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AS8

Owner’s Manual

PROGRAMMABLE ACTIVE STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

WITH ACTIVE 8cm SUBWOOFER

used with

ST738-50AL ACOUSTIC HOLOGRAM GENERATORS

Sounds like you’re there

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the
plug from the wall socket outlet.

The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to
the unit and must be within easy access by the user.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this system near water or other liquids.
6. This system is for indoor use only.
7. Clean only with a dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

9. Do not install in direct sunlight, or near any heat sources such as

radiators, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

10. Do not use any other power supply with this unit.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs and the point where it exits from the unit.

12. Only use attachments or accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

13. Unplug this system during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service 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, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

15. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or similar.

16. Listen at a reasonable volume and take frequent listening

breaks.

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CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

For proper heat dispersal, do not install the amplifier unit in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

A clearance of at least 300mm on all sides and above the unit is
recommended.

Ensure line of sight visibility for remote control sensor.

Do not place any other equipment on this unit.

NOTES ON USE

• Avoid high temperatures.
• Operate your product only from the low-level audio line output jack

of your computer or audio component.

• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging

the cord.

• Keep the unit free from moisture, dust and water, including dripping

or splashing fluids or objects filled with liquids, such as vases.

• Unplug the power cord when not in use for long periods of time.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
• Do not let pesticides, benzene or thinner come in contact with the

unit.

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.

• Naked flame sources such as lighted candles should not be placed

on the unit.

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.
• Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands.
• When the switch is in the OFF (STANDBY) position, the equipment

is not completely switched off from the mains.

• The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that the

power supply is easily accessible.

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• Do not keep any parts of this system in a place exposed to direct

sunlight or in places with extremely high temperatures, such as
near a heater.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

About A3D Technology

Carton Contents

System Installation and Positioning

Cautions on Handling

Connections

Cautions on Connections

Cautions on Sound Source

Cautions on Power

Connect Your System

1. Connecting the Acoustic Hologram Generators (AHGs) 11

2. Connecting your sound source

3. Connecting the power cord

Using your system

1. Controls

2. Remote Control

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Warranty Information

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Getting Started

Thank you for choosing this

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system. Please read

this owner’s manual carefully before unpacking and installing the
product. Keep this manual for future reference.

About A3D Technology

A3D has redefined how the world hears music. Sound - like you’ve
heard live - but like never before from a recording.

Sound has shape.  At a live concert you not only see with your eyes -
you hear the space you're in and the space around the artists.  Your
mind processes that information along with music - creating your
experience of that concert.  With the

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Sound

system you get that same spatial sound - just like being there.

Recordings sound like recordings because they’ve lost their spatial
information. The original recording did capture it - but conventional
sound systems and speakers mask much of that information with the
artefacts they add. Our technology and unique speaker design
reveals that spatial information.

Listen anew to your own back-catalogue. It’s like hearing it for the
first time. With your eyes closed, it’s like being there.

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Carton Contents

Check in the carton(s) for:

AS8

• AS8 Amplifier with Active Subwoofer
• C7 Power Cable [1.8m]
• USB A to USB B lead [5m]
• 3.5mm Stereo Mini Phono to 3.2mm Stereo Mini Phono [1.8m]

with a Stereo RCA Converter [20cm]

• TOSLINK Optic Fibre Cable [1.8m]
• Remote Control
• ST738-50AL Acoustic Hologram Generator (AHG) x 2
• AWG15 Cotton Braided Speaker Cable [4m] x 2

System Installation and Positioning

The components of this system may be placed on any solid surface.
We recommend placing one AHG on either side of the amplifier, at
least 600mm apart. Optimal positioning of the AHG satellites is 4
metres apart and 1 metre off the ground.

For some furniture, it may be necessary to attach re-usable adhesive
putty

to the unit’s feet to prevent slippage.

This system is unique as it is otherwise minimally affected by system
position, listener position or the acoustic character of your room.

The performance of this system will change subtly during initial
listening, becoming louder. Allow a running in period of at least 20
hours of average use.

For proper heat dispersal, do not install the amplifier unit in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.  A
clearance of at least 300mm on all sides and above the unit is
recommended.  Do not place any other equipment on this unit.  Do
not install in sunlight or near any heat source.  The recommended
room operating temperature is 20

Celsius.

