USER MANUAL
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1. lt 0 lt a 2 0 5 a u USER MANUAL PROJECT TEN INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER INT UNPACKING an a aederarcuceveusencdveudensdetedsucecedsstuswecdvuuturedvusteusdvsudecusauenvardevebvettwrsiveuendustsusys 3 2 SPHINX WARRANTY 3 THE AMP 2 4 Fronts pane lites 5 4 Real Panels 5 4 INSTALLATION AND 6 5 Anata ceed 6 Connecting the mains Cable 6 6 Connecting ETT 6 Connecting head NON S ssc c c7scaseieeecisecanecguscoeecabs avechasdetecesacasesdsacavesavnetasuencetasisessseciensetesdeesateceseeet ee 6 Connecting then PUtS sca teee EE ET 7 BalanCeG tats ei Ssh a ab ac san ee as cap ee ae ah a eet RR see ceases 7 E E E E 7 10 l2. Siltech pure silver and the amp outputs are sent to the loudspeaker connectors via heavy duty completely sealed gold plated relays To obtain the maximum quality from this integrated amp it is necessary to use it with top quality audio components So preferably use it with other Sphinx components Please read this manual carefully before you install or use the Project Ten It is important to familiarise yourself with the special functions operation and possibilities of the Sphinx Project Ten Your local dealer will be able to answer any questions concerning other Sphinx audio components 1 UNPACKING Before leaving the factory every Project Ten is subjected to stringent and extensive technical and exterior quality inspections This ensures you will enjoy many years of high quality audio from a perfect looking product After unpacking your Project Ten we therefore recommend you carefully check it for any transport damage In case of damage please contact your Sphinx dealer immediately and retain all packing materials for possible proof of damage and possible claims Even if the component is in perfect condition you still should keep the packing materials If you need to transport your Project Ten at a later time it will be best protected by the original packing materials 2 SPHINX WARRANTY CARD Please take this opportunity to fill out the enclosed warranty card now Follow the instructions on the card or consul
3. will be erased Note Position the new batteries exactly as shown in the illustration at the bottom of the battery compartment otherwise the Remote will not function Encountering problems Remote Control does not work Wrong component selected Select the correct one Distance to component exceeds Use remote at closer 7m range Angle between Remote and component exceeds 30 Decrease angle Sensor window on front dirty Clean window Batteries empty or incorrectly use new batteries or placed replace the old correctly Strong sun light in room Shade off Component is not switched on Switch it on Component reacts differently than expected or not at all Wrong component selected Select the correct one Component or remote does not function it s original remote Check component with Batteries of remote empty Use new batteries 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the exterior with a soft lint free anti static cloth Do not use force while wiping the surface To remove difficult stains use a few drops of detergent on a moist cloth sweep carefully and wipe dry afterwards If some scratching occurs please first consult your Sphinx dealer He can give you advice about possible solutions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Do not use polishing or cleaning agents they may damage the sensitive acrylic finish Do not use aerosol cleaning agenis Most contain solvents which might actively react and damage th
4. E 2 18 19 Unbalanced Connect the unbalanced output of a phono pre amp to one of the cinch inputs LINE 1 or LINE 2 You may connect the phono pre amp balanced and unbalanced simultaneously Or you may use two different pre amps Connecting a CD player The CD player may be connected in two ways Balanced Connect the balanced output of a CD player to BALANCED LINE 2 18 19 Unbalanced Connect the unbalanced output of a CD player to the CD input 24 You may connect the CD player balanced and unbalanced simultaneously Or you may use two different CD players Connecting a tuner Connect the unbalanced output of a tuner to the TUNER input 23 If applicable you may connect the tuner s balanced outputs to BALANCED LINE 2 if not in use by another component Connecting other signal sources LINE 1 and LINE 2 are available for any other signal sources Connecting the optical cables The Project Ten has a CONTROL OUT optical connector so it can remotely switch another Sphinx component to stand by When the CONTROL IN of a component is connected to the CONTROL OUT of the Project Ten with an optical cable you do not have to use that component s ON OFF switch As soon as the Project Ten is selected to stand by the other component is also selected to stand by Ensure proper connection of the optical cables from CONTROL OUT to CONTROL IN otherwise the LED next to the STANDBY button on the front panel
