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Page 2: Getting Started
Quick Start Getting Started Up and running in a flash! Welcome! It takes just a few steps to get your AudioControl Typical Single Source Digital Rialto 400 up and running. The steps below are explained in Set‐Up more detail throughout this user manual. • Connect one source component (i.e. Digital Music Player, SONOS™ 1 CONNECT, Television, Receiver, CD Player etc.) to the Rialto 400. • From the Rialto 400 connect a pair of your favorite speakers. 3 • Turn on the Rialto 400 using the power switch (Note: Whenever changing inputs, 6 switch the Rialto 400 off first, make changes and then switch it back on). • Set the Input Priority to ‘Digital’ for this typical set‐up. • Adjust the gain on the back of the Rialto 400 to the desired setting to work with your source volume control. • Adjust the level on the AudioControl AccuBASS™ to 4 to add bass and the desired amount of bass response richness back to your music. 7 • Enjoy Making Good Sound Great from the Rialto 400. 2 AudioControl User Manual – Rialto 400... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hello! Introduction and Contents Contents Table Page No. Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your AudioControl Rialto 400. Getting Started…………………………………………………………………… 2 This User Manual is your guide to installing and using the Rialto 400 Amplifier and DAC, including Introduction and Contents………………………..……………….………..3 information on its more advanced features. The Contents Table will help you navigate to the A Quick Look at the Rialto 400…………………………………..….…….4 Installation Guidelines……………………………………………...…………5 area of the manual you are looking for. It is a good idea to read the whole manual in order to Guided Tour ‐ Front………………………………………………….………….6 acclimatize yourself with the full workings and features of the Rialto 400. Guided Tour ‐ Back……………………………………………….……………..7 Guided Tour – Bottom……..……………………………….……………….. 8 Established in Seattle nearly four decades ago, we have always been dedicated to designing, Single Source Set‐up…………………………………………………………… 9 Two Source Set‐up……………………………………………………………… 10 engineering and building world‐class audio products from the ground up. In the process, we’ve Speaker Set‐Up…………………………………………………………………… 11 earned a reputation worldwide for operating at the highest levels of reliability and Input Priority Settings………………………………………………………… 12 performance with a mission of ‘Making Good Sound Great’. Adjusting Gain and Levels……………………….….……………………… 13 Adjusting AudioControl AccuBASS™……………………………..…… 14 Troubleshooting & Service……………………………………………..15 We trust that you will get many years of satisfying and trouble‐free operation from the Rialto 400. Specifications……………………………………………..…………..…..…….. 16 If you require more information about the Rialto 400 or any of AudioControl products, do not Warranty……………………….……………..……………………………………. -
Page 4: A Quick Look At The Rialto 400
Ready to Rumble! A Quick Look at the Rialto 400 ™ Equipped with AudioControl’s unique patent‐pending AccuBASS AudioControl’s Rialto 400 is the first in a new class of compact, high‐ circuitry, the Rialto 400 also rejuvenates the bass response lost in most powered amplifier with a built‐in audiophile‐grade DAC designed digital compression schemes. This results in a richer and fuller audio specifically to provide greater performance and higher sound performance with better bass and mid‐bass response. The net effect is quality for all analog and digital systems, including streaming that you will enjoy a more complete listening experience and hear ® audio components like Sonos home entertainment. music with a richness and vibrancy much closer to the way the artist The Rialto 400 powerful amplifier delivers 100 watts of power per intended their music to be enjoyed. channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Additionally, the Rialto 400 can be bridged to perform as a mono‐ block amplifier. The state of the art Rialto 400 features a built‐in high‐performance ® Wolfson DAC (digital to analog converter) that dramatically improves audio quality. Digital and analog audio‐systems can now reach their full potential across the whole house whether the speakers are free‐standing, in‐wall, in‐ceiling, invisible, desktop, gaming etc. AudioControl User Manual ‐ Rialto 400... -
Page 5: Installation Guidelines
