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A2000-Series Amplier User Guide

2, 5 and 7-channel models

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and ﬁre, do not remove the cover or back plate of the device enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an Acurus authorized service center.

CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device enclosure. The international symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying the device.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

1. Read Instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow instructions – All operating and safety instructions should be followed.

5. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like).

7. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.

9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult with your product dealer or the local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

10. Grounding – This product is equipped with a three-wire groundingtype plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only ﬁt into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

11. Power Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

12. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electrical shock.

13. Lightning and Periods of Non-Use – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges.

14. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

16. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often will require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, or f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

17. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other hazards.

18. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. If this unit is purchased outside of the U.S., please contact your local dealer or distributor for service center information. If purchased inside the U.S. and dealer service is not available, contact Acurus Customer Service for a return authorization (RA) number before shipping. For further service information, contact:

ACURUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

phone: 1-866-781-7284 email: [email protected] 5225 EXPLORATION DRIVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241

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contents

Important Safety Instructions

Becoming Familiar with Your New Acurus Ampliﬁer

Front Panel

Exterior Surfaces

Rear and Bottom Panel

Contents

Placement and Setup

Shelf Mounting

Rack Mounting

Congratulations

Unpacking

Outer and Inner Carton

Package Contents

Retain your Packaging

Record your Unit Information

System Planning and Optimizing

Making System Connections

Speaker Outputs

Audio Inputs

Pre-amp On/Off Control

Mains (AC) Power

Control Networks

Operation

Standby Mode

Normal Operation

Acurus’ Proprietary Enhanced Ethernet Control (E2C)

Amplier Control and Status using E2C

Design Notes

Problem Resolution

Troubleshooting Table

Obtaining Additional Help

Warranty

U.S. and Canada

Applicable Territories

Technical Speciﬁcations

A2002 Architects and Engineering Specications

A2005 Architects and Engineering Specications

A2007 Architects and Engineering Specications

About Acurus and Indy Audio Labs

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congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of an Acurus A2000-

series 2, 5 or 7-channel amplier. Each Acurus A2000

series amplier is a state-of-the-art component featuring

high-end audio performance combined with unprec-

edented control and connectivity. Years of dedicated

research, extensive testing, and engineering renement

went into the creation of this product. Since 1993, Acu-

rus has been delivering high-value, high-performance

electronics. Just like the rst Acurus amps to roll off the

assembly line nearly 20 years ago, your Acurus was

designed, hand-assembled and tested with pride by

engineers, technicians and skilled assemblers in the

United States of America. You should expect years of

trouble-free operation from your product investment.

Package Contents

Inside the box you should nd the following:

1. Acurus ampliﬁer

1. Foam Bumpers (2)

1. Power Cord

1. User Guide

1. Warranty Card

In the unlikely event of any of the above items

missing, immediately contact your dealer or

Acurus Customer Service:

ACURUS CUSTOMER SERVICE

phone: 1-866-781-7284

email: [email protected]

5225 EXPLORATION DRIVE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241

Acurus components offer unparalleled performance and

control exibility for the most discriminating listener. Your

A2000-series amplier incorporates many advanced

design and construction features combined

in a superbly crafted amplier.

unpacking

Outer and Inner Carton

Using a sharp object such as a knife or scissors, care-

fully open the outer single-walled (brown) shipping car-

ton and inner double-walled (white) packaging cartons

along their top seams.

Your Acurus amplier is wrapped in a protective poly

bag and sandwiched between 100% recycled foam

bumpers. Carefully lift the amplier out of the package

with the foam bumpers attached.

TEAM LIFT! - To Avoid injury, lift with someone else - your ampliﬁer is very heavy!

Retain your Packaging

We highly recommend retaining your box and packag-

ing materials as these are the best way to protect your

amplier in transit. Should warranty service be required,

you MUST either use your original packaging materials

or request new packaging from Acurus Customer Serv-

ice (for a nominal fee).

In order to validate your purchase and qualify for the full

ve (5) year parts and labor manufacturer’s warranty on

your new Acurus product, you must have purchased it

from an authorized Acurus retailer AND you must return

the included warranty card completely lled out within

30 days of purchase.

Record your Unit Information

For future reference, we recommend recording your

product information here:

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Date Registration Sent

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becoming familiar with your new acurus ampliﬁer

indication meaning

unlit

steady red

ﬂashing red

blue

No power input

Low-power (idle) mode

Ampliﬁer circuits initializing

Ampliﬁer ON

Your Acurus amplier has been engineered to provide

years of trouble-free enjoyment when installed and used

according to this guide. This section will help you get fa-

miliarized with all the physical features of this component.

Front Panel

The front-panel design of your new Acurus was execut-

ed with beauty, simplicity and control condence as

the primary goals.

Power Button: To turn on your amplier, simply press the

power button. This custom-designed solid aluminum

push-button responds with positive feedback. For auto-

matic turn-on via an external pre-amp or pre-amp/proc-

essor, see section entitiled Pre-amp On/Off Control, p9.

After pushing the power button, the light ring remains

red briey as the amplier circuits are initialized.

