Bel Canto S500 User manual

S500 Dual Mono

Audio Amplifier

Bel Canto Design, LTD.

221 1st Street North

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Phone: (612) 317.4550

Fax: (612) 359.9358

www.belcantodesign.com

[email protected]

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Bel Canto Design Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Initial Setup and peration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The Bel Canto Design e. ne Series is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when

elegant engineering and depth of empirical knowledge are combined. All components are

selected for high sound quality, precision, technical performance, and material quality. Bel

Canto’s circuit designs and component quality will provide superb performance and years

of listening satisfaction.

S500 Dual Mono Audio Amplifier

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S500 User ‘s Guide 0608 Rev A.

Bel Canto Design audio products are designed to bring you closer to the power and

beauty of your music. ur goal is simply to provide the most expressive and powerful

musical experience outside of the live event and bring some of the greatest musicians and

their performances into the intimacy of your home. We design equipment which is easy to

own, use and live with. We fully expect that your enjoyment and appreciation of your

Bel Canto purchase will grow as you live with it and experience all of the fine audio

subtleties that emerge.

Bel Canto Design

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S500 User 's Guide 0608 Rev A.

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The amplifier’s sonic performance will start to stabilize after approximately 100 hours of

continuous power up. We recommend that the amplifier remains powered for optimum

performance.

The e. ne S500 amplifier is a dual-mono

audio power amplifier that delivers over

400 watts into 4 ohm loads. Each amplifi-

er contains its own dedicated regulated

power supply for all amplifier stages,

including the output section. This is

achieved in a compact and elegant prod-

uct through our adaptation of the latest

analog switching amplifier and power

supply technology from the ICEpower

group.

A proprietary Bel Canto input stage pro-

vides optimumally balanced drive signal

into the amplifier and maximizes common

mode rejection while minimizing distor-

tion and noise components. Use of high

quality Caddock resistors and ultra-low

ESR solid electroytic capacitors insures

the most musical and transparent

performance.

This technology brings unprecedented

performance gains in absolute musical

performance. The regulated power supply

and fully balanced analog switching

amplifier architecture liberates your loud-

speakers to perform at their best. The

ultra-low noise operation insures that the

most subtle of musical expressions comes

through with palpable clarity.

The superb measured performance

insures that harmonic and intermodulation

distortion don’t interfere with the pristine

beauty or raw power of the musical mes-

sage.

The e. ne series amplifiers from

Bel Canto insure that you fully

experience the musical intensity

and beauty of your favorite artists.

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DDoo nnoott ccoonnnneecctt ppoowweerr ttoo tthhiiss aammpplliiffiieerr yyeett!!

This amplifier, like any electrical component, can be dangerous and cause injury unless

correct handling procedures are observed and used. Before powering this preamplifier it is

necessary to read and follow proper procedures concerning its setup and use.

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USA customers: For Warranty Coverage complete and mail the wner's Registration

Papers immediately.

Unpacking

The S500 Amplifier box contains:

1 – User's Guide

1 - Power Cable for connection

to utility power [1.85m,

6' long]

1 – S500 Amplifier.

1 - wner's Warranty /

Registration Sheet

Carefully inspect your new unit and check

for shipping damage. If there is any

damage, or if any piece is missing,

please contact your dealer, distributor

or Bel Canto Design.

Save all packing materials as the packing

is specially designed to protect the ampli-

fier for shipping or transporting it. If you

lose or damage the packing materials or

carton, please contact your dealer or dis-

tributor before attempting to transport the

preamplifier.

The power supply is preset for the proper

AC power line voltage before you receive

it. The power cable will have the correct

plug for your local power system. IIff yyoouu

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ttaacctt yyoouurr ddeeaalleerr iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy.. DDoo nnoott

aatttteemmpptt ttoo aalltteerr oorr cchhaannggee ppoowweerr

sseettttiinnggss yyoouurrsseellff.. TThhiiss wwiillll vvooiidd tthhee

wwaarrrraannttyy..

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S500 Amplifier Rear Panel

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GGrroouunndd CCoonnttaacctt!!

Connecting any Speaker utput on the S500 to Ground will cause the amplifier to go into

protection and could damage the amplifier and void the warranty.

1) Power Switch: Power is on when the

switch is toggled to the I position and off

in the position.

2) Input Connections and RCA/XLR switch:

When using RCA cables for the input

insure that the RCA/XLR switch is pressed

in to the RCA position. When using XLR

cables insure that the switch is out in the

XLR position. Do not connect both

XLR and RCA cables to the inputs!

3) utput Connections: Attach your loud-

speakers to the output connectors, insure

that the polarity of each speaker is

correct and the same so that no phase

inversion can occur.

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NNeeggaattiivvee SSppeeaakkeerr OOuuttppuutt ttoo AAnnyy

GGrroouunndd CCoonnttaacctt!!

4) IEC power cord jack: Connect a heavy

gauge power cord from this jack to the

wall power supply. Note the power set-

ting indicated on the back of the amplifi-

er before connecting the power.

When all connections to and from the

amplifier have been made then double

check everything, insure that the preamplifi-

er is powered on and set to a Mute setting

and power on the S500.

S500 User 's Guide 0608 Rev A.

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The small blue LED lamp indicates that the

power is connected to the amplifier and that

the power switch is in the N position. If

the amplifier detects a fault or short circuit

in the output connections then it will go into

a protection mode and stop playing. If this

occurs toggle the power switch to the FF

position and check the speaker cabling to

insure that no speaker output is either short-

ed together or connected to a ground.

When you are certain that the loudspeaker

cabling is correct then power the unit N

again and insure that the Blue lamp is lit

and that music will play.

1) Check that the RCA/XLR switch is in the

correct position for the type of connection

being used.

2) Insure that the preamplifier or any source

components are not producing hum by set-

ting the preamplifier to a MUTE or Standby

setting.

3) The design of the amplifier reduces the

chance for ground loop induced hum but

we still recommend that you use shorter

interconnect cables to the preamplifier

and connect all power cables to a com-

mon outlet box or power conditioner unit

to reduce the possibility for ground cur-

rent noise being induced into the audio

signal path.

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S500 User 's Guide 0608 Rev A.

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aximum Power Output/Channel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500W 4 ohms, 250W 8 ohms

Power Output 1% THD/Channel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370W 4 ohms, 200W 8 ohms

inimum Load: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ohms

Frequency Response: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/-3 dB 1.5Hz-70KHz, all loads

THD+N: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.003% 1W, 1KHz, 4 ohms

I D (CCIF): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.0003%, 1W, 14:15KHz, 4 ohms

Output noise: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35uVR S A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz

Voltage gain: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27dB (single ended or balanced input)

Damping factor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>1000

Output Impedance at 100Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<8 milliohms

Dynamic Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121dB

Input Voltage for ax Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2Vrms

Input connections: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single-ended RCA or balanced XLR

RCA input impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Kohms

Balanced input impedance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Kohms

Output connections: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-sets WBT 5-way binding posts

Standby Power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19W

Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5x3.5x12[inches], 216x76x305[mm] (WxHxD)

Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15lbs, 7Kg

S500 User 's Guide 0608 Rev A.

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Features and specifications are subject to improvements and changes without prior notice.

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