Mono-Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier 700 User Manual User Manual
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1. 21 7 3 CIC AMINE sis ies deve ioa na ee devas 21 8 SCTV CE 22 9 Guarantee i rosten ren e 22 10 5 5 cesses 5 45538 4555 8 56 5 5 23 11 8 41 1 1 119140 59 79896 8 A 25 12 8218 1111181611 E 26 Page 700 3 Quick Start Unpacking Positioning Cabling Settings Switch on Mono Amplifier User Manual n Unpack the mono amplifier 700 and store the packing for future transportations Security advice Never lift the mono amplifier 700 by yourself Take the required precautions for the transport of an apparatus of this weight ca 96 kg Position the mono amplifier 700 on a stable base that is able to support min 100 kg Security advice Cooling air must be able to circu late and escape unrestricted Disconnect all electrical appliances of your HiFi system from the mains supply Connect your mono amplifier 700 with your pre amplifier according to user manual Use the respective signal2. 6 3 1 1 2 0 0 9 E 6 3 2 AmiplifiCatiom CirCu ities sdces35225edeees fede exsccseenesds 8 3 3 Idle current management 55 55 9453 9955 9999949949 6 3 4 Power SUDDIY 9 4 Start of operation and handling of the mono amplifier 7O0O 06 10 4 1 Scope of delivery and packing 4 44 44 55 555 9955994995 10 4 2 Optimal positioning of your mono amplifier 700 4 10 4 3 Rear panel of the mono amplifier 700 4 4 4 4555 955995599 11 4 4 Front panel of mono amplifier 700 cccccccccsececeesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 17 5 Protection functions of the mono amplifier 00 5 5 19 6 TROUBLESHOOTING lt s cc0cces5cdaece ETERRA EE 20 6 1 Actions after the appearance Of an 44 55 555955 99 5599 20 7 Care and maintenance cceceeeceeeeeee cece ee eeeeae eres eesaeeeeaeeeseeeeaaeeeeaes 21 7 1 Burm IM enson a e a 21 7 2 Longlife precautionS 8989
3. ca 150 W ca 150 W Page 23 soulLUtion Page natuce of sound Specification Bi Amping Bridged Input Impedance XLR 2 3 kQ 2 3 KQ cinch 4 0 kQ 4 0 kQ Sensitivity 1 38 Vrms 1 38 Vrms Output Impedance 0 001 Q 0 002 Q Output voltage max 28 Vrms 56 Vrms Output current max 60 A 60 A Impulse rating gt 2x3 000 W gt 6 000 W Performance Voltage amplification 26 dB 32 dB Frequency response DC 1 MHz DC 2 MHz Slew rate 400 ns 200 ns THD N lt 0 0007 lt 0 0007 Signal to noise ratio 107 dB 101 dB Damping factor 1000 2 gt 10 000 gt 5 000 Dimensions Dimensions 560x585x306 mm Weight ca 96 kg Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notification 24 Mono Amplifier 700 User Manual Sa gt 11 Dimensions 306 mm 26 mm 100 g j 504 mm gt 4 585 63 477 560 Page 25 soulLUtion 12 Page natuce of sound Definitions Operating conditions OFF P ON Protect ON ON ERR1 Error ERR2 Error ERR3 Error LINK NORM Labelling SYM XLR female ASYM 26 In operating condition OFF stand by only the power supplies for the display and digital circuits are active The power con sumption accounts for lt O 5Watts After switch on OFF gt ON the mono amplifier 700 gets first into operating condit
4. 8 Start Input With Start Input the active input after switch on is defined 1 SYM 2 ASYM Brightness The brightness of the display can be changed in three levels l low 2 medium 3 high Operation Mode G With switch F you can define the operation mode the mono amplifier 700 It is not possible to switch the operating mode during operation The new setting of the switch F is only accepted after you have switched on the mains Bridged Display shows MONO AMP Bi Amping Display shows DUAL AMP If the mono amplifier 700 shows ERR or remains in operating condition P ON please check the cabling RS232 Interface The power amplifier 710 can be remote controlled through the RS232 interface All functions can be controlled and relevant information is provided to the control unit Type label 1 Please note the serial number of your mono amplifier 700 on page 7 of this user manual This allows you to have the product specific data at hand without removing your mono amplifier from the HiFi rack 16 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 Mono Amplifier User Manual Dee Front panel of mono amplifier 700 J input J mode power soulution M J KR L Front panel of mono amplifier 700 Power J With the Power button you define the operating condition ON or OFF red LEDs In operating condition OFF the loudspeaker terminals are muted The loudspeaker terminals are only activa
