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Operation
Start-Up
• Secure all rear-panel connections between
Reference Phono 3, preamplifier, and input
sources.
• Plug three-prong power cord from
rear of chassis into grounded A.C. wall
outlet. The Power switch defaults to ’off’
when the unit is plugged into a power
receptacle.
• Press power switch (either on the remote
or front panel). The phono preamplifier
will begin the warm-up sequence, which
lasts approximately two minutes, during
which ‘MUTE’ will flash on the display.
After the warm-up sequence is complete,
the unit will be muted. Depress the
front panel ‘MUTE’ button or the Mute
button on the remote to initiate normal
operation. You may depress the Mute
button prior to the unit completing the
warm-up cycle;
‘MUTE OFF’ will flash on the display until
the warm-up cycle is complete.
• Select input source and adjust the volume
on your 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
function of the Reference Phono 3.
Shut-Down
• Activate ‘MUTE’ function.
• Turn off power amplifier(s).
• Turn off preamplifier.
• Press Power switch to ‘off’ on Reference
Phono 3.
• Turn off input sources.
Note
The Reference Phono 3 should be turned
on before the preamplifier or amplifier
in your system. If the Reference Phono 3
is turned on after the preamplifier and
amplifier, it will amplify any extraneous
turn-on noises the Reference Phono 3
might generate, which could potentially
damage the loudspeakers. Good
operating practice dictates that the
amplifier should be turned on last, and
turned off first in an audio system.
Break-in
All quality stereo equipment benefits from
a break-in period; during this time, the
various components, wiring and solder
connections change as electrical signals
pass through them. While your Reference
Phono 3 will sound fantastic out of the box,
it will only improve with continued use.
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