SV-129 - Audio Amplifier VINCENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SV-129 VINCENT

Instructions for use

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we thank you for the confidence you prove in purchasing our product. It will match your high demands towards sound and manufacturing quality. Though it is understandable that you want to plug and play this product instantaneously, we encourage you to read this manual carefully before installation.

It will help you in handling and operating this machine in your system and obtaining the best possible performance, even if it was installed by your dealer.

Please follow the security precautions, though some of those things may seem obvious.

In the appendix to this manual you will find a glossary explaining some established technical terms.

If there are open questions your audio specialist dealer will help you. He also represents your contact person in case of needed warranty service or repairs after the warranty period and is interested to hear from your experiences with Vincent products.

We wish you plenty of joy with your / our product,

your Vincent-Team

Cher client,

Safety guidelines 24
Other instructions 25
Included in delivery 26
Description of the appliance 26
Remote control 29
Installation 31
Operating the appliance 37
Tips 39
Search for errors 40
Technical Specifications 42
Glossary 43

english

8. TAPE: Tape Monitor

1xREC stereo Cinch, 1xPRE stereo Cinch

430× 100× 330mm

5 kg

schwarz/silber

LEXIKON/WISSSENSWERTES

This appliance was produced under strict quality controls. It complies with all established international safety standards. Nonetheless, the following instructions should be fully read and observed in order to prevent any hazard:

Do not open the appliance! Risk of electric shock! There are no parts in the appliance that require maintenance by the user.

Maintenance/Modifications

All equipment that is connected to the domestic mains voltage can be dangerous to the user if not handled properly. Leave maintenance work to qualified professionals. The product is only permitted for connection to AC 230Volt/50Hz, for earthed sockets and use in enclosed areas. Altering the product or manipulating its serial number voids the warranty. After a fault, leave the appliance's fuse to be replaced only by a professional with one of the same kind.

Power Cable Connection

Always pull the plug and never the power cable if you want to disconnect the appliance from the mains power. Make sure when setting up the appliance that the power cable is not squashed, severely bent or damaged by sharp edges. Do not touch the power lead with wet or damp hands. Use the power cable supplied or another one from Vincent.

Switching Off

Switch the appliance off every time before you connect or remove other components or loudspeakers, disconnect or connect it to the mains power, leave it unused for a longer period or want to clean its outside. On all amplifiers and receivers, wait approx. 1 minute after this before disconnecting or reconnecting the cable.

Moisture/Heat/Vibration

Contact of electrically operated equipment with liquids, moisture, rain or water vapour is dangerous for such equipment and the user and must be avoi

ded without fail. Take care that no liquids or objects get inside the appliance (ventilation slots etc.). It must be disconnected from the mains power immediately and examined by a professional if this happens. Never expose the appliance to high temperatures (direct sunshine) or strong vibration.

Heat Build-up

Make sure that a gap of 5cm remains around the appliance and that the surrounding air can circulate (do not install in enclosed cupboards). Vents must not be covered up.

Volume

The maximum tolerable volume is always reached well below the maximum possible setting on the amplifier. Be careful with the volume setting, therefore, in order to prevent damage to hearing. So that you do not expose yourself to high volumes unintentionally, always set to a low level before changing the input channel.

Cleaning

Pull out the power plug before cleaning the outside of the product. Whenever possible, use a soft, lint-free cloth that has been dampened. Do not use abrasives, solvents, thinners, flammable chemicals, polishes and other cleaning products that leave marks.

Batteries

Take note of the instructions for using batteries in the chapter "Remote Control".

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Setting up the appliance

How the system is set up has an effect on the sound quality. Therefore only place it on a suitable, stable surface. To make the most of your system's sound quality, we recommend placing the equipment on Vincent racks and not putting them on top of each other.

Old electronic equipment

This appliance is subject to the conditions set out in the European Directive 2002/96/EC. This is identified by the symbol of a crossed out waste bin on the appliance.

