avalon - AUDIOVALVE
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1. ES Mata y a Serlijiede of origin This handcrafted product was special made for your high demands to display the music on its finest way We guarantee that this amplifier was carefully produced and tested in all details Mr Helmut Becker Manager Production amp Development sign since 1OS2 AVALON power mono amplifier INSTRUCTION manual AVALON MONO POWER AMPLIFIER This handcrafted product was special made for your high demands to display the music on ist finest way We guarantee that this amplifier was carefully produced and tested in all details AVALON power mono amplifier Congratulations on your decision to become the proud owner of the AUDIO VALVE AVALON power amplifier This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier and to provide some information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to faithfully and accurately reproduce music This hand build instrument should give a lifetime of pleasure and with a little care and a full understanding of the operation recommendation in this manual the AVALON should provide trouble free performance Please take time to read this manual thoroughly before using your amplifier List of contents Warning and precautions page 3 Front panel rear panel page 4 Drawing front panel page 4a Drawing rear panel page2. Technische Baugruppen O E E LI Optische Leiterplattenpr fung vor Einbau Sitz aller Kabel zugfest und isoliert Pr fer B rger Markgraf Elektronik Alle Gleichspannungen gemessen Signale linker amp rechter Kanal Ger usche Balance nach rechts rechts mehr log Lautst rke home theatre Eing nge Ausg nge Cinch XLR Relais und Empfindlichkeiten Fernbedienung alle LED vorne O E E E L LI E L LU O E siehe separates Protoll f r jeweiliges Modell unten nicht zutreffendes streichen Pr fer B rger L L O Markgraf _ Optische Endkontrolle usserliche Sichtpr fung lose Teile fehlende Schrauben keine Kratzer Lack amp Oberglas Sitz aller Muttern Schrauben oben unten _ Federleisten Blenden Seiten fest C L O L O Seriennummer CE Sticker Pr fer B rger Markgraf _ Me technischer Teil Hochspannung Soll links rechts 340 V Heizung 13 7 V Bias 12 5 VDC max 13 3 V Kathode Ausgangstreiber 124 V Anode Eingangsr hre links 95 V Signalspannungen Alle Eing nge GER USCHE getestet OO O O 0 0 oO UO O0 00 0 oO
3. 4b Input output terminals page 5 Polarity phasing page 5 Installation and operation page 6 Automatic bias control ABR page 7 Specifications page 8 AVALON power mono amplifier WARNING This amplifier AVALON operates in class A and is therefore capable of generating a moderately high temperatue which requires carefull placing to aviod any effect this heat may have on other equipment funiture and fittings etc Do not remove the top cover from this amplifier Hazardous voltages are present Any repair work should be referered to a suitable qualified and experienced service person Do not attempt to connect any input of this amplifier to any of its outputs Do not earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together without following the instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance Do not place this amplifier in any position where liquids or any foreign material may accidentally enter it Do not disconnect any in output wire while the amplifier is operating Do not connect any voltage source short circut earth ground or appliance other than suitable HiFi quality loudspeakers to any output terminal Some preamplifiers prossesors CD players etc produce large switching pulses when switched on causing a loud click through the loudspeakers For this reason turn on all other equipment in your system and operate the Stand by mode of the amplifier before tu
4. the amplifier is driven in a very high level output there is a slighty shinning of the LEDs power mono amplifier AVALON SPECIFICATIONS prinzip tubes operate power output power consumption input sen input imp output imp connectors power bandwide distortion damping bias size weight Stand by mode Parallel push pull power amp 1 12AU7 1 12AX7 8 beam power pentode for example EL 84 class A 50 Watt 160 Watt Stand by mode 30 Watt 0 dBm adjustable by resistor trimmer 1 47K 2 4 8 ohm RCA input jacket 5 40 000 hz 0 3 50 Watt 8 ohm load 12 half autom with LED shinning by bad power tube 32 220 20 cm D H W 22 pounds switchable AVALON power mono amplifier WARRANTY AUDIO VALVE warrants its components for a three year period on all electronics and a 90 day period on the tubes from the purchase date In the event of a failure of your amplifier AUDIO VALVE will repair or readjust this unit or should the occasion arise will replace it provided that all conditions stipulated in this warranty are met In order to initiate service of any kind it is necessary to obtain distributor or dealer authorization prior to shipping the unit for service Any of the following conditions shall void the warranty e Operation not in accordance with this manual e Abuse accidental damage or unauthorized modifications as determined by AUDIO VALVE or its agents exclus
5. ively e Removal defacing or falsifying of tne serial numbers e Shipping without the original complete factory crates AVALON power mono amplifier WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please fill out and return this warranty form to your distributor dealer within 15 days of the purchase date and a copy to AudioValve e MODEL e SERIAL NUMBER e PURCHASE DATE e AUTHORIZED AUDIO VALVE DEALER e PURCHASER S NAME e STREET ADDRESS e CITY e ZIP POSTAL CODE AVALON power mono amplifier AVALON tube placement 8 pcs EL 84 12AU7 12AX7 Rf bandwide Driver stage Input stage l Input sensitivity Pc board top side AVALON power mono amplifier CE Confirmity Declaration Of Conformity Manufacturer AudioValve Germany 34123 KASSEL Umbachsweg 70 info audiovalve info Product Name EKLIPSE Product Type Audio Amplifier Complies with Standards LVD 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC amp 73 23 EWG Safety EN60065 EMC EN55013 EN55020 EN55022 EN55103 EN61000 3 2 amp EN61000 3 3 The official Declaration of Conformity for this product is kept on file at AudioValve 34123 Kassel Umbachsweg 70 Tel 05617013360 A AVALON power mono amplifier AUDIOVALVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE of testing Kunde Modell AVALON Datum Ser Nr Mechanische Baugruppen Geh useaufbau lackierte Teile gedruckte Blenden Pfosten im Winkel Pr fer Borger DJ Markgraf _
