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1. are used which carry the same signal with opposite phase On the receiving side the signals are mixed Since any noise interference that has arisen during transmission will be present in both lines with identical phase such noise is cancelled out leaving only the pure original signal Bal anced connection therefore keeps the signal transfer free from any kind of interference UNPACKING PLACEMENT CLEANING When you have received your Thor you should make sure that the shipping box is not damaged If however that should not be the case please contact your dealer Please unpack your unit carefully there are several parts that can be damaged We suggest that you to keep your box and shock absorbers Save your plastic bag inserts and carton You may need these later for transporting the Thor or for shipment in the event it ever requires factory service Record the serial number on rear panel here for future reference Please make sure that your shipping box contains the fol lowing BLADELIUS Thor Remote control Power cord 2 LR03 AAA batteries mounted in the remote control Owner s manual The Thor functions best when placed on a flat stable sur face Never place the Thor near heat sources such as radia tors stoves fireplaces or other heat producing appliances Avoid placing the Thor where it will be subjected to direct sunlight or extremely low temperature Avoid placing the Thor near strong electromagnetic2. characters using SOURCE When you have finished changing the name exit the menu by pressing the DISPLAY button 3 times until your new name is displayed SURROUND MODE To bypass the preamplifier section of the Thor you press the MODE AUDIO button on your remote for 2 seconds SURR will be displayed next to your currently selected input In this mode Line 5 TAPE will be directly connected to the amplifier bypassing the internal preamplifier circuits If you have a surround sound processor and want to use your Thor in pre amplifier bypass mode press the MODE AUDIO button for more than two seconds Select which in put you want to connect to the TAPE OUT connectors on the back of your Thor You can now use TAPE OUT as an input to your surround sound processor TAPE is then used as your input coming back from the surround sound processor and will be connected to the internal amplifier NOTE The Thor is equipped with a non volatile memory which will remember all of the settings you have edited allowing auto matic access to the same settings volume input selection alias names etc that you last used before placing the unit into standby mode or if you turn the mains switch off INSTALLING CHANGING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL OPEN CLOSE THE BATTERY COVER This remote control uses two AAA 1 5V batteries Remove the 2 screws that hold the cover on the back of the remote When replacing the batteries please
3. Bladelius Thor TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings and Information Introduction Burn in Design Balanced signal transmission Unpacking Placement Cleaning Rear panel Front panel Remote control Input settings Input level Name Surround mode Installing Changing batteries in the remote control Troubleshooting Warranty Obtaining Service HCOODODOANOAARHARA AAW This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the unit s case that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the unit s case there are no serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only PPPPP Do not dispose this product with communal waste Please adhere to local regulations regarding disposal of electronic equip ment If you are uncertain please contact your dealer Lid Marking by the CE symbol shown left indicates compliance of this device with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the European Community Ar MA The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice The most cur rent version of this manual will b
4. be sure to match the batteries with the and markings inside the battery compartment during installation Replace the cover and 2 screws on the back of the remote 10 Trouble Shooting TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power AC Mains cable un Check if AC Mains cable is plugged or power not switched plugged in and power switched on on TAPE MONITOR is De select TAPE MONITOR selected mode Mute on Switch off Mute nternal fuse blown Consult dealer No sound in one channel Speaker not properly connect Check connections and speak ed or damaged ers Input lead disconnected or Check leads and connections damaged Weak bass poor stereo im Speakers wired out of phase Check connections to all age speakers in the system Remote control handset not Batteries need replacement or Check or replace batteries working are incorrectly inserted Remove obstruction IR transmitter or receiver win dows obstructed 1 If only one channel remains inoperative try reversing the Left and Right cables to your power amplifier turn it off before moving wires If the same channel stays out it indicates trouble could be with something other than your preamp 2 The Thor preamplifier is completely controlled by the remote control handset If the unit does not respond to commands from the remote control the useful life of the batteries may have expired To replace th
5. e batteries open the battery access door on the back of the remote control and replace the two AAA batteries Make sure that the re mote control sensor window on the front of the unit and the remote control emitter lens are kept clean and dust free 11 WARRANTY OBTAINING SERVICE Contact your authorized BLADELIUS dealer for details of our warranty policy If your BLADELIUS component must be serviced please contact your dealer Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally or whether to contact BLADELIUS for further service information or parts or to obtain a Return Authorization Important Return authorization must be obtained from our Technical Ser vices Department BEFORE a unit is shipped for Service It is extremely important that information about a problem be explicit and complete A specific comprehensive description of the problem helps your dealer and the Technical Services Depart ment locate and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status Please include it with the unit when it is brought in for warranty service Warning All returned units must be properly packaged preferably in their original packing material and the proper return authorization numbers must be marked on the outer carton for identification If the packaging to protect the unit is in our opinion or that of our dealer inadequate to pr
