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©2012 Indy Audio Labs, LLC all rights reserved / Revision20130220

Document No. 1000571

congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of an Aragon series 
monoblock or dual monoblock amplifier. Each Aragon 
series amplifier is a state-of-the-art component featuring 
high-end audio performance combined with unprec-
edented control and connectivity. Years of dedicated 
research, extensive testing, and engineering refine-
ment went into the creation of this product. Since 1986, 
Aragon has been delivering high-value, high-perform-
ance electronics. Just like the first Aragon amps to 
roll off the assembly line more than 25 years ago, your 
Aragon was designed, hand-assembled and tested with 
pride by engineers, technicians and skilled assemblers 
in the United States of America. You should expect years 
of trouble-free operation from your product investment.

unpacking

Outer and Inner Carton

Using a sharp object such as a knife or scissors, care-
fully open the outer single-walled (brown) shipping car-
ton and inner double-walled (white) packaging cartons 
along their top seams.

Your Aragon amplifier is wrapped in a protective poly 
bag and sandwiched between 100% recycled foam 
bumpers. Carefully lift the amplifier out of the package 
with the foam bumpers attached. 

TEAM LIFT! - To Avoid injury, lift with 
someone else - your amplifier is very heavy!

Package Contents

Inside the box you should find the following:

1. Aragon amplifier
2. Foam Bumpers (2)
3. Power Cord 
4. XLR Shorting Plugs
5. User Guide
6. Warranty Card

In the unlikely event of any of the above items  
missing, immediately contact your dealer or  
Aragon Customer Service:

ARAGON CUSTOMER SERVICE
phone: 1-866-781-7284
email: support@indyaudiolabs.com
5225 EXPLORATION DRIVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241

Retain your Packaging

We highly recommend retaining your box and packag-
ing materials as these are the best way to protect your 
amplifier in transit. Should warranty service be required, 
you MUST either use your original packaging materials 
or request new packaging from Aragon Customer Serv-
ice (for a nominal fee).

Register your Product

In order to validate your purchase and qualify for the full 
five (5) year parts and labor manufacturer’s warranty on 
your new Aragon product, you must have purchased it 
from an authorized Aragon retailer AND you must return 
the included warranty card completely filled out within 
30 days of purchase. You may also register your product 
online at http://www.aragonav.com/register-your-product.

Record your Unit Information

For future reference, we recommend recording your 
product information here:

Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Date Registration Sent

Summary of Contents for 8008

Page 1: ...8008 and Iridium User Guide Document No 1000571 ...

Page 2: ...closure There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to an Aragon authorized service center CAUTION The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the device enclosure The international symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operat...

Page 3: ...tes 3 Contents 7 Placement and Setup Shelf Mounting 14 Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Table Obtaining Additional Help 22 About Aragon and Indy Audio Labs 4 Congratulations Unpacking Outer and Inner Carton Package Contents Retain your Packaging Register your Product Record your Unit Information 8 System Planning and Optimizing Making System Connections Speaker Outputs Audio Inputs Pre amp On Of...

Page 4: ...t the amplifier out of the package with the foam bumpers attached TEAM LIFT To Avoid injury lift with someone else your amplifier is very heavy Package Contents Inside the box you should find the following 1 Aragon amplifier 2 Foam Bumpers 2 3 Power Cord 4 XLR Shorting Plugs 5 User Guide 6 Warranty Card In the unlikely event of any of the above items missing immediately contact your dealer or Arag...

Page 5: ...icates amplifier status as shown below indication meaning unlit No AC power input steady red Low power idle mode flashing red Amplifier circuits initializing blue Amplifier ON After pushing the power button the light ring remains red briefly as the amplifier circuits are initialized Once ready for audio the light ring illuminates blue To adjust the brightness of the light ring indicator for your p...

Page 6: ... with red and black rings for and speaker polarity and are spaced to accommodate dual banana jacks Audio Inputs Each audio input consists of a high con ductivity gold plated RCA jack along with a professional grade XLR jack Each is logically arranged above its corresponding output connection AC Mains Inlet The AC mains inlet is a remove able IEC 320 style high current appliance inlet with integral...

Page 7: ...cement and setup of system components This section will provide guidance on how to best install your new Aragon amplifier Shelf Mounting When planning to mount on a shelf be aware of the physical dimensions of your Aragon amplifier as outlined in the section entitled Technical Specifications p16 It is ALWAYS advisable to 1 Provide ample space above the unit 1 2 inches is the minimum preferred 2 Pr...

Page 8: ...will tend not to go into clipping distortion as readily as lower powered amplifiers or receivers Clipping is a type of distortion that is prone to damage loudspeakers 4 Preamps should be chosen with output voltage swing capability equal to or greater than the ampli fier sensitivity spec for full rated power output for example 1 72V for full rated output Similarly an ideal preamp choice has a noise...

