AHB2 Instruction Manual Rev F Page 2
Contents
Introduction 3
Product Overview 3
True HRA Performance 3
Virtually Noise Free 3
Virtually Distortion Free 3
Patent Information 3
Licensed THX Patents 3
Important Safety Instructions 4
Safety Symbols 4
Safety Precautions 5
Front Panel 7
Front Panel Layout 7
Rear Panel 8
Rear Panel Layout 8
Quick Start Guide 9
Overview 9
1. Set the MODE Switch 9
2. Set the SENSITIVITY Switch 9
3. Connect the Audio Inputs 10
4. Connect the Speaker Outputs 10
5. Connect the AC Power Cord 11
6. Turn on the Power 11
7. Check the Status Indicators 11
Bidirectional 12 Volt Trigger 12
Linking Multiple Audio Components 12
Trigger Wiring 12
Trigger Cables 12
Automatic Power-Down Feature 12
45 Minute Timer 12
Activates the 12V TRIGGER 12
No Warm-Up Required 12
Rack Mounting 13
Rack Mount Option 13
Rack Mounting Instructions 13
Fault Protection Circuitry 14
Fault-Detection Circuits 14
PROTECT Mode (Both MUTE Lights On) 14
PROTECT Mode - Fault Codes 15
Clipping Fault 16
Over-Current Fault 17
SOA Fault 18
Over-Temperature Fault 19
Power Supply Fault 20
Specifications 21
Rated Output Power 21
Output Current 21
Frequency Response 21
Signal to Noise Ratio 21
Distortion 21
Crosstalk 22
Input Sensitivity 22
Input Impedance 22
Input CMRR 22
Trigger I/O 22
Damping Factor 22
Environmental 22
Mechanical Drawings 23
Dimensions 23
Rack-Mount Dimensions 24
Performance Plots 25
Regulatory Compliance 30
FCC and RoHS Compliance Statements 30
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) 30
RoHS Compliant Information 30
CE Certificate of Conformity 31
Safety 32
Warranty Information 33
Benchmark 1-Year Warranty 33
Benchmark Extended Warranty Options 34
Notes on Warranty Repairs 34
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes
(French) 35
Symboles de Sécurité 35
Mesures de Sécurité 36
Appendix 38
A Radical Approach to Power Amplification
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