OSD Audio NERO XA5180 Owner's manual

Brand: OSD Audio

Model: NERO XA5180

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: Owner's manual

OSD Audio NERO XA5180 is a professional-grade home theater amplifier designed to deliver exceptional audio performance. Its 5-way binding posts enable seamless connectivity to speakers using bare wire, spade lugs, or banana plugs. The amplifier features balanced XLR and non-balanced RCA inputs, allowing versatile connections to surround processors, pre-amplifiers, DVD players, or HDTVs. Additionally, it has a remote trigger input for synchronization with compatible devices, ensuring effortless control.

OWNER’S MANUAL

XA5180

XANERO

NERO

H O M E T H E A T E R

(This manual applies to all XA amps, the diagrams show the XA5180, however the connections etc., are the same for all XA amps)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ FIRST

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

1. Read these instructions

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings

4. Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this apparatus near water

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. 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.

13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily

operable.

17. - 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.

- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

- 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

18. Protective earthing terminal(For class I apparatus with earthing). The apparatus should be connected to a mains

socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

19. (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.

20. 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.

21. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

22. 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 conditions at open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such

as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

23. 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.

24. This apparatus is for professional use only.

25. The apparatus is intended to be used in moderate climates.

26. (If applicable) The apparatus is intended to be used in tropical climates.

27. WARNING (If applicable): The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such

as sunshine, fire or the like.

28. CAUTION (If applicable): Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent

type.

29. (For product contains battery) Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. (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

B. Remote Trigger Input

C. ON/Trigger Power Switch

(see page 4)

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.

(see page 5)

Input for connecting to a compatible processor or other

product with a 9-24 V, 5mA DC Input.

Manual/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 (see page 4)

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 (see precautions on page 2).

D E F

AMP1AMP2AMP3AMP5 AMP4

IMPORTANT NOTE:

And/or disconnected from AC power.

SPEAKER & INPUT CONNECTION

ATTENTION

NERO XA5180

MODEL:

Connecting your speakers:

Use Class 2 wiring for speaker connections.

Wiring the speaker connector with ba re wire:

1. Strip the insulation o ff each speaker wi re to expose 3/8" (10 mm) of ba re conducto r.

2. Unsc rew the output terminal binding post several twists, insert each wi re into the cor rect terminal.

3. Tighten binding post by twisting clock-wise until it is ﬁrmly clamping the speaker wi re.

4. For spades or banana plugs, simply insert in cor rect terminals.

5. Ensu re + terminal goes to + terminal of speakers and – goes to – do this by checking the marking on the speaker

wire. Usuall y, RED wi re is +

Warning: While the ampliﬁer does self-p rotect under most imp roper output conditions, misconﬁguration of loudspeaker

mode and incor rect connection of loudspeakers could damage connected loudspeakers and/or ampliﬁe r.

Please refer installation to a qualiﬁed installation professional, and always check state and local electrical codes when

installing.

INPUTS:

Non Balanced RCA

Balanced XLR

OUTPUTS:

Connect to Speakers

AUTO POWER ON

Remote

Trigger

Auto Power ON

To use another device with a 12 volt trigger output jack to automatically power on the XA:

1. Select Trigger position.

2. Connect a 3.5mm mono jack f rom the trigger-output jack of the sou rce device to the REMOTE TRIGGER jack on the When the

switch is set to TRIGGER, the goes into standby mode and the f ront 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 p ress the power button.

ATTENTION

NERO XA5180MODEL:

AMPLIFIER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Front Panel Status LEDs

Individual channel, power status indicators

Power: Bright Blue

Standby: Yellow

Protection: Red

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.

Power:

Blue Lights – The amp is on and working correctly

Standby:

Yellow/Orange light – The amp is in standby mode, no signal to speakers, no sound.

Protection:

Red Light – The amp has automatically detected a problem and is in protection mode to prevent damage to speakers. Turn amp off, unplug

and check speaker connections for short circuits (positive and negative wires touching).

Power-on - auto signal detecting mode

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 SIGNAL the front panel indicator lights will be Yellow/Orange if there is no signal from the connected

Processor or AVR. When a signal from any channel is present the indicator lights for that channel will turn to Blue and the speaker will play

that signal.

AMPLIFIER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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 un-plugging 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. If a problem still exists, contact OSD Nero’s customer service department at OSDAUDIO.COM.

PERFORMANCE SPECS

XA7180 AMP 1 AMP 2 AMP 3 AMP 4 AMP 5 AMP 6 AMP 7

OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL) 4 Ohms 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

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

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%

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%

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

OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) ,@5% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL) 4 Ohms 450 450 450

OUTPUT POWER (RMS) (UNIT:W) @1% THD (SINGLE CHANNEL) 8 Ohms 200 200 200

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

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%

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%

Filter Capacitance Four 6800µF Caps per channel

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

osdaudio.com

Number of Output Devices 5 per channel

Power Bandwidth 5Hz - 54kHz +0/-3 dB

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

NERO XA Amp Man. e-ver. 7/22

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.

OSD Audio NERO XA5180 Owner's manual

Brand: OSD Audio

Model: NERO XA5180

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: Owner's manual

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