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1. Alternatively if you choose not to reset highlight No and press the H button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to select it TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION The PRE32 provides superb reproduction with very low distortion and an ecologically friendly low standby power FEATURES The PRE32 provides an optional Media I O module which allows you to connect digital sources including PCs and Internet radio ANALOGUE INPUTS Balanced inputs 2 pair XLR I 5kQ impedance Unbalanced inputs 4 pair RCA 5kQ impedance ANALOGUE OUTPUTS Balanced preamplifier output pair XLR TOQ impedance Unbalanced preamplifier output 2 pair RCA TOQ impedance Record output pair RCA 100 impedance PERFORMANCE Gain 6dB Frequency response 20Hz 100kHz 3dB THD 0 00376 20Hz 100kHz OdB gain Signal to noise ratio 115 dBv GENERAL Control 2V trigger input and output x RS232 IR input and output RF Power consumption Standby 0 2W Operating 23W Size 430 x 385 x 105mm WxDxH Weight O 5kg Colour Black or titanium E SU SEI OT E ADDITIONAL INFORMATION These instructions help you get the best possible sound from your PRE32 and give information about using it with an A34 2 and CD32 PHASE The phase of the AC supply can make a significant difference to the sound Ensure that the live pin of the AC power cable Is connected to the left hand pi2. Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated 12 Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna aerial away from power lines 3 Non use periods If the unit has a stand by function a small amount of current will continue to flow into the equipment in this mode Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet if left unused for a long period of time 14 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance turn the power off immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately 15 Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 16 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the powersupply cord or the plug has been damaged or B objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or the appliance has been exposed to rain or the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged VO mM P R M A R E THE SOUND AND VISION OF SCANDINAVIA PLEASE VISIT PRIMARE NET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS PRIMARE AB LIMSTENSGATAN 7 21616 LIMHAMN SWEDEN PRIMARE NET
3. the handbook or on the appliance 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the appliance near water for example next to a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment 4 Ventilation Do not place the equipment on a bed sofa rug or similar soft surface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate ventilation PRESS 20 SIUE The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the VAN of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons product 5 Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators stoves or other appliances including other amplifiers that produce heat 6 Climate The appliance has be
4. www primare net Issue PRE32 3 The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare AB Primare is a trademark of Primare AB This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION lo reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING lo reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION In Canada and the USA to prevent electric shock match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards However you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions I Take heed of warnings amp instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in
5. 9 To change a setting Press the H button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control The current value is shown highlighted General settings vor 10 Master bal 00 LR 00 Volume default 10 Volume max 9 Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel or press the or W buttons on the remote control to change the value of the setting As you change it the new value is shown in the menu General settings vor 10 Master bal 00 LR 00 Volume default Volume max 79 Press the 4 button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to save the value you have set To exit from the settings menu Hold down the El button on the front panel or press the MENU button on the remote control CUSTOMISING INPUTS The first four items on the settings menu allow you to customise the five inputs to suit the sources in your system To select a source Set the Input setting to the number of the input you want to customise General settings vo 10 Input 2 Status Enabled The following items then allow you to customise the settings for that source Status can be changed to Disabled to remove the source from the sources you can select Alias allows you to give a name of up to six letters or digits to each source see next section Source bal allows you to customise the balance for the source from 0 to 9 in either direction Source offset allows you the adjust the rel
