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Balance and Input Level Settings

Balance and output level can be adjusted in the following steps:

o

  You can specify different settings for each input terminal.

1

  Turn the INPUT knob to select the input source.

2

  Press the SETUP button repeatedly to select the menu 

item to be set.

Each  time  the  SETUP  button  is  pressed,  the  item  changes  as 
follows:

Bal >

Level>

Return to the previous display

(Exit setup mode)

Speaker balance

Output level

o

  If no button is pressed for more than 10 seconds or the CLEAR 

button is pressed, the setup mode will be canceled and return 
to the previous display.

3

  Press the INPUT buttons (</>) to change the setting.

Speaker balance

Display: Bal >***

Adjusts the left/right speaker output balance.
The higher the R value, the more the sound will be balanced to 
the right speaker. The higher the L value, the more the sound 
will be balanced to the left speaker.
The default setting is “0.0” (center).

R6.0 

(dB)

0.0

L6.0 

(dB)

(0.5dB steps)

(0.5dB steps)

(Center)

Output level

Display: Level>***

Adjusts the sound level of the selected input terminal.
The default setting is “0.0” (dB).

+18.0 

(dB)

0.0

-18.0 

(dB)

(0.5dB steps)

(0.5dB steps)

(dB)

4

  Press  the  SETUP  button  repeatedly  to  exit  the  setup 

mode.

o

  You  can  also  press  the  CLEAR  button  or  wait  for  more  than 

10 seconds to exit the setup mode.

o

  Memorized settings are stored even after the power cord has 

been disconnected.

Note for settings and sound quality

Bal  (Speaker  balance)  and  Level  (Output  level)  are  selections 
related  to  sound  output.  These  settings  and  the  volume  level 
are detected comprehensively by a micro computer and wholly 
controlled by a singular volume control amplifier.
It is therefore different from normal amplifiers where sound signals 
pass  through  several  circuits.  In  this  design  implementation, 
there is no deterioration in sound quality caused by any of these 
settings.

Summary of Contents for I-03

Page 1: ...D01141820A I 03 Integrated Amplifier OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...d with liquids such as vases on the apparatus o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit o The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY ON switch not in the ON position o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time o The mains p...

Page 3: ...l Settings 14 Additional Settings 15 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Rear Panel Layout 21 What s in the box Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation Remote control unit RC 1251 x 1 Batteries AA R6 or SUM 3 x 2 Power cord x ...

Page 4: ...d take care of temperature of the unit o Do not place this unit on a thick carpet o When the unit is turned on switching on the TV may cause lines to appear on the TV screen depending on the condition of the electric waves of the TV broadcast This is not malfunction in the unit or the TV If you see such lines keep this unit well away from the TV set CAUTION o Do not place any objects on this unit ...

Page 5: ... into this jack and then adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME knob TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING Do not connect headphones to the PHONES jack while wearing them Moreover do not disconnect headphones or turn the unit on or off while wearing them Very loud sounds could be output from the headphones if volume is not turned down prior to plugging on or prior to unplugging It may cause damage to yo...

Page 6: ...o select one of four brightness levels for the display and indicator lamps page 13 d SETUP Press this button to enter the setup mode for balance and output level adjustments page 14 Press this button for more than 2 seconds to enter additional setup modes page 15 e CLEAR In setup mode use this button to exit the setup mode pages 14 15 f VOLUME Use these buttons to adjust the volume o When you set ...

Page 7: ...control unit and main unit decreases the batteries are exhausted In this case replace the batteries with new ones For more information about collection of batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Precautions concerning batteries Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to fire injury or th...

Page 8: ...to use with this unit o Be sure to connect each plug securely To prevent hum and noise do not bundle the connection cords A A B C D XLR cable RCA audio cable RCA audio cable Power cord L R L R L R Turntable Recorder etc Super Audio CD Player etc Super Audio CD Player Tuner etc XLR pin assignment 1 COMMON 2 HOT 3 COLD AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Wall socket ...

Page 9: ...turntable set the RCA3 setting to PHONO page 17 o Connect the ground lead of the turntable to the GND terminal SIGNAL GND terminal of the I 03 B GND terminal SIGNAL GND Connection of this terminal with the ground terminal of another chassis may improve sound quality o Note that this is NOT an electrical safety ground earth o When a turntable is connected to the RCA3 PHONO terminal make sure to con...

