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1. m dealer dis tributor if a resident of any country purchases Engstr m equipment whether brand new or pre owned through any dealers distributors that are not included in the Engstr m list of authorized sellers see our web page for a complete list if a resident of any country purchases Engstr m equipment whether brand new or pre owned through web based dealers distributors that are not included in the Engstr m list of authorized sellers LEGAL REMEDIES OF PURCHASER ENGSTR M LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER US STATE OR NATIONAL LAWS TO A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME NATIONS OR US STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME NA TIONS AND US STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM NATION TO NATION OR FROM US STATE TO US STATE THE ENGSTR M OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY During the warranty period stated above any Engstr m product exhibiting defects in materials and or work manship will be repaired or replaced at our option without charge for either parts or labor or freight at our factory or at our authorized dealer During the warranty period Engstr m will repair the product to working or der or at Engstr m s option replace the defect2. the box Tube replacement The tubes have a lifetime of 5 to 10 years when the amplifiers are used a few hours per day When replacing the tubes all tubes of the same type should be replaced at the same time Important Read the safety instructions before replacing the tubes Danger Always make sure that you only use tubes for which THE LARS TYPE 2 has been configured If you are uncertain contact your dealer before installing the tubes If the tubes and the amplifier configuration are not matched the tubes will be seriously damaged The amplifiers may also be seriously damaged Using the wrong set of tubes will void the warranty Removing and replacing the tubes 1 Turn off the amplifiers disconnect the power cords and let the tubes cool down thoroughly 2 Remove the front panel 3 Remove the tubes by pulling them straight up gently but firmly 4 To install the new tubes and to mount the front panel follow the descriptions under the headings Installing the tubes and Mounting the front panel above EU Declaration of conformity Engstr m amp Engstr m declares under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the rela
3. 00B XLS 2x6V6GT 1x 6188 2x GZ34 or 5AR4 The tube packages are numbered and the corresponding sockets on the amplifiers are marked on the illustra tion below Install the tubes with a gentle but firm pressure in their respective socket Be aware that it is pos sible to install the tubes incorrectly Doing so may seriously damage the amplifiers and the tubes and will void the warranty Danger Always make sure that you only use tubes for which THE LARS TYPE 2 has been configured If you are uncertain contact your dealer before installing the tubes If the tubes and the amplifier configuration are not matched the tubes will be seriously damaged The amplifiers may also be seriously damaged Using the wrong set of tubes will void the warranty Important Read the safety instructions before installing the tubes 1 Unwrap the tubes carefully from their packaging Use gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on the glass envelopes 2 Install the tubes in the order shown in the illustration below 3 When all tubes are installed check carefully that they are positioned correctly Tube details 6188 Tube details 6V6GT Tube details 6V6GT Tube details 300B XLS Tube details 300B XLS Tube details GZ34 or 5AR4 Tube details GZ34 or 5AR4 N OO fF WD Tube break in The
4. ENGSTROM Ed ENGOTROM THELARS TYPE User Manual and Warranty Thank you Engstr m 8 Engstr m would like to thank you for choosing THE LARS TYPE 2 We hope that you will enjoy your amplifier for many years to come Please read the information in this manual carefully before you install THE LARS TYPE 2 We recommend that you also speak to the technical staff at the dealer where you purchased the THE LARS TYPE 2 They can many times help you install your system to secure that you get the best out of it You can read more about Engstr m Engstr m and our products on our website www thelars se THE LARS TYPE 2 THE LARS TYPE 2is a fully balanced power amplifier that operates in class A lt has a linear construction throughout the amplifier No negative feedback is used THE LARS TYPE 2 is configured as two monoblock amplifiers Each amplifier has two inputs one balanced XLR and one unbalanced RCA connector The XLR and RCA connectors and the output speaker connectors are located on the back of each amplifier There is a power switch on the back of each amplifier More details can be found in the text below Technical specification Power output at 1 THD 1 kHz 36W Amplification 26dB or 18dB switch on the back Sensitivity 400mV for full output power Input impedance 40kohm Loudspeaker impedance 4 8 or 16 ohm Frequency response 0dB 1dB 10Hz 40 kHz THD BW 70kHz 100 Hz to 10 kHz 32W