6. PRE32 P R M A R E AUDIOPHILE PREAMPLIFIER USER GUIDE E SU SET O1 E WELCOME Welcome to the Primare PRE32 Your PRE32 is a high quality audiophile preamplifier designed as the ideal centrepiece of a home hi fi system Not Trigger Optional media module active out see Media module opposite page On off PRED PRE AMPLIFIER 1 cone nee oy gerry hee i lo DESIGNED IN SWEDEN i i CAUTION TO REDUCE THE irt OF FRE I O ETLACE WITH Obi THE GAME TIPE AND EATING OF FUSE C ATTERI OA TAES CI TUSSLE DE RECHARGE MEME TYPE z gt Ja XO o WP WE US L 2 N i PRET PRE2 R PRE3 L SS ra E BAU OUT IR in out H5232 XLR XLR 2 RCA 3 6 Record Preamp l 2 Preamp 3 Power SY NS Fs SY Analogue inputs Analogue outputs GETTING STARTED Set up your PRE32 in four simple steps I UNPACK THE PRE32 Your PRE32 is supplied with the following components Mains cable Trigger cable C23 remote control Two batteries for the remote control If any of these items are missing please contact your supplier We recommend you retain the packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date 2 CONNECT TO A POWER AMPLIFIER The PRE32 is designed to be connected to a power amplifier with either balanced or unbalanced inputs If the power amplifier provides balanced inputs such as the Primare A34 2 connect the PRE3 L and R outputs
7. Volume max 60 Normal Input SETTING INPUT 6 TO FIXED LEVEL Input 6 can be configured to provide high quality amplification of the main channels of a surround sound processor with volume control provided by the processor Note This will give full volume output Configure the Input6 option on the settings menu to SSP General settings vor 10 Volume max 79 Input SSP IR input Front SETTING THE IR INPUT Set the IR input to Front to control the PRE32 using a remote control pointed at the front panel or Back to control it via the IR input on the back panel General settings vo 10 Normal Front Reset Input IR input Factory DF After setting it to Back you can reset it to Front by operating the settings menu from the front panel controls PARIERS 2 Us FERA GUIDE RESETTING THE PRE32 You can reset the PRE32 to the factory default settings Warning this will reset any source settings and allases you have defined To reset to the factory default settings Highlight the Factory DF item and press the button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to select it You will be prompted General settings vor 10 Confirm factory DF Yes Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel or press the W button on the remote control to highlight Yes Press the H button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to proceed and reset the PRE32
8. ative volume of the source between 10 and 10 E SU SET OV E To give an alias to a source Highlight the Alias item then press the button on the front panel or press the SELECT button on the remote control The alias editor is displayed General settings vor 10 56789 ABCDEF Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel or the or buttons on the remote control to select the first letter Press the H button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to select it General settings vo 10 789ABCDEFGH c Repeat for the remaining letters Press the d button on the front panel The source will be displayed with your alias General settings vo 10 Status Enabled Alias CD Source bal OO LR 00 CUSTOMISING THE VOLUME AND BALANCE The settings menu also allows you to customise the start up volume and balance set when you turn the PRE32 on from standby and the maximum volume To set the start up volume Set the Volume default setting to the volume you want to use General settings vor 10 Master bal 00 LR 00 Volume default 25 Volume max 79 To set the start up balance Set the Master bal setting to the balance you want to use General settings vo 10 Source offset O 00 LR 00 Master Volume default 10 To set the maximum volume Set the Volume max setting to the highest volume you want to allow General settings vor 10 Volume default 10
9. e control you need to insert the two button cells supplied with the C24 Open the cover on the back of the remote control by pressing the tab gently 4 Insert the two batteries positive side uppermost Replace the cover and push until it clips into place Note Replace only with 3V button cells AN type CR2025 or equivalent When disposing of old batteries please be considerate to the environment Press briefly to mute the sound Move balance left Edit item on settings menu Increase the volume Decrease the volume pOROE S AJ SEU Switch on off Select an input Select next input or move up on settings menu Move balance right Select previous input or move down on settings menu Select PRE32 mode Press briefly to mute the sound Press and hold to display the settings menu Control the CD player Change the balance Change the display brightness CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS mise dela c If l USING THE SETTINGS MENU To display the settings menu Hold down the El button on the front panel or press and hold the MENU button on the remote control The settings menu is displayed General settings vo 10 Input Status Enabled To step between settings Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel or press the or W buttons on the remote control The current setting is shown highlighted General settings vo 10 Master bal 00 LR 00 Volume default 10 Volume max 7
10. en designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft damp lint free cloth Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth 9 Power sources This appliance must be connected to a mains socket outlet using the supplied power cord To disconnect this apparatus from power you must disconnect the power cord Make sure the power cord is always easily accessible Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance This is a Class device and must be earthed The power switch is a single pole switch When the switch is in the Off position the appliance is not completely disconnected from the main power 10 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance
