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©2012 Indy Audio Labs, LLC all rights reserved / Revision20130220

Document No. 1000571

1.  Read Instructions – All safety and operating instructions should be 

read before operating the device. 

2.  Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should  

be retained for future reference. 

3.  Heed Warnings – All warnings on the device and in the operating 

instructions should be adhered to. 

4.  Follow instructions – All operating and safety instructions should  

be followed. 

5.  Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the 

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 

6.  Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water (for 

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; 

in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like). 

7.  Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to 

protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked 

or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the 

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product 

should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase 

or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s 

instructions have been adhered to. 

8.  Heat – This product should be situated away from heat sources 

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that 

produce heat. 

9.  Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the  

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not 

sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult with your 

product dealer or the local power company. For products intended  

to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the 

operating instructions. 

10. Grounding – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding- 

type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only 

fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you 

are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician 

to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of 

the grounding-type plug. 

11. Power Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so 

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed 

upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from  

the product. 

12. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or 

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or 

electrical shock. 

13. Lightning and Periods of Non-Use – For added protection for this 

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! 

DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION!

 To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of the device 

enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to an Aragon authorized service center.

CAUTION!

 The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to 

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the device enclosure. The international symbol of an exclamation 

point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintenance and 

servicing information in the manual accompanying the device.

WARNING!

 To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and 

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage 

to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

14. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth 

for cleaning.

15. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this 

product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage 

points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

16. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet 

and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following 

conditions: a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,  

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, 

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product 

does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. 

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating 

instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result 

in damage and often will require extensive work by a qualified 

technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the 

product has been dropped or damaged in any way, or f) When the 

product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a 

need for service.

17. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure 

the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the 

manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original 

parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, 

or other hazards.

18. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this 

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to 

determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as 

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage 

or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

If this unit is purchased outside of the U.S., please contact your 

local dealer or distributor for service center information. If purchased 

inside the U.S. and dealer service is not available, contact Aragon 

Customer Service for a return authorization (RA) number before 

shipping. For further service information, contact:

     ARAGON CUSTOMER SERVICE

      phone: 1-866-781-7284
      email: [email protected] 
      5225 EXPLORATION DRIVE
      INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241

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Страница 1: ...8008 and Iridium User Guide Document No 1000571 ...

Страница 2: ...closure There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to an Aragon authorized service center CAUTION The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the device enclosure The international symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operat...

Страница 3: ...tes 3 Contents 7 Placement and Setup Shelf Mounting 14 Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Table Obtaining Additional Help 22 About Aragon and Indy Audio Labs 4 Congratulations Unpacking Outer and Inner Carton Package Contents Retain your Packaging Register your Product Record your Unit Information 8 System Planning and Optimizing Making System Connections Speaker Outputs Audio Inputs Pre amp On Of...

Страница 4: ...t the amplifier out of the package with the foam bumpers attached TEAM LIFT To Avoid injury lift with someone else your amplifier is very heavy Package Contents Inside the box you should find the following 1 Aragon amplifier 2 Foam Bumpers 2 3 Power Cord 4 XLR Shorting Plugs 5 User Guide 6 Warranty Card In the unlikely event of any of the above items missing immediately contact your dealer or Arag...

Страница 5: ...icates amplifier status as shown below indication meaning unlit No AC power input steady red Low power idle mode flashing red Amplifier circuits initializing blue Amplifier ON After pushing the power button the light ring remains red briefly as the amplifier circuits are initialized Once ready for audio the light ring illuminates blue To adjust the brightness of the light ring indicator for your p...

Страница 6: ... with red and black rings for and speaker polarity and are spaced to accommodate dual banana jacks Audio Inputs Each audio input consists of a high con ductivity gold plated RCA jack along with a professional grade XLR jack Each is logically arranged above its corresponding output connection AC Mains Inlet The AC mains inlet is a remove able IEC 320 style high current appliance inlet with integral...

Страница 7: ...cement and setup of system components This section will provide guidance on how to best install your new Aragon amplifier Shelf Mounting When planning to mount on a shelf be aware of the physical dimensions of your Aragon amplifier as outlined in the section entitled Technical Specifications p16 It is ALWAYS advisable to 1 Provide ample space above the unit 1 2 inches is the minimum preferred 2 Pr...

Страница 8: ...will tend not to go into clipping distortion as readily as lower powered amplifiers or receivers Clipping is a type of distortion that is prone to damage loudspeakers 4 Preamps should be chosen with output voltage swing capability equal to or greater than the ampli fier sensitivity spec for full rated power output for example 1 72V for full rated output Similarly an ideal preamp choice has a noise...

Страница 9: ...ractice to connect AC power only after all other connections have been made Control Networks Ethernet In order to take advantage of Aragon En hanced Ethernet Control E2C connect the Ethernet port to a 10 100 or faster home network router or switch port via a standard CAT 5e or newer Ethernet cable The network activity indicator near the Ethernet jack illumi nates green when network activity is det...

