OWNERS MANUAL OMICRON MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
Contents Contents ............................................................................................................. 3 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5 Congratulations ...........................................................................................................................
Safety Precautions Warning: failure to comply with these safety instructions can cause serious injury or death, or cause your Classé Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier to be severely damaged or destroyed. Do not operate the Classé Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier with any portion of the chassis removed or open. Dangerous voltages may be encountered. Connecting this unit to AC voltages other than that specified on the rear of the unit may cause extensive damage and increase risk of shock.
Introduction Congratulations Congratulations on your new purchase. From all of us at Classé, we hope you enjoy many years of musical satisfaction from your new Classé Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier. How to use this manual The symbol at left indicates a section of the manual that is of particular importance for safety or to prevent damage to your Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier. Please make note of all safety precautions described in the previous page of this manual.
Classé Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier: Design Overview The Classé Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier is the result of repeated listening sessions. The sound is fine tuned by the exchanging and mixing of parts and the adjusting of many specific operating voltages. The result of these sessions is a sonic recipe that yields a natural harmonic realism typical of instruments in a live performance.
Unpacking and Positioning Unpack your Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier carefully. If you notice any shipping damage, contact your dealer immediately. Saving the packaging material is advised in case the unit needs to be shipped for service. Contents Included in the case should be the following items: 1. Main unit 2. AC cord 3. This manual If any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Positioning the Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier For best performance, place your Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier on a solid, non-resonant surface. Do not place the Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier directly on top of another component. Place the Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier near its final set-up position, allowing 8 inches of clearance at the rear for tightening the speaker output connectors.
Connections Pictured here is the rear of the Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier showing all input and output connections. Refer to the page number indicated for more information on these connections.
AC power Check that the AC voltage for which this unit is configured matches your local AC line voltage. The correct operating voltage is indicated on the rear of the chassis, adjacent to the AC power inlet. Operating this unit on AC voltage other than that specified on the rear of the unit can damage or destroy this unit and increase the risk of electric shock. Connect the AC power cord to the rear of the unit and directly to an AC outlet.
Analog inputs The Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier has both balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) inputs. Both types of inputs have been carefully optimized to give the best possible performance. However, the most realistic and natural sonic quality is obtained by using the balanced inputs on your amplifier. The balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) inputs must be used separately. Ensure that your new Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier is OFF before changing any connections.
Infrared (IR) input and output The Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier is equipped with 1/8“ miniplug connectors that allow the unit to directly receive and transmit remote IR commands. These connectors can be used with equipment that receives IR commands and converts them for transmission on copper wire. Contact your Classé dealer for information on installing and using remote IR repeating equipment.
Operation This section describes the operation of the Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier. Turning on AC power The Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier is turned on by means of a power switch located on the left side of the unit. Do not turn the AC power on until all connections have been made. When AC power is applied, the Omega symbol on the front of your Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier will FLASH in blue for 10 seconds, which indicates a normal initialization.
Protection mode continued When the Omicron Monaural Power Amplifiers protection circuitry is triggered the unit will enter the protection mode. The Omega LED indicator on the amplifier front panel will FLASH red. Power OFF the amplifier by unplugging the unit. Please note that once your Omicron Monaural Power Amplifier enters the protection mode the Power Switch will not function. Verify all connections and restart your amplifier.
Specifications Main Unit Dimensions Width: Height: Depth: Weight: 10.0 inches 16.5 inches 19.5 inches 108 lbs 25.4 cm 41.9 cm 49.5 cm 54 Kg Shipping Case Dimensions Width: Height: Depth: Weight: 28 inches 18 inches 26 inches 135 lbs 71 cm 45.8 cm 66 cm 61.2 Kg Frequency Response 20Hz to 20Khz +/- 0.1dB Sensitivity 2.25 Vrms for rated output Input Impedance 100 Kohms Output Impedance 0.017 ohms Gain 29 dB S/N Ratio 135 dBR THD+N 0.
CE Certification As of July 18, 1996, Classé Audio has been granted: Certificate Number: C401CLA1.MGS This indicates CE approval for all models of the Classé product line. This means that your Classé product has been subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world, and has proven to meet or exceed all European Community CE requirements.
Warranty and Service For warranty service, contact your Classé dealer or Classé Audio directly at: Classé Audio 5070 Francois-Cusson Lachine, Québec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone: 514 636 6384 Fax: 514 636 1428 Email: cservice@classeaudio.com Web site: http://www.classeaudio.
