PRE30 user manual
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1. 2 volume changing 4 VOLUME 3 X 7 8 XLR 7 82. 7 balance changing 4 balanced inputs 7 8 balanced outputs 7 8 connections vex OPERE Ve Env eo 7 Data 7 D Data Com connections 7 F front panel controls 3 IUIS 7 8 adjusting 5 balanced 7 8 line 7 L LEVEL 3 5 monitoring a recording 5 0 7 8 balanced 22 7 8 preamplifier sss 7 8 7 P power connecting 8 preamplifier outputs 7 8 R recording 5 remote link sss 8 5 sensitivity adjusting 5 source coru ar Ur foe pe 8 source selecting 4 er D reri 4 STANDBY 3 SURR button e 3 5 8 surround bypass 5 8 surround decoder 5 gt Index TAPE OUT button 3 tape outp ls 2 7 8 technical specification
3. gt Primare PRE30 Preamplifier User Guide gt Preface COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright 2001 Primare Systems AB All rights reserved Primare Systems AB Idavagen 17D SE 352 46 V xj Sweden 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 Systems AB Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Warning prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Dangerous voltages inside Do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Repairs should be carried out by qualified service personnel only FCC Warning This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and television reception It has been type tested and complies with the limits set out in Subpart J Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device These limits are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference in home installations EEC This product has been designed and typetested to comply with the limits
4. set out in 55013 and 55020 This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk gt Contents Introduction WELCOME TO THE PRE3O PREAMPLIFIER 1 USING THE WITH OTHER PRIMARE PRODUC T 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION sess Using the PRE30 Preamplifier FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 3 SWITCHING AND 4 SELECTING A 4 CHANGING THE VOLUME sss 4 CHANGING THE 4 MAKING RECORDINGS 5 USING THE WITH A SURROUND DECODER TP 5 ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE 5 Connecting the PRE30 Preamplifier Index oe gt Preface gt Introduction Welcome to the Primare PRE3O Preamplifier This chapter introduces you to its features and explains how you can take advantage of its superb sound as the key component in your hi fi system WELCOME TO THE PREAMPLIFIER The PRE3O is a high quality two channel preamplifier with a tape output and a special surround bypass feature Flexible inputs The provides seven inputs for sound sources such as a CD player radio tuner and tape recorder You can adjust the sensitivity of each input to allow for differences in the output level produced by each source An optional RIAA pre
5. amplifier is available if your system includes an analogue record player Fully balanced The provides balanced outputs and two balanced inputs giving an entirely balanced signal chain when used in conjunction with a balanced power amplifier such as the Primare A30 2 and a source that provides balanced outputs such as the Primare D30 2 CD Player Tape output You can record a source by switching it through to the tape output and this is totally independent of the source you are currently listening to Surround bypass A special surround bypass switch allows you to use the PRE3O in conjunction with a surround decoder that includes its own volume control Intuitive user interface In keeping with the philosophy of the Primare range of systems the PRE3O can be controlled through a very simple and intuitive set of front panel controls Alternatively all the functions can be controlled by the C20 Remote Control supplied with the PRE3O along with the other Primare components in your system USING THE WITH OTHER PRIMARE PRODUCTS Although the PRE3O is flexible enough to work with virtually any other equipment you have in your system it is ideal for use with the other products in the Primare range such as the Primare D30 2 CD Player and Primare A30 2 Amplifier A particular benefit of using the PRE3O with other Primare sources is that you can control your entire system with a single r
6. emote control to give you a tully integrated system with the simplest possible user interface gt Introduction TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Balanced inputs Line inputs Sensitivity adjustment Tape outputs Gain Frequency response THD Signal to noise ratio Crosstalk Mains Dimensions WxDxH Weight 560mV 280mV 20dB to 2048 280mV 1648 DC to 100kHz 0 198 lt 0 01 118dB 113dB 100 115 230V 430 x 410 x 100mm 9 5kg gt Using the Preamplifier This chapter explains how to operate the PRE30 Preamplifier using either the front panel controls or the C20 Remote Control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS LEVEL bution allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the current source with the WOLUME control All the functions of the PRE3O Preamplifier can be accessed using the six front panel controls and information about its operation is displayed on the discreet 0 SURR bution selects surround bypass front panel indicators E The VOLUME control changes the volume A The source switch selects one of the seven sources F The display shows the current volume or level setting The TAPE OUT bution allows you to select the source to record using the source switch The STANDBY control switches the to standby switches it VOLUME TAPE OUT STANDBY OPERATE PRE AMPLIFIER gt U