5. Output C If you use several mono amplifiers per channel you can connect the Output only balanced connectors available with the input of the next amplifier This optimises the cabling for your system Connect the NF out with the input of the next mono amplifier Security advice Please follow the security advices on page 6 While manipulating with cables the mono amplifier 700 has to remain disconnected from the mains Before you disconnect the mains the mono amplifier 700 has to be in operating condition OFF Due to the very high current impulse rating of your mono amplifier 700 a wrong ca bling or defective cables may destroy your loudspeakers Excessive volumes due to in appropriate handling may cause hearing damages Speaker D Connect your loudspeakers to the amplifier The tremendous stability of the soulu tion 710 ensures optimal operation for all types of speaker cables We recommend using top quality speaker cables The operation mode Bridged or Bi Amping is selected with the operation mode switch Page 700 13 soulLUtion Page 14 natuce of sound Cabling in operation mode Bridged Connect the loudspeaker cable to the red binding posts of ampl and amp2 Please ensure that you connect left and right loudspeaker exactly the same way If you switch plus and minus polarity of the loudspeaker connection between right and left loudspeaker they will play out of p
6. 00 V 50 60Hz 16A T 250V micro fuse 5x20mm Page 700 19 soulLUtion 6 1 Page 20 natuce of sound Trouble shooting Error No display No music ERR1 3 after switch on ERR1 3 after OFF gt ON ERR1 3 in op eration Action Check the cabling to the mains supply Eventually replace the fuse of your mono amplifier 700 Check the cabling to your preamplifier and the loudspeakers whether the correct input SYM ASYM is activated whether the preamplifier is switched on and if the right source has been se lected Check whether output signal at your source and pream plifier is available Mute Pause etc Switch off the mains of your mono amplifier 700 for 15 sec onds and switch on again If the error has not disappeared please contact your soulution dealer Check the cabling the mains voltage Over Under voltage and the level of the input signal If the error has not disappeared please contact your soulution dealer Switch off the mains of your mono amplifier 700 for 15 sec onds and switch on again If the error has not disappeared please contact your soulution dealer Actions after the appearance of an error If you con not identify the error please disconnect the mains supply before you dis connect the mono amplifier 700 has to be in operating condition OFF and contact your soulution dealer 7 1 7 2 7 3 Mono Amplifier User Manual n Care and maintenance Bur
7. Mono Amplifier 700 User Manual soulLUtion natuce of sound 1 Mono Amplifier User Manual n Dear client We are proud that you decided yourself for a soulution amplifier You have acquired an amplifier with outstanding sonic performance which you will enjoy for many years We understand your eagerness to get started but even though please study this manual step by step before you integrate the mono amplifier 700 in your High Fi delity system This manual contains also useful tips for the optimisation of your overall HiFi system If there are any questions regarding the start up or operation of your mono amplifier 700 please do not hesitate to contact your dealer Have fun Your soulution team Page 700 1 soulLUtion Page natuce of sound CE Declaration of Conformity Spemot AG declares that this product is in conformance with the following direc tives and standards Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EG EN IEC 60065 2002 Electromagnetic 2004 108 EG EN 55013 2001 EN 55020 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 FCC Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not i
8. an be remote controlled by the preamplifier 720 721 Connect the Slave In of your mono amplifier 700 with the Master out of the preamplifier 720 721 With Next Slave you may connect further components to the LINK network Settings F With the settings you are able to define the operating conditions of the mono amplifier 700 after switch on of the mains Important New settings of start mode start input and brightness will only get active after switch on of the mains switch Start Mode Start Mode defines the operating condition after switch on Start Mode ON After switch on of the mains the mono amplifier 700 is started automatically It can only be switch of after it has reached the operating condition ON Start Mode OFF After switch on of the mains the mono amplifier 700 changes to the operating con dition OFF Start Mode LINK After switch on of the mains the operating condition of the mono amplifier 700 gets controlled by the preamplifier If the LINK connection is missing the mono amplifier 700 changes to operating condition OFF Security advice We suggest the use of Start Mode ON only if the front panel of the mono amplifier 700 is not access able and the LINK system is not installed Please be aware that the mono amplifier will start up automatically and unattended after power blackout Page 700 15 soulLUtion 4 3 6 2 4 3 6 3 4 3 7 4 3 8 4 3 9 Page natuce of sound
