SV737 - Receiver VINCENT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SV737 VINCENT

15. DIGITAL IN: Optical/Coaxial

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

Setting up the appliance How the system is set up has an effect on the sound quality. Therefore only place it on a suitab- le, 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 2012/19/EU. 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 manu- facturers to produce more durable or reusable pro- ducts. For further information about disposing your old appliance, please consult your local aut- hority, waste disposal agency or the shop where you bought the product. CE sign This appliance complies with the current EU direc- tives about attaining the CE mark and thus meets the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment (EMC regulations, regulations and re - gulations for low voltage equipment). Automatic shutdown function If the unit is in non-use, this device switches off after about 45 minutes. It will then have a power consumption of less than 0.4 W. In order to switch on the device again, press the power button 1 time. This device has got no standby or armed state. If you intend not to use the device for a lon- ger period of time it is recommended to plug it off from the mains. Declarations This document is a product of Sintron Distribution 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 Distribution 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 assu- mes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccu- racies, 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 equip- ment 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. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS28 Vincent

INCLUDED IN DELIVERY

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

• 1 remote control SYR-A

This is the knob for setting the treble proportions (high frequencies) of the sound.

This is the knob for setting the bass proportions (low frequencies) of the sound.

3. Display window for the tube

4. INPUT: Input Selector

This knob allows you to choose one of the six inputs.

5. VOLUME: Volume knob

This is the knob for the adjustment of the main volume level of the system.

Button to choose between analog and digital inputs. For further information see page 42.

7. TONE: tone control

If deactivated, audio signals bypass the tone con- trol that has been set with the dials BASS (2) and TREBLE (1).

8. Input selection LEDs

The LED that is actually lit shows you which input channel has been selected. Additionally these LEDs show that the appliance is switched on and not muted.

This is the main power switch for turning on and off the device. The preamplifier is separated from the mains voltage when switched off and cannot be set into a standby state.

With these buttons you can switch on and off the Speaker Terminal A and B. The LED above shows which terminal is swithed on.

Button for connection to your wireless network.

If desired, you can connect a set of headphones with an impedance between 32

this stereo jack. As long as the headphones are plugged in, the loudspeakers are switched off. The volume of the headphone can be changed with the rotary knob “VOLUME” (5)(26). Before plugging-in a headphone, the volume setting should be reduced.

13. Infrared remote control receiver

Here you find six stereo RCA inputs for the source equipment for analogue stereo (line level) audio output.

15. DIGITAL IN: Optical/Coaxial

Connections for audio signals of source devi- ces with digital sound such as, for example, DVD players. “Optical” for optical fibre con- nection and “Coaxial” for connection via coa- xial cable.

Connection between preamp- and output sce- tion of the SV-737. Attention! Please only remove the bridges if you want to connect an external preamplifier or an external power amplifier.

17. REC OUT: recording output

If desired, you can connect a recording device like a CD recorder or a tape recorder to this out- put. The stereo signal of this output is identical to the output signal of the selected audio source at one of the preamplifier INPUTs. It is independent of the volume setting (5)(26), the Tone Control (1)(2)(7). As long as the preamplifier is muted (23), the “OUTPUT REC” does not provide the music signal.

18. SPEAKERS: Speaker connectors

Output sockets with screw clamps for connection of one or two pairs of loudspeakers. You can use loudspeaker cables with 4 mm banana connec- tors. Please refer to the precautions in the section “Installation” in case two pairs of loudspeakers are connected.

Power Connector with Fuse holder Connect the plugs of the power cable to the devi- ce and to a suitable wall outlet. The small plastic housing holds the fuse. Refer to the security pre- cautions.

20. POWER CONTROL (12V) OUTPUT

At these jack connectors the signals for the on/off control (Power Control, Trigger) are emitted.

21. Voltage Selector:

The voltage selector behind the panel allows swit- ching the voltage from 230 V to 110 V. Refer to safety instructions for further information (p. 36, “Switching the Voltage”)

22. WIFI ANT / BT ANT

Connection for the antennas, if you want to use the WiFi- and Bluetooth function. REAR VIEW

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 7 m, as the reliability of the remote control is affected beyond this range.

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 magneti- cally, 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. BATTERIES 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. 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 instruc- tions 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-cir- cuited, taken apart or heated up. For environmental reasons, used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local environ- mental regulations and not put with domestic waste.

Select the input source you want to listen to with these buttons.

25. DIMMER: tube illumination setting

This setting affects the brightness of the illuminati- on of the tube display window (3).

