Earthquake Sound Stereo Amplifier Cinenova 5 User Manual

Cinénova Grande 5/7 Channel & Cinénova 7  
Power Amplifiers  
User’s Manual  
Cinénova  
Grande  
Power  
LF CENTER RF  
LR  
RR  
Five Channel Power Amplifier  
Cinénova  
7
LF CENTER RF  
Power  
LS  
RS  
LR  
RR  
Seven Channel Power Amplifier  
Winner of Rave Award for BEST AMPLIFIER over $3,000.00  
“ Potent combination of speed, grace and power”  
“ This amp brings new meaning to the phrase ‘gentle giant’”  
--Home Theater Magazine  
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Warranty Information  
Five (5) year limited warranty  
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio  
Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal  
and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown  
on the original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5)  
year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly  
installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and  
sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs the  
product, a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied.  
improper use of cleaning materials/methods.  
• Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone,  
surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.  
• Fading and or deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper  
exposure toelements.  
• Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse or  
improper use of cleaning material.  
• Burnt tracers on PCB.  
• Product/part damaged due topoor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.  
• Subsequent damage to other products.  
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:  
• First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US  
mainland, not includingAlaska and Hawaii) (shipping tous is not covered).  
• Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay  
freight both ways.  
• Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay  
for parts and freight both ways.  
warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not  
properly filled & returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales invoice.  
Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual.  
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(E) Service Request:  
To receive product service, contact Earthquake service department at (510)  
732-1000 and request an RMA number (Return Material Authorization). Items  
shipped without a valid RMAnumber will be refused. Make sure you provide us  
with your complete/correct shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief  
description of the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most cases,  
our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone; thus,  
eliminating the need toship the product.  
(B) Warning:  
Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and  
deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the five (5) year limited  
warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (at the  
ongoing rates) plus shipping charges back tocustomer.  
(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective  
products/parts subject to the following provisions:  
(F)Shipping Instructions:  
Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize  
transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must be  
presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse  
improperly packed product. Original bill of sale must accompany product  
returned for service. We encourage you to include with the package a written  
description of the problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound Corp. 2727 Mc  
ConeAvenue, Hayward, CA94545. Ph (510) 732-1000. You are responsible for  
the cost of shipping the product toEarthquake Sound Corporation.  
• Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an  
Earthquake factory-approved technician.  
Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use or  
accident, damaged by improper line voltage, used with incompatible  
products or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or  
removed, or have been used in any way that is contrary to Earthquake's  
written instructions.  
(G)Disputes Resolution:  
(D) Warranty Limitations:  
All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting  
from the five (5) years limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the  
laws & regulations of the county ofAlameda -California.  
Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused, including  
but not limited tothe following:  
Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse or  
Product Registration  
This Cinénova Grande Power Amp can be registered by returning the Product Registration card attached to this manual or by visiting  
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About Cinénova Amplifiers  
Your Cinénova Grande  
Thank you for purchasing this Cinénova Grande reference amplifier designed to  
satisfy your audiophile needs for music enjoyment. The Cinénova Grande is  
conceived to reproduce “true to life” music as it was originally recorded, without  
tempering, coloration or compression.  
“Sounding good” and “looking good” are both integral characteristics of a  
Cinénova amplifier. The elegant industrial design is only surpassed by the  
sturdy chassis upon which the amplifier is built. 12 gauge steel is shaped to  
house the “Alpha One” modules and transformer. The chassis is beautifully  
faced with an 8 mm aluminum plate, hand engraved and available in both Black  
and Platinum finish.  
Like the finer things in life, the Cinénova Grande was conceived with love for  
details, hunger for power, and respect for grace. The Cinénova Grande enjoys  
the solitude of being the most powerful multichannel amplifier on the planet.  
Your Cinénova 7  
Most home theater systems sold to consumers integrate low power amplifier /  
receiver units, normally not exceeding 150 Watts per channel. However,  
professional theater systems employ individual components which provide the  
best separation and potentially a lot more power. Audiophiles know that an  
audio amplifier is the heart of any system; it must be able to meet the demands  
of the softest musical passage to the thundering special effects of a movie,  
without sacrificing audio quality.  