9. cables and the cable for the LINK system Connect the mono amplifier 700 with your loudspeakers Reconnect the mono amplifier 00 and all other components of your HiFi system with mains supply Please use the enclosed high class mains cable Security advice While manipulating with cables the mono amplifier 00 has to remain disconnected from the mains Check the cables for tight fit or eventual damages of the cables potentially leading to short circuits Define the brightness of the display the start input start mode as well as the operation mode Security advice Start mode ON should only be used if the mono amplifier 700 cannot be controlled via the front panel and the LINK connection is not available Switch on your source devices and preamplifier Turn down the volume of the preamplifier to a minimal level Switch on your mono amplifier 700 Security advice Before you switch on your mono amplifier 7OO for the first time the Start Mode must be OFF Page 700 5 soulLUtion Page natuce of sound Important security advices User Manual Read this user manual carefully before you start up your mono amplifier 700 and follow all installation and security advices Please keep this user manual In the case this manual gets lost you have the possi bility to download it from the soulution webpage http www soulution audio com downloads Mains Exclusively use 3 phase power cords with ground co
10. etrical input has a slightly inferior signal to noise ratio than the symmetrical input due to the addi tional amplification stage in the signal path The input signal of the mono amplifier 700 is permanently monitored The idle cur rent is automatically reduced whenever there is no input signal available after 10 minutes In the operating condition Silence ON the power consumption is reduced to approx 150W The mono amplifier 700 keeps the optimal operating temperature without burning too much energy As soon as there is music available at the inputs of the mono amplifier 700 the idle current is automatically increased to the optimal level ensuring perfect perform ance MOHO C HIGH SM MOO AST HORM HORM aH Oh Display in operating condition Display in operating condition ON operation mode Bridged ON operation mode Bridged symmetrical input active symmetrical input active Security advice Please follow the security advices on page 6 12 4 3 3 4 3 4 Mono Amplifier User Manual n While manipulating with cables the mono amplifier 700 has to remain disconnected from the mains Before you disconnect the mains the mono amplifier 700 has to be in operating condition OFF Due to the very high current impulse rating of your mono amplifier 700 a wrong ca bling or defective cables may destroy your loudspeakers Excessive volumes due to in appropriate handling may cause hearing damages
11. hase Ensure that the two white binding posts are connected bridged with the massive copper rail Cabling in operation mode Bi amping Connect one loudspeaker cable with amp1 the other with amp2 Ensure that the two white binding posts are connected bridged with the massive copper rail Security advice Please follow the security advices on page 6 While manipulating with cables the mono amplifier 700 has to remain disconnected from the mains Before you disconnect the mains the mono amplifier 700 has to be in operating condition OFF Check the connectors for tight fit Check the cables for eventual damages Short cir cuits provoked by thin threads form loudspeaker cables may end in a fire Please ensure that the cabling and the operation mode setting correspond Wrong cabling leads in any case to a malfunction of the mono amplifier 700 If the cabling is done for operation mode Bridged and the mono amplifier is in operation mode Bi Amping there will be no audible music signal from the loudspeakers The loud speakers can not be damaged in this case If you do the cabling according to opera tion mode Bi Amping and let the mono amplifier 700 work in operation mode Bridged the loudspeaker can potentially get damaged depending on the layout of the loudspeakers crossover 4 3 5 4 3 6 4 3 6 1 Mono Amplifier User Manual n LINK With the LINK system the amplifier c
