OSD XA3200 Home Theater Amplifier Owner’s Manual
- March 12, 2024
- OSD
Table of Contents
XA3200 Home Theater Amplifier
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Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: NERO XA3200 Home Theater Amplifier
- Power Input: AC Fuse protected
- Remote Trigger Input: 8-24v signal
- Speaker Outputs: 5-way binding posts
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
– Only use shielded and grounded cables for connections.
– Do not modify the power cord or plug.
– Observe all electrical safety instructions.
Connecting the XA Amplifier
1. Connect the audio inputs to the outputs of your audio/video
receiver (AVR), pre-processor, or other devices.
2. Use proper insulated mains cabling to connect the XA Amp to your
speakers using the 5-way binding posts.
Power Options
– Use the power switch on the front panel to turn the XA Amp on
and off.
– In TRIGGER position, connect a device to the REMOTE TRIGGER jack
for remote on/off control. LED indicators show standby (yellow) and
powered on (blue) modes.
Maintenance and Changes
– Before making any changes to the wiring, ensure the XA amp is
turned off and unplugged to avoid damage.
– Seek advice from a registered electrician if in doubt about any
modifications.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if the provided plug does not fit my
outlet?
A: Consult an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet with a
suitable one that fits the plug provided.
Q: How can I protect my amplifier from power surges?
A: The AC Fuse included in the XA Amp protects it in case of a
power surge.
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NERO XA3200 HOME THEATER
AMPLIFIER
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the
unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep
the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those
using the device. If you sell the unit, please make sure that the buyer also
receives this manual. · Use only an approved power cable and plug or
distribution board to connect your amplifier to a power outlet. Do not use an
extension cable. · Never touch the mains plug if your hands are wet. · Do not
attempt to open the equipment. Refer servicing and repair to qualified service
personnel. Touching live components inside the case can result in a fatal
electrical shock! · Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Precautions before
operating the equipment. · Keep this Manual in a safe place so that you can
refer to it later. · Please heed all warnings on the equipment itself and in
the Owner’s Manual. · Please follow the instructions contained in your Owner’s
manual and never use this equipment for any purpose other than is explained in
this Owner’s Manual. · Only connect this equipment to a power source of the
type described in the Owner’s Manual and specified for this equipment. · Make
sure that there is adequate ventilation around the equipment to allow proper
cooling. Keep the equipment away from direct sunlight. Avoid installing the
unit close to sources of heat or in spaces such as bookshelves or cupboards
where heat radiation may be obstructed. Avoid excessive temperatures in the
room, as these could ultimately damage sensitive components and reduce the
service life of your player. · Never use the unit in damp rooms, at
temperatures of below 15°C, or in the open air. When bringing your amplifier
in from the cold, allow it time to achieve room temperature before plugging it
in. · Always switch the unit off before removing or inserting interconnects.
Doing this with the amplifier switched on can damage not only the amplifier
itself but also equipment connected to it. · If you ever spill water or any
other liquid onto the equipment: Do not touch the case! Remove the plug from
the wall outlet and contact your dealer or our service department. · Never
remove the earth connection from the plug. It is there to ensure your safety.
· Arrange the power cable so that no one can accidentally stand on it. Avoid
locating it under objects that might put pressure on the cable. Pay particular
attention to areas where the cable exits from plugs, AC outlets and from the
unit itself. · Never operate the unit without being present. Disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet and remove all aerial connections (including cable
aerials) when: you clean the unit, you do not expect to use the unit for long
periods of time, during an electrical storm. · If you have an external antenna
or cable antenna connected to your hi-fi system, we recommend that you use a
signal isolating filter to avoid interference or damage during thunderstorms.
· Problems: If you lose the sound while the amplifier is operating, or if you
notice smoke or burning, switch the unit off immediately and contact your
dealer or our service department. · Only replace defective fuses after you
have traced and removed the cause of the fault and then only with a fuse of
the same rating. Remove the mains plug before changing fuses. Use an insulated
screwdriver to remove and replace the fuse.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Properly
shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to
host computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cable should be connected to
the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing
ground pins or using unsafe
adapters. A polarized plug has two blades – one wider than the other. A
grounding plug has a third ground prong in addition to the two main
conductors. The wide blade or third grounding prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. If you replace the power cord, only use one
of similar type and equal or greater current rating.
Protective earthing terminal(For class I apparatus with earthing). The
apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection. Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates
that this product should not be disposed with other house-hold wastes
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health
from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please
use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe
recycling.
WARNING SYMBOLS
TYPE OF DANGER: Warning – Danger Zone
TYPE OF DANGER: Warning – High Voltage
DANGER Hazardous Voltage Hazardous voltage may be present at cable ends and
screw terminals. The connection of screw terminals as well as all maintenance
and repair work on the electrical installation of the device must only be
performed by qualified electrical personnel in volt-free-condition. Failure to
do so may result in electric shock and risk of fire and loss of life. By all
means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the
place of operation.
