User Manual

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INSTALLATION
1)Provide adequate ventilation.
2)Do not operate on carpet or any other surface that might block air flow.
3)The chassis will become warm in normal use.
4)Do not allow the chassis to touch any metal parts, such as the frame of an equipment
rack. This might create a parallel ground path that could degrade the sound of your
system.
5)Input connection is via single ended RCA jacks or XLR jacks (which can be from
balanced or unbalanced sources). For the inputs that can accept either XLR or RCA
connectors, be sure that the associated switch is set correspondingly. Connect line
level inputs (CD, Tuner, Tape, etc.) to the appropriate RCA input jacks on the rear
panel. Note: with the exception of Phono (when fitted), all inputs are "line level."
6)Output to the power amplifier can be single-ended on RCA jacks or balanced on
XLR jacks, but not both simultaneously. The output mode switch must be set to
match the connections used. IMPORTANT: READ THE SECTION ON "OUTPUTS &
GROUNDING SWITCH."
7)Output to a recording device (tape recorder, CD recorder, etc.) may be obtained
from the “TAPE OUT” jacks. The adjacent switch for “TAPE OUT” must be set to ON.
If your system does not have a recorder, this switch should be set to OFF.
8)For optional phono stage only: Connect phono cables to the rear panel MM and/or
MC inputs labeled "Phono" (both may be used in the same system, as they are
switched by a control on the front panel). Connect the ground wire(s) from the
turntable(s) or phono cable(s) to the "Ground" terminal provided on the rear panel.
9)Connect the power cable from the power supply to the preamplifier. Be sure to
insert the connector properly, and fully tighten the locking screws.
10)Connect the power supply to the power source indicated on the rear panel, either
100, 120, 220, or 240 volts AC. The voltage is set at the factory. Avoid power
conditioners that float the ground pin. ALWAYS connect power cord to component
before plugging it into an AC outlet. For best performance, try to route the power
cord away from signal cables.