Aesthetix Audio Atlas Owners Manual

 
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RS232 
 
All functions of the Atlas can be controlled and monitor
ed via RS232, using the DB9 connector.  As long as the 
rear panel power switch in turned on, the RS232 circuitry  is always active, thus allowing the Atlas to be taken 
out of  STANDBY  via RS232.  Refer to Appendix C for more information on using RS232. 
 
Please refer to Appendix D for additional information. 
  
 
  

 
 
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Appendix A  Troubleshooting Guide 
 
If the Atlas should function abnormally during operation, pleas
e review the items in the following checklist.  Please 
be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, preamplif iers, as well as cables. 
 
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Remedy 
No power or front panel 
lights and no sound. Power cable is not inserted 100% into AC 
input connector. Ensure that the AC cord is inserted all the way 
into the Atlas and that the wall outlet...

 
Appendix B  Wiring Diagrams 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Figure 4 - Examples of Typical Input and Output Connections – Atlas Stereo 
 
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Wiring Diagrams – Con’t 
  
  
Figure 5 - Examples of Typical Input and Output Connections – Atlas Mono Right   
  
Figure 5 - Examples of Typical Input and Output Connections – Atlas Mono Left 
 
 
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Appendix C  Block Diagram
 
           
 
    
Figure 4 - Block Diagram 
    
 
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Appendix D  RS232 Protocol 
 
 
 
RS232 Hardware Connections 
 
 
 
  
Figure 5 – Atlas RS232 Jack Pinout 
 
These are the connector drawings only.  The RS232 cable must be a regular RS232 or mouse extender cable, 
wired pin for pin. 
 
The RS 232 Protocol data is available upon request. 
 
 
 
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Appendix E  Specifications
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Atlas Stereo 
 
Inputs: Connectors: 
  1 Single-ended and 1 Balanced per channel for the Direct Input. 
 1 Single-ended and 1 Balanced per channel for the Crossover Input. 
 
 Input Impedance:  Direct:   470 K Ω Single-ended or Balanced for each phase. 
  Crossover:  Variable. 
 
 Input sensitivity: (Balanced)  2.3V RMS typical input for 200W into 8 ohms. 
   
 
 Gain: (Balanced)  24dB. 
 
 Polarity: (Single-ended) Non-Inverting. 
  (Balanced) Pin-2 = Positive,...

 
Specifications Con’t 
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Atlas Mono 
 
Inputs: Connectors: 
  1 Single-ended and 1 Balanced for the Direct Input. 
 1 Single-ended and 1 Balanced for the Crossover Input. 
 
 Input Impedance:  Direct:   470 K Ω Single-ended or Balanced for each phase. 
  Crossover:  Variable. 
 
 Input sensitivity: (Balanced)  3.1V RMS typical input for 300W into 8 ohms. 
   
 
 Gain: (Balanced)  24dB. 
 
 Polarity: (Single-ended) Non-Inverting. 
  (Balanced) Pin-2 = Positive, Pin-3 = Negative for Non-Inverting...

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
(3 Year optional ext ended service contract) 
 
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1.  Aesthetix warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in 
material and workmanship, subject to the condi tions herein set forth, for a period of 90 days 
from the date of purchase by the original purc haser. If the purchaser registers the unit with 
Aesthetix by mailing in the warranty card, together with a copy of the bill of sale, within 14 
days of the date of purchase,...