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    ZX-7 / RX-7 Power Amplifier User Guide[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follo w all instructions. 5. Do not use this app aratus near wat er . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block an y ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near an y hea[...]

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    Lexicon Inc. 3 Oak Park Drive Bedford, M A 01730-14 13 USA T el 781-280-0 300 Fax 781-2 80-0490 www .hsgav .com Customer Service T elepho ne: 781-280-03 00 Fax: 781-280- 0499 email: csupport@hsga v .com Part No. 070-1813 0 | Rev 0 | 03/07 Lexicon and the Lexicon logo are registered t r a d e m a r k s o f H a r m a n I n t e r n a t i o n a l I n d[...]

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    Introduction Lexicon ii DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document c ontains general safet y , installa tion and operatio n in structions for the RX-7 and ZX-7 Power Amplifiers. It is im portant to read this user guide before attemptin g to use the product. Pay particular atten tion to safety instructions. The following symbols are used in the documen[...]

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    ZX-7 / RX-7 Introduction iii Table of Contents Getting Started About The ZX-7 and RX-7 ........................ ..................... ............ 1-2 Product Registration ................. ..................... ..................... ....... 1-2 Highlights ...................... ..................... ..................... ................. 1-3 Inst[...]

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    1 Getting Started About The ZX-7 and RX-7 ... ................................ ....................... 1-2 Product Registration ...... ................. ................................ ............ 1-2 Highlights ............................. .............................. .............. ......... 1-3 Installation Consideration s .............. ..[...]

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    Getting Started Lexicon 1-2 ABOUT THE ZX-7 AND RX-7 Congratulations a nd thank you for purchasing you r new Lexicon Power Amplifier . This is a refere nce-quality amplifier designed to meet the highest standards of power and performance un der the most extreme operating condit ions. Equipped with advanced thermal, current, DC, and speaker prot ecti[...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Getting Started 1-3 HIGHLIGHTS • ZX-7: 300 Watts per channel @ 8 Ohms RX-7: 200 W atts per channel @ 8 Ohms • Dual oversized toroidal power transfor mers with extraordinarily low DC resistance and thermal protection • High-power supply voltage for extra he adroom at the outputs • Stable with mismatched, reactive, or unusual loads [...]

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    2 Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview ... ................. ................................ ............ 2-2 Standby Button ... .......................... ..................... ..................... ................. 2-3 Rear-Panel ZX-7 230 VAC Overview ........ .............. ............. ....... 2-4 Rear-Panel ZX-7 120 VAC Overview ........ ..[...]

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    Basic Operation Lexicon 2-2 FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW The ZX-7 front pa nel is shown below . The RX-7 front pane l is shown on page 2-3. The sta ndby button (1) is the only front-panel control on bo th amplifier models. Standby/On Button[...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Basic Operation 2-3 STANDBY BUTTON Activates and deactivate s standby mode wh en the ZX-7/RX-7 am plif ier is powered on with the rear panel power switch. The standby button (1) performs no fun ction when the amplifier is powered off with the re ar panel power switch. When the amplifier is on, pressin g the standby/on button activate s st[...]

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    Basic Operation Lexicon 2-4 REAR-PANEL ZX-7 230 V AC OVERVIEW The ZX - 7 23 0 V AC re a r pa nel is shown below . The ZX-7 120 V AC rear panel is shown on page 2-5. The numbers in the rear-panel ill ustrations correspond with the numb ered description items. 1. Unbalanced Input Co nnectors 2. XLR Bala nced Input Connecto rs 3. Chassis Ground 4. Rem[...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Basic Operation 2-5 REAR-PANEL ZX-7 120 V AC OVERVIEW 1. Unbalanced Input Co nnectors 2. XLR Bala nced Input Connecto rs 3. Chassis Ground 4. Remote T rigger 5. Master Power Switch/Cir cuit Breaker 6. AC Power Connector 7. Speaker Output Connectors 3 ZX-7 TRIGGER INPUT UE RIGHT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR CENTER LEFT REAR LEFT SIDE LEFT + — +[...]

