Operating instructions

LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS
The loudspeakers should be connected using a suitable pair of cables designed specifically for audio
use. Two pairs of screw terminals marked 'A' allow for either bare wire or spade lug connectors to be
passed through the hole or around the bush. Tighten the terminal fully after fitting the speaker wire.
Please consult your dealer for advice if you are unsure.
It is very important to connect the loudspeakers to the loudspeaker terminals in the correct phase. Cables
are normally polarised with a line or a raised bump on the positive side. If one channel is not
connected in the same fashion as the other, a severe loss of bass performance and a spreading of the
stereo image will result.
A second set of terminals marked 'B' allows the user to select from the rotary control in the centre of the
front panel, the option of having two pairs of speakers running separately, or together. The options
include speakers off ( when using headphones) speakers A, speakers B or speakers A and B together.
It is not recommended to use loudspeakers of less than 4Ω resistance or more than two pairs of 8Ω
speakers running from the amplifier at one time. However, bi-wiring of one pair of speakers, using the
four terminal posts, can improve the sound of your system. (Consult your dealer for more details).
It is very important not to short the loudspeaker cables together when the other ends are still connected
to the amplifier, as permanent damage can result. If it is necessary to move or change the location of
the loudspeakers, make sure that you first switch off the amplifier from the mains.
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
Input Speaker Volume Power
Selector Selector Control On/Off
Volume Up and Down
Mute
Source
Selection.
Any
source
can be
used with
any input.
ARC53 REMOTE HANDSET
Mains Inlet &
Power Switch
Speakers A and B Pre Out Source Inputs
Power In
Headphones Infra-red Window
Make sure that the unit is on a suitable table, shelf or Hi-Fi equipment cabinet. It is important to allow
adequate ventilation to the heatsink in the centre of the unit. Avoid obstruction of the ventilation slots
on the top and bottom of the amplifier. It may be necessary to place the amplifier on the top of other
equipment to allow for this. Always have the volume control set at minimum (counter-clockwise) when
switching on and off, to avoid any sudden loud noises. Select the desired input on the rotary selector
and switch on the amplifier with the push button marked Power on the right hand side of the front panel.
Adjust the volume gently and settle down to listen.
Your Classic 5350SE amplifier is designed to give you years of reliable use. If you need more
assistance, it is always advisable to go back to the supplying dealer for his expert help. If you are
unfortunate enough to need service work to be carried out on your amplifier, it should be returned to
your dealer in the original packing material if possible.
VOLUME LEVEL
The volume control, situated on the right hand side of the front panel, is used to alter the relative level
of the sound output from the amplifier. It is important to realise that the volume control only acts to
reduce, or attenuate, the incoming signal to the power amplifier stage. The maximum power of the
amplifier is available only if the level of signal available from the line level equipment is sufficient to drive
it to maximum power (clipping). The volume control is necessary to adjust the level from one piece of
equipment to another. It does not increase the power of the amplifier and if it is found necessary to
have the volume control set to a position which is considered to be high, before the desired level of
volume is obtained, it does not necessarily mean that the amplifier is having to work "flat-out". The
amplifier is protected against over-drive and will cut out if this happens. After 5 seconds it will
re-connect the loudspeakers.
If an increased sensitivity is required, an optional plug-in active gain board is available. This is
switchable in steps of +3, +6 and +9 dB. Consult your dealer for more information.
OPERATING THE CLASSIC 5350SE
REMOTE CONTROL
The Creek Amplifier Remote Control handset allows the user to operate the volume control, input
selection and mute by an infra-red signal using standard Philips RC5 codes.
When the Classic 5350SE is first switched on, the power LED will glow yellow until the protection
circuit confirms everything is OK. The LED will then turn green and, if selected, the loudspeaker relays
will click on. Remote volume changes will cause the Power LED to flash green. Pressing the mute
button will cause the LED to turn yellow. Pressing the button again or increasing the volume will
un-mute the amp and the LED will turn green again. Adjusting the volume downwards by remote will
not un-mute the amp. Please note, muting can only be cleared by the remote handset or by pressing
the amplifier power switch off for 30 seconds and on again. If the amplifier stops working and the Power
LED turns red, it indicates a fault. Return the amplifier to the supplying dealer for inspection.
Radio Interference
The Classic 5350SE is designed to work
properly in normal domestic operating
conditions. However, the amplifier's
performance may be affected if sited near to a
radio transmitter such as a mobile phone etc.
Re-siting the Classic 5350SE or the radio
transmitter will normalise the situation.
Balance controls do not
operate with the Classic
5350SE
Pre/Power switch Ground
Please note that the Classic 5350SE does not have Tape 1 & Tape 2 options. The
Tape 1 button on the remote operates Aux 2 and Tape 2 operates the tape input.
It is appreciated by Hi-Fi enthusiasts that leaving equipment powered-up continuously can improve the
performance. However, this small improvement in sound quality comes at the expense of higher power
consumption from the mains which will cost more for your electricity and also reduced working life of the
product. We recommend that if the equipment is not being used for a period of time, it would be better
to switch it off from the mains switch on the front panel. Normal performance can be achieved in a short
period of time.
POWER CONSUMPTION