Axiom A1400-8 User manual

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed
on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle.
17. e main plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
Step-by-step instructions on conguring your amplier.
A1400-8 Digital Amplier
Owners Manual
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
• EnsurethatyouconnectyourAmplieronlytothetypeofpower
supply indicated on the amplier faceplate, and ensure that the
power cord cannot be walked on or otherwise damaged.
• Topreventelectricshock,matchwidebladeofplugtowideslot,
fully insert.
• Ensure that objects or liquids are not allowed to penetrate the
enclosure.
• YourAXIOMSubwoofersarenishedinaDieCastAluminumand
from time to time should be wiped clean gently with a slightly damp
cloth to remove any dust or stains.
For any additional information or service, contact:
AXIOM, 2885 HWY 60 Phone: [phone]
DWIGHT ON CANADA
P01 1H0
e lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage“ within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
e exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of re or electric shock , do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
e Axiom Warranty
All our speaker models; towers, bookshelves, surrounds, centers, subwoofers and
all our ampliers; subwoofer and multichannel ampliers are warrantied against
manufacturer’s defects for 5 years.
AXIOM CANADA INC. warrants this audio loudspeaker system (the “Product”)
to be free from original manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for
ve years from date of purchase from an authorized Axiom dealer. This warranty
extends only to the original consumer purchaser. AXIOM CANADA INC. does
not warrant goods used in commercial or industrial applications. This warranty
does not cover any expenses incurred in any removal or re-installation of the
product.
If the product should prove so defective within the warranty period, return the
product by prepaid delivery to AXIOM CANADA INC., along with the original
sales invoice or other proof of purchase, which establishes eligibility for warranty
service. AXIOM CANADA INC. will, at its option, replace or repair the product
free of charge and return the product by prepaid delivery. This warranty does not
apply to any product, which has been damaged, misused, altered or repaired by
anyone other than an AXIOM CANADA INC. authorized service facility.
Any implied warranties including tness for use and merchantability are limited
in duration to the period of the express warranties set forth above, and no person
is authorized to assume for Axiom Canada Inc. any other liability in connection
with the sale of the product. Axiom Canada Inc. expressly disclaims liability for
any incidental and consequential damages caused by the product. The remedies
provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all others.
This warranty gives specic legal rights. In addition, there may be other legal
rights arising from the sale of the product, which vary from province to province
or state to state. Some provinces / states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply in some areas.

Caution - High Voltage Inside
Mise en garde - Voltage élevé à l‘intérieur
T2.5AL, 250V T20AL, 250V
Step 1
Step 2
A1400-8 Digital Amplier Step 6:
e trigger input is an optional hook-up. If your processor
has a 12-volt trigger output, you can run a 3.5mm connector
cable to the amplier trigger input and your A1400-8 will
power on and o with your processor. NOTE: e front
button (Step 8) must be in the OFF position for the trigger to
operate.
Step 7:
Plug your power cord into
the wall and turn on the
mains power switch (see
Step ree).
Step 8:
Push to power on your A1400-8. e ring around the on/o
button will glow blue when ON.
Precautions:
Air ow in the bottom vents and out the top vents of your
A1400-8 is very important. Do not block these vents in any way.
YourA1400-8isdesignedtooperateinambienttemperatures
up to 30 degrees C (86 F). Since the A1400-8 will actually cool
down as you increase the output please be sure to turn o your
amplier in very high ambient temperature conditions when
not in use.
NEED HELP TROUBLESHOOTING?
Please feel free to contact us at 1-866-244-8796 or
www.axiomaudio.com
Step 1:
Set the voltage switch on the bottom of the A1400-8 to the
appropriate voltage for your country. e voltage switch is
preset at the factory for 115 volts (North America and Japan).
For most of the rest of the world the voltage switch will need to
be changed to 230 volts. Damage will occur if you plug into a
230 volt line with the switch in the 115 position.
Step 2:
WARNING: DO NOT use the A1400-8 amplier with any
type of constant-impedance speaker switcher or with any
whole-house multiple speaker installation that uses such
devices. Damage to the A1400-8 and or the speaker switcher
may result.
Insert the supplied power cord into your A1400-8 and place the
amp on its feet. Do not plug the amplier into the wall outlet
until all hook-up steps are completed.
Step 3:
Main switch should remain in the o position “O” until all
hook-up steps are complete.
Step 4:
Connect each of your speaker channels to a channel of the
A1400. Be sure to put the wire from the speaker + (positive)
to the terminal marked + (positive) on your A1400-8 and the
wire from the speaker – (negative) to the terminal marked
– (negative) on your A1400-8. It is wise to label each speaker
wire as to where in your system it goes; i.e. LF, C, RF, RS, RR,
LR, and LS. WARNING: Check that none of your speaker wires
(or wire strands) touch or are short-circuited to other speaker
connections or to the amplier’s metal chassis. SERIOUS
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF MORE THAN 200 WATTS
IS SHORT-CIRCUITED TO CHASSIS GROUND OR
ANOTHER SPEAKER TERMINAL.
Step 5:
Connect each channel from your pre-amp to the appropriate
input i.e. the Le Front input cable will plug in directly above
theLFspeakercableyouhookedupinstep4.YourA1400-8
allows for three types of input connector from your pre-amp;
XLR,¼Phone,andRCAbyusingthesuppliedadaptors.e
¼phoneplugsintothecenteroftheXLRinput.YourA1400-8
comeswith8straightand8ninetydegree¼”PhonetoRCA
adaptors allowing you options for wire management. SERIOUS
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF EITHER THE HOT OR
GROUND OF THE INPUT CABLE IS SHORTED TO THE
POSITIVE LEAD OF ANY SPEAKER OUTPUT.
DO NOT USE XLR TO RCA ADAPTORS, ONLY USE THE
1/4 PHONE TO RCA ADAPTORS LIKE THE ONES
SUPPLIED.
Step 7