What this means for you as a consumer:

All old electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer used must be disposed of separately from domestic waste using places provided by the authorities. By doing so you can prevent damage to the environment and help to encourage manufacturers to produce more durable or reusable products. For further information about disposing your old appliance, please consult your local authority, waste disposal agency or the shop where you bought the product.

CE sign

This appliance complies with the current EU directives about attaining the CE mark and thus meets the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment (EMC regulations, regulations and regulations for low voltage equipment).

Declarations

This document was written by Andreas Böer. It is a product of Sintron Vertriebs GmbH, 76473 Iffezheim and may not be copied or distributed partly or in full without express, written consent.

Vincent is a registered trademark of Sintron Vertriebs GmbH, 76473 Iffezheim.

Vincent works continually to improve and develop its products. Therefore, the appearance and technical design of the appliance are subject to changes, as long as they are in the interest of progress.

The content of these instructions is for information purposes only. It can be changed at any time without prior notice and does not constitute any obligation on the part of the trademark's owner. The latter assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies, which may be included in these operating instructions.

Storage of the packaging

We strongly recommend that you keep the original packaging in case you need to transport the equipment again at a later date. Transport damages are mainly caused by improper packaging of the HiFi-devices. Because the original packaging fits the equipment accurately it will reduce the risk of damage if transport is necessary.

Explanation of the symbols

The lightening bolt tells you that dangerous voltages are present in the appliance, which can cause an electric shock.

This symbol brings your attention to particularly important information regarding operation and maintenance.

This symbol identifies useful information and advice about how to handle the appliance.

INCLUDED IN DELIVERY

Please check the contents of the packaging, which in addition to the appliance should contain the following accessories:

1 power cable
- 1 remote control SYR-D
- 2 batteries type AAA (LR3)
- this manual

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Despite the fact that development is constantly moving in the direction of digital audio format and towards audio video systems with an increasing number of channels, high quality stereo systems still enjoy a large degree of popularity. Some users are put off by the installation of complex multi-channel systems and enjoy viewing DVD films in stereo. Other music enthusiasts do not want to switch to a surround sound system because that will never reach the sound quality of an equally prized High-End stereo system. Especially if a space-saving second audio system at home should not also save on sound quality, stereo integrated amplifiers are preferred.

The SV-129 is a remotely operable stereo amplifier from the Vincent program. Also, for the chea

pest of our amplifiers till date with highest quality of workmanship and an outstanding price performance ratio of course. It profited from the experiences of the developers in the construction of high end transistor amplifiers and has enough power to run as a pair of most loudspeaker models and to control them. Further equipment characteristics are a Tape loop; disconnect able sound controllers and remotely operable volume and mating.

This integrated amplifier is an ideal partner for DVD players, CD players, tuners, headphone amplifiers and loudspeakers from Vincent. In combination with HiFi furniture and speaker cables from the range, one can build a perfectly harmonious system.

Vincent INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SV-129

1. Mains switch

Turns the unit on and off, the device is switched off from the mains. In switched on-state lights on the LED shines.

2. Infrared receivers for remote control

3. TREBLE: Treble control

To adjust height of sound units.

4. BASS: Depth control

To adjust the bass units of the sound.

5. BALANCE

With this knob you can change the volume difference between the two stereo channels.

6. TONE: Sound system on / off

Bypass (bypass) the tone control, which were set up at the rotary knobs BASS and TREBLE.

7. VOLUME: Volume knob

This allows the volume of the system to be increased or decreased.

8. TAPE: Tape Monitor

For the representation of the amplifier input of the "TAPE" (10) a key on the connected device must be pressed. The signal from this unit is not in executed "OUT REC"(11).

9. INPUT: Knob for input selection

This allows four of the five input sources of the amplifier to be selected, when the adjacent button "TAPE" in is in the switch off position. In order to select the fifth input source (TAPE) select the button "TAPE" (8) to be operated.

REAR VIEW

10. INPUT and "IN TAPE": Input Connections

Here you can enter up to five source devices with stereo audio line level output. The signal to the input of the "IN TAPE" connected device can not exceed the record output "OUT REC" (11).

