User's Guide PRe2 ™ PRe2P ™ Two Channel Analog Pre-Amplifier Bel Canto Design, LTD. 212 Third Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 317.4550 Fax: (612) 359.9358 www.belcantodesign.com Info@belcantodesign.
Thank you for purchasing the Bel Canto Design PRe2. Your PRe2 is designed to maintain very high value, setting the benchmark for design, quality and sonic performance while maintaining our heritage of musicality and realism. PRe2 & PRe2P ™ Two-Channel Analog Pre-Amplifier T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking your PRe2/P PRe2/P box contents include the following: 1 (one) - PRe2/P Analog Preamplifier 1 (one) - PRe2/P User’s Guide 1 (one) - Power cord [6.6’ - 2 meters long] 1 (one) - Remote Control 1 (one) – Warranty Sheet Carefully unpack each piece and check for shipping damage. If there is any damage, or if anything is missing, please contact your dealer, distributor or Bel Canto Design.
Placement and Initial Setup Because the PRe2/P runs cool it can be placed in many system locations without compromise. We do not recommend placing weights or other objects directly on the PRe2/P. This may mar or scratch the chassis finish. Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning the outside of your PRe2/P. Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR connectors are available.
Conditioning The PRe2/P’s sonic performance will start to stabilize after 100 hours of continuous power up. Front Panel and Remote Controls Volume Up: Decreases the output level. Balance Left: (available from the remote only) Increases the output level in 0.5 Decibel (dB) steps from 0 to 120. Shifts balance left in 0.5dB steps. It is also used to scroll left in the setup menu.
Balance Right: (available from the remote only) MAIN: Cycles through the main inputs. It is also used to scroll to the left in the setup menu. Shifts balance right in 0.5dB steps. It is also used to scroll right in the setup menu. LOOP: (available from the remote only) MUTE: This is used to cycle through the inputs. The PRe2/P starts up in Soft Mute. This level is 40 units (20dB) below the displayed volume level.
TAPE: STANDBY: On both the remote and the front panel, the TAPE button will cycle through the input to be routed to the Tape Out jacks and a Tape Out Off setting. When in STANDBY mode the red LED is engaged, the display is off and the outputs are muted. The unit remains warmed up and ready for use when taken out of standby. It is also used to scroll to the right in the setup menu. PRe2 Back Panel PRe2P Back Panel © 2002-2004 bel canto design, Ltd.
PRe2/P Setup and Options Press ENTER and use the UP/DOWN keys to set the default level when coming out of STANDBY. Press ENTER to exit this menu mode . 4) The fourth menu level is used to set the Soft Mute Level. PRe2/P MENU FUNCTIONS A) INPUTS CONFIGURATION Menu This menu is used to customize the input options. It is used to set: 1) 2) 3) 4) This is preset to -40 units or -20 dB. This is generally a good soft mute level.
C) SAVE CONFIG ? Menu D) ERASE CONFIG ? Menu This is used to Save the Setup Changes made in the menu system. This is used to Restore the Factory Default menu settings. Be sure to use this to store the changes when you are satisfied with your setup. Use the UP/DOWN keys to toggle between YES or NO and save the menu settings. Use the UP/DOWN keys to toggle to YES or NO. Saving the settings will insure that your changes are active even if power is removed from the Pre2/P.
Specifications PRe2/P Line Stage Specifications: Bandwidth • DC-200KHz Volume setting for unity gain • 100 (factory default setting) Signal to Noise Ratio @ 2 Volt RMS • >100 dB A weighted, 20Hz-20kHz Distortion @ 2 Volt RMS/ 1kHz <0.
© 2002-2004 bel canto design, Ltd.
Bel Canto Design, LTD. 212 Third Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 317.4550 Fax: (612) 359.9358 www.belcantodesign.com Info@belcantodesign.
