.  
5.  
Align the amplifier so that the screw heads pass through  
the slots in the brackets and the unit is resting firmly  
against the bottom surface of the furniture.  
Figure 2-3 — Under furniture mounting  
6.  
Slide the unit slightly forward or back. Tighten all four  
screws to secure it in place.  
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Installation, cont’d  
MPA 152 Front Panel Features  
The illustration below shows the front panel of the  
MPA 152.  
LEVEL  
BASS  
TREBLE  
STEREO  
1
DUAL  
MONO  
MPA 152  
MINI POWER AMPLIFIER  
2
3
Figure 2-4 — MPA 152 Front Panel Features  
Power LED — The green LED is lit when the unit receives  
power.  
a
b
Stereo/Dual Mono toggle switch — Allows the user to choose  
between stereo output for stereo program speakers or dual  
mono output for mono ceiling speakers  
Potentiometers — Three front panel potentiometers are used to  
optimize level, bass, and treble settings.  
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MPA 152 Rear Panel Features  
The illustration below shows the rear panel of the MPA 152.  
OUTPUT  
MPA 152  
CLASS 2 WIRING  
C
US  
DO NOT GROUND  
LISTED  
17TT  
4/8  
OR SHORT  
OHMS  
SPEAKER OUTPUTS!  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
APPARATUS  
R
L
INPUTS  
POWER  
REMOTE  
L
R
R
L
12V  
3A MAX  
VOL/MUTE  
50mA  
10V  
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 2-5 — MPA 152 Rear Panel Features  
Power connector — Connect the 12 V external power supply to  
the amplifier using the 2-pole captive screw connector  
d
e
f
g
RCA input connectors — These female RCA connectors accept  
line level, mono or stereo, audio sources.  
3.5 mm stereo input — This input accepts a 3.5 mm  
tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) stereo jack.  
Balanced or unbalanced audio input connector — Connect  
balanced or unbalanced, mono or stereo, audio to this 5-pole,  
3.5 mm captive screw connector.  
Remote input connector — This 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw  
connector allows remote control of volume or muting of audio.  
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Speaker connector — Connect the speakers to this socket using  
quick-plug 4-pole, 5 mm captive screw connector.  
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Installation, cont’d  
Power connector  
Connect the two pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector from  
the power supply (provided) to this socket on the rear panel.  
Ensure the connections have the correct polarity as shown in the  
illustration below:  
Smooth  
Ridges  
POWER  
A
A
Power Receptacle  
SECTION A–A  
12V  
3A MAX  
Power Supply  
Output Cord  
DC Power Cord  
Captive Screw Connector  
Ground  
+12 VDC  
External  
Power Supply  
(12 VDC, 3 A )  
AC Power Cord  
Figure 2-6 — Connecting power  
The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process  
is critical. The ideal length is 3/16” (5 mm). Any longer  
and the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit  
between them. Any shorter and the wires can be easily  
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.  
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Do not tin the wires. Tinned wire does not hold its  
shape and can become loose over time.  
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Audio inputs  
INPUTS  
L
R
R
L
Figure 2-7 — Audio inputs  
RCA connectors — Two connectors  
(left and right) accept  
Tip (+)  
unbalanced, line level audio  
signals. The input can be  
stereo (using two RCA jacks)  
or mono (using a single RCA  
jack plugged into the left/  
mono socket). If unused,  
the connectors automatically  
terminate to lower the noise  
floor.  
Sleeve (  
)
RCA Connector  
Tip (L)  
Ring (R)  
Sleeve (  
)
3.5 mm TRS connector — This  
connector accepts unbalanced,  
line level audio signals. If  
unused, the connector  
3.5 mm Stereo  
Plug Connector  
Tip  
automatically terminates to  
lower the noise floor.  
Ring  
Sleeves  
Tip  
Ring  
Captive Screw connector — This  
5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw  
input accepts balanced or  
Balanced audio  
Tip  
Sleeve  
Tip  
Sleeve  
unbalanced, mono or stereo, line  
level signals.  
Unbalanced audio  
The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process  
is critical. The ideal length is 3/16” (5 mm). Any longer  
and the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit  
between them. Any shorter and the wires can be easily  
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.  
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Do not tin the wires. Tinned wire does not hold its  
shape and can become loose over time.  
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The three left channel inputs (RCA, TRS and captive screw) and  
three right channels are mixed to provide a single left channel  
output. The three right channel inputs are mixed to provide a  
single right channel output.  
Depending on the position of the front panel toggle switch,  
the right and left channels may be output as a stereo signal, or  
summed and output as a dual mono signal.  
