AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:50 PM Page 1 JBL PERFORMANCE™ SERIES OWNER’S GUIDE AVA7 HIGH-PERFORMANCE 7-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:50 PM Page 2 AVA7 POWER AMPLIFIER 3 Important Safety Precautions 4 Introduction and Features 5 Operation and Controls 7 Connecting Your JBL Performance Series System 9 Installing the AVA7 10 Troubleshooting 11 AVA7 Specifications ®
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:50 PM Page 3 READ FIRST! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:50 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this JBL Performance™ Series AVA7 power amplifier! You have purchased a product that embodies the best of what JBL has learned about the emotional power of audio reproduction in more than fifty years of preeminence in the field. This amplifier has been designed and crafted to provide the user with a high level of sonic performance.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:50 PM Page 5 OPERATION AND CONTROLS ™ ¡ 1. Power Switch Pushing this button is all that is required to turn on the AVA7 if it is not part of a JBL Performance Series system and the Main Switch § is in the On position. If the amplifier is used as part of a JBL Performance Series system, the Main Switch § and the front-panel push button Power Switch ¡ should both be left in the On position. The amplifier will then turn on when the surround processor is activated.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:50 PM Page 6 £ ¶ § ∞ • ¢ If the AVA7 is used with another component (other than the AV1) that uses a trigger for automatic turn-on and turnoff, make sure the other component’s output is between 3 and 24 volts DC. Connect the trigger output jack on the other component to the 1/8" (3.5mm) Trigger Input Jack ¶ on the AVA7 using one of the cables included with the AVA7.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:51 PM Page 7 CONNECTING YOUR JBL PERFORMANCE SERIES SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION A JBL Performance Series system installation incorporates one power amplifier, in addition to the amplifier(s) used to power one or more subwoofers. If your speaker complement includes the JBL Performance Series PS1400 powered subwoofer module, you may use the amplifier included in each module. If you are using a passive subwoofer, you will need to supply a subwoofer amplifier.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:51 PM Page 8 WIRING DIAGRAM AV1 AVA7 PS1400 (or other powered subwoofer) Subwoofer Input 8 For Future Expansion Trigger Input
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:51 PM Page 9 INSTALLING THE AVA7 Installation of the AVA7 is a straightforward process. IMPORTANT: The amplifier must be installed following the directions described below. To ensure adequate performance and safety, never install the amplifier with less free space around the amplifier than what is specified. Always put amplifiers on the bottom of a stack. Heavy equipment should not be supported solely by the front-mounting locations.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:51 PM Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Amplifier does not turn on. Neither the red nor blue indicator lights are on. Make sure that the amplifier is plugged in, and verify that there is the proper voltage at the wall outlet. Make sure the Main Switch § on the rear panel is in the On position. Problem: The Standby Indicator ™ lights red, but it does not change to blue when the Power Switch ¡ is depressed.
AVA 7 OM (New) 6/20/05 3:51 PM Page 11 AVA7 SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Output 125W per channel into 8 ohms, all channels driven THD <0.01%, 20Hz –20kHz Input Impedance 20k ohms Sensitivity 1V in = 100 watts out Frequency Response (at 1W) 20Hz – 20kHz, +0, –0.25dB S/N Ratio (A-weighted at rated power ) ≥100dB Damping Factor (8 ohms) ≥380 Power Bandwidth 1% THD 10Hz – 100kHz, +0, –3dB Intermodulation Distortion ≤0.
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