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6. e acrylic finish Bandwidth Phase response error Gain Minimum P ower Output 1 20 000 Hz Output voltage current max THD N IHF A IMD S N ratio IHF A Channel separation Slew rate Damping factor Inputs XLR balanced cinch unbalanced level nominal impedance Outputs cinch level headphones clamp Supply capacitance P ower consumption Dimensions h x w x d Weight 0 60 000 Hz 0 3 dB with RF input filter lt 15 from 0 20 000 Hz 21 dB max gt 2x 80 W into 8 Q 19 0 dBW THD lt 0 01 gt 2x 120 W into 4 Q 20 8 dBW THD lt 0 02 gt 2x 160 W into 2 Q 22 0 dBW THD lt 0 02 34V 20A lt 0 01 80 W into 8 Q lt 0 03 gt 106 Db gt 80 dB 1 20 000 Hz gt 25 V us gt 200 1 20 000 1x Line 2 1x Line 2 1x Line 1 1x CD 1x Tuner 1x Tape 0 15 V 16 5 dBV for 60 W into 8 Q 20 kQ 3 kQ balanced 1x Tape 10 V max 20 dBV 1 20 000 Hz THD lt 0 01 1x 6 3 mm stereo jack adjustable level 1x loudspeaker L 1x loudspeaker R 54 400 uF per channel 480 W max 57 5 W standby 110 x 482 x 330 mm 12 kg This unit conforms to the EMC interference regulations from the EU and to the CE standards This unit complies with safety regulation VDE 0860 and thus with international safety regulation IEC 65 Technical specifications can be changed by SPHINX without prior notice if technical developments make this necessary 1998 Audioscript BV 11
7. ed for several different models and can therefore transmit different control codes depending on which model has been selected with the select buttons 1 Important Always press the PRE AMP button before you send a command even if you only have one Sphinx component If not it is possible that although the Remote will send a signal LED blinks nothing happens because the transmitted signal is recognised by the component Indoors the Remote may be used up to a distance of 7 meter provided there is no strong sunlight in the room and if you aim the Remote at the component Always aim the Remote straight at the front panel of the component the maximum offset angle is 30 Selecting without switching Suppose for instance that you would like to select the Tuner to Radio 4 without interrupting the CD playback In that case you momentarily depress not longer than 0 5 sec the TUNER button and the 4 button The same procedure is used for the other system components How to operate the Remote Control with the different Sphinx components will be explained in the corresponding User Manual of each component Batteries The four batteries have a life span of approx one year during normal use but shorter when used more intensely Replacement batteries 1 5 V model AAA You may also use rechargeable 1 5 V batteries Do not leave the battery compartment empty for more than 30 minutes or else all information in memory
8. ereo headphones to the PHONES jack 10 The output has more than enough power to drive even the most demanding headphones You can control the level with the VOLUME control 1 The MUTE function 4 does not work for the headphones Note The loudspeakers are not automatically deactivated when you connect headphones So you may leave the headphones permanently connected Connecting the inputs The amp has one balanced and five unbalanced inputs Balanced Use the BALANCED LINE 2 to connect the balanced outputs of other signal sources tuner CD player etc You select this input by pressing the CINCH BALANCED switch the rear panel 20 The unbalanced LINE 2 input will be disconnected Unbalanced The unbalanced line inputs are CD fora CD player TUNER for a tuner TAPE IN for a recorder LINE 1 and LINE 2 for any unbalanced line signal Connecting a recorder Connect the input of the recorder to the TAPE OUT output 26 Any input signal selected with buttons 5 6 7 or 8 and which you will hear via the loudspeakers is also sent to this output Connect the output of the recorder to the TAPE IN input 25 Connecting a turntable There is no specific RIAA phono input When using a turntable you should pre amplify the signal with a separate phono pre amp or pre pre amp The turntable may be connected in two ways Balanced Connect the balanced output of a phono pre amp to BALANCED LIN
9. eries AR dcaeeiaticdseeatasgsset sch eeiaedeatseansceetene 10 PrODlOMS coca 10 GARE AND MAINTENANCE vaa an a AAA AAAA AAA AAAA AAA TAAA AN AAA AN AAAA AAAA AAE 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 Congratulations with your purchase of the Sphinx Project Ten You are now a member of an ever increasing group of quality conscious audiophiles using Sphinx products We are very proud of the tradition connected to the SPHINX name especially concerning audio quality perfection This manual will help you to gain a maximum amount of pleasure and quality from your new Sphinx Project Ten Integrated Stereo Amplifier This integrated high end stereo amplifier is of exceptional quality With exception of the balanced input section it is of discrete design throughout no IC s are used The pre amp section is built around Dual FET s and the amplifier is DC coupled from input to output The two mono power amps each channel is totally independent use specially selected power FET s with an power bandwidth of over 20 MHz a very fast slew rate and an unsurpassed phase linearity over the power bandwidth The amplifiers therefore are very stable and can effortlessly drive every type and format of loudspeaker even the most complex ones such as electrostatic and magnetostatic at maximum quality All internal audio cabling is