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Remote control  
Wiring for remote control  
This 3-pin, captive screw connector allows a  
wall-mounted audio controller or MediaLink  
product to control volume and mute levels  
remotely.  
REMOTE  
VOL/MUTE  
50mA  
10V  
Options for remote control include Extron's VC 50  
(PN 70-530-02), VCM 100 AAP (PN 70-396-x1), VCM 100 MAAP  
(PN 70-397-x1) and MLA VC10 (PN 60-502-01).  
Third party 10k potentiometer volume controllers can also be  
connected to this port.  
The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process  
is critical. The ideal length is 3/16” (5 mm). Any longer  
and the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit  
between them. Any shorter and the wires can be easily  
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.  
N
Do not tin the wires. Tinned wire does not hold its  
shape and can become loose over time.  
C
Wire the the remote control connector to the VCM 100 MAAP as  
shown in the figure and instructions below:  
REMOTE  
10 V (Pin 1)  
2K  
Vol/Mute  
(Pin 2)  
Volume Pot  
10K Ohms  
Mute  
Switch  
GND (Pin 3)  
Figure 2-8 — Wiring diagram for remote control  
Pin 1 is 10 V DC reference voltage.  
Pin 2 (VOL/MUTE) has two functions:  
a. It can be used as a variable voltage input. The volume  
control range DC voltage range is 0 to 10 V, with 0  
V giving full attenuation and 10 V giving maximum  
volume.  
b. It can be used for remote control muting. Sound is  
muted while the mute pin is shorted to ground.  
Pin 3 is ground.  
All nominal levels are at 10%  
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Controlling multiple amplifiers with one volume controller  
Several MPA 152 units can be daisy-chained so that one volume  
controller can simultaneously regulate the volume of all the  
amplifiers.  
As additional amplifiers are added to the daisy chain,  
the sensitivity of the volume potentiometer will change.  
The maximum volume level (fully clockwise) will not  
be affected. However the effectiveness of the minimum  
volume level (fully counterclockwise) in reducing the  
volume to inaudible levels decreases as more amplifiers  
are added to the daisy chain.  
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When more than two MPAs are attached to the chain,  
sound may begin to be heard even if the levels have been  
set to their lowest. The muting of the output however  
can be remedied with a contact closure button attached  
between the Vol/Mute and Ground pin of the first MPA  
in the chain.  
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To regulate multiple amplifiers with a single volume controller,  
follow these instructions:  
1. Attach all three pins of the volume controller to the  
corresponding pins on the first MPA 152 unit only (ground  
to ground; Mute/Vol to Mute/Vol; and 10 V to 10 V).  
2. Use jumper wires to connect the Vol/Mute pins of the first  
and each successive amplifier.  
3. Use jumper wires to connect the ground pins of the first and  
each successive amplifier.  
VOL/MUTE  
Extron  
VCM 100 AAP  
10V  
Extron  
MPA 152  
daisy chain  
VOL/MUTE  
10V 50mA  
VOL/MUTE  
10V 50mA  
VOL/MUTE  
10V 50mA  
Figure 2-9 — Controlling multiple amplifiers with  
one volume controller  
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Audio output  
This 4-pole, 5 mm captive screw connector  
OUTPUT  
is used to connect the amplifier to the  
speakers.  
4/8  
OHMS  
All right channel input signals are mixed  
and summed to produce a single, right  
R
L
channel output; likewise, all left channel input signals are mixed  
and summed to produce a single, left channel output  
If the front panel switch is set to stereo, the output will be  
stereo; if the front panel switch is set to mono, the right and left  
channels will be mixed and summed for a dual mono output.  
With an 8 ohm load, the amplifier produces up to 8 watts/  
channel. With a 4 ohm load, the amplifier produces up to  
15 watts per channel.  
Do not short the + and - outputs to each other, as  
this will damage the amplifier.  
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The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process  
is critical. The ideal length is 3/16” (5 mm). Any longer  
and the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit  
between them. Any shorter and the wires can be easily  
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.  
N
Do not tin the wires. Tinned wire does not hold its  
shape and can become loose over time.  
C
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Chapter Three  
3
Operation  
Setting up the MPA 152 Amplifier  
Remote Control Options  
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Operation  
Setting Up the MPA 152 Amplifier  
Setting input level  
Adjust the MPA 152 input level, bass as follows:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Unplug the remote plug from the unit.  
Turn the level potentiometer fully counterclockwise.  
Set the volume of the audio source to its maximum level.  
No sound should come out.  
4.  
Slowly increase the MPA 152 level until sound distortion  
starts to occur. Lower the level slightly until the distortion  
disappears. This setting will ensure that, whatever the  
volume setting of the audio source, no clipping will occur.  