5. and let the tubes cool down thoroughly before cleaning or dusting off the outside of the amplifiers The outer panels can be removed to be cleaned or to remove dust from the amplifier The panels can be washed in warm water with a mild detergent The wooden case is finished with normal furniture lacquer and can be wiped off with polish when required Fingerprints on the metal plated surfaces can be removed using a soft non fluffy cloth Danger Risk of electric shock Do not remove the top back and or the wood cover from the amplifiers Only authorized service personnel should open the amplifiers for repairs and maintenance work Nat following these safety precautions may be lethal Any repair and maintenance work carried out by non authorized ser vice personnel will void the warranty Mains fuses The two mains fuses are located close to the power switches and can easily be replaced if needed Important Only use 250V fuses Important Always turn off the amplifiers disconnect the power cords and let the amplifiers cool down thoroughly before replacing the tubes cleaning or dusting off the outside of the amplifiers Removing and replacing the fuses 1 Turn off the amplifiers disconnect the power cords and let the amplifiers cool down thoroughly 2 Open the fuse box gently by pulling it straight out see illustration below 3 Remove the old fuses and check if they are broken 4 Replace the broken fuse and insert the new fuse and close
6. et of 7 tubes for each amplifier 2 Power cords 1 for each amplifier 1 Pair of gloves 4 Fuses 1 Hex key 1 Polishing cloth 1 User manual and warranty If any of the above items are missing contact the dealer from whom you bought THE LARS TYPE 2 We recommend that you keep the original packaging if you should need to transport the amplifiers Assembling THE LARS TYPE 2 Before mounting the panels and installing the tubes move the amplifiers to the place where you plan to set up your system Make sure that the area is properly ventilated and that the airflow around the amplifiers is not prevented Do not place the amplifiers in a humid environment or close to a heat source e g a radiator or a fireplace Do not expose the amplifiers to direct sunlight Unpack the panels carefully Use gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on the surface We recommend that you ask for assistance when mounting the back panel Mounting the back panel The back panel should be mounted before the tubes are installed 1 Start by removing the 4 screws and washers as shown in the picture below 2 Mount the back panel and fix it with the screws and washers Installing the tubes THE LARS TYPE 2 is shipped without the tubes installed Each amplifier is operated by seven tubes All tubes must be installed to operate the amplifiers THE LARS TYPE 2 comes with the following tubes 2 x 3
7. f sale or receipted invoice which indicates that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service Also the name of the original cus tomer must be authenticated This warranty applies only to the original owner when purchased from an authorized Engstr m dealer This warranty is not transferable The only location authorized to make warranty repairs is our factory or an authorized Engstr m distributor or service workshop WHAT S COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Equipment under warranty is considered as Engstr m equipment and thus subject to this warranty when it is sold by 1 an authorized Engstr m distributor dealer in his designated country countries to dealers residents of his respective country or countries 2 an authorized Engstr m U S distributor dealer within the U S to U S residents WHAT S NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY The warranty does not apply to any product that has been purchased contrary to the conditions indicated in points 1 and 2 of What s covered by the warranty If the customer has acquired the Engstr m equipment according to the conditions in points 1 and 2 above and relocated to another country and the Engstr m equipment fails then the customer need to contact the original distributor for a proof of purchase POP This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or any damage that results from product misuse has not been used in accordance with the instructions found e
8. ive equipment with a similar available product All repairs performed after the warranty period has expired will be billed to the owner and will carry a 90 day warranty on parts and labor OBTAINING SERVICE UNDER THE WARRANTY Any product not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the Engstr m authorized dealer for evaluation A return authorization number RAN must first be obtained by the Engstr m authorized dealer from whom this unit was originally purchased prior to shipping the product The problem being experienced with the product must be clearly described in writing The product must be packaged either in its original packing material or in replacement packing material that the authorized dealer can supply to the customer for a fee The customer is responsible for paying shipping charges to the dealer and is also responsible for any damages to the product caused during shipment Engstr m recommend insuring the shipment for the amount paid for the Engstr m equipment The Engstr m dealer will pay for the initial shipment return shipment if the product is found to be defective in a way that is covered by this warranty Engstr m reserve the right to repackage any unit for ship ment at the customer s expense DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Engstr m does not assume any responsibility for any incidental or consequential damages This includes any damage to another product or products resulting from such a defec
