Gain controls and clip indicator, Led status, Support – Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16 16-Channel 8 Zone Distribution Amplifier User Manual
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6. GAIN Controls and CLIP Indicator
The GAIN controls are located next to each Zone 
input on the rear panel. They are operated by 
rotating the control clockwise to increase the GAIN 
or counter clockwise to decrease the GAIN. When 
turned fully counter clockwise, GAIN is reduced to 
0 and no output signal will be present. When turned 
fully clockwise, the GAIN of the amplifier is +34.9dB.
To operate the GAIN control, rotate the control’s 
knob so that the desired level is achieved, a small, 
flat-tipped screwdriver is typically used, see 
Diagram 11.
Note: Do not apply excessive torque to the 
control, it will turn easily unless at the ends of 
its travel
The CLIP indicator LED is located below the GAIN 
control. Flashing CLIP indicator indicates clipping is 
present while playing source input. 
7. LED status
Power LED
LED
Status
Dark / unlit
Off
Dim white
Standby
White
On
Red
PSU Fault
Zone status LED
LED
Status
Dark / unlit
Off / Signal not present / PSU fault
White
On and signal present
Red
Zone fault
8. Support
Should you require further help or advice regarding 
your CDA-16 please visit the support site here 
Environmental Information
This product complies with international directives, 
including but not limited to the Restriction of 
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and 
electronic equipment, the Registration, Evaluation, 
Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH) 
and the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment (WEEE). Consult your local waste 
disposal authority for guidance on how properly to 
recycle or dispose of this product. 
Diagram 11 
Gain and clip
Diagram 12 
LED status