Setting the Scene! Installation Guidelines Speakers Placing the Unit Placement • The Rialto 400 is designed to work with all 8 • Place the Rialto 400 on a level, firm surface, • The Rialto 400 is a small yet high performance ohm and 4 ohm speaker set‐ups. The Rialto avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat amplifier and audiophile DAC. As such, the 400 is versatile and flexible and works with and damp. the following speaker installations and more! Rialto 400 delivers incredible sound • Do not place the Rialto 400 on top of a power • Free‐standing speakers. amplifier or other source of heat. performance and will often be warm to the • In‐wall and in‐ceiling speakers. touch – similar to the touch of a hot cup of • Do not place the Rialto 400 in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or closed cabinet • Invisible speakers – In‐Wall and In‐ceiling. double shot, vanilla latte in a ceramic mug unless there is good provision for ventilation. • Extra zone speakers including outdoor. The Rialto 400 will run warm during normal from one of Seattle’s 9,368 coffee shops! operation. •... -
Page 6: Guided Tour - Front
Guided Tour Rialto 400 ‐ Front Flexibility and Versatility at its Best LED Indicator Blue ‐ Performing • The Rialto 400 has numerous inputs for a variety of Dim Red – Standby Mode entertainment sources. These sources can be digital or AudioControl Logo analog as there are a multitude of inputs for both. The Bright Red ‐ Protection Mode source unit should normally have a built‐in volume control. Making Good Sound Great Flashing Red –Current Limit Green – Coffee brewed • When setting up the Rialto 400, it should be located between the source unit and the speakers in a convenient and safe place following the guidelines in this user manual. • Sources that can connect to the Rialto 400 and have their performance dramatically improved include: • Digital Music Systems like SONOS • Televisions • Analog and Digital Audio Sources • Computers • Gaming Consoles Headphone Jack Headphone jack for listening through headphones. • Any room requiring additional/improved amplification AudioControl User Manual ‐ Rialto 400... -
Page 7: Guided Tour - Back
Guided Tour Rialto 400 ‐ Back Digital Gain Level Voltage Select Switch Adjustment for digital gain Ensure that the voltage selected matches your local power supply Power Switch Analog Gain Level Subwoofer/Mono Output Adjustment for analog gain Analog Audio Input RCA output for analog 1/8th inch stereo analog input Analog Audio Inputs RCA inputs for analog sources Digital Audio Input Input for optical digital input AccuBASS™ Level Adjust to rejuvenate the bass Power Inlet response increasing the richness of Connect the correct the music and bass level Power cable here Speaker Level Gain Input Priority Adjust to increase and decrease (Active = Down) Five‐Way Gold Plated Binding Posts speaker input level gain control Speaker Level Inputs Standby Off High performance gold plated speaker output binding Connect input speaker wires to these terminals Digital Priority posts Digital Audio COAX Input Mono LED Analog Priority 12 Volt Trigger Output Input for digital audio COAX... -
Page 8: Guided Tour - Bottom
Guided Tour Rialto 400 ‐ Bottom Flexibility and Versatility at its Best Ventilation Grills Ground Lift Switch The bottom of the Rialto 400 contains important safety and compliance Switches the level of isolation Keeps the Rialto 400 between the audio signal ground information. It also contains two adjustment settings that can be altered to nicely ventilated! and your AC earth ground. improve performance under certain conditions. • Stereo/Mono Mode Switch – Under normal use conditions, this switch will be set to ‘Stereo’. When the Rialto 400 is used in Mono mode (i.e. using the Rialto to amplify a powered subwoofer), the output of the Rialto 400 is increased to as high as 400 watts. If the Rialto 400 is used in Mono mode, the Stereo/Mono switch should be switched to ‘Mono’. When in Mono mode, the red ‘Mono’ LED will light on the back of the Rialto 400. • Ground Lift Switch – This switch selects the level of isolation between the audio signal ground and your AC earth ground. Under normal operating conditions this switch should be switched to the ‘ground’ position, Mono Bridging Switch but if you run into trouble with an AC ground hum, try the other two Used to bridge the settings for the best operation. For your safety. The chassis is always Rialto 400 into Mono mode. connected to the earth ground regardless of the switch setting. AudioControl User Manual ‐ Rialto 400... -
Page 9: Single Source Set-Up
