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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat. 

Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  polarized  or 
grounding plug. A grounding plug has two blades and a 
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of 
the obsolete outlet. 

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at 
the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 
or  table  specified  by  the  manufacturer,  or 
sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack 
is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from 

tip-over.                           

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

This  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol  within  an 
equilateral  triangle  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to  the 
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock.

Warning: 

To  reduce  the  risk  of  electric  shock,  do  not 

remove the cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable 
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. 

This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance. 

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 

way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Mains Supply:

 The mains operating voltage of all QUAD 

Artera  series  units  is  shown  on  the  rear  panel.  If  this 

voltage does not match the mains voltage in your area, 

consult your QUAD dealer about converting the unit.

The  mains  supply  fuse  on  the  rear  panel  is  accessible 

when the IEC mains plug has been removed. In the rare 

event  that  it  has  broken,  check  for  any  obvious  cause 

before replacing the fuse with one of the correct rating and 

type. The fuse values are:

Artera Pre

220~240V (UK

China, etc.)  T500mAL 250V Slow Blow

100~120V (USA, Japan, etc.)  T1AL 250V Slow Blow

WARNING:

 Only use attachments/accessories specified 

or provided by the manufacturer (such as the exclusive 

supply adapter ).

WARNING:

 The  mains  plug/appliance  coupler/direct 

plug-in  adapter  is  used  as  disconnection  device;  the 

disconnection device shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION: 

These  servicing  instructions  are  for  use  by 

qualified  service  personnel  only. To  reduce  the  risk  of 

electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than 

that contained in the operating instructions unless you are 

qualified to do so.

Do not install this equipment in a confined or built-in 

space such as a bookcase or similar unit, and keep well 

ventilated in open space. The ventilation should not be 

impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items 

such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc. 

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 

do  not  expose  this  apparatus  to  rain  or  moisture. The 

apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing 

and ensure that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 

shall not be placed on the apparatus. No naked flame 

sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the 

apparatus.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR 

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN

This  equipment  is  a  Class  II  or  double 

insulated  electrical  appliance.  It  has  been 

designed  in  such  a  way  that  it  does  not 

require a safety connection to electrical earth.

IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INFORMATION 

REMOTE 

HANDSET 

CONTROLS AND

 FUNCTIONS 

CONNECTIONS 

SYSTEM 

OPERATIONS 

MENU 

OPTIONS 

SPECIFICATIONS 

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 

WARRANTY 

COVERAGE 

Summary of Contents for Artera Pre

Page 1: ...Artera Pre User Manual Scan the QR code using a smart phone device for product warranty registration online...

Page 2: ...llen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Mains Supply The mains operating voltage of all QUAD Artera series units is sho...

Page 3: ...D FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS 6 SYSTEM OPERATIONS 10 MENU OPTIONS 12 WARRANTY COVERAGE 15 SPECIFICATIONS 18 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMOTE HANDSET CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS SYSTEM OPERATIONS...

Page 4: ...ase of your equipment for future reference If you transfer the unit to a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with the equipment Placement The unit must be mounted on a solid level...

Page 5: ...menu settings Press to decrease volume Press to select XLR input channel Press to select Artera Pre control mode Press to select PHONO input channel Press to select Analogue input channel Press to sw...

Page 6: ...HEADPHONE JACK SOURCE REMOTE INPUT POWER MUTE LED STANDBY VOLUME VOLUME POWER SWITCH MAINS INPUT FUSE 12V TRIGGER OUTPUT BALANCED XLR OUTPUTS SINGLE ENDED RCA OUTPUTS BALANCED XLR INPUTS SINGLE ENDED...

Page 7: ...t The balanced connections can provide greater dynamic capability by improving the S N ratio Please connect the balanced output of your source to Artera Pre s balanced input Each L R channel needs a s...

Page 8: ...Artera Pre is for connecting to a unit with single ended inputs such as a power amplifier The AUX output fixed level line output The AUX direct output is used for connecting to a unit with single end...

Page 9: ...the slave unit and the other to the TRIG OUT of the master control unit In the diagram below we show how you can use the Artera Pre TRIG OUT to switch the Artera Stereo Power Amplifier using its TRIG...

Page 10: ...9 System connection IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMOTE HANDSET CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONNECTIONS SYSTEM OPERATIONS MENU OPTIONS SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY COVERAGE...

Page 11: ...dby mode the indicator at the bottom of the front panel will glow Red Now press the Standby button on the Artera Pre or on the remote handset the Display of Artera Pre lights up and the indicator at t...

Page 12: ...ous setting for each are remembered if less than 50 Mute Press the MUTE key on the handset to mute the sound output The word Mute appears briefly on screen and then the display screen restores In this...

Page 13: ...assigned to each input When the display is in Info mode it will indicate if EQ is ON for the active source as shown below Bass When EQ is On the bass response can be adjusted There are three bass sett...

Page 14: ...volume control and then straight to the XLR output This mode bypasses all other signal processing and EQ features will not be available AvDir AUX3 AV Bypass mode for AUX3 the gain of the AUX3 audio p...

Page 15: ...Minutes if there is no signal input for 20 minutes the device will enter Standby automatically Auto Standby 1 Hour if there is no signal input for 1 hour the device will enter Standby automatically Br...

Page 16: ...he original receipt invoice in case it is required for a warranty claim This Limited Warranty is non transferable and is offered exclusively to the original owner This Limited Warranty is valid only i...

Page 17: ...r packaging affording an equal degree of protection and returned via insured trackable courier service The authorised dealer or distributor will offer full return details and instructions However plea...

Page 18: ...ort servicing or product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or the office below IAG Service Dept 13 14 Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DL UK Tel 44 0 1480 452...

Page 19: ...ax Output Level THD 0 1 Input Headroom THD 0 1 Vol 50 Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion S N Ratio Vout 0dBu Channel Separation Output Impedance Standby Consumption AC Mains Supply Requireme...

Page 20: ...ire PE29 7DL UK Tel 44 0 1480 452561 Email service quad hifi co uk http www quad hi co uk IAG reserves the right to alter the design and speci cations without notice All rights reserved IAG Group Ltd...

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