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. INSTALLATION Protective caps Prior to the first installation the pro- tective 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.

DURING INSTALLATION PLEASE OBSERVE

THE FOLLOWING ADVICE: 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 loudspea- ker 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 con- nected) 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 con- nections can cause noise interference, failures and malfunctions. To make the most of the components’ sound poten- tial, 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.

Vincent Connect the outputs of the source appliances to the inputs (14) of this amplifier. The output sockets on the source equipment are usually indicated by “LINE OUT”, “AUDIO OUT” or “FRONT OUT”. You will find information about ways to connect source equipment in their operating manuals. 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 equivalent standard high level inputs with RCA connection. They have an identical function and differ only in name. To use a record player you need a so-called phono preamplifier (also called an equaliser pre- amplifier), 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 con- nected 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.

CONNECTION OF THE SOURCE EQUIPMENT

CD player, tuner etc.

If you want, you can use the RCA sockets “REC OUT” (17) on the back of the appliance to connect an analogue stereo recording device (e.g. CD recorder, cassette recorder etc.) or another appliance that is intended for receiving the unchanged, fixed stereo output level (line level) from the signal source selected on the amplifier at any given time. The output level is independent of the Volume setting, the Loudness function and the Tone control (BASS, TREBLE, TONE). Please note that while the preamplifier is muted (18) the recording output is switched off. Connect this signal output to the signal input (“LINE IN”, “TAPE IN” or “REC IN”) on the recording appli- ance using RCA cables. Please note that some recording equipment can have a slightly detrimental effect on the audio signal quality. Some recording devices have rather low input impedance, which can slightly alter the input signal voltage. For maximal music enjoyment we recommend that you connect to the “REC” terminal only for as long as the recording is actually being made. Recording device, e.g. tape recorder

On the SV-737 you have the possibility to split the preamp and the poweramp. If you want to use the SV-737 as power amplifier only, please remove the bridges of the connections PRE / MAIN (16). After that you can connect your external preamplifier to the connector "MAIN". Preamplifier

INPUT If you want to use the SV-737 as a preamplifier only, pleas remove the bridges of the connections PRE / MAIN (16). After that you can connect your external power amplifier to the connectro "PRE". SV-737 SV-737 SV-73736 Vincent

The integrated D/A converter makes it possible to receive also digital audio signals via an optical and/or coaxial cable and to transmit them analogously to the amplifier. Here, the “Optical IN” and “Coaxial IN” (15) connections serve as input. Digital audio source with optical signal connection Digital audio source with coaxial signal connection DVD, SACD, CD, TV/Radioreceiver DIGITAL OUT Optical digital cable DVD, SACD, CD, TV/Radioreceiver DIGITAL OUT Coaxial Digital cable (RCA)

SWITCHING THE VOLTAGE

This device is equipped with a switch (21) that can be used to change the country-specific voltage from 230 V to 110 V. Please never actuate the switch during operation! The voltage must only be switched by a techni- cian, since the device fuse must also be replaced after actuation of the switch! Information about the device fuse can be found on the back of the device. Unauthorised actuation of the switch will void any warranty claim! SV-737 SV-737Vincent

Many AV-Systems consist of a multitude of individual components. To avoid the necessity of switching them on and off before and after every use, many manufacturers have equipped their devices with what is known as “POWER CONTROL” circuit or “TRIGGER”. This kind of remote-controlled standby circuit is used primarily for preamplifier and power amplifiers. Particularly for preamplifiers and main amplifiers this kind of remote standby control is utilized, as power amplifiers are often placed far from other devices near the speakers. To employ these functions, direct or indirect cable connections must be made between the preamplifier (or integrated amplifier) and all the devices which support this function. The “POWER CONTROL” function operates in such a way that each switching on or off of one device in the system (usu- ally the preamplifier) automatically brings about the switching on or off of all the connected devices which support this function. Please keep in mind that all devices which respond to the power control are not dis- connected from the mains network when switched off. They are set to a standby state instead. For con- necting cables, two-core cables with 3.5 mm jack plugs (mono) are used. For each connection between two devices one of those cables is needed. If you don't wish to use this function or if the other components do not support it, all you have to do is leave out these cable connections. The SV-737 is equipped with two output connectors for the power control. Here, the switching signal gene- rated by the amplifier is available for other components of the system. Two HiFi components that are able to react to the power control signal can be connected directly to the amplifier's power control outputs (20). If more than two devices, which can be controlled, are to be connected, then it is necessary to make the power control connection between the amplifier and these further devices through the outputs of the two devices which are connected directly. For that reason, every HiFi component that accepts power control signals is also equipped with a power control output. Thus, in theory it is possible to provide an infinite number of HiFi components with the power control signal. This approach, to loop a signal through a chain of components, is commonly referred to as “daisy chaining”.

