Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
To ensure your personal safety and the safety of others, operate this apparatus only after reading
these instructions and heeding the warnings listed below.
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Before you operate the Aura, read the safety instructions below and keep them for reference.
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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 a dry cloth.
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Do not operate near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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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 service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as liquid spilled or objects fallen into into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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Use only with the specified AC Adapter.
(USA) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rues. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is
connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(Canada)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
(EU Countries)
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC
Table of Contents
Quick Start 4
Introduction 5
Product Registration
Welcome
What Is a Sound Image?
Aura Capabilities
Aura, the Internet and You
Controls and Rear Panel Connections 8
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Chapter 1: Control Panel Overview 10
The Five Basic Groups
LED Display
Edit/Play Switch
Data Knob
Effect on/off Switch
Chapter 2: Inner Workings 14
Input /Output
Input Level and LEDs
Output Level
Phase Switches
Play Mode
Edit/Play Switch
Programs
Effect on/off Switch
Edit Mode
Edit/Play Switch
Data Knob
Effect on/off Switch
Setup
Parameter
Select
Aura Equalization
Blend
Pickup Equalization
Phase Switches
Compressor
Level
Effect on/off Switch
Tuner
Feedback Cancel
Chapter 3: Setting Up for Performance 25
Appendices 30
Specifications
Glossary
Troubleshooting
Factory Default Settings
Programs
3
Aura
™
Acoustic Imaging Blender
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
Aura
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
TM
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not expose to rain or moisture.