Owner’s Reference
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Stellar
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M700 Mono Amplifier
Page 1: ...Owner s Reference Stellar M700 Mono Amplifier ...
Page 2: ...over Introduction Welcome Contact Information Symbols Found on the M700 Getting Started Power Cables Country Specific AC Voltages Installation Considerations Biwire Connecting the Speaker Cables Connecting Cables Rear Panel View Black Terminal is not Ground Operation Guide Power Up Trigger Input Output Logo Button Indicators Output Disabled Mode Troubleshooting 2 10 11 14 14 14 14 13 12 13 12 12 1...
Page 3: ...t plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms When making connections to this or any other component make sure all components are powered off Turn off all systems power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEA...
Page 4: ...llar power amplifier series was going to be something special Stellar amplifiers never draw attention to themselves a rare quality in amplifiers of any price Combine the Stellar power amplifier with its mate the extraordinary Stellar Gain Cell DAC for a complete system The synergy between these two units is remarkable Each Stellar product is hand built in our Colorado facility We take great pride ...
Page 5: ...tices Make certain wherever you place the M700 there is adequate ventilation space above and below the unit Power Cables Once you have chosen the location for the Stellar M700 you may use either the provided power cable or an aftermarket power cable to connect your unit to AC power For best results we strongly recommend the use of a PS Audio PerfectWave Power AC cable or any high quality aftermark...
Page 6: ...ly one set of the binding posts to connect the speaker cable Use only the finest speaker cables and connectors WARNING Never connect speaker cables while the amp is on If one speaker lead is connected or and the other lead brushes up against the chassis there is the potential to present the speaker with 25VDC This voltage has the potential to damage a driver usually the woofer in a speaker 5 Black...
Page 7: ...ging in the Power Cable Once connections have been made to both the loudspeakers and the preamplifier it is time to plug the AC power source in The M700 is voltage specific It ONLY operates at the voltage set at the factory Do NOT plug the M700 into a voltage other than what it is set for Failure to observe this rule may damage the Stellar You are now ready to enjoy your first listen to the Stella...
Page 8: ...r has a 5V 12V trigger for remotely powering the unit on and off It is important to note that the trigger out is intended to loop through to a second power amplifier The Stellar amplifier does not generate a trigger signal An input trigger DC voltage is required 7 Logo Button Indicators There are four conditions for the Stellar M700 Amplifier Off The Logo Button is not illuminated and the unit is ...
Page 9: ... is known as a ground loop The first step to determine where the hum is coming from is to place the Stellar M700 in Output Disabled Mode and remove the input connection from the preamplifier Turn the amp back on and see if there is hum Chances are good that there will not be If the hum is a low frequency soft sound see if its level goes up and down with the preamp volume control If it does the pro...
Page 10: ...g the hum buzz to occur and using a cheater plug doesn t help matters it may be necessary to isolate the cable connection CATV with an isolation transformer This inexpensive device is available at most department store type outlets and is sometimes called a matching transformer If you have problems finding one call your local cable TV company for advice The matching transformer will be placed betw...
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Page 13: ...d or the purchase price refunded through the original point of purchase Shipping You are responsible to pay for the safe and proper shipment of the warrantied product to PS Audio or its authorized repair center Under this limited warranty PS Audio or its authorized repair center will pay the cost of returning the repaired or replacement product to you What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warrant...
Page 14: ...mitation or exclusion may not apply to you In the event that your warrantied product cannot be repaired PS Audio will either replace or refund the cost of the unit We reserve the right to replace any out of stock discontinued or limited edition products with a comparable product Discontinued products may not be available for warranty replacement Warranty Transfer This warranty is for the benefit o...
Page 15: ...duct to a PS Audio authorized repair center You should insure the product for its full retail cost in the event it gets lost or damaged in transit PS Audio is not responsible for damage incurred during the transit of products sent to us Shipping your product in non PS Audio packaging may void this warranty PS Audio reserves the right to charge you for new factory packaging to return your product a...
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