Once ready for audio, the light ring illuminates blue.

To adjust the brightness of the light ring indicator for

your particular environment via Acurus Enhanced Ether-

net Control (E2C), see section entitled Acurus’ Propri-

etary Enhanced Ethernet Control (E2C), p10.

Exterior Surfaces

The top and sides of your Acurus amplier are designed

for both style and function.

Top Cover: The brushed aluminum top cover contains

ventillation slots to allow convective air ow through the

internal chassis, drawing air from underneath to keep

the internal circuit cards and transformer running cooler.

Status Light: Our proprietary status light design consists

of a light ring surrounding the power button. This status

light is clearly visible at a wide range of angles and in

varying lighting conditions. It indicates amplier status

as shown below:

Sides: The extruded aluminum sides include heat trans-

fer ns to direct heat away from the internal amplier

circuits to the ambient air. Unlike many other amplier

designs, Acurus A2000-series amplier ns are mounted

externally to achieve the most effective convective

cooling action for all channels in both cabinet-mount

and rack-mount installations.

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Rear and Bottom Panel

The rear panel of your Acurus amplier has been pains-

takingly designed for ease of installation.

Rear panel nish: The rear chassis features a durable

powdercoat nish to provide both scratch resistance

and high-contrast colors for installation in dimly-lit

environments. All labels are clear and concise utilizing

easy-to-read fonts.

Speaker Outputs: Speaker outputs are discrete, rug-

ged, 60-amp gold-plated binding posts with anti-touch

protective clear housings.

All posts are color-coded with red and black rings for

+ and - speaker polarity and are spaced in pairs to ac-

commodate dual banana jacks. All pairs are angled to

minimize tangling and strain on heavy gauge speaker

wire exits, particularly in rack installations.

Audio Inputs: Each audio input consists of a high-

conductivity, gold-plated, isolated RCA jack logically ar-

ranged near its corresponding output connection. Rear

panel graphics clearly indicate which inputs correspond

to which outputs.

AC Mains Inlet: The AC mains inlet is a removeable IEC-

320-style high-current appliance inlet with integral mains

fuse holder. This inlet is approved for international use.

Network Module: Your new Acurus ampler includes

built-in remote control and networking capabilities that

provide a wide array of options and ultimate installation

exibility. All these functions are provided in an upgrade-

able hardware card.

1 2 3 4

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1 - External 12V Trigger Input Within the network

module section, a 3.5mm jack allows for connection to a

typical 5-24V trigger output from an external pre-amp or

pre-amp/processor via a stereo 3.5mm cable.

2 - System Controller (RS-232) Input The network mod-

ule section contains an RS-232 DB-9 connector for inter-

face to an external system controller. Contact Indy Audio

Labs for a list of veried control system manufacturers.

3 - Ethernet Network Active LED The Ethernet Network

Active LED illuminates green with an active network

connection between the Acurus amplier and a network

switch or router.

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4 - Ethernet Jack The Ethernet jack enables connection

to either an external system controller or to a standard

home Ethernet 10/100 network switch or router port.

Control and status monitoring of the amplier using any

device with a web browser is supported via the web

server embedded in the Acurus amplier.

It is NEVER advisable to:

1. Enclose the unit in a cabinet without air ow or ad-

equate ventilation, particularly across the heat ns

along the side and back of the unit.

2. Place the unit near a source of moisture such as a

window or a live plant

Feet: Heavy-duty thermoplastic rubber feet ensure good

underside airow, isolate your amplier from external

vibration and protect the surface nish of AV furniture

underneath.

For rack-mount installations where other equipment is in-

stalled directly adjacent, these feet are easily removed.

placement and setup

An enjoyable home entertainment experience always

begins with carefully planned placement and setup of

system components. This section will provide guidance

on how to best install your new Acurus amplier.

Shelf Mounting

When planning to mount on a shelf, be aware of the

physical dimensions of your Acurus amplier as outlined

in the section entitled Technical Speciﬁcations, p16.

3. Place other components in a stack on top of the

amplier

4. Place the amplier on a carpeted surface

5. Remove the safety ground connector from the AC

mains cord

Rack Mounting

Your Acurus amplier can easily be congured to mount

in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet with an optional

Acurus rack mount accessory kit. Hardware and

detailed installation instructions are included.

It is ALWAYS advisable to:

1. Provide ample space above the unit (1-2 inches is

the minimum preferred)

2. Provide plenty of room (at least 1-2 inches) between

the sides of the unit at nearby surfaces or other

components

3. Locate the unit near an AC outlet or power condition-

er and avoid using extension cords or power strips

4. Locate the amplier as close as possible to the pre-

amp or pre-processor

5. Use as short length wire leads as practical, espe-

cially on the amplier inputs

6. Connect the amplier to the same mains circuit as

the pre-amplier

model acurus rack-mount kit part number

A2002

A2005

A2007

Contact your dealer or Acurus Customer Service with questions or to request the rack mount kit designed speciﬁcally for your ampliﬁer model.

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system planning and optimizing

In order to experience the best performance from your

amplier, the entire system needs to be planned and

components carefully selected to work together. Your

authorized Acurus dealer is trained to be able to help

you ensure your components work well together.

