8101 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Amplifier Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Safety First ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Choose Input Wire and Connectors ................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 Choose Output Wire and Connectors ............................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Wiring Your System .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7 Connecting the AC Supply .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.8 Start-up Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Amplifier Operation ................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Precautions .................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators .............................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Back-Panel Controls and Connectors............................................................................................................. 13
4 Advanced Features and Options ................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Protection Systems ........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Advanced Features ........................................................................................................................................ 14
5 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 16
6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Factory Service .............................................................................................................................................. 19
7 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Performance .................................................................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Output Power ................................................................................................................................................. 21
7.3 Performance Graphs ...................................................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Power Draw and Thermal Dissipation ............................................................................................................ 23
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