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Front panel

The balanced/unbalanced selector, is not a true input selector - it only 
optimises the amplifier for the selected mode of operation. The amplifier will 
play, with the incorrect mode selected.

Note: The button can move diagonally also, but it is only intended to move 
up/down and left/right.

STANDBY/POWER INDICATORS

When the amplifier is in standby mode, the only light showing on the 
amplifier will be a dim LED light above the rocker button. With the amp on, 
the brightness of the LED increases, and the right and left sides of the 
display window will be diffusely lit. During the power-on phase, green 
diffuse lights flash on the sides as well.

INPUT INDICATORS

The two RCA and XLR indicators show which input is selected.

CURRENT INDICATORS

If one or both of the current indicators switch on, too much current is 
running through the output stage. This usually occurs because of a short 
circuit in the speaker wiring. When the error is detected, the speaker 
output(s) will be switched off, and you have to switch the amplifier off and 
back on, to re-enable normal operation. Before you switch the amp back 
on, make sure that there are no wiring errors. The error could be strands 
of wire from the speaker cable touching each other or the metalwork of the 
amplifier. If the indicators come on again after power cycling the amplifier, 
and even with speakers disconnected, the amplifier has been damaged, and 
will need servicing.

DC-OUT INDICATORS

If one or both of the DC-out indicators switch on, DC is present on the out-
put(s) of the amplifier. When this occurs, the speaker output(s) are disabled 
to protect the speakers. If music is playing, the sound will be distorted and 
low in level. The DC could come from the preamp or a signal source. 
Try switching the amplifier off and back on. If the DC error is still present, 
try switching the amplifier off, disconnect the input cable(s), and switch 
the amp back on. If the DC error persists, with input cables disconnected, 
the error is in the power amplifier. Otherwise the error is in the preamplifier 
or the signal source.

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RCA

CURRENT

DC

-OUT

TEMP

XLR

CURRENT

DC

-OUT

TEMP

100-240V AC

AAVIK P·300

MADE IN DENMARK 

LINE IN

LINE IN

RS-232

TRIGGER

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3

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2

3

3

4

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FRONT ROCKER BUTTON

The button has four functions. To switch the amplifier on, press the top of 
the button. To switch it off, press the bottom.
To select the balanced input, press the right side of the button, and press 
the left side to select the unbalanced input. 

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User’s guide

M-380 Monoblock amplifier

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