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ELECTROCOMPANIET AW 800 M Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's AW 800 M Manual Mono/Stereo Reference Power Amplifier...
  • Page 2 The lightning flash symbol within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions 1. Read all the safety and operating instruc- 13. Protect the power supply cord from being tions before operating this product. walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where 2. Keep these instructions for future reference. they exit from the product.
  • Page 4 Electrocompaniet! We thank you for choosing an Electrocompaniet high-end product. At Electrocompaniet we are relentlessly focused on developing audio equipment that is capable of bringing the fabulous experience of the concert hall into the very heart of your home.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety instructions Welcome Unpacking and placement How to connect your system Rear panel connections Mono operation Stereo operation Bi-amplification operation Double mono operation Mono bi-wiring operation Stereo bi-wiring operation Active crossover operation Front panel controls Features and specifications Troubleshooting If service is needed...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Placement

    Unpacking and placement Immediately upon receipt of the AW 800 M, inspect the packaging for possible damage during shipment. The packaging has been designed to provide the safest possible protection for transport of your power amplifier. The contents of the carton •...
  • Page 9 Use a stand to lift the amplifier from the floor instead. Do not stack or place the AW 800 M near or on top of other heat sources, such as radiators or other amplifiers. Placement in a closed cabinet with restricted airflow to the rear or front must be avoided.

  • Page 10: How To Connect Your System

    800 M will be used. channel and also make sure that the positive terminal on the speaker is connected to the positive terminal on the AW 800 M. Be careful when connecting your speakers so that the speaker outputs are not shorted in any way, neither to the chassis or each other.
  • Page 11 How to connect your system Balanced XLR operation The AW 800 M is designed to be used with bal- anced audio sources. Balanced XLR interconnect cables with ground on pin 1, positive (hot) on pin 2 and negative (cold) on pin 3 must be used. Use...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear panel connections...
  • Page 13 Set the switch in ON position when operating When using the stereo operational mode, the AW 800 M from the standby button or the connect the left channel of the source to this 12 V trigger input. Set the switch in OFF posi- input.

  • Page 14: Mono Operation

    Mono operation Mono operation mode requires one AW 800 M to drive one speaker. Configure both amplifiers as follows: • Set the amplifiers in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel. • Set the mode select switch to setting “MONO”.

  • Page 15: Stereo Operation

    Stereo operation Stereo operation mode can drive two speakers with one AW 800 M. Configure the amplifier as follows: • Set the amplifier in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel. • Set the mode select switch to setting “STEREO”.

  • Page 16: Bi-Amplification Operation

    Bi-amplification operation Bi-amplification operation mode requires one AW 800 M to drive one speaker with an extra set of speaker cable. Configure both amplifiers as follows: • Set the amplifiers in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel.

  • Page 17: Double Mono Operation

    Double mono operation Double mono operation requires two AW 800 M and one extra XLR cable to drive one speaker with an extra set of speaker cable. Configure the amplifiers as follows: • Set all amplifiers in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel.

  • Page 18: Mono Bi-Wiring Operation

    Mono bi-wiring operation Mono bi-wiring operation requires one AW 800 M to drive one speaker with an extra set of speaker cable. Configure both amplifiers as follows: • Set the amplifiers in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel.

  • Page 19: Stereo Bi-Wiring Operation

    Stereo bi-wiring operation Stereo bi-wiring operation requires one AW 800 M to drive two speakers with an extra set of speaker cable. Configure the amplifier as follows: • Set the amplifier in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel.

  • Page 20: Active Crossover Operation

    Active crossover operation Active crossover operation requires one AW 800 M to drive one speaker with an active crossover as source. Configure both amplifiers as follows: • Set the amplifie in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Controls

    Pressing this button (center) will toggle the The AW 800 M will automatically enter standby AW 800 M in and out of standby. There is a 10 if no input signal is detected for 30 minutes. second delay in between repeated presses to Auto Power Down will initiate a shut down even ensure proper power up cycles.
  • Page 22 • Direct coupled – no capacitors in signal path • Utilizing JFET and bipolar transistors, low noise metal film resistors and film capacitors • Electrocompaniet high open loop bandwidth topology • Total of 32 pcs. 15 A, 60 MHz bipolar output transistors •...

  • Page 23: Features And Specifications

    Specifications The following technical specifications were measured on randomized test objects and are typical data. All measurements are made at 115 V / 230 V // 50 Hz / 60 Hz. Clipping point of the amplifier is set to a level where total harmonic distortion (THD) is 1 %. Input impedance: 330 kΩ...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Indicator Possible Cause Corrective Actions Mains switch on rear Set mains switch in the ON postion. Nothing happens panel is in the OFF when pushing the position. standby button. No light Nothing happens Mains fuse(s) blown. Inspect fuses under lid. Replace blown when pushing the fuses and replace with same type.

  • Page 25: If Service Is Needed

    Use a ultra-soft, dry cloth for cleaning the 2. A proforma invoice with value of goods, casing of the unit. stating that the AW 800 M is returned to Norway for repair. Never spray any solvent or liquids directly onto 3.
  • Page 26 Notes...
  • Page 27 WARNING: To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AW 800 M to rain or moisture. Verify line voltage before use. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The warranty is void if the product is tampered with by non-autho-...
  • Page 28 Designed and manufactured in Norway www. elec tro co mp ani et.co m REV 1.0 2022...

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