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P125 Dual Source Power Amplifier

Installation Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should 13. Main Power Disconnect - The power switch is a single-
be used only with a cart or stand that is pole switch. When the switch is in the “Off” position,
recommended by the manufacturer. the appliance is not completely disconnected from
An appliance and cart combination the main power. The main power plug is used as the
should be moved with care. Quick disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
stops, excessive force and uneven When installing the product, ensure that the plug is
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE surfaces may cause the appliance and easily accessible.
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS cart combination to overturn. 14. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
7. Location of the Amplifier - Do not mount this unit recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC under a kitchen cabinet. Do not expose the amplifier 15. Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER- to direct sun light or heating units as the amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet when left
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING internal components’ temperature may rise and unused for a long period of time. To remove all power
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. shorten the life of the components. Avoid damp and (supply mains) from the appliance, remove the plug
dusty places. from the wall outlet.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so 16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the that its location or position does not interfere with objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance enclosure through the openings.
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. surface that may block the ventilation openings, or
appliance beyond that described in the operating
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
intended to alert the user to the presence of important cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
qualified service personnel.
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the ventilation openings.
literature accompanying the appliance. 18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
Safety Instructions heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating damaged.
instructions should be read before the appliance is produce heat.
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the
operated. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected
appliance;
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating to a power supply only of the type described in
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
instructions should be retained for future reference. the operating instructions or as marked on the
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
appliance.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the normally; or
operating instructions should be adhered to. 11. Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of is damaged.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user an appliance is not defeated.
instructions should be followed.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
be used near water; for example, near a bathtub, on or pinched by items placed upon or against
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
basement, or near a swimming pool. The apparatus receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids appliance.
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.

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CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS / TABLE OF CONTENTS
Clearance Requirements Table of Contents
When installing the P125 Amplifier, the clearances shown here MUST be kept Safety Instructions................................................................................................................... 2
for proper ventilation of the amplifier.
Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 4
Front and Rear Panels............................................................................................................. 5
System Configuration - Stereo Mode................................................................................ 6
System Diagram - Stereo Mode.......................................................................................... 7
System Configuration - Bridged Mode............................................................................. 8
System Configuration - Basic Speaker Connection...................................................... 9
System Configuration - External Volume Control......................................................... 9
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................10
Warranty....................................................................................................................................11

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction Installation
The Russound P125 is 2-channel dual source power amplifier with auto- The P125 amplifier can be placed on a shelf in an equipment rack or on a table
source switching. Features Primary and Secondary audio line inputs with a loop or cabinet. Be sure to follow the required clearances shown on page 3 to allow
out to another zone, receiver, or device from the secondary source. A speaker- for ventilation and heat dissipation.
level input can be connected and assigned as either the primary or secondary
Front Panel Controls
source. This amplifier can be used for power upgrades in zones for large speaker
selector or volume control systems. On the front panel of the P125 amplifier is the power button plus speaker
selector, balance and volume adjustment.
The P125 is rated at 125 watts per channel into 4 ohms, and 80 watts into
8 ohms. Output channel incorporates robust protection circuitry for reliability Power - the front panel switch will manually switch the power on or off.
and safety under extreme circumstances. Speaker selector - select speaker pair A (main) or speaker pair B (auxiliary) for
With the Stereo/Bridge Mono switch in the Bridge Mono position, channels audio output. You can use speakers A and B together, as long as the speakers
are combined for a higher powered mono output. In Bridge mode the P125 is are at a minimum 8-ohm impedance.
rated at 250 watts of power into a single 8 ohm load. Power LED indicator - RED = ON, RED = Standby. AMBER = 12V Trigger
The 12V Trigger In/Out allows each amplifier to be activated by other devices switched on.
or to activate other electronics via a 3.5 mm mini phone plug cable, with 100mA Balance - adjust speaker output balance between right and left channels. The
current capability. default setting is at center.
Thermal Protection Volume - adjust the speaker output volume. If using Bridged mode, set the
The P125 is designed with special circuitry to safeguard the amplifier under volume at minimum, then adjust to the desired level.
a thermal overload condition. Thermal protection mode will only engage Power On - Manual, Auto, Remote
when the unit has been run at high volume for extended periods of time
The P125 amplifier can be turned on manually or automatically by setting a
without adequate ventilation and/or when speaker impedances are below the
switch on the rear panel. For manual power on or off, set the switch to Normal
minimum levels for the amplifier. In thermal protection mode the amplifier will
and press the Power button on the front panel. For automatic power on, set
automatically stop output. If this fault occurs, turn off the amplifier, and check
the switch to Auto On. When music is sensed on any input, the amplifier's
that the speaker impedance rating is above the minimum rating. Also check for
signal sensing sends a command for it to power on. Once the signal ends, the
adequate ventilation around the amplifier and make adjustments if necessary.
amplifier turns off in about 4 minutes. To turn the amplifier on remotely, set
Once the unit has cooled to safe operating temperatures, the amplifier may be
the switch to Trigger and connect a 3.5mm phone plug remote triggering wire
powered back on.
from the device to the 12V Trigger In on the amplifier.
Protection Circuitry NOTE: The front panel Power button must be in the "On" position for the 12V
Special circuitry has been designed into the amplifier to safeguard under a trigger and Auto On features to work.
short-circuit condition. A faulty speaker can also cause a short circuit condition.
Speaker Cable
If this fault condition occurs, turn off the amplifier and check speakers for short
circuit conditions when appropriate. The amplifier power must be cycled for When connecting speakers to the amplifiers, use a minimum 16 gauge and
the unit to return to normal operation. maximum 12 gauge stranded copper cable. Avoid leaving stray strands and
keep polarity consistent.