11. OUT REC: Recording output

Connect here if desired, for example a recording device. The stereo signal from this output is connected to the output of the currently selected. Source at one of the "INPUT" connectors are identical and independent of volume control, tone control, mute and balance.

12. PRE OUT: Preamp

Over this exit can, if desired, the pre-amplified stereo sound of the currently selected source can be passed on to two additional amplifier channels and an active subwoofer.

13. SPEAKER: Speaker connection terminals

Output jacks with screw terminals for connecting a pair of speakers. It can be used with speaker cable with 4mm banana plugs.

14. FUSE: Fuse carrier

This small plastic housing contains the backup devices. Follow the safety instructions.

15. AC 220-240V: Main socket

Bring the power cord and connect it to the power supply.

REMOTE CONTROL

Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the appliance, making sure there are no objects between the remote control and the appliance.

The distance between the remote control and the appliance should not be more than 7m as the reliability of the remote control is affected beyond this range.

Make sure that you do not point the remote control at an angle to the appliance, as beyond an angle of ± 30^ to the centre axis the appliance may not respond as well to the remote control.

Change both batteries if the distance at which the remote control can be used effectively decreases.

BATTERIES

Using batteries

Handling batteries incorrectly can cause battery acid to escape or an explosion in extreme cases. The batteries must be correctly inserted taking note of the polarity, which is marked in the inside of the battery compartment.

In order to make full use of the batteries' life, do not mix new and used batteries. Make sure that you insert batteries of the same type.

Some batteries are rechargeable, others are not however. Take note of the precautions and instructions that are included on all batteries.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long time.

Under no circumstances must batteries be short-circuited, taken apart or heated up.

For environmental reasons, used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations and not put with domestic waste.

Only use AAA (LR3) size batteries.

Changing/Inserting batteries:

a) Open and remove the battery compartment lid of the remote control by tugging sharply on the fishplate on the edge of the remote control. The battery compartment lid is held in place magnetically, there is no need to loosen the screws!

b) If necessary, remove used batteries and insert new ones correctly as shown by the diagram in the battery compartment.

c) Put the compartment cover back on and close the battery compartment.

BUTTONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

16. MUTE: Key for muting

Turn of the speaker and the output signals from the preamp "PRE OUT" (12).

17. VOL v/△: Volume keys

Adjust the volume of this system. Also the signal from the preamp "PRE OUT" (12) is influenced by this.

INSTALLATION

Set up the cable links in a sequence as follows. Connect the power cable between device and power supply only after all other connections have been made.

DURING INSTALLATION PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ADVICE:

Protective caps

Prior to the first installation the protective plastic caps must be removed from all the connections used at the rear of the unit.

RCA connections

Mechanically identical RCA plugs are available for input and output connections. Make sure that you do not get these connections confused during

installation!

Make sure that you do not mix up the analogue inputs for right and left. The RCA plugs for these are mostly colour coded as follows: red for the right channel, black or white for the left channel.

Contacting the middle pin of the RCA plugs with the outer ring of the RCA chassis jack may lead to damages to the main amplifier if it is switched on! To avoid this hazard, connect or disconnect only in switched-off state and more than one minute after deactivating!

Speaker cable connections

The use of ready-made loudspeaker cables is recommended instead of connecting the cable's central wire (strand) directly to the terminals. Banana plugs or cable lugs ensure high security from short-circuits and damage to loudspeakers or amplifier.

Make sure that bare loudspeaker wires never come into contact with each other or with the metal on the back of the housing.

Make sure that the positive and negative loudspeaker wires are connected correctly. You will notice a reduced sound quality if the connections are the wrong way round.

Only use loudspeakers with a nominal impedance of at least 8 (if two pairs of loudspeakers are connected) and a nominal impedance of at least 4 (if one pair of loudspeakers is connected).

Cable connections

Make sure that all plugs fit tightly. Inadequate connections can cause noise interference, failures and malfunctions.

To make the most of the components' sound potential, only high quality loudspeakers and connecting cables, for example Vincent cables, should be used. Your local stockist will be glad to advise you about this.

