User manual KLIPSCH 8008 MKII

[. . . ] Reconnect the preamplifier and disconnect terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. If the hum returns, it is either coming from the preamplifier, or is the result of a ground This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse, loop between the preamp and amplifier. Ensure that both pieces are abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification plugged into the same A/C outlet. All your audio and video equipment of, or to any part of, the product. [. . . ] BOX 688 HOPE, AR 71802 Place FIRST CLASS Postage Stamp Here 8008 MKII DUAL MONO POWER AMPLIFIER ® A KLIPSCH AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES BRAND 3502 WOODVIEW TRACE, SUITE 200 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-1104 WWW. ARAGONELECTRONICS. COM ©2002 Klipsch Audio Technologies. Aragon is a registered trademark of Klipsch Audio Technologies. FROM THE MINDS OF 8008 MKII DUAL MONO POWER AMPLIFIER BALANCED BALANCED SINGLE ENDED RIGHT INPUT SINGLE ENDED LEFT INPUT Fuse Rating No Sound 1. A gold-plated RCA input jack is provided for each channel to connect to the 5. Check for shorted positive (+) and negative (­) speaker connections. If the preamplifier is working properly, the power light is on, and there is A balanced XLR input jack is provided for each channel to connect to the balstill no output from one or more channels, the likelihood is that there is anced output jack of the corresponding preamplifier channel. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the Five-way Binding Post Speaker Output amplifier, as they should be able to check and change the fuse for you. Two sets of five-way binding posts are provided for each channel to connect to Do not attempt to change this fuse yourself: Unauthorized repairs will the corresponding loudspeaker. tive (+) input of the loudspeaker, and the black connection corresponds to the negative (­) input of the loudspeaker. Amplifier Hum Dimmer Switch The 8008 amplifier utilizes two large toroidal transformers, so some physical The three-position switch controls the intensity of the blue cascade panel illuhum can be expected. FULL brightness is all the way to the right; OFF is in the center; and amplifier could be considered unusual, but does not necessarily indicate a DIM is all the way to the left. Contact your dealer if you have any concerns about A/C Power Connection amplifier hum. Hooking the amplifier up at the dealer's store and comparing it This three-prong receptacle is the A/C power connection, utilizing a standard with the floor model is a good way to verify whether or not what you are expeIEC connector. Plug the amplifier into different outlets (different circuits) in the house to see ing as specified on the back of the amp. if it exhibits the same hum. 8008 MKII RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER S/N LEFT SPEAKER LEFT INPUT RIGHT SPEAKER RIGHT INPUT 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 CAUTION: receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral DO NOT OPEN!convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Lightning and Periods of Non-Use ­ For added protection for this prodremove the cover or back plate of the device enclosure. There are uct during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an Aragon long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the authorized service center. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. [. . . ] Output Connections With the amplifier turned off, connect speaker wire between the amplifier's speaker output terminal and the loudspeaker's corresponding input terminal. The red connector refers to the positive (+) speaker connection, and the black connector refers to the negative (­) speaker connection. For proper operation, be sure to connect the loudspeaker to the correct amp output. Either set of binding posts may be used or both sets may be used for bi-wiring. [. . . ]