CONNECTIONS FOR THE STANDBY CONTROL

(POWER CONTROL) e.g. CD player e.g. main amplifier power control cable SV-73738 Vincent Many devices which can be controlled by a switching signal (not preamplifiers or integrated ampli- fiers), have two terminals which do not differentiate between input and output. In this case either of the two can be selected. “POWER CONTROL” sockets of preamplifiers or integrated amplifiers must not be interconnected! All receiving devices must not be connected to more than one preamplifier or integrated amplifier (directly or indirectly)!

CONNECTIONS FOR THE STANDBY CONTROL

(POWER CONTROL) A set of headphones equipped with a 6.3 mm jack can be plugged into the socket “PHONES” (12) on the front of the appliance. By doing this, the loudspeakers are switched off. All headphones with an impedance of between 32 Ohm and 600 Ohm may be used. Unsuitable headphones with too low impedance may damage the amplifier or produce such unexpectedly loud volume that your hearing may be damaged. The volume should be reduced for safety reasons before a set of phones is connected.

Either a single pair of loudspeakers or two speaker pairs can be connected to the amplifier SV-737. Both stereo outputs are identically provided with the signal of the currently selected input. For each loudspeaker you will find two connector screws (positive + und negative –) at the amplifier's backside. One side of the speaker cable must be attached here. Each pair of screws has a label “R” or “L” nearby to clarify to which stereo channel it belongs. At the loudspeaker connection terminal there are similar connector screws or connectors. There, the polarity of each screw (+ or –) can be identified as well and the other side of the speaker cable associated with this speaker must be attached. Make sure only connector screws of the same polarity will be connected by each speaker cable wire: a knob marked “+” in the amplifier's termi- nal must be connected with a speaker's connector screw marked “+” as well. Our sketch shows all connections necessary for one pair of speakers. If a second pair of loudspeakers is intended to be used, the connector screws of the lower row must be connected in a similar fashion to the additional speakers’ input connectors. Loudspeaker Cable Right and left loudspeaker If every speaker is connected in a conventional way (a two core speaker cable for each loudspeaker) and you own loudspeakers that are equipped with Bi-Wiring terminals (four connector screws) you have to make sure that the metal brackets (contact pieces consisting of small metal plates or short pieces of cable which are supplied with the speakers) are applied to the terminal and that each one connects the two knobs of the same polarity (e.g. both connectors marked “+”). The connector screw labelled “+” and “R” at the amplifier's backside must be connected to one of the bridged, labelled “+” connectors of the loud- speaker assigned to the right stereo channel. Accordingly, the connector screw labelled “–” and “R” at the amplifier's backside must be connected to one of the bridged, labelled “–” connectors of the loudspea- ker assigned to the right stereo channel. Connect the left side loudspeaker in the corresponding way.

CONNECTION OF THE POWER CABLE

Check whether the wall socket provides the appropriate mains power, which is the case if it is supplied with 230 V AC 50 Hz. Push the plug on the power cable supplied firmly into the power socket (19) on the back of the appliance. Plug the other end of the power cable into a mains socket.40 Vincent

CONNECTION OF THE LOUDSPEAKERS

If you intend to connect two pairs of speakers, all loudspeakers must have a nominal impedance of at least 8 Ω. If only one pair of speakers is connected, all types of loudspeakers with a minimal nominal impedance of 4 Ω can be used. Consider correct polarity, the positive contact is mostly marked red or with “+”. The side of the speaker cable that has to be connected with the positive socket has a marking. 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 loud- speaker cable end to the two associated spea- ker connectors. Turn the connector screws clock- wise to fasten them. If you want to use speaker cables equipped with spade lug connectors, every connector screw must be opened by tur- ning 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 approxi- mately 1 cm 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 loo- sen 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.Vincent

Operation Button(s) Description Switch on and off POWER (8) The preamplifier is switched on and off using this button at the front panel. It has no standby option. When switched off the device is internally separa- ted from the AC power. The LED associated to the selected input channel (7) will be illuminated if the device is switched on and not muted. Select an input INPUT (4) Input selection keys (24) At the front panel: If you turn the dial “INPUT”, you select one of the devi- ces connected to the inputs on the back of the SV-737 (15) for playback. Using the remote control: A short touch on the button for the desired input channel (e.g. “S1”) changes to the playback of the audio source connec- ted there. The LED associated to the selected input channel will be illuminated at the front of the appliance. Before switching over the input channel, the volume (5)(26) should be turned down as a precaution! Change the volume VOLUME (5) VOLUME