CONNECTION OF THE SOURCE EQUIPMENT

Connect the outputs of the source devices with the inputs "INPUT" (10) or "IN TAPE"(10). The output sockets on the source equipment are usually named "LINE OUT", "AUDIO OUT" or "FRONT OUT". You will find information about ways to connect source equipment also in their operating manuals.

To use a record player you need a so-called phono preamplifier (also called an equaliser preamplifier), which is installed in the signal path between the record player and one of the high-level inputs. Some models of record player already include this preamplifier and can be connected directly. You will find further information in this appliance's operating manual.

The stereo sound of appliances that use output connectors other than RCA (DIN plugs, jack plugs) can often also be used with the aid of adaptors.

Note that the signal from the input "IN TAPE" (10) not executed on the recording output "OUT REC" (11).

You can connect up to five devices with analogue RCA stereo high level output such as a CD player in order to provide the audio signals of your input sources to the system. All six inputs represent electrically quivalent standard high level inputs with RCA connection. They have an identical function and differ only in name.

CONNECTION OF A RECORDING DEVICE

At the RCA jacks "OUT REC" (11) on the back of the unit you can, if desired, connect an analogue stereo recording device (e.g. CD-recorder, tape recorder, etc.) or another device that the unmodified, solid set stereo output level (line level) is currently selected on the amplifier (9) signal source. The output level is independent of volume control, channel balance, mute and tone controls (BASS, TREBLE, TONE).

Connect this output signal via RCA cables to the signal input ("LINE IN", "TAPE IN" or "REC IN") of the recording device. It offers to the signal output of the host device to be able to use the input terminal "IN TAPE" and to connect to the "Tape Monitor". This means the possibility of play back the recording device while controlling output signal by pressing the button "TAPE" (8), without the output signal "OUT REC" this will also be switched. Connect this output signal via RCA cables to the signal input ("LINE IN", "TAPE IN" or "REC IN") of the recording device. Please note that some recording equipment can have a slightly disturbing influence on the respective audio signal. Some recording devices have rather low input impedance, which the music signal voltage can reduce to a small extent. For maximum music enjoyment, we recommend that you connect to the "REC" jack adapter only as long as you are recording.

CONNECTION OF TWO ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIER CHANNELS

The jack "PRE OUT" (11) is only needed when you separate amplifier for the supply of additional speakers want. This can be useful when two more speakers will be used for stereo music playback, even in another room. These speakers are then connected to the outputs of respective amplifiers. The output connectors "PRE OUT" (12) of SV-129 are connected with the input terminals of the amplifier (s), which are mostly labelled as "INPUT", "POWER AMP IN" or "MAIN INPUT".

As shown here, instead of stereo power amplifier, two mono amplifiers can also be used.

CONNECTION OF THE LOUDSPEAKERS

On the SV-129 amplifier, a pair of speakers can be connected. For each speaker you will find two speakers at the device terminals (positive + and negative -), with one side of a speaker cable connected. At each terminal pair you will find a label (R or L), which indicates to which side (right or left), the terminal pair belongs. On speakers, there are like or similar connections, marked here also, which connect to the pole (+ or -) belongs to. Here is the other end of the assigned speaker cable. The speaker cables must be connected like ports on a terminal pair: marked with "+" terminal on the amplifier must be marked with a "+" connector of the speaker lead.

CONNECTION OF THE LOUDSPEAKERS

If each loudspeaker is connected completely normally with a twisted loudspeaker cable, then (usually with the supplied loudspeakers) the contact bridges (usually small metal panels or short cable bits) must be attached in each case between the two clamps of same polarity (e.g. both with "+" marked clamps) with loudspeakers with double connection (four loudspeaker clamps). With "+" and "R" marked connector of the amplifier is connected with one of the "+" marked bridged connections of the right speaker. Connected with "-" and "R" marked connector of the amplifier is with one of the "-" selected, bridged connections of the right speaker. For the speaker cable between the ports of the left speaker is the appropriate allocation to be chosen.

