Important Safety Information be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains etc. WARNING: Only use attachments/accessories specified or provided by the manufacturer (such as the exclusive supply adapter, battery etc.). WARNING: Please refer to the information on the exterior panel of the enclosure This lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus.
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). The audiolab 9000Q LED on screen glows green or blue Operation is subject to the following two conditions: to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA (1) This device may not cause interference.
Thank you for purchasing the Audiolab 9000Q. • Two unbalanced pre outputs • One unbalanced AUX output Audiolab's new 9000 Series represents a new standard in home audio for the • One balanced analogue output connoisseur, and the 9000Q is no exception. •...
Page 06 2: Controls and Functions Headphone Jack Power LED SELECT Standby Button Display Source Select Volume Control Power Switch USB Update AUX Output BT Antenna POWER PRE AMPLIFIER MODEL: 9000Q INPUT INPUT RIGHT LEFT OUTPUT INPUT RIGHT LEFT Grounding Mains Input OPT1 OPT2...
Decrease Volume / menu settings next option Note: The handset can also operate other units in the 9. MENU Press to access the setup menu options audiolab 9000 series. The buttons shown crossed out DEVICE are for use with other Audiolab units. 10. BACK...
Page 08 4: Connections Balanced Input INPUT Balanced Output RIGHT LEFT Connects to external power amplifier, subwoofer or signal Connects to a source with Balanced XLR Output. processor with XLR Balanced Input. OUTPUT RIGHT LEFT Unbalanced Pre Output PRE1 PRE2 Unbalanced Inputs (AUX) Connects to external power amplifiers, subwoofers or signal processors.
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(if the device is within completed. Then, unplug the USB drive and restart the range). Or select 'Audiolab 9000Q-xxxx' on your device in the 9000Q. The unit is now ready to use. Bluetooth menu and it will reconnect. Once paired, you can disconnect your mobile device with 9000Q by long pressing button on the remote controller.
Page 10 5: System Connection 9000Q with a Stereo Power Amplifier (9000P in This Example). RIGHT LEFT LOUDSPEAKER LOUDSPEAKER POWER PRE AMPLIFIER MODEL: 9000Q INPUT INPUT RIGHT LEFT OUTPUT INPUT RIGHT LEFT OPT1 OPT2 UPDATE TRIG COAX1 COAX2 AC 220-240V~50/60Hz 22W PRE1 PRE2 DIGITAL...
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Page 11 5: System Connection 9000Q with Dual Mono Power Amplifiers (2x 9000P in This Example) RIGHT LEFT LOUDSPEAKER LOUDSPEAKER POWER PRE AMPLIFIER MODEL: 9000Q INPUT INPUT RIGHT LEFT OUTPUT INPUT RIGHT LEFT OPT1 OPT2 UPDATE TRIG COAX1 COAX2 AC 220-240V~50/60Hz 22W PRE1 PRE2 DIGITAL...
Linear Phase (Fast Roll-Off) Bypass Linear Phase (Slow Roll-Off) Bass 0 dB The Audiolab 9000Q ESS ES9038PRO Adjust the Bass and Treble with a range Minimum Phase (Fast Roll-Off) Treble 0 dB SABRE DAC allows for detailed tuning of +/-6dB, in 2dB steps...
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9000Q output stage. the 9000Q front panel display. Home VU Digital L 0dB R 0dB VU Analogue Audiolab Display Off Input Sensitivity Brightness This feature allows the input sensitivity Adjust the brightness of the 9000Q front Settings / EQ (PCUSB)
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Page 14 6: Menu Options Animation Standby Activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the The auto-standby feature will put the Settings / Display Settings Settings / Standby animations shown on the playback 9000Q into a standby model after 20 interface display. minutes of inactivity.
Display Options Standby Mode The Audiolab 9000Q has an intelligent and versatile display. You can access the After initial power on, the 9000Q will be in standby mode. display options via the menu function. Press the MENU on the remote control to enter menu mode, or press the MODE button on the front panel of the device.
Page 16 7: System Operations The Menu The menu enables you to customise the unit and optimise the interface with other equipment in your system. Press the ‘SELECT’ knob on front panel or ‘MENU’ key on the remote controller to enter menu mode, and then press 'VOL-' or 'VOL+' to cycle through the menu options. Press to access the sub menus and press again to confirm any selection.
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PC USB VER-1.XX VU Digital 简体中文 limit-35dB AUX2 -6dB/-5dB/-4dB/-3dB/-2dB/-1dB/0dB Power On Time out VU Analogue 60min 繁體中文 limit-30dB 0dB/+1dB/+2dB/+3dB/+4dB/+5dB/+6dB Power On Dansk Audiolab limit-25dB AUX3 -6dB/-5dB/-4dB/-3dB/-2dB/-1dB/0dB Power On Deutsch Display Off limit-20dB 0dB/+1dB/+2dB/+3dB/+4dB/+5dB/+6dB Español -6dB/-5dB/-4dB/-3dB/-2dB/-1dB/0dB Animation Francais 0dB/+1dB/+2dB/+3dB/+4dB/+5dB/+6dB Phono -6dB/-5dB/-4dB/-3dB/-2dB/-1dB/0dB Off...
8: Warranty Coverage Page 18 Audiolab warrants this product, subject to the terms and conditions below, to be This warranty provides benefits that are additional to and do not affect your free from defects in materials and workmanship. During the warranty period statutory consumer rights.
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Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent war, riot, public disturbance. permitted by law, Audiolab shall not be liable to you and/or any third party or entity Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of either Audiolab and its whatsoever for: Authorised Distributor.
Page 20 9: Specifications BRAND Audiolab Model 9000Q General Description Preamplifier Design Philosophy and Core Technology New dedicated preamplifier design Full DAC (ESS 9038PRO) section Analogue and digital source connectivity New Enhanced High-performance phono pre-amplifier Bluetooth aptX, aptX HD, LDAC receiver...
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