Operation Single Source Set‐Up Typical Single Source Analog Set‐Up – TV • Connect one analog source to the Rialto 400 using the right (R) and left (L) analog RCA, 1/8 inch mini or speaker level inputs. • From the Rialto 400 connect a pair of your favorite speakers to the right and left speaker outputs 1 ensuring that polarity matches. • Turn on the Rialto 400 pressing the power on switch! 3 (Note: Whenever changing inputs, switch the Rialto 400 off first, make changes and then switch it back 6 on). • Set the Input Priority to Analog. • Adjust the gain on the back of the Rialto 400 adjusting the analog gain level to the desired gain setting to work with your source volume control. 4 to add • Adjust the level on the AudioControl AccuBASS™ to the desired amount of bass response bass and richness back to your music. 7 7 • Enjoy Making Good Sound Great with the Rialto 400. Note: Alternatively you can choose Digital as your priority 2 if you want priority to be digital instead of Analog. You can also 4 set the Rialto 400 to ‘All On’ for no priority allowing all sources Input Priority configuration (Analog Priority) to be controlled via the source volume controls. -
Page 10: Two Source Set-Up
Operation Two Source Set‐Up Typical Two Source Analog/Digital Set‐Up configured with Digital Priority • Connect one digital source to the Rialto 400 using the optical or COAX input. • Connect one analog source to the Rialto 400 using the right (R) and left (L) analog inputs. • From the Rialto 400 connect a pair of your favorite speakers to the right and left speaker outputs 1 ensuring that polarity matches. 2 • Turn on the Rialto 400 by pressing the ‘power’ switch to on! 4 (Note: Whenever changing inputs, switch the Rialto 400 off first, make changes and then switch it back on). 7 • Set the Input Priority to ‘Analog or Digital’ depending on your preference or set the Input Priority to ‘All On’ for no priority between inputs • Adjust the volume on the back of the Rialto 400 using the digital volume and then repeat using the analog volume to the desired volume setting to work 5 with your source volume control. • Adjust the level on the AudioControl AccuBASS™ to the desired 8 8 to add bass and richness back to your music. amount of bass response 3 •... -
Page 11: Speaker Set-Up
Operation Speaker Set‐Up Examples 2.1 Speaker Set‐up 4 Speaker Set Up – 4/8 Ohm Speakers Speaker Configuration • The standard set‐up for a 2.1 speaker system • The standard set‐up where four 4/8 ohm The Rialto 400 has been designed to equalize and with two 4/8 ohm speakers plus an active speakers are parallel connected into two improve the performance of all speaker set‐ups. subwoofer. channels The power of the amplifier combined with the audio performance and quality of AudioControl’s Wolfson engineered, digital to analog converter (DAC) results in a dramatic improvement in the performance of all speaker set‐ups throughout the house. On the right are just two of the many types of speaker configuration that the Rialto 400 can work with. • 4/8 ohms Additional speaker set‐ups can take advantage of • 4/8 ohms the Rialto 400 amplifiers stability at 4 ohms • 4/8 ohms • 4/8 ohms powering four speakers. In addition, the Rialto 400 • 4/8 ohms • 4/8 ohms can be used as a Mono amplifier with power ratings up to 400 watts. Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer AudioControl User Manual ‐ Rialto 400... -
Page 12: Input Priority Settings
Operation ‘Input Priority’ Settings Input Priority The Rialto 400 features the AudioControl SMART Input Priority feature that allows for the Rialto 400 to prioritize certain source inputs to allow for a variety of operational conditions. The four Input Priority ‘dip switch’ settings are as follows: • Standby Off/Sleep – In the ‘on’ position the Rialto 400 will not switch automatically into standby/sleep mode and will remain on continuously. • Digital – In the ‘on’ position the Rialto 400 will prioritize a digital signal input ahead of an analog signal. If the digital signal stops, the Rialto 400 will switch back to an incoming analog signal if present. Standby Standby Standby Standby Example A Example B Example C Example D • Analog – In the ‘on’ position the Rialto 400 will prioritize an analog signal input ahead of a digital signal. If the analog signal stops, the Rialto 400 will switch & set to ‘DIGITAL’ & set to ‘ANALOG’ & set to inputs & set to inputs back to an incoming digital signal if present. priority priority ‘ALL ON’ ‘All ON’ • All On – In the ‘on’ position the Rialto will have no overriding priority and all inputs will play. Play back should be controlled by the various sources as ‘All‐ On’ could result in both digital and analog sources being heard as no prioritization has been set. The optimal set‐up for the Rialto 400 is as a single‐source or two‐source set‐up with one digital and/or one analog input allowing for prioritization between the two inputs depending on what is required for your desired set‐up. -
Page 13: Adjusting Gain And Levels