Thank you for purchasing this Cinénova 7 state of the art multi-channel  
amplifier. This amplifier is designed to surpass your expectations and satisfy  
your audiophile needs for music and movie enjoyment. The Cinénova 7 is  
conceived to reproduce “true to life” music as it was originally recorded, without  
tempering, coloration or compression. Created in the image of its larger  
brethren, the Cinénova 7 is an uncompromising design built upon massively  
over-specified components. Using power dense transformers exceeding 2800  
VA and completely self-contained output blocks, the Cinénova is a septo  
monaural amplifier. Completely separate output blocks are largely unheard of in  
this class of amplifier, but with Earthquake’s enduring strive for quality and  
excellence there simply was no other way. Designs that share a common  
motherboard inherently lack the fidelity of true separate designs. The Cinénova  
7 is ready to take on even the heaviest of speaker and hold it in an iron grip.  
Large vertically-ripped individual heat sinks efficiently release heat and ensure  
that your show goes on no matter the intensity. From the loudest crescendo to  
the finest syllable, the Cinénova will remain composed and in control. Enjoy the  
unique ownership experience of this Cinénova that was designed by a brilliant  
mind and built with loving hands.  
The Cinénova Grande’s untainted sonic quality is only matched by its enormous  
power and stringent technical performance. The finesse of high-fidelity audio,  
combined with the mastery of multi-channel amplification make the Cinénova  
Grande the cornerstone for a high-end home theater setup. This amplifier  
caters to both the music aficionado and the home cinema buff. After all, faithful  
reproduction of music is our business.  
The unique Cinénova technology integrates a minimum number of components  
in the audio path, leading to excellence in sound quality, efficiency, and clean  
amplification. Working side by side with engineers from Toshiba, our engineers  
helped develop one of the fastest transistors in the industry, a 15 Giga-Hertz  
switcher. Fast, accurate, and powerful, the 15 GHz switcher allowed engineers  
to use a smaller number of components in the audio path and reduce the need  
for high bias current, making the Cinénova amplifiers industry-leading in power  
efficiency. They are truly green amplifiers that do not sacrifice quality. Users are  
able to enjoy pure music, untainted by components distortion or guilt from a  
large carbon footprint.  
Constructing a Cinénova is a fun process. From hand assembling, calibrating,  
burn testing, and packaging, every step is conducted with love for details and  
hunger for perfection. We enjoyed building your Cinénova and we know you will  
feel the same using it.  
Fromour hands toyour ears...Thank you.  
Earthquake Engineers, driven by their desire for excellence, pushed the  
envelope beyond its limits. They designed the “bi-file” Ferrite/OFC toroidal  
transformer circuit witch allows five or seven separate power supplies (one for  
each channel) to be magnetically coupled to one huge single primary 4KVA  
transformer. The 99% efficient power supply permits large amount of current to  
flow through.  
The “Alpha One” is a monaural 1000 watt amplification/power block, used in  
both the 5-channel and 7-channel Cinénova Grande amplifiers. The “Alpha  
One” blocks are individually removable using the Earthquake patented “EZXS”  
system, without the need to dismantle the rest of the amplifier. Channel  
separation exceeds the norm of 90 decibels and stretches it to110 decibels.  
Wood crates are used to  
package these 130lbs (+)  
amplifiers to prevent any  
Joseph J. Sahyoun;  
President & Chief Engineer  
damages during shipping.  
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Safety First  
Important Safety Instructions  
1) Read these instructions in their entirety.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pint  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe place.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
11) Only use attachments & accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
4) Follow instructions (do not take short cuts).  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.  
12) Use only with a cart, stand or table that can support the  
product weight, NOT RACK MOUNTABLE. Use caution  
when moving or positioning your rack or cart so that it will  
not tip over, which may cause serious injury to you or your  
products.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturers instructions.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during a lightning storm or when unused  
for long period of time.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. 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, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been dropped.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider that the other. A grounding-type 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.  
15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose  
this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
The following symbols are used in this document:  
Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure –  
voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.  
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result  
in injury or death.  
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result  
in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.  
Note:  
Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.  
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Pre-setup with Cinénova Grande  
Getting Started with the Cinénova Grande  
1) INPUT SELECTION  
2) X-OVER MODE SELECTION  
Confirm the voltage setting of the amplifier. It must match the voltage in your  
home. The amp is set by factory to either 120V or 240V. Check above the  
circuit breaker forthis information.  