The following are some helpful guidelines to ensure your

Acurus amplier is well-matched to the other compo-

nents in your system.

5. Well-designed computer-based audio sources

should have isolated grounds in order to avoid

hum and buzz associated with connecting audio

systems with typical digital system power supplies.

Your Acurus dealer can recommend good quality

components that meet these criteria.

6. Systems with cable TV or sattelite source com-

ponents may need isolation transformers or other

ground isolation devices (such as the Modial

“MAGIC” box) in order to reduce or eliminate hum

due to ground loops.

1. Quality loudspeakers can have a dramatic impact

on overall sound quality in a system for a given

room environment. When planning or upgrad-

ing a system, as a rule of thumb, we recommend

budgeting for loudspeakers at or somewhat above

the price range of your amplier electronics. Your

Acurus dealer will be able to advise you on best

loudspeaker selection for your electronics, your

environment, and, most importantly, your listening

preferences.

2. Using higher-efciency loudspeakers (87dB/W/m or

greater) will reduce the average amount of amplier

power consumed to produce a target listening loud-

ness. This effectively helps reserve greater peak

amplier power when loud transient passages are

reproduced.

3. High-power ampliers (over 100W continuous into

8 ohms) are generally OK to pair with speakers with

slightly lower power ratings, particularly if subwoof-

ers are involved. Higher-power ampliers will tend

not to go into clipping distortion as readily as lower-

powered ampliers or receivers. Clipping is a type

of distortion that is prone to damage loudspeakers.

making system connections

Your Acurus amplier is designed for simple, reliable

connections in a variety of system congurations.

Following the instructions below will ensure optimal

performance from your amplier.

Speaker Outputs

Use a high-quality speaker cable with sufcient guage

wire for the loudspeaker run lead length. Be sure to

observe consistent speaker polarity connections (plus

(+) and minus (-) speaker leads) from amplier to

loudspeaker. The Acurus A2000 series ampliers are

non-polarity inverting.

Physical connection options supported include bare

wire, single banana post, dual banana post, spade con-

nector and wire lead.

Connect loudspeakers to their corresponding speaker

terminals as follows:

4. Preamps should be chosen with output voltage

swing capability equal to or greater than the ampli-

er sensitivity spec for full rated power output (for

example, 1.42V for full rated output). Similarly, an

ideal preamp choice has a noise spec less than or

equal to that of the power amplier.

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rear panel label loudspeaker position

Front left

Front right

Center

Rear surround left

Rear surround right

Back surround left

Back surround right

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Audio Inputs

We recommend using good quality RCA interconnects

to connect the preamp output to the amplier inputs.

Use the same connection scheme as in the table above.

Pre-amp On/Off Control

To enable an external 2-channel or surround preamp

to power on your Acurus amplier, connect the trigger

out from the preamp to the the 3.5mm jack labelled 12V

trigger on the Acurus. The jack is wired with its tip active

and will accept a stereo or mono plug.

3.5mm stereo plug

1 2 3

1 – Ground

2 – Ground

3 – Trigger Voltage

Control Networks

Ethernet: In order to take advantage of Acurus En-

hanced Ethernet Control (E2C), connect the Ethernet

port to a 10/100 or faster home network router or switch

port via a standard CAT 5e or newer Ethernet cable. The

network activity indicator near the Ethernet jack illumi-

nates green when network activity is detected.

This port may also be directly connected to a system

controller utilizing Ethernet command protocols. Con-

tact your dealer or Acurus Customer Service in order to

verify compatibility with certain control systems.

RS-232: Connect this port to a system controller using a

9-pin RS-232 serial cable in order to control and monitor

the amplier remotely. Contact your dealer or Acurus

Customer Service in order to verify compatibility with

certain control systems.

operation

NOTE: the front panel power button functions normally even if the trigger input is used. The Acurus ampliﬁer will automatically resume control sync with the external preamp after the next time system power is cycled.

Mains (AC) Power

Your Acurus A2000 series amplier is equipped with a

high-quality 16 gauge, 3-conductor power cord. Plug

this cord into the back of the amplier and then into

a nearby AC outlet. Avoid using any extension cords

or plugging into other components with rear-panel

switched outlets. If using the amplier with a power con-

ditioner, ensure that the receptacle your amplier plugs

into is capable of providing the full current required by

the amplier. See section entitled Technical Speciﬁca-

tions, p16 for a list of current requirements for each

model amplier in the A2000 series.

It is recommended practice to connect AC power only after all other connections have been made.

This section discusses the normal operation of your

Acurus amplier and highlights the control exibility

engineered into this component.

Standby Mode

When rst connected to AC power, your Acurus amplier

initializes in standby mode. This is indicated by a red

illuminated Status Light. Normally, the initialization proc-

ess takes a few seconds. Once the amplier is initial-

ized, it is ready to be powered on.

Before powering on, ensure that your preamp volume level is not too high or else speaker damage may occur.