Operation Adjusting Gain and Levels Level Matching & Input Gain Controls If you have ever listened to a friend’s “killer” home audio system and heard lots of hiss, clicks or pops, then you may have experienced an improperly level‐matched system. The following steps will help you through the process of level matching, although at the end of the day, your ears will be your guide! • Depending on your source (i.e. SONOS Connect, TV, CD Player, Gaming Console, Digital Player, Receiver, Preamp etc.) and the amount of gain you want to set, adjust one of the three ‘Gain Setting knobs’ on the back of the Rialto 400 (Digital Volume, Analog Volume or Speaker Level Volume) to ‘minimum’ for the input you are adjusting the Digital Gain gain for. This is known as “turning down your gains”. Adjust for digital input gain Analog Gain • Start playing some dynamic music and adjust the volume level on your source unit to Adjust for analog input gain your normal listening level using the source’s volume control. Speaker Level Gain • Now increase the amount of gain on your Rialto 400 so that the volume increases to Adjust for speaker level input gain your maximum ‘LOUD’ listening level. For some of you, this may be louder than others! • Repeat for the various source inputs you are using on the Rialto 400. The • Continue to fine tune the gain level on your Rialto 400 to adjust to personal end result being that you will have amazing sounding music and the preferences, ‘loudness’ and musicality! At this level of gain, it will still allow you to ability through level matching the ‘gains’ with your sources to ‘crank up increase the source volume up and down to achieve minimum levels or rock the the volume’ fully benefitting from the power and capability of the Rialto houses in the next street (assuming your speakers are game for it and you have 400 ‘watts’ and the musicality of the internal DAC. It’s like magic! understanding neighbors!). AudioControl User Manual ‐ Rialto 400... -
Page 14: Adjusting Audiocontrol Accubass
Operation Adjusting AudioControl AccuBASS™ AccuBASS™ Bass Level Adjustment AudioControl's AccuBASS™ circuit is designed to help recover the bass that goes missing in compressed music files or when volume is increased and the bass frequencies roll away. AudioControl’s AccuBASS™ is a simple one‐time adjustment at the time of installation to give your system great bass at all volume levels and add back in an incredible sounding richness to your music. • Start playing some dynamic bass‐rich music and adjust the volume level on your source unit to an above average listening level using the source’s volume control. • Now increase AccuBass™ level by slowly turning the dial clockwise until the amount of bass being restored meets your own personal preferences. • You will hear bass being restored to the music as you increase the level of AccuBASS™ as well as the richness of the audio steadily improve as bass frequencies are restored to the music. • Continue to fine tune the AccuBASS™ level on your Rialto 400 to adjust to your AccuBASS™ personal preferences. Adjust to rejuvenate the bass level response increasing the richness of the music and bass level • You’re done! You will have smooth, seamless bass at all volumes and you can even use the AccuBass™ level control to give a little extra boost to the bass if you like more bass in your music. It’s your music your way and the way the artist intended it to be heard! AudioControl User Manual ‐ Rialto 400... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting & Service
Troubleshooting & Service Help! Priority Switching No Sound Service AudioControl has a reputation for providing some of the best support • A delay of approximately 10 seconds is set for the • Check the unit is plugged in and power LED is Blue. When the and service in our industry. Our technical team takes pride in ‘input priority’ source (i.e. digital or analog) to LED is dim red, the unit is in standby and when bright red it is ensuring not see a prioritized input before the switch back in protection. we respond to any customer needs providing support through our to the un‐prioritized input. • Check all cables are securely connected. website and live on the phone from our base here in Seattle, USA. • Check the source unit is on and playing. If you need service, first contact your local dealer or international • During quiet passages, lengthy silent spaces in • Check the speaker connections are secure. distributor for advice. You can also contact our tech support music or a TV program, the Rialto 400 may • Check the priority switch has been set correctly. team either by email or phone from 8am‐5pm Pacific Standard believe that the prioritized signal has stopped and Time (PST). We will verify if there is anything that you can In Protection correct yourself. If we ask you to return a unit, please include will switch back to the un‐prioritized signal. This • The amplifier in the Rialto 400 will protect itself if it the following. -
Page 16: Specifications
