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 Contents

 Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols
 BasX A-800 Multi-Zone Power Amplifier .................................................................1
 Introduction ......................................................................................................................3
 About This Manual ..........................................................................................................4
 Features ..............................................................................................................................5
 Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................6

 

BasX A-800 Front Panel .................................................................................................7

 BasX A-800 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................8

 

BasX A-800 Channel Inputs and Outputs ............................................................ 10

 Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 12
 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 13
 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 16
 Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty ............................ 18
 Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 21
 Notes ................................................................................................................................. 22

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Page 3: ...VICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Do not install the BasX amplifier near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or other apparatus that produce heat Do not block any ventilation o...

Page 4: ...X amplifier by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur 1 The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged 2 Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents 3 The unit has b...

Page 5: ...mplifier 1 Introduction 3 About This Manual 4 Features 5 Unpacking 6 BasX A 800 Front Panel 7 BasX A 800 Rear Panel 8 BasX A 800 Channel Inputs and Outputs 10 Care and Maintenance 12 Specifications 13...

Page 6: ...Page 2 BASX A 800 Multi Zone Power Amplifier...

Page 7: ...We ve paid special attention to important details like heavy duty audiophile grade binding posts and carefully laid out signal paths And we ve also included important high end features like different...

Page 8: ...one Power Amplifier We suggest that you read through the entire manual we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you will probably find some interesting information...

Page 9: ...channels each speaker output is powered by its own separate amplifier channel Bridgeable outputs each pair of amplifier channels can be independently configured to act as two separate channels or brid...

Page 10: ...or other issues when you unpack it please contact Emotiva immediately Gently remove your BasX A 800 power amp from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material It is important to...

Page 11: ...the various options available on the BasX A 800 2 Status Display Window This window houses the status LEDs Note The Status LEDs can be disabled by the Status LEDs switch on the rear panel Note In Sta...

Page 12: ...nel AC Power Switch is set to On the BasX A 800 will go into Standby Mode for a few seconds then turn itself On When the Power Mode Switch is set to Auto when the rear panel AC Power Switch is set to...

Page 13: ...nd automatically detect and configure itself to operate with your local line voltage These LEDs tell you which line voltage the A 800 amplifier has detected 6 AC Power Switch Switches the main AC powe...

Page 14: ...ch input signals are routed to each output amplifier The setting on the Bridge Switch will determine which terminals your speakers must be connected to 3 Bus Switch Input Selector The Bus Switch for e...

Page 15: ...settings of the Bridge Switch are totally independent for each Zone Note In Bridge Mode the minimum recommended speaker load for each bridged channel of the BasX A 800 is 8 ohms Note In Bridge Mode t...

Page 16: ...he BasX A 800 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the BasX A 800 it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag fo...

Page 17: ...driven 100 watts RMS channel 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD 0 03 into 8 Ohms Power Bandwidth at rated power 8 Ohm load Individual channel mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB Bridged mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 15 dB Broad B...

Page 18: ...rigger Output 12 VDC can drive any load up to 120 mA Power Requirements 115 VAC or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz automatically detected Front Panel Controls and Indicators Standby push button halo ring changes col...

Page 19: ...temperature shorted speaker connections ground faults and other common fault conditions Dimensions 17 wide x 4 high x 16 deep unboxed including feet 17 wide x 3 1 2 high x 16 deep unboxed without fee...

Page 20: ...atus LEDs are lit blue Reason Your BasX A 800 is not indicating a fault condition Check your source Check your speakers and speaker connections Problem No sound is heard the eight Status LEDs are flas...

Page 21: ...confirm that the Bus Switch is in the Bus position If you are using the Zone Input then confirm that the Bus Switch is NOT in the Bus position Check that the Power Mode switch is in the correct posit...

Page 22: ...ORIGINAL PRODUCT AND ANY REPLACEMENT PRODUCT OR PARTS INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY S...

Page 23: ...not manufactured by Emotiva where the non Emotiva product is the cause of the damage ii to damage caused by service or maintenance performed by anyone who is not a representative of Emotiva iii to da...

Page 24: ...my product is damaged on the way to you Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us Please purchase insurance when you ship your item If your Product was not...

Page 25: ...will ensure that you get the best sound quality and maximum reliability from your BasX A 800 and the speakers connected to it Emotiva Audio offers high quality speaker cables and audio interconnects...

Page 26: ...n this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement we reserve the right to make changes to the design and featu...

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