Summary of 8300
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Safety instructions read all the safety and operating instructions before connection or using the sae 8300. • all warnings on the unit and in this operating manual should be adhered to. • all operating instructions should be followed. • do not place/use the unit near water; for example, near a batht...
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Amplifier identification record this information is for your records and for future identification of the 8300. Please take a moment to fill out all pertinent data now, and as upgrades and/or options are installed. Whenever up- grades, inquiries and/or changes are requested, the serial number will b...
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Preface congratulations. You have just acquired one of the most advanced audio components ever developed. Your sae 8300 8-channel amplifier was designed to set new standards in virtually every perfor- mance category. Each channel uses a dual-differential balanced design with a 4-quadrant input stage...
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Safety warning ............................................................................................................. I safety instructions ................................................................................................... Ii sae 8300 identification record ......................
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Front panel layout 1. Illuminated logo. Illuminates 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..
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3 rear panel layout 1. Balanced (xlr) input jack 2. Positive (+) binding post connect positive speaker wire for one speaker to this post. 3. Negative (-) binding post connect negative speaker wire for one speaker to this post. 4. Ground terminal use to interconnect component chassis when necessary. ...
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Operation before turning on the 8300, ensure that all precautions and warnings have been carefully reviewed and adhered to. Damage to the amplifier caused by improper operation, wiring and/or ventilation will not be covered under warranty and sae will not be liable for any consequential damage or lo...
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Symptom possible cause(s) remedy no power or front panel lights and no sound. The power cable is not inserted 100% into ac input connector. Ensure that the ac cord(s) are fully in- serted into the amplifier and that the wall outlet is active. Circuit breaker is open (ac outlet). Check the ac outlet ...
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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 ...
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90 day limited warranty terms and conditions (7-year optional extended service contract) sae limited warranty terms and conditions all sae products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by the original owner. The date of purchase shall be es...