Specifications What’s Inside! Minimum Voltage to Drive Max Power Inputs & Outputs Product Assurance • 2 Channel Power Amplifier • Country of Origin: USA • RCA inputs: 230 mVolts • Engineered and Assembled in USA • Digital Inputs: Optical Toslink & Coax SPDIF 75 • Speaker inputs: 2.0 Volts • Rainforest: Pacific Northwest ohms Signal Sense Trigger Minimum • Limited Warranty: 5 Years • Analog Inputs: Stereo, Speaker levels & 1/8 Inch • RCA inputs: 10 mVolts • Patent Pending Power Output • Speaker inputs: 100 mVolts • For additional specifications and technical • 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms details visit www.audiocontrol.com • Digital: Bitstream •... -
Page 17: Warranty
Warranty The Good Small Print! The Legalese Section! Our Warranty This is the only warranty given by People are confused by warranties! Lots of fine print. Months of waiting around. Well, fear no more AudioControl is here. AudioControl. This warranty gives you This warranty is designed to make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for our customers, plus specific legal rights, and you may also have helps you resist the temptation to have your friend, “who is good with electronics”, try to repair your AudioControl rights that vary from state to state. Promises product. So go ahead, read this warranty, then register the information at www.audiocontrolregistration.com. of how well the Rialto 400 will work are not implied by this warranty. Other than what “Conditional” doesn’t mean anything ominous. The Federal Trade Commission tells all manufacturers to use the term to we’ve said we’ll do in this warranty, we have indicate that certain conditions have to be met before they’ll honor the warranty. If you meet all of these conditions, we no obligation, express or implied. will warrant all materials and workmanship on the Rialto 400 for five (5) years from the date you bought it, and we will fix or replace it, at our option, during that time. We make no warranty of merchantabilty or fitness for any particular purpose. Also Here are the conditional conditions: neither we nor anyone else who has been 1. You need to register your purchase of the Rialto 400 with us by going to the AudioControl web site www.audiocontrol.com involved in the development or manufacture and then go to the warranty registration page and follow the directions. Optionally, go to of the unit will have any liability of any www.audiocontrolregistration.com. incidental, consequential, special or punitive 2. You must keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase showing when and from whom the unit was purchased. We’re not damages, including but not limited to any lost the only ones who require this, so it’s a good habit to get into with any major purchase. profits or damage to other parts of your 3. The Rialto 400 must have originally been purchased from an authorized AudioControl dealer. You do not have to be the system by hooking up to the unit (whether original owner, but you do need a copy of the original sales slip. the claim is one for breach of warranty, 4. You cannot let anybody who isn’t: (A) the AudioControl factory; or (B) somebody authorized in writing by AudioControl to negligence of other tort, or any other kind of service the Rialto 400. If anyone other than (A), or (B) messes with the Rialto 400, that voids your warranty. -
Page 18: What's New At Audiocontrol
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Page 19: Important Safety Instructions
Be Safe! Important Safety Instructions Unplug this product during lightening storms or • FCC Compliance Statement (United States) • Read these instructions. when unused for long periods of time which we Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with • Keep these instructions. hope will be rarely! the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable • Heed all warnings. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel – • protection against harmful interference in a Residential Servicing is required when the apparatus has been • Follow all instructions. installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate damaged in any way, such as power‐supply cord or radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects • Do not use this product near water. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has interference to radio communications. However, there is no • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular accordance with manufacturers instructions. normally or has been dropped. installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to • Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, radio or television reception, which can be determined by Object or liquid entry – WARNING – take care that •...
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