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- Page 1 HIGH POWER AUDIOPHILE AMPLIFIER WITH DAC AND PREAMP VOLUME CONTROL Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 11. Do not ‘Hot Plug’ . When changing inputs or outputs, switch the Bijou 600 appliance. off before making changes. Once changes have been made, then switch Caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock, do the Bijou 600 back on. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ........25 Ready to Rumble! - A Quick Look at the Bijou 600 ....5 Troubleshooting . -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
It is a good idea to read • AC Power Cord the whole manual in order to acclimatize yourself with the full work- ings and features of the Bijou 600, and to keep the technical writer’s • Optical Cable Mom happy! •... -
Page 5: Ready To Rumble! - A Quick Look At The Bijou 600
8 Ohms and 200 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms. way the artist intended their music to be enjoyed. Additionally, the Bijou 600 can be bridged to perform as a 400 Watt We thought that you might be interested to know mono-block amplifier. -
Page 6: Chapter 2: Quick Start Guide
Chapter 2: Quick Start Guide Quick View 2 3 4 Input Selection LEDs On/Standby LED IR Remote Control Window Headphone On/Off LED 20. Input Selection 1,2,3 21. Power On/Standby 22. AccuBASS On/Off 11 12 23. AccuBASS Up/Down Power On/Off Switch 13. -
Page 7: Quick Start
Quick Start It takes just a few steps to get your AudioControl Bijou 600 up and running. The steps below are explained in more detail throughout this manual. This example shows a typical single-source digital setup. (The numbers in the illustration corre- spond to the numbers in the procedure steps.) -
Page 8: Chapter 3: Hookup Diagrams
Additional adjustments to the audio performance can the front panel will shine brighter like a bright star in the night be made using all features of the Bijou 600. The Bijou 600 will conve- sky). Make a wish and the Blue Fairy may come. -
Page 9: Typical Single-Source Setup
Chapter 3: Hookup Diagrams Typical Single-Source Setup 1. Connect one analog or digital source to the Bijou 600 using the right (R) and left (L) analog RCA jacks (analog) or one of the digital coax or optical inputs. 2. Connect a pair of your favorite speakers to the right and left speaker outputs of the Bijou 600, ensuring that polarity matches. -
Page 10: 2.1 Speaker Setup And 4.1 Parallel Speaker Setup
Ohms Subwoofer takes advantage of the Bijou 600 amplifier’s stability at 4 Ohms powering four speakers. In addition, the Bijou 600 can be used as an 4.1 Speaker incredible Mono amplifier with power ratings Set Up up to 400 Watts (see next page). -
Page 11: Bridged Mono And Powered Subwoofer Speaker Setup
Chapter 3: Hookup Diagrams Bridged Mono and Powered Subwoofer Speaker Setup This system shows two Bijou 600 amplifiers The first Bijou 600 is the Master unit used in bridged mono mode to produce where all source connections and volume 400 Watts per speaker into 8 Ohms. A pow- adjustments are made. -
Page 12: Stereo And Mono Passive Subwoofer Speaker Setup
Adjust the level of the subwoofer by using the AccuBASS control on the Master and the second (Link) Bijou 600 being used in bridged mono to power Bijou 600. (The remote will not affect the a passive subwoofer. The Master Link Bijou 600.) Line... -
Page 13: Chapter 4: Installation
TV monitor. It also requires an • Do not place the Bijou 600 in an enclosed space such as a book- RM211 mounting bracket kit. case or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventila-... - Page 14 Speakers The Bijou 600 is designed to work with all 8 Ohm and 4 Ohm speak- er setups. The Bijou 600 is versatile and flexible and works with the following speaker installations and more! •...
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Page 15: Speaker Connections
3.5 Ohms. The Bijou 600 is tolerant (silver versus copper) or there is ribbing on one side. Typically this of impedance loads down to 4 Ohms, however, all good designs use marked conductor is used for the positive (+) speaker leads. -
Page 16: Chapter 5: Features
RS232, the input LED will flash. 4. Headphone On/Off LED – This LED indicates when the head- When the Bijou 600 is muted, all the input LEDs will be off. phone amplifier is on. The left and right amplifier channels will When AccuBASS is selected, the input LED will be a brighter blue. -
Page 17: Rear Panel Features
The Bijou 600 can also be used in the ON position, where it will be a lot more useful and fun. Do not turn it on until all connections have been made, and you are sure the voltage selection switch is... - Page 18 Chapter 5: Features 8. RS232 Connector – This 3-pin connection allows for computer Bridged The amplifier’s bridged-mono speaker output will control of the amplifier using RS232 communications. The pins are play the left channel, and the bridged-mono RCA as follows: connector will send the right channel line-level Pin1: RX (RS232 receive) signal to a second amplifier in bridged mono.
