Before you start
Contents:
Please note that your Exposure Pre-Amplifier
XXIII may take up to 48 hours to “run-in”
before reaching its optimal performance.
Each subsequent “run-in” will then take about
30 minutes.
Ensure your unit is switched off and that the
volume control knob is at its minimum.
Exposure Pre-Amplifier XXIII
Mains cable
HS-100 Exposure System
remote control
(batteries included)
1
Installation
4
Operation
5
Remote Control
b) Connect the mains
cable to the IEC
mains input socket.
c) Connect to the mains
outlet on the wall.
DO NOT switch on
until all input and
output connections
are made.
a) Turn volume
control to
minimum before
connecting or
disconnecting any
cables.
2
CD Player/Tuner/Tape/Disc Recorder Connection
The Exposure XXIII Pre-Amplifier is fitted with six-line level RCA Phono inputs,
suitable for connection of CD players, tuners and tape or disc recorders.
A ground terminal is provided for connection to a turntable arm grounding wire or
RCA ground wire only.
a) Connect RCA Phono cables from source component
(CD Player/Tuner/Tape/Disc Recorder) to the respective input.
b) Ensure left and right channels are connected correctly.
(Right channel is marked in red)
c) PLAY input sockets are for playback. Connect output signal of recording
equipment to these sockets.
Note: AUX 1 input can be converted to accept moving coil or moving magnet
cartridge signals through the addition of an internal module. Please contact your
dealer for more information.
TAPE REC
provides line level output signals
for recording.
PRE OUT
provides left and right channel output
signals appropriate for connection to
power amplifier such as Exposure Dual
Mono Power Amplifier XXVIII.
PRE OUT 1 & 2 outputs are RCA
phono sockets.
PRE OUT 3 output is via XLR.
All three PRE OUT sockets can be
connected to three power amplifiers if
the need arises.
Note: If a single Exposure Dual Mono
Power Amplifier XXVIII is used, it is
recommended to use the XLR sockets as
they provide superior sonic performance
over the RCA phono sockets.
The Exposure Pre-Amplifier XXIII: Back View
Thank you for buying the Exposure Pre-Amplifier XXIII.
This precision equipment is designed to offer the
finest possible musical performance.
The source selection knobs will rotate to match
selections made on remote control.
You may also listen to your source and RECORD FROM ANOTHER
SOURCE (eg. listen to CD while recording from tuner).
Installation of a MC or MM Phono Module.
For details, please refer to the “Extended Set-Up”
section overleaf or contact your dealer.
The Exposure Pre-Amplifier XXIII: Front View
Input
Output
a) Turn amplifier volume control to minimum.
b) Press power switch. The LED power indicator will
light up. The pre-amplifier output relay will activate
after a 6-second delay, together with the other
indicator lights on Volume, Listen and Record.
c) Without playing any CD/Tape/Disc, turn the
volume control knob slowly clockwise to around
30%. You should only hear a faint hiss.
d) Turn the source selection knob to select a live
source component.
(CD Player/Tuner/Tape/Disc Recorder)
a) To record from a source connected to the
pre-amplifier, turn the RECORD selection knob to
select the source.
b) To turn off the recording source, turn the RECORD
knob to the OFF position.
d) Audio should now be heard when the source
component is played.
Black Buttons
Select input sources. Indicator
light will flash as sources are
selected.
Red Button
Mutes the volume output to
minimum. Indicator lights on
VOLUME, LISTEN and RECORD
knobs will be turned off. Press
the red button again or press the
vol + button to return volume to
its previous level and restore
indicator lights.
Green Buttons
Increase/decrease the volume.
Indicator light will flash as
volume is adjusted.
Grey Buttons
Select the functions of the
Exposure CD player (if any).
CD Player
Tuner
DVD
Player
Tape Deck
Satelite/
Cable TV
Turntable/
Video
Player
Ground Terminal