The Cinénova Grande houses  
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or  
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Set the input control to either RCA or XLR.  
This tells the amp which input type will be  
used.  
amplification blocks. Each block comes with a  
3-way Mode Selection switch. Generally the  
amplifier Is used in By Pass mode and fed a  
crossed signal from a processor. Unless  
otherwise desired, the crossover switch  
should remain in Bypass position.  
Amplification Block Plate  
Power Plate  
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4) 12VDC WHEN APPLICABLE  
3) SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
Apair of binding posts is  
provided for each  
channel. These posts  
accept bare wire, spade  
If you plan to power the  
Cinénova using an  
external source, then  
you will need to plug the  
source into the 12VDC  
Trigger.  
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lugs  
&
banana type  
plugs. If bare wire is  
u s e d t h e n , s t r i p  
approximately 1/2 inch  
to 3/4 inch of insulation  
from the end of each  
wire and carefully twist  
the strands of each  
conductor together.  
Then insert.  
When using this feature  
the main power switch  
must remain in the OFF  
position at all times.  
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5) PLUG IN POWER CORD  
6) TURN ON CIRCUIT BREAKER  
Plug the AC power cord  
into the amp first then  
into the wall outlet.  
Make sure it is firmly  
connected.  
This amp is equipped  
with a 20 ampere circuit  
breaker. Once that all  
tasks have completed  
then proceed to turn the  
circuit breaker to the on  
position.  
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Cinénova Grande Front Panel Overview  
Cinénova Grande Front Panel  
1. Master Power Switch:  
Turns the current to the amplifier ON or OFF manually. When  
turning on the amplifier via a 12VDC source the switch must be in  
the OFFposition.  
Cinénova  
Grande  
Additionally when adding or removing 12VDC connections or  
any other connections the main power circuit breaker needs to  
be in the off position. This will help prevent any surges that could  
damage your products or cause bodily injury.  
Power  
LF CENTER RF  
2. Peak LED Indicators:  
LR  
RR  
The Cinénova Grande is equipped with five or seven LED  
indicators on the front panel that should remain unlit. These  
LEDs indicate the operating status of each corresponding  
channel. If an LED or all LEDs remain lit continuously, the  
amplifier is clipping that channel and the volume should be  
turned down immediately to prevent damage. Its ok for the LED  
toflicker but it should never remain on continuously.  
Five Channel Power Amplifier  
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3. Handles  
The front handles may be removed. The cover must come off  
first. You will need a 3mm hex driver for the front mounted  
screws.  
CAUTION: Be sure that what ever is used to mount this amplifier  
on, is extremely strong and durable.  
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Cinénova Grande Panel Overview  
Rear Panel of Cinénova Grande  
1. Replaceable Fuses:  
8. Gold Plated Speaker Output Binding Posts:  
Each mono block has two (10Amperes) fuses designed to  
protect and monitor the voltage of operating rails (+/-). If a  
fuse burns out you may replace it with the following fuse  
size: 10A - 250V, 5mm x 20mm, mini fuse slow blow. If  
fuses continue to blow check for shorts in the wiring  
system.  
We recommend that you use a high quality wire  
constructed of fine, multi-strand copper 10-gauge and up.  
Wire with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less  
than twenty feet. We do not recommend that you use any  
wires with a gauge equivalent of 18 or higher due to the  
power loss and performance degradation.  
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3 4  
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2. RCA Input:  
9. Main Circuit Breaker  
Accepts low-level signal from any source. It takes 1.6V to  
output the rated power.  
The enormous amount of power generated  
by the amplifiers requires a stable 120 or  
240V connection. Your amplifier is supplied  
with a heavy-duty 20A circuit breaker. If  
power to your amplifier is interrupted, check  
the circuit breaker on the rear of the unit. If  
the breaker is in the off position you may  
reset it to the on position to restore AC  
power. If the circuit breaker automatically  
trips tothe offposition.  
3. Input Selector:  
To maintain signal integrity Cinénova-7 provides you with  
an “Input Selector Switch”. This gives you (installer) the  
option to select between RCA or XLR inputs.  
