AMS35i
AMPLIFIER OPERATION
Issue 2
Page 9
of
12
STARTING
Once all connections are made, switch on the unit, using
the
POWER
button front of the unit. The
MUTE
LED
will light. Speaker outputs are muted for about 15
seconds, so no sound will be heard from the speakers.
Once the 15 seconds is up the
MUTE
LED goes out,
indicating unit is settled, and ready for use.
VOLUME
The volume should be adjusted for normal listening
levels. This is done by turning the volume up/down
knob on the front panel. Adjusting the
volume can also
be achieved using the remote handset, using the volume
up/down buttons (see p. 9).
MUTE (remote only)
The sound from the speakers may be muted by use of
the
MUTE
button on the remote. Press once, and
MUTE
LED will light indicating muted state. No sound
will be heard from the speakers.
To return to listening; simply press the
MUTE
button
again so
MUTE
LED is no longer lit.
BALACED INPUT
To use the balanced input, connect balanced source
outputs to the balanced input XLR sockets (see p.7).
Select
BALANCED
input by pressing the
BALANCED INPUT
button so
BALANCED INPUT
LED is lit.
Selecting the
BALANCED
input can also be achieved
by pressing the corresponding button on the remote
handset, (see p. 8).
CD
To use the CD input, connect CD player outputs to the
CD input RCA sockets (see p.7). Select
CD
input by
pressing the
CD
button so
CD
LED is lit.
Selecting the
CD
input can also be achieved by
pressing the corresponding button on the remote
handset, (see p. 8).
TUNER
To use the tuner input, connect tuner outputs to the tuner
input RCA sockets (see p.7). Select
TUNER
input by
pressing the
TUNER
button so
TUNER
LED is lit.
Selecting the
TUNER
input can also be achieved by
pressing the corresponding button on the remote
handset, (see p. 8).
AUX
To use the tuner input, connect tuner outputs to the
tuner input RCA sockets (see p.7). Select
AUX
input by
pressing the
AUX
button so
AUX
LED is lit.
Selecting the
AUX
input can also be achieved by
pressing the corresponding button on the remote
handset, (see p. 8).
TAPE
To use the
TAPE
input, connect external source to the
TAPE
input (see p.7). Select
TAPE
input by pressing
the source up/down buttons until
TAPE
LED is lit.
Selecting the
TAPE
input can also be achieved by
pressing the corresponding button on the remote handset
(see p. 8).
RECORDING AND TAPE MONITOR
To record to tape, (or alternatively CD recorder, DAT,
minidisk or computer soundcard analogue input) connect
the tape out to the tape recorder line in. Press the input
selector button on the front panel or remote control. This
source will now be routed to the AMS35i
TAPE
OUT
for recording by tape deck.
The recording can be directly monitored through the
loudspeakers by pressing the
TAPE MONITOR
button.
Press again to return back to the input being recorded.
On some 3 head tape decks there is an additional
tape/source switch which should be in the tape position
for this to work. If in doubt, please consult tape deck
operating manual.
Note - adjustment of the volume control has no effect on
the recording level.
