Adcom GFA-7700 - Manual (Page 9)

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Installation & Hookup
Unpacking the GFA-7700
Before your new GFA-7700 left our factory, it was carefully inspected for physical imperfections and
tested for all electrical parameters as a routine part of ADCOM’s systematic quality control. This, along
with full operational and mechanical testing, should ensure a product flawless in both appearance and
performance. After you have unpacked the GFA-7700, inspect it for physical damage. Save the shipping
carton and all packing material as they are intended to reduce the possibility of transportation damage,
should the amplifier ever need to be shipped again. In the unlikely event damage has occurred, notify your
dealer immediately and request the name of the carrier so a written claim to cover shipping damages can
be initiated. THE RIGHT TO A CLAIM AGAINST A PUBLIC CARRIER CAN BE FORFEITED IF THE CARRIER IS NOT
NOTIFIED PROMPTLY IN WRITING AND IF THE SHIPPING CARTON AND PACKING MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
FOR INSPECTION BY THE CARRIER. SAVE ALL PACKING MATERIALS UNTIL THE CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED.
Placement of the GFA-7700
During normal home operation the internal heatsinks of the GFA-7700 may become warm. However, there
are instances during high-level playback into low impedances when the heatsinks will become much
warmer than usual. To ensure the amplifier’s long-term, trouble-free operation, it is necessary to provide
adequate ventilation for the heatsinks. Therefore, the GFA-7700 should be kept away from external
sources of heat such as radiators and hot-air ducts. The GFA-7700 should never be placed with other
heat-producing components in a cabinet or enclosure lacking free air flow. The top and bottom panels
of the amplifier’s chassis have been provided with vents to allow the necessary cooling of the internal
components. It is imperative that these vents are not obstructed in any way.
We recommend that you do not stack other components on top of the GFA-7700. Not only will heat
generated by the amplifier affect the performance of equipment stacked on top of the GFA-7700, but
the free flow of air through the ventilating slots in the amplifier may be partially obstructed. This is
particularly important if your system includes low-impedance loudspeakers which are difficult to drive, or
you will consistently demand high volume levels from the amplifier and speaker system.
If you observe these recommendations, the GFA-7700 will perform reliably in any reasonable environment.
You should also pay attention to such normal considerations as protection from excessive dust and
moisture. Occasional vacuuming of accumulated dust on the chassis, panels and around the ventilating
slots should be all that is required.
The optimal performance of your new GFA-7700 will ultimately depend on the care with which you make
the connections between the amplifier, preamplifier, surround sound decoder and the loudspeakers. All
input and output signal connections should be made only with high quality, low-loss, low capacitance
cables following the recommendations in the Inputs and Outputs section of CONNECTING THE GFA-7700.
Quick Connections
For those of you who are in a hurry to hook up your amplifier into your system, we have included this
quick-connection section. The wiring is straight forward and expeditious if you use the proper cables
and follow this diagram exactly. If you have any difficulties or questions, please refer to the appropriate
section of this manual for complete descriptions and instructions.
WARNING
Whenever connections to or from the GFA-7700 are being made, be certain that the AC On/Off Switch
(6) of the amplifier is in the OFF position, the AC Power Cord (5) of the amplifier is disconnected from
the AC wall outlet and that all associated components are turned off.