Page 10: ...R terminal e terminal of the speaker Using side of the speaker cable SPEAKER terminal e terminal of the speaker Using side of the speaker cable o Generally the side of the speaker cable is marked to make it distinguishable from the side of the cable o Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen clockwise to tighten Left speaker Right speaker After all other connections are complete connect th...

Page 11: ...n customers In accordance with European safety regulations it is not possible to connect banana plugs into the speaker terminals on European models The holes into which banana plugs are inserted have been covered with black caps Connect the speakers using spades or bare wires If the black caps become separated from the terminals return them to their original position Left speaker Right speaker RCA...

Page 12: ...he input source names displayed You can also set the terminals to be skipped when you do not want to use them pages 17 18 4 Play the source and then adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME knob Sudden loud noises may cause hearing damage and other issues Before starting playback minimize the volume and adjust it to a suitable level after playback begins Turning the unit off To prevent sudden noise...

Page 13: ...or to unplugging It may cause damage to your hearing Dimmer You can change the brightness of the display and indicator lamps Press the DIMMER button to change the brightness Each time the DIMMER button is pressed the brightness changes as follows 3 Full brightness 2 1 0 Off o When you press a button or turn a knob the illuminations turns to the full brightness for 5 seconds o In setup mode the ill...

Page 14: ...lue the more the sound will be balanced to the left speaker The default setting is 0 0 center R6 0 dB 0 0 L6 0 dB 0 5dB steps 0 5dB steps Center Output level Display Level Adjusts the sound level of the selected input terminal The default setting is 0 0 dB 18 0 dB 0 0 18 0 dB 0 5dB steps 0 5dB steps dB 4 Press the SETUP button repeatedly to exit the setup mode o You can also press the CLEAR button...

Page 15: ...tput level RCA2 throughout RCA3 PHONO input PHONO Cartridge Assigning input terminal names Setting input terminal to be skipped Auto display darkening Returning to factory settings o The item names will change according to the current input terminal or settings you have made o If no button is pressed for more than 10 seconds or the CLEAR button is pressed the setup mode will be canceled and return...

Page 16: ...n headphones are plugged in to this unit sound signals are output as they are REC Output from the PRE OUT terminals is activated and the unit sends a fixed output level for recording The volume level adjusted using the VOLUME knob is ignored Sound signals are output as they are Select REC when you connect a recorder to the PRE OUT terminals Pre out output level Display POutLv Adjusts the pre amp f...

Page 17: ...nnot use the VOLUME knob control buttons of this unit When you select THRU be sure to connect the RCA2 terminals to a device that allows you to control the volume level at the device side Also make sure to adjust the volume level of the device to the minimum before you select THRU Gradually increase the volume level of the connected device Failure to do so may allow very loud sounds to be output s...

Page 18: ...Display Setup Memorized settings are stored even after the power cord has been disconnected If you have made changes through the setup process and want to restart from a known set of options restore the unit to the default factory settings as follows While Setup is displayed press the ON button to execute the initialization process Setup CLR appears on the display and the unit returns to the facto...

Page 19: ...nnect the headphones e When you use this unit as a pre amplifier set the Pre out setting to ON1 or ON2 page 16 e The connected speakers will make no sound when the Pre out setting is set to ON2 page 16 e The connected speakers will make no sound when the protection circuit is activated Check the items on the right AMP ERR blinks on the display e The protection circuit is activated Check the items ...

Page 20: ...s Jacks RCA jacks x 1 stereo Output impedance 470 Ω General Power supply European model AC 230 V 50 Hz U S A Canadian model AC 120 V 60 Hz Korean model AC 220 V 60 Hz Power consumption 280 W External dimensions W x H x D 445 x 162 x 468 mm 17 1 2 x 6 3 8 x 18 3 8 including protrusions Weight 31 kg 68 lb Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation Storage temperatur...

Page 21: ...21 Rear Panel Layout ...

Page 22: ...ere you purchased the equipment Disposal of batteries and or accumulators a Waste batteries and or accumulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities b By disposing of waste batteries and or accumulators correctly you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on...

Page 23: ...ormations contenues dans le tableau suivant sont applicables uniquement aux produits en vente en République populaire de Chine o Les produits vendus en Europe sont fabriqués conformément avec la directive européenne RoHS o La información de la siguiente tabla se aplica únicamente a los productos de venta en la República Popular China o Los productos vendidos en el espacio europeo se fabrican en co...

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