VAC Avatar SE User Manual
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INSTALLING AVATAR
Physical requirements:
1)
Provide Adequate Ventilation-Allow at least two inches of free air space above and
to either side of Avatar.
2)
Do not place Avatar in a completely enclosed cabinet. If equipment cabinet has a
solid front door, a “boxer” fan will be necessary to ensure proper airflow.
3)
Do not stack other components (or any objects which could impede proper
ventilation) on top of Avatar.
4)
Do not operate Avatar on carpet, or on any other surface that might restrict airflow.
5)
Avatar’s chassis cover will become warm during normal use.
6)
Avatar must be installed in a secure, sturdy, properly built (and ventilated) stand,
cabinet or enclosure. Avatar is heavy, and could inflict serious injury or property
damage if it falls, or if the stand upon which it is place tips over. This concern is
particularly important in households with small children who might try to climb
furniture.
Basic Hookup:
1)
Connect line level inputs (CD, Tuner, Tape, etc.) to the appropriate RCA input jacks
on Avatar’s rear panel. Note: with the exception of Phono, all Avatar inputs are “line
level”. Any non-phono source component may be connected to any input EXCEPT
FOR phono.
2)
Connect phono cables to the rear panel RCA input labeled “Phono.” Connect the
ground wire from the turntable or phono cable to the “Ground” terminal provided on
Avatar’s rear panel. (See “Phono Section” for cartridge types appropriate for use with
Avatar)
3)
Connect loudspeaker cables to the five-way binding posts on Avatar’s rear panel.
Make sure that all connections are tight (Do NOT over tighten, or damage to
amplifier or speaker cable may result), and that heavy or bulky cables are properly
strain-relieved. You will notice that Avatar includes three posts for each of the two
(i.e., left and right) amplifier channels. The negative or “common” cable lead is
always attached to the center post, while the “hot” or positive lead may be connected
to either of the other posts, which are labeled 4-Ohm and 8-Ohm. (See “Matching
Avatar To Your Loudspeakers” for more information)