User Guide

Connecting Loudspeakers
Switchpoweroff when connectingloudspeakers.
Usegoodquality low resistanceloudspeakercable.
Connect the Positive RED (+) terminal of the amplifier to the Positive (+) RED
terminalofthe loudspeaker. ConnecttheNegative(-) BLACK terminalssimilarly.
Tighten the loudspeaker terminals securely by hand. Make there are no loose
strandsofwire which couldcauseshorts.
When bi-wiring loudspeakers, make sure you remove the straps connecting the HF
andLFterminal pairs.
Connecting
Cables
RED
BLACK
Speaker
Cables
7mm
20mm
4: Connecting Loudspeakers
Unpacking Power Switch
Unpacktheproduct fully. Each carton shouldcontain
Theappropriate Audiolab PowerAmplifer
OneIECpower cord suitableforyourarea
Thisinstructionmanual
Reportanydamageorshortage to your dealerassoon as possible.
Retain the packing if possible. If you dispose of the packing, do so
withregardto any recyclingregulationsinyour area.
When any Audiolab power amplifier is switched on, the output
remains muted for 8 seconds. After 8 seconds you will hear the
safetyrelayswitch on andthesystemwill now beoperational.
Whentheamplifier is poweredtheredpower indicator willlight.
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2b: Introduction- 8000P & 8000M
POWER LED RED=Power On
POWER SWITCH
8000P
RIGHT LEFT
Pre-Amp Right Output
Pre-Amp Left Output
8000M - Standard Loudspeaker Connection
If you are stacking the 8000M, by convention the Left Channel is the upper connection
8000M - Bi-Wired Loudspeaker Connection
Bi-wiring offers improved sound quality because high and low frequency signals are carried individually to the loudspeaker drive units.
8000P - Bi-Amplified Loudspeaker Connection
The principle of Bi-wiring can be extended by using a dedicated power amplifier for each loudspeaker drive unit
Switch power off when making connections
Pre-Amp
Output
8000M
POWER LED RED=Power On
POWER SWITCH
Power Amplifier Protection Circuits
Short Circuit Protection:
DC Offset Protection:
Thermal Protection:
If the output terminals are connected together or there
is a short caused by a faulty speaker or connecting lead, the amplifier will mute and
un-muteuntilthe fault conditionisremoved.
If there is an internal or external fault which may cause DC
voltage to be presented to the loudspeaker, the amplifier will mute and stay muted
untilthefault is removed.
If the amplifier is driven excessively for long periods, or the
output devices are pushed beyond their safe operating area, the amplifier will
switchoffand then switchbackonagain when ithascooleddown.
Inallcases, if theamplifierdoesnot respond toremedialaction,consult your dealer.