Klipsch 8008 MKII User's Manual
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1. CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE AND MAIL REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW ARAGONELECTRONICS COM For multiple purchases please fill out only one warranty card Name Street Address City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone E mail Address Would you like to receive the latest product updates and news via e mail d Yes LINo Where did you purchase your Aragon 8008 MKII amplifier from Store name State How did you hear about Aragon L Audio Home Theater Magazine L Other Magazine Radio L Newspaper CJ Television J Trade Show L Friend J Retail Dealer L Direct Mail Have you purchased Aragon products before LI Yes L No If yes what products Product Name s What is your favorite type of music Q Classical L Jazz L Soft Rock Pop J Hard Rock CJ Country Q R amp B Soul L Alternative L Blues Please tell us about you Q Married UJ Single L Male L Female Age U Under 15 Q 15 17 018 24 225 35 1936 45 146 55 C 55 64 Q 65 Annual Household Income L Under 25 000 L 25 35 000 L 35 50 000 L 50 75 000 L 75 100 000 CA 100 0002. i D NL MO Ol PO 2 TAMPHUE C EE aaa COSTZ YV AdOH 889 xO d Od NOOSVUYV o 2 oom 3838342 S gt o a Make sure to return your warranty card or register your amplifier online at www aragonelectronics com so that we may keep you up to date on new Aragon products and promotions As always if you have any questions contact your local authorized Aragon dealer For your records Aragon 8008 MkII Date Purchased Serial ARAGON A KLIPSCH AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES BRAND 3502 WOODVIEW TRACE SUITE 200 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46268 1104 WWW ARAGONELECTRONICS COM 2002 Klipsch Audio Technologies Aragon is a registered trademark of Klipsch Audio Technologies lila f W _ a FEEFFE hatak ddd g 2 Check for the presence of halogen or other low voltage or fluorescent light ing connected to the same circuit These devices can release noise on the AIC line that may cause the transformer to resonate resulting in hum 3 An intermittent physical hum can generally be attributed to an external source connected to the same A C power Loudspeaker Hum In most systems it is normal to hear some quiet noise when your ear is placed close to the loudspeaker It is not normal to hear a loud hum when you step away this is usually an indication of a ground loop If you suspect your system is exhibiting a ground loop contact your dealer for recommendations Follow the steps below to help determine the source of loud
3. Be sure to keep the product with its original shipping carton and save your packing mate rial to aid in future transportation CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Power Switch This rocker switch turns the A C power ON depressed top or OFF depressed bottom Power Indicator This LED will illuminate when the 8008 is powered on RCA Single ended Input Jack A gold plated RCA input jack is provided for each channel to connect to the output jack of the corresponding preamplifier channel XLR Balanced Input Jack A balanced XLR input jack is provided for each channel to connect to the bal anced output jack of the corresponding preamplifier channel Five way Binding Post Speaker Output Two sets of five way binding posts are provided for each channel to connect to the corresponding loudspeaker The red connection corresponds to the posi tive input of the loudspeaker and the black connection corresponds to the negative input of the loudspeaker Dimmer Switch The three position switch controls the intensity of the blue cascade panel illu mination FULL brightness is all the way to the right OFF is in the center and DIM is all the way to the left The power switch must be ON for illumination A C Power Connection This three prong receptacle is the A C power connection utilizing a standard IEC connector AIC Fuse Holder This contains the primary A C fuse Replace only with the same value and rat ing as specified on t
4. the device WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture CAUTION The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a tri Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operating and safety instructions should be fol lowed Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet base ment or near a swimming pool and the like Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The open ings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 8 Heat This product should be situated away fro
5. equired be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac turer or that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other haz ards 18 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel or If this unit is purchased outside of the U S please contact your local dealer or distributor for service center information If purchased inside the U S and dealer service is not available contact Aragon Customer Service for a return authorization RA number before shipping For further service information contact ARAGON CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 866 781 7284 137 COUNTY RD 278 HOPE AR USA 71801 UNPACKING WE WANT YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER TO LOOK AS GOOD AS IT DID LEAVING THE FACTORY PLEASE CHECK PROMPTLY FOR TRANSIT DAMAGE Carefully unpack your new amplifier In extreme circumstances items may have become damaged in transit If any damage is discovered notify the delivery service and or dealer where the system was purchased Make a request for inspection and follow the instructions for evaluation
6. eriods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges 14 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this prod uct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 16 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often will require extensive work by a qualified techni cian to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indi cates a need for service 17 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are r
7. gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the U S and Canada The warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product rt Soe Sas oo Pass e ae r m a gt o a a SESS Sak 5 IE a ae Paes S ee ae oo aSr e ee OI S A d she ml os 7i lt a A T S008 MKII DUAL MONO POWER AMPLIFIER FROM THE MINDS oF MONDIAL ox Ml Tt Diep OINI ONO 2 AMPUI FIE E A i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire do not remove the cover or back plate of the device enclosure There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to an Aragon authorized service center angle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated dangerous volt age within the device enclosure The international symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying
