AUDIO ANALOGUE maestro SETTANTA INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REV2.0 OWNER’S MANUAL MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI Manual rev1.
Dear Audiophile, Congratulations and thank you for choosing Maestro Settanta. You’re now the owner of a unit that establishes a new reference in the category of high-quality and high-versatility stereophonic products. Maestro Settanta provides circuital solutions with no compromises and features capable to satisfy advanced users’ demands.
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.
Front panel 1) Input selector. It allows you to choose the source visualizing it on the display. If you turn the knob when the unit is in standby mode, it will switch to normal mode. 2) Volume control. Fading level is shown on the display. If you turn the knob when the unit is in standby mode, it will switch to normal mode. 3) Standby led. It lights red when the unit is in the standby mode. 4) VFD display. It shows the pre-amplifier status or the set-up options.
Back panel 1) RIGHT SPEAKER OUT. Right speaker out connector. 2) LEFT SPEAKER OUT. Left speaker out connector. 3) EARTH. Turntable ground connector (to be used only when phono in is in use) 4) PH/1. Phono/line in, configurable from set-up. 5) BALANCED inputs 6) 2,3,4,5. Line inputs 7) REC OUT. Tape out. 8) PRE OUT. Pre-amplifier out. 9) RS-232 serial port 10) IEC standard power inlet. Connect here the provided power cord. 11) Fuses.
Remote controller • STBY. Standby. One pressure of this button activates/deactivates standby mode. If the unit is not in the standby mode and the button is released after a few seconds, “bypass” option is activated (check Notes on inputs bypassing section later in the manual). • VOL+/VOL-. Volume setting. • MUTE. Activates/deactivates muting. When mute is activated, volume level is reduced to background level and “Mute” signal is shown. • IN+/IN-.
Unpacking and checking package Carefully open the package to avoid damaging the content. The package should contain: • 1 Maestro Settanta • 1 remote controller • 1 power cord • 2 AAA batteries (already placed in the remote controller) • 1 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.
A) Connection with one source – Balanced Input: example Maestro CD 192/24. A) Collegamento con una sorgente – Ingresso Bilanciato: esempio Maestro CD 192/24. Back View / Vista Posteriore PRight Channel PLeft Channel settanta settanta R Out UnBal - Bal L Out UnBal - Bal Maestro CD 192/24 PH/1 2 3 4 5 L R - Bal - L R Maestro settanta B) Use of Bypass mode: Connection to PreAmplifier + Source (example: Maestro Stereo Line Pre + Maestro CD 192/24).
C) Use of Bypass mode: example of connection to a HomeTheatre 5.1 system. ). See the section “ Notes on inputs bypassing ” for other informations on Bypass settings. C) Utilizzo della modalità Bypass: esempio collegamento ad un impianto HomeTheatre 5.1. Consultare la sezione “ Note sul by-pass degli ingressi” per ulteriori informazioni sul settaggio della modalità Bypass.
Powering up Maestro Settanta Plug the Maestro Settanta into the power outlet and switch on the main power supply switch placed in the rear of the unit. The unit automatically enters in the STANDBY mode. When the “STBY” button on the remote controller is pressed or a knob on the front panel is turned, the amplifier turns on and a presentation message is shown on the display, followed by the indication of the amplifier status.
cercafase quale foro della presa di corrente porta la fase, e colleghi la spina dell’apparecchio in modo che il pin contrassegnato venga inserito in quel foro. Volume settings and silencing (mute) The volume knob on the front panel and the Vol+/Vol- buttons on the remote controller change the general sound level. It means that the volume of the two channels is altered identically. It is possible to modify the relative level of each channel changing the balance option in the setup.
linea del Maestro Settanta, le altre uscite del processore a un finale multicanale. Quando si ascolta una sorgente stereo, il Maestro Settanta funziona normalmente ed il processore multicanale è spento.
Note: all commands are echoed to the controller. All command except %AAVER are answered with ‘Done’ when executed. %AAVER is answered with the version number string. Invalid commands are ignored. Valid commands with invalid parameters are either not answered or answered with ‘Failed’. Configuration through set-up activation Maestro Settanta is an extremely versatile unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Channels: Line gain: Phono MM gain: Phono MC gain: Frequency response: Noise level: Signal/noise ratio: Output power: Power requirement: Power consumption: Measurement conditions 20Hz-20kHz 1kHz 1kHz Attenuation –10dB Attenuation –20dB Attenuation –30dB Attenuation 0dB Band limits 0Hz-48kHz 22Hz-22kHz 20Hz-20kHz, 8Ohm, two piloted channels 20Hz-20kHz, 4Ohm, two piloted channels - Value 2 12dB 40dB 60dB 100KHz 100KHz 100KHz 100dB sotto 1V >90dB 70W@0.07% THD+N 125W@0.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Power cord incorrectly plugged Display is off No sound Burned-out fuses Low volume Faulty or incorrectly plugged connectors between Maestro Settanta and the speakers Remedy Make sure the power cord is correctly plugged into the wall outlet Check fuses in the fuse panel (after unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet) above the IEC inlet and replace them with new ones of the same type Turn volume knob right Check cords and their connection Off or incorrectly selec
RICERCA GUASTI Sintomo Display spento Nessun suono Causa Cavo di alimentazione non correttamente collegato Rimedio Controllare che il cavo sia ben inserito nell’amplificatore e nella presa di rete Fusibili di rete bruciati Controllare i fusibili nel portafusibili (dopo aver staccato il cavo di alimentazione dalla presa di rete) sopra la presa IEC ed eventualmente sostituire con altri dello stesso tipo Volume regolato al minimo Cavi di potenza tra Maestro Settanta e diffusori non connessi corretamen
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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