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Input Connections

All connections are made using RCA (phono) type connectors. The
sockets on all Rega amplifiers are clearly marked red and white.

Input:

the lower row marked in

RED

Link:

the upper row marked in

WHITE

Important: Always turn off the amplifier when changing leads,
especially speaker cables.

Rear Panel Connections

Power

SPEAKER

Link

Input

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Summary of Contents for Exon

Page 1: ...eral Description 4 Installation 5 Amplifier and Speaker Protection 6 Short Circuit Protection 7 Power Amplifier Inputs 8 Input Connections 9 Loudspeakers 10 In Use 11 Specifications 12 Troubleshooting...

Page 2: ...with at least 40mm between them 4 Do not place the Exon 3 on any carpet bedding or any other material that will obstruct the heat sink fins underneath 5 Keep the Exons away from any heat source such...

Page 3: ...cket as they obstruct the signal path and degrade the produced sound quality Rega amplifiers incorporate remarkable and innovative design ideas For those interested in the technical details these inno...

Page 4: ...the aid of CAD circuit simulation computer modeling and extensive listening The output stage is fully protected with DC and short circuit protection with mains fuse monitoring all ensuring that your s...

Page 5: ...e necessary voltage swing to enable the Exon 3 to drive the speaker system with the minimum of distortion Four Sanken 200 Watt output transistors are used in a high current output stage thus enabling...

Page 6: ...layout of Rega s amplifier circuit designs they are virtually insusceptible to Electro Magnetic interference and by virtue of the extruded aluminium case emit practically no Electro Magnetic radiation...

Page 7: ...in an over heated condition because of sustained high sound levels the amplifier protection circuit will reset and set every few minutes until the volume level is reduced and the amplifier is allowed...

Page 8: ...eads are shorted the short circuit protection will protect the output stage from excessive currents This innovative Rega protection circuit is not placed in the audio signal path and therefore does no...

Page 9: ...ve more than one Cursa and Exon level Because of the increased power of the Exon 3 the amplifier will require a higher drive level of 1 volt to get the maximum output The Cursa output level will need...

Page 10: ...ll Rega amplifiers are clearly marked red and white Input the lower row marked in RED Link the upper row marked in WHITE Important Always turn off the amplifier when changing leads especially speaker...

Page 11: ...e cable claiming to use special materials and technologies along with solid core or OFC types are not recommended as they often do not represent value for money Try to keep cable runs to either speake...

Page 12: ...y has been released and the amplifier is ready for use We recommend you switch your source components Phono CD Tuner Tape etc on first then your pre amplifier and lastly your power amplifier This prev...

Page 13: ...put sensitivity 1 1V 24K Power amplifier gain 28 8dB Features Speaker DC protection Fuse monitor Short circuit protection Reactive load protection Dual transformer power supply Frequency response 11Hz...

Page 14: ...h is fully depressed Has the fuse in the mains plug blown Try another fuse to check Check the mains socket is live plug in another appliance to check If problem persists contact your Rega dealer Conta...

Page 15: ...ect input is selected Check the power amplifier s is correctly connected and switched on and the speakers are correctly connected Check the volume is set to the correct level and mute is off If CD is...

Page 16: ...ing properly Check the source components for faults Swap the output leads Does the fault swap over Swap the interconnect leads Does the problem swap channels Source is at fault There may be a fault in...

Page 17: ...he amplifier case bottom hot to touch Let the amplifier cool down as on page 5 section 1 DC fault or internal mains fuse blown as on page 5 section 2 3 Use amplifier as normal contact your Rega dealer...

Page 18: ...17 Owners Log 1 Owner Date Where Purchased 2 Owner Date Where Purchased 3 Owner Date Where Purchased exon manual qxd 01 04 03 12 32 Page 18...