(26) At the front panel: Turn the knob “VOLUME” clockwise to turn up the volu- me and counter-clockwise to turn it down. Using the remote control: Press and hold the button “VOLUME p” to raise its value. Use “VOLUME q” to lower the volume level. The volume setting controls the speakers and the signal level at the “PRE OUT” (16) but does never influence the signal at the output “REC OUT” (17). Mute the speakers and the preamplifier outputs MUTE (23) The MUTE function can only be activated or deactivated with the remote control. It switches off the loudspeakers, the preamplifier output “PRE OUT” (16) and the recording output “REC OUT” (17). When the amplifier is muted, the LED in the volume knob will be blinking and the LED of the selected input is switched off. Pressing the MUTE button again restores the volume to its original setting. Change the treble proportions of the sound TREBLE (7) With the “TREBLE” control dial on the front of the device you affect the propor- tion of higher frequencies in the sound. Turning it in clockwise direction increa- ses the treble intensity and moving it in anticlockwise direction reduces it. In the middle setting the treble proportions of the input signals remain unchanged. The adjustment of the treble control only has an effect if the button “TONE” (7) has been pressed. The treble setting influences the signal of the loudspea- kers and at the “PRE OUT” (16). The signal of the output “REC OUT” (17) is independent of this. Change the bass proportions of the sound BASS (2) With the “BASS” control dial on the front of the device you affect the pro- portion of lower frequencies in the sound. Turning it in clockwise direction increases the bass intensity and moving it in anticlockwise direction reduces it. In the middle setting the bass proportions of the input signals remain unchanged. The adjustment of the bass control only has an effect if the but- ton “TONE” (7) has been pressed. The bass setting influences the signal of the loudspeakers and at the “PRE OUT” (16). The signal of the output “REC OUT” (17) is independent of this.

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Vincent Operation Button(s) Description Switch off tone control (BASS/TREBLE) TONE (7) If the sound is not to be changed, it is recommended that you switch off the sound control (BASS, TREBLE) with this button on the front of the device. When this button is pressed, the sound processing settings in the tone con- trollers (1)(2) come into play. If the button is not pressed, the two sound controllers in the preamplifier are bypassed and the signals from the source are not changed in terms of their frequency levels. Change the brightness of the tube window illumination DIMMER (25) The display window for the visible tube (3) can be illuminated with one of four brightness settings, if that is desired. Initially the brightness setting is at maximum. By repeatedly pressing “DIMMER” lower illumination levels are available. After switching off the preamplifier the brightness setting is saved until you use the device again. Switching between digital and analog input signal ANALOG/ DIGITAL (6) If you should have connected devices on the digital Inputs (15) by optical and coaxial cable you can choose these inputs by pressing the button Analog/Digital (6). Herefor move the control dial on S1/S2/S3/S4 to choose a source which is connected by optical cable. By not pushing the buttom the signal is passed by the analog inputs. Playback of music by Bluetooth BLUETOOTH FUNCTION

1. Please select the Bluetooth input on the SV-737. Please turn the input

selector until the LED flashes at the input S5/BT. Please ensure that the digital inputs are choosen (button 6).

2. Please activate the Bluetooth connection on your smartphone, tablet or

3. Please select the search for new Bluetooth devices on your smartphone,

tablet or computer. You will find the SV-737 under the name "Vincent" inside the list.

4. Please choose "Vincent" und start the connection

5. The SV-737 is connected to your smartphone, tablet or computer and

you can start the playpack. Playback of music through your wireless networt (streaming) WIFI FUNCTION

1. Please download the APP Muzo-Player from the App-Store (Apple) or

tor until the LED flashes at the input S6/WiFi. Please ensure that the digital inputs are choosen (button 6).

3. Open the app Muzo and choose "Add device" (picture 1)

4. After that, please choose "Muzo Bobblestone" (picture 2)

5. Leave the Muzo-App (don't close it) und connect your

smartphone/tablet throught the Wifi adjustments with the SV-737. If no con- nection is possible, please use the WPS button and try it again.