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FRONT AND REAR PANEL

Power button Speaker selector Power LED Indicator Balance control Volume control

P125 Front Panel

Primary Input Speaker Level Line Secondary Input/Output


Input Switch

Speaker Level Input Delay Right/Left Stereo/Bridge 12V Trigger Power Option Speaker Output Power Inlet / Voltage
Time Channel Switch In / Out Switch Fuseholder Selector
Controls

P125 Rear Panel

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - STEREO MODE
Stereo Mode (Single Source) Set the switch to Primary or Secondary. This forces the input to act as either
The P125 can be configured as a power upgrade for specific zones, for use the primary or secondary input.
with large speaker selectors, and for long parallel speaker runs (outdoor zones). Only one type of input (speaker or line) should be assigned to each input.
For a single source connection: When using the Speaker Level Input, and it is switched to the Secondary
1. Unplug the amplifier. position, the high-level signal will not pass to the Secondary Line RCA output.

2. Set the Stereo/Bridge switch to Stereo.


3. Connect the audio line output from a stereo preamplifier or source to the
left and right Secondary input jacks of the amplifier. If the output is only
available as speaker level see "Speaker Level Signal" section below.
4. Connect your speakers to the terminals, observing proper polarity.
5. Restore power to the amplifier. Both channel levels can be adjusted with
the corresponding channel level adjustments.
Dual source connections
The P125 has dual source capability. If two sources are used, connect the
source you want to take temporary priority to the Primary input and the other
constant source to the Secondary input.
Whenever the primary source becomes active, that signal will take priority
over the distributed audio signal on the secondary line. The signal is still active
on the secondary line but will not be heard, and once the primary audio signal
is muted or turned off the amplifier will automatically switch back to the
secondary audio signal. For dual source connections:
1. Connect the source audio outputs to both Primary and Secondary inputs
as instructed above.
2. Set the switching delay with the Delay Time knob. This adjustment
determines the length of time it takes to switch back to the secondary signal.
For example, if the primary source is a CD changer, increasing the delay time
will prevent a switch back to the secondary source while the disc is changing.
Note: This works with all incoming signals, line level or speaker level.
Speaker Level Signal
If you have a source that is only available as a speaker level signal, connect
it to the Speaker Level Input terminals, using the 5-way binding posts and
observing proper polarity. Only one set of speaker level inputs can be utilized
and assigned by the selector switch.

