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- Page 1 8008 and Iridium User Guide Document No. 1000571...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Problem Resolution Technical Specifications Standby Mode Troubleshooting Table Iridium Architects and Engineering Specifications Normal Operation Obtaining Additional Help 8008 Architects and Aragon’s Proprietary Enhanced Engineering Specifications Ethernet Control (E2C) Amplifier Control and Status using E2C Design Notes About Aragon and... - Page 4 In the unlikely event of any of the above items Aragon has been delivering high-value, high-perform- missing, immediately contact your dealer or ance electronics. Just like the first Aragon amps to Aragon Customer Service: roll off the assembly line more than 25 years ago, your...
- Page 5 Exterior Surfaces brand logo. The classic “V”-shaped heat sink design The top and sides of your Aragon amplifier are designed completes its distinctive look. for both style and function. The brushed aluminum top cover...
- Page 6 Each audio input consists of a high-con- ductivity, gold-plated RCA jack along with a professional- The rear panel of your Aragon amplifier has been pains- grade XLR jack. Each is logically arranged above its takingly designed for ease of installation.
- Page 7 5. Remove the safety ground connector from the system components. This section will provide guidance AC mains cord on how to best install your new Aragon amplifier. Shelf Mounting When planning to mount on a shelf, be aware of the physical dimensions of your Aragon amplifier as outlined in the section entitled Technical Specifications, p16.
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Page 8: System Planning And Optimizing
6. Systems with cable TV or sattelite source com- components carefully selected to work together. Your ponents may need isolation transformers or other authorized Aragon dealer is trained to be able to help ground isolation devices (such as the Mondial you ensure your components are selected and matched “MAGIC”... -
Page 9: Audio Inputs
Ethernet command protocols. Con- automatically power on your Aragon amplifier, connect tact your dealer or Aragon Customer Service in order to the trigger out from the preamp to the the 3.5mm jack verify compatibility with certain control systems. - Page 10 Below are several methods Manual Network Discovery: that can be used to discover an Aragon series amplifier You can minimize electric utilization and help preserve on a local network. The critical information for identifying...
- Page 11 To illustrate how to control and monitor status of an up, when the channels have reached normal operating Aragon amplifier using E2C, let’s assume you are oper- temperature, these meters normally indicate channel ating on a DHCP-enabled network and have discovered temperatures in the 120-135 degree F range.
- Page 12 Settings Page: The top section of the settings page Individual Channel Mute: The individual channel mutes shows each channel’s fault status (either “NONE” or allow for simple troubleshooting and setup of individual “PROTECT”) along with an individual channel mute channels, particularly in a multi-channel surround setup. button.
- Page 13 IP address, MAC address as well as buttons to view the complish this is to force a static IP for this MAC ad- Aragon web page http://www.aragonav.com, and a but- dress in the local router.) The initial IP address of the ton to view the latest version of the online user guide.
- Page 14 From time to time, problems may occur. The following ta- ble is intended to help categorize and solve issues that may arise. Of course, if problems persist, do not hesitate to call your local dealer or Aragon Customer Service. Troubleshooting Table problem or symptom...
- Page 15 For problems not addressed here, have the model, serial to 5PM E.S.T. or email support@indyaudiolabs.com. number and date of purchase of your Aragon compo- 8 0 0 8 A N D I R I D I U M U S E R G U I D E ©2012 Indy Audio Labs, LLC all rights reserved / Revision20130220...
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
Iridium 8008 Power output 400W into 8Ω 200W into 8Ω 600W into 4Ω 400W into 4Ω <0.02% (8Ω) <0.015% (both channels driven, 8Ω) <0.03% (4Ω) <0.03% (both channels driven, 4Ω) Frequency response 5Hz to 20kHz +0/-0.1dB 5Hz to 20kHz +0/-0.1 dB 5Hz to 100kHz +0/-2 dB 5Hz to 100kHz +0/-1.2 dB... -
Page 17: Iridium Architects And
CE requirements. The audio amplifier shall be the Aragon Iridium. The audio amplifier shall be the Aragon 8008. 8 0 0 8 A N D I R I D I U M U S E R G U I D E ©2012 Indy Audio Labs, LLC all rights reserved / Revision20130220... - Page 18 When we first embarked on the design of the new genera- capable of delivering a truly neutral, yet superb, musical tion of Aragon amplifiers, we at Indy Audio Labs asked the experience in such a demanding environment. To meet rhetorical question – what would the engineers at Mondial...
- Page 19 70 volt power rails to each channel. The IRIDIUM power 8008 output section utilizes 12 discrete bipolar junction supply is more than twice that of the 8008 on a per- transistors (BJTs) per channel while the IRIDIUM output channel basis because it’s built around a single massive section features 24 separate and discrete BJT devices;...
- Page 20 Beyond audio and power circuitry advancements over the signature look for the Aragon brand. Aragon’s new prior Aragon designs, both the IRIDIUM and 8008 now custom-tooled heat sink fins are manufactured in the USA feature one of the most complete control integration fea- from precision-machined Aluminum alloy and provide ture sets of any amplifier in or near it’s class.
- Page 21 Aragon amplifiers can power virtually any speaker on to- Aragon Sound Satisfaction day’s market. The large power supply, over-sized circuit In summary, Indy Audio Labs designed the new 8008 board lands and 24 output transistors per-unit process and IRIDIUM as next-generation, made-in-America and deliver substantial amounts of current.
- Page 22 Indy Audio Labs purchased for more affordable made-in-America products to com- Aragon and Acurus in mid-2009 as core technology and pete with entry-level, foreign-made, high-end products brand platforms for their new lineup of amplifiers and AV of the day.
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Page 23: Warranty
CE requirements. To obtain technical support and/or warranty service, you may either: (a) contact the authorized Aragon dealer from which you purchased this product or (b) call INDY AUDIO LABS at 1-866-559- The audio amplifier shall be the Aragon 8008. - Page 24 www.indyaudiolabs.com 5225 Exploration Drive Indianapolis, IN 46241 866.559.5113 866.719.8516 info@indyaudiolabs.com...