a) Connect the mains
cable to the IEC
mains input socket.
b) Connect to the mains
outlet on the wall.
DO NOT switch on
until all input and
output connections
are made.
The Exposure 2010S Power Amplifier : Front View
1
Installation
3
Loudspeaker Connection
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Mains cable
Exposure 2010S Power Amplifier
For optimum performance,
use Exposure speaker cables with your Exposure equipment.
d) Select a live source component (CD Player/
Tuner/Tape/DVD/etc) on the system’s
Integrated or Pre-amplifier.
e) Audio should now be heard when the source
component is played.
a) Turn the Integrated Amplifier or Pre-amplifier
volume control to minimum.
b) Press power switch. The LED power indicator
will light up.
c) Without playing any CD/Tape/DVD/etc, turn
the volume control knob slowly clockwise to
around 30%. It is normal to hear a faint hiss.
4
Operation
Ensure your unit is switched off and that the Pre or
Integrated Amplifier volume control is at its minimum.
Please note that your 2010S Power Amplifier may
take up to 48 hours to “run-in” before reaching its
optimal performance. Each subsequent “run-in” will
then take about 30 minutes.
The Exposure 2010S Integrated Amplifier is fitted with
an over current sensor which will switch off the
speaker output in the event of the speaker output in
the event of a speaker wire short circuit or excessive
current. To reset the output, switch off the Amplifier
for 5 minutes.
a) Connect the left and right loudspeakers to corresponding left and right speaker outputs of the amplifier.
b) Connect the (+) terminal of the loudspeaker to the (+) terminal of the amplifier.
c) Connect the (-) terminal of the loudspeaker to the (-) terminal of the amplifier.
Bi-wiring
Bi-wiring may provide a useful gain in subjective performance. Should you
choose this option, please refer to the “Extended Set-Up” section
overleaf for detailed instructions.
Operational Modes
The Exposure 2010S Power Amplifier can be operated in one of three
different modes -
stereo, mono or bi-amping
. For more details, please
refer to the “Extended Set-Up” section overleaf.
Right Speaker
Left Speaker
STEREO
Rear of Exposure 2010S Power Amplifier
INPUT
Right
Left
SPK1 SPK2
SPK1 SPK2
+
-
+
-
+
-
L
R
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Pre-Amp/Integrated Amp Connection
Your Exposure 2010S Power Amplifier is equipped with a stereo pair of high level RCA phono sockets.
The Exposure 2010S Power Amplifier: Back View
a) Connect cables from RCA Phono inputs of Power Amp to the PRE-OUT sockets of
Pre-amp/ Integrated amp.
b) Ensure left and right channels are connected appropriately. (Right channel is marked in red)
c) If the Power Amplifier is used in mono mode, only the left input sockets should be used. See
section on
Operational Modes
in “Extended Set-Up” overleaf for further details.