12. ier 700 has a weight of 96 kg Ensure that nobody gets insured while transporting your mono amplifier 700 Please ensure that you do not squeeze your fingers or feet do not tip over laterally Check whether the base is able to hold at least 96 kg In case of doubt position your mono amplifier 700 on the floor Rear panel of the mono amplifier 700 G 1 H F B EAC D D Rear panel of the mono amplifier 700 Mains A Connect the mono amplifier 700 with the mains supply Amplifiers with high power ratings require high quality mains installation Poor quality of the mains installation Page 700 11 soulLUtion 4 3 2 Page natuce of sound can reduce the sonic performances or even provoke malfunction The enclosed power cord is optimised for this application After switch on the standby power supply of the mono amplifier 700 gets started The display shows WAIT As soon as constant conditions are reached the mono amplifier 700 changes to operating condition OFF red LEDs in display Security advice Only switch off the mains connection if your mono amplifier 700 is in operating condition OFF Input B Your mono amplifier 700 has a symmetrical and an asymmetrical signal input For longer connecting cables we suggest to use the symmetrical inputs For shorter sig nal paths also asymmetrical cables warrant a high class connection Top quality connecting cable and optimal layout prerequisite The asymm
13. ignal available after 10 minutes This reduces the power consumption to approx 150W while you are not listening to music Additionally the average temperature of the mono amplifier 700 is reduced This enlarges lifetime of all electronic components As soon as there is music available at the inputs of the mono amplifier 700 the idle current is automatically increased to the optimal level ensuring perfect perform ance 3 4 Mono Amplifier User Manual n Power supply With the given linearity of the amplifier stages it is in our view finally the stability of the supply voltages being the power supply unit deciding if a properly working am plifier is truly well sounding The power supply unit of the mono amplifier 700 is equipped with two 1 OOOVA toroidal transformers capacitors with a total capacity of nearly 250 000 microfarad and discrete rectifiers In order to omit interferences from the digital circuits to the amplifiers outputs the mono amplifier 700 uses separate power supplies for these circuits All in all we use 10 separated power supply units Page 700 9 soulLUtion 4 1 4 2 Page 10 natuce of sound Start of operation and handling of the mono amplifier 700 Please take care while installing the mono amplifier 700 Follow all security ad vices Scope of delivery and packing Please check the scope of delivery Mono amplifier 700 mains cable user manual 2
14. ion P ON The audio power supplies get started As soon as constant conditions are reached and no er rors are detected the mono amplifier 700 changes into operat ing condition ON If high frequency or DC offset is detected during operation the mono amplifier 700 changes to P ON In operation condition ON your mono amplifier 700 is ready to reproduce music As soon as an error occurs the mono amplifier is switched off immediately ERR1 represents an error occurred in the power supply of the audio channels electronic fuse ERR2 presents an error occurred in the audio channels them selves e g overtemperature overcurrent etc ERR3 represents an error occurred in the protection circuits of the audio channels The control of the start up sequence is delegated to the pream plifier 720 721 The control of the start up sequence remains with the mono amplifier 700 despite an eventually existing LINK connection Abbreviation for symmetrical connection amp 1 Ground 2 Phase 3 Phase Abbreviation for asymmetrical connection Spemot AG Industriestrasse 70 CH 4657 Dulliken www soulution audio com info soulution audio com soulLUtion natuce of sound 1 part no 92126
15. lifier 700 the mono amplifier 700 has seen rain the mono amplifier 700 seems to malfunction E the mono amplifier 700 has fallen to the floor or the housing is damaged Serial Nr 700 Please note the serial number of your mono amplifier 700 above Page 700 7 soulLUtion 3 1 3 2 3 3 Page 8 natuce of sound Technical Highlights Layout The mono amplifier 700 is a bridged amplifier Each mono amplifier has two iden tical amplification units In operation mode Bridged the two amplification units work with inverted phase with respect to each other In operation mode Bi Amping they work in phase The layout is optimised towards shortest signal paths For minimal losses the mono amplifier 700 has massive copper rails for all high current signal paths Amplification circuit Core of the mono amplifier 700 is a new voltage amplifier which works without any feedback to the input no differential amplification It is built from linearised am plification units that run up to a frequency of 80 MHz Per channel fourteen bipolar power transistors fixed on a massive copper rail and permanently temperature controlled for a constant idle current provide finally for the gigantic current rating of the soulution 700 of more than 60 ampere Idle current management The input signal of the mono amplifier 700 is constantly monitored The idle cur rent is automatically reduced whenever there is no input s
