Audio Control Savoy G3 Instructions de montage
™Savoy g3™
Home Theater
Premium Power Amplifier
Professional Installer’s Guide
For those who consider perfection possible®
22410 70th Avenue West • Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
Phone 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166
www.audiocontrol.com
©2010. All Rights Reserved
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system
Home Theater
For those who consider perfection possible®
22410 70th Avenue West • Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
Phone 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166
www.audiocontrol.com
©2010. All Rights Reserved
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system
Home Theater
Premium Home Theater
Power Amplifier
Professional Installer’s Guide
™Savoy g3™
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Important Information
Dealer Name___________________________________________________________
Date Installed __________________________________________________________
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Table of ConTenTS
table of Contents
Introduction........................................7
Plugforotherproducts ...............................8
Product Highlights...................................9
Guided Tour.......................................10
Front Panel ...................................10
Rear Panel....................................11
Installation........................................12
Remote Turn On ...................................12
Troubleshooting ....................................15
Warranty .........................................17
Specifications......................................19
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Introduction
Greetings from the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, the
home of AudioControl. Since are reading this manual it is
safe to say you are in the process of installing a high perfor-
mance AudioControl theater amplifier. You will be pleased
to note that this amplifier was designed and manufactured at
the AudioControl factories located in the U.S.A. For over
30 years, our company has been designing and manufacturing
high performance components that allow enthusiasts to truly
enjoy their audio systems. It should provide your customers
with years of enjoyment and trouble-free service. We truly feel
that this theater amplifier will enhance the performance of
any system.
This manual was written to assist with the installation of this
new amplifier. Whether you are a seasoned audiophile or this
is the first home theater you have ever heard, we encourage
you to set aside some time to review this not-
so-weighty prose. Reading a manual can be as
exciting as watching a slug race, therefore we
have included lots of useful information, carefully
concealed within a minimum of technical jargon.
Not only will you learn how to get the most from
this AudioControl home theater power ampli-
fier, you might have a smile or two. Anything as
capable as this amp deserves all the explanation
it can get.
We also encourage you to visit the AudioControl
web site, conveniently located at www.audiocontrol.com.
While we have tried to anticipate any installation issues in
this manual, there are sometimes new applications and ideas
that come to mind. Therefore our web site will always have
the most current information.
Needless to say, if you have any real challenging questions, feel
Your Friends At AudioControl
InTroduCTIon
AudioControl Maestro M3 - Home Theater Processor
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A Brazen Plug For Other AudioControl Products
brazen Plug
AudioControl Maestro M3 Theater Processor
AudioControl started out making audio components in 1977. Our heritage
and design experience grew from a background in professional audio, so we
were never quite satisfied with what was available for the consumer audio
market. Since that time, we have continued to expand our product offer-
ings to become a key part of home theater systems. We supply the audio
components that can make a greater improvement in the sound of your
system than almost any other addition or upgrade. More bass, better bass,
less harshness and the ability to hear music the way you want it.
AudioControl also manufacturers a theater pre-amp processor, the
Maestro M3, which is a perfect companion for our home theater ampli-
fiers. This very stylish processor provides decoding for all hi-definition
surround formats like Dolby Tru HD and DTS theater master. In addition
it is equipped with over 120 video and audio inputs and outputs that work
with all of today’s sophisticated source units, including those with HDMI
connections. Okay, enough commercials.
Once again, we thank you for choosing an AudioControl components in
this system and hope you enjoy a lifetime of performance and reliability.
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ProduCT HIgHlIgHTS
Product Highlights
Built For The Long Haul – “Bulletproof” is the phrase that
best describes The Savoy G3. Everything about this ampli-
fier says that it is in there for the long haul. This amplifier
has been designed with durability in mind. The cool running
Class H design minimizes component damaging heat while the
Lightdrive system protects your speakers from harmful har-
monics caused by clipping.
Class H Design – Most amplifiers have one speed, all on.
That means that during most of music up to 90% of the amps
power is just going up in heat. The Class H design takes care
of this problem by automatically and intelligently adjusting the
power supply to fit the power demands of the moment. The
result is much cooler operation without the need for bulky
heatsinks.
Lightdrive Protection System – The Lightdrive protection
circuitry defends this amplifier and speakers against clipping,
distortion, damage, and annoying teenage beach party movies.
Even if the movie festival lasts all weekend. Each channel is
independently protected so a problem in one channel will not
affect the rest of the system.
High Definition BiMOS Output Design – Home Theatre
audio systems place terrific demands on power amplifiers. The
high current drive capabilities of our BiMOS outputs cleanly
delivers a minimum of 200 watts while maintaining a cool
head.
Unparalleled energy efficiency – Whether from the point of
view of saving electricity or from the viewpoint of less heat in
the rack, this amplifier has no equal. It is VERY energy effi-
cient during operation.
Made in the Northwest Rainforest The AudioControl
Savoy G3 begin its existence at our factory in Mountlake Ter-
race, Washington, a few miles north of Seattle. Here, we also
build precision audio analyzers, home theater processors and a
totally awesome line of car stereo components. AudioControl
started in 1977 and has won so many audio industry awards
for design and engineering excellence that our reception room
wall is starting to sag. But enough about us. Let’s start getting
the most from the home theatre system so we can get the pop-
corn ready! (remember though, these amps runs really cool, so
you’ll have to use the microwave to melt your butter)
AudioControl amplifiers have an innovative power
supply that acts as a transmission, shifting up and
down. This keeps them running cool and energy
efficient.
AudioControl Class H Amplifier
A typical amplifier wastes a lot of energy as heat
Typical Amplifier Design Excess
Heat
Energy Savings
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A Guided Tour Of The Savoy G3
Front Panel
1. Power Standby Button -The infamous “Off” light. This button manually toggles
the main power between normal operation and stand-by. This button will over-ride the
rear panel remote 12 volt trigger, but normal operation will resume when the trigger
input is cycled.
2. Display Button -Shuts off the bouncing blue channel level indicators for those
easily distracted movie goers.
3. Channel Status LED’s - These cool blue LED’s show when the corresponding
channel is active and operating normally. They turn red if something has caused that
channel to go into protection.
4. Channel Level Indicators - Each channel has a ladder of LEDs to bounce along
with the music and show the relative audio signal levels. If you find them too distract-
ing, the DISPLAY button turns these lights off.
5. Protection Indicator - This indicator turns red when one of the internal protection
circuits (thermal, short-circuit, offset) have come into use. The protection circuits will
automatically reset themselves when the problem causing the fault has been fixed.
6. Rack Mounting (not shown, optional) - If your installation is in a 19” world; an
optional rack mounting kit is available for The Savoy G3. These rugged steel brackets
securely embrace the sides of this amplifier to mount it in a 7” (4U) rack space.
guIded Tour
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