IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
Introduction DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the GX-7 Power Amplifier. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. The following symbols are used in the document:...
Getting Started About The GX-7 ... 1-2 Highlights ... 1-3 Product Registration ... 1-3 Installation Considerations... 1-3...
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Getting Started Lexicon ABOUT THE GX-7 Thank you for purchasing a Lexicon Power Amplifier. The GX-7 is a high-performance power amplifier designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s home theater installations. It is designed with full complementary circuitry from input to output. It includes a high-current power supply driven by a massive, custom-designed, toroidal transformer with two separate windings for each channel.
GX-7 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. The GX-7 can also be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using an optional rack-mount kit available from an authorized Lexicon dealer.
LED is red. Power is still supplied to the GX-7 when it is in standby mode. When the unit is in standby, pressing the standby/on button activates the power amplifier. When the GX-7 is activated, the front panel LED is blue.
GX-7 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW The GX-7 rear panel is shown below. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations correspond with the numbered description items. RIGHT RIGHT SIDE GX-7 LEXICON, INC. DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. SERIAL NO. — — RIGHT RIGHT SIDE 1.
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Set this switch to off when making or breaking connections to the amplifier. To power on the GX-7, press the rear panel master power switch. When powered on, the front panel LED will light. There will be a short pause from the time the power is turned on until the output is sent to the speakers.
Switched Outlet is available on the source device rear panel. To control the GX-7 in this instance, a small AC to DC power converter capable of delivering a 6 to 12 volt DC signal is required.
POWER CONNECTION SAFETY After all audio and system connections have been made, connect the power cord to an AC power source. Be sure that the GX-7 is powered off and that the device connected to the remote trigger input is off when connecting the power cord and plugging it in to an AC outlet.
Verify the trigger cable is connected at both ends. If all else fails. . . 1. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer. 2. Contact Lexicon Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or send an email to: csupport@hsgav.com. Note: Visit the knowledgebase at http://www.lexicon.com/kbase for answers to frequently asked questions and additional troubleshooting information.
3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment: Power Amplifier Model: Lexicon GX-7 Date: May 2006 Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park...
United States, its reinstalling the unit. Lexicon’s liability is limited to the repair territories, and Canada and does not apply to products or replacement, at our option, of any defective product and purchased elsewhere.
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