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM - STEREO MODE

Multiroom Controller
(secondary source)
Speaker Cables
P125 Amplifier

Line Out
RCA Cable

Speaker Cables

DVD Player (primary source)

Stereo Mode Configuration with Dual Sources


(CD player is primary source) 8 Ohm Speakers

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - BRIDGED MODE
Bridged Mode
In this mode both the left and right channels are combined for a higher power
mono output. For proper operation, the Master Level left and right channel
adjustment on the back panel should be set to the center position to start and
then adjusted appropriately from there.
1. Unplug the amplifier.
2. Set the Stereo/Bridge switch to Bridge Mono.
3. Connect the line out from a preamplifier or source to the Left and Right
econdary input jacks of the amplifier. The P125 will sum the two channels
into a mono signal.
Bridged Mode Connection Detail
4. Connect the negative lead (-) of the speaker cable to the R(+) terminal.
Connect the positive lead (+) of the speaker cable to the L(+) terminal. (See
the markings above the terminals on the rear panel). An 8 Ohm minimum
load is recommended.
5. Restore power to the amplifier.
6. Be sure to equally adjust the Master Level right and left.
7. Set the Balance control on the front panel to Center.

P125 Amplifier (-) Negative Conductor (+) Positive Conductor

8 Ohm Speaker

Line Out from source Switch set to Bridge Mode

Bridge Mode Configuration

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - BASIC SPEAKER CONNECTION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROL
System Configuration Using Speaker A and B Connection System Configuration with External Volume Control
The P125 amplifier has a minimum 4 ohm load in stereo mode. Connect up to The P125 amplifier can be used for multiple pairs of speakers with impedance
one pair of 8ohm speakers on A and one pair of 8 ohm speakers on B. matching volume controls and/or speaker selectors. In this configuration,
connect up to eight (total) impedance matching volume controls to the
amplifier on speaker A connection only.

Living Room Dining Room Patio Bedroom

8 Ohm Speakers 8 Ohm Speakers


8 Ohm Speakers 8 Ohm Speakers

IN IN

Autoformer-based Autoformer-based
Volume Control Volume Control

Speaker Cable Speaker Cable


Speaker Cable

EZB-8 Modular
P125 Amplifier Speaker Cable Connecting Block
P125 Amplifier

Line Out from Source Line Out from Source

Configuration with Autoformer Volume Control

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P125 Amplifier
Continuous Output Power: 80W per channel at 8 ohms
(<0.2% THD+N) 125W per channel at 4 ohms
250W bridged mono at 8 ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >93dB A-weighted
Crosstalk: > 70dB @ 1 kHz, ref. to rated power @ 8 ohms
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +0.0dB/- 0.5dB @ 8 ohms, 1W
Input Sensitivity: 500mV for 80W at 8 ohms
Power Requirements: 120VAC 60Hz 5.8A
230VAC 50Hz 3A
IEC 320 type connector with 3 terminal detachable power cord.
Dimensions: 16.5” W x 13.75”D x 3.5”H
(41.9 x 34.9 x 8.9 cm)
Weight: 25.6 lbs. (11.52 kg)

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WARRANTY
Warranty
The Russound P125 Amplifier is guaranteed against all defects in materials Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at (603) 659-5170 for a Return
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During this Authorization number. Write this number on the shipping label and ship to:
period, Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in Russound
workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. ATTN: Service
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its 1 Forbes Road
written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound. Newmarket, NH 03857
The unit must be returned to Russound at the owner’s expense and with
prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not Due to continual efforts to improve product quality as new technology and
considered defects, nor is damage resulting from abuse or from servicing by an techniques become available, Russound/FMP, Inc. reserves the right to revise
agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound. system specifications without notice.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper
installation or operation
• Power surges and lightning strikes
• Normal wear and maintenance
• Products that have been altered or modified
• Any product whose identifying number, decal, serial number, etc. has been
altered, defaced or removed.
Russound sells products only through authorized Dealers and Distributors
to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any Russound
product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including
retailers, mail order sellers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced
under existing Russound warranty policy. Any sale of products by an
unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Russound shall void
the warranty on the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive
power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made
on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the
unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note
explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the unit in a corrugated
container with at least three (3) inches of resilient material to protect the unit
from damage in transit.

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P125 Dual Source Power Amplifier
Installation Manual

Russound, Inc.
©2016 Russound. All rights reserved. 1 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388
Specifications are subject to change without notice. email: tech@russound.com www.russound.com
28-1388 11.21.16, Rev.2

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