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SECTION 1 -
Quick Install Guide
Thank you for purchasing an Axium AX-1250 Multi-Zone Amplifier.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Multi-Zone Amplifier. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Unpacking / Setup
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Check for damage:
Immediately upon receiving the new AX
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1250 Multi-Zone amplifier, inspect the carton for evidence of
mishandling during shipment. Then carefully unpack the unit and inspect for damage. Please save the
shipping carton and all inner package materials in the event that the AX
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1250 needs to be shipped for
service or moved to a new location.
IMPORTANT:
If the AX
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1250 Multi-Zone amplifier has been damaged during shipping, please
contact the Axium supplier immediately.
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Verify that all the accessories have been included, see PREFACE: Supplied accessories.
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Read the entire Instruction Manual.
Installation
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Connect Zone outputs 1 – 6 to speakers, using high quality speaker audio cables, e.g. minimum
specification is 16 AWG (1.3mm²) Twin or Quad Audio cable.
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All Speaker cabling should be home runs, avoid joining or crimping wires.
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Speaker cabling should be kept at least 300mm (12”) away from high voltage house wiring.
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Speaker wiring can NOT be combined. The Zone outputs are ‘Bridge” configuration where
there are no common ground connections; i.e. The Left Zone output positive and negative
terminals are connected to the Left speaker’s Positive and negative terminals respectively. The
Right Zone output positive and negative terminals are connected to the Right speaker’s positive
and negative terminals respectively.
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Not suitable for use with a stereo speaker – single speaker with two voice coils – where the
voice coils are internally connected.
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Not suitable for use with transformer volume controls.
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Connect Sources 1 – 12 to Source equipment, using good quality RCA cables for the Analog L/R
connections, and shielded 75
Ω
RCA cables for the Coax Digital Audio inputs.
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Both Analog & Digital Audio connections may be made to input Sources 1 – 8. The Digital Audio
source is the default selection if a signal is present.
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Either a Digital Audio Coax or Optical connection can be made to input Sources 9 – 12.
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Digital Audio Coax and Optical signals must be PCM.
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Connect AX
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1250 to local network via the Ethernet port “MAIN IN”
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Connect Power cord to unit and then plug into an AC outlet to apply power.
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Use the AX
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1250 intuitive front panel LCD GUI and Touch Panel to select Zone, and control the amplifier
Standby, Source and Volume.
