OPERATION
Switching On
The Artera Stereo power amplifier Mains ON/OFF switch is on the rear panel. Press the switch to
power Artera Stereo on/off. The power indicator LED at the right bottom corner of the main chassis
front will glow red when the amplifier is powered on.
Note: Always switch on the power amplifier after the rest of the system and switch it off before
powering down any source component. Ensure the system volume control is at minimum when
switching your equipment on or off.
Standby Mode
Artera Stereo will be in standby mode when powered on. The power indicator LED at the right
bottom corner of the main chassis front is lit. Press the standby button on the front panel to bring
Artera Stereo out of standby. The power indicator LED is off, and the back light on the middle of
front panel is lit. You can activate the ‘auto standby’ function by holding the standby button down
for 3 seconds. Using this ‘auto standby’ function, Artera Stereo will automatically go into standby
mode when there is no signal input or operation for 20 minutes.
Protection Mode
Artera Stereo is protected by a thermal switch which interrupts the AC Power supply if the amplifier
is grossly overloaded for a period of time. To restore operation, simply press the standby button on
the front panel. It is thus fully protected against gross overload, short-circuited output etc., but not
necessarily against seriously inadequate ventilation. The backlight is off, and the power indicator
LED flashes when unit is in protection mode.
Loudspeaker Phasing
Make sure that both channels are connected in phase. The positive (red) output terminal of each
channel should be connected to the positive (red) terminal of the speaker. Special care should be
taken when bi-wiring as phase becomes critical.
If there is a doubt about the way the loudspeakers are connected, check their phasing by playing
a mono source - the sound should appear from a point midway between the two loudspeakers.
If this position is unfocused, reverse the connections to one of the midrange. Correctly connected
loudspeakers give a defined center sound source with fuller bodied midrange and bass registers.
Maintenance
The surface of the equipment may be cleaned with a barely damp cloth provided the power has
been switched off. Solvent based cleaners should not be used.
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