AUDIO ANALOGUE primo CENTO VT INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI Manual rev1.
INTRODUCTION AUDIO ANALOGUE does not take any responsibilities in the following cases: Whenever the operational procedures related to the use and the maintenance of the equipment as described in this manual are not respected. Whenever damages to the equipment occur because of fixing and modifications made form non-authorized staff or because of normal deterioration of the system.
PREMESSA AUDIO ANALOGUE non accetta responsabilità nei casi in cui: Le procedure operative di utilizzo e manutenzione dell’apparato descritte nel manuale non siano rispettate. I danni si verifichino in seguito a riparazioni o modifiche dell’apparato eseguite da personale non autorizzato o a seguito di normale deterioramento dell’apparato.
Dear Audiophile, To celebrate the first century from the invention of the tube, Audio Analogue presents Primo Cento VT: an equipment that establish the new reference in the category of stereo products characterized by an amazing quality and versatility. In fact it combines no-compromise circuit solutions with functional characteristics good to satisfy also the most particular end-user. An integrated amplifier with an output power of 100W per channel, with line inputs and phono stage.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIZIONE DEL PANNELLO FRONTALE 2 3 4 5 1 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) POWER. Turns the unit on/off. SELECT. Input selector. It allows selecting the desired source. One of the green leds on its right indicates the selected source. PH/1,2,3,4,5. Green leds that indicate the selected input. A fix light indicates the selected source and the normal operative status of the unit, while a blinking light indicates that the unit is in the mute mode. VOLUME knob.
BACK PANEL DESCRIZIONE DEL PANNELLO POSTERIORE 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) RIGHT SPEAKER OUT. Right speaker out connector. LEFT SPEAKER OUT. Left speaker out connector. EARTH. Turntable ground connector (to be used only when the phono in is in use) PH/1. Phono input. 2,3,4,5. Line inputs. TAPE OUT. Tape out. Power cord. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) RIGHT SPEAKER OUT. Connettori di uscita right. LEFT SPEAKER OUT. Connettori di uscita left. EARTH.
Description of the remote controller AMPLIFIER Functions . IN+: it changes the selected source. . VOLUME+: it increases the volume of the unit. . IN-: it changes the selected source. . VOLUME-: it decreases the volume of the unit. . MUTE: it activates/de-activates the mute function. Remote controller - Descrizione del telecomando Funzioni dell’AMPLIFICATORE 1) IN+: cambia la sorgente selezionata. 2) VOLUME+: aumenta il volume dell’apparecchio. 3) IN-: cambia la sorgente selezionata.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING PACKAGE Carefully open the package to avoid damaging the content. The package should contain: • • • • 1 Primo Cento VT 1 remote controller 2 AAA batteries The present instruction manual If one of the items listed above is missing, please contact your Audio Analogue retailer. After extracting the smallest items from the package, pull out the unit carefully. Separate the package from the anti-shock expanded-foam protections.
POWERING UP PRIMO CENTO VT After plugging the Primo Cento VT power cord into the wall outlet, turn the unit on by pressing the POWER button. The led that corresponds to the first input starts flashing then turns on to indicate that the unit is ready (hang time is needed to heathen up the fuse). If the amplifier does not turn on, please refer to the troubleshooting section of the present manual. IMPORTANT: turn the unit off when unused for long periods of time or during lightning and electric storms.
PHONO MM/MC SWITCHOVER The PRIMO CENTO VT has an on-board phono stage that interfaces both MM and MC cartridges. It is factory preset to MM, so if switchover to MC is necessary, see the illustration for the correct jumper position. COMMUTAZIONE MM/MC Il, PRIMO CENTO VT prevede uno stadio phono capace di interfacciare sia testine MM che MC.
SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Channels: Power stage gain Line gain Frequency response +0/-3dB (on volume change) Noise level Signal/noise ratio Power requirements: Output power Power consumption: Settings 20Hz-20KHz 20Hz-20kHz Vin =1 dBV(*) Vout = -7dBV Vout = -3dBV Vout = 0dBV Vout = 12dBV Vout = 20dBV Attenuation 0dB Bandwidth 0Hz-48kHz 22Hz-22kHz Carico: 8Ohm THD + N = 0.75% THD + N = 1% THD + N =2.5% - Value 2 26.8dB 12dB 7Hz-66KHz 7Hz-79KHz 7Hz-95.7KHz 7Hz-95.7KHz 7Hz-95.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No leds on No sound Cause Incorrectly plugged power cord Remedy Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the wall outlet Burned-out fuses Contact your Audio Analogue retailer for fuse check and substitution One led in on Low volume Increase volume No sound Faulty or incorrectly plugged signal Check cords and their connection connectors between Primo Cento VT and the sources Off or incorrectly selected source Check if the source is on and active and if the correct in i
RICERCA GUASTI Sintomo Nessun led acceso Nessun suono Causa Cavo di alimentazione non correttamente collegato alla rete Fusibile bruciato all’interno dell’apparecchio Led di un ingresso acceso Nessun suono Volume regolato al minimo Cavi di segnale tra sorgente e Primo CentoVT non connessi correttamente oppure difettosi Sorgente spenta o non selezionata correttamente Led di ingresso acceso, il controllo del volume funziona ma led indicatori spenti, oppure led degli ingressi spenti e indicatori di vol
A. INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL FOR USERS (PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS) 1 In The European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin. Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
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