8. h below for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase During the Warranty period the manufacturer will repair or replace at the manufacturer s option this product or any defective parts To obtain technical support and or warranty service you may either a call ARAGON at 1 866 781 7284 toll free or b contact the ARAGON authorized dealer from which you purchased this product If you choose to call ARAGON directly we strongly suggest that you choose the technical support option as the majority of customer problems can be solved over the phone If technical support is unable to solve the problem they will advise as to whether the preferred route to obtain warranty service is to return the product to the ARAGON authorized dealer from which you pur chased the product or to return the product directly to the manufacturer freight paid for repair If returning the product you will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty period must be present ed or included to obtain Warranty service This Warranty is invalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from an ARAGON authorized dealer You may call 1 866 781 7284 choose the ARAGON customer service o
9. he back of the amp SYSTEM SETUP Preparation Before hooking up your 8008 you must decide if you will use the single ended or balanced inputs either may be used with similar performance Your 8008 was shipped to you with a jumper between pins 1 and 3 on both of the XLR connectors To use the amplifier in single ended RCA inputs mode leave the jumper in place on both XLR connectors To use the amplifier in balanced XLR inputs mode remove the jumper on both XLR connectors 1 Input Connections With the amplifier turned off connect shielded RCA or XLR cables between the preamplifier outputs and the corresponding amplifier inputs 2 Output Connections With the amplifier turned off connect speaker wire between the amplifier s speaker output terminal and the loudspeaker s corresponding input terminal The red connector refers to the positive speaker connection and the black connector refers to the negative speaker connection For proper operation be sure to connect the loudspeaker to the correct amp output Either set of binding posts may be used or both sets may be used for bi wiring NOTE Use only insulated speaker wire of an appropriate gauge for all connections making sure that no bare wires touch each other Use of uninsulated wiring or conditions where bare wires are touching could result in an electrical short leading to possible risk of electrical shock equipment failure or the risk of fire Power Connection Plug
10. m heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat 9 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home consult with your product dealer or the local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding This product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to INO oe A o1 Lor N 1 insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obso lete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 11 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock 13 Lightning and Periods of Non Use For added protection for this prod uct during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long p
11. ption to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a ARAGON author ized dealer This Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse abuse negligence acts of God accident commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than the manufacturer or an ARAGON dealer which is authorized to do ARAGON warranty work Any unauthorized repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRAN TY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THE MANU FACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEV ER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty
12. speaker hum Power the system down and wait a minute or two for the power supply to drain Remove the preamp connections from the amplifier and power the amp back up If there is no noise the problem is not with the amplifier but may be system related 2 Again power down the amplifier Reconnect the preamplifier and disconnect ALL audio and video sources Power up the preamp and amp If the hum returns it is either coming from the preamplifier or is the result of a ground loop between the preamp and amplifier Ensure that both pieces are plugged into the same A C outlet All your audio and video equipment should be connected to the same circuit to make sure that they utilize the same ground 3 With the system powered down connect each source component one by one and power the system back up Source components such as a satellite receiver cable box tuner or other device connected to an antenna outside the house can cause a ground loop between the audio system s ground and the ground for the external connection Your Aragon dealer can offer sug gestions for eliminating a ground loop The Mondial Designs Magic Box may also solve this problem It is available at www mondialdesigns com WARRANTY U S and Canada The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada The manufacturer warrants this ARAGON product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the terms set fort
13. the A C power cord into the back of your 8008 and then into the A C wall outlet TROUBLESHOOTING No Sound 1 Ensure the A C power cord is fully seated 2 With the amplifier unplugged check that the A C fuse is not blown 3 Check all power connections 4 Verify proper connection of inputs and outputs 5 Verify the correct setting of the RCA XLR input selection switch 6 Check for shorted positive and negative speaker connections lf the preamplifier is working properly the power light is on and there is still no output from one or more channels the likelihood is that there is a blown internal fuse Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the amplifier as they should be able to check and change the fuse for you Do not attempt to change this fuse yourself Unauthorized repairs will void your warranty oS Amplifier Hum The 8008 amplifier utilizes two large toroidal transformers so some physical hum can be expected A hum that is heard when you step away from the amplifier could be considered unusual but does not necessarily indicate a problem with the amplifier Contact your dealer if you have any concerns about amplifier hum Hooking the amplifier up at the dealer s store and comparing it with the floor model is a good way to verify whether or not what you are expe riencing is normal 1 Plug the amplifier into different outlets different circuits in the house to see if it exhibits the same hum
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