CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of the device enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an Acurus authorized service center. CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Pre-amp On/Off Control Mains (AC) Power Control Networks Operation Problem Resolution Technical Specifications Standby Mode Troubleshooting Table A2002 Architects and Engineering Specifications Normal Operation Obtaining Additional Help A2005 Architects and Acurus’ Proprietary Enhanced Engineering Specifications Ethernet Control (E2C) A2007 Architects and...
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Acurus Customer Service: electronics. Just like the first Acurus amps to roll off the assembly line nearly 20 years ago, your Acurus was ACURUS CUSTOMER SERVICE designed, hand-assembled and tested with pride by...
The front-panel design of your new Acurus was execut- ed with beauty, simplicity and control confidence as Exterior Surfaces the primary goals. The top and sides of your Acurus amplifier are designed for both style and function. Top Cover: The brushed aluminum top cover contains...
Audio Inputs: Each audio input consists of a high- conductivity, gold-plated, isolated RCA jack logically ar- The rear panel of your Acurus amplifier has been pains- ranged near its corresponding output connection. Rear takingly designed for ease of installation. panel graphics clearly indicate which inputs correspond to which outputs.
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1000549 amp or pre-processor 5. Use as short length wire leads as practical, espe- Contact your dealer or Acurus Customer Service with questions or to request the rack mount kit designed specifically for your amplifier cially on the amplifier inputs model.
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6. Systems with cable TV or sattelite source com- components carefully selected to work together. Your ponents may need isolation transformers or other authorized Acurus dealer is trained to be able to help ground isolation devices (such as the Modial you ensure your components work well together.
3.5mm jack labelled 12V This port may also be directly connected to a system trigger on the Acurus. The jack is wired with its tip active controller utilizing Ethernet command protocols. Con- and will accept a stereo or mono plug.
Manual Network Discovery: Below are several methods We can minimize electric utilization and preserve our that can be used to discover an Acurus A2000 series global environment by taking advantage of the low-pow- amplifier on a local network. The critical information er standby mode these amplifiers offer.
To illustrate how to control and monitor status of an up, when the channels have reached normal operating Acurus amplifier using E2C, let’s assume you are operat- temperature, these meters normally indicate channel ing on a DHCP-enabled network and have discovered temperatures in the 95-110 degree F range.
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Settings Page: The top section of the settings page Individual Channel Mute: The individual channel mutes shows each channel’s functional status (either “AC- allow for simple troubleshooting and setup of individual TIVE” or “PROTECT”) along with an individual channel channels, particularly in a multi-channel surround setup. mute button.
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MAC address as well as buttons to view the amplifier from responding to Ethernet network com- Acurus web page http://www.acurusav.com, and a but- mands. In most cases, when no external Ethernet ton to view the latest version of the online user guide.
From time to time, problems may occur. The following ta- ble is intended to help categorize and solve issues that may arise. Of course, if problems persist, do not hesitate to call your local dealer or Acurus Customer Service. Troubleshooting Table problem or symptom...
• Isolate and replace faulty cable. Bad AC ground connection • Check to ensure the original 3-conductor heavy-guage power cord that shipped with your Acurus is used for the amplifier. • Try a different power outlet in case the wall outlet ground is defective.
Recommended loudspeaker impedance range 4-8 ohms nominal DC offset (output) <3mV Rail voltage +/-80Vdc THX Ultra2 Certified A2002 only Number of channels driven for 2 channels continuous power spec Power consumption Standby: 1W Idle: 23W Max: 1200W Unit dimensions (LxWxH) 13.5 x 17 x 5 (inches), 34 x 43 x 13 (cm)
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FCC Part 15 and CE requirements. requirements. The unit shall be the Acurus A2002. The unit shall be the Acurus A2007. A2005 Architects and Engineering Specifications The audio amplifier shall provide 5 output channels and produce 200W continuous power into 8 ohms, each channel driven.
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46,000 microfarads of power supply capacity even When an Acurus amp initially “comes to life” on the as- in the basic A2002. The 5 and 7-channel models more sembly line, we make sure it’s first days are its most dif- than double that capacitance.
To obtain technical support and/or warranty service, you may either: But in today’s world, you may point out, it’s not enough (a) contact the authorized Acurus dealer from which you purchased to simply deliver great sound. You want control of the...
Acurus and Aragon are wholly owned brands of Indy Audio Labs. Acurus was originally founded in 1993 by Mondial designs as a more affordable alternative to its, by then, critically acclaimed Aragon brand. Indy Audio Labs was founded in late 2008 by three...
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