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Connecting Loudspeakers

Switch power off when connecting loudspeakers.
Use good quality low resistance loudspeaker cable. 
Connect the Positive RED (+) terminal of the amplifier to the Positive (+) RED 
terminal of the loudspeaker. Connect the Negative (-) BLACK terminals similarly.
Tighten  the  loudspeaker  terminals  securely  by  hand.  Make  there  are  no  loose 
strands of wire which could cause shorts. 
When bi-wiring loudspeakers, make sure you remove the straps connecting the HF 
and LF terminal pairs.

Connecting
Cables

RED

BLACK

Speaker 

Cables

7mm

20mm

4: Connecting Loudspeakers

Unpacking

Power Switch

Unpack the product fully.  Each carton should contain

When any Audiolab power amplifier is switched on, the output 
remains muted for 8 seconds. After 8 seconds you will hear the   

(

The appropriate Audiolab Power Amplifer

safety relay switch on and the system will now be operational.

(

One IEC power cord suitable for your area

(

When the amplifier is powered the red power indicator will light.

This instruction manual

Report any damage or shortage to your dealer as soon as possible.
Retain the packing if possible. If you dispose of the packing, do so 
with regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

2b: Introduction- 8000P & 8000M

POWER LED 

RED=Power On

POWER SWITCH

8000P

RIGHT

LEFT

Pre-Amp Right Output

Pre-Amp Left Output

RIGHT

LEFT

Pre-Amp Right Output

Pre-Amp Left Output

8000M - Standard Loudspeaker Connection

If you are stacking the 8000M, by convention the Left Channel is the upper connection

8000M - Bi-Wired Loudspeaker Connection

Bi-wiring offers improved sound quality because high and low frequency signals are carried individually to the loudspeaker drive units.

8000P - Bi-Amplified Loudspeaker Connection

The principle of Bi-wiring can be extended by using a dedicated power amplifier for each loudspeaker drive unit

Standard and Bi-Wired loudspeaker connections using the 8000P are shown in Section 3a.

Switch power off when making connections

Pre-Amp 

Output

8000M

POWER LED 

RED=Power On

POWER SWITCH

Power Amplifier Protection Circuits

Short Circuit Protection: 

If the output terminals are connected together or there 

is a short caused by a faulty speaker or connecting lead, the amplifier will mute and 
un-mute until the fault condition is removed.

DC Offset Protection:

 If there is an internal or external fault which may cause DC 

voltage to be presented to the loudspeaker, the amplifier will mute and stay muted 
until the fault is removed.

Thermal Protection:

 If the amplifier is driven excessively for long periods, or the 

output devices are pushed beyond their safe operating area, the amplifier will 
switch off and then switch back on again when it has cooled down.
In all cases, if the amplifier does not respond to remedial action, consult your dealer.

Summary of Contents for 8000Q

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Page 6: ...Pre Amp Left Output RIGHT LEFT Pre Amp Right Output Pre Amp Left Output 8000M Standard Loudspeaker Connection If you are stacking the 8000M by convention the Left Channel is the upper connection 8000M Bi Wired Loudspeaker Connection Bi wiring offers improved sound quality because high and low frequency signals are carried individually to the loudspeaker drive units 8000P Bi Amplified Loudspeaker C...

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