Turn on the amplier by pressing the front panel power

button. If an external trigger input from a preamp is

used, turning on the preamp should automatically turn

on the amplier. The Status Light turns blue indicating

the amplier is active. Toggling the power button again

puts the amplier back into standby mode.

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LAST ON, FIRST OFF! – To avoid potential loud pops and/or hum, always turn on the amplifer last after other components such as pre-amps and sources and turn off the amplifer ﬁrst when powering down.

Normal Operation

Observe these simple guidelines during normal operation:

Setting up Enhanced Ethernet Control (E2C): To enable

E2C, the amplier must be connected directly to a net-

work router or switch as indicated by the green network

activity LED on the rear panel of the amplier. After a

couple minutes connected to the network, the amplier

network module will be initialized and the amplier will

be controllable as a network device.

Source Material: Your Acurus amplier will sound only as

good as the source material it is amplifying. We recom-

mend CD-quality or higher bitrate sources in order to

experience the full capabilities of your new amplier.

You’ll probably nd that MP3 or other lossy, compressed

(less than 256Kbps bitrate) source audio lack the detail

and denition that your Acurus components are capable

of delivering.

Break In Period: While we burn-in each unit at the fac-

tory before it is shipped, we recommend playing your

amplier a minium of 24 hours before performing any

critical listening.

When not in Use: We do not recommend leaving the

amplier on continuously as a means of somehow

improving it’s long-term reliability or sonics. As with

prior Acurus designs, we’ve designed the A2000 series

ampliers to come up to operating temperature in a few

short minutes and have chosen components that can

handle temperature cycles well beyond the intended life

of the product.

We can minimize electric utilization and preserve our

global environment by taking advantage of the low-pow-

er standby mode these ampliers offer.

Acurus’ Proprietary Enhanced Ethernet Control (E2C)

Enhanced Ethernet Control allows the user or installer to

quickly and easily control and monitor the status of Acu-

rus components over a home network. For the A2000

series ampliers, this capability provides a useful setup

and diagnostic tool.

Any networked computer, smartphone or tablet con-

nected to the local network and running up-to-date web

browser software may be used to control and monitor

the amplier. To access the control page of the amplier,

the amplier’s IP address must be typed in the browser

URL line of the controlling device.:

Because most network routers default to allow DHCP

(service running on the router) to automatically assign

IP addresses to network devices, it is necessary rst to

discover the specic IP address assigned to the ampli-

er by the network router. There are a few common

methods to accomplish this.

Manual Network Discovery: Below are several methods

that can be used to discover an Acurus A2000 series

amplier on a local network. The critical information

for identifying the Acurus component is that the A2000

series mac address always is formatted with the rst 3

pairs of numbers constant as:

MAC Address 00:03:75:XX:YY:ZZ

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Discovering the IP address with a Mobile Device:

On a mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone, down-

load one of several available IP address scanner

programs such as iNet or IP Scanner. Programs such as

these are typically free or available for sale for a nominal

fee. Similar Android and other mobile OS apps are

available with this capability. These programs scan the

entire network and list the connected devices, their IP

addresses and their MAC addresses.

IP Discovery via Traditional Computer: On a laptop or

desktop computer, login to the local router administration

software, open the list of attached devices and note the

assigned IP address of the amplier from the list of con-

nected devices on the local network.

Ampliﬁer Control and Status using E2C

To illustrate how to control and monitor status of an

Acurus amplier using E2C, let’s assume you are operat-

ing on a DHCP-enabled network and have discovered

the amplier at IP address 192.168.1.125. You can now

connect to the amplier using your control computer

or mobile device by typing the above IP address in the

browser window.

A view of the main control page similar to the one below

should appear (A2007 shown):

Power: This button performs the same function as the

front panel button on the amplier. The color of the but-

ton matches the light ring on the physical unit. It toggles

the unit between “on” and “standby” operation.

Mute: The mute button removes the audio output from

all channels of the amplier to the loudspeakers while

keeping the amplier channels powered on. In addi-

tion to providing a quick way to cut out audio in a room,

this feature is useful for breaking the signal path to help

diagnose possible sources of noise or other issues.

Channel Temperature Indicators: These indicators

provide real-time temperature information from each of

the channels. When in standby, or after initial power up,

these indicators will typically match room temperature

(within a few degrees). After several minutes of warm

up, when the channels have reached normal operating

temperature, these meters normally indicate channel

temperatures in the 95-110 degree F range. It is not unu-

sual to have up to 9 degrees of variation from channel-

to-channel. However, if one particular channel is running

outside this range, there may be an abnormal condition

such as a mismatch with a speaker load or service

adjustments that need to be made on the amplier by a

service technician. The number of Channel Temperature

Indicators in this view varies according to the number of

channels (2, 5 or 7) the amplier model provides.

Settings Button: The settings button opens the settings

page of the interface.

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Settings Page: The top section of the settings page

shows each channel’s functional status (either “AC-

TIVE” or “PROTECT”) along with an individual channel

mute button. A channel reports PROTECT status if an

overtemp condition is encountered. The channel input is

automatically disconnected until the temperature sensed

is back within operating range.

Individual Channel Mute: The individual channel mutes

allow for simple troubleshooting and setup of individual

channels, particularly in a multi-channel surround setup.

