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CardioTheater Instruction Manual for Amplifier Models 800 and 1600 (wired) Full installation instructions accompany your Cardio Theater equipment order. This On-Line version of our Installation/Instruction Manual is included in our web site for your convenience. If you have any questions regarding your installation that are not covered by this Manual or by our...
Model 800 or 1600 Amplifier Upper Monitors, quantity as ordered Power Cord, quantity (1) Floor Monitors, quantity equal to Uppers Plastic wire ties; Terminators, (4) for each Upper Monitor (2) with Model 800 Amp or (4) with Model 1600 Amp...
(1) for each Floor Monitor Coiled Cables; (1) for each Upper Monitor BNC Bullet Connectors; Coax Cable; (2) with Model 800 Amp or (1) for each Floor Monitor (4) with Model 1600 Amp Click here to go back to the Index. Important Safeguards Please read all of these safeguards before operating the unit.
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3. Grounding - Take precautions so that the grounding 4. Ventilation - Position the unit so that its location or polarization means of the unit are not defeated. does not interfere with ventilation. To maintain good ventilation, do not put items on or over the unit. Do not use the unit on a cushioned surface that may block the ventilation openings.
11. Abnormal smell - If an abnormal smell is detected, 12. Stands - Any component should be moved immediately turn the power OFF and disconnect the with care. Quick or excessive force could cause the power cord. Contact your dealer or service center. stand to overturn.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the...
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(Wiremold catalot number 1500). It is a narrow cable cover with beveled edges and a low profile that will not interfere with traffic flow. It may be secured to the floor with double-sided cloth carpet tape, screws, or nails. Wiremold catalog number 1500 may be purchased from Cardio Theater at (800) CARDIO-1, or (678) 686-4700.
The maximum total length of the Coax Cables connected to any one output is 400 feet. A maximum of 20 Upper Monitor sets can be connected on a single Coax line. The system is designed to work with the monitor boxes connected in a daisy-chain or serial configuration. DO NOT CREATE BRANCHES OFF A MAIN LINE! See drawing below: Click here to go back to the Index.
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Distribution Amplifier - Front Legend for Distribution Amplifier - Front 1. Main power switch The main power switch supplies power for the main amplifier and all monitor boxes. 2. Power-on Indicator Lights when main power switch is on. 3. Phone Jack For setting input volume levels.
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8. Bar Graph Meter Graphic display of input volume signal. Distribution Amplifier - Back * Items found on model 1600 only. Legend for Distribution Amplifier - Back 1. Power Input Connector The power input connector brings 110 Vols 60 Hz AC into the system. 2.
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channel 1 - 16 audio inputs (1 - 8 on an 8 channel amplifier) 7. Output Connectors Output connectors to monitor boxes. 8. Input Voltage Selector Selects input voltage between 110VAC or 220VAC. Upper Monitor Legend for Upper Monitor 1. Channel Display Indicates current channel selected...
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2. Channel Select To select the desired listening channel 3. Volume Adjust To select the desired listening volume. 4. Mute Audio mute. 5. Headphone Jack Standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. Floor Monitor Legend for Floor Monitor Box 1. Phone Jack Connector for Coiled Cable to Upper Monitor.
System Connections Distribution Amplifier NOTE: MAKE ALL CONNECTIONS TO MAIN AMPLIFIER, UPPER MONITORS & AUDIO DEVICES WITH POWER OFF. Connect the audio components: to inputs 1 through 16 for a 16-channel Amplifier; or Step 1 to inputs 1 through 8 for an 8-channel Amplifier.
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Connect the Coax Cable to outputs A,B,C, and D. A maximum of 20 Upper Monitors can be connected to a single output. For systems using multiple outputs, we recommend connecting as follows: 1 Cable to output A 2 Cables to A & C 3 Cables to A, B, &...
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From the Main Amplifier, connect the Coax Cable to as Step 1 many as 20 Floor Monitors using the Coax Cable and "T" Connectors supplied, as shown above. Connect the "T" Connectors at each location to the Floor Step 2 Monitor.
Click here to go back to the Index. Attaching Upper Monitors The Upper Monitor can be installed on any piece of equipment. For equipment with round handles or railing, Upper Monitors are supplied with a build-in mounting block. Align the Upper Monitor on the handle or rail as desired.
Input Signal Setup This procedure will adjust the audio level entering the Amplifier for each audio component connected. When installation is complete, turn power on at the Main Amplifier and all audio components. Step The Power LED and Input Signal Bar Graph will light for 5 seconds while the...
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Use the Channel Select buttons to select the desired channel to be adjusted (left side of display). If the Step channel selected has little conversation or a soft passage in a song, wait for a normal signal before proceeding. Use the Input Volume Select buttons to adjust the...
proper setup. Repeat steps Caution: turning up the volume level too high will 3 and 4 for Step cause distortion (poor sound quality) at the monitor each boxes. These settings are automatically set in memory remaining and retained when power is turned off. channel.
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Press Volume Adjust buttons for desired listening volume. Press and hold either button to Volume adjust Adjust volume rapidly. Volume automatically resets to a default volume when headphones unplugged. Press Mute button to turn audio volume on or off. Mute Mute automatically resets when...
Width ........... 19.00" / 483 mm Height ..........3.87" / 98 mm Depth ........... 14.75" / 375 mm Weight Model 800 ..........11 lb. / 5 Kg Model 1600 .......... 17 lb. / 7.7 Kg Floor Monitor Dimensions Width ..........4.52" / 114.8 mm Height ..........
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Connectors......... RJ11, 6 Position 6 Fill, Pinned 1 to 1 Click here to go back to the Index. Note: Cardio Theater Inc. follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may change without notice. For questions regarding any specifications, please call the...
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