Octave V 110 SE, Owner'S Manual

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3. GETTING STARTED
3.3. Installing the power tubes
The power tubes are in a separate box in the tube compartment
Insert the power tubes into their sockets as shown on the tube layout. Ensure that you correctly
locate the anti-rotation lug on each of the tubes.
Anti-rotation recess
on the tube socket
3.4. Switching on for the first time – the Soft-Start feature
The V 110 SE is equipped with a multi-stage Soft-Start-Turn-On protection circuit which extends
component as well as tube life considerably by protecting against stress caused by typical high
inrush currents during switch on.
Procedure
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Check that the Ecomode switch on the rear panel is in the "Eco off" position

Connect the V 110 SE to the mains. (On new units, this switch is set to "off" at the factory)
 Switch on the V 110 SE using the amplifier’s mains power on/off switch.
Some LEDs will illuminate, depending on the position of the input rotary switch.
In any case the
Power LED (indicates that the unit is switched on) and the Soft-Start LED
will be lit. The Soft-Start LED will extinguish a minute later once the unit has booted up.
The V 110 SE is now ready for work.