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6:  Operation - 1

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Source Select 

Rotate the SEL knob on the front panel to select different source 
inputs. 8300A has AUX1, AUX2, VIDEO, TUNER, CD, PHONO, 
XLR total seven signal inputs available.

Altering the Volume Level

Rotate the VOL knob on front panel to alter the volume level. 

The range is -80dB to +8dB, the factory default volume is -20dB. 
If the volume is set to lower than -20dB when unit is closed, the 
default volume will be last used value when the unit next boots 
up. If the volume is set to higher than -20dB, the default volume 
will be -20dB when the unit next boots up. 

Mute

Press the VOL knob on the front panel or the   button on remote 
can toggle the sound on/off. 

Switching the display on and off

Press DISPLAY button on remote to toggle the display off and on.

When the display is OFF:

 Pressing any key will bring the display on. After 

a few moments the display will again switch off.  Switching the 8300CD 

off and on restores the display.

To alter the display brightness:

 Press and hold the display key to display 

the current brightness level. You can select from1 to 8 eight brightness 

levels. 

Switching On and Off

Connect power to all system units. Switch the mains on. Switch on all source units, 

switch on the power amplifiers 8300A.

When switching off:

 switch off the amplifier 8300A first before switching off the 

source unit unless they are trigger enabled. 

When switching on:

 The power LED illuminates, the display shows the welcome 

screen. After a short period the unit boots up.

Standby Mode 

Audiolab 8300A will be in standby mode when power on. Press the 

 button 

to bring 8300A out of standby, the power indicator LED becomes brighter. You 

can activate the “auto standby” function by holding the 

 button for 3 seconds. 

Using this “auto standby” function, 8300A will automatically go into standby 

mode when there is no signal input or operation for 20 minutes, and the power 

indicator LED becomes dim. 

Protection

The Audiolab 8300A is protected by a thermal fuse which interrupts the audiol 

output if the amplifier is grossly overloaded for a period of time. The display will 

show PROTECTION for 3 seconds, and then display is off, the power indicator 

LED will flash. 

To restore operation, simply press 

 button to bring unit into standby and then 

press to activate unit again. 

PROTECTION

01sec

VIDEO-20.0dB

Integrated Mute

Display Off

Display On

Summary of Contents for 8300A

Page 1: ...User Instructions 8300A...

Page 2: ...ION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructio...

Page 3: ...he latest in a long line of Audiolab integrated amplifiers with a pedigree that stretches back to the very first 8000A that made Audiolab and overnight sensation Inside 8300A you ll find the latest di...

Page 4: ...3 Controls and Connectors Page 3...

Page 5: ...unmute the sound Fitting Batteries Open the cover unwrap the supplied AAA batteries and place them in the battery compartment with the polarity as shown replace the cover Always use AAA batteries and...

Page 6: ...rmally connects to the amplifier Unbalanced Input If you cannot use the balanced input connect a high quality stereo screened RCA phone lead from the unbalanced input of the 8300A to a suitable output...

Page 7: ...o 8 eight brightness levels Switching On and Off Connect power to all system units Switch the mains on Switch on all source units switch on the power amplifiers 8300A When switching off switch off the...

Page 8: ...ctions may momentarily operate the muting function on the 8300A Integrated mode The pre amplifier section is internally connected to the power amplifier Pre Amp outputs are not operational External su...

Page 9: ...g will not take effect if or MODE knob is not pressed The Menu Tree The chart shows the menu options Main menu item are at the top The next level shows the default settings Display Brightness Dimmer L...

Page 10: ...ons carried out by parties other than Audiolab or its authorized agents or distributors 2 Products not purchased from an Audiolab authorized dealer 3 Products that were not new at the time of original...

Page 11: ...nal to noise ratio Phono MM Volume 0dB Vin 3mV Rs 1K 20Hz 20kHz 73dB 78dB A weighted Signal to noise ratio Phono MC Volume 0dB Vin 300uV Rs 0R 20 20KHz 68dB 73dB A weighted Crosstalk 80dB L R R L 10kH...

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