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Installation
Installation
Placement –
The AudioControl Avalon G4 is a very
cool running amplifier. With the Class
H power supply dynamically allocating
power as needed, it will remain a cool
runner for the lifetime of the product.
However, precautions should be made
so that it does have a bit of breathing
room – it is a powerful amplifier after
all. Make certain that the air vents at
the top and bottom of the amplifier
are not blocked and have at least ¼”
of airspace. Also make certain that
heat sensitive components such as
cable boxes and Blu-ray players are
not directly on top of the Avalon G4
amplifier.
For information regarding stacking of
units and ventilation, please see the
details on page 20.
Power –
If you really plan on rocking out
with pure sine wave test tones, you
ought to give this baby a dedicated
15 amp service. Otherwise, connect to
the same circuit as your fine Audio-
Control theater processor. Also, the
ground pin on the power cord is there
for reason, never cut it off. If you ever
need to plug it into a two prong plug,
don’t.
Remote power control/12v Trigger –
There are 3 levels of power control of the
Avalon G4:
Main AC Power switch – This is the
master control of the amplifier and
must be turned on for the amplifier to
function. If you’re taking a long vaca-
tion, then you might want to turn this
off, otherwise leave this on and control
the amplifier via the front panel or the
remote 12v control.
12V trigger – This rear panel TS 1/8” jack
is for connecting a triggered 12 volt
DC signal from an external control
system. The tip is hot and the sleeve is
the ground.
StandBy Button – That button on the
Avalon G4 front panel’s right side –
that’s the Standby Button. Press to
turn the unit on and press again to turn
the unit off. You still have to have the
Main AC Power switch for this Standby
Button to work.