When muted, the mute button illuminates red as below:

Front Panel Illumination Brightness Control: The front

panel status ring may be too bright for installations with

low lighting levels or more dimly illuminated companion

equipment. This section of the control interface allows

the default brightness level to be customized from high

to medium or low.

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Temperature Display Units: This section toggles the

displayed temperature units from degrees F to degrees

C and vice versa.

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Web Control Enable: This on/off toggle is used for instal-

lations in which RS-232 or Ethernet commands are sent

from an external control system rather than via web

browser control.

About Information Section: This section contains useful

information such as product model, software version, IP

address, MAC address as well as buttons to view the

Acurus web page http://www.acurusav.com, and a but-

ton to view the latest version of the online user guide.

Press the “Static” button and enter a new static IP

address or simply hit “Enter” to accept the default

ip address. Then press the “Upload New IP” button

to change the current IP address to the new Static

IP address. The new Static IP address will be set

and the next time a browser is pointed to this IP ad-

dress, a permanent control link can be easily

created on the control device’s desktop.

2. Restoring automatic DHCP address assignment

- press the DHCP button to force the internal web

server to request a new address from the network

DHCP server.

3. Enabling/disabling UDP commands – prevents the

amplier from responding to Ethernet network com-

mands. In most cases, when no external Ethernet

controller is present, this can be turned off to add

an additional level of network security.

4. Changing external controller type - in cases where an

external Ethernet or Serial Control System is present,

either Ethernet or Serial control can be selected.

Advanced Settings: By selecting the “Show Settings”

button in the Advanced Settings section, advanced

information boxes appear that allow advanced control

functions and monitoring including:

1. Forcing a static IP address – used for creating

persistent links to the control page on a computer or

mobile device. (Note that an alternate method to ac-

complish this is to force a static IP for this MAC Ad-

dress in the local router.) The initial IP address of the

amplier is set to a default value per the table below:

5. Showing status on whether an internet connection

is present.

model default ip address

A2002

A2005

A2007

192.168.1.250

192.168.1.241

192.168.1.240

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problem resolution

From time to time, problems may occur. The following ta-

ble is intended to help categorize and solve issues that

may arise. Of course, if problems persist, do not hesitate

to call your local dealer or Acurus Customer Service.

Troubleshooting Table

problem or symptom possible causes recommendations

Ampliﬁer does not power on – no front panel lights

Ampliﬁer powers on with red standby light but does not switch on with blue light indicator via web control

Ampliﬁer switches on (blue indicator) but does not produce audio

Not all ampliﬁer channels appear to be working

AC not connected • Check that power cord is connected at the wall and at the

Blown or missing mains fuse Check fuse compartment in back of unit near AC inlet.

Control device not connected to local network

Ampliﬁer disconnected from local network

Loudspeakers disconnected Check loudspeaker connections at the ampliﬁer and at the

Pre-amp not powered on Check preamp power status.

Pre-amp not connected properly

Source device disconnected • Check connections between source device and pre-amp.

Web control global or channel mutes active

Shorted or open speaker leads Check loudspeaker connections at the ampliﬁer and at the

Pre-amp not connected properly

Loudspeaker problem Disconnect problem loudspeaker and reconnect it to a known

Preamp or source device surround mode problem (applies primarily to A2005, A2007)

Web control global or channel mutes active

Blown channel protection fuse(s)

back of the unit.

• Check that switched AC outlets are on.

• Check that power conditioner is on (if applicable).

Replace fuse and retest. If problem persists, refer unit to service personnelle.

• Check to ensure control device is connected to the local network and not another neigboring network.

• Check to ensure that all network routers and switches are powered up and active.

Check network activity light – if not illuminated green, check opposite end of cable. If cable is plugged in and switch or router shows activity indication, replace network cable.

speaker terminals. Look for frayed or disconnected leads.

Check to ensure ampliﬁer inputs are connected directly from corresponding pre-amp outputs via good RCA cables.

• Try using an alternate source device to eliminate the possibility of a pre-amp problem.

Using web control, check mute button states on main view and advanced views. Alternately, reset AC power to the unit to reset the mute states. Note that with DHCP control, this may reset the unit IP address.

speaker terminals. Look for frayed or disconnected leads.

Check to ensure ampliﬁer inputs are connected directly from corresponding pre-amp outputs via good RCA cables.

good ampliﬁer channel.

Check that speaker sound is supported in the processing mode that is active. For example, a center channel speaker will be silent in Dolby Digital 2.0 mode. Likewise, for speech playback, often the left and right front speakers will be silent in Dolby Pro Logic mode. Refer to the information that came with the preamp or source device.

Can sometimes occur after faulty connection to good loudspeaker OR good connection to faulty loudspeaker.

