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953.402UK User Manual 

Media player 

 

The A2 amplifier is equipped with a multi-functional media player for playback of audio files from USB or SD 

media, FM radio stations or Bluetooth connection. Front panel controls are as described below. 

 

 

USB/SD media playback 

 

Insert USB or SD media containing mp3 tracks and playback should begin automatically. 
The stored tracks should be standard mp3 audio format. If playback does not start, press 

MODE

 or 



 

 

The display will initially show the track number and then an elapsed time counter. 

A USB or SD symbol will also be displayed to show which media is being used. 

Ensure MEDIA PLAYER is selected on the output selector (9) and turn up the MEDIA volume control (6) 

 
Tracks may be navigated by pressing 

 

for the previous track and 

 

for the next track. 

Press and hold 

 to reduce the media player volume or press and hold 

 

to increase the volume. 

Playback can be paused and resumed by pressing 



 

 
Pressing 

REP

 sets the repeat mode: 



 = random, 



= single track, 



= folder, 



= all tracks 

 
Pressing 

EQ

 sets the preset:



= bass, 



= pop, 



= rock, 



= jazz, 



= classical, 



= normal  

 

FM Tuner 

 

The FM tuner function operates in the same way as a standard FM radio and benefits from the connection of 

an FM antenna to the rear panel ‘F’ type connector. 

 

 

Press the media player MODE button until the display shows a frequency (e.g.”



.

MHz

”) 

 

If auto-

tuning has already been performed, the display may show a channel (e.g. “



”)

 

 
If no channels are tuned in, press the 



 

button to begin auto tuning, which scans available stations and 

stores them as channels within the FM tuner. Pressing 



 

again will abort the auto-tuning. 

 
To step through pre-set stations, press the 

 or 

 buttons

 



 

 



 

 



 

 



 

etc. 

Press and hold 

 to reduce the FM radio volume or press and hold 

 

to increase the volume. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE 

Select between USB, SD, FM tuner & Bluetooth 

REP 

Repeat mode 

 Random, One, Folder and All  

 

Previous track/FM station (hold for volume down) 



 

Play/Pause (Auto-tune in FM mode) 

 

Next track/FM station (hold for volume up) 

EQ 

Select preset - Bass/Pop/Rock/Jazz/Classical/Normal 

Summary of Contents for A2

Page 1: ...2 Rackmount Stereo Amplifier with Media Player Item ref 953 402UK User Manual Version 1 0 Caution Please read this manual carefully before operating Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty ...

Page 2: ...r moisture Do not spill liquids on the housing 13 Please pay attention to warning symbols during transit and placement 14 Terminals marked with the symbol are HAZARDOUS LIVE and should only be connected by qualified personnel 15 Ensure that the apparatus is connected to a mains socket with a protective EARTH connection 16 Ensure correct operation of the mains switch Warning To prevent the risk of ...

Page 3: ...t 6 3mm jack 7 Line 1 input volume control 18 Mic 1 volume control 8 Line 2 input volume control 19 Mic 2 volume control 9 Stereo input selector 20 Talkover on off button 10 Bass EQ control 21 Output Signal Clip indicators 11 Treble EQ control 22 Ventilation grille do not obstruct airflow 27 Line output 23 FM antenna connection F type 28 Channel 1 speaker output 4mm binding posts 24 Line 2 input L...

Page 4: ...ernal media player Connect wired microphone s to the Mic 1 and or Mic 2 jack inputs 6 3mm on the front panel 16 17 The volume level of these is controlled by the Mic 1 and Mic 2 volume controls 18 19 A smart phone tablet or mp3 player can be connected to the Aux jack 3 5mm on the front panel 4 The volume level of this stereo input is controlled by the Aux volume control 5 To hear this input throug...

Page 5: ...a short flash of this LED may be indicating distortion or clipping of the output signal and the output channel volume control should be turned down Any microphones connected should not be able to hear the speakers which can cause feedback squealing or howling and should not be pointed towards the speakers If this still happens turn down the volume for that microphone and adjust Bass and or Treble ...

Page 6: ...e paused and resumed by pressing Pressing REP sets the repeat mode random single track folder all tracks Pressing EQ sets the preset bass pop rock jazz classical normal FM Tuner The FM tuner function operates in the same way as a standard FM radio and benefits from the connection of an FM antenna to the rear panel F type connector Press the media player MODE button until the display shows a freque...

Page 7: ...ode is selected connection should resume when Bluetooth mode is re selected If Bluetooth is disabled on the sending device or paired to a different receiver it will be necessary to re connect the sending device to the A2 from step 2 above to re establish a Bluetooth link Media player remote control In addition to front panel controls the media player can be operated via the supplied I R remote han...

Page 8: ...ed properly remove and re insert Check file types standard mp3 digital audio files required Check memory device works on a PC or Mac for standard playback Bluetooth cannot connect Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on sending device Ensure that the sending device is within Bluetooth range 5 10m Check that the device is connecting to A series No audio from Bluetooth device Ensure that volume controls...

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