6. e dif O ferent levels and off O A O e O Display V Activates and steps through the menu 0O Qe Source Volume Source O O O Changes the source input s Vol Setup Mem Goto Display O ume O A s o Controls the master volume O O O O Cr D O O Mode Audio Repeat Tme M Skp B Toggles the surround mode by holding for Ed 7 O more than two seconds Gb 0 0O 0 1 7 Selects the source input Input Settings INPUT LEVEL To change the input level select the input you wish to change then step through the menu by pressing DISPLAY until Input level is shown in the display window To adjust input sensitivity simply press VOL to increase the input level or VOL to decrease the input level When set to the desired level exit the menu by pressing the DISPLAY button 4 times until your input name is again displayed Your new level is now stored in memory You may store different levels for each input as they are stored independently in memory If you do not wish to use this feature it is best to leave the input levels at their factory preset level of 0 NAME Select the input name you want to change by using the SOURCE button Press the DISPLAY button to activate the menu and continue to press the DISPLAY button until EDIT INP NAME is shown in the display Press VOL and you will see the first character of your previously selected input name flash Use VOL to change the character and then step to the other
7. e posted on our web site at http www bladelius com INTRODUCTION BURN IN A DESIGN BALANCED SIGNALS Thank you for purchasing the BLADELIUS Thor amplifier Your Thor is a state of the art unit and has been assembled by highly skilled BLADELIUS craftsmen to provide you with many years of listening pleasure Our unit s esteem arises from the way we handle musical signals BLADELIUS devel ops products for people who wish an absolutely natural and enjoyable music reproduction Due to the extremely advanced circuitry designed and built into this piece of equipment a significant burn in period is required before the unit will reach its maximum sonic potential We recommend the unit be left on or in standby mode at all times especially during the first 5 6 weeks of operation in order to speed the burn in process For best results the Thor should be left on or in the standby mode at all times The unit should not be switched off by removing the power cord unless the unit will not be used for a significant period of time during vacations etc Reduction is the principle for the shaping of all BLADE LIUS components The unobtrusive design harmonizes with almost every environment and does not compete with your personal sphere The form refers to the tonal ability of the product line whose composure and strength manifests a well balanced equilibrium Balanced signal transmission means that two signal lines
8. fields such as large power amplifiers Placement of the unit near these fields can lead to problems with hum To clean the unit use only a soft tissue Kleenex type Never apply abrasive cleaners to the outer surfaces of the unit Note At no time should liquid cleaners be applied di A rectly to the Thor as direct application of liquids may result in damage to electronic components within the unit Rear Panel 1 PRE OUT 2 TAPE OUT 3 UNBALANCED INPUTS 4 OUTPUT CONNECTORS 5 BALANCED INPUTS 6 RS 232 CONNECTOR If you want to use your Thor as a pre amp just connect your power amplifier to the Pre out with RCA connectors Make sure you connect your inputs and outputs of the Right and Left channels consistently otherwise channels could be reversed when you replay a tape you had recorded through this system Each input has the same input sensitivity and impedance and is compatible with any typical analog line level source DAT MD DVD output of a Laserdisc or VCR D A converter tape deck or phono pre preamplifier The outputs marked or respectively should be connected to the corresponding connectors on your loudspeakers The two balanced inputs are intended to be used if your sources have XLR outputs If your source sources are not equipped with XLR outputs please use the line inputs with RCA connectors You can use this connection to control the Thor from auxil iary equipment like a contro
9. l system or a PC It can also be used for service or software upgrades by qualified service technicians 7 AC LINE CORD RECEPTACLE Plug the female end of the AC cord firmly into the AC re ceptacle and make sure that it is properly seated Connect the male end directly to an AC wall outlet Avoid use of an extension cord or power strip since these often degrade sound quality Front panel 1 STAND BY 2 SOURCE 3 DIM 4 VOLUME CONTROL 5 DISPLAY WINDOW Bladelius Q uu For best results the Thor should be left on or in the standby mode at all times The unit should not be switched off by removing the power cord unless the unit will not be used for a significant period of time during vacations etc Use this button to change the current input source Push button to adjust the display brightness Use the wheel to choose output level The display window indicates the current status of the unit All functions and programming features of the Thor are ac cessed through the remote control System Remote control Please note that this is a system remote control which means that it can also control other BLADELIUS products Several functions do not apply to this amplifier Amp Activates Amp specific control buttons 5 6 gt 6 Stand By O OO O Switches the amplifier on and off O O O Mute 6 6 Mutes the sound GO Dim Siea 2 y Dims the front panel Four steps thre
10. otect the unit we reserve the right to repackage it for return shipment at the owner s expense Neither BLADELIUS nor your dealer can be responsible for ship ping damage due to improper that is non original packaging Your dealer can order a new set of shipping materials for you if you need to ship your component and no longer have the origi nal materials There will be a charge for this service We strongly recommend saving all packing materials in case you need to ship your unit some day 12 Bladelius i3 http www bladelius com
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