ABOUT ADCOM PERFORMANCE AND VALUE In the world of high performance electronics, Adcom has done the impossible: make state of the art components that are easy to use at an affordable price. In doing this, Adcom has created a revolution in the world of consumer electronics. By creating some of the most renowned components and offering them at affordable prices, Adcom has enabled more people to enjoy their favorite music and movies at top performance levels.
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE REQUIREMENTS OF UL AND CSA SAFETY REGULATIONS Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE CE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE CE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
Introduction Congratulations on your decision to purchase the GFP-815 stereo preamplifier. Two channel audio is better than ever! The new DVD Audio and SACD formats can support a wider frequency spectrum (100kHz) and greater dynamic range (144dB) than conventional CD. The GPF-815 is designed to capture all the fidelity that high resolution audio has to offer, with precision broadband components and an ultra low noise floor.
Description of Unit: Front Panel [1] Standby button [4-7] Source Selections [10] Bass & Treble Knobs Toggles the GFP-815 in and out of Standby mode. When in standby mode, the GFP-815 is activated by pressing either the remote control power button or toggling the front panel power switch. When the GFR815 is active, the LED indicator in the Standby button will illuminate. These seven buttons select the source you desire for listening.
[13] Volume Knob The front panel volume control knob is motorized. It may be adjusted either by hand or with the volume buttons on the remote control. The point dot on the volume knob indicates the volume level. Description of Unit: Rear Panel [14] GND Ground Post To reduce the chance for hum connect the turntable ground lead to this attachment point. [15] Source Inputs Source 1~7 inputs (R/L) Connects to the line outputs of a CD player or other analog audio source component.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION Power LED does not glow. No sound AC Power Cord(s) not plugged in. AC Fuse(s) failed. Transformer thermal protection engaged. I2V DC triggering malfunctioning. Plug in AC Power Cord(s). Replace AC Fuse(s). Wait until unit cools down. It will reset. Reset power switch manually. Check connection of 12V DC trigger at source. Power LED glows, but no sound Preamp or source unit is not on. Connections in rear of amp are loose. Make sure whole system is on.
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GFP-815 Specifications Output Level Main Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rec Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Vrms 282mVrms L/R Output Difference Main Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.
GFP-815 Serial Port Command Set INTRODUCTION The Adcom GFP-815 can be controlled via the serial RS-232 port. The serial port can be connected to a system controller, PC or ‘dumb terminal’ via a straight-through standard 9-pin serial port cable (MALE on one end and FEMALE on the other end). When using a PC, a terminal emulator program (e.g. HyperTerminal or ProComm), can be used to control the GFP-815.
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