AVA7 POWER AMPLIFIER Important Safety Precautions Introduction and Features Operation and Controls Connecting Your JBL Performance Series System Installing the AVA7 Troubleshooting AVA7 Specifications ®...
READ FIRST! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Quiet Cooling The AVA7 utilizes two fans to cool the amplifier channels, ensuring long-term reliability. To reduce fan noise to an absolute minimum, a thermal-sensing...
¡ 1. Power Switch Pushing this button is all that is required to turn on the AVA7 if it is not part of a JBL Performance Series system and the Main Switch § is in the On posi- tion. If the amplifier is used as part of a JBL Performance Series system, the Main Switch §...
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AVA7’s Main Switch § and Power Switch ¡ are both in the On position. Since the front-panel Power Switch ¡ on the AVA7 is a low- throw switch, sometimes it may be dif- ficult to confirm whether this switch is in the On or Standby position.
If you are using a pas- sive subwoofer, you will need to supply a subwoofer amplifier. All seven chan- nels on the AVA7 are to be used for driving the left, center, right, both side, and both rear speakers.
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WIRING DIAGRAM AVA7 PS1400 For Future Expansion (or other powered subwoofer) Trigger Input Subwoofer Input...
(if sup- plied with your rack), secure the AVA7 into the rack. It may be neces- sary to have a helper hold up the rear of the unit until you have started the threads of the screws.
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Power Switch ¡ is depressed. If the amplifier is being used in a JBL Performance Series system, make sure that the surround processor is turned on, the Main Switch § is in the On position, and there is a connection between the AVA7’s Trigger Input ¶...
AVA7 SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Output Input Impedance Sensitivity Frequency Response (at 1W) S/N Ratio (A-weighted at rated power ) Damping Factor (8 ohms) Power Bandwidth 1% THD Intermodulation Distortion Dimensions (H x W x D) Net Weight Packaged Weight All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.