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Flowery Marketing Introduction

Greetings from the rainforests of the 
Pacific Northwest, the home of AudioCon-
trol. Since are reading this manual it is safe 
to say you are in the process of installing a 
high performance AudioControl Pantages 
G4 power amplifier that performs as a 5 
channel amplifier to power your surround 
sound speaker or you can use it in a 3.1 
configuration to power your Left, Center, 
Right channels and a subwoofer! You have 
unprecedented flexibility with this ridic-
ulously powerful and adaptable amplifier 
which no doubt caught your refined and 
discerning eye.  You will be pleased to 
note that this amplifier was designed and 
manufactured at the AudioControl facto-
ries located in the U.S.A., just outside of 
Seattle. For over 43 years now, our com-
pany has been designing and manufactur-
ing high performance components that 
allow enthusiasts to truly enjoy their audio 
systems. It should provide you and your 
customers with years of enjoyment and 
trouble-free service. We truly feel that this 
theater amplifier will enhance the perfor-
mance of any system.
This manual was written to assist with the 
installation of this new amplifier. Whether 
you are a seasoned veteran, or this is the 

Introduction

first amplifier you have ever heard, we 
encourage you to set aside some time to 
review this not-so-weighty prose. While 
reading a manual can be as exciting as 
watching a slug race, we have included 
lots of useful information, carefully con-
cealed within a minimum of technical 
jargon. Not only will you learn how to get 
the most from this AudioControl home 
theater power amplifier, you might be 
able to infer how to cook chicken perfectly 
moist every time. Anything as capable 
as this amp deserves all the explanation 
it can get. So, kick back, grab a Reuben’s 
Brews Hazealicious IPA and give this a 
thorough read. 
We also encourage you to visit the Audio-
Control web site, conveniently located at 
www.audiocontrol.com. While we have 
tried to anticipate any installation issues 
in this manual, there are sometimes new 
applications and ideas that come to mind. 
Therefore, our web site will always have 
the most current information.
Needless to say, if you have any real 
challenging questions, feel free to 
call us or e-mail us at sound.great@
audiocontrol.com.

Содержание PANTAGES G4

Страница 1: ...5 CHANNEL HIGH POWER AMPLIFIER OF DESTINY Installation Manual PANTAGESG4 ...

Страница 2: ...he literature accompanying the appliance Caution to reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm...

Страница 3: ...d 8 Front Panel Features 9 Rear Panel Features 10 Speaker and Wiring Impedance 13 Installation 14 Configurations 15 Ventilation 19 Advanced Discussions 20 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 23 Block Diagram 24 Service 25 The Warranty 26 Blackhawk Waltz 28 2019 AudioControl Inc All rights reserved Based on a dream sequence while under the influence of tea ...

Страница 4: ...r will enhance the perfor mance of any system This manual was written to assist with the installation of this new amplifier Whether you are a seasoned veteran or this is the Introduction first amplifier you have ever heard we encourage you to set aside some time to review this not so weighty prose While reading a manual can be as exciting as watching a slug race we have included lots of useful inf...

Страница 5: ...are of this problem by automatically and intelligently adjusting the power supply to fit the power demands of the moment The result is much cooler operation without the need for bulky heatsinks or fans Lightdrive Protection System The Lightdrive protection circuitry protects this amplifier like a mom ma bear to her cubs and defends speakers against clipping distortion damage and annoying teenage b...

Страница 6: ...ereo operation Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs Analog RCA loop through outputs Stout and sturdy 5 way binding posts Back panel channel LED status indicators Lightdrive signal management Prodigious power Ground isolation switch Front panel light bar brilliance setting Intuitive back panel for ease of set up and control Heavy use for weight lifting when not listening ...

Страница 7: ...ter trigger 9 AC power switch 10 AC input 11 AC fuse 1 Light bar brilliance setting 2 Inputs balanced and unbalanced 3 RCAThru outputs 4 Level control 5 Stereo Mono switch 6 Speaker outputs 1 Power LED 2 Light Bar 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 1 2 4 3 3 Power Button 4 Rack Mount Ears optional Rear Panel ...

Страница 8: ...e RCA audio cables more than 20 feet consider using an active balanced line driver for the signals This will provide better noise rejection against nasty things like hum spikes local talk radio and metaphysical paranormal phenomena etc The AudioControl balanced line driver components BLD 10 BLR 10 and BLX 10 are an excellent way to send audio over long distances with standard Cat 5 wiring Check th...

Страница 9: ...mized via a button on the back panel 3 Power Button This large legendary button allows for the on standby mode to be toggled Press to turn the unit on and press again to turn the unit into standby mode The rear panel Main AC Power switch must be engaged for this button to work 4 Rack Mount Ears These optional rack ears allow the unit to be rack mounted in a standard 19 wide rack with a 3U height U...

Страница 10: ...wasn t enough room on the richly dense rear panel We sacrificed some grammatical correctness to fit more on the rear panel we felt it was a decent trade off 4 Level This control provides for Gain adjustment on the input signal Use this to calibrate optimal signal level to drive the Pantages G4 to full output These adjustments are applied per channel input so for stereo signals best practice is to ...

Страница 11: ...is switch should be in the GND Ground position If there is trouble with an AC ground hum try the other two settings for the best operation For safety the chassis is always connected to the earth ground regardless of the switch setting 8 MasterTrigger You can use theseTS 1 8 connectors to turn on the unit or place it into standby mode For exam ple you could have an external device such as one of ou...

Страница 12: ...ly into the wall outlet or a surge protector power strip with sufficient power rating SinceThe Pantages G4 has remote power switching using the trigger system you can plug the unit into an outlet that is always active 11 AC Fuse The main power supply fuse may be checked or replaced WARNING Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from the AC mains before checking or replacing the fuse Use a flat...

