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Rialto   400   -­‐   Back   

Power   Switch   

Power   Inlet

   

Connect   the   correct   
Power   cable   here   

Voltage   Select   Switch   

Ensure   that   the   voltage   selected   
matches   your   local   power   supply   

Analog   Audio   Inputs   

RCA   inputs   for   analog   sources   

AccuBASS™   Level   

Adjust   to   rejuvenate   the   bass   
response   increasing   the   richness   of      

the   music   and   bass   level   

Speaker   Level   Gain   

Adjust   to   increase   and   decrease      
speaker   input   level   gain   control   

Analog   Audio   Input   

1/8th   inch   stereo      analog   input   

Speaker   Level   Inputs   

Connect   input   speaker   wires   to   these   terminals   

12   Volt   Trigger   Output   

Input   Priority

   

(Ac`ve   =   Down)   
Standby   Off   
Digital   Priority   

Analog   Priority   

All   On   

Five-­‐Way   Gold   Plated   Binding   Posts   

High   performance   gold   plated   speaker   output   binding   posts

   

Digital   Audio   COAX   Input   

Input   for   digital   audio   COAX   

Subwoofer/Mono   Output   

RCA   output   for   analog   

Digital   Gain   Level   

Adjustment   for   digital   gain   

Analog   Gain   Level   

Adjustment   for   analog   gain   

AudioControl   User   Manual   -­‐   Rialto   400   

Guided   

Tour   

Digital   Audio   Input   

Input   for   op`cal   digital   input   

Mono   LED   

Summary of Contents for Rialto 400

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Page 2: ...0 using the power switch Note Whenever changing inputs switch the Rialto 400 off first make changes and then switch it back on 4 Set the Input Priority to Digital for this typical set up 5 Adjust the gain on the back of the Rialto 400 to the desired seZng to work with your source volume control 6 Adjust the level on the AudioControl AccuBASS to the desired amount of bass response to add bass and ric...

Page 3: ...you will get many years of sa sfying and trouble free opera on from the Rialto 400 If you require more informa on about the Rialto 400 or any of AudioControl products do not hesitate to talk to our dealers worldwide or contact us directly at our Seable base in the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest USA The days can be rainy and cold but there is always a warm welcome and a hot cup of coffee availa...

Page 4: ...son DAC digital to analog converter that drama cally improves audio quality Digital and analog audio systems can now reach their full poten al across the whole house whether the speakers are free standing in wall in ceiling invisible desktop gaming etc AudioControl User Manual Rialto 400 A Quick Look at the Rialto 400 Equipped with AudioControl s unique patent pending AccuBASS circuitry the Rialto...

Page 5: ...kcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ven la on The Rialto 400 will run warm during normal opera on Do not obstruct any of the ven la on vents on the back or base of the unit It likes to breathe Do not place the unit on carpet or any thick material that could block the vents As with all products made in the USA by AudioControl the Rialto 400 should not be deep fried or sautéed...

Page 6: ... entertainment sources These sources can be digital or analog as there are a mul tude of inputs for both The source unit should normally have a built in volume control When seZng up the Rialto 400 it should be located between the source unit and the speakers in a convenient and safe place following the guidelines in this user manual Sources that can connect to the Rialto 400 and have their perform...

Page 7: ...Analog Audio Input 1 8th inch stereo analog input Speaker Level Inputs Connect input speaker wires to these terminals 12 Volt Trigger Output Input Priority Ac ve Down Standby Off Digital Priority Analog Priority All On Five Way Gold Plated Binding Posts High performance gold plated speaker output binding posts Digital Audio COAX Input Input for digital audio COAX Subwoofer Mono Output RCA output fo...

Page 8: ...sed in Mono mode i e using the Rialto to amplify a powered subwoofer the output of the Rialto 400 is increased to as high as 400 wabs If the Rialto 400 is used in Mono mode the Stereo Mono switch should be switched to Mono When in Mono mode the red Mono LED will light on the back of the Rialto 400 Ground Lia Switch This switch selects the level of isola on between the audio signal ground and your ...

