Manual - Audio Visual Revolution
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1. O8V7LO OOZZLVV O8VLO PL NX9 squey ssauisng guno asnoH OVI CHANNEL BRIDGING CHANNEL BRIDGING BR SR BL SL Fuse T10A H250V INPUT INPUT IN OUTPUT BR OUTPUT BL OUTPUT SR OUTPUT SL class 2 wiring minimum rated load impedance 80 per channel oe STANDBY oN STANDBY CHANNEL BRIDGING L ALWAYS AUDIOLAB HUNTINGDON SENSITIVITY seven channel amplifier 8000X7 AUDIOLAB UNITED KINGDOM PE29 6XU SENSITIVITY 7 audiolab 8000X7 User Instructions audiolab 9 Warranty Audiolab limited warranty Audiolab Ltd warrants this product subject to the terms and conditions below to be free from defects in materials and workmanship During the warranty period Audiolab will repair or replace at Audiolab s option this product or any defective part in this product if it is found to be defective due to faulty materials workmanship or function The warranty period may vary from country to country Terms and conditions The warranty starts on the date of purchase or the date of delivery if this is later You must provide proof of purchase delivery before work can be carried out Without this proof any work carried out will be chargeable to you All work will be carried out by Audiolab or its authori2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant fo part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orientate or re locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Mains supply and safety Mains Supply The mains voltage of Audiolab units is shown on the rear panel Ifthis does not match the voltage in your area consult your dealer The mains supply fuse 15 on the rear panel If it has broken check for any obvious cause before replacing the fuse with one of the correct rating and type The fuses for all areas are type T time lag AL 20mm The fuse values are 220 240V 10 0A 100 120V 1 5A The fuse is located in a slide in cartier which also contains a spare fuse The cartier can only be pulled out after the IEC
3. do so with regard to any recycling regulations in your area Please retain this User Manual In the unlikely event that you pass your 8000X7 onto athird party please include this manual The 8000X7 dissipates large amounts of heat when operating Place the 8000X7 on an open level and sturdy flat surface Avoid operating the amplifier on a soft surface such as thick carpet which could block ventilation slots under the unit Please ensure that there is adequate ventilation above and below the unit Itis important that the cooling slots in the top and bottom are not obstructed and there is sufficient space around the unit to allow for the free circulation of air Donotuse ina cabinet or other confined space Donotplace any equipment ontop of the amplifier Controls The 8000X7 is designed for the simplest possible operation and the only controls are two switches on the rear panel One sets the standby mode and the other the channel bridging There are no front panel controls 3 Connections amp Cables Switch power off before making connections Connecting Loudspeakers Switch power off before connecting loudspeakers Use good quality low resistance loudspeaker cable The left and right channel pairs should be connected with equal lengths of cable Connect the Positive RED terminal of the amplifier to the Positive RED terminal of the loudspeaker Connect the Negative BLACK terminals similarly T
4. ever see this indication if you do unplug the amplifier at once and arrange for it to be checked by competent service personnel Phase Itis essential that the loudspeaker connections are secure and with the positive and negative terminals correctly connected This becomes especially important in multi channel systems where the effects of one or more incorrectly connected out of phase loudspeakers may severely impair the sound and yet be difficult to detect If the sound appears muddled and lacking clarity this may be because one or more speaker connections are not correctly made Always check loudspeaker connections carefully when you have made any alteration to your system EFFECTS SPEAKER TERMINALS 2201240 50 60Hz Fuse T10A H250V class 2 wiring minimum rated load impedance 8Q per channel e STANDBY w ON STANDBY CHANNEL a BRIDGING CHAIINEL BRIDGING CHANNEL BRIDI BL SL INPUT IN B OUTPUT Bl OUTPUT 51 LOW L awa S orr i HUNTINGDON SENS HIGH oN 895 en seven channel amplifier 8000X7 AUDIOLAB UNITED KINGDOM 29 6XU Sn FRONT SIGNAL STANDBY MODE TRIGGER CHANNEL BRIDGING EFFECTS SIGNAL INPUTS SWITCH INPUT SWITCH INPUTS Introduction cir
5. ctions differ from the connections marked on the amplifier Connectthe RED terminal of each amplifier channel to the corresponding RED terminal of the loudspeaker Connect BLACK terminal of each amplifier channel to the corresponding BLACK terminal of the loudspeaker Ensure there are no loose strands of wire that can short the terminals out CHANNEL BR SR INPUT INA OUTPUT BR4 FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT SIGNAL SIGNAL SPEAKER CHANNEL BRIDGING BL SL INPUT IN OUTPUT BL OUTPUT SL SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT REAR REAR SURROUND SURROUND LEFT RIGHT 5b G6 Channel Connections Switch power off before making connections SURROUND CENTRE RIGHT SPEAKER SIGNAL SIGNAL SPEAKER CHANNEL BRIDGI CHANNEL BRIE JING BR SR INPUT INA OUTPUT FRONT LEFT Set the Channel Bridging Switch to BR SR CHANNEL BRIDGING prise BR sR BL SL CHANNEL BRIDGING LEFT 8000X7 6 Channel Connections FRONT Ensure the power tothe amplifier is OFF Switch the Channel Bridging Switch to the middle position marked BR SR CENTRE of SUB Connectthe signal inputs to the appropriate channels of the AV amplifier Connectthe loudspeaker terminals to the correct speakers Although the bridged channel can be used for the Back channel a better use is to connect the Centre channel speake
