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USING THE M-ZERO
Once all connections are completed and checked, flip the main on/off switch located next
to the mains input socket to the “on” position. The red `POWER` indicator on the front
panel should now be glowing. Being vacuum tube, the pre amplifier will take about 45
seconds before it is ready for operation. The power amplifier may now be turned on.
To set the pre-amp to the appropriate source (CD, AV, AUX TUNER, TAPE) press either
`INPUT` button on the remote control until the appropriate red led light is lit above the
source you wish to hear. Then press the `VOLUME` up button to the desired listening
level. If to loud press the `VOLUME` down button to the desired level.
Pressing the `MUTE` button will greatly reduce the volume (allowing you to answer the
telephone, etc). Press the `MUTE` button again will restore original volume. While the
mute facility is being used the red led above the `POWER` button will flash.
If the balance between Left and Right stereo channels is inappropriate, adjust the
balance control to compensate for the imbalance. Turning the control clockwise will
reduce the left channel’s sound level and turning the control anti-clockwise will reduce
the right channel’s sound level. The central, indented position is the normal setting for
this control. The Balance control is not operated by the remote control.
Bedding in time:
The new pre amplifier requires about 200 hours of initial use (called
“bedding in time”) before the circuitry becomes stable and optimum performance is
realised. As the amplifier “beds in”, the sound will become more lucid, detailed and
expansive.
Once the amplifier is “bedded in”, a warm-up time of approximately 30 to 45 minutes is
required each time the unit is turned on before
optimum
sonic performance is reached.
The M-ZERO is designed for continuous operation and may remain switched on, even
when not in use. The power consumption is minimal. You may, however, prefer to turn
the unit off when not in use by using the “ON/OFF” switch located on the rear panel, next
to the mains inlet socket.
