Aesthetix Atlas - Manual (Page 9)

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CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Make all input and output connections before turning on the Altas Main Power Switch.
Determine whether the internal crossover is to be used. If it is, use either the single-ended or balanced
CROSSOVER INPUT jacks. If the internal crossover will not be used, use either of the DIRECT INPUT jacks.
CAUTION! Note that when connecting the speaker cables that the positive terminal is at the bottom of the left
channel whereas the positive terminal is at the top of the right channel. Follow the markings on the metal plate
and the side of the Binding Posts. There is a red circle above or below the binding post, which indicates the
positive terminal.
WARNING! The Atlas rear panel Main Power switch should always be turned OFF when making or changing
speaker connections.
Mute the Atlas when selecting Inputs and when connecting/disconnecting INPUT cables.
Ensure that the INPUT setting is correct in that it is set to the input jack being used.
Only one preamp may be connected to the Atlas; the input switch does not allow more than one.
OPERATION
Refer to the Rear Panel Layout diagrams (figure 2 and 3) before proceeding with operation.
Once all connections have been made, turn on the rear panel Main Power switch. The Standby LED will be red.
CAUTION! To avoid loud pops and possible speaker damage, Turn on all other system components before
taking the Atlas out of standby.
STANDBY
Press the STANDBY button once. The Standby LED will blink for approximately 30 seconds, then it will turn
blue, which indicates that the Atlas is active. At this point the Mute LED will be off.
When the Atlas is fully active (out of standby), the DISPLAY will be blank (no segments turned on).
Pressing the STANDBY button when the Standby LED is currently blue will put the Atlas into Standby, at which
time the Standby LED will turn red.
The STANDBY button will not respond if the FREQUENCY or INPUT menus are active.
Note: Put the Atlas into Standby before turning off the rear panel AC Power Switch.
It is normal that a slight pop may be heard when going into or coming out of Standby. This is due to the
amplifier switching from high bias to low bias.
Important Note: In order to extend the life of the tubes, do not have a source playing into the Atlas while it is in
STANDBY. Mute the Preamp first.