> Primare A20 Integrated Amplifier User Guide i
> Preface COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright © 2000 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved. Primare Systems AB Idavägen 17D SE-352 46 Växjö Sweden The information in this guide is believed to be correct as of the date of publication. However, our policy is one of continuous development and so the information is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Primare Systems AB. Primare is a trademark of Primare Systems AB.
> Contents Introduction Connecting the A20 Integrated Amplifier W E L C O M E T O T H E A 20 I N T E R G R A T E D B A C K P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S ........................... (7 P O W E R C O N N E C T I O N S ...................................... (8 OU T P U T S .................................................................... (8 I N P U T S ....................................................................... (8 A M P L I F I E R .................................................
> iv Preface
> Introduction Welcome to the Primare A20 Integrated Amplifier! This chapter introduces you to its key features, and explains how you can take advantage of its superb sound as the key component in your hi-fi system. W E L C O M E T O T H E A 2 0 I N T E G R AT E D A M P L I F I E R The A20 is an integrated preamplifier and power amplifier with extraordinary performance for its price.
> Introduction T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N 2 Output power per channel 2 x 70W into 8Ω, 2 x 110W into 4Ω Speaker terminals 4 –16Ω Output impedance <0.08Ω DC offset <5mV Line inputs 330mV Tape outputs 300mV Frequency response <10Hz – 100kHz, -3dB THD 0.
> Using the A20 Integrated Amplifier This chapter explains how to operate the A20 Integrated Amplifier, using either the front panel controls or the C30 Remote Control. ]A The STANDBY button switches the A20 to standby, or switches it on F R O N T PA N E L C O N T R O L S from standby. All the functions of the A20 Integrated Amplifier can be accessed using the five ]B The input selector buttons select one of the four source inputs.
> Using the A20 Integrated Amplifier F R O N T PA N E L D I S P L AY SWITCHING ON AND OFF The following illustration shows the information on the front panel display: To switch on • Use the switch under the left-hand edge of the front panel. ]A During normal operation you can leave the A20 switched on and in standby. To switch to standby 57 • Press the STANDBY button on the front panel or the STBY button on the remote control.
Using the A20 Integrated Amplifier SELECTING A SOURCE CHANGING THE BALANCE The A20 Integrated Amplifier provides a choice of four line inputs, labelled: You can change the balance of the sound between the left and right channels CD, TUNER, LINE 1, and LINE 2. to shift the position of the stereo image. To select a source To change the balance • Press the button corresponding to the source you want to select until the • Press the MENU button on the C30 Remote Control.
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> Connecting the A20 Integrated Amplifier This chapter explains how to connect the A20 to the other components in your system, using the connections on the back panel. B A C K PA N E L C O N N E C T I O N S ]A RIGHT SPEAKER + – ]B ]C GROUND CD TUNER LINE 1 ]D ]A Right loudspeaker outputs. ]D Audio inputs. ]B Ground terminal. ]E Tape outputs. ]C Left loudspeaker outputs ]F Preamplifier outputs. LINE 2 TAPE OUT PRE OUT ]E ]F LEFT SPEAKER – + ]G ]G Mains power input and fuse.
> Connecting the A20 Integrated Amplifier POWER CONNECTION INPUTS Warning: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage, Source inputs indicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a Connect each source to the appropriate source input, connecting the right different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the amplifier to the channel to the red socket and the left channel to the white socket. mains power, and seek advice from your dealer.
> Index A I T audio inputs ....................................... 7, 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons ......................... 3 tape outputs ....................................... 7, 8 audio outputs ..................................... 7, 8 inputs ................................................. 7, 8 technical specification .............................. 2 B O V back panel connections ............................ 7 outputs ............................................... 7, 8 volume, changing .
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> Primare D20 Compact Disc Player User Guide i §0 Preface 1 7/12/00, 12:30 pm
> Preface COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copyright © 2000 Primare Systems AB. All rights reserved. FCC Warning: This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used correctly in accordance with our instructions may cause interference to radio communications or radio and Primare Systems AB television reception. It has been type-tested and complies with the limits set out Idavägen 17D in Subpart J, Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B computing device.
> Contents Introduction Advanced use W E L C O M E T O T H E D 2 0 C O M PA C T D I S C C H A N G I N G T H E F R O N T P A N E L D I S P L A Y ..... (7 R E P E A T I N G P L A Y B A C K .......................................... (7 PROGRAMMING A SELECTION OF TRACKS (8 P L A Y E R ........................................................................ (1 USING THE D20 WITH OTHER PRIMARE P R O D U C T S ................................................................
