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Owners Manual

éloquence 250i Integrated Amplifier

PERREAUX

Summary of Contents for eloquence 250i

Page 1: ...Owners Manual loquence 250i Integrated Amplifier PERREAUX...

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Page 3: ...loquence 250i Integrated Amplifier Designed and Manufactured in Dunedin New Zealand...

Page 4: ...g information in the instruction and service manuals Mains Plugs This device is supplied with a non rewireable mains plug for the intended country Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Per...

Page 5: ...supply only of the type described in the operating instructions and or as marked on the rear of the unit General Safety Instructions DO NOT defeat the safety earth of the grounding type mains plug se...

Page 6: ...t of this manual is furnished for information use only is subject to Copyright and Acknowledgments Table of Contents Mute Level 22 Bypass 22 Headphone Configuration 22 Volume Trim 22 Headphone Balance...

Page 7: ...investment in Perreaux Perreaux products are designed to provide the utmost in sonic realism and electronic reliability with a functional yet elegant appearance that reflects the care and craftsmansh...

Page 8: ...gy in its output stages excellent high frequency response improved distortion perform ance and reliability Balanced Input The loquence 250i features a balanced input via XLR connectors allow ing optim...

Page 9: ...anship with which they are assembled and the exhaustive inspection and testing we employ help raise the value of Perreaux products In addition to yielding the best performance careful attention to det...

Page 10: ...is used in a cabinet air must be able to flow through An enclosed cabinet will severely restrict heat dissipation Ensure that nothing is placed above or below the amplifier that might block or restri...

Page 11: ...priate speaker binding posts at the rear of the amplifier Switch on source component Turn on the source component making sure you have your favourite recording ready to play Quick Start Switch on your...

Page 12: ...rs are Connecting Rear panel 1 2 1 4 6 2 1 3 9 Pin 1 Signal ground Pin 2 Signal non inverting Pin 3 Signal inverting Shield ground Chassis ground Please refer to the owner s manual of your balanced ou...

Page 13: ...te function see Separate page 24 3 Pre Out The unbalanced RCA preamp outputs provide a single ended preamp level audio signal for connection to an external power amplifier or active subwoofer 4 Tape O...

Page 14: ...Connecting the ground wire from your turntables tonearm to this terminal usually minimises any hum or buzzing to which the turntable may otherwise be susceptible Your authorised Perreaux dealer can a...

Page 15: ...icate the protection has tripped and or the amplifier requires user intervention 3 Volume Control Interface Knob Rotate to adjust the volume level of the loudspeaker output and the preamp output It do...

Page 16: ...mplifier is in 6 Display The liquid crystal display LCD used to show information relating to the operation and status of your loquence 250i integrated amplifier 7 Auxiliary Input The auxiliary input a...

Page 17: ...put 2 Time The time key shows the time on the display of the amplifier 3 Navigation Keys The navigation keys are used to navigate your way around the loquence menu system and adjust various settings s...

Page 18: ...djustments while making it easier to move quickly between extremely low and normal listening levels Note When the home theatre input HT LOOP is selected or an input is set to bypass the volume control...

Page 19: ...from selection by scroll ing from the front panel or remote control although it is still available for selection via the menu system and the remote control s keys Mute Mute the volume by pressing the...

Page 20: ...igate up or down the options within a menu by rotating the interface knob left or right or using the buttons Press the interface knob or the button to select an option Press the interface knob or the...

Page 21: ...lume Headphone Clock Options System Input Configuration Each input on your loquence 250i integrated amplifier can be customised in several ways to enhance either the performance or the ease of use of...

Page 22: ...name via the remote control Press to scroll through the available characters Press to add the selected character to the input label and advance the label cursor Press to delete characters from the inp...

Page 23: ...t imbalance that may be present on a particular source component For example the finest handmade cartridges are subject to small channel imbalance problems The factory default balance trim is 00 0dB E...

Page 24: ...n allows you to establish a maximum level to which the volume can be set It is particularly useful if the system is sometimes used by people who may not be as careful as you would be teenaged children...

Page 25: ...ol of the other component before selecting a bypassed input as the resulting volume level may be uncomfortably loud Note INPUT 4 has the volume bypassed straight from the factory and by default is set...

Page 26: ...andby while DISABLED hides the clock from being displayed altogether The factory default location setting is DISABLED Options Display The display menu allows you to configure various attributes of the...

Page 27: ...perature upon your return home from work or used as a deterrent to would be burglars while you are away on holiday where it can turn on for a period of each day The factory default timer setting for t...

Page 28: ...displays information relating to your amplifier software version serial number etc Preset The preset menu allows you to save and restore user settings for your loquence 250i integrated amplifier Defau...

Page 29: ...offers loudspeaker protection if the output of the amplifier goes to a high DC voltage because of excessive DC at a source input or some internal fault When DC detection occurs the output to the spea...

Page 30: ...8 Vrms Tape Outs 7 8 Vrms Frequency Response Amplifier 0dB 0 1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz 0dB 0 6dB from 10Hz to 60kHz Preamplifier 0dB 0 05dB from 20Hz to 20kHz 0dB 0 15dB from 10Hz to 60kHz Distortion THD...

Page 31: ...ced 1 pair RCA preamp level 1 pair RCA line level Other Connections Mains Receptacle IEC C14 socket Earth Ground Terminal mini binding post IR Input 3 5mm 8 stereo jack IR Output 3 5mm 8 stereo jack T...

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Page 33: ...Never apply liquid directly to the amplifier Never use abrasives Never rub in a circular motion Front Panel and Cover The front panel and cover feature a durable high quality annodised finish To remo...

Page 34: ...143mm 5 6 363mm 14 3 425mm 16 7 31...

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