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Table of Contents Important Safety Information ...............................................................................4 Introduction..........................................................................................................6 Description ...........................................................................................................6 Unpacking and Installation ...................................................................................7 Rear Panel Connections ........
Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your new Citation 5.1 amplifier has been factory configured for a specific line voltage: 110-120 volts for North America or 220-240 volts in most other countries. Connecting the amplifier to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard, and may damage the amplifier.
Installation Location • To assure proper operation, and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the amplifier. Remember, the Citation 5.1 weighs over 60 pounds. • High powered audio amplifiers such as the Citation 5.1 may develop moderate amounts of heat.
Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of a Citation 5.1 Multi Channel Power Amplifier, you have at your command a unique product. The Citation 5.1 has been carefully designed to deliver the best possible sonic performance, along with outstanding industrial design to match the rest of the Citation series, or to complement any interior design. Combining sculpted metal panels, the latest state of the art circuit design, and Harman Kardon’s forty-year heritage of audio excellence, the Citation 5.
• Massive heat sinks for silent convection cooling • High current power supply design with massive torrodial transformer • Quad mono power supply • New, linearized pre-driver stage circuit • Remote turn on/turn off circuitry with automatic sequencing Unpacking and Installation The carton and shipping materials used in protecting your new amplifier were specially designed to cushion it from the shocks and vibration of shipping.
Rear Panel Connections Bridged/Normal Switches: These switches control the output configuration of a pair of channels. Switch them down for normal use. Switch them down to “bridged” to combine amplifier channels for higher power output. See page 13 for more information on channel configuration and bridging. Power Switch: This is the master AC power switch for the unit. See page 19 for more information. Remote In: This is the input jack for remote turn on control of the 5.1.
Power Control Connections The Citation 5.1 amplifier features a built-in system that will automatically turn on the amplifier when another device in the system is switched on. To activate this system, the 5.1 must be used in conjunction with a Citation Surround Controller or Processor, other Citation Power Amplifiers, and other approved devices. Remote Turn On With a Citation Controller or External Trigger Control Device The first connection is to link your amplifier to the controlling device.
If this is the only remote controlled amplifier in the system, no further connections are needed. If multiple remote controlled amplifiers are used, connect the “Remote DC OUT” jack on one amplifier to the “Remote DC IN” on the next unit in the system. Finally, make certain that the “manual/remote” switch on the rear panel is in the “remote” position to activate the remote control circuits.
Channel Configurations The Citation 5.1 may be used in a variety of configurations. Consult your dealer or installer for advice on which may be best for your system and listening requirements. Four-Channel Operation In multi-channel use such as a home theater system, the four channels may be allocated in a variety of ways. In some applications, they will be used to drive the left, center and right channel front speakers, with the fourth channel devoted to a subwoofer.
System Connections Note: When making connections between any source components or proces- sors or preamplifiers and the Citation 5.1, or when making any connections to speakers, be certain that both the input device and the amplifier are turned off. To assure that there will be no unwanted signal transients that can damage equipment or speakers, it is always best to unplug all equipment before making any connections.
Input and Bridging Connections The RCA jacks and bridging switches on the unit’s rear panel are used to connect your surround processor or preamplifier to the amplifier, as well as to select the channel configuration. Once you have determined what the channel configuration will be, connect the output of your system to the amplifier as follows: Citation 7.0 Controller 7.0 AV Controller IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 AUX OUT IN 4 MAIN OUT Additionally licensed under U.S.
Four-Channel Operation: Using high quality interconnect cables, connect one output of your processor to an amplifier input channel. There is no special priority as to which specific channel (i.e. left, right, center, etc.) is connected to which amplifier channel when all four channels are used individually. You need only remember what the channel is, so that the proper speaker may be connected to the correct output. Make certain that both bridging switches are in the “normal” position.
TO PROCESSOR NORMAL MODE NORMAL MODE MANUAL TURN ON OFF ON REMOTE BRIDGED CH 1 INPUT CH 2 INPUT TURN ON MODE (BRIDGED INPUT) (NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE) + + – BRIDGED – DC DC IN OUT REMOTE BRIDGED CH 3 INPUT CH 4 INPUT MODE (BRIDGED INPUT) (NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE) + + – – + + – BRIDGED CH 1 OUTPUT – BRIDGED BRIDGED CH 2 OUTPUT CH 3 OUTPUT CH 4 OUTPUT Speakers – + – + – + Note: Switch on left (ch. 1 & ch. 2) is in the “Up” or “Normal” position. Switch on the right (ch.
TO PROCESSOR NORMAL MODE NORMAL MODE MANUAL TURN ON OFF ON REMOTE BRIDGED CH 1 INPUT CH 2 INPUT TURN ON MODE (BRIDGED INPUT) (NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE) + + – BRIDGED – DC DC IN OUT REMOTE BRIDGED CH 3 INPUT CH 4 INPUT MODE (BRIDGED INPUT) (NOT USED IN BRIDGED MODE) + + – – BRIDGED CH 1 OUTPUT + – + BRIDGED – BRIDGED CH 2 OUTPUT CH 3 OUTPUT CH 4 OUTPUT Speakers – + – + Note: Both switches should point Down to the “Bridged” position.
Speaker Wire Preparation and Connection Once the proper hookup has been selected using the previous section, make the physical connection using the following instructions. Cables or Connecting Wire To assure that the high quality signals produced by your Citation amplifier are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we recommend that you use high quality speaker cable.
icons next to each pair of terminal posts will guide you to the correct connections. When the connections are made, twist the cap back so that the connection is secured, but do not overtighten or use tools, as this may break the delicate wire strands and decrease system performance. Also, make certain that the wire strands connected to one terminal do not contact the other terminal or wires. This will result in a short circuit.
Operation Operation of the Citation 5.1 is simple. There are no controls to adjust once the installation is complete. After all connections have been made to the amplifier’s inputs and speaker terminals, connect the AC power cord to the socket on the rear panel. Make certain that the master power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position. Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. Note that it is not recommended that you connect multiple 5.
For Automatic Operation: Make certain that all connections to the Citation Controller or Processor, and to any other Citation power amplifiers in the system have been correctly made as shown on pages 13 through 16. Switch the “manual/remote” toggle switch on the rear panel to the “remote” position. Turn the master power switch ON, position. The LED below the Citation name will turn amber to indicate that the unit is in the “standby” mode with AC power applied. Your Citation 5.
Input/Output Protection Under some conditions, such as a shorted speaker wire, DC voltage on an input connection or thermal overload, the Citation 5.1 will place itself in a “protect” mode to prevent damage to your speakers. When this happens the power indicator will turn red and no signal will be heard. You may hear a relay “click” on as the unit goes into its protection mode. When this occurs, turn the unit off using the rear panel switch, and correct the problem. Turn the unit back on.
Specifications Power Output: 4 x 100 watts @ 8 ohms, 4 x 175 watts @ 4 ohms 2 x 100 watts + 1 x 300 watts @ 8 ohms, 2 x 300 watts @ 8 ohms bridged FTC: 20 - 20 kHz, .03% THD, All channels driven HCC: 100 Amps/channel in dual mono mode Frequency Response: <3 Hz - 200 kHz ±3 dB at rated output THD/IMD: Less than 0.03% at rated output Power Bandwidth: 5 Hz - 130 kHz Input Impedance: 22K Ohms Input Sensitivity: 1.1 volt for rated output Control Trigger Voltage: 3.
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Madrigal Audio Laboratories 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 871 Middletown, CT 06457 USA Telephone: 860.346.0896 Fax: 860.346.1540 Part No. CIT5.
