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DUAL MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
8008 MKII
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
CAUTION:
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
12. 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.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not
13. Lightning and Periods of Non-Use – For added protection for this prod-
remove 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.
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and powerline surges.
CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a tri-
14. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
angle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated "dangerous volt-
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
age" within the device enclosure. The international symbol of an
15. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this prod-
exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to
uct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
information in the manual accompanying the device.
of any kind on the product.
16. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,
1. Read Instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be read
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
before operating the device.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
retained for future reference.
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat-
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the device and in the operating instruc-
ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
tions should be adhered to.
in damage and often will require extensive work by a qualified techni-
4. Follow instructions – All operating and safety instructions should be fol-
cian to restore the product to its normal operation,
lowed.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
5. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indi-
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
cates a need for service.
6. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water (for example,
17. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet base-
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac-
ment; or near a swimming pool; and the like).
turer or that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
7. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other haz-
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over-
ards.
heating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The open-
18. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
product is in proper operating condition.
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
8. Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources such as
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of
If this unit is purchased outside of the U.S., please contact your local dealer
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
or distributor for service center information. If purchased inside the U.S. and
type of power supply in your home, consult with your product dealer or the
dealer service is not available, contact Aragon Customer Service for a return
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
authorization (RA) number before shipping. For further service information,
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
contact:
10. Grounding – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
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UNPACKING
SYSTEM SETUP
WE WANT YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER TO LOOK AS GOOD AS IT DID
Preparation
Before hooking up your 8008, you must decide if you will use the single
LEAVING THE FACTORY. PLEASE CHECK PROMPTLY FOR TRANSIT
ended or balanced inputs–either may be used with similar performance.
DAMAGE.
Your 8008 was shipped to you with a jumper between pins 1 and 3 on
Carefully unpack your new amplifier. In extreme circumstances, items may
both of the XLR connectors. To use the amplifier in single-ended (RCA
have become damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the
inputs) mode, leave the jumper in place on both XLR connectors. To use
delivery service and/or dealer where the system was purchased. Make a
the amplifier in balanced (XLR inputs) mode, remove the jumper on both
request for inspection, and follow the instructions for evaluation. Be sure to
XLR connectors.
keep the product with its original shipping carton and save your packing mate-
rial to aid in future transportation
.
1. Input Connections
With the amplifier turned off, connect shielded RCA or XLR cables between
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
the preamplifier outputs and the corresponding amplifier inputs.
2. 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. NOTE: Use only insulated speaker wire of an appropriate gauge
Power Switch
for all connections making sure that no bare wires touch each other. Use of
This rocker switch turns the A/C power ON (depressed top) or OFF
uninsulated wiring, or conditions where bare wires are touching could result
(depressed bottom.)
in an electrical short leading to possible risk of electrical shock, equipment
Power Indicator
failure or the risk of fire.
This LED will illuminate when the 8008 is powered on.
3. Power Connection
Plug the A/C power cord into the back of your 8008 and then into the
INPUT
RIGHT
INPUT
LEFT
A/C wall outlet.
OFF
BALANCED
BALANCED
DIM
ON
FRONT PANEL
LIGHTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SINGLE ENDED
SINGLE ENDED
RIGHT INPUT
LEFT INPUT
Fuse Rating
SPEAKER
RIGHT
SPEAKER
LEFT
No Sound
1. Ensure the A/C power cord is fully seated.
8008 MKII
2. With the amplifier unplugged, check that the A/C fuse is not blown.
RIGHT SPEAKER
LEFT SPEAKER
S/N
3. Check all power connections.
RCA Single-ended Input Jack
4. Verify proper connection of inputs and outputs.
A gold-plated RCA input jack is provided for each channel to connect to the
5. Verify the correct setting of the RCA/XLR input selection switch.
output jack of the corresponding preamplifier channel.
6. Check for shorted positive (+) and negative (–) speaker connections.
XLR Balanced Input Jack
7. 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 bal-
still no output from one or more channels, the likelihood is that there is
anced output jack of the corresponding preamplifier channel.
a blown internal fuse. 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. The red connection corresponds to the posi-
void your warranty.
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 illu-
hum can be expected. A hum that is heard when you step away from the
mination. 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. The power switch must be ON for illumination.
problem with the amplifier. 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 expe-
IEC connector.
riencing is normal.
A/C Fuse Holder
This contains the primary A/C fuse. Replace only with the same value and rat-
1. 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.
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