6. Go back to the Muzo-App

7. Please choose inside the app your WiFi network and type in your pass-

word. Press "Continue" after. (picture 3) OPERATING THE APPLIANCEVincent

Operation Button(s) Description Playback of music through your wireless networt (streaming) WIFI FUNCTION (22)

8. The SV-737 will be connected inside your network.

9. You can connect to your Wifi-network again. After your will open the

Muzo-App the connection will be build up automatically. 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 diffe- rent for the various elements of your audio system. Higher and homogeneous sound quality is achie- ved while keeping the device switched on. Your audio specialist dealer has enough experi- ence 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 cau- sed by antenna-connected components (as TV-sets or Tuners), personal computers, electrostatic loud- speakers, subwoofers, record players or headpho- ne 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. TIPS

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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 suit- able 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 on both channels although the unit is ready for use (one of the LEDs for the input selection (8) is lit). The currently selected audio source (4)(21) is giving no signal. One of the audio settings of a connected DVD player (analogue/digital) has not been correctly selected. 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. Wrong input channel has been selected at the amplifier. The Volume setting is set too low The amplifier is muted (MUTE function). The speaker cables are not properly connected to the amplifier's terminals or are defective. Switch on the source unit and begin play- back. Correct the settings in the player’s setup. Correct the connection. Set the amplifier to the input that your desired source is connected to. Carefully increase the volume. Deactivate mute function (“MUTE” button (23). Check and tighten the speaker cables at the amplifier and at the speakers. 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 acti- vated, ground potential of the chassis and the pro- tective ground wire are being separated from the central signal ground point. The protective ground wire keeps its function. Sometimes this helps pre- vent noise caused by errors in grounding. If the problem occurs and cannot be solved by yourself your audio specialist dealer will help you. TIPSVincent

Symptom Possible Cause Countermeasure 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 plugged in or is defective. 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 and refasten the speaker cables at the speaker terminal of the amplifier and at the speaker’s connectors. The cables coming from both the speakers of a speaker pair must not be connected to different terminal sets (e.g. one A and one B) on the back of the amplifier. Poor sound quality The cable connections are not tight, the con- nectors are dirty or a cable is defective. The tone settings on the dials “TREBLE” or “BASS” have not been selected correctly. A record player has been connected to a line level input without using a phono preampli- fier. Check the cables and cable connections. Check the settings selected there. 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. 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. The unit is not switched on. Check and replace the batteries if necessary. 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. 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".46 Vincent Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.3 dB, 20 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 1 dB Nominal Output Power RMS / 8 Ohm: 2 x 180 Watt Nominal Output Power RMS / 4 Ohm: 2 x 300 Watt Nominal Output Power Class A / 8 Ohm: 2 x 10 Watt Harmonic Distortion: < 0.02 % Input Sensitivityt: 300 mV Signal-Noise Ratio: > 90 dB Input Impedance: 47 kOhm Max. Power Consumption: 590 Watt Inputs: 6 x Stereo RCA, 2 x Optical, 2 x Coaxial, 1 x Stereo Main In Outputs: 1 x Stereo Pre Out, 1 x Stereo Rec Out, 4 x 2 Speaker Terminals, 2 x 3,5 mm jack (Power Control) Tubes: 2 x 6N1P, 2 x 6N2P, 1 x 85A2 Playable Digital Formats: WAV, FLAC, APE, LPCM, MP3, ACC, AC3, WMA Colour: Black / Silver Weight: 21 kg Dimensions (WxHxD): 430 x 165 x 430 mm TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power consumption in OFF-mode: Power consumption in auto standby mode: Power consumption in cross-linked standby mode (BT, Wifi):

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ECODESIGN REGULATION <0,4 W <0,4 W <4 W Time without input signal until auto-standby: 15 min. (autostandby can be switched off). The wireless cross-link port (BT, Wifi) can be dactivated (switched off) with the input selector (INPUT).Vincent

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 play- ers, 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). Alter na ting 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 re - corder, DVD player etc. are also referred to as “line level inputs”. Those signal inputs must not be confu- sed with inputs that accept preamplified signals. Dynamic The volume difference between the quietest and the loudest sounds possible in audio signals (with - out 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: 100 mV to 500 mV (Millivolts) on line level inputs, 2 mV to 5 mV on the phono MM input or 0.1 mV to 0.5 mV on the phono MC input. RCA RCA is the American name for a type of coaxial connectors and sockets, originally the abbreviati- on 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 trans- mitted. Compared to the XLR plug connector, this type of connection is also called “unbalanced signal connection”. GLOSSARY48 Vincent