4. Fully Balanced XLR Inputs:  
We recommend the use of fully balanced XLR inputs in  
cases when the distance between the Cinénova and the  
audio source is excessive and susceptible to noise  
interference.  
To ensure proper operation, we  
recommend a dedicated 20amp circuit  
breaker because a proper power supply  
translates to better performance. Most  
homes are wired with 20A circuits, but there is a chance  
that the wall receptors are rated at 15A. IF IN DOUBT,  
CONSULTWITHAN ELECTRICIAN.  
5. Three-way Crossover Switch:  
A 3-way switch controls the operation of the output filter.  
The amp can run in full-range, low-pass, or high-pass  
mode tobe used for different applications.  
10. AC Input Connector  
6. Variable Crossover 20Hz-5kHz:  
A special heavy duty - 20 Amperes - AC cord is included  
with every unit. Do not attempt to replace theAC cord with  
lesser quality AC cords.  
Each monaural block features a built-in variable filter to  
select the desired frequency range, with a slope of  
12dB/Octave. The fully buffered filter has a range of 20Hz  
when set to minimum to 5 kHz when set to maximum. This  
V/R is inactive when crossover switch is in by-pass mode.  
11. 12VDC Trigger  
In order for the Cinénova Turn-ON to be controlled via  
another source, connect the 12VDC trigger input to the  
12VDC source output (polarity is not an issue). From your  
source, 12VD should have over 20mA. Then set the  
manual power switch to OFF and the circuit breaker to ON.  
Now any time the Cinénova detects an incoming 12VDC  
signal it will automatically power on.  
7. Fused Fault Indicators:  
Each fuse carries its own fault LED indicator that  
illuminates when the fuse is burnt.  
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Cinénova Grande Special Features  
Technology and Materials  
Special Features  
EZXS Detachable Monaural Blocks:  
?Independent amplification blocks & power supplies  
Five or seven totally independent mono-block amplifiers each with its  
own power supply circuitry and pre-amplification stage for high fidelity  
audio reproduction. For ease of service, each block can be individually  
removed and serviced without the need to ship the entire amplifier.  
EZXS®is a trademark of Earthquake Sound Corporation.  
(EZXS® detachable monaural blocks)  
?Built-in line conditioner  
?5-channel and 7-channel configurations  
?Soft Start Circuitry  
Multiple Heat Sinks:  
?Fully balanced inputs  
Over 500 square inches of heat radiating aluminum surface per  
channel maximizes heat exchange for cooler amplifier operation. The  
12 gauge steel cover is perforated - top, sides & bottom- for effective air  
circulation.  
?12VDC trigger input  
?Three-way mode selection switch: High-pass, By-pass &  
Low-pass  
Peak LED Indicators:  
?20Hz-5kHz variable crossover for each channel  
These LEDs monitor the corresponding channel’s output level. The  
LEDs will come on only when the amplifier output reaches its maximum  
level, near 1%THD. If an LED flickers that is ok. If an LED should remain  
on for longer than 10 seconds then simply back the volume down  
slightly tomaintain a stable level of output.  
?Oversized bifilar toroidal power transformer with  
extraordinarily low DC resistance and thermal protection  
?Fuse Fault Indicators  
?Thermal protection against overheating  
?Individually selected and matched components  
?Speaker protection against DC and frequencies below 10Hz  
Thermal Protection:  
Each monaural block is equipped with a thermal sensor designed to  
shut the amplifier down when it overheats. Overheating is not typical.  
It only occurs if the amplifier is over driven with low impedance  
speakers, or if the amplifier is located in an improperly ventilated  
space. The Thermal Protection Circuit will kick in at 85ºC and  
release at 65ºC. It is unusual for this amp to reach temperatures of  
this nature during normal or high power operation.  
?Protection against short circuits, device failures, miss wiring,  
and internal faults  
?Heavy duty gold plated output terminals  
?Front mounted removable handles  
Individually Selected and Matched Components:  
Components used to construct the Cinénova Grande are subjected  
to an exhaustive selection process; during which, the components  
are matched and individually tested to exact tolerances. Which leads to  
the impressively low idling current of 600mAfor the 5ch Cinénova.  
