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WELCOME
Dear Fellow ADCOM Product Owner,
Welcome to the ADCOM family! For more than twenty years, ADCOM products have delivered
excellent performance and value for customers around the world. Our products are designed by
our experienced and demanding engineering team, built to the highest standards in our factory,
and sold and serviced through dealers, custom installers, and other retailers whose primary goal
is your complete satisfaction.
We know you are anxious to hear your new power amplifier in action, but please take a few
minutes to read this owner’s manual before connecting the power amplifier to your system. It
is particularly important that you connect your power amplifier to your preamplifier while they
are unplugged and your other equipment is turned off. This will protect your equipment from
potential short circuits that may occur during installation. In addition, it is important that you
allow for adequate ventilation around your power amplifier and other equipment, since excessive
heat buildup can shorten the life of any electronic product, including the power amplifier. Once
you have correctly connected your new power amplifier to your other components, you should
be able to enjoy many trouble-free years of performance.
We conduct a thorough quality and performance test on each and every power amplifier we build
in our factory prior to shipment. In the rare case of a defect that may occur after shipment, we
stand behind our power amplifier with a five-year parts and labor warranty. To register for this
warranty, please complete and mail the enclosed warranty card back to ADCOM. Also, please
keep a copy of your sales receipt with the owner’s manual so you may provide proof of eligibility
for the warranty should the need arise.
We know you will be very happy with the audio performance of your new power amplifier. We
hope you will also consider other ADCOM products, such as our line of multichannel amplifiers,
preamplifiers and digital source components. In addition, we design and manufacture complementary products such as surge suppressors and speaker selectors. Please visit our web site at
www.adcom.com to learn more about our complete line of stereo, home theater, and distributed
audio/video products.
On behalf of all of us at ADCOM, I want to thank you for selecting our product for your home or
business entertainment system.
Sincerely,
Douglas Klein
President
ADCOM is a registered trademark of Klein Technology Group, LLC.
ADCOM Telephone: (480) 607-2277
A division of Klein Technology Group, LLC Fax: (480) 348-9876
8541 East Anderson Drive Email: info@adcom.com
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 USA Web: www.adcom.com
Copyright © 2003 Klein Technology Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or electronically transmitted without the express written consent of Klein Technology Group, LLC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking Your Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Description & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing & Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description of Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Panel Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Rear Panel Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Your Responsibilites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
GFA-6002 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
GFA-6006 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
power lines
ground clamp
power service grounding
electrode system
(e.g. interior metal water pipe)
ground clamps
ground clamps
optional antenna grounding
electrode driven 8 feet (2.44 M) into
the earth if required by local codes.
bonding jumper, d
service
entrance
equipment
service entrance
conductors
standoff
insulators, b
mast
antenna
lead-in wire
antenna
discharge
unit, c
ground wire, a,b
to external antenna
terminals of radio receiver
ground wire, a,b
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK
DO N OT
OPEN
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK
DO N OT
OPEN
ARE REQUIREMENTS OF UL AND CSA SAFETY REGULATIONS
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
The graphic symbol of a lightning ash with an
arrow point within a triangle signies that there
is dangerous voltage within the unit and it poses
a hazard to anyone removing the cover to gain
access to the interior of the unit. OnIy qualied
service personnel should make any such attempt.
The graphic symbol of an exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle warns a user of the device
that it is necessary to refer to the instruction manual
and its warnings for proper operation of the unit.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the unit. Any mounting of the device should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using
this unit.
Retain this notice and the owner’s manual for future reference.
All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions should be adhered to.
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
ATTENTION
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE CE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE CE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES
A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
CAUTION POWER LINES
Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner/preamplier,
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
a. Use No.10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4 mm2) aluminum, No.17
AWG (1.0 mm2) copper clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off
insulators spaced from 46 feet (1.221.83 m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters
house.
d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3 mm2) copper, or the
equivalent, when a separate antenna grounding electrode is used. See NEC
Section 810-21 (j).
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810. RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.
The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or placed in a built-in installation, such as bookcase or cabinet, that may
impede the ow of air through its ventilation openings.
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other devices (including ampliers) that produce heat.
The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage
and frequency marked on its rear panel.
The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched, especially near the plug, convenience receptacles, or where
the cord exits from the unit.
Clean unit only as recommended in its instruction manual.
The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet
when it is to be unused for a long period of time.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled,
into the enclosure through any openings.
This unit should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain, or liquids of any kind; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
E. The device has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
Article 82022 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Unpacking the Amplier
Before your new ADCOM amplier left
our factory, it was carefully inspected
for physical imperfections and tested
for all electrical parameters as a
routine part of ADCOM’s systematic
quality control. This, along with full
operational and mechanical testing,
should ensure a product awless in
both appearance and performance.
After you have unpacked the GFA6002/06, inspect it for physical
damage. Save the shipping carton
and all packing material as they are
intended to reduce the possibility of
transportation damage should the
amplier ever need to be shipped
again. In the unlikely event damage
has occurred, notify your dealer
immediately and request the name of
the carrier so a written claim to cover
shipping damages can be initiated. The
right to a claim against a public carrier
can be forfeited if the carrier is not
notied promptly in writing and if the
shipping carton and packing materials
are not available for inspection by the
carrier. Save all packing materials until
the claim has been settled.
Safety Instructions
DANGER: Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open and interlock
failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
WARNING: There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Refer
all servicing to qualied service
personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re
or electric shock, do not expose the
unit to moisture or water. Do not
allow foreign objects to get into the
enclosure. If the unit is exposed to
moisture, or a foreign object gets into
the enclosure, immediately disconnect
the power cord from the wall. Take the
unit to a qualied service person for
inspection and necessary repairs. Read
all the instructions before connecting
or operating the component. Keep
this manual so you can refer to these
safety instructions. Heed all warnings
and safety information in these
instructions and on the product itself.
Follow all operating instructions. Clean
the enclosure only with a dry cloth or a
vacuum cleaner. You must allow 10 cm
or 4 inches of unobstructed clearance
around the unit. Do not place the unit
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that could block the ventilation
openings. If the unit is placed in a
bookcase or cabinet, there must be
ventilation of the cabinet to allow
proper cooling. Keep the component
away from radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or any other appliance that
produces heat.
The unit must be connected to a power
supply only of the type and voltage
specied on the rear panel. Connect
the component to the power outlet
only with the supplied power supply
cable or an exact equivalent. Do not
modify the supplied cable. Do not
defeat grounding and/or polarization
provisions. The cable should be
connected to a 3-pin polarized wall
outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug to the wide slot of the receptacle.
Do not use extension cords. Do not
route the power cord where it will
be crushed, pinched, bent, exposed
to heat, or damaged in any way. Pay
particular attention to the power cord
at the plug and where it exits the back
of the unit. The power cord should be
unplugged from the wall outlet if the
unit is to be left unused for a long
period of time. Immediately stop using
the component and have it inspected
and/or serviced by a qualied service
agency if:
• the power supply cord or plug has
been damaged;
• objects have fallen or liquid has
been spilled into the unit;
• the unit has been exposed to rain;
• the unit shows signs of improper
operation; or
• the unit has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
FCC Information: This equipment
has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to 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 instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.(TV, radio, etc.)
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outlet
on circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for additional help.
Caution: This device complies with
part 15 of the FCC Rules operation is
subject to the following to conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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