> Preface iv §0 Preface 4 7/12/00, 12:30 pm
> Introduction Welcome to the Primare D20 Compact Disc Player! This chapter introduces you to its key features, and explains how you can use it to achieve superb sound from your CD collection. W E L C O M E T O T H E D 2 0 C O M PA C T D I S C P L AY E R Every component of the D20, from the CD transport to the audio output stage, has been designed to achieve the highest possible audio performance.
> Introduction USING THE D20 WITH OTHER PRIMARE PRODUCTS T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N Although the D20 Compact Disc Player is flexible enough to work with virtually Mechanism Sony any other equipment you have in your system, it is ideally suited for use with D/A Converter + Filter 24 Bit AKM the Primare A20 or A30.1 Integrated Amplifiers. A particular benefit of using Output Analogue 1.
> Using the D20 Compact Disc Player This chapter explains how to operate the D20 Compact Disc Player, using either the front panel controls or the remote control. F R O N T PA N E L C O N T R O L S The main functions of the D20 Compact Disc Player can be accessed using the six front panel push buttons, and information about its operation is displayed on the front panel display: ]A The COMMAND button plays or pauses the disc. Held down it opens the disc tray.
> Using the D20 Compact Disc Player To dim the front panel display F R O N T PA N E L D I S P L AY The following illustration shows the information on the front panel display: ]A ]B ]C ]D • Press the DIM button on the remote control. The display will blank. To restore the front panel display TRACK INDEX 12 15 >= MIN 2.34 REPEAT • Press the DIM button again on the remote control. SEC The display will also be restored briefly if you give any command.
Using the D20 Compact Disc Player Note: If the disc does not include index points, the index number will be P L AY I N G A D I S C shown as 1. To insert a disc • Hold down the COMMAND button on the front panel, or press the OPEN button on the remote control, to open the tray. To stop play • Press the STOP button on the remote control. • Place the CD in the tray with the label uppermost.
> Using the D20 Compact Disc Player The front panel display shows the number of the track as you step: TRACK INDEX MIN SEC 14 > 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 When you release the button the current track starts playing from the beginning. If you step between tracks on a CD while the disc is paused it will wait for you to press the COMMAND button on the front panel or the PLAY button on the remote control before playing from the track you have selected.
Advanced use > This chapter explains how to use the more advanced features of the D20 Compact Disc Player which you can access from the remote control. C H A N G I N G T H E F R O N T PA N E L D I S P L AY R E P E AT I N G P L AY B A C K You can change the front panel time display to show elapsed time for the You can choose to repeatedly play back the current track of the CD, or the current track, remaining time for the current track, or remaining time for the entire CD.
> Advanced use To repeat a specific section of a disc PROGRAMMING A SELECTION OF TRACKS • Press the A/B button on the remote control at the start of the section you want to repeat. the current disc. You can then play just the tracks you have selected. The front panel display shows REPEAT A-: TRACK 4 The D20 Compact Disc Player allows you to program a selection of tracks on INDEX MIN 1 > To program a selection of tracks SEC 1.
Advanced use < The front panel display shows CONTINUE, and then reverts to the normal track time display. To play the selection you have programmed • Press the MEM button on the remote control while the disc is playing. The front panel display shows PROGRAM, and the track list shows the tracks you have programmed: TRACK INDEX 2 1 MIN SEC 1.18 PROGRAM 2 6 3 8 5 9 18 To revert to playing the entire disc • Press the MEM button on the remote control.
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> Connecting the D20 Compact Disc Player This chapter explains how to connect the D20 to the other components in your system, using the connections on the back panel. B A C K PA N E L C O N N E C T I O N S LINE OUT L R DIGITAL OUT ]A ]C ]B ]A Analogue audio output. ]B Digital S/PDIF output. ]C Mains power input.
> Connecting the D20 Compact Disc Player POWER CONNECTION Warning: Before connecting power check that the required supply voltage, indicated on the back panel, corresponds to your local AC supply. If a different voltage is stated on the type plate do not connect the compact disc player to the mains power, and seek advice from your dealer. Connect the mains power using the enclosed mains cable.
> Index A F R analogue outputs ................................... 12 front panel controls .................................. 3 REPEAT button ......................................... 3 audio outputs ........................................ 12 front panel display ................................... 4 repeating ................................................ 7 analogue .......................................... 12 changing ............................................
> Index T TIME button ............................................. 3 tracks playing your programmed selection ...... 9 programming a selection ..................... 8 stepping between ................................ 5 U using with other Primare products .............