DANGER Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made
insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not
modify the mains cable or plug. Failure to do so could result in electric
shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
This product has been tested by ETL and has been found to be complying with: ·
Audio/Video, Information And Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1:
Safety Requirements [UL 62368-1:2014 Ed.2] · Audio/Video, Information and
Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements (R2019) [CSA
C22.2#62368-1:2014 Ed.2] WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 1)
Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS. 2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire
insulation of the speaker cable. 3) Connect the speaker cable to the apparatus
and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cable by
hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting
the speaker cable from the apparatus and the speakers.
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REAR PANEL
A
C
B
D
EF
A. Audio Inputs (see page 4) Inputs for connecting the XA Amplifier to the outputs of an AVR, pre-pro, or other devices.
D. Speaker Outputs (see page 4) 5-way binding posts used to connect the XA Amp to your speakers.
B. Remote Trigger Input (see page 5) Power On/Off using 8-24v signal from connected device, such as AVR, control system or processor.
E. AC Fuse Protects in case of a power surge.
C. ON/Trigger Power Switch
In ON position: the Power switch on the front panel turns the XA Amp on and
off.
F. AC Input
Use the supplied power cord to plug the XA amp in. (see precautions on page
2).
In TRIGGER position: the XA can be turned on and off remotely by a device
connected to the REMOTE TRIGGER
jack. In this mode, the LED’s on the front panel will glow yellow when the
amplifier is in standby mode, and bright blue when powered on.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the XA amp or connected devices, please
turn off and unplug the XA amp before making any changes to the wiring.
Failure to do so can potentially result in severe damage to your amplifier &
loudspeakers
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SPEAKER & INPUT CONNECTIONS
INPUTS: Non Balanced RCA Balanced XLR
OUTPUTS: Connect to Speakers
Connecting your speakers:
Use Class 2 wiring for speaker connections. Wiring the speaker connector with
bare wire: 1. Strip the insulation o ff each speaker wire to expose 3/8″ (10
mm) of bare conductor. 2. Unscrew the output terminal binding post several
twists, insert each wire into the correct terminal. 3. Tighten binding post by
twisting clock-wise until it is firmly clamping the speaker wire. 4. For
spades or banana plugs, simply insert in correct terminals. 5. Ensure +
terminal goes to + terminal of speakers and goes to do this by checking
the marking on the speaker wire. Usually, RED wire is + Warning: While the
amplifier does self-protect under most improper output conditions,
misconfiguration of loudspeaker mode and incorrect connection of loudspeakers
could damage connected loudspeakers and/or amplifier. Please refer
installation to a qualified installation professional, and always check state
and local electrical codes when installing.
Remote Trigger
Power Options:
There are 3 options for controlling the power ON/OFF 1. Select ON if you want
to turn the amp on front the front panel power switch 2. The XA amps can also
be powered on automatically by other devices equipped with a 12v trigger
output: Select TRIGGER position. When the switch is set to TRIGGER, the XA amp
will turn on when a 12v signal is present and go into standby when there is no
signal present. Note: If you set the ON/SIGNAL/TRIGGER switch to Trigger, but
don’t connect the XA Amp to another device, the status LED’s will be bright
blue, but the amplifier will not respond if you press the power button. 3.You
can also turn your amp ON when it senses a signal though the RCA or XLR
inputs. Select the SIGNAL option and the amp will turn on when a signal is
sensed and go into standby when no signal is sensed.
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AMPLIFIER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Before you begin:
Please check the voltage label beneath the power socket and confirm it is
correct for your country’s voltage. Voltage is not end-user selectable.
For 120v operation: Ensure that the amp is plugged into a 120v 15 Amp power
socket. At full power the amp will require in excess of 10 Amps. For 230v
operation: Ensure that the amp is plugged into a 230v 13 Amp power socket. At
full power the amp will require in excess of 6.5 Amps.
Ensure the amp has air clearance with nothing covering the ventilation slots.
6 inches of clearance is recommended, or, if rack mounted, please use a
cooling fan.
Double-check all connections from connected processors or AVR ‘s, and
connections to speakers. Make sure all connections are good and that there are
no stray wires, or strands of wire.
Tip – If speaker wires are running through walls or ceiling, you can check
that the speaker wires are connected correctly by taking a 9V battery and
momentarily touching the speaker wire to the + and terminals. If the
speakers are connected there will be a small `popping’ sound. Turn the volume
level of the connected Processor or AVR down to zero for all channels.
Power-on – Normal Operation
Press . After a short pause the front panel LED indicators will light-up.
