M-800A Pure Class A Amplifier
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The lightning flash with arrowhead,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
back plate. No user serviceable parts inside.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
12. Do not expose this equipment to
dripping or splashing and ensure that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases
or beverages, are placed on the
equipment.
13. To completely disconnect this equipment
from the AC. mains, disconnect the
power supply cord plug from the AC
socket.
14. The power supply cord should be kept in
good condition, if it gets chewed up by a
pet, it should be replaced.
Thank You
Your decision to purchase this Luxman M-800A
Amplifier singles you out as one of the most
discriminating music listeners. Luxman have
been hand-crafting exquisite audio reproducing
equipment in Japan since 1925. Luxman’s
relentless dedication to Quality is your
assurance that you will receive many years of
musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information
in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as
possible with all the features and functions of
your new Luxman.
Important Safety Instructions Page 3
Contents 4
Front Panel Controls 5
Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs 6 - 7
How to Connect your Speakers 7 - 8
Installation 8
XLR Balanced Connection Pin Out 8
Stereo Connection to Other Components 9
Mono Connection to Other Components 10
Block Diagram 11
Specifications 12
Warranty 13 - 14
Luxman Worldwide Contacts 16.
Front Panel Controls
1. POWER INDICATOR; LED blinks
gently initially to show that it is warming
up, will shine constantly once the M800A is fully operational. Yellow in
stand-by, blue when operational.
2. POWER STAND-BY / ON, push button
turns the L-550A either ON or OFF
(stand-by).
3. OPERATION INDICATOR
LED glows blue to show that the
amplifier is operational.
4. BALANCED INPUT. This is really the
input selector. Depress the button and
the Balanced input will be selected.
5. BALANCED INDICATOR. Blue LED
shows that the Balanced input is active
6. POWER METERS indicate the power
delivered to the loudspeakers. The
meters respond to all the musical
information being produced by the
amplifier.
7. Display Mode toggles between varying
intensity of the Power Meters and finally
turns them off completely. Push the
button again and the cycle beings again.
8. BTL (Mono) INDICATOR Blue LED
shows that the Bridged Monaural output
is engaged.
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