Phoenix Amplifier Manual
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1. Phoenix Mono amp Stereo Transforming your movie and music possibilities Available as 300 watt Monoblock 150 watt per channel Stereo USER S MANUAL Joanne Auno J OARING FXUDIO INC Congratulations You will receive many hours of incredible listening pleasure from this superbly designed amplifier It will enable you to hear deeper into all the rest of your audio system For maximum enjoyment performance and safety read this manual before operating the amplifier Amplification Features Careful attention has been paid to phase response at all frequencies giving thrilling sound effects and clear dialogue ldeal for the most demanding home theater setting High current output floor pounding bass with super dynamic mids and highs Fast slew rate no smearing of harmonic detail You will hear details in your favorite recordings that have been hidden for years Massive heat sinks eliminate the need for a noisy fan Power supply ripple is so low that you ll think the amplifier is off when the source is muted Special Design Features 12 VDC Remote Turn On From preamp or surround sound processor Soft Start Low inrush circuit limits turn on current to about 7 Amps WARNINGS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE ANY PART OF CASE NO USER SERVICEABLE PART2. not user replaceable has failed aa Typical Phoenix lt Specifications Load Impedance Rated for 3 to 16 ohms in Stereo mode Output Power per Channel 300 Watts at 8 ohms RMS Mono 150 Watts at 4 ohms RMS Stereo Input Level 1 4 volts RMS Required AC Mains 60Hz 120VAC Weight 38 pounds Watts 6 plugged in 60 on idling 500 full power Frequency Response 3dB from 0 1 Hz to 400 kHz at 1 watt Hum Typically over 120dB below peak output Over a 100 times quieter than the noise floor of a CD Grounding Double insulated Premium parts used so a third wire ground is not needed This eliminates the possibility of ground loops making the background quieter and preventing hum Options Rack mount kit Balanced Input 240 VAC Warranty 2 Year Parts and Labor 5 Year Parts Warranty is for any manufacturing defects or early component failures and is limited to repair or replacement of the unit Soaring Audio is not responsible for any consequential damage due to not following the instructions in this manual Read the Troubleshooting section of this manual and check the web site for FAQ Call your dealer before shipping the unit to us as some things may be able to be handled by local qualified service personnel You may also email us about your problem support soaringaudio com and technical support will offer suggestions Ship the unit to us prepaid and insured using BOTH of the original shipping containers Include co
3. plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart appatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Power Sources Due to the large power draw when the amp is being used use only the supplied 14 gauge power cord or one that is heavier Only operate this unit from the type of power source indicated on the unit label As long as the unit is connected to the wall outlet itis not disconnected from the AC power so
4. S INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This symbol means Double Insulated Premium parts are used so a third wire ground is not needed This eliminates the possibility of ground loops making the background quieter and preventing hum IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keepthese instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Donotuse this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type
5. are not louder than the noise floor at only 1 watt output In other words you can enjoy the full dynamic range of a CD at 1 watt output without the hum degrading the CD s noise floor Perform the hum test yourself With the amp knobs where you normally listen and everything off except the amp stick your head as close as possible to the center of the woofer Don t touch it With most amps you will hear background hum The SLC A600 is completely quiet Check your other equipment Preamp turn it on and repeat the test CD DVD plug directly into the amp inputs Play something put it on PAUSE and then listen for hum motor noise and background clutter The Falcon Media Center will not add any hum to the system Perform the thumb print test yourself This is fanatic s test for an entire system Clean Then put a thumb print on the bottom side of the CD Play the CD listen carefully the CD player will compensate for the thumb print but it will not make a perfect correction Then clean the CD and listen again If you can hear the difference with and without the thumb print then your system is capable of revealing great spatial detail If your system does not pass this test then the fault is not in the SLC A600 This test will not work the Falcon Media Center as its re read capabilities will overcome the thumb print errors Fig 2 Front Controls Phoenix 3 a Blue Power LED S Amplifi
