Bryston BP6 User's Manual
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1. sauoydpeay asn 340 IWMIOA H0193173S SR e amp arin aa a POSE 0 HUANO Svd 9101812213 009030910911 NOILNVOJHd LON OG HIOHS O11933 40 doo ao JdYL SLNdNI 5 xn HINNL 100 uo s jg Aq epeue ape inst eke 7300 4 Sa 3 MIVIAVId 030934 SIJHNOS INANI SLNdLNO youl 055 931 H30H0934 19410 10 JdVL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 05dB Maximum Output 15 Vrms IMD THD lt 0 0015 at 3 volts out Sensitivity 500 mV excluding phono inputs Noise 100dB Ref 500mV input 20 20kHz BP6 Features Base model e 4 pair of line level inputs 8 gold plated RCA jacks e 1 tape loop 2 pair of gold plated RCA jacks e 2 pair of parallel outputs 2 pair gold plated RCA jacks BP6P Features with Phono Equalization Module e 3 pair of line level inputs 8 gold plated RCA jacks e 1 pair moving magnet Phono inputs 2 gold plated RCA jacks e 1 tape loop 2 pair of gold plated RCA jacks e 2 pair of parallel outputs 2 pair gold plated RCA jacks B2. JROSTOmM BPG PREAMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL For preamp models BP6 BP6DA amp BP6P IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons 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 product Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the pro vided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched part
3. FROM TAPE input for A B comparison with the source Should an external processor or equalizer be connected in the tape loop the TAPE NORMAL switch will act as an in out switch for the external equipment BRYSTON LTD 677 NEAL DRIVE P O BOX 2170 PETERBOROUGH ONTARIO CANADA K9J 7Y4 BP6_MANUAL_20060324 Se
4. serial number of this product please refer to the label attached to the rear panel This label also contains electrical ratings and the date code date of manufacture The date code is a 4 digit code wherein the first 2 digits are the two least significant digits of the year e g 05 means the year 2005 and the last two digits are the week of the year numbered from 01 to 52 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Bryston Preamplifier Bryston welcomes any suggestions you may have or comments regarding the operation of your amplifier Ve consider you our customer to be Bryston s most important resource and your opinion is very much appreciated There are three different variations of the BP6 preamp e BP6 this is the base model e BP6DA includes a D A converter with an SPDIF input e BP6P includes Bryston s discrete moving magnet phono equalization stage N B We recommend that you keep all original packing materials in the event that your Bryston preamp may need to be returned for servicing Any of the original packaging materials that Bryston needs to supply in order to safely return serviced equipment may be chargeable SETUP Bryston BP6 pre amps with the remote control option should be placed where there is a direct line of sight between the hand held remote and the remote infra red sensor eye located on the left side of the pre amplifier s front panel If you purchased the BP6P which
5. P6DA Features with Digital to Analog Converter Module e 3 pair of line level inputs 8 gold plated RCA jacks e 1 SPDIF digital input gold plated RCA jack e 1 tape loop 2 pair of gold plated RCA jacks e 2 pair of parallel outputs 2 pair gold plated RCA jacks Options e Silver or Black faceplate 17 or 19 wide e Rack mount 17 faceplate plus two 1 rack ears e Hand held infra red remote control silver or black Dimensions e 17 wide version standard 17 x 2 25 x 11 43 2cm x 5 7 x 28cm e 19 wide version 19 x 2 25 x 11 48 3cm x 5 7cm x 28cm e Rack mount version 19 x 2 25 x 11 48 3cm x 5 7 x 28cm Weight e actual 8 4 Ib 3 8Kg e shipping 1215 5 4Kg BP6 Preamplifiers Additional Specifications for BP6DA Input Sample Rate 16kHz to 108kHz Word Length 16 18 20 24 Bit Data format SPDIF standard lt 0 002 20Hz 20kHz gt 100dB 20Hz 20kHz 1dB Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio Frequency Response Additional Specifications for BP6P Phono Inputs Distortion lt 0 005 IMD or THD any frequency or combination of frequencies from 20 20kHz at rated output or below Rated Noise Phono 80dBA referred to an input of 5 millivolts RMS 1kHz RIAA Accuracy Within less than 0 05dB from 20 20kHz inclusive Input sensitivity 5 Serial Number Date Code Electrical Ratings amp Model ATTENTION To obtain the model number and