9. less than 0 5 IMD DIN 250 Hz 8 kHz 4 1 24W less than 0 3 Hum and noise 70dB below full output voltage Tubes 2 x 300B XLS 2 x 6V6GT 1 x 6188 2 x GZ34 Mains power 115V 230V selectable 50Hz 60Hz 200W Dimensions W x H x D 300 x 500 x 380mm each Weight per monoblock 30 kg Important safety instructions When using an electrical appliance basic precautions must always be followed Read these safety instruc tions carefully before installing THE LARS TYPE 2 and connecting it to your system and an electrical supply Danger Always make sure that you only use tubes for which THE LARS TYPE 2 has been configured If you are uncertain contact your dealer before installing the tubes If the tubes and the amplifier configuration are not matched the tubes will be seriously damaged The amplifiers may also be seriously damaged Using the wrong set of tubes will void the warranty Danger Risk of electric shock Do not remove the top back and or the wood cover from the amplifiers Only authorized service personnel should open the amplifiers for repairs and maintenance work Nat following these safety precautions may be lethal Any repair and maintenance work carried out by non authorized ser vice personnel will void the warranty Danger The tubes operate at high temperatures and can cause burns if touched Do not touch the tubes and or surrounding areas while the amplifiers are in use and for some time afte
10. lsewhere in this manual product abuse installation error connection to an improper voltage supply accident improper maintenance alterations and modifica tions not authorized in writing by Engstr m lightning power surges or acts of God The product must not have been stored in humid environment nor subjected to weather water or salt spray Use of any other than Engstr m factory parts will void this warranty The recommended surrounding temperature when using the Engstr m equipment should be within the interval O to 40 degrees Celsius The warranty is not valid if the Engstr m equipment is used in other surrounding temperatures The warranty does not apply to any Engstr m product to which repair on warranted items has been attempted or made by an unauthorized repair shop or individual This warranty does not cover the cost of parts and labor which would be otherwise provided without charge under this warranty obtained from any source other than Engstr m This warranty applies only to the consumer use of this product and does not cover any product that is used in any trade or business or in an industrial or commercial application The warranty is automatically voided and service of equipment terminated in the following circumstances if a resident of the country that has an authorized Engstr m distributor purchases Engstr m equipment whether brand new or pre owned from another country that has a different authorized Engstr
11. n the back of each amplifier to select the setting for 4 8 or 16 ohm speakers If the speaker impedance falls between the fixed settings of THE LARS TYPE 2 the lower impedance should be selected Example if the speaker impedance is 6 select 4 on THE LARS TYPE 2 The GND Ground switch The GND switch is used to diminish the hum that may occur when a source is connected to the unbal anced RCA connector and the source s power cord is not connected to a grounded outlet Push the switch upwards to its GND position if this is the case High voltage output sources If a source e g a CD player has a high output voltage more than 1 2V push the 8db button on the back of each amplifier to dampen the sensitivity and the hum and noise that may come from the source Most sources have a low output voltage but some brands have a 5 voltage output or more The GND Ground connector If a source has a separate ground cord it can be connected to the GND connector Turning the amplifier on off Check that all connections are correct before turning on the power Each amplifier has a power switch located on the back The amplifiers need a couple of minutes to warm up before they are ready to run If the amplifiers have been turned off they should be left off for a few minutes before turning on the power again This ensures that the tubes warm up in the correct sequence Maintenance Important Always turn off the amplifiers disconnect the power cords
12. r they have been turned off Always let the tubes cool down thoroughly and disconnect the power cords before touching or removing the tubes Always keep the amplifiers out of reach of children and animals Danger The amplifiers generate much heat Adequate ventilation must be provided for Do not place anything on top of and or too close to the amplifiers that may restrict the airflow through the ventilation Danger Risk of electric shock Do not expose the amplifiers to any kind of liquid Important Always turn off the amplifiers disconnect the power cords and let the tubes cool down thoroughly before cleaning or dusting off the outside of the amplifiers Important If the amplifiers are moved to a new location they should be left off for some time in order to ad just to the temperature in the new environment before further use of the amplifiers Unpacking THE LARS TYPE 2 is shipped in two packages one for each amplifier Be careful when unpacking the ampli fiers and the other items included Use gloves included when removing the amplifiers and the outer panels from the boxes to avoid leaving fingerprints on the surfaces Be aware that the amplifiers are quite heavy and that they have a high centre of gravity Lift each amplifier by holding it on the underside in order to relieve the wood cover from the load What s included in the packaging 2 Amplifiers 4 Glass panels 2 for each amplifier 2 Set of tubes 1 s