Note:  
Toroid Power Transformer:  
The soft start circuitry will cause a slight delay (around 6 seconds)  
between the time when the amplifier is switched on and the time when  
you hear any audio through the speakers. This time delay is essential as  
it slows down the rushing current at initial start up, allowing it to slowly  
charge the huge capacitor banks without tripping the main circuit  
breaker.  
Each Cinénova contains a monstrous 4KVAhigh efficiency bifilar toroid  
transformer. This ferrite core transformer weighs over 30Lbs and is  
wound with oxygen free, 99% pure copper that minimizes transport  
losses. Hum suppression is accomplished by using a 12 gauge toroid  
mount, insulated with 10 layers of pressed foam.  
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Adjusting The Filters  
Cinénova Grande 5 or 7 Filter Settings  
Each channel - monaural block - of the Cinénova Grande  
amplifiers comes equipped with a fully buffered variable filter  
(range: 20 Hz to 5000 Hz). Once a crossover point is selected, the  
block can be run in low pass or high pass configuration, simply by  
a flick of a 3-way switch; the filter can be bypassed by setting the  
switch tothe full range position.  
REFER TO THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS FOR FILTER SETTING:  
Knob In Min  
Position  
Filter @ 20Hz  
Knob In 3 O'clock  
Position  
Filter @ 5kHz  
Knob In 9 O'clock  
Position  
Filter @ 55Hz  
Knob In 12 O'clock  
Position  
Filter @ 360Hz  
+6.0  
+3.0  
0.0  
+6.0  
+3.0  
0.0  
+6.0  
+3.0  
0.0  
+6.0  
+3.0  
0.0  
-3.0  
-6.0  
-3.0  
-6.0  
-3.0  
-6.0  
-3.0  
-6.0  
5kHz  
360Hz  
20Hz  
55Hz  
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Cinénova 7 Power Amplifiers  
Pre-setup with Cinénova 7  
Getting Started with the Cinénova 7  
Confirm the voltage setting of the amplifier. It must match the voltage in your  
home. The amp is set by factory to either 120V or 240V. Check above the  
circuit breaker forthis information.  
Amplification Block Plate  
Power Plate  
1) INPUT SELECTION  
2) SPEAKER CONNECTIONS  
Apair of binding posts is  
provided for each  
channel. These posts  
accept bare wire, spade  
Set the input control to either RCA or XLR.  
This tells the amp which input type will be  
used.  
lugs  
&
banana type  
plugs. If bare wire is  
u s e d t h e n , s t r i p  
approximately 1/2 inch  
to 3/4 inch of insulation  
from the end of each  
wire and carefully twist  
the strands of each  
conductor together.  
Then insert.  
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3) 12VDC WHEN APPLICABLE  
4) PLUG IN POWER CORD  
Plug the AC power cord  
into the amp first then  
into the wall outlet.  
Make sure it is firmly  
connected.  
If you plan to power the  
Cinénova using an  
external source, then  
you will need to plug the  
source into the 12VDC  
Trigger.  
3
4
When using this feature  
the main power switch  
must remain in the OFF  
position at all times.  
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The fuse holder is located directly under the power  
socket. Itcontains one extra 15 ampere, 250V fuse.  
To access the fuse holder, make sure your  
Cinénova is turned off and unplugged from both the  
wall outlet and the amplifier’s power socket. Place a  
flat head screwdriver in the groove on the top of the  
fuse holder and simply pry offthe fuse holder.  
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Cinénova 7 Front Panel Overview  
Cinénova 7 Front Panel  
Cinénova  
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LF CENTER RF  
Power  
LS  
RS  
LR  
RR  
Seven Channel Power Amplifier  
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2
1. Master Power Switch:  
2. Peak LED Indicators:  
Turns the current to the amplifier ON or OFF manually. When  
turning on the amplifier via a 12VDC source the switch must be in  
theOFFposition.  
The Cinénova 7 is equipped with five or seven LED indicators on  
the front panel that should remain unlit. These LEDs indicate the  
operating status of each corresponding channel. If an LED or all  
LEDs remain lit continuously, the amplifier is clipping that  
channel and the volume should be turned down immediately to  
prevent damage. Its ok for the LED to flicker but it should never  
remain on continuously.  
Additionally when adding or removing 12VDC connections or  
any other connections the main power circuit breaker needs to  
be in the off position. This will help prevent any surges that could  
damage your products or cause bodily injury.  
