Chord Electronics Product Communication | English The Pumphouse, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Kent, ME16 9NB. Great Britain. +44 (0) 1622 721 444 info@chordelectronics.co.uk chordelectronics.co.uk Prima Manual - V.1.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Contents 0.0 1.0 Safety instructions 03 2.0 Warranty 08 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 04 05 06 2.1 2.2 09 Introduction Protection against liquids & heat Dismantling & Radio frequency interference Connecting your equipment 3.0 Getting to know PRIMA 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.5 Getting to know PRIMA The top panel The rear panel The remote control 5.0 How to navigate the menu 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Basic navigation Volume and balance control Display Viewing settings 0.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Safety instructions 1.0 3 // 28 1.0 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Protection against liquids & heat 1.3 Dismantling & Radio Frequency interference 1.
1.1 1.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Introduction PRIMA is a device that converts your sources to 705.6 or 768kHz 24-bit PCM and achieves reconstruction of the original analogue signal in the ADC to a better than 16-bit accuracy under all conditions. Before operation, we strongly advise you read this user manual thoroughly. We also recommend that you store this user manual, along with your original receipt of purchase, in a safe place should you require assistance in the future. 4 // 28 1.
1.1 1.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Protection against liquids & heat Prima is not protected against liquids of any kind. Never place containers of liquid on Prima. Never allow Prima to come into contact with moisture or liquids; doing so could result in electrocution or damage to the Prima’s internal circuitry. Be aware that liquids, including water that has dried, can leave minerals that can affect the PCB and other components, which could eventually lead to oxidisation and short-circuiting.
1.1 1.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Dismantling & radio frequency interference There are no userserviceable components within the Prima or its power supply. Dangerous voltages/currents exist within the Prima and its power supply, posing a severe risk of electrocution and/or fire. 6 // 28 Introduction Protection against liquids & heat 1.3 1.4 Dismantling & radio frequency interference Connecting your equipment 1.
1.1 1.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Connecting your equipment Before connecting the Prima to any equipment, consult the manufacturer’s user guide to confirm compatibility. When connecting the Prima to any equipment, make sure that all devices are off, including the Prima. Once connected, switch all equipment on starting with the source and ending with the amplification.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Warranty 2.0 8 // 28 2.0 2.1 Warranty period & registering your purchase 2.
2.1 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Warranty period & registering your purchase At point of sale, Chord Electronics Ltd. provides the Prima with a comprehensive five-year warranty* which covers defects in materials and workmanship through fair wear and tear. The warranty will be void if any other PSU other than that supplied is used. *The warranty is transferable with proof of purchase, however is not available on ex-demonstration products.
2.1 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Making a claim & warranty exclusions In the unlikely event of a claim, you must provide Chord Electronics with the details of the claim, including your original proof of purchase and serial number in order to validate the nature of the repair. Upon receipt, Chord Electronics will make an assessment within 30 days and provide a reasonable solution.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Getting to know Prima 3.0 11 // 28 3.0 3.1 Getting to know Prima 3.2 The top panel 3.3 The rear panel 3.
3.1 3.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Getting to know Prima Our Prima preamp forms part of the stylish and compact Choral range and has been designed to complement our Étude power amps. Despite its compact dimensions and space-saving footprint, the Prima is every bit a pedigree Chord amplifier. With a ability to connect up to 5 inputs, Prima offers volume and balance control, giving you full autonomy over your system. Prima also has a recording output deisgned for tape.
3.1 3.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ The top panel Getting to know Prima The top panel 3.3 3.4 3.2 Prima gives you a complete control with a remote control (page 15) but you also have a button for main line selection and tape line seclection. On the front there is also a dial for both Volume and balance. There is also a display screen and viewing window.
3.1 3.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ The rear panel Getting to know Prima The top panel 3.3 3.4 The rear panel The remote control 3.3 The rear panel houses the device’s wide-ranging connectivity, inputs and outputs. The Prima has several inputs and output allowing for high flexability. Mulitple inputs can be used all at the same time. When installing any cable, you must make sure that they securly click into place. Power switch 1.