13. t Specifically Engstr m will not pay for damage caused to other audio components because of the failure of an Engstr m product within the limits al lowed by country or state Law Design change Engstr m reserve the right to modify products or change specifications at any time without obligation or liabil ity to previous purchasers Maximum warranty Our liability will be no more than the amount you paid for the product that is the subject of a claim WARRANTY ON PRE OWNED EQUIPMENT AND DEALER DEMO EQUIPMENT Pre owned Engstr m equipment Engstr m provide a three year 3 warranty on all parts of this product against defects in materials and work manship to the original purchaser of Engstr m products obtained through an authorized Engstr m dealer Pre owned equipment does not carry the warranty Dealer Demos Under the terms of our contract Engstr m dealers commit to keeping their demos for at least one year Dealer demos carry the following warranty to the first buyer depending on the age of the equipment 1 a 2 year warranty if the demos are less than 1 one or 1 one year of age 2 a 1 year warranty if the demos are 1 one through 2 two years of age and 3 no warranty if dealer demos are 2 two years of age ENGSTROM El ENGSTROM Webwww engstromengstrom com www thelars se E mailinfof engstromengstrom comlinfofathelars se Address Gr negatan 7 SE 222 24 Lund Sweden
14. t load 2 Connect the power cords one for each amplifier and then connect the power cords to a wall socket THE LARS TYPE 2 must be connected to a grounded outlet in order for filters and screening to work correctly 3 Connect the signal cords Each amplifier has two line inputs One balanced XLR connector and one unbal anced RCA connector If the signal cord has an unbalanced RCA connector push the Unbalanced button on the back of each amplifier The signal source should preferably have low output impedance 600 ohms gives the lowest distortion Important Always turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting any sources to the amplifiers e ENGSTROMEJENGSTROM WZ THE LARS TYPE 2 Made in Sweden COR OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 8db UNBALANCED GND POWER ON OFF 4 8 16 O 00 SPEAKERS BALANCED UNBALANCED POWER CORD GND O O A A o 115V 60Hz 200W o Serial No 0001 o The Unbalanced button The unbalanced button activates the balanced XLR or the unbalanced RCA input connectors If no sound comes from your system the reason may be that the input connector that you are using is not activated Activate it by pushing the Unbalanced button once Loudspeaker impedance To get the best performance check the impedance of the speakers and use the Output impedance selector o
15. ted European Directives Disposal and recycling information This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal household waste It must be dis posed of properly according to local laws and regulations Copyright Engstr m 8 Engstr m AB 2011 All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or part of text illustrations and logos is forbidden without permission from Engstr m amp Engstr m The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice We have done our best to avoid errors and misspellings You can find the latest version of this manual on the Engstr m amp Engstr m website www thelars se ENGSTR M amp ENGSTR M AB LIMITED WARRANTY SUMMARY OF THE WARRANTY AND THE WARRANTY PERIOD This product has been manufactured under the absolute highest standards of quality and workmanship Therefore Engstr m amp Engstr m AB hereinafter Engstr m warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows With the exception of the vacuum tubes Engstr m warrants to the consumer all parts of this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of retail purchase Engstr m warrants the vacuum tubes for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of retail purchase During the warranty period any defective parts will be replaced free of charge including freight Proof of purchase POP in the form of a bill o
16. tubes similar to components inside a tube amplifier work better after a break in time At Engstr m amp Engstr m we burn in the tubes before we ship THE LARS TYPE 2 We do this to give you the best experience from the start However you will almost certainly notice even further improvement of the tubes after you have used THE LARS TYPE 2 for some time Mounting the front panel Be careful when mounting the front panel to avoid damaging the tubes 1 Mount the front panel by sliding it in from the front of the amplifiers as shown in the illustration below 2 Make sure that the panel rests on all four feet 3 Fix the front panel with the lock screw found on the back of the amplifier see illustration below Turn the upper screw clockwise until the panel is safely fixed against the feet Turn the lower screw anti clockwise to lock the screw ENGSTROMEIENGSTROM THELARS TYPE 2 i CE n CE 1151 60Hz 206W Serial No 0001 Unlock lt i gt Lock Lock ff Unlock Connections All connectors are located on the backside of each amplifier See illustration below How to connect 1 Connect the loudspeakers and make sure that the polarity is correct Connect the loudspeakers before the power cords are connected to secure that the amplifiers are turned on with the correc
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