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- Page 1 Owner's AW 300 M Manual Mono 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.
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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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety instructions Welcome Unpacking and placement How to connect your system Rear panel connections Mono operation Bi-wiring operation Bi-amping 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 300 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 300 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.
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Page 10: How To Connect Your System
MAINS INPUT on WARNING: The two red colored the bottom rear of the amplifier. The AW 300 terminals have voltage swing relative M will enter standby when power is present, to ground, and must never under... - Page 11 How to connect your system Balanced XLR operation The AW 300 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.
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Page 12: Rear Panel Connections
Rear panel connections... - Page 13 Set the switch in ON position when oper- Note: The trigger input will only operate if ating the AW 300 M from the standby button the mains switch is in the ON position. or the 12 V trigger input. Set the switch in OFF position to completely turn off the AW 300 M from the mains.
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Page 14: Mono Operation
Mono operation Mono operation mode requires one AW 300 M to drive one speaker. Configure both amplifiers as follows: • Set the amplifiers in standby or switch off mains power on the rear panel. • Connect the source to the XLR input. -
Page 15: Bi-Wiring Operation
Bi- wiring operation Bi-wiring operation requires one AW 300 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 16: Bi-Amping Operation
Bi- amping operation Bi-amping operation requires two AW 300 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 17: Front Panel Controls
Pressing this button (center) will toggle the Released - Auto Power Down is enabled. AW 300 M in and out of standby. There is a 10 The AW 300 M will automatically enter standby second delay in between repeated presses to if no input signal is detected for 30 minutes. - Page 18 • 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 16 pcs. 15A, 60MHz bipolar output transistors •...
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Page 19: Features And Specifications
Specifications The following technical specifications were measured on randomized test objects and are typical data. All measurements are made at 120 VAC / 240 VAC // 50 Hz / 60 Hz. Clipping point of the ampli- fier is set to a level where total harmonic distortion (THD) is 1 %. Input impedance: 330 kΩ... -
Page 20: 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. 1. Inspect fuses under lid. 2. Replace when pushing the blown fuses and replace with same type. -
Page 21: 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 300 M is returned to Norway for repair. Never spray any solvent or liquids directly onto 3. - Page 22 Notes...
- Page 23 WARNING: To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AW 300 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 24 Designed and manufactured in Norway www. elec tro co mp ani et.co m REV 1.0 2023...