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6. Channel Level Attenuators (PRO 

ONLY): 

The level control will attenuate the input signal 

level from 0dB through  -14dB.

7. Output Binding Posts:

The RED binding post is connected to the 

amplifier output. Connect to this post the (+) 

terminal on the loudspeaker for normal (non-

bridged or individual) operation. 

The BLACK binding post is connected to signal 

ground. Connect to this post the (-) terminal 

on the loudspeaker for normal (non-bridged or 

individual) operation. 

Only use Class 2 Rated Wiring. No other wiring is 

permitted for use.

The output binding posts provide three different 

interconnect options: banana plugs, spade lugs, 

and bare wire. Combinations may be used when 

bi-wiring.  Cables should be kept as short as 

practical and should never be terminated with 

connectors that may become confused for AC 

power connectors. Cables should be dressed 

away from input and power cables.

8. Master Circuit Breaker: 

The Cubed series amplifier uses a magnetic-

trip circuit breaker to protect the amplifier. 

This breaker is not an on off switch and must 

be in the ‘ON’ position during the installation 

and normal operation. Use the front panel 

push-button power switch or an external 

control voltage to power-up or power-down 

the amplifier. Should the breaker trip, or switch 

“OFF”,  lower or remove the amplifier input 

signals. Remove the AC power by disconnecting 

the power cord from the amplifier for 20 

seconds. Switch the breaker to the ‘ON’ position. 

Reconnect the power cord, then power the unit 

up normally. The circuit breaker must be ‘ON’ 

at all times for the Cubed Series amplifier to 

operate.

9. A/C Power Input: 

An IEC-320 C14 power inlet provides for 

connection of an IEC-320 C13 equipped power 

cord.  Before connecting the power cord to the 

amplifier, check that the voltage rating on the 

data plate or ratings label conforms with your 

locality. With the circuit breaker ‘ON’ insert the 

power cord into the Cubed series amplifier, then 

plug the other end to an appropriate A/C power 

outlet.

10.  Remote Power Up:

When in External position, the Power On state 

is governed by voltage applied to IN terminals 

of the Remote Power Up connector. The front 

panel power switch must remain in the ‘ON’ 

position. “External Control Voltage” on page 

5 for instructions regarding connection and 

usage.

11.  Power Status Indicator:

Plugging in the power cord applies power to 

the amplifier. The status indicator will initially 

flash green. The number of flashes indicates the 

revision of the soft start circuit software. This 

puts the amplifier in Standby mode and the LED 

turns red indicating power is present.

Engaging  the front panel on/off switch initializes 

the startup sequence. During the soft start ramp 

up, operation the status led will turn orange 

when connected to 60Hz power or red when 

connected to 50Hz power. The Status LED 

switches to green when the ramp up sequence 

ends. Turning off the front panel on/off switch 

returns the amplifier to the Standby mode.

12.  Data Plate:

Unit specific information is printed here 

including model number, operating voltage, 

frequency, and serial number. 

4B3-17-SIL-120

~120V   60Hz   1000W

Serial No:      4B3-000000

Date: 1530    REV: 1234   

Summary of Contents for 3B3

Page 1: ...3B3 4B3 Amplifier Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...E BRYSTON LIMITED WARRANTY Bryston analog audio products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for twenty 20 years from the original date of manufacture The warranty includes parts and labour Bryston digital products and cables are warranted for five years from the original date of manufacture The warranty includes parts and labour Bryston products having motorized moving parts exclu...

Page 3: ...xemplary performance observed both in the listening space and in the laboratory C Series variants are available in your choice of 17 inch or 19 inch wide non rack mountable aluminum dress panels anodized in clear silver toned or black Nineteen inch wide C Series amplifiers include front mounted handles PRO amplifiers feature 19 inch wide rack mountable dress panels with a black anodized front fini...

Page 4: ... Power Status Indicator on page 9 The amplifier is now ready to be powered on Connecting to Loudspeakers 2 Channel Mode Connection to loudspeakers is accomplished by attaching high quality speaker cable to the Output Binding Posts see Rear Panel on page 8 per the following instructions The RED binding post is connected to the channel output Connect this post to the terminal on the loudspeaker The ...

Page 5: ...bly reduces voltage drop in the power line on high current surges and quite substantially increases the stability of the power line improving audio and video focus precision and clarity External Control Voltage To power up the amplifier using an external control voltage supply a 5V to 12V AC or DC control voltage to the IN terminals of connector fig 1 Use paired wire of 22 to 18 gauge between the ...

Page 6: ... and connected to on the loudspeaker Channel 2 RED binding post connector is negative polarity and connected to on the loudspeaker The bridged output is floating with respect to ground DO NOT CONNECT EITHER OUTPUT TERMINAL TO GROUND To engage bridged mode place the MODE switch located on the rear panel into the BRIDGED position but before doing so make sure all input and output connections are cor...

Page 7: ...curs when the channel output level no longer can follow the level increase at the input over driven input condition When a channel is driven into clipping the channel LED will change from green to red then back to green when the level is reduced Momentary clipping can be tolerated however it indicates that maximum undistorted power has been surpassed and potential speaker damage may result if over...

Page 8: ... in dB below rated output Different input configurations result in slightly different noise readings The above noise ratings represent minimum readings Actual readings may be better 5 Mode Switch The individual setting is for two channel operation Bridged mode is for single channel operation See BridgedMode onpage6 Rear Panel Model Number Data Sticker ON F F O o I 1 2 3 1 2 3 300W INTO 8Ω 300W INT...

Page 9: ...ord then power the unit up normally The circuit breaker must be ON at all times for the Cubed Series amplifier to operate 9 A C Power Input An IEC 320 C14 power inlet provides for connection of an IEC 320 C13 equipped power cord Before connecting the power cord to the amplifier check that the voltage rating on the data plate or ratings label conforms with your locality With the circuit breaker ON ...

Page 10: ...Bridged 600W 8Ω 0 5 60 440 700 1300 Heat Load BTU Hour Idle 2 Ch 200W 8Ω Bridged 600W 8Ω 380 1530 2500 4B3 Specifications Power Output Per Channel 8Ω Load 300W Gain High 29dB Low 23dB 28 28 V V 14 14 V V Sensitivity into 8Ω High 1 0V High 1 7V Low 2 0V Low 3 5V 100W 300W 100W 300W Input Impedance Individual Mode Single Ended Balanced Balanced Bridged Mode Single Ended Balanced Balanced 60kΩ 60kΩ 1...

Page 11: ...4B3 3B3 Amplifiers 11 Dimensions Minimum recommended clearance for heat dissipation ...

Page 12: ...Bryston Limited 677 Neal Drive Peterborough Ontario K9J 6X7 Canada Phone 705 742 5325 www bryston com 300043 2016 01 19 ...

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