10. may remain green although the stand by mode is activated 5 OPERATION After you have finished connecting all components you can power on the Project Ten Connect the mains cable to a mains outlet Switch the Project Ten on with the ON OFF switch 11 on the rear panel The LED next to the STANDBY button will be red The Project Ten is now in stand by function From now on you should switch the power amp on and off with the STANDBY button 1 on the front panel That way all circuits will remain at optimum operating temperatures and the audio quality will be at 100 immediately after switching on On top of that it significantly increases the life span of the component Power on You switch the Project Ten on with the STANDBY button The LED will turn to green Selecting an input You select the input with one of the buttons 5 to 9 right hand side on front panel As soon as you have selected an input the red LED next to the button will illuminate CD To select the CD input TUNER To select the TUNER input LINE 1 To select the LINE 1 input LINE 2 To select the LINE 2 input When using LINE 2 you should have selected the input you have used with the CINCH BALANCED switch 20 on the rear panel unbalanced 21 or balanced 18 19 Tape Mon button Pressing the TAPE MON button in the front panel 9 selects the TAPE IN input After you press PLAY on the recorder you will hear the reco
11. ote apply to the Project Ten the others will not function Buttons 1 PRE AMP To select the amp All buttons pressed hereafter will only control the amp functions The buttons TUNER and CD will have no effect on the amp STANDBY Use this red button to switch the Project Ten to stand by XK Pressing this green button mutes the outputs temporarily and you will not hear any sound The red LED will be illuminated Another press on this button un mutes the outputs TAPE MONITOR Use this button to select the Tape IN input Pressing this button has the same effect as pressing the TAPE button on the front panel Note The LED of the selected input 5 will remain illuminated 1 4 To select inputs CD to Line 2 1 CD 2 Tuner 3 Linel 4 Line2 2 button Pressing this button has the same effect as clockwise rotating the VOLUME control on the front panel You will increase the volume amp button Pressing this button has the same effect as anti clockwise rotating the VOLUME control on the front panel You will decrease the volume TUNER CD TAPE MONITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ZX BAND TUNING MUE lt MONO o oo gt SETUP KK XA b gt Operation The Sphinx Remote is us
12. rded signal But if you record a tape this button lets you compare the input signal as selected with button 5 6 7 or 8 to the signal from the recorder IN LED red signal from tape OUT LED off signal from selected input When using a 3 head recorder you are thus able to compare the original signal with the actual recorded signal you ll hear the off tape signal which might be slightly delayed Adjusting the volume With the large VOLUME control 1 you can adjust the sound level from the loudspeakers This volume control is motor controlled So even if you adjust the volume on the remote control the knob will automatically turn The position of the knob therefore always correctly indicates the set volume Mute button The MUTE button 4 temporarily mutes the sound from the loudspeakers the red LED will light Another press on the button un mutes the sound the LED extinguishes You may also use this button when you listen on headphones and would like to switch the loudspeakers off The mute function has no influence on the signal to the headphones This function can also be controlled via the remote control Power off You switch the Project Ten off to stand by with the STANDBY button 2 SPHINX REMOTE CONTROL This single Sphinx Remote Control lets you control all functions not only of the Project Ten but of all other Sphinx equipment Only the following buttons and indications of the Rem
