Table Of Contents - Benchmark AHB2 Instruction Manual

Contents
Introduction
Product Overview
True HRA Performance
Virtually Noise Free
Virtually Distortion Free
Patent Information
Licensed THX Patents
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Symbols
Safety Precautions
Front Panel
Front Panel Layout
Rear Panel
Rear Panel Layout
Quick Start Guide
Overview
1. Set the MODE Switch
2. Set the SENSITIVITY Switch
3. Connect the Audio Inputs
4. Connect the Speaker Outputs
5. Connect the AC Power Cord
6. Turn on the Power
7. Check the Status Indicators
Bidirectional 12 Volt Trigger
Linking Multiple Audio Components
Trigger Wiring
Trigger Cables
Automatic Power-Down Feature
45 Minute Timer
Activates the 12V TRIGGER
No Warm-Up Required
Rack Mounting
Rack Mount Option
Rack Mounting Instructions
Fault Protection Circuitry
Fault-Detection Circuits
PROTECT Mode (Both MUTE Lights On)
AHB2 Instruction Manual
PROTECT Mode - Fault Codes
Clipping Fault
Over-Current Fault
3
SOA Fault
Over-Temperature Fault
3
Power Supply Fault
3
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Specifications
3
Rated Output Power
Output Current
3
Frequency Response
3
Signal to Noise Ratio
4
Distortion
Crosstalk
4
Input Sensitivity
5
Input Impedance
7
Input CMRR
7
Trigger I/O
Damping Factor
8
Environmental
8
Mechanical Drawings
9
Dimensions
9
Rack-Mount Dimensions
9
Performance Plots
9
10
Regulatory Compliance
10
FCC and RoHS Compliance Statements
11
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
11
RoHS Compliant Information
11
CE Certificate of Conformity
12
Safety
12
Warranty Information
12
Benchmark 1-Year Warranty
12
Benchmark Extended Warranty Options 34
12
Notes on Warranty Repairs
12
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes
12
(French)
12
Symboles de Sécurité
13
Mesures de Sécurité
13
Appendix
13
A Radical Approach to Power Amplification
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Rev F
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