Page 9: ...ractice to connect AC power only after all other connections have been made Control Networks Ethernet In order to take advantage of Aragon En hanced Ethernet Control E2C connect the Ethernet port to a 10 100 or faster home network router or switch port via a standard CAT 5e or newer Ethernet cable The network activity indicator near the Ethernet jack illumi nates green when network activity is det...

Page 10: ...our global environment by using the low power standby mode these amplifiers offer Aragon s Proprietary Enhanced Ethernet Control E2C Enhanced Ethernet Control allows the user or installer to quickly and easily control and monitor the status of Aragon components over a home network For the Aragon series amplifiers this capability provides useful setup and diagnostics tools Setting up Enhanced Ether...

Page 11: ...in the browser window A view of the main control page similar to the one below should appear 8008 shown Power This button performs the same function as the front panel button on the amplifier The color of the but ton matches the light ring on the physical unit It toggles the unit between on and standby operation Mute The mute button removes the audio output from all channels of the amplifier to th...

Page 12: ... fault is corrected Individual Channel Mute The individual channel mutes allow for simple troubleshooting and setup of individual channels particularly in a multi channel surround setup When muted the mute button illuminates red as below Front Panel Illumination Brightness Control The front panel status ring may be too bright for installations with low lighting levels or more dimly illuminated com...

Page 13: ...ity 2 Forcing a static IP address used for creating persistent links to the control page on a computer or mobile device Note that an alternate method to ac complish this is to force a static IP for this MAC ad dress in the local router The initial IP address of the amplifier is set to a default value per the table below Press the Static button and enter a new static IP address or simply hit Enter ...

Page 14: ...power status Pre amp not connected properly Check to ensure amplifier inputs are connected directly from corresponding pre amp outputs via good RCA or XLR cables Source device disconnected Check connections between source device and pre amp Try using an alternate source device to eliminate the possibility of a pre amp problem Web control global or channel mutes active Using web control check mute ...

Page 15: ...from local network Check network activity light if not illuminated green check opposite end of cable If cable is plugged in and switch or router shows activity indication replace network cable Incorrect IP address input to controlling computer or mobile device browser Check IP address on host router or using an IP scan tool If IP address is correct perform full power reset of amplifier remove and ...

Page 16: ...SE balanced Input impedance 15kΩ SE 45kΩ bal 46kΩ SE 70kΩ Balanced Rail voltage 50Vdc 70Vdc Power consumption standby 1W idle 120W max 1500W standby 1W idle 120W max 1500W ethernet RS 232 status control of standby on status control of standby on channel configuration 12 Volt Trigger standby on control standby on control inputs gold plated panel mounted RCA jacks XLR balanced jack gold plated panel...

Page 17: ...all contain a worldwide configura ble power supply and be compliant with FCC Part 15 and CE requirements The audio amplifier shall be the Aragon Iridium 8008 Architects and Engineering Specifications The audio amplifier shall be a dual monoblock provid ing 2 output channels and producing 200W continuous power into 8 ohms and greater than 400W into 4 ohms with both channels driven The audio amplifi...

Page 18: ...wer supplies and amplifier channel circuitry Like the original the new ARAGON 8008 is capable of dynamics and precision that few other amplifiers can match even at multiple times the price The 8008 controls virtually any loud speaker load in an elegant and engaging way The ARAGON IRIDIUM MONOBLOCK is a direct descendant of the highly acclaimed Mondial Palladium Monoblock The IRIDIUM stands out for...

Page 19: ...n the signal path Instead some of the latest low noise high voltage discrete semiconductors are used throughout All Aragon models are DC coupled input to output Zero offset is maintained by a newly designed servo circuit The control and monitoring sub system integrated with this latest generation Aragon amplifier features several advancements in thermal management and fault protec tion over prior ...

Page 20: ...itoring is applied with no impact on signal path integrity since maximum audio performance was always and still remains the main design goal for Aragon Aragon Housing and Material Many amplifier designers seem to place function above form and utilize a traditional rectangular metal housing with a more or less stylized front panel to add interest Other designs are built around a radical new form th...

Page 21: ... process and deliver substantial amounts of current High current 60 Amp gold plated binding posts insulated gold plat ed RCA inputs and professional grade XLR connectors ensure reliable uncolored trouble free connections Aragon Software Control For monitoring temperature and overall amplifier health Indy Audio Labs proprietary web server technology presents amplifier status information in a clean ...

Page 22: ...corporated these same stringent manufac turing processes By the early 1990 s Aragon had set a new standard in the high end audio market for being able to reproduce dynamic powerful performances irrespective of speaker load and at an affordable price Many of the original Aragon components produced in the 1980s are still running reliably and coveted by audio enthusiasts today Acurus was founded in 1...

Page 23: ... is invalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from an Authorized Aragon dealer You may call 1 866 559 5113 choose the INDY AUDIO LABS customer service option to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or that you purchased from a Authorized Aragon dealer This Warranty is only valid for the original ...

Page 24: ...www indyaudiolabs com 5225 Exploration Drive Indianapolis IN 46241 T 866 559 5113 F 866 719 8516 E info indyaudiolabs com ...

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