3.1 3.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ The remote control The remote control gives you control over your full set up. The top section is reserved for Blu MKII and Dave while the bottom section is used for Prima. Your selection on the remote will show on the Prima display screen. As the infra-red remote control requires a direct line of sight to the viewing portal, please avoid placing objects in front of either device. Getting to know Prima The top panel 3.3 3.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Setting up Prima 4.0 16 // 28 4.0 4.1 Placement 4.2 Connecting an input to Prima 4.3 Connecting Prima to a Power amplifier 4.
4.1 4.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Placement Whilst the Prima operates normally within a stack of Chord Electronics Emsable stands along with units such as the DAVE and Etude, it is recommended that you allow the device to breathe. Allocating 10cm of space around it to convection-cool during operation is advised. If possible, do not place the unit(s) inside a cabinet.
4.1 4.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Connecting an input to Prima Placement Connecting an input to Prima 4.2 In order to connect up Prima to a source, you must connect your cables to one of the inputs listed below. Prima can have up to 5 inputs at once so it gives you the flexability to fully curate your system with minial effort required. Please note that each input is arranged as a stereo pair, right and then left.
4.1 4.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Connecting Prima to a Power amplifier Placement Connecting an input to Prima 4.3 4.4 4.3 Using The XLR outputs shown below, it is simple to connect the Prima to a power amplifer such as Étude: 4) Allow both the Prima and power amplifier to power up. 5) Initiate playback. 1) Turn off the Prima and any other connected equipment. 2) Locate the XLR Outputs on the Prima and connect to the XLR inpute on the choosen power amplifier.
4.1 4.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Connecting Prima to a recording device Prima comes equipped with recording outputs. These are the two RCA connectors next the output XLRs. These RCA outputs are always live, at line level, and cannot be attenuated. Never connect an amplifier to these connectors! You can select the input to be passed through to the recording output via the dedicated button on the front of the device. Placement Connecting an input to Prima 4.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ How to navigate the menu 5.0 21 // 28 5.0 5.1 Basic navigation 5.2 Volume and balance control 5.3 Display 5.
5.1 5.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Basic navigation Basic navigation Volume and balance control 5.1 With Prima powered on you will need to select your input. do this by using the left button to select the pair of inputs to be played. The right button will select the pair of inputs to be sent only to the recording output. Main line Recording input output 22 // 28 5.3 5.
5.1 5.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Volume and balance control On your source commence playback and, using the left-hand dial, slowly increase the volume of Prima, to a safe listening level. The volume range runs from 0 to 98 and is displayed on the PRIMA as you alter the volume. If the outputs are muted, a volume change will un-mute the outputs to prevent large changes in volume from damaging your loudspeakers Basic navigation Volume and balance control 5.
5.1 5.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Display Main line output: To assign the main output with a particular input signal, press the Main line button several times to cycle through the 5 line inputs until, the display shows the input you wish to use. The options are shown in the diagram below; 24 // 28 Basic navigation Volume and balance control 5.3 5.4 Display Viewing settings 5.
5.1 5.2 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Viewing settings Main line output: To view the settings for the main line press and hold the main line button for two seconds. The firsinformation that is shown is the current gain setting for the input line that is assigned to the main line output. The PRIMA stores the gain setting for each input line. After the gain setting has been shown for a second, the input line that is currently assigned to the main line is displayed.
Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Special features 6.0 6.1 6.
6.1 Chord Electronics PRIMA | Manual _ Gain 6.1 You can adjust the input gain on you input devices so that you can align the volume levels of your different inputs. There are six settings, which are x0.25, x0.50, x0.75, x1.00, x1.25 and x1.50. Most modern input devices such as CD players have an unbalanced output voltage of 2V and a balanced output 4V, which does not require any increased gain amplification.
