Constellation-audio Centaur and Centaur Mono Manuel d'utilisateur

10 Operation Initial installation and power-up STEP 1: Before making any connections, make sure the amplifier’s master power switch is turned off

11 STEP 8: To mute the amplifier, press and release the left side of the bar on the front panel. The LED status indicator will start flashing blue

12 up. When the LED turns blue, the amplifier is ready to use. If the LED glows red but does not change color when you push and hold the power swi

13 and vice-versa. If you are using a non-biwired Centaur stereo amp, switch the speaker cables, connecting the left speaker to the Centaur’s righ

14 Specifications: Centaur Mono Inputs 1 Constellation Direct XLR 1 standard balanced XLR 1 unbalanced RCA

15 Specifications: Centaur Inputs 2 Constellation Direct XLR 2 standard balanced XLR 2 unbalanced RCA Outpu

16 For more information Your Centaur Mono or Centaur amplifier should give you many years of trouble-free, maintenance-free service. If you encou

2 CAUTION To reduce risk of electric shock, do not remove any of the amplifier’s cover plates or screws. There are no user serviceable parts ins

Thank you for purchasing the Constellation Audio Centaur Mono or Centaur amplifier. You are about to experience what we believe is one of the fin

4 Before you install the amplifier Unpacking At nearly 100 pounds each, the Centaur Mono and Centaur are too heavy for one person to lift saf

5 Location The Centaur Mono and Centaur must be installed in an area with adequate ventilation. There should be at least 6 in/15 cm of clearance

6 Connections 1. BAL input Use this XLR balanced input for connection to balanced-output preamps of other brands. To select this input, set the

7 4. Speaker-cable binding posts On the Centaur Mono, two sets of binding posts are provided for each amp’s output. These can be used for standa

8 Controls / displays / indicators 7. Front power/mute switch The bar running across the front of the amplifier is the power/mute switch. P

9 9. Master power switch This switch disconnects the amplifier from AC power. If the switch is set to the Off position, the front power switch