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Страница 2: ...ions 12 Diagrams 12 Eclipse stereo inputs 14 Minimal Path Input 15 Setup 16 Operation 18 Electronic Protection and Reliability 19 Output Current Limiting 20 Output transistor protection 21 Unusual out...
Страница 3: ...urity of all tones across the entire audio range The concept behind the electronic design was to create an amplifier that did not color the sound with its own electronic characteristics to recreate th...
Страница 4: ...iangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the following pages The CE symbol indicates compliance of this device with the rel...
Страница 5: ...se you to dangerous voltages and will void the warranty WARNING The Standby On mode switch does not disconnect the unit from the mains power To disconnect the unit from the mains switch off the unit a...
Страница 6: ...k do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Do not allow liquids to enter the unit or contact electrical terminals Service warnings All compartments are sealed at the factory If the seals are b...
Страница 7: ...rack unless you can provide proper ventilation o Do not operate the unit inside a cabinet unless it has adequate ventilation such as an open back panel o Allow at least 12 in 300mm clearance around th...
Страница 8: ...has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does no...
Страница 9: ...owever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by...
Страница 10: ...th local government regulations or environmental requirements Please dispose of this equipment via a recycling service or centre or by returning the unit to the local Halcro distributor This will enab...
Страница 11: ...TE When lifting the unit always use two people The unit is best lifted by placing your hands under the middle of the top compartment The unpacking procedure o Being careful to avoid contact with the a...
Страница 12: ...r at this stage to allow enough room around and behind the amplifier to connect all required cables o Reassemble the flight case ensuring that the protective fabric coverings are inside Storing packag...
Страница 13: ...2 Front ON Standby LEDs 3 Input selector switch 4 Loudspeaker terminals 5 Balanced voltage input 6 Unbalanced voltage input 7 Minimal path input phase inverting See the Minimal Path Input section for...
Страница 14: ...13 1 Mains power socket 2 Master ON OFF switch 3 Rear ON Standby LEDs 4 Trigger input 5 Serial Number 6 External ground terminal 7 Fuse Figure C rear view...
Страница 15: ...blem The minimal path input p12 fig B will result in the most pure sound unless earth loop generated mains hum and ripple are a problem Note The minimal path input is phase inverting Please see the Mi...
Страница 16: ...preserve the correct phase of the signals one must either invert the phase of the source signal or invert the loudspeaker connections To invert the phase of the source component simply select the pha...
Страница 17: ...loudspeakers The Eclipse stereo has two loudspeaker terminals per channel p12 fig B o 1 x positive red bezel o 1 x negative black bezel All of the solid pure copper connections are finished with the...
Страница 18: ...uipment Connect the cables and set the selector switch appropriately If you intend to use the minimal path input please read the Minimal Path Input section for important information about achieving op...
Страница 19: ...will glow This indicates the unit is in standby mode In this mode a small current is drawn from the mains supply but the unit will not drive the loudspeakers o Press the mode switch once to switch bet...
Страница 20: ...le below As most amplifiers run at significantly elevated temperatures it can be seen that the Halcro high temperature rated capacitors are highly advantageous compared to the lower temperature rated...
Страница 21: ...ions the first and third amplifier types above obvious cracking overload sounds may be heard Note that this overload sound may also occur if a loudspeaker overloads or if any amplifier suffers voltage...
Страница 22: ...equency one must wonder where the heat generated is dissipated if this load is predominantly resistive or why the coupling is so poor if this load is predominantly reactive Hence we believe that these...
Страница 23: ...limit will only cut in under fault conditions Internal power supply protection There are numerous power supply protection circuits for example o Two independent over temperature cut outs o Two indepen...
Страница 24: ...input with an impedance of 22 kOhms 22 kOhms o A minimal path voltage mode with an input impedance of 660 Ohms phase inverting The voltage gain of the inputs are as follows o Balanced and unbalanced 3...
Страница 25: ...tected against most mains transients Components Footnote 3 For reliability and performance o All semiconductors are at least industrial grade o All electrolytic capacitors are exceptionally long life...
Страница 26: ...ight 148 lb or 67kg Height 31 in or 79 cm Width 16 in or 40 cm Depth 16 in or 40 cm Per flight case Weight 194 lb or 88kg Height 37 in or 92 cm Width 21 in or 53 cm Depth 20 in or 51 cm Footnotes 1 TH...
Страница 27: ...o Add 15 ml 0 5 oz of very mild household dishwashing detergent to a four liter one gallon bucket of tepid water o Immerse the soft cloth in the bucket of water and then wring the cloth out thoroughly...
Страница 28: ...socket is turned ON Ensure the Master Switch is ON Check Fuse p13 fig C Red light is on no sound Press the Standby ON switch to turn the amplifier on Blue light is on no sound Ensure Input Selector Sw...
Страница 29: ...led in the field Please do not attempt to open up sealed compartments on any Halcro products Product warranty Halcro warrants the Eclipse stereo amplifier to be free from defects in materials and work...
Страница 30: ...rranty Registration form provided or request a copy from your Halcro dealer If service is required We suggest that you work with your authorised Halcro dealer when the need for technical service train...
Страница 31: ...include the Halcro Return Authorisation number a detailed description of the situation and signature of an authorised Halcro representative Freight damage claims If a unit being returned to Halcro is...
Страница 32: ...31 Thank you for choosing Halcro We trust that you will enjoy the performance of your Halcro equipment long past the warranty period Thank you for choosing Halcro...
Страница 33: ...32 Copyright and acknowledgements This product is manufactured by Longwood Audio Pty Ltd trading as Halcro...