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The set may function improperly or the remote control unit may not
operate if the remote control sensor on the amplifier is exposed to
direct sunlight, strong artificial light from an inverter type fluorescent
lamp or infrared light or if it is hidden from view.

The speaker drive units create stray magnetic fields that extend
beyond the boundaries of the cabinet. We recommend you keep
magnetically sensitive articles at least 500mm from the speaker drive
units. LCD and plasma screens are not affected by magnetic fields.

Cautions on Handling

• Before turning the power switch on

Check once again that all connections are correct and there

are no problems with the connection cables.

• Power supplied to circuitry

Power is supplied to some of the circuitry even when the unit

is set to the standby mode. When leaving home for long periods of
time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall socket.

• Condensation

If there is a major difference in temperature between the

inside of the unit and the surroundings, condensation may form on
parts inside the unit, causing it to fail to operate properly. If this
happens, let the unit sit for an hour or two with the power turned off
and wait until there is little difference in temperature before using the
unit.

• Moving your unit

Turn off and unplug the power cord from the wall socket, and

disconnect all cables before moving the system.

• Care for your unit

Clean the exterior with a soft dry cloth. Water or liquid

should not be used. Benzene, paint thinner or other solvents may
cause damage to the surface and should not be used.

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Connections

Cautions on Connections

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections are completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the owner’s manual of the

other components.

• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with

left, right with right)

• Do not bundle power supply cords together with connection cables.

Doing so can result in humming or noise.

• No other speakers are to be used with the

AS8

. Only connect the

supplied

ST738-50AL

Acoustic Hologram Generators.

• Connect the speaker cables so the bare wires do not stick out of

the terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if the wires
touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other.

• Use only correctly prepared speaker wires such as those supplied.
• Never touch the terminals while the power supply is connected.

Doing so could result in electric shock.

Cautions on Sound Source

• This amplifier’s protection conductor automatically removes notes

or sounds known to damage the components. At high volume, this
will sound like notes disappearing.

• The gain of the analogue input circuit can be set with the

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User Interface (EUI) software (Available at

www.emergence-direct.com)

Cautions on Power

• If the power supply gets hot, the power management circuit

automatically reduces the volume by 6dB. After 20 interactions, it
turns the power off.

Connect Your System

1. Connect the Acoustic Hologram Generators (AHG).
2. Connect your sound source.
3. Connect the power cord.

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1. Connecting the Acoustic Hologram Generators
(AHGs)

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and -
(black) polarities on the AHGs being connected to the amplifier and
be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly. Incorrect
connection can result in poor imaging and reduced bass.

Use the supplied cotton braided speaker cable to connect each AHG
to the

AS8

Amplifier unit.

• Locate the bayonet connections (AHG OUT) on the rear of the AS8

Amplifier unit. Use the 4 small levers to open and close each
individual connection.

• Insert the core wire cable ends. Observe the left (L) and right (R)

channels and + (red) and - (black) polarities.

• Insert the banana connector ends into the rear of the AHGs.

Observe the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (black)
polarities.

• See Figure 1.

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Figure 1

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2. Connecting your sound source

• Your

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Amplifier will accept a variety of

devices as sound sources. (Use this table in conjunction with Fig. 2
& 3.)

• Optimum sound quality is achieved by connecting components to

the digital inputs.

• The sound source volume, if adjustable, should be 80%

Sound Source

Cable

Notes

• Analogue CD/DVD

Player

• Blu-ray
• “Legacy” equipment

requiring analogue
input

3.5mm Stereo
Mini Phono to
Stereo RCA
(Used in
reverse)

The processing for this input
is analogue. Optimum
sound quality is achieved by
connecting components to
the digital inputs.

• MP3 player
• Smartphone
• Tablet

3.5mm Stereo
Mini Phono to
Stereo RCA

This is the default analogue
input, and it will switch the
inputs away from the RCA
connectors automatically.
Compatible with both iOS
and Android devices.

• Apple TV

• Television

Digital Fibre
Optic Cable
(TOSLINK)

Televisions may also be
connected using the RCA
analogue input.

• Home Theatre

Receiver

Digital Coaxial
(not supplied)

• Computer
• Laptop
• Other USB Audio

enabled master
devices

USB A to
USB B

Compatible with OSX, Linux
and Windows-based
systems. Ensure “USB
DAC” is selected as the
system output in your
operating system.

