Indy Audio Aragon User Manual

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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 Aragon 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 power line 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

and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

outlet 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 Aragon Customer Service for a return authorization (RA) number before shipping. For further service information, contact:

ARAGON CUSTOMER SERVICE

phone: 1-866-781-7284 email: support@indyaudiolabs.com 8770 Guion Road, Suite H Indianapolis, IN 46268

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contents

Important Safety Instructions

Becoming Familiar with Your New Aragon Ampliﬁer

Front Panel

Exterior Surfaces

Rear and Bottom Panel

Contents

Placement and Setup

Shelf 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

Control Networks

Operation

Standby Mode

Normal Operation

Aragon’s Proprietary Enhanced Ethernet Control (E2C)

Amplier Control and Status using E2C

Design Notes

Problem Resolution

Troubleshooting Table

Obtaining Additional Help

About Indy Audio Labs

Technical Speciﬁcations

Iridium Architects and Engineering Specifications

Titanium Architects and Engineering Specications

Warranty

U.S. and Canada

Applicable Territories

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congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of an Aragon series

monoblock or dual monoblock amplier. Each Aragon

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ne-

ment went into the creation of this product. Since 1986,

Aragon has been delivering high-value, high-perform-

ance electronics. Just like the rst Aragon amps to

roll off the assembly line more than 25 years ago, your

Aragon 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. Aragon ampliﬁer

2. Foam Bumpers (2)

3. Power Cord

4. XLR Shorting Plugs

5. User Guide

6. Warranty Card

In the unlikely event of any of the above items

missing, immediately contact your dealer or

Aragon Customer Service:

ARAGON CUSTOMER SERVICE

phone: 1-866-781-7284

email: support@aragonav.com

8770 GUION ROAD, SUITE H

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268

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 Aragon 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 Aragon 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 Aragon product, you must have purchased it

from an authorized Aragon retailer AND you must return

the included warranty card completely lled out within

30 days of purchase. You may also register your product

online at http://www.aragonav.com/register-your-product.

Record your Unit Information

For future reference, we recommend recording your

product information here:

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Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Date Registration Sent

becoming familiar with your new aragon amplifier

indication meaning

unlit

steady red

ﬂashing red

blue

No AC power input

Low-power (idle) mode

Ampliﬁer circuits initializing

Ampliﬁer ON

Your Aragon 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 Aragon features a

laser-etched model name and a precision-machined

brand logo. The classic “V”-shaped heat sink design

completes its distinctive look.

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 entitled Pre-amp On/Off Control, p9.

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:

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 particu-

lar environment via Aragon Enhanced Ethernet Control

(E2C), see section entitled Aragon’s Proprietary En-

hanced Ethernet Control (E2C), p10.

Exterior Surfaces

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

for both style and function.

Top Cover and Sides: The brushed aluminum top cover

and sides contain ventilation slots to allow convective air

ow through the internal chassis, drawing air from under-

neath to keep the internal circuit cards running cooler.

Central Heat Sink: The trademark Aragon “V” shaped

heatsink is sculpted from custom-tooled extruded alumi-

num. The over-sized heat transfer ns direct heat away

from the internal amplier circuits to the ambient air.

Unlike many other amplier designs, Aragon’s unique

amplier n design allows both vertical convective air

ow and front-to-back airow for efcient, quiet cooling

in cabinet installations.

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Rear and Bottom Panel

The rear panel of your Aragon amplifier has been pain-

stakingly designed for ease of installation.

Rear panel ﬁnish: The rear chassis features a durable

powder coat nish to provide both scratch resistance

and high-contrast markings for installation in dimly-lit

environments. All labels are clear and concise utilizing

easy-to-read fonts.

Speaker Outputs: Speaker outputs are discrete, rugged,

60-amp gold-plated binding posts with anti-touch pro-

tective clear housings. Two pairs of speaker connectors

are provided per channel to facilitate bi-wiring.

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

and - speaker polarity and are spaced to accommodate

dual banana jacks.

Audio Inputs: Each audio input consists of a high-con-

ductivity, gold-plated RCA jack along with a professional-

grade XLR jack. Each is logically arranged above its

corresponding output connection.

AC Mains Inlet: The AC mains inlet is a remove-able IEC-

320-style high-current appliance inlet with integral mains

fuse holder. This inlet is approved for international use.

Network Module: Your new Aragon ampli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, internal hardware card.

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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

module section contains an RS-232 DB-9 connector for

interface to most external system controllers. Contact

Indy Audio Labs to verify compatibility with a particular

manufacturer’s control system.

3 - Ethernet Network Active LED: The Ethernet

Network Active LED illuminates green with an active

network connection between the Aragon amplier and a

network switch or router.

4 - Ethernet Jack: The Ethernet jack enables con-

nection 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 Aragon amplier.

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.

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

7. Insert the included XLR shorting plugs whenever

using the RCA (unbalanced) inputs

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.

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 Aragon amplier.

Shelf Mounting

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

physical dimensions of your Aragon amplier as outlined

in the section entitled Technical Speciﬁcations, p16.

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

window or a live plant

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

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