Audionet AMP-7 Owners manual

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amP VII

Modular - Multichannel - Power - Amplifier

User's Manual

User's Manual

The Audionet-Team would like to congratulate you to purchasing the
Audionet AMP VII! Your Audionet AMP VII is designed for absolutely
natural music reproduction at highest user comfort embedding total
system security and long term stability.

Please read this manual before first use to make sure that you are able to
use all provided functions of your new amplifier.

In case of occuring questions please do not hesitate to contact your local
Audionet dealer or our factory directly.

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Placing

Setting up your system

Warning! Please read this manual prior to operating the AMP VII in
order to avoid damage to your valuable equipment.

Also, please make sure all units of your audio/video system are switched
off while connecting or disconnecting any cables to avoid damage of the
input and/or output sections of your units.

The AMP VII is at present the most compact solution to drive
loudspeakers with up to 7 channels providing highest signal quality and
power. These are the ideal qualifications for running a sophisticated
home cinema as well as achieving perfect musical enjoyment with multi­channel or stereo.

The compact design demands an unhindered transportation of the heat the
unit produces during operation. Please make sure not to cover the AMP
VII. Also, the microprocessor controlled fans at the bottom of the unit
need an unblocked air flow to cool the unit sufficiently. Especially, do
not place the AMP VII on any soft surface it can sink in like carpets. It is
not recommended to operate the unit inside a closed compartment. Also
make sure of a sufficient supply of fresh, preferably cool air.

Power connections

Mains phase recognition

Please connect both power jacks at the rear to the mains using the
provided power cords. Using high quality power cords may increase
sound quality. Please consult your local Audionet dealer!

The voltage specified at the rear of your AMP VII must match your mains
specifications. The AMP VII is a Class I unit and has to be earthed.

The correct polarization of mains is important for reasons of audio clarity
and stability. Please make sure that the "hot" pin of your mains is
connected to the pins labelled "Phase" at your AMP VII.

The Audionet AMP VII indicates a wrong polarization of the mains lead.
If you read: "Att.: Mainsphase Nr.1 incorrect!" when
powering up, switch off the AMP VII and flip the plug in your wall outlet
connected to mains jack labelled "MAINS 1".

If you read: "Att.: Mainsphase Nr.2 incorrect!" when
powering up, switch off the AMP VII and flip the plug in your wall outlet
connected to mains jack labelled "MAINS 2".

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Inputs and outputs

Warning! For connecting or removing any units the AMP VII must be
switched off.

Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best condition. Broken
shields or short-cut loudspeaker cables could damage loudspeakers or
the amplifiers!

Inputs

Speakers

At first please connect your pre amplifier to the inputs of your AMP VII.
For audio input you can use balanced (XLR) as well as unbalanced
(cinch) cables. For connections longer than 10 m we recommend
balanced cables.

Please don't forget to activate the type of input you want to use in the set­up menu.

Now connect your speakers to the gold plated output jacks of your AMP
VII. You may use pure wires or "banana" plugs.

Check the polarization of the speakers cables:

Usually the speaker jacks are labelled "+" and "-". You will find the same
label at your AMP VII.

Wrong polarization will lead to severe loss of sound quality!

The speaker impedance must not be less than 2W!

Though your AMP VII is effectively protected against shorted speaker
jacks it has to be switched off while working on speakers and speaker
cables!

Bi-Wiring

In case your speakers support bi-wiring, connect your speaker with two
separate cables to each AMP VII module. Using the bi-wiring method to
connect your speakers can lead to enhanced sound quality.

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