6. anty includes parts and labour Bryston Digital circuits and cables are warranted for five years from the original date of manufacture The warranty includes parts and labour Bryston products having motorized moving parts excluding motorized volume controls are warranted for three years from the original date of manu facture The warranty includes parts and labour Bryston will remedy the problem by repair or replacement as we deem necessary to restore the product to full performance Bryston will pay ship ping costs one way usually the return portion during the first three years of warranty coverage In the event of a defect or malfunction contact Bryston s repair centers for return authorization Products must be returned using original packaging material only Packing material may be purchased from Bryston if necessary This warranty is considered void if the defect malfunction or failure of the product or any component part was caused by damage not resulting from a defect or malfunction or abuse while in the possession of the customer Tampering by persons other than factory authorized service personnel or failure to fully comply with Bryston operating instructions voids the warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from province to province and country to country As of 2006 02 22 Bryston will only warranty Bryston products purchased through authorized Bryston dealers Bryston produ
7. cts with a date code of 0608 or higher date code format is yyww where yy is the two least significant digits of the year and ww is the week of the year must be accompanied by a copy of the bill of sale from a Bryston authorized dealer to qualify for warranty service The warranty is transferable from the original owner to a Subsequent owner as long as copy of the bill of sale from the original authorized Bryston dealer accompanies the re sale The copy of the bill of sale to any subsequent owner need ONLY include the Name of the Bryston Authorized Dealer and the Model and Serial number of the Bryston product The warranty will only be honored in the country of the original purchase unless otherwise pre authorized by Bryston BRYSTON SERVICE in CANADA BRYSTON SERVICE in the USA BRYSTON SERVICE outside Canada and the USA Postal address BOX 2170 Stn Main 79 COVENTRY ST Suite 5 contact your local distributor or NEWPORT VERMONT CHECK OUR WEB SITE www bryston ca i U S A 05855 2100 E MAIL BRYSTON DIRECTLY cdnser bryston ca Courier address 677 NEAL DRIVE e FAX BRYSTON DIRECTLY 01 705 742 0882 CARDA KONG ae ee PHONE BRYSTON DIRECTLY 01 705 742 5325 PHONE 705 742 5325 E mail usaserQbryston ca FAX 705 742 0882 E mail cdnser bryston ca BP6DA Stereo pre amplifier with a phono input for moving magnet BP BP6 Stereo pre amplifier with 4 stereo analog inputs tape loop and stereo headph
8. e or processor loop may be oper ated via the Tape normal toggle switch located on the front panel of the preamplifier BP6 Preamplifiers HEADPHONE JACK A quarter inch stereo 3 conductor headphone jack is locat ede on the front panel of all BP6 pre amps We recommend the use of headphones with input impedances between 50 ohms and 600 ohms Headphones with an impedance above 600 ohms may experience some problems attaining sufficient volume levels The main outputs will be muted when a phone plug is inserted into the headphone jack TAPE outputs are not muted You can adjust the volume setting of the headphones by using the volume control on the front of the BP6 or by utilizing the remote control if your unit is so equipped The headphones cannot be muted with the remote control unit Use caution when disconnecting the headphones as the loudspeakers will be immediately re connected at the volume level indicated by the front panel volume control ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS BP6 preamplifiers are equipped with 4 pairs of RCA input connectors and one pair of RCA tape input jacks All RCA jacks are gold plated Input sensitivity is 500mV and input impedance is 50K ohms See also PHONO EQUALIZATION MODULES for Phono input details ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS There are two pairs of parallel RCA main outputs and one pair of RCA tape output jacks They are capable of driving up to 15 volts into any load of 600 ohms or greater TAPE LOOP Ta
9. icularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is AED ON ES on used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE BRYSTON LIMITED WARRANTY Bryston analog audio circuits are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for twenty 20 years from the original date of manufacture The warr