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Cinénova 7 Power Amplifiers  
Cinénova 7 Panel Overview  
1. RCA Input:  
Rear Panel of Cinénova 7  
Accepts low-level signal from any source, such as a processor or receiver. From 0.4  
Vac up to6 VoltAC.  
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2. Input Selector:  
To maintain signal integrity Cinénova-7 provides you with an “Input Selector  
Switch”. This gives you (installer) the option to select between RCA or XLR  
inputs.  
RF  
3. Fully Balanced XLR Inputs:  
We recommend the use of fully balanced XLR inputs in cases when the distance  
between the Cinénova and the audio source is excessive and susceptible to noise  
interference.  
RCA  
XLR  
4. Gold Plated Speaker Output Binding Posts:  
INPUT SELECTOR  
We recommend that you use a high quality wire constructed of fine, multi-strand  
copper 10-gauge and up. Wire with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less  
than twenty feet. We do not recommend that you use any wires with a gauge  
equivalent of 18 or higher due tothe power loss and performance degradation.  
5. 12VDC Trigger:  
GND + 12V  
In order for the Cinénova Turn-ON to be controlled via another source, connect the  
12VDC trigger input to the 12VDC source output (polarity is not an issue). From  
your source, 12VD should have over 20mA. Then set the manual power switch to  
OFF and the circuit breaker to ON. Now any time the Cinénova detects an incoming  
12VDC signal it will automatically power on.  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER OUTPUT  
6. AC Input Connector:  
IECPower Receptacle  
7. Input Sensitivity:  
Input selector gain set is based on your processor output voltage. The table  
shown below reflects the signal required from your processor if you were to set  
this gain based on the displayed position.  
USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE  
AC110V/60Hz  
Signal  
required  
6 Volts  
Signal  
required  
5 Volts  
Signal  
required  
4 Volts  
Signal  
required  
3 Volts  
Signal  
required  
2 Volts  
Signal  
required  
1.5 Volts  
Signal  
required  
1 Volts  
Signal  
required  
0.75 Volts 0.5 Volts  
Signal  
required  
Signal  
required  
0.4 Volts  
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8
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Earthquake Sound  
Specifications  
MODEL  
Cinénova Grande 5/7  
Cinénova 7  
Number of Channels  
5-channels / 7-channels  
7-channels  
1 (8-ohm load), all channels driven: 360 Watts  
2 (4-ohm load), all channels driven: 610 Watts  
2 (2-ohm load), all channels driven: 810 Watts  
(8-ohm load) Rated:150 WRMS Measured:170  
2 (4-ohm load) Rated:250 WRMS Measured:300  
2 (2-ohm load) Rated:300 WRMS Measured:350  
Power Rating Per Channel  
Output Load Impedance  
Input Impedance  
Safe with all loads from 2-Ohm to 16-Ohm  
Safe with all loads from 4-Ohm to 16-Ohm  
- RCA: 28-kOhms  
- XLR: 48-kOhms  
- RCA: 28-kOhms  
- XLR: 48-kOhms  
- RCA: 1.6V  
- XLR: 2.4V  
Input Sensitivity  
See table pg. 13, item 7  
Voltage Gain (Av)  
42V Gain Relative to 1 watt  
up to 50kHz ±0.1dB  
42V Gain Relative to 1 watt  
up to 30kHz ±0.1dB  
Frequency Response  
Crossover Filter (low-pass/high-  
pass)  
Variable Selector from 20Hz - 5kHz with a slope of 12dB/Octave N/A  
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 0.003% at 1 watt  
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Greater than -121 dB  
0.003% at 1 watt  
Greater than -121 dB  
Cross Talk / Channel Seperation  
Slew Rate  
Greater than -110 dB from 17Hz to 40kHz  
Greater than -110 dB from 17Hz to 40kHz  
60V/microsecond  
55V/microsecond  
Damping Factor  
1600 at 8-Ohm, 800 at 4-Ohm, 400 at 2-Ohm  
Less than 0.004V  
600 at 8-Ohm, 300 at 4-Ohm  
0.004  
DC Output Offset  
Power Requirement  
Chassis Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Net Weight  
120 VAC/240 VAC Factory Pre-set  
120 VAC/240 VAC Factory Pre-set  
6 7/8” x 17” x 16 1/4” (175mm)x(432mm)x(413mm)  
80lbs / 36.3Kg  
9 1/4” x 18” x 21” (235mm)x(457mm)x(533mm)  
Grande-5: 110lbs / 49.9Kg Grande-7: 122lbs / 55.3Kg  
Grande-5: 134lbs / 60.8Kg Grande-7: 148lbs / 67.1Kg  
Shipping Weight  
99lbs / 45Kg  
1 RMS power, measured at 1% THD and 1kHz input frequency  
2 Adequate ventilation may be required and 240VAC/20 Ampere circuit is recommended  
Depending on listening habits and ambient temperatures, 4-ohm and 2-ohm uses might require additional cooling  
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Cinénova Power Amplifiers  
Trouble Shooting and Maintenance  
Troubleshooting Cinénova Grande 5 or 7  
Troubleshooting All Cinénova Models  
Amplifier “ ON” No Sound  
Peak LEDs “ ON” Constantly  
It is normal when running the amplifier to full power that the LEDs flicker. If  
the LEDs are on constantly without flickering (solid orange) it means that the  
amplifier output is clipping. Reduce volume level to prevent damage to  
speakers or amplifier.  