Setting bass and treble  
Adjust the MPA 152 bass and treble as follows:  
1.  
2.  
Use the bass potentiometer to increase or decrease the bass  
shelving ±10 dB at 100 Hz and below.  
Use the treble potentiometer to increase or decrease the  
bass shelving ±10 dB at 10 kHz and above.  
Turning the bass or treble potentiometers  
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counterclockwise will decrease the output at the specified  
frequencies. Turning the potentiometers clockwise will  
increase the output. When the potentiometer is at the  
center detent, flat response is achieved.  
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Remote Control Options  
8 ohm Ceiling  
Speakers  
in Parallel  
PC  
DVD  
VGA w/  
S-video  
Audio Cable  
Audio RCA  
S
OUTPUT  
L
R
E
T
O
8
4/  
s
REM  
A
122 PLUS  
INPUTS  
Ohm  
MP  
V
10  
V
17TTO  
L/MUTE  
O
S
LISTED  
R
TU  
ARA  
UDIO/VIDE  
A
U
S
A
P
P
L
C
R
WE  
R
PO  
Extron  
L
VCR  
X
12V  
3A MA  
MPA 152  
Mini Power Amplifier  
Composite  
Audio RCA  
Variable  
Audio  
Output  
R
O
T
OJEC  
ON  
PR  
OFF  
4
ComLink  
LUME  
O
V
G
CONFI  
MLC 104 IP  
MUTE  
LUME  
VCM 100 AAP  
O
V
2
Extron  
MLC 104 IP  
Controller  
Extron  
Projector  
3
VCM 100 AAP  
Volume/Mute Controller  
1
IR Remote  
Figure 3-1 — Remote Control Options  
Using the projector's IR remote — For a projector with variable  
audio outputs, connect the projector audio output to the  
MPA 152 audio input. Use the projector's IR remote to control  
the projector's volume, which effectively controls the volume of  
the MPA 152.  
a
Extron VCM 100 AAP volume and mute control — There are a  
variety of options for a projector without variable audio outputs,  
or for a system designed to control MPA 152 volume directly.  
b
c
Using a MediaLinkController — For a projector with variable  
audio output, connect the projector audio output to the  
MPA 152 audio input. Use a MediaLink controller to adjust  
the projector's volume via RS-232. MediaLink controllers can  
also use IR remote to adjust the projector's volume and thus the  
input to the amplifier.  
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Appendix A  
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Reference Information  
Specifications  
Included Parts  
Accessories  
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Specifications  
Audio  
Gain  
Balanced ............................. 25x (28 dB)  
Unbalanced ........................ 50x (34 dB)  
Stereo channel separation ............ >60 dB @ 1 kHz  
CMRR.............................................. 74 dB @ 1 kHz  
Bass adjustment............................. ± 10 dB @ 80 Hz (reference) to 1 kHz  
(2 dB tolerance)  
Treble adjustment.......................... ± 10 dB @ 10 kHz (reference) to 1 kHz  
(2 dB tolerance)  
Audio input  
Number/Signal Type.................... 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced input  
2 stereo, unbalanced inputs  
(The three inputs are individually buffered  
and mixed together.)  
Connectors ..................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole  
(main input)  
(1) 3.5 mm mini audio jack (tip, ring,  
sleeve)  
1 pair RCA  
Impedance...................................... > 10k ohms, balanced/unbalanced, DC  
coupled  
Nominal level ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) balanced or  
-10 dBV (316 Vrms) unbalanced  
Maximum level.............................. -3 dBV (unbalanced), +3 dBV (balanced)  
at 1% THD+N  
Input level sensitivity  
Balanced ............................. -10 dBV  
Unbalanced ........................ -16 dBV  
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu  
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Audio output  
Number/Signal type .................... 1 stereo or 2 mono (2 channels total)  
Connectors ..................................... (1) 5 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole  
Minimum load impedance .......... 4 ohms  
Amplifier Type............................... Class D  
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Output power................................ 8 watts (rms) per channel, 8 ohms, 1 kHz,  
< 1% THD  
15 watts (rms) per channel, 4 ohms, 1 kHz,  
< 1% THD  
Frequency Response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±3 dB @ 1 watt output  
THD + Noise.................................. 0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level  
(1 watt, 8 ohm load)  
S/N.................................................. 74 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz at maximum  
output (unweighted with balanced input)  
Damping factor.............................. >30 (with a 4 ohm load)  
Control/remote — amplifier  
Control port.................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole  
Pin configuration........................... Pin 1 = +10 VDC, 50 mA (max.),  
Pin 2 = volume/mute (variable voltage),  
Pin 3 = GND  
Volume control voltage range ..... 0 V (mute) to 10 V (maximum volume)  
General  
External power supply................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external;  
to 12 VDC, 3 A (max.), regulated  
Power input requirement............. 12 VDC, up to 3A  
Temperature/humidity................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C)/  
10% to 90%, noncondensing  
Operating: +32 to 122 °F (0° to 50 °C)/  
10% to 90%, noncondensing  
Cooling ........................................... Convection, no vents  
Mounting  
Rack mount........................ Yes, with optional 1U, 9.5" deep rack shelf  
(RSU 129, # 60-190-01; or RSB 129,  
#60-604-01); 1U, 6" deep rack shelf  
(RSU 126, # 60-190-10; or RSB 126,  
#60-604-10); or VersaTools® 1U, 3.5" deep  
rack shelf (RSF 123, #60-190-20; or RSB 123  
#60-604-20)  
Furniture mount................ Yes, with optional VersaTools® MBU 123  
mini under-desk mounting kit (#70-212-01)  
Projector mount................. Above-projector mountable with optional  
PMK 300 Multi-Product Projector  
Mounting Kit (#70-374-01)  
Enclosure type ............................... Metal  
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Enclosure dimensions................... 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3" D  
(1U high, quarter rack wide)  
(4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D)  
(Depth excludes connectors.)  
