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Vacuum Tubes

It is recommended that you replace the 

6H30 vacuum tubes of your PH9 in sets. 

All of the tubes in your preamplifier 

have been matched to have similar 

operating characteristics, to provide 

the best sound quality and reliability. 

Servicing

Because of its careful design and exacting 

standards of manufacture, your PH9 

preamplifier should normally require 

only minimal maintenance to maintain 

its high level of performance.

Should you need service, please contact your 

authorized Audio Research dealer or other 

qualified technician. Additional questions 

regarding the operation, maintenance 

or servicing of your preamplifier, please 

contact the Customer Support Department 

of Audio Research Corporation at  

[email protected] or call  

763-577-9700. You may also initiate a 

service request by visiting the Audio 

Research website  

(www.audioresearch.com) and 

selecting ‘Service Repair’ at the 

top right of the home page.

Caution

Your PH9 preamplifier contains sufficient 

levels of voltage and current to be lethal. 

Do not tamper with a component or 

part inside the unit. Even with the power 

turned off, a charge remains in the energy 

storage capacitors for hours, or even days. 

Cleaning

To maintain the new appearance of this 

preamplifier, occasionally wipe the 

front panel and top cover with a soft, 

damp (not wet) cloth to remove dust. 

A mild, non-alkaline soap solution 

may be used to remove fingerprints or 

similar smudges. Cleaners containing 

abrasives should not be used as they 

will damage the anodized finish of the 

front panel. A small, soft paintbrush is 

effective in removing dust from bevels, 

and other features of the front panel.

Disposal and Recycling Guidelines

To dispose of this electronic product, do 

not place in landfill.  In accordance with 

the European Union Waste Electrical 

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 

directive effective August 2005, this 

product may contain regulated materials 

which upon disposal require special 

reuse and recycling processing.  

Please contact your dealer or importing 

distributor for instructions on proper 

disposal of this product in your country. 

Or, contact Audio Research Corporation 

(763.577.9700) for the name of your 

importing distributor and how to contact 

them. Packing and shipping materials 

may be disposed of in a normal manner.

Maintenance

Summary of Contents for HIGH DEFINITION PH9

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Page 3: ...tening however please take a few minutes to read through this guide for useful information concerning the operation of your new phono preamplifier Once installed please allow an appropriate break in p...

Page 4: ...7 8 9 9 9 9 9 Operation Front Panel Controls and Display Start Up Shut Down Break in Front Panel Controls Remote Only Functions Settings Menu System Settings Menu Tree Settings Menu Auto Shutdown Car...

Page 5: ...n For continued protection against fire hazard replace the fuse only with the same type and rating as specified at the fuse holder see page 19 for fuse information This unit is RoHS compliant The PH9...

Page 6: ...cording to the following instructions Installation Remove all screws fastening the top cover Carefully remove each vacuum tube from its protective foam and match its location V number written on the b...

Page 7: ...hat adequate airflow above and to each side of the unit is provided Audio Research recommends a minimum of 6 8 inches 15 20 cm of clearance above the PH9 to maintain proper ambient operating temperatu...

Page 8: ...8 Connections A C Mains connector Fuse Holder RS 232 connector IR Input Phono Input Main Outputs Back Panel Connections Ground Connection...

Page 9: ...front of the PH9 for On Off control of the preamplifier or the IR input RS232 or remote control RS 232 Input The RS 232 input allows connection of a control or automation system IR Input The IR input...

Page 10: ...10 Operation Front Panel Controls and Display Vacuum Fluorescent Display Power On Off Menu Option used with Menu Mono Mute Enter used with Menu...

Page 11: ...preamplifier as necessary Note The two minute warm up time is required for the circuit to come to an appropriate operating temperature as well as for the power supply to stabilize This is a normal fun...

Page 12: ...er details about using the setup menu Option The Option button is used in conjunction with the Menu button to select the various options in the settings menu Enter The Enter button is used in conjunct...

Page 13: ...urs By this time we recommend replacing them to maintain the best performance of your preamplifier Display Brightness Adjustment The front panel display has six brightness settings as well as the abil...

Page 14: ...14 Operation System Settings Menu Tree...

Page 15: ...for examples of the front panel display The MENU OPTION and ENTER buttons found on the front panel and remote are used to make changes to the menu settings Note that the MENU button can also be used t...

Page 16: ...e load setting can also be changed directly from the remote control using the number buttons at the top Operation Tube Hours The tube hours display shows the accumulated time the PH9 has been powered...

Page 17: ...center to indicate the unit is powered on To change the display brightness press the MENU button until DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS appears Press the OPTION button Continue to press the OPTION button to change...

Page 18: ...omponent or part inside the unit Even with the power turned off a charge remains in the energy storage capacitors for hours or even days Cleaning To maintain the new appearance of this preamplifier oc...

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Page 20: ...the United States the authorized importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of Audio Research products sold by them The specific terms and remedies for fulfillment...

Page 21: ...m load maximum balanced output capability is 0 46V RMS at less than 0 5 THD at 1kHz Controls 6 Push Buttons Power Menu Option Enter Input Mute Power Supplies Electronically regulated low and high volt...

Page 22: ...notice 2016 Audio Research Corporation Reproduction of this document in part or whole is expressly forbidden without written consent from Audio Research Corporation 3900 Annapolis Lane North Plymouth...

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