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problem or symptom possible causes recommendations

Ampliﬁer sound is garbled or distorted

Hum persists only when ampliﬁer is on – goes away in standby

Cannot control ampliﬁer from mobile device or computer

Turning on pre-amp does not automatically turn on ampliﬁer

Ampliﬁer runs for a while then one or more channels cut out

Ampliﬁer runs hot even at low audio levels

Shorted or open speaker leads Check loudspeaker connections at the ampliﬁer and at the

Pre-amp not connected properly

Loudspeaker problem Disconnect problem loudspeaker and reconnect it to a

Partially connected or faulty RCA input cable

Bad AC ground connection • Check to ensure the original 3-conductor heavy-guage

Cable or Sattelite TV connection causing hum

Control device not connected to local network

Ampliﬁer disconnected from local network

Incorrect IP address input to controlling computer or mobile device browser

Trigger cable missing or plug not seated fully in trigger in jack

Trigger voltage outside acceptable range

Faulty (shorted) loudspeaker connection

Faulty loudspeaker Remove loudspeaker and re-check channel with a

Ventillation inadequate Check to ensure that sides, rear and top of unit have at least

Low impedance loudspeaker load

Faulty (shorted) loudspeaker connection

Faulty loudspeaker Remove loudspeaker and re-check channel with a

speaker terminals. Look for frayed or disconnected leads.

Check to ensure ampliﬁer inputs are connected directly from corresponding pre-amp outputs via good RCA cables.

known good ampliﬁer channel.

• Check for RCA plugs not seated completely in jacks

• Isolate and replace faulty cable.

power cord that shipped with your Acurus is used for the ampliﬁer.

• Try a different power outlet in case the wall outlet ground is defective.

• Attempt to power the system from a single AC outlet to minimize ground loops.

Verify source by disconnecting incoming cable line or satellite dish cable to see if hum disappears. If this is the source, then hum will dissappear when the cable is disconnected from the system. If so, us an isolation transformer (or Mondial Magic Box) at each of the cable and/or satellite inputs.

• Check to ensure control device is connected to the local network and not another neigboring network.

• Check to ensure that all network routers and switches are powered up and active.

Check network activity light – if not illuminated green, check opposite end of cable. If cable is plugged in and switch or router shows activity indication, replace network cable.

Check IP address on host router or using an IP scan tool. If IP address is correct, perform full power reset of ampliﬁer (remove and reinsert AC inlet cord).

Check trigger cable connections and re-test.

Refer to pre-amp information to ensure the trigger output falls into the range 5-24Vdc.

Check loudspeaker connections at the ampliﬁer and at the speaker terminals. Look for frayed leads touching each other or touching chassis metal.

known-good loudspeaker.

2 inches of air space and that air can ﬂow in and out of space around ampliﬁer installation.

Check to ensure that the loudspeakers are greater than or equal to 4 ohms nominal impedance.

Check loudspeaker connections at the ampliﬁer and at the speaker terminals. Look for frayed leads touching each other or touching chassis metal.

known-good loudspeaker.

Obtaining Additional Help

For problems not addressed here, have the model, serial

number and date of purchase of your Acurus compo-

nent handy and contact your local dealer or contact

Acurus Customer Service at 1-866-781-7284 M-F, 9AM

to 5PM E.S.T. or email [email protected].

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technical speciﬁcations

All Models

A2002 only

A2005 only

A2007 only

Power output 200W into 8Ω, multiple channels driven

THD < 0.03%, multiple channels driven, full power, 8 ohms

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz ± 0.1dB

Tim/dim distortion < 0.003%

S/N >106 dB, A-weighted

Damping factor 500, 8Ω @50Hz

Input sensitivity 1W: 100mV

Input impedance 20kΩ

Recommended loudspeaker impedance range 4-8 ohms nominal

DC offset (output) <3mV

Rail voltage +/-80Vdc

THX Ultra2 Certiﬁed

Number of channels driven for continuous power spec

Power consumption Standby: 1W

Unit dimensions (LxWxH) 13.5 x 17 x 5 (inches), 34 x 43 x 13 (cm)

Rack height 3 RU

Unit weight 29lbs (13kg)

Finish Black anodized aluminum with laser-etched markings

Shipping carton (LxWxH) 22 x 18 x 10 (inches), 56 x 46 x 25 (cm)

Carton weight 35lbs (16kg)

Number of channels driven for continuous power spec

Power consumption Standby: 1W

Unit dimensions (LxWxH) 15 x 17 x 9 (inches), 38 x 43 x 23 (cm)

Rack height 5 RU

Unit weight 47lbs (21kg)

Finish Black anodized aluminum with laser-etched markings

Shipping carton (LxWxH) 22 x 20 x 16 (inches), 56 x 51 x 41 (cm)

Carton weight 55lbs (25kg)

Number of channels driven for continuous power spec

Power consumption Standby: 1W

Unit dimensions (LxWxH) 15 X 17 x 9 (inches), 38 x 43 x 23 (cm)

Rack height 5 RU

Unit weight 52Lbs (24kg)

Finish Black anodized aluminum with laser-etched markings

Shipping carton (LxWxH) 22 X 20 x 16 (inches), 56 x 51 x 41 (cm)

Carton weight 60Lbs (27kg)

300W into 4Ω, multiple channels driven

< 0.05%, multiple channels driven, full power, 4 ohms

10Hz to 70kHz +0,-3dB

200W: 1.42V

2 channels

Idle: 23W Max: 1200W

5 channels, music at 50% duty cycle 4 channels, sine wave, 8 ohms

Idle: 75W Max: 1440W

7 Channels, music at 50% duty cycle 4 Channels, sine wave, 8 ohms

Idle: 85W Max: 1440W

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A2002 Architects and Engineering Speciﬁcations

The audio amplier shall provide 2 output channels and

produce 200W continuous power into 8 ohms, each

channel driven.