Product weight .............................. 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)  
Shipping weight ............................ 3 lbs (2 kg)  
Vibration......................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe  
Transit Association)  
Regulatory Compliance  
Safety................................... CE, CUL, UL  
UL rated for use in plenum airspaces;  
meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release,  
excluding the power supply; meets  
UL 60065 for safety.  
EMI/EMC .......................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class B, ICES, VCCI  
MTBF............................................... 30,000 hours  
Warranty......................................... 3 years parts and labor  
All nominal levels are at ±10%  
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Included Parts  
These items are included in each order for an MPA 152:  
Included parts  
Replacement  
part number  
MPA 152  
60-844-01  
External 12 V DC, 3 A power supply  
IEC power cord  
(1) 4-pole 5 mm terminal block plug  
(1) 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw plug  
(1) 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw plug  
(1) 2-pole 3.5 mm power captive screw  
plug  
Setup Guide — MPA 152  
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Accessories  
Accessories  
Part number  
70-367-01  
70-212-01  
70-374-01  
70-618-03  
60-604-20  
60-190-20  
60-604-10  
60-190-10  
60-604-01  
60-190-01  
70-530-02  
MBB 100 Back of rack mounting kit  
MBU 123 Mini under-desk mounting kit  
PMK 300 Projector mounting kit  
PMK 450 Projector mounting kit  
RSB 123 (3.5" deep, 1U basic rack shelf)  
RSF 123 (3.5" deep, 1U rack shelf kit)  
RSB 126 (6" deep, 1U basic rack shelf)  
RSU 126 (6" deep, 1U rack shelf kit)  
RSB 129 (9.5" deep, 1U basic rack shelf)  
RSU 129 (9.5" deep, 1U rack shelf kit)  
VC 50 Volume control wall plate  
VCM 100 AAP Volume/mute - AAP  
VCM 100 MAAP Volume/mute - MAAP  
MLA VC10 Volume control module  
SPK 18 Pre-cut speaker cable  
SI 3 (Black, White)  
70-396-11  
70-397-11  
60-502-01  
26-627-25  
42-105-xx  
42-103-03  
42-072-xx  
42-067-03  
SI 3CT LP ceiling speakers  
SI 26 (Black, White)  
SI 26 X  
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Extron’s Warranty  
Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship  
for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during  
the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials,  
Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components,  
to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating  
condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of  
purchase and description of malfunction to:  
USA, Canada, South America,  
and Central America:  
Extron USA  
1001 East Ball Road  
Anaheim, CA 92805  
U.S.A.  
Japan:  
Extron Japan  
Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho  
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082  
Japan  
China:  
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:  
Extron Europe  
Hanzeboulevard 10  
3825 PH Amersfoort  
The Netherlands  
Extron China  
686 Ronghua Road  
Songjiang District  
Shanghai 201611  
China  
Asia:  
Middle East:  
Extron Asia  
Extron Middle East  
Dubai Airport Free Zone  
F12, PO Box 293666  
United Arab Emirates, Dubai  
135 Joo Seng Road #04-01  
PM Industrial Bldg.  
Singapore 368363  
Singapore  
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper  
handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-  
Extron authorized modification to the product.  
If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an  
Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400  
(Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This  
will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.  
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you  
assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the  
serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to  
contact in case there are any questions.  
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect  
to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular  
use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential  
damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been  
advised of such damage.  
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some  
provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.  
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