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- Page 2 CAUTION To reduce risk of electric shock, do not remove any of the amplifier’s cover plates or screws. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel. WARNING To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this amplifier to moisture, rain, or excessive humidity. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This is especially true of the Hercules II Mono, which delivers double the power of the Hercules II Stereo. By reading through this brief manual and following the simple steps outlined within, you can ensure that your amplifier performs at its very best. -
Page 4: Before You Install The Amplifier
Before you install the amplifier Unpacking At more than 200 pounds each, the Hercules II amplifier is too heavy for one person to lift safely. Four strong people are required to lift each amplifier and to move it from place to place. -
Page 5: Locations
Location The Hercules II must be installed in an area with adequate ventilation. There should be at least 6 in/15 cm of clearance between the vents on the side of the amplifier(s) and the nearest wall or cabinet. Ensure that no curtains or shades can be lowered in a way that will block the amplifier’s vents. -
Page 6: Connections
To select this input, set the input switch to RCA. However, to get the best performance from the Hercules II you must use an XLR input. Hercules II Stereo input jack layout... -
Page 7: Speaker-Cable Binding Posts
4. Speaker-cable binding posts On the Hercules II Mono, two sets of binding posts are provided for the output. These can be used for standard cabling (with a two-conductor cable running from the amp to the speaker) or in a biwired arrangement with separate cables going from one amp to the speaker’s woofer... -
Page 8: 20-Amp Iec Ac Socket
This 3.5mm jack accepts a 12-volt DC on/off trigger signal from preamps and third-party control systems. When a 12- volt DC trigger signal is input to the jack, the Hercules II will turn on. When the trigger signal stops, the amplifier will turn off. -
Page 9: Master Power Switch
To biwire your speakers, connect one channel of the Hercules II Stereo to the speaker’s lower set of binding posts, and the other channel to the speakers upper set of binding posts. Set the Biwire switch to on. Use only the right-channel (lower) input on the Hercules II. -
Page 10: Operation
Direct (middle position) if using the Constellation Direct Direct inputs, or RCA if using the unbalanced RCA inputs. STEP 5: Make sure the mute switch is set to Off (on both amps if you are using Hercules II Monos or two Hercules II Stereo amps. -
Page 11: Normal Operation
Maintenance The Hercules II amplifiers require no regular maintenance. If the amplifier’s surface becomes dusty, simply wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. Do not spray cleaners on the surface. - Page 12 Sound comes from only one speaker 1. If you are using Hercules II Monos or biwired Hercules II Stereo amps, make sure both amps are plugged in and powered up. If you encounter difficulties, follow the troubleshooting steps under “Amplifier will not turn on”...
- Page 13 4. If these steps do not restore sound to both speakers, turn the rear power switch off on the Hercules II Mono or biwired Hercules II Stereo connected to the speaker that is not working, or on the single Hercules II Mono amp.
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Page 14: Specifications: Hercules Ii Mono
Specifications: Hercules II Mono Inputs 1 Constellation Direct XLR 1 standard balanced XLR 1 unbalanced RCA Outputs dual metal binding posts Power output, 8Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 1.1 kW Power output, 4Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 1.5 kW Power output, 2Ω... -
Page 15: Specifications: Hercules Ii Stereo
Specifications: Hercules II Stereo Inputs 2 Constellation Direct XLR 2 standard balanced XLR 2 unbalanced RCA Outputs metal binding posts Power output per channel, 8Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 550 W Power output per channel, 4Ω (1 kHz @ 1% THD+N) 750 W Power output per channel, 2Ω... -
Page 16: For More Information
For more information Your Hercules II Mono or Hercules II Stereo amplifier should give you many years of trouble-free, maintenance-free service. If you encounter any problems you cannot solve or have technical questions, please contact your Constellation Audio dealer. For more information about Constellation Audio products, please visit our website:...
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