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    Basic Operation Lexicon 2-6 REAR-PANEL RX-7 OVERVIEW 1. Unbalanced Input Connect ors 2. XLR Balanced Input Connectors 3. Chassis Ground 4. Remote T rigger 5. Master Power Sw it ch/Cir cuit Breaker 6. AC Power Connector 7. Speaker Output Connect ors RIGHT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR CENTER LEFT REAR LEFT SIDE LEFT LEXICON DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. [...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Basic Operation 2-7 1 & 2 UNBALANCED/BALANCED INPUT 1 TO 7 CONNECTORS Provides audio input for the sp eakers connected through t he unbalanced (RCA) inputs or ba lanced (XLR) inputs . The illustration below shows the appropriate cable pin-out for XLR connectors. Caution! Never make or break connections to the ZX-7/RX-7 unless the ZX-7[...]

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    Basic Operation Lexicon 2-8 restore AC power . If the circuit bre aker immediately trips to the OFF position, unplug the a mplifier from the AC p ower source and contact Lexicon Customer Service. Note : The Class 2 Wiri ng label is required for any unit in which the audio output power exceeds 10W per channel under normal operati ng conditions or if[...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Basic Operation 2-9 POWER CONTROL CONNECTIONS The ZX-7/RX-7 features a built-in remote power-on system that will automatically sw itch the amplifier on when another device in the system is switched on. REMOTE T RIGGER POWER ON How to make connections for remote power -on using components equipped with a DC trigger jack: Using an accessory[...]

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    Basic Operation Lexicon 2-10 REMOTE POWER ON WITH EXTERNAL AC TO DC POWER CONVERTER If your preamplifier , processor or receiver does not have a dedicated trigger jack, it is still possible to activate the unit for automatic power on when a switched outlet is available on the sour ce device rear panel. T o control the ZX-7/RX- 7 in this instance, a[...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Basic Operation 2-11 PROTECTION MODE The ZX-7/RX-7 is equipped to pr otect itself against potentially damaging condit ions such a s over heating, mis-wiring and electrical failures. Under such conditions , the ZX-7/R X-7 will enter a protection mode. Wh en this occurs, the un it will mute to p rotect itself and sp ea kers from potential d[...]

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    3 T r oubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting ............ .............. ............. .............. ............. ........3-2 Maintenance ............ ................................ .............. ............. ........3-3[...]

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    Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon 3-2 T ROUBLESHOOTING The amplifier does not power on . 1. Check the rear panel circuit breakers. Ensure breakers have not been tripped. 2. Attempt to power on the amplifie r with the f ront panel Standby button . 3. Make sure all rear panel power switches are set to the I (o n) position. 4. Examine the powe[...]

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    Lexicon Troubleshooting & Maintenance 3-3 component is properly grounde d and connected to the same electrical ground as the ZX-7/RX-7. 3. T urn off all components w ithin your system, and then disconnect the input cable on the amplifier . T urn th e amplifier back on. If the hum disappears the fault may be with the input cable that is being us[...]

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    A Appendix Specifications ........ ................ .............................. .............. ......... A-2 Declaration of Conformi ty .............. ................ ................ ............ A-3[...]

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    Appendix Lexicon A-2 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Audio Input Connectors ZX-7 / RX-7 7 RCA, 7 XLR Audio Output Connectors ZX-7 / RX-7 7 pairs of gold-plated binding posts ZX-7 Performance Output Power 300W RMS per channel into 8 Ohms from 20 Hz -20 kHz Power Requirem ents T wo circuits each ra ted 120 V AC 12A[...]

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    ZX-7/RX-7 Appendix A-3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2004/108/EEC and 73/23/EE C as amended by 93/68/EEC Standard(s) to Which Conformity is Declared: EN55013:2001 + A1:2 003, EN55020:2002 + A1:2 003 + A2:2005, EN61000-3-3:1 995 + A1:2001, EN60065:2002 Manufacturer: Harman Specialty Grou p 3 Oak Park Drive Bedford, M[...]

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    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register this product within 15 days of purchase. To do so, complete and return this card or register online at www. lexicon.com. Retain the original, dated Bil l of Sa le as proof of warranty coverage. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss Single Married Divorced Widowed First Name Last Name C ompany Title Mailing Address C ity State Zip T[...]

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    A Harman International Company Part No. 070-18130 | Rev 0 #6[...]