Gecko genesis elegance age 600H Bedienungsanleitung
GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE AGE 600H / AGE 900H
www.geckomusic.net
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OWNE 'S MANUAL
OWNE 'S MANUAL
GECKO® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & SYMBOLS GUIDE
GECKO® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & SYMBOLS GUIDE
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty, all text marked with these symbols should be
read carefully.
SYMBOLS:
SYMBOLS:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Please
refer servicing to qualified personnel.
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
•o not impose unnecessary stress on your equipment (i.e. placing heavy objects on it, overscrewing its
mounting etc).
•Read and keep the instruction manuals in a safe place for future references.
•o not attempt to clean the equipment with chemical solvents as this may damage the finish. Clean only
with dry cloth.
•o not block any ventilation openings.
•o not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that
produce heat.
•o not defeat the 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. The wide
blade or the grounding prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when it is not in use for a long period of time.
NOTES
NOTES
Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment.
WARNING
WARNING
The lightning flash 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in thee
literature accompanying the appliance. Please read the manual carefully.
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HEADPHONES
EADPHONES
SAFETY
SAFETY
WARNIN
WARNING
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Contain important information and use
useful tips on headphones outputs and monitoring
levels.
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•Use only attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Always shut down power supply when not in use to save energy and for prolonged lifespan.
•Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary
considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if
exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the
following chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in
some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is
recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels
use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or
over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if
exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:
Duratio /Day (Hours) dB, Sou d Pressure Level (SPL) Descriptio s
Below 90 dB Safe zone
8.00 90 Hearing damage
6.00 92
4.00 95
3.00 97
2.00 100 Serious hearing damage
1.50 102
1.00 105
0.50 110
0.25 or less 115 Human pain threshold
GECKO MUSIC GROUP
GECKO MUSIC GROUP
No. 59, 59-1, 61, 61-1, 63, 63-1, Jalan PE 3, Taman Paya Emas,
Paya Rumput, 76450 Melaka, Malaysia.
Mobile: +6012.204 2175
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.geckomusic.net
FOREWORD
FOREWORD
ear Friends,
Thank you very much for purchasing quality products by GECKO MUSIC GROUP. I am indeed very
delighted that we have journeyed this far, setting new standards in the audio and music industry while
touching and changing lives along the way!
At GECKO MUSIC GROUP we focus on developing nothing but the best professional audio equipment and
premium grade musical instruments you ever need! It has been our philosophy all this while that good sound
reproductions can be achieved at a fraction of a premium. Our engineering team is constantly doing research
and development to meet this objective. We thank God that by HIS grace, we have succeeded in developing
the revolutionary C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile technology that is changing the way how sound is being
encoded, reproduced and managed!
On behalf of GECKO MUSIC GROUP, I would like to pledge our continuing commitment to uphold our
traditions in serving music and audio communities around the world with more value-added highest possible
quality GECKO® professional audio equipment and premium grade musical instruments!
Once again, thank you very much for your support.
Yours truly,
aniel Foo
Founder / Chairman
GECKO MUSIC GROUP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS 2
CONTROL ELEMENTS 3
OPERATION & PERFORMANCE 7
MAINTENANCE 9
MAKING CONNECTIONS 10
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 12
SPECIFICATIONS 13
WARRANTY 14
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NOTES: This manual covers the GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE
AGE 600H and the GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE AGE 900H. As
both devices are virtually identical, this manual will discuss the
GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE AGE 900H.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Introducing world's first line-replaceable unit (LRU) audiophile power amplifiers. Our latest GECKO®
GENESIS ELEGANCE Series power amplifiers incorporate refined multi-stage C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile
Class-H technology for precision audio reproductions (step-up from previous 3-tier C.R.I.S.T.A.L.®
Audiophile Class H design). The new multi-stage C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Class-H technology allows
wider frequency bandwidth to be processed in numerous bands of “frequency cells” more efficiently while
maintaining the desired RC time constants. The result – superb audiophile clarity and an energy efficient
system with lots of headroom. Hence, playing a familiar audio source through any one model of the
GENESIS ELEGANCE C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Class-H power amplifier in your system setup; you will be
able to hear the track in superb clarity and details you have missed out all these while!
Its elegant front panel with two handles are made from a single-piece aluminium block, with two “quick-
release” air cooling vent covers for easy access to its dust-filters for maintenance cleaning. The GENESIS
ELEGANCE has a 2U rack-mountable chassis design. Under the hood is a brand new, eco-friendly,
advanced system design using industry's finest components. The components are mounted on the printed
circuit board (PCB) using latest surface-mount technology (SMT), ensuring exceptional efficiency and
reliability.