6. er Volume R amp L S he 5 4 O Power Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems check the wiring Wiring causes 90 of problems BLUE POWER LED off The unitis not turned on Push in POWER button or use remote turn on remote control Is the power cord plugged into both the back of the unit and into a suitable power outlet The simplest way to check for power at the outlet is to unplug the amp and plug in a light There is no output Has the unit warmed up It takes about 30 seconds from when the POWER button in pushed in Is the MASTER VOLUME turned up Never start with it turned up you can damage the speakers or your ears Is there signal into the input jacks Use a volt meter or plug into another piece of equipment to confirm that a signal is present The Amplifier shuts off unexpectedly There are two possibilities that you can fix 1 Blown circuit breaker Check to make sure there is power to the amp from the outlet the circuit breaker may have blown The simplest way to check for power is to unplug the amp and plug a light Ifthe light does not work the circuit breaker has tripped because there are too many appliances on the circuit 2 Thermal shut down The left and right channels each have a thermal protector that will turn the amplifier off if either side gets too hot The amplifier is very conservatively designed and can continuously put out 150 Watts to eac
7. h channel indefinitely without getting too hot even while sitting in a 100 F room The only way that the thermal protector can operate is if a component failed in the amplifier or the amplifier has been placed a confined space blocking proper ventilation If the amplifier is placed on a shelf there must be at least 3 clearance on both sides the back and the top The front of the amplifier should be near the front of the shelf and the whole front area must be open To see whether the thermal protection shut off the amplifier very briefly much less than one second touch the fins If you can hold your hand or a finger for one second comfortably then it is probably not hot enough to have tripped the thermal sensors If it feels very hot the sensors could have tripped In that case turn off or disconnect the amplifier and wait fifteen minutes After the amplifier has cooled relocate it in a more open place and try plugging it in and turning it on If the fins are now comfortably cool to the touch and you know that the power is good to the outlet and if after pressing the power ON button the red LED does not come on then contact your dealer for information on how to obtain help from qualified service personnel Fuses There are six fuses which can be replaced by qualified service personnel The circuits are conservatively designed The fuses will not blow in normal operation If a fuse has blown it is probably because a component which is
8. ions read and follow the instructions of this manual and the owner s manual of the other equipment AC Power Connectors order to achieve the maximum possible performance at the highest playing levels it is important to use a heavy duty power cord such as the 14 gauge ones supplied It is best to plug directly into the wall If a plug strip or extension cord must be used they should be as heavy as the power cord Use only the power source indicated on the label 2 Audio Inputs Turn the VOLUME all the way counterclockwise before making any connections otherwise you can injure the speakers You may want to try running inputs directly from the source to the Phoenix This will prevent the sound from being degraded by any piece of equipment placed in between the source and the Phoenix Ask your dealer or check the web site for what equipment has been found to work well with the Phoenix Speakers The Phoenix Mono will drive speaker loads from 5 16 ohms 300 watts channel at 8 ohms The Phoenix Stereo has 150 watts channel at 4 ohms Speaker Wire The Phoenix can supply over 9 amps of current to the speaker load This means that with the Phoenix we are concerned with inductance much more than capacitance In general wire that is 14 gauge or heavier with low inductance will give the best performance Speaker Warning Cone speakers lose their flexibility with age The powerful bass may tear older speaker cones Because the Phoenix ha
9. life keep your amplifier cool Ventilation Heatsinks and openings on the cabinet are provided to ensure reliable operation and to protect the product from overheating The openings and heatsinks should never be blocked or covered There must be at least 3 inches of free space on both sides back and the top The front must be open For proper airflow through the bottom openings and through the heatsinks do not place the unit on any soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug Professor The single most important thing you can do to extend the life of electronic products is to keep them cool For every 10 C 18 F hotter that equipment runs the life of the components is cut in half Since we have eliminated the need for a fan by using massive external heatsinks and many internal heatsinks it is absolutely crucial that there be adequate air flow around the amplifier Do not place the amplifier in an enclosed cabinet Bean Counter Our Production Manager emailed us that adding a fan would lower costs Heatsinks could have been reduced and many of the expensive holes in the top and bottom could have been avoided But a fan means background nosie and can make speakers buzz so the fan was vetoed Rear Connections See Fig 1 on Page 6 Before connecting the product to other equipment turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet This will avoid possible electric shock and serious personal injury When making any connect
10. py of the receipt and indicate what the problem is sure to include your return address phone number and email Most repairs will be completed within two business days We pay return shipping for warranty repairs Problems caused by user error e g water in the unit will be billed parts labor and return shipping We will contact you before beginning repairs with an estimate and to receive your credit card information 2900 Fantasy Lane Sparks NV 89441 WEB www soaringaudio com PHONE 775 425 8000 FAX 775 425 3000 EMAIL sales soaringaudio com Copyright 2014 Soaring Audio Inc All rights reserved Products features and specifications subject to change without notice
