Ecler CA200z - Manual (Page 5)

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2. INTRODUCTION
The CA200z is a 2 channel amplifier and digital mixer, capable of managing 2 independent
audio zones and equipped with many remote control functions (RS-232 serial port, infrared remote
control, 0-10VDC remote control ports). It is an ideal choice for audio applications requiring
audiovisual integration with other devices: educational classes, meeting rooms and multimedia
presentations, business premises, etc.
Main features:
 2 x 70 W RMS @ 4 amplifier
 Operation in STEREO/MONO/BRIDGE/2 INDEPENDENT ZONES modes (at the level of
assigning audio, line and microphone sources, volume management, remote control, sending
notices, etc.)
 Universal internal power supply
 4 stereo line inputs + 2 balanced microphone inputs
 Duplicate MIC2 and LINE2 inputs on the front panel for quickly and conveniently connecting
portable audio players, microphones for presentations, etc. (3.5 mm mini jack and 6.35 mm jack
connectors, respectively)
 Auxiliary output for connecting to other amplifiers or external audio devices
 Global MUTE connector for silencing the entire unit by closing an external contact (for example:
when an alarm centre needs to mute the device in order to activate an evacuation siren)
 Local control with backlit keys, digital rotary encoder knob, and front LCD display
 Infrared remote control (included): source and volume selection by zones, presets recovery, etc.
 Remote control through RS-232 port and CA-NET protocol
 2 inputs for independent remote zone control (0-10 VDC) by 2 wall panels: WPmVOL (volume)
or WPmVOL-SR (volume + source or presets selection)
 TALKOVER and/or PAGER functions from microphone inputs
 Compatible with MPAGE4 tabletop paging station for sending priority voice messages with the
PAGER function
 5 configuration memories (presets) recoverable from the front panel, the IR control, the
WPmVOL-SR control or the RS-232 communications port
 AUTO STANDBY function: in the absence of an audio signal the unit automatically goes into
STANDBY mode, minimising power consumption
 Lightweight, silent, high-performance amplifier (fan-free convection cooling)