If you are using ready made loudspeaker cables with 4 mm banana plugs, all you need to do is connect the two plugs on each loudspeaker cable end to the two associated speaker connectors. Turn the connector screws clockwise to fasten them.

If you want to use speaker cables equipped with spade lug connectors, every connector screw must be opened by turning counter clockwise. After that, the lug must be moved under the screw head. Then, turn the screw clockwise to fasten the lug to the connector. To avoid damages to the amplifier, make sure the connection is tight and no bare metal from the cable lug connector makes contact with the rear panel or with another terminal.

If no connector is to be used, remove approximately 1cm length of insulation from each end of the speaker wire. Twist the braid in order to avoid short circuits. Turn the fastener on the loudspeaker terminal counter clockwise to loosen it and introduce the bare wire end into the exposed connector hole. Then turn the fastener clockwise so that the wire is firmly clamped. Make sure the connection is pretty tight.

CONNECTION OF THE LOUDSPEAKERS

If a loudspeaker is to be connected with "bi-wiring", both pairs of loudspeaker clamps may be used at the same time. In contrast to connection of the loudspeakers with one loudspeaker cable each, with bi-wiring a suitable loudspeaker is connected via two separate two-wire loudspeaker cables or one four-wire loudspeaker cable to the pair of output clamps on the main amplifier. This doubles the cabling

required but for many combinations of loudspeakers and amplifiers this improves the sound quality.

Before changing the system to bi-wiring, the metal bridges fitted to the loudspeaker's double connector in normal operation must be removed. Only loudspeakers with these bi-wiring terminals are suitable. Filtering of the entire frequency range occurs in the now separated loudspeaker crossover networks. One cable is to be connected to the loudspeaker's sockets provided for the higher frequencies (treble) and the other with the ones for the lower frequencies (bass) for each loudspeaker. Make sure that the polarity is correct. Your specialist dealer will provide you with advice and assistance.

Check whether the wall socket provides the appropriate mains power, which is the case if it is supplied with 230V AC 50Hz . Push the plug on the power cable supplied firmly into the power socket (15) on the back of the appliance. Plug the other end of the power cable into a mains socket.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Switch on and off	POWER (1)	The device is switched on and off at the front side. If the switch is in the off position, the device is disconnected from the mains. The device does not possess any function of the operating state (standby). In switched on-mode the lights shines on the power switch LED. Before turning on as a precaution on the volume of the precursor (7) (17) should be reduced.
Select an input	INPUT (9) TAPE (8)	The input selection can only be made on the front panel. The knob "INPUT" has four notches for the four input sources at the ports "TUNER", "DVD", "AUX" and "CD". By turning the knob, the desired source can be selected. Before switching over the input channel, the volume (7)(17) should be turned down as a precaution!
Change the volume	VOLUME (7) VOL ▲/▼ (17)	On device: Turn the knob "VOLUME" clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume. On the remote: Hold the button "VOL ▲" button to adjust the volume to increase. Use "VOL ▼" to reduce it. While the volume is adjusted, the LED attached in the volume button shines. The volume control affects the signal of the speaker and the output "PRE OUT" (12). The output signal of "REC OUT" (11) remains unaffected.
Mute the speakers and the preamplifier output	MUTE (16)	The mute button only works with the remote control key. It turns off the loud-speaker and the signal from the preamp "PRE OUT" (12). While the device is muted, the LED flashes on the power switch. Pressing again will restore the volume. The output signal of "REC OUT" (11) remains unaffected.
Change height proportions of the sound	TREBLE (3)	With the knob "TREBLE" at the front, you affect the proportion of the higher tones of the sound image. Clockwise rotation increases the intensity set, moving counter clockwise reduces the intensity. The setting is only effective if the "TONE" button (6) is pressed. The tone control affects the signal of the speaker and the output "PRE OUT" (12). The output signal of "REC OUT" (11) remains unaffected.
Change the bass proportions of the sound	BASS (4)	With the knob "BASS" on the front, affect the proportion of the deeper tones of the sound image. Clockwise rotation increases the intensity set, moving counter clockwise reduces the intensity. The setting is only effective if the "TONE" button (6) is pressed. The tone control affects the signal of the speaker and the output "PRE OUT" (12). The output signal of "OUT REC" (11) remains unaffected.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