The GENESIS ELEGANCE is equipped with advanced system protections such as the automatic Voltage
Peak Limiter (VPL) for protecting input signals from overloading, Current Peak Limiter (CPL) for ensuring that
the amplifier’s output does not exceed the safe current handling parameters of amplifier components, Very
High Frequency (VHF) protection circuits for muting the output of the amplifier when non-dynamic continuos
signals above 12kHz are detected, Temperature (TEM) protection for ensuring that the amplifier will not be
damaged by exceeding thermal limits, C protection for ensuring destructive C signals will not appear at
the amplifier outputs, and many more.
Revolutionary LRU design allows easy replacement (can be done within minutes) of LRU module, or
provides easy system access for maintenance purposes should you need to do so.
The GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Class-H power amplifiers are more than
just engineering masterpieces; they are where arts and technology come as one. The GECKO® GENESIS
ELEGANCE C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Class-H power amplifiers are world's only audiophile power
amplifiers designed for home, studio, and live sound applications.
Available in two models:
GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE AGE 600H C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Class-H power amplifier;
GECKO® GENESIS ELEGANCE AGE 900H C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Class-H power amplifier.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
GENESIS ELEGANCE AGE 600H / AGE 900H:
•4-conductor screw terminal adaptor
•Rubber feet
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CONTROL ELEMENTS
CONTROL ELEMENTS
FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL
1. POWER SWITCH
Use this switch to switch your power amplifier on.
2. CHANNEL A ATTENUATOR CONTROL
In STEREO mode, this attenuator allows the adjustment of CHANNEL A input level. The lowest gain level is
marked as “-inf” and the highest is set at “0dB”. In BRI GE/PARALLEL mode, this attenuator allows the
combined gain adjustments of both CHANNEL A and CHANNEL B at the same time. CHANNEL B attenuator
control is disabled in BRI GE/PARALLEL mode.
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NOTES: When your power amplifier is first powered up, the red PRO LE indicator
will illuminate while the cooling fans will rotate at higher speed (start up temperature
control measure); after approximately 6 seconds, the red PRO LE indicator will
distinguish and the cooling fans enter ultra quiet cooling mode. The green PWR LE
indicator illuminates when the power amplifier is switched on, indicating your power
amplifier is active.
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3. CHANNEL B ATTENUATOR CONTROL
In STEREO mode, this attenuator allows the adjustment of CHANNEL B input level. This attenuator control is
disabled in BRI GE/PARALLEL mode.
4. AIR COOLING VENTS
Cool air is drawn from the surrounding environment into the amplifier by the cooling fans through these
vents, while the warm air exits through the rear air vents of the amplifier. This process help keeps the
amplifier cool. The dust-filters are located behind these covers. They are for minimizing entry of dust and dirt.
5. LED INDICATORS
▸ PWR (GREEN LED)
Illuminates when power on.
▸ SIG (GREEN LED) / HI-IMP
Shows signal is present on a particular channel (-40dB to -4dB). When an open or high-impedance load is
detected, the LE will be dimmed.
▸ PRO (RED LED)
Illuminates when the power amplifier is in protection mode (protecting the device from overheating, overload,
short circuit, C, and enables soft start to the power amplifier).
▸ VPL (ORANGE LED) / CLIP
Illuminates when Voltage Peak Limiter (VPL) is active to regulate clipping.
▸ CPL (ORANGE LED)
Illuminates when Current Peak Limiter (CPL) is active to regulate amplifier’s output current so that it does not
exceed the safe current handling parameters of amplifier components.
▸ TEM (ORANGE LED)
Illuminates when sensor detects high temperature exceeding the power amplifier's thermal limit. When this
happens, temperature protection circuit will mute the power amplifier to ensure that the amplifier will not be
damaged.
▸ VHF (RED LED)
Illuminates when non-dynamic continuos signals above 12kHz are detected. Very High Frequency (VHF)
protection mode is active (output muted).
6. RUBBER FEET
High-density rubber feet supplied along with your power amplifier. Use these feet to reduce “surface-to-
amplifier” or “amplifier-to-surface” vibration and to prevent scratches to your power amplifier.
7. HANDLES
Those one-piece handles are provided for better amplifier handling.
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CAUTIONS: o not block the front and rear air vents!
8. FRONT PANEL MOUNT
These are standard 19” rack width 2U rack-mount panels. Thread size is M3.
9. QUICK-RELEASE SCREWS
These are “quick-release” screws for the front air cooling vent covers. Turn anti-clockwise to unscrew.
REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL
10. AIR VENTS
These air vents are for the exit of warm air from within your power amplifier.
11. INPUT (1-2)
Two balanced XLR female type INPUT sockets are provided (one per channel).
12. LINK (1-2)
Two balanced XLR male type LINK sockets are provided (one per channel) to loop-thru signal from one
amplifier to another.
13. MODE SELECTOR
Select the desired INPUT configuration by pushing in (using a pin) the MO E selector to the corresponding
position.
STEREO – upper position;
BRI GE/PARALLEL - lower position (selector pressed in).
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