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AV30MX-2 Operations Manual Rev C 

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AV30MX-2 Operation Manual 

 

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Important safety instructions 

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Please read carefully prior to product installation or operation. 

2.

 

Read these instructions. 

3.

 

Keep these instructions. 

4.

 

Heed all warnings. 

5.

 

Follow all instructions. 

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Do not use this apparatus near water. 

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Clean only with dry cloth. 

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

10.

 

The unit should only be connected to 120-240VAC, 50-60 Hz power supply.  Use only the 
power adapter that is sold with the unit. 

11.

 

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point they exit from the apparatus. 

12.

 

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 

13.

 

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 

14.

 

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate properly, or has been dropped. 

 

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Approvals 

This 

equipment has been tested and found to be compliant with the limits for Class A Digital device 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, and in compliance with the EN55022 and EN55024 EMC 
standards. 

Summary of Contents for AV30MX-2

Page 1: ...adapter that is sold with the unit 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point they exit from the apparatus 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing...

Page 2: ...tion in the literature accompanying the appliance 3 2 Warnings WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY 3 3 User Responsibility 3 3 1 Radio Interference This product has been tested and complies with the EMC directive and ...

Page 3: ...5 Welcome 4 5 1 Features 4 5 2 Unpacking and Visual Inspection 4 5 3 Installation and Setup 4 5 3 1 Mounting 4 5 3 2 Product Dimensions 5 5 3 3 Cooling Considerations 5 5 3 5 Input Connections 6 5 3 6 Output Connections 6 6 Controls and Indicators 7 6 1 Sleep Mode 7 6 2 Level Controls 7 6 3 Remote Mute 7 7 Technical Specifications 8 8 Troubleshooting 9 9 Warranty Information 10 9 1 Warranty Summar...

Page 4: ...g options External inline power supply Class D convection cooled This product is proudly manufactured in the United States 5 2 Unpacking and Visual Inspection Every Stewart Audio product is carefully tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition If any damage is discovered please notify the shipping carrier immediately Save the packing materials for the car...

Page 5: ...Use only the screws provided in mounting the brackets to the unit Do not over tighten 5 3 2 Product Dimensions 5 3 3 Cooling Considerations Because the AV30MX 2 is cooled by convection with no fans the amplifier must be given adequate space to allow for proper airflow Do not stack the amplifiers on top of each other or mount it in a way that other equipment will block airflow around the case CAUTI...

Page 6: ...eaker wire and connectors to send the output signal of your amplifier to the speakers Use the following table as a guideline when selecting your wire gauge Distance Wire Gauge Up to 25 ft up to 8 m 16 AWG 25 40 ft 8 12 m 14 AWG 40 60 ft 12 18 m 12 AWG Speaker leads connect by means of terminal block connectors supplied with the unit Strip speaker leads 1 4 6 4mm and insert into connector observing...

Page 7: ...icator LED illuminates when a signal is present at any input 6 1 Sleep Mode When no input signal is detected for a period of 5 minutes the amplifier will enter sleep mode to reduce power The AV30MX 2 s Signal Sense Technology will power up the unit when a signal is subsequently detected 6 2 Level Controls There are 2 level controls to adjust the level of the input signals The level 1 control adjus...

Page 8: ...put impedance unbalanced 10kΩ Current draw Sleep Idle 1 8 power 5 mA 10 mA 150 mA Class D Input connectors 3 5mm stereo Dual RCA Output connectors 5mm Euro block Power supply External in line Universal AC to 48VDC Cooling Convection no fans Controls 2 independent input level controls mute LED indicators Power signal present clip 2 Construction Aluminum enclosure Dimensions Height Width Depth 1 25 ...

Page 9: ...ut connections are secure Ensure signal present LED is flashing to denote a signal If there is no signal detected check signal source and that level controls are set high enough Problem Amplifier overheats and or shuts off Procedure Review section 5 3 3 on proper cooling procedures Check the signal lights on the rear of the amplifier to see if the signal is overdriving the signal light flashes red...

Page 10: ...ave been dropped on the product or the enclosure has been damaged The product has been opened by the operator The product was improperly packaged when sending to the factory for repair resulting in damage Any of the precautions or instructions found in this manual were not followed Damages resulting to the product which are not covered under this warranty can be factory repaired at cost to the cus...

Page 11: ...request that you ship your product to their service center these instructions must be followed in order to ensure safe delivery If they are not followed Stewart Audio assumes no responsibility for damaged goods and or accessories that are sent with your unit 1 Please write the RA number on three sides of the box Include the Stewart Audio RA number inside the box and a brief description of the prob...

Page 12: ...Accessories The following amplifier accessories are available from Stewart Audio All part numbers shown are Stewart Audio part numbers Mounting Brackets AV POLE Pole mount bracket for AV Series amplifiers AV BRACKET Universal mounting bracket for AV Series amplifiers ...

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