FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Input selection
The rotary selector switch located on the right of the front panel selects the relevant input
signal i.e., Phono, Tape and are associated with the signal input sockets on the rear panel.
Volume control
The volume control adjusts the power delivered to the loudspeakers and hence controls
listening level. Zero volume is at anti-clockwise position or 'six 'o' clock'. The volume control
can be operated by a Sugden RC5 System remote control.
Tape monitor control
Use this control to allow true post recording monitoring on a three-headed tape machine or
recorder with monitoring facilities. What is heard is taken directly from the tape immediately
after recording. This allows A: B comparisons to achieve the desired recording.
Record on/off control
Although the tape circuit is relay switched, the purist can switch off the tape output signal to
avoid any possible signal degradation
Additional information
EARTHING
One of the most common problems with high performance audio equipment is an audible hum
through loudspeakers. Your amplifier has been tested for noise at the factory and you should
not be able to detect any obtrusive noise when the amplifier is connected to a pair of
loudspeakers. If you can hear an unreasonable level of noise that detracts from the music it
is probably caused by a hum loop associated to an ancillary piece of equipment. The most
common cause of this is ancillary equipment connected to the earth mains.
Should you remove the earth connections in ancillary equipment mains plugs remember:
LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO THE AMPLIFIER INPUTS. IF
THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE REMOVED FOR ANOTHER USE IT MUST BE UNPLUGGED
FROM MAINS POWER BEFORE REMOVING FROM THE PHONO SOCKET INPUTS.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE MAINS EARTH FROM YOUR AMPLIFIER.
The amplifier should be switched off when not in use. Warm up time is about 15mins.
FUSES
Should a fuse blow this is usually an indication that a fault exists. It is important that the
cause of the fault is determined and rectified before replacing a fuse. If in doubt, consult your
local dealer or our distributor for assistance.
NEVER by-pass any fuse in your amplifier. NEVER replace a fuse with one of a different
specification or valve.
HT FUSES
There are two fast blow 2.5AMP fuses located on each of the power board modules. These
protect the amplifier from a short circuit on the loudspeaker outputs or over load.
MAINS FUSE
The mains Fuse is located at the rear of the amplifier and is externally accessible. It is
combined in the mains input socket together with a spare fuse of the correct value.
