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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If service is required ..........29 Controls and Connections ........12 Transportation of products ........30 Diagrams ..............12 Thank you for choosing Halcro! ......31 Eclipse mono inputs ..........14 Minimal Path Input ..........15 Setup ..............16 Operation ............18... -
Page 3: Introduction
This bold reproduction for the world's music connoisseurs. statement is not only measurable, but immediately To contact Halcro with feedback on your purchase or apparent from the very first note. for general enquiries please feel free to contact us... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Symbols The following symbols are used on this equipment: ‘CE’ symbol indicates compliance of this device with the The lightning flash with arrowhead relevant directives symbol, within an equilateral European community including triangle, is intended to alert the (Electromagnetic user presence... -
Page 5: Electrical Safety
Electrical safety WARNING: This product must WARNING: The Standby/On mode always be connected to a mains switch does not disconnect the unit socket outlet with a protective from the mains power. earth connection. To disconnect the unit from the Only use a suitable approved mains cord complying mains, switch off the unit at the with European individual country requirements in mains socket outlet and withdraw... -
Page 6: Protection From Fluids
Protection from fluids Service warnings The Halcro Eclipse amplifiers are designed for indoor All compartments are sealed at the factory. If the use only and are not protected against liquids. They seals are broken, the warranty will be void and all must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no service costs will be charged to the owner. -
Page 7: Protection From Overheating
Protection from overheating Lifting or moving The Eclipse generates a certain amount of heat and WARNING: Weighs 62 kg (137 lb) requires ventilation. Slots and ventilation holes are per unit. Shipping weight is 83 kg provided for ventilation purposes, and to ensure (183 lb) per amplifier crate, and reliable operation of the product. -
Page 8: Additional Important Safety Instructions For The Usa
Additional Important Safety Instructions for the USA The following instructions should be followed by has two blades and a third grounding prong. customers in the USA in addition to the safety The wide blade or the third prong is provided instructions in the rest of this chapter: for your safety. -
Page 9: Interference Warning - Us Fcc Regulations
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Halcro could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 10: For Consumers Within The European Union
Halcro distributor. This will enable the equipment to The crossed-out wheeled bin indicated on this be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. -
Page 11: Unpacking
With an assistant lift the amplifier from the If you require assistance in the unpacking and base of the container and carefully lower it to installation of your Halcro amplifier, please contact the ground your dealer. o Remove the protective fabric from the side... - Page 12 o Move the unit as close to its final location as possible (see Positioning below). Remember at this stage to allow enough room around and behind the amplifier to connect all required cables o Reassemble the flight case ensuring that the protective fabric coverings are inside Storing packaging The packaging is custom designed to prevent...
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Page 13: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections Diagrams Figure B (rear panel) Mode switch (Standby/ON) Front ON/Standby LEDs Input selector switch Loudspeaker terminals Balanced voltage input Unbalanced voltage input Minimal path input – phase inverting! See the Minimal Path Input section for optimal performance Current mode input Figure A (front view) - Page 14 Mains power socket Master ON/OFF switch Rear ON/Standby LEDs Trigger input Serial Number External ground terminal Fuse Figure C (rear view)
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Page 15: Eclipse Mono Inputs
Eclipse mono inputs mains hum and ripple are a problem. The Eclipse mono has four switch selectable inputs, each having an associated input socket (properties Note: The minimal path input is phase inverting. -
Page 16: Minimal Path Input
To invert the phase of the source component simply Minimal Path Input select the phase inversion option for that The Halcro Eclipse offers a minimal path input which component. Most high-end digital sources have a provides the most direct connection between the phase invert button. -
Page 17: Setup
Setup The Eclipse mono has four loudspeaker terminals, allowing for bi-wiring (p12, fig B, ④). Do not connect to mains power until all o 2 x positive + (red bezel) other connections have been securely o 2 x negative - (black bezel) made. - Page 18 Connecting the external ground Connecting the mains supply cable The Eclipse mono is equipped with a separate Ensure the main power cable is NOT connected to ground terminal (p13, fig C, ⑥), which may be used the mains outlet. Ensure the amplifier’s mains power to reduce hum and ripple in some circumstances.
