EarthQuake Cinenova-16 User Manual

Sound That Will Move You.

Multi source Multi room

16-Channel Audio Controller/Amplifier

Users’ Guide

Multi source Multi room

16-Channel Audio Controller/Amplifier

Users’ Guide

Cinénova-16

Earthquake Sound Corporation/Home Audio Division
2727 McCone Avenue • Hayward CA, 94545 • Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] • www.earthquakesound.com

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Safety First

This documentation contains general safety, installation, and operating instructions for the 5-Channel and 7-Channel
Power Amplifiers. It is important to read this user guide before attem ting to use these products. Pay particular attention to
safety instructions.

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The following symbols are used in this document:

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure –
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in injury or death.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

The Sound That Will Move You.

Earthquake Sound, Corp.
2727 McCone Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

© 2005 Earthquake Sound, Corp. All rights reserved.

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound, Corp. The information is subject to change without notice.
Earthquake Sound, Corp. assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

Safety First

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Important Safety Instructions

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1) Read these instructions in their entirety. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pint

2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe place. where they exit from the apparatus.

3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments & accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

4) Follow instructions (do not take short cuts). 12) Use only compatible rack or cart for final resting position.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lighting storm or when unused
for long period of time.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way

with the manufacturers instructions. such as; power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat. operate normally, or has been dropped.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with this apparatus to rain or moisture.
one wider that the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Safety First

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -

voltage that may be sufficient to

constitute a risk of shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in this

accompanying literature.

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Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.
Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal • Fading and or deterioration of speaker components & finish due to
and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown improper exposure to elements.
on the original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) • Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse
year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly or improper use of cleaning material.
installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and • Burnt tracers on PCB.
sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs the • Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping
product, a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied. conditions.

• Subsequent damage to other products.

(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not

• First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice.

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mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii) (shipping to us is not covered). Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual.

• Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay
(E) Service Request:

freight both ways.

• Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay
To receive product service, contact Earthquake service department at (510)

for parts and freight both ways.

732-1000 and request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization). Items
shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us

(B) Warning:

with your complete/correct shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief
description of the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most cases,

Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and

our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone; thus,

deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the five (5) year limited

eliminating the need to ship the product.

warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (at the
ongoing rates) plus shipping charges back to customer.

(F) Shipping Instructions:

(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective

Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize

products/parts subject to the following provisions:

transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must
be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to

• Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an
refuse improperly packed product. Original bill of sale must accompany

Earthquake factory-approved technician.

product returned for service. We encourage you to include with the package

• Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use or
a written description of the problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound

accident, damaged by improper line voltage, used with incompatible products

Corp. 2727 Mc Cone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. Ph [phone]. You

or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have

are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound

been used in any way that is contrary to Earthquake's written instructions.

Corporation.

(D) Warranty Limitations:

(G) Disputes Resolution:

Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused,

All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting

including but not limited to the following:

from the five (5) years limited warranty policy must be resolved according to

• Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse or
the laws & regulations of the county of Alameda -California.

improper use of cleaning materials/methods.

• Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone,

Getting started

Earthquake Sound

Five (5) year limited warranty

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

This Cinénova Grande Power Amp can be registered by returning the Product Registration card attached to
this manual or by visiting www.earthquakesound.com/product registration. Please also retain the bill of sale,
which represents proof of purchase and helps expedite warranty issues.

SERIAL NUMBER

We recommended that you place or write
your serial number here for future
reference, if necessary.

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Getting started

About The Cinénova Grande Amplifiers

Earthquake Sound

Thank you for purchasing this Cinénova Grande reference
amplifier designed to satisfy your audiophile needs for music sers are able to enjoy
enjoyment. The Cinénova Grande is conceived to reproduce"true to pure music, untainted by components distortion.
life" music as it was originally recorded, without tempering, coloration or
compression. Earthquake Engineers, driven by their desire for excellence,

pushed the envelop beyond its limits. They designed the "bi-file" toroidal
transformer circuit witch allows five separate power supplies (one for
each channel) to be magnetically coupled to one single primary 4KVA
transformer. The 99% efficient power supply permits large amount of
voltage to flow through with near nil heat losses.

The "Alpha One" is a monaural 1000 watts amplification/power
block, used in both the 5-channel and 7-channel Cinénova grande
amplifiers. The "Alpha One" blocks are individually removable using the
Earthquake patented "EZXS" system, without the need to dismantle the
rest of the amplifier. Channel separation exceeds the norms of 90
decibels and stretches it to 110 decibels.

"Sounding good" and "looking good" are both integral
characteristics of a Cinénova Grande amplifier. The elegant industrial
design is only surpassed by the sturdy chassis upon which the amplifier
is built, 12 gauge steel is shaped to house the "Alpha One" modules and
transformer. The chassis is beautifully faced with an 8 mm aluminum
plate, hand engraved and available in both Black and Platinum finish.

Constructing a Cinénova Grande is a fun process. From hand
assembling, calibrating, burn testing, and packaging, every step is

The Cinénova Grande t ology integrates minimum conducted with love for details and hunger for perfection. We enjoyed
number of components in the audio path, leading to excellence in sound building your Cinénova Grande and we hope you will feel the same
quality, efficiency and clean amplification. using it.

From our home to your home... Thank you.

Like the finer things in life, the Cinénova Grande was conceived
with love for details, hunger for power, and gratifying grace;
consequently ranking it “at the top” in the realm of High Fidelity.

Most of home theater systems sold to consumers integrate low
power amplifier / receiver units, normally not exceeding 150 Watts per
channel. However, professional theater systems employ individual
components which provide the best separation and potentially a lot
more power. Audiophiles agree that an audio amplifier is the heart of
any system; It must be able to meet the demands of the softest musical
passage to the thundering special effects of a movie, without sacrificing
audio quality.

The Cinénova Grande’s untainted sonic quality is only matched
by its enormous power and stringent technical performance. The
finesse of high-fidelity audio, combined with the mastery of multi­channel amplification, make the Cinénova Grande the cornerstone for a
high-end home theater setup. This amplifier caters to both the music
afficionado and the home cinema buff. After all, faithful reproduction of
music is our business.

accurate, and powerful, the 15 GHz switcher allowed engineers to use
less number of components in the audio path. U

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, Working side by side with
Engineers from Toshiba, our engineers helped develop one of the
fastest transistors in the industry, a 15 Giga-Hertz switcher. Fast,

Professor Joseph J. Sahyoun;
President & Chief Engineer

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