Wisdom Audio Series SA-2 User Manual
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standby.	Two	such	mini-jacks	are	provided	to	allow	“daisy-chaining”	of	
this	turn-on	signal	with	other	components,	including	additional	amplifiers.	
The	remote	trigger	input	will	be	operated	by	any	positive-polarity	DC	
signal	between	3–20	volts	(only	a	few	milliamps	are	required),	with	tip	po-
larity	as	shown	below:
Remote turn-on
tip polarity
+
–
Input Signal: 3-20 volts @ less than 10 mA
Output Signal: 12 volts @ 100 mA
The	DC	Trigger	Input	has	priority	over	the	front	panel	switch.	Therefore,	if	
a	trigger	voltage	is	present	at	this	input	connector,	the	unit	will	be	forced	
on	and	the	front	panel	switch	will	be	ignored.	When	the	voltage	transi-
tions	from	high	to	low	(off),	the	unit	will	go	into	standby.	
When	there	is	no	voltage	present	at	the	trigger	input	(either	because	the	
controlling	device	is	not	sending,	or	because	the	plug	is	removed),	the	
front	panel	switch	will	operate	the	SA-2	as	you	would	expect.
The	12v	Trigger	Output	jack	is	driven	to	a	“high”	state	of	12	volts	a	few	
seconds	after	the	SA-2	is	turned	on,	and	can	source	as	much	as	100	mA	
of	current	at	12	volts.	This	signal	may	be	used	in	turn	to	control	other	
components,	such	as	additional	Wisdom	Audio	SA-series	amplifiers.	
Each	Wisdom	Audio	component	has	a	short	delay	built	into	its	DC	trigger	
system	to	facilitate	a	staggered	turn-on	sequence.
Your	Wisdom	Audio	dealer	can	help	you	take	advantage	of	these	design	
features	to	maximize	your	system’s	convenience	and	versatility.
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AC Mains Input & Switch
A	20-ampere	IEC	standard	power	cord	is	used	with	the	SA-2.	A	high	qual-
ity	20-ampere	AC	mains	cord	is	included	with	the	product,	although	the	
use	of	the	standardized	IEC	receptacle	means	that	you	may	easily	substi-
tute	another	high	quality	AC	mains	cord	if	you	wish.	
Note	due	to	the	high	current	nature	of	the	SA-2,	it	uses	a	20-ampere	
IEC	receptacle	and	cord,	rather	than	the	more	common	15-ampere	
version,	and	it	will	not	accept	a	15-ampere	cord.	If	you	decide	to	
use	an	after-market	power	cord,	it	must	employ	the	compatible	20-
ampere	IEC	connector.
Warning!
Your	new	Wisdom	Audio	SA-2	has	been	safety-tested	and	is	
designed	for	operation	with	a	three-conductor	power	cord.	Do	not	
defeat	the	“third	pin”	or	earth	ground	of	the	AC	power	cord.
An
AC mains switch
is located above the power cord on the rear panel
of	the	SA-2.	This	switch	may	be	used	to	disconnect	the	unit	from	the	AC	
mains	without	having	to	actually	unplug	the	SA-2	from	the	wall	outlet.	