A2007 Architects and Engineering Speciﬁcations

The audio amplier shall provide 7 output channels and

produce 200W continuous power into 8 ohms, each

channel driven.

The unit shall include a 10/100 Ethernet port and an

RS-232 port for remote control and status monitoring.

A 12V Trigger port shall be included to allow remote on/

off triggering by an external preamp or power control

center. The amplier shall have an internal web server

which delivers a browser-compatible GUI. This GUI shall

allow for remote control and monitoring via computer or

mobile device/An RS-232 port.

The unit shall have adjustable front panel lighting levels

for dimly lit environments or bright rooms. The rear panel

shall have gold-plated input RCA connectors and gold-

plated 60A-rated loudspeaker binding posts.

The unit shall contain a worldwide congurable power

supply, and be compliant with FCC Part 15 and CE

requirements.

The unit shall be the Acurus A2002.

A2005 Architects and Engineering Speciﬁcations

The audio amplier shall provide 5 output channels and

produce 200W continuous power into 8 ohms, each

channel driven.

The unit shall include a 10/100 Ethernet port and an

RS-232 port for remote control and status monitoring. A

12V Trigger port shall be included to allow remote on/

off triggering by an external preamp or power control

center. The amplier shall have an internal web server

which delivers a browser-compatible GUI. This GUI shall

allow for remote control and monitoring via computer or

mobile device/An RS-232 port.

The unit shall have adjustable front panel lighting levels

for dimly lit environments or bright rooms. The rear panel

shall have gold-plated input RCA connectors and gold-

plated 60A-rated loudspeaker binding posts.

The unit shall contain a worldwide congurable power

supply, and be compliant with FCC Part 15 and CE

requirements.

The unit shall be the Acurus A2007.

The unit shall include a 10/100 Ethernet port and an

RS-232 port for remote control and status monitoring. A

12V Trigger port shall be included to allow remote on/

off triggering by an external preamp or power control

center. The amplier shall have an internal web server

which delivers a browser-compatible GUI. This GUI shall

allow for remote control and monitoring via computer or

mobile device/An RS-232 port.

The unit shall have adjustable front panel lighting levels

for dimly lit environments or bright rooms. The rear panel

shall have gold-plated input RCA connectors and gold-

plated 60A-rated loudspeaker binding posts.

The unit shall contain a worldwide congurable power

supply, and be compliant with FCC Part 15 and CE

requirements.

The unit shall be the Acurus A2005.

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design notes

The Acurus A2000 series was designed by engineers

at Indy Audio Labs to deliver audio experiences un-

matched by any other products in their category.

While not an easy task, here’s how we do it.

To achieve such a high level of perfection in a high-

performance audio amplier, a reliable, fast, efcient

amplier topology is required. The Acurus A2000 series

uses high-bandwidth, matched On Semiconductor®

output transistors in a fully-discrete class A/B design,

input-to-output. Unlike many other discrete topologies

in this class of amplier, our design remains symmetric

from the very rst current-mirror input stage on through

to the output. No op-amps are used in the signal path

- only precision, low-noise semiconductors. The result

is an audio output that nearly perfectly mirrors the input

signal characteristics and dynamics. Soundstage is dis-

tinct, broad and detailed. High-frequency transients are

crisp and clean. Bandwidth is beyond wide, spanning

from less than 10Hz on the low end to more than 70 kHz

at the top, well beyond the range of most sources, let

alone human hearing. Low-frequencies are reproduced

authoritatively due in no small part to the big power

supply which features a massive toroidal transformer

and 46,000 microfarads of power supply capacity even

in the basic A2002. The 5 and 7-channel models more

than double that capacitance. In fact, all A2000 series

ampliers are capable of delivering current peaks to a

speaker load exceeding 18 Amps!

However, we don’t feel it’s not enough for engineers to

build a unit which measures well on the test bench. To

make every one of these ampliers sound as good in

your home as the very rst ones we hand-built in the

lab, we have the circuit boards stuffed and inspected by

both hand and machine and nal assemble each here

in the USA in our factory in southern Indiana. We take

advantage of a manufacturing environment designed

to make not only high-performance audio products, but

also precision devices for demanding medical, military

and communications customers. Within our products,

carefully inspected printed circuit boards feature thick

copper layers and are populated with tight-tolerance

(1%) resistors and lm capacitors throughout the signal

path. Internal wiring is done by hand using high-tem-

perature and Teon-coated materials. Transformers are

custom-wound to our specications and made in North

America with virgin materials.