16. lifier 700 is switched off and lowest column shows ERR1 ERR3 Display in operating condition ERR1 18 Mono Amplifier User Manual n Protection functions of the mono amplifier 700 Comprehensive protection functions ensure safe operation and a long lifetime The mono amplifier 700 has the following protection functions Level limitation For to high levels at the input of the mono amplifier 700 the soft clip circuit is acti vated The activated soft clip circuit will distort the output signal significantly the sonic performance is reduced Please ensure that the input levels are within the limit of 1 8 Vrms Overcurrent If the output current to the loudspeakers exceeds 60 A the mono amplifier 700 is switched off automatically This represents a maximal impulse power rating of ca 10 000 W 96 V 0 8Q Overtemperature The temperature of the power transistors is permanently monitored If the maximal operating temperature is exceeded despite of active cooling system the mono amplifier 700 is switched off automatically Fuse The mains connection has a fuse which protects your mono amplifier 700 against too high power consumption Please replace with the same fuse type The fuse is located within the mains switch on the rear side of the mono amplifier 700 Model 230 V 50 60Hz 10A T 250V micro fuse 5x20mm Model 220 V 60Hz 10A T 250V micro fuse 5x20mm Model 120 V 50 60Hz 16A T 250V micro fuse 5x20mm Model 1
17. n In The mono amplifier 700 will play on top level immediately after the first placing into operation However during the first 20 50 hours of operation you will notice a further improvement of its sonic qualities Longlife precautions We use only highest quality components for the mono amplifier 700 Components prone to aging are kept under constant voltages in stand by OFF condition in order to further increase their lifetime In stand by OFF condition the mono amplifier 700 dissipates ca 14 Watts Security advice You should disconnect the mono amplifier 700 form the mains supply when you make a journey or if you are absent for longer time periods Before you disconnect the mains the mono amplifier 700 has to be in operating condition OFF Cleaning Please use a soft towel for the cleaning of your mono amplifier 700 We recommend the use of a nonabrasive micro fibre towel Please do not employ any solvents Security advice Liquidity is not allowed to enter the mono amplifier 700 The electronic may be damaged seriously Page 700 21 soulLUtion Page 22 natuce of sound SS Service If your mono amplifier 700 needs service please contact your soulution dealer For further information see www soulution audio com Guarantee All soulution products are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for five years from date of purchase The guarantee is void if the mono amplifier 700 ha
18. nductor They may not be crushed by objects Unplug your mono amplifier 700 from the mains connection in the following cases before you manipulate with cables before cleaning during thunder storms or before you leave for longer periods Operation Never run your mono amplifier 700 with opened housing with closed cooling slots with high ambient temperatures gt 40 C z close to heat sources like radiators heatings ovens or similar appliances dis sipating heat with extremely high humidity for example in humid cellars or rooms similar humidity close to water Sink bathtub or similar equipment 6 Mono Amplifier User Manual n Cleaning Use a soft and dry towel We suggest using a non abrasive micro fibre towel Please do not use any solvents or liquidities Transport 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 cart apparatus combination to avoid injury or tip over Packing Please keep the original packing for future transports The original packing provides optimal protection against potential damages Service Do not try to repair your mono amplifier 700 by yourself It needs a service check by a qualified person in the following cases the mains cable or the mains connectors are damaged foreign substances or liquidity has entered the mono amp
19. nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harm ful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures adjust or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Disposal According to the Directive 2002 96 EG of the European Parliament used consumer electro technical appliances have to be disposed separately and have to be indicated with the following symbol In the case of disposal of this component please do so in conformity with legal and environmental regulations 2 Mono Amplifier User Manual Table of Content 1 61115 6 511 1 tes Sessile ances castes 5 2 Important security advices 55 555 3 Technical HIGhliGhts ccccccecccseecees cece 4 55
20. pair cotton gloves Please store the packing of the mono amplifier7OO for future transports Check your mono amplifier 700 for transport damages In the case your mono amplifier 700 is damaged please contact your soulution dealer Security advice If your mono amplifier 700 is still very cold from the transport please let it warm within the packing in order to omit condensation of water inside your mono amplifier 700 The mono amplifier 700 has a high quality surface Please be careful while trans porting your mono amplifier 700 so that the surface does not get scratched Please use the enclosed cotton gloves Never position your mono amplifier 700 on the front panel The display glass could get scratched or even burst Optimal positioning of your mono amplifier 700 There are no limitations on where to position your mono amplifier 700 We suggest positioning the mono amplifier 700 so that the connecting cables to the loudspeak ers and the preamplifier remain short Please ensure ample distance to other components for unhindered circulation and dissipation of cooling air 4 3 4 3 1 Mono Amplifier User Manual Pel The mono amplifier 700 reaches an operating temperature of ca 45 C The speed controlled fan will only be used if the ambient temperature is significantly above 25 C or if you listen at high volumes for longer periods Security advice Never lift the mono amplifier 700 alone The mono amplif
21. s been subject to misuse or neg ligence or has been modified repaired or opened by a non authorised person with out written authorisation of Spemot AG For the return transport to our premises please use exclusively the original packag ing Transport damages are not subject to this guarantee repairs will be charged We recommend effecting a transport insurance If you do not posses the original packaging no more please contact your soulution dealer Basic repairs may be completed by your soulution dealer Please clarify whether he is able to do the work before you send the mono amplifier 700 back to us 10 Specifications Mono Amplifier 700 User Manual n Specification Bi Amping Bridged Model 230 V 50 60Hz Nominal voltage 50 60Hz 230 V 230 V Nominal rating 2 300 2 300 W Audio power rating 8 2x 100 W 400 W 40 2x 200 W 800 W Model 220 V 50 60Hz Nominal voltage 50 60Hz 220 V 220 V Nominal rating 2 200 2 200 Audio power rating 8 2x90 W 350 W 40 2x180 W 700 W Model 120 V 50 60Hz Nominal voltage 50 60Hz 120 V 120 V Nominal rating 1920 W 1920 W Audio power rating 80 2x90 W 350 W 40 2x180 W 700 W Model 100 V 50 60Hz Nominal voltage 50 60Hz 100 V 100 V Nominal rating 1600 W 1600 W Audio power rating 80 2x90 W 350 W 40 2x180 W 700 W General data Standby OFF lt 0 5 W lt 0 5 W Idle High Consumption ca 250 W ca 250 W Idle Low Consumption
22. ted if the mono amplifier 700 is ready for operation and if no errors are present HEIT l Display after switch on of the Display in operating condition mains switch OFF Mode K LINK function delegates the control of the start up sequence to the preamplifier 720 721 The preamplifier 720 721 is the master of this master slave control In Page 700 17 soulLUtion 4 4 3 4 4 4 Page natuce of sound mode NORM the control over the start up sequence remains with the mono amplifier 700 independently of a connected LINK cable MOMO C LOn SYM HORM Oh Display in operating condition ON Display in operating condition ON Display in operating condition ON Operation mode Bridged Operation mode Bridged Operation mode Bi Amping Input symmetrical Input symmetrical Input asymmetrical Mode NORM Mode LINK Mode NORM The power button remains always active The mono amplifier soulution 700 can al ways be switched off via the front panel Input L Your mono amplifier 700 has symmetrical SYM and asymmetrical ASYM input connectors The selection is made comfortably at the press of a button on the front panel The non active input is terminated We suggest the use of the symmetrical connectors if possible Display M The display shows all operating conditions of the functions Power Mode and Input If an error occurs during the start up sequence or during operation the mono amp
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