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Page 19: Operation
Ensure the master ON/OFF switch is in the It is recommended to turn the mains power off when OFF position. not using the Eclipse mono amplifiers for extended The master ON/OFF switch (p13, fig C, ②) is periods. However the amplifier may be left on in the on the base of the lower compartment, near standby mode for periods between active use. -
Page 20: Electronic Protection And Reliability
Electronic protection circuitry amplifier As most amplifiers run at significantly elevated reliability, alas, is an area sadly neglected by many temperatures, it can be seen that the Halcro high high-end audio amplifier designers. Halcro has paid temperature rated capacitors highly a great deal of attention to this area. -
Page 21: Output Current Limiting
Output Current Limiting In terms of maximum available output current, there amplifier types above), highly obvious “cracking” are basically three amplifier type options: overload sounds may be heard. Note that this overload sound may also occur if a loudspeaker o An amplifier with a reasonable limit placed on overloads or if any amplifier suffers voltage the maximum available output current overload. -
Page 22: Output Transistor Protection
Most loudspeakers have impedances of 4 ohms (not 1 or 2 ohms) Output transistor protection o All valve amplifiers are output current limited, Halcro uniquely incorporates circuitry that and yet the industry does not consider this a... -
Page 23: Unusual Output Conditions
DC output voltages. An correction and switch mode power etc. independent circuit in the Halcro amplifiers senses any unreasonable DC output voltage and switches o The small signal power supplies have transient the amplifier off if this occurs. -
Page 24: Eclipse Mono Specifications
Eclipse mono Specifications The voltage gain of the inputs are as follows: Power Power output into 4 ohms resistive > 450 W o Balanced and unbalanced 30 V/V Power output into 8 ohms resistive > 250 W o Minimal path 15 V/V... - Page 25 Overload Components (Footnote 2) (Footnote 3) Recovery from hard overload at 20 kHz into 4 ohms For reliability and performance: is 1 s. o All semiconductors are at least industrial grade Protection o All electrolytic capacitors are exceptionally The amplifier protection: long life industrial grade in both the amplifier o Is short-circuit proof and power supply...
- Page 26 Filtering Footnotes Series and common mode EMI filtering is present: THD specifications of our typical best competitors are, 200,000 parts per billion. o On the mains input Indicates no excessive negative feedback. o Between the amplifier and power supply “Industrial” grade is a higher grade than the High frequency filtering is present at the inputs and “commercial”...
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Page 27: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance o Use the slightly damp cloth only to clean the The Eclipse mono amplifiers have been designed for painted surfaces and timber feet indoor use only. Under no circumstances should the amplifier be allowed to get wet. The only... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The Halcro Eclipse mono amplifiers contain no user For all service requirements please contact your serviceable parts. Please do not attempt to open the dealer, or Halcro at service@halcro.com unit as this will void the warranty and will expose you to dangerous voltages. -
Page 29: Service And Warranty Information
The defect has resulted from improper, It is the goal of Halcro Customer Service to provide unreasonable, or negligent use efficient and timely service to Halcro owners and to o The defect is a result of accident, tampering, our dealers. -
Page 30: If Service Is Required
The Halcro warranty is transferable, providing that conditions must be met: the original sales receipt or proof of purchase is o The unit must be returned to Halcro or its supplied to both subsequent owners and to Halcro authorised repair center in the original when ownership changes. -
Page 31: Transportation Of Products
Halcro representative. Freight damage claims If a unit being returned to Halcro is damaged in shipment, Halcro will contact the carrier for inspection. The carrier will contact the shipper regarding the claim. Halcro is not liable for damage... -
Page 32: Thank You For Choosing Halcro
Thank you for choosing Halcro! We trust that you will enjoy the performance of your Halcro equipment long past the warranty period. Thank you for choosing Halcro! - Page 33 Copyright and acknowledgements This product is manufactured by Longwood Audio Pty Ltd trading as Halcro.