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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral 

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of 

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-

closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 

a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 

intended to alert the user to the presence of important 

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 

literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK 

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL 

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE 

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR 

MOISTURE.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric 

shock, do not remove cover or 

back. No user-serviceable parts 

inside.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 

blades with one wider than the other. A ground-

ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-

ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re-

ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacturer, 

or sold with the apparatus. When a 

cart is used, use caution when mov-

ing the cart/apparatus combination 

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during light-

ning 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 appara-

tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 

operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or 

splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liq

-

uids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the 

a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug 

from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall 

remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or the like.

19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains 

socket outlet with a protective earthing connec-

tion.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE 

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

Summary of Contents for a340

Page 1: ...Wadia Digital LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3539 Fax 607 724 0549 www wadia com a340 power amplifier Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...d for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience re ceptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or...

Page 3: ...e insurance claim or future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Wadia Digital founded in 1988 is one of the original companies dedicated to high performance digital audio reproduction Wadia is based on the philosophy ...

Page 4: ...eaker before connecting it to the Wadia a340 4 In the event the Wadia a340 over heats due to improper ventilation and or high ambient tempera ture the protection circuits will activate The Front Panel Standby ON LED will start flashing When the Wadia a340 has returned to a safe operating temperature normal operation will resume 5 The protection circuits will also activate when improper connections...

Page 5: ...tremely stable to ensure noise free operation even though the power line varies Trigger Input and Output Connections The Trigger Input and Output connection provides convenient Turn On Off of additional Power Ampli fiers and or Source Components Gold Plated Connectors The Input and Output Connector Contacts are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high elec trical conductivity Custom ...

Page 6: ...ion for your a340 There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the a340 into cabinets Side View of the a340 Front View of the a340 17 7 8 45 4cm 2 7 8 7 3cm 3 3 8 8 6cm 16 7 16 41 8cm Rear View of the a340 17 7 8 45 4cm 16 7 16 41 8cm 17 7 8 45 4cm 19 1 8 48 6cm ...

Page 7: ...le operat ing life for any electronic instrument Do not install the a340 directly above a heat generating device such as another Power Amplifier Allow at least 6 inches 15 2cm above the top 5 8 inches 1 6cm below the bottom and 2 inch 5 1cm on each side of the a340 so that airflow is not obstructed Allow 20 inches 50 8cm of depth for airflow and cable connections a340 Side View 21 1 2 54 6cm a340 ...

Page 8: ...e from a Preamplifier or Source Component BALanced INput for audio cables from a Preamplifier or Source Component BALanced OUTput for an audio cable to the next Power Amplifier Input UNBALanced OUTput for an audio cable to the next Power Amplifier Input INPUT MODE switch selects between UNBALanced or BALanced Input Caution The Loudspeaker Output Negative Terminal Connections are not connected to c...

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Page 10: ...Preamplifier or Source Component Chan nel Output designation to each a340 with Loudspeaker and the Loudspeaker loca tion in the room This Wadia a340 Power Amplifier is designed for Loudspeakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or 8 ohms Connect a single Loudspeaker only to the Out put Terminals When connecting Loudspeakers to the a340 it is very important to use cables of adequate size so there is litt...

Page 11: ...g careful to observe the cor rect polarities Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminals so the lugs or wire cannot slip out Refer to figures 5 and 6 Refer to General Information Note 3 on page 4 for additional information WARNING Loudspeaker terminals are ha...

Page 12: ...te 2 below of an Audio Preamplifier or Source Device to Amplifier One BALanced INput Place the INPUT MODE Switch in the BALanced Position Notes 1 An optional hookup is to use UNBalanced INput instead of the BALanced INput 2 When multiple a340s are used in a Stereo or Multichannel System match up the Pream plifier or Source Device Channel Output designation to each a340 with Loudspeaker and the Lou...

Page 13: ... to General Information Note 3 on page 4 for additional information WARNING Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock For additional instruction on mak ing Loudspeaker Connections contact your Wadia Dealer or Wadia Technical Support 9 Connect the a340 Power Cord to an active AC outlet Spade Lug or Wire Connections 10 Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the ...

Page 14: ...14 STANDBY ON Push button with indicator switches the a340 ON or OFF Standby Front Panel Display and Push button ...

Page 15: ...l Note If the Power Save Feature has activated and switched the a340 Off the Power Save Fea ture can be reset by momentarily pressing the STANDBY ON Push button When there is a Trigger Control Connection be tween the a340 and a Preamplifier or Source Device the Power Save Feature in the a340 is bypassed With the a340 connected via Trigger Control to a Preamplifier Source Device with the Power Save...

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Page 18: ...ced 87dB 113dB below rated output Unbalanced Intermodulation Distortion 0 1 maximum if the instantaneous peak power output does not exceed the rated power output for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Wide Band Damping Factor Greater than 320 8 Ohm load Greater than 160 4 Ohm load Input Impedance 10 000 ohms Balanced 10 000 ohms Unbalanced Voltage Gain 29dB Trigger Input 5 15VDC ...

Page 19: ...hipping damage Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of Wadia Refer to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 034555 Shipping carton only 1 034556 Top foam pad 1 0345...

Page 20: ...nt of its products is the policy of Wadia Digital who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A Wadia Digital LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www wadia com Wadia Digital Part No 04152200 ...

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