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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety 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 third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally or has been dropped.

Welcome

The Basics

1

Operation

2

Power

2

Preamp

2

Inputs

2

Controls

3

Control Panel Drawings

4

Signal Flow Diagram

4

Direct Out

6

Mute Switch

6

Stereo Operation

6

7

Power Amp

7

Focus SA

8

Amp Placement

8

Care

8

Warranty And Repair

8

Specifications

9

Notch/Low Cut Filter

3

Effects Loop

3

Effects

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced by mechanical,
electronic or other means in any form without prior written
permission from Acoustic Image.

The Acoustic Image logo is a registered trademark of Acoustic
Image LLC. Clarus and Focus are trademarks of Acoustic Image
LLC.

Contents

Summary of Contents for Clarus 2R

Page 1: ...Integrated Amplifiers ...

Page 2: ...ied by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid...

Page 3: ...d case and a speaker cable Speakon to 1 4 inch a three band EQ 2 Power Preamp Plug the detachable AC power cord into the receptacle on the back of the amp and into a wall receptacle A power switch next to the AC connector turns on power to the pre and power amps illuminating a power on indicator on the front panel of the amp A 6 3 amp fast blow fuse Clarus models or 8 amp fast blow fuse Focus mode...

Page 4: ...serts either an 18 dB cut or a 12 dB per octave rolloff at frequencies between 30 and 800 Hz depending on the position of the control Approximate frequency settings are noted on the frequency control Note that the first half of the control s rotation affects frequencies from 30 to 70 Hz the last half of the rotation affects frequencies between 70 and 800 Hz This is done so that there is plenty of ...

Page 5: ...the combined output of the two channels A switch is provided to allow you to select whether the output from the Direct Out jack is affected by the tone controls post EQ or not pre EQ The input level control affects the level of the Direct Out signal the master level does not This allows independent adjustment of the stage volume the volume coming from the amp and speaker on stage and the house vol...

Page 6: ...air shop orAcoustic Image for more information All Acoustic Image amps can be operated without a speaker load if required PowerAmp To be on the safe side you should shut off the power to the amp before connecting or disconnecting speakers from the unit When operating without a speaker attached turn the master level to zero all the way counterclockwise This will prevent the power amp section of the...

Page 7: ...er _______________ Acoustic Image Phone 919 785 1280 5820 Triangle Drive Fax 919 785 1281 Raleigh NC 27617 www acousticimg com 9 Specifications FCC Compliance Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference th...

Page 8: ... 2006 Acoustic Image LLC CLARUS 1 TM SERIES III Model 500 IA CLARUS 2R TM SERIES III Model 501 IA FOCUS 1 TM SERIES III Model 530 IA FOCUS 2R SERIES III TM Model 531 IA FOCUS SA TM Model 440 SA ...

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