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front  panel,  the  Audionet Link  interface  or  the  Auto On 
function. 

active

 

The AutoStart function is active. As soon as the AMP is 
connected to mains power, the unit will start up to normal 
operating mode automatically. Use this setting to control 
the AMP using a timer device. 

 

 

Tip 

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In order to use the AutoStart function with a timer device, the mains 
switch  9  on the back panel has to be in position 'on' all the time. The 
connection to mains is switched by the timer device in this case. 

 

 

8.7  Overview factory defaults 

Option 

Setting 

SET DIM LEVEL 

50% 

SET DISPLAY 

Standard 

SET INPUT 

Line (Cinch) 

SET AUTO ON 

never on 

SET AUTO OFF 

never off 

SET AUTOSTART 

disabled 

 

 

Note 

·

 

The Warm Up countdown is preset by default to 1 hour and 15 min, 
but de-activated (see section '

Warm Up Countdown

' on page 15). 

Summary of Contents for AMP V

Page 1: ...1 Ultra Linear Power Amplifier User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 ...

Page 3: ...tion of mains plug 10 5 Inputs and outputs 11 5 1 Inputs 11 5 2 Speaker terminals 11 5 3 Bi Wiring 12 5 4 Audionet Link 12 6 Operating 13 6 1 Powering up 13 6 2 Switching on off 13 6 3 Mains phase detection 14 6 4 Using Audionet Link 14 6 5 AutoStart function 15 6 6 Auto On Off function 15 6 7 Warm Up Countdown 15 7 Protection system 17 8 Setup menu 18 8 1 Set Dim Level 20 8 2 Set Display 20 8 3 S...

Page 4: ... Set Auto Off 22 8 6 Set AutoStart 22 8 7 Overview factory defaults 23 9 Technical information 24 9 1 Design 24 9 2 Circuitry 24 9 3 Power supply 24 9 4 Handling 24 10 Security advice 25 11 Technical data 26 ...

Page 5: ...congratulates you on your purchase of this unit But before you start listening to your new Audionet AMP please read this manual carefully so you are able to use and enjoy all functions of this unit without drawback on music quality ...

Page 6: ...ently reading one standard mains cord 1 2 Transport Important Please transport the AMP only in the included package Always use the plastic bag to prevent scratches on the housing Please allow the AMP to adapt to the climatic conditions in your listening room before you switch on the unit for the first time after transport ...

Page 7: ...7 2 Overview control elements 2 1 Front panel Display power key ...

Page 8: ...ections 3 1 Back panel 1 Speaker terminal 1 2 Balanced XLR input 3 Line Cinch input 4 Speaker terminal 2 5 Audionet Link input 6 Audionet Link output 7 Marking mains phase 8 Mains input 9 Mains switch 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 ...

Page 9: ...mended to place the AMP into a high quality rack or onto a stable table Important Please find a place for your Audionet AMP that is sufficiently venti lated to allow the heat to dissipate Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight Do not place the AMP in close range to heat sources like radiators Do not cover the ventilation slots of the unit 4 2 Mains connection The mains input 8 is on the back pa...

Page 10: ...ns using mains switch 9 To disconnect the unit completely from mains pull the mains plug Tip Using high quality mains cords may improve the sound quality Please consult your local Audionet dealer 4 3 Orientation of mains plug The correct polarization of mains is important for reasons of audio clarity and stability Please connect the mains cord so that the hot pin of the wall outlet is connected to...

Page 11: ...end the use of balanced cables Note Don t forget to activate the input you are using in the setup menu see section Set Input on page 21 5 2 Speaker terminals Now connect your speakers to the gold plated terminals on the back panel of the AMP You can use both banana plugs or spades as well as simple cable ends The AMP features two electrically identical speaker terminals 1 and 4 which you may use a...

Page 12: ...PRE PRE G2 PRE 1 or PRE 1 G3 using the Audionet Link interface You only need a simple optical Toslink cable to connect the Audionet Link output of your Audionet pre amplifier to the Audionet Link input IN 5 of the AMP In case you would like to automatically switch on off further Audionet units in your system e g a second AMP using the Audionet Link inter face please connect the Audionet Link outpu...

Page 13: ...you operate the mains switch 9 on the back panel or pull the mains plug power down the unit to stand by mode first 6 2 Switching on off To power up the AMP from stand by mode press the power key on the front panel The AMP issues the message Waking up In case the mains plug has the incorrect polarization a warning will appear in the display see section Mains phase detection on page 14 After that th...

Page 14: ...you switch on the unit again the warning should not appear now Important If the AMP issues the mains polarization warning or no warning at all for both positions of the mains plug check the connection to earth of your mains socket and mains cord You have to ensure a stable connection to earth for the mains phase detection of the AMP to work correctly 6 4 Using Audionet Link If your AMP is connecte...