13. se 3 15 A slow 13 AC Power Connect the mains cable to a mains power outlet 100 240 VAC 14 CONTROL OUT To connect the optical cable going to another Sphinx components 15 RIGHT OUTPUT To connect the cable from the right loudspeaker red white 16 LEFT OUTPUT To connect the cable from the left loudspeaker red white 17 Manufacturers label This shows important data for the component such as serial number and mains power voltage 14 20 ot CINCH BALANCED O MC 0 2 HAH DO d 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 BALANCED LINE 2 RIGHT To connect the XLR signal cable balanced cable from the right output of the signal source for input 2 19 BALANCED LINE 2 LEFT To connect the XLR signal cable balanced cable from the left output of the signal source for input 2 20 CINCH BALANCED This switch is to select the input connector for LINE 2 out LINE 2 cinch in BALANCED LINE 2 21 LINE 2 To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for LINE 2 22 LINE 1 To connect the cinch signal cable from the signal source for LINE 1 23 TUNER To connect the cinch signal cable from the tuner 24 CD To connect the cinch signal cable from the CD player 25 TAPE IN Connect this input to the output of the recorder 26 TAPE OUT Connect this output to the input of the recorder 4 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation Make s
14. t your dealer Please send the card as soon as possible to the return address within 14 days after purchase 3 THE AMP AT A GLANCE Front panel 1 1 VOLUME With this motor controlled knob you may adjust the volume of the loudspeakers The volume can be controlled manually or via the optional remote control 2 STANDBY To switch the component on and off When the component is off standby this is indicated by the red LED When the component is active the LED will be green 3 Sensor window for the IR signal from the remote control 4 MUTE Press this button to temporarily mute the sound The red LED will light oC 5 TUNER OC oe 9 thee oC PHONES URE SILVER WIRED 8 Ly 10 Spb projel tem 2 4 9 5 CD To select the CD input 6 TUNER To select the TUNER input 7 LINE 1 To select the LINE 1 input 8 LINE 2 To select the LINE 2 input cinch or balanced 9 TAPE MON To select the TAPE IN input As soon as you have pressed one of the buttons 5 to 9 the corresponding red LED next to it will light 10 PHONES To connect dynamic stereo headphones Rear panel 13 15 16 11 ON OFF This is the mains power switch 12 Fuse holder Contains a fu
15. ure you place the Project Ten on a stable and sturdy support it weighs more than 12 kg The Project Ten will become warm so correct placement is critical Do not position it on top of or close to other heat radiating equipment such as other power amps or in direct sunlight Please ensure unrestricted ventilation around the component If you need to use the amp in a closed cabinet or on a bookshelf you absolutely should provide unrestricted ventilation around the component To prevent any possible interference keep power supply cables away from all audio cables If all these conditions are met the Project Ten shall perform to the extremely high standards it is designed for Connecting the mains cable Before you connect the cable please check whether the mains voltage indicated on the manufacturers label on the rear panel is the same as your local mains voltage If not please contact your dealer and do not connect the component to the mains You switch the amp on or off with the STANDBY button This way the electronic circuits will be kept at optimum working temperature so you can enjoy maximum audio quality immediately after switching on On top of that it significantly increases the life span of the component Connect the mains cable after you have connected all other components in the system and have double checked all connections Audio connections Before you start connecting equipment it is always wise to check
16. whether all mains power cables of all components are disconnected from the mains outlets This will prevent any damage to the loudspeakers and amplifiers caused by incorrect wiring or settings Make sure you connect L and R properly Most cinch cables use red for the right channel and white or black for left All cinch connectors on the Project Ten s rear panel have a red centre for the right channel and a white one for the left channel The XLR connectors are marked RIGHT and LEFT When making the connections please refer to the descriptions for parts 11 up to 26 on page 5 Connecting loudspeakers We recommend using a double pair of cables if this is possible with the loudspeakers used one pair for the highs and another for the lows In most cases you will hear a substantial improvement in the sound quality but be careful to prevent shorted connections Your dealer can recommend the best cables and connection methods Connect the red RIGHT OUTPUT terminal 15 to the red or terminal of the right loudspeaker Connect the black RIGHT OUTPUT terminal 15 to the black or terminal of the right loudspeaker Connect the left loudspeaker in the same way to the LEFT OUTPUT terminals 16 When using unterminated cables please check carefully if there are no loose ends cause a short between the and the of the terminals on amp and loudspeakers Connecting headphones You can connect normal dynamic st
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