7. n left and right channels as part of a surround system as well as using them with your other sources such as CD e Connect the main left and right line outputs from your surround decoder to the AV inputs on the and hold down the SURR button on the front panel or the MODE button on the C20 Remote Control until the SURR indicator is illuminated The AV input will automatically be selected and the PRE30 VOLUME control will be bypassed so you can control the volume of the surround source using the surround decoder Note If you are using the AV input as an additional conventional source the SURR button should be left off ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE INPUTS You can adjust the sensitivity of each input to allow for differences in the output level of each source so that when you switch between sources the level stays consistent e Use the source switch to select the source you want to adjust Press the LEVEL button on the front panel or the MENU button on the C20 Remote Control gt Using the PRE30 Preamplifier The LEVEL indicator will be illuminated and the display will now show the relative level of the source in dB as a number between 20 quieter and 20 louder Use the VOLUME control or the and buttons on the C20 Remote Control to adjust the relative level of the source Select any other sources you want to adjust and repeat the same proced
8. osition corresponds to centre and 85 corresponds the rightmost position Press the and buttons on the remote control to adjust the balance Press the IM BAL button again to revert to the normal volume display Alternatively the normal display will revert automatically after four seconds Using the PRE30 Preamplifier lt MAKING RECORDINGS The Preamplifier allows you to make a recording of any source to tape output If your tape recorder provides a monitor output you can compare the recording to the original source monitoring To make a recording e Connect the TAPE OUT sockets to your recorder inputs Press the TAPE OUT button on the front panel or the ST REC button on the C20 Remote Control The TAPE OUT indicator will be illuminated Use the source switch to select the source you want to record e Alternatively press the and buttons to step between input sources on the C20 Remote Control You cannot record from the TA input to avoid the possibility of feedback Press the TAPE OUT or ST REC button again To monitor the recording e Connect the tape recorder monitor output to the TAPE INPUT sockets e Use the source switch to switch between the TA input to monitor the recording and the original source USING THE WITH SURROUND DECODER You can use the PRE3O in conjunction with a surround decoder to allow you to use your mai
9. ovide a fixed level copy of the source selected by the TAPE switch suitable for connecting to a tape recorder INPUTS Source inputs Connect balanced sources to the balanced inputs using XLR connectors Connect phono sources to the appropriate phono inputs connecting the right channel to the red socket and the left channel to the white socket To connect an analogue turntable with a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge you will need an additional phono RIAA preamplifier such as the Primare R20 The output of the turntable is connected to the R20 and the output of the R20 should be connected to a spare input on the PRE3O such as AUX If you have a surround decoder connect the main left and right line level outputs to the AV inputs and press the SURR button on the front panel to select surround bypass REMOTE LINK If you are using the PRE3O in conjunction with a Primare power amplifier such as the A30 2 you can power the amplifier on and off from the PRE3O by connecting the 5V OUT socket to one of the REMOTE LINK sockets on the amplifier using a twin core cable terminated in 3 5mm jack plugs Note Ensure that the is switched off before connecting it to the amplifier with a remote link cable gt Index amplifier connecting 8 UGG InpUls 8 audio outputs sse 8 back panel connections
10. sing the PRE30 Preamplifier SWITCHING ON AND OFF To switch on Use the switch under the lefthand edge of the front panel During normal operation you can leave the PRE30 switched on and in standby To switch to standby Turn the STANDBY control on the front panel to STANDBY or press the STBY button on the C20 Remote Control To switch on from standby Turn the STANDBY control on the front panel to OPERATE or press the PRE button and then the STBY button on the remote control SELECTING A SOURCE The PRE30 Preamplifier provides a choice of seven inputs labelled B2 CD TU TA AU and AV To select a source e Turn the source switch until the source is indicated on the front panel display Alternatively press the or W buttons on the C20 Remote Control to step between sources CHANGING THE VOLUME The PRE30 allows you to vary the volume from silence to 85 maximum volume To change the volume Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel or press the gt buttons on the C20 Remote Control The current volume setting is shown on the front panel 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 e Press the IM BAL button on the C20 Remote Control The front panel display shows the current balance setting where 85 corresponds the leftmost p
11. ure Wait for five seconds to allow the new level settings to be stored Press the LEVEL button on the front panel or the MENU button on the C20 Remote Control to return to normal operation gt Connecting the PRE30 Preamplitier OUTPUT 0 000 0 BALANCED INPUT 2 R Lr BALANCED INPUT 1 5 output remote link Line RCA inputs Balanced XLR inputs D Right balanced XLR output Line RCA outputs F Left balanced XLR output Tape 1 outputs H Data Com connections for future expansion O Mains power input and fuse gt Connecting the PRE30 Preamplifier POWER CONNECTION Warning Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage indicated on the back panel corresponds to your local AC supply If a different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the amplifier to th mains power and seek advice from your dealer Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable Note Always disconnect the amplifier from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables OUTPUTS Preamplifier outputs The PRE30 provides two pairs of phono outputs and one pair of balanced outputs for connection to a suitable power amplifier such as the Primare 2 Tape outputs The TAPE 1 OUT sockets pr
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