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PRE60 Audiophile Preamplifier, dAC, Streamer user Guide

10

fRont PAnEl ContRolS

Volume

Changes the volume.

Standby 

O

Switches the PRE60 to standby, or switches it on from 
standby.

Menu 

@

Press and hold to display the settings menu.

Select 

R

In the settings menus: Edits a setting.

Cancel 

In the settings menus: Cancels editing a setting, 
or saves an alias.

Selector

Selects an input.

In the settings menus: Selects a setting.

uSinG thE PRimARE APP

Many features of the PRE60 also be operated remotely 
using the Primare App, which is available for free 
download for iOS or Android devices. These include:

  Input selection (including renaming).

  Volume control.

  Software updates.

  IR and Trig activation.

  Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

  Default volume.

SElECtinG A SouRCE

The PRE60 provides a choice of 12 inputs. Initially these 
are labelled IN1 to IN6, MEDIA, DIG1 to DIG4, and PC, but 
you can give them your own aliases to suit the sources in 
your system; see 

To give an alias to a source

, page 12.

To select a source

  Turn the SELECTOR until the source is indicated on 

the front panel display; for example:

IN2

  Alternatively, press the 

A

 or 

V

 buttons on the remote 

control to step between sources, or press one of the 
buttons 

1

 to 

6

 on the remote control to select the 

corresponding source directly.

ChAnGinG thE volumE

The PRE60 allows you to vary the volume from 0 (silence) 
to 79 (maximum).

To change the volume

  Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel, or 

press the 

VOL

 

+

 or 

VOL

 

 buttons (or the 

<

 or 

>

 

buttons) on the remote control.

The current volume setting is shown on the front panel; 
for example:

vol 28

ChAnGinG thE diSPlAy 

BRiGhtnESS

To change the front panel display brightness

  Press the 

DIM

 button on the remote control to step 

through the three levels of illumination and blank.

The display auto-dims after a few seconds and returns to 
the selected brightness when you operate any control.

ChAnGinG thE BAlAnCE

You can change the balance of the sound between the 
left and right channels to shift the position of the stereo 
image.

To change the balance

  Press the 

ST/BAL

 button on the remote control.

The front panel display shows the current balance 
setting, where 

00LR-9

 corresponds to the leftmost 

position, 

00LR00

 corresponds to centre, and 

-9LR00

 

corresponds to the rightmost position.

  Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel, or 

press the 

<

 or 

>

 buttons on the remote control.

The current balance setting is shown on the front panel; 
for example:

-7LR00

uSinG thE PRE60

Summary of Contents for PRE60

Page 1: ...PRE60 Audiophile PreAmplifier DAC Streamer User Guide ...

Page 2: ... net Issue PRE60 1 The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication However our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare AB Primare is a trademark of Primare AB This guide was produced by Human Computer Interface Ltd http www interface co uk ...

Page 3: ...r 9 Connecting to the Internet 9 Using the PRE60 10 Front panel controls 10 Using the Primare App 10 Selecting a source 10 Changing the volume 10 Changing the display brightness 10 Changing the balance 10 Configuring the settings 11 Using the settings menus 11 Input settings 11 Audio settings 12 General settings 12 Configuring Network settings 13 Ethernet settings 13 WLAN settings 13 Firmware sett...

Page 4: ...hank you for choosing the PRIMARE 60 series Reference Class This user guide explains how to set up the unit for the best sound quality and operate the unit to enjoy the music from all your sources To get support and assistance not covered by this guide please contact your local authorised Primare dealer or visit our website at www primare net ...

Page 5: ... amplifier only provides unbalanced inputs Connect the PRE3 or PRE4 L and R outputs from the PRE60 to the L and R inputs on the power amplifier using high quality RCA cables 3 Connect sources Connect your analogue and digital sources for more information see Connecting sources page 3 4 Connect power Plug one end of the mains cable supplied with the PRE60 into the power connector on the back panel ...

Page 6: ...ch of the connectors on the back panel Back panel connections XLR 1 RS232 XLR 2 RCA 3 6 Record XLR 1 XLR 2 RCA 3 RCA 4 Trigger in out Power Infra Red in out Digital out Optical 1 3 Coax 4 Ethernet connector Wi fi antenna USB to PC USB drive Analogue inputs Analogue outputs Analogue outputs Digital inputs ...