6. cuitry when switched off doesn t affect the sound quality For this Positioning The Audiolab 8000X7 is a seven channel power amplifier of impeccable specification In 7 channel configuration it produces 100W of continuous power into 8 Ohms on all channels The amplifier can be readily configured to provide five channels of 100W and channel of 150W 6 ch set up three channels of 100W and two channels of 150W 5 ch set up The amplifier can be set up so that it switches itself fo standby mode when not in use to minimise power consumption It returns from standby active on receiving a signal input or external trigger alternatively it can be set to stay permanently active The 8000X7 includes comprehensive but completely unobtrusive protection against overload excessively prolonged clipping DC offsets and high temperatures The 8000X7 has a sophisticated muting system which stops you hearing loud annoying switching noises and protects the amplifier and the loudspeakers Particular care has been taken to make sure that the muting purpose carefully selected relays with minimal crosstalk between coil and contacts have been used Unpacking Unpack the product fully The carton should contain The Audiolab 8000X7 OnelEC power cord suitable for your area This instruction manual Report any damage or shortage to your dealer as soon as possible Retain the packing if possible If you dispose of the packing
7. elds and degrading performance The 8000X7 can be configured for 5 channel 6 channel or 7 channel applications depending on your AV processor If you are in any doubt consult your dealer 8000X7 INPUT CONNECTIONS CENTRE i RIGHT SR Trigger and Sensitivity STANDBY Settings for use with the Audiolab STANDBY J TRIGGER LOW 21 L aways SENSITIVITY HIGH ON SENSITIVITY To 8000AV Trigger 4 Bridging Standard and Bridged Connections Bridging is a technique that enables two amplifiers to drive a single loudspeaker When you balance the channel levels via the AV processor the bridged channel s will play at exactly the same level as all the other channels Note These matching levels will be maintained regardless ofthe setting of the master volume control However more power is available at the bridged output to provide a cleaner punchier sound to the loudspeaker To use bridged modes of operation you must alter the position of the channel bridging slide switch on the rear of the unit This has three positions equivalent to 7 Channel 6 Channel and 5 Channel operation 7 Channel Mode OFF 7 channels each of 100W are available If your system has 6 or 5 channels the unused channel s can be safely left unconnected Alternatively the amplifier can be switched to CHANNEL BRIDGING orr Bres provide extra power to one or more channels BR SR BL SL as de
8. idental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty in this product Except to the extent prohibited by law this warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whatsoever both express and implied including but not limited the warranty of merchantability and fitness for a practical purpose This warranty provides benefits that are additional and do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the exclusions in the paragraph above may not apply you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights which vary from state state or country to country How to claim To obtain warranty service contact the Audiolab authorised dealer from which you purchased this product Do not despatch goods without the prior agreement of the dealer Audiolab or their authorised distributors If asked to return products for inspection and or repair pack carefully preferably in the original cartons or packaging affording an equal degree of protection and return prepaid If unsuitable packaging is used Audiolab may make a charge for the supply of new packaging Insurance is recommended as goods are returned at owner s risk Audiolab or their authorised distributors cannot be held liable for loss or damage in transit Packing in
9. ighten the loudspeaker terminals securely by hand Make there are no loose strands of wire which could cause shorts 7mm Speaker Cables 20mm RED BLACK Connecting Cables Connecting the Trigger A trigger gives you the option of switching the amplifier on and off every time the AV processor is switched on and off If your AV processor has a trigger output this should be connected to the trigger input of the 8000X7 via the 3 5mm jack socket Your dealer will be able to supply you with a suitable interconnect When used with the 8000AV the trigger input should be connected The control function is carried out by the 8000AV and the 8000X7is slave unit The Sensitivity switch should be set to high when used with the 8000X7 See Section 6 for further information on the operation of the trigger Connecting to an AV Processor You will require a preamplifier or ideally a multichannel AV processor such as the Audiolab 8000AV to provide the signals drive the 8000X7 Each output should be connected to the matching input on the 8000X7 To connect the source equipment to the 8000X7 you should use a high quality well screened RCA RCA audio cable Push the connectors fully home to secure a firm connection All the RCA RCA cables should be arranged so they are bundled as closely together as possible especially at the rear of the amplifier This minimises the chances of cable loops picking up magnetic fi
