INSTALLATION – FIRST STEPS
POSITIONING YOUR EPISODE AMPLIFIER
Episode amplifiers are designed to help deliver a great audio experience
that makes your music come alive for years to come. However, where you
place the amplifier can have a large effect on the performance that you
receive, and the life of the unit. If you are not rack-mounting the amplifier,
position it with all feet resting on a solid level surface. Be sure that the
amplifier is in a well-ventilated area that provides adequate cooling.
If your installation lacks good air flow (such as in solid door cabinets
or wall-mounted racks), it may be necessary to create ventilation
to allow outside air into the space.
VENTILATION
Do not block the ventilation holes, or place anything directly on top of,
next to, or under the amplifier. Do not place the amplifier on carpeting
or any similar material. Do not install the amplifier near a source
of heat, or in an extremely humid or wet location.
INSTALLATION – GETTING CONNECTED
CAUTION:
All connections and switching must be done with the
amplifier’s power switch positioned to ‘Off’. Connect the power cord
last to ensure that the amplifier is off during all of your connections
and set up.
INPUTS
For line level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance, shielding and high-quality connectors.
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Use 14-18 gauge stranded two-conductor loudspeaker wire for all high level connections. At each loudspeaker-level connection,
ensure that at least 2 inches of each conductor are separated. Strip away 1/4 inch of insulation from each conductor. Connect the
appropriate conductor to each screw terminal, observing correct polarity.
If you connect your speakers out of phase, one speaker will be playing at the opposite ‘time’ as the other, which will result in
sound that lacks bass and sounds ‘warbly’ or ‘distant’ with vocals. If you suspect the sound in a zone is not right and you cannot
see any markings on the wire to verify that the polarity is correct, try this simple test:
• Sit between the loudspeakers.
• Play some music with your receiver set to Mono.
• Listen to the bass. Is it full or thin? Listen to volume of the bass as well.
• Turn off your receiver and reverse the connections for one of the speakers connected to your Episode amplifier.
• Repeat your test at the same volume level. When the sound has the loudest and best sounding bass and also sounds best
in the vocal region, your connections are correct and in-phase.
LOOP OUTPUTS
Any source connected to the Global Input can be sent to other components or amplifiers by connecting them to the Global Loop
output connectors.
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Make sure that there is a minimum of 5”
of free air space above the amplifier and
3” on each side for proper ventilation.
Allow a minimum of 2” of depth behind unit
to accommodate cables and connectors.
Standard Placement of Amplifier in Cabinet