Operation	Button(s)	Description
Sound system(BASS / TREBLE) off	TONE (6)	Should the sound not be changed, it is recommended to switch off the tone controls (BASS, TREBLE) with this button on the front panel. When the button is pressed, the controls on the sound (3) (4) adjusted sound effect processing. When the button is not pressed, the two tone controls in the pre-amp are bypassed and the signal comes from the source Preamplifier in the frequency content is not altered. The tone control affects the signal of the speaker and the output "PRE OUT" (12). The output signal of "OUT REC" (11) remains unaffected. (AUCH BALANCE?)
Volume difference of the two stereo channels	BALANCE (5)	With this knob on the front panel, the volume difference between right and left stereo channel can be changed. This is possibly desired, if you are listening on one of the two speakers closer than the others and thus a volume difference is perceived. If the button is in the central position, then both stereo channels are processed by the amplifier with the same amplification. This setting affects the signal of the speaker and the output "PRE OUT" (12). The output signal of "OUT REC" (11) remains unaffected.

TIPS

Burn in/ Warm up

Your audio components need a certain time period until they reach maximum performance. The duration of this "warm up" time is very different for the various elements of your audio system. Higher and homogeneous sound quality is achieved while keeping the device switched on.

Your audio specialist dealer has enough experience to give you more information.

Net frequency noise

Some audio source devices may in combination with the amplifier cause a humming noise at power line frequency audible from your speakers. Usually, its volume varies with the volume setting of the amplifier. This is no sign of a defect or fault of your audio products but has to be eliminated. Generally, every wall-powered device connected to the ground wire of the power plug can cause this problem when connected to the amplifier.

Experience shows that this problem is mainly caused by antenna-connected components (as TV-sets or Tuners), personal computers, electrostatic loud

speakers, subwoofoers, record players or headphone amplifiers that are connected to the audio inputs of the amplifier. Another possible reason for humming noise is electromagnetic interference of other components' power supplies with pick-up systems of record players (change the place of the record player for a test).

In most electric devices the ground potentials of all signals are connected to each other at one central point, where they have one common connection. If the device uses the protective conductor of the wall outlet, the corresponding wire of the line cord is connected intractably to the metal housing of the device. This is the mostly the point where the central grounding point is attached to. By doing this the housing is able to shield all signals from external radiated noise. Some main amplifiers are equipped with a "Ground Lift"-switch. If it is activated, ground potential of the chassis and the protective ground wire are being separated from the central signal ground point. The protective ground wire keeps its function. Sometimes this helps prevent noise caused by errors in grounding.

If the problem occurs and cannot be solved by yourself your audio specialist dealer will help you.

SEARCH FOR ERRORS

Symptom	Possible Cause	Countermeasure
Unit does not work after pressing the power button	Mains cable is not connected to a suitable mains wall outlet.Mains cable has not been firmly inserted into wall power socket and the device's socket.Otherwise it may be defective.Unit fuse or unit is defective.	Connect to a functioning socket using a suitable mains voltage.Check the power cable. If necessary, exchange it with a suitable mains cable and push its plug firmly into wall socket and the device's power connector.Contact your dealer.
No sound, though the device is swit-ched on and is ready (the LED "POWER" on the front panel shines)	The currently selected audio source (9) is giving no signal.One of the audio settings of a connected DVD player (analogue / digital) is not selec-ted properly.The output of the source device is not connec-ted or is wrongly connected e.g. not connec-ted to the selected input channel terminal of the amplifier.Incorrect input channel selected on the amplifier.The button "TAPE" (8) has been pressed, even though a knob on the "INPUT" (9) selected input source is played.The Volume setting is set too low.The amplifier is muted (16).The speaker cables are not properly connected to the amplifier's terminals or are defective.	Starten Sie die Wiedergabe der angeschlos-senen Signalquelle.Correct the settings in the player's setup.Correct the connection.Correct the input (9).Bring the push-button "TAPE" (8) in its switch off position Carefully increase the volume (7)(17).Deactivate mute function ("MUTE" button (16)).Check and tighten the speaker cables at the amplifier and at the speakers.
No audio playback on one channel	The source equipment is giving signal on only one channel.One of the signal cables between audio source and amplifier inputs has not yet been plug-ged in or is defective.An audio signal cable between the main pre-cursor (13) and power amplifier is one of the defective or loose connections.Channel balance has been set to the extreme right or left.One of the speaker cables is not correctly connected or is defective.	Check the audio source. You can try to use it at a different amplifier for a test.Check the cable connections, tighten them if necessary.Check the cable connections, tighten them if necessary.Set the channel balance to a reasonable valueCHECK and refasten the speaker cables at the speaker terminal of the amplifier and at the speaker's connectors.

