ODEON POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.pliniusaudio.nzld.
Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................2 Design Philosophy ...............................................................................................3 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................4 Placement & Ventilation ....................................................................................4 Care & Maintenance......
Introduction Congratulations on your decision to become the proud owner of this Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier. This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier, and to provide information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used. We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately.
Design Philosophy From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than an applied styling exercise to the front panel. We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity.
Unpacking Open the box from the top and remove the accessories and polystyrene sheets. Once you have removed all polystyrene sheets you may now proceed to lift the unit from the box, You will require help with this, as this unit is very heavy. Retain the packaging for future transportation of this unit. Placement & Ventilation Your Odeon Power Amplifier may operate at a moderately high temperature, especially during extended listening sessions.
Care & Maintenance With simple care and maintenance your Plinius product can be kept looking and operating like new for many years to come. MAINTAINING THE CONNECTORS Exposed connectors such as the RCA connectors will be subject to environmental factors, and over time the surface may degrade. This can be greatly reduced by fitting readily available ‘RCA caps’ to reduce the effects of environmental elements on the RCA connectors. These RCA caps or RCA shorting caps can also provide sonic benefits.
Precautions PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW AMPLIFIER. The Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier can deliver in excess of 200 watts into 8 ohms. This amplifier is also capable of a very large peak current delivery. The Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier operates in Class AB. It is capable of generating heat that could have an adverse effect on other electronic equipment, furniture, etc.
Front Panel Functions The front of the Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier incorporates all the facilities you will require on a daily basis. 1 2 1. DISPLAY LED An LED on the front panel indicates the mode of operation. When first switched on the unit will go into standby and the LED will vary in brightness. When the unit is taken out of standby the LED will flash for a short time as part of the initialisation sequence, then remain lit.
Rear Panel Functions This panel incorporates the terminals for connecting input signals from the source, as well as outputs to the loudspeakers, power switch, and mains supply. Please remember that your Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier is a high quality electronic instrument capable of an exceptional level of performance. Be sure that you understand your system’s requirements fully before you make any connection to this amplifier. 6 7 8 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 5 4 1.
be an RCA input and XLR input connected to one module at the same time, and the selector switch should correspond with the input that is in use. 3. OUTPUT TERMINALS Connections for the loudspeakers are provided on each module panel. A pair of five way binding posts are fitted – these provide ease of use with cables requiring a large contact area. The Dual Amp modules have two pairs of binding posts, one for each of the two amplifier channels on the module itself. 4.
Installation & Operation WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK This amplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels. We recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician. DO NOT place this amplifier in any position where liquids or any foreign material may accidentally enter it. PLEASE READ & UNDERSTAND THE PRECAUTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL FOR PLACEMENT & OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS The connection of your loudspeakers to the output posts of the Plinius Odeon must be made by an ‘instructed person’ or by ready made loudspeaker cables only. Connect the loudspeakers to the output terminals, making note of which input is connected to the module. For example the module with left front input signal should have the left front speaker connected.
Where possible, check the wall outlet is switched OFF, then connect the local mains plug end of the lead to the wall outlet. Check the Odeon is switched OFF, and connect the IEC end of the cable to the IEC socket at the back of the Odeon. With the cord fully connected, switch the wall outlet ON. Now that your Plinius Odeon is configured correctly, switch the power switch on the rear panel to ON. The display LED will cycle in brightness to indicate the unit is in Standby mode.
Product Features ERROR DETECTION The Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier has in-built error detection. This will function under the following conditions: When the amplifier is overdriven/clipped If any internal fuse is damaged. Should either of these circumstances arise the amplifier will disconnect the output of the channel/s that have an error condition. This condition will remain until the input signal level is reduced or the damaged fuse replaced.
MAINS/LINE FUSE A Mains/Line fuse is fitted within the IEC Mains/Line socket on the rear of the amplifier. A small drawer at the bottom of this socket may be removed (after the IEC plug is removed) by levering it out with a flat blade screwdriver. The fuse fitted should be rated as specified on the rear panel. In the unusual event that this fuse should blow, you must first establish the cause of this failure (such as power surges, damaged mains cable etc.
Loudspeaker Selection Your Plinius Odeon Power Amplifier is designed for use with high fidelity loudspeakers. It should not be used to operate with any other type of appliance or equipment. Be certain that your loudspeakers can handle most of the rated output power of this amplifier. You may find loudspeaker specifications confusing or misleading, so you should discuss this with your audio dealer prior to purchase.
Troubleshooting NO SOUND FROM THE UNIT If the unit is not reproducing audio take the following steps: Check the preamplifier/processor is correctly connected to an appropriate input on the unit. Refer to the Installation & Operation section on page 10. Check the source is playing, and not paused or muted. If it has adjustable volume, check this is at the usual output level. Check the preamplifier/processor is set to select the correct source input.
Specifications POWER 200 watts RMS per module into 8 ohms. 300 watts RMS per module into 4 ohms. Each module driven from 20Hz to 20kHz at less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion. (6 modules fitted and driven.) FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz +/–0.2dB –0.3dB at 5Hz and –0.3dB at 70kHz DISTORTION Typically >0.05% THD at rated power. 0.
Index Display LED.................................................................................................7 Error Detection ........................................................................................13 Front Panel Layout ...............................................................................7 Fuse Protection .......................................................................................13 Ground Lift Switch ................................................................
