User manual KLIPSCH ARAGON PALLADIUM II

[. . . ] Aragon components offer unparalleled flexibilityand performance to the discriminating music lover. Your Palladium2 incorporatesmany advanced design and construction features into a superblycrafted amplifier. ' We recommend playing your Palladium 2 a minimum of 24 hours before performing any critical listening. [. . . ] Take a few moments to read the information presented in this section in order to facilitate your understanding of the control options available. 1, ' POWERON/OFF This rocker switch turns the A/C power ON (press top) or OFF (press bottom. ) This light will be on whenever Palladium 2 is in the on position. SPEAKER OUTPUT "+" These . the"+"outputs for the speaker. SPEAKER These are the "-" outputs for the speaker. A/C POWER CONNECTOR This 3 prong connector is for the A/C power'input. 2. POWERINDICATOR 3. BALANCED INPUT This is the input when'. In single ended versions this connector will be an RCA type. 7. LINE FUSE HOLDER This is the A/C fuse protection holder. Use 12 amp slo blow. GENERALPRECAUTIONS . Never allow the speaker cable termination's to touch at either the 'back of the amplifier or the speaker"terminals. Always turn off the Palladium\2 when connecting or moving your . loudspeakers. Your Palladium 2 is designed to be free standing, placed on an audio rack or stacked with I . , other components. Always be sure to provide enough space {at least 1Y2 inches) at the top and the rear of the Palladium 2 to allow sufficient air flow through the ventilation slots. Failure to do this will cause severe damage to the unit. . Never place your Palladium 2 directly on carpet. allow for proper ventilation. Always place on a hard flat surface to SYSTEM SETUP Please note that the following instructions refer to connection for both monoblocks 'in a stereo system. 1. INPUTCONNECTION Using appropriate cables (RCA or XLR), connect your variable output source (preamp, D\A converter, surround sound processor, etc. ) to the corresponding inputs on the back of each Palladium 2. Consult your author~zed Aragon dealer for his or her recommendations on cables, speaker wire and bi-wiring. 2. OUTPUT CONNECTION Before connecting your Palladium 2 to the loudspeakers make sure that the power is off. Your amplifier is equipped with dual five-way binding posts. These are very convenient when bi-wiring your speakers. Either set of posts may be used when not bi:'wiring. [. . . ] Check speaker connections at both amp and speaker ends. On electrostatic speakers also check the A/C power cords. If all of thischecksout it ispossiblethat an internalfuseneeds replacement. XourauthorizedAragon dealer can replace it ps well as answerother questions. [. . . ]