Individual channel, power status indicators
Front Panel Status LEDs
Power: Bright Blue Standby: Yellow Protection: Red
Power: Blue Lights The amp is on and working correctly Standby:
Yellow/Orange light The amp is in standby mode, no signal to speakers, no
sound. Protection: Red Light The amp has automatically detected a problem
and is in protection mode to prevent damage to speakers. Turn amp off, unplug
and check speaker connections for short circuits (positive and negative wires
touching). Power-on – auto signal detecting mode Press the front panel switch
labeled POWER . After a short pause the front panel LED indicators will light-
up. When the SIGNAL position is selected the front panel indicator lights will
be Yellow/Orange if there is no signal from the connected Processor or AVR.
When a signal from any channel is present the indicator lights for that
channel will turn to Blue and the speaker will play that signal. Power-on
Trigger Press the front panel switch labeled POWER . After a short pause the
front panel LED indicators will light-up. When the rear panel switch is set to
TRIGGER the front panel indicator lights will be Yellow/Orange and the amp
will be in Standby mode. When a TRIGGER signal is present the amp will turn on
and the indicator lights will be Blue. The amp will stay on as long as there
is a TRIGGER signal present. When the TRIGGER signal is removed, the amp will
return to Standby and the front panel indicator lights will go to
Yellow/Orange. To turn Off Press the front panel switch labeled POWER , all
lights will turn off.
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AMPLIFIER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance If the amp requires cleaning, wipe with a clean, dampened soft
cloth. Do not use chemicals and remove any moisture. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, as they may damage the paint. Do not expose the amp to insecticide,
waxes, polishing agents, or an aerosol spray as moisture may enter the amp.
Service Information Should you encounter any problems with your XA amplifier
please reset the power by switching off and un-plugging the amp. Re-check all
connections from Processors or AVR’s and to the speakers. Turn on the amp
again and refer to the `Amplifier Operation and Maintenance’ instructions. If
a problem still exists, contact OSD Nero’s customer service department at
OSDAUDIO.COM.
Performance Specs
XA3
AMP 1
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL) 4 Ohms
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) ,@5% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL) 4 Ohms
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL) 8 Ohms
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @0.1%
8 Ohms
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD
8 Ohms
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)
8 Ohms
THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) 130W
8 Ohms
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)
4 Ohms
THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) @250W
4 Ohms
FREQUENCY RESPONSE @-3dB – Hz
1W Rated power
DAMPING FACTOR rated power
1 KHz
IDLE CURRENT – Amps
0.14
MAX.CURRENT @ALL CH. At rated power – Amps
10.7
EFFICIENCY OF AMPLIFIER – %
66%
350 450 200 150 165 0.02% 0.025% 0.02% 0.03% 7.5HZ-80K 7.5HZ-80K 165
AMP 2 AMP 3
350 450 200 150 165 0.02% 0.025% 0.02% 0.03% 7.5HZ-80K 7.5HZ-80K 165
350 450 200 150 165 0.02% 0.025% 0.02% 0.03% 7.5HZ-80K 7.5HZ-80K 165
General Specs
Number of Output Devices: Power Bandwidth: Filter Capacitance: Crosstalk:
Gain: Input Impedance: Input Sensitivity: Remote Trigger Voltage: Dimensions:
Weight: Power Requirements:
4 per channel 5Hz – 54kHz +0/-3 dB Four 6800F Caps per channel >-70dB – 20Hz -20kHz 29dB 40k ohms 1.00 Volt 8-24v DC – 5 mA including feet (HxWxD) 6.0″ x 17.0″ x 16.75″ 48lbs 120VAC, ±3%, – 60Hz 1000 watts maximum 230VAC, ±3%, – 50Hz 1000 watts maximum
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WARRANTY
OSD Audio electronics have (2) year Limited Warranty against defects in
materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims. During
the warranty period OSD Audio will replace any defective part and correct any
defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor.
OSD Audio may replace returned electronics with a product of equal value and
performance. In such cases, some modifications to the mounting may be
necessary and are not OSD Audio ‘s responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to
its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by OSD Audio
. The unit must be returned to OSD Audio at the owner’s expense and with prior
written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered
defects, nor is damaged resulting from abuse or from servicing performed by an
agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by OSD Audio.
OSD Audio sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to
ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any OSD Audio product
purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers,
mail order dealers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under
existing OSD Audio warranty policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized
source or other manner not authorized by OSD Audio shall void the warranty on
the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power
voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the
basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you
must email customer service at RMA@audiogeargroup.com for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number then the unit must be shipped to OSD
Audio at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of
service required. Be sure to pack the product(s) in a corrugated container
with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage
in transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover: Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse,
negligence, or improper operation (installation) · Any products that have been
altered or modified · Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #,
etc. has been altered, defaced or removed · Normal wear and maintenance.
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