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User’s Manual
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Read First! Warning – Safety First! Please read and follow the instructions of the Registration Form entitling you to technical support and service-under-warranty. Important safety considerations 1. Read all operating instructions. 2. In case of damage to the APA32 due to spilled liquids or physical damage from knocks or dropping, repairs should be performed by qualified service personnel only. 3. Securely mount the APA32 unit in a 19" studio rack away from rain, moistu
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Package Content Your new APA32 package contains: 1. APA32 Unit 5. 4 rubber feet 2. 2 Power cables (1 US, 1 Eur) 6. CD wallet 3. 1 Crossed Ethernet cable (10m) 7. Registration card 4. Rack-mount ears & bolts 8. This user guide Mounting the APA32 unit Before connecting the APA32, be sure to securely mount it in a standard 19" studio rack-mount away from heat and moisture. Alternatively, for desktop use, attach the four rubber feet to the bottom of the APA32. 1.
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Front Panel View Power LED Reset Power Button Rear Panel View Power Socket 0 | Network Mains Power Socket Switch 3
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2. Connecting The APA32 unit 2.1. Mains Power Supply The power cable socket and mains power On/Off switch are located on the rear panel of the APA32 unit. The power supply is auto-switching and supports 100-240V, 50-60Hz. Make sure the mains power switch is set to Off (O) before connecting the APA32 to the mains. Then plug the supplied power cable into the APA32 power socket and to your electricity connection. Switch the mains power switch on (|). If you need to disconnect the p
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2.2. Network Connection The network cable connection is located at the back of the APA32 unit. There are two possible ways to connect the APA32 unit to your host computer: 1. Direct connection to the host computer’s Ethernet socket using the supplied crossed Ethernet cable. 2. If you intend to connect more than one APA32 unit to your host computer, you will need to connect the APA32 units to an Ethernet switch* (not a hub) and connect the switch to your host computer using standar
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3. Operation Once the APA32 unit is connected to power and to the network, simply press the power button on the front panel to switch the unit on. The power LED will illuminate to indicate that the unit is operating. The APA32 is now ready to communicate with your host computer. To switch the APA32 unit off, press and hold the power button on the front panel for approximately 4 seconds. The power LED should switch off to indicate that the unit is off. Before switching the APA32 off
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4. Troubleshooting Please verify the following points before trying to use the Waves software on the APA32 unit: 1. The power cable is properly connected. 2. The mains power switch (at the back) is switched on. 3. Network connections: a. A crossed network cable is connected between the APA32 and the host computer – in the case of connecting a single APA32 directly to the host computer. b. A standard network cable is connected between the APA32 and an Ethernet switch. The switch is
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Contact Waves Sales and technical support Before calling Waves for technical support, please first check the Waves website (http://www.waves.com) for technical support issues and the latest information. Contacting the tech-support or the sales department via our website is preferred, and is more efficient in terms of being able to provide you with complete documentation and solutions. North & South America Waves Inc. 306 West Depot Ave. Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37917 Tel: 1-865-
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5. Technical Specifications Dimensions: Width: 444mm / 17.5 inch Height: 44.5mm / 1.75 inch Depth: 300mm / 11.8 inch 1U 19” Standard Rack-mount Weight: 5kg / 11 pounds Power: Input Voltage: 100~127 VAC, 200~240 VAC, Auto Sensing Frequency: 50~60 Hz Input Current: 5.0 Arms @ 115 VAC, 2.5 Arms @ 230 VAC Environmental: Operating Temperature: 10~40°C 9
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6. Warranty One Year limited Warranty on APA32 Hardware (“Product”): Waves Audio Ltd. ("Waves") warrants that the Product conforms substantially to the specifications contained in the Product documentation for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase from Waves or its authorized resellers. In the case of a valid warranty claim, your sole and exclusive remedy and Waves’s entire liability under any theory of liability will be, at its option, to repair or replace the
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THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WAVES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. IN NO EVENT WILL WAVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENT
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