User's Guide eVo2i ™ Two Channel Integrated Audio 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 eVo2i. Your eVo2i is designed to maintain very high value, setting the benchmark for design, quality and sonic performance while maintaining our heritage of musicality and realism. eVo2i ™ Two-Channel Integrated Audio Amplifier T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking eVo2i box contents include the following: 1 (one) - eVo2i Integrated Amplifier 1 (one) - eVo2i User’s Guide 1 (one) - Power cord 1 (one) - Remote Control 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. IMPORTANT: Save all packing materials as the packing is specially designed to protect the unit during transportation or shipping.
Placement and Initial Setup Because the eVo2i runs cool it can be placed in many system locations without compromise. We do not recommend placing weights or other objects directly on the eVo2i. This may mar or scratch the chassis finish. Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning the outside of your eVo2i. Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR connectors are available.
Conditioning The eVo2i’s sonic performance will start to stabilize after 100 hours of continuous power up. Front Panel and Remote Controls Volume Up: Increases the output level in 0.5 Decibel (dB) steps from 0.0 to 100.0. Balance Left: (available from the remote only) Shifts balance left in 0.5dB steps. It is also used to scroll left in the setup menu. Volume Down: Decreases the output level.
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 eVo2i starts up in Soft Mute. This level is 20dB below the displayed volume level.
TAPE: STANDBY: On both the remote and the front panel, the TAPE select between the active main input or the tape input 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. eVo2i Back Panel Inputs 1 to 4 Standard line level inputs. Input 1 is balanced and may be used with unbalanced sources using an RCA to XLR adapter.
Loudspeaker Connection Connect loudspeakers to the outputs of the eVo amplifier using the 5-way binding posts located the rear of the amplifier. The red or black center plug in the output post can be removed for use with banana type connectors (all non CE countries). Do not connect speaker terminals to a ground connection. would result in one of the red (positive) outputs being connected to ground and cause the amplifier to go into protection mode and shut itself off.
Setup Menu Options Press ENTER to save your configuration and exit this menu mode. B) SAVE CONFIG ? Menu This is used to Save the Setup Changes made in the menu system. C) ERASE CONFIG ? Menu 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. This is used to Restore the Factory Default menu settings.
Specifications Power output per channel into 8 ohms • 120 watts <1% THD+N Power output per channel into 4 ohms • 200 watts <1% THD+N Bandwidth: +/- 3dB •1Hz-80KHz Volume setting for unity gain • 84.0 (Inputs to Line output) Input for full output with volume set to 84.0 • 1.9V RMS Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 watt out • >96 dB A weighted, 20 kHz Distortion @ 1 watt/1kHz • <0.
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Bel Canto Design, LTD. 212 Third Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 317.4550 Fax: (612) 359.9358 www.belcantodesign.com Info@belcantodesign.
