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Chord Electronics

ULTIMA PRE 2 | 

Manual

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There are no user-
serviceable components 
within the ULTIMA PRE 

2 or its power supply. Dangerous 
voltages/currents exist within 
the ULTIMA PRE 2 and its power 
supply, posing a severe risk of 
electrocution and/or fire. 

Never attempt to 
open, dismantle or 
apply internal third-

party devices to it or insert 
anything other than the listed 
interconnects or headphone 
adapters within this user manual. 

If the ULTIMA PRE 2 develops a 
fault or the casework becomes 
damaged, immediately 
disconnect from the mains 
power supply and connected 
equipment, and contact Chord 
Electronics for further advice.

1.1  

Introduction 

1.2   Protection against 

 

liquids & heat

1.3   Dismantling & radio frequency  

 interference

1.4    Connecting your equipment

Dismantling & radio 

frequency interference

1.3

With a thick, solid aluminium 
chassis, the ULTIMA PRE 2’s 
casework largely protects the 
sensitive internal circuitry from 
radio frequency interference. 
However, for optimal 
performance, it is recommended 
that the following points are 
observed: 

 

1. Consider placing the 
ULTIMA PRE 2 away 

from wireless routers.

 
2. Separate the ULTIMA 
PRE 2 from amplifiers 

using  toroidal transformers. 

3. Operate mobile  
phones at a distance  

to avoid interference.

Although the ULTIMA 
PRE 2 is largely shielded, 
it can generate radio 

frequency interference that 
may have an effect on radio 
and television reception. If this 
occurs, please reconsider your 
placement.

Summary of Contents for ULTIMA PRE 2

Page 1: ...Electronics Product Communication English The Pumphouse Farleigh Lane East Farleigh Kent ME16 9NB Great Britain 44 0 1622 721 444 info chordelectronics co uk chordelectronics co uk ULTIMA PRE 2 Manual...

Page 2: ...0 Contents 3 0 Getting to know ULTIMA PRE 2 11 3 1 Getting to know ULTIMA PRE 2 12 3 2 The front panel 3 3 The top panel 13 3 4 The rear panel 14 3 5 The remote control 15 4 0 Setting up ULTIMA PRE 2...

Page 3: ...tronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Manual _ 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Protection against liquids heat 1 3 Dismantling Radio Frequency interference 1 4 Connecting your equipment 1 0 Safety instructions Safety instruction...

Page 4: ...and a single stereo pair is available via XLR or RCA for outputs Before operation we strongly advise you read this user manual thoroughly We also recommend that you store this user manual along with...

Page 5: ...nd connected equipment and contact Chord Electronics for further advice The ULTIMA PRE 2 has internal thermal protection which will shut down the unit in the event of excessive temperatures being reac...

Page 6: ...rther advice 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Protection against liquids heat 1 3 Dismantling radio frequency interference 1 4 Connecting your equipment Dismantling radio frequency interference 1 3 With a thick s...

Page 7: ...el Never operate connected equipment to the ULTIMA PRE 2 at excessive sound levels permanent hearing damage and loss can occur The included 16V 4000mA power supply simply plugs into the ULTIMA PRE 2 I...

Page 8: ...Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Manual _ 2 1 Warranty period registering your purchase 2 2 Making a claim warranty exclusions 2 0 Warranty Warranty 2 0 8 33...

Page 9: ...kmanship through fair wear and tear The warranty will be void if any other PSU other than that supplied is used The warranty is transferable with proof of purchase however is not available on ex demon...

Page 10: ...rvice centre to guarantee the quality and safety of the repair WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The warranty does not cover connected equipment personal injury or development natural patina of the metalwork and wi...

Page 11: ...onics ULTIMA PRE 2 Manual _ 3 1 Getting to know ULTIMA PRE 2 3 2 The front panel 3 3 The top panel 3 4 The back panel 3 5 The remote control 3 0 Getting to know ULTIMA PRE 2 Getting to know ULTIMA PRE...