The solid look of these ampliers should come as no

surprise. The Acurus A2000 series metalwork is done

right in Indiana at some of the same precision metal

suppliers building certied componentry for IRL (Indy

Racing League) cars. Thick-gauge steel forms the

framework for the Acurus-standard anodized Aluminum

alloy faceplate, top cover and side heat sinks. The frame

is powder-coated white to protect it, to make assembly

easier and to make the rear panel easier to read during

installation in the typical dimly-lit home AV equipment

rack. Unlike most of our competitors, externally mounted

heat sinks on all models draw heat away from the interior

of the chassis using natural convection most effectively,

especially in a rack mount scenario. Custom rack ears

make system-integration smooth. Mechanical details

are important to us - down to the laser-etched logo and

model information on the custom-tooled front panel.

Even the power switch was designed from the ground-

up by Acurus engineers for long-life, good illumination

and a solid feel.

When an Acurus amp initially “comes to life” on the as-

sembly line, we make sure it’s rst days are its most dif-

cult. Once an amplier is fully-assembled and quality-

checked, it is tuned on the assembly line for optimal

performance prior to burn-in, tested and then re-tested

once again. Our tough burn-in tests not only prepare the

amplier for rst use but also expose it to worst-case op-

erational loads, exceeding the most challenging home

environments we can imagine. Our goal is to make sure

each amplier we build lasts as long as legacy Acurus

amps built more than a decade ago.

While we’re proud of what we achieved with the Acurus

A2000 series, we recognize our own human bias can

easily get in the way of objectivity and fair comparisons.

That’s why we chose to engage the assistance of THX to

certify our Acurus A2000 series to their stringent Ultra2

requirements. THX Ultra2 is designed for home audio

enthusiasts that demand peak performance. It offers

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uncompromised playback of multi-channel movies, mu-

sic and games. It incorporates new features and power

requirements for premium Home Theater receivers,

pre-ampliers, power ampliers and speakers capable

of distributing an optimal soundstage across wide view-

ing areas in dedicated Home Theaters. We’re happy to

report that our ampliers pass with ying colors.

WARRANTY

U.S. and Canada:

The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada.

The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of ﬁve (5) years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period, the manufacturer will repair or replace (at the manufacturer’s option) this product or any defective parts.

But in today’s world, you may point out, it’s not enough

to simply deliver great sound. You want control of the

experience. We recognized that too when we designed

the Acurus A2000 series. That’s why we developed an

entirely new technology which gives you total control of

your system - using our built-in proprietary web control.

With our web control, you can monitor and control all

system features and functions through an existing home

network, all with a smart phone, computer, or almost

any device with a web browser. No need for yet another

IR remote on the coffee table. We put the control where

you want it - in your hands and in your pocket. As future

updates become available, these amps can be updated

in both software and hardware. There are no apps to

download since all the software, including the user inter-

face, resides in the unit itself.

So, see your local dealer and ask for a demo to under-

stand why we feel, and others agree, that the Acurus

A2000 series delivers an audio experience unmatched

by any others in its class.

To obtain technical support and/or warranty service, you may either: (a) contact the authorized Acurus dealer from which you purchased this product or (b) call INDY AUDIO LABS at 1-866-559-5113 (toll free) or (c) email INDY AUDIO LABS support at support@ indyaudiolabs.com. If you choose to call INDY AUDIO LABS directly we strongly suggest that you choose the technical support option as the majority of customer problems can be solved over the phone. If technical support is unable to solve the problem, they will advise as to whether the preferred route to obtain warranty service is to return the product to the INDY AUDIO LABS authorized dealer from which you purchased the product or to return the product directly to the manufacturer, freight paid, for repair. If returning the product you will need to obtain a Return Authorization from Indy Audio Labs and ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice (which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty period) must be presented or included in order to obtain Warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from an INDY AUDIO LABS authorized dealer. You may call 1-866-559-5113 (choose the INDY AUDIO LABS customer service option) to conﬁrm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or that you purchased from a INDY AUDIO LABS authorized dealer.

This Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modiﬁcation of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than the manufacturer or an INDY AUDIO LABS dealer which is authorized to do INDY AUDIO LABS warranty work. Any unauthorized repairs will void this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.

Acurus A2000 Series – 2012 CES Innovations Award

Honoree – Audio Components Category

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE.

Applicable Territories: Some states and foreign territories do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state and territory to territory. The warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.

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about acurus and indy audio labs

Acurus and Aragon are wholly owned brands of Indy Audio

Labs. Acurus was originally founded in 1993 by Mondial

designs as a more affordable alternative to its, by then,

critically acclaimed Aragon brand.

Indy Audio Labs was founded in late 2008 by three

audio engineers and a physicist who saw a vision for an

affordable set of home entertainment products which bring

together professional-grade audio performance, state-of-

the-art control and connectivity, and simplied access to

today’s content sources.

Like it’s predecessor, Mondial, Indy Audio Labs designs

and manufactures all of its audio components in the USA

using custom fabricated parts and assemblies. Indy Audio

Labs prides itself on remaining true to the original mission

of Acurus – delivering “Accuracy from the USA”.

www.indyaudiolabs.com

5225 Exploration Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46241

T 866.559.5113

F 866.719.8516

E [email protected]