Page 9: ...st make changes and then switch it back on 4 Set the Input Priority to Analog 5 Adjust the gain on the back of the Rialto 400 adjus ng the analog gain level to the desired gain seZng to work with your source volume control 6 Adjust the level on the AudioControl AccuBASS to the desired amount of bass response to add bass and richness back to your music 7 Enjoy Making Good Sound Great with the Rialt...

Page 10: ... pressing the power switch to on Note Whenever changing inputs switch the Rialto 400 off first make changes and then switch it back on 5 Set the Input Priority to Analog or Digital depending on your preference or set the Input Priority to All On for no priority between inputs 6 Adjust the volume on the back of the Rialto 400 using the digital volume and then repeat using the analog volume to the des...

Page 11: ...e Rialto 400 can work with Addi onal speaker set ups can take advantage of the Rialto 400 amplifiers stability at 4 ohms powering four speakers In addi on the Rialto 400 can be used as a Mono amplifier with power ra ngs up to 400 wabs AudioControl User Manual Rialto 400 11 Speaker Set Up Examples 2 1 Speaker Set up The standard set up for a 2 1 speaker system with two 4 8 ohm speakers plus an ac ve ...

Page 12: ...ignal input ahead of a digital signal If the analog signal stops the Rialto 400 will switch back to an incoming digital signal if present All On In the on posi on the Rialto will have no overriding priority and all inputs will play Play back should be controlled by the various sources as All On could result in both digital and analog sources being heard as no priori za on has been set The op mal s...

Page 13: ...ncrease the amount of gain on your Rialto 400 so that the volume increases to your maximum LOUD listening level For some of you this may be louder than others 4 Con nue to fine tune the gain level on your Rialto 400 to adjust to personal preferences loudness and musicality At this level of gain it will s ll allow you to increase the source volume up and down to achieve minimum levels or rock the ho...

Page 14: ... volume control 2 Now increase AccuBass level by slowly turning the dial clockwise un l the amount of bass being restored meets your own personal preferences 3 You will hear bass being restored to the music as you increase the level of AccuBASS as well as the richness of the audio steadily improve as bass frequencies are restored to the music 4 Con nue to fine tune the AccuBASS level on your Rialto...

Page 15: ...back to the un priori zed signal This will correct immediately when the priority signal starts again The Rialto 400 is set to automa cally switch back to the non priori zed signal aher approximately 10 seconds of quiet space silence More Troubleshoo ng For addi onal troubleshoo ng support and technical advice please visit our website at www audiocontrol com Service AudioControl has a reputa on for...

Page 16: ... com Manual This manual was wriben designed printed and carefully placed right side up into the box in the USA on a wet and rainy day in Seable by a team of music lovers AudioControl 2013 All Rights Reserved AudioControl Rialto 400 and AccuBASS are registered trademarks of AudioControl Inc AudioControl Manual 9131200 Specifica ons Inputs Outputs 2 Channel Power Amplifier Digital Inputs Op cal Toslin...

Page 17: ...400 If anyone other than A or B messes with the Rialto 400 that voids your warranty 5 The warranty is also void if the serial number is altered or removed or if The Rialto 400 has been used improperly Now that sounds like a big loophole but here is all we mean by it Unwarranted abuse is A physical damage don t use the Rialto 400 to level your dining room table B improper connec ons 120 volts into ...

Page 18: ...obust power levels and pris ne sonics 16 Channels 65 Wabs Per Channel All Channels Driven Bridgeable for Increased Power Cool Running Class H Topology 5 Band Speaker Equaliza on Compact 3U Rack Space LightDrive An Clipping Protec on Blue LED Less Than 1 Wab in Standby AudioControl User Manual Rialto 400 18 More Making Good Sound Great at AudioControl Director Model D3400 D4400 16 CHANNEL NETWORK A...

Page 19: ...and in domes c situa ons Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soh lint free cloth Do not use chemical solvents for cleaning the unit Abnormal Smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the equipment turn the power off immediately and unplug the equipment from the wall outlet Contact your dealer do not reconnect ...

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