6. peration is enjoyed Check that the connections are tight but do not overtighten with exessive use of spanners etc If bare wires are used make sure that no loose strands of wire short across to the other terminals or the amplifier chassis When using plugs such as Banana be sure to use good quality one s with a firm fit AVALON power mono amplifier Speaker Mainplug Fuse AVALON power mono amplifier INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MAINS VOLTAGE CHECK that the mains voltage printed on the rear of this amplifier is similar to the mains voltage normaly supplied to your area If indoupt please consult your AUDIO VALVE dealer PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION This Audio Valve AVALON power amplifier is designed to operate at a moderately high temperature The ideal location is on the rigid stand or floor mounted away from direct contact with any objects materials or deep pile carpets which may be effected by the heat or which may interrupt the flow of air around the amplifier When operating the amplifiers quite a lot of heat is generated which should be allowed to dissipate without restriction Make sure that no objects are placed on the top of the amplifier Always ensure adequate ventilations MAINS LINE POWER connection is via supplied plug in lead The standart IEC socket connects the mains power at the amplifier end while a local mains plug is required at the wall end In the e
7. rning on the Challenger Note the AVALON power amplifier do not cause this problem AVALON power mono amplifier FRONTPANEL The front panel of the AVALON power amplifier incorporates with a small panel filled with two switches These switches control the day to day function of the amplifier The operation of this two switches is like following MAIN SWITCH This heavy duty rocker switch is at the right side of this panel and switched the mains line power of the amplifier On or OFF A blue LED immediatly beside the switch illuminates to indicate that the power is ON This amplifier draws o moderate high current when switched on It is not good practice to repeatedly active this switch ON and OFF rapidly STAND BY SWITCH This switch on the left of the panel alters the operation STAND BY of the amplifier Switch down is operation STAND BY the LED is off REAR PANEL The facilities on the rear panel of the AVALON may seem not so complex The rear panel incorporates all of the terminals for connecting the input signals and the output signals to the loadspeaker A reasonable understanding of this amplifier and the logical approach should ensure that you are listening to this amplifier in a very short space of time without any difficults at all Please remember that the AUDIO VALVE AVALON power amplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exeptioneal level of performance Be sure that you unders
8. tanding your requirements fully before you make any connection to this amplifier AVALON power mono amplifier INPUT TERMINALS Input terminals for this AVALON power amplifier are easily accsessible and fitted to the lower centre area of the rear panel RCA INPUT These standart type of RCA terminals are for use with unbalanced signals from most signal sources such as audio preamplifiers OUTPUT TERMINALS Output connections for the Loudspeakers are provided on the lower centre of the rear panel Two pairs of heavy duty gold plated binding postes for each cannel are supplied CONNECT your loudspeaker positive terminal to the amplifier output terminal Connect your loudspeaker negative terminal to the output terminal POLARITY PHASING It is important to achieve good stereo imaging in your listening room By observing the wiring constructions above each power amplifier loudspeaker combination should be in phase If you experience a poor stereo image and or a lack of bass check that the loudspeaker wiring has been connect correctly We recommend that you use one of the easily obtainable test disc to help you ensure both phasing and channel orientation are correct If in doupt consult your Audio Valve dealer for advice Do not make any other connection to any of the amplifiers negative or positive output terminals Quality of the connections must be examined to ensure a high performence trouble free o
9. vent where a local plug needs to be fitted to the wall end of the lead ensure the at the plugs is wired correctly by a suitable qualified or experienced person Ensure the main switch of the front of this amplifier is OFF before attempting any modification of the mains connection MAINS LINE FUSE A Mains Line fuse is fitted within the IEC Mains Line socket on the rear of the amplifier A small draw at the bottom of this socket may be removed after the IEC plug is removed by levering it out with a flat blade screw driver The fuse fitted should be razed at no greater than 6 3 ampere slow blow In the unusual event that this fuse should blow you must first esthablish the cause of this failure cure the fault and then replace the fuse with one of the same type DO NOT FIT A FUSE WITH HIGHER RATING AVALON power mono amplifier HALF AUTOMATIC BIAS CONTROL FUNCTION Each power tube is controlled by plate current The correct function of the power tubes is shown by 1 LEDs next to each power tube When the amplifier is operating no LED is shinning In case that any of the power tubes is faulty the LED which are together at the side of the power tubes immidiatly indicated If this happens you have to change the power tube of this place After changing the power tube the LED must be off again Please notice All handling at the open amplifier has to be done when the main power plug is disconnected When
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