10. includes a Phono section avoid placing the preamplifier directly on top of your power amplifier Power amplifiers usually employ large power supplies and the transformers in the power supplies can cause interference hum with the sensitive phono section inside the pre amp ANALOG AUDIO CONNECTIONS to OTHER EQUIPMENT All inputs and outputs employ fully discrete active circuitry and all input and output connectors have gold plated con tact surfaces Only cables with high quality gold plated connectors should be used with your pre amp to avoid noise and distortion from the corrosion that will eventually appear on poorly plated cable connectors Connect the pre amplifier s left and right outputs to the appropriate left and right input jacks on your power ampli fier Connect your CD player tuner tape deck video recorder or laser disc etc to the specific left right pre amplifier inputs With the phono stage equipped model BP6P connect your phono cables to the phono input jacks If your turntable leads have a separate ground wire it may be connected to the ground post adjacent to the phono inputs on the rear panel The tape loop may be used to insert a surround sound processor cassette tape deck or video tape recorder into your system Plug your tape deck or external processor s input cables into the Tape jacks and the processor or deck s output cables into the From Tape jacks at the rear of the pre amp The tap
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12. pe Outputs The TO TAPE outputs are selected by the rotary SELECTOR knob and are provided as a recording output This feed is unaffected by the operation of other front panel controls Tape Inputs The FROM TAPE unbalanced RCA inputs are useful for monitoring tape playback or pro cessed signals Moving the Tape Normal toggle to Tape up position monitors the recorded signal on recorders equipped with a separate playback head or the processed signal when using a signal processor Input sensitivity is 500mv input impedance is 10K ohms REMOTE CONTROL optional The BP6 preamplifiers are available with an optional hand held infra red remote control unit with the following functions VOLUME is remotely controlled via the A up and V down arrow buttons A motorized volume control ensures the lowest distortion with maximum long term reliability It is also manually accessible on the front panel MUTE attenuates the main outputs of the preamplifier but not the tape outputs labeled To Tape 98618770001 B60 REMOTE CONTROL 4 MOVING MAGNET PHONO EQUALIZATION MODULE optional Bryston s optional phono stage circuitry features highly accurate equalization extremely low noise and distor tion and provides headroom margins sufficient to prevent overload from any known phono source If your turntable provides a separate ground lead system noise may be mini mized by connecting it to the ground
13. post adjacent to the phono inputs on the rear panel Input impedance is 50K ohms and sensitivity is 5mV DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT MODULE optional The BP6DA model contains one SPDIF compatible digital audio input To select the digital audio input set the rotary SELECTOR to DAC The digital to analog convertor can handle input sample rates from 16KHz to 108KHz and word lengths of 16 18 20 or 24 bits VISUAL INDICATORS The bi colour LED light emitting diode located on the front panel lights GREEN when the power is on and RED when the power is on and the output is muted FRONT PANEL CONTROLS e VOLUME CONTROL Rotary control varies the output level to the main PREAMP OUT outputs does not effect TO TAPE outputs e BALANCE CONTROL is a tailored inflection type which has very gradual action near the center of rota tion allowing fine adjustments to the stereo image For convenience the electrical center of the control is detented e SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH Rotary switch deter mines which input will appear at the TO TAPE outputs for recording or processing as well as determining which program is available at the Main outputs When the switch is in position FROM TAPE inputs appear at Main Outputs e TAPE NORMAL SWITCH Normal position monitors whichever input is selected at the rotary SELECTOR switch Tape position provides monitoring of the
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