10. o better than 90 dB relative to dBW unweighted Frequency response 3 dB 1 5 Hz 150 kHz Operating temperature range 10 35 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC Supply Voltage 5 The voltage is marked on the rear of the unit Power Consumption Standby lt 5VA max 1500VA Dimensions Overall WxHxD 445 mm wide x 130 mm high x 340 mm deep including feet terminals and controls Care amp Cleaning While cleaning is in progress the AC power cord must be unplugged from the AC power supply socket Grease or dirt on the equipment may be removed with a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with a mild solution of warm water and detergent or washing up liquid Do not use any other solutions or solvents If you have any queries regarding the use of Audiolab equipment consult your dealer Servicing Servicing of Audiolab products should only be carried out by authorised service agents If service is required the equipment should be returned securely packaged preferably using original packaging to your dealer In the UK equipment may be returned to the IAG Service Centre In the USA equipment may be returned to the Service address shown on this page Always telephone before returning any equipment A note should be enclosed giving your name address telephone number and a brief description of the reason for return If you require Service outside the Warranty period do not hesitate to contact y
11. our dealer Service Address UK IAG Service Centre Unit 4 St Margaret s Way Stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6EB England Tel 44 0 1480 452561 Fax 44 0 1480 13403 Service Address USA IAG America Inc 15 Walpole Park South Walpole MA 02081 USA Tel 1 508 850 3950 Fax 1 508 850 3905 Switching On Connect the mains cable to the amplifier and then switch on at the wall socket The red power LED will glow dimly to indicate that power is applied but the amplifier is in the standby state In this condition the loudspeakers are disconnected by the internal muting relays and power is removed from the amplifier circuitry If the standby mode switch on the rear is set to ALWAYS ON right position after a short delay the amplifier will go to the active state and the red power LED will glow brightly In the two other positions the amplifier will remain in standby until it receives an audio signal of sufficient amplitude or a trigger voltage from the AV processor is applied to the rear jack socket This switch may be freely operated when the unit is powered Audio Signal Activation If the Standby Mode switch on the rear is set to HIGH SENSITIVITY middle position and there is no external trigger voltage the amplifier will remain in standby until an audio signal is applied It will then become active and the red power LED will glow brightly The amplifier will remain ac
12. power cord is unplugged When the carrier is opened the first fuse is the spare Remove and safely dispose of the blown fuse before replacing it Fuse Carrier IEC Mains Connector Class construction double insulated These products must not be connected earth Power Cord An AC power cord is normally supplied with a mains plug suitable for your area If you have any doubts consult your dealer about obtaining suitable power cord Important notice to UK users The appliance cord is terminated with a UK approved mains plug fitted with a 13A fuse Ifthe fuse needs to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved 851362 fuse rated at 1 0A must be used Ifyou need to change the mains plug remove the fuse and dispose of this plug safely immediately after cutting itfrom the cord Connecting a Mains Plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the code red NEUTRAL Brown LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The red wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured red or BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected fo the terminal marked with the letter Lor coloured BROWN or RED Neutral 7 Specifications Power Output 7 x 100W into rated load impedance 8 or 5 x 100W and 1 x 150W 8 or 3 x 100W and 2 x 150W 8 Q ae L05 Vrms e 28 8dB Input Impedance A7kQ Signal to Noise Rati
13. r and the Centre channel output from the AV processor to this channel and connect the Back speaker and the Back channel output from the AV processor to the Centre channel output The suggested connections are shown on the diagram Please note that these connections differ from the connections marked on the amplifier Please follow the diagram carefully so as to connect your speakers correctly 5a 7 Channel Connections Switch power off before making connections FRONT LEFT r BACK RIGHT gt BACK LEFT SIGNAL SPEAKER SIGNAL SIGNAL CHANNEL BRIL JING BL SL INPUT IB OUTPUT 2A8 OUTPUZ SL Set the Channel Bridging Switch to OFF CHANNEL BRIDGING orr L BR SR BL SL CHANNEL BRIDGING L CENTRE L FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT 8000X7 7 Channel Connections CENTRE Ensure the power to the amplifier is OFF Switch the Channel Bridging Switch to OFF Connectthe signal inputs tothe appropriate channels of the AV amplifier Connectthe loudspeaker terminals to the correct speakers Refer to the drawing at the bottom right of this page for guidance SURROUND SURROUND Connectthe RED terminal of each amplifier channel to the corresponding RED terminal of the loudspeaker Connect BLACK LEFT RIGHT terminal of each amplifier channel to the corresponding BLACK terminal of the loudspeaker Ensure there a
14. r your safety Ifthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority operate this device
15. re no loose strands of wire that can short the terminals out
