EarthQuake Cinenova 7 User Manual
Cinénova Power Amplifiers
User’s Manual
Cinénova
7
Power
Seven Channel Power Ampl ifier
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Seven Channel Power Amplifier
Cinénova 7
Winner of Rave Award for BEST AMPLIFIER over $3,000.00
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The Sound That Will Move You
“Potent combination of speed, grace and power”
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“This amp brings new meaning to the phrase ‘gentle giant’”
- Home Theater Magazine
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Introduction
Table Of Contents
Earthquake Sound
Warranty Information..........................................................
About Cinénova Amplifiers.................................................
Important Safety Instructions.............................................
Cinénova Grande BR
Front Panel Overview............................................
Rear Panel Overview.............................................
Pre-setup...............................................................
Cinénova Grande Bridging....................................
Special Features..................................................
Filter Adjustment..................................................
Cinénova 7
Front Panel Overview..........................................
Rear Panel Overview...........................................
Pre-setup.............................................................
Specifications....................................................................
Trouble Shooting...............................................................
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The Sound That Will Move You
Earthquake Sound Corporation
2727 McCone Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Tel: 510-732-1000
Fax: 510-732-1095
© 2011 Earthquake Sound Corporation. All rights reserved.
This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation.
The information is subject to change without notice. Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no
responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
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Customer Technical Support
US Toll Free: 1-800-576-7944
tech@earthquakesound.com
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Cinénova Power Amplifiers
Five (5) year limited warranty
Warranty Information
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio but not limited to the following:
Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal Damages to cabinet/casing finish due to misuse, abuse or improper use
and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown of cleaning materials/methods.
on the original sales receipt with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) Fading and or deterioration of speaker components & finish due to
year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly improper exposure to elements.
installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse
sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs the or improper use of cleaning material.
product, a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied. Burnt tracers on PCB.
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines: conditions.
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First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in
US mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii) (shipping to us is not warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not
covered). properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice.
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Second, third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only.
Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways.
(B) Warning:
Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and
deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the five (5) year limited
warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (at the
ongoing rates) plus shipping charges back to customer.
Each product sent for repair must be packaged in its original packaging.
Otherwise, there will be repackaging charge in addition to labor, parts and
shipping charges.
(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective
p r od u ct s /p a r ts s u bj e ct t o t h e fo l l o w in g p r ov i si o ns :
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Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than
an Earthquake factory-approved technician.
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Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use or
accident, damaged by improper line voltage, used with incompatible
products or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or
removed, or have been used in any way that is contrary to Earthquake's
written instructions.
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Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping
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Subsequent damage to other products.
Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual.
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(E) Service Request:
To receive product service, contact Earthquake service department at (510)
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
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,
our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone; thus,
eliminating the need to ship the product.
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize
transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must be
presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse
improperly packed product. Original sales receipt must accompany product
returned for service. We encourage you to include with the package a written
description of the problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound Corp. 2727 Mc
Cone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. Ph (510) 732-1000. You are responsible for
the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation.
(G) Disputes Resolution:
(D) Warranty Limitations:
Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused, including
Product Registration
This Cinénova Grande Power Amp can be registered by returning the Product Registration card attached to this manual. Please also retain the sales receipt which
represents proof of purchase and helps expedite warranty issues.
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All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting
from the five (5) years limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the
laws & regulations of the county of Alameda -California.
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About Cinénova Amplifiers
Your Cinénova Grande BR
Thank you for purchasing this Cinénova Grande BR reference amplifier separation exceeds the norm of 90 decibels and stretches it to 110 decibels.
designed to satisfy your audiophile needs for music enjoyment. The Cinénova “Sounding good” and “looking good” are both integral characteristics of a
Grande BR is conceived to reproduce “true to life” music as it was originally Cinénova amplifier. The elegant industrial design is only surpassed by the
recorded, without tempering, coloration or compression. sturdy chassis upon which the amplifier is built. 12 gauge steel is shaped to
Like the finer things in life, the Cinénova Grande BR was conceived with love for faced with an 8 mm aluminum plate, hand engraved and available in both Black
details, hunger for power, and respect for grace. The Cinénova Grande BR and Platinum finish.
enjoys the solitude of being the most powerful multichannel amplifier on the
planet.
