SYNTHESIS S800 POWER AMPLIFIER USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ______________________________________________________PAGE 1.0 Precautions _______________________________________________________4 1.1 Important Safeguards for Audio Products ______________________________4-7 2.0 Introduction and Features of the S800 _________________________________8-9 3.0 Operation and Controls______________________________________________10 3.1 S800 _________________________________________________________10-12 4.
1.0 1.0 PRECAUTIONS 1.1 Important Safeguards For Audio Products PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. Read instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
1.0 PRECAUTIONS Figure-1 Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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2.0 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this JBL Synthesis S800 power amplifier! You have purchased a product that embodies the best of what JBL has learned about the emotional power of audio reproduction in over fifty years of preeminence in the field.
2.0 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Quiet Cooling The S800 utilizes a fan to cool the amplifier channels, ensuring long-term reliability. To reduce fan noise to an absolute minimum, a thermal sensing and control circuit has been incorporated in the Synthesis S800 that senses increases in temperature within the amplifier and powers a fan at a speed proportional to that temperature increase. When the S800 is "loafing", the fan turns very slowly – and quietly.
3.0 3.0 OPERATION AND CONTROLS OPERATION AND CONTROLS S80 0 3.1 S800 1. Power Switch Pushing this button is all that is required to turn on the S800 if it is not part of a Synthesis system and the Manual On/Auto On switch (rear panel) is in the Manual On position. If the amplifier is used as part of a JBL Synthesis System, and the Manual On/Auto On switch is in the Auto On position, the amplifier will turn on when the surround processor is activated.
3.0 OPERATION AND CONTROLS ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D' INSTRUCTION JBL SYNTHESIS NORTHRIDGE, CA S800 POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRIGGERS IN BRIDGED WARNING; To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Ch. 1 BRIDGED Input MONO Ch. 2 Input STEREO OUT No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
3.0 OPERATION AND CONTROLS 8. Auto On/ Manual On Switch Put this switch in the Auto On position if the amplifier is being used as part of a JBL Synthesis System. When used in this way, the S800 will automatically turn on when the power switch is depressed and the surround processor is activated. For other installations, or should individual control of each component be desired, put this switch in the Manual On position. The amplifier will then be controlled solely by the front panel switch. 9.
4.0 INTERCONNECTIONS IN SYNTHESIS SYSTEMS General information A Synthesis One installation incorporates a total of four power amplifiers; two S800's and two S650A's. Eight of the ten channels on the S650A's are to be used for driving the HI frequency and LO frequency inputs on the left, center, and right speakers, as well as the two side ambient speakers. Please refer to the connection chart on the following page; you will find that there are two spare output channels on the S650A.
4.0 CONNECTING YOUR SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.
4.0 CONNECTING YOUR SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.
4.0 CONNECTING YOUR SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.4 Synthesis One Interconnection Diagram DIGITAL OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT AC-3®/RF OUTPUT Cables Included in S1000IC # type length 1 to 6 RCA-RCA 2.5 meter OPTICAL (TOSLINK) COAX L (Use one or the other. Most players have only one.
4.0 CONNECTING YOUR SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.
4.0 CONNECTING YOUR SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.
4.0 CONNECTING YOUR SYNTHESIS SYSTEM 4.6 Synthesis Two & Three Interconnection Diagram DIGITAL OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT AC-3®/RF OUTPUT OPTICAL (TOSLINK) COAX L (Use one or the other. Most players have only one.
5.0 PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS Installation of the S800 is a straight-forward process. 1. All Synthesis power amplifiers have been designed to be mounted in EIA standard racks or stacked freestanding. Always put amplifiers on the bottom of a stack. If the S800 is being mounted in a rack, it is suggested that its feet be removed prior to installation. If the S800 will be stacked with other components, use the feet that came attached to the unit.
6.0 6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Amplifier does not turn on. Neither the red nor blue indicator lights are on. 2. Make sure that each amplifier has its Auto On/Manual On switch in the Auto On position. 1. Make sure that the amplifier is plugged in, and verify that there is the proper voltage at the wall outlet. Problem: Insufficient audio from the speakers. Problem: The red indicator lights, but the blue indicators do not light up when the power switch is depressed. 1.
7.0 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Output 200W in stereo mode into 8 ohms -- 800W in bridged mode into 8 ohms THD < 0.03% 20Hz - 20kHz Input Impedance 28k ohms Sensitivity 1V in = 100 watts out (THX Standard) 1.4V in = 200 watts out Frequency Response ( at 1 W ) 20Hz - 20kHz +0, -0.25dB S/N Ratio ( A-weighted at rated power ) ≥ 100dB Damping Factor ( 8 ohms ) ≥ 400 Power Bandwidth 5Hz - 100kHz IM Distortion ≤ 0.
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