11. from the PRE32 to the L and R balanced inputs in the power amplifier using high quality XLR cables If the power amplifier only provides unbalanced inputs connect the PREI or PRE2 L and R outputs from the PRE32 to the L and R inputs on the power amplifier using high quality RCA cables 3 CONNECT INPUTS You can connect up to two balanced sources and up to three unbalanced sources to the analogue inputs on the back panel Balanced inputs Connect the balanced inputs IN I and IN2 to balanced sources such as a Primare CD32 CD player using high quality XLR cables Unbalanced inputs Connect the unbalanced inputs IN3 IN4 INS and IN6 to unbalanced sources using high quality RCA cables Media module Additional inputs are provided by the optional media module This offers streaming of files from the Internet NAS or PCs Internet radio content and digital audio input from devices including CD players smart phones personal players and satellite boxes For more information see the documentation supplied with the upgrade PRES2 Us 2 Ra GUIDE 4 CONNECT POWER Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the PRE32 into the power connector on the back panel and connect the other end to a wall socket If this cable is not suitable for your power outlets please contact your supplier for an alternative cable Note See Phase page 8 for information about getting the best sound from your PRE32 WARNING Always di
12. ings Selects a setting CHANGING THE VOLUME The PRE32 allows you to vary the volume from 0 silence to 99 maximum To change the volume Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel or press the or buttons or the or buttons on the remote control The current volume setting is shown on the front panel for example CHANGING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS To change the front panel display brightness Press the DIM button on the remote control to step through the three levels of illumination and blank The display auto dims after a few seconds and returns to the selected brightness when you operate any control E SU SET OV E CHANGING THE BALANCE You can change the balance of the sound between the left and right channels to shift the position of the stereo image To change the balance Press the BAL ST button on the remote control The front panel display shows the current balance setting where OOLR 9 corresponds to the leftmost position OOLROO corresponds to centre and 9LR00 corresponds to the rightmost position Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel or press the or buttons on the remote control The current balance setting is shown on the front panel for example Z 400 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL This page explains how to use the C24 remote control to operate the PRE32 and how to fit the batteries into the remote control FITTING THE BATTERIES Before using the remot
13. n of the power connector viewed from the back panel BURN IN Your Primare will sound best after an initial burn in of approximately 48 hours You will notice a further smaller improvement in sound quality for at least another 3 days playing RS232 AND TRIGGER The RS232 input allows you to connect the PRE32 to a controller system For more information please contact Primare or visit www primare net The Trigger output allows the PRE32 to switch on other devices such as a CD32 USING THE PRE32 WITH AN A34 2 amp CD32 Your PRE32 is an ideal companion to the A34 2 Power Amplifier and Primare CD32 CD Player For best results link the three products together as follows using the trigger cables supplied with the A342 and PRE32 To link the CD32 and PRE32 Linking the CD32 and PRE32 ensures that the CD32 switches on or to standby in sync with the rest of the system Connect the Trigger cable from the PRE32 TRIG OUT to the CD32 TRIG IN Configure the CD32 to TRIG ON Refer to the CD32 User Guide for details of how to configure the TRIG ON setting To link the CD32 and A34 2 Linking the CD32 and A34 2 ensures that the A34 2 switches on or to standby in sync with the rest of the system Connect the Trigger cable from the CD32 TRIG OUT to the A34 2 TRIG IN COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright O 2011 2013 Primare AB All rights reserved Primare AB Limstensgatan 21616 Limhamn Sweden http
14. sconnect the AN PRE32 from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any cables Switch on the PRE32 using the switch on the back panel The standby indicator will light up on the front panel To switch on from standby Press on the front panel or remote control The display shows PRIMARE followed by the currently selected source and volume setting Press again to switch to standby USING THE PRE32 This page explains how to operate your PRE32 using the functions available from the front panel or C23 remote control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS SELECTING A SOURCE The PRE32 provides a choice of six inputs Initially Volume these are labelled INI to IN6 but you can give Changes the volume them your own aliases to suit the sources in your system see 7o give an alias to a source page 6 Standby 7 d pag To select a source Turn the SELECTOR until the source is indicated on the front panel display for Switches the PRE32 to standby or switches it on from standby Menu EI example Press and hold to display the settings menu IN2 Select 4 In the settings menu Edits a setting Alternatively press the or W buttons on Cancel dd the remote control to step between sources or press one of the buttons I to 6 on the remote control to select the corresponding source directly In the settings menu Cancels editing a setting or saves an alias Selector Selects an input In general sett
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