a) Completely shut your system down, including your Cinénova via the  
circuit breaker.  
b) Now turn on the Cinénova only. Check to see if the front Main Power  
Switch is on.  
c) Check the Input Selector switch and make sure that it is in the correct  
position. Either RCA or XLR which ever you are using. Also slide the Input  
Selector switch back and forth to ensure good contact.  
Humming noise from speakers  
Often humming noise is emanating from equipment that have their  
ground prong broken. To isolate this problem:  
d) Set the crossover switch so that it is centered. Slide it up and down and  
finally back to the middle position.  
a) With the amplifier OFF, unplug all RCAs connected to the amp.  
b) Turn on amp and listen to speakers. If buzz has changed or reduced in  
level, then the problem is coming to the amp from another source. The rest of  
the hum you hear is normal and related to the fact that the RCAs are open  
ended.  
e) Confirm that the output wires are connected to the speaker.  
f ) Rock the crossover switch back & forth at the amplifier, you should hear a  
thump through the speaker during this process.  
WHEN A THUMP IS HEARD:  
c) The above step should isolate your problem: star-ground all components,  
except amplifier, by daisy-chaining a thin wire from the processors chassis to  
all sources connected to it.  
g) Check your input source signal. Make sure they are connected properly to  
output from processor/source, (not input of processor).  
h) Try to change source to make sure that at least one of the sources works.  
Maintenance  
WHEN NO THUMP IS HEARD:  
i) Check amplifier speaker connections.  
The following maintenance should be performed routinely:  
j) Make sure the speaker wires are securely connected to the amplifier  
speaker output and to the speaker. NOTE: It is possible that if you have proper  
connections and you don’t hear sound, the speaker is burnt.  
! Clean the exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.  
! Do not use alcohol, benzene, acetone-based cleaners, or strong  
commercial cleaners.  
! Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish.  
! If the unit is exposed to a dusty environment, a low-pressure blower  
may be used toremove dust fromits interior & exterior.  
Turn amplifier ON and circuit breaker shuts down  
This can either be a short in amp, a poor circuit breaker in the house or the  
power cord is not fully connected. Plug amplifier into another outlet on a  
different circuit breaker with nothing connected. If the amp turns on then the  
problem is with your home circuit breaker. If the amplifier still does not power  
up, please call Earthquake to consult with a technician.  
- For Cinénova 7 only  
Circuit Protection  
The Cinénova 7 is protected with optical short circuit protection. If it is tripped,  
the shorted channel will mute and reset every 7 seconds. If fault remains, it  
will stay in mute mode. We recommend to swap the speaker with a  
guaranteed working speaker and see if the channel works.  
If Problems Persist:  
1. Contact Earthquake Sound Customer Service.  
Phone: 1-800-576-7944 or  
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Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.  
© Copyright Earthquake Sound Corporation  
Earthquake Sound Corporation  
2727 McCone Avenue, Hayward CA, 94545  
Phone: (510) 732-1000 U.S. Toll Free: (800) 579-7944 Fax: (510) 732-1095  
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