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Appendix B 

Specifications 

 

Analog Audio Inputs

   

One Balanced (XLR) jack per channel 

Input Impedance

 

 

47 kΩ.  Balanced for each phase 

Input Sensitivity 

 

2.82V RMS input for 300W into 8 ohms 

Gain

 

 

 

27.8 dB 

Polarity

 

 

 

Balanced;  Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting Output 

Speaker Outputs

 

 

Binding posts 2 per channel 

Modes /Process

 

Standby:  Amplifier is ready to be turned on via front panel switch or remote trigger. 

 

 

Overcurrent, D.C., and/or thermal protection:  Amplifier will cycle. 

 

 

 

Catastrophic D.C. or output stage failure:   Amplifier will shut down. 

Power Output  

Per Channel, All Channels Driven 

  8 ohms                           4 ohms                             

20 Hz-20 kHz, < 0.01% THD 

 

300 WRMS 

 

450 WRMS 

 

 

1 kHz, 0.01% THD, (Watts) 

 

350 WRMS 

 

500 WRMS 

 

 

 

   

 

      

 

1 kHz, 1% THD  

 

 

360 WRMS 

 

490 WRMS 

 

 

CEA 2006 1 kHz Burst Power               500 WRMS 

 

750 WRMS 

 

 

 

Distortion 

THD + N, 20 Hz—20 kHz 

 

  0.03%  

 

  0.03%  

 

     

THD + N at 1 kHz, 1W   

 

  0.005% 

 

  0.005% 

 

 

     

Intermodulation Distortion 

(SMPTE or Twin-tone)   

Less than 0.03% 

 

Frequency Response

   

+0, -3dB,  5 Hz to 150 kHz, 8 Ω 

Damping factor  

 

 

>600 at 100 Hz;  

Signal to noise ratio

   

125 dB referenced to rated output (A-Weighted) 

Slew rate

 

 

 

>60V per microsecond 

Crosstalk

 

 

 

> 110 dB 

Power Requirements

   

117V AC; 230V; 50/60 Hz 

Power Consumption

   

Less than 1W x 2 at Standby; 1800W maximum x 2  

Trigger Input 

 

 

3-24 VDC; Steady State 

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 

19” x 9 1/16 x 20 1/4” (483 mm x 222mm x 508 mm)  

 

 

 

Add 1 inch (25.4mm) for feet and 1 1/2 inches (38mm) for connectors. 

 

Weight  

 

 

112 lbs; 51 kG 

 

 

 

Содержание 8300

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Страница 3: ...at The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and fre quency marked on its rear panel The AC power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched especially near the plug convenience receptacles or where the cord exits from the unit Clean unit only as recommended in this instruction manual The unit s AC power cord should be unplugged from t...

Страница 4: ...service or updating the original packaging will best protect the unit from shipping damage In order to achieve the fullest flexibility and enjoyment from your SAE 8300 we recommend that you read this manual in full before connecting the unit to your audio system Warning Each channel of the 8300 is a balanced bridge amplifier thus the negative speaker ter minal is NOT a ground and cannot be connect...

Страница 5: ...gn with separate and independent power transformers power switches and line cords for each channel bank 2 High temperature Class F rated toroidal transformers 3 Dual temperature sensors and low speed cooling fan to maintain proper operating temperatures 4 Four layer circuit boards used throughout each with separate power and ground planes 5 Current feedback for improved amplifier control and virtu...

Страница 6: ...ugh visual inspection and are then tested in a bench reference ampli fier The tested assembled circuit boards are then installed in a new 8300 and the whole unit is tested for every func tion and parameter The unit is put on a burn in torture rack to test for any possible component failures The amplifier then undergoes a critical listening and functional test The unit has all remaining chassis com...

Страница 7: ...inates when the amplifier exits the STANDBY Mode 2 STANDBY SWITCH After the rear panel MAIN POWER switch es are turned on touch the front panel button to exit the standby mode and enter the operational mode Press again to return to STANDBY 2 1 2 ...

Страница 8: ...o connect each amplifier bank to an appropriate AC power source 7 FAN OUTLET Forced air used for cooling exits the amplifier here 8 VOLTAGE INDICATORS The 8300 amplifier is equipped with circuitry that automatically detects the AC voltage and sets the amplifier appropriately These indicators show the discovered voltage 120VAC is shown for line voltage of 100 to 130V 240VAC is shown for 200 to 260V...

Страница 9: ...ource device down all of the way Turn on SAE 8300 s MAIN POWER switches located on the rear panel When the end of the switch with indicating ON is depressed that half of the amplifier is in the STANDBY mode When in standby the amplifier draws less than 1 watt from the wall outlet Touch the front panel power button Both the switch and the SAE logo illuminate After a wait of about 45 seconds the sof...

Страница 10: ...tput Cata strophic failure The amplifier will turn off with the rear panel switch indicating O For any but a catastrophic failure the amplifier can be reset by removing the fault and complet ing the turn on sequence again Warm Normal operation Hot Normal operation Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the 8300 should function abnormally during operation please review the items in the following check...

Страница 11: ...n 8 ohms 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 01 THD 300 WRMS 450 WRMS 1 kHz 0 01 THD Watts 350 WRMS 500 WRMS 1 kHz 1 THD 360 WRMS 490 WRMS CEA 2006 1 kHz Burst Power 500 WRMS 750 WRMS Distortion THD N 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 03 0 03 THD N at 1 kHz 1W 0 005 0 005 Intermodulation Distortion SMPTE or Twin tone Less than 0 03 Frequency Response 0 3dB 5 Hz to 150 kHz 8 Ω Damping factor 600 at 100 Hz Signal to noise ratio 125...

Страница 12: ...ty is transferable to subsequent purchasers as long as all Optional Extended Warranty conditions are met Transferability The above warranties are transferable to subsequent owners as long as all the conditions are met under the Optional Extended Warranty Program The warranty is not transferable if the unit s was originally purchased from an unauthor ized seller The above warranties do not apply if...

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