OSD AUDIO NERO XA5180 5x Channel Home Theater Amplifier Owner’s Manual
- October 27, 2023
- OSD AUDIO
Table of Contents
OSD AUDIO NERO XA5180 5x Channel Home Theater Amplifier
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Note on the Declaration of Conformity:
We hereby declare that this device is in accordance with the essential
requirements of the European Directive 2014/35/EU or 2001/95/EC (if
applicable). The full EU declaration of conformity can be requested at the
following address: InMusic GmbH Harkortstr. 12 – 32 40880 Ratingen GERMANY
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Read these instructions
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Keep these instructions
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Heed all warnings
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Follow all instructions
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Do not use this apparatus near water
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified 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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
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WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Protective earthing terminal(For class I apparatus with earthing). The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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(For class II apparatus only)This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
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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.
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No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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Do not install this equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a book case or similar unit, and remain a well ventilation condition at open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains etc.
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CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
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This apparatus is for professional use only.
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The apparatus is intended to be used in moderate climates.
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(If applicable) The apparatus is intended to be used in tropical climates.
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WARNING (If applicable): The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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CAUTION (If applicable): Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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(For product contains battery) Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.
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Voltage selector(If applicable):
The product can be supplied by two different mains voltages that can be selected by adjusting the voltage selector. The voltage selector must be set to match the current mains voltage and need to be always checked before inserting the mains plug into socket-out. Please ask a qualified personnel to help you replace the mains fuse link before you adjust the voltage selector. -
WARNING (If applicable)：For the terminals marked with symbol of “ ” may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock. The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the used of ready-made leads or cords. -
Class 2 wiring(If applicable): To reduce the risk of electric shock, The external wiring connected to the terminals marked with “class 2 wiring” requires installed with class 2 wiring by an instructed person or the used of ready-made leads or cords.
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(For apparatus contains a coin/button cell battery): (or ) Warning: Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
A. Audio Inputs
Inputs for connecting the XA Amplifier to the outputs of a surround processor,
preamplifier AV receiver with pre-out connection, DVD player with discrete 5
channel output, or HDTV with built-in surround decoder.
B. Remote Trigger Input
Input for connecting to a compatible processor or other product with a 9-24 V,
5mA DC Input.
Manual/Trigger Power Switch
C. ON/Trigger Power Switch
In ON position: the Power button on the front panel acts as the main AC
switch, turning the XA Amp on and off
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.
D. Speaker Outputs
Use these 5-way binding posts to connect the XA Amp to your speakers. Works
with – speaker cable with bare wire (solid or stranded), spade lugs, or banana
plugs.
E. AC Fuse
Protects in case of a power surge.
F. AC Input
Connects XA Amplifier to an AC power source with the supplied power cord.
SPEAKER & INPUT CONN ECTION
Connecting your speakers:
Use Class 2 wiring for speaker connections.
Wiring the speaker connector with ba rewire:
- Strip the insulation off each speaker wire to expose 3/8″ (10 mm) of bare conductor.
- Unscrew the output terminal binding post several twists, insert each wire into the correct terminal.
- Tighten binding post by twisting clockwise until it is firmly clamping the speaker wire.
- For spades or banana plugs, simply insert incorrect terminals.
- Ensure re + terminal goes to + terminal of speakers and – goes to – do this by checking the marking on the speaker wire. Usually, RED wi re 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.
AUTO POWER ON
To use another device with a 12-volt trigger output jack to automatically power on the XA:
- Select Trigger position.
- Connect a 3.5mm mono jack from the trigger-output jack of the source device to the REMOTE TRIGGER jack on When the switch is set to TRIGGER, the goes into standby mode and the front panel LED ’s glow yellow. When the connected device is tu rned on the status LED ’s glow bright blue.
If you set the MANUAL/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.
AMPLIFIER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Before you begin:
Ensure that the amp is plugged into a 15 Amp power socket. At full power the
amp will require in excess of 10 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 the front panel power button. 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-on – Trigger
Press the front panel power button. 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 power button on the front panel, all lights will turn off.
Maintenance
If the amp requires cleaning, wipe with a clean, dampened soft cloth. Wipe dry
immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agents. 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 unplugging 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.