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Page 19: Dip Switch Configuration
This Note: For a Bijou 600 to be used as a Link unit, set the 3 switch should not be engaged when the Bijou volume defeat switches and the bridged switch all ON. - Page 20 These external systems 4-pin Euroblock connector. Make a note of the polarity markings are useful in situations where the Bijou 600 is mounted out of the and make sure they match those of your speakers (positive to RTR-1 remote control’s line-of-sight.
- Page 21 The Bijou 600’s high-quality digital to analog converter (DAC) 16. 12V Input – This 1/8” TS 12 Volt input allows the Bijou 600 to be converts the incoming stream of digital data into a fine pair of remotely turned on by a 12 VDC trigger voltage from external wondrous left and right analog audio signals.
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Page 22: Rtr-1 Remote Control Features
(down) then the Bijou 600 won’t go to sleep this way. CR2032), and with the positive side (+) facing outwards. If the power switch is off, then the Bijou 600 will not turn on with Note – The remote control is an important part of your audio system, the remote control. -
Page 23: Additional Features And Support
IR Out / IR In When the headphone input is selected with the RTR-1 remote control, The rear panel IR Out & IR In connectors allow the Bijou 600 to be the front panel headphone LED will light; the main speaker outputs integrated with a 3rd party control system, or to be installed out of and the bridged mono and sub/mono outputs will all be muted. -
Page 24: Chapter 6: Adjustments
It’s your music your way and the way the artist intend- 1. Engage AccuBASS by pressing the AccuBASS button on the RTR-1 ed it to be heard! remote control. The currently selected input LED on the Bijou 600 front panel will glow brighter when AccuBASS is engaged for that input. -
Page 25: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
2. In Protection gate to the Bijou 600 product page The amplifier in the Bijou 600 will protect itself if it experiences an unusually large power surge, overheats, or experiences a short in the speaker wires or the speakers. The protection cir- cuit helps prevent damage to the Bijou 600 and speakers. -
Page 26: Chapter 8: Specifications
Headphone Output ........1/8” TRS stereo AudioControl Power Rating .......Awesome! Power Output. -
Page 27: Block Diagram
Chapter 8: Specifications Block Diagram TX = PIN 2 This is a handy-dandy wiring diagram of a common DB-9 connector GND = PIN 5 to a 3-pin Euroblock connector for RX = PIN 3 RS232 communications and control RS-232 CONNECTION DB-9 FEMALE TO RIALTO 600 (BACKSIDE) -
Page 28: Dimensions
Chapter 8: Specifications Dimensions 8.500" 7.507" 1.730" Installation Manual... -
Page 29: Chapter 9: Service
Chapter 9: Service Service AudioControl has a reputation for providing some of the best support 5. Package the unit in the original packaging if you still have it, and and service in our industry. Our technical team takes pride in ensuring if the children have not used it for art supplies or an ant farm. -
Page 30: Chapter 10: Please Remain Calm
People are confused by warranties! Lots of fine print. Months of wait- 3. If an authorized AudioControl dealer installs your AudioControl ing around. Well, fear no more AudioControl is here. Our warranty is product, the warranty is five years, otherwise the warranty is designed to make you rave about AudioControl. -
Page 31: Legalese Section
Chapter 10: Please Remain Calm Legalese Section This is the only warranty issued by AudioControl. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights that vary from state to state. Promises of how well your AudioControl product will work are not implied by this warranty. -
Page 32: Chapter 11: Complementary Doodle Pages
Chapter 11: Complementary Doodle Pages Favorite Settings System Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Switch Positions Speakers Subwoofer Installation Manual... - Page 33 Chapter 11: Complementary Doodle Pages System Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Switch Positions Speakers Subwoofer...
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Page 34: Chapter 12: Accessories
Chapter 12: Accessories Optional Installation Accessories These optional accessories help to mount the Bijou 600 in a wide range of installation options. They come with all required screws, and the rack mount kits come with rack mount screws. Please contact our website for more details, prices, and ordering instructions. - Page 35 RM-211 In-Wall Back Box Mounting Brackets Allows a Bijou 600 to Two L-brackets allow be in-wall mounted. a Bijou 600 to be wall It requires an RM-211 or surface mounted, mounting bracket kit, or used with the RM-212 sold separately.
- Page 36 Foot Notes START Installation Manual PN 913-133-0 Rev A1...
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