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PLINIUS HIATO

Specifications

POWER

300 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms. 
450 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms. 
Both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz at 
less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

20Hz to 20kHz +/–0.2dB 
–3dB at 70kHz

DISTORTION

Typically <0.05% THD at rated power
0.1% THD and IM worst case prior to clipping

CURRENT OUTPUT

50A short duration peak per channel
Fuse protected

SLEW RATE

50V/

µ

s

HUM & NOISE

90dB below rated ouput 20Hz to 20kHz 
unweighted

PHONO INPUT

RCA Unbalanced Input

ADJUSTABLE GAIN

50dB, 56dB, 60dB, 66dB

ADJUSTABLE LOAD

47k, 470R, 100R, 47R, 22R

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

20Hz to 20kHz +/–0.2dB within RIAA spec

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

–80dB wrt 5mV input, A weighted

DISTORTION

<0.01% THD at all levels below clipping

POWER/CURRENT CONSUMPTION

1100VA
0.6A (138W) Class AB Idle
0.3A (69W) Standby

DIMENSIONS

Height:  170mm   (7.5”)
Width:  450mm  (17.75”)
Depth:  455mm  (17.75”)
Weight:  25kg   (56lbs)

Phono optional

Summary of Contents for Integrated Amplifier Hiato

Page 1: ...H I AT O I N T E G R AT E D A M P L I F I E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...llation Operation 14 Product Features 18 Loudspeaker Selection 20 Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 22 Index 23 All operational technical and descriptive material in this publication is subject to cha...

Page 3: ...and the variety of ways it may be used We have designed and manufactured this amplifier to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately With a little care and a full understanding of the...

Page 4: ...clude the hydraulically formed corners on the amplifiers giving much greater strength and the one piece housing for the remote control that looks feels and genuinely is robust As with music that you a...

Page 5: ...sessions The ideal location is upon a rigid stand away from direct contact with any temperature sensitive materials furniture or deep pile carpets Ventilation through and around the amplifier should...

Page 6: ...ch or a switch setting is not used it is a good idea to toggle small switches and turn rotary switches though the full range of the switch several times in succession to keep the contacts active Perfo...

Page 7: ...sk This amplifier operates at hazardous voltage levels There are some alterations that may be made by you the owner However we recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a sui...

Page 8: ...e buttons on the front panel allow selection of any of the different inputs available on the rear or front panel This selection is fed to the pre out line out and speakers outputs of the amplifier NOT...

Page 9: ...ontrol or activated by the trigger input 7 VOLUME CONTROL KNOB The volume control is a motorised unit that will accurately convey the selected source signal to the line stage of the Plinius Hiato When...

Page 10: ...line level inputs for use with signals from line level source components such as CD players tuners VCR s etc Consult your Plinius dealer for further advice if required 2 XLR INPUT TERMINALS The CD Li...

Page 11: ...ed these provide ease of use with bi wiring and multiple cables requiring a large contact area 8 MAINS SWITCH The heavy duty rocker switch in the centre of the panel turns the Mains Line Power to the...

Page 12: ...multi room remote control Please see your Plinius dealer for further advice 13 GROUND LIFT SWITCH This switch allows the signal ground to be isolated from the chassis In some installations a hum loop...

Page 13: ...activates the Hiato Home theatre bypass mode When activatedm the Hiato is bypassed and the signal is direct from the HT Bypass input to the outputs Because the Hiato is bypassed in Processor mode the...

Page 14: ...e track Once the start or end of the track is reached Cue will continue into the next track 11 TRACK BUTTONS The track buttons enable you to move forward right button or back left button through the t...

Page 15: ...ects the mains power at the amplifier end while a local mains plug is required at the wall end The wiring code used inside all Plinius product is Green to Earth Ground Blue to Neutral Brown to Phase L...

Page 16: ...onnect XLR and RCA at the same time use only one or the other If a Phono input is fitted this should be connected to a suitable source turntable only LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS The connection of your loudspe...

Page 17: ...speaker are connected to the RIGHT input to the amplifier from your preamplifier or CD player etc Signals for the LEFT channel should be wired in a similar fashion USING HT BYPASS INPUT The Hiato Inte...

Page 18: ...end of the cable to the IEC socket at the back of the Hiato With the cord fully connected switch the wall outlet ON Now that your Plinius Hiato is configured correctly switch the power switch on the r...

Page 19: ...specific recommendations PHONO GAIN ADJUSTMENT The Hiato Phono input can also be set to one of four gain settings to suit your phono turntable specifications using the 2 way mini switches labelled GA...

Page 20: ...never error detection is triggered the power LED will flash on and off FUSE PROTECTION When any rail fuse is damaged one or more fuse warning LED s will light These LED s are located These LEDs are un...

Page 21: ...s this with your audio dealer prior to purchase As a general rule the use of high power 200 Watt RMS or greater loudspeakers is recommended and desirable However our experience indicates that medium t...

Page 22: ...n using source components connected to the unit Set Processor Bypass to ON for listening to sources via the processor or home theatre equipment SOUND IS QUIET OR DISTORTED If the sound is quiet or dis...

Page 23: ...short duration peak per channel Fuse protected SLEW RATE 50V s HUM NOISE 90dB below rated ouput 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted PHONO INPUT RCA Unbalanced Input ADJUSTABLE GAIN 50dB 56dB 60dB 66dB ADJUSTABL...

Page 24: ...s Line Fuse 19 Mains Supply Connection 17 Mains Switch 10 Operating Temperature 4 19 Output Terminals 10 15 Over Temperature Protection 19 Phasing 16 Phono Earth Post 11 Phono Gain Adjustment 18 Phono...

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