Page 15: ...ecause of the nature of stereo or multi channel signals it may occur that the AMPs in your setup will switch on at a different point of time according to each input signal Operate the AMP as usual Of course you are still able to switch on off the unit manually The AMP will shut down automatically Auto Off function when no input signal is detected for a user selectable time 30 seconds up to 2 hours...

Page 16: ...countdown is started automatically if you do not change any setting for longer than 12 seconds Note While the countdown is running the display shows the remaining time until automatic start up WARM UP IN 02 hours 43 min If the display saver is active the display shows the remaining count down time abbreviated e g 02 43 Please refer to section Set Dim Level on page 20 for detailed information on th...

Page 17: ...DC Voltage exceeding DC level at the output defective pre amplifier or source unit PreVolt Positive malfunction in power supply service required PreVolt Negative malfunction in power supply service required Power Failure temporary breakdown of mains Discharging Malfunction internal malfunction during discharging service required Even after powering down the AMP the error message will still be in t...

Page 18: ... down the power key longer than 2 seconds or simply wait longer than 12 seconds If you would like to change more settings please re enter the setup menu While you are in the main menu get back to normal operating mode by waiting longer than 12 seconds or navigate to menu item Exit and select it Note In case you stop editing any user setting the AMP will leave the setup menu automatically after 12 ...

Page 19: ...er on Never power on automatically fast on High sensitivity medium on Medium sensitivity slow on Lowest sensitivity Set Auto Off never off Never power off automatically off in 30 secs off in 5 min off in 15 min off in 60 min off in 120 min When music stops wait se lected amount of time before automatic power down Set AutoStart disabled AutoStart function disabled active AutoStart function active E...

Page 20: ... dis play shows the selected input channel or the temperature depending on the selected display mode Set Display in the abbreviated form Line XLR In or Temp Cool Ok High The display bright ness is automatically reduced to 25 and the location of the infor mation text will change randomly every 12 seconds to prevent any burn in effect of the display The display saver is de activated and the display ...

Page 21: ...8 4 Set Auto On Your Audionet AMP is equipped with an input signal detector Auto On function If the signal at the selected input Cinch or balanced XLR crossed the user selectable threshold the AMP will power up automati cally Select the threshold level you need never on Select this option if you would like to de activate the Auto On function The AMP will not power up automatically fast on If you s...

Page 22: ...e to power down the unit to stand by mode manually off in 30 secs If no input signal is detected for 30 seconds the AMP will shut down automatically off in 5 min After 5 minutes without an input signal the AMP will shut down off in 15 min After 15 minutes without an input signal the AMP will shut down off in 60 min After 1 hour without an input signal the AMP will shut down off in 120 min After 2 ...

Page 23: ... use the AutoStart function with a timer device the mains switch 9 on the back panel has to be in position on all the time The connection to mains is switched by the timer device in this case 8 7 Overview factory defaults Option Setting SET DIM LEVEL 50 SET DISPLAY Standard SET INPUT Line Cinch SET AUTO ON never on SET AUTO OFF never off SET AUTOSTART disabled Note The Warm Up countdown is preset ...

Page 24: ...Power MOSFETs and drives a bias current of 0 6 A which is controlled actively A complex correction circuit locally compensates distortion in real time 9 3 Power supply The control input and power stage circuits have separate power supplies with separate transformers and rectifiers The encapsulated 850 VA main transformer drives Schottky rectifier diodes supplying two fast and im pulse stable high ...

Page 25: ...vironment Do not cover the unit Do not open the unit Unauthorised opening will void warranty Do not short circuit the outputs During connecting or removing loudspeakers and or the pre amplifier your AMP must be switched off to prevent damage to the amplifier or the connected units Use dry cloth for cleaning We would like to wish you many exciting listening experiences with your new Audionet produc...

Page 26: ...se spectrum k2 typ 117 dB for 25 Watts in 4 Ohms k3 typ 140 dB for 25 Watts in 4 Ohms SNR 122 dB Inputs 1 WBT Cinch line gold plated 1 Neutrik XLR balanced gold plated 1 Audionet Link optical Input impedance coaxial 37 kOhm 100 pF balanced 3 kOhm 100pF Outputs 2 pairs of WBT NextGen speaker terminals gold plated for comfortable Bi Wiring 1 Audionet Link optical Mains 230 V 50 60 Hz Power consumpti...

Page 27: ...id transformers with 8500 VA two special smoothing capacitors with an overall capacity of 82 000 μF big two line vacuum fluorescent display remote power up down via Audionet Link or input signal 3 sensitivity settings timer function microprocessor monitored protection circuit protection circuitry detecting HF DC overheat ing and overload automatic mains phase recognition display saver Errors and o...

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