SEARCH FOR ERRORS

Symptom	Possible Cause	Countermeasure
Poor sound quality	The cable connections are not tight, the connectors are dirty or a cable is defective.	Check the cables and cable connections.
	The tone settings on the dials "TREBLE" or "BASS" have not been selected correctly.	Check the settings selected there.
	A record player has been connected to a line level input without using a phono preamplifier.	Interconnect a phono preamplifier.
The remote control cannot perform any functions	No batteries inserted in the remote control batteries are not inserted correctly or are depleted.	Check and replace the batteries if necessary.
	The line-of-sight between the remote control and the unit is obstructed, the range was exceeded or the hand unit was operated from a position too far to one side.	Try to point the remote control at the front of the unit only when the sight-line is clear, within a 7-metre distance and, if possible, facing the unit.
	The unit is not switched on.	Switch on the unit.
Humming low frequency noise is audible, even as no audio source is playing back	See section "Net frequency noise" in the chapter "Tips".	See section "Net frequency noise" in the chapter "Tips".

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency response:

Nominal Output Power at 8

Nominal Output Power at 4

Input sensitivity:

Total Harmonic Distortion:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Input Impedance:

AC power connection type:

Inputs:

Outputs:

1xREC stereo Cinch, 1× PRE stereo Cinch

430× 100× 330mm

5 kg

schwarz/silber

GLOSSARY

Audio Sources/Source devices

These are the components of your HiFi system and all other appliances, whose sound you want to hear over the system and are thus connected to the pre-amplifier, amplifier or receiver. This includes CD players, DVD players, tuners (radios), cassette players, DAT recorders, personal computers, record players, portable audio devices and many more.

dB Level

This is a way of describing any physical quantity; it is a common measurement for signal voltages and the volume. It is given in decibels (dB). Alternating signal voltages below 1V (RMS) are described as "line level" voltages, which are suitable as music signals for amplifier inputs. Inputs on amplifiers (mostly represented by RCA sockets), which are designed for signals on the CD player, tape recorder, DVD player etc. are also referred to as "line level inputs". Those signal inputs must not be confused with inputs that accept preamplified signals.

Dynamic

The volume difference between the quietest and the loudest sounds possible in audio signals (without distortion or transition to noise). Dolby-Digital and DTS soundtracks allow very high dynamics and produce excellent cinema-like effects.

Input sensitivity

Term for the smallest average (RMS) input voltage which causes the maximum output power at the maximum volume setting on the amplifier. Examples: 100mV to 500mV (Millivolts) on line level inputs, 2mV to 5mV on the phono MM input or 0.1mV to 0.5mV on the phono MC input.

RCA

RCA is the American name for a type of coaxial connectors and sockets, originally the abbreviation for "Radio Corporation of America", the name of a United States company. Both the plug and cable consist of a rod-shaped inner lead and a cylindrical-shaped outer lead. This enables a mono audio signal or a video signal to be transmitted. Compared to the XLR plug connector, this type of connection is also called "unbalanced signal connection".

CONSIGNES DE SECURITE

Please keep the receipt, store it together with this manual. The receipt is your proof for the beginning of the warranty period. Note the serial number in the following box, you can read it from the rear side of the device.

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