11. s such low distortion speaker damage can occur before your hear distortion Belew vga 5 NIGANSISSAG elas HOOHS 01810373 40 HSIH MOOS 2 09 OV Punim z 89 3 SYHAMVAdS 3040 04 00 HIHANO SVd AN 30060181 2373 90H9 00 NOILNALLV 19 SOIANAS OL ONIDIANAS 423134 ACISNI SLYVd 414V391A43S 43SN ON ASVO 40 LHVd SAOWSY LON Od HOOHS 91419313 40 OL NI OIGNV IQ 1391 LHSIe 07023 DNTAFO f FIG 1 Rear Panel Stereo Phoenix U 2 0 9 25 Om 6 5 0 5 250 Golden Ears It is best to use the same length of speaker wire for a pair of speakers Notall speaker cables sound the same so try different ones Cardas Speaker connectors Right and Left are in the same orientation as Right Left RCA connections Wires go on either side of the center post between center post and copper Be sure to connect the side of the speaker wire to the side of the Cardas connector embossed with Firmly tightening the screws will give you better sound Bean Counter Cheaper connectors are available overseas Why buy Cardas connectors in the USA and ship them overseas
12. to make sure that the products in proper operating condition Connections When connecting the product to other equipment turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet This will avoid possible electric shock and serious personal injury When making any connections read and follow the instructions of this manual and the owner s manual of the other equipment Sound Volume and Distortion Before you turn on the product reduce the volume to the minimum level This will avoid sudden high volume which may cause hearing or speaker damage Never allow the product to output distorted sound for along time It may cause speaker overheating and fire Your hearing is priceless If your ears ring after listening you are listening too loud for too long TRICKS amp TIPS FROM THE GOLDEN DESIGN TEAM See last page for The Birth of an Incredible Amp Professor Dr Bill Avery explains the scientific reasons for recommendations in this manual Golden Ears Daniel Kolbet gives ideas that will improve the quality of the sound in your set up Bean Counter The CFO complains about added costs The Golden Design team always insisted on quality of sound over the cheapest method Go to the web site soaringaudio com to find other Tricks amp Tips Have some Tricks amp Tips of your own Email them to us and we may add them to the Tricks amp Tip Library Installation for the Phoenix For maximum performance and
13. to the manufacturer You guessed it the oxygen free copper and short signal path make them sound better work better and look real cool Golden Ears Tighten all connections as loose connections can cause arcing and corrosion Both can degrade the sound At least once a year clean all audio connections on your system with isopropyl alcohol 12VDC Remote Turn On This is an optional convenience feature Two screw terminals on the lower right can be used to connect to the remote turn on feature of some preamplifiers and surround sound systems Make sure the plus and minus are connected properly The amp must be turned Off the same way it is turned On If remote turn on is used to turn On the amp then it must also be used to turn the amp Ifthe front power button is used to turn On the amp then it must also be used to turn Off the amp The turn on circuit is designed to respond to a wide range of voltages It will work from 3VDC to 18VDC What does hum 120dB below the peak output mean Noise is measured in decibels dB The noise floor of a normal CD is 96dB below peak output a limitation of 16 bit encoding If you go from 96 dB to the 120 dB of the SLC A600 thereisa difference of 24 dB This is not 25 better because dB are not like normal numbers With dB every dB lower is half the noise So the SLC A600 is over 100 times quieter With hum the more dBs below the peak output the quieter itis This means that the hum components
14. urce even if the unit itself is turned OFF Always disconnect by grasping the power plug itself never pull the cord Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or other receptacles as this can result in the risk of electric shock orfire Please note watts used on unit label Moisture amp Water Do not place container with liquid on top of this unit Do not use this unit near water for example a swimming pool bathtub or sink Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to become wet The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Liquid amp Object Entry Never push any kind of objects into this unit through openings as they may short out parts or may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in an electric shock or a fire If any liquid or object falls into the unit unplug it and have qualified personnel check it before operating it any further Servicing amp Replacement Parts Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards If replacement parts are needed make sure the service personnel use replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Fire electric shock other hazards or decrease in performance may result from unauthorized substitutions After any repairs or service to this product have the service personnel perform safety checks
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