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Basic functions of the P 3100 HV
This chapter describes the basic functions of the
P 3100 HV
, which are always available, regardless of the currently
selected source.
Switching on
The
P 3100 HV
can be switched on and off using the
button on the front
panel of the machine, or the
button on the
F3001
handset.
When the machine is initially switched on, a certain amount of time elapses
before all the amplifier stages reach their optimum working point. During this
period the
button flashes (power-on delay). As soon as the machine is ready
for use, it switches the output to its previous status, i.e. its status when the
amplifier was last switched off. The
button stops flashing.
Selecting sources
The source you wish to use can be selected by turning the source select switch
(SOURCE) on the front panel; the set source is then displayed on the screen.
Rotate the source select switch until the desired source appears on the screen:
after a brief delay the amplifier switches to the source selected.
You can also choose your preferred source directly using the source select
buttons on the
F3001
handset (
…
).
Once the
P 3100 HV
has switched over, you can listen to your selected source,
and make recordings via the record outputs (RECORDER OUT).
Any source device connected to the
P 3100 HV
via the
H
LINK
system can
be controlled using the
F3001
remote control handset once it has been selected
as the listening source.
Volume adjustment
The
P 3100 HV
features an extremely accurate volume control calibrated to
produce exact channel-matching. The precision audiophile resistors are
switched using gold-contact relays; these components are totally devoid of
distortion and noise, and guarantee absolute maximum resolution and detail
fidelity, even at low listening levels.
The volume level of the
P 3100 HV
can be adjusted in fine increments (1 dB
steps) by turning the volume knob (VOLUME) on th
e machine’s front panel.
Volume can also be controlled from the remote control handset using the
-
+
buttons: each brief press on a volume button increases or reduces
the volume by one increment. Holding either volume button pressed in alters the
volume continuously.
You may hear a subdued clicking sound from inside the machine when you
adjust the volume or balance; this is caused by the gold-contact relays.
Balance adjustment
Balance is also controlled using the volume knob (VOLUME) on the amplifier. If
you wish to alter the balance, first press the volume knob until the currently set
balance value appears on the screen. You can now adjust the balance setting
by turning the volume knob to left or right. Once the appropriate value is found,
a long press on the volume knob concludes the procedure and saves the value.
The
F3001
handset can also be used to adjust balance: first press the
button to display the the current balance value; the value can now be adjusted
using the
/
buttons. A further brief press on the
button
adopts the value, and the Balance window closes.