Most home theater systems sold to consumers integrate low power amplifier / Thank you for purchasing this Cinénova 7 state of the art multi-channel
receiver units, normally not exceeding 150 Watts per channel. However, amplifier. This amplifier is designed to surpass your expectations and satisfy
professional theater systems employ individual components which provide the your audiophile needs for music and movie enjoyment. The Cinénova 7 is
best separation and potentially a lot more power. Audiophiles know that an conceived to reproduce “true to life” music as it was originally recorded, without
audio amplifier is the heart of any system; it must be able to meet the demands tempering, coloration or compression. Created in the image of its larger
of the softest musical passage to the thundering special effects of a movie, brethren, the Cinénova 7 is an uncompromising design built upon massively
without sacrificing audio quality. over-specified components. Using power dense transformers exceeding 2800
The Cinénova Grande BR’s untainted sonic quality is only matched by its monaural amplifier. Completely separate output blocks are largely unheard of in
enormous power and stringent technical performance. The finesse of high- this class of amplifier, but with Earthquake’s enduring strive for quality and
fidelity audio, combined with the mastery of multi-channel amplification make excellence there simply was no other way. Designs that share a common
the Cinénova Grande BR the cornerstone for a high-end home theater setup. motherboard inherently lack the fidelity of true separate designs. The Cinénova
This amplifier caters to both the music aficionado and the home cinema buff. 7 is ready to take on even the heaviest of speaker and hold it in an iron grip.
After all, faithful reproduction of music is our business. Large vertically-ripped individual heat sinks efficiently release heat and ensure
The unique Cinénova technology integrates a minimum number of components the finest syllable, the Cinénova will remain composed and in control. Enjoy the
in the audio path, leading to excellence in sound quality, efficiency, and clean unique ownership experience of this Cinénova that was designed by a brilliant
amplification. Working side by side with engineers from Toshiba, our engineers mind and built with loving hands.
helped develop one of the fastest transistors in the industry, a 15 Giga-Hertz
switcher. Fast, accurate, and powerful, the 15 GHz switcher allowed engineers Constructing a Cinénova is a fun process. From hand assembling, calibrating,
to use a smaller number of components in the audio path and reduce the need burn testing, and packaging, every step is conducted with love for details and
for high bias current, making the Cinénova amplifiers industry-leading in power hunger for perfection. We enjoyed building your Cinénova and we know you will
efficiency. They are truly green amplifiers that do not sacrifice quality. Users are feel the same using it.
able to enjoy pure music, untainted by components distortion or guilt from a
large carbon footprint. From our hands to your ears... Thank you.
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house the “Alpha One” modules and transformer. The chassis is beautifully
Your Cinénova 7
VA and completely self-contained output blocks, the Cinénova is a septo
that your show goes on no matter the intensity. From the loudest crescendo to
Earthquake Engineers, driven by their desire for excellence, pushed the
envelope beyond its limits. They designed the “bi-file” Ferrite/OFC toroidal
transformer circuit witch allows five or seven separate power supplies (one for
each channel) to be magnetically coupled to one huge single primary 4KVA
transformer. The 99% efficient power supply permits large amount of current to
flow through.
The “Alpha One” is a monaural 1000 watt amplification/power block, used in
both the 5-channel and 7-channel Cinénova Grande BR 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
Joseph J. Sahyoun
President & Chief Engineer
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Wood crates are used to
pack age these 150+lb s
amplifiers to prevent any
damages during shipping.
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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions in their entirety. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe place. from the apparatus.
3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments & accessories specified by the
4) Follow instructions (do not take short cuts).
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. product weight, NOT RACK MOUNTABLE. Use caution
6) Clean only with a dry cloth. not tip over, which may cause serious injury to you or your
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions. 13) Unplug this apparatus during a lightning storm or when unused for
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type as: power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider that the other. or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the b e e n d r o p p e d .
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. 15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
Safety First
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pint where they exit
manufacturer.
12) Use only with a cart, stand or table that can support the
when moving or positioning your rack or cart so that it will
products.
long period of time.
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such
apparatus to rain or moisture.
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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.
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Cinénova Grande BR Front Panel Overview
Cinénova Grande BR Front Panel
1. Master Power Switch:
Turns the current to the amplifier ON or OFF manually. When
turning on the amplifier via a 12VDC source the switch must be in
the OFF position.
Additionally when adding or removing 12VDC connections or
any other connections the main power circuit breaker needs to
be in the off position. This will help prevent any surges that could
damage your products or cause bodily injury.
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2 Peak LED Indicators:.
The Cinénova Grande BR is equipped with five or seven LED
indicators on the front panel that should remain unlit. These
LEDs indicate the operating status of each corresponding
channel. If an LED or all LEDs remain lit continuously, the
amplifier is clipping that channel and the volume should be
turned down immediately to prevent damage. Its ok for the LED
to flicker but it should never remain on continuously.
3 Handles.
The front handles may be removed. The cover must come off
first. You will need a 3mm hex driver for the front mounted
screws.
CAUTION: Be sure that what ever is used to mount this amplifier
on, is extremely strong and durable.
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