PERFORMANCE SPECS
XA7180
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 300| 300| 300|
300| 300| 300| 300
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OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W),@5% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 335| 335| 335|
335| 335| 335| 335
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 8 Ohms| 180| 180| 180|
180| 180| 180| 180
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @0.1% THD| 8 Ohms| 122| 122| 122| 122|
122| 122| 122
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD| 8 Ohms| 130| 130| 130| 130|
130| 130| 130
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 8 Ohms| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%|
0.03%| 0.03%
THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) 130W| 8 Ohms| 0.025%| 0.025%|
0.025%| 0.025%| 0.025%| 0.025%| 0.025%
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 0.05%| 0.05%| 0.05%| 0.05%| 0.05%|
0.05%| 0.05%
THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) @250W| 4 Ohms| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%|
0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%
FREQUENCY RESPONSE @-3dB – Hz
| 1W| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-
80K
Rated power| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K|
7.5HZ-80K
SIGNAL TO NOISE (A weighted) (UNIT:dB) Stereo mode, 1K/100Hz @1% THD, XLR
input| 8 Ohms| 104| 104| 104| 104| 104| 104| 104
DAMPING FACTOR rated power| 1 KHz| 150| 150| 150| 150| 150| 150| 150
IDLE CURRENT – Amps| 0.29| | | | | | |
MAX.CURRENT @ALL CH. At rated power – Amps| 10.7| | | | | | |
EFFICIENCY OF AMPLIFIER – %| 66%| | | | | | |
XA5180
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 320| 320| 320|
320| 320| |
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OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) ,@5% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 410| 410| 410|
410| 410| |
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 8 Ohms| 190| 190| 190|
190| 190| |
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @0.1% THD| 8 Ohms| 135| 135| 135| 135|
135| |
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD| 8 Ohms| 150| 150| 150| 150|
150| |
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 8 Ohms| 0.02%| 0.02%| 0.02%| 0.02%| 0.02%|
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THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) 130W| 8 Ohms| 0.025%| 0.025%|
0.025%| 0.025%| 0.025%| |
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 0.05%| 0.05%| 0.05%| 0.05%| 0.05%|
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THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) @250W| 4 Ohms| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%|
0.03%| 0.03%| |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE @-3dB – Hz
| 1W| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| |
Rated power| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| |
SIGNAL TO NOISE (A weighted) (UNIT:dB) Stereo mode, @1K/100Hz @1% THD, XLR
input| 8 Ohms| 104| 104| 104| 104| 104| |
DAMPING FACTOR rated power| 1 KHz| 150| 150| 150| 150| 150| |
IDLE CURRENT – Amps| 0.15| | | | | | |
MAX.CURRENT @ALL CH. At rated power – Amps| 10.7| | | | | | |
EFFICIENCY OF AMPLIFIER – %| 72%| | | | | | |
XA3200
OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 350| 350| 350|
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OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) ,@5% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 450| 450| 450|
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OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 8 Ohms| 200| 200| 200|
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ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @0.1%| 8 Ohms| 150| 150| 150| | | |
ALL CHANNEL OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD| 8 Ohms| 165| 165| 165| | |
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THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 8 Ohms| 0.02%| 0.02%| 0.02%| | | |
THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) 130W| 8 Ohms| 0.025%| 0.025%|
0.025%| | | |
THD @1W (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL)| 4 Ohms| 0.02%| 0.02%| 0.02%| | | |
THD @RATED POWER (UNIT:%) (SINGLE CHANNEL) @250W| 4 Ohms| 0.03%| 0.03%| 0.03%|
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE @-3dB – Hz
| 1W| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| | | |
Rated power| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| 7.5HZ-80K| | | |
SIGNAL TO NOISE (A weighted) (UNIT:dB) Stereo mode, @1K/100Hz @1% THD, XLR
input| 8 Ohms| 104| 104| 104| | | |
DAMPING FACTOR rated power| 1 KHz| 165| 165| 165| | | |
IDLE CURRENT – Amps| 0.14| | | | | | |
MAX.CURRENT @ALL CH. At rated power – Amps| 10.7| | | | | | |
EFFICIENCY OF AMPLIFIER – %| 66%| | | | | | |
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Number of Output Devices 5 per channel
Power Bandwidth 5Hz – 54kHz +0/-3 dB
Filter Capacitance Four 6800μF Caps per channel
Crosstalk Greater than -70dB from 20Hz – 20kHz
Gain Voltage gain of 29dB
Input Impedance 40k ohms
Input Sensitivity 1.00 Volt
Remote Trigger Voltage 9 – 24 Volts DC at 5 milliamperes or greater
Dimensions including feet (HxWxD) 6.0” x 17.0” x 16.75”
Weight XA7180-65 lbs, XA5180-50lbs, XA3200-48lbs
Power Requirements 120VAC, ±3%, – 60Hz 1500 watts maximum
WARRANTY & REPAIR
All 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.
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.