Page 7: ...lace Note Replace only with 3V button cells type CR2025 or equivalent When disposing of old batteries please be considerate to the environment Using the remote control Switch on off Move balance right Select next input or move up on settings menu Select previous input or move down on settings menu Control the CD player Change the balance Change the display brightness Press briefly to mute the soun...

Page 8: ...Connect the optical inputs 1 to 3 to digital sources with optical outputs using TOSlink optical cables Turn the SELECTOR until the appropriate source is selected for example DIG1 Digital coax input Connect the digital coax input 4 to a digital source with a coax output using a digital coax cable Turn the SELECTOR until the coax source is selected DIG4 Connecting an iPod iPhone or iPad You can conn...

Page 9: ...d to install the Primare XMOS audio driver available on primare net Macintosh OSX 10 4 or later is recommended No driver is required Connect the computer s USB port to the USB B connector on the PRE60 using a USB A to USB B cable The PRE60 will then appear as a sound output device called XMOS USB Audio 2 0 in the Sound control panel PC or Sound system preferences panel Macintosh Turn the SELECTOR ...

Page 10: ... on the remote control to step between sources or press one of the buttons 1 to 6 on the remote control to select the corresponding source directly Changing the volume The PRE60 allows you to vary the volume from 0 silence to 79 maximum To change the volume Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel or press the VOL or VOL buttons or the or buttons on the remote control The current volume settin...

Page 11: ...nt panel or press the A or V buttons on the remote control to change the value of the setting As you change it the new value is shown in the menu Audio settings vol 22 Balance 00 LR 00 Volume default 12 Volume max 79 Press the R button on the front panel or the SELECT button on the remote control to save the value you have set To exit from the settings menus Hold down the button on the front panel...

Page 12: ...Volume default 30 Volume max 79 To set the maximum volume Set the Volume max setting to the highest volume you want to allow Audio settings vol 22 Balance 00 LR 00 Volume default 20 Volume max 60 General settings The General settings menu allows you to change the IR input and reset the PRE60 to the factory default settings To set the IR input Set the IR input to Front to control the PRE60 using a ...

Page 13: ...other settings are configured automatically for you Ethernet settings vol22 DHCP enabled IP 0 0 0 0 IP Mask 255 0 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Change DHCP to Enabled Select Apply settings Select Ok to the prompt Will reset module The menu should show Connected Wired To set up Ethernet manually This option is only recommended for experienced users Configure the DHCP option on the Ethernet settings menu to d...

Page 14: ...settings menu allows you to install updated firmware in the PRE60 When you switch the PRE60 on from standby it will automatically check for new firmware and show a message in the Primare App if it is available To update the firmware Turn the SELECTOR control on the front panel or press the A or V buttons on the remote control until the Firmware settings item is highlighted on the main menu Device ...

Page 15: ...audio from a computer 1 x asynchronous USB A input allowing the device to play audio from USB iPhone Digital output 1 x Coax output transmitting at 192 kHz Always connected to the active input source Performance Gain 16dB Frequency response 20Hz 100kHz 3dB THD 0 003 20Hz 100kHz 0dB gain Signal to noise ratio 115 dBV Maximum in out level 10V RMS General Control 12V trigger input and output 1 x RS23...

Page 16: ...laying RS232 The RS232 input allows you to connect the PRE60 to a controller system For more information please contact Primare or visit www primare net The Trigger output allows the PRE60 to switch on other devices such as a Primare source Trigger input output The trigger input and output allow you to link your Primare products together using the trigger cable supplied with each product so they s...

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Page 18: ...oduce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with...

Page 19: ...ut settings 11 Internet connecting 9 iPod iPhone or iPad connecting 8 IR in out 6 12 M Macintosh connecting 9 N Network name 13 Network settings 13 O Optical inputs 6 8 P Phase 16 R Remote control 7 Resetting factory defaults 12 RS232 input 6 16 S Scanning for WLAN networks 13 Settings menus using 11 Sources Enabling disabling 11 Renaming 11 12 Selecting 10 Setting level 11 Switching on 5 T Techni...

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