Q-tron Audio
Q-tron Audio
Manual PRE14B4R2
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Function
The amplifier is equipped with RCA phono and XLR connectors for input and output
signals. The active circuit in the amplifier is powered by an advanced power supply with
controlled start-up sequences to prolong the tubes’ life and avoid any voltage transients
on the output.
Start-up procedure
Switch on the mains and switch on the back panel to position 1. Push the front panel
push button, and after a few seconds, the display will be lit. After 60 seconds the area
around the front panel push button will be lit green and the amplifier is then ready for
operation.
Controls and connectors
Front panel
On-switch with an integrated on indicator, this is a switch button which when pushed in
will start the switch-on sequence of the amplifier.
Combined volume control and channel selector knob. The volume level is controlled by
turning the knob and the channel is changed by pushing the knob slightly inwards.
Volume and channel can also be controlled remotely.
Indicator display. This display indicates volume level from 0 to 64 where 0 is the lowest
volume and 64 is the highest volume. When a channel is changed either by pushing the
control knob or by the remote control the channel is shown momentarily from C1 to C4
Back panel
Input connectors left and right
Connectors marked 1 and 2
These connectors accept standard XLR male plugs
Connectors marked 3 and 4
These connectors accept standard
RCA phono plugs
Output connectors left and right
Connectors marked 1
These connectors accept standard RCA phono plugs
Connectors marked 2
These connectors accept standard XLR female plugs
Mains power inlet with integrated fuse holder and mains switch.