Страница 13: ...his can be a benefit if you are paralleling lots of speakers The wire itself acts as an impedance limiter since the amplifier cannot see a speaker load lower than the resistance of the wire The downside of this wire resistance is that you waste some part of the total power available to the speakers Speakers like other resistors when wired in parallel show lower values than the individual component...

Страница 14: ...icated 15 amp service Otherwise connect to the same circuit as your fine AudioControl theater processor Also the ground pin on the power cord is there for reason never cut it off If you ever need to plug it into a two prong plug don t Remote power control 12vTrigger There are 3 levels of power control of the Pantages G4 Main AC Power switch This is the master control of the amplifier and must be t...

Страница 15: ...le As a 5 channel amp it gives you unparalleled cool running power that can handle any speaker It s a 3 1 amplifier or a 3 channel amp depending on your bridging configurations Please take a moment and a nice box of crayons to enjoy the hookup diagram ideas on the following pages Switch STEREO Connect to Home Theater Preamplifier Receiver Line Level outputs Left Speaker Right Speaker Center Speake...

Страница 16: ...our 8 ohm sub With the other channels handling the highs you really aren t going to get anything better from a single hifi amp Pro tip Loop the input from 4 to 5 for an extra 3dB Switch STEREO Switch MONO Passive Subwoofer 8 Ohm Minimum Connect to Preamplifier Receiver Line Level outputs Center Left Left Center Right Right Sub LFE Jolly Nice Full Range Speakers 4 Ohm Minimum Configurations ...

Страница 17: ... there are the same Use detents for quick set up you ll have more than enough gain to blow out your windows if that s your thing Your Center speaker connects to channel 3 in this configuration Truly amazing Pro tip Loop the input from 1 to 2 and 4 to 5 for an extra 3 dB Switch MONO Switch MONO Connect to Preamplifier Receiver Line Level outputs Center Left Left Right Center Right Your Amazingly Wo...

Страница 18: ...ed the same audio signal to all the Pantages G4 s 5 channels Daisy chain the Thru output to the other inputs Switch STEREO Switch STEREO Connect to Preamplifier Receiver Line Level output mono musak and paging Mid High Speakers 4 Ohm Minimum Configurations ...

Страница 19: ...a tions and ensure that your rack room meets these requirements If the amplifier should overheat a thermal sensor will put it into standby mode allowing the heatsink to cool down Once the amplifier has cooled to a safe operating temperature the amplifier will reactivate If this occurs often identify the cause of the problem and take corrective action for example Provide additional ventilation Do n...

Страница 20: ...ng level for most rooms and assumes all zones driven at the same time You will be amazed at how cool the Pantages G4 is at this level One rule does not fit all situations so apply your knowledge of the particular circumstances involved Also see the section below on unique rooms and SPL How many units may I put on one 15 amp breaker It depends Since you are limited to 1800 watts per device by most ...

Страница 21: ...articularly the shower you need to have speakers very near to them Modern day larger bathrooms need more than two speakers for these reasons What about large rooms as well as rooms where the listener is far from the speakers Typical in wall speakers are designed to be near the listener In common rooms with eight foot ceilings and other usual dimensions in wall speak ers typically are not much more...

Страница 22: ...the wires Suspect a short if the problem hap pens only at higher volume levels 3 Speaker Buzzing or Crackling at high volume a Reduce any preamplifier equalizer low frequency boost b Turn off your Sounds of the Pacific Northwest chainsaw and bacon frying CD c Check that the crossover settings are matched to your speakers Mindfulness 1 Take a deep breath in hold it and chant the specifications page...

Страница 23: ... wtd ref full output Crosstalk 80 dB 1 kHz Damping Factor 450 Gain 28 dB Analog Input Sensitivity 1 42Vrms for full output Minimum Speaker Load 4 ohms Minimum Speaker Load Bridged 8 ohms Protection Clipping Thermal Short Circuit DC offset AC Power Requirements Standby 2 watts Idle 38 watts 1 8th power loud listening level 263 watts Full Power 1500 watts BTU hr Output Standby 5 6 BTU hr Idle 129 BT...

Страница 24: ...n Class H Control Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Channel 5 Balanced XLR Input Channel 5 Unbalanced RCA Input Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Channel 4 Balanced XLR Input Channel 4 Unbalanced RCA Input Channel 3 Balanced XLR Input Channel 3 Unbalanced RCA Input Channel 2 Balanced XLR Input Channel 2 Unbalanced RCA Input Channel 1 Balanced XLR Input Channel 1 Unbalanced RCA Input Bridge Bridge Thru Thru Thru Thru...

Страница 25: ...em this would be so much better and our service technicians may add you to their Christmas Card list Please include any notes about the system and other components you are using Is it an intermittent problem that only occurs on the first full moon of Spring 3 A return street address No PO Boxes please 4 A daytime phone number in case our technicians have a question about the problem you are having...

Страница 26: ...ice requires original sales receipt documentation The warranty only applies to the original purchaser from an authorized AudioControl dealer Note Products purchased from unauthorized dealers are not covered under warranty 3 If an authorized AudioControl dealer installs your AudioControl product the warranty is five years otherwise the warranty is limited to one year 4 Our warranty covers AudioCont...

Страница 27: ...ve no obligation express or implied We make no warranty of mer chantability or fitness for any particular purpose Also neither we nor anyone else who has been involved in the develop ment or manufacture of the unit will have any liability of any incidental consequen tial special or punitive damages includ ing but not limited to any lost profits or damage to other parts of your system by hooking up...

Страница 28: ...28 Hurrah you are done Manual PN 913 164 0 The Blackhawk Waltz 2 1 5 6 3 START FINISH 4 ...

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