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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3. Connecting the power cord

Figure 4

Connect the supplied power cord, firstly to the AS8, then to your wall
socket outlet. (Figure 4)

Notes

• Only use the supplied power cord.
• Be sure the power cord is unplugged from the wall socket outlet

before connecting or disconnecting it with the

AS8

socket.

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Using your system

The

AS8

may be operated by its control buttons or the remote

control unit.
After turning the power on, use your remote control to initially set the

AS8

volume to F2, and to select your desired input if more than one

sound source is connected.

1. Controls

Figure 5

There are 3 control buttons located on the top of the

AS8

unit.

(Figure 5)
• Power: Turns the power on or off (Standby). The blue indicator

light will glow when power is turned on.

• 2 Volume Buttons for increasing (+) and decreasing (-) the output

volume.

• The remote control sensor is located beside these controls.

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2. Remote Control

Figure 6

The remote control operates the functions of:

• Power On/Standby.
• Volume Increase (+) or Decrease (-) in 1dB increments
• Input Selection. Using the right-arrow selector, the input sources

switch in this order: Analogue (RCA or Mini Phono), Optical Digital,
Coaxial Digital, USB Audio.

• Mute
• Volume Decrease to preset levels -6dB (F1), -12 dB (F2), -18 dB

(F3) or -24 dB (F4) respectively.

The remote control has an operating range of approximately 7
metres. It is powered by a CR2025 battery.

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Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs first check the following:

1. Are the connections correct?
2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual?
3. Are the other components operating properly?

If the unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the
table below.

If the table does not help to solve the problem, please visit

www.emergence-direct.com

for further support information.

If the problem persists, there may be a malfunction. In this case,
disconnect the power and contact your local support agent.

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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Blue indicator
light unlit when
power switched
on.

Power cord not plugged
in securely.

Check the power cord
connections on the unit
and the wall socket.

Blue indicator
light lit but sound
not produced.

Volume control set to
minimum on amplifier or
sound source

OR
Muting is on
OR
Sound source cable not
properly connected

OR
Sound source input not
selected.

OR
AS8 system not
selected as output
source if using USB
cable.

Check volume levels on
both amplifier and your
sound source.  Turn
volume up to suitable
level
OR
Switch off Muting
OR
Reconnect cable
between the amplifier
and your sound source
OR
Use remote control to
switch between inputs.  If
using an analogue RCA
sound source, ensure
the analogue Mini Phono
input is disconnected
OR
Ensure “USB DAC” is
selected as the system
output in your operating
system.

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Volume fluctuates
OR
Power turns off
and the blue
indicator light
flashes.

Protection circuit
activated due to a rise in
internal temperature. If
the power supply gets
hot, the volume is
automatically reduced
by 6dB. After 20
interactions, the unit
shuts off.

Turn off the power and
remove the power cord.
Wait for the unit to fully
cool down, then
reconnect cord and turn
the power back on.

Ensure the unit is in a
well-ventilated location.

System does not
work properly
when the remote
control unit is
used.

Battery is worn
OR
Operating outside
specified range
OR
Obstacle between unit
and remote control
OR
The unit’s remote control
sensor is exposed to
strong light (direct
sunlight, fluorescent
light etc)

Replace battery
OR
Operate within the
specified range
OR
Remove the obstacle

OR
Move the unit to a place
in which the remote
control sensor will not be
exposed to strong light.

Symptom

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Remedy

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Specifications

Amplifier with Active Subwoofer

Acoustic Hologram Generator

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Warranty Information

Please visit

www.emergence-direct.com

for warranty terms and

registration.

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Manufactured Under Licence by
NewAudio Pty Ltd
ACN 068 814 406

emergence-direct.com

acoustic3d.com
facebook.com/acoustic3d
twitter.com/acoustic3d

Designed in Australia
Made in China

Registered Office:
Level 10, 12 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

A3D is a Registered trademark of Acoustic3D Holdings Ltd.

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AS8

and Acoustic Hologram Generator are

trademarks of Acoustic3D Holdings Ltd.

Apple TV & OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
countries and is used under licence.
Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other
countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries.
Blu-ray is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

E&OE.
Part Number: 866000912
Printed in China.

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