Страница 10: ...our global environment by using the low power standby mode these amplifiers offer Aragon s Proprietary Enhanced Ethernet Control E2C Enhanced Ethernet Control allows the user or installer to quickly and easily control and monitor the status of Aragon components over a home network For the Aragon series amplifiers this capability provides useful setup and diagnostics tools Setting up Enhanced Ether...

Страница 11: ...in the browser window A view of the main control page similar to the one below should appear 8008 shown Power This button performs the same function as the front panel button on the amplifier The color of the but ton matches the light ring on the physical unit It toggles the unit between on and standby operation Mute The mute button removes the audio output from all channels of the amplifier to th...

Страница 12: ... fault is corrected Individual Channel Mute The individual channel mutes allow for simple troubleshooting and setup of individual channels particularly in a multi channel surround setup When muted the mute button illuminates red as below Front Panel Illumination Brightness Control The front panel status ring may be too bright for installations with low lighting levels or more dimly illuminated com...

Страница 13: ...ity 2 Forcing a static IP address used for creating persistent links to the control page on a computer or mobile device Note that an alternate method to ac complish this is to force a static IP for this MAC ad dress in the local router The initial IP address of the amplifier is set to a default value per the table below Press the Static button and enter a new static IP address or simply hit Enter ...

Страница 14: ...power status Pre amp not connected properly Check to ensure amplifier inputs are connected directly from corresponding pre amp outputs via good RCA or XLR cables Source device disconnected Check connections between source device and pre amp Try using an alternate source device to eliminate the possibility of a pre amp problem Web control global or channel mutes active Using web control check mute ...

Страница 15: ...from local network Check network activity light if not illuminated green check opposite end of cable If cable is plugged in and switch or router shows activity indication replace network cable Incorrect IP address input to controlling computer or mobile device browser Check IP address on host router or using an IP scan tool If IP address is correct perform full power reset of amplifier remove and ...

Страница 16: ...SE balanced Input impedance 15kΩ SE 45kΩ bal 46kΩ SE 70kΩ Balanced Rail voltage 50Vdc 70Vdc Power consumption standby 1W idle 120W max 1500W standby 1W idle 120W max 1500W ethernet RS 232 status control of standby on status control of standby on channel configuration 12 Volt Trigger standby on control standby on control inputs gold plated panel mounted RCA jacks XLR balanced jack gold plated panel...

Страница 17: ...all contain a worldwide configura ble power supply and be compliant with FCC Part 15 and CE requirements The audio amplifier shall be the Aragon Iridium 8008 Architects and Engineering Specifications The audio amplifier shall be a dual monoblock provid ing 2 output channels and producing 200W continuous power into 8 ohms and greater than 400W into 4 ohms with both channels driven The audio amplifi...

Страница 18: ...wer supplies and amplifier channel circuitry Like the original the new ARAGON 8008 is capable of dynamics and precision that few other amplifiers can match even at multiple times the price The 8008 controls virtually any loud speaker load in an elegant and engaging way The ARAGON IRIDIUM MONOBLOCK is a direct descendant of the highly acclaimed Mondial Palladium Monoblock The IRIDIUM stands out for...

Страница 19: ...n the signal path Instead some of the latest low noise high voltage discrete semiconductors are used throughout All Aragon models are DC coupled input to output Zero offset is maintained by a newly designed servo circuit The control and monitoring sub system integrated with this latest generation Aragon amplifier features several advancements in thermal management and fault protec tion over prior ...

Страница 20: ...itoring is applied with no impact on signal path integrity since maximum audio performance was always and still remains the main design goal for Aragon Aragon Housing and Material Many amplifier designers seem to place function above form and utilize a traditional rectangular metal housing with a more or less stylized front panel to add interest Other designs are built around a radical new form th...

Страница 21: ... process and deliver substantial amounts of current High current 60 Amp gold plated binding posts insulated gold plat ed RCA inputs and professional grade XLR connectors ensure reliable uncolored trouble free connections Aragon Software Control For monitoring temperature and overall amplifier health Indy Audio Labs proprietary web server technology presents amplifier status information in a clean ...

Страница 22: ...corporated these same stringent manufac turing processes By the early 1990 s Aragon had set a new standard in the high end audio market for being able to reproduce dynamic powerful performances irrespective of speaker load and at an affordable price Many of the original Aragon components produced in the 1980s are still running reliably and coveted by audio enthusiasts today Acurus was founded in 1...

Страница 23: ... is invalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from an Authorized Aragon dealer You may call 1 866 559 5113 choose the INDY AUDIO LABS customer service option to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or that you purchased from a Authorized Aragon dealer This Warranty is only valid for the original ...

Страница 24: ...www indyaudiolabs com 5225 Exploration Drive Indianapolis IN 46241 T 866 559 5113 F 866 719 8516 E info indyaudiolabs com ...

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