Page 12: ...ect up to 8 inputs a AV bypass and several outputs ULTIMA PRE 2 offers volume and balance control giving you full autonomy over your system ULTIMA PRE 2 also has 2 recording output for your convinienc...

Page 13: ...buttons It also features the IR window which is used withe the remote and 2 1 4 heaphone jacks 3 1 Getting to know Prima 3 2 The front panel 3 3 The top panel 3 4 The rear panel 3 5 The remote control...

Page 14: ...nel has no user configurable options Instead three teal feature light rings illuminate 3 1 Getting to know Prima 3 2 The front panel 3 3 The top panel 3 4 The rear panel 3 5 The remote control The top...

Page 15: ...re that they securly click into place 3 1 Getting to know Prima 3 2 The front panel 3 3 The top panel 3 4 The rear panel 3 5 The remote control The rear panel 3 4 15 33 WARNING Do not use any other po...

Page 16: ...ng to know Prima 3 2 The front panel 3 3 The top panel 3 4 The rear panel 3 5 The remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SHUF TIME LEVEL SETUP BYPASS OP1 2 MUTE OP1 OP2 BAL BAL ESC HIFI AV OK LINE1 LINE4...

Page 17: ...n input to ULTIMA PRE 2 4 3 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a power amplifier 4 4 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a recording device 4 5 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a AV device 4 6 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to hea...

Page 18: ...vised If possible do not place the unit s inside a cabinet As the infra red remote control requires a direct line of sight to the viewing portal please avoid placing objects in front of either device...

Page 19: ...ng an input to ULTIMA PRE 2 4 3 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a power amplifier 4 4 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a recording device 4 5 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a AV device 4 6 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to...

Page 20: ...PRE 2 to a power amplifier 4 4 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a recording device 4 5 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a AV device 4 6 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to headphones Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a power am...

Page 21: ...E 2 4 3 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a power amplifier 4 4 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a recording device 4 5 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a AV device 4 6 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to headphones Connecting U...

Page 22: ...PRE 2 to a AV device 4 6 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to headphones Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a AV device 4 5 22 33 A V XLR input 5 With the Volume a the lowest setting initiate playback and gradually inc...

Page 23: ...Connecting an input to ULTIMA PRE 2 4 3 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a power amplifier 4 4 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a recording device 4 5 Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a AV device 4 6 Connecting ULTIMA...

Page 24: ...Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Manual _ 5 1 Basic navigation 5 2 Volume and balance control 5 3 Display 5 4 Recording 5 5 AV Bypass 5 0 How to navigate the menu How to navigate the menu 5 0 24 33...

Page 25: ...ontrol 5 3 Display 5 4 Recording 5 5 Av bypass Basic navigation 5 1 25 33 Alternatively you can use the lower buttons on the ULTIMA PRE 2 remote to select the correct input and output The left hand si...

Page 26: ...in volume from damaging your loudspeakers 5 1 Basic navigation 5 2 Volume and balance control 5 3 Display 5 4 Recording 5 5 Av bypass Volume and balance control 5 2 26 33 The dial on the right adjusts...

Page 27: ...utput selection To select the output press the set button several times to cycle through the 4 outputs listed Please note that both XLR and RCA outputs will be live at the same time and will both be l...

Page 28: ...ill decrease the volume The volume range runs from 0 to 98 and is displayed on the ULTIMA PRE 2 as you alter the volume If the outputs are muted a volume change will un mute the outputs to prevent lar...

Page 29: ...output and Bus B is permanently connected to Tape 2 T2 output You can record from any source to either of the recording outputs and both outputs can be monitored 5 1 Basic navigation 5 2 Volume and ba...

Page 30: ...A PRE 2 to remain in an AV system to give the best possible stereo two channel playback whilst still being able to switch to AV bypass mode to allow the processor to playback multichannel film content...

Page 31: ...Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Manual _ 6 1 Gain 6 0 Special features Special features 6 0 31 33...

Page 32: ...6 1 32 33 Gain display Once you have adjusted the gain setting on an input device your amplifier will remember the setting on booting up the system in the future The six available gain settings are s...

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