16. scribed below 6 Channel Mode BR SR CHANNEL BRIDGING This provides 5 channels of 100W and one bridged channel of 150W The bridged channel should be used to drive the centre orr L BL SL speaker as shown in Section 5b BR SR 5 Channel Mode BR SR BL SL This provides 3 channels of 100W and two bridged channels of 150W The bridged channels should be used drive the front left and right speakers Refer to diagram 5c orr L BR sR BL SL NEVER OPERATE THE BRIDGING SWITCH WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS SWITCHED ON THE SUDDEN SURGE MAY DAMAGE YOUR SPEAKERS IRREPARABLY 5c 5 Channel Connections Switch power off before making connections Set the Channel Bridging Switch to BR SR BL SL CHANNEL BRIDGING orr prise BR SR BL SL L CENTRE 8000X7 5 Channel Connections Ensure the power to the amplifier is OFF REAR LEFT CHANNEL BRIDGING orr BR sR BLtSL L REAR RIGHT Switch the Channel Bridging Switch to the right position marked BR SR BL SL Connectthe signal inputs to the appropriate channels of the AV amplifier Connect the loudspeaker terminals to the correct speakers For optimum performance in 5 Channel configuration the Front Left and Front Right speakers are connected to the bridged amplifier channels and the other speakers are connected as shown in the diagram Please note that these conne
17. sed agents or distributors Any unauthorised repair or modification will void this warranty If any part is longer available it will replaced with a functional replacement part Any parts that are replaced will become the property of Audiolab Any repair or replacement under this warranty will not extend the period of warranty This warranty is valid only in the country of purchase applies only to the first purchaser and is not transferable The following are not covered e Products on which the serial number has been removed altered or otherwise made illegible Normal wear and tear and cosmetic damage Transportation or installation of the product e Accidental damage faults caused by commercial use acts of God incorrect installation connection or packaging misuse neglect or careless operation or handling of the product which is not in accordance with Audiolab s user instructions e Equipment that has been operated in conjunction with unsuitable inappropriate or faulty apparatus e Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than Audiolab or its authorised agents or distributors Products not purchased from an Audiolab authorised dealer e Products that were not new at the time of original purchase e Products sold as is as seen or with all faults Repairs or replacements as provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer Audiolab shall not be liable for any inc
18. surance and freight on the return journey will be paid by Audiolab or their authorised agents or distributor if corrective work proves to be necessary 1 Statutory amp Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ADVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit Read these instructions Keep these instructions In the event that you pass the product to a third party this instruction manual should be provided along with the product Heed all warnings Followall instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong are provided fo
19. tive for 15 minutes after all audio signals have ceased and will then return to standby This delay prevents the amplifier going to standby during brief programme interruptions e g while changing discs If the standby mode switch is set to LOW SENSITIVITY operation is as for high sensitivity except that the incoming audio signal must be at a higher level before the unit switches on Use this setting in electrically noisy environments if there are problems with spurious activation especially if the amplifier is operated in 5 or 6 channel configuration and the outputs are not bridged Refer to Section 5 Trigger Activation When the AV processor is activated the processor s trigger circuit sends a pulse to the 8000X7 After a short delay the amplifier will go to the active state and the red power LED will glow brightly See section 3 Ifthe amplifier is set to Always On the trigger switch has no effect 2 Introduction FRONT SPEAKER TERMINALS L ALWAYS HIGH ON SENSITIVITY ily LOW SENSITIVITY 7 ZINN T L aways HIGH ON SENSITIVITY li LOW SENSITIVITY TN LL aways HIGH ON SENSITIVITY LOW SENSITIVITY e STANDBY a ool STANDBY TRIGGER MAINS INPUT AND FUSE Protection Modes If the amplifier needs to protect itself against abnormal conditions it will go into standby and disconnect the loudspeakers It will then a
20. ttempt to re enter the active state after a short delay If the abnormal conditions persist after the third attempt the amplifier will stay in standby indefinitely until manually reset by removing and reinserting the mains cable Short term overload protection Sustained short circuit overload or heavy clipping in any channel will send the unit into standby After a few seconds the unit will attempt to activate After three attempts the amplifier will stay indefinitely in standby Remove the mains plug wait a short time and re insert the plug Overload protection signal Power LED dim with one bright flash every second Over temperature protection Overheating within the amplifier as a result of blocked ventilation slots or other abnormal conditions will send the unit into standby After three attempts to re activate the amplifier will stay indefinitely in standby Remove the mains plug wait for the amplifier to cool down completely and re insert the plug Over temperature signal Power LED dim with two bright flashes every second DC offset protection Caused by internal amplifier fault large DC input signal The unit will go into standby After a few seconds the unit will attempt to activate After three attempts the amplifier will stay indefinitely in standby Remove the mains plug wait a short time and re insert the plug DC offset protection signal Power LED dim with three flashes every second It is most unlikely you will
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