Coda S5 Operation Manual

Coda operation manual amplifier s5

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS DETAILED INSTALLATION DESIGN PHILOSOPHY TECHNICAL DATA CARE and HANDLING WARRANTY WARRANTY REGISTRATION ADDRESS OPERATION MANUAL Amplifier S5...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT WARNING: EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This amplifier is a precision device, designed in an effort to provide the listener with unmatched sound quality, design, and construction. In order to operate your amplifier properly and to realize all of the capabilites of the A mplifier S5 we recommend that you read this entire manual carefully.
  • Page 4: Installation Connections

    These brief steps will allow you to begin operating your system. Make sure during installation that the main AC power switch on the back of the AMPLIFIER S5 is turned off. While the diagram may be self explanatory, we strongly recommend that you read the detailed instructions following this introductory section.
  • Page 5 AC LINE FUSE CHART AC LINE INPUT FUSE AND VOLTAGE SELECTOR MAIN POWER NOTE DO NOT ATTACH BOTH CODA CURRENT AMPLIFIER 20 BALANCED AND UNBALANCED VOLTAGE FUSE TYPE CONNECTORS AT THE SAME TIME 100V 10 AMP SLOW BLOW 5 x 20mm...
  • Page 6 4. This two color LED indicates that the main power is on. When it is red the balanced inputs are in use. When it is yellow the unbalanced inputs are in use. PRECISION BIAS CLASS A AMPLIFIER S5 Note: If a power interruption occurs to the system the AMPLIFIER S5 defaults to bias off. BIAS INPUT...
  • Page 7 1. The [POWER] button turns on the bias and opens shunting relays that mute the input. 2. The [ > ] button switches between the balanced and unbalanced inputs. Note: If a power interruption occurs to the system the AMPLIFIER S5 defaults to bias off.
  • Page 8: Detailed Installation

    BRIDGED operation consists of one AMPLIFIER S5 per channel. The amount of power from a stereo AMPLIFIER S5 is 50 Watts Class A per channel @ 8 Ohms. A bridged AMPLIFIER S5 is 200 Watts with 50 Watts class A per chassis. To bridge, set the MODE switch on the back of the amplifier to the BRIDGED position.
  • Page 9 DETAILED INSTALLATION BRIDGED set up diagram Before setting up the BRIDGED AMPLIFIER S5, read the entire DETAILED INSTALLATION section of this manual. LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUT UNBALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED BALANCED MODE STEREO BRIDGED FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION...
  • Page 10: Design Philosophy

    This allows direct coupling without servo circuitry. The unit also uses output followers operating without feedback. The front end of the Amplifier S5 is designed to operate without ever entering Class B operation as is common in many other designs. This combined with excellent high frequency design insures linear operation at high speed, and translates into a sonic reproduction which is extremely transparent in character.
  • Page 11 20,000 hz. The resulting uniform damping factor is not usually found in other designs. The Amplifier S5 has all structural parts made of machined aluminum which are milled to very close tolerances yielding the seemless appearance characteristic of previous products from Coda.
  • Page 12 The XLR input and output connectors are manufactured by Neutrik of Switzerland. Speaker connecters are also gold plated. 7. Wire - All signal wire has been eliminated whenever possible. Where wire is used, Coda employs solid silver and silver plated copper, 141 strand, 18 guage wire with a silicone insulation.
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA AMPLIFIER S5 Rated Power: 50 Watts with 50 Watts class A @ 8 Ohms both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response: DC to -3dB @ 100kHz Distortion: < .03 percent from 10Hz to 20kHz @ 125 Watts both channels driven into...
  • Page 14: Care And Handling

    If a cleaner is necessary, any dilute commercial ammonia based product will be appropriate. NEVER use any abrasive rags, cleaners or chemical solvents on the AMPLIFIER S5. When handling the unit, take care not to mar the aluminum. Aluminum is a medium hardness metal and can be scratched by the harder tool steels.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Coda Technologies, Inc. without charge for parts, or labor for a period of ten years from date of original purchase. Coda Technologies, Inc. will provide for surface transportation to the Coda factory from an authorized Coda Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 16: Warranty Registration

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION Fill in and retain this copy of the warranty registration sheet for your records . MODEL DESIGNATION:__________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:______________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: PLACE OF PURCHASE Dealer:___________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:____ Zip:__________ Phone:____________________________________________ PURCHASER Name:_____________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:____ Zip:__________ Phone:____________________________________________ NOTES:...
  • Page 17 7850 Cucamonga Ave Unit 31 Sacramento, CA 95826 +01 916.386.8296 phone +01 916.383.3653 on the web at CODA.CC email us at info@coda.cc...

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